Upon arrival at the Vancouver International Airport, transfer on your own to your centrally-located hotel. The rest of your time is at leisure to discover what this bustling city has to offer. Overnight Vancouver.

There is so much to see and do in this coastal city. Speak to your rail specialist about adding additional nights and sightseeing experiences in Vancouver. Some highlights include a city tour, whale watching, or a day trip to Whistler.

Your day begins with  an early morning transfer to board the all-daylight Rocky Mountaineer train. Travel through the Coast Mountains and Hell's Gate en route to Kamloops. Delight in commentary from your onboard attendants and enjoy delicious meals as you're awed by the beauty of British Columbia. Overnight Kamloops.

• Breakfast, Lunch

Transfer back to the Kamloops train station early this morning, where you re-board Rocky Mountaineer for the continued journey through the Canadian Rockies and another day of impeccable onboard service. Scenic highlights include the South Thompson River area, Kicking Horse Pass and the Spiral Tunnels before arriving into Banff. Overnight Banff.

• Breakfast, Lunch

Discover Banff on a guided excursion this morning. Highlights include Banff townsite, Surprise Corner and the Tunnel Mountain. Your final stop will be at the Banff Gondola for a ride to the top of Sulphur Mountain. Alternately, elect to explore Banff in a different way by choosing one of the following options:

Half Day Discover Banff & It's Wildlife w/ Gondola
Full Day Discover Grizzly Bears - 10 Hours (This tour does not allow for an evening excursion)

Enjoy the remainder of the day at leisure to browse through Banff's diverse shops and galleries, or hike one of the local trails. If you'd like to discover further consider adding admission to the Banff Hot springs for Panoramic Mountain views or take an evening wildlife safari. Overnight Banff.

Today's sightseeing excursion takes you past the Vermilion Lakes and on to Lake Louise. Highlights along the scenic Bow Valley Parkway include Johnston Canyon, with time to walk to the lower falls, and views of Castle Mountain. You will cross the Continental Divide and enter Yoho National Park with a visit to Emerald Lake. Overnight Lake Louise.

• Lunch

Your full-day excursion takes you along one of the most spectacular highways of the world - the Icefields Parkway. With cascading waterfalls, broad-reaching valleys, tranquil mountain lakes, glaciers and snow-capped peaks, amazing vistas unfold with every glance. Stopping at the Columbia Icefield, take time to experience an Ice Explorer ride on to the surface of the Athabasca Glacier. From the Icefield, continue touring on to Jasper. Overnight Jasper.

• Lunch

Late this morning, transfer to the Jasper train station to board VIA Rail's Canadian. Say goodbye to the peaceful mountain town of Jasper as you depart for Toronto, the economic center of Canada. Continue traveling across the Great Central Plains of Canada, through Winnipeg to rugged Ontario. Overnight train.

• Day 7 - Dinner
• Day 8 - Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
• Day 9 - Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Arrive in Toronto on VIA Rail this afternoon, and check into your centrally located hotel. Spend the remainder of your day exploring the great restaurants, museums, and shopping this great city has to offer. Overnight Toronto.

• Breakfast, Lunch

This morning, depart on a full day sightseeing excursion to Niagara Falls. Travel through the orchard-laden Niagara Peninsula to Niagara Falls, one of the great wonders of the world. Highlights of today's excursion include a lunch buffet while overlooking the waterfall, plus a trip of the world-famous The Hornblower, which travels to the base of the majestic Horseshoe Falls. Also included is a trip along the beautiful River Road, which winds its way along the Niagara Gorge. Stops are made at the Floral Clock and at the historical community of Niagara-on-the-Lake before returning to Toronto. Alternately, you can stay and explore more of Canada's largest city switching to one of the following sightseeing excursions:

Toronto Helicopter Tour
Private Sightseeing Tour of Toronto

Overnight Toronto.

• Lunch

Transfer from your hotel to Pearson International Airport for your homeward or onward flight by scheduled airporter service.