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| Canadian Rockies
Banff, Vancouver and Victoria 12 Days - 5% Discount A wonderful adventure featuring the stunning scenery of Canada’s National Parks |
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| Canadian Rockies - Itinerary |
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DAY 1: Fly to Calgary where you will be met and transferred to your hotel in Banff for a two-night stay. |
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DAY 2: Banff National Park and Banff
Sightseeing Tour (included) A full day of touring in Banff National Park. Highlights will include Banff town centre, Tunnel Mountain, a spectacular view of the Banff Springs Hotel, The Hoodoos, Johnston Canyon, Moraine Lake, world-famous Lake Louise and much more. |
DAY 3:
Columbia Icefields, Ice
Explorer Ride (optional) and
Athabasca Falls (included) The journey today will be along the most spectacular route through the Canadian Rockies, the Icefields Parkway. Stretching 230km between Lake Louise and the town of Jasper, the clear blue lakes and magnificent mountain scenery will take your breath away as you pass through the heart of the Canadian Rockies. En route, a stop will be made at the Crowfoot Glacier, Peyto (Pea-toe) Lake, one of the most frequently photographed lakes in the world, and the Columbia Icefields, one of the largest accumulations of ice and snow south of the Arctic Circle, where you can enjoy a once-in-a-lifetime optional ride on the Ice Explorer across the Athabasca Glacier. From here, continue to Jasper with a stop at Athabasca Falls. Overnight in Jasper. |
DAY 4:Wells Gray Provincial Park
(included) Leaving Jasper this morning, travel along the Yellowhead Highway, past Mount Robson, the highest point in the Canadian Rockies, through Valemount, Blue River to Wells Gray Provincial Park. In this area of pure wilderness, you’ll experience stunning landscapes, full of amazing canyons, waterfalls and wild white water rivers. Continue to Kamloops for the overnight. |
DAY 5: Ferry to Vancouver Island and
Victoria The journey today will be through cowboy country and along the scenic Coquilhalla Highway through Merritt. Upon arrival in Hope, continue along the Trans Canada Highway to the B.C. ferry terminal at Tsawwassen for the scenic crossing through the Gulf Islands to Vancouver Island. This is a truly spectacular journey which takes you over clear water and through beautiful islands. On a sunny day, take a stroll on the deck – you may see seals, killer whales or bald eagles. Upon arrival in Swartz Bay, continue to Victoria for a two-night stay. |
DAY 6:
Sightseeing Tour in Victoria
(included); Butchart Gardens (optional) This morning will feature a sightseeing tour of Victoria, In the afternoon, an optional visit to the world-famous Butchart Gardens, one of the world's premier floral show gardens. This 50-acre country estate offers visitors a spectacular variety of floral displays and beautiful landscaped gardens |
DAY 7: Totem Poles at Duncan
(included); Tofino Today, travel along the coastal highway through Duncan, aptly named the ‘City of Totems’ to view the collection of these beautiful native carvings, including the world’s widest totem pole. Then to Chemainus, a unique seaside community with a rich historic past and famous for its life-size murals. At Parksville, take the only road, going to the west side of Vancouver Island, stopping at the general store in Coombs and Cathedral Grove, to see the giant Douglas Fir trees. Continue to Tofino for a two-night stay. |
DAY 8: Pacific Rim National Park
(included); Whale/Wildlife Watching
Cruise (optional) A morning visit to Pacific Rim National Park, a thin strip of land along the southwestern coast of Vancouver Island. We visit Long Beach, located between Tofino and Ucuelet. In the afternoon, enjoy an optional whale watching/wildlife cruise, often seen are the Pacific Grey whales, the Humpback whales and the Orcas (Killer whales). |
DAY 9: Ferry to Horseshoe Bay and
Vancouver
Leaving Tofino this morning, return to Nanaimo to board the B.C. ferry for the crossing of the Strait of Georgia, back to the mainland. Upon arrival in Horseshoe Bay, travel through North Vancouver and cross the Lions’ Gate Suspension Bridge, officially known as the First Narrows Bridge, into downtown Vancouver for a two-night stay. |
DAY 10: Sightseeing in Vancouver
(included) This morning will feature a sightseeing tour of the city of Vancouver, including Stanley Park; Queen Elizabeth Park; Gastown; Chinatown and Canada Place. The afternoon is at leisure for you to relax or explore your surroundings. |
DAY 11: Vancouver Enjoy time at leisure until transfer to Vancouver International Airport for the overnight return flight. |
DAY 12: Arrive UK. |
| Optional Excursions -
please call for more details |
Banff:
A spectacular ride up Sulphur
Mountain by gondola to view the
magnificent mountain scenery £15
Banff to Jasper: A truly unforgettable ride on an all terrain vehicle across the ice of the Athabasca Glacier £25 Victoria: Visit the world famous Butchart Gardens £17 Tofino: Experience the thrill of watching for Whales, Otters and many other species £59 Vancouver (Sunset Dinner Cruise): See this beautiful city from a different perspective and treat yourself to Vancouver ’s favourite dining experience £53 |
| Accommodation |
All hotels are of European minimum 3-star standard and have a restaurant or bar on site or close by. Bedrooms in all hotels have T.V., telephone and en suite facilities. • Rundle Stone Lodge, Banff, or similar (nights 1 & 2) • Marmot Lodge, Jasper, or similar (night 3) • Thomson Hotel or similar, Kamloops (night 4) • Executive House Hotel, Victoria (nights 5 & 6) • Days Inn Weigh West Resort, or similar, Tofino (nights 7 & 8) • Best Western Vancouver Downtown, or similar (nights 9 & 10) |
| What's Included |
• Fully escorted by a Leger Tour Manager` • Excursions and visits as described in the itinerary ` • Ten nights’ accommodation, with full Canadian breakfast, sharing a twin room ` • Air-conditioned coaching as described ` `• Hotel porterage (1 bag per person) ` • Return flights ` • Airport taxes |
| Flights |
Flights are with Air Canada from
London Heathrow direct to Calgary
Airport returning from Vancouver
Airport. Manchester connections are
available at a supplement of £100. |
| Departure Dates & Prices 2010 Tour Code K12CRK | |||
| Leger
Brochure Price in Black Travel 55 Discount Price in Red Quote Travel 55 Ref: T55 + Tour Code Tel Leger Reservations on 0844 504 6480 |
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May 6 |
£1499 £1425 |
September
16 |
£1799 £1710 |
June 17 |
£1749 £1662 |
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Extras: Single room supplement. May 6
£350; all other dates £520. Travel
insurance, essential, from £65. All meals,
optional excursions, admissions and gratuities except
those mentioned. Flight supplements for
Manchester £100 per person. |
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