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| WESTERN CANADA and ROCKY MOUNTAINEER (89302009)
A 10-Day tour starting from $2,139
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Vacation Overview Create a lifetime of incredible memories traveling through the unforgettable Canadian Rockies! Take a snocoach ride on Athabasca Glacier in Alberta, travel across British Columbia on the Rocky Mountaineer train, and enjoy ferry crossings to/from Vancouver Island—these are just a few of the many highlights on this memorable Western Canada vacation. Begin your trip in Calgary with a sightseeing tour of Calgary’s major sites. Then travel to Banff, one of Canada’s favorite resorts, for time to hike, go boating, relax, or take an optional helicopter ride over the Canadian Rockies. On the way to Jasper National Park, stop in Lake Louise and discover this world-famous location with its cold waters reflecting the surrounding mountains and glaciers. Travel north on Icefields Parkway and savor stunning views of alpine meadows, waterfalls, and glacier masses. Next: a highlight of your vacation—take a thrilling ride aboard an Ice Explorer on the Columbia Icefield, the largest expanse of ice in the Canadian Rockies. Continue on to Jasper National Park, the largest national park in Canada, for two nights.Next, journey on the Rocky Mountaineer from Jasper National Park to Vancouver. You may see Mount Robson, the highest mountain in the Canadian Rockies. Travel over the Continental Divide and along the Kicking Horse River to Kamloops before winding your way through the Fraser Canyon and verdant Thompson Valley to Vancouver. This train ride through breathtaking scenery takes you back to a time when getting to your destination was part of the fun. Along the way, see wild rivers, majestic mountain ranges, and beautiful lakes. Upon arrival in Vancouver, enjoy a sightseeing tour of Vancouver’s major sights. Then set sail for Victoria and enjoy a sightseeing tour, including world-famous Butchart Gardens with its 55 acres of floral extravagance. Take a full day at leisure in Victoria before returning to Vancouver, where your grand Canadian Rockies vacation ends. This is truly an unforgettable vacation with an amazing itinerary full of beautiful scenery and once-in-a-lifetime activities. |
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Guides Services of a professional Tour Director Meals On Rocky Mountaineer: 2 breakfasts (B); 2 lunches (L); the option to purchase breakfast daily for an additional supplement; supplement will include 9 full breakfasts. Hotels Calgary Sandman Hotel Calgary (F); Banff Bow View Lodge (ST); Jasper Lobstick Lodge (F); Kamloops Comfort Inn or similar (ST); Vancouver Quality Hotel Downtown (MF); Victoria Royal Scot Suite Hotel (F)
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CALGARY. Enjoy time at leisure to relax or to do some exploring. Your Tour Director is on hand this evening to answer any questions. Day 2: CALGARY–BANFF. The discovery of oil converted this all-Western cattle ranching town into a thriving, sophisticated city. See many of the city’s attractions this morning on your sightseeing tour, including downtown, the Olympic Ski Jump, and Saddledome. Next, drive west through the foothills of the Rockies and into BANFF NATIONAL PARK. Upon arrival, take the optional gondola ride up Sulphur Mountain for panoramic views of Banff’s spectacular scenery. Then, enjoy a visit to sparkling Bow Falls. Day 3: BANFF. Full day at leisure. Banff is one of Canada’s favorite resorts, with summer activities that include hiking, boating, and fishing. Your Tour Director will suggest an optional afternoon helicopter ride over the Canadian Rockies. Day 4: BANFF–LAKE LOUISE–JASPER NATIONAL PARK. First stop is Lake Louise, its cold waters reflecting the surrounding mountains and glaciers. Precipitous gorges, snowcapped mountain ranges, and exquisite lakes come into view as the motorcoach scales two mountain passes. Another highlight on today’s agenda is a stop at the COLUMBIA ICEFIELD to experience the Ice Explorer, an all-terrain vehicle that travels on ice measuring 1,200 feet (365 meters) thick. Upon arrival in Jasper, an orientation tour to see Jasper’s unspoiled beauty. Late this afternoon, join our optional raft trip down the historic Athabasca River. Your accommodation for the next two nights will be in JASPER NATIONAL PARK. Day 5: JASPER. Join the optional trip to Maligne Lake for a narrated cruise. On the return journey, stop to view Maligne Canyon. With much of the afternoon and evening free, you might hike along the trails and look for wildlife or explore the town. Day 6: JASPER–VIA ROCKY MOUNTAINEER–KAMLOOPS. An exciting morning as you board the Rocky Mountaineer for a 2-day, all-daylight, classic rail journey from the Canadian Rockies to the Pacific Coast. You may see Mount Robson, the highest mountain in the Canadian Rockies, and follow the route of the “Overlanders,” 19th-century homesteaders who attempted to settle this rugged region. Follow the Thompson River and enjoy vistas of the Monashee Mountains. Overnight in Kamloops. Tonight, join our optional dinner outing to a popular theatre performance. (B,L)Note: Continental breakfast and a cold lunch are included on board the Rocky Mountaineer in RedLeaf (hot meals in GoldLeaf); snacks and non-alcoholic drinks are also provided free of charge. It will be necessary to pack an overnight bag for the train journey. Suitcases will be checked for the entire journey and will be unavailable for the overnight at Kamloops. No porterage service is available in Kamloops. Day 7: KAMLOOPS–VIA ROCKY MOUNTAINEER–VANCOUVER. Reboard the train and head through the ranchlands along the South Thompson River. Continue through the stark beauty of Fraser Canyon and the turbulence of mighty Hell’s Gate. Then, pass through the fertile fields of the Fraser Valley, surrounded by the snowcapped Coast Mountains. Arrive in Vancouver at the Rocky Mountaineer Station in early evening and transfer to your hotel. (B,L) Day 8: VANCOUVER–VICTORIA. Morning sightseeing focuses on Vancouver’s Chinatown, Gastown, the beautiful beaches and harbor, and lovely STANLEY PARK. Afterward, set sail across the Strait of Georgia through the spectacular Gulf Islands, an area known for its Mediterranean-like climate. Afternoon sightseeing in Victoria includes world-famous BUTCHART GARDENS, Bastion Square, and Thunderbird Park with its unusual collection of totem poles. Day 9: VICTORIA. Be sure to discover some of the attractions this splendid city has to offer, including the Royal British Columbia Museum, afternoon tea at the Empress Hotel, a whale-watching cruise on the Strait of Juan de Fuca, and fine shopping along Government Street. Why not join us for our evening optional excursion that includes a harbor cruise followed by dinner at one of Victoria’s waterfront restaurants? Day 10: VICTORIA–FERRY CROSSING–VANCOUVER. Morning departure for Vancouver. Transfers to Vancouver International Airport are included. Please schedule flights after 1:30 pm.
City Highlights In Calgary and Vancouver; orientation tour in Jasper; Columbia Icefield (Ice Explorer ride); Stanley Park and Butchart Gardens.Note:
Scenic Highlights Banff National Park, Lake Louise, Jasper National Park, Thompson River, Monashee Mountains, and Fraser Canyon. Related Tours 8935|Extend Your Vacation in Vancouver Price Details US Single Room Supplement: $744Triple Room reduction per person: $94Breakfast supplement: $149 per person. Breakfast supplement is not available on extra nights or extension. RedLeaf service on Rocky Mountaineer is included; upgrade to GoldLeaf service is available for $910. CURRENT SPECIALS: Special Offers from Cosmos Discount for young travelers Cosmos grants a 10-percent discount on the land-only price to travelers who are under 18 years old on the departure date, provided they are accompanied by an adult. On escorted vacations, we do not accept children under eight years old because we’ve found that they are too young to enjoy these vacations.
Pay less for your second and subsequent vacations Our vacations are designed and scheduled so you can combine them almost any way you want. We charge you list price for your first vacation in 2008, but for every additional Cosmos trip you take in the same year, you pay US $25 under list price. |
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