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CASTLES AND FESTIVE WINTER WONDERLAND

2025

Land Tour

Castles and Festive Winter Wonderland

Castles and Festive Winter Wonderland

Celebrate the festive season with an unforgettable journey through a winter wonderland. Join a special Christmas Day dinner, featuring entertainment as well as seasonal food. And spend New Year’s Eve at the magnificent Fairmont Banff Springs. This holiday will satisfy every enchanting Christmas dream in the most jovial fashion.

14 day Land Tour

Itinerary

14 days / 13 night Land Tour

Day 1

20 December: Arrive Victoria

Day 2

21 December: Victoria, The Butchart Gardens

Freedom of Choice

Day 3

22 December: Victoria, Vancouver

Day 4

23 December: Vancouver

Day 5

24 December: Vancouver, Whistler 

Signature Experience

Day 6

25 December: Christmas in Whistler

Day 7

Whistler, VIA Rail - 26 Dec

Day 8

27 December: VIA Rail, Jasper

Day 9

Jasper, Lake Louise - 28 Dec

Day 10

29 December: Lake Louise

Signature Experience

Day 11

30 December: Lake Louise, Banff

Signature Experience

Day 12

31 December: New Year’s Eve at Banff

Freedom of Choice

Day 13

1 January: Banff

Day 14

Banff, Depart Calgary - 2 Jan

Coach/Vehicle
Rail

Trip Inclusions

Discover the inclusions provided on your all-inclusive tour, ensuring a stress-free journey where every detail is taken care of.

A maximum of 40 guests in your APT group
Freedom of Choice inclusions
Locally inspired dining – a total of 22 meals
Expert APT Tour Director
Lakeview Room at Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise
Transfers, porterage and gratuities
Dash through snowy landscapes on a horse-drawn sleigh ride at Lake Louise

Tour Highlights

These exclusive or unique events are designed to deepen your experience, taking you on an inspiring journey beneath the surface of local history, culture and traditions. What's more, these once-in-a-lifetime moments are often not available to a regular traveller. The following experiences are just a taste of what we have prepared especially for you.

PLEASE NOTE: Only for use in conjunction with Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise.
PLEASE NOTE: Only for use in conjunction with Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise.

Horse-Drawn Sleigh Ride

Set out on a horse-drawn sleigh ride along a frozen lakeside trail at Lake Louise. Admire the breathtaking beauty of the stunning surroundings.

Beautiful garden night scene in Christmas in butchart gardens, victoria, british columbia, canada

The Butchart Gardens Magic of Christmas

Visit The Butchart Gardens and see the Magic of Christmas lights display. Soak up the festive cheer as you wander through this enchanting wonderland, filled with thousands of sparkling lights.

Squamish Lil’wat Cultural Centre

Visit the Squamish Lil’wat Cultural Centre and feast on a breakfast inspired by traditional First Nations food. Explore the museum, discovering your First Nations ‘animal spirit’ with the help of your guide.

Meet a Mountie

On an exciting morning in beautiful Banff National Park, you’ll have the chance to meet one of Canada’s renowned Mounties and hear tales from the iconic Royal Canadian Mounted Police.

What our customers are saying

We have just returned home after a fabulous trip to Canada/Alaska and San Francisco. What a blast! From the moment we left Australia everything went like clockwork, no hassles whatsoever.

Canada

We have been on many adventure filled holidays but our guide on the Alaska tour with you was the best guide we have ever had.

Canada

Visa Requirements for North America

The information is only relevant for Australian and New Zealand citizens/passport holders. For the most up to date visa and travel advice please make sure to check the relevant travel advice website.

Trip Notes

  • Itinerary, inclusions and pricing are subject to change 

  • Prices are for land and rail only. Flights not included unless specified 

  • Please ensure your onward flight from Calgary departs no earlier than 2.30pm 

  • VIA Rail: private twin cabins feature an upper and lower bed 

  • Perhaps extend your journey with a 6-day Northern Lights Adventure. Refer to Tour Code: STOSLR6

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