Tar Heel Travel
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Embark upon a once-in-a-lifetime rail odyssey across Canada's five provinces, gliding through rolling prairies, rugged lake country and the snowy peaks of the magnificent Rockies. This five-star journey features hotel stays at luxurious, historic rail properties bookending four amazing days and nights in Prestige Class aboard VIA Rail's The Canadian. This nostalgic rail experience harkens the golden age of train travel.
Highlights
– Unwind and unplug. Enjoy the serenity of traveling by rail with time to truly disconnect from the outside world.
– Relax in comfort. Your private Prestige Class stateroom provides 50% more living space compared to other cabin categories. Features include a picture window that's 60% larger than standard cabin windows; a leather couch by day that transforms into a comfortable double bed with luxury linens by night; heated floors and walls; private en suite bathroom with shower; and nightly turndown service.
– Embrace the countryside. Cross five provinces and admire diverse and picturesque landscapes, each creating a colorful changing tapestry day after day.
– Indulge on board. Three-course lunches and dinners are prepared by onboard chefs using a selection of local and regional ingredients. Prestige Class amenities also include priority seating in the dining car, dedicated concierge service and complimentary snacks and beverages in the Park Car all day.
– Enjoy the atmosphere. Whether joining an onboard lecture or presentation, gathering for a wine tasting, playing board or card games or simply watching the outside panoramas pass by, each day offers a variety of optional activities aimed to define the leisurely pace of the journey.
Day 2 - Toronto | Board VIA Rail's The Canadian | Hornepayne
Day 3 - Winnipeg, Manitoba
Day 4 - Saskatoon, Saskatchewan | Edmonton, Alberta
Day 5 - Jasper | Kamloops, British Columbia
Day 6 - Vancouver
Day 7 - Vancouver | Depart for home city
Base Price: from $7,495 per person, based on double occupancy
- $12,995 solo accommodations
- Airfare additional
- No port or VAT tax charged
Inclusions:
- 1 night at the Fairmont Royal York in Toronto, Canada, 1 night at the Fairmont Hotel Vancouver and 4 nights in Prestige Class onboard VIA Rail's The Canadian
- 6 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 4 dinners, snack and bar orders while aboard The Canadian and special welcome and farewell receptions
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- Tar Heel Travel is a member exclusive perk.
- There must be one Carolina Alumni member in a room. Membership is open to anyone. Learn more.
- By reserving on this tour, you agree to the terms and conditions specific to this tour which are set by the tour operator. This information can be found in the tour brochure.
- The Carolina Alumni Travel Office and tour operator reserve the right to to decline or accept a reservation should a person's health, mental condition, physical infirmity or attitude jeopardize the operation of the tour or the rights, welfare, or enjoyment of other participants. Refunds will be made in accordance with the cancellation policy listed in the tour brochure.
- Please contact us if you have questions about this trip or group travel. We're happy to help in any way we can.
- Phone: (877) 962-3980 (If we are unable to answer your call, please leave a detailed message with your name, phone number and email.)
- Email: travel@unc.edu
- All inquiries and room requests are answered in the order in which they are received.
- If you are ready to request a reservation, please submit your reservation request form.
- If you wish us to hold a room for 2 business days, please send us the passenger's names, address, phone number and email. This information must be provided in order to hold a room.