Rockies, Rail and an Alaska Cruise — Canada — Travelsphere America & Canada 2008 online holiday brochure

Cruise & Stay Rockies, Rail and an Alaska Cruise AN INCREDIBLE EXPERIENCE 16 days from �2199 NEW Highlights include Banff Lake Louise The Rocky Mountaineer Vancouver Victoria Glacier Bay Fly from Heathrow Or from your LOCAL AIRPORT What's Included returning from Vancouver Transfers between airport and hotel All other transportation as detailed Seven nights' room only accommodation Seven nights' full board accommodation on board Holland America Line's Statendam Services of a Travelsphere Tour Manager All hotel and cruise baggage handling for one piece of luggage per person All State, port and local taxes All UK and overseas airport taxes and security charges Excursions as follows: - Tour of Banff and Lake Louise - Two days aboard the Rocky Mountaineer train in RedLeaf service with meals and drinks as described - Half day city tour of Vancouver Your Hotels You will stay in hotels such as the Mount Royal Hotel in Banff, the Thompson Hotel in Kamloops and the Quality Inn in Vancouver. Hotel standards are extremely high in Canada. All rooms feature private facilities, TV, telephone and coffee making facilities. There is a restaurant and/or bar in each hotel. Your Train Rocky Mountaineer Accommodation on board the Rocky Mountaineer is in RedLeaf class, which includes breakfast and lunch at your seat, complimentary snacks, tea, coffee and soft drinks. Upgrades to GoldLeaf are available, please see opposite page for details. This amazing tour combines a wonderful train journey aboard the Rocky Mountaineer from Banff to Vancouver, followed by a magical seven day cruise aboard Holland America Line's Statendam presenting the stunning Alaskan wilderness. YOUR ITINERARY DAY 1 - Depart on your scheduled flight to Calgary. On arrival transfer to your hotel in Banff for a three night stay. DAY 2 - Today we have organised an included tour of Banff. You will see the lovely Bow Falls, the Cave and Basin and Sulphur Mountain, where you will have time to take a gondola ride (fare not included) to the top for wonderful views of the snow-capped mountains and the town of Banff. DAY 3 - Full day included excursion to Lake Louise. Many writers have described Lake Louise as the most beautiful place in Canada � a glacial, jade-green lake, high in the mountains surrounded on all sides by towering peaks. DAY 4 - The start of a memorable twoday journey begins as you board the Rocky Mountaineer train in Banff and settle into your roomy reclining seat in air-conditioned comfort. The RedLeaf service includes breakfast and lunch served at your seat, whilst complimentary snacks, tea, coffee and soft drinks are available throughout the journey. A full bar service is also available. As you journey through the grandeur of the Rockies, an on-board commentary ensures you miss none of the sights. The superb scenery continues past Lake Wapata into two spiral tunnels down to Kicking Horse Pass. Continue past Golden and through Roger's Pass with its tunnels, snowsheds and glistening glaciers. Travel past Craigellachie, Silverdale and along the South Thompson river to Kamloops. Upon arrival in Kamloops, transfer to your hotel for an overnight stay. DAY 5 - This morning you will re-board the train and continue your journey from Kamloops to Vancouver, following the Thompson River. Eventually the Thompson merges with the Fraser River, which the train follows nearly all the way to Vancouver. After the town of Hope the rugged canyons give way to the fertile fields of the Fraser River Valley. On arrival in Vancouver transfer to your hotel for a three night stay. DAY 6 - Vancouver has one of the most beautiful settings of any city in the world. It is surrounded by mountains, forests and beautiful islands. As Canada's third largest city, it is a busy seaport and important centre for the fishing and timber industries. This morning you will depart on an included introductory half day tour of the city during which you will visit Chinatown, Gastown, the remarkable 1,000 acre Stanley Park with its famous totem poles, and the magnificent harbour. ALASKA Glacier Bay Skagway Juneau BRITISH COLUMBIA Ketchikan HOLIDAY REF: UCRMA CANADA Mount Robson Queen Charlotte Sound ALBERTA Banff Calgary Kamloops Vancouver Island Vancouver Pacific Ocean Dates, Prices & Flight Information page 86 USA To view dates & prices click here 64 To book click here

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