Canadian Rockies & Kootenay Jasper National Park, Columbia Icefield, Lake Maligne, Yoho National Park, Banff National Park, Lake Louise JULY 30 - AUGUST 10, 2012 12 DAYS “Well organized, great tour guide, and the pick-up service at home was superb.” Gene & Linda, Chanhassen highlights Kootenay National Parks Map at a Glance Lunch at Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise Banff Caribou Lodge Jasper NP Cruise on Beautiful Lake Maligne Alberta Athabasca Glacier Athabasca Glacier SnoCoach Ride British Columbia Banff NP Bow River Float Raft Ride Lake Louise Yoho National Park Sights Golden Jasper National Park Sights Radium Hot Springs Banff National Park & Village Sights Sunwapata Falls West side Rockies to Golden 118 and Kootenay National Park JULY 30 - AUGUST 10, 2012 (12 Days) Day 1 - Home to Minot Our luxurious motorcoach motors us to some of the world’s most beautiful country. Stay in Minot, North Dakota tonight. Hotel: Kelly Inn Day 2 - Minot to Havre After breakfast we will make our way across the prairies of North Dakota and Montana. We will arrive in Havre for a stay at the lovely Great Northern Inn. Included Meals: Light Breakfast Hotel: Best Western Great Northern Inn Day 3 - Havre to Canmore, Alberta Day 4 - Canmore to Banff Proof of citizenship is needed today as we cross the border into Enjoy breakfast before we depart for Banff, just a short distance Canada. We’ll stop for lunch in Brooks and make our way through away. This morning we will embark on a peaceful float raft ride Calgary before reaching our destination for the evening, Canmore. on the Bow River as it winds along the Bow River Valley to Banff Its mountain setting is known for the famous Three Sisters Mountain National Park, towering mountain peaks and the Bow Falls surround towering nearby. The peaks are individually known as “Big Sister us. Later we will make our way up to the lovely Banff Springs Hotel, (Faith), Middle Sister (Charity) and Little Sister (Hope).” Tonight we which offers spectacular views to behold. Lunch is included in will enjoy a dinner theatre performance. downtown Banff. The remainder of the day is at your leisure. Included Meals: Light Breakfast, Dinner Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch Hotel: Ramada Inn Hotel: Banff International Hotel 119 Day 5 - Banff to Jasper Peyto tucked among majestic mountain peaks. This afternoon we’ll Journey into the Canadian Rockies, considered one of the most travel to Golden, British Columbia and settle into our relaxing lodges scenic mountain ranges in the world. View lovely Lake Moraine to soak in the splendid scenery. tucked among mountain peaks. Motor along the Icefields Parkway, Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch a spectacular stretch of highway offering views of majestic moun- Hotel: Lodges at Kicking Horse Mountain tains, waterfalls, glaciers, and snow fields. Watch for bear, mountain goats, elk, and bighorn sheep. A narrated Snocoach ride on the Day 8 - Golden to Radium Hot Springs Today we’ll journey down to Radium Hot Springs, located south surface of the mighty Columbia Icefields and Athabasca Glacier is in of Yoho National Park and onto Kootenay National Park which is store. See Snow Dome and Mount Athabasca peaks. Settle into the encompassed by two river valleys, the Kootenay and the Vermillion, Chateau Jasper for a two night stay. Dinner will be at the lodge this amidst the stunning setting of the west side of the Rocky Mountains. evening. We’ll make our way to the lovely Fairmont Hot Springs Resort, just a Included Meals: Breakfast, Dinner short distance from Radium Hot Springs. After an included lunch at Hotel: Chateau Jasper the resort, you may want to enjoy the hot springs at your leisure. To- Day 6 - Jasper night we travel along Windemere Highway, one of the best roads for Eat breakfast at your leisure. Later we’ll cruise on lovely Lake seeing wildlife like whitetail deer, elk, mountain goats, and coyotes. Maligne to Spirit Island with sweeping views of mountain scenery, A great way to end a perfect day! then return to the lodge for the remainder of the day. Some may Included Meals: Light Breakfast, Lunch want to browse in the local shops of Jasper. This evening enjoy a Hotel: Fairmont Hot Springs Resort delicious dinner at the Chateau. Day 9 - Radium to Watertown Park, AB Included Meals: Breakfast, Dinner Today we make our way to the quaint town of Watertown Park, tak- Day 7 - Jasper to Golden ing in more of the spectacular mountain views along the way. This Arrive at Chateau Lake Louise, a world-renowned mountain resort evening we’ll enjoy the Great Canadian Barn Dance Show, including majestically set on the edge of Victoria Glacier and overlooking Lake a delicious dinner and some down-home music & dancing that will Louise. Enjoy lunch in the lovely dining room offering sweeping leave us smiling, singing, and reminiscing! Tonight we will nestle into views. Considered one of the most beautiful settings in North our hotel overlooking the stunning Rocky Mountains. America, time will be given to soak in the surrounding scenery. Included Meals: Breakfast, Dinner See the Natural Bridge, Spiral Tunnel, and emerald colored Lake Hotel: Watertown Lake Resort 120 A valid US Passport is required. REQUIRED Day 10 - Watertown Park to Havre 2012 Tour Dates & Prices: Today we will travel across the border and back into the states, mak- ing our way along the east side of beautiful Glacier National Park. Dates: July 30 - August 10, 2012 (12 Days) Take in the scenery as we leisurely wind along. Arrive this evening in $2,599 Double $3,399 Single Havre for a relaxing overnight. Price Per Person: Included Meals: Breakfast $2,479 Triple $2,339 Quad Hotel: Best Western Great Northern Inn 18 Meals, Hotels & Activities as stated, Price Includes: Day 11 - Havre to Minot Luxury motorcoach After a light breakfast, we’ll leave Montana behind and make our $100 pp deposit at time of reservation, Deposit Due way into North Dakota for our last overnight. Full payment due 30 days prior to Per Person: Included Meals: Light Breakfast departure. Hotel: Kelly Inn Optional Travel $200 double (per person) / $235 single Day 12 - Minot to Home Protection: After a light breakfast, we’ll motor our last stretch for home. R&J Travel Bucks $40 Travel Bucks Earned With This Tour Included Meals: Light Breakfast 1-800-758-6877 or www.rjtoursonline.com 121.