| GREAT RESORTS OF CANADIAN ROCKIES with ROCKY MOUNTAINEER (NCDE2009)
A 10-Day tour starting from $3,629
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Vacation Overview A sampling of world-class Canadian resorts combined with breathtaking scenery highlight this Canadian Rockies vacation. Start off your vacation in Calgary with a sightseeing tour of Calgary’s major sites. Travel to Lake Louise and discover this world-famous location with a guided tour covering its history, wildlife, and lore. Spend an evening at the elegant Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise, known for its beauty, comfort, and Old World charm. 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, stay at the Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge, set deep in the Canadian Rockies and the embodiment of peace, tranquility, and natural beauty. After a narrated cruise to Spirit Island, you may choose your activity: a float trip on the Athabasca River or a guided nature walk. Afterward, enjoy leisure time in Jasper, strolling through the pretty streets and relaxing at Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge with its spectacular outdoor adventure opportunities. Finally, head to Banff and take in the natural beauty of Banff and Yoho National Parks. Spend two nights at the famous Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel, a symbol of the Canadian Rockies with its championship golf course, world-class spa, and luxurious comfort in a pristine wilderness. Enjoy a sightseeing tour with a ride on the Banff gondola up Sulphur Mountain. Extend your Canadian vacation with a journey on the Rocky Mountaineer from Banff to Vancouver. 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, take a full day at leisure as the perfect end to your resorts-and-rails Canadian Rockies vacation.
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Hotels Calgary Westin Calgary (MD), Lake Louise Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise (D), Jasper Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge (MD), Banff Fairmont Banff Springs (MD), Rocky Mountaineer Extension: Kamloops Determined by Rocky Mountaineer (BA), Vancouver Fairmont Waterfront (D) Meals Welcome reception (WR); American breakfast daily (B); 3 lunch (L); 2 three-course dinners (D), including a farewell dinner in Banff.Note: Breakfast on RedLeaf service is a deluxe continental—not a full American breakfast.
Day 1:
Calgary. Welcome to Calgary! This evening, mix and mingle with your traveling companions at the 6 pm welcome reception. Your Tour Director will prepare you for your upcoming Canadian Rockies adventure. (WR) Day 2: Calgary–Lake Louise. This morning, enjoy a sightseeing tour of Calgary’s major sights, including Stampede Park, Saddledome Stadium, and a visit to FORT CALGARY. We continue into the Canadian Rockies with a stop at beautiful Moraine Lake. Upon arrival at Lake Louise, enjoy a sumptuous buffet lunch. Afterwards, discover Lake Louise on a private guided tour covering the history, wildlife, and lore of this world-famous location. The remainder of the day is at leisure to join a hike to the Lake Agnes Teahouse, enjoy a canoe excursion, or just relax at this historic Canadian resort. (B,L)Special Feature: Your hotel tonight is the famous Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise. Situated in one of the world’s most breathtaking settings, Chateau Lake Louise evokes a sense of timeless beauty, warmth, intimacy, comfort, and Old World charm. Resting next to majestic mountains soaring skyward and the vibrant blues and greens of glacier-fed Lake Louise, the resort affords incredible opportunities for sightseeing, recreation, photography, shopping, and dining. Day 3: Lake Louise–Icefields Parkway–Jasper. Journey north on Icefields Parkway and savor stunning vistas of alpine meadows, waterfalls, and glacier masses. We’ll stop at Peyto Lake, which many consider to be the best view in Canada and perhaps one of the best in the world. Get ready for one of the trip’s highlights: a stop at the Columbia Icefield for a memorable ride on an ICE EXPLORER. Stand on 1,000 feet of ice and come face to face with the glaciers that feed into a Triple Continental Divide. We continue to JASPER NATIONAL PARK. (B,D)Special Feature: Your hotel for the next two nights is Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge. Set deep in the Canadian Rockies, the charming cabins and rugged elegance of Jasper Park Lodge make it the embodiment of peace, tranquility, and natural beauty. With one of the world’s finest golf courses, spectacular outdoor adventure opportunities, gracious hospitality, and fine cuisine, Jasper Park Lodge is the ideal vacation spot. Day 4: Jasper. Excursion to Maligne Lake. Choose Your Experience. This morning, enjoy an excursion to Maligne Lake for a fully narrated CRUISE to Spirit Island. After your cruise, a Globus Platinum exclusive, select how you wish to spend your afternoon. Choose between a leisurely FLOAT TRIP on the Athabasca River or a guided NATURE WALK to learn more about the area’s flora and fauna. The balance of the day is at leisure. Your world-class resort offers all kinds of things to do. Hollywood greats like Marilyn Monroe, Robert Mitchum, and Bing Crosby were known to play a round of golf on this scenic course—and you can, too. Treat yourself like royalty with a spa treatment, or stroll the streets of Jasper with its array of specialty stores. (B) Day 5: Jasper–Banff. This morning we stop at thundering Athabasca Falls before continuing our sightseeing with visits to BANFF and YOHO NATIONAL PARK. See the Natural Bridge spanning Kicking Horse River and Emerald Lake. Arrive in Banff with the balance of the day at leisure. (B)Special Feature: Your hotel for the next two nights is the Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel. Few hotels in the world rival the majesty, hospitality, and scenery of the Banff Springs Hotel. With its unique blend of opulence and seclusion, it’s been a symbol of the Canadian Rockies for more than a century. Styled after a Scottish baronial castle, Banff Springs offers stunning vistas, championship golf courses, a world-class European-style spa, and luxurious comfort in a pristine wilderness. Day 6: Banff. Enjoy sightseeing with a ride on the BANFF GONDOLA up Sulphur Mountain. Afterward, a scenic drive around Tunnel Mountain, where each corner brings a new surprise—from animals like elk and deer to the unique landscape features of the Hoodoos and Bow River. This afternoon is at leisure. Perhaps take advantage of an optional helicopter flightseeing trip with dramatic aerial views of the Rocky Mountains and Banff. Or, you may wish to stroll the colorful streets of Banff or fish for trout on Lake Minnewanka. This evening your Tour Director hosts a special farewell dinner, the perfect finale for your vacation! (B,D) Day 7: Banff–Rocky Mountaineer®–Kamloops. This morning, board the ROCKY MOUNTAINEER and travel over the Continental Divide and along the Kicking Horse River. We travel eastward to Shushwap Lake with its thousand miles of shoreline and then overnight in Kamloops. Tonight, enjoy the optional 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 that 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 8: Kamloops–Rocky Mountaineer–Vancouver. Back aboard the Rocky Mountaineer, enjoy your amazing journey through the fertile fields of the Thompson Valley and the beautiful Fraser Canyon. Late this afternoon, arrive in Vancouver, where you’ll be transferred to your hotel for a 2-night stay. (B,L) Day 9: Vancouver. A full day at leisure to explore this vibrant city. Why not join an optional excursion to Vancouver Island and the charming seaside city of Victoria, or explore Gastown or Granville Island. Your Local Host will have suggestions for the best places to shop and dine. (B) Day 10: Vancouver. Your vacation ends this morning with guests departing on individual schedules. Airport transfers are provided. (B)
City Highlights Calgary: Welcome reception, sightseeing including Fort CalgaryLake Louise: Sumptuous buffet lunch followed by a private historic tour of the areaColumbia Icefield: Ice Explorer rideJasper National Park: Cruise Maligne Lake; Choose Your Experience Enjoy a float trip on the Athabasca River or a guided nature walkBanff National Park: Guided sightseeing, Sulphur Mountain Gondola, farewell dinnerNote:Maximum elevation on vacation: 7,705 ft. Related Tours NCD|Great Resorts of the Canadian Rockies Price Details US Single Room Supplement: $1775.Triple Room reduction per person: $137.GoldLeaf Service (Tour NCDE). Supplement to upgrade to GoldLeaf service on Rocky Mountaineer $910. GoldLeaf Service offers luxury reminiscent of a bygone era including gourmet meals, extra attendants, and an elegant dome car offering spectacular views. Please book as early as possible as upgrade is limited.Extra nights per person in Calgary:In single room $192; in twin room $119; in triple room $104Stampede (July 2-12): In single room $309; in twin room $178; in triple room $142Extra nights per person in Vancouver:May: in single room $309; in twin room $179; in triple room $149Jun. - Sep.: in single room $359; in twin room $197; in triple room $159 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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