WESTERN CANADA and ROCKY MOUNTAINEER with VANCOUVER EXT. (89352008) (12 Days starting from $CALL)

WESTERN CANADA and ROCKY MOUNTAINEER with VANCOUVER EXT. (89352008)

A 12-Day tour starting from $CALL

Length:	12 Days
Type:	Budget Usa Tour
Category:	CANADA REGIONAL DISCOVERIES
Operator:	Cosmos
Tour Code:	8935-2008

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About This Tour

Vacation Overview
Take a snocoach ride on Athabasca Glacier in Alberta, travel across British Columbia on the Rocky Mountaineer® train, enjoy ferry crossings to/from Vancouver Island—these are just a few of the many highlights on this 12-day western Canadian journey. Begin your travels in Calgary with overnights in Banff, Jasper National Park, Kamloops, Vancouver, and Victoria. This is truly an unforgettable vacation with an amazing itinerary full of beautiful scenery and once-in-a-lifetime activities. Also enjoy an extended stay in Vancouver.

What's Included
Itinerary
Dates & Prices
Sightseeing
Details
SPECIALS

Meals
On Rocky Mountaineer: 2 breakfasts (B), 2 lunches (L)

Hotels
Twin-bedded rooms with private bath or shower, hotel taxes, service charges, and tips for baggage handling. Listed hotels or equivalent.

CALGARY Sandman Hotel (F); BANFF Bow View Lodge (ST/NP); JASPER Lobstick Lodge (F); KAMLOOPS Comfort Inn or similar (ST); VANCOUVER Quality Hotel Downtown (MF); VICTORIA Royal Scot Suite (F)

Guides
Services of a professional Tour Director; on tour 8935: Host service in Vancouver.

Transportation
Snocoach ride on the Athabasca Glacier, two days’ travel on the Rocky Mountaineer®, ferry crossings from Vancouver to/from Vancouver Island; private, deluxe air-conditioned motorcoach while touring.

Day 1:
CALGARY. Enjoy time at leisure to relax or do some independent 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. Then motor 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 a half-day optional helicopter ride over the Canadian Rockies. Tonight there’s an optional cruise on Lake Minnewanka.

Day 4:
BANFF–LAKE LOUISE–JASPER NATIONAL PARK. First stop is Lake Louise, its cold waters reflecting the surrounding mountains and glaciers. Precipitous gorges, snow-capped 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 365-meters (1,200-feet) 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 elk.

Day 6:
JASPER–ROCKY MOUNTAINEER TRAIN–KAMLOPS. An exciting morning as you board the Rocky Mountaineer for a two-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;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:
KAMLOPS–ROCKY MOUNTAINEER TRAIN–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:
VANCOUVER. Two days at leisure for independent activities or choose from a variety of optional excursions. Your Local Host will have ideas on the best places to shop and dine.

Day 11:
VANCOUVER. Two days at leisure for independent activities or choose from a variety of optional excursions. Your Local Host will have ideas on the best places to shop and dine.

Day 12:
VANCOUVER. The trip ends today with guests departing on individual schedules. Transfers are provided to Vancouver International Airport.

To speak to one of our live, experienced travel consultants, Call us now at 1-800-942-3301. Airfare Disclaimer A NOTE ABOUT AIRFARE: We encourage you to buy your airfare from the tour operator, because if your tour cancels then your airlines tickets will be covered. Purchasing flights separately at a lesser rate and incorporating it with a Non-Guaranteed Departure Date can result in loss of total cost of your flight investment. Depending on the fare rules, flights may be Non-Refundable and/or Non-Transferable. Neither the tour operator and/or Atlas Cruises & Tours will be held responsible for loss if a tour is cancelled for Lack of Participation. If you would like to check for discounted fares on Guaranteed Departures or for competitive pricing on air and hotel packages, we invite you to follow this link. Documents TRAVEL DOCUMENTS: Necessary Travel Documents such as Passports and Visas is the responsibility of the traveler. Passports must be valid six months from your return travel date

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Related Tour Code 8930 Price Details US Prices are for all land arrangements. Cosmos may be able to provide you with flight arrangements. RedLeaf service on Rocky Mountaineer is included, upgrade to Goldleaf service is available for $750. Single Room Supplement: $813. Triple Room reduction per person: $105. Additional accommodations before or after your tour may be available. Related Tours 8930 \| Western Canada & Rocky Mountaineer without Vancouver extension

Scenic Highlights
Banff National Park, Lake Louise, Columbia Icefields Glacier Experience, Jasper National Park, Mount Robson, Fraser Canyon, Hell’s Gate, Canada’s Gulf Islands, Butchart Gardens.

Inside visits as shown in UPPERCASE in the tour description, including admission charges where applicable.

City Highlights
In Calgary, Vancouver, Victoria; orientation tour in Jasper.

Notes
Note: The Canadian Rockies are blessed with stunning lakes, exquisite mountain scenery, and extraordinary outdoor attractions. Visiting and participating in activities in these locations is subject to favorable weather conditions.

Related Tour Code
8930

Price Details US
Prices are for all land arrangements. Cosmos may be able to provide you with flight arrangements.

RedLeaf service on Rocky Mountaineer is included, upgrade to Goldleaf service is available for $750.

Single Room Supplement:
$813.

Triple Room reduction per person:
$105.

Additional accommodations before or after your tour may be available.

Related Tours
8930 | Western Canada & Rocky Mountaineer without Vancouver extension

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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.

Note: All prices are per person, double occupancy, subject to availability. These pages are not endorsed or supported by the tour operator in any way. All information presented is based on promotional material provided by the tour operator. All prices, itineraries, accommodations and dates are subject to change without notice and at any time by the tour operators. Availability is limited and must be reconfirmed at time of booking. The prices on this website are not guaranteed. We are not responsible for errors, omissions, or changes in pricing. Please call us toll free at 1-800-942-3301 to confirm availability and pricing.