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| GREAT CANADIAN RAIL JOURNEY with VANCOUVER EXT (CZE2009)
A 14-Day tour starting from $4,209
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Vacation Overview This breathtaking vacation crosses Canada using two scenic railroads. Your trip begins in Toronto with an orientation tour. Then board the Maid of the Mist for a thrilling boat ride to view the thundering falls of Niagara Falls from the river level. Back in Toronto, board the Art Deco cars of VIA Rail’s The Canadian train for your 3-night rail journey through Ontario, Manitoba, and Saskatchewan. Watch the scenic countryside, lakes, and sun-dappled forests from your windows as you relax in first-class refurbished cars from the 1950s. Disembark in Winnipeg for a city sightseeing tour of Manitoba’s historic capital city. Reboard the train and travel roughly parallel to the famed Yellowhead Route, Canada’s historic trail of westward expansion. Disembark in Jasper to enjoy the beauty of Jasper National Park. Enjoy an excursion to Maligne Lake for a fully narrated cruise to Spirit Island and travel through Jasper National Park on Icefields Parkway. Take a thrilling Ice Explorer ride on the 1,000-foot-deep Columbia Icefield. On the way to Banff National Park, drink in the spectacular sights of Lake Louise with its green-blue waters forming a perfect mirror reflection of Mount Victoria. In Banff, visit Sulphur Mountain for a ride on the Banff gondola with panoramic views of Banff’s spectacular scenery. Next, board the Rocky Mountaineer for a two-day, all-daylight rail journey from the Canadian Rockies to the Pacific coast, stopping in Kamloops en route. Highlights include steep slopes and rock sheds along the Thompson River and rushing waters of Hell’s Gate in the Fraser Canyon. Your rail trip ends in Vancouver with a sightseeing tour of this sophisticated city and two additional days to enjoy Vancouver's many delights, including a trip to Victoria on Vancouver Island and a visit to world-renowned Butchart Gardens. This is an excellent choice of vacation for those who want to see all of Canada via rail.
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Meals Welcome reception (WR); American breakfast daily (B); 5 lunches (L); 5 three-course dinners (D), including a farewell dinner in Vancouver. Breakfast on RedLeaf Service is a deluxe continental—not a full American breakfast. Hotels Toronto Delta Chelsea (SF), Jasper Sawridge Hotel (F), Banff Banff Park Lodge (F), Kamloops Determined by Rocky Mountaineer (BA), Vancouver Georgian Court (SF)
Day 1:
Toronto. (Mon.) Welcome to Toronto! This evening, mix and mingle with your traveling companions at the 6 pm welcome reception. Your Tour Director will prepare you for your upcoming adventure. (WR) Day 2: Toronto–Niagara Falls–VIA Rail® The Canadian. (Tue.) Drive south along the shores of Lake Ontario to Niagara Falls. For the adventurous, your Tour Director will suggest optional flightseeing over the falls. Then, board the MAID OF THE MIST for a thrilling boat ride to view the thundering falls from river level. Before leaving the area, see the Floral Clock, then, return to Toronto for an orientation tour of the downtown area. After free time for dinner, transfer to the train station for your departure on THE CANADIAN later this evening. (B) Note: The operation of the Maid of the Mist cruise is subject to favorable weather and/or river conditions. When weather is unfavorable, a walking tour through the scenic tunnels will be substituted. Day 3: VIA Rail The Canadian–Ontario. (Wed.) Watch the scenic countryside from your windows as you relax in first-class refurbished art deco cars from the 1950s. Travel through “Cottage Country,” a favorite retreat for the city dwellers of southern Ontario. Continue past the sparkling lakes and sun-dappled forests of northern Ontario. Try the observation dome for unparalleled views or enjoy quiet conversation in one of the comfortable lounges. (B,L,D) Note: For your convenience, baggage that will not be needed during the train journey will be checked through to Jasper. Checked baggage will not be accessible during the journey. Plan to pack an overnight bag with necessities for the train portion of the tour, including any medications, eyeglasses, and other important items. Day 4: VIA Rail The Canadian–Winnipeg, Manitoba. (Thu.) Enter Manitoba with its endless golden prairies and vast cultivated fields. Arrive this morning in Manitoba’s capital city of Winnipeg, where you will disembark the train for a city sightseeing tour of this historic city including Forks National Historic Site, a commercial hub for more than 5,000 years and now home to the Forks Market that boasts a vast number of boutiques and restaurants. Reboard the train late this morning and continue west. (B,L,D) Day 5: VIA Rail The Canadian through Saskatchewan & Alberta–Jasper. (Fri.) From Winnipeg to Jasper, the train roughly parallels the famed Yellowhead Route, Canada’s historic trail of westward expansion. Arrive in Jasper this afternoon with the remainder of the day free. (B,L) Day 6: Jasper. Excursion to Maligne Lake. (Sat.). This morning, enjoy an excursion to Maligne Lake for a fully narrated CRUISE to Spirit Island. After your cruise, the balance of the day is at leisure. Maybe take an optional float trip down the historic Athabasca River, where your experienced guide will navigate as you absorb the splendor of Jasper National Park. Your world-class resort offers all kinds of things to do. Play golf on one of the top-rated courses in North America or stroll the streets of Jasper with its array of specialty stores. (B,D) Day 7: Jasper–Columbia Icefield–Lake Louise–Banff. (Sun.) This morning, travel through JASPER NATIONAL PARK on Icefields Parkway to the 1,000-foot-thick Columbia Icefield for a thrilling ICE EXPLORER RIDE. Climb Sunwapta Pass to savor stunning vistas of alpine meadows, waterfalls, and massive glaciers, then scale Bow Pass with splendid views of Peyto Lake. Next, stop at Lake Louise, whose green-blue waters form a perfect mirror reflection of Mount Victoria. Continue into BANFF NATIONAL PARK. (B,D) Day 8: Banff. (Mon.) Sightseeing includes a visit to Sulphur Mountain for a ride on the BANFF GONDOLA, complete with panoramic views of Banff ’s spectacular scenery. Also visit Bow Falls and the hoodoos. The balance of the day is at leisure. Consider an optional float trip excursion on the Bow River or a helicopter flightseeing trip for a bird’s-eye views of the Rockies. (B) Day 9: Banff–Rocky Mountaineer®–Spiral Tunnels–Yoho National Park–Kamloops. (Tue.) Depart this morning for Banff ’s train station and board the ROCKY MOUNTAINEER for a 2-day, all daylight, classic rail journey from the Canadian Rockies to the Pacific Coast. Begin by crossing the Continental Divide and climbing Kicking Horse Pass before winding through the engineering feat of the Spiral Tunnels. Continue through the dramatic domain of Yoho National Park and enter the heart of the Selkirk Mountains before passing the spectacular sights of Glacier National Park, the Monashee Mountains, and Shuswap Lake. End today’s journey in Kamloops, where you may opt to join the Maple Leaf Musical dinner show (B,L) Note: Kamloops properties are considered moderate 2- or 3-star hotels or motor inns. The city does not offer any hotels in the superior category. Your chosen hotel is determined by Rocky Mountaineer Railtours; however, you can rest assured it satisfies our high standards of cleanliness and comfort. For your convenience, baggage that will not be needed during the train journey will be checked through to Vancouver. Checked luggage will not be accessible during the journey. Plan to pack an overnight bag with necessities for the train portion of the tour, including medications, eyeglasses, and other important items (GoldLeaf passengers will have their luggage delivered to their Kamloops hotel). Day 10: Kamloops–Rocky Mountaineer–Fraser Canyon–Vancouver. (Wed.) Board your train this morning and witness dramatic changes in scenery en route to Vancouver. Highlights include the steep slopes and rock sheds along the Thompson River and the rushing waters of Hell’s Gate in the Fraser Canyon. Upon arrival in Vancouver, transfer to your hotel for an evening at leisure. (B,L) Day 11: Vancouver. (Thu.) This morning’s city tour of Vancouver includes the harbor and beaches, Chinatown, and Stanley Park. Balance of the day is at leisure. Perhaps rent a bike and ride around the seawall of Stanley Park, or shoppers and browsers might want to take a water taxi to Granville Island or visit historic Gastown. Tonight, your Tour Director hosts a farewell dinner. Wonderful conversation and cuisine make the perfect finale for your vacation. (B,D) Day 12: Vancouver. (Fri.) Continue your stay in Vancouver. Your Globus host will have plenty of suggestions to help you make the most of your stay. (B) Day 13: Vancouver. Day Trip to Victoria. (Sat.) Enjoy an included day trip to Victoria on Vancouver Island, with city sightseeing and a visit to world-renowned BUTCHART GARDENS. Transportation to and from Vancouver Island is by FERRY. (B) Note: The Victoria excursion will not be accompanied by a Tour Director. Vouchers are provided for all transfers with local companies. Day 14: Vancouver. (Sun.) The vacation ends this morning after breakfast with guests departing on individual schedules. Airport transfers are provided. (B)
City Highlights Toronto: Welcome reception; orientation tourNiagara Falls: Maid of the Mist cruiseToronto–Jasper: Private bedroom on VIA Rail’s The Canadian (travel in Silver & Blue class)Winnipeg: Sightseeing tour Jasper: Cruise on Maligne Lake Columbia Icefield: Ice Explorer ride on the Columbia IcefieldBanff National Park: Gondola ride up Banff’s Sulphur MountainBanff–Vancouver: 2-day journey aboard the Rocky MountaineerVancouver: Sightseeing tour; farewell dinnerNote:
Related Tours CZGE|Add a Vancouver Extension and GoldLeaf upgradeCZ|Great Canadian Rail JourneyCZG|Add a GoldLeaf upgradeCZI|Add an Alaska Cruise to Your VacationCZGI|Add an Alaska Cruise Extension and GoldLeaf upgrade Price Details US Single Room Supplement: $1037Triple Rooms not available. Extra nights per person in Vancouver:May. & Oct.: in single room $219; in twin room $129; triples not availableJun. - Sep.: in single room $215; in twin room $129; triples not availableExtra nights per person in Toronto:In single room $179; in twin room $109; triples not available CURRENT SPECIALS: 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!
Globus River Cruise Special Offers
And now, a Globus river cruise is an even better value. Book a 2009 European river cruise before February 28, 2009, and you will save $400 per stateroom on the air-inclusive price or save $200 per stateroom on the land/cruise price.*
*Book a 2009 Globus River Cruise Europe air-inclusive vacation to receive the $200 off per person offer. Cruise-only bookings are eligible for the $100 off per person offer. Booking must be made, under deposit, and discount applied between December 16, 2008 and February 28, 2009 for travel through December 31, 2009. Offers not valid with one-another or any other offer except Journeys Club and applies to new 2009 bookings only. Offer reliant on space availability. Full cancellation penalties will apply. Additional restrictions may apply. Book a group of 10 or more and one travels FREE! *Book a group of 10 or more members on any 2009 Globus, Cosmos, Monograms or Avalon group benefit eligible vacation to receive the one free (land only) offer. To qualify, group must be booked and under deposit between October 17 and February 28, 2009, for travel commencing by December 31, 2009. Applies to new 2009 bookings only. Offer excludes tour vacations with cruises of three or more nights. Not combinable with other group incentives. Additional restrictions may apply. |
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