CANADA ROCKY MOUNTAINS TOUR 2016 VANCOUVER
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CANADA ROCKY MOUNTAINS TOUR 2016 VANCOUVER
CANADA ROCKY MOUNTAINS TOUR 2016 VANCOUVER, WHISTLER, KAMLOOPS & BANFF 31st AUGUST – 11th SEPTEMBER, 2016 HOSTED BY AVONDALE GOLF CLUB’S HEAD PROFESSIONAL, MARK PATERSON. Day 1 – Wednesday 31st August, 2016 Today the tour starts in Vancouver so please make your way to your hotel. CHECK IN: Hyatt Regency (2 nights) The Hyatt Regency Vancouver is your ideal starting point to explore everything this dynamic city offers. Freshly updated to reflect the excitement and vibrancy of this city, the downtown Hyatt is surrounded by the bustling business center; moments from unique shops and engaging entertainment. The hotel features a bistro, restaurant, lounge, bar, swimming pool & whirlpool, gym, spa and much more. This is a truly fantastic hotel in the heart of the city. Day 2 – Thursday 1st September, 2016 Golf at MAYFAIR LAKES GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB (with cart) With water coming into play on 13 of its 18 holes Mayfair Lakes is aptly named. Designed by Les Furber, this course requires you to think your way around it and temper the urge to go for the hero-shot with the realization of the penalty that can be paid. Renowned for its immaculate conditioning and superb amenities, Mayfair Lakes is a perennial favourite of locals and professionals alike. Day 3 –Friday 2nd September, 2016 MORNING: Luxury Coach transfer from Vancouver to Whistler (approx. 1 hour 30 mins) CHECK IN: Westin Resort & Spa, Whistler (4 nights) All of the 419 residentially-designed suites emphasize comfort and convenience with features that include a welcoming fireplace, flat panel television, inviting soaker tub, quality-appointed kitchen - and windows that open to fresh mountain air. The Hotel is located just steps from both mountain gondolas, the excitement of the pedestrian friendly Village of Whistler and literally a chip shot from the driving range AFTERNOON: Explore the beautiful town of Whistler for the afternoon at your leisure Day 4 – Saturday 3rd September, 2016 GOLF at FAIRMONT CHATEAU WHISTLER GOLF CLUB (with cart) Ranked in the top twenty in Canada this mountainous course is simply what all other mountain courses aspire to be. The incredible service, immaculate fairways, and phenomenal views make this a course to remember! It is just one of the reasons Whistler has been named as one of the top-ten golfing destinations in the world. Be sure to bring your camera and plenty of balls to this mountain gem! Day 5 – Sunday 4th September, 2016 GOLF at BIG SKY GOLF CLUB (with cart) Ranked by Golf Digest as one of the top 10 Public Golf Courses in Canada, this Robert Cupp designed course uses water as its main weapon so accuracy off the tee is a must. The incredible views of Mt. Currie and the surrounding hills make for a spectacular background to this superb course. The scenery and beauty can be distracting but take the time to enjoy the surroundings at Big Sky Golf Club. Day 6 –Monday 5th September GOLF at NICKLAUS NORTH GOLF COURSE (with cart) Ranked in the top fifteen in Canada this Jack Nicklaus course has played host to such names as Faldo, Price, Norman, Couples, Els and the golden Bear himself. It is a great blend of thinking golf and grip-and-rip holes. Whether you are an aggressive golfer or the kind that picks your moments carefully, you are sure to enjoy this immaculately maintained gem Day 7 – Tuesday 6th September, 2016 Luxury Coach transfer from Whistler to Kamloops (approx. 3 hours 45 min) stopping enroute with Golf at Tobiano. GOLF AT TOBIANO GOLF CLUB (with cart) The most acclaimed public golf course in Canada created in this generation. The winner of more awards than any other modern public golf course in this country. A golf experience built on one of the most spectacular pieces of land in Canada. From the drama of its opener, through to the stunning challenge of its closing hole, Tobiano will capture your imagination with staggering scenery that is matched only by the quality of its course. Views of Lake Kamloops dominate, so it is no surprise that Tobiano has been compared to some of the world’s best—Ballybunion in Ireland, Pebble Beach in California. It is simply that good. Play it just once and you will understand why both Golf Digest and Score Golf have named it the best new course in Canada. Following golf you will be transferred to your hotel at Kamloops which is approx. a 30 minute trip CHECK IN: Hotel 540– (2 nights) Newly renovated and re-branded The 540 offers what other Kamloops hotels don't; heated underground parking, and on-site Casino as well as a newly added rooftop pool and hot tub that will make the process of unwinding a pleasant experience. Each guestroom offers a spectacular view of either the magnificent North Thompson Mountains or the splendid city skyline. With thoughtful refinements uniquely suited to your personal and business needs, a stay here will exceed your expectations for accommodation in Kamloops. Day 8 –Wednesday 7th September, 2016 GOLF AT SUN RIVERS GOLF RESORT (with cart) Sun Rivers Golf Resort was named 2003 Best New Course in Western Canada by Golf Digest Magazine. Since then it has only gotten better with age. Sun Rivers Golf Resort's immaculately maintained bent grass fairways look like a river of green in an ocean of sage brush. The stark contrast between desert and green gives you the feeling of being at one of the famous desert tracks in Scottsdale. The warm friendly welcome, easy going pace and great value is unmistakably Kamloops. Set high above Kamloops in the natural sage, and rolling hills of the Thompson River Valley, this Graham Cooke design affords golfers the perfect blend of great golf and wonderful scenery. Day 9 –Thursday 8th September, 2016 Luxury Coach transfer from Kamloops to Banff (approx. 5 hours 30 mins) CHECK IN: Rim Rock Resort Hotel, Banff (4 nights) Located in the picture postcard town of Banff on the slopes of Sulphur Mountain you will find the incredible Rim Rock Resort Hotel. If you are looking for a place to come and experience the elegance and charm of a bygone era in a beautifully modern resort hotel, the Rim Rock is the place for you. The rooms at the Resort are approximately 350 square feet. The amenities at the Rimrock Resort are extensive but include a complimentary shuttle service to and from downtown Banff, concierge service, a full service spa, fitness centre, boutique stores in the galleria, indoor salt water pool, whirlpool, sauna, squash courts and three fantastic restaurants with one of the largest wine lists in all of Canada. Complimentary Wireless Internet available throughout the hotel Day 10 –Friday 9th September, 2016 FULL DAY LUXURY COACH SIGHT-SEEING TOUR OF GLACIERS, LAKE LOUISE & COLUMBIA ICEFIELDS Banff to Lake Louise and Columbia Icefields Private Tour: A full day private sightseeing tour that travels through a landscape carved by glaciers and opened by pioneers. The Columbia Icefields Parkway tour begins with a stop at world famous Lake Louise. It then continues along the Icefields Parkway which is rated as one of the most scenic highways in the world. Marvel at glaciers remaining from the last ice age while you hear stories of early explorers who opened the valleys. Enjoy an alpine picnic before visiting the Athabasca Glacier and Columbia Icefields Centre. Join an Ice Explore (INCLUDED in tour cost) and travel onto the glacier or explore the interpretive centre and surroundings. Day 11 –Saturday 10th September, 2016 GOLF AT FAIRMONT BANFF SPRINGS GOLF RESORT (with cart) Set in a landscape that seems to have come straight out of a dream, the Banff Springs Golf Course is simply what every other mountain course aspires to be. Built in the shadows of the towering Rocky Mountains, the Banff Springs course weaves through dense, evergreen forest, and beside two glacial rivers. With distractions like the incredible scenery, clean mountain air and roaming elk, this superbly maintained course will test both your concentration and your game. Day 12 –Sunday 11th September, 2016 TOUR OVER OR OPTIONAL ADD-ON – ROCKY MOUNTAINEER TRAIN TRIP TO RETURN TO VANCOUVER OPTIONAL TOUR ADD-ON th th Sunday 11 September to Monday 12 September, 2016 ROCKY MOUNTAINEER – GOLF LEAF SERVICE- WESTBOUND BANFF TO VANCOUVER Relax on your return journey from Banff to Vancouver onboard the Rocky Mountaineer for two days of all-daylight rail travel through Canada's West and the Canadian Rockies. You will be travelling in the Rocky Mountaineer’s famous custom-designed, bi-level, glass-domed Gold Leaf coaches which put you right in the middle of the awe-inspiring scenery of the Canadian Rockies. Take in the dazzling vistas upstairs, and enjoy delicious meals downstairs. GoldLeaf Service is quite simply, as good as it gets. Your trip from Banff to Vancouver is for two days onboard the Rocky Mountaineer with 2 lunches, 2 breakfasts, station and hotel transfers and overnight accommodation at Kamloops. Golf Leaf Trip Inclusions: Hot gourmet breakfasts and lunches from an à la carte menu Morning scones and afternoon wine and cheese service Meal service in the private lower-level dining room of your dome coach Custom-designed bi-level dome coach with an upstairs seating area An exclusive outdoor vestibule to soak up that fresh mountain air Complimentary beverages (alcoholic and non-alcoholic) and gourmet snacks served throughout your journey Complimentary baggage delivery to your hotel TOUR PRICING Twin / Double Share: Single Golfer: Non Golfer (Twin Share): CAN $ 9,400 CAN $ 10,800 CAN $ 7,699 OPTIONAL UPGRADE - Gold Leaf Rocky Mountaineer train journey from Banff to Vancouver Twin / Double Share: CAN $ 2,500 per person INCLUSIONS 2 nights accommodation at the Hyatt Regency, Vancouver 4 nights at the Westin Resort & Spa, Whistler 2 nights at Hotel540, Kamloops 3 nights at the Rim Rock Resort, Banff 7 rounds of golf with shared motorised carts and warm-up balls at each course Breakfast daily Luxury Coach transfers between Vancouver and Banff Transfers to Golf daily Full day scenic tour of Lake Louise, Glaciers and Columbia Icefields Fully escorted by PGA Professional Mark Paterson EXCLUSIONS International Airfares Arrival and Departure Airport transfers Other meals not stated in the itinerary Additional meals/ drinks Golf clubs, golf equipment rentals and amenities for golfers Individual airport/ hotels/ golf courses transfers Excess baggage charges Tips, gratuities and personal charges Travel Insurance (compulsory) TRAVEL INSURANCE Travel insurance is highly recommended so that you may be able to recover deposits and other payments made from the Insurer if you need to cancel for approved reasons in the policy. AIG is our recommended travel insurer. To get a quote within seconds from AIG Travel go to http://aigtravel.com.au/teedup/default.aspx If you are happy with the quote you can continue ahead and purchase the cover within a few minutes. This policy covers golf clubs up to a value of $3000, whereas many other policies only cover clubs to $500. If you believe that you are covered for travel insurance with your credit card, please check with your bank. Please send through your policy number and the travel insurer’s international contact number to Teed Up. Insurance can be taken out within 12 months of the departure date. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Some of the times on this itinerary may change, but we will advise you of any changes as they are known. Travel, accommodation, transport and ticket providers (including Teed Up) change pricing and itineraries from time to time. Prior to you booking and paying for travel in full, all prices and itineraries in our brochure are subject to change at any time. If for some reason the price of the tour you book with us does increase from that stated in the booking form you complete and sign then the client has the right to cancel the tour and will receive a full refund of all monies paid as long as you advise us in writing within 14 days of being advised of the price rise. DEPOSITS & CANCELLATIONS To secure your place on this tour we require a deposit of AU$4,000pp at time of booking. 50% of this deposit is refundable if cancelled prior to 1st March 2016. You can take out travel insurance to cover cancellations for a number of reasons – please see your policy details for specific information. The final balance is due on 3 May, 2016. No refunds are available after this date. The final payment will be for the full tour price in CAN converted to AUD based on the best CAN sell rate from the Major 4 banks as at 10am on the day final balance is due. The deposits paid will then be deducted from this to give the balance owing. Cancellations by the client must be in writing to Teed-Up Golf Tours and are subject to the following forfeit of cost per person: st Cancellation after deposit has been paid, prior to 1 March, 2016 – 50% of the deposit will be lost st Cancellation after 1 March, 2016 - 100% of deposit will be lost Cancellation received within 150 days of departure date (3 May, 2016): 100% of the package value will be lost TWIN SHARE & NON GOLFER SINGLE PACKAGES If you select a ”Twin share” package you must nominate at the time of booking who you are sharing with on your booking form otherwise you will be recorded and charged the price of a Single package. If, after this, you find a twin share partner then we will change your package back to Twin Share. We are unable to find a twin share partner for you. You must also nominate on your form if you require one bed (i.e. Queen or Double) or 2 separate beds. Please note all Non-Golfers are assumed to be twin-sharing with a golfer. If this is not the case and you require a nongolfer Single package please inform us so we can tailor a specific package for you. TWIN SHARE & NON GOLFER SINGLE PACKAGES All tours are marketed on behalf of Teed Up Travel Licence Number 2TA4733. Teed Up is not itself a transport tour, event or accommodation provider. It acts only as an agent for those service providers. DISCLAIMER: This itinerary is accurate at time of compilation. Details may change due to circumstances outside our control. Golf courses and accommodation may change depending on availability but will be replaced by similar standard courses and hotel. 2016 Canada Tour with Mark Paterson Booking Form CLIENT INFORMATON Full Name (as shown in passport) Preferred First Name M/F Daytime Phone/Mobile Email D.O.B Member of which Golf Club / / / / Handicap Street Address (for receipts) Suburb State Postcode Preferred First Name M/F D.O.B Daytime Phone/Mobile Email How did you hear about Teed Up? Any Medical problems/dietary restrictions? TRAVELLING PARTNER DETAILS (if applicable) Full Name (as shown in passport) Member of which Golf Club Handicap Any Medical problems/dietary restrictions? MARK PATERSON 2016 CANADIAN GOLF TOUR Canadian 2016 Tour – Vancouver to Banff Optional– Rocky Mountaineer Banff to Vancouver Double (1 bed) Twin (2 beds) pp Number Single pp Number Non Golfer (Twin) pp CAN $ 9.400 CAN$10,800 CAN$ 7,699 CAN $ 2,500 CAN $ 2,500 CAN $ 2,500 Number TOTAL ROOM TYPE: SINGLE: TWIN SHARE DOUBLE: SHARING WITH: ______________ TRAVEL INSURANCE & EMERGENCY CONTACT DETAILS: It is essential you take out Travel Insurance now as you may need to cancel your tour for health or other reason and then you may not be able to claim any of your tour payments or deposits. 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