Western Canada - Canada - Kuoni Travel America & Canada 2012

212 WESTER N cANADA SELF-DR IVES h call 01306 744713 / www.kuoni.co.uk / see your travel agent sssd Whales, Grizzlies & Vancouver Island YOU R IT INER A RY SELF-DRIVE DURATION: 7 NIGHTS Vancouver: 1 night Victoria: 2 nights h Tofino: 2 nights h Campbell River: 1 night h Knight Inlet: 1 night h h Offering a mix of beautiful waterfront cities, remote wilderness and outstanding scenery this actionpacked self-drive encompasses a real taste of Western Canada culture. From the bustling city of Vancouver, you will plunge right into a whale watching journey from Vancouver to Pacific Rim National Park. Then take to the skies aboard a floatplane where you will go inland in search of grizzly bears, eagles and foxes near Knight Inlet Lodge. DAY 4 h Be sure to have your DAY 1 h Collect your Alamo rental car at Vancouver airport and drive to your hotel for your overnight stay. DAY 2 h Enjoy a hop on/hop off 1 Grizzly bear family, Knight Inlet bus city tour of Vancouver before driving to the ferry port to board your BC Ferry across the Strait of Georgia to Vancouver Island. Continue down the Saanich Peninsula to Victoria, the capital of British Columbia for a two night stay. The following afternoon, perhaps enjoy a whale watching cruise (local charge), where you can see orca, mink, seals and whales. Back on dry land you will drive through the serene beauty of the Saanich Peninsula for a visit to Butchart Gardens, one of Victoria's finest attractions and which is rated among the most beautiful gardens in the world. Once there, stroll through the colourful arrangements of the Sunken Garden, the Japanese and Italian Gardens, the English Rose Garden and the magnificent Ross fountain (approx. 46 miles). 1 camera at the ready as your drive today leads you across Vancouver Island to the Pacific Coast, winding through ancient rainforests and provincial parks, this is true wildlife territory! Your next two nights will be spent in Tofino. The following day take part in a thrilling whale watching expedition (local charge). Your search for the Pacific grey whales, sea lions and puffins will hopefully be rewarded with an unforgettable close encounter. The afternoon is at leisure to perhaps explore the rugged coastline along the network of hiking trails or to walk the shoreline of Long Beach in search of shells and driftwood (approx. 196 miles). DAY 6 h This morning, the winding Don't forget your cameras as a bear watching and a wildlife tour is included. Relish the lush West Coast rainforests and marvel at the abundance of wildlife. DAY 8 h This morning you will return by floatplane to Campbell River to pick up your rental car, then head south to catch the ferry across the Straight of Georgia to Vancouver. Your final journey takes you through breathtaking coastal scenery making a fitting finale to your trip. Your tour now finishes as you return your hire car to the airport ahead of your onward flight (approx. 106 miles). road takes you back to the eastern coast of Vancouver Island with visits to Horne Lake Caves and Cathedral Grove. Arrive in the quaint town of Campbell River and visit Discovery Pier for a chance to see salmon, eagles or even whales. Overnight in Campbell River (approx. 169 miles). DAY 7 h Today's destination, Knight Inlet Lodge, is not accessible by road, so you'll fly by floatplane from Campbell River. A thrilling 30 minute flight brings you to the mouth of the Glendale River, where Knight Inlet floats on large cedar booms. AcT IV IT Y PAcK AGE U PGR A DE An optional Activity Package is available to enhance your selfdrive and includes: DAY 3 h Cruise out from Victoria on a thrilling whalewatching and marine adventure onboard a zodiac boat. DAY 5 h Explore the shores of beautiful coastal waters of the west coast of Vancouver Island on a zodiac boat, searching out the cetaceans that inhabit them. uPgrADE PrICE frOM �135 PEr PErsON DEPA RT U R ES 2012 DAILY May11-Oct 09. Departures Jul19�25 are unavailable due to Knight Inlet closure. NEED TO K NOW MEAL PLAN h No meals included apart from breakfast, lunch and dinner at Knight Inlet Lodge and breakfast at Heron's Landing Hotel, Campbell's River. ACCOMMODATION h Is in three and a half star hotels but in remote areas such as National Parks or small towns, this standard may not exist and accommodation may be more simple and rustic. Hotels in Campbell River and Knight Inlet Lodge are more simple three star hotels. Hotels will be confirmed with final itineraries. TOur INCLuDEs h Prices include an Alamo rental car on a rental only basis including unlimited mileage and size depending on the number of people in your party. See page 164-165 for details of allocated cars and Alamo's rental packages. A comprehensive stepby-step self-drive holiday guide with maps, driving instructions and sightseeing information is included in your Whales, Bears and Vancouver Island self-drive. Ferry crossings on Day 2 from Tsawwassen (Vancouver) to Swartz Bay (Vancouver Island) and Day 8 from Nanaimo (Vancouver Island) to Horseshoe Bay (Vancouver) are also included. grATuITIEs h Tipping is common practice in Canada. We recommend between 10-15% for waiting staff, barmen and guides and smaller amounts for doormen and porters. TrAVEL TIPs h Please note that most of Canada's National Parks charge entrance fees for visitors, so we recommend that you carry sufficient amounts of cash when driving. CANADA Port Hardy Knight Inlet VANCOUVER ISLAND Strathcona Provincial Park BRITISH COLUMBIA Whistler Campbell River Comox Nanaimo Tofino Pacific Rim N. P. Vancouver PACIFIC OCEAN Victoria USA PRICES IN � PER PERSON AT TIME OF GOING TO PRESS BASED ON ACCOMMODATION & CAR HIRE ONLY FOR UP TO DATE PRICES & GREAT OFFERS, SEE YOUR TRAvEL AGENT OR www.kUONI.CO.Uk Single Supp Per Tour From 1239 Holiday Meal Plan No. of Nights Holiday Prices 11May 30Jun 2295 01Jul 17Jul 2355 18Jul 25Jul - 26Jul 31Aug 2529 01Sep 08Oct 2515 Whales, Grizzlies & Vancouver Island UPGRADES h Never has premium flying been better value for money. See p218-221 for upgrades available along with supplements. COMPLETE FLEXIBILITY h Your thoughts, our know-how. Together we can tailor make your perfect holiday. MMP 7 Peak supplements can apply to any holiday, particularly during the Easter and Christmas period. Please phone or visit www.kuoni.co.uk for the best available price. HOTEL suPPLEMENTs h See relevant hotel page for board supplements. MEAL PLAN h RO no meals h RB breakfast h HB breakfast and dinner h FB breakfast, lunch and dinner h ALL All Inclusive h MMP mixed meal plan as detailed. kuONI PLus h For full conditions see p222-227. fLIgHTs h For full details of flight schedules, including regional options, please see p218-221. IMPOrTANT HOLIDAY INfOrMATION h Please read p222-227 before you book your holiday. The price we confirm at the time of booking is the price we guarantee. This includes any increases or reductions to the above prices at that time. Holidays which do not fall completely within the date bands specified may be subject to a reduction or increase. See www.kuoni.co.uk for the best available price.

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