GLOBUS: MAJESTIC ROCKIES PLUS ROCKY MOUNTAINEER (CV)

Details

Tour Operator

Globus

Offer

Offer valid through 11/30/2009

Duration

11 Days

Escorted

Escorted - Yes

Itinerary

Day	Destination	Description
Day 1	Calgary	Welcome to Calgary! At 6 pm, meet your traveling companions for a welcome drink. Your Tour Director will prepare you for your upcoming adventure.
Day 2	Banff	Begin your morning with a tour of Calgary's major sights, including the Calgary Tower, Stampede Park and the Saddledome, and visit FORT CALGARY. Then, enter the scenic heart of the Canadian Rockies-BANFF NATIONAL PARK, Canada's oldest national park. Afternoon sightseeing includes a ride on the BANFF GONDOLA up Sulphur Mountain, with stops at the Hoodoos along the Bow River and at Bow Falls. (B,D)
Day 3	Banff	Today, enjoy fabulous scenery with several photo stops en route to Lake Louise. See the Natural Bridge spanning the Kicking Horse River, Emerald Lake, Yoho National Park, and Moraine Lake. After time exploring the scenic Lake Louise, enjoy lunch at the famous Chateau Lake Louise before returning to Banff. (B,L)
Day 4	Banff National Park	A free day at leisure to enjoy the tranquil setting of this resort renowned for its majestic mountains. You may wish to sign up for the float trip down the Bow River, play golf, shop, hike the wilderness trails, or explore some of the local historic attractions and museums. (B)
Day 5	Jasper	Follow the world-famous Icefields Parkway and head for JASPER NATIONAL PARK. Scale Bow Pass with splendid views of Peyto Lake, then climb Sunwapta Pass for stunning vistas of alpine meadows, waterfalls, and glaciers. Next is the highlight of the day: stop at the 1,000-foot-thick Columbia Icefield for a thrilling ICE EXPLORER RIDE. See Athabasca Falls before reaching the resort village of Jasper by late afternoon. (B,D)
Day 6	Jasper	Enjoy an excursion to Maligne Lake for a fully narrated CRUISE to Spirit Island. The balance of the day is at leisure. Maybe take an optional guided hike on the 'Path of the Glacier' where an experienced guide teaches you about the various glacier formations in the area. This afternoon, perhaps play a round of golf on one of the top-rated courses in North America or stroll the streets of Jasper with its array of specialty stores. (B)
Day 7	Kamloops	Travel onboard the ROCKY MOUNTAINEER from Jasper to Kamloops in the heart of British Columbia's interior. As you journey you will be surrounded by the dramatic scenery of the Continental Divide and by the river valleys of the Monashee and Cariboo Mountains. Today's highlights include Mount Robson, the highest peak in the Canadian Rockies, Pyramid Falls, the climb over Yellowhead Pass, and the journey along the North Thompson River. (B,L) Note: Kamloops properties are considered moderate 2- or 3-star hotels or motor inns. The city does not offer any hotels in the superior category. Your chosen hotel is determined by Rocky Mountaineer Railtours; however, you can rest assured it satisfies our high standards of cleanliness and comfort. For your convenience, baggage that will not be needed during the train journey will be checked through to Vancouver. Checked luggage will not be accessible during the journey. Plan to pack an overnight bag with necessities for the train portion of the tour, including medications, eyeglasses, and other important items (GoldLeaf passengers will have their luggage delivered to their Kamloops hotel).
Day 8	Vancouver	Your journey continues west toward the Pacific Ocean. We experience dramatic changes in the landscape. Have your cameras ready for both scenery and wildlife. Leaving Kamloops, we follow the Thompson River through the Cascade Mountains to the mighty Fraser River featuring the churning Hell's Gate. This rugged terrain soon smoothes to the gentler landscape of the Fraser Valley with the Coast Mountains framing this bountiful farmland. This evening we arrive in Vancouver, the largest city in British Columbia, where your rail journey ends. (B,L)
Day 9	Victoria	This morning, enjoy a city tour of Vancouver, including Stanley Park and its famous totem poles. Catch the FERRY over to Vancouver Island and Victoria. Major attractions on your orientation tour include the gardens of Beacon Hill Park, the Empress Hotel, Bastion Square, and Thunderbird Park. (B)
Day 10	Victoria	This morning, visit world-famous BUTCHART GARDENS followed by free time for independent sightseeing and shopping. Your Tour Director suggests an optional wildlife and whale-watching trip. For shoppers, Government Street's elegant shops and Market Square's collection of specialty stores are good places to start. History buffs should be sure to visit the Royal British Columbia Museum. This evening, your Tour Director hosts a special farewell dinner. (B,D)
Day 11	Vancouver	Board your FERRY for a cruise though the narrow waterways of the Gulf Islands back to the Canadian mainland. Your vacation ends today at Vancouver International Airport for tour guests with homebound flights (please schedule flights after 1 pm). The motorcoach continues downtown, where the tour ends. (B)

Dates/Pricing

Disclaimer

US$ Price Details

Pricing is based on RedLeaf Service on the Rocky Mountaineer. Upgrade to GoldLeaf Service for a supplement of $750. Please book early, as upgrade space is limited.

Single Room Supplement:
$894.

Triple Room Reduction per person:
$133.

Extra nights per person in Calgary:
All except Stampede: in single room $148; in twin room $95; in triple room $81
Stampede (Jul. 8-18): in single room $214; in twin room $128; in triple room $103

Extra nights per person in Vancouver:
May: in single room $195; in twin room $119; in triple room $104
Jun.-Sep.: in single room $205; in twin room $124; in triple room $108

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-We may be able to provide you with flight arrangements from your gateway city.
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Additional Information:
-Departure/arrival taxes and fares from other cities will be advised at the time of booking.
-2009, 2010 & 2011 vacation itineraries and prices are subject to change.

Guaranteed Air-Inclusive Price:
Air-inclusive prices do not include a September 11th fee up to $10, passenger facility charges of up to $18, Federal domestic flight segment fees of up to $3.50 per segment and U.S. and International arrival and departure and other government imposed fees of up to $300 depending on your itinerary. Please see the Applicable Airfare Taxes and Fee link above for more information.

Air booked in conjunction with a land vacation is considered an air-inclusive vacation. Air can only be booked by Globus in conjunction with a land package and is only available for passengers traveling from the United States. For vacation departures in 2010, your final air-inclusive vacation price is guaranteed when your air schedule had been confirmed and your entire vacation package has been paid in full. For vacation departures in 2010, an additional $250 non-refundable deposit (total $500 non-refundable) is required for air booked in conjunction with any land vacation and your final air-inclusive vacation price is guaranteed when your flight information is confirmed and Globus has received your full land and air deposit.

Not Included in the Vacation Price:
Federal inspection fees for the Federal U.S. Customs and Immigrations; International Air Transportation tax; agricultural tax; other per person taxes imposed by government entities; airport taxes and fees including the September 11th Security fee up to $10 per person, Passenger facility charges up to $18 per person, Federal domestic flight segment fees up to $3.50 per segment and U.S. and International arrival and departure, and other government imposed fees up to $300 per person; port taxes; passports; visas and vaccinations; tips to your Tour or Cruise Director, Local Host, driver, Local Guides, and/or ships' crew; gratuities on ferries, trains, and cruise ships; laundry; telephone; minibar; alcohol, beverages, and food outside of the contracted Globus menu as presented at a hotel or restaurant (these extra items will be billed to you before leaving the hotel, ship, or restaurant); optional excursions; airport transfers on non-qualifying flights; porterage at airports and train stations; Travel Protection premiums; all airline imposed baggage fees (including internal flights); and all other items of a personal nature.