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Group Travel
Group Samples
1101 * GRANDE
ALASKA ESCORTED TOUR
1102 * DENALI
DOUBLE ESCORTED LAND TOUR
1103 * DENALI / KENAI
EXPLORER
1104
* West
Canada / Alaska
1105 * Alaska &
Yukon TouR
1106 * CANADIAN ROCKIES
GROUP SAMPLES

Day 1 * Anchorage arrival
Day 2 * Anchorage - Seward
Day 3 * Seward - Whittier - Valdez
Day 4 * Valdez - Glennallen
Day 5 * Glennallen - Tok
Day 6 * Tok - Fairbanks
Day 7 * Fairbanks - Denali
Day 8 * Denali
Day 9 * Denali - Talkeetna
Day 10 * Talkeetna - Anchorage
Day 11 * Anchorage
Day 12 * Anchorage Departure
Traveling in a group tour is a wonderful experience, you get to know
your fellow travelers and together you are able to enjoy every day
during your vacation. If a guide is part of your adventure, sit back
and relax, while he is giving you lots of information about our
beautiful state. Alaska is famous for our spectacular wildlife,
incredible glaciers and beautiful mountains along your way. Visit
Alaska, the land of the midnight sun.
This itinerary is a sample of a group tour through Alaska. It can be
diversified in many ways. If you'd like to combine the Yukon and
Alaska, please let us know.
Contact us at: info@alaska4seasons.com or fax us at: 907-346-1029.
GROUP SERVICES
Multilingual Guiding Services
Step on Guides
Customized Group Itineraries including meals
Fullsize Motor Coaches and Mini Coaches
Group Meet and Assist
Tour 1101 * GRANDE
ALASKA ESCORTED TOUR

 

10 Days from / to Anchorage
Day 1
Fly into Anchorage, Alaska.
Transfer with hotel courtesy bus to your hotel.
Day 2
Enjoy a tour orientation breakfast, afterwards board a deluxe
motorcoach for today's grand adventure to Valdez. Stop at Worthington
Glacier.
Day 3
Continental breakfast. Cruise through the Prince William Sound
to the majestic Columbia Glacier. Keep your eyes out for seals, sea
lions, otters and more. Overnight in Valdez.
Day 4
Continental breakfast. Board the motorcoach for the drive
north to Fairbanks. The route takes you along the TransAlaska Pipeline
that runs 800 miles from Prudhoe Bay to Valdez. Overnight in
Fairbanks.
Day 5
Breakfast in the morning. Afterward enjoy a sightseeing tour
of the gold mining town of Fairbanks. Cruise on the Chena River aboard
the grand sternwheeler - Riverboat Discovery III and return to the
hotel. Overnight.
Day 6
Breakfast at the hotel. Board the motorcoach south to Denali
National Park. Explore Denali on your own this afternoon, attractions
like rafting, flightseeing, helicopter tours and more are available.
Overnight outside the park
Day 7
Breakfast at the hotel. This afternoon, travel deep into
Denali National Park on the Tundra Wildlife Tour looking for bear,
moose, caribou and sheep. A snack box is included. Overnight outside
the Denali National Park.
Day 8
Breakfast at the hotel. In the afternoon board the Alaska
Railroad from Denali back to Anchorage. Overnight in Anchorage.
Day 9
Breakfast at the hotel. Enjoy a brief sightseeing tour of
Anchorage including a visit to the new Native Heritage Center. The
rest of the day is open to explore until your evening farewell dinner.
Overnight in Anchorage.
Day 10
Your Grand Alaskan Tour comes to an end with the hotel
courtesy transfer to the airport.
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Total Net Price per Person |
SINGLE |
DOUBLE |
TRIPLE |
QUAD |
MAY 14-23 SPRING
|
$2364 |
$ 1644 |
$ 1542 |
$ 1447 |
MAY 2-30 SPRING INTO
SUMMER
|
$ 2900 |
$ 1860 |
$ 1743 |
$ 1672 |
JUNE 18-27 SUMMER
|
$ 3268 |
$ 2251 |
$ 2054 |
$ 1969 |
JULY 2-11 SUMMER
|
$ 3268 |
$ 2251 |
$2054 |
$ 1969 |
JULY 16-25 SUMMER
|
$ 3268 |
$ 2251 |
$2054 |
$ 1969 |
AUGUST 13-22 SUMMER
|
$ 3268 |
$ 2251 |
$2054 |
$ 1969 |
AUGUST 27-SEP 5 FALL
FOLIAGE
|
$ 3029 |
$ 1998 |
$ 1869 |
$ 1786 |
| SEPTEMBER 3-12 LATE
FALL |
$ 2364 |
$ 1972 |
$ 1518 |
$ 1447 |
| Children 11
& Under Traveling with 2 Adults $ 1200 |
Tour 1102 *
DENALI DOUBLE ESCORTED LAND TOUR


** ITINERARY HAS NOW 6 DAYS TOTAL ** PLEASE ASK FOR NEW ITINERARY
6 Days from / to Anchorage
Day 1
Arrive in Anchorage on your own. Overnight
Day 2
Board the Alaska Railroad this morning from Anchorage to
Denali. The rest of the day is open for optional activities such as
rafting, flightseeing, helicopter flightseeing and more. Overnight in
Denali.
Day 3
Enjoy a full day Tundra Wildlife Tour into the Denali National
Park this morning. Look for moose,caribou, sheep and maybe some
grizzly bears along the way. Overnight.
Day 4
Open morning in Denali. Deluxe motorcoach tour from Denali
Park to Anchorage. Overnight.
Day 5
Morning Anchorage City Tour. Transfer to downtown for
afternoon cruise line transportation and cruise ship embarkation.
| Total Net Price per Person |
SINGLE |
DOUBLE
|
TRIPLE |
QUAD |
CHILDREN |
MAY 25-30
|
$ 1446 |
$ 982 |
$ 868 |
$ 825 |
$ 626 |
JUNE 22-27
|
$ 1673 |
$ 1122 |
$ 982 |
$ 938 |
$ 698 |
JULY 6-11
|
$ 1673 |
$ 1122 |
$ 982 |
$ 938 |
$ 698 |
JULY 20-25
|
$ 1673 |
$ 1122 |
$ 982 |
$ 938 |
$ 698 |
AUGUST 17-22
|
$ 1673 |
$ 1122 |
$ 982 |
$ 938 |
$ 698 |
AUGUST 31-SEPTEMBER
5
|
$ 1673 |
$ 1122 |
$ 982 |
$ 938 |
$ 698 |
Tour 1103 * DENALI /
KENAI EXPLORER
ITINERARY HAS CHANGED TO A 7 DAYS / 6 NIGHTS TRIP TOTAL - PLEASE ASK
FOR A NEW ITINERARY
 
7 Days from / to Anchorage
Day 1
Arrive in Anchorage today. Courtesy shuttle transfer to your
hotel.
Day 2
With the McKinley Explorer transfer to Denali this morning.
Enjoy the great view out of these big picture windows along your
journey. Upon arrival in Denali Transfer to your hotel for overnight.
Day 3
Enjoy a full day Tundra Wildlife Tour through the Denali
National Park. Look out for wildlife such as caribou, moose, dall
sheep and maybe some grizzly's. Overnight again in Denali.
Day 4
Enjoy the morning in Denali at your leisure. This afternoon
board the McKinley Explorer Dome Car back to Anchorage. Overnight in
downtown Anchorage.
Day 5
With the Alaska Railroad Transfer to Seward this morning.
Spend the afternoon at your leisure. Overnight in Seward.
Day 6
Board a morning cruise through the Resurrection Bay this
morning. Afterward visit the Sealife Center in Seward. Afternoon
Transfer with motorcoach to Girdwood. Check in at the beautiful
Alyeska Prince Hotel. Overnight.
Day 7
With the Alyeska Tram explore the peak of Mt. Alyeska today.
Early afternoon motorcoach transfer to Portage for an unforgettable
Portage Glacier Cruise. Afternoon Transfer to Anchorage for overnight.
Your tour ends with a transfer from your hotel to the airport.
| Total Net Price per
Person |
SINGLE |
DOUBLE |
TRIPLE |
QUAD |
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MAY 15-31 & SEPTEMBER 1-9
|
$
1942 |
$
1438 |
$
1309 |
$
1039 |
MODERATE
|
MAY 15-31 & SEPTEMBER 1-9
|
$
1942 |
$
1122 |
$ 982 |
$ 938 |
DELUXE |
JUNE 1 - AUGUST 31ST
|
$ 2605 |
$ 1772 |
$ 1535 |
$ 1006 |
MODERATE |
JUNE 1 - AUGUST 31ST
|
$
3000 |
$
1992 |
$
1687 |
$
1291 |
DELUXE |
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
Tour 1105 * Alaska &
Yukon Tour
From / to Anchorage

Day 1:
Arrival Anchorage
Individual journey of the participants to Anchorage. Welcome to
Alaska. At the airport, you will be welcomed by your tour-guide.
Transfer to the hotel. Meeting to get aquainted with your fellow
travellers.
(Overnight accommodation in Anchorage).
Day 2: Anchorage - Denali – American Breakfast
After breakfast we leave Alaska s largest city. Via the George Parks
Highway we travel northbound towards Denali National Park. The
breathtaking landscape offers constantly changing panoramic views with
distant glaciers and beaver dams in the nearby river. We’ll stop in
Talkeetna at the Talkeetna Lodge for some lunch and if weather permits
an incredible view of Mt.McKinley. Late afternoon, there is the
opportunity for a one hour glacier flight to Mount McKinley for all
those who would like to go for it (optional). This is a very
recommendable adventure, in particular when the weather is fine. From
Talkeetna continue on to Denali. Upon arrival in Denali you’ll have
the opportunity to do some goldpanning on your own. (Overnight
accommodation close to the park).
Day 3:
Denali National Park – Continental Breakfast
Without a doubt this is one of the highlights of Alaska. In the
morning we will go on a Denali wildlife tour. LUNCH / SNACK INCLUDED.
A park owned shuttle bus takes us deep into one of the most scenic
landscapes in the North America. Weather permitting you will get to
see majestic Mount McKinley, 6193 meters high, the highest mountain in
the U.S.A.. The variety of wildlife is very impressive, too. With a
little luck you will see wolves, dall sheep, moose, caribou and
grizzly bears. Admire Wonder Lake, the largest lake in the
surroundings, located approximately in the middle of the park. Here in
particular you will find lots of wildlife.
(Overnight accommodation close to the park).
Day 4:
Denali National Park – Fairbanks – Continental Breakfast
Back on the George Parks Highway, we will stop in Nenana to visit the
Alaska Railroad Museum. Fairbanks will be reached early in the
afternoon. We will visit the University / Museum of Fairbanks and
enjoy a short City Tour. The remainder of the day is reserved for the
places of interest in and around this town located about 320
kilometers south of the arctic circle. Perhaps you would like to visit
the Alaska Dog Mushing Museum, or treat yourself with the local
delicacies in one of the numerous restaurants. You really should try
the king crabs! And there is more. Particularly recommendable is a
sternwheeler cruise on the Chena River, the Crown of Light show, a
photosymphony covering the aurora borealis, or the Gold Rush show at
the Malemute Saloon (optional).
(Overnight accommodation in Fairbanks).
Rate for Sternwheeler Cruise: $ 46.00 per person for the 2.00 PM Show
Visit of Alaskaland with Salmon Bake and Malemute Salon - $ 35.00 per
person
Day 5:
Fairbanks – Beaver Creek – American Breakfast
Today we will leave Fairbanks. Our first stop will be at North Pole to
visit the house of “Santa Claus”. Your next stop will be in Delta
Junction, where you will tour the grounds of Rika’s Roadhouse, located
just northeast of the highway and part of Big Delta State Historical
Park. The complex offers a gift shop and a restaurant. Lunch
included.You will also see the Trans-Alaska Pipeline crossing the
Tanana River right next to the highway. Via Tok your journey continues
to Beaver Creek. View wildlife during your journey such as moose or
maybe a grizzly crossing the highway.
(Overnight accommodation in Beaver Creek).
Day 6:
Tok – Beaver Creek – Haines Junction – Haines – American Breakfast
Travel by motorcoach from Beaver Creek to Haines along beautiful
scenery and possible wildlife viewings. In Haines enjoy a bald eagle
preserve tour, where you have a chance to see the majestic white bald
eagles. ( Overnight accommodation in Haines, Alaska including dinner)
Day 7:
Haines – Skagway – Continental Breakfast
This morning board the Alaska Marine Highway from Haines to Skagway.
Upon arrival enjoy a City Tour of Skagway including a visit of the
Skagway Visitor Center, the Skagway museum where you will see lot’s of
Alaskan historical material such as a Tlingit canoe, a Portland Cutter
sleigh, kayaks and an Alaska Native Heritage collection of baskets.
This afternoon enjoy a picnic at Pullen Creek Park. This attractive
waterfront park has a covered picnic shelter and is located behind the
White Pass & Yukon Route depot.
Day 8:
Skagway – Whitehorse – Continental Breakfast
Baord the White Pass and Yukon Railroad to Skagway this morning. With
the bus transfer from Fraser to Whitehorse.There are many interesting
things to discover like for example the longest wooden fishladder of
the world or the Transportation Museum, which is included during the
City tour in Whitehorse. Equally recommendable is a visit to the
restored sternwheeler SS Klondike next to the Yukon River or a boat
trip through Miles Canyon at the headwaters of the Yukon River. We can
include the boat trip ( with dinner ) that night in Whitehorse for $
35.00 per person add on …
Day 9:
Whitehorse – Dawson City – Continental Breakfast
The journey continues via Carmacks to Dawson City. Upon arrival in
Carmacks enjoy a 1.2 mile interpretive boardwalk along the Yukon
river. Beautiful view of countryside and Tantalus Butte, gazebo and
park at the end of the trail. At the Hotel Carmacks enjoy some lunch.
have the opportunity to have some lunch. Lot’s of beautiful scenery
along the way as well as wildlife can be seen. Upon arrival in Dawson
City enjoy a visit of the Diamond Tooth Gerties Gambling Hall, which
is included as well. (Overnight accommodation in Dawson City).
Day 10:
Dawson City – Continental Breakfast
People still dig for gold in this historical town located where the
Klondike flows into the Yukon River. You wil try your luck and pan for
gold yourself. Afterward visit Bonanza Creek, the Jack London cabin,
and the Midnight Dome, Dawson City's very own mountain, are on the
agenda, as is the remarkable Gold Diggers Museum. Afterwards your
guide will take you on a walk around town with it's nice buildings,
some of them still original, some affectionately restored. Visit the
Palace Grand Theatre - offering musical entertainment,
turn-of-the-century style – this evening. (Overnight accommodation in
Dawson City). Lunch included
Day 11:
Dawson City – Tok – Continental Breakfast
Prior of leaving Dawson City you’ll visit Dredge No 4, which is the
largest wooden hill bucket line dredge in North America. Your journey
continues from Dawson City via Chicken to Tok, Alaska. In Chicken you
will visit the Pedro Dredge No 4, located at Chicken Gold Camp on
Airport Road. Lunch included in Chicken, Alaska. Upon arrival in Tok
visit the Mainstreet Visitor’s Center which is located at the junction
of the Alaska Highway and the Tok Cutoff. Large picture windows frame
the Alaska Range. Displays include rock, gems and fossils, the gold
rush, Alaska wildlife and waterfowl. Overnight accommodation in Tok,
Alaska.
Day 12:
Tok – Glennallen – American Breakfast
Your journey takes you to Glennallen, Alaska. Glennallen lies at the
Western edge of the huge Wrangell St. Elias National Park and
Preserve. It is a gateway to the Wrangell Mountains and the service
center for the Copper River basin. Four prominent peaks of the
majestic Wrangell Mountains are Mt.Sanford, Drum, Wrangell and
Blackburn. Overnight in the Glennallen area. LATE LUNCH INCLUDED.
After lunch join your guide on an interpretive Trail which offers a 1
mile walk through 3 boreal forest ecosystems:” aspen spruce forest,
black spruce forest and sedge meadow.
Day 13:
Glennallen – Valdez – American Breakfast
Valdez is your next destination in Alaska. Valdez was established as a
port of entry for gold seekers in 1898. Thousands of stampeders
arrived in Valdez to follow the All American Route to the Eagle mining
district in Alaska’s Interior. Construction of the Trans Alaska
Pipeline was begun in 1974 and the 1000 acres site at Port Valdez was
choosen to be the pipeline terminus. Overnight in Valdez including
dinner.
Day 14:
Valdez – Whittier – Anchorage – American Breakfast
Today we travel the Prince William Sound via ferry. Without a doubt
this is a highlight among the scenic beauties of Alaska. The route is
close to the Pacific coast, passing calving glaciers, the Columbia
Glacier probably being the most spectacular of them all. Odds are you
will spot a variety of wildlife. With a little luck you will be able
to take pictures not only of otters and puffins, but of sealions and
even whales, too. Ashore again, the next stop is the Portage Glacier,
which is almost accessible by car. Another stop will be in Girdwood
where you will take the tram up to Mt.Alyeska to enjoy a snack.
Concluding this eventful stage, we drive along the Turnagain Arm into
Anchorage. The high tidal wave rolling into Turnagain Arm twice a day
is said to be spectacular.
(Overnight accommodation in Anchorage).
Day 15:
Anchorage (Departure) – Continental Breakfast
After breakfast you can choose from a variety of optional tours: you
can choose between a half day bearviewing tour to Redoubt Bay or a
glacier cruise, rafting etc. 6.30 PM Transfer to the Sourdough Mining
Company for a Farewell Dinner. Transfer from the dinner restaurant to
the airport for departure.
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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