Best Holiday Season Rail Vacations
Dec 08, 2020 · By Vacations By Rail
Discover the top destinations for holiday rail vacations, learn about special events make the holiday rail trips special, and explore festive itineraries.
Read more2021 Tour code: PP-BJWW-21
About the tour
Enjoy three nights in Banff exploring the beauty of this charming area covered in blankets of snow. You'll take an Icewalk in Johnston Canyon, discover Banff National Park and its wildlife, and relax with a sleigh ride set against the backdrop of the beautiful Canadian Rockies. Learn about how these natural wonders were formed and their history as you spot wildlife along your journey. Then explore the vast, glacier-carved Bow Valley including the Cave and Basin National Historic Site of Canada.
Next, it's on to Jasper National Park, where you'll have a guided tour through Athabasca Valley to discover the local wildlife. You'll also learn about the winter survival tactics of the animals. There's plenty of time to explore Jasper on your own before you take an Icewalk through Maligne Canyon, the deepest canyon in Jasper National Park. Enjoy the winter sights and famous Icefalls.
Wrap up your tour with an overnight train ride to Vancouver on VIA Rail's Canadian. After one night in Vancouver, your winter adventure ends.
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Itinerary
Arrive into Calgary and board a scheduled motorcoach transfer to the mountain town of Banff. The remainder of the day is at your leisure to explore your new surroundings. Overnight Banff.
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5.0 / 5 · 3 reviews
John S., Rockaway Park, NY
Submitted 26 May 2018
Everyone was very nice and the places were beautiful. Great accommodations.
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Helena B., Wick, Worcestshire
Submitted 03 Dec 2017
Everything was great and when the train was delayed Suzanne sorted out the hotels.
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Bonnie B, Rapid City, SD
Submitted 07 Feb 2017
The scenery was spectacular. It was a once in a lifetime excursion.
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