First Class Holidays
Vacations By Rail · Independent rail vacation
Canadian Rail Adventure with Prestige Class
An unforgettable adventure aboard two of Canada's most iconic trains. Begin with the panoramic luxury of the GoldLeaf service on the Rocky Mountaineer, followed by a Prestige Class experience aboard VIA Rail's Canadian.
Day by day
- Day 1overnight: Vancouver
Arriving in Vancouver
Transfer independently to a centrally located hotel, with the rest of the day free to explore.
- Day 2overnight: Kamloops
Boarding Rocky Mountaineer to Kamloops
Board Rocky Mountaineer in GoldLeaf Service for a scenic journey through the Coast Mountains and Hell's Gate to Kamloops, with gourmet meals in the Dining Room.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
- Day 3overnight: Banff
Into the Rockies to Banff onboard Rocky Mountaineer
Rocky Mountaineer continues through the Spiral Tunnels and Kicking Horse Pass into the Canadian Rockies, arriving in Banff.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
- Day 4overnight: Banff
Discovering Banff National Park
A guided excursion taking in Banff townsite, Surprise Corner, Tunnel Mountain and the Banff Gondola to Sulphur Mountain, with lunch included (alternative half-day or full-day grizzly bear tours available).
Meals: Lunch
- Day 5overnight: Lake Louise
Lakes, falls and views en route to Lake Louise
A sightseeing route through Banff and Yoho National Parks including the Spiral Tunnels and Emerald Lake, with lunch at its lakeside lodge, arriving in Lake Louise.
Meals: Lunch
- Day 6overnight: Lake Louise
A day at leisure aside Lake Louise
A free day to explore Lake Louise's hiking trails or relax at the hotel, with optional canoe rentals and spa treatments.
- Day 7overnight: Jasper
Sightseeing en route to Jasper
A full-day excursion along the Icefields Parkway with an Ice Explorer ride onto Athabasca Glacier, the Columbia Icefield Skywalk and a hot buffet lunch, arriving in Jasper.
Meals: Lunch
- Day 8overnight: Jasper
Enjoying Jasper your way
A free day in Jasper National Park, with an optional planetarium tour available locally.
- Day 9railovernight: Overnight aboard VIA Rail's Canadian
Boarding VIA Rail's Canadian for a three-night journey
Board VIA Rail's Canadian in Prestige Class private cabin accommodations, with gourmet dining, bar service and access to the exclusive Prestige Park Car.
Meals: Dinner
- Day 10overnight: Overnight aboard VIA Rail's Canadian
Across the Prairies on the Canadian
The Canadian crosses Saskatchewan and Manitoba's prairies, passing through Winnipeg this evening.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Day 11railovernight: Overnight aboard VIA Rail's Canadian
The ancient landscapes of the Canadian Shield
The train crosses the Canadian Shield's rock and lakes through northern Ontario, including the Longlac area.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Day 12overnight: Toronto
Arriving in Toronto
Breakfast and brunch are served onboard before arriving at Toronto's Union Station and transferring to the Fairmont Royal York for a two-night stay.
Meals: Breakfast, Brunch
- Day 13overnight: Toronto
The thundering waters of Niagara Falls
A full-day excursion to Niagara Falls including a lunch buffet overlooking the falls and a ride on the Hornblower to the base of Horseshoe Falls, with stops at the Floral Clock and Niagara-on-the-Lake.
Meals: Lunch
- Day 14
Tour conclusion
An included transfer takes you from the hotel to Pearson International Airport for your flight home.
Included
- 8 nights' 4 & 5-Star hotel accommodation
- 3 nights in a Prestige Class Cabin aboard VIA Rail's Canadian
- GoldLeaf Service onboard Rocky Mountaineer
- All rail and coach travel throughout your tour
- 5 breakfasts, 1 brunch, 8 lunches, 3 dinners
- All guided tours and excursions
Not included
- Cancellation & Travel Insurance is not included in the price of the tour but can be arranged
- Flights

