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GLOBUS: GREAT CANADIAN RAIL JOURNEY (CZ)
11 days from Toronto to Vancouver
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 This breathtaking escorted tour crosses Canada using two scenic railroads. Your vacation begins in Toronto with an orientation tour and excursion to Niagara Falls, where you take a thrilling boat ride to view the thundering falls from the river level. Back in Toronto, board the art deco cars of VIA Rail's The Canadian train for your 3-night rail journey through Ontario, Manitoba, and Saskatchewan. Watch the scenic countryside, lakes, and sun-dappled forests from your windows as you relax in first-class refurbished cars from the 1950s. Disembark in Jasper to savor the beauty of Jasper National Park, and enjoy a fully narrated cruise to Spirit Island. Travel through Jasper National Park on Icefields Parkway and take a thrilling Ice Explorer ride on the 1,000-foot-deep Columbia Icefield. On the way to Banff National Park, drink in the spectacular sights of Lake Louise with its green-blue waters forming a perfect mirror reflection of Mount Victoria. In Banff, visit Sulphur Mountain for a ride on the Banff gondola with panoramic views of Banff's spectacular scenery. Next, board the Rocky Mountaineer for a 2-day, all-daylight rail journey from the Canadian Rockies to the Pacific coast. Highlights include steep slopes and rock sheds along the Thompson River and rushing waters of Hell's Gate in the Fraser Canyon. Your rail trip ends in Vancouver with a sightseeing tour of this sophisticated city and leisure time to explore on your own. This is an excellent tour choice for those who want to see Canada via rail.
HOTELS
Toronto Delta Chelsea (SF), Jasper Sawridge Hotel (F), Banff Banff Park Lodge (F), Kamloops Determined by Rocky Mountaineer (BA), Vancouver Georgian Court (SF)
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| Call 800-644-7016 for more information or to book today! Mention code 8656523 | | Globus | | Offer valid through 11/30/2009 | | | | Day | Destination | Description | | Day 1 | Toronto | Welcome to Toronto! At 6 pm, meet your traveling companions for a welcome drink. Your Tour Director will prepare you for your upcoming adventure. | | Day 2 | Niagara Falls | Drive south along the shores of Lake Ontario to Niagara Falls. For the adventurous, your Tour Director will suggest optional flightseeing over the falls. Then, board the MAID OF THE MIST for a thrilling boat ride to view the thundering falls from river level. Before leaving the area, see the Floral Clock, then, return to Toronto for an orientation tour of the downtown area. Enjoy dinner atop the 1,815-foot-tall CN TOWER before transferring to the train station for your departure on the CANADIAN later this evening. (B,D) Note: The operation of the Maid of the Mist cruise is subject to favorable weather and/or river conditions. When weather is unfavorable, a walking tour through the scenic tunnels will be substituted.Note: For your convenience, baggage that will not be needed during the train journey will be checked through to Jasper. Checked baggage will not be accessible during the journey. Plan to pack an overnight bag with necessities for the train portion of the tour, including any medications, eyeglasses, and other important items. | | Day 3 | Ontario | Watch the scenic countryside from your windows as you relax in first-class refurbished art deco cars from the 1950s. Travel through 'Cottage Country,' a favorite retreat for the city dwellers of southern Ontario. Continue past the sparkling lakes and sun-dappled forests of northern Ontario. Try the observation dome for unparalleled views or enjoy quiet conversation in one of the comfortable lounges. (B,L,D) | | Day 4 | Winnipeg | Enter Manitoba with its endless golden prairies and vast cultivated fields. Arrive this morning in Manitoba's capital city of Winnipeg, where you will disembark the train for time to explore this historic city including Forks National Historic Site, a commercial hub for more than 5,000 years and now home to the Forks Market that boasts a vast number of boutiques and restaurants. Reboard the train late this morning and continue west. (B,L,D) | | Day 5 | Jasper | From Winnipeg to Jasper, the train roughly parallels the famed Yellowhead Route, Canada's historic trail of westward expansion. Arrive in Jasper this afternoon. Tonight, enjoy an excursion to Maligne Lake for a fully narrated CRUISE to Spirit Island followed by dinner. (B,L,D) | | Day 6 | Banff | This morning, travel through JASPER NATIONAL PARK on Icefields Parkway to the 1,000-foot-thick Columbia Icefield for a thrilling ICE EXPLORER RIDE. Climb Sunwapta Pass to savor stunning vistas of alpine meadows, waterfalls, and massive glaciers, then scale Bow Pass with splendid views of Peyto Lake. Next, stop at Lake Louise, whose green-blue waters form a perfect mirror reflection of Mount Victoria. Continue into BANFF NATIONAL PARK. (B,D) | | Day 7 | Banff | Sightseeing includes a visit to Sulphur Mountain for a ride on the BANFF GONDOLA, complete with panoramic views of Banff 's spectacular scenery. Also visit Bow Falls and the hoodoos. The balance of the day is at leisure. Consider an optional float trip excursion on the Bow River or a helicopter flightseeing trip for a bird's-eye views of the Rockies. (B) | | Day 8 | Kamloops | Depart this morning for Banff 's train station and board the ROCKY MOUNTAINEER for a 2-day, all daylight, classic rail journey from the Canadian Rockies to the Pacific Coast. Begin by crossing the Continental Divide and climbing Kicking Horse Pass before winding through the engineering feat of the Spiral Tunnels. Continue through the dramatic domain of Yoho National Park and enter the heart of the Selkirk Mountains before passing the spectacular sights of Glacier National Park, the Monashee Mountains, and Shuswap Lake. End today's journey in Kamloops, where you may opt to join the Rythms on the Rails dinner show (B,L)Note: Kamloops properties are considered moderate 2- or 3-star hotels or motor inns. The city does not offer any hotels in the superior category. Your chosen hotel is determined by Rocky Mountaineer Railtours; however, you can rest assured it satisfies our high standards of cleanliness and comfort. For your convenience, baggage that will not be needed during the train journey will be checked through to Vancouver. Checked luggage will not be accessible during the journey. Plan to pack an overnight bag with necessities for the train portion of the tour, including medications, eyeglasses, and other important items (GoldLeaf passengers will have their luggage delivered to their Kamloops hotel). | | Day 9 | Vancouver | Board your train this morning and witness dramatic changes in scenery en route to Vancouver. Highlights include the steep slopes and rock sheds along the Thompson River and the rushing waters of Hell's Gate in the Fraser Canyon. Upon arrival in Vancouver, transfer to your hotel for an evening at leisure. (B,L) | | Day 10 | Vancouver | This morning's city tour of Vancouver includes the harbor and beaches, Chinatown, and Stanley Park. Balance of the day is at leisure. Perhaps rent a bike and ride around the seawall of Stanley Park, or shoppers and browsers might want to take a water taxi to Granville Island or visit historic Gastown. Tonight, your Tour Director hosts a farewell dinner. Wonderful conversation and cuisine make the perfect finale for your vacation. (B,D) | | Day 11 | Vancouver | The vacation ends this morning after breakfast with guests departing on individual schedules. Airport transfers are provided. (B) |
| | US$ Price Details
Pricing is based on RedLeaf Service on the Rocky Mountaineer. Upgrade to GoldLeaf Service for a supplement of $750. Please book early, as upgrade space is limited.Single Room Supplement: $619Triple Rooms are not available.Extra nights per person in Toronto:in single room $160; in twin room $101Extra nights per person in Vancouver:May: in single room $195; in twin room $119Jun.-Sep.: in single room $205; in twin room $124
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Federal inspection fees for the Federal U.S. Customs and Immigrations; International Air Transportation tax; agricultural tax; other per person taxes imposed by government entities; airport taxes and fees including the September 11th Security fee up to $10 per person, Passenger facility charges up to $18 per person, Federal domestic flight segment fees up to $3.50 per segment and U.S. and International arrival and departure, and other government imposed fees up to $300 per person; port taxes; passports; visas and vaccinations; tips to your Tour or Cruise Director, Local Host, driver, Local Guides, and/or ships' crew; gratuities on ferries, trains, and cruise ships; laundry; telephone; minibar; alcohol, beverages, and food outside of the contracted Globus menu as presented at a hotel or restaurant (these extra items will be billed to you before leaving the hotel, ship, or restaurant); optional excursions; airport transfers on non-qualifying flights; porterage at airports and train stations; Travel Protection premiums; all airline imposed baggage fees (including internal flights); and all other items of a personal nature. |
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