Uncommon Journeys Offers October Canadian Rockies Train Adventure

Now Uncommon Journeys, the leader in North American train experiences, announces its 2014 Great Canadian Train Ride: Oct. 2-14, 2014. The itinerary delivers the scenic splendor of the Canadian Rockies onboard Via Rail's “The Canadian” complete with vista-dome cars, dining car and the “Park Car” with its Bullet Lounge and Mural Bar. As an added bonus, hotel stays at iconic properties maximize sightseeing opportunities throughout the journey.

Beginning in Toronto and concluding in Vancouver, guests can rest assured they will be provided with the best in first-class hotel stays, exceptional cuisine and premier sightseeing from start to finish. From an afternoon tour of the jewel-toned Lake Louise to a stunning sno-coach ride atop the Columbia Icefield Glacier, Uncommon Journeys will showcase the country's highlights through a variety of all-inclusive excursions. Guests who book early will also be treated to a complimentary pre-trip hotel stay at Niagara Falls.

2014 Great Canadian Train Ride: Oct. 2-14, 2014

- 13 days and fares beginning at $5,495 per person, based on double occupancy
- Three-day/Two-night stay in Toronto at the Westin Harbour Castle
- Passage from Toronto to Jasper and Vancouver aboard VIA Rail's vista-domeliner “The Canadian” in first class sleeping accommodations including all meals onboard
- Three-night accommodations in Banff at the Banff Park Lodge
- Two-night accommodations in Jasper at the Amethyst Lodge with visit to Maligne Lake and Maligne Canyon
- Columbia Icefield sno-coach tour atop Athabasca Glacier
- Banff sightseeing tour with Gondola ride and visit to Banff Hot Springs
- Lake Louise sightseeing tour with lunch at Chateau Lake Louise
- Vancouver city sightseeing tour
- Overnight stay in Vancouver at the Hyatt Regency Hotel with farewell dinner
- Low-cost Amtrak transfer to Seattle is available

The “2014 Great Canadian Train Ride” features a professional tour manager to handle all details from hotel reservations to sightseeing opportunities. For reservations and more information, please visit https://uncommonjourneys.com/destination/canada/great-canadian-train-ride-2014/ or call 1-800-323-5893.

Guests who reserve by July 30 receive a special ‘Niagara Falls' package including transfers from Buffalo (NY) airport to Niagara Falls, an overnight hotel stay overlooking the Falls the evening of Oct. 1 and a visit to historic Niagara on the Lake on Oct. 2.