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Western Canada and Alaska

2013

CR-SPIRIT-OF-THE-ROCKIES

Tour Code - CR

12 days Vancouver to Vancouver Vancouver, Kamloops, Banff, Lake Louise, Jasper, Sun Peaks, Whistler, Victoria

All inclusive prices starting at: $4279

Experience the Canadian Rockies as only Globus can show you. Ride the Rocky Mountaineer in Redleaf class into the high mountains to visit Banff, Lake Louise, and Jasper. Enjoy the "Ice Explorer" adventure on the Athabasca Glacier, and stay at the fabled castle on the lake, Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise. Return to the British Columbia coast via the lush orchards and lakes of the Okanagan valley. Travel by ferry to picturesque Victoria, where you'll spend two nights in this beautiful garden city.

 

 Local Favourites Include

Breakfast at Squamish Lil'wat Cultural Centre
World-famous Butchart Gardens and a farewell dinner at the gardens

Meals

  • Breakfast - 11
  • Lunch - 3
  • Dinner - 4

Standard Features

VANCOUVER: Sightseeing.
ROCKY MOUNTAINEER: 2-day scenic train trip.
BANFF NATIONAL PARK: Choose between a nature walk with picnic lunch or Afternoon Tea at the Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel.
COLUMBIA ICEFIELD: Ice Explorer ride on the Columbia Icefield.
JASPER NATIONAL PARK: Sightseeing.
WHISTLER: Breakfast at Squamish Lil'wat Cultural Centre.
VICTORIA: Sightseeing, including world-famous Butchart Gardens and a farewell dinner at the Gardens; choose between Afternoon Tea at the Fairmont Empress Hotel or a whale-watching excursion.
MEALS: Breakfast daily (B), 3 lunches (L), 4 three-course dinners (D) including a farewell dinner at Butchart Gardens (breakfast on RedLeaf Service is continental-not a full American breakfast); Alaska Cruise Extension: 20 additional meals.
Inside visits and special features are shown in UPPERCASE in the tour description, including admission charges where applicable.

CR-SPIRIT-OF-THE-ROCKIES

Day by Day

Day Description
1

ARRIVE IN VANCOUVER, BC.

Welcome to Vancouver, your gateway to the Canadian Rockies! At 6 pm, meet your travelling companions for a welcome drink. Your Tour Director will prepare you for your upcoming adventure.

2

VANCOUVER.

This morning, tour Vancouver, including the waterfront, Chinatown, and Stanley Park with its old-growth evergreen forests and totem poles. The remainder of the day is free to explore Vancouver's many attractions at your leisure. (B)

3

VANCOUVER-ROCKY MOUNTAINEER-KAMLOOPS.

At Vancouver's Rocky Mountaineer Station, board the ROCKY MOUNTAINEER. Follow the Fraser Canyon and the Thompson Riverthrough beautiful landscapes to historic Kamloops. Tonight, enjoy free time in Kamloops. (B,L)

4

KAMLOOPS-ROCKY MOUNTAINEER-BANFF.

Back aboard the ROCKY MOUNTAINEER, journey from Kamloops eastward to Shuswap Lake with its many miles of shoreline. The Kicking Horse River passes over the Continental Divide to BANFF NATIONAL PARK. (B,L)

5

BANFF.

Breathe in the fresh mountain air! This morning, tour the highlights of Banff: Bow Falls, Tunnel Mountain, and Surprise Corner. Enjoy your choice of activities this afternoon! Take a leisurely NATURE WALK with a picnic lunch or enjoy AFTERNOON TEA at the Banff Springs Hotel. (B,L,D)

6

BANFF-LAKE LOUISE.

En route to Lake Louise today we'll take a side trip to see one of the crown jewels of the Rockies-Moraine Lake and the Valley of the Ten Peaks. Here, 10 mountain peaks soar above 10,000 feet and surround the tranquil waters of the lake. Later, we arrive at enchanting Lake Louise. After we have checked into our rooms, the rest of the day is free to fully enjoy the beauty, romance, and serenity of this famous location. (B,D)

7

LAKE LOUISE-COLUMBIA ICEFIELD-JASPER.

Travel on the awe-inspiring Icefields Parkway past towering peaks and immense hanging glaciers to JASPER NATIONAL PARK. View sapphire Peyto Lake, ride an exciting ICE EXPLORER on the 1,000-foot-thick Athabasca Glacier, and see thundering Athabasca Falls. Your overnight destination is the charming village of Jasper in Jasper National Park. (B,D)

8

JASPER-SUN PEAKS.

Departing Jasper, watch the scenery unfold while traveLling the Yellowhead Highway along the Fraser and Thompson Rivers. This is the same route followed by the early fur brigades of the Hudson's Bay Company as they paddled fully laden canoes to the Pacific Coast. Pass regal Mount Robson; at 3,953 metres(12,972 feet), it is the highest peak in the Canadian Rockies. (B)

9

SUN PEAKS-WHISTLER.

A spectacular day lies ahead! This morning, travel past some of the most beautiful and rugged lakes and mountains in British Columbia. This afternoon, we arrive in Whistler-one of Canada's newest and most exciting mountain resorts, and host of the 2010 Winter Olympics-and settle into the deluxe Fairmont Chateau Whistler. (B)

10

WHISTLER-VICTORIA.

This morning, enjoy a visit and private breakfast at the SQUAMISH LIL'WAT CULTURAL CENTRE, dedicated to the history and culture of the First Nations people. Afterward, Victoria awaits! Board a BC FERRY for a picturesque cruise to Vancouver Island and the charming, very British "Garden City" of Victoria. This afternoon, discover British Columbia's capital with a city highlights tour. Later, perhaps stroll around the Parliament buildings or shop the many stores this charming city has to offer. Enjoy dinner on your own at one of the many restaurants in this harbor city. (B)

11

VICTORIA.

Today, another choose your experience activity! Enjoy traditional AFTERNOON TEA at the grand Fairmont Empress Hotel or, for the more adventurous, choose the WHALE-WATCHING excursion from Victoria's Inner Harbour. This afternoon, visit the world-famous BUTCHART GARDENS. This estate offers more than 700 varieties of flowers on 55 acres and includes Italian, Japanese, and English-style gardens. Later, your Tour Director hosts a festive farewell dinner in the original Butchart family residence. (B,D)

12

VICTORIA-VANCOUVER.

This morning, travel via BC FERRY through the Gulf Islands back to the British Columbia mainland for a transfer to Vancouver International Airport. Please schedule flights after 2 pm. (B)

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Accommodation Prices

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PRE Tour Vancouver 01 May 2013 31 May 2013 $349 AUD $199 AUD $157 AUD
PRE Tour Vancouver 01 Jun 2013 30 Sep 2013 $418 AUD $209 AUD $165 AUD
POST Tour Vancouver 01 May 2013 31 May 2013 $349 AUD $199 AUD $157 AUD
POST Tour Vancouver 01 Jun 2013 30 Sep 2013 $418 AUD $209 AUD $165 AUD

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CR-SPIRIT-OF-THE-ROCKIES

Tour Code - CR

12 days Vancouver to Vancouver Vancouver, Kamloops, Banff, Lake Louise, Jasper, Sun Peaks, Whistler, Victoria

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Name: Canoeing In Sun Peaks With Fur Traders Feast
Prices Starting From $100.00 AUD
Location: Sun Peaks
Description: Join the Northwest Voyageur Company for a trip into Canada's storied past. A qualified Voyageur will be your guide in a replica Voyageur Canoe where you will calmly glide across the waters of McGillvray Lake and hear the tales of how the NWC & Hudson Bay Company erected this country. During the trip you may see some of our local residents such as eagles, osprey, loons, beavers, deer, mouse, bears, and other wildlife. Through this completely non-strenuous trip you will receive great insight into how this nation was explored, discovered and eventually established. Finish your guided Voyageur Canoe trip off with a traditional 4 course Fur Trader's Feast prepared for you at the McGillvray Lake Outpost. While on the journey to the Rockies the Voyageurs mostly ate pemmican 3 times a day, but when they were at their main posts voyageurs would enjoy only the finest delicacies. Come and relive the majesty of the fur trade through a unique culinary experience. (Canoe Trip 1.5 hours plus dinner afterward) No previous canoeing experience necessary.

Name: Victoria Panorama
Prices Starting From $111.00 AUD
Location: Victoria
Description: This is the most popular tour departing from Victoria harbour. This 20-minute flight is an ideal introduction to seaplane aviation. It includes spectacular vistas of downtown Victoria and the Strait of Juan de Fuca with the Olympic Mountains in the distance. Enjoy unique views of the buildings ringing the harbor and grand houses perched above the rugged coastline. The exhilarating spray of the water is always a highlight during take-off and landing.

Name: Victoria By Night With Dinner At The Canoe Brewpub
Prices Starting From $92.00 AUD
Location: Victoria
Description: Climb aboard one of the jaunty little boats for a unique perspective of the city, a tour from the waterside. After the harbour tour you will take a short walk to the Canoe Brewpub where you will take a brewery tour in this 1894 heritage landmark building on Victoria's downtown waterfront. You will have the opportunity to sample the award winning handcrafted beers that are renowned in the Pacific Northwest. Enjoy local West Coast cuisine while soaking up the views of the sunset over the harbour.

Name: Jasper Raft On The Athabasca River
Prices Starting From $64.00 AUD
Location: Jasper
Description: Bring the entire family and join us for a unique perspective of Jasper National Park. Jasper's best rafting float trips take you down the Athabasca River for those in seek of a complete and fun filled Alberta wilderness adventure. Our 16 kilometer trip passes through many small sets of rapids and calm stretches, which allows your National Park Licensed guide to point out the natural and human history of Jasper. The Athabasca River is the same route that was used by the fur traders many years ago, (David Thompson 1811). Our specially designed rafts offer a safe, comfortable ride that any first time rafter will enjoy. This trip is for everyone from toddlers to seniors. The guides do all the rowing so you can sit back & enjoy the majestic scenery. (2.5 hours) Subject to favorable weather conditions.

Name: Sunset Dinner Cruise
Prices Starting From $103.00 AUD
Location: Vancouver
Description: It's like dining in a restaurant which looks out onto all of Vancouver's finest views. Enjoy a leisurely cruise past the downtown skyline, the cruise ship terminal of Canada Place, the Mountains behind the North Shore, the West Vancouver shoreline and more. Take in the sights and sounds of the city as you enjoy live music and delicious West Coast-themed cuisine. You'll have the best spot in Vancouver to watch the sun slowly disappear into the Pacific Ocean. During the shoulder months (May & October) enjoy the evening under a star-lit sky as the moon reflects off the Pacific. Take in the sights and sounds of the city while cruising past the magnificent skyline at night while enjoying live music and delicious West Coast-themed cuisine. Treat yourself to Vancouver's favourite dining cruise experience, the Sunset Dinner Cruise. (2.5 hours) (Seasonal, May - October)

Name: Grouse Mountain & Capilano Suspension Bridge
Prices Starting From $149.00 AUD
Location: Vancouver
Description: Visit Vancouver's North Shore. Drive over Lion's Gate Bridge to world famous Capilano Suspension Bridge, one of Vancouver's most popular attractions. Capilano Suspension Bridge offers a unique mix of adventure, history and culture making this Vancouver tourist attraction a complete British Columbia experience. Afterwards, board the gondola up to the 4,000-foot level of Grouse Mountain, the peak of Vancouver. Take in a World Famous Lumberjack Show, visit orphaned grizzly bears and grey wolves, or enjoy a leisurely walk through the many trails. This excursion is only available on multiple night stays in Vancouver. (Full Day Excursion)

Name: Banff Gondola
Prices Starting From $35.00 AUD
Location: Banff
Description: The adventure begins with an eight minute journey to the summit of Sulphur Mountain in a modern, fully-enclosed four passenger gondola cabin. The views become increasingly spectacular as you climb 698m (2,292 ft) to an elevation of 2,281m (7,486 ft) at the Summit Upper Terminal. Stay on the look out for wildlife and birds that frequent the Banff Gondola. This is nature's wild playground, so a camera is a must! You can encounter the local wildlife including Rocky Mountain bighorn sheep, Golden mantled ground squirrels, Hoary marmots, Clark's nutcracker and the Canada (Gray) jay. Afterwards, we'll visit thundering Bow Falls where plenty of great photo opportunities await you. Be sure to bring a sweater or light jacket as the wind can become quite cool at 2,285 metres above sea level.

Name: Spectacular Glacier Seaplane Tour
Prices Starting From $151.00 AUD
Location: Whistler
Description: Our most popular tour! Experience British Columbia's supernatural beauty with an eagle's eye flight over the majestic glaciers, rugged peaks, unique volcanic formations and lush alpine meadows that surround the turquoise waters of mile-high, 1000 foot deep Garibaldi Lake. Don't forget your camera! Rate includes fuel surcharge and taxes. (30 minutes) Flights are subject to favorable weather conditions.
 
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