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Welcome to Calgary and the Canadian Rockies. Enclosed with your travel
documents is a voucher for your transfer from the airport to the Rimrock
Resort Hotel. Please refer to this voucher for additional information. Your
destination is Banff and the Rimrock Resort Hotel. Filled with flowers, Banff
is a picture postcard of the Canadian Rockies. The area is rich in the history
of the springs and the story of how Banff has developed from a railroad stop
to one of the best-known resorts in the world. Your afternoon and evening are
at leisure. Your key card from the hotel will provide complimentary
transportation from the hotel to downtown Banff and back.
Overnight – Rimrock Resort Hotel
After breakfast you will make our way up the road to the Sulphur Mt.
Gondola. This is a wonderful place to begin our touring with stunning
panoramic views of the Banff/Lake Louise area. You will make a brief photo
stop at Bow Falls and then you are on our way to the famed Chateau Lake
Louise. During our stop at Lake Louise you will enjoy a lovely lunch and have
free time to take pictures and enjoy the beauty of the Canadian Rockies. No
view is quite as stunning as the turquoise waters of Lake Louise, framed by
mountains and the majestic Victoria Glacier. On our way back to Banff you will
make stops at Johnston Canyon, Lake Minnewanka Loop, the Hoo Doos, and
Surprise Corner. Banff offers a variety of restaurants for you to choose from
tonight.
Overnight – Rimrock Resort Hotel
Breakfast is included this morning. You depart this morning for Waterton
The cowboy trail takes you through some of the most picturesque places you
will ever see on earth The Bar U Ranch is your stop for lunch. The next stop
is the Head Smashed in Buffalo Jump. Where the foothills of the Rocky
Mountains meet the great plains, one of the world's oldest, largest and best
preserved buffalo jump's known to exist -- Head-Smashed-In. Designated as a
UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1981, Head-Smashed-In has been used continuously
by aboriginal peoples of the plains for more than 5,500 years. Nowhere in the
world is there a figure that distinguishes a nation like the Royal Canadian
Mounted Police, or Mounties for short, do. This is the reason for making a
visit to the Heritage Fort Museum, filled with history and items from the past
describing how this institution was formed. From the Fort Museum it is a short
drive to Waterton. A photo stop at the falls is made before arriving at the
hotel. The evening is on your own to relax and have dinner.
Overnight – Waterton Lakes Resort
After breakfast this morning, a two hour narrated cruise on Waterton Lake
is scheduled. This cruise provides spectacular mountain scenery with great
photo opportunities and possible wildlife sightings. Waterton Lakes National
Park is an unspoiled gem tucked away in the southern corner of Alberta along
the Canada-U.S.A. border. The Canadian side of the park actually combines with
Montana's Glacier National Park, creating an international peace park. The
park is rife with an assortment of natural attractions. After the cruise you
make a lunch stop and then travel to Red Rock Canyon. From Red Rock Canyon you
continue your trip to the US side and Glacier National Park. You will cross
the Canadian/US Border going through customs and immigration. Glacier Park
Lodge is located at the east entrance of the Glacier National Park. This
rustic western lodge was built by the Great Northern Railway along the main
line which is now the Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad. The huge Douglas
Fir pillars which are 40 inches in diameter and 40 feet high form the supports
in the lobby. Dinner is included tonight at the Glacier Lodge.
Overnight – Glacier Park Lodge
After breakfast this morning a full day circle tour of Glacier has been
confirmed. This tour includes riding the famous “Red Jummers” on the Sea to
Sky road. The most inclusive tour of Glacier National Park starts with a
morning drive over Marias Pass, with wildlife viewing at Goat Lick and a stop
at the historic Izaak Walton Inn. Tour the grand cedar & hemlock forests on
your way to an optional lunch at Lake McDonald Lodge. After lunch, ascend to
the high alpine of Going-to-the-Sun Road at Logan Pass and down the St. Mary
Valley. A stop at Wild Goose Island overlook for another photo opportunity.
The tour finishes with grand vistas of grassland, prairie and mountains as you
arrive back to the hotel. Upon return to the Lodge, you will await the arrival
of Amtrak’s Empire Builder for your overnight train ride to Seattle. Scheduled
departure is 6:45pm.
Overnight – Amtrak sleeper accommodations
The train is scheduled to arrive in Seattle at 10:20am. It is a short taxi
ride to the hotel. Seattle is the crown jewel of the Pacific Northwest. Your
hop on hop off tour allows you to see Seattle at your own pace. Hop off at any
stop to explore on your own, and then hop on another bus whenever you’re
ready. Buses depart every 30 minutes from seven centrally located stops. You
will want to allow time at each stop, as there is plenty to see throughout
this exciting city! Some interesting points not to be missed include the Space
Needle, Pike Place Market, Pioneer Square, Tillicum Village and the Seattle
Waterfront. Pike Place Market is an interesting place to visit. Be sure to
“catch” the flying fish! The Space Needle is close to the hotel as well. There
are numerous restaurants nearby that offer a variety of choices in cuisine for
every budget.
Overnight – Renaissance Seattle Hotel
Transportation from Seattle to Vancouver is scheduled for 10:45am. Cross
back into Canada and continue to Vancouver, with an expected arrival time of
2:15pm. When you arrive at your hotel, the staff will assist you with your
check-in arrangements. The rest of the day is yours to go out and explore this
wonderful walking city! Your hotel puts you in the heart of the city, close to
shops, museums and restaurants. We provide the hop on hop off trolley tour
that is good for 2 consecutive days – thus time permitting, you can enjoy some
sights today as well as tomorrow.
Overnight – Renaissance Vancouver Harbourside
You have a full day to enjoy the city! Your city sightseeing tour allows
you to get on and off at all the major attractions throughout Vancouver.
Pick-up or drop-off at 21 attractions and sites, including Robson Street,
Stanley Park, Canada Place, Granville Island, Yaletown, Chinatown and Gastown.
Your train departs at 8:30pm. A transfer is included from your hotel to the
rail station. Nothing shows you Canada like a trip on the train. Your bedroom
is VIA Rails “top of the line” accommodation. Your sitting room by day
converts to upper and lower berths at night. Once aboard the train, the staff
will see you settled into your room. As VIA Rail’s Canadian Sleeper Touring
Class passengers, your fare includes all meals, use of any of the lounges and
access to the skyline car for spectacular viewing.
Overnight – VIA Rail
You will wake this morning to the beauty of the Canadian Rockies, as you
continue your rail journey to Jasper. Breakfast and lunch will be served prior
to your arrival into Jasper this afternoon. We have arranged transfers from
the rail station to either the Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge or the Sawridge Inn.
The Jasper Park Lodge is a deluxe resort unto itself in the wilderness. The
Sawridge Inn is a 4 star property located in the heart of town. The remainder
of the day is yours to explore Jasper!
Overnight – Sawridge Inn
Jasper is set amid some of the most rugged peaks in the Rockies. We have
reserved you on the Maligne Valley and Sightseeing Cruise today. The tour will
include a stop at Maligne Canyon for a guided walk above the gorge. This
narrow gorge with limestone walls is the deepest canyon in Jasper National
Park. Your guide will share geology of this fascinating area. You will also
stop at Medicine Lake and then Maligne Lake where you will take the boat
cruise to Spirit Island. The Maligne Valley Tour is an excellent opportunity
to see Jasper's wildlife.
Overnight – Sawridge Inn
Today you leave the Rockies and travel to Edmonton. Your destination is the
West Edmonton Mall and the Fantasyland Hotel. This is the largest indoor mall
in Canada with shops and entertainment for everyone’s taste.
Overnight – Fantasyland Hotel Edmonton
You have the entire day, and you will need it, to explore the West Edmonton
Mall. With over 800 shops, 100+ restaurants, and 9 world class attractions, it
is the world’s largest entertainment and shopping center and Alberta’s number
one attraction. You will be amazed at the sheer size of this complex that was
built in four phases beginning in 1981 and completed in 1998! We have included
a special discount booklet, which offers special discounts at various places
throughout the mall.
Overnight – Fantasyland Hotel
Transportation from the hotel to the Edmonton Airport is included. We hope you enjoyed your tour to the Pacific Northwest, British Columbia and Alberta! We hope you have enjoyed your tour with Cartan Tours!
| Season | Land Only |
| June 13, 2010 | $4,689 |
| July 11, 2010** | $4,659 |
| August 8, 2010 | $4,839 |
| September 5, 2010 | $4,709 |
**Roomettes are in place of Deluxe Sleeper accomodations on Amtrak between Glacier and Seattle.
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