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Trip Style
Land Journey
Accommodation
4.5 - 5 Star
Max. Group Size
40
Guide Level
Fully Guided
Trip Code
UTWCB15
Overview
Read reviews and enjoy exclusive savings on APT's 15 Day Enchanting Christmas. Spend the festive season in Canada. Enjoy Christmas Day in Banff, stay at Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise and glide through the frosted Rockies aboard an overnight VIA Rail journey.
Itinerary
Once you've arrived, you'll be met and taken to your hotel. Enjoy a welcome dinner. Stay Two Nights: Delta Hotels Victoria Ocean Pointe Resort, in a Deluxe Water View Room (D)
Choose how to spend your day in Victoria before a special experience this evening. (B/D)
Freedom of Choice:
Freedom of Choice:
- You might like to take a tour of the city in a horse-drawn carriage, or sample afternoon tea at the Fairmont Empress. Alternatively, delve into British Columbia's history at the Royal BC Museum, or visit Craigdarroch Castle.
- Visit The Butchart Gardens and see the Magic of Christmas lights display. Gather together this evening for dinner in the original Butchart family residence.
Today, take the BC Ferries service across Georgia Strait, then travel via Shannon Falls to Whistler. Enjoy dinner here this evening. Stay Two Nights: The Westin Whistler Resort & Spa (B/D)
Your day unfolds with a choice of sightseeing. (B)
Freedom of Choice:
Freedom of Choice:
- Take a helicopter ride, or a tree trek or zip trek tour. The adventurous among us might prefer to jump on a snowmobile, or even enjoy a dog sled ride. Otherwise, you might ride the Peak 2 Peak Gondola or relax with a Scandinave Spa experience.
Travel back to Vancouver today. Stay Two Nights: Vancouver, Fairmont Waterfront Hotel (B/D)
Signature Experiences:
Signature Experiences:
- The heritage of Canada's indigenous people comes to light at the Squamish Lil'wat Cultural Centre. Enjoy breakfast and explore the museum, discovering your First Nations ‘animal spirit' with the help of your guide.
- Visit the Capilano Suspension Bridge Park where, as darkness falls, you'll see the magical Canyon Lights display.
Spend this morning exploring the city on a guided tour. The remainder of the day has been set aside for independent exploration. (B)
Take a moment to relax this morning. By the afternoon, you'll head to the station for your overnight VIA Rail journey to Jasper National Park. Dinner is served on board your train. Stay: VIA Rail, in Sleeper Plus Class (B/D)
Your morning carries on along the rail tracks. Sights set on Jasper, watch as the snowy Canadian Rockies pass by your window. Once at your lodge, become familiar with the beauty of the national park. Relax over dinner at your lodge this evening. Stay Two Nights: Jasper National Park, Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge (B/D)
Choose how you want to explore the national park. This evening, perhaps head out for a bonfire on the shores of Lac Beauvert and make your own s'mores – a delicious treat after your fun-filled day. (B)
Freedom of Choice:
Freedom of Choice:
- Watch for local wildlife, or don some snowshoes for a trek through the alpine scenery. Maybe take the chance to view the icefalls that can only be seen at this time of year during a Maligne Canyon Ice Walk, or visit the planetarium to explore the world's largest dark sky preserve.
Leaving Jasper, you'll journey through the Rocky Mountains and along the Icefields Parkway (weather permitting), before heading to Lake Louise. Tonight, enjoy a Freedom of Choice Dining experience. Stay Two Nights: Banff National Park, Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise, in a Lakeview Room (B/D)
Freedom of Choice:
Freedom of Choice:
- This evening, dine at one of your hotel's restaurants.
Soak up the wintry atmosphere of this special place today. You might like to use the time to curl up by the fireplace and watch the snowy landscapes outside. Or venture outdoors and choose from one of the resort's many activities on offer, which are available at an extra cost. (B)
Signature Experiences:
Signature Experiences:
- The highlight of today is sure to be the horse-drawn sleigh ride along a frozen lakeside trail.
Enjoy breakfast before travelling to Banff. Take a ride on the Banff Gondola for mountain views across Banff National Park. Stay Three Nights: Banff National Park, Fairmont Banff Springs, in a Mountain View Room (B/D)
Freedom of Choice:
Freedom of Choice:
- This evening, dine at one of your hotel's restaurants.
- Meet a Mountie and listen to tales of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police.
Wake to a snow-white Christmas Day in Banff. Whether you choose to relax in your hotel or enjoy the great outdoors, today promises to be a very special Christmas. Round it off with a festive drink and Christmas dinner this evening. (B/D)
Today you may choose how to explore Banff. This evening, we gather for a farewell dinner. (B/D)
Freedom of Choice:
Freedom of Choice:
- You might like to take an ice walk in Johnston Canyon, take a dog sled ride, embark on a wilderness experience or enjoy a soak in the mineral pool at the Willow Stream Spa. The afternoon tea at Fairmont Banff Springs is also a tempting option.
Be taken to Calgary and say your goodbyes before joining your onward flight. (B)
Trip Inclusions
- Enjoy The Butchart Gardens' light display before dinner in the original residence
- Enjoy breakfast at Whistler's Squamish Lil'wat Cultural Centre
- See the Canyon Lights display of the Capilano Suspension Bridge Park
- Meet a Mountie in Banff and listen to tales of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police
- Dash through snowy landscapes on a horse-drawn sleigh ride at Lake Louise
- Expert APT tour director
- Transfers, porterage and gratuities
- Luxury dining - a total of 24 meals
- Lakeview Room at Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise
- Mountain View Room at Fairmont Banff Springs
- Overnight VIA Rail journey into the Rockies
- Itinerary and inclusions are subject to change
- Prices are seasonal and are subject to change
- Please ensure your onward flight from Calgary departs no earlier than 2.30pm
- VIA Rail: private twin cabins feature an upper and lower bed
- Price is for land and rail only. Flights not included
Trip Reviews (1) Most Recent 'Enchanting Christmas' Reviews
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The entire APT tour exceed our expectations. The highlight of the tour was in Whistler were it snowed during our stay and New years eve in Jasper. Our tour Director Brad Goessler was exceptional...extremely, informative, humorous, friendly , knowledgeable & professional and above all, an excellent tour guide who is well worthy of a special mention. ...read more We would have no hesitation in recommending Global Journeys or APT as a tour operator to our friends & colleagues.
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Tour & cruises prices are per person. Prices shown have savings applied, are subject to availability and may be withdrawn at any time without notice. Prices and trip information are correct at the time at this point in time, however are subject to confirmation at the time of booking and are subject to change by APT. For cruise itineraries, cabin images are sourced from APT. These should be treated as indicative only. Cabin inclusions, upholsteries and room layout may differ to the image(s) shown depending on the ship selected and your sailing dates.
