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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
An early morning ferry crossing has been pre-reserved on the high speed
Victoria Clipper. The crossing is just about 3 hours and arrives in Victoria’s
Inner Harbour. While onboard, sit back and relax, shop at the onboard gift
shop, enjoy one of the many meal baskets that can be purchased or step out on
deck and enjoy the beauty of the passing scenery. Upon arrival into Victoria,
your hotel is just a walk from the pier.
Overnight – Marriott Victoria Inner Harbour
Victoria is a charming place to visit. Your hotel is located in the heart of the inner harbor making everything accessible by foot. Today your Overnight - Marriott Victoria Inner Harbour
Transportation to the Victoria airport is included with your tour. We hope you have enjoyed your tour the the Canadian, US Rockies and the Pacific Northwest! Thank you for traveling with Cartan Tours!
| Season | Land Only |
| June 10, 2010 | $4,739 |
| July 8, 2010** | $4,539 |
| August 5, 2010 | $4,779 |
| September 2, 2010 | $4,759 |
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