Insight > West-East Trans-Canada Odyssey

West-East Trans-Canada Odyssey
15 Days starting from $5,090

Countries Visited:
Canada

 

Length: 15 Days
Type: First Class Tour
Category: USA and Canada 2008
Operator: Insight
Tour Code: ATCV
   
 
About This Tour


A well-balanced tour that combines touring by coach, ferry and rail. Two nights in Victoria and Banff, two-and-a-half days relaxing on the train. Three nights in cosmopolitan Toronto cap off a fantastic trip.

 
  • What's Included
  • Itinerary
  • Dates & Prices
  • Sightseeing Highlights
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Insight's First Class Services

  • Airport arrival and departure transfers on the first and last day of your tour
  • Escorted by a professional Tour Director (Days 1-11) - maximum group size of 40 people
  • Luxury air-conditioned coach with extra legroom and restroom facilities
  • First-class hotels with all service charges, taxes and porterage
  • Silver & Blue class train journey from Jasper to Toronto including gratuities to on-board personnel

Quality Dining

  • 15 Full Breakfasts, 2 Lunches, 6 Dinners and 2 Highlight Dinners in Vancouver and Victoria plus choose from our Dine-Around selection of restaurants in Banff

16 DAYS ~ BRITISH COLUMBIA ~ ALBERTA ~ ONTARIO

Tour Pace -A well-balanced tour that perfectly combines touring by coach, ferry and rail. Spend two nights unwinding in Vancouver, Victoria and Banff, with a further two-and-a-half days relaxing on the train.Two nights in cosmopolitan Toronto cap off a fantastic trip.

Fellow Passengers - Nature lovers and rail enthusiasts come together for an ideal tour of Canada, combining not only different modes of transport but contrasting scenery, from the Sunshine Coast and Rocky Mountains to the Western Prairie lands and Niagara Falls.

DAY 1 – ARRIVE VANCOUVER.
Welcome to Vancouver! Your tour begins with a complimentary transfer from the airport to your hotel.After meeting with your Tour Director this afternoon, please join us at 6 p.m. for a Welcome Reception. Meet your fellow travelers and prepare yourself for an adventure like no other.
Hotel: RenaissanceVancouver Hotel Harbourside

DAY 2 – VANCOUVER SIGHTSEEING.
Enjoy breakfast at the Vancouver Aquarium and learn about indigenousmarinelife.
Then exploreVancouver see StanleyPark, English Bay,Gastown, and Chinatown. Tonight’s dinner will be served at a local restaurant. (B,HD)

DAY 3 – VANCOUVER – SUNSHINE COAST.
Experience the stunning Sunshine Coast while cruising byferry across Howe Sound. Delight in some of British Columbia’s most beautiful marine landscapes and arrive at your unique oceanfront wilderness retreat.
Hotel: Rockwater Secret Cove Resort
(B,D)

DAY 4 – SUNSHINE COAST – VICTORIA.
Ferry across the Strait of Georgia
to Vancouver Islandand journey to the charming village of Chemainus, where antique shops, art galleries, and cafés appear on every corner. Follow the yellow footprints to see the collection of huge heritage murals on the buildings’ exteriors. Continue on to delightful Victoria, where an orientation tour introduces you to the Inner Harbour, the ornate Parliament Buildings and Bastion Square.
Hotel: The Magnolia Hotel & Spa
(B)

DAY 5 – VICTORIA SIGHTSEEING.
Start the day with breakfast at the famous Butchart Gardens, 55 acres of exquisite floral displays, meandering paths and spectacular views. A horticulturist joins you and explains the garden’s history and flora. There is ample time to explore these gardens which have delighted visitors from around the world for over one hundred years. Enjoy the afternoon at leisure in Victoria. Dinner tonight is served at one of Victoria’s fine restaurants. (B,HD)

DAY 6 – VICTORIA – KELOWNA.
Return to the mainland and visit a beautiful winery and estate affording magnificent views of the region. Enjoy a wine-making tour and sample an array of outstanding local wines. This evening is at leisure.
Hotel: Grand Okanagan Lakefront Resort (B)

DAY 7 – KELOWNA – YOHO NATIONAL PARK.
Today journey through three of Canada’s most spectacular national parks: Mount Revelstoke, Glacier and Yoho. At Giant Cedar in Mount Revelstoke, enjoy a self-guided walk through a stand of 1,000-year-old red cedars (weather-permitting). This afternoon arrive at the historic Emerald Lake Lodge. Afterdinner enjoy an informative presentation by a local expert on the history and early explorers of the area. To round off the evening, gather around a bonfire overlooking the lake to roast s’mores and enjoy a liqueur. The setting is superb and the experience memorable!
Hotel: Emerald Lake Lodge
(B,D)

DAY 8 – YOHO NATIONAL PARK – BANFF NATIONAL PARK.
Visit spectacular Natural Bridge, patiently carved by the Kicking Horse River. View the famous Spiral Tunnels, constructed so freight trains (typically a mile long) can safely climb the narrow valley. Visit Moraine Lake (seasonal), crowned by ten notable peaks before arriving at Lake Louise. Enjoy an interpretive walk along Lake Louise and learn about the history and geography of this spectacular area. Later this afternoon arrive at the Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel for a two-night stay in the heart of Banff National Park. This evening select from a variety of sumptuous restaurants for dinner.
Hotel: The Fairmont Banff Springs
(B,DA)

DAY 9 – BANFF SIGHTSEEING.
Tour Banff, then enjoy some leisure time. Perhaps enjoy an optional float trip down the Bow River, a helicopter tour or a guided walk to Sunshine Meadows. This evening, why not partake in a fun and entertaining dinner show? (B)

DAY 10 – BANFF NATIONAL PARK – JASPER NATIONAL PARK.
Today motor along the unforgettable Icefields Parkway and witness spectacular scenes like Crowfoot Glacier and Columbia Icefield, North America’s largest sub-polar ice pack. At Athabasca Glacier, climb aboard a specially- designed Ice Explorer for a once-in-a-lifetime guided tour over steep grades, snow and ice as you ascend part way up the glacier. Your home for the next two nights is in the heart of Jasper National Park, an alpine wonderland of immense forests, jeweled lakes, soaring waterfalls, soothing mineral hot springs, rugged glaciers, colourful meadows and spectacular mountains. After dinner a local wildlife expert will lead an informative discussion about some of the park’s most interesting residents which include elk, moose, mountain goat, bighorn sheep, grizzly bear, black bear, beaver and caribou.
Hotel: Sawridge Inn
(B,D)

DAY 11 – JASPER – THE CANADIAN TRAIN.
Join your Tour Director for an interpretive walk at Maligne Canyon,one of the most spectacular gorges in the Canadian Rockies.Then bid farewell to your Tour Director and settle in your private compartment with en suite facilities in VIA Rail’s Silver & Blue class onboard The Canadian, one of the world’s greatest rail journeys. (B,D)

DAYS 12 & 13 – THE CANADIAN TRAIN.
Enjoy comfortable accommodations, superb meals and impeccable service on board the train. See prairies stretching to the horizon and cross forests studded with sparkling lakes. Discover the unique pleasure of rail travel by night as the gentle rocking of the train lulls you to sleep. (B,L,D)

DAY 14 – THE CANADIAN TRAIN –TORONTO SIGHTSEEING.
After breakfast, arrive in Toronto and transfer to the hotel. Spend the day discovering cosmopolitan Toronto, using a ?Hop-on, Hop-off’ sightseeing pass to see the enormous Rogers Centre, CN Tower, Ontario’s Parliament buildings, Queen’s Park and the city’s museum row at your own pace.
Hotel: Hilton Toronto
(B)

DAY 15 – NIAGARA FALLS EXCURSION.
Travel to one of the world’s great natural wonders, Niagara Falls. Enjoy close-up views of the falls on the Maid of the Mist cruise. The region’s climate is ideal for wine-making, so stop at a local winery for tasting before returning to Toronto. (B)

DAY 16 – DEPART TORONTO.
Your tour comes to an end with a complimentary transfer to Toronto International Airport. (B)


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TRAVEL DOCUMENTS: Necessary Travel Documents such as Passports and Visas is the responsibility of the traveler. Passports must be valid six months from your return travel date.

         
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Hotels - Experience country comfort in the chateau-like Fairmont Banff Springs and magnificently located Emerald Lake Lodge. Whilein the cities, enjoy urban luxury at its best at Vancouver’s waterfront Renaissance Hotel Harbourside and the trendy Hilton Toronto.

Highlights -The 360-degree views and first-class dining aboard The Canadian are experiences not to be missed.As is the lakeside bonfire at Emerald Lake, and the superb Personal Insights; informative talks from local experts, specifically designed to enhance your enjoyment of the area you are visiting.

Enjoy Your Included Tour Features Premium Highlights

  • Enjoy breakfast at the Vancouver Aquarium and learn about indigenous marine life
  • Enjoy breakfast at Butchart Gardens and explore the spectacular floral displays
  • Tour a renowned winery and taste the local vintages in the scenic Okanagan Valley
  • Gather around a bonfire overlooking Emerald Lake to roast s’mores and enjoy a liqueur
  • Climb aboard a specially-designed Ice Explorer to ascend part way up Athabasca Glacier
  • Enjoy VIA Rail’s Silver & Blue class on board The Canadian, one of the world’s greatest rail journeys
  • Close-up views of the Niagara Falls on the Maid of the Mist cruise

Personal Insights

  • Join an informative talk with a horticulturist at Butchart Gardens
  • Learn about the history and early explorers of the area at Emerald Lake Lodge
  • Enjoy an informative talk by your Tour Director as you stroll along Lake Louise
  • Enjoy Jasper National Park’s wildlife from a unique perspective at a fun get together with a local expert
  • Learn about the underground river system at beautiful Maligne Canyon

Additional Excursions & Sights

  • See English Bay, Chinatown, Gastown and the totem poles of Vancouver’s Stanley Park
  • Enjoy views over Vancouver from Cyprus Mountain Lookout
  • Cruise by ferry along British Columbia’s spectacular Sunshine Coast
  • Visit the charming village of Chemainus, renowned for its huge murals
  • See the Inner Harbour, Parliament Buildings and Bastion Square in Victoria
  • Visit five national parks: Mt. Revelstoke, Glacier,Yoho, Banff and Jasper
  • Enjoy a self-guided walk through 1,000-year-old red cedars (weather-permitting)
  • See Moraine Lake, the Spiral Tunnels and Natural Bridge in the Rocky Mountains
  • Journey along the magnificent Icefields Parkway
  • Have fun with your “Hop-on, Hop-off” sightseeing pass in Toronto
  • Journey through the orchard-laden Niagara Peninsula to Niagara Falls
  • Stop at Niagara’s mighty Whirlpool and Rapids observation deck and visit the Floral Clock
  • Visit a winery in the grape-growing region of the Niagara Peninsula

Insight's First Class Services

  • Airport arrival and departure transfers on the first and last day of your tour
  • Escorted by a professional Tour Director (Days 1-11) - maximum group size of 40 people
  • Luxury air-conditioned coach with extra legroom and restroom facilities
  • First-class hotels with all service charges, taxes and porterage
  • Silver & Blue class train journey from Jasper to Toronto including gratuities to on-board personnel

Quality Dining

  • 15 Full Breakfasts, 2 Lunches, 6 Dinners and 2 Highlight Dinners in Vancouver and Victoria plus choose from our Dine-Around selection of restaurants in Banff

CURRENT SPECIALS:

Great Savings and Discounts

EARLY PAYMENT DISCOUNTS

SAVE UP TO 10%: Insight sells its tours in many countries worldwide so the most popular tours fill very quickly. Don’t be disappointed, book early! You’ll be assured of the tours you want, andthe earlier you pay, the more you SAVE!

Here’s how...

Pay 4 months prior to tour departure date to SAVE 2.5%

Pay 7 months prior to tour departure date to SAVE 5%

Pay 10 months prior to tour departure date to SAVE 7.5%

Pay 12 months prior to tour departure date to SAVE 10%

Tours must be paid in full for this discount to apply. Discounts apply to the land-only portion of your tour. Tour prices may change in future brochures. Exceptions: 1. Does not apply to additional accommodation, airfares or flight supplements, Easy Pace London & Countryside, Easy Pace London & Paris, Easy Pace London, Paris & Rome, Egypt tours, Israel tours, Jordan tours, the 3 Night Greek Island Cruise & Athens Extension, and Greek tours which include a Mediterranean cruise. 2. Does not apply to tours with River Cruises.

FAMILY SAVINGS

YOUNG TRAVELLERS SAVE 10% AGED 5-17 YEARS :Travel broadens the mind and enhances those special relationships. Insight offers you the opportunity of

sharing your happy holiday memories with your children or grandchildren. This discount applies to the Land Only portion of your tour. Young Travellers must be under the age of 18 years old on the tour departure date, and MUST be accompanied by an adult (limit of one Young Traveller Discount per room). On all escorted tours, children under 5 years old are NOT accepted. The Young Traveller must be the specified age at the time of travel to be eligible for this discount. This discount cannot be combined with our Groups Discount. Exceptions: 1. Does not apply to additional accommodation, airfares or flight supplements, Easy Pace London & Countryside, Easy Pace London & Paris, Easy Pace London, Paris & Rome, Egypt tours, Israel tours, Jordan tours, the 3 Night Greek Island Cruise & Athens Extension,

and Greek tours which include a Mediterranean cruise. 2. Does not apply to tours with River Cruises.

GROUP DISCOUNTS

5 OR MORE – SAVE 5%: If a group of 5 to 8 people travel together a discount of 5% per person applies to the Land Only portion of your tour. So it pays to get together with your family and friends!

SAVE $$$ FOR 9 OR MORE : If you have a group of 9 or more people travelling together on the same scheduled tour, then you automatically qualify for big savings! Your savings will be determined by the number of people travelling so ask call for details. You may also reserve a tour departure exclusively for your group! Some restrictions apply. Please contact our Groups Department 1-866-475-7023.

These discounts cannot be combined with Frequent Traveller, Family Savings or Triple Room Discounts. To qualify, names of all passengers travelling must be advised to Insight at the time of booking. Exceptions: 1. Does not apply to additional accommodation, airfares or flight supplements, Easy Pace London & Countryside, Easy Pace London & Paris, Easy Pace London, Paris & Rome, Egypt tours, Israel tours, Jordan tours, the 3 Night Greek Island Cruise & Athens Extension,

and Greek tours which include a Mediterranean cruise. 2. Does not apply to tours with River Cruises.  

SINGLE TRAVELLER SAVING

SAVE UP TO $2850 PER PERSON with Insight’s Room Mate Matching service Insight believes travelling solo should not cost you more! That’s why for people travelling alone on an Insight coach tour, we'll match you with someone of the same gender, so you don't have to pay the single room supplement. If we fail to match you, we'll provide a single room at no extra cost. Please note there is a no-smoking policy in all shared rooms. Exceptions: 1. Does not apply to additional accommodation, airfares or flight supplements, Easy Pace London & Countryside, Easy Pace London & Paris, Easy Pace London, Paris & Rome, Egypt tours, Israel tours, Jordan tours, the 3 Night Greek Island Cruise & Athens Extension, and Greek tours which include a Mediterranean cruise. 2. Does not apply to tours with River Cruises. 3. Does not apply to Irish Elegance.

TRIPLE ROOM DISCOUNTS: When three people travel together and share one room,

each of the three enjoys a discount off the tour price. See the Triple Room Reductions on the itinerary of your choice. This discount only applies to tours featuring the “Share a Triple Room” reduction on the itinerary pages. Note the third bed will, on occasions, be a foldaway.

FREQUENT TRAVELLER SAVING

SAVE 5% OFF YOUR NEXT TOUR: Most first-time travellers go on vacation with Insight again and again. In recognition of our loyal customers, Insight now extends to all clients automatic membership into our Premier Plus Club, as well as a 5% Discount off the Land portion of their next Insight trip. Insight’s Premier Plus Club & 5% Discount is not available retroactively. Only one voucher is available per person, per tour, per year and only one voucher can be redeemed against each further tour

booking. This discount cannot be combined with our Groups Discount.  Exceptions: 1. Does not apply to additional accommodation, airfares or flight supplements, Easy Pace London & Countryside, Easy Pace London & Paris, Easy Pace London, Paris & Rome, Egypt tours, Israel tours, Jordan tours, the 3 Night Greek Island Cruise & Athens Extension, and Greek tours which include a Mediterranean cruise.

EXTRA TOUR DISCOUNTS

SAVE $$$ON YOUR 2ND TOUR: Book two Insight vacations, each 7 days or longer and you will receive a reduction of 5%off the cheaper of the two tours. Both tours must be booked at the same time. This discount is per person.

COMPLIMENTARY TRANSFERS: Save up to $135 per couple on LONDON taxi fares

FREE LONDON RETURN : Passengers taking the 'Land only' option on our Discovery

tours may return to London by Insight motorcoach at NO EXTRA CHARGE, instead of departing from Paris. Offer applies to the final day of the following Discovery tours:  E920, E910, E933, E914, E912, E913, E916 & G916. Accommodations will be

required, as arrival in London is late afternoon/early evening.

SMALL GROUPS ADVANTAGE : Many tour operators fill their tours with up to 53 passengers. This means more congestion and less leg room on the coach as seats are configured more closely. At Insight we have a

maximum of only 40 guests per tour.

INSIGHT'S GUARANTEES

PRICE GUARANTEE: With Insight, you don’t need to worry about currency fluctuations. Once we receive your full deposit, your land tour price is guaranteed and protected against any increases. (Excludes pre-registration for tours in future brochures and any imposed fuel surcharges or Government Taxes.

TOUR GUARANTEE FOR LAND TRAVEL: To assist you when booking our airline offers and taking our great early payment savings, Insight has designated a large number of tours which we guarantee will operate on the scheduled date, unless circumstances occur beyond our control. Look for Tour Guarantee (TG symbol) on the itinerary of your choice indicating applicable dates. All other featured departures are planned to operate however, for operational reasons, may be subject to re- scheduling with at least 50 days notice (between May 1st & September 30th).


   
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