Ageless Adventures

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Ageless Adventures

2010 TOUR BROCHURE
Ageless Adventures
Quebec Countryside
TWELVE NEW TOURS FOR 2010
Magical Maui
The Best of Eastern Canada
Seattle’s Best
Campbell’s Resort on Lake Chelan
The Wild West Coast of Vancouver Island
Yukon & NWT
604-542-5566
Rocky Mountaineer Rail & Kimberley Accordion Festival
Washington’s Wine Region
California Dreamin’
Thanksgiving at Harrison Hot Springs
Tucson Sun Getaway
Getaway for Gals
1-877 277-5577
Twelve New / Revisited
Tours for 2010
Magical Maui
Join George & Melinda Burns of
Mandate Tours for an unforgettable vacation
getaway to Maui, Hawaii. We are staying
at the Kaanapali Beach Hotel, Maui’s Most
Hawaiian Hotel – an experience which
has prompted the readers of Conde Nast
Traveler Magazine to vote it as one of the
“World’s Best Places to Stay” and “#1 Best
Value Hotel in Hawaii” according to Travel
& Leisure Magazine.
Featuring: Toronto, Montreal, Ottawa and
Quebec City
Local tour guides will bring each city to
life and there is plenty of time to explore
on your own. Some unique Mandate
highlights include: local cuisine in popular
old Montreal and Quebec City restaurants,
a scenic drive along the Chemin du Roy and
a side tour in the Charlevoix Region which
includes Baie-Saint-Paul, nestled along the
banks of the St. Lawrence, one of the oldest
towns in Quebec.
Seattle’s Best
Three nights at the historic Mayflower
Park Hotel located in thriving downtown
Seattle steps away from the cities most
exciting shopping and attractions. Side
tours include: Tillicum Village, Hiram Locks,
Seattle’s Underground Tour, Seattle City
tour and a tour of the Museum of Flight.
Campbell’s Resort at Lake Chelan
Travel with Mandate to the well appointed
Campbell’s Resort at Lake Chelan in
Washington State for a lovely four day
getaway. The weather in June is quite
delightful at a respectable 25 degrees!
The Wild West Coast of Vancouver
Island
Come on board the M.V. Frances Barkley
for an enjoyable cruise on this working
vessel as it makes its way along the Alberni
Inlet to the Broken Group Islands and our
destination, Ucluelet on the wild West
Coast. Travel by coach to Tofino and a
two night stay at the waterfront Tin Wis
Resort. Highlights of the tour also include:
Qualicum, Pacific Rim National Park and
Tofino.
Yukon & NWT
The Yukon & NWT tour is indeed a tour
of a lifetime. Due to popular demand this
15 day tour is back! Highlights include:
Whitehorse, SS Klondike, a cruise on the
Yukon and Mackenzie rivers, Dawson City,
Dempster Highway, Inuvik, Tuktoyaktuk,
Top-of-the-World Highway, Klaune National
Park and the White Pass Yukon Rail.
Rocky Mountaineer Rail & the
Kimberley Accordion Festival
The Eastern Kootenays and the Canadian
Rockies are the focal points for this
tour. Highlights of the tour are the
annual Kimberley International Old Time
Accordion Championships and a two day
rail tour on the Rocky Mountaineer Rail
from Banff to Vancouver.
Beginning with a three day cruise to
Los Angeles we have chosen the best
sights Southern California has to offer.
San Diego, The San Diego Zoo, old
town, Mission San Juan Capistrano,
Los Angeles, Universal Studios, Rodeo
Drive, Santa Catalina, two nights in
Santa Barbara, Solvang, Ventura and
much much more.
Travel to Yakima and Walla Walla
valleys during grape harvest. Experience
scenic vistas, wine tasting and a drive
along the Columbia River Gorge. One
highlight of the tour is a visit to Johnston
Ridge Observatory at Mt. St. Helens.
Thanksgiving at Harrison Hot
Springs
Thanksgiving is a time to reflect
on all our blessings. Please join us
on a Thanksgiving getaway to one of
B.C.’s most popular vacation spots Harrison Hot Springs. Two nights at the
Premier Harrison Hot Springs Resort,
Thanksgiving dinner in the copper room,
Minter Gardens, a scenic fall coach tour
and Westminster Abbey.
Tucson Sun Getaway
One word - Sun! When rainy days are
closing in around us, join Mandate Tours
as we journey to sunny Tucson. Our
resort of choice is the deluxe Westward
Look Resort. Highlights include: Tucson,
Tombstone, Bisbee, Arizona-Sonora
Desert Museum to name a few.
Getaway for Gals - Christmas
Shopping Extravaganza
Join daughters, sisters and friends for a
Gals Getaway Shopping Extravaganza in
November. Bellis Fair, Seattle Premium
Outlet, Alderwood Mall and La Conner.
The highlight is a two night stay at the
well-appointed Tulalip Resort, Casino
and Spa. Join us for some fun and
friendship and of course shopping!
Mandate’s Mandate
For those of you who are reading our
brochure for the first time, please be
assured that each tour includes diverse
sightseeing, comfortable accommodation,
quality meals, a historic perspective and
is created to flow at a leisurely pace.
Our destinations are predominantly tours
of Western Canada and the Western U.S.
Our ongoing theme is “Discover Your Own
Backyard with Mandate Tours”. We are
pleased to have many repeat customers
and therefore offer numerous new tours
each year. We want to keep you coming
back to Mandate!
Each hotel, resort and inn is chosen for its
rating (3 ½ stars or better), location, unique
setting, on-site restaurants and amenities.
International Stage Lines, our coach
company of choice, has new 47 passenger
coaches for your continued comfort and
safety.
We would like to thank all those who
have travelled with us in 2009 and we look
forward to happy travels in 2010.
Mandate’s Special Features
Early Payment Discount
When full payment is received 75 days
prior to departure you will receive a 5% early
payment discount. (Not valid for Collette
Vacations tour)
Peace of Mind Plan
When choosing a Mandate tour it is
important to be aware of our Peace of Mind
Plan. Mandate’s plan is second to none in
the travel industry. A Mandate Peace of
Mind Plan guarantees a full refund of all trip
payments in the event of a cancellation for
any reason up to the day before the tour.
This excludes the cost of the plan fee itself.
During the course of a trip, if a passenger
has to return home due to illness or a
death in the immediate family, the plan fee
guarantees a refund of any unused portion
of the trip.
Home Pick-up & Drop-off Service
Our popular individual home pick-up and
drop-off service will continue to be offered
within the immediate Vancouver lower
mainland.
Mandate’s Gold Card Membership
Seven years ago we introduced Gold Card
membership to our customers who have
completed four or more overnight tours
in a calendar year. This membership has
been well received, with an average of 5%
of our tour registrations representing Gold
Card Members.
If you have qualified as a Gold Card
member in 2009, in December, you will
receive a 5% rebate cheque for all completed
tours. You will also qualify for an instant 5%
discount on all overnight tours booked in
2010. This discount will continue for every
calendar year that you continue to complete
four or more tours. Other benefits of Gold
Card membership includes:
● Give-aways and/or special offers as
they become available
● A personalized Gold Card name tag
● Room upgrades where available
Tour Activity Level
We use the walking symbol to reflect
the approximate tour activity level of each
tour however if you have any concerns
or questions, please enquire at the time
of registration when our staff will be very
happy to discuss the itinerary in more
depth.
Please note that any tour involving boats
(excluding ferries) has automatically been
categorized as Intermediate. This is because
tide and sea conditions can sometimes
make boarding and disembarking more
difficult and result in unstable, slippery
conditions on board.
EASY
You must be able to walk to and from
coach, hotels, venues & restaurants.
MODERATE
You should be able to climb stairs and
walk reasonable distances, possibly over
uneven ground or inclines and for this
reason these tours would not be suitable
for people requiring walkers.
INTERMEDIATE
You must be able to walk a kilometre
or more on uneven ground or extended
inclines.
Extreme cold and high altitudes will be
experienced on some tours.
Wherever boats (excluding ferries) are
involved and because of tide conditions,
you must be able to negotiate the possibility
of a steep ramp to gain access to the boat
or wharf.
It is recommended that persons requiring
assistance be accompanied by a companion
who is capable and totally responsible for
providing that assistance since Mandate
Tours cannot provide special individual
assistance to tour members with special
needs.
Proposed HST
We have included the proposed
HST for all Canadian tours commencing July 1 if the tax does not go through
we will gladly refund you the difference.
2010 PowerPoint
Tour Presentations
Please join us as we present our 2010
Tours in a PowerPoint presentation at
various locations throughout the lower
mainland. All are welcome to attend. We
will be featuring our new overnight tours
and light refreshments will be served.
Please call Mandate Tours at
604-542-5566 to RSVP for any of the
following presentations as well as
for more information on additional
dates and locations of presentations
to be announced:
West Vancouver Seniors Centre
January 15
1:30 - 3:00 p.m.
White Rock - Kent St. Senior
Centre
January 29
1:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Maple Ridge - Ridge Meadows
Seniors Centre
January 30
2:00 - 4:00 p.m.
North Vancouver - Silver Harbour
February 2
1:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Ladner - Ladner Community
Centre
February 5
1:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Walnut Grove - Walnut Grove
Community Centre
February 11
1:15 - 3:15 p.m.
Burnaby - Confederation Seniors
Centre
February 21
1:30 - 3:30 p.m.
Richmond - Minoru Seniors
Centre
TBA
TBA
Sechelt - Sechelt Seniors Centre
March 21
1:00 - 3:00 p.m.
At Mandate Tours we pride
ourselves on our customer
service, attention to detail and
interesting tours. This would
not be possible without the hard
work of our office staff.
Karla Reilander wears many hats
organizing
all the
components
of the
tour from
coordinating
home pickups and drop-
offs, to ensuring that your dietary needs
are met and much more. Karla also
assists in tour design and sales.
Barbara Wyatt, one of our newest
employees,
has the very
important job
of bookkeeper.
Among
her many
administrative
duties she
may be the gal that you speak to when
you call in to register. Barbara also
assists in tour design.
It’s Carol Skidmore’s voice that you will
hear most
often when
you call. She
handles most
of the tour
registrations
and one of
her strongest
attributes is her attention to detail, which
is a great asset when organizing the
many details pertaining to mailings,
brochure proofing and the like.
Melinda Burns is involved in tour design,
promotion,
sales,
marketing and
tour guiding.
She also
negotiates
with suppliers
and venues
to ensure
that every tour meets the standards you
have come to expect when booking with
Mandate.
George Burns’ role is to ensure that
everything
runs
smoothly.
He is
responsible
for the
overall
operation
of Mandate Tours, from day to day
decision making to long term planning
and expressing his opinions on almost
everything!
George and Melinda work closely
together on growing and moving the
company forward. As a team, we
all handle tour registrations and we
appreciate and rely on your repeat
business. We look forward to another
successful year in 2010!
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Table of Contents:
Name of Tour
Departures Tour Length Page
Stormwatching at Long Beach . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . February 1
4 days
3
Yukon Quest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . February 16
6 days
3
Magical Maui
NEW
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
March 2
10 days
3
Jasper Park Lodge - Seniors Spring Fling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
April 11
6 days
4
Palm Springs Getaway . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
April 12
8 days
5
Summerland Waterfront Resort . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
May 18 3 days
6
Magnificent Oregon Coast . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
May 24
5 days
7
May 27
11 days
8
June 1 & September 9
NEW
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4 days
10
June 7
4 days
11
Olympic Peninsula . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
June 15
4 days
12
Shuswap Getaway . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
June 21
4 days
13
Newfoundland & Labrador . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
June 15
16 days
14
4 days
16
6 days
17
The Best of Eastern Canada . NEW
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Seattle’s Best
.NEW
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Campbell’s Resort on Lake Chelan
NEW
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . June 22
Rocky Mountaineer Rail & the Kimberley Accordion Championship . NEW
. . . . . . . . . . . July 7
The Wild West Coast of Vancouver Island
Historical Barkerville . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
July 2
4 days
18
Sound of Music - Leavenworth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . July 9
3 days
18
July 7 & August 11
3 days
19
Bamfield & the Alberni Inlet - Featuring MV Frances Barkley . . . . . .
.REVISITED
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
July 10
15 days
20
Glacier & Waterton Lakes National Parks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . July 11
8 days
22
July 15 & 22
4 days
23
July 16
5 days
24
July 22 & August 19
8 days
25
Yukon NWT
Historic Nootka Sound - Friendly Cove & the E & N Rail . . . . . . . . . . . .
Discovery Coast Passage and the Cariboo - Chilcotin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Haida Gwaii - Experience Super Natural BC . . . . . . . .
Stewart & Hyder - Bears and Glaciers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . August 2
10 days
26
Chemainus Theatre Summer Getaway . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
August 10
3 days
27
Grizzly Bears of Knight Inlet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
August 3
4 days
28
Desolation Sound & the Tsa Kwa Luten Lodge . . . . . . . . . . . . .
August 16
4 days
29
Princess Louisa Inlet - Float & Fly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
August 24
3 days
30
Fabulous Kootenays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . August 30
5 days
31
San Juan Islands Getaway - Featuring Islands Cruise & Whale Watching . . . . September 7
3 days
32
September 20
5 days
33
Spectacular Desert Canyons - featuring Grand, Bryce and Zion Canyons . . . . September 3
10 days
34
14 days
36
NEW
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . California Dreamin’: Coastal cruise, San Diego, Los Angeles & Santa Barbara . NEW
September 18
Kettle Valley Railway . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
October 3
3 days
38
Autumn Colours in the Cascades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
October 17
4 days
39
Albuquerque, Santa Fe and Taos, New Mexico . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . October 4
8 days
40
Thanksgiving at Harrison Hot Springs
October 10
Tucson Sun Getaway . NEW
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3 days
41
November 1
9 days
42
Getaway for Gals . NEW
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
November 17
3 days
43
November 24 & December 1
2 days
43
December 6
4 days
44
December 24
4 days
44
.NEW
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Christmas in Chemainus and Downtown Victoria . . . . .
Winter Wonderland in Leavenworth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Christmas in Victoria . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Terms, Conditions & Peace of Mind Plan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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45
Stormwatching
at Long Beach
February 1 - 4
7 Meals - 3 nights & 4 days
Price Per Person:
Double or Twin: $ 869.00
Single: $1,139.00
Adults 56 - 64 or non BC seniors: add $25.00
to the above rates. Adults under 55: add 5%
Highlights:
The Rugged West Coast of Vancouver Island ●
Pacific Rim National Park Reserve ● Tin Wis Resort
● Wild Pacific Trail ● Long Beach
Tour includes:
Home pick-up & drop-off service, Deluxe transportation,
Three nights accommodation, three breakfasts, two
lunches and dinners, meal gratuities, all side tours and
entrance fees, driver and coach ferry tolls, transfer driver
gratuities, Mandate tour guide, baggage handling and
all taxes
Experience a truly wild coastline, buffeted by rain and high
pounding surf. Walking along the Wild Pacific Trail and
strolling along the beach in the rain is one of the greatest
pleasures offered to a nature lover.
MANDATE’S PEACE OF MIND PLAN: $40.00
Yukon Quest
The Great Canadian North
February 16 - 21
Tour group size limited to 12 people. *Departure times for
Aurora Borealis viewing are subject to change. Other activities
subject to change due to weather.
Winter Parka and boot rentals are available in Whitehorse.
Price Per Person:
Double or Twin: $2,409.00
Single: $2,829.00
Adults under 55: Add 5% to the above rates
NEW in 2010
Discover Maui
Hawaii’s Magical Island
March 2 - 11
Price Per Person:
Double or Twin:$4,099.00
Single: $5,989.00
Adults under 55: add 5% to the above rates.
Join George & Melinda Burns of Mandate Tours for an
unforgettable vacation getaway to Maui, Hawaii. We are staying
at the Kaanapali Beach Hotel, Maui’s Most Hawaiian Hotel. An
experience which has prompted the readers of Condé Nast Traveler
Magazine to vote it as one of the world’s “Best Places to Stay”
and “#1 Best Value Hotel in Hawaii” according to Travel & Leisure
Magazine.
Highlights:
Whitehorse ● Yukon Quest Finish Line ● Aurora
Borealis viewing ● Dog Sled tour ● Yukon Wildlife
Preserve ● Frost Bite Music Festival ● McBride
Museum ● Beringia Centre ● Yukon Quest
International Dog Sled Race Banquet
Tour includes:
Home pick-up & drop-off service, round trip airfare,
van transportation, five nights accommodation, five
breakfasts, one lunch, four dinners, hot drinks and
snacks, meal gratuities, all side tours and entrance fees,
step on guides, transfer driver gratuities, Mandate tour
guide, baggage handling, airport fees and all taxes
Highlights:
Maui ● Kaanapali Beach ● Ukulele lessons ● Poi
Making demonstration ● Hula lessons ● Lei Making
● Cultural Garden tour ● Lau Printing ● Lauhala
Weaving ● Pineapple Cutting ● Hawaiian Music & a
nightly Sunset Hula Show ● Haleakala National Park
● Waikapu & Iao Valleys ● Maui Tropical Plantation
● Historic Lahaina ● Drums of the Pacific Luau
Tour includes:
Home pick-up & drop off service, Round trip airfare on
Westjet, nine nights accommodation, nine full buffet
breakfasts, two dinners (one the Drums of the Pacific
Luau), all side tours and entrance fees, deluxe local
transportation, airport transfers, services of local guides,
coach driver/ step-on guide/airport and meal gratuities,
exchange rate, Transfer driver gratuities, Mandate tour
guide, baggage handling, airport fees, US exchange and
all taxes
Final Discount Specials -- If any of the tours listed on this page are booked and
paid in full by January 20 the 5% Early Payment Discount will be honoured!
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Jasper Park Lodge
Seniors Spring Fling
April 11 - 16
Highlights:
Coquihalla Highway
Merritt
Revelstoke
The Canadian Rockies
Lake Louise
Jasper, AB
Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge
Yellowhead Highway
Mt. Robson
Kamloops
Fraser Canyon
Delicious food, entertainment and dancing
make this a Spring getaway to remember.
From aquasizing to craftmaking, dance classes
to walking tours, the Fairmont Jasper Park
Lodge has it all!
Tour includes:
Home pick-up & drop-off service
Deluxe transportation
Five nights accommodation (three nights at the
Jasper Park Lodge)
Five breakfasts
Five lunches
Four dinners
Meal gratuities
Social programmes and activities (bingo, line
dancing, poetry, crafts, fitness etc.)
Jasper area coach and shopping tour
Park fees
Transfer driver gratuities
Mandate tour guide
Baggage handling and all taxes
Out of province medical insurance
recommended
Accommodation:
Revelstoke
Jasper
Sun Peaks
Three Valley Lake Chateau
Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge
Nancy Greene’s Cahilty Lodge
Price Per Person:
Double or Twin: $ 1,389.00
Single: $ 1,687.00
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Day One: Vancouver – Revelstoke
Meals: L, D
Depart the lower mainland for the Coquihalla Highway. Lunch is served
at the Coldwater Hotel in Merritt. Continue north past Kamloops to Little
Shuswap Lake and a coffee stop at the Quaaout Lodge. Depart for the
Three Valley Lake Chateau via Shuswap Lake and Salmon Arm.
Day Two: Revelstoke – Jasper
Meals: B, D
Travel into the heart of the majestic Canadian Rockies via Golden, Glacier
National Park, Yoho National Park, Rogers Pass, and Lake Louise en
route to the final destination of Jasper. Surrounded by snow-capped peaks
and sparkling lakes, the Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge welcomes you.
Day Three: Jasper Park Lodge Meals: B, L, D
Nestled in the Canadian Rockies, the rustic elegance of this lodge makes it the
embodiment of peace, tranquillity and natural beauty. Enjoy the many activities
that the Jasper Park Lodge has to offer. The list of events is almost unlimited:
nature walks, crafts, poetry, side excursions and bingo to name a few.
Day Four:
Jasper Park Lodge
Meals: B, L, D
Another full day to enjoy all the amenities at the Jasper Park Lodge
including an evening dinner.
Day Five: Jasper – Sun Peaks
Meals: B, L
After breakfast depart from the lodge for Sun Peak’s Nancy Greene’s Cahilty
Lodge via the Yellowhead Highway. Highlights include the Yellowhead
Pass, Mt. Robson and Tete Jaune Cache.
Day Six: Sun Peaks – Vancouver
Meals: B, L
Continue your journey west from Sun Peaks along the Thompson River to
the Fraser Canyon. At Hell’s Gate witness the Fraser River churning its
way through the walls of the canyon at its narrowest point. Travel
through the Fraser Valley to the lower mainland
and your point of origin.
Highlights:
Palm Springs
Rancho Mirage
Palm Desert
Indian Wells
Andreas Canyon
Homes of Rich and Famous
Villagefest
Mojave Desert
Joshua Tree National Park
Fabulous Palm Spring Follies
Tour includes:
Home pick-up and drop-off service
Round trip airfare (Westjet)
Seven nights accommodation
Seven continental breakfasts
One lunch
One dinner
One reception
Meal gratuities
All side tours and entrance fees
Services of a local guide
Park fees
Mandate tour guide
Baggage handling
US Exchange and all taxes
Medical insurance is recommended
Accommodation:
Palm Springs: Palm Mountain Resort
Palm Springs Getaway
April 12 - 19
Day One:
Vancouver – Palm Springs Meals: R
Do you have the winter blues and can’t remember the last time you had the
warmth of the sun on your back? Then this eight day getaway is for you. Travel
on a direct Westjet flight from Vancouver to Palm Springs (just a three hour
flight), arrive and travel to the lovely Palm Mountain Resort. This beautiful
oasis is located in the middle of Palm Springs only footsteps away from the
famed Palm Canyon Drive. The hotel is also right across the street from a
variety of restaurants plus quaint boutiques and shops. Enjoy a welcome
reception at the resort.
Day Two:
Palm Springs
Meals: B
Visit the land of the rich and famous as our local guide takes us through
the modern cities of Rancho Mirage, Palm Desert and Indian Wells. See
neighbourhoods of resort homes built around lush golf courses including the hill
top house of Bob Hope, the “compound” of Frank Sinatra and the winter home
of former President Gerald Ford. See the contrasting greens of the magnificent
fan palms and more than 150 species of plants in Andreas Canyon. The tour
includes a visit to a date farm and downtown Palm Springs.
Day Three:
Palm Springs
Meals: B
A free day to enjoy Palm Springs and the amenities of the Palm Mountain
Resort, which has a palm tree lined pool terrace. This Oasis of sun, fun and
colour has it all. A refreshing micro-mister system, comfortable sun loungers
and a spa.
Day Four:
Palm Springs
Meals: B
A free day to enjoy Palm Springs. There is a weekly colourful evening street
fair called Villagefest where each block offers great street entertainment and
more than 200 booths offering art and handicrafts.
Day Five:
Palm Springs Meals: B, L
Visit the Mojave Desert and the Joshua Tree National Park, one of the few
places in the world where the Joshua tree grows. Learn about the characteristics
of this strange plant described by early explorers as the “cabbage palm”. Lunch
will be included on this day tour.
Day Six:
Palm Springs
Meals: B
The highlight of this day will be the Fabulous Palm Spring Follies, a world
famous Broadway calibre celebration of the music, dance and comedy of the
30’s, 40’s and 50’s with a cast old enough to have lived it.
Day Seven:
Palm Springs
Meals: B, D
A free day to enjoy Palm Springs and the amenities of the Palm Mountain Resort.
Join the group for a farewell dinner at a local Palm Springs restaurant.
Day Eight:
Palm Springs – Vancouver
Meals: B
Depart mid morning for the flight back to
Vancouver with memories of your Palm Springs
Getaway.
Price Per Person:
Single: $2,829.00
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Summerland Waterfront Resort
Two nights at the acclaimed Summerland Waterfront Resort
May 18 - 20
Highlights:
Coquihalla Highway
Summerland
Naramata
Hillside Winery
Red Rooster Winery
Hope Princeton Highway
Tour includes:
Two nights accommodation
Two breakfasts
One lunch
Two dinners
Meal gratuities
Mandate tour guide
Accommodation:
Summerland
Day One:
Vancouver - Summerland
Meals: D
Nestled in the heart of British Columbia’s Okanagan Valley is the beautiful
town of Summerland. Summerland’s newest addition is the Summerland
Waterfront Resort on Okanagan Lake. Enjoy a relaxing two night stay at this
amazing property, each room will have a view of the lake. Amenities include
an outdoor geothermic heated pool, soaker tub and easy walking trails.
Dinner tonight is at the resort.
Day Two: Summerland – Naramata – Summerland
Meals: B, D
After a relaxing morning at the resort depart by coach for a short scenic ride
to Naramata, a beautiful town nestled along the eastern shores of Okanagan
Lake. Surrounded by vineyards and orchards, this community has some of the
finest views in the valley. The first stop is at Hillside Wines for a tour. After
exploring the area there is a visit to the Red Rooster Winery before returning
to Summerland and dinner at Zias Stonehouse Restaurant.
Day Three: Summerland - Vancouver
Meals: B, L
Spend the morning enjoying the Okanagan Lake vistas from your room, a dip
in the pool or a leisurely walk along the shoreline. A noon departure brings
us to the Twin Lakes Golf and Country Club for lunch before the drive back
to Vancouver via the Hope Princeton Highway.
Price Per Person:
Single: $ 809.00
Adults under 55:
Add 5% to the above rates
Unforgettable Mandate Memories - Albuquerque/ Santa Fe
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The Magnificent Oregon Coast
Highlights:
The Oregon Coast
Lincoln City
Florence
Sand Dunes
Newport
Cannon Beach
Seaside
Tour includes:
Home pick-up and drop-off
Four nights accommodation
Three breakfasts
One brunch
Two dinners
Meal gratuities
Mandate tour guide
Baggage handling
US exchange and all taxes
Accommodation:
Lincoln City Surftides Resort
Cannon Beach The Ocean Lodge
May 24 - 28
Day One:
Vancouver – Lincoln City Meals: D
Depart Canada and travel south through the state of Washington into Oregon
for a two night stay at the deluxe ocean front Surftides Resort in Lincoln
City. Dinner is served at the hotel.
Day Two:Lincoln City – Florence / Newport – Lincoln City Meals: B
After breakfast, travel along the beautiful Oregon Coast with its spectacular
shorelines outlined by ocean breakers and stunning beaches, protected by
rocky headlands and miles of sand dunes. Spend some time in Florence at
the quaint area known as “Old Town” and take an optional sand dune buggy
ride before an afternoon stop in the fishing village of Newport.
Day Three:
Lincoln City – Cannon Beach
Meals: Br
Head north to Cannon Beach the most popular and picturesque resort area
along the coast. The tour would not be complete without a stop at the famous
Tillamook Cheese Factory. Arrive at noon in Cannon Beach with plenty of
time to enjoy this quaint coastal town. Lunch is on your own. The two-night
stay is at The Ocean Lodge at Cannon Beach. Every room has a fireplace
and view of the ocean.
Day Four:
Cannon Beach
Meals: B, D
This is the day to relax and enjoy the sights and sounds of Cannon Beach.
Spend the rest of the day at leisure. Walk on the beach, visit the shops, it’s
your day! There will be an optional side tour available to Seaside Oregon to
visit the factory outlet stores. This evening dinner will be included at a local
eatery.
Day Five:
Cannon Beach - Vancouver Meals: B
This morning the coach makes its way north to BC, stopping in Astoria then
crosses over the Columbia River into Washington State. There will be a stop
at the Duty Free Store en route.
Price Per Person:
Single: $1,739.00
Adults under 55:
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NEW in 2010
Toronto, Ottawa, Montréal, Québec City
May 27 - June 6
Highlights:
Toronto
Niagara Falls
VIA Rail Toronto - Ottawa
Ottawa
Parliament Hill
Museum of Civilization
Prime Minister’s Residence
Rideau Hall
Rideau Canal
Rockcliffe District
Byward Market
Royal Canadian Mint
Montréal
Old Montréal
Ste Catherine Street
St. Helen’s Island
Mont Royal
St. Joseph’s Oratory
Montréal’s Old Port
Place Jacques
Notre Dame Basilica
Chemin du Roy
St. Lawrence River
Quebec City
Chateau Frontenac
Place d’Armes
Laval Seminary
The Citadelle
Plains of Abraham
Charlevoix Region
King’s Road
Montmorency Falls
Shrine of Ste. Anne Beaupré
Baie St. Paul
Accommodation:
Toronto
Ottawa
Montréal
Québec City
8
Delta Chelsea
Lord Elgin Hotel
Delta Montréal
Courtyard Marriott
Day One Vancouver – Toronto
Meals: R
Travel to Toronto by Air Canada. Upon arrival in Toronto transfer by coach
to the hotel. Enjoy a light reception upon arrival.
Day Two:
Toronto
Meals: B
Experience the vibrant atmosphere of one of Canada’s liveliest cities on this
three hour tour. Discover the fascinating history of Ontario’s capital, from its
agricultural beginnings to its present status as Canada’s economic pulse.
Highlights include: The CN Tower, the Skydome, Casa Loma and Yorkville
an historic neighbourhood transformed into an exclusive shopping district,
City Hall a futuristic design gracing the Romanesque style and much more.
Day Three:
Toronto - Niagara Falls - Toronto
Meals: B, L
After breakfast, the group will depart on a day tour to Niagara Falls. Upon
arriving at Niagara Falls enjoy lunch while overlooking the falls. Then it’s
off to the Maid of the Mist for an exhilarating boat ride to the base of the
majestic Horseshoe Falls. On the return journey, travel through the historic,
picturesque community of Niagara-on-the-Lake.
Day Four
Toronto - Ottawa
Meals: B, L
Travel first class with VIA Rail from Toronto to Ottawa. Upon arrival in
Ottawa travel by coach to the downtown Lord Elgin Hotel, just two blocks
from Parliament Hill, for a two night stay.
Day Five
Ottawa
Meals: B
A costumed guide portraying a historical character will present the nations
Capital, including the look-out at the Museum of Civilization in Hull, the
Prime Minister’s Residence, Rideau Hall, Rideau Canal, Rockcliffe
District, Byward Market and much more. After the two and a half hour
tour you will have the rest of the day to explore the many museums and
government buildings.
Day Six
Ottawa - Montréal
Meals: B, D
This morning includes a tour of the Royal Canadian Mint. Drive into the
French-Canadian province of Québec, where there is a sudden change
in language and tradition. Arrive late afternoon in sophisticated Montréal,
one of the world’s largest French-speaking cities and a two night stay at the
centrally located Delta Montréal. Dinner tonight is included at the hotel’s
ArOmA Restaurant.
continued . . .
Tour includes:
Round trip airfare (Air Canada)
Ten nights accommodation
One reception
Nine breakfasts
Two lunches
Four dinners
Meal gratuities
Services of local guides
Mandate tour guide
Out of Province Medical is recommended
Day Seven
Montréal
Meals: B, D
Major attractions on this morning’s tour include the once walled Old Montréal,
Ste-Catherine Street, St. Helen Island, Mont-Royal, St. Joseph’s Oratory,
the Old Port and Place Jacques. You will have the afternoon free to explore
but not before we visit the Notre Dame Basilica. Dinner tonight is included
at an Old Montréal restaurant.
Day Eight
Montréal – Québec City
Meals: B, D
Depart Montréal and travel along the Chemin du Roy, the first carriage road
linking Québec to Montréal built in 1737. It follows along the St. Lawrence
River. The Chemin du Roy remains a living memorial to New France. Arrive
in historic Québec City, the heart of French Canada and a UNESCO World
Heritage Site for a three night stay at the downtown Courtyard Marriott.
Dinner tonight is included at the hotel’s Que Sera Sera Restaurant.
Day Nine
Québec City
Meals: B
Tour Canada’s only walled city, crowned by the great turrets of the Château
Frontenac. Until the British victory of 1759, Old Québec was the centre
of New France and is one of the best-preserved cities in North America.
Within the walls reside the Place d’Armes; the Laval Seminary; the starplan Citadelle, with grand vistas from its bastions and ancient Place Royale.
Also see the stone houses crowding the narrow streets of Lower Town by
the St. Lawrence River and of course visit the Plains of Abraham. The
afternoon and evening are free and your tour guide will have suggestions for
sightseeing, shopping and dining.
Day Ten
Québec City
Meals: B, D
After breakfast, depart your hotel for a day of exploration in the Charlevoix
Region, renowned as much for its hospitality as for the landscapes which
have won the hearts of painters, poets, writers and musicians for hundreds of
years. Drive along the old King’s Road, with stops at the Montmorency Falls
(1 ½ times taller than the Niagara Falls), Marie’s Outdoor Breadoven,
Shrine of Ste. Anne de Beaupré and Baie St. Paul.
Baie St. Paul is one of the oldest towns
in Québec, it boasts two-hundredyear-old houses in the traditional
Québec style, countless art galleries
and fascinating craft boutiques,
interspersed with quaint terraces and
pleasant cafés.
Tonight’s farewell
dinner is at the elegant Restaurant la
Crémaillère.
Day Eleven Québec City - Vancouver
Depart by coach from the hotel for a
morning flight to Vancouver.
Reflect
on your memories of this Canadian
Adventure.
Price Per Person:
Single: $ 5,489.00
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Seattle’s Best
NEW in 2010
Highlights:
Seattle
Hiram M. Chittenden Locks
Seattle Underground Tour
Tillicum Village Tour
Museum of Flight
Tour includes:
Three nights accommodation
Three breakfasts
Two lunches
Meal gratuities
Boat cruise
Mandate tour guide
Baggage handling
Accommodation:
Seattle
Mayflower Park Hotel
MANDATE’S PEACE OF MIND PLAN: $44.00 &
$48.00 respectively
Hiram Locks, Tillicum Village, Seattle’s Underground and the Museum of Flight
June 1 - 4 & September 9 - 12
Day One:
Vancouver – Seattle
Meals: L
Begin your experience of one of the US’s most interesting cities with lunch
at Ray’s Cafe, the perfect vantage point for savouring a postcard view of
Puget Sound, followed by a tour of the Hiram M. Chittenden Locks. The
locks provide a link for boats between the saltwater of the Pacific Ocean
and the fresh water of the Ship Canal connecting to Lake Union and Lake
Washington. The historic and elegant Mayflower Park Hotel is located in
downtown Seattle and is your home for three nights. The evening is yours to
explore and enjoy.
Day Two:
Seattle Meals: B
Begin the day with the Underground tour, Seattle’s most unusual attraction,
a humourous stroll through intriguing subterranean storefronts and sidewalks
entombed when the city rebuilt on top of itself after the Great Fire of 1889.
The tour covers historic Pioneer Square, Seattle’s birthplace, before plunging
underground for a time-capsule view of the buried city. It’s history with punch
lines. Continue our day of discovery on a two hour coach tour with a local
guide. The afternoon is free to explore this city on your own. Walk two blocks
to Pike Place Market, shop at Nordstroms, get on the monorail and visit the
Space Needle and so much more.
Day Three:
Seattle Meals: B, L
Enjoy Seattle’s premier native cultural experience with a 45-minute narrated
cruise from downtown Seattle to Blake Island State Park. Upon arrival at
Tillicum Village, you will be greeted with an appetizer of steaming clams in
nectar. Inside the longhouse, watch as whole salmon are
cooked over an alder-wood fire on cedar stakes
in the traditional Northwest Coast Indian style.
As you finish your meal, the lights dim while the
myth and magic come to life in the spellbinding
performance of Dance on the Wind, featuring
dances in the spirit of coastal tribes.
Day Four:Seattle
Meals: B
Complete our tour of Seattle’s Best with a visit to the
Museum of Flight. Walk through the evolution of
aviation by examining the aircraft in the Museum’s
world-class
collection, including the famous Blackbird, the only
remaining Boeing 80A and the Aerocar III. The Museum of Flight is home
to more than 85 aircraft including the supersonic Concorde and the first jet
Air Force One. Take a trip back in time to World Wars I and II. You’ll be
up close and personal with real fighters and real stories, immersed in the
environments of those two world-changing conflicts.
Price Per Person:
Single: $1,489.00
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NEW in 2010
Campbell’s Resort
on Lake Chelan
June 7 - 10
Highlights:
Washington State
Winthrop
Chelan
Lake Chelan
Campbell’s Resort
Tsillan Cellars
Sorrento’s Ristorante
Dry Falls
Grand Coulee Dam
Leavenworth
Tour includes:
Three breakfasts
One lunch
One dinner
Meal gratuities
Mandate tour guide
Baggage handling
Accommodation:
Lake Chelan: Campbell’s Resort
Day One:
Vancouver – Chelan
Meals: L
Looking for a short getaway . . . warm weather and the sun on your back?
Travel to the arid eastern Washington’s Chelan via the Cascades Highway
where summer comes early. Average June temperature is 25. Campbell’s
Resort on Lake Chelan is one of the most beloved of all Washington state
resorts. This resort includes a sandy beach, eight acres of landscaped
grounds, two swimming pools, two hot tubs, newly renovated lakefront rooms
and River Room Spa. Campbell’s Resort is adjacent to the pedestrian friendly
small town shopping district complete with unique boutiques, gift shops, book
stores and more. There is shuttle service daily to the Mill Bay Casino.
Day Two:
Chelan Meals: B, D
This is a free day to enjoy all the resorts amenities. There will be an optional
side tour to Ohme Gardens (there is a charge for this tour). After a relaxing
day at the resort enjoy a wine tasting and dinner at the fabulous Tsillan
Cellars’ Sorrento’s Ristorante.
Day Three:
Chelan - Grand Coulee Dam - Chelan
Meals: B
This is a free day to enjoy all the resort amenities or join the group for a day
tour to Grand Coulee Dam and Dry Falls (no extra charge). The Grand
Coulee Dam is the largest electric power producing facility and the largest
concrete structure in the US. Dry Falls is a geological wonder; it no longer
carries water, but is the remnant of what was once the largest waterfall known
to have existed on earth. Viewing the 3.5 miles of sheer cliffs that drop 400
feet, it is easy to imagine the roar of water pouring over them. The late
afternoon and evening is free for you to enjoy.
Day Four:
Chelan - Vancouver
Meals: B
After breakfast depart from Chelan and the Campbell’s Resort for a visit to
the Bavarian community of Leavenworth before travelling back to BC.
Price Per Person:
Single: $ 1,378.00
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Discover the Olympic Peninsula
June 15 - 18
Highlights:
Norwegian Town of Poulsbo, WA
Gig Harbor
Grays Harbor
Ocean Shores
Quinault Rain Forest
Historic Lake Quinault Lodge
Strait of Juan de Fuca
Neah Bay
Cape Flattery
Port Angeles
Hurricane Ridge
Port Townsend
Whidbey Island
Deception Pass
The Olympic Peninsula is a nature lover’s
paradise. Wind through ancient rain forests,
the majestic peaks of the Olympic Mountain
range and the rugged coastlines of the Strait
of Juan de Fuca and the Pacific Ocean.
Tour includes:
Three breakfasts
One lunch
Two dinners
Meal gratuities
Ferry tolls
Mandate tour guide
Baggage handling
Accommodation:
Gig Harbor
Quinault
Port Angeles
The Inn at Gig Harbor
Historic Lake Quinault Lodge
Waterfront Red Lion Hotel
Day One: Vancouver – Gig Harbor
Meals: D
Depart by coach south into Washington State. Travel on Interstate 5 to the
Kingston Ferry Terminal. Velkommen to Poulsbo, located on the shores
of Liberty Bay. Stroll along quaint waterfront streets where Scandinavian
heritage is proudly displayed in the unique store fronts. After time in Poulsbo
travel to Gig Harbor, your overnight stay.
Day Two: Gig Harbor – Ocean Shores – Lake Quinault Meals: B, D
This morning the coach travels west to Grays Harbor and Ocean Shores.
Ocean Shores is located on a sandy peninsula separating Grays Harbor from
the Pacific Ocean. There is time to walk on the beach, visit the interpretive
centre, have lunch or try your luck at the local casino. This afternoon enter
the heart of the Olympic Peninsula and the Quinault Rain Forest, known
as a “temperate rain forest”. One would have to travel to New Zealand or
Chile to see another example of this. What makes this forest unique is that
it is protected from the extreme weather by valleys and mountains. The
area receives 140 inches of rain each year. In this lush environment Sitka
Spruce and Western Hemlock grow to towering sizes. Set in the foothills
of the majestic Olympic Mountains on the shores of Lake Quinault is the
overnight stay. Lake Quinault Lodge is listed on the National Registry of
Historic Places. Enjoy an optional nature walk on the trailhead into this
amazing forest just steps from the lodge.
Day Three: Quinault Lake – Neah Bay – Port Angeles Meals: B, L
The journey continues north and then west along the Strait of Juan de Fuca
on Highway #112. This highway meets the ocean west of Sekiu. View Sail
and Seal Rocks, picturesque twin offshore rocks that are popular feeding
grounds for Gray Whales. Arrive at the Makah Cultural and Research
Center located in the Makah Indian Reservation, followed by a visit to the
Cape Flattery Trail*, the most northwest point in the Continental US just six
miles outside of Neah Bay. Cape Flattery offers one of the most breathtaking
views on the Pacific Coast. Travel back along Highway #112 to Port Angeles
for the overnight stay.
*This trail is a 30 minute walk (3/4 of a mile) across a combination of cedar
boardwalks and a groomed earthen trail.
Day Four:
Port Angeles – Vancouver Meals: B
The first stop this morning, weather permitting, is at Hurricane Ridge, one of
the Olympic National Park’s most scenic areas. It offers a panoramic view
of the Strait of Juan de Fuca and the alpine meadows and glacier-clad peaks
of the Olympic Mountains. Today’s lunch stop is in Port Townsend, followed
by a one hour guided coach tour of this Victorian town before the ferry ride to
Whidbey Island. Enjoy a view of Deception Pass en route to the Canadian
border. There is a visit to the
duty free store.
Price Per Person:
Double or Twin: $913.00
Single: $1,229.00
Adults under 55:
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Shuswap Getaway
June 21 - 24
Highlights:
Quilchena
Salmon Arm
Prestige Harbourfront Resort
Shuswap Lake
Recline Ridge Vineyard & Winery
Margaret Falls
Phoebe Ann Paddlewheeler Cruise
Kamloops
Savona
Cache Creek
Fraser Canyon
Tour includes:
Three breakfasts
Four lunches
One dinner
Meal gratuities
Six hour boat cruise
Wine & beer tour and tasting
Mandate tour guide
Accommodation:
Salmon Arm
Prestige Harbourfront
Resort
Day One:
Vancouver – Salmon Arm
Meals: L, D
The best of BC awaits us as the coach travels north from Vancouver along
the Coquihalla Highway to Salmon Arm, the gem of the Shuswap. The
three night stay is at the Prestige Harbourfront Resort. Amenities include
waterfront restaurants, indoor/outdoor pool, day spa and much more. Tonight
enjoy an outdoor barbecue dinner on the lakeside terrace of the resort.
Day Two:
Salmon Arm
Meals: B, L
It’s time to explore this pristine area. Depart from the hotel for a leisurely coach
tour which includes a visit to the Recline Ridge Vineyards & Winery which
features cool climate Germanic Wines and Margaret Falls, a short walk with
rock formations, streams and bridges along the way. Lunch is served at the
Barley Station Brew Pub, the Shuswap’s first brewpub offering a tour and
tasting of their local beer. Arrive back at the hotel and enjoy the amenities of
this resort hotel.
Day Three: Salmon Arm
Meals: B, L
Marvel at the beauty of Shuswap Lake while you cruise on a 61-ft.
paddlewheeler, the Phoebe Ann. This six hour cruise’s highlights include:
Sicamous Channel, Indian Rock Paintings, Marble Point, Cinnemouson
Narrows and a stop at a “floating store”. Lunch is served onboard the
boat.
Day Four:
Salmon Arm – Vancouver
Meals: B, L
The journey home follows Highway #1, along Kamloops Lake, Savona,
through to Cache Creek, Ashcroft and the Fraser Canyon. Lunch is served
at the Ashcroft Manor.
Price Per Person:
Single:
$1,089.00
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Newfoundland & Labrador
and highlights of Nova Scotia
Highlights:
Halifax, Nova Scotia
Canso Causeway
Cape Breton Island
Louisbourg
Port aux Basques
Corner Brook
Port au Choix
Hawkes Bay
Gros Morne National Park
Labrador
Red Bay National Historic Site
L’Anse Aux Meadows National
Historic Site
St. Anthony
Leifsburdir Viking Feast
Twillingate
Boat tours to view Icebergs
Rocky Harbour
Clarenville
Grand Falls-Windsor
Boat tour to view Puffins
St. John’s
Local Culture and Entertainment
June 15 - 30
25 Meals - 15 Nights & 16 days
Day One: Vancouver – Halifax
Meals: R
Arrive in Halifax and check in at your accommodation for the night. The lovely
hotel is ideally located in the downtown core.
Day Two: Halifax – Sydney
Meals: B, D
This morning depart by coach from Halifax for Sydney. Travel across the
Canso Causeway to Cape Breton Island. En route there is a visit to the
Alexander Graham Bell National Historic Site in Baddeck where he made
his home, followed by a two night stay in Sydney at the Cambridge Suites
Hotel.
Day Three: Sydney – Louisbourg – Sydney Meals: B
Travel to the Fortress of Louisbourg National Historic Site. This is Canada’s
most ambitious historical reconstruction of a part of the 18th-century French
fortified town of Louisbourg. In the early 1700s the French colony was home
to 2100 civilians and a garrison of 700 soldiers. Louisbourg was important
because of the fishery and as a hub for international trade between France,
the West Indies, Quebec, Acadia and New England.
Day Four: North Sydney – Port aux Basques
Meals: B, D
This morning at North Sydney, board a Marine Atlantic ferry for a relaxing
crossing to Port aux Basques, your port of entry on the island of Newfoundland.
Overnight in the community of Port aux Basques.
Day Five: Port aux Basques – Corner Brook
Meals: B, D
Depart mid morning from the town of Port aux Basques. Drive through the
Codroy Valley and on to Corner Brook, the largest city on the west coast, for
a guided tour. Our overnight stay is at the Glynmill Inn, a designated Heritage
Inn located in the centre of Newfoundland’s premier tourism destination that is
highlighted by the Long Range Mountains and the beautiful Bay of Islands.
Enjoy an evening of entertainment with The Sharecroppers, a Newfoundland
cultural experience.
Day Six: Corner Brook – Hawkes Bay Meals: B, D
After breakfast board the coach for a scenic drive through Gros Morne
National Park (there will be more time spent in the park later in the tour)
en route to Port au Choix. Visit the archaeological habitats of the Port au
Choix National Historic Site, then on to the Torrent River Inn for dinner and
overnight stay.
Day Seven: Port au Choix – L’Anse au Clair, Labrador
Meals: B, D
Board the ferry from St. Barbe to cross the Strait of Belle Isle to Labrador.
Continue to Red Bay National Historic Site where the Basques had a whaling
station in the 16th century. Spend the night in Labrador at the Northern Light
Inn located in L’Anse au Clair.
Day Eight:
L’Anse au Clair, Labrador – St. Anthony
Meals: S, L, D
Take a short drive to Blanc Sablon and board the ferry back to Newfoundland.
Travel to L’Anse Aux Meadows National Historic Site the earliest known
European settlement in the New World. The reconstructions of three Norse
buildings are the focal point. Continue on to your St. Anthony accommodations.
Enjoy an authentic Viking Feast and theatre production at Leifsburdir (a real
sod house).
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Newfoundland & Labrador
...continued
Tour includes:
Round trip airfare (
Fifteen nights accommodation
One reception
Thirteen breakfasts
One snack
Two lunches
Eight dinners
Meal gratuities
Iceberg / whale / puffin boat tours
Newfoundland entertainment
Park Ranger / step-on guides
Ferry tolls
Mandate tour guide
Accommodation:
Halifax Westin Nova Scotian
Sydney Cambridge Suites Hotel
Port aux Basques Hotel Port aux Basques
Corner Brook The Glynmill Inn
Hawkes Bay Torrent River Inn
L’Anse au Clair Northern Light Inn
St. Anthony Glenfell Heritage Hotel & Suites
and the Crows Nest Inn
Rocky Harbour Fisherman’s Landing Inn
Grand Falls–Windsor Mt. Peyton Hotel
Clarenville Clarenville Inn
St. John’s Delta St. John’s
Out of Province medical insurance is
recommended
Day Nine: St. Anthony – Rocky Harbour
Meals: B, L, D
Spend the morning at the Grenfell House the restored residence of Sir
Wilfred Grenfell. Sir Wilfred was a young medical doctor who came to
Newfoundland in 1892 and left behind a legacy of schools, orphanages and
medical services, which still exist today. The two night stay is in the town of
Cow Head, the centre of such beautiful scenery as Rocky Harbour.
Day Ten: R. Harbour – Gros Morne National Park – R. Harbour Meals: B
After breakfast board the coach for a day of discovering Gros Morne National
Park a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The Park represents a 1, 805 km sample
of Newfoundland’s western highlands and coastal lowlands – a landscape of
mountains, fjords, coastal bogs and wave carved cliffs. Enjoy an included
adventure boat tour through the heart of a fjord and an opportunity to get
ceremonially “screeched in”.
Day Eleven: Rocky Harbour – Grand Falls-Windsor
Meals: B
Travel through central Newfoundland and visit the Mary March Regional
Museum which tells the stories of Newfoundland and Labrador and its diverse
peoples. Overnight in Grand Falls-Windsor. This evening experience a
traditional “Mug Up”.
Day Twelve: G
rand Falls-Windsor – Twillingate – Clarenville Meals: B
This morning we are off on the “Road to the Isles”, before travelling across
“Tickles and Runs” to spend time at Twillingate. This is one of Newfoundland’s
oldest and most interesting fishing communities. Enjoy a two-hour boat tour
of Iceberg Alley as well as some free time in this quaint village. The overnight
stay is at the waterfront community of Clarenville.
Day Thirteen: Clarenville – Bonavista – St. John’s
Meals: B
Travel to Bonavista, the landfall of John Cabot in 1497. Here we visit the
Ryan Premises National Historic Site of Canada and have an opportunity
to learn about inshore fishing techniques that have allowed this town to thrive
for hundreds of years. After the visit to Bonavista travel to St. John’s the
capital of Newfoundland and our three night stay at the Delta St. John’s.
Day Fourteen: St. John’s
Meals: B
After breakfast, depart from the hotel for a three hour city tour. The afternoon
is free to explore in downtown St. John’s on your own.
Day Fifteen:
St. John’s – Bay Bulls – St. John’s
Meals: B, D
Travel to the Bay Bulls for a two-hour boat tour of the Witless Bay Bird
Sanctuary to see the puffins and other sea birds. A definite highlight of the
trip! This afternoon we visit Cape Spear National Historic Park, the most
easterly point of land in North America. Enjoy a farewell dinner.
Day Sixteen: St. John’s – Vancouver
Depart on an early morning flight
to Vancouver with memories
of your Newfoundland and
Labrador adventure.
Price Per Person:
Single:
$6,159.00
15
NEW in 2010
Highlights:
Vancouver Island
Qualicum
Port Alberni
Frances Barkley Vessel
West Coast of Vancouver Island
Port Alberni Inlet
Broken Group Islands
Ucluelet
Pacific Rim National Park
Tofino
Tin Wis Resort on Chesterman Beach
Tour includes:
Three breakfasts
One lunch
Two dinners
Meal gratuities
Four & half hour boat cruise
Ferry tolls
Mandate tour guide
Accommodation:
Port Alberni
Tofino
Hospitality Inn
Tin Wis Resort
The Wild West Coast of
Vancouver Island
Featuring: Alberni Inlet Cruise,
Long Beach and Tofino
June 22 - 25
Day One:
Vancouver – Port Alberni
Meals: D
Depart the lower mainland by BC Ferry for Vancouver Island. Arrive at
Nanaimo and proceed to the quaint town of Qualicum with time to explore
and enjoy lunch on your own. Depart for Port Alberni with a brief stop at
Cathedral Grove, one of the most accessible stands of giant Douglas fir
trees in BC. Enjoy a stroll alongside these amazing trees. There is a one
night stay in Port Alberni at the Hospitality Inn.
Day Two:
Port Alberni – Ucluelet – Tofino Meals: B, D
Come on board the M.V. Frances Barkley for an enjoyable cruise on this
working vessel as it makes its way along the Alberni Inlet through the Broken
Group Islands to the final destination of Ucluelet. Upon arrival depart by
coach for the Wickaninnish Interpretive Centre, your first glimpse of the
Wild West coast. There is time to stroll the beach, visit the centre and have
light refreshment (optional). It’s on to the oceanfront Tin Wis Resort for a two
night stay; each room has a view of Chesterman Beach. Enjoy the best of
West Coast cuisine at the resort’s restaurant.
Day Three:
Tofino Meals: B, L
After breakfast depart by coach for a morning exploring the amazing beaches
in the Pacific Rim National Park and a stop at Radar Hill with its magnificent
view of Clayoquot Sound. Come back to the resort for an included lunch
and the afternoon free to enjoy the resort’s amenities. Your tour guide will
assist you with dinner plans.
Day Four:
Port Alberni - Vancouver Meals: B
Mid morning departure for Tofino. Explore the galleries and shops with
lunch on your own at a local eatery. There will be a stop at the Coombs
Country Market en route to Nanaimo and the return ferry sailing to the lower
mainland.
Price Per Person:
Single: $1,279.00
Adults 56 - 64 or Non BC seniors 65+: $11.50
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NEW in 2010
Rocky Mountaineer Rail
& the Kimberley Accordion Festival
Highlights:
Hope-Princeton Highway
Manning Park
Similkameen Valley
Osoyoos
Nk’Mip Cellars
Rossland
Cranbrook
Fort Steele
Kimberley Accordion Festival
Radium Hot Springs
Banff, Alberta
Rocky Mountaineer Rail (2 days)
Tour includes:
Home pick-up and drop-off
Rocky Mountaineer Rail (2 day)
Five nights accommodation
Five breakfasts
Three lunches
Two dinner
Meal gratuities
Train gratuities
Park fees
Mandate tour guide
Baggage handling and the proposed HST
MANDATE’S PEACE OF MIND PLAN:
Redleaf: $100.00
Goldleaf: $200.00
Accommodation:
July 7 - 12
Day One:
Vancouver - Osoyoos
Travel the Hope-Princeton Highway over the Cascade Mountains to the
Okanagan Valley and Osoyoos. Stop at Manning Provincial Park with its
pristine rushing rivers, azure green lakes and densely forested mountains.
Arrive in Osoyoos and visit the Nk’ Mip Cellars for wine tasting before
checking into the Sunrise Inn in Osoyoos for a one night stay.
Day Two:
Osoyoos – Rossland - Cranbrook Meals: B, L, D
A leisurely drive east along Highway #3 through many BC towns such as
Christina Lake, Rossland and Creston. The overnight stay is in Cranbrook
at the Prestige Rocky Mt. Resort for a one night stay.
Day Three:Cranbrook – Fort Steele - Kimberley – Radium H. Springs
Meals: B
Perched on the western slopes of the Rocky Mountains Fort Steele had its
gold rush beginnings in 1864, the village has gone from boomtown to regional
centre to ghost town to one of the most important heritage attractions of its
kind in BC. Enjoy old time demonstrations, gold panning and horse drawn
wagon rides. This afternoon there is a visit to the “Oom-pah-pah” capital,
Kimberley and annual International Old-time Accordion Championships.
Accordionists from all over the world gather in Kimberley competitions,
dances, workshops and jam sessions. So bring your dancing shoes! The
overnight stop is at the Prestige Radium Hot Springs Hotel for a one night
stay.
Day Four:
Radium Hot Springs – Banff, AL
Meals: B
Enjoy breakfast at leisure. There is an opportunity to relax and take a dip
into the hot mineral pool, the largest in Canada (optional) before an afternoon
departure to Banff. Experience the majestic beauty of some of the most
breathtaking scenery in the world through Banff National Park. The overnight
stop is in Banff at the centrally located Brewster’s Mountain Lodge.
Osoyoos Best Western Sunrise Inn
Cranbrook Prestige Rocky Mt. Resort
Radium Prestige Radium Hot Springs
Day Five:
Banff - Kamloops Meals: B, L, D
Banff Brewster’s Mountain Lodge
Travel onboard the Rocky Mountaineer from the mountain town of Banff to
Kamloops *Arranged by Rocky Mountaineer Rail
RedLeaf Service - Reserved seating in comfortable,
traditional passenger cars with picture windows.
Breakfast and lunch are served at your seat each day
and nonalcoholic beverages are included.
GoldLeaf Service - Reserved seating in the GoldLeaf
Kamloops, in the heart of BC’s interior. Journey through a spectacular array
of scenery between the glacier and snowcapped peaks of the Canadian
Rockies. Today’s highlights include the Continental Divide, the Spiral
Tunnels, the Kicking Horse Canyon, Rogers Pass and Craigellachie –
where the last spike of the Canadian Pacific Railway was driven. Rhythms
of the Rail Dinner Theatre is included.
elevated dome car. Breakfast and lunch are served in
Kamloops - Vancouver
Meals: B, L
the GoldLeaf dining car and GoldLeaf passengers have Day Six:
access to the outdoor viewing platform. Alcoholic and On today’s journey you will again see dramatic changes in scenery, from
nonalcoholic beverages are included.
the desert-like environment of the interior, through winding river canyons
and pristine forests, to the Coast and Cascade mountains and the lushgreen
fields of the Fraser River Valley. Highlights include the steep slopes and
rock sheds along the Thompson River and the rushing waters of Hell’sGate
in the Fraser Canyon. Your rail journey ends in Vancouver.
Price Per Person:
Double or Twin: Single: Redleaf
$2,549.00
$3,074.00
Goldleaf
$3,510.00
$4,035.00
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Historic Barkerville
July 2 - 5
Highlights:
Gold Rush Highway
Ashcroft
Quesnel
Barkerville
Theatre Royal
Vernon
Kelowna
Okanagan Lavender Herb Farm
Coquihalla Highway
Tour includes:
Three breakfasts
Two lunches
Two dinners
Meal gratuities
Mandate tour guide
$48.00
Accommodation:
Quesnel
Vernon
Billy Barker Hotel Casino
Prestige Hotel
Highlights:
Stevens Pass
Cascade Mountains
Accommodation in Leavenworth
Horse drawn hay ride
Sound of Music Production
Tour includes:
Two breakfasts
Two dinners
Meal gratuities
Theatre tickets
Mandate tour guide
Baggage handling
U.S. exchange and all taxes
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Day One
Vancouver – Quesnel Meals: L, D
Wind northward along the Fraser Canyon and the Gold Rush Trail to
Quesnel and your two night stay at the historic Billy Barker Hotel and
Casino. There will be coffee stops en route with lunch at Ashcroft Manor.
Day Two
Quesnel – Barkerville – Quesnel Meals: B
Depart from the hotel for Historic Barkerville. Explore this historic gold
rush town with its unique streetscape of 130 heritage buildings, live theatre,
informative and entertaining interpretation and many shops that bring to life
the history of BC. Enjoy a unique production at the Theatre Royal. Dinner
tonight is on your own at the hotel.
Day Three
Quesnel – Vernon
Meals B, L, D
Travel south on the gold rush trail via Clinton, Cache Creek and Highway 97
to Vernon. Your overnight stay is at the Prestige Hotel. Dinner is served in
the hotel’s restaurant.
Day Four
Vernon – Vancouver
Meals: B
After breakfast depart for Kelowna and a visit to the Okanagan Lavender Herb
Farm. Stroll at leisure through fragrant lavender
fields overlooking a breathtaking view
of the vineyards, orchards and pristine
Okanagan Lake.
Price Per Person:
Single: $919.00
Sound of Music
Leavenworth Mountain Amphitheatre
July 9 - 11
Day One:
Vancouver – Leavenworth Meals: D
Depart from the lower mainland south to Everett, then head east to Stevens
Pass over the Cascades to the Bavarian town of Leavenworth. Arrive at
the Best Western Icicle Inn for a
two night stay. This evening enjoy a
hayride and barbecue dinner at the
Red Tail Canyon Ranch.
Day Two:
Leavenworth
Meals: B, D
Spend your day exploring the shops
of downtown Leavenworth. Perhaps
the most popular production in
Washington State history is the annual
production of “The Sound of Music”,
a Bavarian classic. The moon rises
Sound of Music
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Accommodation:
over the valley and Maria descends the hillside singing “The Hills are Alive”.
Truly, an event not to be missed. The production is located at the stunning
Ski Hill Amphitheater for this unique Leavenworth experience.
Day Three:
Leavenworth – Vancouver Meals: B
Depart from Leavenworth with a lunch stop in the unique western-style town
of Winthrop. The coach will make its way through the spectacular Cascade
Mountain Range to the duty free shop en route to Vancouver.
Leavenworth: Best Western Icicle Inn
Price Per Person:
Single: $959.00
Adults under 55:
Highlights:
Vancouver Island
Milner Gardens
Port Alberni
Frances Barkley Vessel
West Coast of Vancouver Island
Port Alberni Inlet
Bamfield
Alberni Pacific Steam Railway
McLean Mill National Historic Site
Tin Pants Theatre Troupe
Tour includes:
Two breakfasts
One lunch
Two dinners
Meal gratuities
Eight hour boat cruise
Ferry tolls
Mandate tour guide
Accommodation:
Port Alberni:
Hospitality Inn
Bamfield & the Alberni Inlet
July 7 - 9 & August 11 - 13
Day One:
Vancouver – Port Alberni
Meals: D
Depart from the lower mainland by BC Ferry for Vancouver Island. Take a step
back in time to discover the unique heritage home and unspoiled natural beauty
found within the 70 acre Milner Gardens &
Woodland, located 5 minutes from downtown
Qualicum. A guided tour through the forest to
the woodland garden with its cyclamen, trillium
and other indigenous plants is the highlight
of this tour. Travel to Port Alberni and a two
night stay.
Day Two: Port Alberni – Bamfield – Port
Alberni Meals: B, D
Come on board the M.V. Frances Barkley
for an enjoyable cruise on this working vessel
as it makes its way along the Alberni Inlet to
Bamfield on the West Coast. Arrive at 12:30 p.m. with free time to explore
the boardwalk community before returning to Port Alberni on board the M.V.
Frances Barkley.
Day Three:
Port Alberni - Vancouver Meals: B, L
After breakfast depart on the Alberni Pacific Steam Railway for a ride out to
the McLean Mill National Historic Site, the only steam-operated sawmill in
Canada. The “Tin Pants Theatre Troupe” will make history come alive with
an original stage show and guided tour of the site. After lunch depart by coach
for Departure Bay and a ferry ride back to the lower mainland.
Price Per Person:
Single: $929.00
Adults 56 - 64 or Non BC seniors 65+:
add $14.00 to the above rates
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REVISITED
Yukon and the NWT
Featuring: Inuvik & Tuktoyaktuk
Highlights:
Whitehorse, YT
SS Klondike
McBride Museum
Beringia Interpretive Centre
MV Schwatka River Cruise
Frantic Follies
Yukon Wilderness Preserve
Klondike Highway
Dawson City
Gold Panning
Dredge Tour
Dempster Highway
Tombstone, Ogilvie & Blackstone ranges
Eagle Plains
Fort McPherson
Inuvik, NWT
Tuktoyaktuk
Mackenzie River Cruise
Top-Of-The-World-Highway
Taylor & Alaska Highways
St. Elias Mountain Range
Kluane National Park
Carcross
Skagway, AK
White Pass & Yukon Railway
July 10 - 24
Day One:
Vancouver - Whitehorse
Meals: D
The Yukon Adventure begins with a flight to Whitehorse, the capital city
of Yukon. After freshening up depart for a brief city tour and visit to the
Beringia Interpretive Centre followed by dinner at the Klondike Rib & Salmon
restaurant.
Day Two:
Whitehorse
Meals: B, L
Enjoy a 1¼ hour Yukon River cruise on board the MV Schwatka and a visit to
the suspension bridge at Miles Canyon. After lunch at the High Country Inn
restaurant visit the S.S. Klondike (circa. 1929), the world’s longest fish ladders
and the McBride Museum that houses the history of the city of Whitehorse,
the gold rush, the Mounties and First Nations. The museum also includes
vast geological history and boasts the largest public collection of Yukon gold
in the world.
Day Three:
Whitehorse - Dawson City Meals: B, L
Enjoy a spectacular drive north on the Klondike Highway. Stops along the
way include Five Finger Rapids and the Carmacks Hotel for lunch, with
a late afternoon arrival in Dawson City. There are many activities in this
Gold Rush town. Your Mandate guide will assist you with your plans that
may include: Diamond Tooth Gertie’s Gambling Hall, the famous Gaslight
Follies, a historical walking tour or a coach tour to Dome Mountain to view
the Midnight Sun.
Day Four:
Dawson City Meals: B
Depart for a city coach tour including the Robert Service and Jack London
cabins, a Gold Panning adventure at Bonanza Creek and a tour of the famous
Dredge #4. The afternoon and evening are yours to enjoy and explore.
Day Five:
Dawson City - Eagle Plains Meals: B, L, D
The adventure continues. Experience the Dempster Highway as the coach
winds its way over two mountain ranges, crosses the continental divide three
times, passes through five natural regions and traverses the Arctic Circle,
loosely following the old dog team routes on its way to the great Mackenzie
Delta. Arrive at Eagle Plains, the halfway point on the Dempster Highway
for an overnight stay.
View Pingos when visiting Tuktoyaktuk
What is a Pingo?
Pingos are ice core hills that can only grow
in a permafrost environment and can reach a
height of 150 feet. Pingo is an Inuvialuit word
for conical hill. A.E. Porsild (the scout for the
Reindeer expedition) was first to suggest the
scientific use of the word pingo. There are an
estimated 3,000 pingos in North America over
which some 1,500 are found in the Mackenzie
Delta – Tuktoyaktuk. The Inuvialuit & the
Canadian Parks Service have recognized
the significance of these unique landforms
and designated the area a Pingo Canadian
Landmark Site.
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Day Six:
Eagle Plains - Inuvik Meals: B, L, D
Depart Eagle Plains for points north including a stop at the Arctic Circle and
Fort McPherson. A tour of the Fort McPherson Tent & Canvas Co. gives
a perspective of local life. Today’s drive on the Dempster Highway includes
two ferry crossings. Arrive in Inuvik, NWT mid afternoon. Accommodation
for the next four nights is at the MacKenzie Hotel.
Day Seven:
Inuvik Meals: B
Depart for a two hour Inuvik town and cultural tour and discover how three main
cultures have shaped its growth. This includes a tour of the Aurora Research
Centre. All research in the Canadian arctic is coordinated through this centre.
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Yukon and the NWT
Tour includes:
Round trip airfare (Air North)
Coach transportation
Fourteen nights accommodation
Fourteen breakfasts
Ten lunches
Five dinners
Meal gratuities
Rail fare
Yukon River cruise
Mackenzie River cruise
Flight between Inuvik and Tuktoyaktuk
Mandate tour guide
Accommodation:
Whitehorse
Dawson City
Eagle Plains
Inuvik
Beaver Creek
Whitehorse
High Country Inn
Downtown Hotel
Eagle Plains Hotel
MacKenzie Hotel
Westmark Inn
High Country Inn
Out of Province medical is recommended
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Day Eight:
Inuvik - Tuktoyaktuk Meals: B, L
This morning journey by plane over the Arctic Ocean to Tuktoyaktuk. The Tuk
peninsula has the world’s highest concentration of Pingos and is a Canadian
National Landmark. A local guide will share the Inuvialuit culture with you.
Have lunch in your guide’s home and sample traditional foods followed by
a presentation of traditional clothing and crafts. Dip your toe into the Arctic
Ocean and receive a “Toe Dipping Certificate”.
Day Nine:
Inuvik Meals: B, L
Visit Arctic Chalet, home to a white matched husky sled dog team. Learn
about sled dogs of the north. Followed by a cruise on the Mackenzie Delta
with a local guide.
Day Ten:
Inuvik - Eagle Plains Meals: B, L, D
View the Dempster Highway from a different perspective. Our steps are
retraced as the coach makes its way back to Eagle Plains for an overnight
stay.
Day Eleven:
Eagle Plains - Dawson City Meals: B, L
Today you will reach the highest point on the Dempster Highway with awesome
views of the Ogilvies, Blackstone and Tombstone Mountain ranges. Arrive
back at Dawson City for an overnight stay.
Day Twelve:
Dawson City - Beaver Creek Meals: B, L
“The most breathtaking view ever witnessed” is said to be along the Top-OfThe-World-Highway. Cross the border to Chicken, AK for a lunch break.
After lunch travel along the Taylor & Alaska Highways to Beaver Creek. You
are on your own for dinner and if up to it, the “Rendezvous Dinner Theatre”
comes highly recommended.
Day Thirteen:
Beaver Creek - Whitehorse Meals: B, L
Proceed along the Alaska Highway to Burwash Landing. Along the way
the coach will travel between the Ruby Mountain Range and the St. Elias
Mountain Range, home of the 6,050m Mount Logan, located in Kluane
National Park. There are photo stops and a visit to the Haines Junction
Visitor Centre en route. The circle will be complete upon returning to
Whitehorse.
Day Fourteen:
Whitehorse - Skagway Meals: B, D
The destination for today is Skagway, Alaska with stops en route at
picturesque Emerald Lake and the historic community of Carcross. Ride the
legendary White Pass and Yukon Railway, touted as the “Scenic Railway
of the World”, from Fraser, BC to Skagway. There is free time in Skagway
and a late afternoon departure to Whitehorse with photo stops en route. This
evening take some time to reflect on your visit to the Yukon and the Northwest
Territories and enjoy a farewell dinner with your new friends.
Day Fifteen:
Whitehorse - Vancouver Meals: B
A morning departure for Vancouver as you bid farewell to the North.
Price Per Person:
Double or Twin:$5,649.00
Single:
$7,064.00
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Highlights:
Osoyoos
Cranbrook
Rocky Mountain Continental Divide
Waterton-Glacier International Peace Park
Going-To-The-Sun-Highway
Waterton Lake Cruise
Kananaskis Country
Banff National Park
Chateau Lake Louise
Salmon Arm
Quaaout Lodge
Quilchena Hotel
Tour includes:
Home pick- up and drop- off service
Seven breakfasts
Three lunches
Three dinners
Meal gratuities
2 1/4 hour boat tour
Park fees
Mandate tour guide
Baggage handling
US Exchange and the proposed HST
US & Out of Province medical insurance is recommended
Glacier National Park, MT &
Waterton Lakes, BC
July 11 - 18
Day One:
Vancouver - Osoyoos Travel the Hope-Princeton Highway over the Cascade Mountains to the
Okanagan Valley and Osoyoos. Stop at Manning Provincial Park with its
pristine rushing rivers, azure green lakes and densely forested mountains.
Arrive in Osoyoos and visit the Nk’ Mip Cellars for wine tasting before checking
into the Sunrise Inn in Osoyoos for a one night stay.
Day Two:
Osoyoos - Cranbrook Meals: B, L, D
A leisurely drive east along Highway #3 through many BC towns such as Rock
Creek, Greenwood, Midway and Salmo. Stop at Castlegar for a traditional
Doukhobor-style lunch. Three mountain ranges on the route today are the
Monashee, Selkirk and the Purcells. The overnight stay is in Cranbrook at
the Prestige Rocky Mt. Resort for a one night stay.
Day Three:
Cranbrook – Waterton Lakes
Meals: B, D
Have your camera ready for some memories of a lifetime as you travel through
the beautiful and majestic Rocky Mountain Continental Divide at Crowsnest
Pass. Waterton Lakes is where the Rockies rise out of the rolling prairies.
Waterton Lakes is part of the world’s first Peace Park which combines Waterton
Lakes Park in Canada with Glacier Park in Montana, thus becoming the
Waterton-Glacier International Peace Park. Your two night accommodation
is located on the shores of the lake at the Waterton Lakes Resort. Dinner
is included at the resort.
Day Four:
Waterton – Glacier – Waterton
Meals: B, L
Travel south from Waterton Lakes into the U.S. to Glacier National Park, MT.
Once at the Rising Sun Resort you board the historic red bus with its rollback canvas top for a sightseeing tour on the magnificent Going-to-the-Sun
Highway, this road travels into some of the most spectacular alpine scenery
North America has to offer which includes a stop at Logan Pass. Enjoy free
time at Many Glacier Resort before heading back to Waterton.
Day Five: Waterton Lakes – Kananaskis Country Meals: B
After breakfast depart on a 2 ¼ hour boat cruise on Waterton Lake. Step aboard
the historic M.V. International, cruise along the shoreline of beautiful Upper
Waterton Lake and cross the International border to Goat Haunt, Montana.
Enjoy some of the most spectacular mountain scenery the Rocky Mountains
have to offer. View majestic towering cliffs, unique geological formations,
beautiful waterfalls and snow clad mountain peaks. Bring your camera; the
boat makes photographic and wildlife stops. Bald eagle, bear, moose, deer,
mountain sheep and mountain goats are often seen. After lunch on your own
in Waterton travel by coach north to Kananaskis Country, in the heart of the
Canadian Rockies for a two night stay at the Delta Lodge at Kananaskis.
Day Six:
Kananaskis - Banff – Kananaskis
Meals: B
Depart mid morning by coach to explore Kananaskis Country and Banff.
Arrive back at the hotel mid afternoon to relax and enjoy the amenities of the
resort or go for a walk on one of the local scenic trails.
Day Seven:
Kananaskis - Salmon Arm
Meals: B, D
Depart from Kananaskis Country and travel through world renowned Banff
National Park for Salmon Arm with a stop en route at Chateau Lake Louise.
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Glacier National Park, MT
Accommodation:
Osoyoos Best Western Sunrise Inn
Cranbrook Prestige Rocky Mt. Resort
Waterton Lakes Waterton Lakes Resort
Kananaskis Delta Lodge at Kananaskis
Salmon Arm Prestige Harbourfront Resort
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Tonight’s stay is at the Prestige Harbourfront Resort.
Day Eight:
Salmon Arm – Vancouver
Meals: B, L
Travel along Highway 5A for lunch at the historic Quilchena Hotel located on
a pristine site on the shores of Nicola Lake. Following lunch travel south on
the Coquihalla Highway to the lower mainland.
Price Per Person:
Single: $2,774.00
Adults under 55: add 5% to the above rates
Historic Nootka Sound
Highlights:
Victoria
E & N Rail Service
Strathcona Park
Gold River
Boat ride through Nootka Sound
on the Uchuck III
The West Coast of Vancouver Island
at Friendly Cove
Coombs Old Country Market
Tour includes:
Three breakfasts
Two dinners
Meal gratuities
Rail fare
Boat ride
Side tours and admissions
Ferry tolls
Mandate tour guide
Accommodation:
Victoria
Gold River
Queen Victoria Inn
Ridgeview Motor Inn
Friendly Cove & the E & N Rail
July 15 - 18 & 22 - 25
Day One:
Vancouver – Victoria
This tour begins with a coach ride to Victoria via the Tsawwassen Ferry
Terminal. Upon arrival at Swartz Bay travel via the Patricia Bay Highway
to downtown Victoria with a scenic stop en route. Arrive in Victoria for some
time on your own. Tonight’s accommodation is at the Queen Victoria Inn
located next to the Royal BC Museum.
Day Two: Victoria – Gold River
Meals: B, D
After breakfast the coach departs for the E & N Rail Station. Board this historic
train for Qualicum. It’s a fascinating trip that crosses deep canyons, passes
waterfalls, rivers, beaches, ghost towns and historic sites. Upon arrival in
Qualicum there is time for a short visit before proceeding by coach north to
Campbell River and west through Strathcona Park, BC’s oldest park, to
Gold River for a two night stay. Day Three: Nootka Sound
Meals: B, D
After breakfast board the Uchuck III, a working vessel, as it makes its way
through Nootka Sound to Friendly Cove. Captain James Cook first visited
Friendly Cove in 1778. Step back in time and visit this historical site which
was the beginning of the fur trade and introduced Europeans to the West
Coast. The best of West Coast scenery is in store today. Lunch is on your
own onboard the boat.
Day Four: Gold River – Vancouver
Meals: B
Depart Gold River for the Old Country Market in Coombs. Goats chewing
sod on the roof of the country market was all it took to stop traffic, however
today there are a few more stores, an old fashioned ice cream parlour and the
Coombs Emporium to name a few of the added attractions. Lunch is on your
own in Coombs. Take the mid afternoon
ferry back to the lower mainland.
Price Per Person:
Single: $1,245.00
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Discovery Coast Passage
& the Cariboo - Chilcotin
July 16 - 20
Highlights:
Hat Creek Ranch
Chasm Provincial Park
Clinton
Williams Lake
The Freedom Highway
Coast Mountain Range
Chilcotin Plateau
“The Hill”
Tweedsmuir Park
Hagensborg
Bella Coola
Queen Charlotte Strait / Sound
Port Hardy
Qualicum
Georgia Strait
Horseshoe Bay
Tour includes:
Three breakfasts
Four lunches
Two dinners
Meal gratuities
Discovery Coast Passage cruise
Driver and coach ferry tolls
Mandate tour guide
Accommodation:
Williams Lake Overlander Hotel
Bella Coola
Bella Coola Valley Inn
Port Hardy
Quarterdeck Inn
Day One:
Vancouver – Williams Lake Meals: L
Travel north alongside the Fraser Canyon to the Hat Creek Ranch for lunch
with a coffee stop in Hope en route. After lunch continue north to the hidden
and amazingly beautiful Chasm Provincial Park, where a 25 million year
old, 120m deep canyon was carved by active volcanoes. Journey along the
mighty Fraser Canyon past famous towns including Lac La Hache and 100
Mile House before arriving at the Overlander Hotel for your overnight stay.
Day Two:
Williams Lake – Bella Coola
Meals: B, L, D
The deluxe highway coach will take you past the rugged peaks of the
Rainbow Range, which are visible from one of the many viewpoints, as
are the pacific fjords, steep-sided valleys, ice fields and glaciers. Small and
abandoned villages and herds of wild horses can be seen from Highway
20 en route to Bella Coola. The “Freedom Highway” literally traverses
the Coast Mountains and the Chilcotin Plateau for some unforgettable,
breathtaking scenery through this fantastic and seemingly untouched
Chilcotin countryside.
Day Three:
Bella Coola
Meals: B, L, D
After breakfast explore the area of Bella Coola with a local guide. Learn
about the diverse histories behind the people of Bella Coola, from the Nuxalk
people to the unique Norwegian community as well as the effects of fur trading
and the gold rush. A camera will be an asset as you explore some of the most
scenic spots in Bella Coola including picturesque Clayton Falls. There will
be a planned evening programme after the included dinner.
Day Four:
Bella Coola – Port Hardy
Board the enhanced Queen of Chilliwack ferry vessel. A multitude of scenic
surprises are in store on the cruise to Port Hardy. Weave through the remote
channels past Finn Bay.
Day Five:
Port Hardy – Vancouver Meals: B, L
Follow the scenic North Island Highway past Campbell River to Nanaimo.
Lunch is included today at a scenic setting overlooking Georgia Strait. Board
an afternoon ferry back to Vancouver and your point of origin.
Price Per Person:
Single: $ 1,648.00
Adults under 55:
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Haida Gwaii (Formerly the Queen Charlotte Islands)
Highlights:
Sea to Sky Highway
Whistler
Duffey Lake Road
Gold Rush Trail
BC’s High Country
Prince George
The Hazeltons
Prince Rupert
Haida Gwaii
Queen Charlotte City
Haida Heritage Centre
Tlell & Port Clements
Golden Spruce Trail
Skedans
Masset & Old Massett
Agate Beach & Tow Hill
Naikoon Provincial Park
Sandspit
Tour includes:
VIA rail fare (Touring class)
One way airfare (Air Canada)
All transfers
Island transportation
Seven breakfasts
Five lunches
Four dinners
Meal gratuities
Ferry tolls
Train service & transfer driver gratuities
Mandate tour guide
Tour group size is limited to
23 passengers
Accommodation:
Clinton
Cariboo Lodge
Prince George
Coast Inn of the North
Prince Rupert
Coast Prince Rupert Hotel
Queen Charlotte City
Sea Raven Motel
Price Per Person:
Single:
$3,449.00
Experience Super Natural BC
July 22 - 29 & August 19 - 26
Day One:
Vancouver – Clinton
Meals: D
Depart by coach as it snakes along the Sea to Sky Highway to Whistler.
There is time on your own for lunch and to explore, before the coach departs
for scenic Duffey Lake Road, Lillooet and the overnight destination at the
Cariboo Lodge in historic Clinton.
Day Two: Clinton – Prince George
Meals: B, L
Travel north on the “Gold Rush Trail” to Prince George located in BC’s High
Country.
Day Three: Prince George – Prince Rupert
Meals: B, L, D
Board VIA Rail’s Touring class, for Prince Rupert passing Vanderhoof, Burns
Lake, Smithers, the Hazeltons and Terrace.
Day Four: Prince Rupert – Queen Charlotte City
Meals: B, D
After a good night’s rest and a relaxing morning, board the BC ferry for the Haida
Gwaii. Have your binoculars ready for the sights of Hecate Strait. Arrive in
Queen Charlotte City and settle into the motel. Day Five: Queen Charlotte City – Port Clements
Meals: B, L
Visit the Haida Heritage Centre that houses information on the history of the
Islands. View the Loo Taas Canoe Shed and the new totem poles symbolizing
the continuation of the Haida lifestyle and celebrate a thriving culture. After
lunch travel north to Tlell to view local crafts, then to Port Clements to visit the
Port Clements Museum. Return to Queen Charlotte City for time on your own
to visit local shops and the visitor centre.
Day Six: Morseby Island
Meals: B, L
There is an early start this morning with a zodiac trip to the Skedans, an
abandoned Haida Site. En route to the village, view many types of sea birds
that are rarely seen from the coastal shores. A guide will take the group on a
walking tour of the village site that includes viewing the standing totems. This
full day away includes a picnic lunch and snacks en route.
Day Seven:
Queen Charlotte City – North Island
Meals: B, L, D
Proceed north to Masset, Old Massett and Agate Beach. There is plenty of
time to explore Agate Beach and Tow Hill in Naikoon Provincial Park. Along
the way, stop to view the handiwork of the Haida canoe carvers and the abundant
wildlife. This evening’s highlight is a contemporary Haida Feast. Sample many
traditional dishes ranging from seafood to venison.
Day Eight:
Queen Charlotte
City - Vancouver
Meals: B
Depart the hotel for Sandspit
to board the Air Canada flight to
Vancouver. Leave the Queen
Charlotte Islands with memories
of a lifetime!
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Stewart & Hyder
Highlights:
Sea To Sky Highway
Duffey Lake Road
Hills Health Ranch
Prince George
Smithers
Hazeltons
‘Ksan Historical Village
Stewart-Cassiar Highway
Glacier Highway
Bear Glacier
Stewart
Hyder, Alaska
Salmon Glacier
Grizzly Bear Viewing
Nisga’a Memorial Lava Bed
Prince Rupert
Museum of Northern BC
North Pacific Historic Fishing Village
Inside Passage Cruise
Port Hardy
Vancouver Island
Telegraph Cove
Whale Watching at Robson Bight
Accommodation:
108 Mile Ranch Hills Health Ranch
Prince George Treasure Cove Casino & Hotel
Smithers
Hudson Bay Lodge
Stewart
King Edward Hotel
Prince Rupert Crest Hotel
Port Hardy
Quarterdeck Inn
Bears & Glaciers
August 2 - 11
Day One:
Vancouver - 108 Mile Ranch
Meals: D
Follow the Sea to Sky Highway through the Duffey Lake Road to 108 Mile
Ranch. En route follow the Gold Rush trail through Lillooet, Pavilion and
Clinton.
Day Two:
108 Mile Ranch- Prince George
Meals: Br
Spend the morning enjoying the many amenities of Hills Health Ranch. Go
for a leisurely walk on one of their many scenic trails or enjoy a dip in the
heated outdoor pool. Brunch is served mid-morning and the coach departs
early afternoon for Prince George and the Treasure Cove Casino & Hotel.
Day Three:
Prince George - Smithers
Meals: B, L
Follow the Yellowhead Highway through to the Bulkley Valley and the hamlet
of Smithers known as Little Switzerland. The scenery en route is breathtaking
and wildlife such as moose, black bear and eagles are common.
Day Four:
Smithers - Stewart
Meals: B, L, D
Stop at the ‘Ksan Historical Village and Museum in Hazelton with its seven
decorated tribal houses fronted with several totems that stand silently on the
banks of the Skeena and Bulkley Rivers. View totem poles at the small
villages of Kitwanga and Kitwancool to see what are reputed to be the
oldest and finest examples of totem poles in the world. Travel north on the
Stewart-Cassiar Highway. En route to Stewart view Bear Glacier, located
on Glacier Highway. This side glacier will leave you breathless with its
beauty and incredible blue colour. There is a two night stay in Stewart. Enjoy
a feast of Alaskan King Crab at tonight’s dinner.
Day Five:
Stewart - Hyder - Stewart
Meals: B, L, D
Your camera is a must this morning as we welcome aboard a local guide for
a tour that will take us above the Salmon Glacier in Hyder, Alaska. The
coach follows the Salmon River up the alpine and back into beautiful BC,
lunching at the summit. There is leisure time in the afternoon to explore
Stewart including a visit to the Stewart Historic Museum. In the evening join
our local guide again for a special trip to the Fish Creek viewing platform
in Hyder, Alaska to watch Grizzly and Black bears gorge themselves on the
spawning salmon.
Day Six:
Stewart - Prince Rupert
Meals: B, D
Travel to Prince Rupert via the Nisga’a Memorial Lava Bed Provincial
Park. Some 250 years ago the valley north of Terrace was buried beneath
molten lava, today the valley floor is a lava-encrusted landscape and amazing
to behold. Two nights are spent in this northern community at the waterfront
Prince Rupert Crest Hotel.
Day Seven:
Prince Rupert
Meals: B
This morning enjoy a guided tour of the Museum of Northern BC and
downtown Prince Rupert followed by a visit to the North Pacific Historic
Fishing Village, a National Historic Site and BC’s oldest surviving salmon
cannery offering a unique and entertaining look at life in a cannery village.
The evening is yours to relax and enjoy.
Day Eight:
Prince Rupert - Port Hardy
Set sail from Prince Rupert on BC Ferries newest vessel, the Northern
Adventure for the majestic “Inside Passage”, a sixteen hour daylight cruise.
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Tour includes:
Nine nights accommodation
Seven breakfasts
One brunch
Five lunches
Five dinners
Meal gratuities
Park fees
Prince Rupert city tour
Inside Passage Cruise
A three and a half hour whale watching cruise
Mandate tour guide
The coastline reveals dramatic waterfalls, wildlife and remote villages. On to
the Quarterdeck Inn for a two night stay.
Day Nine: Port Hardy - Telegraph Cove - Port Hardy Meals: B, L, D
Depart after breakfast for the tiny community of Telegraph Cove or as
the locals call it “the village of stilts”. Telegraph Cove is a whale-watchers
paradise. From the comfort of the 60-ft coast guard certified vessel this
excursion takes the tour group into Johnstone Strait and Robson Bight
to see killer whales in their natural habitat. Robson Bight is a world-famous
coastal area and ecological reserve for Orcas.
Day Ten:
Port Hardy - Vancouver
Meals: B, L
Follow the scenic North Island Highway past Campbell River to Nanaimo.
Lunch is included today at a scenic setting overlooking Georgia Strait. Board
an afternoon ferry back to Vancouver and your point of origin.
Price Per Person:
Single: $ 3,664.00
.
Chemainus Theatre
Highlights:
Sidney
Butchart Gardens
Victoria
Sooke
Chemainus
ChemainusTheatre Production “Guys & Dolls”
Tour includes:
Two breakfasts
One Lunch
One dinner
Meal gratuities
Theatre production
Ferry tolls
Mandate tour guide
Accommodation:
Victoria Chemainus
Queen Victoria Hotel
Best Western Festival Inn
Presents: Guys & Dolls
August 10 - 12
Day One
Vancouver – Victoria
Upon arrival on Vancouver Island, proceed to the beautiful seaside city of
Sidney. Nicknamed “Sidney by-the-sea”, this picturesque petite gem offers
an excellent variety of stores and specialty shops. Sidney is also known
as Booktown with its large number of bookstores. After lunch we devote
several hours to touring Butchart Gardens, one of the world’s premier floral
show gardens. The overnight stay is at the downtown Queen Victoria Inn.
Day Two
Victoria - Chemainus
Meals: B, L, D
Depart from the hotel for the South Western tip of Vancouver Island to the
hamlet of Sooke. Depart for Chemainus ”the little town that could” and
check in to the Best Western Festival Inn to freshen up and proceed
to Chemainus Theatre for dinner and the summer musical production of
“Guys and Dolls”.
Day Three
Chemainus - Vancouver
Meals: B
After breakfast there will be time to browse the interesting shops and view
the murals depicting the early days of this unique town. Depart for Nanaimo
and the BC Ferry sailing to Vancouver.
Price Per Person:
Single: $ 979.00
Adults 56-64: add $24.00 to the above rates
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Grizzly Bears of Knight Inlet
Highlights:
Qualicum
Campbell River
Grizzly Viewing Cruise to Knight Inlet
Whale Watching
Port McNeill
Alert Bay
U’Mista Cultural Centre
Telegraph Cove
Cumberland
Tour includes:
Three breakfasts
Two lunches
One dinner
Meal gratuities
Coach and driver ferry tolls
Seven hour Grizzly Bear cruise & tour*
U’Mista Cultural Centre
Three & a half hour whale watching tour
All side tours and admissions
Mandate tour guide
Tour group size is limited to 11 passengers
Accommodation:
Port McNeill
Black Bear Resort
* The boat is a 32-ft fully enclosed, heated vessel
with washroom. Lunch and coffee/tea is served on
board.
August 3 - 6
Day One: Vancouver – Port McNeill
Meals: D
Board the morning ferry to Vancouver Island. Lunch is on your own in the
quaint community of Qualicum. Follow the beautiful North Island Highway
past Campbell River for a three night stay in the marine community
of Port McNeill at the Black Bear Resort.
Day Two: Port McNeill – Knight
Inlet - Port McNeill Meals: B, L
Depart by boat for Knight Inlet located
on the coastal mainland. View the grizzly
bears in their natural surroundings in this
spectacular inlet, as they interact and feed
in the estuary and on the beaches near
the river. The pristine beauty of the area
enhances this rare opportunity to view these
magnificent grizzlies. It’s the middle of the
salmon run and it will be typical to find the
bears chasing the fish around in the low tide
pools at the river mouth.
Day Three: Port McNeill - Alert Bay - Port McNeill Meals: B, L
Depart by ferry for Alert Bay and the U’Mista Cultural Centre which houses
one of the finest collections of historical artifacts and elaborately carved cedar
masks depicting the Potlach Ceremony of the Kwakwaka’wakw People. After
lunch experience the thrill of a whale watching tour in the Orca (Killer Whale)
waters of Johnstone Strait near Alert Bay and Telegraph Cove.
Day Four:
Port McNeill – Vancouver Meals: B
Travel south to the coal-mining town of Cumberland with a stop en route
at Sayward. There will be a lunch break in downtown Courtenay. The
Cumberland Museum is an important stop on today’s travels home. Get a
sense of the way of life for those who lived and worked during the peak of the
coal mining industry on Vancouver Island.
Price Per Person:
Single: $2106.00
,
Adults 56 - 64 or Non BC seniors 65+: add $28.00 to the above rates
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Desolation Sound
& the Tsa-Kwa-Luten Lodge
Highlights:
Sunshine Coast
Gibsons
Sechelt
Lund
Desolation Sound cruise
Quadra Island
Waterfront Tsa-Kwa-Luten Lodge
Rebecca Spit
Nuyumbalees Cultural Centre
Quadra Island Artisan Studios
Tour includes:
Three breakfasts
Three lunches
Three dinners
Meal gratuities
Six hour Desolation Sound cruise
Ferry tolls
Mandate tour guide
Accommodation:
Lund
Historic Lund Hotel
Quadra Island Tsa-Kwa-Luten Lodge
August 16 - 19
Day One: Vancouver – Lund Meals: L, D
Travel to Horseshoe Bay and board the ferry to Langdale on the Sunshine
Coast. Take the back roads through lower Gibsons to Sechelt. Enjoy lunch
at a waterfront eatery in Sechelt. After lunch stroll along the seawall and
enjoy the beautiful scenery including the Trail Islands in Trail Bay. The drive
continues along the Sunshine Coast to Earl’s Cove. Board the ferry and cruise
the mouth of Jervis Inlet to Saltery Bay. Your overnight accommodation is
at the Historic Lund Hotel in the community of Lund.
Day Two: Lund – Desolation Sound – Quadra Island Meals: B, L, D
Depart from Lund on board a 58-ft catamaran for your Desolation Sound
adventure. Cruise through Thulin Passage and the Copeland Islands Marine
Park to Desolation Sound. Meander through Prideaux Haven’s labyrinth of
islets. There are many geographic delights such as Bliss Landing, Pringle
Rock and Refuge Cove. Enjoy a hot buffet lunch on board the boat. Arrive
at Drew Harbour on Quadra Island and begin a two night stay at the deluxe
Tsa-Kwa-Luten Lodge.
Day Three: Quadra Island Meals: B, L, D
Depart from the lodge after breakfast for a tour of several galleries including
a glass blowing studio. There is a picnic lunch at picturesque Rebecca Spit.
The late afternoon and evening is yours to enjoy at the lodge.
Day Four:
Quadra Island – Vancouver
Meals: B
Visit the Nuyumbalees Cultural Centre that displays an impressive collection
of masks, potlatch regalia, rattles, whistles and other ceremonial objects
associated with winter dances. Depart for a ten minute ferry ride from
Quadra Island to Campbell River. The coach then makes its way along the
waterfront road to Departure Bay and the return ferry ride to the lower
mainland.
Price Per Person:
Double or Twin:$ 1,179.00
Single:
$ 1,459.00
add $26.00 to the above rates.
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Highlights:
Sunshine Coast
Halfmoon Bay
Sechelt
Rock Water Secret Cove Resort
Jervis Inlet
Princess Louisa Inlet
Marine Park
Chatterbox Falls
Float Plane Ride
Two and a Half Hour Boat Cruise
Gibsons
Tour includes:
Two breakfasts
One lunch
One dinner
Meal gratuities
Two and a half hour boat cruise
40 minute float plane ride
Mandate tour guide
Accommodation:
Halfmoon Bay Rock Water Secret Cove Resort
Tour group size is limited to 24 passengers
Princess Louisa Inlet & the
Rock Water Secret Cove Resort
Float & Fly
August 24 - 26
Day One:
Vancouver – Halfmoon Bay Meals: D
Travel by BC Ferry from Horseshoe Bay to Langdale on the Sunshine Coast.
Once on the Sunshine Coast the coach makes its way to the community of
Sechelt for lunch and time on your own to explore. This
afternoon arrive at the Rock Water
Secret Cove Resort to begin your two
night stay. The Resort is tucked in a cove
with breathtaking panoramic views of the
ocean and surrounding coastal Islands.
Each room has a view of Malaspina Strait
and a deck to sit and watch the sunrise or
sunset. Their amenities include a heated
outdoor pool and access to amazing spa
services (optional).
Day Two: Halfmoon
Bay – Princess Louisa Inlet – Halfmoon
Bay Meals: B, L
Depart by boat from Egmont for the Princess Louisa Inlet, one of the most
spectacular sights in BC. This narrated cruise travels 30 nautical miles through
Jervis Inlet into a steep sided, glacial carved inlet. View large landscapes,
waterfalls, native pictographs, glaciers and early settlements from the comfort
of the boat. Inside Princess Louisa Inlet there is a stop at Chatterbox Falls
for a barbecue lunch and time to explore the marine park. The adventure
continues as you board a float plane for an amazing flight over the inlets.
This once in a lifetime trip from Chatterbox Falls to Sechelt allows views from
beyond the skyline ridges into alpine areas not visible from the boat.
Please note: Half of the tour group will travel up by boat and return by air, the
other half will do the reverse. Each group will have plenty of time to enjoy the
amenities of the Rock Water Secret Cove Resort.
Day Three: Halfmoon Bay – Vancouver
Meals: B
After a relaxing morning at the resort we retrace our steps to the Langdale
ferry with a visit to the quaint waterfront town of Gibsons, home of the TV
series the ‘Beachcombers’. Gibsons offers quaint eateries, artist shops and
views of an active marina.
Price Per Person:
Single: $ 1,269.00
.
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Fabulous Kootenays
Highlights:
Manning Park
Nk’Mip Cellars
Osoyoos
Greenwood
Doukhobor-style lunch
Doukhobor Museum
Castlegar
Nelson
New Denver
Nakusp
Needles
Monashee Mountains
Kamloops
Merritt
Tour includes:
Four breakfasts
Two lunches
Two dinners
Meal gratuities
Nelson city tour
Transfer drivers gratuities
Mandate tour guide
Accommodation:
Osoyoos
Nelson
Vernon
Best Western Sunrise Inn
Prestige Lakeside Resort
Prestige Hotel
August 30 - September 3
Day One:
Vancouver – Osoyoos Travel east on the Trans-Canada Highway to Hope. Continue east on the
Crowsnest Highway past the site of the infamous Hope Slide. Enjoy the
rugged beauty of this highway as it winds through Manning Park, which
remains the most cherished route to the Okanagan. Drive through Princeton
to the orchard town of Keremeos and on to Osoyoos. Sample some of BC’s
premium wines at the Nk’ Mip Cellars. The desert city of Osoyoos is the first
nights destination. Day Two:
Osoyoos – Nelson Meals: B, L, D
The day begins at Osoyoos with a drive eastward through some historical
towns with a stop in Greenwood. Experience the flavour of the community
with a Doukhobor-style lunch in Castlegar, followed by a guided tour of the
Doukhobor Village Museum. Meander alongside the Kootenay River to
Nelson one of the most charming cities in the Kootenays. Arrive at the Prestige
Lakeside Resort your home for the next two nights.
Day Three: Nelson Meals: B
After breakfast a local guide will conduct a one-hour historical coach tour of
Nelson followed by some free time to explore Nelson’s Baker Street. This
unique area offers many arts and crafts shops, up close views of marvellous
Victorian architectural buildings, excellent restaurants and much more. An
optional afternoon drive to Ainsworth Hot Springs for a dip in the mineral
pool is available.
Day Four:
Nelson – Vernon
Meals: B, D
Enjoy the scenic beauty of the Kootenays as we travel from Nelson to Nakusp.
Highlights include a tour of the stern wheeler “The Moyie” a National Landmark
in Kaslo. After a lunch break in Nakusp the journey continues to the Needles
cable ferry and across Lower Arrow Lake. Continue through to downtown
Vernon for a one night stay.
Day Five:
Vernon – Vancouver Meals: B, L
The coach proceeds southwest to the High Country Region and Merritt for
lunch. Travel south on the Coquihalla Highway to the Fraser Valley and back
to Vancouver.
Price Per Person:
Single: $ 1,396.00
Adults under 55:
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San Juan Islands
Highlights:
San Juan Islands
Friday Harbor
Roche Harbor
Pelindaba’s Lavender Farm
Whale Watching
Orcas Island
Tour includes:
Two breakfasts
One lunch
One dinner
Meal gratuities
A three and a half hour whale watching cruise
Ferry tolls
Mandate tour guide
Baggage handling
Accommodation:
Friday Harbor: Earth Box Motel
Whale Watching, Lavender Farm
September 7 - 9
The San Juan archipelago contains more than 170 islands and is
located in northwest Washington State. The “San Juans” as they
are known to locals, are situated at the juncture of the Strait of Georgia
and Juan de Fuca, sheltered from the Pacific Ocean by the Olympic
Peninsula and Vancouver Island. The ferry serves four of the islands
- Lopez, Orcas, San Juan and Shaw.
Day One:
Vancouver – San Juan Islands
Meals: D
This summer getaway is located in the heart of Washington State’s San
Juan Islands. The islands enjoy 250 days of sunshine. Travel south to
Anacortes and a short ferry ride to Friday Harbor on San Juan Island.
Explore the marine community of historic Roche Harbor and Pelindaba’s
20 acre Lavender Farm before checking into the Earth Box Motel for a two
night stay. Dinner is included at a local waterfront eatery.
Day Two:
San Juan Islands
Meals: B
Spend the morning exploring downtown Friday Harbor, with art galleries,
boutiques and water-view restaurants. Recharge and reconnect in the
peaceful, historic seaport of Friday Harbor. This harbor is the largest town
in the San Juan Islands. San Juan Islands are home to over 90 resident orca
whales; view these magnificent mammals up close on a three and a half hour
whale watching tour on the 65-ft Odyssey.
Day Three:
San Juan Islands - Vancouver
Meals: B, L
Depart Friday Harbor by ferry and travel to Orcas Island. Spend the afternoon
exploring this peaceful island including a stop in Eastsound Village for an
included lunch. Visit the Rosario Resort and the quaint community of Olga.
Travel back to BC via the Washington State Ferry.
Price Per Person:
Single: $ 1,178.00
Adults under 55:
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Highlights:
Cascade Mountains
Bavarian Leavenworth
Yakima Valley
Walla Walla Wine Region
Wine Tasting
Columbia River Gorge
The Dalles
Multnomah Falls
Vancouver, WA
Mt. St. Helen’s
Johnston Ridge Observatory
NEW in 2010
Featuring: Appellation of Yakima & Walla Walla,
the Columbia River Gorge & Mt. St. Helens
Tour includes:
One reception
Four breakfasts
Four lunches
One dinner
Meal gratuities
Mandate tour guide
Baggage handling
Accommodation:
Yakima:
Oxford Suites
Walla Walla:
Marcus Whitman Hotel
Vancouver, Wa: Heathman Lodge
September 20 - 24
Day One:
Vancouver – Yakima, Washington
Meals: R
Travel south to the Yakima Valley in the heart of Washington’s first appellation
during the fall grape harvest. Experience the beauty of the region, Yakima is
located near the foothills of the Cascade Mountains and boasts over 11,000
acres of premium wine grapes. Today’s journey begins with a visit to the
Bavarian village of Leavenworth. There is time for lunch and exploring
before continuing to Yakima and the overnight accommodation at the Oxford
Suites. The hotel welcomes us with a reception.
Day Two:
Yakima – Walla Walla Meals: B, L
Travel through Yakima’s rural countryside, most wineries here are small family
operations where unpretentious hospitality is the norm, the beauty of the area
is unparalleled. You can enjoy a glass of wine while gazing at the beautiful
snow capped Mt. Adams during our visit to two unique wineries. Lunch
is served at local eatery followed by a scenic drive to Walla Walla which
includes vistas of the Columbia River en route. Walla Walla is internationally
recognized for its production of award winning red wines. Always closely
linked to farming, the Walla Walla Valley has over 1,800 acres of grapes
growing next to fruit orchards and wheat fields. Your home for two nights is
the historic Marcus Whitman Hotel located in the centre of this charming
and pedestrian-friendly city.
Day Three:
Walla Walla
Meals: B, L
Visit Spring Valley Vineyard Ranch which is situated 12 miles northeast
of Walla Walla, spread amid the picturesque wheat fields with the Blue
Mountains providing the backdrop. Enjoy samples of some of their popular
merlots while savouring the beauty of this unique ranch. Lunch is included
at the Backstage Bistro in downtown Walla Walla followed by a drive to
Northstar Winery through this rural community during the grape harvest.
Day Four:
Walla Walla – Vancouver, WA
Meals: B, L, D
Depart from Walla Walla for a leisurely drive along the Columbia River Gorge.
Highlights include: Hood River, The Dalles and Multnomah
Falls with an overnight stay at the Heathman
Lodge in downtown Vancouver, Washington.
Day Five:
Vancouver, WA - Vancouver Meals: B, L
En route to BC the highlight of the day is a visit to the
magnificent Mt. St. Helen’s. The Johnston Ridge
Observatory brings the mountain’s 1980 eruption to
life. Here you will see evidence of and learn more
about the cataclysmic 1980 eruption — an explosion
that leveled 230 square miles of mature forest and
removed 1,300 feet from the top of the mountain.
Discover that the
eruption was
Price Per Person:
more than just a single event and
Double
or Twin: $1,049.00
see firsthand how scientists continue
to monitor this active volcano.
Single: $1,459.00
Adults under 55:
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Spectacular Desert Canyons
Highlights:
Scottsdale, Arizona
Sedona
Oak Creek Canyon
Grand Canyon
Grand Canyon National Park Lodge
Glen Canyon National Park
Lake Powell Cruise
Monument Valley Jeep Tour
Arches National Park
Red Cliffs Lodge
Bryce National Park
Bryce National Park Lodge
Zion National Park
Zion National Park Lodge
Las Vegas
Featuring: Grand, Bryce and Zion Canyons
September 3 - 12
17 Meals - 9 Nights & 10 Days
Day One:
Vancouver – Scottsdale, AR
Meals: R
This tour of the Canyons features some of the most spectacular scenery in the
U.S. It includes overnight accommodation at Grand, Bryce and Zion National
Park Lodges, as well as the Red Cliffs Lodge and Lake Powell Resort, both of
which are located in the heart of this amazing scenery. Upon arrival in Phoenix
you will transfer to the resort town of Scottsdale for your first overnight stay.
Day Two: Scottsdale – Sedona – Grand Canyon
Meals: B, D
The day begins with a visit to the city of Sedona with time to shop in the
Mexican marketplace. The red rocks of Sedona are truly a special sight
to see. Enjoy one of Arizona’s finest drives through Oak Creek Canyon
before travelling to Grand Canyon National Park. The Grand Canyon is
overwhelming by its immense size. Unique combinations of geologic colour
and erosional forms decorate a canyon that is 277 river miles (446km) long,
up to 18 miles (29km) wide and a mile (1.6km) deep. The two night stay is
inside the park system.
Day Three:
Grand Canyon Meals: B
This morning there is a guided coach tour along the rim to Desert View. This
four hour tour will bring the majestic Grand Canyon to light. The afternoon
is yours to enjoy . . . stroll through the National Geographic Photo Gallery
or visit Yavapai Point, a major lookout point with a view of the Colorado
River. Enjoy free time as you walk along the rim to capture spectacular
views of the Grand Canyon!
Day Four:
Grand Canyon – Lake Powell
Meals: B, L
Bid farewell to this natural wonder and head to Cameron and a stop at the
Historic Navajo Trading Post, featuring southwest Native American arts
and crafts. The journey continues through the mesa-studded desert with
a stop at Glen Canyon Dam. Arrive at the Lake Powell Resort, the only
hotel that overlooks the lake. Enjoy an afternoon cruise through Antelope
Canyon on Lake Powell guaranteed to be one of the highlights of the tour.
Day Five: Lake Powell – Monument Valley – Moab, UT Meals: B, L, D
Today you will experience some of the most striking and recognizable
landscapes of sandstone buttes, mesas and spires in the entire Southwest.
Our tour takes you halfway into “the Valley”, with additional photo stops,
driving the entire 17-mile loop road to see the most celebrated buttes, spires
and panoramic views from different angles. Arrive in Moab for a two night
stay at the Red Cliffs Lodge which is located on the banks of the Colorado
river surrounded by 2000 foot sheer red rock cliffs.
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Spectacular Desert Canyons
Tour includes:
Round trip airfare (United Airlines)
Nine nights accommodation
Welcome wine & cheese reception
Eight breakfasts
Four lunches
Four dinners
Meal gratuities
Mandate tour guide
Baggage handling
Accommodation:
Scottsdale
Courtyard by Marriott
Scottsdale Old Town
Grand Canyon National Park Lodge
Page
Lake Powell Resort
Moab
Red Cliffs Lodge
Bryce
Bryce Canyon National
Park Lodge
Zion
Zion Canyon National
Park Lodge
Las Vegas
Mandalay Bay Resort
. . . continued
Day Six:
Moab – Arches National Park – Moab
Meals: B, D
Explore Arches National Park and view an impressive array of spires,
pinnacles, balanced rocks and the highest concentration of natural sandstone
arches in the world. After spending time at the park, travel back to the Red
Cliffs Lodge to enjoy the scenic beauty of the area and the amenities of the
lodge which include: a heated outdoor pool, winery, movie museum, to
name a few. Cap the day off with an authentic Cowboy Cookout.
Day Seven:
Moab - Bryce Canyon
Meals: B, L, D
Depart from Red Cliffs Lodge for Bryce Canyon via scenic By-way #12. The
overnight stay is at the historic Bryce Canyon National Park Lodge.
Day Eight:
Bryce Canyon – Zion Canyon Meals: B, L
After a relaxing morning at the lodge, depart by coach for a 37-mile round-trip
drive to Bryce Canyon’s most famous viewpoints, dizzying in scope, including
Fairyland, Sunrise, Bryce and Inspiration Points. Thousands of delicately
carved spires rise in brilliant colour from the amphitheatres of Bryce Canyon
National Park. Arrive early afternoon at the Zion Canyon National Park
Lodge located on the floor of the canyon.
Day Nine:
Zion Canyon – Las Vegas, NV
Meals: B
After breakfast join a private Zion Canyon Shuttle with live commentary as
you experience the scenic highlights of the park. After the tour there is some
leisure time for lunch and exploring. Leave the natural beauty of the canyons
for the glitz of Las Vegas. Arrive early afternoon in Las Vegas, with plenty of
time to visit the strip and / or take in a show.
Day Ten:
Las Vegas - Vancouver Depart early afternoon with memories of your Spectacular Desert Canyons
tour.
Price Per Person:
Double or Twin: $
3,439.00
Single: $ 4,619.00
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NEW in 2010
Featuring: A Luxury Coastal Cruise, the very best
of San Diego, Los Angeles and Santa Barbara
Sept 18 - Oct 1
25 Meals 13 nights & 14 days
Highlights:
Coral Princess Cruise from Vancouver to
Los Angeles
San Juan Capistrano Mission
Old Town San Diego
San Diego Zoo
Callaway Winery & Temecula
VIP tour of Universal Studios
Fillmore and Western Railway
Hollywood
Santa Catalina Island
Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and
Museum
Santa Barbara
Solvang
Ventura
Accommodation:
Cruise
Coral Princess
San Diego
Courtyard by Marriott Old Town
Los Angeles Sheraton Universal
Santa Barbara Hotel Santa Barbara
Day One:
Vancouver – Los Angeles
Meals: L, D
This tour features the very best of sightseeing and activities to be found in
San Diego, Los Angeles and Santa Barbara. Your tour begins in Vancouver
aboard the luxurious Coral Princess. A buffet lunch is available before you
wave goodbye to Vancouver and sail under the Lions Gate Bridge at the
start of your three day coastal cruise to Los Angeles. Dinners are with
your Mandate Tour group in the Provence Dining room. Nights are always
abuzz with activities; choose from live theatre, the big screen, plush lounges,
swanky casinos or one of the dance clubs.
Day Two:
Coastal USA
Meals: B, L, R, D
Breakfast and lunch may be taken in the buffet or formal dining room. The
morning is yours to enjoy, swim, take a yoga class, shop or just relax in one
of the beautiful lounges. During the afternoon there will be a private ‘Tropical
Paradise’ reception in the Wheelhouse Lounge.
Day Three:
Coastal USA
Meals: B, L, D
Another fun day of cruising and activities with the assistance of your Mandate
Tours host.
Day Four:
Los Angeles – San Diego
Meals: B, L
After breakfast, bid farewell to your cruise ship and travel by coach to San
Diego. Stop at the historic San Juan Capistrano Mission where lunch is
served at the El Adobe Capistrano restaurant followed by a guided tour of
this beautiful old Mission. Enjoy the scenic coastal road to the Courtyard by
Marriott hotel a short walk from Old Town San Diego, your home for three
nights.
Day Five:
City tour of San Diego
Meals: B, D
Today with the help of a local step-on guide experience the highlights of San
Diego. This tour includes: Old Town, La Jolla, the Hotel Del Coronado
where Marilyn Munro and Jack Lemon filmed ‘Some like it Hot’, the Gas
Lamp quarter and Balboa Park. The tour will end at Seaport for shopping
and lunch on your own in this lovely little village by the sea. After lunch, the
coach can return you to Old Town or back to the hotel. Tonight meet up with
the group for dinner on the patio of the hotel.
Day Six:
San Diego – San Diego Zoo Meals: B
Explore the San Diego Zoo, renowned as one of the best zoos in the world
and one of the foremost leaders in conservation. After lunch at the zoo you
may return to Old Town and take a ride on the Old Town Trolley or visit Sea
World.
Day Seven:
San Diego – Los Angeles Meals: B
Depart from San Diego for Los Angeles with a stop at the Callaway Winery
for a tour and a sit down wine tasting. The winery will provide a free
souvenir glass and 20% off wine purchases. Then visit Temecula Old Town
for sightseeing and lunch before arriving at the newly updated Sheraton
Universal hotel for a five night stay. The hotel is a short walk, or free shuttle
ride, from the Universal City Walk where there are 25 great places to eat, a
movie theatre, a bowling alley and many shops.
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Tour includes:
Balcony Cabin aboard the Coral Princess
One way airfare (Air Canada)
Ferry to Santa Catalina
Tropical Paradise Reception
Thirteen nights accommodation
Thirteen breakfasts
Six lunches
Five dinners
Meal gratuities
Step-on guide
Mandate tour guide
Baggage handling
Day Eight: Los Angeles – Universal Studios VIP Tour Meals: B, L
A highlight of your vacation will be a daylong VIP tour of Universal Studios
beginning with refreshments in a private VIP lounge and exclusive behindthe-scenes access to sound stages and famous sets, with an expert studio
guide – hear personal stories about the making of some of the most famous
films and TV shows in history. Discover the monumental backlot, archives
and incredible “prop” warehouse (great photo opportunity!). Escorted priority
entry and seating at shows and attractions is also included together with a
gourmet lunch served in the exclusive VIP Dining Room by the legendary
Studio Chefs.
Day Nine:
Los Angeles – Fillmore Railway
Meals: B, L
Today visit Fillmore to board a 1930’s vintage passenger train and travel
through century-old citrus and avocado groves, visit a honey farm and the
Loose Caboose Garden Centre. Lunch is included in the beautiful heritage
dining car aboard the train.
Day Ten:
Los Angeles – Hollywood Walk of Fame
Meals: B
After breakfast our coach will transport those who wish to spend a day in
Hollywood to the Hollywood Boulevard. Here you can visit the famous
Grauman’s Chinese Theatre, take a bus tour of the Stars’ homes or just
spend the day taking in the sights of this busy Boulevard.
Day Eleven:
Los Angeles – Santa Catalina Island
Meals: B
Travel to beautiful Avalon on Santa Catalina Island via the Catalina Ferry.
Your island tour coach and local guide will meet you for a 50 minute scenic
tour. There is free time to shop and lunch at the Island Tour Plaza before
visiting the Catalina Casino and Theatre for a guided tour. Restored to
its original condition, the Art Deco, circular icon is a stunning reminder of
Catalina’s glorious past. Return to the hotel for your last evening in Los
Angeles.
Day Twelve:
Los Angeles – Santa Barbara
Meals: B
En route to Santa Barbara there will be a stop at the Ronald Reagan
Presidential Library and Museum for a self guided tour and lunch on your
own. See a reproduction of the Oval Office and take a walk through ‘Airforce
One’. After lunch continue on to the Hotel Santa Barbara in the heart of
town for your two night stay. Spend the rest of the day shopping or take a 25
cent bus ride down to the harbor.
Day Thirteen:
Santa Barbara - Solvang
Meals: B, D
Today visit historic Solvang, named by Sunset magazine as one of the “10
Most Beautiful Small Towns in the Western United States”. Solvang’s rich
heritage dates back to 1911 when adventurous Danish-Americans traversed
the plains from Iowa to establish a settlement in the golden state of California.
Explore this historic town at leisure. After lunch return to Santa Barbara for
some free time followed by a Farewell Dinner at the Harbor Restaurant on
the pier.
Day Fourteen: Santa Barbara - Ventura - Vancouver
Meals: B
All good things must come to an end, so today we say Goodbye California,
but not before a stop in Ventura for last minute shopping at Ventura Harbor
Village. Here you will find ‘one-of-a-kind’ shops for that unique souvenir or
perfect gift. Then it’s on to the
airport via the coastal Highway
Price Per Person:
#1 for your flight home to
Double
or Twin: $4,176.00
Vancouver.
California Dreamin’ . . . ♫
Single: $5,896.00
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Kettle Valley Railway
Wine & Casino
October 3 - 5
Highlights:
Coquihalla & Hope-Princeton Highways
Quilchena Ranch Hotel
Kelowna Land & Orchard Company
Kelowna Land & Orchard Teahouse
Lake City Casino
Kettle Valley Railway
Penticton Lakeside Resort &
Casino
Sumac Estate Winery
Nk’Mip Desert Centre
Osoyoos
Similkameen Valley
Tour includes:
Two breakfasts
Three lunches
One dinner
Meal gratuities
90-minute Rail tour
Wine tour and tasting
Mandate tour guide
Accommodation:
Kelowna
Penticton
Coast Capri Hotel
Penticton Lakeside Resort
Day One:
Vancouver – Kelowna Meals: L, D
Begin the tour by heading east on the Trans-Canada Highway to Hope.
Ascend the Coquihalla Highway to the 1908 Quilchena Ranch Hotel for
lunch. The ranch site overlooks Nicola Lake and the rolling grasslands.
Arrive late afternoon at the Kelowna hotel and freshen up before a visit to
the Kelowna Land & Orchard. Enjoy a guided wagon tour
of the facilities featuring techniques of years
gone by as well as their current state-of-the-art
operations. A gourmet dinner follows at their
teahouse overlooking Okanagan Lake.
Day Two:
Kelowna – Summerland – Penticton Meals:
B, L
After breakfast travel south to Summerland and
visit the Sumac Ridge Estate Winery for a tour
and tasting followed by lunch at the ever popular
Zias Stonehouse Restaurant located in a 1916
heritage house. All aboard at the Kettle Valley
Railway for a 90-minute steam train ride along the hillsides overlooking
beautiful Okanagan orchards and vineyards. Travel to Penticton and the
Penticton Lakeside Resort & Casino for your overnight stay. You are on
your own for the evening. Enjoy the casino or a stroll along Okanagan Lake
located just outside the resort.
Day Three:
Penticton – Vancouver Meals: B, L
The famous Hope-Princeton Highway is the tour route to the lower mainland.
Travel to Osoyoos and the new Nk’Mip Desert Centre for a guided walking
tour. The Nk’Mip desert lands
are one of Canada’s three most
Price Per Person:
endangered ecosystems and are
home to many endangered plant
and animal species. The Osoyoos
Single: $ 979.00
Golf and Country Club is the
setting for a lovely lunch with an
awesome view. After lunch travel
Unforgettable Mandate Memories - Desert Canyons
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Autumn Colours in the Cascades
Winthrop, Lake Chelan, Leavenworth & Whidbey Island
Highlights:
The Cascade Highway
The frontier town of Winthrop, WA
Chelan
Lake Chelan
Lady of the Lake Boat Cruise
Cashmere
Leavenworth
Stevens Pass
Tumwater Canyon
Whidbey Island
Langley
Coupeville
Deception Pass
According to an issue of Sunset Magazine, “the
Washington Cascades is one of the best places
in the U.S. to show off the Aspens’ autumn
glory.”
Tour includes:
Three breakfasts
Two lunches
One dinner
Meal gratuities
Six hour boat cruise
Mandate tour guide
Baggage handling
October 17 - 20
Day One:
Vancouver – Chelan Meals: L
The highway coach will make its way through the spectacular Cascade
Mountain Ranges to the unique western-style town of Winthrop, located in
the Methow Valley. The afternoon will be spent browsing the shops of this
charming village. Overnight accommodation is in Chelan at the Campbell’s
Resort on Lake Chelan.
Day Two:
Chelan Meals: B, L
Enjoy a boat cruise on the Lady II as she departs for the Stehekin Valley.
Included is a boxed lunch on board the boat followed by a guided tour of the
Stehekin Valley including the spectacular Rainbow Falls. Tonight visit the
casino or relax at the hotel with friends.
Day Three:
Chelan – Leavenworth Meals: B, D
Depart from Lake Chelan for the Bavarian village of Leavenworth, with a stop
en route at the cider mill in Cashmere. Learn how cider is made, followed
by a visit and guided tour of the Aplets and Cotlets Candy Factory. Spend
the afternoon in Leavenworth, visiting the European shops or relaxing as the
sound of Bavarian music fills the air. Overnight in Leavenworth at the well
appointed Icicle Inn. Dinner is included at the inn.
Day Four:
Leavenworth – Vancouver
Meals: B
After breakfast depart for Whidbey Island via Stevens Pass and continue
along the Cascade Loop to the Mukilteo ferry and Whidbey Island. Travel
north to the village of Langley. This quaint town sits on a bluff and offers
many unique arts and crafts shops. Coupeville, another island town, is a Sea
Captains’ community and the second stop on Whidbey Island. Continuing
north, view Deception Pass, one of the natural wonders of the Pacific
Northwest. Travel north to Canada with a stop at the Duty Free Store before
returning to your point of origin.
Accommodation:
Lake Chelan
Leavenworth
Campbell’s Resort on Lake
Chelan
Best Western Icicle Inn
Price Per Person:
Single: $1,179.00
Adults under 55:
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Albuquerque, Santa Fe & Taos
Art and Culture
Highlights:
Albuquerque, New Mexico
Old Town Albuquerque
International Balloon Fiesta
Santa Fe, New Mexico
Georgia O’Keeffe Museum
Taos, New Mexico
Taos Pueblo - A World Heritage Site
Ghost Ranch
Abiquiu, New Mexico
Tour includes:
One reception
Seven breakfasts
One lunch
Two dinners
Meal gratuities
Mandate tour guide
Baggage handling
Accommodation:
Albuquerque Best Western Rio Grande Inn
Santa Fe
La Fonda Hotel
Medical insurance is recommended.
October 4 - 11
Day One
Vancouver - Albuquerque
Meals: R
Travel south with United Airlines from Vancouver to Albuquerque, New
Mexico. The two night stay is at the Best Western Rio Grande Inn located
in Old Town Albuquerque. Enjoy a welcome reception upon arrival.
Day Two
Albuquerque
Meals: B
This morning visit Old Town, the site of Albuquerque’s founding in 1706, noted
for Pueblo-Spanish style architecture. Stroll along the brick paths to more
than 150 stores, galleries, restaurants and museums. Visit the Turquoise
Museum, uncover the mystery of turquoise, delve into its rich history and learn
about different mines and colourful characters.
Day Three
Albuquerque – Santa Fe
Meals: B, D
Experience Albuquerque’s International Balloon Fiesta. It is the world’s
largest hot air balloon fiesta where you’ll see the mass ascension of more
than 700 balloons in the sky and is considered to be the most photographed
event in the world. After spending the morning at this amazing fiesta travel
by coach to the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center to learn of the unique history
of each of New Mexico’s 19 Pueblos. It’s just an hours drive to Santa Fe for
a five night stay at La Fonda Hotel with its pueblo-style Spanish architecture
and décor, luxurious, inviting ambience and warm hospitality. Enjoy a dinner
together at the hotel’s restaurant.
Day Four
Santa Fe
Meals: B
Santa Fe is a world-renowned travel destination unparalleled in richness of
history, heritage, arts and culture. With more than 250 galleries to explore,
you will be astonished by the city’s array of art, including traditional and
contemporary painting, photography, pottery, sculpture, textiles and more.
Santa Fe’s Native American and Spanish Colonial roots are reflected in many
of the galleries. With a local guide enjoy a walking tour of this downtown
community. This afternoon there is a visit to the Georgia O’Keeffe Museum.
Georgia O’Keeffe is a world renowned artist who made her home outside
Santa Fe.
Day Five
Santa Fe
Meals: B
Today is a free day in Santa Fe to visit the many galleries and local museums
or explore the Santa Fe shops.
Price Per Person:
Double or Twin: $ 3,149.00 Single: $ 4,229.00
Adults under 55: Add 5% to above rates
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Day Six
Santa Fe - Taos - Santa Fe
Meals: B
Travel north with a local guide to the community of Taos, New Mexico. Taos
Pueblo is the only living Native American community designated both a World
Heritage Site by UNESCO and a National Historic Landmark. The multi-storied
adobe buildings have been continuously
inhabited for over 1000 years. This tour
includes a stop at Rancho de Taos,
an opportunity to view the Centinela
weavers and a visit to Sanctuario de
Chimayo (a church with miraculous
dirt). There will be free time and lunch
on your own in Taos.
Day Seven: Santa Fe - Ghost Ranch /
Abiquiu - Santa Fe
Meals: B, L, D
Albuquerque, Santa Fe & Taos
. . . continued
Learn of the history in New Mexico up in Abiquiu in O’Keeffe country with a
local guide. Visit an ancient Tewa ruin, the original church of Abiquiu, hear
stories about New Mexico’s most famous artist, Georgia O’Keeffe and stop
at Ghost Ranch where she spent many summers painting.
Day Eight:
Santa Fe - Vancouver
Meals: B
Travel by coach mid morning for Albuquerque and the return flight to Vancouver.
Reflect on memories of your New Mexico Adventure.
Highlights:
Minter Gardens
Harrison Hot Springs
Thanksgiving Dinner
Optional scenic side tour
Westminster Abbey
Tour includes:
Two breakfasts
One lunch
Two dinners
Meal gratuities
Mandate tour guide
Accommodation:
Harrison Hot Springs: Harrison Hot Springs
Resort & Spa
$36.00
Price Per Person:
Double or Twin:$ 718.00
Single:
$ 918.00
NEW in 2010
Thanksgiving
at Harrison Hot Springs
October 10 - 12
Day One:
Vancouver – Harrison Hot Springs
Meals: D
Thanksgiving is a time to reflect on all our blessings. Please join us for a
Thanksgiving getaway to one of BC’s most popular vacation spots, Harrison
Hot Springs. Spend some time exploring the world-class Minter Gardens
before arriving at the Harrison Hot Springs Resort & Spa for a two night
stay. A traditional Thanksgiving Dinner is served in the Copper Room. Our
rooms are located in the main hotel. Should you wish to upgrade to the West
Tower, the rates are listed below.
Day Two:
Harrison Hot Springs Meals: B, D
This is a free day to relax and enjoy the amenities of this resort which
includes five natural mineral hot springs pools, or you are invited to join us
on an optional coach tour to Hope to view the fall colours. Dinner is included
tonight in the Copper Room.
Day Three:
Harrison Hot Springs - Vancouver
Meals: B, L
Depart the resort and enjoy a back roads tour to Westminster Abbey in
Mission. Tour the abbey and have lunch in Mission before returning to the
lower mainland.
The six-story West Tower located
immediately to the west of the
reception lobby features guestrooms
overlooking Harrison Lake and
Mount Breckenridge or the Resort’s
outdoor pools. Additional cost for
the West Tower room is $119.00
Including tax.
The Main Hotel rooms:
The Main Hotel is the original building
constructed in 1925 and completely
updated. Heritage-style furnishings
and ceiling fans are found in the
guestrooms. There are no views of
the lake.
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NEW in 2010
Highlights:
Phoenix
Tucson
Westward Look Resort – Four Diamond Award
Mission San Xavier del Bac
Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum
Tombstone
Bisbee
Old Town Artisans
Fourth Avenue shopping
Tour includes:
Home pick- up and drop- off
Eight nights accommodation
One reception
Eight breakfasts
One lunch
One dinner
Meal gratuities
Park fees
Mandate tour guide
Baggage handling
Accommodation:
Tucson: Westward Look Resort
Tour group size is limited to
24 passengers
Tucson Sun Getaway
November 1 - 9
Day One:
Vancouver - Tucson Meals: R
Fly away with us to Tucson, Arizona for a sun getaway. Enjoy eight nights at
the Westward Look Resort in Tucson. Nestled high in the foothills overlooking
the city, this gem of a resort offers authentic Southwestern hospitality. With
birdsongs and wildlife, sunshine and mountain views, the 80-acre oasis is
at once relaxing and stimulating. Westward Look combines the charm of
an authentic hacienda-style estate with contemporary comforts. Come with
Mandate Tours and experience “The Soul of the Southwest.”
Day Two:
Tucson
Meals: B
Breakfast is at leisure. Relax and enjoy the amenities of this fabulous resort.
Day Three:
Tucson
Meals: B
Tucson has a rich and colorful history filled with tales of the Wild West. Come
along and learn about the famous and infamous inhabitants of Tucson’s
past. The highlight of the tour will be the beautiful Mission San Xavier del
Bac located on the Tohono O’odham Indian Reservation. Included in the
tour is a visit to the world-famous Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum with its
collection of plants and wildlife found only in the Sonoran Desert region.
Day Four:
Tucson
Meals: B
Day Five:
Tucson Meals: B
A shopping excursion to the Old Town Artisans, located in El Presidio
Historica district and the eclectic Fourth Avenue is a must do!
Day Six:
Tucson
Meals: B
Breakfast is at leisure. Relax and enjoy the amenities of the resort or join an
optional side tour which could include: the Pima Air & Space Museum or a
Tucson Culinary Experience just to name a few.
Day Seven:
Tucson - Tombstone - Tucson
Meals: B, L
Travel down to the historic mining town of Bisbee, “The Queen of the Copper
Camps” and enjoy a stroll along Main Street to take in the architecture and
shops filled with arts, crafts, antiques and remnants of days gone by. Visit
Tombstone, the “Town Too Tough to Die” and walk the streets that Wyatt
Earp, Bat Masterson and Doc Holliday walked. See the infamous Bird Cage
Theatre and the OK Corral and mingle with the local cowboys and perhaps
take a ride on the old Butterfield Stage. No visit to Tombstone would be
complete without a trip to Boot Hill to see the final resting place of the
participants in the famous gunfight, not to mention outlaws and shady ladies!
Day Eight:
Tucson
Meals: B, D
Join the group for a farewell dinner.
Day Nine:
Tucson - Vancouver
Meals: B
Depart early afternoon for the flight back to Vancouver with memories of your
Tucson Getaway.
Price Per Person:
Single: $3,969.00
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NEW in 2010
Getaway for Gals
Christmas Shopping Extravaganza
Highlights:
Bellis Fair
Tulalip Resort Casino & Spa
Seattle Premium Outlets
Alderwood Mall
La Conner
Tour includes:
Two breakfasts
One lunch
Meal gratuities
Mandate Tours guide
Baggage handling
Accommodation:
Marysville Tulalip Resort Casino & Spa
November 17 - 19
Day One
Vancouver - Tulalip
Day Two
Tulalip - Lynnwood - Tulalip
Mothers, daughters, friends and sisters, this is the perfect way to reconnect,
reminisce and of course shop until you drop. Depart from the lower mainland
for Bellis Fair Shopping Center in Bellingham, where there will be plenty of
time to shop and enjoy lunch on your own. Depart for Tulalip Resort Casino &
Spa surrounded by the Cascade Mountains and Puget Sound. Before arrival
at the resort there will be a stop at Seattle Premium Outlets. With 110 stores to
choose from, you may find that perfect gift for someone special. The evening is
yours to enjoy the resort’s amenities including the casino.
Meals: B, L
A short drive south brings you to the Alderwood Mall in Lynnwood and your all
time favourite stores such as Nordstrom, Macy’s and JC Penney. After a morning
of shopping return to Tulalip for an included lunch and take advantage of the
resort’s amenities, perhaps a massage, or for the diehard shoppers, there is a
shuttle available to Seattle Premium Outlets.
Day Three
Tulalip - La Conner - Vancouver
Meals: B
Do you still need one more gift for that hard to buy for loved one? Perhaps it can be
found in La Conner. Travel by coach
to La Conner for an opportunity to
Price Per Person:
find that truly unique gift. After
lunch on your own depart for
Vancouver with plans for next
Single: $ 527.00
year’s
Christmas
Shopping
Extravaganza.
Adults under 55: Add 5% to the above rates.
Christmas in Chemainus
Highlights:
Chemainus
Best Western Festival Inn Located in
Chemainus
The Chemainus Theatre featuring:
“A Christmas Carol”
Christmas Time in Victoria, Oak Bay & Sidney Day One: and Downtown Victoria
November 24 - 25 & December 1 - 2
Tour includes:
One night accommodation
One breakfast
One dinner
Meal gratuities
Theatre production
Mandate tour guide
Accommodation:
Chemainus
Best Western Festival Inn
2 Meals - 1 night & 2 days
Vancouver – Chemainus
Meals: D
Sail on the BC Ferries to Vancouver Island and Chemainus, the “little town that
could”. Enjoy their murals depicting the early days of this unique town along with its
interesting shops decorated in celebration of the season. Check
into the Best Western Festival Inn mid afternoon to freshen
up and then it’s off to the Chemainus Theatre for dinner and a
production of “A Christmas Carol”.
Day Two: Chemainus – Victoria – Vancouver Meals: B
After breakfast depart for downtown Victoria via the Malahat
Highway. Enjoy the sights and sounds of this Victorian city as
it begins to celebrate the Christmas season. This includes stops
at Oak Bay and
Sidney. There
Price Per Person:
is plenty of time
on your own for
shopping
and
Single: $ 499.00
lunch. The coach
departs on the late afternoon
sailing to Vancouver.
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Winter Wonderland in Leavenworth
December 6 - 8
Highlights:
Stevens Pass
Cascade Mountains
Accommodation in Leavenworth
Aplets and Cotlets Kitchen
Draft horse drawn sleigh ride
Christmas concert
Tour includes:
Two breakfasts
Two dinners
Meal gratuities
Christmas concert
Mandate tour guide
Baggage handling
Day One:
Vancouver – Leavenworth Day Two:
Leavenworth
Day Three:
Leavenworth – Vancouver
Price Per Person:
Single: $ 785.00
Best Western Icicle Inn
Christmas in Victoria
Highlights:
Welcome Reception & Gift Basket
Christmas Eve Dinner
Christmas Day Breakfast
Christmas Gift with a visit from Santa
Horse Drawn Trolley Tour
Christmas Dinner
Boxing Day Breakfast buffet
Butchart Gardens Christmas Lights Tour
Breakfast Buffet on December 27
Tour includes:
Three breakfasts
Two dinners
Meal gratuities
Mandate tour guide
Accommodation:
Hotel Grand Pacific
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Meals: B
After breakfast depart for the Seattle Premium Outlet Stores. There will be a
stop at the Canadian Duty Free Store before crossing the border en route to
your point of origin.
Victoria
Meals: B, D
Begin your day with a short trip to Cashmere. Enjoy a tour of the Aplets &
Cotlets Kitchen, a perfect time to pick-up some special candied fruit. Then it’s
off to browse the shops of downtown Leavenworth. Depart mid afternoon for an
old-fashioned draft horse drawn sleigh ride with hot chocolate and cookies.
Return to the inn and freshen up for dinner, served in the inn’s restaurant. Relax
and reflect on the day.
Accommodation:
Leavenworth
Meals: D
Depart from the lower mainland south on Interstate 5 to Everett and then head east
on to Stevens Pass and over the Cascades to the Bavarian town of Leavenworth.
Arrive mid afternoon at the Best Western Icicle Inn for a two night stay. This
evening enjoy dinner at a local eatery followed by a Christmas concert. The concert
has received great reviews from past tour participants.
at the Hotel Grand Pacific
December 24 - 27
Day One: Vancouver – Victoria
Meals: R, D
Travel by coach to the Tsawwassen ferry terminal for your Christmas Getaway
to the Hotel Grand Pacific in downtown Victoria. Upon your arrival at the Hotel
you will enjoy a lovely welcome reception and a welcome gift basket in your room
with an assortment of Christmas goodies. This evening join your fellow travellers
for Christmas Eve dinner.
Day Two: Victoria
Meals: B, D
Christmas morning at the Hotel begins with a breakfast buffet followed by a visit
to your room from Santa and his helpers. This afternoon experience Christmas in
Victoria as you board a horse drawn trolley for a 45 minute tour of Victoria. Blankets
and hot chocolate keep you warm while you enjoy this city tour. Christmas dinner
is served in one of the festively decorated dining rooms.
Day Three: Victoria
Meals: B
Boxing Day. After a buffet breakfast the day is yours to relax or take advantage
of Victoria’s Boxing Day sales. The highlight of the day is an evening visit to
Butchart Gardens. The gardens are dressed up for Christmas in glorious style.
They are transformed by a remarkable display of thousands of twinkling lights
and seasonal decorations. Miles of fresh evergreen swags and wreaths, holly
and ivy and winter berries adorn the
walkways and lamp posts.
Day Four: Victoria – Vancouver
Meals: B
Depart mid morning for Vancouver
with memories of your festive
Christmas getaway.
Price Per Person:
Double or Twin: TBA
Single: TBA
General Information Please Read Carefully
A deposit of $100.00 per person is required when booking plus the Peace of Mind Plan fee (if purchasing). Call 604-542-5566
or toll free 1-877-277-5577 to register.
Early payment discount:
A 5% discount applies when full payment is received 75 days in advance of the tour departure date. (Discount based on tour
cost before GST/ HST) This discount does not apply to any Collette Vacations. Full payment is due not less than 45 days prior
to departure.
Mandate’s Peace of Mind Plan:
Mandate’s Peace of Mind Plan guarantees a full refund on all trip payments in the event of a cancellation for any reason up to
the day before the trip. This excludes the cost of the plan fee itself. During the course of a trip, if a passenger has to return
home due to illness or a death in the immediate family, the plan fee guarantees a refund on any unused portion of the tour.
Payment of the Peace of Mind Plan fee must accompany the initial deposit or full payment which ever comes first. The plan
fee is non-transferable.
The plan fee does not cover the cost of the increase in rates from a twin/double booking to a single booking and/or a triple
to a twin, if the travelling companion cancels for any reason.
The plan fee does not include medical or baggage insurance. Refunds will be made within 30 days after the date of
cancellation. This coverage is available for any Mandate product, some tour exceptions may apply, ask your Mandate tour
agent.
Peace of Mind Plan Fee:
January - June - A fee of $11.00 per person for each day of the tour (Example: 3 day tour = $33.00)
July onwards - A fee of $12 per person for each day of the tour (Example: 3 day tour = $36.00)
Exceptions: Maui, Newfoundland, Haida Gwaii, Santa Fe, Palm Springs, Desert Canyons, Best of Eastern Canada, Tucson Sun
Getaway, Rocky Mountaineer Rail, Yukon/NWT and the California Dreamin’ tours. See the individual page for prices.
Mandate’s Peace of Mind Plan is not available on any Collette Vacations.
Mandate Tours is not responsible for any acts of omission or wrong or misleading information provided by any seniors centre,
travel club or outside agents, other than acts or omissions of Mandate Tours & Transportation Inc.
If the Mandate’s Peace of Mind Plan is not purchased and you must cancel for any reason prior to the tour departure, the cancellation
penalty will be as follows:
1) Medical reasons (Doctor’s letter required): Up to and including 15 days prior to departure: 10% of tour cost.
2) Any other reason: Up to and including 15 days prior to departure: 25% of tour cost.
3) 14 or fewer days prior to departure: No refunds given.
4) If a tour participant withdraws from the tour for any reason the unused portion is not refundable.
Medical Insurance:
For those who wish to purchase medical insurance for any of our tours we can refer you to TIC Travel Insurance:
1-800-491-0851. Please provide our Agency Code Number 3405. Your personal information remains private and confidential.
Baggage:
Includes handling of one large suitcase per person. A carrying case may be brought onboard the coach and is the passenger’s
responsibility.
Travelling in the U.S.:
A valid Passport or Nexus card is required when travelling to the United States by air. An Enhanced Driver’s License may be used when
travelling by land or sea, but please remember that you may be required to return by air in the event of an emergency.
Pick-up Points:
Our Door to Door Service within the lower mainland includes: North and West Vancouver, Vancouver, Burnaby, Richmond, Delta,
Surrey, Port Coquitlam, Coquitlam, Port Moody, Maple Ridge, New Westminster, White Rock, Pitt Meadows, Langley City, Fort Langley
and Walnut Grove. All other areas may be subject to additional charges. Please call (877) 277-5577 to discuss pick-up and drop-off
options.
Gratuities:
Tipping has become an accepted custom wherever one travels. Please note that Mandate Tours has looked after gratuities for all
included meals, taxi drivers, small coach drivers, train / boat staff and step-on guides. Tokens of appreciation to the tour guide and
coach driver are customary but not obligatory and if desired should be made on a personal and voluntary basis only, not as a group.
Exchange rate:
The US exchange rate is a volatile rate and therefore should the exchange rate increase by 10 points the change would be reflected in
a surcharge. The surcharge will not apply to tours that are paid in full.
Mandate Tours reserves the right, with or without notice, to make any changes in hotel, transportation, accommodation,
meals and tour schedules. Tour prices are subject to change without notice.
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