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| CANADAS HISTORIC RAIL and GRAND LODGES (NCZ2008)
A 12-Day tour starting from $CALL
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Vacation Overview Journey through five Canadian provinces on this grand vacation! Begin in Toronto, Canada’s largest city, with breakfast atop the famed CN Tower and a Niagara Falls tour and cruise. VIA Rail’s The Canadian takes you on a 2-night rail journey to Jasper, then along Icefields Parkway through the heart of the Canadian Rockies to breathtaking Banff. Visit Moraine Lake and Lake Louise, then head west by motorcoach to Kelowna to sample award-winning cheeses at the Village Cheese Company, try local ciders at Klo Orchards, stroll through fragrant fields at the Okanagan Lavender Farm, and enjoy wine tastings at two area vineyards. On to Vancouver to see the sights before traveling to beautiful Victoria. An exciting floatplane trip returns you to Vancouver, the conclusion to a superb vacation.
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Meals Welcome reception (WR); American breakfast daily (B); 5 lunches (L); 7 dinners (D), including a Farewell Dinner in Vancouver. Hotels TORONTO Fairmont Royal York Hotel (MD), VIA RAIL The Canadian “Silver & Blue Class”, JASPER Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge (MD), BANFF Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel (MD), KELOWNA Grand Okanagan (SF), VANCOUVER Marriott Pinnacle Hotel (SF)
Day 1:
Arrive in Toronto, ON. (Thu.) Welcome to Canada’s largest city, Toronto. This evening, join your Tour Director at a WELCOME RECEPTION. (WR)SPECIAL FEATURE: Spend the next two nights at the celebrated Fairmont Royal York Hotel, built by the Canadian Pacific Railway and once considered the largest hotel in the British Commonwealth. When opened in 1927, the hotel quickly set the standard of the day and continues to epitomize gracious hospitality. Day 2: Toronto. Niagara Falls Excursion. (Fri.) After an included breakfast atop the CN TOWER , enjoy a full-day tour to magnificent Niagara Falls, including an exciting CR UISE aboard the Maid of the Mist. Return to Toronto to savor a wonderful dinner at the Fairmont Royal York’s Epic dining room. (B,D) Day 3: Toronto–VIA Rail’s The Canadian. (Sat.) After breakfast, board VIA Rail’s THE CANADIAN for a 2-night journey to Jasper. As you ride the rails west you will enjoy VIA’s renowned “Silver & Blue” class service, featuring linen and china dining and single or double bedroom accommodations. (B,L,D)SPECIAL FEATURE: Traveling across Canada by rail lets you see the country much as the first travelers did more than a hundred years ago. Every day will show changes in the landscapes, climate, and lifestyles, as well as a historic perspective of Canada by rail. To enhance traffic on the rails, the Canadian Pacific Railway envisioned a succession of lavish resort hotels along the railway line through Western Canada. Today, many of these resorts still exist and you’ll experience them as you journey across Canada and into the heart of the Canadian Rockies. By the end of your trip you will have a new understanding of the history and peoples of Canada and how the landscape shaped this nation. Day 4: VIA Rail Travel. (Sun.) Relax in comfort as you cross the Great Plains of Canada. This is a day to unwind and get to know fellow travelers. (B,L,D) Day 5: VIA Rail–Jasper. (Mon.) After a leisurely morning onboard, disembark at the town site of Jasper. On arrival, your Tour Director will point out highlights, including Maligne Canyon and the “Sleeping Man in the Mountain.” (B,L,D)SPECIAL FEATURE: Overnight at the beautiful Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge. Originally built by the Grand Trunk Pacific Railway and called “Tent City,” it is now a 4-star resort nestled between majestic mountains and enchanting lakes. Day 6: Jasper–Icefields Parkway–Banff. (Tue.) The spectacular Icefields Parkway threads through the very heart of the Canadian Rockies. Stop to view thundering Athabasca Falls, ride an exciting “ICE EXPLORER” on Athabasca Glacier, and gaze in silent wonder at sapphire Peyto Lake. Day’s end finds you in the picture-book setting of Banff. Enjoy an orientation tour before arriving at your hotel. (B,D)SPECIAL FEATURE: The Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel is an internationally recognized symbol of Canadian hospitality. Opened by Canadian Pacific Railway in 1888, this chateau-style hotel developed into one of the top three getaways in North America. Day 7: Banff. Lake Louise Excursion. Choose Your Experience. (Wed.) This morning, travel to see two of the crown jewels of the Rockies: Moraine Lake and Lake Louise. First, visit the Valley of the Ten Peaks, which frames picturesque Moraine Lake. Then, continue to Lake Louise. A GLOBUS PLATINUM EXCLUSIVE, select how you spend your morning. Enjoy a leisurely TRAIL RI DE or paddle across world-famous Lake Louise on a CANOE excursion. Later, enjoy a sumptuous buffet lunch at the famous Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise Hotel. (B,L) Day 8: Banff–Kelowna. (Thu.) Today, travel west by motorcoach through Kicking Horse Pass and through the Selkirk Range over Rogers Pass into the fabulous Thompson Okanagan Valley. This area of Canada is blessed with a mild climate and sunny days. Pass through landscapes dotted with pristine lakes, orchards, and vineyard laden hillsides to Kelowna, situated at the shores of Okanagan Lake. Before arriving at our hotel, we’ll stop to visit the VILLAGE CHEE SE CO MPANY, where you’ll enjoy the sights and sounds of an old-time cheese company and sample some of their award-winning products. (B,D) Day 9: Kelowna. (Fri.) Start your day with a visit to KELOWNA LAND AND ORCHARD and sample some of the local ciders. We’ll then visit OK ANAGAN LAVANDER FARM, where there’s time to stroll through the fragrant fields and enjoy breathtaking views. We’ll stop by two VINEYARDS and you’ll have a chance to taste some of the wines for which this area is so well known. The remainder of the day is at leisure to enjoy a stroll around beautiful Lake Okanagan, shop in the unique boutiques, or to perhaps visit the Wine Museum. This evening, join us for an optional dinner at a local vineyard. (B) Day 10: Kelowna–Vancouver. (Sat.) Travel to the scenic coast of British Columbia via the Coquihalla Route through the Cascade Mountains. Arriving in Vancouver, visit the soaring CAPILANO SUSPENSION BRIDGE and enjoy an included lunch near the canyon. Later, tour the highlights of Vancouver, including immense Stanley Park. Tonight is at leisure to enjoy one of the many fine restaurants this cosmopolitan city offers. (B,L) Day 11: Vancouver. Victoria & Butchart Gardens Excursion. (Sun.) Departing Vancouver you will travel by motorcoach and BC Ferry through the pastoral Gulf Islands to Vancouver Island. Your destination is Victoria, the capital of British Columbia. Nearby, visit colorful BUTCHART GARDENS and its floral displays. Then board a FLOATPLANE to soar over the lovely Gulf Islands back to Vancouver on the mainland. Tonight, enjoy a FAREWELL DINNER at your hotel. (B,D) Day 12: Vancouver. (Mon.) Your grand journey through five provinces comes to a conclusion today with breakfast this morning. (B)
City Highlights TORONTO: Sightseeing including CN Tower; Welcome receptionNIAGARA FALLS: Maid of the Mist CruiseVIA RAIL: Spectacular train journey across Canada on The CanadianBANFF AND JASPER NATIONAL PARKSATHABASCA GLACIER: Experience Columbia Ice Fields “Ice Explorer” Glacier TourLAKE LOUISE:Enjoy lunch at the Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise; a “Choose Your Experience” activityKELOWNA: Guided sightseeing including visits to two vineyards, a cheese factory, and a lavander farmVICTORIA: Guided sightseeing including world-famous Butchart GardensVANCOUVER: Guided sightseeing; Farewell DinnerNOTEOperated with Brennan Vacations Related Tours NCZE|Canada’s Historic Rail & Grand Lodges with Vancouver Extension Price Details US Single Room Supplement: NCZ $1251.Triple Rooms are not available.Extra nights per person in Toronto:in single room $208; in twin room $125.Extra nights per person in Vancouver:in single room $256; in twin room $151. CURRENT SPECIALS: Save $200 per couple on the air-inclusive price of 2009 Europe Vacations
Standard Offers and Specials provided by Globus
Share the pleasure of a Globus vacation with your children and grandchildren and take advantage of a 10-percent discount on the land-only price. For eligibility, children must be under 18 years of age on the departure date and must be accompanied by an adult. On escorted vacations we don’t accept children under eight years old because we have found that they are too young to enjoy these vacations.
Pay less for your second vacation We charge you vacation price for your first vacation in 2008, but for every additional Globus vacation you take in the same year, you pay US$35 under list. Our vacations are designed and scheduled so you can combine them almost any way you want. It’s fun to play the add-a-vacation game yourself or talk to your travel agent.
Triple room reduction On most Globus vacations you receive a reduction when three people travel together and share the same accommodations. Triple room reductions, when available, are listed on the itinerary pages. A word of caution: Triple rooms usually are no larger than twin rooms and the third bed, if there is one, is often a rollaway put in a twin-bedded room.
Avoid the single room supplement We do not take reservations on a “share” basis because we have found that strangers rarely enjoy sharing a room for the duration of their vacation. Avoid the single room supplement by traveling with a friend. It’s less expensive and much more fun!
Right now when you book a 2009 vacation between 5 and 7 people before December 31, 2008, each passenger will save $75
*Book a 2009 Globus vacation for five, six or seven travelers to receive the $75 off per person offer. Booking must be made, under deposit, and discount applied between Jun 4 and Dec 31, 2008 for travel through December 31, 2009. Individuals must be traveling together from the same origination point to receive the discount. Not valid with any other offer and applies to new 2009 bookings only. Offer reliant on space availability. Full cancellation penalties will apply. Additional restrictions may apply. |
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