HEART OF THE CANADIAN ROCKIES (89102010)

Guides
Services of a professional Tour Director.

Hotels


Calgary
Sandman Hotel Downtown Calgary (F);

Banff
The Homestead Inn (ST);

Jasper
Tonquin Inn (F);

Kamloops
Stockmen’s Hotel (F);

Victoria
Queen Victoria Hotel & Suites (MF);

Vancouver
Park Inn & Suites Vancouver (ST)

Transportation
Ferry crossing to/from Vancouver Island; private, deluxe air-conditioned motorcoach while touring.

Day 1:
CALGARY. Enjoy time at leisure to relax or to do some independent exploring. Your Tour Director is on hand this evening to answer any questions.

Day 2:
CALGARY–BANFF. The discovery of oil converted this ranching town into a sophisticated city with skyscrapers and elegant shopping centers. It is also home to the world-famous Calgary Stampede. Tour many of the city’s attractions, including Canada Olympic Park, the Saddledome, and FORT CALGARY. Motor west through the foothills and into BANFF NATIONAL PARK, gateway to the majestic Canadian Rockies. Join the optional excursion to Sulphur Mountain for panoramic views of Banff’s spectacular scenery.

Day 3:
BANFF. Banff is one of Canada’s favorite year-round resorts, with summer activities such as hiking, boating, and fishing. With a free day, your Tour Director will suggest an optional helicopter ride over the Canadian Rockies. Tonight, take an optional excursion to the theater, featuring Canadian cuisine and dinner.

Day 4:
BANFF–LAKE LOUISE–JASPER. A day of scenic grandeur. First stop is Lake Louise, whose turquoise waters create a perfect natural mirror that reflects the surroundings. Next, journey north into JASPER NATIONAL PARK, where precipitous gorges, snowcapped summits, and lakes of exquisite blues and greens come into view as the motorcoach scales two mountain passes. Another highlight on today’s agenda is a stop at the COLUMBIA ICEFIELD to experience the Ice Explorer, an all-terrain vehicle that travels on ice that is 1,200 feet (365 meters) thick. Later this afternoon, your Tour Director suggests an optional float trip down the Athabasca River. Enjoy an orientation tour of Jasper townsite upon arrival.

Day 5:
JASPER–MOUNT ROBSON–KAMLOOPS. With a morning at leisure, join the optional trip to Maligne Lake that features a narrated cruise to much-photographed Spirit Island. Depart Jasper and follow the Fraser River to the base of Mount Robson, the highest peak in the Canadian Rockies. The Yellowhead Highway continues south along the mighty Thompson River, with spectacular views of the Monashee Mountains. Overnight in Kamloops. Tonight your Tour Director will have recommendations for optional activities and the best places to dine.

Day 6:
KAMLOOPS–FERRY CROSSING–VICTORIA. As you travel through British Columbia’s Coast Mountain Range to its majestic Pacific coastline, the vegetation changes from desert landscape to lush alpine forests. Board your afternoon ferry for the spectacular crossing to Vancouver Island. Sightseeing in Victoria includes the Inner Harbor, Bastion Square, Thunderbird Park, and world-famous BUTCHART GARDENS. In the evening, how about a stroll around the lovely waterfront? This evening, consider a stroll along the lively Waterfront Promenade.

NOTE: On some departures, the visit to Butchart Gardens will be on Day 8.

Day 7:
VICTORIA. Today is a free day for independent sightseeing. Your Tour Director will have ideas to enhance your enjoyment of this most British of Canadian cities. Take an optional whale-watching cruise and seek out pods of killer whales. A suggestion for this evening is an optional historic walk followed by dinner in Chinatown.

Day 8:
VICTORIA–FERRY CROSSING–VANCOUVER. Today, set SAIL across the Strait of Georgia and through the spectacular Gulf Islands, an archipelago known for its climate. In Vancouver, city sightseeing includes STANLEY PARK, Gastown, Chinatown, and many other famous landmarks. Tonight, your Tour Director will offer dining recommendations for this vibrant city.

Day 9:
VANCOUVER. The trip ends today with guests departing on individual schedules. Transfers to Vancouver International Airport are included.

Touring Date	Land Only	Land + Air	Single (Land Only)	Single (Land + Air)
9/6/2010 - 9/14/2010	$1,419
9/9/2010 - 9/17/2010	$1,419
9/13/2010 - 9/21/2010	$1,419
9/16/2010 - 9/24/2010	$1,419
9/20/2010 - 9/28/2010	$1,419
9/23/2010 - 10/1/2010	$1,419
9/27/2010 - 10/5/2010	$1,419
10/4/2010 - 10/12/2010	$1,289
Airfare Disclaimer A NOTE ABOUT AIRFARE: We encourage you to buy your airfare from the tour operator, because if your tour cancels then your airlines tickets will be covered. Purchasing flights separately at a lesser rate and incorporating it with a Non-Guaranteed Departure Date can result in loss of total cost of your flight investment. Depending on the fare rules, flights may be Non-Refundable and/or Non-Transferable. Neither the tour operator and/or Atlas Cruises & Tours will be held responsible for loss if a tour is cancelled for Lack of Participation. If you would like to check for discounted fares on Guaranteed Departures or for competitive pricing on air and hotel packages, we invite you to follow this link. Documents TRAVEL DOCUMENTS: Necessary Travel Documents such as Passports and Visas is the responsibility of the traveler. Passports must be valid six months from your return travel date.

City Highlights
In Calgary, Victoria, and Vancouver; Fort Calgary; Columbia Icefield (Ice Explorer ride); Butchart Gardens and Stanley Park. Inside visits as shown in UPPERCASE in the tour description, including admission charges where applicable.NOTE: The Canadian Rockies are blessed with stunning lakes, exquisite mountain scenery, and extraordinary outdoor attractions. Visiting and participating in activities in these locations is subject to favorable weather conditions.

Scenic Highlights
Banff National Park, Jasper National Park, Mount Robson, Fraser River, Thompson River with spectacular views of the Monashee Mountains, British Columbia’s Coast Mountain Range, and the Gulf Islands.

Price Details US
Single Room Supplement: $517Triple RoomReduction per person: $74

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