Canadian Train Odyssey with Alaska Cruise

Canadian Train Odyssey with Alaska Cruise

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Canadian Train Odyssey with Alaska Cruise

22 Days Starting in Toronto, Canada and ending in Vancouver, Canada

Visiting: Toronto, Winnipeg, Jasper National Park, Banff National Park, Victoria, Vancouver, Inside Passage, Juneau, Skagway, Glacier Bay, Ketchikan

Tour operator:

Cosmos

Tour code:

8965-2025

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Physical rating:

Medium

Tour operated in:

English

Trip Styles:

Cruise

Activities:

Sightseeing, Walking

From: $7493 $6892 Operator discount: -$388 Tourhub's Big Adventure Sale: -$213

NB: Prices correct on 03-Nov-2024 but subject to change.

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Tour Overview

Embark on the Canadian Train Odyssey with Alaska Cruise, a breathtaking journey through Canada and the USA. Begin with a city tour of Toronto, including a thrilling Niagara Falls cruise. Experience the classic VIA Rail's The Canadian, featuring domed observation cars and chef-prepared meals, as you traverse the stunning Canadian countryside. Explore Jasper National Park, the Columbia Icefield, and the picturesque Lake Louise. Enjoy sightseeing in Victoria and a scenic ferry crossing to Vancouver Island. Conclude with a spectacular Alaska cruise through the Inside Passage, offering opportunities to spot orcas and humpback whales. This tour promises unforgettable landscapes, wildlife encounters, and luxurious accommodations.

Highlights

  • City tour of Toronto including City Hall, the downtown banking district, Rogers Centre, and the CN Tower.

  • Niagara Falls cruise for an exhilarating ride to see the thundering Falls up close.

  • Classic trip on VIA Rail's The Canadian, with domed observation cars offering views of the Canadian countryside.

  • Orientation tour of Jasper townsite and optional scenic float trip on the Athabasca River.

  • Journey through Jasper National Park, including a stop at the Columbia Icefield to experience the Ice Explorer.

  • Travel through Yoho National Park and Glacier National Park, with a stop at Lake Louise.

  • Sightseeing in Victoria including the Inner Harbour, Bastion Square, and Thunderbird Park.

  • Cruising the Inside Passage, one of the world's most spectacular waterways, with opportunities to spot orcas and humpback whales.

Places You'll See

Courtyard By Marriott Downtown Toronto

Tonquin Inn

Lobstick Lodge

The Thompson Hotel & Conference Centre

Rundlestone Lodge

Royal Scot Hotel & Suites

Sandman Suites On Davie

Irwin's Mountain Inn

Itinerary

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Day 1: Toronto

Location: Toronto

Accommodation Name: Courtyard by Marriott Downtown Toronto

Welcome to Toronto! Your Tour Director is on hand late this afternoon to answer any questions.
TORONTO Welcome to Toronto! Your Tour Director is on hand late this afternoon to answer any questions.

Day 2: Toronto. Excursion To Niagara Falls

Location: Toronto

Accommodation Name: Courtyard by Marriott Downtown Toronto

Begin the day with an orientation tour of Toronto that includes City Hall, the downtown banking district, Rogers Centre, and the stunning CN Tower. Leave the city and travel along the shores of Lake Ontario to Niagara Falls. Sightseeing here includes a Niagara Falls cruise for an exhilarating ride to see the thundering Falls up close. Fall even more in love with the falls with an optional excursion to Skylon Tower for spectacular views and a buffet lunch. Return to Toronto and spend the evening exploring the city sights on your own.NOTE:Operation of the Niagara Falls sightseeing cruise is subject to favorable weather and/or river conditions. Favorable conditions usually exist from May to October. When conditions are unfavorable, a visit to Journey Behind the Falls will be substituted.
TORONTO. EXCURSION TO NIAGARA FALLS Begin the day with an orientation tour of Toronto that includes City Hall, the downtown banking district, Rogers Centre, and the stunning CN Tower. Leave the city and travel along the shores of Lake Ontario to Niagara Falls. Sightseeing here includes a Niagara Falls cruise for an exhilarating ride to see the thundering Falls up close. Perhaps join the optional excursion afterward to Skylon Tower for more amazing views of the Falls and a buffet lunch. Return to Toronto and spend the evening exploring the city sights on your own.

NOTE:
Operation of the Niagara Falls sightseeing cruise is subject to favorable weather and/or river conditions. When unfavorable conditions exist, a walking tour through the scenic tunnels will be substituted.

Day 3: Toronto,Via Rail The Canadian

Location: Toronto

Accommodation Name: Via Rail The Canadian

Meals Included: Lunch, Dinner

This morning, transfer to Union Station for a departure on The Canadian, VIA Rail’s premier transcontinental train. Spend the next three days and nights on this classic trip across Canada’s heartland. Your Sleeper-Plus class rail cars are refurbished art-deco cars from the 1950s. Domed observation cars let you enjoy views of the Canadian countryside as you roll past Ontario’s landscapes. Chef-prepared meals offer a tempting array of soups, salads, main courses, and desserts.
TORONTO–VIA RAIL THE CANADIAN This morning, transfer to Union Station for a departure on The Canadian, VIA Rail’s premier transcontinental train. Spend the next three days and nights on this classic trip across Canada’s heartland. Your Sleeper-Plus class rail cars are refurbished art-deco cars from the 1950s. Domed observation cars let you enjoy views of the Canadian countryside as you roll past Ontario’s landscapes. Chef-prepared meals offer a tempting array of soups, salads, main courses, and desserts. (L,D)

Day 4: Via Rail The Canadian

Location: Toronto

Accommodation Name: Via Rail The Canadian

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Today, watch the scenery as you whisk by the ever-changing Canadian landscape and travel the full length of the Canadian National Railway’s breathtaking mainline.
VIA RAIL THE CANADIAN Today, watch the scenery as you whisk by the ever-changing Canadian landscape and travel the full length of the Canadian National Railway’s breathtaking mainline. (B,L,D)

Day 5: Via Rail The Canadian

Location: Winnipeg

Accommodation Name: Via Rail The Canadian

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

The Canadian glides through Winnipeg, before continuing the journey through Manitoba’s prairies and into Saskatchewan.
VIA RAIL THE CANADIAN The Canadian glides through Winnipeg, before continuing the journey through Manitoba’s prairies and into Saskatchewan. (B,L,D)

Day 6: Via Rail The Canadian,Jasper National Park

Location: Jasper National Park

Accommodation Name: Marmot Lodge

Arrive in Jasper this morning and enjoy an orientation tour of the townsite. The remainder of your day is free to enjoy the ambiance of this wonderous mountain setting. Go with the flow on an optional scenic float trip on the Athabasca River.
VIA RAIL THE CANADIAN–JASPER NATIONAL PARK Arrive in Jasper this morning and enjoy an orientation tour of the townsite. The remainder of your day is free to enjoy the ambiance of this delightful mountain setting.

Day 7: Jasper National Park

Location: Jasper National Park

Accommodation Name: Marmot Lodge

Today is at leisure. Make your day magical with an optional narrated cruise on Maligne Lake to the much-photographed Spirit Island*. On the return journey, stop to view mighty Maligne Canyon. This afternoon, perhaps hike on the trails and watch for wildlife, or stroll the streets of Jasper. *This optional excursion begins operating in late May/early June.
JASPER NATIONAL PARK Consider an optional trip to Maligne Lake for a narrated cruise to much-photographed Spirit Island. On the return journey, stop to view mighty Maligne Canyon. With free time this afternoon, maybe hike on the trails and watch for wildlife, or stroll the streets of Jasper. Perhaps an optional float trip on the Athabasca River to end the day?

Day 8: Jasper National Park,Columbia Icefield,Lake Louise,Banff National Park

Location: Banff National Park

Accommodation Name: Rundlestone Lodge

Board your motorcoach this morning and journey through Jasper National Park, stopping along the way at the Columbia Icefield to experience the Ice Explorer, an all-terrain vehicle that travels on ice measuring 750 feet (250 meters) thick! Continue down Icefields Parkway to Lake Louise, known for its stunning turquoise waters that mirror the surrounding mountains and glaciers. Arrive in Banff National Park for a leisurely 2-night stay. An orientation tour highlights Banff’s unspoiled beauty.
JASPER NATIONAL PARK–COLUMBIA ICEFIELD–LAKE LOUISE–BANFF NATIONAL PARK Board your motorcoach this morning and journey through Jasper National Park, stopping along the way at the Columbia Icefield to experience the Ice Explorer, an all-terrain vehicle that travels on ice measuring 750 feet (250 meters) thick. Continue down Icefields Parkway to Lake Louise, where cold waters mirror the surrounding mountains and glaciers. Arrive in Banff National Park for a leisurely 2-night stay. An orientation tour highlights Banff’s unspoiled beauty.

Day 9: Banff National Park

Location: Banff National Park

Accommodation Name: Rundlestone Lodge

The day is free to independently explore. Perhaps stroll Banff Avenue, the main thoroughfare with boutiques and souvenir shops in this resort town or hike in some of the surrounding 2,564 square miles of parkland which are home to wildlife, including elk, deer, and grizzly bear. Take your day higher with an awe-inspiring optional helicopter ride over the Canadian Rockies! Your Tour Director can offer many suggestions for activities and dinner.
BANFF NATIONAL PARK The day is free to independently explore this resort town located within Banff National Park. Stroll Banff Avenue, the main thoroughfare of boutiques and souvenir shops. The surrounding 2,564 square miles of parkland are home to wildlife, including elk and grizzly bear. Or perhaps enjoy an optional helicopter ride over the Canadian Rockies. Your Tour Director can offer suggestions for activities and dinner.

Day 10: Banff National Park,Yoho National Park,Glacier National Park,Kamloops

Location: Banff National Park

Accommodation Name: Best Western Premier Kamloops

This morning, leave Banff National Park and travel over Kicking Horse Pass on the Continental Divide. Travel through Yoho National Park, where pre-Cambrian fossils were discovered, and Glacier National Park, where recreational mountain climbing was introduced to North America a century ago. Late this afternoon, arrive at the cattle-ranching center of Kamloops.
BANFF NATIONAL PARK–YOHO NATIONAL PARK–GLACIER NATIONAL PARK–KAMLOOPS This morning, leave Banff National Park and travel over Kicking Horse Pass on the Continental Divide. Travel through Yoho National Park, where pre-Cambrian fossils were discovered, and Glacier National Park, where recreational mountain climbing was introduced to North America a century ago. Late this afternoon, arrive at the cattle-ranching center of Kamloops.

Day 11: Kamloops,Ferry Crossing,Victoria

Location: Victoria

Accommodation Name: Royal Scot Hotel & Suites

As you travel through the Coast Mountain Range to its majestic Pacific coastline, the vegetation changes from desert landscape to lush alpine forest. Board your afternoon ferry for the spectacular crossing to Vancouver Island. Sightseeing in Victoria includes the Inner Harbour, Bastion Square, and Thunderbird Park. This evening, consider taking a relaxing stroll along the lovely Waterfront Promenade.
KAMLOOPS–FERRY CROSSING–VICTORIA As you travel through the Coast Mountain Range to its majestic Pacific coastline, the vegetation changes from desert landscape to lush alpine forest. Board your afternoon ferry for the spectacular crossing to Vancouver Island. Sightseeing in Victoria includes the Inner Harbour, Bastion Square, and Thunderbird Park. This evening, consider strolling along the lovely Waterfront Promenade.

Day 12: Victoria

Location: Victoria

Accommodation Name: Royal Scot Hotel & Suites

Be sure to discover some of the attractions this splendid city has to offer, including the Royal British Columbia Museum, Afternoon Tea at the Empress Hotel, and fine shopping along Government Street. Take time to smell the roses on an optional excursion to see the 55-acres of incredible floral displays at world famous Butchart Gardens or have an adventure at sea on an optional whale and wildlife watching cruise.
VICTORIA Be sure to discover some of the attractions this splendid city has to offer, including the Royal British Columbia Museum, Afternoon Tea at the Empress Hotel and fine shopping along Government Street. Or perhaps take an optional excursion to see the 55 acres of floral displays at world famous Butchart Gardens or go on a whale and wildlife watching cruise.

Day 13: Victoria,Ferry Crossing,Vancouver

Location: Vancouver

Accommodation Name: Holland America Cruise Ship

Meals Included: Dinner

This morning, set sail across the Strait of Georgia and through the spectacular Gulf Islands. After arrival in Vancouver, transfer to Canada Place and board your cruise ship. Your package price includes Holland America’s ‘Have It All Premium Cruise Package.'
VICTORIA–FERRY CROSSING–VANCOUVER This morning, set sail across the Strait of Georgia and through the spectacular Gulf Islands. After arrival in Vancouver, transfer to Canada Place and board your cruise ship. Your package price includes Holland America’s ‘Have It All Premium Cruise Package.' (D)

Day 14: Scenic Cruising: Inside Passage

Location: Inside Passage

Accommodation Name: Holland America Cruise Ship

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Spend the day cruising one of the world’s most spectacular waterways. Located along the coast of British Columbia, the Inside Passage is the longest sheltered inland waterway in the world. Watch the water for orcas and humpback whales.
SCENIC CRUISING: INSIDE PASSAGE Spend the day cruising one of the world’s most spectacular waterways. Located along the coast of British Columbia, the Inside Passage is the longest sheltered inland waterway in the world. Watch the water for orcas and humpback whales. (B,L,D)

Day 15: Juneau

Location: Juneau

Accommodation Name: Holland America Cruise Ship

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Located at the foot of grand mountain peaks on Gastineau Channel, Alaska’s capital city of Juneau has massive Mendenhall Glacier and the Juneau Icefield at its back door. Visit the rustic shops in town—or get out and kayak, raft, hike, whale watch, flightsee, or fish. There is no end to the adventure because of the long daylight hours.
JUNEAU Located at the foot of grand mountain peaks on Gastineau Channel, Alaska’s capital city of Juneau has massive Mendenhall Glacier and the Juneau Icefield at its back door. Visit the rustic shops in town—or get out and kayak, raft, hike, whale watch, flightsee, or fish. There is no end to the adventure because of the long daylight hours. (B,L,D)

Day 16: Skagway

Location: Skagway

Accommodation Name: Holland America Cruise Ship

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

In winter, the sidewalks are all but rolled up in Skagway, so you can imagine the frightful conditions endured by gold prospectors who passed through en route to the Yukon. Take your time and poke your head into every little shop, from the Trail Bench to Lynch & Kennedy’s Dry Goods. The Red Onion Saloon, with its honky-tonk piano and costumed barmaids, is a treasure trove of memorabilia featuring pictures of Klondike Kate, Peahull Annie, and other historic characters. To complete the picture of those rip-roaring days, visit the nostalgic Trail of ’98 Museum.
SKAGWAY In winter, the sidewalks are all but rolled up in Skagway, so you can imagine the frightful conditions endured by gold prospectors who passed through en route to the Yukon. Take your time and poke your head into every little shop, from the Trail Bench to Lynch & Kennedy’s Dry Goods. The Red Onion Saloon, with its honky-tonk piano and costumed barmaids, is a treasure trove of memorabilia featuring pictures of Klondike Kate, Peahull Annie, and other historic characters. To complete the picture of those rip-roaring days, visit the nostalgic Trail of ’98 Museum. (B,L,D)

Day 17: Scenic Cruising: Glacier Bay

Location: Glacier Bay

Accommodation Name: Holland America Cruise Ship

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Glacier Bay has more actively calving tidewater glaciers than anyplace else in the world. How does it feel when a colossal chunk of ice splits off a glacier and crashes into the sea? The sound is like thunder. The impact shoots water hundreds of meters into the air. You hold your breath as you capture the moment on camera, then you wait for it all to happen again.
SCENIC CRUISING: GLACIER BAY Glacier Bay has more actively calving tidewater glaciers than anyplace else in the world. How does it feel when a colossal chunk of ice splits off a glacier and crashes into the sea? The sound is like thunder. The impact shoots water hundreds of meters into the air. You hold your breath as you capture the moment on camera, then you wait for it all to happen again. (B,L,D)

Day 18: Ketchikan

Location: Ketchikan

Accommodation Name: Holland America Cruise Ship

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Alaska’s “First City” of Ketchikan is so named because it is the first major landfall for most cruisers as they enter the picturesque fjords of the Inside Passage, where the town clings to the banks of the Tongass Narrows, flanked by green forests nurtured by abundant rain. An important hub of the salmon-fishing and -packing industries—visitors can try their luck on a sport-fishing excursion or simply savor the fresh seafood at one of the local restaurants. It is also one of the best spots along the Inside Passage to explore the rich cultural sights of Native Alaskan nations like the Tlingit, Haida and Tsimshian.
KETCHIKAN Alaska’s “First City” of Ketchikan is so named because it is the first major landfall for most cruisers as they enter the picturesque fjords of the Inside Passage, where the town clings to the banks of the Tongass Narrows, flanked by green forests nurtured by abundant rain. An important hub of the salmon-fishing and -packing industries—visitors can try their luck on a sport-fishing excursion or simply savor the fresh seafood at one of the local restaurants. It is also one of the best spots along the Inside Passage to explore the rich cultural sights of Native Alaskan nations like the Tlingit, Haida and Tsimshian. (B,L,D)

Day 19: Scenic Cruising: Inside Passage

Location: Inside Passage

Accommodation Name: Holland America Cruise Ship

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Arguably one of the greatest cruising routes in the world, the Inside Passage stretches through stunning landscapes, from Misty Fjords National Monument to famed Glacier Bay National Park & Preserve. Sailing the Inside Passage offers opportunities to spot some of Alaska’s most iconic wildlife, with humpback whales and orca plying the bountiful waters alongside the ships, bald eagles soaring overhead and brown bears lumbering on the shoreline.
SCENIC CRUISING: INSIDE PASSAGE Arguably one of the greatest cruising routes in the world, the Inside Passage stretches through stunning landscapes, from Misty Fjords National Monument to famed Glacier Bay National Park & Preserve. Sailing the Inside Passage offers opportunities to spot some of Alaska’s most iconic wildlife, with humpback whales and orca plying the bountiful waters alongside the ships, bald eagles soaring overhead and brown bears lumbering on the shoreline. (B,L,D)

Day 20: Vancouver (Disembarkation)

Location: Vancouver

Accommodation Name: Sandman Suites on Davie

Meals Included: Breakfast

Your cruise ends this morning. Sightseeing in Vancouver includes Stanley Park, Gastown, Chinatown, and many other famous landmarks. The remainder of the day is free to explore Robson Street and experience British Columbia’s premier shopping and entertainment location.
VANCOUVER (DISEMBARKATION) Your cruise ends this morning. Sightseeing in Vancouver includes Stanley Park, Gastown, Chinatown, and many other famous landmarks. The remainder of the day is free to explore Robson Street and experience British Columbia’s premier shopping and entertainment location. (B)

Day 21: Vancouver

Location: Vancouver

Accommodation Name: Sandman Suites on Davie

Today is at leisure for independent sightseeing. Maybe take a water taxi to lively Granville Island with its outdoor markets, street musicians, and waterfront cafés. Elevate your adventure on an optional aerial tram ride up the mountain for exquisite views and a walk through a rainforest canopy at Grouse Mountain & Capilano Suspension Bridge.
VANCOUVER Today is at leisure for independent sightseeing. Maybe take a water taxi to lively Granville Island with its outdoor markets, street musicians, and waterfront cafés. Or re-visit historic Gastown with its steam-powered clock, antique shops, art galleries, and street vendors.

Day 22: Vancouver

Location: Vancouver

Accommodation Name: Sandman Suites on Davie

Your vacation ends this morning.
VANCOUVER Your vacation ends this morning.

What's Included

  • Accommodation

    Stay at various hotels including Courtyard by Marriott Downtown Toronto, Marmot Lodge, Lobstick Lodge, Rundlestone Lodge, Best Western Premier Kamloops, Royal Scot Hotel & Suites, and Sandman Suites on Davie.

  • Meals

    9 breakfasts, 9 lunches, and 10 dinners are included.

  • Transportation

    Travel on VIA Rail’s premier transcontinental train, The Canadian, and enjoy a ferry crossing to Vancouver Island.

  • Tour Director

    A Tour Director is available to answer any questions and provide guidance throughout the trip.

  • Sightseeing

    Includes an orientation tour of Toronto, a Niagara Falls cruise, an Ice Explorer ride at Columbia Icefield, and sightseeing in Victoria and Vancouver.

  • Cruise Package

    Includes Holland America’s ‘Have It All Premium Cruise Package’ for the Alaska cruise portion.

What's Not Included

  • Optional Excursions

    Optional excursions such as a visit to Skylon Tower, a scenic float trip on the Athabasca River, a narrated cruise on Maligne Lake, a helicopter ride over the Canadian Rockies, and a whale and wildlife watching cruise are not included.

  • Personal Expenses

    Personal expenses such as souvenirs, additional meals, and drinks are not included.

  • Travel Insurance

    Travel insurance is not included and is recommended to be purchased separately.

  • Gratuities

    Gratuities for the Tour Director, drivers, and local guides are not included.

  • Airfare

    International and domestic airfare to and from the starting and ending points of the tour are not included.

Meals

9 breakfasts, 9 lunches, 10 dinners

Notes

Early departures may not be able to visit Columbia Icefield, which opens in early May, or take the Maligne Lake & Spirit Island optional excursion, which opens in mid to late May. Visiting and participating in other activities in this region may be subject to favorable weather conditions and vendor dates of operation.

Furnishings in your VIA Rail train cabin are arranged in armchair style by day. By night, beds are configured to upper and lower bunkbed-style arrangement requiring one guest be able to climb a ladder to the upper bed.

At least one member of the traveling party must be 21 years of age or older.

Cruise itineraries are provided by Holland America Line and are up to date at time of printing. Your travel documents will contain the most current information.

Maximum elevation on tour: 7,500 ft.

UNESCO Sites

Banff National Park|Glacier Bay|Jasper National Park|Yoho National Park

Accommodation

Stay at the Courtyard by Marriott Downtown Toronto, Marmot Lodge, Lobstick Lodge, Rundlestone Lodge, Best Western Premier Kamloops, Royal Scot Hotel & Suites, and Sandman Suites on Davie, each offering unique amenities and prime locations for a comfortable and convenient stay.

Mode of Transport

Travel in style on VIA Rail's The Canadian, featuring Sleeper-Plus class rail cars with domed observation cars and chef-prepared meals, and enjoy a scenic ferry crossing to Vancouver Island.

Check out our Q&As

  • What type of accommodation is provided during the tour?

    The tour includes stays at various hotels such as Courtyard by Marriott Downtown Toronto, Marmot Lodge, Lobstick Lodge, Rundlestone Lodge, Best Western Premier Kamloops, Royal Scot Hotel & Suites, and Sandman Suites on Davie. Each hotel offers unique amenities and prime locations for a comfortable and convenient stay.

  • What meals are included in the tour package?

    The tour package includes 9 breakfasts, 9 lunches, and 10 dinners.

  • What kind of transportation is used during the tour?

    Transportation includes travel on VIA Rail’s premier transcontinental train, The Canadian, featuring Sleeper-Plus class rail cars with domed observation cars and chef-prepared meals. Additionally, there is a scenic ferry crossing to Vancouver Island.

  • Is there a tour director available during the trip?

    Yes, a Tour Director is available to answer any questions and provide guidance throughout the trip.

  • What sightseeing activities are included in the tour?

    Sightseeing activities include an orientation tour of Toronto, a Niagara Falls cruise, an Ice Explorer ride at Columbia Icefield, and sightseeing in Victoria and Vancouver.

  • What is the 'Have It All Premium Cruise Package' included in the tour?

    The 'Have It All Premium Cruise Package' is included for the Alaska cruise portion of the tour, provided by Holland America.

  • Are there any optional excursions available during the tour?

    Yes, optional excursions include a visit to Skylon Tower, a scenic float trip on the Athabasca River, a narrated cruise on Maligne Lake, a helicopter ride over the Canadian Rockies, and a whale and wildlife watching cruise.

  • What personal expenses are not included in the tour package?

    Personal expenses such as souvenirs, additional meals, and drinks are not included in the tour package.

  • Is travel insurance included in the tour package?

    No, travel insurance is not included and is recommended to be purchased separately.

  • Are gratuities included in the tour package?

    No, gratuities for the Tour Director, drivers, and local guides are not included.

  • Is airfare included in the tour package?

    No, international and domestic airfare to and from the starting and ending points of the tour are not included.

  • What happens if the Niagara Falls sightseeing cruise cannot operate due to weather conditions?

    If the Niagara Falls sightseeing cruise cannot operate due to unfavorable weather or river conditions, a visit to Journey Behind the Falls will be substituted.

  • What activities are available during the free day in Banff National Park?

    During the free day in Banff National Park, you can stroll Banff Avenue, hike in the surrounding parkland, or take an optional helicopter ride over the Canadian Rockies. Your Tour Director can offer suggestions for activities and dinner.

  • What can I do during the free day in Vancouver?

    During the free day in Vancouver, you can take a water taxi to Granville Island, explore historic Gastown, or take an optional aerial tram ride up Grouse Mountain for views and a walk through a rainforest canopy at Capilano Suspension Bridge.

  • How long has the tour company been trading?

    Since 1961

  • What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?

    Cosmos is committed to minimizing our impact on the environment and to reducing dependence on non-renewable resources. In this endeavor, we have implemented policies to support this mission and are working carefully to enhance our products with this mission and our values combined. We are committed to complying with all relevant legislation and/or regulations.

  • What documents will I receive before I travel?

    Travel documents, including any air tickets, itineraries, and other information, are available approximately two to three weeks prior to departure provided full payment has been received.

  • What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?

    All guests are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 for travel through February, 2023. Beginning March 1, 2023, while we highly recommend vaccination, we will no longer require it. We ask all guests to comply with airline and destination requirements, which still may apply. To check your destination requirements for your travel dates, view the Latest Travel & Health Restrictions for Travel.

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