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Rail & Hotel Packages
Add nights in Banff, Lucerne or Kyoto to bookend the journey.
Travel style overview
What this style is all about.
Combine a signature rail journey with multi-night stays at heritage lodges, city hotels, or mountain resorts — one trip, multiple bases, no bags to drag.
Best for
- Travellers who want to settle in
- Couples and honeymooners
- Anyone mixing city culture with wilderness
Best season
Year-round; peak rail season May – October.
What's included
A quick comparison.
2–3 night stays at curated properties
Direct rail transfers between hotels
Optional excursions in each base
Fairmont, Post Hotel, Château Frontenac partners
Featured rail journeys
Best journeys for rail & hotel packages.
We're curating featured journeys for this style. Meanwhile, browse the full Rail Hub.
Pair it with
Build a bigger trip.
National Park add-ons
Spa and wellness retreats
City food and culture days
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ExplorePlanning assistance
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