This twinkly Christmas bus trip from Toronto leads to 'cozy hamlets' and 'festive small towns'

You can enjoy a magical holiday adventure without a car.

A barn with Christmas decor. Right: A store window with Christmas decor.

Stops along a secret Christmas road trip.

Courtesy of Rural Route Tour Company, Courtesy of Rural Route Tour Company
Lead Writer, Travel

No car? No problem! You can still enjoy a magical Christmas day trip from Toronto with this new festive tour experience.

Guess Where Trips and Rural Route Tour Company have just launched the All Things Merry and Bright tour which takes you to enchanting destinations within the GTA.

A barn with Christmas decor.A barn with Christmas decor.Courtesy of Rural Route Tour Company

Beginning November 16, the experience whisks you away to four secret stops aboard a "festively decorated Rural Route minibus, complete with twinkling lights and cozy throws," according to a press release.

You'll explore "cozy hamlets, funky hidden gems, festive small towns" and more along the way.

The tour includes minibus transportation, guided experiences, secret activities and treats, VIP access at select stops, and lots of holiday vibes.

It's a great way to get in the Christmas spirit, do some holiday shopping and explore magical regions around Toronto.

If you'd rather take your own car, you can book the self-guided All Things Merry and Bright adventure on the Guess Where Trips website.

The Rural Route Tour Company offers two pickup locations — one in downtown Toronto and another in Halton Hills.

The guided tours take place Wednesday through Sunday from November 16 until December 22, so start planning that festive outing.

All Things Merry and Bright

A store with Christmas decor.

A store with Christmas decor.

Courtesy of Rural Route Tour Company

Price: $170 per person for guided tour

When: November 16 to December 22, 2024, Wednesday to Sunday

Address: Multiple pickup locations

Rural Route Tour Company Website

Before you get going, check out our Responsible Travel Guide so you can be informed, be safe, be smart, and most of all, be respectful on your adventure.

  • Lead Writer

    Madeline Forsyth is a Toronto-based Lead Writer for Narcity Media. After earning her B.A. (Hons) at Queen's University, she spent a year travelling much of the world as a flight attendant. Now, she uses her experience in the travel industry and passion for writing to share stories about buzzworthy events and adventures across Canada and the globe. Madeline has been published in PopSugar and has interviewed sports and entertainment personalities for Narcity. She has covered and photographed restaurant openings as well as event launches such as the world premiere of the Dr. Seuss Experience. Some of her favourite things to write about include charming small towns and anything to do with Harry Potter.

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