Canadian Panorama

Travel:: By Luxury Train
Duration:: 13 Days
Priced From:: $3,595 per person
Don't Delay:: Only One Departure in 2012!

Canadian Panorama

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For many decades, one of the "must-do"; holidays on every travelers list has been the legendary cross-Canada train trip, from Toronto to Vancouver, across the Dominion in vista-dome comfort.

At Train Holidays, we have long believed that only one addition could make this idea better: Leisurely hotel stays in each great part of Canada along with intelligent, comprehensive sightseeing. For those travelers to whom "how" they get somewhere means as much as what they do, we offer up the most acclaimed train in North America, Via Rail"s showcase "Canadian" where all of our guests enjoy First Class sleeping car accommodations in "Silver & Blue" class with all meals aboard included. Guests enjoy access to the splendid art deco dining car, the signature dome cars with all-around viewing and the famous "Park Car" with its Bullet Lounge and Mural Bar.

As befits an elegant holiday, we have included some very stylish events "ashore" as well, including dinner in Toronto at the chic Canyon Creek Grill,a stylish dinner at Le Beaujolais in Banff, and a stay in Vancouver at the beautifully situated Hyatt Regency Hotel.

In the Rockies, our guests enjoy five days of sightseeing including Jasper, Banff and Lake Louise as well as seldom-visited places like Moraine Lake, Maligne Canyon and Bridal Veil Falls. All sightseeing is included.

Highlights

Fully hosted by a professional tour manager.
Overnight stay in Niagara Falls at the Sheraton with sightseeing and a visit to Niagara on the Lake!
Overnight in Toronto at the superbly located Hotel Intercontinental.
Passage from Toronto to Jasper and Vancouver aboard VIA Rail's acclaimed vista-domeliner 'The Canadian' in First Class sleeping car accommodations including all meals whilst aboard.
Four-nights accommodation in Banff, more than anyone else offers.
Columbia Icefield Sno-coach tour atop Athabasca Glacier.
Banff sightseeing tour including the famous Gondola ride and a visit to Banff Hot Springs.
Lake Louise sightseeing tour including lunch at fabled Chateau Lake Louise!
Overnight stay in Jasper with Jasper sightseeing.
Vancouver city sightseeing tour upon arrival.
Overnight deluxe stay in Vancouver at the Hyatt Regency Hotel including breakfast.

No other company offers the indulgent luxury of five full nights in the Canadian Rockies as part of a cross-Canada rail journey, one of the many reasons this one-time holiday always sell out!

Day 1: Arrive Niagara Falls

Guests arrive in Niagara Falls and check into the Sheraton (Canadian Side of Border) Overnight in this choice location.

Day 2: Arrive Toronto

We transfer the short distance north to Toronto today, stopping in historic Niagara on the Lake en route. We arrive in Toronto this afternoon and check into the Hotel Intercontinental. All day free for further exploring this wonderful city, highlighted by a welcome dinner at the acclaimed Canyon Creek Grill, a favorite haunt of the great and near-great in Toronto. Overnight at the Westin Harbor Castle. (D)

Day 3: Depart Toronto

The big day as we depart the hotel this evening and board the legendary 'CANADIAN' at Union Station for our journey west. The stunning train is a perfect 1950's time capsule with the famed Vista-dome cars, a real old- fashioned dining car and first rate dining and service. Tonight we join for cocktails in the swank, end of train 'Bullet Lounge' before our welcome aboard dinner in the art deco diner as we roll west over the Canadian National Railway. (D)

Day 4: En Route

All day is spent crossing the Canadian Prairies aboard the Canadian. Civilized amenities abound including hot showers, a special lounge just for First Class passengers and the best dining on any train in North America, deluxe train travel at its very best in a manner that has all but vanished. (B,L,D)

Day 5: En Route

Overnight on train en-route as the Canadian speeds across the great prairielands over the Canadian National Railway. (B,L,D)

Day 6: Overnight Jasper

After lunch the Canadian begins its ascent of the eastern slope of the Rockies, a not to be missed spectacle. This afternoon, we arrive in gorgeous Jasper and transfer to the Amethyst Lodge for our overnight stay in this magical and unspoiled mountain hamlet. All evening free to relax in this glorious setting. (B,L)

Day 7: Overnight Banff

A stunning day of sightseeing as we travel to Banff via the Columbia Icefields Parkway and enjoy a ride on the Glacier itself on a ‘Sno- coach’ stopping for lunch en route before our arrival in Banff for our overnight stay. (B)

Day 8: Overnight Banff

A full day to enjoy Banff beginning with the gondola ride up Sulphur Mountain followed by a visit to the Banff Hot Springs that have made this village famous. Later tonight, our special dinner at Le Beaujolais. (B,D)

Day 9: Overnight Banff

Another magical day with a sightseeing tour to Yoho National Park that takes in Bridal Veil Falls, Moraine Lake and Lake Louise with all afternoon at leisure to further enjoy Banff. (B,L)

Day 10: Overnight Banff

A full final day to sleep in and to enjoy Banff at your own pace. (B)

Day 11: Depart for Vancouver

We depart this morning after breakfast bound for Jasper with a special sightseeing tour north over the Icefields Parkway stopping at Peyto Lake and Sunwapta Falls en route. We have included a special lunch today before we board the westbound CANADIAN, featuring spectacular views of the Rockies from its many vista-dome cars, one of the great travel treats in the World. Drinks in the classic Observation Lounge are a highlight tonight followed by dinner in the diner as we roll west over the historic Canadian National Rwy. A good night’s sleep awaits in comfortable Pullman sleeping cars. (B,L,D)

Day 12: Overnight Vancouver

The CANADIAN arrives in Vancouver after breakfast time and we have a brief city sightseeing tour of this beautiful city, Canada's third largest. The balance of the day is at leisure. Particularly recommended for viewing are nearby Robson Street with its shops, galleries and boutiques and famous Stanley Park with its commanding views. Guests have time, if they would like, to take the scenic day trip by Ferry to lovely, and very British, Victoria. Tonight is our special farewell dinner, a nice way to say goodbye to newfound friends. Overnight is spent in sumptuous comfort at the Hyatt Regency Hotel. (B,D)

Day 13: Check-out/Journey Home

Guests depart for home today! Welcome home! (B)

Pre-Tour Option

Low-cost pre-tour one-way connecting travel is available with train fares beginning at $99pp or airfares starting at $199pp!

Accommodations

Leisurely hotel stays in each great part of Canada along with intelligent, comprehensive sightseeing. For those travelers to whom 'how' they get somewhere means as much as what they do, we offer up the most acclaimed train in North America, Via Rail's showcase 'Canadian' where all of our guests enjoy First Class sleeping car accommodations in 'Silver & Blue' class with all meals aboard included. Guests enjoy access to the splendid art deco dining car, the signature dome cars with all-around viewing and the famous 'Park Car' with its Bullet Lounge and Mural Bar.

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Fares & Accommodations
Double Berth (Pullman Sections) Upper and lower berths	$3,595pp
Double Bedroom One large room with upper and lower berths and private enclosed bathroom with toilet and washbasin. * Suite availability is very limited aboard the train. Suites are approx. 14’ x 7’	$4,295pp
Suite Accommodations on Train Two Double Bedrooms combined to guarantee lower beds on the "Canadian". Includes two picture windows, and two separate bathrooms with washbasins and toilets!	$5,995pp
Two Roomettes Two individual single rooms offering individual lower beds, Individual washbasin and toilets in each room. Perfect for friends travelling together.	$4,395pp
Single Occupancy Fare (One Roomette) (Including exclusive single occupancy Hotel accommodations throughout.) Lower bed with washbasin and toilet in room.	$5,495
Canadian GST Taxes of $145pp are additional
Low-cost pre-tour one-way connecting travel is available with train fares beginning at $99pp or airfares starting at $199pp!

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RESERVATION INFORMATION: Fares and Itineraries listed in this brochure are those in effect at time of printing. All prices listed are in US Dollars. Upon receipt of your deposit, either by phone or by mail, your reservation in confirmed. A 35% deposit of the Total Fare is required to confirm reservations aboard any tour or program. After 5 days, confirmed reservations without deposit will be automatically cancelled by our reservations system. Final Payment is due 90 days prior to the departure date and no later than 75 days prior to tour departure. Payment by American Express, VISA, MasterCard, Discover Card, or check is accepted. Your verbal authorization of the use of your credit card indicates your compliance with our booking terms and conditions and confirms your reservation whether or not you have actually signed the appropriate draft. Uncommon Journeys is not responsible for payment made to Travel Agents but not received by Uncommon Journeys. Bookings are subject to cancellation if deposit or final payment is not received by the due dates.

			LATE BOOKINGS: Depending upon available space, bookings can be made up until three days prior to departure. Reservations which are made within 75 days of departure require payment in full at the time of booking.

			CANCELLATION INFORMATION: Cancellation penalties do apply and for this reason trip cancellation insurance is recommended. Trip insurance is available at a modest cost and additional information may be obtained from your travel professional or the insurance carrier of your choice. We strongly suggest that you purchase travel insurance to cover 100% of your tour cost as there are no exceptions to the cancellation penalties. The following cancellation penalties apply should you have to cancel for any reason, including medical, once deposit has been made: Cancellations after deposit has been made but prior to final payment are subject to a $750.00 per person penalty: cancellations 60-75 days prior to departure are subject to a 40% penalty of the Total Fare: cancellations 30-59 days prior to sailing are subject to a 80% penalty of the Total Fare: cancellations 15-29 days prior to sailing are subject to 90% penalty of the Total Fare: cancellations 14 days or less are subject to a 100% penalty of the Total Fare. Given that the resale of canceled space will likely result in a lost opportunity to sell other space, these fees are due regardless of resale. Name changes and departure date changes are considered cancellations and are subject to cancellation fees. Cancellations must be submitted in writing either by letter or by fax and the cancellation will be processed only when this notification is received. Charges for cancellation will be based on the date which cancellation notice is received. Cancellation refunds are payable to passengers in the same manner in which deposit/final payment were made to Uncommon Journeys. Please allow from 2 - 4 weeks for Cancellation refunds to be processed. Refunds cannot be issued until cancellation requests, in writing, have been received.

			ITINERARY CHANGES: Changing your itinerary after reservations have been made can result in loss of advantages gained by early planning. In addition, the results of last minute changes may be disappointing. All changes to travel itinerary once deposit has been made are subject to a $75.00 per person, per change administrative and handling fee. This includes, but is not limited to, date and itinerary changes on airline and rail tickets, name changes on documents, reissue and refund of rail or air tickets, et. al. Changes are not assessed for stateroom upgrades or for the addition of services, unless air reservations are altered and/or travel documents must be reissued.

			ROOM SHARES: Uncommon Journeys/Train Holidays does not arrange for, nor accept room share requests.

			UPGRADE POLICY: Uncommon Journeys and Train Holidays reserves the right to upgrade a guest or guests to more expensive category accommodations at no additional cost.

			FARE/PORT CHARGES AND TAXES: Fares quoted in brochures are those in effect at the time of printing. If cost factors including airline costs, dictate the need for fare increases, Uncommon Journeys and Train Holidays may do so at any time prior to departure. Port taxes are neither discountable nor commissionable.

			NOTE ABOUT TRAIN TRAVEL: Some Amtrak or VIA Rail schedules may require an overnight stay in various cities before and/or after tours. Any overnight hotel stays required due to train schedules are the responsibility and expense of the client, not Uncommon Journeys or Train Holidays. Please be advised that all train schedules are subject to availability and unless all sleeping car accommodation charges are paid at the time of deposit, availability cannot be guaranteed. We reserve the right to pass on to tour members any expenditure occasioned by delays or events beyond our control. In the event of a marked increase in tariff rates, costs are subject to revision.

			TRIP INSURANCE INFORMATION: Cancellation insurance is available at modest cost from various insurance providers and is strongly & urgently recommended. Policies can be obtained that provide protection in the event of trip cancellation, pre-existing medical conditions, trip interruption, personal injury or damage to property. Uncommon Journeys/Train Holidays does not endorse any particular type of policy or company but does encourage all guests to consider the purchase of some type of travel insurance. We strongly suggest that you purchase travel insurance to cover 100% of your tour cost as there are no exceptions to the cancellation penalties.

			TICKETS & DOCUMENTS: Tickets and documents will be sent via UPS promptly upon receipt from the railway, airline, or cruise company but only after final payment. This is customarily 14 days prior to departure. Documents include: ship tickets, a complete itinerary, baggage tags, helpful hints, train or air tickets (when applicable) and shore excursion tickets (when applicable). 

			PARTICIPATION ON TOUR: We reserve the right to refuse, to accept, or retain as a member of any tour any person whose deportment or condition impedes the progress, enjoyment, or operations of at any program or tour. In the event we exercise this action, Uncommon Journeys responsibility is limited only to refunding the unused tour services if a person is required to leave the tour. 

			ALTERATION OF ITINERARIES: Because of the nature of the tour programs contained in this brochure, unplanned changes in allotted space may occur. In the unlikely event that this should happen, Uncommon Journeys reserves the right to make changes in routing, visits, and tour timings at any time. Whenever practical, we will advise guests of these changes before departure date. Uncommon Journeys shall not be liable to provide compensation of any type for such operational decisions.

			HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS: All hotel accommodations are for run of the house standard rooms. Some rooms will be larger or smaller and some rooms may be better than others. The Hotel Management makes all room assignments and Uncommon Journeys/Train Holidays has no control over which room you will receive. If the listed hotel on an itinerary is unavailable due to space availability or other considerations, then we reserve the right to substitute hotel accommodations of a type that we have determined to be of a similar grade. If you have a specific request, we will ensure that this request is passed on to the Hotel Management, however, it may not always be possible to accommodate the request. Please note that it is standard policy in the US and in CANADA that hotel rooms are not available for check-in before 4pm.

			TRAIN BAGGAGE: Luggage storage in the passenger cars is limited and as such, we recommend guests take only two pieces of carry-on luggage. Passengers will NOT have access to checked baggage while en route.

			GRATUITIES: All hotel baggage and gratuities on included meals are covered in the package price.  Driver/Guide, Host, Transfer driver, train station or pier Red Cap gratuities are not included.

			RESPONSIBILITY: All train travel included or purchased in conjunction with this program is operated by VIA Rail Canada and/or Amtrak. We cannot and will not accept any responsibility for delays and/or operational disruptions due to VIA RAIL and/or Amtrak operations and decisions. All of our itineraries have been carefully chosen to minimize any potential problem operationally, but occasionally events beyond the control of VIA Rail and/or Amtrak do occur. Uncommon Journeys and Train Holidays does not assume any liability for loss of or damage to or delay of perishable items, medicine, oxygen, liquor, cash, credit or debit cards, jewelry, gold, silver or similar valuables. Uncommon Journeys and Train Holidays will not assume any liability for and loss or damage of luggage or carry-on baggage, and will not assume any responsibility for loss, damage, or delay while baggage is in the custody contracted carriers. In addition, situations may arise which make it necessary for us to cancel, advance or postpone a scheduled departure, change itineraries or make substitutions involving hotels, restaurants, ports of call, other travel components, vessels or other modes of transportation. In that event, we do not assume responsibility or liability for any resulting losses, expenses, or inconvenience. We are not required to make refunds once travel commences regardless of the reason for passengers being unable to complete their travel. Please refer to the paragraph titled 'PARTICIPATION ON TOUR' for the only exception to this.  No person, other than a representative of Uncommon Journeys or Train Holidays authorized by a document in writing issued by the Chairman, may vary, add or waive any term or condition set forth in the preceding provisions.  Written notice of any claim against Uncommon Journeys or Train Holidays must be received no later than fourteen (14) days after the date that services were provided to a tour participant.   All terms and conditions and schedules and rates are subject to change without notice.

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Canadian Panorama

Canadian Panorama

Highlights

Day 1: Arrive Niagara Falls

Day 2: Arrive Toronto

Day 3: Depart Toronto

Day 4: En Route

Day 5: En Route

Day 6: Overnight Jasper

Day 7: Overnight Banff

Day 8: Overnight Banff

Day 9: Overnight Banff

Day 10: Overnight Banff

Day 11: Depart for Vancouver

Day 12: Overnight Vancouver

Day 13: Check-out/Journey Home

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