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Trans-Canada Explorer
18 DAYS FROM £1986
The best of Canada from East to West - this ultimate Canadian experience reveals the beauty and diversity of this extraordinary country.
Included Highlights
Toronto City sightseeing
Niagara Falls Maid of the Mist cruise
St Lawrence Islands National Park Scenic cruise
Ottawa City sightseeing
Quebec City City sightseeing
Montreal City sightseeing
Calgary City sightseeing
Banff National Park
Columbia Icefield Snowcoach ride
Jasper Orientation tour
Victoria City tour including Butchart Gardens
Vancouver City tour
Your Price Includes
Flights: UK - Toronto; Montreal - Calgary; 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 airports and hotels
All local and airport taxes/service charges
Single share option no supplement to pay
Holiday Itinerary
DAY 1: UK - Toronto.
Fly to Toronto where you will be met by our representative and transferred to your hotel for two nights.
DAY 2: Toronto (included sightseeing) - Niagara Falls. Included boat cruise.
See Toronto's major landmarks today, including the CN Tower and Roger's Stadium. Later, visit thundering Niagara Falls. View the falls from above, and come aboard the Maid of the Mist for a close up view from the river below the falls.
Note: The operation of the Maid of the Mist cruise is subject to favourable weather.
DAY 3: Toronto - Kingston - Gananoque (included boat cruise) - Ottawa.
Leave Ontario's capital and stop in Kingston, a city with an exciting history dating back more than 300 years. We continue to quaint Gananoque and the lovely St Lawrence Islands National Park, where you'll enjoy our included scenic cruise along the St Lawrence River, past wooded islands dotted with beautiful summer homes. Then proceed along the St Lawrence River to Ottawa, standing at the confluence of the Ottawa, Gatineau and Rideau rivers.
DAY 4: Ottawa. Included sightseeing.
This morning see the Canadian Mint, the embassy district, stately Parliament Hill and Rideau Falls. Also visit the Royal Canadian Mounted Police stables, a living tribute to Canadian heritage and history. Suggestions for this afternoon include a visit to the magnificent Canadian Museum of Civilisation or the array of restaurants and shops at the lively Byward Market.
DAY 5: Ottawa - Quebec City.
We head east into the French-Canadian province of Quebec, where you'll notice a sudden change in language and tradition. Journey along the picturesque Ottawa River Valley for a late afternoon arrival in historic Quebec City, the heart of French Canada and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
DAY 6: Quebec City. Included sightseeing.
Start the day with a guided tour of Canada's only walled city, crowned by the great turrets of the Chateau Frontenac. Within the walls is the Place d'Armes, the Laval Seminary, the star-plan Citadelle and ancient Place Royale. Also see the stone houses crowding the narrow streets of Lower Town by the St Lawrence River and the historic Plains of Abraham where General Wolfe stormed the slopes.
DAY 7: Quebec City - Montreal. Included sightseeing.
Head south, and late this morning cosmopolitan Montreal comes into view. As you enter Montreal, the world's second largest French-speaking city, you'll see the canted tower of the Olympic Stadium. Major attractions on this afternoon's sightseeing tour include once walled Old Montreal, Notre Dame Basilica, the Seminary of St Sulpice, Mont Royal and modern Montreal. In the evening be sure to try out one of the many sidewalk cafés specialising in French cuisine with a Canadian influence.
DAY 8: Fly Montreal to Calgary.
Transfer to Montreal airport for your flight to Calgary, Canada's 'cowboy' capital for an overnight stay.
DAY 9: Calgary - Banff. Included sightseeing.
On your included tour you will see many of the city's attractions, including downtown, the Olympic Ski Jump and the Saddledome. Afterwards we head west through the foothills and into Banff National Park, gateway to the majestic Canadian Rockies. On arrival join our optional excursion to Sulphur Mountain for a thrilling gondola ride.
DAY 10: Banff.
With the day free, we suggest an optional helicopter ride high over the Canadian Rockies. Tonight consider an optional dinner theatre 'Oh, Canada Eh?!'.
DAY 11: Banff - Lake Louise - Jasper.
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. Another highlight on today's agenda is a stop for a snowcoach ride on the 1200-foot-thick Columbia Icefield. Afterwards enjoy an orientation tour of Jasper townsite upon arrival.
Note: Unfavourable weather conditions may affect the availability of the snowcoach excursion.
DAY 12: Jasper - Mount Robson - Kamloops.
Join the optional trip to Maligne Lake this morning, with a narrated cruise to Spirit Island. Then leave Jasper following the Fraser River to the base of spectacular Mount Robson, the highest peak in the Canadian Rockies. Overnight in Kamloops.
DAY 13: Kamloops - ferry crossing - Victoria.
Travel through the arid Thompson River Valley and then head through British Columbia's mountain region to its majestic Pacific coastline. This afternoon sail across the Strait of Georgia through the spectacular Gulf Islands. Afternoon arrival in Victoria. Sightseeing today includes world-famous Butchart Gardens, the marine drive, Bastion Square and Thunderbird Park with its unusual collection of totem poles.
Note: Due to changes in the ferry schedule throughout the season, the visit to Butchart Gardens is planned during the morning of Day 15 on some departures.
DAY 14: Victoria.
The day is yours to explore Victoria further at your own pace. There are many sightseeing attractions to experience, 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 15: Victoria - Vancouver.
Board the ferry to the British Columbia mainland. On arrival it's a short drive to Vancouver, where city sightseeing includes Stanley Park, Gastown, Chinatown and other landmarks. The remainder of the day is yours to explore or relax.
DAY 16: Vancouver.
Your Tour Director will have a wealth of suggestions to enhance your day in Vancouver including shopping and soaking up the flavours of Vancouver's diverse ethnic neighbourhoods.
DAY 17: Vancouver - UK.
Transfer to the airport for your flight to the UK.
DAY 18: Home landing in the UK.
Maximum elevation on this tour is 7,700 ft.
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Accommodation on Tour
Toronto: Days Hotel Toronto Downtown; Ottawa: Capital Hill Hotel & Suites; Quebec City: Hotel Gouverneur Quebec; Montreal: Maritime Plaza; Calgary: Sandman Downtown; Banff: The Homestead Inn; Jasper: Tonquin Inn; Kamloops: Executive Inn; Victoria: Queen Victoria Hotel & Suites; Vancouver: Park Inn & Suites Vancouver.
Autumn Foliage
Enjoy the spectacular colours of Ontario and Quebec on the special fall foliage departures from 8 to 24 September.
Chosen departure dates are historically the best dates to see the autumn foliage - weather permitting.
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.
Holiday Extensions
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View Holiday PhotosTrans-Canada Explorer + Alaska Cruise (Volendam) - 24 DAYS FROM £2834
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 17 of your tour transfer to your five star cruising ship, the MS Volendam, for the next seven nights, before transferring to the airport on day 24 for your overnight flight home. -
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Trans-Canada Explorer + Alaska Cruise (Zuiderdam) - 24 DAYS FROM £2665
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 17 of your tour transfer to your five star cruising ship, MS Zuiderdam, for the next seven nights, before transferring to the airport on day 24 for your overnight flight home. -
View Holiday PhotosTrans-Canada Explorer + Vancouver - 2 Extra nights from £96
Canada's 'Gem of the Pacific' is one of the country's most beautiful cities with plenty of sightseeing opportunities. On day 17 of your tour continue your stay at your Vancouver hotel, the Park Inn & Suites Vancouver Broadway, for the next two nights. On day 19 included transfer to the airport for your overnight flight home.
Accommodation on Extensions
Trans-Canada Explorer + Alaska Cruise (Volendam) - 24 DAYS FROM £2834
Accommodation on Tour
Vancouver: Quality Hotel Downtown.
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View Deck PlansMS Volendam (Alaska)
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.
Trans-Canada Explorer + Alaska Cruise (Zuiderdam) - 24 DAYS FROM £2665
Accommodation on Tour
Vancouver: Quality Hotel Downtown.
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View Holiday Photos
View Deck Plans
MS Volendam (Alaska)
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.
Trans-Canada Explorer + Vancouver - 2 Extra nights from £96
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View Holiday PhotosPark Inn & Suites Vancouver Broadway
Park Inn & Suites Vancouver Broadway is in a prime location, minutes from a variety of restaurants and shops in Chinatown and Gastown, with terrific views of the city skyline and North Shore mountains.
Location: On Broadway, within easy walking distance of South Granville district, Granville island, or a short taxi/transit ride to the heart of downtown.
Facilities: Restaurant; high speed internet; fitness centre; laundry service; coin operated laundry facility.
Price includes: Room with private facilities; air-conditioning; coffee/tea-maker; hairdryer; iron/ironing board; TV.
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