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11 days by train from the U.S. to Canada

~ Need some time and relaxation?
Take it easy on one of North America’s most popular peak season train trips
Travel season: June 3-September 3, 2025 (June sold out) – inquire in July
Application open: 8/5 (Escorted)
*From Chicago – Chicago (2 nights total – train) – Glacier National Park (2 nights) – Seattle (2 nights) – Vancouver (2 nights) – Jasper National Park (1 night) – Canada – Banff/Yoho National Park (2 nights)
– Calgary
* Glacier Glacier National Park, North America – see Mother Nature’s art from the verdant valleys carved by glaciers to the peaks
* Learn about the famous Stanley Park, Archinata and Greenville Island with a narrated double-decker bus ride in the green city of Vancouver,
Learn about Stenpark, Archinata, and Greenville Island, famous for its double-decker buses, and explore the lush vegetation from the observation deck
* Enjoy a glass of wine on a domed train ride through Columbia’s agricultural heartland and the majestic Cascade Mountains
Relax and rejuvenate to capture memories
* Enjoy an unforgettable adventure of time and exploration in the most beautiful city in the Rockies, the glacial Lake Louise, and a snowmobile expedition to the Athabasca Glacier, formed over hundreds of millions of years
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1 day
Places From each region
Detail Check in at the train station (Union Station) at 1:30pm (we recommend arriving the day before)

  • Check in and rest in the room of your confirmed train ticket
  • Minnesota/South and North Dakota Enjoy the serene beauty of the Dakotas and the panoramic views from the glass dome

** Optional: Chicago City Tour $150/p (4-5 hrs)

  • Train Accommodations
2 Day
Places Glacier National Park MT
Detail This morning, you’ll travel through the beautiful Northern Dakota plains and cross the spectacular Gassman Cooley Trestle to
“Big Sky Village.” This evening, you’ll arrive in Glacier National Park, a pristine landscape with 130 lakes in two different mountain ranges,
and 1000 species of plantsHotel: TBA
3 day
Places Glacier National Park MT
Detail Today, you’ll explore Glacier National Park on the
Big Sky Circle tour, a breathtaking drive along the famous Going-to-the-Sun Road, with stops at
Goat Lick for wildlife viewing and Lake McDonald, the park’s largest lake.
Afterward, you’ll return to Glacier Park Lodge for your final night in the park.
(Overnight in Glacier National Park)Hotel: TBA
4 day
Places Glacier National ParkMT/ /Travel by Train
Detail This morning you’ll travel to
Two Medicine Valley, a hidden gem in Glacier National Park, where you’ll enjoy a scenic
boat cruise in this stunning area. Spend the
afternoon relaxing at the Glacier Park Lodge and take a short walk to the East Glacier station to board Amtrak and continue your
train journey westTonight, relax in the comfort of your train car
5 day
Places Train/Vancouver BC
Detail Today, enjoy a relaxing morning on the
train before arriving in Seattle, known as the “Emerald City” for its lush evergreens. Change trains and board Amtrak’s Cascades to Vancouver.
Travel along the Puget Sound and enjoy stunning scenery as you cross the Canadian border.Hotel: TBA/Vancouver BC
6 day
Places Vancouver BC
Detail Today, start exploring the city with a hop-on, hop-off sightseeing tour.
Visit
Vancouver’s most popular neighborhoods, including Stanley Park, Chinatown, historic Gastown, Granville Island, and more!
The tour includes live commentary, so you’ll have the opportunity to
learn what makes this city so special.Hotel: TBA/Vancouver BC
7 day
Places Vancouver BC/Transportation
Detail This morning, continue your exploration of Vancouver by entering the Vancouver Lookout.
Standing over 580 feet tall, it offers panoramic
360-degree views of the city, including Coal Harbour, Stanley Park, the Pacific Ocean, and the North Shore Mountains! In the afternoon, board VIA Rail’s Canadian Train for a journey to Jasper and the majestic
Rockies. While on board, enjoy a glass of wine in one of the train’s many domed observation cars as you pass through Vancouver’s eastern suburbs and the agricultural heartland of British
Columbia.
Later in the afternoon, take in stunning views of the Fraser Canyon as the train passes through the Cascade and Coast Mountains, nestled along the majestic Fraser River, and past the raging rapids of
Hell’s Gate.
(Overnight on board VIA Rail)
8 day
Places Vancouver/Jasper AB
Detail Enjoy a relaxing morning on the train with breathtaking views as you travel through the Canadian Rockies in the Alberta region of Canada.
Arrive in Jasper in the morning and transfer directly to your hotel. (Overnight in Jasper)Hotel: TBA -Jasper
9 day
Places Jasper/Benef
Detail Leave Jasper and take a leisurely drive to Banff, one of the most scenic cities in the Canadian Rockies.
Travel along the world-famous Icefields Parkway to see pristine lakes, breathtaking
mountain peaks, and wildlife.
Stop at the Glacier Skywalk and enjoy
panoramic views from the glass-floored observation deck that stretches over the Sunwapta Valley. Visit the natural wonders of the Columbia Icefield
, one of the largest expanses of ice and snow south of the Arctic Circle. From there, you’ll travel
to the Athabasca Glacier by Ice Explorer vehicle. Lunch is included on this day. (Overnight in Banff)Hotel: TBA – Banff
10 days
Places Banff
Detail Today you’ll spend the day exploring the majestic Canadian Rockies.
Visit Lake Louise, one of the most photographed landscapes in the Canadian Rockies.
Experience this amazing destination and have time to explore the lake at your leisure. You will also visit amazing sights such as Victoria Glacier,
Moraine Lake, and the magnificent Takakau Falls.
Lunch is included in the tour. (Overnight in Banff)Hotel: TBA – Banff
11 days
Places Banff/Calgary
Details Have you had a relaxing and wonderful trip?
Today, we’re taking a break and transferring you to Calgary Airport according to your flight schedule.
** North American train travel is double occupancy ** From $7,990/p
* Itinerary: Chicago – Seattle – Vancouver – Jasper National Park – Benf – Kelgary
Rescue departure (escorted): 2025 – 8/05

*Included: Train tickets (sleeping car), hotel double occupancy (Seattle-Vancouver-Jasper-Banff), local excursions, entrance tickets, meals on board, airport transfers in Galway
*Excluded: Train Sleeping Car (Double Occupancy), Airfare, Hotel, Hotel Fees, Meals, Guide Fees, Travel Insurance, Onboard & Hotel Gratuities, Traveling Insurance
* Please be punctual for train departure (non-refundable)
* Please consult and make reservations for flight schedules.
* Please note that each company is not responsible for accidents, delays, natural disasters, etc. caused by your own negligence.