How much does it cost?

From £3,999 per person, the operator's advertised from-price, read on its own page on 12 Sept 2026. About $5,402 at ECB reference rates. Departures, room types and dates can price differently; the operator's page is the final word.

Is this an escorted tour?

Yes. A UK Tour Manager leads the group from London Heathrow throughout the entire 13 days.

What hotels are included?

Great Rail Journeys books eight nights in three and four-star hotels: Century Plaza in Vancouver (3 nights), Sun Peaks Grand Hotel (1 night), The Crimson Jasper (2 nights), and Chelsea Hotel in Toronto (2 nights).

When does the tour run?

Departures in May 2027, June 2027, September 2026, and September 2027.

What meals are included?

Four breakfasts, three lunches, and three dinners. All meals are provided on the Canadian train; other meals are independent or free time to eat on your own.

Great Rail Journeys · Escorted tour

Canada, Niagara Falls & the Rocky Mountains

13-day Vancouver to Toronto rail journey through Canadian Rockies and prairies

Great Rail Journeys operates this 13-day escorted tour departing from London Heathrow, combining coach travel through the Canadian Rockies with a three-night sleeper journey on VIA Rail's Canadian. The first four days explore Vancouver, its neighbouring islands, and the drive through the Cascade and Columbia Mountains to Sun Peaks. Days five and six focus on Jasper National Park, where you coach through the Maligne River valley, passing Medicine Lake and hot springs amid snow-dusted peaks. On day seven, you board the Canadian at Jasper for a three-night train ride across the country: day eight crosses Saskatchewan's Great Plains with moose and bison visible from the panoramic observation car; day nine passes through the rocky Canadian Shield into Ontario; and day ten arrives in Toronto. The final days include a full-day cruise to Niagara Falls, the American Falls and Horseshoe Falls, before your return flight to London. Great Rail Journeys includes your tour manager, eight hotel nights, all rail and coach travel, guided city tours, and key excursions. The itinerary suits repeat rail travellers, guided-comfort seekers, and families wanting a mix of scenery and structured activities.

Price history

Across 5 checks, this price has held at £3,999 every time.

Each point is a day we checked this operator's own page, not a weekly average, and the line holds flat between checks rather than guessing at movement we did not see. 3 of 5 points are a live read of the operator's page. Hollow points are values shown when the trip was first listed here and never confirmed with the operator.

What to know before you look closer

The single-room supplement is £1,200 (compared to £1,999 for the double), a significant upcharge; confirm pricing for solo travellers.
Maximum group size is 40 people; this is not a small-group tour.
Most meals are not included; only 4 breakfasts, 3 lunches, and 3 dinners are provided across 13 days, with many dinners and lunches independent.

Day by day

Day 1overnight: Vancouver
Arriving in Vancouver to begin our Canadian overland adventure
We meet the Tour Manager at London Heathrow and board a direct flight to Vancouver, checking in to our downtown hotel on arrival.
Day 2overnight: Vancouver
Sightseeing in Vancouver
A guided tour of Vancouver taking in Gastown, Chinatown, Stanley Park and Granville Island, with the rest of the day free to explore.
Day 3overnight: Vancouver
Butchart Gardens on Vancouver Island
A ferry to Vancouver Island to visit the Butchart Gardens, then free time in Victoria before sailing back to Vancouver.
Day 4overnight: Sun Peaks
Through the mountains to Sun Peaks
We leave Vancouver by coach through the Fraser Valley and Coquihalla Highway to the mountain resort of Sun Peaks.
Day 5overnight: Jasper
Into the Rockies to Jasper
We join the Yellowhead Highway to Clearwater and the towering Mount Robson before continuing to Jasper.
Day 6overnight: Jasper
The stunning sights of Jasper National Park
A scenic coach excursion into Jasper National Park's Maligne Valley, taking in Medicine Lake and Maligne Lake.
Day 7railovernight: Aboard the Canadian
Beginning a three-night journey on the Canadian train
We board VIA Rail's Canadian in Jasper, settling into our Sleeper Plus berths as the train winds down through the Rocky Mountains and into Alberta, with dinner served onboard.
Day 8overnight: Aboard the Canadian
Into Canada's great wide open
The Canadian crosses Saskatchewan's prairies and Manitoba's lake country, arriving in Winnipeg late in the evening before continuing overnight.
Day 9railovernight: Aboard the Canadian
Across the Canadian Shield in northern Ontario
The train crosses the ancient rock and forests of the Canadian Shield before turning southeast towards the Great Lakes, continuing overnight.
Day 10overnight: Toronto
Arrival in Toronto
We arrive at Toronto's Union Station and transfer to our downtown hotel, with time to explore Canada's largest city.
Day 11overnight: Toronto
Sailing into the mist on a Niagara Falls cruise
A full-day excursion to Niagara Falls including a cruise close to the falls, a view from Table Rock, the whirlpool, and a stroll in Niagara-on-the-Lake.
Day 12overnight: In flight
Homeward bound
A free day in Toronto before we transfer by coach to the airport for our direct overnight flight to London.
Day 13
Arrival in London
Our Canadian adventure concludes as we land at London Heathrow this morning.

The moments this trip is built around

Day 3Day 3: Ferry to Vancouver Island and tour of Butchart Gardens with its sunken garden, Japanese garden, Italian garden, and rose garden.
Day 6Day 6: Coach excursion through Jasper National Park past Maligne Lake, Medicine Lake, hot springs, and snow-dusted mountains.
Day 7Day 7: Board VIA Rail's Canadian sleeper train at Jasper and depart for a three-night journey across Canada's mountains and prairies.
Day 8Day 8: Wake aboard the train in Saskatchewan and observe the Great Plains, moose, bison, and eagles from the glass-roofed panoramic observation car.
Day 11Day 11: Niagara Falls cruise to the American Falls, Bridal Veil Falls, and Horseshoe Falls with protective ponchos; view from Table Rock and the whirlpool.

Included

Tour Manager: expertise of a UK Tour Manager from start to finish
Accommodation: 8 nights' 3 & 4-Star hotel accommodation; 3 nights in Sleeper Plus Berth aboard VIA Rail's Canadian
Transportation: Standard Class rail travel; all rail, cruise, ferry and coach travel throughout your tour
Flights: direct flights from London Heathrow to Vancouver, Toronto to London Heathrow
Food & Drink: 4 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 3 dinners
Excursions & Entertainment: all guided tours and excursions

Not included

Cancellation & Travel Insurance

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Questions travellers ask

How much does it cost?: From £3,999 per person, the operator's advertised from-price, read on its own page on 12 Sept 2026. About $5,402 at ECB reference rates. Departures, room types and dates can price differently; the operator's page is the final word.
Is this an escorted tour?: Yes. A UK Tour Manager leads the group from London Heathrow throughout the entire 13 days.
What hotels are included?: Great Rail Journeys books eight nights in three and four-star hotels: Century Plaza in Vancouver (3 nights), Sun Peaks Grand Hotel (1 night), The Crimson Jasper (2 nights), and Chelsea Hotel in Toronto (2 nights).
When does the tour run?: Departures in May 2027, June 2027, September 2026, and September 2027.
What meals are included?: Four breakfasts, three lunches, and three dinners. All meals are provided on the Canadian train; other meals are independent or free time to eat on your own.