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Canadian Rockies
14 DAYS FROM £1731

This holiday has departures available between: 20th Apr 2009 to 5th Oct 2009
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Enjoy the amazing sightseeing and unique experiences as you travel through Canada's stunning lakes and mountain scenery.

Included Highlights

Vancouver City tour
Kelowna Winery tour
Glacier National Park
Banff National Park
Lake Louise
Columbia Icefield Snowcoach ride
Jasper National Park
Mount Robson
Whistler
Victoria City tour including Butchart Gardens

Your Price Includes

Flights: UK - Vancouver - UK
Accommodation on tour in twin room with private facilities
Professional tour director on tour and local representative's assistance at other times
Porterage at hotels during tour (for one suitcase per person)
Transfers between overseas airport and hotels
All local and airport taxes/service charges
Single share option no supplement to pay

Holiday Itinerary

DAY 1: UK - Vancouver.
Fly to Vancouver where you will be met by our representative and transferred to your hotel for two nights.

DAY 2: Vancouver. Included sightseeing.
This morning head out for sightseeing, including Stanley Park, Chinatown and quaint Gastown, as well as the harbour and beaches. For the afternoon, shoppers and browsers can take a water taxi to lively Granville Island with its outdoor markets, street musicians, entertainers and waterfront cafés.

DAY 3: Vancouver - Kelowna.
Travel east to the resort city of Kelowna, attractively set on the shores of Okanagan Lake and surrounded by orchards and vineyards. Sample the local wines on the included winery tour this afternoon.

DAY 4: Kelowna - Rogers Pass - Banff National Park.
On to Glacier National Park, where the coach climbs the 4,379-ft-high Rogers Pass. Stop for lunch at the pass, a perfect spot for photos of the impressively steep mountain cliffs and surrounding glaciers. Then over Kicking Horse Pass, peaking at 5,421 feet. By early evening reach Banff National Park, gateway to the majestic Canadian Rockies.

DAY 5: Banff.
Banff is one of Canada's favourite year-round resorts with summer activities including hiking, boating, and fishing. We suggest an optional helicopter ride high over the Canadian Rockies or an evening filled with musical entertainment, 'Oh Canada Eh?!'.

DAY 6: Banff - Columbia Icefield - Jasper National Park.
A day of scenic grandeur. First to Lake Louise, its cold turquoise waters are a perfect natural mirror reflecting the surrounding mountains and glaciers. Precipitous gorges, snow-capped mountain ranges and lakes of exquisite blues and greens come into view as the coach scales two mountain passes on the journey northward. A highlight on today's agenda is a stop at the Columbia Icefield for a snowcoach ride over the 1,200-foot-thick Athabasca Glacier. This afternoon join our optional raft trip down the historic Athabasca River. Your accommodation for the next two nights is in Jasper National Park.
Note: Unfavourable weather conditions may affect the availability of the Columbia Icefield snowcoach excursion.

DAY 7: Jasper.
Begin the day with an optional excursion to Maligne Lake, where you embark on a narrated cruise of the lake. On the return journey, we stop to view mighty Maligne Canyon. With much of the afternoon and evening free, you might take a hike along the trails and look for majestic elk.

DAY 8: Jasper - Mount Robson - Sun Peaks.
Leave Jasper following the Fraser River to the base of spectacular Mount Robson, the highest mountain in the Canadian Rockies, peaking at 12,972 feet. The Yellowhead Highway continues south along the mighty Thompson River with spectacular vistas of the Monashee Mountains. Overnight in the alpine setting of Sun Peaks.

DAY 9: Sun Peaks - Lillooet - Whistler.
Head south following the once treacherous Cariboo Wagon Trail. Via Lillooet - 'mile 0' of the gold rush route - your coach will follow the shores of Seton and Duffey Lakes with a mid-afternoon arrival in Whistler.

DAY 10: Whistler - ferry crossing - Victoria.
Journey along the majestic 'Sea to Sky Highway' and Horseshoe Bay before boarding your ferry for the spectacular crossing to Nanaimo. Afternoon arrival in Victoria. Sightseeing here includes Marine Drive, Bastion Square, and Thunderbird Park with its unusual collection of totem poles.

DAY 11: Victoria.
A full day at leisure, so be sure to discover some of the attractions this splendid city has to offer, including the Royal British Columbia Museum, afternoon tea at the Empress Hotel, whale watching on the Strait of Juan de Fuca and fine shopping along Government Street.

DAY 12: Victoria - Butchart Gardens - Vancouver.
First stop today is world famous Butchart Gardens. This afternoon board the ferry for a scenic crossing from Swartz Bay through the spectacular Gulf Islands to Vancouver for a mid-afternoon arrival. The afternoon is free to explore Robson Street and experience British Columbia's premier shopping and entertainment location. Tonight your Tour Director will offer recommendations for dinner in this vibrant city.

DAY 13: Vancouver - UK.
Transfer to the airport for your flight to the UK.

DAY 14: Home landing in the UK.

Maximum elevation on this tour is 7,500 ft.

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Accommodation on Tour

Vancouver: Sandman Hotel Downtown Vancouver; Kelowna: Ramada Lodge; Banff: Bow View Lodge, (Platinum departures: Rundlestone Lodge); Jasper: Marmot Lodge; Sun Peaks: Sun Peaks Lodge, (Platinum departures: Hearthstone Lodge); Whistler: Listel Whistler; Victoria: Royal Scot Suite Hotel.

Whale Watching

Enjoy a fascinating optional cruise that will be remembered for a lifetime. Whilst watching for whales and marine life in their natural habitat you are likely to see the orca (killer whale), and perhaps spot porpoises, sea lions, osprey and eagles.

Platinum Tourer

The ultimate in comfort travel, why not choose to upgrade to our Platinum Tourer coach? The Platinum Tourer is offered on the following dates: 25 May, 8, 22 Jun, 6, 20 Jul, 3, 17, 31 Aug, 14 Sep. Enjoy the benefits of a coach specifically designed for luxury touring. See page 7 for full details.

Holiday Extensions

  • It's the perfect way to see Alaska
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    Canadian Rockies + Alaska Cruise - 20 DAYS FROM £2465

    Enjoy this unique chance to see some spectacular scenery and wildlife as you sail the beautiful waters of the Inside Passage and on to Alaska.
    On day 13 of your tour transfer to your five star cruise ship, MS Zuiderdam, for the next seven nights, before transferring to the airport on day 20 for your overnight flight home.

  • Aerial view of Waikiki
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    Canadian Rockies + Hawaii - 7 Extra nights from £366

    A colourful resort in a beautiful setting on the island paradise of Oahu, the perfect place for a few days of relaxation at the end of your tour.
    On day 13 transfer to the airport for your flight to Honolulu (via San Francisco) and your hotel, the Sheraton Princess Kaiulani, for the next seven nights. On day 20, included transfer to the airport for your overnight flight home (via Los Angeles).

  • Vancouver
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    Canadian Rockies + Vancouver - 2 Extra nights from £91

    Canada's 'Gem of the Pacific' is one of the country's most beautiful cities with plenty of sightseeing opportunities including Gastown, Chinatown and Stanley Park.
    On day 13 continue your stay at your Vancouver hotel, the Sandman Hotel Downtown Vancouver, for the next two nights. On day 15 included transfer to the airport for your overnight flight home.

Accommodation on Extensions

Canadian Rockies + Alaska Cruise - 20 DAYS FROM £2465

Accommodation on Tour

Vancouver: Quality Hotel Downtown.

  • MS Volendam
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    MS Volendam (Alaska) DiamondDiamondDiamondDiamondDiamond

    Embodying Holland America's 'Signature of Excellence', MS Volendam is equipped with the most modern technologies and provides a good selection of amenities, facilities and entertainment. Decorated throughout with a garden motif, floral attributes can be found in abundance ranging from priceless paintings and sculpture, to sumptuous fabrics and bouquets of fresh flowers. Accommodating 1,432 passengers in bright, comfortable staterooms, MS Volendam also offers elegant public areas and fine dining - ideal for luxurious ocean cruising.

    Public Rooms & Facilities
    2 outdoor swimming pools (one with retractable roof); 3 restaurants; an extensive choice of lounges and bars; Explorations Café internet centre and library; Culinary Arts Centre; show lounge; spa and salon; shops; casino; fitness centre with aerobics area; basketball court; tennis court; video arcade; 12 lifts.
    Dining
    Your cruise includes full board. There is a choice of dining venues onboard: the main Rotterdam Dining Room has a wide choice of different menus with most passengers opting for smart casual dress in the evenings. Casual dining is available in the Lido Restaurant most evenings, or guests may enjoy sophisticated dining in the reservations-only 'Pinnacle Grill' (additional cover charge per person applied to ship board account). Between meals there's the complimentary ice cream bar and after dinner there is the famous late night snack. Please note, we will automatically book early dining unless otherwise requested.
    Cabins
    All staterooms have en suite facilities, twin or queen size beds (or one sofa bed and one Pullman bed), TV, telephone, music system, air-conditioning, and 24-hour room service. Outside staterooms have a bath with shower, while inside cabins have a shower only. Your holiday price includes a category L inside cabin, or you may choose to upgrade.
    Options/Upgrades
    Cabin Categories & Descriptions:
    L Standard inside stateroom with 2 lower beds
    E, D Large outside stateroom with 2 lower beds, bath and/or shower
    B Verandah suite with 2 lower beds; whirlpool bath; sitting area; private verandah; minibar; refrigerator; floor to ceiling windows.
    Extras to budget for
    Please note that a gratuity of $10 per person per day for dining and cabin services will be automatically added to your shipboard account on a daily basis. A 15% service charge will be automatically added to your bar charges and dining room wine account.

Canadian Rockies + Hawaii - 7 Extra nights from £366

  • Sheraton Princess Kaiulani
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    Sheraton Princess Kaiulani DiamondDiamondDiamond

    The Sheraton Princess Kaiulani Hotel offers a glimpse of Hawaii's royal past in the heart of Waikiki Beach. Once home to Hawaii's Princess Victoria Kawekiu Lunalilo Kalaninuiahilapalapa Ka'iulani, the hotel houses historic photographs of the princess and the royal monarchy throughout the property.

    Location: Next door to the International Marketplace and King's Village. Across Kalakaua Avenue with its wonderful array of shops and restaurants, with easy access to 3 sister hotels and famous Waikiki Beach. A short walk left along the beachfront (ideal for sunset) will take you to Kapiolani Park then on to Honolulu Zoo and Waikiki Aquarium.
    Facilities: Swimming pool with free chairs and sunbeds; restaurant; bar with pool service; free pool and beach towels; shop; internet access; lounge; laundry; room service; concierge; lifts.
    Prices includes: Room with private facilities; air-conditioning; coffee-maker; cable TV; clock radio; hairdryer; iron/ironing board; minifridge; safe (daily charge).

Canadian Rockies + Vancouver - 2 Extra nights from £91

  • The Sandman Hotel Downtown
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    Sandman Hotel Downtown Vancouver DiamondDiamondDiamond

    This hotel offers friendly service and an excellent location in the heart of downtown Vancouver.

    Location: Just minutes away from Robson Street, Pacific Centre Mall and the Yaletown district with its fashionable shops and bistros, as well as the cobblestone charm of historic Gastown.
    Facilities: Indoor swimming pool; health club; whirlpool; restaurant; lounge; gift shop.
    Price includes: Room with private facilities; TV; air-conditioning; tea/coffee-maker; telephone with voicemail.