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Rockies Panorama (RedLeaf) 2009
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Take a trip on the Rocky Mountaineer train from Vancouver to Jasper and marvel throughout the Fraser River valley and alongside the towering peaks of the Coast Mountains. View the Illecillewaet Glacier and cruise across the picturesque Start of Georgia to Victoria where you'll visit the famous Buchart Gardens. Highlights VancouverRocky Mountaineer Train
Jasper
Icefields Parkway
Banff
Glacier National Park
Strait of Georgia
Victoria
Butchart Gardens
Whats Included Sightseeing Highlights Vancouver Spend two nights in Vancouver; explore Vancouver's main attractions, including Stanley Park, Gastown and Chinatown.Rocky Mountaineer Train Enjoy a two-day scenic rail journey from Vancouver to Jasper. Jasper. Enjoy two nights inside the alpine wonderland of Jasper National Park; join a narrated walk along beautiful Maligne Canyon; learn about local wildlife from an expert.Lake Louise Enjoy a narrated walk along the lake, known to the First Nations peoples as "Lake of the Little Fishes."Icefields Parkway Travel along this stunningly scenic highway and take an Ice Explorer guided tour on Athabasca Glacier.Banff Spend two nights in Banff; enjoy a sightseeing tour around Banff, take a gondola ride up Sulphur Mountain.Glacier & Mount Revelstoke National Parks View the Illecillewaet Glacier, Columbia Mountains and Columbia River.Chase Enjoy traditional storytelling presented by a First Nations Storyteller.Strait of Georgia Cruise across the picturesque Strait of Georgia by ferry.Victoria Enjoy a two-night stay in British Columbia's capital city; explore the sights, including Bastion Square, the Inner Harbour and Thunderbird Park.Butchart Gardens Enjoy breakfast at these world-renowned gardens; explore this floral wonderland and learn about the gardens from a horticulturist.Dining Highlights 1 Welcome Reception with your Tour Director in Vancouver8 full breakfasts2 Continental breakfasts on the Rocky Mountaineer2 lunches on the Rocky Mountaineer3 three-course dinners in hotels1 specialty dinner at a local restaurant in VancouverFarewell Dinner with wine in Victoria17 included meals in total (see day by day itinerary) First Class Travel Highlights The services of one of Trafalgar's professional Tour Directors on tour.Complimentary transfers on Day 1 from Vancouver International Airport to the Trafalgar hotel in Vancouver and on Day 11 fromVictoria to Vancouver International Airport and the Trafalgar hotel in Vancouver.Travel on Trafalgar's luxury air-conditioned motorcoaches with reclining seats and restroom facilities.Rocky Mountaineer RedLeaf Service from Vancouver to Jasper including: Assigned seating with extended legroom in standard carAll transfers in KamloopsYou'll stay in two-bedded rooms with private facilities.All hotel service charges, baggage handling fees (one suitcafese per person) and local taxes.A stylish wallet, travel documents and map book journal.Cruise Option (last day of itinerary)
Why not extend your vacation with a 7-night Alaska Inside Passage Cruise. Contact Trafalgar or your Travel Agent for further details. ROCKY MOUNTAINEER TRAIN GOLDLEAF UPGRADE GoldLeaf Service: Assigned seating in upper level Glass-Dome CarOpen-air viewing deck at rear of carLive onboard commentaryMeals served in the lower level Dining CarComplimentary snacks, non-alcoholic and alcoholic beveragesFirst Class hotel in Kamloops with dinner at the hotelAll transfers in Kamloops & Tips included |
| Call (907) 376-5231 for more information or to book today! Mention code 8185623 | | Trafalgar Tours | | | | Day | Destination | Description | | Day 1 | Vancouver | Arrive Vancouver (2 nights) :
Welcome to cosmopolitan Vancouver! A complimentary transfer is provided to the Trafalgar hotel.Your Tour Director is at the hotel this afternoon to welcome you and answer your questions. Join us at 6:00pm for a Welcome Reception at the hotel.
Hotel: Marriott Residence Inn Vancouver Downtown (2 nights) | | Day 2 | Vancouver | Vancouver sightseeing & at leisure :
Our sightseeing tour starts with Chinatown, North America's second largest Chinatown after San Francisco's. Next is Gastown, with its charming cobbled streets, historic buildings, courtyards and mews. Our last stop is in Stanley Park, where we view the park's famous totem poles and learn about their significance to the aboriginal community. This afternoon is at leisure for you to pursue your own interests. In the evening, join us for dinner at one of Stanley Park's fine restaurants. (Full Breakfast, Highlight Dinner)
| | Day 3 | Kamloops | Vancouver - Rocky Mountaineer - Kamloops :
All aboard! The next two days are spent on board the Rocky Mountaineer for an unforgettable daylight rail journey through British Columbia and Alberta. We travel through the fertile fields of the Fraser River Valley and alongside the towering peaks of the Coast Mountains before entering Fraser Canyon. Following the Thompson River,we arrive at historic Kamloops for our overnight stay.(Continental Breakfast / Lunch)
Hotel: Assigned by Rocky Mountaineer | | Day 4 | Jasper | Kamloops - Rocky Mountaineer - Jasper (2 nights) :
Back on board the Rocky Mountaineer, we continue through rolling hills and plateaus into the snowy peaks of the Monashee Mountains. Highlights of today's journey include Pyramid Falls, the expansive glaciers of Albreda Icefield and Mount Robson, the highest peak in the Canadian Rockies. In the afternoon, we arrive at the delightful alpine town of Jasper for a two-night stay. After dinner we enjoy a fun and informative lecture by a local expert on the area's abundant wildlife. (Continental Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)
Hotel: Chateau Jasper (2 nights) | | Day 5 | Jasper National Park | Jasper National Park sightseeing & at leisure :
We start the day with a narrated walk along Maligne Canyon, one of the Canadian Rockies' most beautiful gorges. Marvel at the spectacular rock formations and waterfalls, and learn about one of Canada's longest
underground river systems.The rest of the day is at leisure in Jasper to enjoy the superb vistas, stroll the quaint streets, or join one of our optional activities including a lake cruise, a gentle river float trip,or a guided alpine walk. Your Tour Director will be happy to help you plan your day. (Full breakfast) | | Day 6 | Banff | Jasper - Columbia Icefield - Banff (2 nights) :
Today our Tour Director reveals a Hidden Treasure! Another day of breathtaking scenery as we travel along the renowned Icefields Parkway, hailed as one of the world's most scenic drives.We stop at the 68 Columbia Icefield and board an Ice Explorer for an exciting expedition on the massive Athabasca Glacier. Next,we climb up the Sunwapta Pass where more glorious vistas await us. We stop at Bow Lake for stunning glacial scenery before arriving at the quintessential alpine resort of Banff inside of Banff National Park, our home for the next two nights.(Full Breakfast / Dinner)
Hotel: Banff Park Lodge (2 nights) | | Day 7 | Banff | Banff sightseeing & at leisure :
Our morning tour introduces us to the highlights of Banff, including Bow Falls, the classic viewpoint of Surprise Corner along Tunnel Mountain Drive, and the windshaped hoodoos overlooking Bow Valley. We then board the Banff Gondola for a thrilling ride to the top of SulphurMountain where we experience a bird's eye view of six mountain ranges from the upper gondola terminal. The afternoon and evening are at leisure, so perhaps take an optional scenic helicopter flight overMount Assiniboine,or a float trip down the Bow River.(Full Breakfast) | | Day 8 | Chase | Banff - Lake Louise - Chase :
Our first stop this morning is at stunning Lake Louise where we join a narrated walk along the lakeshore, and learn about the geography and history of Lake Louise. We then head west, over Kicking Horse Pass, and enter the Columbia Mountains and Glacier National Park. Journeying through the temperate rainforest of Mount Revelstoke National Park,we arrive at our lodge, located on the shores of Little Shuswap Lake.We are greeted by a Native Elder of the Little Shuswap Indian Band, and enjoy an interpretive walk, viewing the resort's native artifacts,beautiful wood carvings and a kekuli pit house, the traditional Shuswap winter home. Enjoy a delicious BBQ dinner while traditional stories are presented by a Native Storyteller.(Full Breakfast / Dinner)
Hotel: Talking Rock Resort | | Day 9 | Victoria | Chase - Victoria (2 nights) :
Today we travel over the majestic Cascade Range and follow the Fraser River to the Pacific where we cross the Strait of Georgia by ferry, cruising through the Gulf Islands to beautiful Vancouver Island. We then drive on to Victoria, the capital of British Columbia, for a two-night stay. Our city orientation tour introduces us to the beautiful Inner Harbour, the ornate Parliament Buildings and Bastion Square. As an option this evening, why not join us on a unique cultural experience through Canada's oldest Chinatown, complete with a great Chinese banquet. (Full Breakfast)
Hotel: Inn at Laurel Point | | Day 10 | Victoria | Victoria sightseeing & at leisure :
We start the day with breakfast hosted by a horticulturist in the flower-filled conservatory of the Blue Poppy Restaurant at the world-famous Butchart Gardens.We then have time to explore this 55-acre showcafese of wonderful floral displays. The rest of the day is free in Victoria to explore this quaint city. Stroll through the flower-filled streets and browse the shops for souvenirs, or perhaps partake in one of our optional activities, including a romantic horse-drawn carriage ride, an exciting whale watching excursion, or an outing aboard a historic tall ship - the choice is yours! This evening enjoy a convivial Farewell Dinner with newfound friends. (Full Breakfast, Farewell Dinner) | | Day 11 | Depart Vancouver | Victoria - Depart Vancouver :
We head back to the mainland where a complimentary transfer is provided to Vancouver International Airport and the Trafalgar hotel in Vancouver for passengers extending their stay.(Full breakfast)
Note: Please do not schedule any flights before 3:30pm |
| | * For earlier departures than listed below please contact Trafalgar or your Travel agent
** Please Note: Guarenteed roomshare is not available on this tour.
For details on discounts that apply to this tour please refer to a brochure or see your Travel Agent.
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