Your comfort and safety are our number one concern. Our expert Tours team is working hard to ensure the highest health standards at every point of your journey. Find out more.

Book with confidence: You can rest easy knowing that should you not be able to travel as a result of Government travel restrictions, even right up to the day of departure, Luxury Planet Vacations will assist you with a date change, provide you with a credit or process a refund for your booking less any non-recoverable costs. See below for full terms and conditions.

The ‘7-day change of mind guarantee’ does not apply for Tour bookings. Due to the high demand and limited departures, any cancellation/refund requests must be made within 48 hours of purchase. Otherwise, the standard Refund Policy applies.

After you have made your booking, please follow the instructions on your confirmation email and ensure you complete your traveller information details within 48 hours.

This tour package is valid for the following departure dates:

LOW SEASON

• 27 May 2021
• 22 June 2021
• 20 July 2021
• 17 August 2021
• 3 September 2021
• 11 October 2021

HIGH SEASON

• 17 May 2022
• 14 June 2022
• 5 July 2022
• 16 August 2022
• 20 September 2022
• 11 October 2022

NONE OF THESE DATES SUIT YOUR TRAVEL PLANS?

If you wish to travel on an alternate date to those listed above, or on your own private tour together with friends, please enquire for further information. Please note that surcharges may apply.

IMPORTANT: Please allow for travelling time. International flights are not included in your package and must be purchased separately. It is your responsibility to make your own travel arrangements and ensure that you arrive in Toronto, Canada on your chosen tour start date.

Booking Process

• Select which package option you would like, taking care to choose the correct season, length of stay and room capacity (Twin Share or Solo Traveller)
• Click on the green “Check Availability” tab
• Using the plus or minus adjust the number of people you would like to book then click the “View Available Dates & Prices” tab
• Click the blue “Select” button then the Green “Review & Payment” tab at the bottom right of the screen
• In the ‘Add Additional Request’ field, please specify which personalised package you are interested in. Please note two different packages can be accommodated for Twin Share travellers
• Fill out your preferred payment method and click the green “Pay Securely Now” tab
• Once your order is complete, you will be prompted to complete a Booking Form so that we can fulfil your booking
• Your booking is confirmed once your Booking Form is submitted and you can begin the countdown to your Luxury Escape!
• You will then be contacted by one of our Dedicated Support Agents (within 48 hours) who will support you right up until you return from your journey

IMPORTANT: Twin-Share Package: The package is valid for ONE PERSON (based on twin share). If you are travelling with another person you must purchase TWO PACKAGES, otherwise please purchase a solo traveller package.

Please note that packages cannot be spilt.

Tour includes accommodation at the following hotels:

• Toronto — Fairmont Royal York (Fairmont Room) — five-star
• Ottawa — Fairmont Château Laurier (Fairmont Room) — five-star
• Montreal — Fairmont Queen Elizabeth (Fairmont Room) — five-star
• Quebec — Fairmont Le Château Frontenac (Fairmont Room) — five-star

IMPORTANT:

• Accommodation is subject to availability and may be substituted for a hotel of a similar or higher standard without notice.
• Rooms will be made available after 4pm on day of arrival. Checkout is required by 10am. Early check-in and late checkout are available at an additional fee. Please contact the Luxury Escapes Tours Concierge team on tours@luxuryescapes.com for further information.
• Maximum room capacity is two adults.

Pre & Post Accommodation

Pre & Post accommodation can be booked to extend your stay before or after your tour. Please contact us for further information.

VIA Rail Baggage Restrictions and Timings: Please note that baggage restrictions apply to your included VIA Rail travel within Canada. Passengers are permitted one piece of checked-in baggage with a maximum weight of 20kg. Passengers are permitted one carry-on piece with a maximum weight of 7kg.

While porterage is included, luggage is limited to one checked-in baggage per person. Porters will assist you with your luggage to and from the trains but are not permitted on the trains. You must be physically able to lift your own luggage on and off the trains. You may also need to carry it some distance between platforms/stations and around the train whilst it moves. Your luggage is your responsibility whilst on the train.

Please note, disability access is limited during the tour, please consider this when making your booking.

Inclusions

• Nine nights of luxurious Fairmont accommodation, including the Royal York in Toronto, Château Laurier in Ottawa, The Queen Elizabeth in Montreal and Le Château Frontenac in Quebec
• Daily breakfast and select dining experiences
• Travel through Canada by VIA Rail Business Class — with porterage included — and enjoy access to the Business Class Lounge
• Full-day tour of Niagara Falls including a boat ride to the falls and lunch with a view
• Gourmet food tour of the colourful ByWard Market with included wine, beer or cider tastings
• Five-course degustation farewell dinner with paired wines
• Local-guided city tours of Toronto and Ottawa
• Historic walking tours through Ottawa, Montreal and Quebec
• The services of local guides in all destinations
• All sightseeing and entrance fees per itinerary
• Return airport transfers onboard air-conditioned vehicles

Exclusions

• Return international flights
• Visas
• Meals/beverages not stated in the itinerary
• Optional activities/tours, personal expenses/transfers not mentioned
• Travel insurance (compulsory, please ensure your policy covers scuba diving)
• Tips and gratuities
• Dining inclusions do not include beverages (unless otherwise stated). Menus are subject to change without notice

Age Restrictions

• This tour is restricted to guests aged 18 years or older.
• If you wish to travel with children aged under 18 years, or on your own private tour together with friends, please enquire for further information. Please note that surcharges may apply.

Group Size

• Minimum number for this tour to operate is two
• Maximum tour capacity is 16 people

Travel Insurance

• Travel insurance is compulsory. We recommend purchasing travel insurance as soon as possible after purchasing this package. Please ensure your policy covers scuba diving.
• Luxury Planet Vacations can assist you in purchasing travel insurance through our preferred provider. Please enquire for further information and to see if our policy is suitable for you.

Passports & Visas

• A visa may be required. It is the traveller’s responsibility to ensure they’re holding a current visa for the countries they’re visiting.
• Important: Please start arranging your visa at least 6-8 weeks prior to departure to account for any delays due to consulate operating hours and processing time.
• A valid passport with a minimum validity of 6 months beyond your return travel date is required for all passengers (including children and infants).

Health & Vaccinations

• Travellers are advised to check with their local health professional at least 45 days prior to departure, as some vaccinations require 30 days or more to be effective.

Porterage On occasion, porterage is not included, therefore at times, you may be expected to handle your own luggage where help may not be available. Please refer to inclusions if porterage is included.

Tipping Tipping and gratuities are not included in the package and are at your own discretion. As a guide, approx. CA$13 – CA$19 is the industry standard.

Fitness Requirements Travellers should have a good level of physical fitness and mobility and must be able to negotiate uneven surfaces and climb stairs. Please note that we do a lot of walking so please be sure to pack comfortable hiking boots.

Dietary Requirements In most cases Luxury Planet Vacations can cater for special dietary requirements but please note that on occasion, this may not be possible due to location, lack of availability of ingredients, and other extenuating circumstances. It is always advised to carry supplies with you.

Any dietary requirements must be received by us at least 30 days prior to your scheduled departure date. Failure to provide these details by this date may result in an inability to cater for your requirements.

Transfers

• Arrival and departure transfers are only available on the first and last day. Please note, arrival and departure transfers are included between the hours of 6am and 8pm. If you arrive outside these hours a supplement may apply. Please contact our Concierge team for further information.
• If booking a Twin Share package, transfers are based on two people sharing the one vehicle. If you are arriving on different flights at different times, a supplement will be charged for two separate vehicles.
• Please note “Private Transfers” refers to transfers that are exclusive for your Luxury Planet Vacation’s group and may be shared amongst other members of your group if arriving on the same flight or another flight arriving within a 30-minute window.
• Flight details must be advised at last 30 days prior to your scheduled departure date. Failure to provide your confirmed flight details within this time period will result in forfeiting your transfer.

Valued Up To The value and comparative savings have been determined based on published rack rates and the value of inclusions. Please be advised that rack rates may not be reflective of actual rates being charged, dependent on the timing and manner of your booking and therefore are only indicative of the level of saving.

Itinerary Amendments & Changes Occasionally our itineraries are updated prior to departure to incorporate improvements stemming from past travellers’ feedback as well as updates from our ground operators. Please note that while we operate successful tours in this region throughout the year, some changes may be necessary due to inclement weather, public holidays, common seasonal changes to timetables and transport routes, and unforeseen circumstances. This can happen with little notice so please be prepared for modifications to the route. The order and timing of included activities may also vary from time to time.

Surcharges Any prices quoted exclude specific costs/measures which may be introduced at a later stage as a result of Government changes due to COVID-19 health and safety restrictions. Luxury Planet Vacations will inform its guests of these changes as soon as possible, these additional charges will be passed on by us to the guest.

AMENDMENTS & CHANGES

Name Change or Corrections

• Name corrections may incur a fee.
• Name changes are not permitted.

Date Changes

• Free date changes are permitted within the 48-hour Change of Mind Guarantee
• After 48 hours from booking, strictly no date changes are permitted for this package
• Free date changes are not applicable to these packages

Refunds

• Refunds permitted within 48 hours from booking
• After 48 hours, strictly no refunds or credits are permitted for this package

Change of Mind Guarantee

• All tours bookings have a 48-hour “Change of Mind Guarantee” where any monies paid within 48 hours of the initial purchase date will be refunded – no questions asked.
• Bookings outside the 48-hour “Change of Mind” window will be non-refundable.
• The ‘7-day change of mind guarantee’ does not apply for Tour bookings.

COVID related cancellations

For all new bookings made from 13 October 2020, if you can’t travel as a direct result of border closures or Government-imposed travel restrictions that directly impact your booking, we will:

• Allow you to change the dates of your tour,
• Offer you a credit for another tour, or
• Refund the full value of your tour, less any third-party costs that Luxury Escapes can’t recover (including from airlines and tour providers)

PLEASE NOTE: Luxury Planet Vacations reserves the right to modify prices for marketing and commercial reasons. Please note that full terms and conditions apply. Refer to the website’s terms and conditions.

Day 1: Arrive Toronto, Canada

Nowhere in the world feels quite like Toronto, a humming metropolis of remarkable diversity and captivating cultures. Upon arrival at Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ), be met by a local representative and transferred to your hotel — the Fairmont Royal York. The gateway to your Toronto experience, located in the downtown core, the Fairmont Royal York is minutes from the city’s biggest events and attractions, including The CN Tower, Ripley’s Aquarium of Canada, the Eaton Centre, and the Sony Centre for the Performing Arts, now known as Meridian Hall. Tonight, come together over dinner, as you get to know your fellow travellers. It is recommended that flights arrive at your destination no later than 3pm.

Accommodation: Fairmont Royal York

Meals: Dinner

Day 2: Toronto

After breakfast, discover the sights and sounds of downtown Toronto and beyond on a guided city tour. With an expert local guide, visit some of the city’s most popular locations and a handful of hidden gems. Explore landmarks such as the sky-high CN Tower, the stunning heritage buildings of the Distillery District, the mysterious Casa Loma gothic castle, the multicultural Kensington Market and beautiful Harbourfront district.

With an afternoon free, why not surround yourself with history at the Royal Ontario Museum — home to over six million artefacts? Sports fanatics can catch a glimpse of the Stanley Cup at the Hockey Hall of Fame, while others may enjoy retail therapy in Yorkville, the most upscale shopping area in the city. Visit the Bata Shoe Museum, head to the 161-hectare High Park or drop by one of the small islands on Lake Ontario. Alternatively, mingle with friendly locals in one of the numerous bars that fill the city… the choice is yours.

Accommodation: Fairmont Royal York

Meals: Breakfast

Day 3: Niagara Falls

Today, leave behind the Toronto bustle and delve into one of the world’s most famous and impressive waterfalls on a private sightseeing tour to Niagara Falls. Drawn by the force of the current and the hypnotic mist, delight in the majestic natural wonder with camera in hand. After ample time to explore, set sail for a voyage to the falls on a Hornblower Niagara Cruise and take home the ultimate souvenir: memories. On tiered viewing decks that provide a 360-degree view of Niagara Falls, be led through the rushing waterfall and impressive rock formations and explore the roar. Be prepared to get wet! (Order of activities during the Niagara Falls tour is subject to change).

Afterwards, savour a lunch overlooking the falls before a scenic drive on the Niagara Parkway, with picture stops at Table Rock, Whirlpool Rapids, Hydro-electric dams, Floral Clock and Queenstown Heights. You will then enjoy time at leisure in the village of Niagara-on-the-Lake, a Victorian-era, 19th-century town bursting with pristine countryside and charm.

Upon your return to Toronto, why not take advantage of its award-winning entertainment district with a night at the theatre or at one of the city’s best restaurants?

Accommodation: Fairmont Royal York

Meals: Breakfast and Lunch

Day 4: Toronto — Ottawa

After breakfast, you will be escorted to Toronto Union Station, ideally located adjacent to your hotel. Here, take advantage of the VIA Rail Business lounge facilities, before boarding your Business Class carriage to Ottawa. Once settled, wave to the locals from your train as it traces the Canadian countryside, travelling at speeds of up to 177km per hour. Sit back and relax as the ever-changing scenes glide past your window to reveal an entirely new and equally exciting sight — most of which cannot be viewed by any other form of transport

The pleasure of the experience is sure to be as memorable as the city you’re arriving into, but for now, enjoy your Business Class benefits, such as at-seat dining with a glass of Canadian wine.

On arrival, you will check into the recently revitalised Fairmont Château Laurier, located in the centre of downtown Ottawa, before an evening at leisure in the bilingual capital.

Accommodation: Fairmont Château Laurier

Meals: Breakfast and Lunch

Train: VIA Rail Train (Business Class), planned morning departure.

Day 5: Ottawa

Known for its historic landmarks, world-class museums, riverfront parklands, architectural wonders and gregarious locals, Ottawa is blessed with an abundance of attractions that will enliven your experience. Today, you will discover the city through the eyes of an Ottawan on a personalised walking tour accompanied by a local guide. Be shown around the city like a friend, and learn of its colourful history, political characters and style with stops at Parliament Hill, the National War Memorial, Sparks Street, the Rideau Canal and Major’s Hill Park. If you are lucky, you may even spot the Prime Minister, either on Sussex Drive or at the office!

Following this, enjoy an intimate gourmet food tour of ByWard Market — the ideal introduction to the region’s vibrant food scene. Explore the back alleys, narrow corridors and storefronts, before tasting the best the market has to offer, all while your local guide shares stories of the market’s past. You will also stop several times to sample specially curated cuisine and local alcoholic drinks.

Afterwards, enjoy the remainder of the day at leisure. Choose to hang out with royalty at Rideau Hall, take a stroll through Westboro Village or simply dig into a Beaver Tail pastry and a plate of poutine (fries with cheese and gravy).

Accommodation: Fairmont Château Laurier

Meals: Breakfast and Tasting

Day 6: Ottawa — Montreal

Another day, another rail adventure! Today, follow the railway tracks in style to Montreal — a French-infused city with harmonious juxtaposition.

On arrival, you will check into the Fairmont The Queen Elizabeth. Located under the watchful eye of the Mount Royal, the Fairmont The Queen Elizabeth boasts a brand-new design which blends contemporary décor with a vintage flair reminiscent of Montreal’s golden years.

After unpacking, take an afternoon tour of Montreal’s many top attractions and historic sites such as the Notre Dame Basilica, the residential and financial districts, the historic centre of Old Montreal and the panoramic views from an observation point on top of Mount Royal.

Accommodation: Fairmont The Queen Elizabeth

Meals: Breakfast and Lunch

Train: VIA Rail Train (Business Class), planned morning departure.

Day 7: Montreal

Now familiar with the city, enjoy a day at your own pace. Much awaits at the open-air Jean-Talon Market, while an entire city can be discovered underground. Take a step back in time at the Old Port of Montreal or get on-trend in Mile End — be sure to stop in at St-Viateur Bagel or Fairmount Bagel; two of Montreal’s most famous bagel shops!

Tonight, dance the night away either on Sainte-Catherine Street East or in the Plateau area.

Accommodation: Fairmont The Queen Elizabeth

Meals: Breakfast

Day 8: Montreal — Quebec

After breakfast, the last leg of your journey takes you to Quebec in luxury.

On arrival, you will check into the Fairmont Le Château Frontenac, ideally located inside the walls of Old Quebec. Having recently undergone a renaissance renovation project, the hotel now blends the charm of the past with modern innovations.

With an evening at leisure, seek out culinary delights within the Old Port, Limoilou or Quartier du Petit Champlain districts, before making your way to Grande-Allée with your dancing shoes.

Accommodation: Fairmont Le Château Frontenac

Meals: Breakfast and Lunch

Train: VIA Rail Train (Business Class), planned morning departure.

Day 9: Quebec

Quebec is like an open-air museum, and the best way to explore it is on a guided tour. With a local guide, visit many of the city’s top attractions in the Upper and Lower Town districts — including the Plains of Abraham, Grande-Allée, Parliament Building, Fontaine de Tourny and more.

This afternoon, take to the streets independently before re-joining your new friends for a farewell dinner and a gastronomic experience through the discovery of Quebec cuisine, blending the very best of its heritage features with the latest design trends. Enjoy a specially curated five-course degustation menu with paired wines.

Accommodation: Fairmont Le Château Frontenac

Meals: Breakfast and Dinner

Day 10: Depart Quebec

Make sure to buy a bottle of maple syrup before you bid Quebec a fond au revoir. After breakfast, you will be transferred to Quebec City Jean Lesage International Airport (YQB) for your onward journey or flight home.

Meals: Breakfast

Your tour begins at Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) with an arrival transfer and ends with a departure transfer to Quebec City Jean Lesage International Airport (YQB).

Flights are not included in your package and must be purchased separately.

Please book your flights to arrive into Toronto Pearson International Airport by 3pm on Day 1. Your hotel room will be made available for check-in after 4pm.

A visa may be required for the destination you are visiting. It is each traveller’s responsibility to ensure they are holding a current visa. Please take the time to visit our preferred vendor website Visas Direct to assist you with any visa application requirements and processes. If you require any supporting documentation when applying for your visa please let us know and we would be more than happy to assist.

Need flights? Our dedicated flights concierge can assist with all your flight requirements, contact us.