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| NATIONAL PARKS OF CANADA and THE US (CO2008)
A 16-Day tour starting from $CALL
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Vacation Overview Discover the natural wonders of some of North America’s most spectacular national parks. Begin with a city tour of Vancouver before traveling to orchard-graced Kelowna and Glacier and Yoho National Parks. Crossing into Alberta, explore the beauty of Banff National Park and Waterton Lakes National Park. Pass into U.S. territory through Waterton-Glacier International Peace Park and drive to Helena, Montana’s historic capital. In Yellowstone, the world’s first national park, you’ll find yourself surrounded by half the world's geothermal features including Old Faithful. Drop south to stunning Jenny Lake in Grand Teton National Park and bring your appetite for a chuck wagon cookout and Wild West show in Jackson. Enjoy sightseeing in Salt Lake City, unique rock formations in Bryce Canyon, and cross the Painted Desert to the world-famous Grand Canyon. Finally, travel on legendary Route 66 to Las Vegas, where a sightseeing tour and leisure time round out this incredible vacation.
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Meals Welcome reception (WR); American breakfast daily (B); 8 three-course dinners with choice of entrees (D), including a Globus Farewell Celebration Dinner in Las Vegas. Hotels VANCOUVER Sheraton Wall Centre (D), KELOWNA Grand Okanagan Resort (SF), BANFF Delta Royal Canadian Lodge (SF), WATERTON Waterton Lakes Lodge (BA), HELENA Great Northern Hotel (F), YELLOWSTONE Lake Yellowstone Hotel (NP), JACKSON Lodge at Jackson (F), SALT LAKE CITY Radisson Hotel Downtown (SF), BRYCE Ruby’s Inn (F), GRAND CANYON Grand Canyon Lodges (NP), LAS VEGAS Treasure Island (MD)
Day 1:
Vancouver. (Tue.) Welcome to Vancouver! This evening, mix and mingle with your traveling companions at the 6 p.m. WELCOME RECEPTION. (WR) Day 2: Vancouver. (Wed.) This morning’s city tour of Vancouver includes the harbor area, Chinatown, and Stanley Park. The balance of the day is at leisure. Perhaps take an optional excursion to the Capilano Suspension Bridge and take a tram ride up Grouse Mountain, rent a bike and ride around the seawall of Stanley Park, or explore the Museum of Anthropology. For shoppers and browsers, consider taking a water taxi to Granville Island or visit historic Gastown. (B) Day 3: Vancouver–Kelowna. (Thu.) This morning, start out through British Columbia’s fertile valleys and rich mountain forests to Lake Okanagan. Travel along the lake to the resort city of Kelowna, attractively set on the lake shore and surrounded by orchards and vineyards. Enjoy a visit to KELOWNA LAND AND ORCHARD, one of the largest family-owned orchards in Canada. Upon arrival, sample some farm-fresh apple juice, then hop on a farm wagon for a behind-the-scenes, interactive look at the working farm. (B) Day 4: Kelowna–Glacier National Park–Yoho National Park–Banff. (Fri.) This morning, travel through the Okanagan Valley agricultural region to Canada’s Glacier National Park. On Rogers Pass, enjoy panoramic views of peaks taller than 10,000 feet, then continue on to Yoho National Park. View Natural Bridge before scaling Kicking Horse Pass. Continue on to enter the province of Alberta and BANFF NATIONAL PARK, the scenic heart of the Rockies. (B,D) Day 5: Banff National Park. (Sat.) Sightseeing today includes a ride on BANFF GONDOLA up Sulphur Mountain and stops at the Hoodoos along the Bow River and Bow Falls. The balance of the day is at leisure for you to enjoy the tranquil setting of this mountain resort. Maybe take an optional helicopter ride over the Canadian Rockies. In the evening, join our optional excursion to the Oh Canada Eh? dinner show. (B) Day 6: Banff–Waterton Lakes National Park. (Sun.) Travel south along the Macleod Trail. Just outside the town of Fort Macleod, visit HEAD-SMASHED-IN BUFFALO JUMP, a World Heritage Site. Then, it’s on to scenic WATERTON LAKES NATIONAL PARK, and a photo stop at Cameron Falls. (B,D) Day 7: Waterton Lakes National Park. Glacier National Park Excursion. (Mon.) Enter Montana through Waterton-Glacier International Peace Park and behold the awesome snow-capped peaks of GLACIER NATIONAL PARK. Get ready today for a trip aboard the famous vintage red “JAMMER BUSES” along one of North America’s most spectacular highways: Going-to-the-Sun Road. After crossing 6,664-foot-high Logan Pass, enter a geographical wonderland of alpine scenery, where jagged mountain peaks, green forests, pristine lakes, and meadows dominate the landscape. (B) Day 8: Waterton Lakes National Park–Helena. (Tue.) Continue south along the foothills of the Rockies past the Gates of Mountains Recreational Area. Arrive in Montana’s historic capital city, Helena, and enjoy a drive through the impressive mansion district before arriving at your hotel. After dinner, stroll along Last Chance Gulch, the historic pedestrian center downtown. (B,D) Day 9: Helena–Yellowstone National Park. (Wed.) From Helena, head for Three Forks, where Lewis & Clark made a critical choice on their journey west, then into YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK, established in 1872 as the world’s first national park. Marvel at the travertine terraces at Mammoth Hot Springs and stop at Fountain Paint Pots to see the bubbling mud. Watch Old Faithful Geyser erupt before settling into your hotel tonight. (B,D) Day 10: Yellowstone National Park–Grand Teton National Park–Jackson. (Thu.) Travel along Grand Loop Road to Artist Point for splendid views of Yellowstone Canyon and the spectacular Lower Falls, almost twice as high as Niagara Falls. Journey south into breathtaking GRAND TETON NATIONAL PARK. Visit beautiful glacier-fed Jenny Lake at the foot of the rugged spires for a delightful walk along the shore before ending the day in the all-Western town of Jackson. This evening, enjoy dinner at the BAR-T-5 CHUCK WAGON COOKOUT and Wild West show. (B,D) Day 11: Jackson. (Fri.) A full day at leisure gives you time to enjoy this incredible American playground. Options include strolling along the downtown boardwalks, relaxing with a drink at one of the swing-door saloons, or taking a scenic float trip on the Snake River to view wildlife and brilliant scenery. (B) Day 12: Jackson–Salt Lake City. (Sat.) Today’s journey continues alongside some of Wyoming’s most beautiful mountain ranges and into Utah, home to five national parks. Arrive in Salt Lake City, founded by Brigham Young in 1847. Enjoy a sightseeing tour of the capital city and its historic monuments. (B) Day 13: Salt Lake City–Bryce Canyon. (Sun.) Travel through sagebrush landscape to BRYCE CANYON, a national park with a beauty all its own. Take a leisurely drive this afternoon with photo stops to capture the bright red, yellow, and pink pillars called “hoodoos.” The balance of the day is at leisure, with an overnight at the entrance to Bryce Canyon National Park. (B,D) Day 14: Bryce Canyon–Grand Canyon. (Mon.) Make a short stop this morning in Kanab, where many Hollywood westerns were filmed. Afterward, cross the Painted Desert with its ever-changing colors and catch your first glimpse of the world-famous GRAND CANYON , one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World. Be sure to take an evening stroll to savor the magnificent sunset. (B,D)Special Feature: Your hotel tonight is located on the rim of the Grand Canyon, a rare opportunity for great views and a significant extra by traveling with Globus. Day 15: Grand Canyon–Las Vegas. (Tue.) For a once-in-a-lifetime experience, take an optional flightseeing tour over the Grand Canyon. Then, travel on part of legendary Route 66 to Las Vegas, one of America’s most famous cities. Enjoy a sightseeing tour while en route to your hotel, located in the heart of the “Strip” for easy access to the mega-casinos and amusement parks. This evening, your Tour Director hosts a special GLOBUS FAREWELL CELEBRATION DINNER. (B,D) Day 16: Las Vegas. (Wed.) Your vacation ends this morning with guests departing on independent schedules. Transfers are provided to Las Vegas McCarran Airport. (B)
City Highlights VANCOUVER: Welcome reception; city sightseeingKELOWNA: Kelowna Land & Orchard behind-the-scenesBANFF NATIONAL PARK: Banff Gondola ride and sightseeingHEAD-SMASHED-IN BUFFALO JUMP: Visit the World Heritage SiteWATERTON LAKES NATIONAL PARK: Orientation TourGLACIER NATIONAL PARK: Red Jammer ride on Going-to-the-Sun RoadHELENA: Orientation tourYELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK:Sightseeing tourJACKSON: Grand Teton National Park tour; chuck wagon cookoutSALT LAKE CITY: Sightseeing tourBRYCE CANYON: Sightseeing tourGRAND CANYON: Sightseeing tourLAS VEGAS: Orientation tour; Globus Farewell Celebration Dinner Related Tours COE|National Parks of Canada & the US with Las Vegas Extension Price Details US Single Room Supplement: CO $1367.Triple Room reduction per person: CO $302.Extra nights per person in Vancouver:in single room $224; in twin room $136; in triple room $118Extra nights per person in Las Vegas:Weekdays (Sun.-Thu.): in single room $174; in twin room $109; in triple room $99 Weekends (Fri.-Sat.): in single room $260; in twin room $151; in triple room $ JC Extras
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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