CANADIAN ROCKIES Banff-Lake Louise-Vancouver-Victoria September 3-11, 2014 INCLUDED IN YOUR TOUR: 4-Seasons Vacations Tour Director, Larry Alvey Tours of Calgary, Moraine Lake, Lake Louise, DELTA Airlines flights, Minneapolis to Calgary, Banff, Banff Mountain Gondola, Vancouver return Vancouver to Minneapolis Two day Daylight Rail, Banff to Vancouver, rail 8 Nights Hotel Accommodations gratuities included for Red, Silver and Gold Leaf 8 Meals: 5 breakfasts, 3 lunches, includes lunch Service at Chateau Lake Louise Baggage handling at hotels (1 bag per person) Deluxe motor coach in Canada All taxes DAY 1 WEDNESDAY Depart via Delta Airlines for Calgary, site of the famous Calgary Stampede. Our 1/2 day tour of this vibrant city includes the Olympic Park (site of the 1988 Winter Olympics) and the Stampede Grounds. DELTA BOW VALLEY DAY 2 THURSDAY (B) Our destination today is Banff, an alpine community nestled in the Rocky Mountains, a world famous resort. Tall peaks, wooded valleys, crystal-clear waters and canyons are all preserved in natural magnificence. Upon arrival in Banff, we tour lovely Bow Falls, Cascade Park, then ride the Banff Gondola to a mountain top for an unobstructed 360 degree view of the Banff town site. Our deluxe hotel is situated in the heart of Banff, providing ample opportunity to stroll the colorful streets of this quaint village. BANFF PARK LODGE (3 NIGHTS) DAY 3 FRIDAY (B, L) A wonderful day of sightseeing is in store for you today. We will visit beautiful Moraine Lake and the Valley of the Ten Peaks. Enjoy a lunch at Chateau Lake Louise. Continue to YOHO National Park and the beautiful area of Takakkaw Falls, the 3rd highest falls in North America. Relax this evening at our hotel in the heart of Banff. DAY 4 SATURDAY (B) Today we motor up the Icefields Parkway, considered one of the most scenic highways in the world. Not a minute passes where snow-domed peaks, waterfalls, lakes or wildlife don’t compete for your attention. A few sights today will be Castle Mountain, Bow Lake, Peyto Lake and Sunwapta Pass. One of the many highlights of this trip will be to ride a mammoth Snocoach onto the Columbia Icefield. Step onto ice formed from snow which fell as long as 400 years ago. Return to Banff, arriving late afternoon. DAY 5 SUNDAY ( B, L) Enjoy a hearty breakfast at the Banff Park Lodge prior to departure to the Banff Train Station. Today you will begin your journey onboard “The Most Spectacular Train Trip in the World”, taking you on the Kicking Horse Route from Banff to Kamloops. Breakfast and lunch are served onboard. En route the all-daylight railtour will travel through Yoho National Park, where the train will pass through the unique Spiral Tunnels, a remarkable engineering achievement. Crossing over the Continental Divide into British Columbia is Rogers Pass with its awe inspiring glistening glaciers, snow capped mountains and tunnels. Next you will see Craigellachie, where the “last spike” was driven completing the Canadian Pacific Railway in 1885. Finally, winding through the vast ranchlands and along Shuswap Lake you will reach the town of Kamloops, gateway to British Columbia’s interior. Transfer to your hotel. This evening you will enjoy dinner at the hotel. KAMLOOPS HOTEL AS SELECTED BY ROCKY MOUNTAINEER RAILTOURS DAY 6 MONDAY (B, L) “All aboard” for day two on the Rocky Mountaineer. Continue your journey westward from Kamloops, leaving Canada’s semi-arid desert to the interior of British Columbia. The train will meander along the natural path of the Thompson River and travel along the impressive Fraser Canyon. Before you reach the coastal city of Vancouver, you will travel through the final range of mountains, the Pacific Coastal Mountain Range. Late afternoon arrival in Vancouver with transfer to your hotel. The rest of the evening is free. THE BLUE HORIZON (3 NIGHTS) DAY 7 TUESDAY Depart Vancouver for a full day tour of Victoria, the capital city of British Columbia. Begin with a 90 minute cruise on BC Ferries across the Strait of Georgia and through the Picturesque Gulf Islands. Arriving in Swartz Bay, continue to the world-renowned Butchart Gardens, which has 50 acres of magnificent color and floral arrangements. Spend time to explore on your own. We continue to downtown Victoria. Highlights include the Inner Harbor, Beacon Hill Park, the Parliament Buildings and the Empress Hotel. You will have free time to explore Victoria’s Inner Harbor for shopping. Late afternoon re-board our motor coach which will return us to Swartz Bay for the 5:00PM ferry ride back to Vancouver. THIS TRIP GOES TO ELEVATIONS DAY 8 WEDNESDAY AS HIGH AS 7600 FEET. Today explore Vancouver’s sights, sounds and spectacular scenery. The tour will take you through Gastown and North America’s second largest Chinatown. Visit the world famous 1,000 acre Stanley Park and stop at the Totem Poles and Prospect Point, which offer a spectacular view of Lions Gate Bridge. Spend the balance of the day exploring Vancouver on your own. DAY 9 THURSDAY Our last day in Canada as we transfer to the Vancouver Airport for our Delta Airlines flight to Minneapolis. PER PERSON RATES DOUBLE RedLeaf SilverLeaf GoldLeaf Coach Style Bi-Level dome Single-Level dome Single Level coach TOUR COST $3,699.00 $4,199.00 $4,549.00 Window Style Fully domed window Oversized dome Large picture INSURANCE 230.00 255.00 290.00 w/panoramic views windows windows Included Meals Gourmet a la carte Delicious hot entrée Fresh chilled meals TOTAL $3,929.00 $4,454.00 $4,839.00 Meal Style Served in dining Served at your seat Served at your seat SINGLE RedLeaf SilverLeaf GoldLeaf room TOUR COST $4,549.00 $5,049.00 $5,399.00 Number of Hosts Three, plus full Two One culinary team INSURANCE 290.00 325.00 325.00 Alcoholic Beverages Complimentary Complimentary wine Complimentary wine throughout or beer at lunch or beer at lunch TOTAL $4839.00 $5,374.00 $5,724.00 Non-Alcoholic Included Included Included *Prices subject to fuel surcharges and changes in airline fees. Airfare included. Beverages NOTE: We have limited availability in each service category. Outdoor Viewing Large open-air Between coaches Between coaches Area vestibule Luggage in FLIGHT SCHEDULE Delivered to hotel Delivered to hotel Overnight bag Kamloops Delta #1227 Minneapolis 11:25 AM-Calgary 1:31 PM required Delta #1352 Vancouver 8:40 AM-Minneapolis 2:05 PM Full Story Telling Included Included Included *AIR SCHEDULE SUBJECT TO CHANGE These tours are operated by 4-Seasons Travel, Inc., (d.b.a. 4-Seasons Vacations, Inc.) P.O. 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