Great Canadian Rail Journey

Great Canadian Rail Journey

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Great Canadian Rail Journey

14 Days Starting in Toronto, Canada and ending in Vancouver, Canada

Visiting: Toronto, Niagara Falls, Winnipeg, Saskatchewan, Jasper, Banff, Kamloops, Victoria, Vancouver

Tour operator:

Globus

Tour code:

CZ-2025

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Physical rating:

Low

Special diets catered:

Please Advise Request

Tour operated in:

English

Trip Styles:

Small Group

From: $7592 $7212 Operator discount: -$379

NB: Prices correct on 21-Nov-2024 but subject to change.

Tour Overview

Embark on the Great Canadian Rail Journey, an unforgettable adventure through the heart of Canada. Experience the majestic beauty of Niagara Falls on a thrilling sightseeing cruise, traverse the stunning landscapes of Jasper National Park on the Icefields Parkway, and ride the Ice Explorer on Athabasca Glacier. Enjoy scenic cruises to Spirit Island on Maligne Lake and explore the enchanting Butchart Gardens. This tour includes guided sightseeing in Toronto, Jasper, Banff, Kamloops, Victoria, and Vancouver, with comfortable accommodations and delicious meals throughout. Travel by coach and VIA Rail’s premier transcontinental train, The Canadian, and take a BC Ferry ride through the picturesque Gulf Islands to Vancouver Island.

Highlights

  • Niagara Falls sightseeing cruise

  • Ice Explorer ride on Athabasca Glacier

  • Scenic cruise to Spirit Island on Maligne Lake

  • Visit to Butchart Gardens

  • Travel through Jasper National Park on Icefields Parkway

  • Guided sightseeing tours in Toronto, Jasper, Banff, Kamloops, Victoria, and Vancouver

  • BC Ferry ride through the Gulf Islands to Vancouver Island

Places You'll See

Westin Harbour Castle Toronto

Chateau Jasper

Banff Park Lodge

South Thompson Inn & Conference Centre

Inn At Laurel Point

Sheraton Wall Centre Hotel

Itinerary

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Day 1: Arrive In Toronto,Ontario

Location: Toronto

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Sheraton Centre Toronto Hotel

At 6 pm, meet your Tour Director and travel companions for a welcome drink.ARRIVE IN TORONTO, ONTARIO Welcome to Toronto! At 6 pm, meet your Tour Director and travel companions for a welcome drink.

Day 2: Toronto. Excursion To Niagara Falls

Location: Niagara Falls

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Sheraton Centre Toronto Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

TORONTO. EXCURSION TO NIAGARA FALLS Taking the Plunge Drive along the shores of Lake Ontario to Niagara Falls. Take a Niagara Falls sightseeing cruise for a thrilling boat ride to view the thundering falls from river level. Return to Toronto for an orientation drive before a special dinner atop the 1,815-foot-tall CN Tower. (B,D) TOUR HIGHLIGHT NATURAL WONDERS The famous natural wonder of Niagara Falls consists of three massive waterfalls – American Falls, Bridal Veil Falls, and Horseshoe Falls – plummeting from the southern end of Niagara Gorge. Spanning the border between Canada’s Ontario and America’s New York State, the largest of the falls is Horseshoe Falls – also known as the Canadian Falls –which straddles the border of both countries. Take a thrilling sightseeing cruise on the waters below the thunderous cascades of Niagara Falls and feel the mist and magic of this stunning spectacle of nature.

Day 3: Toronto,Via Rail The Canadian,Ontario

Location: Toronto

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Sheraton Centre Toronto Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

TORONTO–VIA RAIL THE CANADIAN–ONTARIO All Aboard in Toronto! After breakfast, head to Union Station for departure on the Canadian, VIA Rail’s premier transcontinental train. (B,L,D) TOUR HIGHLIGHT TRAIN SPOTLIGHT Spend the next three days and nights on this classic trip across Canada’s heartland. Your VIA Rail Sleeper Plus class rail cars are refurbished art-deco cars from the 1950s. Domed observation cars let you enjoy views of the Canadian countryside as you roll past Ontario’s beautiful landscapes.

Day 4: Via Rail The Canadian,Ontario,Winnipeg,Manitoba

Location: Winnipeg

Accommodation Name: Rail train

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

VIA RAIL THE CANADIAN–ONTARIO–WINNIPEG, MANITOBA Riding the Rails Your exciting travel on the VIA Rail train continues through Ontario and Manitoba. (B,L,D)TOUR HIGHLIGHTEPIC RIDE Watch the scenic countryside from your train as you glide past sparkling lakes and sun-dappled forests of Ontario. Try the observation dome for unparalleled views or enjoy quiet conversation in one of the comfortable lounges. Enter Manitoba with its endless golden prairies and vast cultivated fields.

Day 5: Via Rail The Canadian,Manitoba & Saskatchewan

Location: Saskatchewan

Accommodation Name: Rail train

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

VIA RAIL THE CANADIAN–MANITOBA & SASKATCHEWAN Spectacular Saskatchewan Continue through the picturesque prairies and winding rivers of Manitoba and Saskatchewan. (B,L,D)TOUR HIGHLIGHTSCENIC WONDERS View the ever-changing landscape with ease and comfort as you meet and mingle with fellow passengers and enjoy freshly prepared meals that showcase Canadian cuisine and regional specialties courtesy of your VIA Rail first-class train service.

Day 6: Via Rail The Canadian,Saskatchewan,Jasper,Alberta

Location: Jasper

Accommodation Name: Rail train

Meals Included: Breakfast

VIA RAIL THE CANADIAN–SASKATCHEWAN–JASPER, ALBERTA Rocky Mountain Trails Travel from Saskatchewan to Jasper. Admire the scenery as your train roughly parallels the famed Yellowhead Route, Canada’s historic trail of westward expansion. Arrive in Jasper for an orientation drive and free time this evening. (B)ENHANCED FREE TIME EXPLORE MORE in Jasper with free time to taste the traditions of Alberta’s gorgeous town nestled in the Canadian Rockies. Take your pick of an abundance of local eateries serving everything from Mediterranean cuisine to wood-fired pizza to good old-fashioned comfort food like smokehouse brisket, mac-and-cheese, venison sausage, bison short ribs, and baked beans, of course! Your Tour Director can recommend the best spots to satisfy your adventurous appetite and your GlobusGO mobile app has maps and tips for a terrific night under the Dark Sky stars.

Day 7: Jasper. Excursion To Maligne Lake

Location: Jasper

Accommodation Name: Chateau Jasper

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch

JASPER. EXCURSION TO MALIGNE LAKE Untamed Beauty Travel through Jasper’s unspoiled beauty to glacial Maligne Canyon to stunning Maligne Lake for lunch and a narrated scenic cruise to Spirit Island. Return to Jasper where the balance of the day is at leisure to explore Jasper on your own. (B,L)TOUR HIGHLIGHTNATURAL WONDERS Spanning nearly 4,250 square miles of spectacular natural beauty, Jasper is the largest national park in the Canadian Rockies. Its vast wilderness, majestic peaks, abundant wildlife, and breathtaking panoramic sights lie below an incredible Dark Sky to thrill stargazers as well. A cruise to Spirit Island on the turquoise waters of Maligne Lake is a spectacular sight to behold as one of the most photographed locations in the world for its jaw-dropping beauty.

Day 8: Jasper,Columbia Icefield,Lake Louise,Banff

Location: Banff

Accommodation: Lodge

Accommodation Name: Banff Park Lodge

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

JASPER–COLUMBIA ICEFIELD–LAKE LOUISE–BANFF Moving Mountains and Lifting Hearts Head south through Jasper National Park on Icefields Parkway to the Columbia Icefield for a thrilling Ice Explorer ride on Athabasca Glacier. Climb Sunwapta Pass to savor stunning vistas of alpine meadows, waterfalls, and massive glaciers. Next, stop at Lake Louise, whose green-blue waters form a perfect mirror reflection of Mount Victoria. Continue into Banff. (B,D)TOUR HIGHLIGHT EPIC RIDE Be moved by an expedition across the Athabasca Glacier. Traverse this massive ice field aboard the all-terrain Columbia Ice Explorer and walk on the surface where the Earth’s geology is changing beneath your feet. Feel the force of nature’s strength on an ancient glacier that still carves the face of the Rocky Mountains today.

Day 9: Banff

Location: Banff

Accommodation: Lodge

Accommodation Name: Banff Park Lodge

Meals Included: Breakfast

BANFF Breathtaking Banff Guided sightseeing includes Bow River and Falls. The balance of the day is at leisure. Consider an optional flightseeing trip for a bird’s-eye view of the Rockies. (B)TOUR HIGHLIGHT PICTURE PERFECT Get ready for a spectacular adventure to explore the beauty of Rocky Mountain peaks, turquoise glacial lakes in Banff National Park - Canada’s first national park. This awe-inspiring natural wonder, where soaring peaks and sapphire lakes meet the heavens for a breathtaking experience like no other on Earth!

Day 10: Banff,Kamloops

Location: Kamloops

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: South Thompson Inn Guest Ranch & Conference Centre

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

BANFF–KAMLOOPS Heavenly Heights This morning, travel through the spectacular beauty of Yoho National Park, one of Canada’s most popular recreational areas and site of pre-Cambrian fossil finds. On to Canada’s Glacier National Park, where the motorcoach climbs 4,379-foot-high Rogers Pass, a perfect spot for photos of the surrounding mountain cliffs and glaciers. Continue to your riverside resort at the South Thompson Inn in Kamloops. Tonight, enjoy a [LF] riverside BBQ with S’mores. (B,D)LOCAL FAVORITE ACCOMMODATION SPOTLIGHT Put your feet up in historic elegance in this beautifully rugged setting at the South Thompson Inn in Kamloops. Once home to a thoroughbred-racing stable, the 55-acre riverfront property retains its original Manor and Carriage Houses, renovated into first-class luxury lodging.

Day 11: Kamloops,Victoria

Location: Victoria

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Inn At Laurel Point

Meals Included: Breakfast

KAMLOOPS–VICTORIA British Columbia Treasures Continue west and catch a BC Ferry to Vancouver Island. A city tour of Victoria includes the gardens of Beacon Hill Park, the Fairmont Empress Hotel, Bastion Square, and Thunderbird Park. Free time this evening—enjoy dinner on your own at one of the many restaurants in this harbor city. (B)TOUR HIGHLIGHT EPIC RIDE Cruise on the BC Ferry from Vancouver to Victoria for its 90-minute cruise across the water, keep a watchful eye on this bracing crossing to spy sea birds, seals, dolphins, or maybe even a humpback whale or a pod of orcas. Arrive in the very British city of Victoria on Vancouver Island – also known as the Garden City for its amazing array of blooming flowers. Wander the quaint downtown core with its British colonial architecture to shop and admire its heritage buildings and stunning gardens, then relax over proper British afternoon tea.

Day 12: Victoria

Location: Victoria

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Inn At Laurel Point

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

VICTORIA The Grandest of Gardens The morning and afternoon are at leisure for independent sightseeing and shopping. For shoppers, Government Street’s elegant shops and Market Square’s collection of specialty stores are good places to start. History buffs should be sure to visit the Royal British Columbia Museum. Later, visit [LF] Butchart Gardens, followed by a special farewell dinner in the original, now restored, greenhouse. (B,D)LOCAL FAVORITE PICTURE PERFECT Butchart Gardens, named for the woman who founded this botanical oasis of blooming shades and horticultural design, is a National Historic site for its legacy and lush treasure of millions of flowering beds and over 900 varieties of plants in exquisitely landscaped gardens bring fairytales to life.

Day 13: Victoria,Vancouver

Location: Vancouver

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: The Listel Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast

VICTORIA–VANCOUVER British Columbia Treasures Take the BC Ferry through the Gulf Islands, an archipelago known for its Mediterranean-type climate. Arrive in Vancouver for a city tour that includes the Waterfront, Chinatown, and Stanley Park with its towering evergreen forests and totem poles. Free time this evening to enjoy this vibrant city on your own. (B)TOUR HIGHLIGHT CITY SIGHTS Created in 1888, Stanley Park is considered the 'crown jewel' of Vancouver. The oldest park in the city of Vancouver, the dramatically beautiful and panoramic setting of Stanley Park spans more than 1000+ acres right next to downtown Vancouver. Native culture is preserved with a striking collection of First Nations Totem Poles, carved from western red cedar and each carving tells of a real or mythical event bearing significant meanings – the eagle representing the kingdom of air; the whale as the lord of the sea; and the wolf as the genius of the land – to name a few.

Day 14: Vancouver

Location: Vancouver

Meals Included: Breakfast

Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning.VANCOUVER Safe travels until we meet again! Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. (B)

What's Included

  • Accommodations

    Stay in comfortable hotels throughout the journey, including Sheraton Centre Toronto Hotel, Chateau Jasper, Banff Park Lodge, South Thompson Inn Guest Ranch & Conference Centre, Inn at Laurel Point, and The Listel Hotel Vancouver.

  • Meals

    Enjoy breakfast daily, 4 lunches, and 7 dinners, including special dinners and a riverside BBQ with S'mores.

  • Transportation

    Travel by coach and experience a scenic train ride on VIA Rail's premier transcontinental train, The Canadian, with accommodations provided.

  • Sightseeing and Excursions

    Guided sightseeing tours in Toronto, Niagara Falls, Jasper, Banff, Kamloops, Victoria, and Vancouver, including visits to major attractions and parks.

  • Special Experiences

    Enjoy a Niagara Falls sightseeing cruise, an Ice Explorer ride on Athabasca Glacier, a scenic cruise to Spirit Island on Maligne Lake, and a visit to Butchart Gardens.

  • Ferry Rides

    Take the BC Ferry through the Gulf Islands to Vancouver Island and enjoy the scenic views.

What's Not Included

  • Travel Insurance

    Travel insurance is not included and is recommended for all travelers to ensure protection against unforeseen events.

  • Airport Transfers

    Airport transfers on arrival and departure days are not included unless specified.

  • Personal Expenses

    Personal expenses such as laundry, telephone calls, mini-bar, room service, and other discretionary spending are not included.

  • Optional Activities

    Optional activities and excursions not listed in the itinerary are available at an additional cost.

  • Gratuities

    Gratuities for tour director, drivers, and local guides are not included and are at your discretion.

Meals

Breakfast daily, 4 lunches, 7 dinners

Notes

Operation of the Niagara Falls sightseeing cruise is subject to favorable weather and/or river conditions. Favorable conditions usually exist from May to mid-October. When weather is unfavorable, a walking tour through the scenic tunnels will be substituted.

Due to the frequent use of this railroad for other services, delays may occur during the journey.

One guest will be required to climb a ladder to reach the upper berth in a double cabin.

Visiting and participating in activities in this region may be subject to favorable weather conditions.

Small Group

Globus offers Small-Group Discoveries on select North America dates. A Small-Group Discovery is limited to an average of just 24 guests per departure. There’s always room to roam with extra space between you and other travelers—while still getting up close and personal to the experiences you’ve been dreaming of. Small-Group Discoveries include all the features of a traditional Globus escorted tour, complete with expert Tour Director, Driver, and Local Guides who ensure that your health and safety is our top priority. A Small-Group Discovery trip is the perfectly sized tour—without the crowds.

UNESCO Sites

Banff National Park|Jasper National Park|Yoho National Park

Accommodation

Stay in comfortable hotels throughout the journey, including Sheraton Centre Toronto Hotel, Chateau Jasper, Banff Park Lodge, South Thompson Inn Guest Ranch & Conference Centre, Inn at Laurel Point, and The Listel Hotel Vancouver.

Check out our Q&As

  • What kind of accommodations are provided during the Great Canadian Rail Journey?

    The tour includes stays in comfortable hotels such as Sheraton Centre Toronto Hotel, Chateau Jasper, Banff Park Lodge, South Thompson Inn Guest Ranch & Conference Centre, Inn at Laurel Point, and The Listel Hotel Vancouver. Additionally, accommodations are provided on VIA Rail's premier transcontinental train, The Canadian.

  • Are meals included in the tour package?

    Yes, the tour package includes breakfast daily, 4 lunches, and 7 dinners. Special dinners and a riverside BBQ with S'mores are also part of the package.

  • What kind of transportation is used during the tour?

    Transportation includes travel by coach and a scenic train ride on VIA Rail's premier transcontinental train, The Canadian. Additionally, there are ferry rides, including a BC Ferry ride through the Gulf Islands to Vancouver Island.

  • What special experiences are included in the tour?

    Special experiences include a Niagara Falls sightseeing cruise, an Ice Explorer ride on Athabasca Glacier, a scenic cruise to Spirit Island on Maligne Lake, and a visit to Butchart Gardens.

  • Are there any optional activities available during the tour?

    Yes, there are optional activities and excursions available at an additional cost. For example, on Day 9 in Banff, you can consider an optional flightseeing trip for a bird’s-eye view of the Rockies.

  • What should I know about the train accommodations on VIA Rail's The Canadian?

    During the day, your cabin for two offers armchairs, a toilet, and a picture window. By night, it transforms into upper and lower beds, with one guest required to climb a ladder to reach the upper berth. Single passengers have a cabin with couch-style seating, a toilet, and a sink, which transforms into a pull-down bed at night. Public restrooms are available on each coach. Train travel is subject to unforeseen delays.

  • What are the highlights of the guided sightseeing tours included in the package?

    Guided sightseeing tours are included in Toronto, Niagara Falls, Jasper, Banff, Kamloops, Victoria, and Vancouver. These tours cover major attractions and parks, such as Bow River and Falls in Banff, and the gardens of Beacon Hill Park in Victoria.

  • Is travel insurance included in the tour package?

    No, travel insurance is not included in the tour package. It is recommended for all travelers to ensure protection against unforeseen events.

  • Are airport transfers included in the tour package?

    Airport transfers on arrival and departure days are not included unless specified.

  • What personal expenses are not covered by the tour package?

    Personal expenses such as laundry, telephone calls, mini-bar, room service, and other discretionary spending are not included in the tour package.

  • Are gratuities included in the tour package?

    No, gratuities for the tour director, drivers, and local guides are not included and are at your discretion.

  • What should I know about the Niagara Falls sightseeing cruise?

    The operation of the Niagara Falls sightseeing cruise is subject to favorable weather and/or river conditions, which usually exist from May to mid-October. When weather is unfavorable, a walking tour through the scenic tunnels will be substituted.

  • What is the Small-Group Discovery option?

    Globus offers Small-Group Discoveries on select North America dates, limited to an average of just 24 guests per departure. This option includes all the features of a traditional Globus escorted tour, with extra space between travelers and a focus on health and safety.

  • How long has the tour company been trading?

    For over 90 years.

  • Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?

    Yes

  • What policies are in place for Covid-19?

    Please contact us for latest Covid-19 policies

  • What documents will I receive before I travel?

    Travel documents, including any air tickets, itineraries, and other information, are available approximately two to three weeks prior to departure provided full payment has been received.

  • What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?

    The Globus Lighthouse Project - an illuminating initiative where we can all come together to tread lightly and give generously for the globe's greater good. Globus, along with sister companies Avalon Waterways and Cosmos, invite our travellers and partners to help us in supporting causes that provide for a more sustainable planet and a brighter tomorrow.

Reviews of this operator

Lisset  

Great Value for your Money

19-Dec-2022

This is my second time travelling with Globus, would have been my third if not for COVID. The way they plan everything is super organized, the tour managers are very caring and knowledgeable. We always enjoy all the site visits planned for each trip. They start by picking you up from the airport and from then on everything is taken care of up until the last day of your trip, even dropping you off at the airport not matter the time of day or night. The hotels at every city are always great and centrally located so you can walk around during your free time or plan your own visits to different sites.

Joan Cupp (Google Reviewer)  

My go-to escorted travel Co My...

01-Mar-2024

My go-to escorted travel Co My 4th trip with Globus and the did not disappoint. The sales deals they offer make it affordable for me to travel. All of the guides are well versed in the history of the area you travel in.

David R  

What a wonderful trip, thanks Globus

10-Jan-2023

Globus is my favorite travel agency. I tried others, but always come back to Globus. It is a 100% stress free one-stop shop. Easy booking with flight, hotel, transportation and travel insurance all in one place. Great customer service at reasonable prices. Lots of information prepared for the trip to handle travel logistics. I planned and booked my trip within 24 hours. Highly recommended to everyon

Alexander Wright  

Great guide, accommodations, and tours.

28-Dec-2022

We had a fantastic guide, with a great mix of free time and guided tours.

CTRTeach 11  

Globus exceeded my expectations!

20-Dec-2022

This is my first Globus tour. I was pleasantly surprised with the depth and quality. The hotels were top notch, and the cruise on the Nile exceeded my expectations. The cabins were roomy and comfortable, and the food was very good.

Nancy Arias  

The experience was amazing!!

30-Dec-2022

The trip was amazing. Our tour guide was so kind and very knowledgeable. I needed to attend a very important meeting via zoom. She was very understanding and accommodating to my needs and made it happen. I was very grateful! Our driver was by far the best driver I’ve ever encountered! I was beyond impressed with our guide, driver and trip!! I will definitely be back for another adventure!!

Irish Beth Maddock (Google Reviewer)  

Did the Globus Highlands and...

30-Sep-2023

Did the Globus Highlands and Islands Scottish Tour with Ian and Allister. What a trip!! With his sharp wit, immense knowledge and fun humour, Ian absolutely brought Scotland to vivid life with his many tales, informative quips and total, utter passion for history. Was spellbound. Am so VERY thankful I had the opportunity to be on Ian's last bus tour before retiring with Globus. In addition, to being so hard working and helpful, with Allister our driver, I cannot tell you how safe and secure I felt in his capable driving hands. He had some very awkward traffic and interesting roads to navigate with our large bus, (especially on the islands and up north) but he handled it all expertly and without a hitch. So much so, I was able to relax and enjoy the journey. All in all, with our tour, you could tell both these kind men cared very much for those of us who needed the extra help and advice. Made my bucket list trip to Scotland so memorable and wonderful. Thank you Ian and Allister! Globus is truly fortunate to have you both.

Patty Walker (Google Reviewer)  

Specifically, Cosmos Tour of Ireland...

11-Aug-2024

Specifically, Cosmos Tour of Ireland and Scotland. August 2024. Let me begin with the positive , the Tour guide was knowledgable, personable and educated! He also was extremely professional and took a genuine interest in providing the highest quality of service to the client. The bus was clean and comfortable and well maintained. The driver was highly experienced and provided excellent transportation. The excursions were acceptable and enjoyable. The Variety of age groups on the trip made for wonderful traveling companions. But unfortunately, that is where the positive ends. The Leonardo hotels that are part of the chain and experience for this specific tour are below quality. We spent a night in a room with a leak in the ceiling. That was known before we checked in and continued to leak while we were there. Another Leonardo hotel, we could not get out of our room. Due to the carpet being ripped up and blocking the door. Most of these hotels I would have walked away from, had I been on my own individual trip. The customer service is missing, customer safety is also missing in these hotels. There is lack of concern to assist customers to their rooms even when it is there responsibility to change the room, there isn't assistance offered. Never have I experienced where you had to absolutely be your own advocate. Because there is no customer concern or care. Quality of food provided is also below standards. It is frowned upon if you request something and often denied. We even had a situation where another individual was placed in the same room we were in and it was considered a "oh well too bad for you." Again, we had to transport our own luggage and bags to a new room. Only after we were our own advocates. We said this stranger and ourselves are not going to stay in the same room. Finally, we received a good room, a room that would be found acceptable in every day normal travel, and we had to change again. Because there was a missing part in a Radiator and this was known to the hotel but yet they still booked us into a room. The radiator would not turn off and the room was steaming hot. So once again, we had to transfer all of our luggage and personal items and trudged down stairwell and elevators to once again change rooms. This is so sad for a bucket list, once in a lifetime, save your money and go on your anniversary trip. The rooms are old and out, dated with stains and tears in carpets and materials. Some of the missing items are a safety concern. Buyer beware! The communication for traveling in other countries is not to the level of customer service and satisfaction that we are used to, we did not expect this level of unacceptable accommodations, much like staying in a hostile. It is the Globus/Cosmos Travel companies responsibility to make sure their accommodations for housing is up to the level of expectations of their customers. The accommodations provided are a reflection of Globus/Cosmos business model and integrity in the global travel industry. This is not everything we experienced, but just a few examples. At this time, their brand appears to be old, outdated, without concern or care for the safety of their clients or their health and welfare as applied to accomodations.Customer service, is their lost art. Choose carefully for travel service. And I would not recommend Globus or Cosmos.

Suneetha Raja (Google Reviewer)  

I have done Newfoundland &...

06-Jul-2024

I have done Newfoundland & Labrador with Iceberg Festival tour with Globus in June 2024. It was absolute rubbish for the price I paid towards the tour. Terrible hotels, horrible meals, barely any sightseeing that is worth while the visit, most importantly, the Iceberg festival never happened. Globus sold this specific tour departure date as the only way to attend this supposed Iceberg Festival. I felt cheated after paying 3527£ for a 13 day tour considering the only reason I picked this departure date was because I wanted to attend this Iceberg festival. I could have used my time and money in a better way doing a different tour with another company. A Canadian company who did the exact same tour is doing it for £2400. I have been travelling with Globus and Cosmos tours since 2008. However, this company tours have been terrible after the covid shutdowns. They are charging more than the premium companies and not providing the equivalent service on par with the prices. Safe to say that I won't be recommending Globus and Cosmos tours to anyone. Try other tour companies that are on the market.

Lynda Bailey (Google Reviewer)  

I really enjoyed my Cosmos...

11-Jun-2024

I really enjoyed my Cosmos tour to Italy last September. However I was totally disappointed by two major things which completely changed the atmosphere of the holiday for me. One was the 'last minute' rearrangement of one of our hotels which then put us well outside of Florence on a trading estate for two nights instead of walking distance from the city walls. That completely blocked any plans or ideas of enjoying Florence in the evening. My biggest disappointment was the terrible travel arrangements and associated advice about travelling through Heathrow Cosmos put in place for me and for which they refused to be accountable despite the fact that they had made the ticket booking on my behalf and I had asked them for appropriate check in advice at all key points before I travelled. As a result I was put on standby when I should never have been (even the BA departure staff were shocked at this) and separated from my luggage which travelled on a later flight. I spent over 6 hrs of my first day in Rome in the airport waiting for my luggage and subsequent transfer to my hotel, without any assistance from Cosmos or BA airside staff. When I complained after my holiday, Cosmos would not take any responsibility at all for the fact that I lost the first day of my holiday and approx. 50% of the time I was due to spend in Rome, preferring to blame BA who in turn were uncontactable about my complaint. Very poor customer service indeed.

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