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Tour 907 * Bears and Wildlife
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Tour 1106 * CANADIAN
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Tour 1104 *
West Canada / Alaska
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Tour 907 * Bears and Wildlife
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4 Days/3 Nights- $3300 pp
Day 1-
A beautiful flightseeing tour will introduce
you to Katmai National Park. You'll get a better feel for how
wild and free Katmai is as we fly around volcanoes,
glaciers, rivers and untouched valleys.
After landing on the water, climb oboard the Katmai
Wildlife Yacht for a delicious lunch and an orientation
with your guide before heading to Brooks Falls
to see the Brown Bears fishing from the falls..
Day 2- Spend the
day at Brooks River Falls watching bears catch
salmon. There is no better place on Earth to watch bears
interact with one another as they fight for fish
and teach their cubs to survive. Watch safely
from a raised platform.
Day 3- We'll
get away from the crowds and view bears in a
much more intimate setting. If you are interested in fishing
with the bears, this is a great opportunity!
Day 4- The morning
will be spent exploring the Iliuk Arm as we head towards the
Savanoski River. The scenery is epic- huge mountains
jutting straight out of the lake, endless wilderness
and awe-inspiring wildlife
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Tour 1106 * CANADIAN
ROCKIES |
July 3rd – July 8th
Travel to the Canadian Rockies by luxury motorcoach
with large viewing windows through towering peaks, emerald lakes
and pristine flowering alpine meadows. Tour world-renowned Banff
with knowledgeable driver/guides who will fill your imagination
with tales and award-winning talks of local history and geology.
Step onboard the 'Rocky Mountaineer' daylight service for a
two-part vacation.
July 3rd – Arrive in Calgary
Arrive in Calgary today. Transfer by private motorcoach from the
airport in Calgary to your hotel in downtown. Spend the afternoon
at your leisure. Overnight.
July 4th – Calgary – Banff
Founded in 1885 after the discovery of the Cave and Basin Hot
Springs, Banff National Park is Canada's oldest and most famous
national park. Each year, millions of visitors come to Banff to
marvel at the emerald waters of Lake Louise, walk amongst the
flower-filled heavens at Sunshine Meadows, and drive beneath the
towering jagged peaks lining the Icefields Parkway. Snow-capped
peaks, glistening glaciers and sweeping vistas are just one part
of the allure of Banff National Park. You can enjoy all the
comforts of home in the town of Banff and the village of Lake
Louise, or step out into the wilderness and the home of some of
North America's wildest creatures, including grizzly bears,
caribou and wolves. Enjoy also a visit of Canmore, which is
located only 15 minutes drive from the town of Banff.
Considered to be the residential community of the area - but
secretly is the HUB of the Bow Valley Community - Canmore has an
established infrastructure geared towards an outdoor lifestyle
mixed with all the facilities you need to enjoy your stay The best
way to get to know Canmore and the surrounding area is on foot.
And with a network of walking trails through town, along the river
side and into mountain valleys, you won't want to forget your
camera. Some of the trails lead to picturesque Quarry Lake, follow
a mountain stream through the community of Rundle, cross a
beautiful old railway bridge, past stately hoodoos and into the
slopes of the Benchlands. Give yourself plenty of time and wear
sturdy walking shoes for a hiking tour of the area.
July 5th
Banff – Day Trip to Lake Louise
Travel north through the heart of the Canadian Rockies and cross
the Continental Divide, before arriving in the picturesque town of
Lake Louise, a pristine alpine lake in the middle of the Canadian
wilderness. Today you will travel along some of the loftiest
highways in the world as you wend your way through the spectacular
Canadian Rockies to famous Lake Louise.
Lake Louise -- Canada's "Diamond in the Wilderness," and the
"Hiking Capital of Canada". This area offers a tremendous
diversity of recreational and sightseeing opportunities. Lake
Louise is home to one of North America's finest downhill ski
areas, and has numerous hiking and walking trails. The region
abounds with spectacular scenery, from glaciers to waterfalls. The
highlight of the parkway is, of course, the Athabasca Glacier
which comes tumbling off the Columbia Icefield directly towards
the road. Nowhere else in the Rockies is it possible to get a view
that encompasses more ice.
The Icefield Visitor Centre has excellent exhibits that help you
explore the exotic world of perpetual cold
The next stop in the immediate Lake Louise vicinity is our other
fabulous lake, Moraine Lake . Moraine can be extremely busy by
noon, so it is important to get an early start on the day. Enjoy a
hearty breakfast, then head out (say, before 9:30 am) to the shore
of Moraine Lake where adventures large and small await.
July 6th
Banff – Kamloops
Enjoy a four hour transfer by private motorcoach to Kamloops this
morning. From this starting point you can enjoy the incredible
wilderness of the Yoho National Park, stop at the scenic Spiral
Tunnel and Emerald Lake. Leaving the Rockies you drive over the
Selkirks and Roger’s Pass Stopping at Glacier National Park.
Arrive in Kamloops early afternoon
July 7th
Kamloops – Vancouver
Enjoy your transfer by coach along the old caribou wagon road back
to Vancouver today. Enjoy the beautiful scenery in the Canadian
Rockies. The region has abundant breathtaking scenery, from
glaciers to waterfalls and unequalled wildlife viewing
opportunities. There are many ways to enjoy vacations among the
stunning scenery. Arrive into the scenic coastal city of Vancouver
and enjoy a sightseeing tour of the city prior of checking in.
Consider stretching your legs with a walk along the harbor front
or relax in your surroundings at the Metropolitan Hotel. Enjoy an
optional superb dinner in an outstanding Vancouver restaurant.
July 8th
Vancouver transfer to port
Your tour ends with a private transfery by coach to the port in
Vancouver to board your cruise to Alaska.
Tour includes:
• hotel accommodation including applicable taxes and round-trip
porterage
• transportation by exclusive, deluxe, air-conditioned motorcoach
( 47 deluxe coach, stereo and PA system, spacious reclining seats,
washroom, all fuel, repairs, maintenance, parking fees, driver
meals and accommodations, vehicle and liability insurance;
• services of a professional English speaking driver / guide
• Sightseeing in Banff, Lake Louise, Icefield Parkway and Visitor
Centre, Kamloops and Vancouver
• Admission to all national parks and attractions as mentioned in
the itinerary
• All National, Provincial, State, Territorial and Wildlife Refuge
Fees
• Entrance fees to the Cave and Basin Museum as per itinerary on
Day 2
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Tour 1104 *
West Canada / Alaska
From Vancouver to Anchorage
15 Days / 14 Nights
Day 1
Vancouver
Arrive in Vancouver today. Transfer by private motorcoach from the
airport in Vancouver to your hotel in downtown. Spend the
afternoon at your leisure. Overnight.
Day 2
Vancouver – Victoria
Start your journey today with a ferry ride to Vancouver Island.
After disembarking at Nanaimo your drive will take you southward
through dramatic coastal scenery to Victoria, where you will enjoy
a city tour upon arrival. Participate in our excursion to Butchart
Gardens.
Day 3
Victoria * Kelowna
Your B.C.Ferry departs the terminal from Swartz Bay to Tsawwassen
for the 90 minute cruise through the Gulf Islands and across the
Strait of Georgia. Orchard country awaits you ! Journey inland
through the lush Fraser Valley and over the rugged Cascade
Mountain Range to the orchards and vineyards of the Okanagan
Valley. Kelowna has become the main marketing and distribution
centre of the Okanagan Valley, with a flourishing tree fruit
industry and a growin light industrial sector that competes on a
world scale.
Day 4
Kelowna * Vernon
Today’s journey will take you through one of Western Canada’s
premiere orchard and vacation destinations. As you travel along
Wood Lake you may see people water skiing or fishing. Arrival in
Vernon finds you in the oldest city in the interior of British
Columbia.
Day 5
Vernon * Revelstoke * Banff
Travel the Transcanada Highway into the Canadian Rockies. Stop in
Three Valley Gap for lunch and take a look at Canada of the 1800s.
Revelstoke Dam on the Columbia River is one of North America's
largest and most modern and will be visited upon arrival. View
some of Canada's best loved wildernesses on your way, the Selkirk
Mountains, Revelstoke National Park and Yoho National Park. Among
today's sights are the Natural Bridge, Spiral Tunnels, Kicking
Horse River, and Emerald Lake. Continue to overnight in Banff,
high in the Canadian Rockies for your two-day-stay in this
dramatically situated town, known as "the Pride of Canada".
Day 6
Banff * Lake Louise
Travel north through the heart of the Canadian Rockies and cross
the Continental Divide, before arriving in the picturesque town of
Lake Louise, a pristine alpine lake in the middle of the Canadian
wilderness. Today you will travel along some of the loftiest
highways in the world as you wend your way through the spectacular
Canadian Rockies to famous Lake Louise.
Day 7
Lake Louise * Jasper
Explore the lovely surroundings of Lake Louise, perhaps take an
optional gondola ride up to Mt. Whitehorn. Stop at Columbia
Icefield for a magnificent view of the Athabascar Glacier and an
optional snowmobile ride. Visit Athabascar Falls before continuing
to Jasper today.
Day 8
Jasper
A full day to explore Jasper National Park with stop at Lake
Maligne. Take a hike to see native wildlife or enjoy an optional
gondola rode up to The Whistler for a view of the Canadian Rocky
Mountains and the town of Jasper.
Day 9
Jasper * Blue River * Clearwater
Follow the Yellowhead Highway (Tete Jaune) past Mount Robson, the
highest peak in the Canadian Rockies, to Blue River Ski Area in
the heart of the Columbia Mountains by Wells Gray Provincial Park.
Short, scenic trip through Wells Gray Provincial Park with a stop
at Helmcken Falls, to Clearwater, named after the sparkling waters
of the Clearwater River. Spend a relaxing afternoon hiking or
strolling in the Canadian outdoors.
Day 10
Clearwater * Clinton
Continue along the lakes and streams of the Canadian timberland to
100 Mile House, originally a stop on the way to the Caribou gold
fields. Pass through the Painted Chasm, a multi-colored, 10
million year-old gorge to discover Clinton. This town preserves
much of its gold rush origin. Visit the Clinton Museum or Deadwood
Gulch Wildlife Display on your own leisure time.
Day 11
Clinton * Whistler * Vancouver
Travel through the Camelsfoot Range to the secluded town of
Whistler, Canada's premier ski resort and a favorite summer
retreat. From Whistler you will travel the Sea-to-Sky Highway to
fjord-like Howe Sound and the Pacific Ocean and return to
Vancouver. Overnight in Vancouver.
Day 12
Vancouver - Anchorage
This morning board your flight from the airport in Vancouver to
Anchorage. Arrive in Anchorage this afternoon. Meet your english
speaking driver / guide and enjoy an ongoing City Tour through
Anchorage prior of checking in at the hotel in downtown.
Overnight.
Day 13
Anchorage – Denali
By private motorcoach travel along the Parks Highway from
Anchorage to Denali. Optional stop in Talkeetna for an optional
flightseeing tour to Mt.McKinley or a Jetboat Safari. Arrive in
Denali this afternoon and check in at your overnight
accommodations outside the Denali National Park.
Day 14
Denali – Anchorage
Enjoy a full day Denali Wildlife Tour this morning deep into the
Denali National Park. Look out for moose, caribou’s, wolves, sheep
and maybe a grizzly crossing your pathway. A light lunch package
is included during your 6-8 hour tour. Mid afternoon transfer back
to Anchorage by coach. Overnight again downtown Anchorage.
Day 15
Anchorage Departure
Tour includes:
• hotel accommodation including applicable taxes and round-trip
porterage
• transportation by exclusive, deluxe, air-conditioned motorcoach
as per itinerary
• services of a professional English speaking driver / guide
• Admission to: Vancouver-Victoria-Vancouver ferry, Banff National
Park, Jasper National Park, Revelstoke National Park, Yoho
National Park
• Flight from Vancouver to Anchorage
• Full Day Denali Wildlife Tour
• Taegliches Fruehstuecks Buffet
• B.C. Ferry from Vancouver to Victoria
• Entrance to Butchard Gardens
• Guided Tour with the Ice Explorer on the Athabasca Glacier
• Jasper Tramway
• Maligne Lake Cruise
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