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USA & Canada 2013: Best of Canada's West with Alaska Cruise Ocean-view Stateroom with Calgary Stampede 2013
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 Tour Type: Western Canada and AlaskaBrochure Type: USA & Canada 2013Stray off the beaten track on this tour by joining an interpretive walk along Lake Louise, ride an Ice Explorer onto the Athabasca Glacier and visit the bright floral Butchart Gardens in Victoria. Board a gondola in the UNESCO Banff National Park and view Mount Robson, the tallest peak in the Rockies'. You'll experience the world-famous Calgary Stampede on this departure with an all-day pass and reserved seating. Your Western Canadian tour will end with a relaxing Alaskan Cruise of Glacier Bay in an ocean-view stateroom. Sightseeing Highlights- Strait of Georgia View British Columbia's picturesque coastline onboard a ferry cruise.
- Victoria See the city's landmarks and explore Butchart Gardens and the Butterfly Gardens.
- Whistler Join a walking tour of the 2010 Olympic venue.
- Cache Creek Visit the historic Hat Creek Ranch and a native village.
- Banff National Park Explore this UNESCO World Heritage area.
- Banff Tour the township and enjoy a scenic gondola ride.
- Lake Louise Join an interpretive walk along the lake.
- Icefields Parkway Motor along this spectacular alpine drive.
- Columbia Icefield Ride an Ice Explorer onto the Athabasca Glacier.
- Jasper National Park Enjoy an interpretive walk along Maligne Canyon.
- Mount Robson View the tallest peak in the Canadian Rockies.
- Lac Le Jeune Walk along the lake; learn about the resident beaver colony.
Dining Highlights- 20 full breakfasts
- 6 lunches
- Be My Guest lunch with wine in Victoria
- 11 evening meals including:
- Welcome Reception with light appetisers and drinks with your Travel Director in Vancouver
- 9 three-course dinners
- A progressive Highlight Dinner with wine in Whistler
- Farewell Dinner with wine at Lac Le Jeune
First Class Travel Highlights- First class hotel accomodation featuring twin rooms and private facilities.
- First class hotel accomodation featuring twin rooms and private facilities.
- First class hotel accomodation featuring twin rooms and private facilities.
- The services of one of our professional Travel Directors throughout your journey.
- 12 nights First Class accommodation (Land-only).
- Round-trip ferry across the Strait of Georgia from Tsawwassen to Swartz Bay.
- Airport transfers are provided on Day 1 and Day 21(Land-only).
- Complimentary keepsake photo and My Journey book.
- On all guided visits and included sightseeing.
- Luxury 7-night cruise aboard Holland America Line.
- All meals onboard Cruise.
- Personal Choice Dining.
- Personal Choice Activities, entertainment, spa and fitness.
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| Call (414) 271-4884 for more information or to book today! Mention code 11227009 | | Trafalgar Tours | | Offer valid through 6/30/2013 | | | | Day | Destination | Description | | Day 1 | Vancouver | ARRIVE VANCOUVER: Welcome to Vancouver, Canada's third largest city! Check into your hotel and get settled or head out to explore the jewel of British Columbia on your own. At 6 p.m., gather at the hotel with your Travel Director and fellow travelling companions for a Welcome Reception. (Welcome Reception)
Vancouver Marriott Pinnacle Downtown Hotel (Superior First Class) | | Day 2 | Victoria | VANCOUVER - STRAIT OF GEORGIA - VICTORIA (2 NIGHTS): Be swept away by sparkling Vancouver with its sweeping views of English Bay. Set out for Stanley Park and the towering totem poles and explore the vibrant neighbourhoods of Chinatown and Gastown with their cobbled streets. Travel by ferry to Vancouver Island and Victoria, home to fashionable tearooms and old English charm. Visit a family-owned winery and taste the perfectly balanced vintages, carefully crafted with grapes farmed from over 100 acres and aged in French Oak barrels. Indulge in a Be My Guest lunch featuring local cuisine delicately paired with their delicious wines. Enjoy a private tour of the winery and learn how they have taken a more natural approach to pest control by using raptors to patrol the vineyards. This afternoon, tour the exhibits of cyde and free flight tropical butterflies at the Butterfly Gardens, an indoor world of tropical colour and sights and home to more than 3,000 butterflies. Though the wooden fort in Victoria is long gone, Bastion Square welcomes visitors with lovely architecture and a bustling market. You'll see the lovely Inner Harbour and the impressive Parliament Buildings. (Full Breakfast / Be My Guest Lunch)
Marriott Inner Harbour Hotel (First Class) | | Day 3 | Victoria | VICTORIA SIGHTSEEING & FREE TIME: Greet the day with breakfast at Butchart Gardens, a 55-acre preserve of gorgeous floral gardens. Site of an old cement works in the early 20th century, these gardens were transformed by the Butchart family into a world-famous preserve of exotic plants and flowers. Meet with a representative of the gardens who can answer any questions you have, and then spend some time exploring the gardens on your own, strolling the winding pathways, spotting colourful butterflies and taking in their unique natural beauty. Back in Victoria, enjoy the rest of your day on your own. Walk around town, do some shopping or perhaps join an optional whale-watching trip. (Full Breakfast) | | Day 4 | Whistler | VICTORIA - SEA-TO-SKY-HIGHWAY - WHISTLER: Return to the mainland and board your motorcoach for a drive along the scenic Sea-to-Sky Highway, which winds between the glittering waters of Howe Sound and the soaring Coastal Mountains. Feel the spray on your face and listen to the thunder of the water at the 337-metre high (1,105-foot) Shannon Falls near the town of Squamish, once the southern terminal of the Pacific Great Eastern Railway. This afternoon, arrive in Whistler and stretch your legs on a guided walking tour of the village that hosted part of the 2010 Winter Olympic Games. This evening, enjoy a progressive Highlight Dinner, savouring your meal over the course of three restaurants in Whistler. Enjoy your appetizer and drinks at the first, your main meal at the second and round the evening off with dessert at a third local eatery. (Full Breakfast / Highlight Dinner)
Hilton Whistler Resort and Spa (Superior First Class) | | Day 5 | Kamloops | WHISTLER - CACHE CREEK - KAMLOOPS: Head east as you cross the Coast Mountains, and travel along remote Duffy Lake Road through some of the most beautiful scenery in Canada. At historic Hat Creek Ranch, chat with costumed interpreters who will introduce you to what life was like in the midst of the great gold rush of the 1860s. Before the gold rush brought prospectors and fortune seekers, the Shuswap people lived in this verdant valley. Visit a local village where you can meet and talk with these native people who still live close to the land. (Full Breakfast)
The Thompson Hotel (First Class) | | Day 6 | Banff | KAMLOOPS - CANADIAN ROCKY MOUNTAIN PARKS - BANFF (2 NIGHTS): Sample the best of Canada's natural treasures in the UNESCO World Heritage site of the Canadian Rocky Mountain Parks. Travel through Mount Revelstoke National Park, home to old-growth rainforest of alpine meadows rich with wildflowers. Next, enter Glacier National Park and climb over stunning Rogers Pass-keep an eye out for native wildlife such as caribou, mountain goats and grizzly bears. After crossing the Columbia River, you'll be in Yoho National Park with its towering waterfalls, ice-clad peaks and a natural bridge that spans the Kicking Horse River. Surmount the Continental Divide, and enter Banff National Park where you arrive at your quintessential alpine resort. (Full Breakfast / Dinner)
Banff Park Lodge (First Class) | | Day 7 | Banff | BANFF SIGHTSEEING & FREE TIME: Immerse yourself in the natural glories of Banff, including the classic viewpoint of Surprise Corner, spectacular Bow Falls and the hoodoo rock formations. Then board the Banff Gondola for a ride to the top of Sulphur Mountain for a bird's-eye view of six mountain ranges. Spend the rest of the day as you like; explore the shops along Banff Avenue, or join one of the many optional activities, including a scenic helicopter flight over Mount Assiniboine, a river float trip down the Bow River or a fun-filled dinner show this evening. (Full Breakfast) | | Day 8 | Calgary | BANFF - CALGARY (2 NIGHTS): Don your boots and Stetson as you arrive in Calgary to experience the world-famous Calgary Stampede, an exciting spectacle of classic rodeo events and grandstand shows. This evening, get your adrenaline pumping at the Stampede's thrilling Chuckwagon Races, in which teams of horses pull traditional chuckwagons around a racetrack. Cap off the day with a bang at the Grandstand Show, an entertainment extravaganza and fireworks display. (Full Breakfast)
Delta Bow Valley (Superior First Class) | | Day 9 | Calgary | CALGARY STAMPEDE: Spend the entire day at the Calgary Stampede, billed as 'The Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth.' Your all-day pass includes reserved seating for the world's largest rodeo and admission to the Stampede Park, home to agricultural and livestock exhibits, live bands and an amusement park. (Full Breakfast) | | Day 10 | Jasper | BANFF - LAKE LOUISE - ICEFIELDS PARKWAY - JASPER (2 NIGHTS): Arrive on the shores of lovely Lake Louise where you'll learn about the history and geology of the area on a short interpretive walk. Then, soak up the stunning scenery with its azure glacial waters surrounded by deep green forests and jagged snow-covered mountains. Head north amidst a landscape of towering peaks, thundering waterfalls and ancient glaciers, keeping an eye out for elk, black bear and mountain goats. Get ready for a unique adventure at the Columbia Icefield when you board an Ice Explorer on the massive Athabasca Glacier. More action is in store if you'd like to take an optional float trip on the Athabasca River on the way to Jasper National Park. Stay in the heart of the park where you'll learn about the wildlife that call these stunning mountains home at an interactive, after-dinner presentation by a Local Expert. (Full Breakfast / Dinner)
Chateau Jasper (Superior First Class) | | Day 11 | Jasper National Park | JASPER NATIONAL PARK SIGHTSEEING: Start the day with an optional cruise on Maligne Lake before embarking on an interpretive walk at Maligne Canyon. Learn about the underground river system while following the canyon's trail past beautiful waterfalls and spectacular rock formations. The rest of the day is yours to spend as you like: relish the superb vistas, stroll the quaint streets of Jasper or join an optional guided alpine excursion to Mount Edith Cavell. (Full Breakfast) | | Day 12 | Lac Le Jeune | JASPER - MOUNT ROBSON - LAC LE JEUNE: Head west over Yellowhead Pass and arrive at Mount Robson, the Rockies' tallest peak at 3,959 metres (12,989 feet). Follow the Thompson River as you descend through the Columbia Mountains and arrive at your resort on the shores of Lac Le Jeune. Take a nature walk with an expert to the beaver dam at the end of the lake. This evening, enjoy a festive Farewell Dinner with your travelling companions. (Full Breakfast / Farewell Dinner)
Lac Le Jeune Resort (Moderate First Class) | | Day 13 | Vancouver | LAC LE JEUNE - VANCOUVER: Returning to the Pacific coast, arrive back in Vancouver and settle in at your downtown hotel. Bid farewell to your Travel Director and enjoy the rest of the day on your own. (Full Breakfast)
Vancouver Marriott Pinnacle Downtown Hotel (Superior First Class) | | Day 14 | Inside Passage cruise | VANCOUVER - INSIDE PASSAGE CRUISE (7 NIGHTS): Enjoy your day on your own until you are transferred to Canada Place, where you'll board Holland America Line's ms Zuiderdam for your 7-night luxury Glacier Bay Inside Passage cruise. (Full Breakfast / Dinner) | | Day 15 | Inside Passage | SCENIC CRUISING - INSIDE PASSAGE: The Inside Passage winds between the continental shoreline and the great Pacific from Alaska down to the Pacific Northwest. Revel in the scenery as you slowly glide past a maze of bays, glacier-carved fjords and waterways protected from the open sea by rugged, isolated islands. (Full Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner) | | Day 16 | Juneau | SCENIC CRUISING - TRACY ARM & SAWYER GLACIERS - JUNEAU: Famed naturalist John Muir said of Tracy Arm, 'no ice-work that I have ever seen surpasses this.' The 42.2-kilometres-long fjord is home to numerous glaciers, calving enormous chunks of ice into the clear waters; countless waterfalls streaming down the lush mountainsides; and a ravishing wilderness you won't soon forget. Arrive in Juneau, Alaska's capital, and stroll its picturesque streets, visit a Gold Rush-era saloon or take an optional excursion to Tongass National Forest. (Full Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner) | | Day 17 | Skagway | SKAGWAY: The Alaskan Gold Rush transformed Skagway from a sleepy hamlet to a riotous boomtown. Step into the town's colourful past at The Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park with its restored frontier-style storefronts and rustic wooden boardwalks. (Full Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner) | | Day 18 | Glacier Bay National Park | SCENIC CRUISING - GLACIER BAY NATIONAL PARK: No roads lead to the pristine wilderness of Glacier Bay National Park. Grizzly bears roam the seemingly endless spruce forests. Bald eagles soar upon the thermals. From the comfort of your ship, watch this landscape of immense glaciers, towering peaks and icy rivers and imagine what Alaska was like before the first human stepped foot upon the land. (Full Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner) | | Day 19 | Ketchikan | KETCHIKAN: Scenic, remote Ketchikan clings to the side of a steep hillside overlooking the expanse of the northern Pacific. While ashore, check out the world's largest collection of standing totem poles, intricately carved with native designs. If you like, consider taking an optional guided tour through town, a harbour cruise or a floatplane flightseeing trip. If you're craving excitement, opt to do some fishing (Ketchikan calls itself the salmon capital of the world), paddle a kayak through the clear waters or journey into the mountains on a jeep. (Full Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner) | | Day 20 | Scenic cruising Inside Passage | SCENIC CRUISING INSIDE PASSAGE: Today is a day of relaxation as you cruise back to Vancouver through the famed Inside Passage. Take advantage of your ship's superb facilities or simply relax on deck and watch the unmatched scenery glide by. (Full Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner) | | Day 21 | Depart Vancouver | DEPART VANCOUVER: Sail into Vancouver Harbour early this morning. After disembarking, take your complimentary transfer to Vancouver International Airport or to the hotel downtown if you want to extend your stay. Please do not schedule any flights before noon. (Full Breakfast) |
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