Canada`s Rockies

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Canada’s Rockies
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$1,950
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DAYS COMFORTABLE
Canada’s Rockies with Calgary Stampede
JULY 5 & 8 DEPARTURES
The Calgary Stampede takes place at the beginning of July every year and is included on the July 5 and July 8 departures.
ALBERTA, BRITISH COLUMBIA
A GUIDED VAC ATION
OUR INCLUDED
DAY 1 ARRIVE CALGARY (2 NIGHTS)
Welcome to Calgary! Check into your hotel and explore some of what Calgary
has to offer. Join your Travel Director and fellow traveling companions at 6pm
for a Welcome Reception at the hotel. (WR) DELTA BOW VALLEY
HIGHLIGHTS
DAY 2 CALGARY STAMPEDE
Don your boots and Stetson for the world-famous Calgary Stampede, an
exciting spectacle of classic rodeo events and grandstand shows. Spend the
entire day at “The Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth.” Your all-day pass
includes reserved seating for the world’s largest rodeo and admission to the
ICEFIELDS PARKWAY: Motor
along this stunning highway
COLUMBIA ICEFIELD:
Ride an Ice Explorer on
Athabasca Glacier
DAY 5 LAKE LOUISE – MORAINE
LAKE – BANFF FREE TIME
Visit postcard-perfect Lake Louise and
JASPER NATIONAL PARK:
Spend two nights inside the
National Park and learn about
Rocky Mountain wildlife at a
fun, interactive presentation
in Jasper
MALIGNE LAKE CRUISE:
See the place famed for the
color of its water, the
surrounding peaks and the
nearby glacier view
YOHO NATIONAL PARK:
View the Natural Bridge, Spiral
Tunnels and Emerald Lake
LAKE LOUISE: Enjoy a guided
walk along the lake
MORAINE LAKE: View this
stunning lake in the Valley of
the Ten Peaks
BANFF: Spend a relaxing three
nights in this famed alpine
resort town and explore the
National Park, a UNESCO
World Heritage Site. “Meet a
Mountie” and learn about the
history of the Royal Canadian
Mounted Police
Moriane Lake, Banff
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Your Journey
DAY 1 ARRIVE CALGARY
Welcome to beautiful Canada! Get
settled in at your hotel, located in the
heart of downtown Calgary, and
spend the afternoon relaxing or
exploring. Visit the arts district or
make use of easy access to public
transportation to see all that Calgary
has to offer. At 6pm, gather at the
hotel with your Travel Director and
fellow travelers for a Welcome
Reception. (WR) DELTA BOW VALLEY
DAY 2 CALGARY – ICEFIELDS
PARKWAY – COLUMBIA
ICEFIELD – JASPER (2 NIGHTS)
Head north on the stunning Icefields
Parkway, driving alongside snow-
capped peaks, thundering waterfalls
and glistening glaciers. Keep an eye
out for wildlife including grizzly and
black bears, moose, elk and mountain
goats. Upon arrival at the Columbia
Icefield, board an Ice Explorer for a
unique journey onto the massive
Athabasca Glacier. Stay tonight in the
quaint town of Jasper.
(FB) SAWRIDGE INN JASPER
DAY 3 JASPER NATIONAL PARK
FREE TIME & SIGHTSEEING
Start the day with a morning at
leisure, enjoying the superb vistas,
strolling Jasper’s quaint streets, or if
you like, take an optional float trip
down the Athabasca River before an
interpretive walk at Maligne Canyon,
one of the most beautiful gorges in
the Rockies. Learn about the under­
ground river system while following
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take a narrated stroll along the
lakeshore to learn about the geology
and history of the area. Continue on
to stunning Moraine Lake, nestled in
the dramatic Valley of the Ten Peaks.
Spend the rest of the day as you like –
perhaps ride on the Banff Gondola to
the top of Sulphur Mountain to
experience a bird’s-eye view of six
mountain ranges or a river float trip
down the Bow River. The evening is
yours to enjoy. (FB) BANFF PARK LODGE
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DAY 7 BANFF – DEPART
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Moraine Lake
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DEPARTURE CITY
(FB,D) SAWRIDGE INN JASPER
DAY 4 JASPER – YOHO –
EMERALD LAKE – BANFF (3 NIGHTS)
Head south and cross the Continental
Divide as you set out for Yoho National
Included Meals: WR Welcome Reception FB Full Breakfast D Dinner HD Highlight Dinner FD Farewell Dinner with Wine
These days will operate as per Days 2-7
on the 7 Day Itinerary.
YOUR LAND PRICE
BEFORE DISCOUNTS
AND SAVINGS
UP
TO
$298
LAND PRICE
BEFORE DISCOUNTS
PER
COUPLE
EARLY BOOKING DISCOUNT
BOOK BY
NOV 7, 2014
TRIP CODE: CRK
LAND PRICE
BEFORE DISCOUNTS
LAND ONLY
DEPARTURE DATE
LAND ONLY
This morning, descend from the
Canadian Rockies. Upon arrival in
Calgary, a transfer is provided to
Calgary International Airport or the
Delta Bow Valley hotel in Calgary for
guests extending their stay. (FB)
May 11, 18
$1,950
*Jul 8
$2,750
May 25
$1,950
Jul 20
$2,125
Jun 1, 8
$1,950
Aug 3, 10
$2,125
Jun 15, 22
$2,125
Aug 17
$2,125
Jun 29
$2,125
Aug 24, 31
$2,125
Please do not schedule any flights
before 2pm.
*Jul 5
$2,750
Sep 7, 14, 21
$2,125
Banff
National
Park
Professional Travel Director with
you throughout your journey
First Class Hotels twin bedded
room with private restroom
10 Meals Welcome Reception with
light appetizers. 6 full breakfasts.
3 dinners (including 1 three course
dinner, 1 Highlight Dinner and
Farewell Dinner)
Local Expert Jasper National Park
and Banff “Meet a Mountie”
Personal Audio Headsets
Airport Transfers arrival and
departure transfers included as noted
in itinerary
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SIGHTSEEING STOP
Park with its towering waterfalls,
spectacular scenery and natural
bridge that spans the Kicking Horse
River. See Emerald Lake, sparkling
with the blue-green hue of a precious
jewel. Ice-blue glaciers, pounding
waterfalls and surging rivers abound
on the way to the UNESCO World
Heritage Site of Banff National Park.
Your day ends with a regional meal in
the quintessential alpine village of
Banff. (FB,HD) BANFF PARK LODGE
SAVE
Rates per Person
PRICE INCLUDES:
NUMBER OF OVERNIGHT STAYS
the canyon’s trail past water­falls and
jagged rock formations. Later this
afternoon, cruise Maligne Lake,
followed by a rustic dinner along the
water. Learn about Rocky Mountain
wildlife at an interactive, after-dinner
presentation by a local expert.
DAY 3 TO DAY 8 DEPARTURE DATE
Lake Louise
British
Columbia
ARRIVAL CITY
Today is yours to explore as you
please. Browse the shops along Banff
Avenue, take a hike and enjoy your
spectacular setting or be wowed by
aerial views of the Rockies with an
optional scenic helicopter flight over
Mount Assiniboine. Your Travel
Direc­tor will be happy to assist you in
planning your day. This evening, join
your newfound friends at a festive
Fare­well Dinner and learn about the
history of the Royal Canadian
Mounted Police during a “Meet a
Mountie” local expert presentation.
Stampede Park, home to agricultural and livestock exhibits, live bands and
an amusement park. This evening, get your adrenaline pumping at the
Stampede’s thrilling chuckwagon races, in which teams of horses pull
traditional chuckwagons around a racetrack. Cap off the day with a bang
at the Grandstand Show, a singing and dancing musical extravaganza with
a fireworks display. (FB) DELTA BOW VALLEY
SAVE AN
ADDITIONAL $100 P/P
AARP MEMBERS
Luxury Motorcoach
Transportation with A/C, reclining
seats, panoramic windows and
emergency restroom
Complimentary WiFi available in
guestrooms and/or public areas of most
hotels. See page 154-155 for details
Travel Documents including travel
wallet, travel planner, complimentary
keepsake photo and 5% Frequent
Traveler Discount upon return for a
future trip
Code: CRK. Price is per person and is based on two people sharing a twin-bedded room. Single Supplement: from
$575. This itinerary is operated by our sister company.
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