West-East Trans-Canada Odyssey (15 Days starting from $5,090)

West-East Trans-Canada Odyssey

A 15-Day tour starting from $5,090

Length:	15 Days
Type:	First Class Tour
Category:	USA and Canada 2008
Operator:	Insight
Tour Code:	ATCV

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About This Tour

A well-balanced tour that combines touring by coach, ferry and rail. Two nights in Victoria and Banff, two-and-a-half days relaxing on the train. Three nights in cosmopolitan Toronto cap off a fantastic trip.

What's Included
Itinerary
Dates & Prices
Sightseeing
SPECIALS

Insight's First Class Services

Airport arrival and departure transfers on the first and last day of your tour
Escorted by a professional Tour Director (Days 1-11) - maximum group size of 40 people
Luxury air-conditioned coach with extra legroom and restroom facilities
First-class hotels with all service charges, taxes and porterage
Silver & Blue class train journey from Jasper to Toronto including gratuities to on-board personnel

Quality Dining

15 Full Breakfasts, 2 Lunches, 6 Dinners and 2 Highlight Dinners in Vancouver and Victoria plus choose from our Dine-Around selection of restaurants in Banff

16 DAYS ~ BRITISH COLUMBIA ~ ALBERTA ~ ONTARIO

Tour Pace -A well-balanced tour that perfectly combines touring by coach, ferry and rail. Spend two nights unwinding in Vancouver, Victoria and Banff, with a further two-and-a-half days relaxing on the train.Two nights in cosmopolitan Toronto cap off a fantastic trip.

Fellow Passengers - Nature lovers and rail enthusiasts come together for an ideal tour of Canada, combining not only different modes of transport but contrasting scenery, from the Sunshine Coast and Rocky Mountains to the Western Prairie lands and Niagara Falls.

DAY 1 – ARRIVE VANCOUVER.
Welcome to Vancouver! Your tour begins with a complimentary transfer from the airport to your hotel.After meeting with your Tour Director this afternoon, please join us at 6 p.m. for a Welcome Reception. Meet your fellow travelers and prepare yourself for an adventure like no other.
Hotel: RenaissanceVancouver Hotel Harbourside

DAY 2 – VANCOUVER SIGHTSEEING.
Enjoy breakfast at the Vancouver Aquarium and learn about indigenousmarinelife.Then exploreVancouver see StanleyPark, English Bay,Gastown, and Chinatown. Tonight’s dinner will be served at a local restaurant. (B,HD)

DAY 3 – VANCOUVER – SUNSHINE COAST.
Experience the stunning Sunshine Coast while cruising byferry across Howe Sound. Delight in some of British Columbia’s most beautiful marine landscapes and arrive at your unique oceanfront wilderness retreat.
Hotel: Rockwater Secret Cove Resort (B,D)

DAY 4 – SUNSHINE COAST – VICTORIA.
Ferry across the Strait of Georgia to Vancouver Islandand journey to the charming village of Chemainus, where antique shops, art galleries, and cafés appear on every corner. Follow the yellow footprints to see the collection of huge heritage murals on the buildings’ exteriors. Continue on to delightful Victoria, where an orientation tour introduces you to the Inner Harbour, the ornate Parliament Buildings and Bastion Square.
Hotel: The Magnolia Hotel & Spa (B)

DAY 5 – VICTORIA SIGHTSEEING.
Start the day with breakfast at the famous Butchart Gardens, 55 acres of exquisite floral displays, meandering paths and spectacular views. A horticulturist joins you and explains the garden’s history and flora. There is ample time to explore these gardens which have delighted visitors from around the world for over one hundred years. Enjoy the afternoon at leisure in Victoria. Dinner tonight is served at one of Victoria’s fine restaurants. (B,HD)

DAY 6 – VICTORIA – KELOWNA.
Return to the mainland and visit a beautiful winery and estate affording magnificent views of the region. Enjoy a wine-making tour and sample an array of outstanding local wines. This evening is at leisure.
Hotel: Grand Okanagan Lakefront Resort (B)

DAY 7 – KELOWNA – YOHO NATIONAL PARK.
Today journey through three of Canada’s most spectacular national parks: Mount Revelstoke, Glacier and Yoho. At Giant Cedar in Mount Revelstoke, enjoy a self-guided walk through a stand of 1,000-year-old red cedars (weather-permitting). This afternoon arrive at the historic Emerald Lake Lodge. Afterdinner enjoy an informative presentation by a local expert on the history and early explorers of the area. To round off the evening, gather around a bonfire overlooking the lake to roast s’mores and enjoy a liqueur. The setting is superb and the experience memorable!
Hotel: Emerald Lake Lodge (B,D)

DAY 8 – YOHO NATIONAL PARK – BANFF NATIONAL PARK.
Visit spectacular Natural Bridge, patiently carved by the Kicking Horse River. View the famous Spiral Tunnels, constructed so freight trains (typically a mile long) can safely climb the narrow valley. Visit Moraine Lake (seasonal), crowned by ten notable peaks before arriving at Lake Louise. Enjoy an interpretive walk along Lake Louise and learn about the history and geography of this spectacular area. Later this afternoon arrive at the Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel for a two-night stay in the heart of Banff National Park. This evening select from a variety of sumptuous restaurants for dinner.
Hotel: The Fairmont Banff Springs (B,DA)

DAY 9 – BANFF SIGHTSEEING.
Tour Banff, then enjoy some leisure time. Perhaps enjoy an optional float trip down the Bow River, a helicopter tour or a guided walk to Sunshine Meadows. This evening, why not partake in a fun and entertaining dinner show? (B)

DAY 10 – BANFF NATIONAL PARK – JASPER NATIONAL PARK.
Today motor along the unforgettable Icefields Parkway and witness spectacular scenes like Crowfoot Glacier and Columbia Icefield, North America’s largest sub-polar ice pack. At Athabasca Glacier, climb aboard a specially- designed Ice Explorer for a once-in-a-lifetime guided tour over steep grades, snow and ice as you ascend part way up the glacier. Your home for the next two nights is in the heart of Jasper National Park, an alpine wonderland of immense forests, jeweled lakes, soaring waterfalls, soothing mineral hot springs, rugged glaciers, colourful meadows and spectacular mountains. After dinner a local wildlife expert will lead an informative discussion about some of the park’s most interesting residents which include elk, moose, mountain goat, bighorn sheep, grizzly bear, black bear, beaver and caribou.
Hotel: Sawridge Inn (B,D)

DAY 11 – JASPER – THE CANADIAN TRAIN.
Join your Tour Director for an interpretive walk at Maligne Canyon,one of the most spectacular gorges in the Canadian Rockies.Then bid farewell to your Tour Director and settle in your private compartment with en suite facilities in VIA Rail’s Silver & Blue class onboard The Canadian, one of the world’s greatest rail journeys. (B,D)

DAYS 12 & 13 – THE CANADIAN TRAIN.
Enjoy comfortable accommodations, superb meals and impeccable service on board the train. See prairies stretching to the horizon and cross forests studded with sparkling lakes. Discover the unique pleasure of rail travel by night as the gentle rocking of the train lulls you to sleep. (B,L,D)

DAY 14 – THE CANADIAN TRAIN –TORONTO SIGHTSEEING.
After breakfast, arrive in Toronto and transfer to the hotel. Spend the day discovering cosmopolitan Toronto, using a ?Hop-on, Hop-off’ sightseeing pass to see the enormous Rogers Centre, CN Tower, Ontario’s Parliament buildings, Queen’s Park and the city’s museum row at your own pace.
Hotel: Hilton Toronto (B)

DAY 15 – NIAGARA FALLS EXCURSION.
Travel to one of the world’s great natural wonders, Niagara Falls. Enjoy close-up views of the falls on the Maid of the Mist cruise. The region’s climate is ideal for wine-making, so stop at a local winery for tasting before returning to Toronto. (B)

DAY 16 – DEPART TORONTO.
Your tour comes to an end with a complimentary transfer to Toronto International Airport. (B)

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Touring Date	Land Only	Land + Air	Single (Land Only)	Single (Land + Air)
5/8/2009 - 5/23/2009	$5,090
5/15/2009 - 5/30/2009	$5,090
5/22/2009 - 6/6/2009	$5,725
5/29/2009 - 6/13/2009	$5,725
6/5/2009 - 6/20/2009	$5,899
6/12/2009 - 6/27/2009	$5,899
6/19/2009 - 7/4/2009	$5,899
6/26/2009 - 7/11/2009	$5,899
7/10/2009 - 7/25/2009	$6,299
7/17/2009 - 8/1/2009	$6,299
7/24/2009 - 8/8/2009	$6,299
7/31/2009 - 8/15/2009	$6,299
8/7/2009 - 8/22/2009	$6,299
8/14/2009 - 8/29/2009	$CALL
8/21/2009 - 9/5/2009	$6,285
8/28/2009 - 9/12/2009	$6,285
9/11/2009 - 9/26/2009	$6,285
9/18/2009 - 10/3/2009	$6,285

Hotels - Experience country comfort in the chateau-like Fairmont Banff Springs and magnificently located Emerald Lake Lodge. Whilein the cities, enjoy urban luxury at its best at Vancouver’s waterfront Renaissance Hotel Harbourside and the trendy Hilton Toronto.

Highlights -The 360-degree views and first-class dining aboard The Canadian are experiences not to be missed.As is the lakeside bonfire at Emerald Lake, and the superb Personal Insights; informative talks from local experts, specifically designed to enhance your enjoyment of the area you are visiting.

Enjoy Your Included Tour Features Premium Highlights

Enjoy breakfast at the Vancouver Aquarium and learn about indigenous marine life
Enjoy breakfast at Butchart Gardens and explore the spectacular floral displays
Tour a renowned winery and taste the local vintages in the scenic Okanagan Valley
Gather around a bonfire overlooking Emerald Lake to roast s’mores and enjoy a liqueur
Climb aboard a specially-designed Ice Explorer to ascend part way up Athabasca Glacier
Enjoy VIA Rail’s Silver & Blue class on board The Canadian, one of the world’s greatest rail journeys
Close-up views of the Niagara Falls on the Maid of the Mist cruise

Personal Insights

Join an informative talk with a horticulturist at Butchart Gardens
Learn about the history and early explorers of the area at Emerald Lake Lodge
Enjoy an informative talk by your Tour Director as you stroll along Lake Louise
Enjoy Jasper National Park’s wildlife from a unique perspective at a fun get together with a local expert
Learn about the underground river system at beautiful Maligne Canyon

Additional Excursions & Sights

See English Bay, Chinatown, Gastown and the totem poles of Vancouver’s Stanley Park
Enjoy views over Vancouver from Cyprus Mountain Lookout
Cruise by ferry along British Columbia’s spectacular Sunshine Coast
Visit the charming village of Chemainus, renowned for its huge murals
See the Inner Harbour, Parliament Buildings and Bastion Square in Victoria
Visit five national parks: Mt. Revelstoke, Glacier,Yoho, Banff and Jasper
Enjoy a self-guided walk through 1,000-year-old red cedars (weather-permitting)
See Moraine Lake, the Spiral Tunnels and Natural Bridge in the Rocky Mountains
Journey along the magnificent Icefields Parkway
Have fun with your “Hop-on, Hop-off” sightseeing pass in Toronto
Journey through the orchard-laden Niagara Peninsula to Niagara Falls
Stop at Niagara’s mighty Whirlpool and Rapids observation deck and visit the Floral Clock
Visit a winery in the grape-growing region of the Niagara Peninsula

Insight's First Class Services

Airport arrival and departure transfers on the first and last day of your tour
Escorted by a professional Tour Director (Days 1-11) - maximum group size of 40 people
Luxury air-conditioned coach with extra legroom and restroom facilities
First-class hotels with all service charges, taxes and porterage
Silver & Blue class train journey from Jasper to Toronto including gratuities to on-board personnel

Quality Dining

15 Full Breakfasts, 2 Lunches, 6 Dinners and 2 Highlight Dinners in Vancouver and Victoria plus choose from our Dine-Around selection of restaurants in Banff

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