Trip Inclusions
- 12 nights premium accommodation
- One night aboard VIA Rail’s snow train in Sleeper Class
- 21 meals - 12 breakfasts, 1 lunch and 7 dinners
- Enjoy a Welcome Reception and special Farewell Dinner
- Enjoy Christmas Day in Banff
- Visit the Capilano Suspension Bridge and light display
- Enjoy the Christmas lights at The Butchart Gardens
- Spend New Year’s Eve in Victoria
Map & Itinerary
Trip Notes
- Itinerary and inclusions are subject to change
- Prices include airport transfers and gratuities
- Prices include the services of a Canadian Travelmarvel Tour Director and Driver
- VIA Rail: Private twin cabins feature an upper and lower bed
- Prices are for land/rail only. Flights not included unless specified
Insider Experiences
Designed exclusively for our guests
Enhance Your Journey
Travelmarvel provides further opportunity to pursue your special interests and enhance your holiday with a range of optional experiences
Insider Experience
Enjoy an included special or unique excursion or event
Arrive Calgary
Welcome to Calgary where you’ll be met and transferred to your hotel. This evening, enjoy a Welcome Reception.
Stay: Calgary, Marriott Downtown Hotel
Calgary, Lake Louise
ENHANCE YOUR JOURNEY
Discover more with our Enhance Your Journey optional select experiences - Perhaps enjoy a horse-drawn sleigh ride along a frozen lakeside trail (additional charges apply).
Departing Calgary, begin your journey through the Rocky Mountains to Banff National Park. Travel to Lake Louise, which is also known as the ‘Jewel of the Rockies’. Famous for its azure waters framed by a stunning mountain backdrop.
Stay: The Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise
Daily :Lake Louise, Banff
After breakfast we depart Lake Louise for Banff. On arrival in Banff you’ll be shown around on a tour. Then the rest of the day is yours to explore.
Stay: Three Nights, Banff Park Lodge
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Banff
ENHANCE YOUR JOURNEY
Discover more with our Enhance Your Journey optional select experiences - Perhaps take an ice walk through Johnston Canyon to admire the waterfalls and icefalls, enjoy a dog sled, or head out on a Banff Experience tour to discover the local township (additional charges apply).
Enjoy a free day in Banff.
Daily :Banff, Christmas Day
Merry Christmas! There is truly nothing like waking up on Christmas morning with fresh snow underfoot and breathing in crisp mountain air. Christmas in Banff will be magical today. Enjoy free time in this beautiful town to revel in the festive cheer that surrounds you. After some time exploring the wonders of Christmas in town, rejoin your fellow guests for a festive celebration dinner, packed with Christmas cheer.
Daily :Banff, Jasper
This morning after breakfast, journey along the spectacular Icefields Parkway to Jasper. Considered to be the world’s most famous highway, this route ascends through beautiful alpine scenery before arriving in the resort town of Jasper.
Stay: Two Nights, Jasper, Chateau Jasper or similar
Daily :Jasper
Day at leisure in Jasper.
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Jasper, VIA Rail
This morning following breakfast, it’s time to board your overnight VIA Rail journey. Throughout your journey on board, you’ll enjoy unobstructed access to the glass-domed observation deck, which provides breathtaking, panoramic views of the passing winter wonderland.
Stay: VIA Rail sleeper train
Daily :VIA Rail, Vancouver
INSIDER EXPERIENCE
Head to Capilano Suspension Bridge Park. Be dazzled by the spectacular Canyon Lights display and the thousands of lights throughout the rainforest and suspension bridge.
Arrive into Vancouver and enjoy time exploring on a sightseeing tour, which includes the city’s Waterfront, Gastown, Granville Island and Stanley Park. Later this afternoon, enjoy your Insider Experience.
Stay: Two Nights, Vancouver, Marriott Pinnacle Downtown Hotel
Daily :Vancouver
Enjoy a full day of exploration in Vancouver today.
Daily :Vancouver, Victoria
Depart Vancouver for Victoria. Check into your hotel.
Bring in the new year with dinner in Victoria.
Stay: Two nights, Victoria, The Parkside Hotel & Spa
Daily :Victoria
INSIDER EXPERIENCE
This evening, visit The Butchart Gardens for a Farewell Dinner.
Enjoy your day at leisure. Victoria is a delight at this time of year.
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Depart Victoria
Today, after breakfast, you will be transferred to Victoria airport for your onward flight.
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