LUXURY STAY, RAIL & CRUISE - VANCOUVER TO NEW YORK - Canada & Alaska Travel Connection

11/09/2019

LUXURY STAY, RAIL & CRUISE - VANCOUVER TO NEW
YORK

  Immerse in first-class experiences travelling from Vancouver to New York aboard a
                                                                                       PACKAGE TYPE   TRAVEL UNTIL
                              luxury train & cruise ship.
                                                                                          Luxury      04 Oct 2020

                                                                                       TRAVEL FROM
                                                                                       18 Sep 2020

INCLUDED IN THE PACKAGE

Be amazed with Canada and New England’s never-ending riches as you journey
from Vancouver to New York, combining luxury and overwhelming experiences
through this 19-day rail and cruise package. Spend memorable nights in 5-star
and 4-star hotels and travel in style across the country on board VIA Rail’s
magnificent train. Explore the charming cities of Vancouver, Toronto and Quebec
and visit the Niagara Falls, one of the great wonders of the world, to feel its
beautiful energy as you cruise close to the waterfalls. Step aboard Crystal Cruises’
elegant ship, Crystal Serenity, and set sail through the Gulf of St. Lawrence and
Bay of Fundy, stopping by Saint John, Bar Harbour, Boston and Newport on the
way to New York City. During your 8-night cruise, enjoy first-class food,
entertainment and spa services.

2020 Departure Dates

 September 18 – October 6, 2020
 October 4 – 22, 2020
Highlights
 Gastronomic Gastown Tour - Food tasting with alcoholic pairings
 Victoria Whale Watching Adventure
 Full day tour to Niagara Falls
 4-night VIA Rail’s ‘The Canadian’
  8-night Crystal Cruises - Quebec to New York
Inclusions
  3-night accommodation in Vancouver at a 5-star hotel
 2-night accommodation in Toronto at a 4-star hotel
 1-night accommodation in Quebec at a 5-star hotel
 4 nights aboard VIA Rail’s ‘The Canadian’, sleeper plus twin cabin
 8 nights aboard Crystal Cruises’ deluxe stateroom with picture window
 City arrival & departure private transfers
 All meals as per itinerary
 Gastronomic Gastown Tour
 Victoria Whale Watching Adventure by Air & Sea
  Private full day tour of Niagara Falls
Itinerary
Day 1, Vancouver Upon your arrival, your drive will meet you at Vancouver airport
and transfer you to your downtown hotel where you will stay for the next 3 nights.

Day 2, Vancouver This morning, enjoy breakfast at your hotel before spending the
morning discovering Vancouver at your leisure. This afternoon, you will eat and
drink your way through Vancouver’s number one foodie district, just like the
locals love to do! Indulge in the foodie historic neighbourhood with Canadian
poutine, Vancouver’s best pizza, delicious desserts, cocktails, craft beer, wine and
more!

Gastown is Vancouver’s oldest neighbourhood, laden with iconic restaurants,

quirky pubs, and historic spaces. To uncover the alleyways and doors that hold
Gastown’s gems, a Foodie Tour can’t be beat!

*Tasting locations & tastings are subject to change without notice.

Day 3, Vancouver This morning, you will fly from Vancouver Harbour to
downtown Victoria to join an exciting and educational whale watching adventure
that focuses on the Southern resident killer whale population. This unique
opportunity to see these magnificent animals in their natural habitat will bring
you insight that no aquarium can provide. Additional highlights include seals, sea
lions, seabirds, and the spectacular vistas of Southern Vancouver Island. (B)

Day 4, Vancouver Following breakfast at your hotel, you will have the morning at
leisure. This afternoon, you will have a private transfer from your hotel to the
train station, where you will board VIA Rail’s ‘The Canadian’.

Your adventure starts as soon as you step on board. For the next 4 days, your will
discover breathtaking views whether it’s from your cabin or from one of the
scenic dome cars. (B, D)

Days 5-7, VIA Rail’s The Canadian Enjoy the next three days aboard VIA Rail’s ‘The
Canadian’. Relax in the spacious seats of you own private sleeper cabin as you
journey across Canada. In the dining cars, enjoy freshly prepared meals
showcasing Canadian and regional cuisine prepared by the onboard chefs. Each
night while at dinner, your cabin will be transformed into beds so when you
return you can snuggle down be gently swayed to sleep. (B, L, D)

Day 8, Toronto This afternoon, you will pull into Toronto train station. Your driver
will be waiting for you to transfer you to your downtown Toronto Hotel. Enjoy the
remainder of the afternoon and evening at your leisure discover this buzzing city.
(B)

Day 9, Niagara Falls This morning following breakfast, you will be picked up from
your hotel and transferred by private air-conditioned SUV for a breathtaking,
full-day tour through the orchard-laden Niagara Peninsula to Niagara Falls, one
of the great wonders of the world. You will enjoy a cruise aboard Hornblower
Cruises. Hear the thundering roar and feel the falling mist as you cruise close to
the falls. Lunch will be at Table Rock House Restaurant before your journey back
to the hotel. (B, L)

Day 10, Toronto – Quebec Today is an early start as you board your Corridor train
to Quebec. Relax in your spacious business class seat as you glide past amazing
east coast scenery and enjoy onboard meals during the journey. Upon your arrival
into Quebec, your driver will be waiting for you to transfer you to your hotel. (B, L,
D)

Day 11, Quebec Enjoy today at your leisure discovering this amazing city, which is
situated on the Saint Lawrence River. Just below your hotel is Quebec’s old town,
which is bounded by fortifications of stone building and narrow streets just
waiting to be explored. This afternoon, you will be transferred to the port where
you will board your Crystal Cruise to New York. (B, D)

Day 12-18, Crystal Cruises’ Crystal Serenity Enjoy the next 7 days aboard Crystal
Serenity cruising the Gulf of St. Lawrence and the bay of Fundy and stopping at
Saint John, Bar Harbour, Boston and Newport on way to New York City. During
your cruise, indulge in Michelin level cuisine, be entertained with Broadway-
inspired show or find bliss at the Crystal Life Spa. (B, L, D)

Day 19, New York This morning, you sail into New York. Upon disembarkation,
your tour will end. (B)

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LUXURY STAY, RAIL & CRUISE - VANCOUVER TO NEW
YORK

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11/09/2019

LUXURY STAY, RAIL & CRUISE - VANCOUVER TO NEW
YORK

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