TransCanada Rail Express
5 Nights/ 6 Days from $1479 per person - Independent Tour
Cross Canada by train with the convenient 5 night/ 6 Day package that includes pre- and post-trip accommodation and a Vancouver sightseeing pass.
2008 Package Tour Start Dates:
Starts Vancouver (Eastbound)
Mondays & Wednesdays
Year-round
Starts Toronto (Westbound)
Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays
Year-round
| Day | Activities | Overnight |
| 1 | Arrive in Vancouver | Vancouver |
| 2 | Sightseeing tour. VIA Rail train from Vancouver to Toronto | VIA Rail |
| 3 | VIA Rail train | VIA Rail |
| 4 | VIA Rail train | VIA Rail |
| 5 | Arrive Toronto | Toronto |
| 6 | End of Tour |
| Day | Activities | Overnight |
| 1 | Arrive in Toronto | Toronto |
| 2 | VIA Rail train from Toronto to Vancouver | VIA Rail |
| 3 | VIA Rail train | VIA Rail |
| 4 | VIA Rail train | VIA Rail |
| 5 | Arrive Vancouver, sightseeing tour | Vancouver |
| 6 | End of Tour |
| 2008 Package Tour Start Dates: Starts Vancouver (Eastbound) Mondays, Thursdays & Saturdays Jan 3 5 7 10 12 14 17 19 21 24 26 28 31 Feb 2 4 7 9 11 14 16 18 21 23 25 28 Mar 3 6 8 10 13 15 17 20 22 24 27 29 31 Apr 3 5 7 10 12 14 17 19 21 24 26 28 May 1 3 5 8 10 12 15 17 19 22 24 26 29 31 Jun 2 5 7 9 12 14 16 19 21 23 25 28 30 Jul 3 5 7 10 12 14 17 19 21 24 26 28 31 Aug 2 4 7 9 11 14 16 18 21 23 25 28 30 Sep 1 4 6 8 11 13 15 18 20 22 25 27 29 Oct 2 4 6 9 11 13 16 18 20 23 25 27 30 Nov 1 3 6 8 10 13 15 17 20 22 24 27 29 Dec 1 4 6 8 11 13 15 18 20 22 25 27 29 | 2008 Package Tour Start Dates: Starts Toronto (Westbound) Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays Jan 2 4 7 9 11 14 16 18 21 23 25 28 30 Feb 1 4 6 8 11 13 15 18 20 22 25 27 29 Mar 3 5 7 10 12 14 17 19 21 24 26 28 31 Apr 2 4 7 9 11 14 16 18 21 23 25 28 30 May 2 5 7 9 12 14 16 19 21 23 26 28 30 Jun 2 4 6 9 11 13 16 18 120 23 25 27 30 Jul 2 4 7 9 11 14 16 18 21 23 25 28 30 Aug 1 4 6 8 11 13 15 18 20 22 25 27 29 Sep 1 3 5 8 10 12 15 17 19 22 24 26 29 Oct 1 3 6 8 10 13 15 17 20 22 24 27 29 31 Nov 3 5 7 10 12 14 17 19 21 24 26 28 Dec 1 3 5 8 10 12 15 17 19 22 24 26 29 31 |
Package Includes
• 2 nights hotel accommodation
• 3 nights private bedroom accommodation onboard VIA Rail 'Canadian' train
• Meals onboard train each day: breakfast, lunch and dinner
• Vancouver sightseeing pass: Trolley and Tower Combo Package (Step on / Step off)
Not Included
• Airport and rail station transfers in Vancouver and Toronto
• Luggage handling
• Meals, other than onboard VIA Rail
• Gratuities for rail, hotel and transfer staff
• 5% GST tax
| 2008 Vacation Prices (CAD) |   | ||||||
| Vacation Start dates | Popular Hotels | Superior Hotels | Deluxe Hotels | ||||
| Starts Vancouver | Starts Toronto | Double | Single | Double | Single | Double | Single |
| 03 Jan-24 Apr | 02 Jan-25 Apr | $1,479 | $1,599 | $1,549 | $1,749 | $1,649 | $1,939 |
| 26 Apr-29 May | 28 Apr-28 May | $1,569 | $1,779 | $1,639 | $1,909 | $1,729 | $2,079 |
| 31 May-18 Oct | 30 May-20 Oct | $2,359 | $2,579 | $2,419 | $2,699 | $2,509 | $2,879 |
| 20 Oct-Oct 30 | 22 Oct-Oct 27 | $1,569 | $1,779 | $1,639 | $1,899 | $1,729 | $2,079 |
| 01 Nov-29 Dec | 29 Oct-31 Dec | $1,479 | $1,599 | $1,549 | $1,749 | $1,649 | $1,939 |
Prices are one way, per person, in Canadian Dollars (CAD) — Prices are subject to additional 5% GST tax.
Prices for triples and children are available on request, please inquire for details.
| 2008 Vacation Prices (USD) | | ||||||
| Vacation Start dates | Popular Hotels | Superior Hotels | Deluxe Hotels | ||||
| Starts Vancouver | Starts Toronto | Double | Single | Double | Single | Double | Single |
| 03 Jan-24 Apr | 02 Jan-25 Apr | $1,479 | $1,599 | $1,549 | $1,749 | $1,649 | $1,939 |
| 26 Apr-29 May | 28 Apr-28 May | $1,569 | $1,779 | $1,639 | $1,909 | $1,729 | $2,079 |
| 31 May-18 Oct | 30 May-20 Oct | $2,359 | $2,579 | $2,419 | $2,699 | $2,509 | $2,879 |
| 20 Oct-Oct 30 | 22 Oct-Oct 27 | $1,569 | $1,779 | $1,639 | $1,899 | $1,729 | $2,079 |
| 01 Nov-29 Dec | 29 Oct-31 Dec | $1,479 | $1,599 | $1,549 | $1,749 | $1,649 | $1,939 |
United States Dollar (USD) prices are subject to currency market fluctuation — CAD price is actual cost.
Prices are one way, per person — Prices are subject to additional 5% GST tax.
Prices for triples and children are available on request, please inquire for details.
| 2008 Vacation Prices (GBP) | | ||||||
| Vacation Start dates | Popular Hotels | Superior Hotels | Deluxe Hotels | ||||
| Starts Vancouver | Starts Toronto | Double | Single | Double | Single | Double | Single |
| 03 Jan-24 Apr | 02 Jan-25 Apr | £739 | £799 | £769 | £869 | £819 | £969 |
| 26 Apr-29 May | 28 Apr-28 May | £779 | £889 | £819 | £949 | £859 | £1,039 |
| 31 May-18 Oct | 30 May-20 Oct | £1,179 | £1,289 | £1,209 | £1,349 | £1,249 | £1,439 |
| 20 Oct-Oct 30 | 22 Oct-Oct 27 | £779 | £889 | £819 | £949 | £859 | £1,039 |
| 01 Nov-29 Dec | 29 Oct-31 Dec | £739 | £799 | £769 | £869 | £819 | £969 |
British Pound (GBP) prices are subject to currency market fluctuation — CAD price is actual cost.
Prices are one way, per person — Prices are subject to additional 5% GST tax.
Prices for triples and children are available on request, please inquire for details.
| 2008 Vacation Prices (EUR) | | ||||||
| Vacation Start dates | Popular Hotels | Superior Hotels | Deluxe Hotels | ||||
| Starts Vancouver | Starts Toronto | Double | Single | Double | Single | Double | Single |
| 03 Jan-24 Apr | 02 Jan-25 Apr | € 1,009 | € 1,089 | € 1,049 | € 1,189 | € 1,119 | € 1,319 |
| 26 Apr-29 May | 28 Apr-28 May | € 1,069 | € 1,209 | € 1,109 | € 1,299 | € 1,179 | € 1,409 |
| 31 May-18 Oct | 30 May-20 Oct | € 1,599 | € 1,749 | € 1,639 | € 1,839 | € 1,709 | € 1,959 |
| 20 Oct-Oct 30 | 22 Oct-Oct 27 | € 1,069 | € 1,209 | € 1,109 | € 1,289 | € 1,179 | € 1,409 |
| 01 Nov-29 Dec | 29 Oct-31 Dec | € 1,009 | € 1,089 | € 1,049 | € 1,189 | € 1,119 | € 1,319 |
Euro (EUR) prices are subject to currency market fluctuation — CAD price is actual cost.
Prices are one way, per person — Prices are subject to additional 5% GST tax.
Prices for triples and children are available on request, please inquire for details.
| 2008 Vacation Prices (AUD) | | ||||||
| Vacation Start dates | Popular Hotels | Superior Hotels | Deluxe Hotels | ||||
| Starts Vancouver | Starts Toronto | Double | Single | Double | Single | Double | Single |
| 03 Jan-24 Apr | 02 Jan-25 Apr | $1,699 | $1,839 | $1,779 | $2,009 | $1,899 | $2,229 |
| 26 Apr-29 May | 28 Apr-28 May | $1,799 | $2,049 | $1,879 | $2,199 | $1,989 | $2,389 |
| 31 May-18 Oct | 30 May-20 Oct | $2,709 | $2,969 | $2,779 | $3,099 | $2,889 | $3,309 |
| 20 Oct-Oct 30 | 22 Oct-Oct 27 | $1,799 | $2,049 | $1,879 | $2,179 | $1,989 | $2,389 |
| 01 Nov-29 Dec | 29 Oct-31 Dec | $1,699 | $1,839 | $1,779 | $2,009 | $1,899 | $2,229 |
Australian Dollar (AUD) prices are subject to currency market fluctuation — CAD price is actual cost.
Prices are one way, per person — Prices are subject to additional 5% GST tax.
Prices for triples and children are available on request, please inquire for details.
Itinerary
Day 1 Toronto Arrival
Upon your arrival, independently enjoy the day exploring Toronto, Canada’s largest city. Accommodation in Toronto is included with your tour package.
Day 2, 3 & 4 VIA Rail Toronto to Vancouver
Begin your Trans Canada train journey. Experience a grand assortment of landscapes as you traverse 4466 kilometres of spectacular Canadian scenery on VIA Rails three night journey between Toronto and Vancouver. See endless boreal forests pocketed with lakes in the peaceful cottage country of northern Ontario; watch the sunset and massive views over the central prairies; pass through the unequivocaly spectacular terrain produced by the dazzling peaks of the Canadian Rockies. Comfortable and private, your bedroom accommodation is provided on the train, as well as breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Day 5 Vancouver Arrival
Upon an early morning arrival, take a taxi to your hotel. It will likely be to early to check-in to your room so leave your luggage at the counter and step out to explore the city with your Trolley and Tower Pass. Climb aboard a San Francisco-style trolley for a fully-commented city tour. Sightsee at your own pace as you hop-on and hop-off for any length of time at 23 of Vancouver’s premier attractions, parks, gardens, galleries and restaurants. Highlights include: Gastown, Robson Street, English Bay, Granville Island, Stanley Park, totem poles, Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Garden and many more. Be sure to enjoy the incredible views from the top of the Harbour Centre Tower. Overnight back at your Vancouver hotel.
Day 6 Vancouver Departure
Your vacation concludes upon check-out from your hotel. Thank you for travelling with AdventureLink Tours.
This itinerary is also available in reverse on Mondays, Thursdays & Saturdays.
