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Family

Family
Experiences
Featuring Europe, Asia and the Americas
Discover & Learn Together
Guided vacations specifically
designed for you to learn
and have fun as a family
15 unique itineraries,
each with our hand-picked
Insider Experiences
Every detail covered:
sightseeing, hotels,
transportation and dining
SAVE
with our Early Payment
Discounts. See page 50
2015
Encountering a 'Beefeater' at the Tower of London, London
Share the world WITH YOUR FAMILY
The best family vacations allow you to share
amazing times as you discover the world together.
That’s why we’ve created Family Experiences
guided vacations, filled with unforgettable sights,
fun activities, and valuable education.
You’ll meet local people, enjoy amazing activities
and get unique insights into the major attractions
you visit. These are our special Insider Experiences
that bring your destination alive. From exploring
the jungles of Costa Rica to marveling at the beauty
of America’s national parks, discovering Scotland’s
grand castles and learning about modern culture and
ancient tradition in Japan, you’ll experience each
destination from an insider’s unique perspective.
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You’ll stay in 4-star accommodations, dine in
authentic local restaurants and travel in comfort,
plus you’ll meet like-minded people and make new
friends from around the globe.
Best of all, Trafalgar takes care of everything. With
68 years’ experience and in-depth local knowledge,
we make your vacation hassle-free. So you can just
relax and enjoy quality time with your family.
Contents
Introduction
Creating Family Memories
Vacation Experiences Like No Other
Taste the Culture
Share the Experience
A Good Night's Sleep
Transportation
Vacation Experiences You Can Share/Care with Us
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The Parthenon
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Magic & Make Believe
Castles & Kilts
Gladiators, Gondolas & Gold
Spanish Salsa
European Wonderland
Greek Island Hopper
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S O UTH AMERICA
Monkeys, Jungles & Volcanoes Conquistadors, Sacred Valleys & Inca Mysteries ASIA
Samurai Discovery - NEW
U S A & CANADA
Wild West, Cowboys & Buffalos
Pioneer Adventures of the Old West
Rockies Thrills & Glacier Chills
with Optional Calgary Stampede California Dreamin'
Trails of Liberty Adventures in the Wild Northwest Enjoying the Aegean sun
, Greek Islands
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EXTENSIONS AND CRUISES
Peruvian Amazon, Galapagos Island
Cruise & Easter Island Extensions
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TRAVEL INFORMATION
Our Hotel Promise
Extra Nights and Transfers
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Express Check-In, Trafalgar’s Travel Protection,
Things to Know and Booking Conditions
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Savings & Discounts 50-51
TRAVEL WITH THE
WORLD'S No.1
We’ve won over 37 major travel industry awards in the last
five years. To see all the awards we’ve won globally visit
www.trafalgar.com/awards
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Creating family memories
So your family can spend quality time together exploring each destination to its fullest, we take all the stress out
of planning your vacation and create a hassle-free journey. Without having to worry about the details, you’ll be
free to create vacation memories that will last a lifetime.
GET MORE FROM YOUR VACATION
Accommodations, transportation, meals and activities
can all add up quickly when traveling as a family, but on
a Trafalgar Family Experiences guided vacation all your
major expenses are included in the price. See for yourself
how a Trafalgar vacation adds up to great value in the
table opposite.
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TRAVELING WITH TRAFALGAR
G OING IT ALONE
HASSLE-FREE TRAVEL
• Expertly planned itineraries tailored to all ages
• Make new friends
• Spend hours researching and planning your
entire vacation
SIGHTSEEING
& ACTIVITIES
• Services of a professional Travel Director*
• In-depth insights into major sights
• Authentic Insider Experiences
• Included VIP entry to major sights
• Family-friendly activities
• Kids cooking classes (on selected itineraries)
• Audio headsets for all guided visits and
included sightseeing
• Customize your vacation with Optional Experiences
• Rely on guidebooks to learn about
destinations and where to go
• Overcoming language barriers
• Follow the usual tourist trail and see the same
sights as everyone else
• Waiting in line
• Organizing activities to keep kids entertained
that are both fun and educational
• Limited cultural experiences
ACCOMMODATIONS
• Carefully chosen, great-value 4-star hotels and unique accommodations
• Tailored for families with two-bedded rooms
and private facilities (triple and quad rooms
available upon request)
• All luggage handling, hotel service charges,
gratuities and taxes included
• Unsure of quality and suitability of
accommodations you book
• Pay retail prices
• Struggle with luggage
• Additional outlays and hidden expenses such
as gratuities, hotel service charges and taxes
MEALS
• Breakfast included daily
• Delicious local cuisine with kid-friendly menus
• Authentic Regional Meals
• Kick-off Party and Farewell Dinner
• Exclusive Be My Guest dining experiences
• For other meals, help with reservations and
directions to where the locals eat
• Risk of poor quality
• Spend more time searching for
family-friendly options
• Pay restaurant prices
• Additional cost for tips
TRANSPORTATION
• Travel by luxury, air-conditioned coach with
reclining seats and restroom**
• Dedicated coach driver
• Complimentary airport transfers on the arrival
and departure days of your trip*
• Arrange your own transportation that may not
always be convenient or comfortable
• Rely on maps and schedules to plan your
route or stop for directions
• Worry about parking
Except Magic & Make Believe. **No on board restrooms in Japan.
*
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Vacation Experiences LIKE NO OTHER!
Don’t just see the sights - experience them. With exciting
activities that will appeal to all ages, a Trafalgar vacation is fun
for the whole family. Our expert local knowledge helps you
get an in-depth understanding of the local culture of each
destination you visit, and with VIP entry to many major
attractions there’s no waiting around.
INSIDER EXP ERIENCES
Our Insider Experiences are exclusive opportunities we’ve
created to give different insights into your destinations.
• Be My Guest dining experiences are a chance to
enjoy regional cuisine prepared by local families,
sitting down with them in their home. Like in Spain,
where families join a Spanish-style barbecue on a
traditional ranch in Andalusia.
• Authentic Accommodations are hand-picked for their
unique significance to the area – their architecture,
rich history, or special location, like the 1890s
homestead under Montana’s big skies.
• Local Specialists are the people you meet who bring
cultures and traditions alive, like Flamenco dancers
in Spain, or who share expert knowledge, like the
conservationists working to save sea turtles in Costa Rica.
• Cultural Insights give you a deeper understanding of
the history and culture of an area – experts share their
knowledge and give you demonstrations, and your
Travel Director reveals local gems, like where Harry
Potter was filmed.
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ADRENALINE-PUMPING ADVENTURES
Trafalgar knows how to make traveling exciting and fun. Your
Family Experiences guided vacation offers a range of
action-packed adventures such as flying along ziplines high
above the jungle in Costa Rica, dune buggy rides and sand
boarding in the middle of the Peruvian desert or splashing
down the mighty Athabasca River in Jasper National Park.
FUN LEARNING EXP ERIENCES
Along the way, we provide insightful and educational
experiences that will stimulate the minds of kids and adults
alike. You could feel the history of the American Civil War on
a visit to the Gettysburg battlefield, explore life as a Roman
soldier at the Roman Army Museum and Roman Vindolanda
or learn about the stars and planets at the Sacred Valley
observatory in Peru.
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Your Personal Insider
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KIDSÕ CO OKING CLASSES
On selected itineraries, kids can explore local flavors by
learning how to make local specialty foods and tasting them.
Whether it’s making an authentic Spanish paella for dinner in
Valencia or getting tips on the perfect Italian pizza from an
expert chef in Rome, these tactile, hands-on experiences are a
great fun way for kids to try something new.
EXCITING OP TIONAL EXP ERIENCES
Because we know all families are different, we offer a fantastic
range of Optional Experiences that allow you to customize your
vacation. Whatever your family’s interests, we can help you get
the most out of your vacation. To find out more speak to your
Travel Director or visit the itinerary pages at www.trafalgar.com
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It’s the stories behind each destination that allow you to
truly get a feel for the places you visit, and nobody
tells them better than our expert Travel Directors. Like
Kimi (above), all of our Travel Directors are passionate
about family vacations and are your friends in every
destination who:
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hare their in-depth knowledge of the fascinating places
and cultures you encounter. Their years of experience mean
they can bring a destination to life, with engaging stories and
intriguing facts that entertain both kids and adults.
• Introduce you to the locals who give a destination character.
Over the years our Travel Directors build up lasting
friendships in the places they visit and meeting them makes
you feel closer to the essence of a country or town.
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nsure the whole family has the best experience possible.
Your Travel Director loves interacting with people of all ages
and is happy to help with any questions you may have along
the way.
• Take care of the details each day so you are free to sit back,
relax and enjoy your vacation. Without having to worry about
transportation, luggage and organizing activities, you’ll have
more quality time together as a family.
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Taste the culture
A destination becomes more than just a place when you
discover the food. That’s why with Trafalgar you’ll enjoy a
true taste of the local culture through delicious
family-friendly meals that perfectly complement your trip.
BE MY G UEST
Come to dinner
Our exclusive Be My Guest dining experiences give you a
unique opportunity to savor regional food, freshly prepared
by local families as they welcome you into their homes,
workplaces and estates.
Your dinner could be hosted at an Oregon glassblowing
workshop or even at a preserved Machiya townhouse in Kyoto,
where children can also try their hand at the traditional art form
of calligraphy in addition to enjoying a tasty Japanese meal.
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MORE DINING EXP ERIENCES
Some of the additional highlights you could enjoy on your
guided vacation are:
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Authentic gelato, Flo
• A Kick-off Party where you get to unwind and meet your
Travel Director and travel companions over a drink and a
light meal.
• Daily buffet breakfast including favorites such as eggs,
bacon and sausage as well as cereals, pastries and fruit, so
everyone in the family can choose what they like.
• Selected lunches and dinners that often feature the local
flavors of the area.
• Regional Meals where you’ll dine on regional cuisine at
venues typical of the local area.
• Kids’ Cooking Classes that allow kids to taste and
explore local flavors and specialty dishes with the help of
experienced cooks. Read more about kids’ cooking classes
on page 7.
EXP LORE THE DINING SCENE
Wagon trail chow down in Wyo
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We believe the best way to dine during your vacation is with
the locals, which is why we’ve intentionally left some meals
open for you to explore the local dining scene for yourself.
Your Travel Director is always on hand to give you suggestions
on the best local restaurants, or take a chance to discover
your own favorite.
Share the experience
Traveling is so much more rewarding when you can share
the fun with family and friends. On a Trafalgar guided
vacation, you’ll meet like-minded families with a passion
for travel that will enrich your trip.
FORG E LIFELONG FRIENDSHIP S
The camaraderie felt when experiencing the amazing sights
and activities of a Trafalgar guided vacation brings a group
together, with many people making lifelong friendships. You’ll
connect with English-speaking travelers of all ages from all
over the world and have shared stories to relive for many
years to come.
We’ve been on 3 trips in the past.
All have been great. A big variety of fellow
travelers. Young and older. From Canada,
Mexico, Dubai, Japan, Australia. Meeting
new friends is a great part of travel.
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Machu Picchu, Peru
The country is just beautiful. The meals
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traveled with were really nice.
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Tower Bridge, Lon
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A good night's sleep
EVERY TIME
At Trafalgar, we know that a good night’s sleep is essential to
fully enjoy your family vacation. That’s why we select every
hotel for quality, impeccable service and comfort, ensuring you
are well rested for the exciting day that awaits you.
We are committed to providing you with family-friendly, 4-star
accommodations wherever possible. If you’re traveling with a larger
family, triple and quad rooms are available upon request and young
travelers are also entitled to further discounts.
AU THEN TIC ACCOMMODATIONS
An Insider Experience
Certain accommodations on a Family Experiences guided
vacation have been chosen for their unique significance
to the area. That might be because of their remarkable
architecture, rich historical background or magnificent
location. For example, you could soak up over 100 years
of history at the 320 Guest Ranch in Montana or step back
in time to the authentic Old West while staying at the Red
Cliffs Lodge.
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Denver Hotel, Denve
Sheraton Downtown
STAY NEAR THE ACTION
Our hotels are perfectly located so you get the most out of
each destination you visit. We choose city hotels that are close
to the city center for easy access to all the must-see sights,
and countryside properties which offer scenic surroundings
and proximity to major attractions.
320 Guest Ranch, Montana, USA
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EVERY THING TAKEN CARE O F
No need to worry about hauling loads of bags around – we
include porterage as well as hotel gratuities and local taxes in
your vacation price, leaving you nothing else to do but enjoy
your stay. There’s access to free WiFi in most of the hotels
where we stay, the atmosphere is family-friendly, with staff
always ready to help. Our Product Team constantly reviews all
hotels ensuring our high standards are always met.
Transportation
Your family will travel in air-conditioned comfort on board
modern motor coaches, with reclining seats and an
onboard restroom**. For your convenience, our coaches
are equipped with free WiFi in North and South America,
and in most European countries. You’ll also the panoramic
views from the motor coach’s high vantage point.
No on board restrooms in Japan.
**
P U T YO UR FEET UP AND RELAX
Coordinating trains, buses and taxis in foreign countries
while keeping track of your family can be time-consuming
and difficult. But on a Trafalgar Family Experiences
guided vacation we organize it all for you, so you don’t
need to think twice about how you’ll get around.
Peru
Novotel Cusco, Cusco,
Fun onboard
Trafalgar coach at
Mount Rushmore,
USA
Trafalgar coach at
Mount Rushmore,
USA
Grand Hotel Mediterraneo, Florence, Italy
BE CHAUFFEUR DRIVEN
Our professional coach drivers take the hassle out of
sightseeing. You won’t have to worry about maps, parking
or luggage handling as you are driven in comfort to each
destination and your luggage is taken to your room.
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Vacation Experiences YOU CAN SHARE!
TRAFALGAR LO
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PICTURES OF P
ARIS.
Eiffel Tower, Paris, France
London, UK
Palace of Westminster,
G REAT PICS FROM G REAT TRIP S
Your trip will give loads of photo opportunities for budding
photographers, young and old.
So send us your favorite shots, and we’ll send a check for
$25 for every one we publish.
Find out more at www.trafalgar.com/yourtripphoto
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Toei Uzumasu Movie Park
, Kyoto
cisco, USA
Aquarium of the Bay, San Fran
Care with us
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STAY IN TO UCH
Become part of the Trafalgar community and be inspired for
your next vacation. Connect with fellow travelers and families
before your departure, keep in touch with guests and Travel
Directors on their adventures or share vacation memories
through our social networking sites.
Bank Mill project,
Cheshire, Engla
nd.
The TreadRight Foundation is a not-for-profit initiative created by
The Travel Corporation’s family of brands. Our goal is to assist in
ensuring that the environment and communities we visit remain
vibrant for generations to come. TreadRight’s guiding principle
is to encourage sustainable tourism development through
conservation, leadership and community support.
To date, TreadRight has donated more than US$2.5 million to
sustainable tourism projects worldwide. Trafalgar is proud to be an
active founder and supporter of TreadRight’s projects.
TreadRight’s past project partners include WWF, Conservation
International, The National Trust in the UK (supporting their Giant’s
Causeway, the White Cliffs of Dover and Quarry Bank Mill projects).
See what other families and Travel Directors are saying on the
road by searching for our hashtag.
Current initiatives include sponsoring the National Geographic
Society’s inaugural World Legacy Awards, WildAid and the
Wilderness Foundation in a joint effort to stop rhino and elephant
poaching in Southern Africa.
#trafalgarinsider
To learn more about TreadRight, visit us at www.treadright.org
Our coaches
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TWITTER
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TRAFALGAR BLOG
Be inspired and read real-life travel stories written by
Trafalgar guests from all over the world.
Visit www.TrafalgarBlog.com
Coach travel has been proven to reduce congestion and cause less
pollution per passenger mile than any other transportation option. For
example in Europe, Trafalgar’s coach fleet is among the most efficient
in Europe and complies with EU emission standards V and VI.
The Travel Corporation participates in Smart Move, an initiative
promoting the greater use of coaches worldwide and possible
reductions of CO2 emissions by at least 50 million tonnes per year
as a result.
Carbon Emissions Grid
Method of travel
KG of CO2 per passenger km
Car
0.19350 kgs
Air
0.05501 kgs
Rail
0.09429 kgs
Coach
0.0281 kgs
Source: DEFRA (Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs; UK); Greenhouse gas (ghg)
conversion factors,2013. Car assumes national UK average of 1.5 people per car; Coach assumes
average of 36 passengers.
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Buckingham Palace, Windsor Castle, Arc de Triomphe and fabulous bird’s eye views from the London Eye
and Eiffel Tower – London, Windsor and Paris are favorites for families.
Tower Bridge, London
Day 1 *Depart Home
Overnight flight to London.
It's all the famous sights
City tour in London and Paris • Visit the London Eye
for an included ride, the royal town of Windsor and its
Castle and ascend to the second level of the Eiffel
Tower in Paris • See Big Ben, the Houses of Parliament,
Westminster Abbey and Buckingham Palace in London
and the Arc de Triomphe in Paris
It's the right hotels
With our Insider knowledge, we’ve handpicked quality
hotels to complement this trip. Check the daily itinerary
for hotel details and tripadvisor.com for reviews.
For more Insider Experiences, look for this symbol
Day 2 Arrive London (4 Nights)
Welcome to London, one of the world’s
greatest cities! Check in to your hotel
then start exploring – perhaps see the
Royal Horse Guards on Whitehall or visit
Platform 9¾ at Kings Cross station where
Harry Potter left for Hogwarts! Meet later
with your Trafalgar Local Host and fellow
travelers for a Kick-off Party. Tonight
we will take you out for a fun evening
at a popular London restaurant. (KP)
Hotel: Thistle Marble Arch
A Day 3 Sightseeing in London
See London’s spectacular landmarks
during your sightseeing tour with a Local
Specialist. See Big Ben, the Houses
of Parliament, Westminster Abbey and
Buckingham Palace – where you stop to
watch the Changing of the Guard (subject
to event taking place). Explore on your
own this afternoon. Perhaps visit the
National History Museum or the Tower of
London. Get a ‘Harry Potter’s eye view’ of
the city with your included ‘London Eye’
observation wheel ticket! (FB)
Day 4 Sightseeing Excursion To
Windsor Castle
Visit the historic town of Royal Windsor,
which includes a guided tour of Windsor
Castle – one of the Queen’s favorite
castles where she regularly spends her
weekends. (FB)
Day 5 Free Day in London
Eiffel Tower, Paris
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Spend a free day discovering the delights
of London. Top attractions include
Madame Tussauds, the London Dungeon
and the British Museum. Shop in the
West End and famous stores such as
Hamley’s toy shop, Selfridges and Harrods
in Knightsbridge. This evening, don’t miss
the chance to see a major West End
theater show! (FB)
Day 6 London - Eurostar™ High-Speed
Train - Paris (3 Nights)
Transfer to London St. Pancras
International and board the Eurostar™
for a short journey (2 hours, 15 minutes)
to Paris. After check-in at your hotel,
take a wander through famous streets
or simply relax at an outdoor café
and watch the world drift by! (FB)
Hotel: Novotel Tour Eiffel
A Day 7 Sightseeing in Paris
Your included sightseeing tour with a
Local Specialist starts with a trip to
the second level of the Eiffel Tower for
amazing views across the city. See the
Champs Élysées, Arc de Triomphe and
other famous landmarks. In your free time,
consider taking the funicular railway to the
top of Montmartre, or glide along the River
Seine in a glass-topped boat and see
Paris from a different perspective. (BB)
Day 8 Free Day in Paris
Today you are free to explore Paris.
Perhaps visit the Louvre to see the Mona
Lisa, take a wander through the Tuileries
or spend the day at the magnificent
Palace of Versailles. The options are
endless! (BB)
Day 9 Paris – Return Home
Say ‘au revoir’ to Paris at the end of an
exciting adventure in two of the world’s
most fantastic cities! Airport transfers are
available. Conditions apply. (BB)
THE
NETHERLANDS
LONDON
Eurostar™
Train
From:
C$2295 (per person twin share)
Includes: 7 nights’ accommodations (2 hotels).
7 breakfasts (4 full breakfasts and 3 hot buffets).
1 Kick-off Party dinner. All transport shown
(including Eurostar™). All transfers shown.
4
Windsor
9 days – 2 Countries
Family Experiences
Channel
Tunnel
BELGIUM
Triple room discount C$243 p.p.
Quad room discount C$570
Price per Person
3
FRANCE
PARIS
Number of overnight stays
End
Sightseeing stops
Code: FLPS
WAYS TO SAVE
English Channel
Start
EUROPE
ENGLAND
Trip Style: Family Experiences
Depart
Home
Return
Home
29 Mar Sun 6 Apr Mon
Twin
Share
Single
Supp.
Option
5 Apr Sun 13 Apr Mon
12 Apr Sun 20 Apr Mon
2325
2395
830
860
31 May Sun 8 Jun Mon
2695 1000
2325
Price per Person
Depart
Home
19 Jul Sun
26 Jul Sun
830
7 Jun Sun
14 Jun Sun
21 Jun Sun
28 Jun Sun
15 Jun Mon
22 Jun Mon
29 Jun Mon
6 Jul Mon
2695
2695
2695
2695
1000
1000
1000
1000
5 Jul Sun
12 Jul Sun
13 Jul Mon
20 Jul Mon
2565
2565
880
880
Return
Home
27 Jul Mon
3 Aug Mon
2 Aug Sun 10 Aug Mon
Twin
Share
2565
2565
2565
2565
2565
Single
Supp.
Option
880
880
880
880
880
6 Sep Sun 14 Sep Mon 2735 1000
20 Sep Sun 28 Sep Mon 2735 1000
27 Sep Sun 5 Oct Mon
2735 1000
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n
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6 Dec Sun 14 Dec Mon 2295
860
860
860
n Winter
Departures (WLLPF): Please note, these departures
are subject to change in price, discount and hotel. Prices and
discounts will be confirmed in May 2015.
DETAILS OF YOUR TRIP
* International Air: Trafalgar guarantees to quote you the
lowest possible airfare available on the day that you book.
Please note that airfares are not included in the prices above.
See page 51.
Room Share: Guaranteed Room Share is not available on this
trip. Single rooms are not available unless traveling as part of
a family group.
London Airport Shuttle: Service available to purchase,
conditions apply. See page 47 for details.
Airport transfer: Return transfers on the last travel day will
arrive at Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport at 8am.
For the best savings and to avoid disappointment book early.
For details on Trafalgar’s great savings see pages 50-51.
For extra nights’ accommodations see page 47.
Paris
All prices are per person on a twin share basis.
Visit www.trafalgar.com for availability, up-to-date itineraries
and Optional Experiences.
London Eye
Trafalgar Square, London
KEY: A Insider Experience KP Kick-off Party FB Full Breakfast BB Buffet Breakfast L Lunch D Dinner RM Regional Meal
FD Farewell Dinner BG Be My Guest Dining DW Dinner with Wine
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Castles & Kilts
Castles, Crown Jewels and Harry Potter – this classic family experience introduces the history,
mystery and magic of England, Wales and Scotland.
Ruthin Castle, Wales
The Trafalgar difference
Day 1 *Depart Home
Overnight flight to London.
Day 2 Arrive in London (3 Nights)
It's Insider moments like…
entering a red telephone box to imagine Harry
Potter’s descent to the Ministry of Magic, and finding
Platform 9¾ as you search for the Hogwarts Express
with an expert at this famous train station.
City tour of London and Edinburgh • Orientation of Bristol,
Liverpool and Chester • Visit The Tower of London,
one of the famous Oxford University halls, picturesque
Lacock village, the Roman Baths of Bath, Llangollen,
Tatton Park to meet the Butler and Housekeeper, the
Lake District, Hadrian’s Wall, the Roman Army Museum,
and Edinburgh Castle • Your choice of sightseeing in
Edinburgh, visit either Edinburgh Castle or Edinburgh’s
Camera Obscura.
It’s dining highlights
Kick-off Party • Regional Meal in a castle • Celebratory
Farewell Dinner
It's Optional Experiences
We offer a choice of selected optional experiences
and entertainment to complement this trip, see
www.trafalgar.com for details.
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Welcome to London – one of the most
exciting capital cities in the world! After
check-in, the rest of the day is free for you
to explore. This evening, meet with your
fellow travelers and Travel Director at the
hotel. Tonight we will take you out for a fun
evening at a popular London restaurant for
your Kick-off Party. Your Travel Director
will explain all the cool things you can
do in London. (KP) Hotel: Holiday Inn
Kings Cross
A Day 3 London Sightseeing
Your Local Specialist shows you the
city’s sights, including Buckingham Palace,
the Houses of Parliament, Big Ben and
Westminster Abbey. See the location of the
red telephone box where Harry Potter and
Mr. Weasley descend into the secret Ministry
of Magic in the ‘Order of the Phoenix’.
Admire the magical platform 9¾ sign where
Harry catches the Hogwarts Express! Watch
the Changing of the Guard at Buckingham
Palace (subject to event taking place). After
free time for lunch at St Katherine’s Dock
near Tower Bridge, visit the Tower of London
to see the Crown Jewels. (FB)
Day 4 London – Free Day
Today you are free to explore the city on
your own. Perhaps visit the Tate Modern
or the scary London Dungeon. Shop for
fashions in the West End, pop into the most
famous toy store in the world – Hamleys
on Regent Street – or take a day trip to
Windsor Castle. Afterwards you might like to
take an optional experience to the London
Eye for amazing views across this wonderful
city or take a cruise along the Thames. The
options are endless and your Travel Director
will be happy to help. (FB)
Day 5 London – Oxford – Lacock – Bristol
Travel west to Oxford for an orientation of
this famous university city. Kings, Queens,
Presidents and Prime Ministers have all
studied here, and you may even have the
chance to look inside one of the historic
halls (if students are not sitting exams).
Later travel to picturesque Lacock in rural
Wiltshire – one of England’s most beautiful
villages. See Harry Potter’s house and other
historic buildings used as locations in recent
films. Perhaps take time to enjoy a traditional
afternoon tea and cake in one of the
local tea rooms before arriving in Bristol
for your overnight stay. (FB) Hotel: Mercure
Holland House
Day 6 Bristol – Bath – Llangollen – Ruthin
Castle (2 Nights)
Your orientation of Bath includes the
Pulteney Bridge and famous Georgian
architecture. Visit the Roman Baths and
Pump Room and view Bath Abbey, founded
in 1499. Cross the border into Wales
and visit the town of Llangollen, famous
for its annual Eisteddfod. Travel over the
picturesque Horeshoe Pass before arriving
at your castle hotel for the next two nights.
(FB) Hotel: Ruthin Castle
Day 7 Excursion to Liverpool & Chester
There are many things to see and do in
Liverpool. Perhaps visit the World Museum
or the Merseyside Maritime Museum
featuring a gallery devoted to the story of
the Titanic. Consider joining an optional
experience which takes in sites further
afield from the city center including Liverpool
Cathedral and Mathew Street, birthplace
of the Beatles. Later visit the beautiful city
of Chester which is famous for its Tudor
‘Rows’. Tonight, join your companions for a
medieval feast in your castle! (FB, RM)
Castles & Kilts
Family Experiences
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Lake District
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Sightseeing stops
Lancaster
Visit Tatton Park for a Cultural Insight
into an elegant mansion house set in an
1,000 acre deer park, where the butler and
housekeeper take you on a guided tour.
Continue north to the Lake District and see
some of the most beautiful countryside in
the world. Perhaps take a ride on a steam
train or cruise across Lake Windermere
before reaching your hotel, where you dine
tonight. (FB, D) Hotel: Lancaster House/
Castle Green
Edinburgh (2 Nights)
Visit the Roman Army Museum for an
insight into life as a Roman soldier during
the time that they occupied parts of the
country. Visit Hadrian’s Wall, built by order
of the Emperor Hadrian in 122 AD, the most
important Roman monument in Britain. Later
in Edinburgh – Scotland’s capital – your
Travel Director will propose a fun night out!
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Day 9 Lancaster – Hadrian’s Wall –
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Farewell Dinner). All transport shown.
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included. (FB) Hotel: Marriott
A Day 10 Edinburgh Sightseeing
Experience the beautiful sights of
Edinburgh during your sightseeing tour with
a Local Specialist, including the Royal Mile,
the famous Scott Monument and a visit to
Edinburgh Castle or Edinburgh’s Camera
Obscura. See the Scottish Crown Jewels
during your visit to Edinburgh Castle and
hear tales of bravery, treason and intrigue.
Spend the afternoon exploring on your
own or join your Travel Director for an
optional experience. Celebrate the end of
your journey this evening with your fellow
travelers and Travel Director at a special
Farewell Dinner. (FB, FD)
Day 11 Edinburgh – Return Home
Say goodbye to your new friends at the
end of an amazing vacation. Transfers are
available to Edinburgh Airport. Conditions
apply. (FB)
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* International Air: Trafalgar guarantees to quote you the lowest
possible airfare available on the day that you book. Please note
that airfares are not included in the prices above. See page 51.
Guaranteed Room Share: Is not available on this trip. Single
rooms are not available unless traveling as part of a family group.
Airport transfers: Transfers on the last travel day will arrive at
Edinburgh Airport at 7am and 9am.
Gratuities: Option to pre-pay gratuities for Travel Director and
Driver C$100 per person.
WiFi: See page 48 for details.
Beefeater at the Tower of London
Platform 9¾ at Kings Cross, London
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Gladiators, Gondolas & Gold
Rome’s savagery, Venice’s decadence and Florence’s romance – this family trip introduces the different
characters of Italy, with three nights in three diverse cities.
Grand Canal, Venice
feeling the heavy weight of the sword in your hand, as
an expert teaches your family age-old combat skills
at a Gladiator training school, and shares tales of
ancient Rome’s gruesome battles.
City tour in Rome, Assisi, Florence, Bologna and Venice
• Orientation of Pisa • Visit St. Peter’s Basilica, the
amazing Vatican Museums, the Sistine Chapel, the
Roman Colosseum in Rome, St. Francis’ Basilica in Assisi
and the Academy of Fine Arts in Florence • Cruise by
private launch to St. Mark’s Square • View the Roman
Forum, Santa Croce Basilica and the Duomo, the Leaning
Tower of Pisa, the Byzantine St. Mark’s Basilica • Walking
tour in Venice
Kick-off Party • Italian pizza cooking demonstration and
dining • Be My Guest dinner in a Tuscan Villa situated on
an olive-oil estate • Celebratory Farewell Lunch
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Day 1 *Depart Home
Overnight flight to Rome.
Day 2 Arrive Rome (3 Nights)
Welcome to Italy! After check-in, take a
wander through the city’s ancient streets
and soak up the amazing atmosphere.
This afternoon, meet with your Travel
Director and fellow travelers for a Kick-off
Party. (KP) Hotel: Crowne Plaza St. Peter
A Day 5 Rome – Assisi – Florence
(3 Nights)
With a Local Specialist discover Assisi,
the birthplace of St. Francis, nestled
on the slopes of Mount Subasio. Visit
St. Francis’ Basilica and the town
where the saint founded the Order
of Franciscans. Arrive later in the
spectacular city of Florence. (BB)
Hotel: Grand Hotel Mediterraneo
A Day 3 Rome Sightseeing and
A Day 6 Florence Sightseeing and
Free Time
See the sights of Florence during your
walking tour with a Local Specialist,
including the magnificent Cathedral
and the famous Baptistery. Marvel at
Michelangelo’s statue of David at the
Academy of Fine Arts. Afterwards, your
Travel Director will take you to indulge in a
refreshing gelato, a Cultural Insight in the
city where it was invented! (BB)
A Day 4 Rome – Visit a Gladiator
School and Free Time
This morning experience life as Roman
gladiator! After a short introduction to
Roman history from your Local Specialist,
you will learn the basics of gladiatorial
sword fighting - an experience to
remember forever. This afternoon explore
the city on your own. Rome’s rich history
is apparent everywhere you look and
there is so much to see and do! Perhaps
take a trip to the Castel Sant’Angelo,
relax in the Villa Borghese or throw a coin
in the Trevi Fountain. This evening, gain a
Cultural Insight during an authentic Italian
pizza cooking demonstration and eat it
too. Delicious! (BB, D)
A Day 7 Florence – Excursion to Pisa
Free Time
Your Local Specialist takes you on a
sightseeing tour, starting with a guided
visit of the Vatican Museums featuring
Michelangelo’s frescoed ceiling in the
Sistine Chapel. Explore St. Peter’s Basilica,
one of the holiest sites in the world.
Across the Tiber in ancient Rome, tour
the Colosseum, former site of gladiatorial
combat, and see the Forum. (BB)
View one of the most famous sights in
the world – the Leaning Tower of Pisa in
the Square of Miracles! Tonight, join your
companions for a special Be My Guest
dinner at a magnificent Tuscan villa with
beautiful views across olive groves and
vineyards. (BB, BG)
A Day 8 Florence – Bologna – Venice
(3 Nights)
Cross the dramatic Apennine Mountains
and stop in Bologna – the home of
‘Spaghetti Bolognese’ – for a wonderful
sightseeing tour with your Local
Specialist. Arrive later this afternoon
in the magical Byzantine city of Venice
– Queen of the Adriatic. (BB, DW)
Hotel: Novotel Castellana
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& Gold
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A Day 9 Venice – Canal Cruise and
Orientation
Cruise by private launch to St. Mark’s
Square and view the Bridge of Sighs,
where condemned prisoners caught their
last glimpse of the city. View the exquisite
Doge’s Palace, St. Marks Basilica and
the Campanile. Experience a Cultural
Insight first hand during a glassblowing
demonstration and learn about the Venetian
tradition of Carnival masks with the chance
to make your own! Later, perhaps take a
ride on a gondola – it’s a great way to see
the city in all its glory! (BB)
Gain a Cultural Insight on your visit to an
ancient food market and see the hidden
parts of Venice during your walking tour
with a Local Specialist. Later, join your
fellow travelers for a Farewell Lunch at a
local restaurant. (BB, FL)
Day 11 Venice – Return Home
Say ‘ciao Italia’ at the end of your
successful Italian adventure as you prepare
to return home with fantastic memories of
your family vacation. Airport transfers are
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A Day 10 Secret Venice Walking Tour
and Visit to the Rialto Food Market
Glide along the canals to Rialto Bridge.
See page 51.
a family group.
Airport transfers: On arrival to Rome Fiumicino Airport
transfers will operate at 9.30am, 12.30pm and 3.30pm. Guests
arriving later should make their own way to the hotel. Return
transfers on the last travel day will arrive at Venice’s Marco
Polo Airport at 8am and 9.30am.
Gladiator school, Rome
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Spanish Salsa
The color and spectacle of Spain bursts throughout this fun family adventure – from the Kick-Off Party in
Madrid to a visit to Camp Nou football stadium and your Farewell Dinner in Barcelona.
Traditional dancer, Seville
preparing a pan of steaming paella in the city it was
invented – as a Valencian chef shows how it’s made
and you all add in fresh local ingredients before
tasting your creation together.
City tour in Madrid, Toledo, Cordoba, Seville, and
Barcelona • Orientations of Granada and Valencia
• Visit Synagogue and Sao Tome in Toledo, Puerto Lapice
Inn, Mosque of the Caliphs in Cordoba, the Alhambra
Palace in Granada, Montjuic hill and Placa Catalunya in
Barcelona • View the Cave Homes of Guadix, the Serrano
and Cuarte Towers and the Opera House of Valencia
Welcome Reception • Be My Guest Spanish-style
barbecue • Paella-making lesson with dinner • Celebratory
Farewell Dinner
Day 1 *Depart Home
Overnight flight to Madrid.
Day 2 Arrive Madrid (2 Nights)
Bienvenidos a Madrid! After check-in,
spend time exploring this amazing city!
Later, meet your Travel Director and fellow
travelers for a Kick-off Party and learn
more about your Spanish adventure! (KP)
Hotel: Hesperia Emperatriz
A Day 3 Toledo Excursion and Madrid
Sightseeing
In Toledo, your walking tour with a
Local Specialist includes a visit to the
Synagogue and the Church of Santo
Tomé. Toledo is renowned for steel and
nearly all of the military swords in Spain
were forged here! Return to Madrid and
see the Cervantes Memorial in the Plaza
de España and the Puerta del Sol on
your guided sightseeing tour with a Local
Specialist. (BB)
A Day 4 Madrid – Cordoba – Seville
(2 Nights)
Hear tales of the legendary Don Quixote,
a muddle-headed ‘knight’ who jousted
with windmills! In Cordoba, visit the
Mosque of the Caliphs with a Local
Specialist and learn about the region’s
rich Moorish history. Arrive later at your
hotel in Seville and enjoy a spectacular
Be My Guest Spanish-style barbecue this
evening! (BB, BG) Hotel: Novotel Marques
Del Nervion
A Day 5 Seville Sightseeing and
Free Time
Your Local Specialist takes you on a
sightseeing tour through Seville’s treelined streets. Visit the beautiful Cathedral
with its mighty Giralda Bell Tower and the
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tomb of Christopher Columbus. See the
pools of the Maria Luisa Park, built for the
1929 World’s Fair, and walk through the
Jewish quarter. This afternoon, enjoy a
Cultural Insight Flamenco dancing lesson
taught by a Local Specialist. (BB)
A Day 6 Seville – Granada
Marvel at the picturesque scenery as you
drive to Granada. Your Local Specialist
takes you on a guided sightseeing tour,
which includes a visit to one of the most
impressive sights in Spain – the Moorish
Alhambra Palace. Wander through the
exotic water gardens of the ‘Generalife’
featuring stunning views across the town
and surrounding hills from the terraces.
(BB) Hotel: MA Alhamar
A Day 7 Granada – Gaudix – Valencia
See the unique cave dwellings in Gaudix,
some of which resemble small cottages,
while others are walled earthen mounds
with whitewashed chimneys sticking out
from the top! Living underground helps
the Andalucians escape from the fierce
summer heat. In Valencia – renowned for
its oranges – see the Bull Ring and the
Towers of Serrano and Cuarte. Paella was
also invented here and tonight you will
enjoy a Cultural Insight during a paellamaking lesson plus you get to eat it
afterwards! (BB, DW) Hotel: Primus
A Day 8 Valencia – Peñiscola –
Barcelona (2 Nights)
Drive north along the coast to Peñiscola,
stopping to view the medieval fortified
castle built in the 13th century by the
Knights Templar. Later in Barcelona, your
Local Specialist shows you all the city’s
major sights, including Gaudi’s fantastic
architectural creations, the Ramblas,
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dinner with wine and Farewell Dinner).
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Plaza Catalunya and the Gothic quarter
featuring a magnificent Cathedral. (BB)
Hotel: Barcelo Sants
A Day 9 Barcelona Excursion to FC
Barcelona’s Camp Nou
This morning join your Travel Director for
an included Cultural Insight visit to Camp
Nou - FC Barcelona’s football stadium –
the largest in Europe. Here you will visit
the museum of the multiple winners of
the Spanish Championship and UEFA
Champions League. Then enjoy free time
in the city to shop and explore, or join an
optional experience to the nearby hilltop
monastery of Montserrat. This evening,
celebrate the end of your amazing trip at
a special Farewell Dinner. (BB, FD)
Day 10 Barcelona – Return Home
Say ‘adios’ to Spain, your Travel Director
and travel companions at the end of
this memorable Spanish adventure.
Airport transfers are available. Conditions
apply. (BB)
Please note: Your coach returns to
Madrid from Barcelona on Day 10. You
are welcome to use this complimentary
transfer. Drop-off in Madrid will be in
Trafalgar Madrid hotel and not at the
airport. Arrival will be at approximately
6pm, depending on traffic conditions.
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celebrate the Festive Season!
Airport transfers: On arrival to Madrid Airport transfers will
operate at 10.30am, 1pm and 3.30pm. Guests arriving later
should make their own way to the hotel. Return transfers on
the last travel day will arrive at Barcelona Airport at 8am.
Guaranteed Room Share: Is not available on this trip. Single
rooms are not available unless traveling as part of a family group.
Option to pre-pay gratuities for Travel Director and Driver
C$89 per person.
Sightseeing in Barcelona
Seville Cathedral
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European Wonderland
It’s all about food on this family road trip from London to Rome. Swiss chocolate. Italian gelato. Even the
history’s served up differently, with lashings of lion fights and chariot racing.
View over Florence
spinning fresh pizza dough with an expert Italian chef
in Rome, scattering hand-picked toppings and sliding
it into the traditional oven before your family tastes
the authentic pizza you made together.
City tour of Rome, Florence, Bologna, Paris and London
• Orientation of Siena, Venice and Lucerne • Visit
St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome and the Eiffel Tower in Paris
• View Juliet’s Balcony in Verona, St. Mark’s Basilica in
Venice, the Chapel Bridge in Lucerne, the spectacular
Alpine scenery of Switzerland and the White Cliffs of
Dover • See the Vineyards of Burgundy and the
Somme Battlefields
Kick-off Party • Rome Pizza demonstration and meal
• Regional Meal in Florence • Celebratory Farewell Dinner
Day 1 *Depart Home
Overnight flight to Rome.
Day 2 Arrive Rome (2 Nights)
Welcome to Rome! Relax and unwind
after your journey. This evening, meet for a
Kick-off Party with your Travel Director and
fellow companions. (KP) Hotel: Crowne
Plaza St. Peters
A Day 3 Rome Sightseeing and
Free Time
Your sightseeing tour with a Local
Specialist starts with a visit to St. Peter’s
Basilica where you see Michelangelo’s
Renaissance masterpiece, the Pietà. Cross
the Tiber to ancient Rome and view the
Roman Forum, the famous Colosseum
and the Circus Maximus, where chariot
racing was held. Later a Local Specialist
will teach you how to make an authentic
Italian pizza! Roll the dough, scatter your
ingredients on top and bake in a
traditional pizza oven before eating.
Delicious! (BB, DW)
Day 4 Rome – Siena – Florence
(2 Nights)
Head north through the picturesque
Chianti wine-producing region. In the
beautiful medieval town of Siena, stroll
through cobbled streets to the magnificent
Piazza del Campo where the colorful
Palio bareback horse race takes place
every year. Join your companions this
evening for a special Italian Regional Meal.
(BB, RM) Hotel: Grand Hotel Mediterraneo
A Day 5 Florence Sightseeing and
Free Time
Florence is the birthplace of the
Renaissance and home to many artistic
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masterpieces. View the marble Duomo
and visit Piazza della Signoria during
your walking tour of the city with a Local
Specialist. Spend free time afterwards
exploring on your own. Later, admire
amazing city views from Piazzale
Michelangelo and taste a delicious
mouth-watering gelato! (BB)
A Day 6 Florence – Bologna – Venice
(2 Nights)
Cross the Apennine Mountains to the city
of Bologna. Here your Local Specialist
will show you the Kissing Towers and
Neptune’s Fountain before enjoying free
time to sample typical Italian cuisine for
your lunch. Later arrive in Venice, Queen
of the Adriatic. (BB, DW) Hotel: Novotel
Venezia Mestre Castellana
A Day 7 Venice Orientation and
Free Time
See the marvelous Byzantine
architecture as you cruise by private
launch to St. Mark’s Square. See the
Bridge of Sighs, ornate Doge’s Palace,
St. Mark’s Basilica and the Campanile.
Enjoy a Cultural Insight into the Venetian
tradition of glass making on Giudecca
Island. Learn about the great Venetian
tradition of Carnival masks from a Local
Specialist, with the chance to paint and
decorate a mask of your very own! In
your free time, perhaps cruise across
the lagoon to Burano Island for a fresh
seafood meal. (BB)
Day 8 Venice – Verona – Engelberg
(2 Nights)
Drive west across the Veneto plains and
stop in Shakespeare’s Verona to see the
Roman Arena and Juliet’s balcony. Your
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(6 hotels). 12 breakfasts (2 full breakfasts and
10 hot buffets). 6 dinners (including Kick-off
Party, Regional Meal, three course dinner,
three course dinner with wine, Rome Pizza
demonstration and Farewell Dinner).
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journey continues past the commercial
center of Milan and north via Como
and Lugano to the Swiss Lake District.
Traverse the scenic Alpine St. Gotthard
route into central Switzerland and arrive at
the winter sports resort of Engelberg. (BB)
Hotel: Ramada Regina Titlis
Day 9 Lucerne Orientation and
Free Time
Your orientation tour of historic Lucerne
includes the Lion Monument, built to
commemorate the heroism of the Swiss
guards during the French Revolution. Walk
across the 14th century wooden Chapel
Bridge and see beautiful swans gliding
on the lake. Don’t miss the opportunity
to take an exciting optional mountain
experience with breathtaking views! Later,
there is time to shop for Swiss souvenirs
including watches and chocolate. (BB, D)
Day 10 Engelberg – Paris (2 Nights)
From Switzerland, cross the River Rhine
and the French border. Travel through
the famous Burgundy wine region and
view the sprawling vineyards. Later, in the
glittering capital Paris, you have the chance
to sample the delights that await you
tomorrow! (BB) Hotel: Novotel Tour Eiffel
A Day 11 Paris Sightseeing and
Free Time
Your Local Specialist provides fascinating
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commentary during your guided
sightseeing tour, which includes a drive
along the Champs Élysées with views
of the Arc de Triomphe and the Louvre
Museum. From the second level of the
Eiffel Tower, see the city laid out before
you in all its glory! Tonight, celebrate with
your companions and Travel Director at a
special Farewell Dinner. (BB, FD)
Day 12 Paris – London (2 Nights)
Travel past First World War battlefields on
the way to Calais. Cross by ferry to Dover
and see the famous White Cliffs, later
arrive in London. (BB) Hotel: Holiday Inn
Kings Cross Bloomsbury
A Day 13 London Sightseeing and
Free Time
See all the major sights in the capital
this morning with your Local Specialist,
including views of Big Ben, the Houses
of Parliament and Westminster Abbey.
Afterwards, spend free time exploring
some of the many attractions or shop in
the West End and Knightsbridge. (FB)
Day 14 London – Return Home
Say goodbye to your companions in
London at the end of a memorable
vacation. Airport transfers are available.
Conditions apply. (FB)
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Unused London Accommodations: Prices are per person per
night C$153.
Airport transfers: On arrival to Rome Fiumicino Airport
transfers will operate at 9.30am, 12.30pm and 3.30pm.
Guests arriving later should make their own way to the hotel.
Cruise Connection: This trip starts or ends in a popular cruise
port, so you can combine a cruise with a more in-depth guided
vacation in Europe.
The Colosseum, Rome
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Greek Island Hopper
The birthplace of civilization is your family’s jump-off point in Greece. But Athens’ history soon turns to
relaxed time together as you set sail for island life on Mykonos and Santorini.
Santorini
slicing through turquoise waves on a ‘kaiki’ fishing
boat. Feeling like a family of explorers, you climb the
rocky outcrops of volcanic Nea Kameni, and sink into
the milky-green waters of its hot springs.
City Tour in Athens • Orientation of Mykonos and
Santorini • Visit the Acropolis in Athens • View the
Parthenon, Hadrian’s Arch and the 1896 Olympic
Stadium in Athens
Kick-off Party • Regional Meal of local traditional cuisine
in Mykonos • Regional Meal of delicious Greek cuisine
in Santorini
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Day 1 *Depart Home
Overnight flight to Athens.
Day 2 Arrive Athens (2 Nights)
Welcome to Athens! Transfers are
available to your hotel on arrival. Unwind
after your journey or take time to
explore this ancient city. Meet later with
your fellow travelers and your Trafalgar
Local Host for a Kick-off Party. (KP)
Hotel: Metropolitan/Divani
Palace Acropolis
A Day 3 Athens Sightseeing
Your sightseeing tour with a Local
Specialist starts with a visit to see the
Parthenon on the Acropolis, one of
the most famous monuments in the
world. A sacred site since Mycenaen
times, Athenians worshipped their
deities in temples at the Acropolis.
See the Panathinaiko Olympic stadium,
the Evzone guards at the Tomb of the
Unknown Soldier plus other wondrous
sights including the Temple of Zeus and
Hadrian’s Arch. The rest of the day is free
for you to explore on your own or shop.
Tonight why not visit the Plaka with its
many restaurants. (BB)
Day 4 Athens – Mykonos (3 Nights)
At the port of Piraeus, board a fast ferry
for your crossing to the idyllic Cycladic
Island of Mykonos, playground of the
rich and famous! Enjoy an orientation
on arrival, then spend free time admiring
the unique windmills, narrow winding
pathways and tempting boutiques. Join
your fellow travelers this evening for a
Regional Meal of local traditional cuisine.
(BB, RM) Hotel: Pelican Bay/
Akroyali/Manoulas
Day 5 to Day 6 Mykonos – Free Time
You have two glorious days to
spend exploring Mykonos! The most
cosmopolitan of all the Greek islands,
Mykonos is also well-known for its
splendid beaches. This glittering,
glamorous destination features an old
town that is packed with charm, where
whitewashed cubic houses with blue
wooden shutters and balconies line
labyrinthine cobbled streets. Notable
landmarks include the picturesque
waterside area of Little Venice, the 18th
century Church of the Paraportiani, the
Archaeological Museum and the Aegean
Maritime Museum. In Greek mythology
Mykonos was the site of a battle between
Zeus and the Titans, and named in honor
of Apollo’s grandson. Don’t forget to swim
in the sparkling sea and enjoy fresh salads
and seafood at a waterfront restaurant!
For sightseeing further afield, take a trip to
Delos, believed by the ancients to be the
birthplace of Artemis and Apollo, where
you will find many interesting temples and
sanctuaries. (BB, BB)
Day 7 Mykonos – Santorini (3 Nights)
A short ferry ride brings you to the
beautiful island of Santorini, your home
for the next three days. An orientation on
arrival will introduce you to this stunning
island. Comprised of a small circular
archipelago of volcanic islands in the
southern Aegean Sea, Santorini is all
that remains of an enormous volcanic
explosion. The island’s spectacular
physical beauty coupled with its dynamic
nightlife makes it one of Europe’s most
popular hotspots. Tonight, join your
companions for a Regional Meal of typical
Greek specialties. (BB, RM) Hotel: El
Greco/Volcano View/Orizontes
Greek Island Hopper
Aegean
Sea
Family Experiences
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9 buffet breakfasts. 3 dinners (including Kickoff party and 2 Regional Meals). All transport
shown (including 3 high-speed ferries).
shown on page 5.
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A Day 8 to Day 9 Santorini Free Time
Santorini offers a wealth of exciting
things to do, or you might like to
simply spend your time relaxing in the
sun! Wander down winding cobbled
streets full of whitewashed houses,
admire breathtaking views across the
caldera and stunning sunsets. For
sightseeing, visit the Folklore Museum,
the Naval Museum or discover Cycladic
architecture. Santorini makes some of
the Greek islands’ best wines so perhaps
take a tour of a local winery and taste
some for yourself. Enjoy a Cultural
Insight into life on the caldera by enjoying
an included cruise in a ‘kaiki’ to the
volcanic island of Nea Kamini to swim in
the hot springs. Embrace the magic of
Santorini! (BB, BB)
Day 10 Santorini – Athens
Take the high-speed ferry to the port
of Piraeus in Athens for the final night
of your trip. On arrival, transfer to your
hotel and spend the rest of the day
relaxing or shopping for souvenirs. (BB)
Hotel: Metropolitan/Divani Palace Acropolis
Day 11 Athens – Return Home
Say goodbye to the wonderful Greek
Islands and the classical city of Athens
as you are transferred to the airport for
your flight home. Airport transfers are
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a family group.
Airport transfers: Complimentary transfers will be provided for
guests who have provided Trafalgar with their flight details and
are staying in an Athens hotel booked by Trafalgar.
Cruise Connection: this trip starts or ends in a popular cruise
port, so you can combine a cruise with a more in-depth guided
vacation in Europe.
Please note: Itinerary may vary due to sailing conditions
on the Aegean Sea, ferry schedules, religious vacations or
unforeseen circumstances.
Visit www.trafalgar.com for all definite departures, up-to-date
information on itineraries and optional experiences.
The Acropolis, Athens
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Wild West, Cowboys & Buffalos
Stetsons, saddles and spectacular Mount Rushmore - this Wild West family adventure takes in the frontier
town of Jackson, the Grand Tetons and Yellowstone National Park.
Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming
the rush you get when thousands of gallons of water
gush from Old Faithful, as our naturalist guide explains
why this world-famous geyser exists at Yellowstone
National Park. It’s staying in an historic ranch in rural
Montana, a 110 year old homestead which welcomes
you to Gallatin Canyon with down-home hospitality, a
real saloon bar for the grown-ups, and natural pursuits
to enjoy in wide open country. And it’s the epic sight of
Crazy Horse memorial, carved from the sacred land of
Thunderhead Mountain.
Visit Jackson, the Oregon Trail Center in Montpelier,
Grand Teton National Park, Yellowstone National Park,
Cody, 320 Guest Ranch, Black Hills, Bear Country USA
• View Mount Rushmore and Crazy Horse Memorial
Kick-off Party • Western-style dinner and show
• Chuckwagon Regional Meal • Festive Farewell Dinner
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Day 1 Arrive Salt Lake City
Welcome to Salt Lake City! Arrive at your
hotel and enjoy some time on your own
this afternoon to relax or venture out to
see some of the main attractions. This
evening, meet your fellow adventurers at
6 p.m. for a Kick-off Party with your Travel
Director. (KP) Hotel: Little America Hotel
Salt Lake City
Day 2 Salt Lake City – Jackson
Put on your cowboy hats, pull up your
boots and get ready to create memories
that will last a lifetime. Head north and
enter Wyoming for your first encounter
with the mighty Rocky Mountains. Follow
trails blazed by rugged mountain men
centuries ago. Stop at the Oregon Trail
Center in Montpelier to get a glimpse into
the thrills and challenges of the Old Trail.
Enjoy lunch at the Center before crossing
the famous Oregon Trail to the authentic
Old West town of Jackson. Passing
through the town’s famous landmark arch
of tangled elk antlers, take a walk back in
time as you explore the Town Square with
its Western boardwalks, craft boutiques
and ice cream shops—all surrounded
by the majestic Rockies. Come nightfall,
enjoy a Western-style Chuckwagon dinner
and show. (FB, L, D) Hotel: Rustic Inn
Creekside Resort & Spa
A Day 3 Jackson – Grand Teton
National Park – 320 Guest Ranch
Rise early if you’d like to rollick down
the Snake River on a scenic optional
wilderness float trip (seasonal). Later,
discover dramatic Grand Teton National
Park and the beautiful Jenny Lake. Travel
through Yellowstone as you make your
way to The Grizzly & Wolf Discovery
Center in West Yellowstone. Then it’s
onward to Montana’s Big Sky Country
where you will settle in for big fun at
an 1898 homestead. This evening,
take a wagon ride out to the river for
a rib-stickin’ Chuckwagon Regional
Meal. (FB, RM) Hotel: 320 Guest Ranch
Authentic Accommodation
A Day 4 320 Guest Ranch –
Yellowstone National Park (2 Nights)
Giddy up cowboys and girls! There are
many fun choices on the Ranch this
morning: join a whitewater rafting trip or
gentle float trip down the Gallatin River, or
saddle up and ride with a real-life horse
wrangler in the Montana wilderness! After
lunch at the Ranch, it’s off to Yellowstone,
one of America’s most famous national
parks. Do you know how to to locate a
bear or tell what it’s been eating? Join your
Local Specialist for a guided stroll around
the boardwalks of Yellowstone and learn
the answer, plus even more cool facts
about the park’s abundance of wildlife.
(FB, L, D) Hotel: National Park Lodges
Day 5 Yellowstone National Park
Sightseeing & Free Time
Discover Yellowstone’s most amazing
natural wonders, including the thundering
Yellowstone Falls, a multitude of hot
gushing geysers and countless brilliantly
colored simmering thermal springs,
bubbling mud pools and hissing steam
vents, highlighted with a visit to Old Faithful,
which has been spouting steam water
regularly for thousands of years. All of
your senses will be engaged by the roar
of steam, the thunder of a waterfall, the
bellowing of bison and awe-inspiring views
at every turn—sights and sounds that make
for an experience you’ll be talking about
for years. (FB)
Wild West, Cowboys
& Buffalos
HIGHEST ELEVATION POINT
8,500 ft.
Yellowstone
Grand Teton
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Optional departure city.
No flights before 9pm.
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A Day 6 Yellowstone – Cody –
Sheridan
This morning, say farewell to majestic
Yellowstone. Head east to the town of
Cody, named for its most famous native
son, Buffalo Bill. Get a glimpse into the
fascinating history of the American West
at the Buffalo Bill Center of the West
where your Local Specialist will reveal
the culture of the cowboy, the role of the
firearm in the early days and the culture
and art of the Plains Indians. Then it’s on
to Sheridan to check into your hotel. (FB)
Hotel: Holiday Inn Sheridan
Day 7 Sheridan – Keystone (2 Nights)
After a hearty breakfast, your journey
continues on to South Dakota. Visit Crazy
Horse Memorial where you’ll gaze in
awe at the towering tribute to legendary
Lakota leader Crazy Horse being carved
into the mountain and discover the
culture of his people. The evening is
yours to explore in Keystone, once a
gold mining boomtown. Or perhaps take
an optional trip to the moving Mount
Rushmore Lighting Ceremony, a chance
to see one of America’s most famous
landmarks from a different perspective.
(FB) Hotel: K Bar S Lodge
Day 8 Keystone & Black Hills Excursion
The first stop this morning is Bear Country
USA, a wildlife park featuring the world’s
largest private wildlife viewing habitat of
American black bear. Enjoy a drive through
this spectacular and unique wildlife park
and then walk through the Wildlife Center,
where younger and smaller animals frolic
in their outdoor exhibits. Next, head to the
famous Black Hills of South Dakota. Then
it’s on to view one of America’s most
iconic landmarks: the presidents sculpted
at Mount Rushmore. You have seen the
pictures of Mount Rushmore, but they pale
in comparison to seeing this majestic site
in person. It took 400 artisans 14 years
to carve the sculptures of George
Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Theodore
Roosevelt and Abraham Lincoln into the
mountain. This evening, join your fellow
adventurers at a Farewell Dinner featuring
an American Indian dancer. (CB, FD)
Day 9 Keystone – Depart Rapid City
Your Wild West adventure comes to an
end after breakfast. Say so long to
your newfound friends this morning and
transfer to the Rapid City Regional Airport
for your flight home, or traverse some of
the heavily forested Black Hills and the
expansive grasslands of Wyoming on
your way to Denver, the Mile High City,
where you can extend your stay, or to
Denver International Airport for your flight
home. (CB) For guests continuing on
to Denver, please do not schedule any
flights before 9 p.m.
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29 January save 7.5%
30 April save 5%
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Includes: 8 nights’ accommodations (1 Authentic
Accommodations and 5 hotels). Kick-off Party
with light appetizers. 8 breakfasts (including
2 continental breakfasts and 6 full breakfasts).
2 lunches. 4 dinners (including Regional Meal,
2 three course dinners and Farewell Dinner).
All transport shown. All transfers shown. All our
featured inclusions shown on page 5.
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Hotels and inclusions may vary. Please inquire at the time
of booking.
9 Day Salt Lake City to Denver Option (Ref: DWWR). Option
available for guests wishing to end in Denver.
Accommodation
320 Guest Ranch, Gallatin Gateway, Montana, USA
An 1898 homestead brought to life by Montana’s first female doctor, this
Authentic Accommodation was first used as a getaway for her friends and
family. Word quickly spread and the charming ranch soon opened to the public.
With activities like horseback riding, whitewater rafting and real life horse
wranglers, there’s loads of fun in store for the whole family!
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Pioneer Adventures of the Old West
Heading down through the Old West, this family vacation reveals the excitement of the land of cowboys,
Native Americans and the awe-inspiring Grand Canyon.
The Grand Canyon Railway, Arizona
listening to tall tales of the Wild West on your
historic rail journey to the Grand Canyon. Touching
the layered rocks as our expert geologist explains
how this natural wonder was formed over the course
of 1.7 billion years, then discovering the West of the
movies as you cruise through incredible Monument
Valley during a four wheel drive exploration. Venturing
into the ancient Montezuma Castle cliff dwellings, you
imagine the life of the Sinagua Indians, and trace the
steps of real life cowboys.
A Day 2 Scottsdale – Sedona –
Williams
A drive through the Sonoran Desert
brings you to Montezuma Castle National
Monument, one of the best preserved cliff
dwellings in North America. Take a minute
to ponder the Sinagua Indians’ life here
in the desert before heading to Sedona
in spectacular Red Rock Country. Join in
on an adventure with an included jeep
ride to get a front row view of the area’s
famous red rocks. After a stunning drive
through Oak Creek Canyon, arrive in the
historic railroad town of Williams—right on
old Route 66 and gateway to the Grand
Canyon. This evening, join your fellow
cowboys and cowgirls for a Be My Guest
dinner where the adults can sample a
delicious variety of Arizona wine or craft
beer with their meal. The kids won’t be
left out of the fun either as they enjoy
a pizza bar and games galore! (FB, BG)
Hotel: Grand Canyon Railway
Kick-off Party • Be My Guest dinner in true Western style
• Celebratory Farewell Dinner
A Day 3 Williams – Grand Canyon
Visit Sedona, Montezuma Castle, Grand Canyon National
Park, Historic Cameron Trading Post, Monument Valley,
Lake Powell, Zion National Park and Bryce Canyon
National Park • Scenic drives through Oak Creek Canyon
and Desert View Drive in Arizona • Iconic train journey
aboard the historic Grand Canyon Railway
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Day 1 Arrive Phoenix – Scottsdale
Howdy partners! Check into your hotel
and spend the afternoon getting to know
this desert oasis. Enjoy a refreshing dip
in the hotel’s pool before gussying up for
the 6 p.m. Kick-off Party where you meet
your Travel Director and spend some time
jawin’ with your traveling buddies. (KP)
Hotel: Scottsdale Marriott Suites Old Town
Railway – Grand Canyon
This morning, watch out for the infamous
Cataract Creek Gang, as lowly a group of
varmints that ever rode the range! Then,
climb aboard the historic Grand Canyon
Railway; pass through majestic Ponderosa
Pines, the high desert and the Kaibab
National Forest while hearing tall tales
and folklore about the area. Keep your
eyes open for wildlife—it’s not uncommon
to spot elk, mule deer and pronghorn
antelope sauntering through this wild and
woolly region. Nothing can prepare you
for the Grand Canyon, one of the Seven
Natural Wonders of the World, more
than 1.7 billion years in the making! With
a Local Specialist, learn how the Grand
Canyon was formed and examine rock
samples from the colorful sedimentary
layers formed as the sea washed in again
and again. Join your Travel Director for
an unforgettable walk along the rim. (FB)
Hotel: National Park Lodges
Day 4 Grand Canyon – Monument Valley
– Lake Powell (2 Nights)
Ferde Grofe was so stunned by the
spectacular beauty of the sunrise over
the Grand Canyon that he composed
his Grand Canyon Suite in 1931. But all
you have to do is watch—and maybe
whistle—in amazement as the skies glow
and brighten with the coming day. Drive
along Desert View Drive, featuring jawdropping views of the Grand Canyon,
before entering Navajo Country. Here you
can poke around the historic Cameron
Trading Post and hunt for a great piece of
Southwest Native American art. See why
Monument Valley is a favorite location for
movie directors. As you’re bouncing along
the valley floor in an open-air vehicle,
you can just imagine John Wayne leading
the U.S. Cavalry on a ride along the
magnificent mesas. Wrap up your exciting
day at a lakeside resort tucked into the
red rock at amazing Lake Powell. Kick
off your boots and have some fun at a
poolside pizza dinner! (FB, D) Hotel: Lake
Powell Resort & Marinas (Guaranteed
Lake View Rooms)
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Prescott
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Kick-off Party with light appetizers. 7 full
breakfasts. 3 dinners (including Be My Guest,
pizza dinner and Farewell Dinner). All transport
shown. All transfers shown. All our featured
inclusions shown on page 5.
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Sightseeing stops
A Day 5 Lake Powell Free Time
Enjoy a free day to roam the range.
Optional activities include a fun float
down the Colorado River, a cruise on
spectacular Lake Powell to Antelope
Canyon with views of Glen Canyon Dam.
Or maybe dive into some of the many
aquatic activities at Lake Powell Marina—
the choice is yours! This afternoon, enjoy
a super cool slide show presentation all
about the striking geology and survival
strategies of the desert wildlife of the
Canyonlands with a Local Specialist. (FB)
Day 6 Lake Powell – Zion & Bryce
Canyon National Parks (2 Nights)
You’ll be awestruck by the towering
cliffs and massive canyon walls of Zion
Canyon. Riding the park’s shuttle, marvel
at how the Virgin River cut through the
sandstone to create one of Mother
Nature’s most stupendous wonders.
Enjoy hiking? There’s an easy trek to
the Emerald Pools, where splendid
views and waterfalls will make the family
happier than a crowd of cowpokes at
chow time. Leaving Zion, drive along the
Mount Carmel Highway and watch out
for more spectacular formations like the
Great Arch of Zion and the distinctive
Checkerboard Mesa. Arrive at magical
Bryce Canyon for the last two nights of
your Western adventure. (FB) Hotel: BW
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hideaways, all carved out of stone by
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free to blaze your own trail. Later, put on
your cowboy boots and Stetsons for a
Western Farewell Dinner filled with good
food and good fun. (FB, FD)
Day 8 Bryce – Depart Las Vegas
Traveling down through the scenic
Virgin River Gorge, make your way into
southern Nevada to fabulous Las Vegas,
where your adventures in the Old West
come to an end. A transfer takes you
to Las Vegas International Airport, or if
you’re extending your stay, to the Paris
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Day 7 Bryce Canyon National Park
Exploring Bryce Canyon is like entering
a weird and eerie world, with sandstone
spires called hoodoos creating a
landscape that is a playground for the
imagination. Explore the rim of a great
amphitheater stopping at various lookouts
to snap pictures of fairytale castles,
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This is an exhilarating family experience – glacier rides, white water rafting, hiking and biking are joined by
visits to a Native American Village, an 1860s roadhouse, hoodoos and beautiful Lake Louise.
Lake Louise, Banff National Park, Alberta
seeing the smiles etched across your family’s faces
after splashing down the mighty Athabasca River. It’s
meeting a ‘Mountie’ who’ll tell you how the lawless
frontier was tamed, and getting to know an athlete
at Calgary’s Winter Olympic Park. And it’s finding out
how the great elk, moose and bear all thrive together
in the Rockies from our specialist, as she shares
her fun insights into the wildlife that roams Jasper
National Park.
City tour of Vancouver • Orientation tour of quaint Banff
• Visit the BC Aboriginal Culture Center in Whistler,
Calgary, Jasper and Banff National Parks and ride
aboard an Ice Explorer on the Athabasca Glacier • View
Blackcomb and Whistler Mountains from a gondola
ride, Stanley Park, Mount Robson, Peyto Lake and Lake
Louise • Cruise on Maligne Lake • Scenic drives on the
Sea-to-Sky Highway and Icefields Parkway
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Day 1 Arrive Vancouver
Get ready for a thrilling adventure with
your family and friends in the eye-popping
Coast Mountains and Canadian Rockies,
combining spectacular natural wonders
with river rafting, canoeing, hiking and more.
Check into your hotel and get settled. At
6 p.m., gather with your Travel Director and
fellow adventurers for a festive Kick-off
Party at the hotel. (KP) Hotel: Renaissance
Vancouver Harbourside
Day 2 Vancouver - Sea-to-Sky Highway -
Whistler
Start your morning with a city tour of vibrant
Vancouver including Gastown, Chinatown
and Stanley Park. Then, travel the scenic
Sea-to-Sky Highway to Whistler. Hold your
breath as you look more than 1,300 feet
(395 meters) straight down from the world’s
highest and longest gondola ride, the
Peak 2 Peak Alpine Experience between
Whistler and Blackcomb Mountains. This
evening, enjoy a Regional Meal at the BC
Aboriginal Culture Centre while learning
about the indigenous people of British
Columbia. (FB, RM) Hotel: Hilton Whistler
Resort & Spa
Day 3 Whistler - Kamloops
Leave Whistler and the Coast Mountains
and continue on to Kamloops and check
into your hotel. (FB) Hotel: Doubletree by
Hilton Kamloops
A Day 4 Kamloops - Jasper National
Park (2 Nights)
Travel into the majestic Rocky Mountains,
via the scenic Yellowhead Highway. Stop
for a knock-out view of Mount Robson,
the highest peak in the Canadian Rockies.
Upon arriving in Jasper, you and your
family will face two thrilling choices—
either get splashed on a rip-roaring white
water rafting adventure on the mighty
Athabasca River or take a gentle float
trip on calmer waters. Whichever you
choose, you’ll marvel at the magnificent
landscapes of Jasper National Park.
Tonight, enjoy a fun presentation on the
park’s wildlife with a Local Specialist
before feasting on a savory dinner. (FB, D)
Hotel: Chateau Jasper
Day 5 Jasper National Park Free Time
Spend today rockin’ the Rockies as you
like, or choose from optional outdoor
activities. Your family members may take
a scenic cruise on the pristine Maligne
Lake or if they want, don their hiking
boots for a guided alpine walk for “oohing
and aahing” beneath the splendor of
Mount Edith Cavell. There’s plenty of time
for both! (FB)
Day 6 Jasper National Park - Icefields
Parkway - Lake Louise - Banff (2 Nights)
Now that you’ve done some thrillin’, time
to start the chillin’ as you travel along
the stunning Icefields Parkway and the
amazing Columbia Icefield, the largest
reservoir of ice and snow in the Rocky
Mountains. Ride out on the massive
Athabasca Glacier ice sheet aboard a
specially designed Ice Explorer and learn
amazing facts about glaciers and their
impact on the environment. Travel on
to Banff National Park for another peak
experience. As you step out at Bow
Summit, the highest point on the Columbia
Icefield, marvel at the turquoise color of
glacier-fed Peyto Lake below. Travel on to
the ultimate postcard-setting, Lake Louise,
where you can do some chillin’ on your
own—maybe paddle a canoe across the
emerald clear waters or take a leisurely
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hike along the shore. Tonight, settle into
the welcoming mountain community of
Banff. (FB) Hotel: Banff Park Lodge
A Day 7 Banff Sightseeing &
Free Time
Set out on your own this morning with
an optional helicopter flight over Mount
Assiniboine. Then, get going with one
Rocky Mountain high after another.
View beautiful Bow Falls, majestic
Tunnel Mountain Drive, Surprise Corner
and Sulphur Mountain. Play a game of
“What creature do you see?” as you
spot the whimsical hoodoos overlooking
Bow Valley. Afterward, learn about the
history of the Royal Canadian Mounted
Police during a “Meet a Mountie” Local
Specialist presentation. Tonight, join the
gang at a Farewell Dinner pizza night with
a rousing game of bowling celebrating
this high-scoring family experience.
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A Day 8 Banff - Depart Calgary
Descend from the glorious Canadian
Rockies and stop at Calgary’s Canada
Olympic Park, site of the 1988 Winter
Olympics. Enjoy a discussion with a Local
Specialist, one of the young athletes in
training, and browse the Olympic Hall of
Fame and Museum. Take a transfer to
Calgary International Airport or to the
Delta Bow Valley hotel in Calgary if you
are extending your stay. (FB) Please do
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Yeehah! Hightail it down to the world’s largest rodeo, cheer on the world’s
best rodeo athletes showing off their best cowboy skills and check out the
awesome live bands, great barbecue, amazing exhibits and fabulous fireworks.
Day 1 to Day 7 These days will operate as per Days
1-7 on the 8 Day itinerary.
Day 8 Banff – Calgary Stampede
Depart Banff this morning and
you’re off to the Calgary Stampede,
the “Greatest Outdoor Show on
Earth.” Your all-day tickets include
reserved seating at rodeo events
and admission to the Stampede
Park. Tonight, watch the Stampede’s
amazing Chuckwagon Races.
End the day with the Grandstand
Show musical extravaganza and
fireworks! (FB)
Day 9 Depart Calgary
Take your transfer to Calgary
International Airport. (FB)
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California Dreamin’
This exciting family trip combines San Francisco, tales of Sierra Nevada’s Gold Rush, views of the great
California coastline and an interactive visit to Yosemite.
Yosemite National Park
tasting a freshly made fortune cookie on a visit to a
tiny factory in San Francisco’s Chinatown. Hearing
our nature historian at Yosemite National Park dispel
myths about the black bear, with insights into this
solitary animal’s behaviour. Entering the Monterey Bay
Aquarium before it even opens – so your children can
quiz staff about marine life on an exclusive behindthe-scenes tour. And roasting s’mores around the
bonfire at a classic beach party barbecue in Monterey.
City tour of San Francisco • Visit Yosemite National
Park, Salinas Valley, Carmel, Monterey Bay
Aquarium, Roaring Camp and the Sacramento Rail
Museum • Scenic drive along 17-Mile Drive • Ride
aboard an historic steamtrain among giant California
Redwood trees
Welcome Reception • Regional Meals in Chinatown and
at Sutter Fort with costumed characters • Celebratory
Farewell Dinner
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Day 1 Arrive San Francisco (2 Nights)
Welcome to the City by the Bay! Take
your transfer to the hotel, perfectly
situated right on the Embarcadero
waterfront. Gather with your Travel
Director and fellow adventure-seekers for
a Kick-off Party at 6 p.m. (KP) Hotel: Hyatt
Regency San Francisco
A Day 2 San Francisco Sightseeing &
Free Time
Let’s see if you’ll leave your heart in
this great city! See the many city sights,
including Pier 39’s sea lions, known
as the “Sea Lebrities” and so much
more! Explore the Cable Car Museum, a
Cultural Insight, and celebration of San
Francisco’s rail transit history, focused on
exploring the positive impacts streetcars
and cable cars have made on the quality
of urban life in this great city. One of
the most exciting spots in town is the
California Academy of Sciences—an
aquarium, planetarium and natural history
museum all rolled into one. You’ll be
among the 40,000 creatures that creep,
crawl, fly, slither, waddle and swim in
this one-of-a-kind museum. Dinner this
evening is a delicious Chinese banquet
Regional Meal in Chinatown. But first, stop
by for a Cultural Insight at the Golden
Gate Fortune Cookie Factory. You’re in
luck—these famous treats are as fresh as
they come! (FB, RM)
A Day 3 San Francisco – Sacramento
Today, gear up for a tour of the Jelly
Belly Factory. See the real working candy
factory, a Cultural Insight, where over
150 different sweet treats are created.
Learn the secrets of the legendary jelly
bean, and discover why it takes more
than a week to make a single bean. Then,
after some time to look around downtown
Sacramento, grab a paddle, hop into a big
yellow raft, and get ready for some wet,
wild and adventurous fun on the South
Fork of the American River! The river flows
through the heart of Gold Country through
fun, splashy whitewater rapids. There’s
always a little time for a refreshing swim
in the cool, clear water. Tonight, enjoy a
Regional Meal at Sutter Fort, prepared
1840s style. See costumed characters
demonstrating the arts and crafts of
1840s life. A Gold Rush era style band will
entertain with old time music. (FB, RM)
Hotel: Hyatt Regency Sacramento
A Day 4 Sacramento – Yosemite
National Park (2 Nights)
This morning, travel over the Tioga Pass
(weather permitting) to glorious Yosemite
National Park. Gather ‘round a Local
Specialist, and learn about the park’s
famous black bears and why you’d better
not leave out any picnic baskets. (FB)
Hotel: Yosemite View Lodge
Day 5 Yosemite National Park
A UNESCO World Heritage Site, Yosemite
National Park is awesome! You and your
wide-eyed compadres are introduced
to Yosemite Valley’s most famous icons
as you ride aboard a private open-air
tram while a Park Ranger gives you the
scoop on the park’s history, geology,
and plant and animal life. Be sure to
take the easy hike to the Yosemite Falls,
the tallest waterfall in the United States.
This afternoon is free to pursue your
own interests! You might want to take a
bike ride on 12 miles (20 kilometers) of
paved trail, rent a raft for a float down the
Merced River or attend one of the many
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A Day 6 Yosemite – Salinas Valley –
Carmel – Monterey (2 Nights)
Head west today into Salinas Valley, also
known as the “Salad Bowl of the World,”
where you join an agricultural education
tour for a Cultural Insight to discover
what makes Monterey County the
number one vegetable growing region in
the world. Later, when approaching the
breathtaking California coast, look out
for the Lone Cypress Tree along 17-Mile
Drive, a stunning coastline rich in marine
life and beautiful mansions. Drive along
the top-ranked Pebble Beach Golf Links
and wonder how anyone can focus on
their swing with such amazing views to
distract them! Spend some free time
exploring the village of Carmel, where
quaint cottages look like they’ve been
plucked from the pages of a storybook.
Travel on to Monterey, where John
Steinbeck’s life and work come alive at
Cannery Row and Fisherman’s Wharf.
(FB) Hotel: The Portola Hotel & Spa at
Monterey Bay
Day 7 Monterey Sightseeing &
Free Time
There’s something special in store for
you today—a private behind-the-scenes
look at the Monterey Bay Aquarium!
Before the aquarium even opens, this
exciting tour gives you a chance to
interact with staff and see the marine life
in a whole new way. Afterward, enjoy free
time to take in the aquarium’s various
exhibits at your own pace. Discover
the Giant Octopus which, in the open
ocean, can grow up to 30 feet (9 meters)
long and weigh nearly 600 pounds
(272 kilograms). See the Kelp Forest,
one of the tallest aquarium exhibits in
the world; the stunning one-million gallon
Outer Bay, home to giant tunas, sharks
and turtles; or maybe explore the ocean
at Splash Zone, where you can dive
into a kelp forest and see sharks and
penguins. After leaving the aquarium,
you have a choice of included activities—
you might take a kayak for a paddle on
Monterey Bay or hop on a bicycle and
pedal from Cannery Row to the Pacific
Grove Lighthouse! Tonight, gather up the
gang and head to the beach for a fun
Farewell Dinner. (FB, FD)
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Day 8 Monterey – Roaring Camp –
Depart San Francisco
Heading inland toward the Santa Cruz
Mountains, arrive at Roaring Camp,
the coolest train depot this side of the
Mississippi. Ride into the past aboard
an authentic narrow-gauge steam train
that takes you over trestles and through
towering California Redwood groves.
Along the way, conductors narrate the
history of the railroad and surrounding
giants of the forest. As the train hisses
to a stop, it’s time to disembark into the
21st century and conclude your amazing
California adventure. A transfer will
take you to San Francisco International
Airport and, for guests extending their
stay, back to the Hyatt Regency in San
Francisco. (FB) Please do not schedule
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Trails of Liberty
Exciting moments in U.S. history are uncovered in this East Coast family encounter, from the Declaration of
Independence to the Battle of Gettysburg and the first English settlement.
Lincoln Memorial, Washington, D.C.
standing in the very spots history was made while
our local historians’ stories reveal all– from why the
Liberty Bell cracked to how the Battle of Gettysburg
was won. Our local Shenandoah storyteller transports
you to a world of myth and legend, spend time with
an Amish expert. Create your own candy bar at
Hershey’s Chocolate World.
Ghosts and heroes, ammunition and
battle strategies, chocolate making and
barbecue—you’re sure to have a blast
as history comes alive on this patriotic
adventure! Check into your hotel, then set
out on your own to explore the nation’s
capital. At 6 p.m. gather at the hotel with
your Travel Director and fellow travelers for
a Kick-off Party. (KP) Hotel: Renaissance
Washington, D.C. Downtown
Kick-off Party • Regional Meal at Farnsworth House Inn
• Celebratory Farewell Dinner
A Day 2 Washington, D.C. Sightseeing
& Free Time
Join a Local Specialist for a tour of
the capital and many of its famous
landmarks. View the Washington
Monument, the National Mall, the Capitol
and the White House. You’ll be awed as
you walk right up to the Lincoln Memorial
and World War II Memorial. Visit Arlington
National Cemetery and hear all about the
final resting place of the nation’s heroes
on a narrated tram ride. You get the rest
of the afternoon to explore wherever
you want. Maybe visit one of the world’s
greatest museums—the Smithsonian
Institution; check out the space vehicles
at the National Air and Space Museum
or look up at the bellies of the gigantic
dinosaurs at the Museum of Natural
History. (FB)
Day 3 Washington, D.C. – Philadelphia
City tours of Washington, D.C. and Philadelphia • Visit
Arlington Cemetery, Lancaster County, Hershey’s
Chocolate World, Gettysburg National Military Park • See
the Washington Monument and the U.S. Capitol Building
• Scenic drive along Skyline Drive through Shenandoah
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Day 1 Arrive Washington, D.C. (2 Nights)
Follow in the footsteps of Benjamin
Franklin, the great inventor and
statesman, as you travel to Philadelphia.
Stop at the Reading Terminal Market, an
old train shed opened in 1892 that now
houses a huge marketplace and food
stands serving up yummy local delights.
With so many choices, you may need a
while to decide which treats you want
to try—maybe dig into an authentic Philly
Cheesesteak or a piping hot Pennsylvania
Dutch apple dumpling. Continue on to the
Independence National Historic Park and
visit the National Constitution Center. Ever
wonder why the Liberty Bell cracked?
You’ll find out when you visit the giant
bell on display in its own pavilion. View
Independence Hall where Franklin and
the other founding fathers started the
country’s favorite national vacation
with the signing of the Declaration of
Independence on July 4, 1776. The rest of
the afternoon is free for you to explore
the friendly “City of Brotherly Love.” (FB)
Hotel: Courtyard by Marriott Philadelphia
– Historic District
A Day 4 Philadelphia – Lancaster
County – Hershey – Gettysburg
Set out this morning for the rolling
countryside of Lancaster County. Learn
about an entirely different way of life
without technology as you ride back in
time aboard a horse-drawn wagon and
learn about the traditional lifestyle of the
Amish with a Unique Insight. Then, be
treated to an Amish family-style lunch.
Travel on to yet another world—Hershey’s
Chocolate World that is—where you’ll
learn the chocolate making process
and everyone will get to try their hand
with a Local Specialist and make their
own customized chocolate candy bar!
Tonight, remember Abraham Lincoln as
you settle into historic Gettysburg. Enjoy
a historical Regional Meal at the “most
haunted” 19th century Farnsworth House
Inn with a special guest. (FB, L, RM)
Hotel: Wyndham Gettysburg
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Roll on down picturesque Skyline Drive
as you head on over to Charlottesville
for a Southern lunch at historic Michie
Tavern and get a peek into 18th century
tavern life. Continue on to Williamsburg,
the early Colonial capital. This evening,
don’t be spooked when you walk by
candlelight with a storyteller narrating
the ghostly legends of the “Hauntings of
Williamsburg.” (FB, L) Hotel: DoubleTree
by Hilton Williamsburg
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“Four score and seven years ago,”
Gettysburg was one of the most
important battlegrounds in the Civil
War where President Lincoln gave his
remarkable Gettysburg Address. Tour the
battlefield with a Local Specialist and
be amazed by the greatest collection of
Civil War relics at the Gettysburg National
Military Park Museum. Then, leave the
war behind and travel into the peaceful
mountains to Shenandoah National
Park. Walk with a guide who will teach
you about the park’s history, wildlife and
native plants. After a hearty barbecue
dinner, settle in around a crackling
bonfire and listen to a local storyteller
bring the legends of Shenandoah to life.
Then, challenge your fellow travelers in a
contest to see who can toast the ultimate
golden marshmallow for the best s’more
ever. (FB, D) Hotel: Skyland Resort
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the insight of your guide, you’ll find
out how difficult life was for the early
colonists when they came to America in
1607. History comes alive as you meet
costumed characters and walk through
the life-size re-creations of the colonists’
crude fort, explore the mock-up Native
American Powhatan village and climb
aboard a replica of one of the three
ships that sailed from England to Virginia.
Then, fast forward to the 18th century
to spend the rest of the day in Colonial
Williamsburg, Britain’s largest colony in
the New World from 1699 to 1780. Get in
the spirit along Gloucester Street where
townspeople in character go about their
daily lives in faithfully restored shops,
taverns and homes. Tonight, feast on
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Be assured that George Washington
really did sleep here with this morning’s
visit to Mount Vernon, the home and final
resting place of George Washington,
the first President of the United States.
Kids, search for clues to solve the
nine different puzzles with the special
map you will receive as you tour the
mansion and gardens, and walk along
the forest trail to meet the farm animals.
Return to Washington, D.C. where your
journey ends with a transfer to the airport
or to the Renaissance Washington,
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Adventures in the Wild Northwest
This escapade sees your family zipping over sand dunes, walking over the Golden Gate Bridge, riding the
Rogue River, exploring tide pools and learning about the notorious Ring-of-Fire.
Drive through Northern California’s
Redwood National Park, a UNESCO
World Heritage Site with trees more
than 1,000 years old and over 300 feet
(90 meters) tall. Arrive in Coos Bay
and enjoy the evening at leisure. (FB)
Hotel: Red Lion Coos Bay
Day 4 Coos Bay – Oregon Dunes –
Gleneden Beach (2 Nights)
Gear up for the trip to Oregon Dunes
National Recreation Area, a natural
wonder of endless shifting sand, unique
tree islands and lots of interesting
creatures. Hop in a dune buggy for an
exhilarating ride up and down these
expansive tracts of sand. Then stop at
Heceta Head overlook and see a beautiful
19th century lighthouse that casts its
beam out to sea, before continuing
north to Gleneden Beach. (FB, D)
Hotel: Salishan Spa & Golf Resort
Day 5 Newport Sightseeing & Free Time
Seattle, Washington
the gentle glow of hanging lanterns as you watch
glassblowing artisans at work and dine on regional
produce before trying your hand at the delicate
art. Listening to Harvest Moon spin tales of her
Native American tribe at Olympic National Park.
And experiencing majestic Hoh Rainforest and the
beauty of Hall of Mosses, backdrop to pop-culture
favorite Twilight.
Welcome Reception • Be My Guest dinner at a glass
blowing factory • Celebratory Farewell Dinner
A Day 2 San Francisco – Eureka
What better way to get a taste of San
Francisco than by crossing the Golden
Gate Bridge, one of the world’s most
recognizable landmarks. If you and
the family are up for a walk, grab your
cameras and join your Travel Director
for a stroll across this impressive feat of
engineering. Learn all about the bridge
and why it’s not painted gold—despite its
name! Visit the Charles Schultz Museum,
a charming reflection of the modest and
much-loved cartoonist who created the
Peanuts. Drive along the stunning Avenue
of the Giants before arriving at Humboldt
Redwoods State Park filled with some
of the tallest trees you have ever seen!
Enjoy dinner at a local restaurant tonight
and listen to a presentation from a Local
Specialist, a genuine lumberjack, who tells
stories about his job and what it takes to
get it done! (FB, D) Hotel: Red Lion Eureka
Day 3 Eureka – Redwood National Park –
City tours of Portland and Seattle • Orientation tour of
San Francisco • Visit Golden Gate Bridge, Eureka,
Redwood and Olympic National Parks, Coos Bay,
the Oregon Dunes, the Oregon Coast Aquarium in
Newport, the Yaquina Head tidepools, the Visitor Center
at Mount St. Helens and the Space Needle • Cruise along
Puget Sound via ferry • View Olympic National Park
• See the famous lighthouse in Heceta Head and Hoh
Rainforest • Scenic drive along the Avenue of the Giants
and enjoy a sand dune buggy ride at the Oregon Dunes
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Day 1 Arrive San Francisco
Welcome to San Francisco! After
checking in at your hotel, enjoy a real San
Francisco treat and dive into exploring on
your own at nearby Pier 39, the famed
marketplace filled with shops, attractions
and street performers angling for oohs,
aahs and cheers from the crowd. Be
sure to visit the ‘Sea Lebrities’, the pier’s
resident sea lion population. At 6 p.m.,
get together at the hotel with your fellow
adventurers and Travel Director at a
festive Kick-off Party. (KP) Hotel: Hyatt
Regency Embarcadero
Coos Bay
This morning, view one of the most
written about and photographed Victorian
houses in California, the Carson Mansion.
Kick off your shoes, roll up your pants
and wade in the Yaquina Head tide pools
for a captivating search for hermit crabs,
sea urchins, anemones, sea stars and
even the occasional octopus! Your next
look at sea life is even cooler, because
you’re headed to the Oregon Coast
Aquarium—named one of America’s
“Most Awesome Aquariums” by Forbes
magazine. Come face-to-face with
sharks and bat rays in Passages of the
Deep—an acrylic walk-through tunnel
surrounded by water. With your free time
this afternoon, maybe explore Newport’s
historic waterfront or join an optional Sea
Life Cruise; keep an eye out for sea life
and marine birds as the onboard naturalist
tells you all about your surroundings. (FB)
A Day 6 Gleneden Beach – Tillamook –
Portland (2 Nights)
Better get moo-ving, because you’re
traveling to Tillamook, a city synonymous
with the dairy industry. Get the scoop from
a Local Specialist during a tour of the
Tillamook Creamery and learn about dairy
cows. Then you’ll be treated to a fresh
waffle cone filled high with your choice
from 35 delicious flavors of Tillamook Ice
Cream. Next, journey to Portland, where
you’ll enjoy a city tour. This evening,
discover the art of glass blowing. Enjoy
a Be My Guest dinner, overlooking the
workshop, with your host at the factory
tonight, and then try your hand at
glassblowing. (FB, BG) Hotel: Portland
Marriott Downtown Waterfront
Day 7 Portland Sightseeing & Free Time
Today you’ll discover some of Oregon’s
most beautiful scenery along the
historic Columbia River Highway. Stop
at Crown Point and the Vista House for
panoramic views of the river from 733 feet
(223 meters) above. Vista House’s
octagonal building with its copper dome, is
home to an interpretive display of historic
and geologic points of interest in the
Gorge. Onward to Multnomah Falls, the
547 ft.
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second highest year-round waterfall in the
United States, and Oregon’s tallest! Stop
at Bonneville Dam to view this historic dam
and lock. Also learn about a fish ladder
designed to allow salmon to navigate the
Columbia River during spawning. Return
to Portland and enjoy some free time. If
you’re feeling adventurous, choose to
take an optional jet boat ride. And if you’re
still in the mood to explore, an optional
walking tour including dinner is available
this evening! (FB)
A Day 8 Portland – Olympic
National Park
Visit the award-winning Mount St. Helens
Visitor’s Center, dedicated to the active
Ring-of-Fire volcano that erupted in 1980.
Learn about the legendary blast, an
eruption so colossal that it spewed ash
into 11 states, as you watch a reenactment
of the event and experience interactive
exhibits such as a step-in volcano model
and working seismograph. Venture west
to the rugged coast of Olympic National
Park. A UNESCO World Heritage Site and
International Biosphere Reserve, the park
contains three distinct ecozystems. Then
meet Harvest Moon, a Local Specialist,
who shares with you the tribal legends
and stories of the Quinault people who
have long called the Pacific Northwest
home. (FB, D) Hotel: Quinault Lodge
Day 9 Olympic National Park – Seattle
(2 Nights)
Enter the beautiful Hoh Rainforest,
one of the world’s few (as well as the
largest) temperate rainforests and trek
to the eerie “Hall of Mosses” with trees
and branches dripping with moss. Then
make a stop at dazzling Lake Crescent
before leaving Olympic National Park.
Sensational views of the Seattle skyline
unfold before you as you make your
way by ferry across Puget Sound into
the Emerald City. Once ashore in this hip
and vibrant town, stop at the historic Pike
Place Market, the nation’s oldest farmers
market, where the fish fly low—from one
fishmonger’s hands to the next! Enjoy the
evening at leisure to explore Seattle as
you wish. (FB) Hotel: Sheraton Seattle
Day 10 Seattle Sightseeing
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This morning, enjoy a visit to the EMP
(Experience Music Project) Museum,
a non-profit organization dedicated to
fostering the creativity that inspires
contemporary pop culture. No visit to
Seattle would be complete without
making the trip to the top of the Space
Needle, the iconic landmark of the great
Pacific Northwest. After some down
time, head to the Chihuly Garden and
Glass Museum featuring beautiful glass
artwork by the same artist who created
the famous glass ceiling at the Bellagio in
Las Vegas. After a docent-led tour of the
museum, join your newfound friends for a
Farewell Dinner toasting to your exciting
northwest adventures! (FB, FD)
Day 11 Depart Seattle
Time to bid farewell to your fellow
adventurers and take your transfer to
Seattle International Airport or extend
your stay at the Sheraton Seattle. (FB)
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Monkeys, Jungles & Volcanoes
The sights and sounds of the jungle are joined by the calm of thermal mineral pools, volcanic walks and
white sandy beaches on this family adventure.
White-faced Capuchin, Manuel Antonio National Park
biting into juicy golden fruit at the world’s only certified
organic pineapple farm and tasting hearts of palm. It’s
meeting locals who strive to protect the sea turtles
that nest in Tortuguero National Park; hearing how the
turtles can weigh up to 1,100 pounds and that a female
can lay more than 100 eggs in one go. And it’s seeing
the excitement on your family’s faces as they fly
between trees on a zipline, adding to the squeals and
shrieks of the jungle.
Visit Tortuguero National Park, Arenal National
Park, Manuel Antonio National Park and a pineapple
plantation near Sarapiqui • Cruise the canals of
Tortuguero National Park • Scenic drive through Braulio
Carrillo National Park
Kick-off Party • Pizza night • Celebratory Farewell Dinner
Day 1 Arrive San Jose
Pura Vida! Bienvenidos a Costa Rica!
You’re going to have more fun than a
barrel of monkeys and spot more than
a barrel of wildlife on this incredible
adventure. A local host will greet you
at the airport and arrange your transfer
to the hotel. Relax by the pool before
meeting your Travel Director and fellow
explorers at 6 p.m. for a Kick-off Party.
(KP) Hotel: Intercontinental Costa Rica
A Day 2 San Jose – Braulio Carrillo
National Park – Tortuguero National Park
(2 Nights)
Rise with the roosters and head east
through Braulio Carrillo National Park
towards the Caribbean Sea. Board a river
boat, gliding through canals, lagoons
and lowland rainforest teeming with
wildlife. You’ll be amazed at how many
kinds of animals live here—six species
of sea turtles, monkeys, caimans, tons
of exotic bird species plus rare and
endangered ocelots, river otters and
manatees. The afternoon is yours—
hang out by the pool or on the beach,
or head to Tortuguero Village to meet
the local students (when school is in
session). Join a Local Specialist from
the Sea Turtle Conservancy Foundation
to learn about the incredible turtles
that nest in Tortuguero. Enjoy a buffet
dinner at the resort’s open-air restaurant
along the Tortuguero lagoon. (FB, L, D)
Hotel: Laguna Lodge Tortuguero
Day 3 Tortuguero National Park
Arrr, arrr, arrr! There’s nothing like the
wake-up call of a troop of howler monkeys
to start your day. Set off with your captain
and guide to explore the lush canals and
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waterways of Tortuguero National Park. You
may want to start a tally of all the types of
wildlife you’ll see. Look out for sloths, green
iguanas, caiman, crocodiles and colorful
toucans. Of course, you’ll spot tons of
monkeys—agile howler and spider monkeys
and white-faced capuchins swinging
through the dense rainforest canopy. This
afternoon, you can venture back out on the
canals to add to your wildlife tally or relax
back at the lodge—the choice is yours!
If you’re visiting during nesting season
(Jul-Sep), join an optional night walk with
a naturalist guide to witness some of the
world’s largest turtles laying their eggs.
Amazing! A buffet dinner is served at your
hotel this evening. (FB, L, D)
A Day 4 Tortuguero – Sarapiqui –
Arenal National Park (2 Nights)
Bid adios to the monkeys for now as you
boat back to the mainland and travel to
Horquetas. Here you’ll visit a local Tico
family palm plantation to learn all about
and taste an exotic vegetable, with
a Local Specialist, something you’ve
probably never tried—the delicate heart
of palm. Continue traveling to quaint
Sarapiqui where you’ll visit a nearby
pineapple farm, the only one of its kind
in the world producing certified organic
golden pineapples. After learning how it’s
grown without hurting the environment
by a Local Specialist, you’ll sample the
juiciest, most delicious pineapple you’ve
ever tasted. (FB, L) Hotel: Los Lagos
Hotel, Spa & Resort
Day 5 Arenal Sightseeing & Free Time
Rise and shine as the forest and volcano
are calling! Start the day with a guided trek
around the quiet side of the volcano at
Arenal National Park. Walk through the old
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lava rocks and learn about the powerful
forces behind the volcano’s past eruptions.
Then head to the Arenal Hanging Bridges
where you can walk eye-level within the
lush canopy, observe the monkeys, sloths
and chattering birds up close, and look
out to see the rumbling, steaming Arenal
Volcano. Later, relax in the thermal springs
or take a swim at the pool back at the
hotel. End the day with a delicious dinner
with your traveling companions. (FB, D)
Day 6 Arenal – Manuel Antonio
National Park (2 Nights)
Get ready to have a blast! Imagine
yourself soaring high above the jungle
floor as you fly along ziplines through
the treetops, eye-to-eye with the lush
foliage and exotic rainforest creatures.
Ziplining through the canopy is sure to be
among the most amazing adventures of
your lifetime! Later, head south to Manuel
Antonio National Park, renowned for its
warm blue waters, sparkling white-sand
beaches and abundant exotic wildlife. This
evening, join the gang for a pizza night.
(FB, D) Hotel: Parador Resort & Spa
Day 7 Manuel Antonio National Park
Walking deep into the national park with
your guide, you’ll definitely check off a few
more creatures on your wildlife list—at last
count, there were 109 different animals
and 184 species of birds living here! Listen
to the barking of howler monkeys and the
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chattering of mischievous squirrels and
white-faced monkeys. Then, it’s time to
hit the beach! You can laze in the warm
Pacific or at the resort’s pool, or choose
one of many incredible optional activities.
Will it be a catamaran cruise (available
Jan-Apr) to snorkel (and maybe even see
dolphins, parrotfish and sea turtles), a surf
lesson, mangrove kayak tour, horseback
ride or whitewater rafting? This evening,
join your fellow explorers to celebrate new
friendships and awesome experiences
with a Farewell Dinner at the hotel. (FB, FD)
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Travel back to San Jose’s Juan
Santamaria International Airport for your
flight or extend your stay at the Parador
Resort & Spa in Manuel Antonio. (FB)
Please do not schedule any flights
before 12:30 p.m.
Please note: For the more remote areas of Costa Rica
(such as Tortuguero), we use the best
available hotel facilities with comfortable
but simple guestrooms and eco-friendly
amenities perfectly suited to the natural
surroundings. This journey requires
walking on uneven surfaces and steps
and sometimes through heavy showers
(umbrellas provided). This journey is best
enjoyed by the experienced traveler in
good health and who can take such
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at the time of booking.
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Festive Departures: We’ve arranged Christmas or New Year’s
Eve celebrations for these departures.
Guaranteed Room Share is not available on this trip. Luggage: For the two night excursion to Tortuguero National
Park guests are permitted to bring a maximum of 25 lb/11 kg of
luggage. Your primary suitcase will be transferred and securely
stored at your Arenal hotel.
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Conquistadors, Sacred Valleys & Inca Mysteries
The history of the Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu and ‘City of Kings’, mixed with the thrill of white water
rafting and sand buggy rides: there’s plenty of family fun on this trip to Peru.
a Unique Insight, to observe animals such
as vicuñas, alpacas, puma, llamas, and
Andean condors. Also here, learn about
different styles of Andean weaving, from
a Local Specialist, including insights into
the natural dyeing techniques, and have a
chance to see native weavers from different
regions at work. Continue to Wayra Ranch
for a paso horse show and Regional Meal
lunch. Next, stop at a chicheria with a Local
Specialist, to learn about chicha, a traditional
Peruvian drink and where kids and kids at
heart can also join a frog game or “sapo”,
handed down by an ancient Inca royal
family. Afterward, travel to your lovely hotel
complete with swimming pools and a small
movie theater, ideal for family entertainment!
(CB, RM) Hotel: Aranwa Sacred Valley Hotel
& Wellness
Pisac, Cusco
being face-to-face with a Shaman performing an ancient
Incan ceremony, and then taking part in Sapo – a ‘frog
game’ handed down through the Incan royalty. It’s gazing up
at the stars that light the night sky and learning about the
constellations from an astronomy expert. And listening to the
delicate notes of the panpipes in Cusco, learning more about
the origins of this traditional instrument before trying your
hand at it under the watchful eye of an expert musician.
City tours in UNESCO World Heritage Historical Centers, Lima
and Cusco • Visit the animal rescue sanctuary at Cochahuasi,
Peru’s Paso horses at Wayra Ranch, the 15th century
fortress of Machu Picchu, a Shaman in the Sacred Valley,
an Observatory in the Sacred Valley, historic Maras, ancient
Sacsayhuaman, the sand dunes of Ica and the Larco
Museum in Lima • Cruise around Galapagos-like Ballestas
Islands • Iconic train journey between the Sacred Valley and
Aguas Calientes aboard the Vistadome train • Scenic drive
through the Sacred Valley
Be My Guest Kick-off Party • 5 Regional Meals
• Farewell Dinner
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Day 1 Arrive Lima (2 Nights)
Bienvenidos a Lima! Upon arrival, you’ll be
greeted and taken to your hotel (check in
time is 3 p.m.) in Miraflores, close to lots
of fun restaurants and shops. Hotel: Casa
Andina Select Miraflores
A Day 2 Lima Free Time & Sightseeing
This morning, a special experience is
waiting to welcome you to beautiful Peru.
Meet Sebastian Figuera, a young chef
who has worked alongside many awardwinning Peruvian chefs. Visit a local market
in Surquillo, bordering Miraflores, where
Sebastian will explain how Peruvian fruits
and vegetables are the bases of diverse
Peruvian cooking. Afterward, visit the
Barranco Museum of Contemporary Art’s
restaurant for a Kick-off Party Be My
Guest lunch of local Peruvian dishes, such
as aji de gallina and lomo saltado, created
just for you by Sebastian and the restaurant
owner. After lunch, start your city tour of
the highlights of Lima. Enjoy a wonderful
panoramic view of Lima’s ancient districts
and visit the Church of San Francisco, the
most notable group of colonial buildings
in the city. Its unique wooden cupola of
Moorish design covers the imperial staircase.
Explore the impressive underground
catacombs along with a religious art
museum and extensive library. This evening
is yours to enjoy at leisure. (FB, BG)
A Day 3 Lima – Cusco – Sacred Valley
(3 Nights)
Transfer to the airport for your flight to
Cusco. Upon arrival, meet a Shaman for
a Cultural Insight into an ancient ritual
of the Andean culture, a Payment to the
Mother’s Earth Ceremony, both to welcome
you to Cusco and to bless your trip. Visit
an animal rescue sanctuary at Cochahuasi,
Day 4 Machu Picchu Adventures
All aboard! Ride the rails on an adventure
to mysterious Machu Picchu—“The Lost
City of the Incas”—one of the New Seven
Wonders of the World. Visit the ruins, the
great Temple of the Sun, the House of the
Priest, the Sacred Plaza and many more cool
places. Save up some energy to hike up
to the Gate of the Sun along the Inca Trail
to look out over the fortress and the valley
below. Return to your hotel by train late this
afternoon. This evening, it’s pizza night! Make
your own pizza, and later listen to the stories
of an Andean storyteller to complete an
exciting day. (FB, L, D)
A Day 5 Sacred Valley Adventures
Enjoy a free morning to relax and take a
few optional outings such as river rafting,
mountain biking, and horseback riding.
Tempting your taste buds at another
Regional Meal is a Peruvian Pachamanca
feast, where your lunch is cooked in
traditional fashion – in a large hollow
in the ground! Afterward, meet an artisan
and Local Specialist, and visit his workshop
for a lesson on how Peruvian ceramics
and pottery are made. Tonight star gaze
at a local Observatory (weather permitting).
(FB, RM)
A Day 6 Sacred Valley – Maras –
Sacsayhuaman – Cusco (2 Nights)
Did you know that potatoes originated
from Peru over 7,000 years ago and that
today, Peruvian farmers grow more kinds of
corn than anywhere else on earth? Learn
about Peru’s ancient farming history as you
explore some local farm fields. Continue to
Maras and visit the amazing ancient Inca salt
pans with a guide. Visit a local family, a Local
Specialist for lunch (box lunch provided)
and learn how to make delicious quinua
soup. At the Inca fortress of Sacsayhuaman,
test your strength and try to figure out
how the ancient Incas moved these
enormous stones all on their own. (FB, L)
Hotel: Novotel Cusco
A Day 7 Cusco Sightseeing & Free Time
This morning, meet a Local Specialist and
check out Cusco’s Temple of the Sun said
to be cloaked in silver and gold! Visit the
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impressive Cathedral and San Blas, the
bohemian quarter of Cusco with its intimate
cobblestone alleys filled with shops and
artisan studios. Visit a local music shop and
learn how to play the panpipe (Peruvian
flute), a Cultural Insight. The afternoon is
free for further exploration. In the evening,
enjoy a Regional Meal accompanied by
local dances and music. (FB, RM)
Day 8 Cusco – Lima – Ica (2 Nights)
Fly back to Lima and travel south into the
Peruvian desert to Ica whose dry climate
is just perfect for the preservation of
mummies. View the creepy collection and
learn about the sacred burial process at the
Regional Museum. (FB, L) Hotel: Las Dunas
Sun Resort
A Day 9 Ica Adventures
Take to the sky to see the otherworldly
Nazca Lines, yet another UNESCO World
Heritage Site. Marvel at the mysterious
ancient drawings of creatures and wonder
how and why they were created. Back
on the ground, grownups can sample
Peru’s Pisco, at El Catador Pisco Winery,
while kids will enjoy a stop at a chocolate
factory from a Local Specialist. This
afternoon, hit the slopes on a fast and
furious dune buggy ride and sand boarding
adventure on the vast sand dunes. There is
also plenty of time to enjoy the amenities of
your resort hotel including the pool, tennis
courts, paintball and a Peruvian style squash
court. (FB)
A Day 10 Ica – Ballestas Islands – Lima
Board a motorboat for an expedition for a
Cultural Insight to the Ballestas Islands, a
wildlife wonderland. Be sure to look back
toward the coast to see the Candelabra,
another mysterious design carved into the
earth; then observe sea lions, Humboldt
penguins, countless bird species, and,
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EASTER ISLAND VIA SANTIAGO
5 Day Optional Post-Itinerary Extension
Start
WI-FI
SOUTH AMERICA
Conquistadors, Sacred
Valleys & Inca Mysteries
ALL INCLUDED: INTERNAL FLIGHTS,
MEET AND GREET SERVICE, PRIVATE TRANSFERS
if you’re lucky, blue-footed boobies and
dolphins playing in the waves. Return to
Lima early this afternoon. Tonight, celebrate
your new friendships and share your
awesome experiences with a visit to the
Larco Museum, where a Local Specialist,
a curator, brings to life the ancient cultures
of Peru, followed by a Farewell Dinner
with wine in the garden restaurant of the
museum. On the way back to the hotel,
stop to see the Magic Fountains, an
unforgettable collection of colorful and lively
fountains in Lima’s city center. (FB, FD)
Hotel: Casa Andina Select Miraflores
Day 11 Depart Lima
Bid adios to your newfound compañeros as
you take your transfer to the airport for your
onward travel arrangements. (CB, FB)
Please note: In some locations you will
be required to walk on uneven terrain
and climb stairs without handrails. You
should be in good health and be able to
walk without assistance. Extend Your Vacation
5 Day Peruvian Amazon
See page 44 for more information
on this pre-extension.
Code: LCSV
†
30 April save 5%
Other
Triple room discount: 2014 C$115 p.p. Quad room discount: 2014 C$175 p.p.
savings All other dates: C$40 p.p.
All other dates: C$70 p.p.
Young Traveler discount SAVE up to C$366
†
Price per Person
Twin
Share
Single
Supp.
Option
3650
895
3775
895
4195
995
20 May Wed 30 May Sat 4295
995
Starts
Lima
u
Ends
Lima
2014
19 Nov Wed 29 Nov Sat
u H 17 Dec Wed
27 Dec Sat
2015
22 Apr Wed 2 May Sat
Price per Person
Starts
Lima
Ends
Lima
Twin
Share
Single
Supp.
Option
15 Jul Wed
25 Jul Sat
4350
995
18 Nov Wed 28 Nov Sat
4295
995
16 Dec Wed 26 Dec Sat
2016 s
20 Apr Wed 30 Apr Sat
4350
995
3 Jun Wed 13 Jun Sat
H
4350
995
4550 1050
u
Crossovers: These departures operate as per the
2014 brochure. Hotels and inclusions may vary. Please inquire
at time of booking.
s
2016 dates: Subject to date, price and itinerary changes. Final
details will be confirmed in the 2016 brochure.
H
Festive Departures: We’ve arranged a Christmas celebration
for this departure.
Land & Intra Air prices include economy air and air-related
charges for flights between Lima-Cusco and Cusco-Lima
and require purchase of round-trip travel on a OneWorld®
Alliance member airline between your gateway city and the
itinerary’s start and end gateway cities. If flying with another
airline between your gateway city and the itinerary’s start and
end gateway cities, the above prices will be higher. Prices are
accurate as of 1 May 2014. For up-to-date information, visit
www.trafalgar.com. WiFi: See page 48 for details.
Extend Your Vacation
7 Day Quito and Galapagos
Islands Cruise
on this post-extension.
5 Day Easter Island
on this post-extension.
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Samurai Discovery
Shinto gods and stunning landscapes meet futuristic cities and virtual worlds, on a family-focused journey
of discovery that roams from the bustling streets of Tokyo to the serene temples of Kyoto.
Bullet train, Mt. Fuji
the cool squish of rice between your fingers as you
practice making sushi with a private chef. And settling
down to your own handmade feast, accompanied by
crispy tempura and steaming miso soup.
• City tour in Tokyo and Kyoto. • Visit the grounds of
the Imperial Palace, Meiji Shrine, Sega Joypolis and
the Pokemon Center in Tokyo, Kinkakuji Temple and
the Toei Kyoto Studio Park. • View Mt. Fuji at 3376m.
• See volcanic activity in Owakudani Valley and the
Japanese countryside whilst traveling on the JR Super
Express Bullet Train.
Kick-off Party with local snacks and appetizers
• ‘Okonomiyaki’ dinner of grilled savory pancakes • Be My
Guest lunch at a preserved Machiya townhouse with a
kids calligraphy lesson • Celebratory Farewell Dinner at
Ninja restaurant
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Day 1 Depart Home*
Depart from your home gateway city
bound for Tokyo.
Day 2 Arrive Tokyo (3 Nights)
Welcome to Tokyo! Upon arrival at Narita
or Haneda International Airport you will
be met at the airport and transferred to
your hotel. Later join your Travel Director
and fellow travelers for a Kick-off Party
with local snacks and appetizers. (KP)
Hotel: Keio Plaza
A Day 3 Tokyo Adventure Day
Visit the grounds of the Imperial Palace,
located in the heart of Tokyo, on the
former site of Edo Castle. The grounds
of the palace feature a large park area
surrounded by moats and impressive
stone walls. From the large plaza in front
of the palace, view the two bridges that
form the entrance to the inner palace
grounds. Discover the ancient Meiji Shrine,
a Shinto shrine dedicated to Emperor
Meiji and Empress Shoken. Continue to
the famous Ginza district for a hands-on
cooking class where you will learn how
to make sushi with a Local Specialist.
Afterwards enjoy a lunch of your sushi
creations. Later have some free time
to explore Ginza – perhaps visit the
Sony building to test the hottest new
games or take a look around the shops.
Afterwards head to the man-made island
of Obaida to visit the exciting indoor
amusement park, Sega Joypolis. Enjoy
rides, simulators, high tech videography,
3D movies and moving caricatures.
Dinner this evening is ‘Okonomiyaki’; a
Regional Meal of grilled savory pancakes
containing a variety of tasty ingredients
and garnishes. (BB, L, RM)
A Day 4 Tokyo Adventure Day
Start the day with a fun Taiko drumming
lesson with a Local Specialist. Taiko is
an ancient Japanese form of percussion
using large drums and a dynamic playing
style. Enjoy the thrilling combination of
rhythm, movement & energy. Continue to
the Sensoji Temple; one of Tokyo’s most
colorful and popular temples. It has been
rebuilt countless times since it was
founded in 628 making it Tokyo’s oldest
temple site. Visit Nakamise, a shopping
street stretching the 200 meters from the
outer gate to the temple’s interior gate.
After some free time for lunch explore
the Edo-Tokyo Museum. This fascinating
museum displays artifacts and architecture
that tell a tale of Tokyo’s history and
culture during the Edo period. On the way
back to the hotel stop for a visit to the
Pokemon center before returning to the
hotel for a free evening. (BB)
Day 5 Mt. Fuji – Hakone – Kyoto
(3 Nights)
After breakfast depart on a full day of
sightseeing, beginning at the Five Lakes
District. The name comes from the five
lakes formed by previous eruptions of Mt.
Fuji. At 2300 meters above sea level, the
5th Station offers an impressive view of
the Fuji Five Lakes area below. Almost
close enough to grab the summit of
Mt. Fuji, it’s a great spot for sightseeing
(weather permitting). After lunch at a
local restaurant, visit the Fuji-Hakone-Izu
National Park, a nature-lover’s paradise,
blessed by its superb scenery and an
abundance of natural hot springs. Find
yourself surrounded by some of the
most famous sights that Japan has to
offer. Travel by aerial ropeway to visit
Samurai Discovery
Sea of
Japan
JAPAN
6 buffet breakfasts. 3 lunches (including Be My
Guest and 2 lunches). 3 dinners (including Kickoff Party, Regional Meal and Farewell Dinner).
All transport (including JR Super Express Bullet
Train, traditional wooden Trokko train).
shown on page 5.
TOKYO
3
KYOTO
Bullet
Train
Mt. Fuji
Hakone
Mishima
3
From:
BOOK & PAY EARLY
UP
SAVE TO
C$393 p.p.
North Pacific
Ocean
ASIA
Family Experiences
WI-FI
Code: JPFM
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30 April save 5%
Other
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Price per Person
Start
End
Sightseeing stops
A Day 6 Kyoto Sightseeing
Start the day with a visit to some of the
UNESCO designated historic monuments
of ancient Kyoto. First explore Nijo Castle
which was built as a residence and not
for defense purposes, however, to protect
the shogun from enemies, special creaky
floorboards were installed to warn of
anyone approaching. Located halfway up
Otowa Mountain, visit Kiyomizu Temple,
a historic temple that was established
in 778. It’s beautiful hillside location
offers spectacular views of the city and
valley below. The main hall has a large
veranda, supported by tall pillars, that jut
out over the hillside and was constructed
without a single nail used in the entire
structure. Later enjoy a special Be My
Guest lunch at a preserved Machiya
townhouse where children can try
their hand at the traditional art form of
calligraphy with a Local Specialist. After
lunch continue to the Gion area and
marvel at the unique traditional houses
with their unusually narrow facades. In
the evening, why not enjoy an optional
performance showcasing Japanese arts
and customs at Gion Corner. (BB, BG)
at a relaxing pace. Contemplate the
beautiful scenery as you travel along the
Hozugawa River through the forested
ravine. Activate your inner ninja with a
visit to Toei Kyoto Studio Park, a working
movie set that doubles as a theme
park. Children dress up as samurai and
wander around a mock-up Edo-era
samurai town and see exhibitions of the
well-known TV series and films shot
here. Enjoy live ninja performances with
extravagant sword fights, a ninja maze,
a 360 degree 3D theater and a haunted
house that is claimed to be one of the
scariest in Japan. After free time for lunch
visit the Kinkakuji Temple and view the
structure completely covered in gold leaf,
earning its name of the Golden Pavilion.
In the afternoon enjoy some free time
to explore Nishiki-koji market and its
narrow streets lined with tiny storefronts.
Tonight gather with your fellow travelers
for a Farewell Dinner at the Ninja Kyoto
restaurant! Venture into the mysterious
labyrinth and secret fortress of the Ninjas,
the traditional Japanese heroes. Enjoy the
creative Ninja-style food and experience
a personal magic show performed at
your table, a perfect ending to your
adventure in Japan. (BB, FD)
29 Mar Sun 5 Apr Sun
3925
915
5 Jul Sun
26 Jul Sun
3925
3925
915
915
Depart
Home
Owakudani, the ‘Great Boiling Valley’.
Enter the volcanic zone with it’s hot
springs, steam vents and bubbling pools.
Here you can try black eggs, cooked in
the naturally hot water, which are said
to prolong your life by seven years.
Transfer to Mishima Station for a bullet
train (shinkansen) ride to Kyoto. On arrival
in Kyoto, transfer to your hotel and enjoy
an evening at leisure. (BB, L) Hotel: Rihga
Royal Kyoto
Twin
Share
Single
Supp.
Option
Return
Home
21 Dec Sun 28 Dec Sun 3925
u
u
12 Jul Sun
2 Aug Sun
915
Price per Person
Twin
Share
Single
Supp.
Option
3925
915
4 Oct Sun
3925
915
3925
915
Depart
Home
Return
Home
11 Oct Sun
20 Dec Sun 27 Dec Sun
Gion Festival takes place annually in Kyoto and is one of the
most famous festivals in Japan. Events and parades are held
for the entire month of July.
Airport transfers included. See page 47 for details.
Triple and quad bedded rooms have two single beds, the
third and fourth beds are generally of the rollaway or folding
type. These rooms are only suitable for two adults traveling
with children.
Day 8 Depart Kyoto – Osaka –
Return Home
Transfer by train to Kansai International
Airport, or by airport shuttle service to
Osaka Itami International Airport for your
onward flight home. (BB)
Day 7 Kyoto Sightseeing
Begin the day by taking a traditional
wooden Trokko train ride to Arashiyama.
Travel by a charming, semi-open train,
winding its way through the mountains
Sushi making class, Tokyo
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Peruvian Amazon
This locally hosted pre-itinerary extension is only
available in conjunction with Conquistadors,
Sacred Valleys & Inca Mysteries (LCSV; pages 40-41).
Easter Island
This locally hosted post-itinerary extension is
available in conjunction with Conquistadors,
Sacred Valley & Inca Mysteries (LCSV; pages 40-41).
Amazon Jungle Basin
Day 1 Arrive Lima
Fly to Lima, Peru (not included in
vacation price). Upon arrival in Lima,
you’ll be met and escorted to your
airport hotel where the rest of the
day is on your own (check in time
3 pm). Hotel: Ramada Costa del Sol
Lima Airport
A Day 2 Lima – Puerto Maldonado –
Corto Maltes Amazonia (3 Nights)
This morning, fly to remote Puerto
Maldonado; then enjoy a journey
on the Madre de Rios River to your
jungle lodge. Get your first taste of
the rainforest as your expert guide
introduces you to the trees, medicinal
plants, insects and animals that call
the jungle home. Before dinner, take
a short caiman-spotting expedition
aboard a small boat. (FB, L, D)
Hotel: Corto Maltes Amazonia
Day 3 Amazon Exploration
After a dawn excursion to a popular
feeding area for multi-colored parrots,
enjoy breakfast and then watch
monkeys cavorting among the trees of
Monkey Island. A short boat ride takes
you into the Tambopata Candamo
National Reserve. Disembark and
hike through the jungle, marvelling at
towering green walls of vegetation, the
cacophony of birdcalls and the sunlight
filtering through the canopy above
(rubber boots provided during rainy
season). Arrive at lovely Sandoval Lake
where you may spot a wide variety of
birds, monkeys, giant river otters, black
caimans and the elusive anaconda.
Savor a sunset over the lake before
heading back to your lodge. (FB, L, D)
Day 4 Amazon Exploration
Enjoy the morning at leisure to stroll
the grounds or take a dip in the pool.
Then immerse yourself in local culture
with members of the Ese’eja tribe
and visit a local farm to learn about
traditional Amazonian agriculture. Later,
relish your last dinner in the rainforest
and watch the stars twinkling in the
great night sky. (FB, L, D)
A Day 5 Corto Maltes Amazonia –
Puerto Maldonado – Lima
After breakfast, bid farewell to the
Amazon and head back to Puerto
Maldonado for your flight to Lima,
where you join your vacation on
Day 1. (FB)
5 Days Land & Intra Air from: C$925
1 Oct '14 - 31 Dec '14
1 Jan '15 - 31 Dec '15
▲ 1 Jan '16 - 31 Mar '16
▲
REF: LPERU
Twin
Share
Triple Room
Discount
Single Room
Supplement
925
1050
1095
30
30
30
250
275
275
2016 dates: Subject to date, price and itinerary changes. Final details will
be confirmed in the 2016 brochure.
Land & Intra-Air: Above prices include economy air and air-related charges
for the flights Lima-Puerto Maldonado and Puerto Maldonado-Lima, require
purchase of Conquistadors, Sacred Valleys and Inca Mysteries and also
require purchase of round-trip travel on a OneWorld® Alliance member airline
between your gateway city and the itinerary’s start and end gateway cities. If
flying with another airline between your gateway city and the itinerary’s start
and end gateway cities, the above prices will be higher. Prices are accurate as
of 1 May 2014. For up-to-date information, visit www.trafalgar.com.
Easter Island, Chile
Day 1 Lima
Enjoy the day in Lima before an
evening transfer takes you to the
airport for your overnight flight to
Easter Island.
Day 2 Arrive Easter Island
(3 Nights)
Welcome to Easter Island where the
language, music and traditions thrive
amongst the island’s inhabitants,
while the enormous carved stone
moai tell of a more remote past.
After checking in to your hotel,
enjoy the rest of the day on your
own. (CB) Hotel: Otai Rapanui
Day 3 Easter Island Sightseeing
Visit the fallen monolithic statues,
Ahus Vaihu in the bay of Hanga
Te’e, and Akahanga. Proceed to
Rano Raraku, a quarry of almost
900 stone statues, 397 of them still
lying or standing at the slopes of the
extinct volcano. Visit Ahu Tongariki,
the largest restoration on the island.
Then visit Ahu Te Pito Kura and the
“Navel of the World” and the beach
of Anakena with its restored Ahus
Nau Nau and Ature Huke. There you
will have the opportunity to enjoy
the warm Pacific Ocean. (FB, L)
Day 4 Easter Island Sightseeing
Delve deeper into Easter Island’s
singular history and culture today
as your expert guide takes you
to explore Rano Kau, an extinct
volcano with stunning views of the
island, and the village of Orongo, the
ceremonial center of the mysterious
Birdman cult. Drive to restored Ahu
Akivi with seven Moais. Visit the
topknot-quarry Puna Pau where all
the Pukaos were made. (FB)
Day 5 Depart Easter Island
Enjoy some free time this morning
before transferring to the airport for
your onward flight arrangements
(not included in vacation price). (FB)
5 Days Land & Intra Air from: C$1495
From Lima
1 Oct '14 - 31 Dec '14
1 Jan '15 - 31 Dec '15
▲ 1 Jan '16 - 31 Mar '16
▲
REF: LEAST
Twin
Share
Triple Room
Discount
Single Room
Supplement
1495
1525
1575
75
75
75
425
495
625
2016 dates: Subject to date, price and itinerary changes. Final details will
be confirmed in the 2016 brochure.
Land & Intra Air: Above prices include one-way economy air and air-related
charges for flights between, depending on your adjoining trip, Lima-Easter
Island (via Santiago) require purchase of Conquistadors, Sacred Valleys and
Inca Mysteries and require purchase of round-trip travel on a OneWorld®
Alliance member airline between your gateway city and the itinerary’s start
and end gateway cities. If flying with another airline between your gateway
city and the itinerary’s start and end gateway cities, the above prices will be
higher. Prices are accurate as of 1 May 2014. For up-to-date information,
visit www.trafalgar.com.
Easter Island from Lima: Includes an additional day at the trip hotel in
Lima before the overnight flight to Easter Island.
Visit www.trafalgar.com for all definite departures, up-to-date information
on itineraries and optional experiences.
For details on Trafalgar’s great savings see pages 50–51.
For extra nights’ accommodations see pages 47.
Visit www.trafalgar.com for availability, up-to-date itineraries and
Optional Experiences.
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This locally hosted post-itinerary extension is only available
in conjunction with Conquistadors, Sacred Valleys & Inca
Mysteries (LCSV; pages 40-41).
864 m.
Sulivan Bay
SANTIAGO
ISLAND Bartolome
North
Seymour
Island
Island
BALTRA
ISLAND
TO GUAYAQUIL
FROM QUITO
▲ 1 Jan '15 - 31 Mar '16
REF: LBELA
Twin
Share
Triple Room
Share
Single Room
Supplement
Child
(5-11)
4625
4625
6125
3475
2016 dates: Subject to date, price and itinerary changes.
Final details will be confirmed in the 2016 brochure.
▲
Above prices include: Galapagos National Park Fee:
US$100 per adult, US$50 per child under 11; Galapagos Transit
Control Card: US$10 per person.
Availability is limited; single and triple cabins are on request
only - book early!
Trip Note: Land & Intra Air: Above prices include economy air
and air-related charges for flights between Lima-Quito, QuitoGalapagos and Galapagos-Guayaquil, require purchase of
Conquistadors, Sacred Valleys and Inca Mysteries vacation and
require purchase of round-trip travel on a OneWorld® Alliance
member airline between your gateway city and the itinerary’s
start and end gateway cities. If flying with another airline between
your gateway city and the itinerary’s start and end gateway cities,
the above prices will be higher. Prices are accurate as of 1 May
2014. For up-to-date information, visit www.trafalgar.com. Yacht
Isabella II
Las Bachas
SANTA CRUZ
ISLAND
ISLA
ISABELA
7 Days Land, Cruise & Intra Air from: C$4625
SOUTH AMERICA
Galapagos Islands
Cruise – Yacht Isabela II
Darwin Research
Station
South Plaza Island
SANTA FE
ISLAND
Galápagos Islands
Start
End
Sightseeing stops
A Day 1 Lima – Quito (2 Nights)
Fly to Quito where you will be greeted at
the airport and taken to your hotel. (FB)
Hotel: Hilton Colon Quito
sea lions, yellow-gray land iguanas, and
the unusual prickly pear cactus tree.
(FB, L, D)
Day 2 Quito Sightseeing & Free Time
Island
Land near a long sandy beach on North
Seymour Island where sea lions and
marine iguanas hang out on the rocks.
Later, swim and snorkel at Las Bachas, a
saltwater lagoon and important feeding
ground for flamingos. (FB, L, D)
A Day 3 Quito – Galapagos Cruise
Day 6 Galapagos Cruise – Santiago
Island
Visit Bartolome Island whose landscape
is breathtaking. Hike to the summit for
impressive views. The island is also
home to the Galapagos Penguin, the only
existing species of penguin in the equator
area. Arrive at Sullivan Bay and enjoy a
farewell cocktail this evening. (FB, L, D)
Visit the historical center of the city, which
was the first place in the world to be
designated a UNESCO World Heritage
Site. Then travel to the “Middle of the
World” to stand on the Equator. Enjoy the
rest of the day at leisure. (FB)
(4 Nights) – Santa Cruz Island
(This will be Day 1 of extension for guests
joining from Colorful Trails of Ecuador
from Guayaquil). Fly to Baltra Island and
transfer by ferry to Santa Cruz Island.
Visit “Los Gemelos,” two large craters,
and the Charles Darwin Research Station
in Puerto Ayora. Board your ship and
enjoy a Welcome Drink before dinner.
Accommodations: Yacht Isabela II
(FB, L, D)
Day 4 Galapagos Cruise – South Plaza
Island
Visit Santa Fe Island where the small
tranquil bay of Bahia Barrington is home
to green sea turtles and spotted eagle
rays. This afternoon, see South Plaza
Island, home to the famed Galapagos
Day 5 Galapagos Cruise – Santa Cruz
Blue-footed booby, Galapagos
A Day 7 Galapagos Cruise – Baltra
Island – Depart Guayaquil
Transfer to Baltra Airport for your flight to
Guayaquil where you’ll be assisted with
your connection to your international
flight (not included in vacation price) or
transferred to the Guayaquil hotel if you
wish to extend your stay. (FB) Please do
not schedule flights before 8 pm.
Yacht Isabella II
KEY: A Insider Experience KP Kick-off Party FB Full Breakfast
BB Buffet Breakfast L Lunch D Dinner RM Regional Meal
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USA
Sheraton Seattle Hotel, Seattle,
Our hotel
PROMISE
We select every hotel for quality, ideal location, excellent
service and comfort, ensuring you are well rested for the
exciting day that awaits you. Here is just a small sample of
the hotels on our Family Experiences vacations.
Barcelo Sant
s, Barcelona,
Spain
Paris, France
Novotel Tour Eiffel,
Valley, Peru
lley Hotel, Sacred
Aranwa Sacred Va
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Crowne Plaza St Pet
ers, Rome, Italy
E X T R A N I G H T HOTELS & TRANSFERS
HOTELS: WHERE YOU CAN EXTEND YOUR STAY
We offer exclusive discounted rates (below) to help you extend your stay at the hotel where your vacation starts or ends. Ask your travel agent to make the reservation when you
book your Trafalgar vacation – you’ll find the hotel details on your vacation’s itinerary page.
COUNTRY
Canada
Chile
Costa Rica
CITY
HOTEL (PRICES ARE PER PERSON, PER NIGHT) (C$)
Vancouver
Calgary
Renaissance Vancouver Harbourside All
Delta Bow Valley
All
All (Stampede)
Hotel Otai Rapanui
All
Parador Resort & Spa
Jan 1 - 3 ‘15
Jan 4 - Mar 31 ‘15
Apr 1 - 30 ‘15 / Jul 1 - Aug 31 ‘15
May 1 - Jun 30 ‘15 / Sep 1 - Dec 10 ‘15
Dec 11 ‘15 - Jan 10 ‘16
Jan 11 - Mar 31 ‘16
InterContinental Costa Rica
Mon - Fri: Jan 1 - Mar 31 ‘15
Sat - Sun : Jan 3 - Mar 31 ‘15
Mon - Fri: Apr 1 ‘15 - Mar 31 ‘16
Sat - Sun: Apr 4 ‘15 - Mar 31 ‘16
Oro Verde
All
Holiday Inn Kings Cross Bloomsbury All
Thistle Marble Arch
Mar 19 - Apr 15 '15, Dec 15 '15 - Feb 13 '16
Apr 16 - Oct 31 '15
Nov 1 - Dec 14 '15, Feb 14 - Apr 15 '16
Marriott Edinburgh
Apr 1 - Aug 6 '15, Aug 30 - Nov 2 '15
Aug 7 - Aug 29 '15
Novotel Tour Eiffel†
Seasonal Supplements Apply
Metropolitan
All
Crowne Plaza St Peters
Mar 24 - Apr 10 '15, Nov 1 - Nov 15 '15
Apr 11 - Oct 31 '15
Novotel Venezia Mestre Castellana† Seasonal Supplements Apply
Rihga Royal Hotel Kyoto
All
Keio Plaza Hotel
All
Casa Andina Miraflores Select
All
Ramada Costa del Sol Lima Airport All
Barcelo Sants
Jul 1 - Aug 31 '15
Apr 1 - Jun 30 '15, Sep 1 - Oct 31 '15
Hesperia Emperatriz
All
Sheraton Downtown Denver Hotel
All
Paris Las Vegas
Sun - Thu
Fri - Sat
Adoba Hotel Rapid City/Mt.
All
Rushmore
Little America Hotel Salt Lake City
All
Hyatt Regency San Francisco
All
Scottsdale Marriott Suites Old Town All
Sheraton Seattle Hotel
All
Renaissance Washington, D.C.
All
Downtown
Easter Island
Manuel Antonio
San Jose
Guayaquil
Ecuador
England & Scotland London
Edinburgh
France
Greece
Italy
Paris
Athens
Rome
Peru
Venice
Kyoto
Tokyo
Lima
Spain
Barcelona
USA
Madrid
Denver
Las Vegas
Japan
Rapid City
Salt Lake City
San Francisco
Scottsdale
Seattle
Washington, D.C.
SINGLE
389
189
411
307
383
317
339
282
405
360
248
175
256
185
243
315
276
393
310
237
255
391
248
201
255
194
403
434
192
312
217
248
183
175
159
285
TWIN
195
95
205
154
192
159
169
141
202
180
124
88
128
96
129
186
193
276
215
168
185
216
146
135
192
136
234
311
96
156
137
153
113
87
79
143
TRIPLE
146
70
143
126
154
132
139
120
161
153
104
73
107
82
124
N/A
184
270
207
165
182
212
137
127
174
130
208
293
96
123
131
145
109
68
73
115
QUAD
124
52
107
N/A
121
101
110
96
127
121
86
63
89
70
N/A
123
142
188
153
108
116
144
118
87
116
86
195
284
80
N/A
121
134
73
59
69
101
TRANSFER
45
221
110
80
65
16
149
345
142
326
75
173
71
163
60
115
47
126
52
86
36
121
253
127
101
76
19
24
28
30
DCA 21/
IAD 37
43
Transfer Incl.
181
36
Transfer Incl.
75
75
46
80
Transfer Incl.
68
74
Transfer Incl.
Transfer Incl.
38
Transfer Incl.
97
85
33
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Note: Buffet breakfast daily in Europe, Asia and Central & South America. Rates are valid based on travel April 1, 2015 through March 31, 2016 for all locations except South America where
rates are valid January 1, 2015 through December 31, 2015. Please contact your Travel Agent or Trafalgar Reservations for rate information for other dates. Transfers are one-way and rates
are per person. †High season supplement will apply. Quad occupancy is strictly reserved for families traveling with young children and is not available to four adults sharing. In Europe and
Asia triple rooms will often feature one foldaway bed plus one double bed. Three adults may find these rooms small and suitcase space slightly restricted, therefore triples are not suitable for
three adults sharing.
AIRPORT TRANSFERS: EUROPE, NORTH AMERICA, CENTRAL & SOUTH AMERICA AND ASIA
Trafalgar bonus! All Trafalgar guests receive complimentary arrival and departure transfers by coach, shuttle bus,
minivan, private car or taxi on the arrival and departure day of their vacation between designated airports and
hotels for North/South America and Asia. Anyone arriving before or after the scheduled first and last days of the
trip may choose to book and purchase a transfer. In Asia complimentary transfers are also included with pre- and
post-accommodations booked through Trafalgar providing flight details are supplied to Trafalgar in advance. In
Europe complimentary group transfers are available on the scheduled first and last days of the trip at the times
specified on the itinerary pages. Anyone arriving later than the group transfer times or anyone booking pre- and
post-accommodations through Trafalgar may choose to book and purchase a transfer.
Note: Flight timings must be provided to Trafalgar no fewer than 21 days before flight departure (not required for North America).
Please see Trafalgar’s conditions below.
AIRPORT TRANSFERS IN LONDON
Transfers can be expensive, particularly between the
airport and your London hotel. But when you book
your Trafalgar vacation and take advantage of our land
and air packages, we have included a FREE transfer
to and from London's airports* and your Trafalgar
London hotel. Guests who have made their own flight
arrangements may purchase transfers at our specially
negotiated group transfer rates from London's Heathrow
Airport# :
C$75 per person per single trip
TRAFALGAR'S TRANSFER TERMS AND CONDITIONS:
1) Y
ou or your Travel Agent must provide detailed flight information to Trafalgar at the time of booking or at the very latest no fewer than 21 days prior to departure. Once transfers are booked they
cannot be changed.
2) For London arrivals, you must stay at the suggested London hotel booked by Trafalgar on the night of arrival and the night prior to your departure date.
3) Trafalgar only includes one inbound and one outbound transfer per person.
4) In the event of flight delays outside of Trafalgar’s control, the transfers will be deemed to be cancelled.
5) All transfers are based on group transfers. No refund is therefore available for missed transfers, or guests not using this service.
6) In the event of unforeseen events (such as road or rail works, strikes or demonstrations), Trafalgar will not be responsible for delayed or cancelled transfers.
#Heathrow Airport: Guests will be picked up and dropped off in time to meet all flights booked to/from London’s Heathrow Airport.
Gatwick Airport: Guests who have booked air and land packages through Trafalgar arriving/departing at London’s Gatwick Airport, will be provided with a Gatwick Express Voucher. The Gatwick
Express train journey to/from Gatwick to/from London’s Victoria Station takes 30 minutes. Guests then need to make their own way from Victoria Station to/from their Trafalgar hotel.
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EXPRESS CHECK-IN
THE ULT I M A T E H A S S L E - F R E E
VACAT I O N E X P E R I E N C E
Our Express Check-In service helps us provide you with the best travel experience possible. It’s easy and takes less than 10 minutes to complete, and enables us to deliver these great benefits:
• A more tailored trip for you
• No paperwork on your vacation
• Smoother hotel check-ins
• Travel tips and exclusive savings on travel-related goods
and services
We will also be able to quickly locate you or your nominated
contact in the unlikely event of an emergency.
Please complete the Express Check-In as soon as possible
after booking your vacation – find out more at
www.trafalgar.com/can/express
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE YOU GO
PASSPORTS & VISAS
Each guest is responsible for having a passport that is valid for at least 6 months
beyond the conclusion of their trip and all necessary visas and permits. Multipleentry visas may be required as you will enter a country more than once on some of
our vacations. Each guest must comply with entry, health and other requirements of
the countries visited.
Contact your Travel Agent, airline or relevant government authorities to obtain the
necessary travel information.
Trafalgar is not responsible for passport, visa, entry, health and other requirements
of the countries visited, or for any loss sustained by you for failing to comply with
laws, regulations, orders and/or requirements of countries visited.
TRAVEL DOCUMENTS
You will receive your travel documents and literature with your Trafalgar document
wallet about 21 days before your departure.
KNOW BEFORE YOU GO GUIDES
We have created country-by-country guides packed with handy travel tips and
advice – download at www.trafalgar.com (go to ‘Pre-Trip’ in the top menu bar).
BROCHURE TERMINOLOGY
Here is a description of some of the specific terms used in the itinerary pages of this brochure:
Visit – In-depth sightseeing with a Local Specialist or Travel Director; includes fast
track entry (where applicable).
View – A brief stop to take in the sight and capture photos.
See – See the sight while driving by on the coach.
TRAFALGAR'S
TRAVEL PROTECTION
PROVIDING YOU WITH “ANY REASON” CANCELLATION
FLEXIBILITY AND PEACE OF MIND WHILE YOU TRAVEL
Trafalgar Travel Protection Plan – designed exclusively with the following:
For trips priced at:
Cost is:
Under C$2,000
C$129 per person
C$2,001 to US$3,500
C$199 per person
Over C$3,501
C$249 per person
Note: Prices are subject to change without notice and are subject to
provincial sales tax, where applicable.
SECTION I: TRAVEL ARRANGEMENT PROTECTION
Provided by Trafalgar*
TRIP CANCELLATION up to total trip cost: Reimburses the non-refundable Trafalgar
cancellation penalties imposed if you must cancel your trip for a covered reason such as
illness, injury or death to you, a traveling companion or an immediate family member.
Other reasons for cancellation include common carrier-caused delays due to inclement
weather, jury duty, subpoena, or a documented traffic accident en route to departure,
and other reasons as cited in the plan description.
THE TRAFALGAR “Any Reason” Cancellation Waiver: With the Trafalgar “Any Reason”
Cancellation Waiver, Trafalgar will provide you with 100% of the cancellation charges
in the form of a future travel credit certificate, should you cancel your guided vacation
more than 48 hours prior to your scheduled departure for any reason that is not eligible
for cash reimbursement under the Trip Cancellation section of the Travel Protection
Plan. Cancellation charges are reimbursed in the form of Trafalgar Travel Certificates
allowing you a two-year credit to travel with us at a later date! Please note that to be
eligible for the “Any Reason” Cancellation Waiver, you must enroll and pay for the
plan within two days of your initial trip deposit. The certificate is valid for two years, is
non-transferable and non-refundable and may not be redeemed for cash. Future travel
certificates do not include airfare cancellation charges for air arrangements unless those
arrangements were provided by Trafalgar. TRIP INTERRUPTION: Up to Total Trip Cost
TRIP DELAY: Up to C$1,000 (C$150/day).
SECTION II: TRAVEL INSURANCE BENEFITS
Underwritten by Canadian Premier Life Insurance Company* and Legacy
General Insurance Company (Baggage Protection)
Baggage Protection: Up to C$2,500 Bag Delay: Up to C$500
Medical & Dental Expenses: Up to C$1,000,000**
Emergency Evacuation/Repatriation: Up to C$50,000
SECTION III: EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE SERVICES
Provided by On Call International
While the above is not a complete description – a full plan description detailing the
terms, conditions and exclusions will be sent to you – we have highlighted just a
few of the plan benefits. If you have any Travel Protection Plan questions, or would
like to request a copy of the plan description, please call our plan administrator,
BerkelyCare, at 1-866-580-4869. You may also view the plan at www.trafalgar.com.
Travel insurance is applicable to all taxes.
The Trafalgar Travel Protection Plan is provided in addition to other applicable
indemnity or insurance programs, where permitted by law and shall apply only after
benefits have been paid.
* Section II Travel Insurance Benefits, Policy Number MZ0911062H0001A are underwritten by Canadian Premier Life Insurance Company, Markham Ontario. Policy/certificate form series TAHC51000 and TAHC52000.
** NOTE: The Medical & Dental Expense benefits of this plan are subject to a maximum benefit limit of
C$30,000 for those persons, who at the time of a covered injury or sickness, do not have valid hospital
and medical insurance under a Government Health Insurance Plan of a province or territory of Canada.
This plan was designed and is administered by BerkelyCareSM 58664684A
B OOKING CONDITIONS AND OTHER IMPORTANT INFORMATION
PAYMENT AND CANCELLATION FEES SUMMARY INFORMATION
VACATIONS INCLUDING GALAPAGOS
VACATIONS INCLUDING ASIA
ALL OTHER VACATIONS
Deposit required
$200
Deposit required
$200
Deposit required
Final Payment
80 days
Final Payment
45 days
Final Payment
Guest Cancellation Penalty
No of Days
Penalty
No of Days
Penalty
No of Days
80 days and over
Deposit
45 days and over
Deposit
45 days and over
79-65 days
25%
44-15 days
50%
44-22 days
64-46 days
50%
14-8 days
75%
21-8 days
45-1 days
100%
7-1 days
100%
7-1 days
Departure Day/No Show
100%
100%
YOUR GUIDED VACATION BOOKING
Trafalgar Tours Of Canada Limited is the ‘Sales Company’;
Trafalgar Tours Limited – Asia, Great Britain and Europe Vacations and
Destination America Inc – North, Central and South America Vacations are
the ‘Operators’; collectively these companies are referred to as ‘Trafalgar’.
Your agreement is with Trafalgar and a contract is formed when you make
a reservation with us that we accept.
The invalidity of any provisions herein shall not affect the validity of any
other provisions agreement and shall be construed as though the invalid
provision was not contained herein and was replaced with an enforceable
provision as similar as possible to the original provision.
Disclaimer Travel is personal and each individual’s goals and experiences
may differ. Trafalgar will not be bound by, or liable for, any description,
photograph, representation or warranty made by or provided by any
independent third party sales representative, Travel Agent, or other person
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or entity relating to any vacation offered by Trafalgar.
Departure Date The departure date is the date indicated on the
Trafalgar confirmation.
Security Security is a major concern to all of us and the situation
globally is constantly changing. Events around the world, coupled with
the “Travel Advisories“ put out by various governments, may at times
necessitate changes to the accommodations and itinerary or even trip
cancellation. You must accept these risks involved in travel to any country
that may experience security difficulties and accept responsibility for your
own travel decisions.
WHAT’S INCLUDED IN THE GUIDED VACATION PRICE
Inter-city Travel By private motorcoach, trains and ferries (see itineraries).
Air Transportation Not included unless otherwise indicated in the
price panel.
Guided Vacation By air-conditioned luxury motorcoaches. Please note
$200
45 days
Penalty
Deposit
25%
30%
50%
100%
that on some Regional vacations and London sightseeing, motorcoaches
without toilet facilities are used. If due to circumstances beyond our
control coaches are used otherwise than as advertised a refund of $10
per person will be made.
Hotel Accommodations Prices are per person, based on two persons
sharing a two-bed room with private bath or shower. Triple rooms may
be available on selected vacations in limited numbers. Triple rooms
will often feature one foldaway bed plus one double bed. Three adults
may find these rooms small and suitcase space slightly restricted. They
are generally more suitable for two adults and one child. Quad rooms
may also be available.
Every effort has been made to reserve two-bed rooms; however, on
some occasions, rooms with one bed may be the only choice available.
These rooms will be allocated to single travelers and couples first; other
rooms may feature a single bed and rollaway bed, murphy bed or
sleeper sofa. A limited number of twin-shared rooms are available with
our Guaranteed Room Share service. Trafalgar shall not be responsible
or liable for any claims or issues arising out of the roommate pairing.
Special room requests (adjacent, connecting or lower-floor rooms, as
examples) must be made at time of booking. Special room requests are
not guaranteed and are based on availability at time of check-in. Many
hotels are 100% smoke-free, including all guest rooms, restaurants,
lounges, meeting rooms and public spaces. Smoking in a non-smoking
room may result in a fine.
Substitute hotels may be used sometimes. We try to use hotels of similar
standard. Hotel Frequent Traveler program points are not earned with
hotels on Trafalgar vacations.
Note: Hotel room sizes, standards, facilities and services provided
may vary from country to country and region to region and are often
local in style.
Free WiFi Internet Service Complimentary WiFi service is available in
many Trafalgar hotel guestrooms and/or the public areas of most hotels.
In most countries complimentary WiFi is also provided on-board the
coaches. The WiFi on the coaches uses the cellular phone network and
as a result the connection will be slower than standard broadband and
at times may not be available. In some countries this service will not be
available. Please note that it is not available on City Breaks, or when the
main Trafalgar coach is not being used, such as on transfer coaches and
other local services. For further information please refer to the Trafalgar
website (www.trafalgar.com).
Travel Director Guided vacations are conducted in English by a
professional Travel Director. In the unlikely event that there are fifteen
guests (10 in Asia) or less traveling on a departure, Trafalgar reserves the
right to operate this departure on an individual basis with private transfers
and individual arrangements. Please refer to the individual guided
vacation. Pre or post itinerary extensions are operated on a locally hosted
basis using regular English-speaking Local Host services.
Meals Meals are included as detailed on itineraries.
Sightseeing Experiences, entrance fees and an English-speaking guide
(when required) are included as detailed in the itinerary pages.
Transfers Between airports, hotels, railway stations and piers are
included as indicated on each guided vacation itinerary. There will
be no refund for missed or unused airport transfers. If you did not
purchase your flights from Trafalgar, you will need to provide your
arrival and departure flight information to Trafalgar at the time of
booking. It is your responsibility to update Trafalgar with any changes
to your flight schedule to ensure that you are met by Trafalgar’s local
representative and receive your arrival transfer. Failure to do so may
result in missing these services and no refund shall be due for missed
arrival transfers resulting from missing or outdated flight information.
Porterage Baggage handling of one suitcase per person, at each
guided vacation hotel and porter service at airports for intra-air
inclusive guided vacations, is included in the guided vacation price.
Due to limited motorcoach capacity, a single bag is allowed with
dimensions not exceeding 30”x18”x10” (76x46x25cm) and
weight not exceeding 50 lbs (23kg). Airlines may impose stricter
weight and size limits for luggage and may also charge fees for
checked baggage, including the first checked bag. Please check with
your airline(s) directly for their most current baggage regulations and
related fees. Trafalgar is not responsible for additional fees imposed
by air carriers regarding baggage.
A charge of US$6 or local currency equivalent per traveling day will be
collected by the Travel Director if a second piece of baggage is permitted
to be carried, or if suitcase exceeds weight or size limits. This is not
assurance that luggage in excess of limits on size, weight and number of
pieces will be permitted on the coach.
Carry-on/hand luggage is restricted to one piece per person, not
exceeding 12”x11”x6” (30x28x14 cm) to fit under your coach seat or
in the small overhead compartment. Carry-on/hand luggage handling
is the responsibility of each guest and must be taken on and off the
motorcoach by you each day of the guided vacation. Carry-ons with
telescopic handles and wheels will not fit in the overhead
compartments or under seats and, therefore, cannot be accepted
as carry-on luggage.
Trafalgar and Trafalgar’s affiliated entities shall not be liable for loss or
damage to baggage or any guest’s belongings. Guests should immediately
report lost items to the Travel Director who will assist in completing a lost
property form that can be used for an insurance claim, if you purchased
applicable insurance. Trafalgar cannot assist in locating lost items after the
guest disembarks or completes the Trafalgar vacation.
Tips/Gratuities All tips/gratuities are included for all services on all
guided vacation, except to your Motorcoach Driver, Local Hosts and
Travel Director whose tips/gratuities should be extended on a voluntary,
individual basis at the end of your vacation. Included tips/gratuities
cover all services provided by dining-room waiters, housekeeping staff
and porters at hotels.
Optional Prepaid Gratuities If you have prepaid your gratuities to your
Travel Director and Driver, this will be detailed within your vouchers and
travel documentation. Please note that prepaid gratuities cover only the
land portion of your itinerary. We offer this option on the majority of our
itineraries. Please check the price panels on each itinerary page for the
applicable vacations where this option is available.
NOT INCLUDED IN GUIDED VACATION PRICE
Any items and matters referred to above, including, airfares to and from
your destination, air-related taxes and fees (except where specified);
additional fees charged by airlines such as checked and/or excess baggage,
seat selections and any other services; passport and visa fees; insurances
of all kinds; tips/gratuities to Travel Directors, Local Hosts and Motorcoach
Drivers; laundry; phone calls; minibar; beverages and meals not detailed
in the itinerary; optional experiences; and all items of a personal nature.
Additional taxes and surcharges may be collected by foreign governmental
and non-governmental entities. The price does not cover costs and
expenses, including your return home, if you leave the guided vacation
whether of your own volition, our decision based on behavior that disrupts
the trip, due to illness, action by any government or other reason. This list
is illustrative and not a complete list of every item not included.
RESERVATIONS & PAYMENTS
1. Your guided vacation will be confirmed after receipt of a nonrefundable, non-transferable deposit as detailed in the Summary
Information table. We reserve the right to refuse a booking without
giving any reason and shall in that event return any deposit received.
If not received within 3 calendar days of booking, the reservation will
automatically be canceled. On certain departures, deposits may be
required at time of booking to hold seats.
2. Air-inclusive bookings require an additional non-refundable deposit
or payment in full at the time of booking, see Air Arrangements
section below.
3. Final payment for your land reservation will be due prior to
departure no later than 45/80 days (as detailed in the Summary
Information table).
4. Payment in full will be required at time of booking for reservations
made less than 45/80 days (as detailed in the Summary Information
table) prior to departure date.
5. Trafalgar reserves the right to cancel the reservation and impose
cancellation charges if any payment is not received as detailed within
the Summary Information table above. Trafalgar will not be responsible
for lost land and/or air reservations.
6. Credit Card Bookings: Trafalgar should be advised of your credit card
number when making your reservation directly with us. For security
purposes, we are required to collect the guest’s credit card billing
address, card expiration date and the customer verification code.
7. Any special meal requirements, including allergies, must be provided at
time of booking and are received on a REQUEST basis only. Trafalgar
cannot assure special meal requests will be fulfilled and does not
assume responsibility or liability if requests are not fulfilled.
8. Your Travel Agent shall hold all monies for each and every person
named in the booking until the booking is confirmed at which time your
Travel Agent shall provide those monies promptly to us. You consent
to us depositing monies received by us as required by law. We will be
entitled to keep interest earned on monies. You consent that all monies
paid to us whether through your Travel Agent, by deposit or otherwise,
may be disbursed by us as and when we see fit.
Early Payment Discounts Discounts are applied at the time of booking,
apply to the LAND-only portion of vacations featuring the “Early Payment
Discount” in the price panel, and require full payment by the applicable
discount deadline dates (see Great Savings section), but no later than
45/80 days (as detailed in Summary Information table) prior to departure
for land-only vacations. If full payment is not received by the correct
date - as stated on the invoice - the discount will be removed and the
booking will be re-priced. These discounts are not valid on all itineraries or
departure dates; do not apply to optional extensions, airfares, government
taxes and fees, air flight supplements, extra nights’ accommodations,
transfers or any cruise portion of a vacation. Normal cancellation penalties
apply. This offer is subject to availability, applies to new bookings only and
may be withdrawn at any time without notice.
TRAVEL DOCUMENTS
Travel documents will be sent to you approximately 21 days prior to the
departure date (provided full payment has been received on time). If
final payment is not received when due, costs to courier documents will
be the responsibility of the Travel Agent. If you are leaving home earlier,
please ask your Travel Agent to request your travel documents well in
advance. Please also make sure that you provide your Travel Agent with
the flight details that are booked independently no less than 21 days
prior to flight departure date.
Passports & Visas All guests including children must be in possession of
a machine-readable passport and applicable visas. Please refer to ’Things
To Know Before You Go’ section.
Your Travel Agent will advise you as to information and travel documents
(such as passports, visas, affidavits, etc.) that will be needed for each
person for whom travel services are being booked. Trafalgar bears no
responsibility for such information.
All passengers require a passport valid for 6 months after their trip return
date and may require visas. Some countries require multiple-entry visas.
For specific Visa requirements at time of booking please contact your
Travel Agent for more details. It is the guests’ responsibility to ensure he/
she travels with the appropriate documents. Please ask your Travel Agent
for advice. Please note that entry to another country may be refused
even if the required information and travel documents are complete.
Obtaining and carrying these documents is your sole responsibility.
Trafalgar will not be responsible for advising and/or obtaining required
travel documentation for any guest, or for any delays, damages, and/or
losses including missed portions of your vacation related to improper
documentation. Due to government imposed security/ immigration
measures, passport and emergency contact information is required for all
guests prior to the release of travel documents. At time of printing (see
back cover) Canadian Passport holders require visas for the following
countries Russia, Brazil, Vietnam and Cambodia. An ETA will be required
for Australia. A reciprocity fee for Chile and Argentina.
Entry/Exit Requirements It is the guest’s sole responsibility to secure
and/or pay for any and all visas, reciprocity fees, immunizations, etc. that
are required to be permitted entry into the destination. In some South
American countries you may be subject to entry (reciprocity) fees and/or
departure taxes/ exit fees which will be collected at the airports upon entry/
departure by local government authorities.
For up-to-date detailed information on entry/exit taxes and further
information please check with your Travel Agent or local consular services.
BOOKING CHANGES, CANCELLATIONS & REFUNDS
Booking Changes A fee of $35 or more per person, per change and any
further cost we incur, will be charged for any revision or alteration made
to a reservation after the booking is confirmed with payment unless the
change increases the price of the booking. Costs and charges may increase
the closer to the departure date that changes are made. We will try to
make your requested change but it may not be possible.
A change of guided vacation date or itinerary within 45/80 days (as
detailed in the Summary Information table) days of departure date will
be treated as a cancellation. Cancellation fees will apply except when
the change is to an earlier departure date and the guided vacation
price is equivalent or greater, in which case a $35 (or more) per person
amendment fee will be charged.
Name changes or corrections will be treated as a cancellation and
fees may apply.
CANCELLATIONS AND CANCELLATION FEES
Travel arrangements for any member of the party may be canceled
at any time by written notice by the person who made the booking.
Please note the following:
• If notice of cancellation is received by Trafalgar more than 45/80 days
(as detailed in the Summary Information table) prior to the guided
vacation departure date, deposit will be retained along with the Travel
Protection payment.
• If full payment is not received 45/80 days (as detailed in the Summary
Information table) days prior to departure date, Trafalgar has the
right to cancel your reservation. Trafalgar will not be responsible
for lost reservations.
• Notice of cancellation must be made in writing directly to Trafalgar or
through your Travel Agent. Please also refer to Trafalgar’s Travel Protection.
• If a person in a party cancels and there is a room change caused by
this cancellation (such as a Twin to Single, or Triple to Twin), charges
for the new room type will be the responsibility of the remaining party.
The charges detailed in the Summary Information table will apply when
notice of cancellation is given after the booking is confirmed.
• If a guest fails to join the guided vacation on the day of departure,
cancellation fees will be 100% (unless the guest notifies us of the delay
and joins the guided vacation later at their own expense).
• Cancellation fees apply to additional accommodations and/or
chargeable transfers prior to and after the guided vacation reserved
through Trafalgar and are additional to any cancellation fees or other
charges that may be levied by your Travel Agent.
• Additional hotel accommodations and/or chargeable transfers canceled
within 14 days of booked date will incur a 100% cancellation fee. For
cancellation outside 14 days before the booked date the following
fees will be charged:
Over 45 days$35 per person
45-22 days25% of price for the accommodations and/or
chargeable transfers
21-15 days30% of price for the accommodations and/or
chargeable transfers
• Travel Agent fees and cancellation charges may also apply.
• Airline Flights/Tickets: After deposit has been received, any change
incurs a $35 service fee per person PLUS any additional change/
cancellation fee imposed by the Airline. Some airfares including
published fares booked by Trafalgar are non-changeable and nonrefundable. See Air Cancellation Section below.
• Trafalgar is not responsible for other travel arrangements that you
or your party has made outside Trafalgar and which are affected by
our cancellations.
If the reason for your cancellation is covered under your insurance, you
may be able to reclaim these charges from your insurer. You or your Travel
Agent are responsible to make the claim to your insurer.
Illness or Absence Early return expenses are the guest’s responsibility.
There is no refund for absence or early departure from a guided
vacation, including but not limited to missed hotels, transfers, meals or
sightseeing. Trafalgar urges you to purchase travel insurance to cover
such circumstances. Trafalgar makes no representation or guarantees
concerning reimbursement, scope of coverage, or other aspects of any
travel insurance policy or claim.
AIR ARRANGEMENTS
Reservations/Ticketing Air-inclusive bookings require an additional
non-refundable deposit at time of booking. Upon receipt of air deposit,
your airfare, taxes and fuel surcharges are final. This will be regardless of
future price fluctuations up or down. When booking a guided vacation
including flights, you will be required, at the time of booking, to provide us
the full name as detailed on the passport, date of birth, passport number,
date and place of issue and expiration date for each guest.
Changes to flight itineraries and name changes and/or corrections may
either not be allowed or may result in penalties charged by the airline.
These are the guest’s responsibility.
Airlines (and other travel providers including Trafalgar) change prices and
routes from time to time. All air routings are in the sole control of the
airline and are subject to change at any time.
Air Cancellation Prior to airline ticketing, a service fee $35 per person
and after airline ticketing a service fee of $75 per person, plus any airline
imposed penalties will be charged. Airlines or Trafalgar may impose
penalties up to 100% of the air ticket value. If paper tickets are issued, no
refund will be made for canceled air tickets until after the paper tickets are
returned to Trafalgar. Non-refundable tickets cannot be refunded. Please
ensure any returned guided vacation document which contains airline
tickets is sent by certified or registered mail. Lost ticket replacement can
take up to one year and processing fees may be assessed.
Airline Availability Seats are limited in our contracted classes of service
and may not be available on every flight. Trafalgar does not hold block
space on any airline and does not assure seat availability for every single
guided vacation departure date.
Airline Seating Not all airlines offer pre-assigned seats. Some may
charge for pre-assigned seats. Any additional charge imposed by airlines
will be at guests’ expense. Where pre-assigned seats are not offered or
different seats are desired, guests must contact airline(s) direct to arrange
seating assignments. Seating is solely under the airline’s control, as are
itinerary changes due to flight delays and schedule changes. Trafalgar
reserves the right to offer alternative schedules for itineraries affected by
airline schedule changes and equipment. Flight delays, flight cancellation
and schedule changes are the responsibility of the airline. Trafalgar will not
be responsible or liable for such delays or rescheduling.
Airline Special Requests Seat assignment and special meal requests
can be requested at time of booking. Trafalgar does not assure the
request will be granted. Frequent Flyer miles can be accrued on most air
carriers. Upgrades using mileage is not permitted. Many airlines do not
automatically add frequent flyer numbers to records for flights booked
and ticketed by Trafalgar. It is the guest’s responsibility to request frequent
flyer credit from the airline. Trafalgar shall not be responsible for matters
concerning frequent flyer miles.
GENERAL INFORMATION & CONDITIONS
Guided Vacation Prices Are based on costs, charges, tariffs, rates, prices,
taxes, levies, exchange rates and other considerations as of the production
date of this brochure (see back cover). All are subject to change. No
surcharges regarding cost or currency fluctuations will be made to the
LAND only price once the deposit is received. No refund will be made
on account of reduction of any of the above. If the total guided vacation
price increases by more than 7%, guests will have the option to cancel
the guided vacation within 7 days of notification of the surcharge without
penalty. All prices are in Canadian Dollars unless specified.
Other Fees and Taxes Taxes and fees are subject to change without
notice and will be confirmed at time of booking. Any additional fees
charged by the airlines such as baggage handling, seat selections, and/
or any other services are the sole responsibility of the guest(s). Additional
air-related restrictions apply.
Guided Vacation Participation On all guided vacations children
under 5 years of age are not eligible to travel. Children under 18 years
of age must be accompanied by an adult, who will be responsible for
their welfare and supervision. Alcoholic beverages will not be served to
guests under the legal age for alcohol consumption in the country being
visited. Minors under age 18 traveling to certain foreign countries must
be accompanied by both parents or have a notarized letter of consent
signed by the parent(s) not traveling. Trafalgar is not responsible for any
losses if you fail to have appropriate documentation. If the other parent
is deceased or the child has only one legal parent, a notarized statement
must be obtained as proof. Trafalgar seeks to provide a safe, enjoyable and
memorable travel experience for all guests. Trafalgar welcomes guests with
special needs or disabilities. Please note the following:
- Guests must advise Trafalgar, in advance, as early as possible, of any
physical, medical or other special needs that require accommodating.
Trafalgar will make reasonable modifications to its policies, practices and
procedures when necessary, unless doing so will fundamentally alter the
nature of the services provided.
- Guests must ensure they are medically and physically able to travel.
- Trafalgar may impose safety requirements. Trafalgar may exclude an
individual from participating in a guided vacation or an activity if the
individual’s participation poses a direct threat to the health or safety
of others that cannot be eliminated by a reasonable modification of
policies, practices or procedures or by the provision of auxiliary aids
and services. This decision, made solely by Trafalgar, to exclude an
individual will be based on an individualized assessment based on
reasonable judgment that relies on current medical evidence or on the
best available objective evidence to determine the nature, duration and
severity of the risk, the probability that potential injury will occur and
whether reasonable modifications of policies, practices or procedures
will mitigate the risk. No refunds will be given if the decision is made
to exclude a guest.
- Trafalgar does not provide personal devices (such as wheelchairs,
hearing aids or prescription eye glasses) or services of a personal nature
(such as eating, toileting or dressing). A traveler who requires services
of a personal nature (eating, toileting or dressing, as examples) should
consider bringing a companion to provide such assistance and must
understand that other travelers, Travel Directors and Trafalgar Staff will
not be available for such purpose.
- Regrettably, motorized scooters are not allowed on guided vacations.
Trafalgar does not employ medical personnel. Any necessary medical
attention must be sought at a local facility, if available, at the guest’s
expense. Trafalgar is not responsible or liable for losses or costs incurred
due to unavailability of medical services, or medical services obtained
while on vacation, or for the quality of the care or services received.
Medical care in other countries is not always comparable to care that you
may receive in your local area.
- Some guided vacations include rough terrain, extensive walking over
cobblestone streets, uneven pavement, steps and/or locations which
may not be easily accessible or accessible by wheelchair. During the
guided vacation, Trafalgar may make arrangements with carriers, hotels
and other independent suppliers to provide travel services. These parties
are independent entities which Trafalgar does not control. Trafalgar
cannot guarantee disability access or accommodations for guests
traveling on international guided vacations.
Many Optional Experiences are operated by independent third party
suppliers, not Trafalgar. These are not part of the vacation package
provided by us. Your contract will be with the operator of the experience.
We are not responsible for providing the experience, or anything that
happens during the experience. Some experiences involve outdoor
activities and/or can be physically demanding. You must make your
own decisions about experiences and participate only in activities that
suit your physical ability: we suggest that you speak with your medical
provider if you have questions about your abilities. We recommend you
check whether any insurance you have also includes your participation in
adventure activities you may undertake.
Trafalgar may, in its sole discretion, decline booking any guest or remove
any guest who cannot comply or refuses to comply with Trafalgar’s terms
and conditions. If this occurs, you are responsible for the cost of travel back
to your hometown and Trafalgar shall not be liable for your losses and no
refund shall be provided.
Behavior We are here to provide the best services possible but in doing
so we will not tolerate abusive or aggressive behavior from our Guests. We will refuse to deal with and may terminate the vacation of people
who assault our Company Representatives or who continue to be verbally
abusive or aggressive when asked to behave reasonably.
When you make a booking, you accept responsibility for the proper
conduct of all members of your party during your stay. We reserve the
right at any time to terminate the travel arrangements and/or cease
to deal with any party member(s) whose behavior, in the reasonable
opinion of us or our suppliers, may cause danger, upset, disruption or
distress to anyone else or damage to property. Full cancellation charges
will apply and no refund will be made. We shall have no obligation to pay
compensation or meet any costs or expenses (including but not limited
to alternative accommodations and return transportation arrangements)
guest may incur as a result of the travel arrangements being terminated.
If you damage the accommodations in which you are staying or any
property, you must reimburse the accommodations provider or property
owner concerned for the cost of the damage before the end of your stay if
the cost has been established by then or as soon as it has been established
if later. You must indemnify us for the full amount of any claim (also
including legal costs) made against us. Criminal proceedings may be
instigated. Trafalgar is not responsible for any costs incurred concerning
a guest removed from a guided vacation or aircraft, ship or train. Guests
agree not to hold Trafalgar or any of its related entities liable for any actions
taken under these terms and conditions.
Young Traveler Discount The Young Traveler must be under age
18 (age under 12 in Asia) on the vacation departure date, and must
be accompanied by an adult, sharing a twin room. The Young Traveler
must be the specified age at the start of travel to be eligible for the
discount. Only one Young Traveler Discount per room is permitted
except on North and South America and Japan itineraries where the limit
is two Young Traveler Discounts per room. Please see our ’Sensational
Savings’ pages for details.
Itinerary Variations Trafalgar strives to improve guided vacation
itineraries, services and features. If improvements can be made, or if
circumstances beyond our control make changes necessary, we reserve
the right to vary itineraries and to substitute hotels. At certain peak periods
multiple departures may operate, sometimes in reverse order; hotels
may vary from those stated on the itinerary pages. On guided vacations
which include cruises, the ship may be changed for operational reasons.
Departures in early and late season are potentially operated in cool
weather conditions. As a result, itinerary variations may occur. Certain
activities may not be precisely as described or may not be available
due to seasonality or weather conditions. We will try to notify you or
your Travel Agent of changes. If your enjoyment may be diminished
by such limitations, please check with us or your Travel Agent before
making a reservation.
Trafalgar’s ‘Be My Guest’ experiences are unique and take place in singular
locations. In the unlikely event that our local hosts are unable to welcome
Trafalgar guests, Trafalgar will attempt to find an alternate experience or a
highlight meal will be provided in place of the ‘Be My Guest’ experience.
Holidays & Changes During local or national holidays, certain facilities
such as museums, sightseeing trips and shopping may be limited or
unavailable. In such instances itinerary changes are made by Trafalgar
seeking to reduce inconvenience to guests. Such changes are deemed
not to be a major change to the itinerary, and no compensation will
be payable to guests. Holidays, closing days and other circumstances
may necessitate a change of the day of the week for scheduled highlight
dinners, sightseeing or other activities. If, you feel your enjoyment might
be diminished by any of these circumstances please check with the
respective national tourist office before selecting a specific departure date.
Extended stays If you arranged with us to remain at a destination before
or after your guided vacation, your stay will be at your sole expense as
is the transfer to either the hotel or airport. Please see the ‘Extend Your
Stay in Gateway Cities’ section for a list of pre and post guided vacation
accommodations. Space is limited and if available is for up to three
nights before and/or after each guided vacation. Breakfast and luggage
handling is not included unless otherwise noted. Trafalgar does not
provide complimentary transfers for guests booking pre-and post-night
accommodations (except in Asia providing the pre and/or post hotel has
been booked through Trafalgar). However, inexpensive airport transfers
can be purchased from Trafalgar. If your extra night accommodations
are not the hotel where your guided vacation begins or ends, you will
be responsible for your transfer arrangements at your own expense.
For your comfort Trafalgar operates a daily seat rotation system
and enforces a strict no smoking and no alcohol policy on board
motorcoaches. Regular comfort stops are made on traveling days. Many
hotels, restaurants, trains, cruises and other venues are 100% smoke free.
Guided Vacation Cancellation Trafalgar reserves the right to cancel or
re-schedule any guided vacation departure in any circumstances, including
in accordance with operating requirements or circumstances beyond its
control. If cancellation is made by Trafalgar any time prior to departure
date of the guided vacation except when you failed to pay the final balance
on time, Trafalgar will either refund the amount received for the guided
vacation booking, or offer a comparable vacation if available. (Trafalgar will
refund any difference in price if the alternative is of a lower price however,
the Guest will be responsible for additional costs if the alternative is priced
higher.) Trafalgar is not responsible for other travel arrangements affected
due to our cancellations and is not liable for any cancellation penalties
incurred on other travel arrangements including air tickets.
Travel Insurance Trafalgar recommends that all guests purchase
comprehensive Travel Insurance. Certain countries have a requirement for
foreign visitors to have valid medical insurance on entry. Trafalgar cannot
be held responsible for denied entry if a guest is unable to provide details
to authorities of insurance or denial of entry for any reason.
Disclaimer of Warranties The Operator warrants only that the
services shall be generally, though in view of the vagaries of travel, not
necessarily precisely, as described, and subject to changes and the other
terms and conditions herein. All other warranties, express and implied,
including warranties of fitness for a specific purpose and merchantability
are expressly excluded.
RESPONSIBILITY
Complete Agreement These booking conditions together with terms
expressly incorporated into this contract represent the entire agreement
between the parties.
Changes The Operator shall be responsible to the guest for supplying
the services and accommodations described in this brochure, except
where they cannot be supplied or the itinerary is changed due to delays
or other causes of whatever kind or nature beyond the Operator’s control.
In such circumstances, the Operator will seek to supply comparable
services, accommodations and itineraries and there shall be no refund
in these circumstances.
Disclaimer of Liability Neither Trafalgar nor the Operator nor its agents
or affiliated entities shall be responsible or liable for cancellations, acts of
other service providers, diversions or substitution of equipment or any act,
variation, postponement, omission or default by air carriers, land carriers,
hoteliers or hotels, transportation companies, or any other persons
providing services or accommodations to guests including any results
thereof, such as changes in services, accommodations or facilities. Nor
shall they be liable for loss or damage to baggage or property, or for injury,
illness or death, or for any damages or claims whatsoever arising from loss,
negligence or delay from the act, error, omission default or negligence of
any person not its direct employee or under its exclusive control, including
any act, error, omission, default, or negligence of any country, government
or governmental authority, officer or employee. Trafalgar shall not be
liable for indirect, special or consequential damages. All baggage and
personal effects are at all times and in all circumstances at the
risk of the guided vacation participant. Trafalgar recommends that
guest obtain baggage insurance. After return at the end of the guided
vacation, if lost articles are found and returned to the owner, a service
fee will be charged. The Travel Directors, carriers, hotels and other
suppliers who provide services on guided vacation are independent
contractors; they are not agents, employees or servants of the Operator
or its associated companies. All certificates and other travel documents for
services issued by the Operator are subject to the terms and conditions
specified by the carriers and suppliers and to the laws of the countries
in which the services are supplied. Carriage by sea is subject to the
Carrier’s Conditions of Carriage which are expressly incorporated into this
contract, copies of which are available upon request. The Operator is not
responsible for any criminal or other conduct by third parties, whether
criminal, intentional, grossly negligent, negligent or otherwise.
Additional Risks Additional risks and dangers may arise including, but
not limited to, hazards of traveling in undeveloped areas, hazards of travel
by boat, train, automobile, aircraft and other means of conveyance, animal
interactions, forces of nature, political unrest, other unrest, hazardous local
customs and practices, differing levels of sanitation, differing standards of
safety, risks associated with water, food, plants, insects and differing animal
regulation, accident or illness in areas lacking means of rapid evacuation
or medical facilities, and acts of national and local governments and
unrest and acts of others against governments. These risks are not an
exhaustive list but are examples of many kinds of risks. You are voluntarily
participating in these activities with the knowledge that there are significant
dangers involved, and you hereby agree to accept any and all risks. As
lawful consideration for the agreement with Trafalgar to participate in such
trips and activities you agree you will not make a claim against Trafalgar or
its personnel or sue for bodily injury, emotional trauma, death, property
loss or damage or other loss, cost or expense, however caused, as a
result of or related to your contracting for, traveling to or from, or in any
and every other way participating in the trip. You release Trafalgar and
its personnel from any and all claims, known or unknown, arising from
contracting for, traveling to or from, and in any and every way participating
in a trip. This release of liability and assumption of risk agreement is
entered into on behalf of you and all members of your family and party,
also including minors accompanying you. This agreement also binds your
heirs, legal representatives and assigns.
Safety Where the guest occupies a motorcoach seat fitted with a safety
belt, neither Trafalgar nor the Operator nor its agents or co-operating
organizations or service providers will be liable for any injury, illness or
death or for any loss or damages or claims whatsoever arising from any
accident or incident, if the safety belt is not being worn at the time of such
an accident or incident. This exclusion and limitation of liability shall not
be used to imply that the Operator or its agents or affiliated entities are
liable in other circumstances.
International Treaties Transportation companies, airlines, etc. are not
to be held responsible for any act, omission or event during the time
guests are not on board planes, transportation or conveyances. We rely
on international convention which may apply to the services provided
by us, our suppliers or agents with respect to any claim of any nature
brought by you against us as a result of the provision of those services.
International conventions which apply may include: Warsaw Convention
1929, (as amended by Hague Protocol and Montreal Protocol) in relation
to air travel, or Montreal Convention; the Berne Convention for rail travel;
Athens Convention 1974 for carriage by sea; the Geneva Convention for
carriage by road and the Paris Convention 1962 for Hotels. We are to be
regarded as having all the benefits of these conventions on limiting our
liability in relation to any claim for death, injury, loss, damage and delay
to guests and luggage. Enrollment in and payment for a guided vacation
shall constitute agreement and acceptance by the guest of the terms and
conditions in this brochure. These cannot be varied except in writing by
an officer of the Company.
Trafalgar Tours of Canada Ltd Limited Role: Trafalgar Tours of
Canada Limited only responsible for the services of reservations and
ticketing. It does not accept any responsibility or liability for any of the
acts, omissions or defaults, whether negligent or otherwise, of any of
the companies of the Trafalgar group of companies. The agreement
arising between the guest and the Operator under this brochure and the
booking made by the guest shall be governed by the law of the Province
of Ontario, which shall have exclusive jurisdiction in the case of any
dispute between the parties.
Errors and Omissions In the case of computer or human billing errors,
we reserve the right to re-invoice participants with correct billing.
We try to ensure brochure accuracy at the time of printing. However
Trafalgar shall not be held responsible for printing or typographic errors,
or errors arising from unforeseen circumstances or changes in conditions.
Airline(s) do not by virtue of being referred to in this brochure represent
itself or themselves as contracting with or as having any legal relationship
with any purchaser of a vacation from Trafalgar. All bookings made with
any provider of transport, facilities, meals, other goods or of any services
are subject to terms and conditions imposed by them in relation to matters
not covered particularly and expressly by our agreement with the above
mentioned Operator. If you decide you do not want to visit a country
or part of a country you intended to visit due to any law, condition or
requirement of any government or government authority, official, servant
or agent, you are responsible for any costs, expenses, charges, fees, losses
or damage incurred, and any cancellation or amendment fees. None
of the companies in the Trafalgar group of companies, or any of their
servants or agents, accept responsibility or liability for your acts, omissions,
defaults, conduct, state of health, condition or circumstances.
COMPLAINT PROCEDURES & CONSUMER PROTECTION
Complaint Procedure If you have a problem during your vacation
please inform Trafalgar’s Travel Director/Local Representative
immediately, who will try to make things right. If the matter was not
resolved locally, please write to Trafalgar’s Guest Relations Department
at the address below within sixty (60) days of the end of the Trafalgar
vacation, as it is important that you provide us the information quickly.
Please quote your booking reference number and all relevant information.
Failure to follow this procedure may delay or deny us the opportunity
to investigate and rectify the problem, which may affect the way your
complaint is dealt with and your rights under this contract.
Data Protection To process your guided vacation booking, Trafalgar will
need to use personal information for you and guests in your booking.
Personal information may include each guest’s name, address, phone
number, email address, passport number, and sensitive information
such as health, medical, dietary, mobility, religious or other special
requirements. This personal information may be passed on to other
suppliers of your travel arrangements in addition to public authorities
(such as customs and immigration), security and credit checking
organizations, and otherwise as required by law. We may need to provide
personal information to contractors who provide services to or for us
(e.g. sending mail, providing marketing assistance, etc). This may involve
sending personal information (including sensitive information) to other
countries that may not afford the same level of protection of personal
information. In making your booking, you consent to your personal data
being passed to relevant third parties as set out above.
We may also use the personal information you provide us to review and
improve the guided vacations and services that we offer, and to contact
you (by post, email and/or telephone) about other guided vacations and
services offered by Trafalgar that you may be interested in. If you don’t
want to receive this information, or if you want a copy of the personal
information we hold about you, write to us at Trafalgar, Attn: TRAFALGAR
TOURS Of CANADA LTD, 33 Kern Road, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, M3B
1S9. Trafalgar may charge a fee for supplying you with this information
as permitted by law.
OTHER CONDITIONS
Each guest is required to comply with the terms, conditions, requirements,
laws, rules and/or regulations of any service provider, or any country or
governmental authority, and shall be liable for any such non-compliance.
Booking Arrangements Your booking arrangements can be made
through your Travel Agent, or with us directly. When you make a booking
you must be at least 18 years of age at the time of booking. You are
guaranteeing that you understand and have the authority to accept and
do accept on behalf of yourself and all members of your party the terms
of these booking conditions. We will deal only with the lead booking name
in all subsequent correspondence and dealings. You are responsible for
making all payments due, ensuring the accuracy of all personal details and
other information supplied in respect of yourself and your party, notifying
us of any changes or cancellations and for receiving correspondence and
keeping your party informed.
Additional Optional Experiences With Trafalgar, you will enjoy many
famous highlights as included features on your guided vacation, at
no extra cost. An exciting array of additional Optional Experiences and
Activities may be made available to further enhance your experience.
These Experiences and Activities are optional, and are offered at special
preferential prices. They can be booked only after you start your guided
vacation, as many of them are carefully programmed to coincide with
highlights available at the time of your visit. A detailed list and cost of
these will be included in your travel documentation. You can book and
pay for them through your Travel Director, by cash or credit card. Optional
Experiences may vary due to seasonal conditions and require minimum
guest participation. Prices are subject to change without notice. Please
also see the relevant section of “Guided Vacation Participation” regarding
limitation (exclusion) of our liability for Optional Experiences operated by
independent third party suppliers.
TRAFALGAR TOURS OF CANADA LIMITED.
33 Kern Road, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, M3B 1S9
Tel: (416) 322 8466 toll-free in Canada: 1-800 387 2680
email address: [email protected]
TICO Registration Numbers: 50015870 and 1583987
TOUR OPERATORS:
Trafalgar Tours Limited, Picquet House, St Peter Port,
Guernsey, GY1 1AF, Channel Islands
Destination America Inc, 801 East Katella Avenue,
Anaheim, California 92805
The Trafalgar group of companies has Marketing/Sales/Administrative
offices/agents in:
Australia, Canada, China, Guernsey, Hong Kong, India, Israel, Japan,
United Kingdom, Ireland, Malaysia, New Zealand, Philippines, Singapore,
South Africa, Switzerland, Thailand and the USA.
For further information visit our website at:
www.trafalgar.com
This brochure supersedes any other prior brochure on the market. See
back cover for brochure version and print date.
Major Credit Cards Accepted
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Trafalgar gives you
A GREAT DEAL MORE!
Get great value on family travel
BOOK AND PAY EARLY
The earlier you book and pay, the more you save with our Early Payment Discounts. We give you up to 10% off –
so, to get our best prices, book before they run out.
SAVE
C$393
UP TO
SAVE
UP TO
10%
Pay in full on or before Jan 15, 2015* and SAVE UP to C$393 per person
SAVE
UP TO
7.5%
Pay in full on or before Feb 26, 2015* and SAVE UP to C$294 per person
SAVE
UP TO
5%
Pay in full on or before Apr 30, 2015* and SAVE UP to C$196 per person
This discount CAN be combined with other discounts where applicable and only applies to the LAND portion of European
vacations featuring “Book and Pay Early”* in the price panel. For discounts to apply, vacations must be paid in full by the
designated dates above. Offer is subject to availability, exclusions may apply and the offer may be withdrawn at any time without
notice. See pages 48-49 for full conditions
*Discounts only apply to European vacations featured in this brochure which display the amounts within the price panels on the itinerary pages. For non European itineraries different Pay
In Full dates apply, please see the individual itinerary pages for the applicable dates.
BOOK YOUR AIR EARLY TO GET THE BEST LAND AND AIR DEAL POSSIBLE!
YOUNG TRAVELERS (5-17)
Share your vacation with your family
SAVE
UP TO
10 %
Share your vacation memories with your family and take
advantage of a discount on the LAND-only portion of your vacation.
Young Travelers must be under the age of 18 years (under 12 for
Asia) on the date of departure and must be accompanied by at
least one adult per room (limit of two Young Travelers per room in
Europe and Asia a limit of three Young Travelers per room in North
& South America).
IMPORTANT: See individual itinerary pages for the exact value of how much you will save.
Children under 5 years of age are NOT accepted on any guided vacation. The young traveler
must be the specified age at the time of travel to be eligible. This discount does not apply to
airfares, taxes & fees, flight supplements and surcharges, airport transfers and extra nights’
accommodations. Young Traveler Discount can only be combined with Triple and Quad room
discount when children are under 16 years old (under 18 years old for North and South America.
TRAVEL WITH
FAMILY & FRIENDS
Travel together and save money
SAVE
5%
5 to 8 – SAVE 5%: If a group of 5-8 guests travel
together, a discount of 5% per person applies to the vacation
of your choice.
9 or more: If 9 or more people travel together, Trafalgar offers
very attractive group benefits, based on the number of people
traveling together.
So it pays to get together with your family and friends!
IMPORTANT: Space is limited to one group per departure so book early! All guests must
be booked at the same time in order to qualify. The discount is per person only and does
not apply to Magic and Make Believe, airfares, taxes & fees, flight supplements, airport
transfers, optional itinerary extensions and extra nights' accommodations.
DEFINITE DEPARTURES
TRAFALGAR'S TRAVEL PROTECTION
Trafalgar's Travel Protection provides insurance coverage for you
while you’re away, including trip cancellation, interruption or delays.
For peace of mind, see our Travel Protection information on page 48.
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Definite Departures are vacations which have surpassed minimum
booking numbers, confirming operation. Once a vacation reaches
its minimum guest number, it will become a Definite Departure,
identified on the Trafalgar website with a green check:
See www.trafalgar.com for more information.
SINGLE T RAVELERS
Often families traveling with us include single people, from aunts to
grandparents, who would rather have the privacy of their own room
than share with the rest of their family group.
Our low single supplements give you the freedom of your own
space, while still letting you enjoy the fun of sharing time with your
family during the day.
We’re always competitive, making sure you get the value-for-money
you expect from us – and you can always see the price you’ll pay on
our trip itinerary pages. Discount is subject to availability.
IMPORTANT: Solo travel is not accepted on guided Family Experiences vacations
unless traveling as part of a family group.
2ND TRIP DISCOUNT
When you book a second
Trafalgar vacation
SAVE
2.5%
Book two Trafalgar vacations, each 8 days or longer
for a reduction of 2.5% off the LAND-only portion of the trip with
the shortest duration. Take three vacations and save on two!
Ask your Travel Agent for suggestions on your perfect vacation
combination. There are too many to list here!
IMPORTANT: See individual itinerary pages for the maximum value of how much you
will save. Vacations are combinable with second and subsequent additional vacations.
Vacations must be booked at the same time. The discount is per person only and does
not apply to airfares, taxes & fees, flight supplements and surcharges, airport transfers,
optional itinerary extensions and extra nights’ accommodations.
T RIPLE & QUAD ROOM
SHARING REDUCTION
Your Airfare
SAVE
WHEN
3 or
TRAVE
L
4
Travel with three or four people sharing one room
and each of you will receive a reduction off the
LAND-only portion of your vacation price. When available,
vacation price panels list the Triple and Quad Room Reduction.
Refer to the itinerary of your choice.
IMPORTANT: These reductions apply only to itineraries featuring Triple and Quad
room reductions in the price panel. Quad occupancy is strictly reserved for families
traveling with young children and is not available to four adults sharing. In North and
South America triple and quad room reductions are based on three or four people
sharing one room with existing bedding arrangements, usually two beds, and does not
include the cost of any additional bed or ‘roll-away’. In Europe, Triple and Quad room
reduction can only be combined with Young Traveler Discount when children are under
16 years old (12 years in Asia). Triple rooms are not suitable for three adults. They are
generally better suited for two adults and one child as they often feature one foldaway
bed plus one double bed.
FREQUENT TRAVELER
DISCOUNT
SAVE
5%
If you have traveled with us or
one of our Travel Corporation
sister brands within the past
five years, you’re entitled to a
5% discount off the LAND-only
portion of the next Trafalgar
vacation of your choice. For
travel within the same year,
there must be a 60-day gap between the completion of your first trip
and the date on which you make your new booking and you mush be a
member of the Trafalgar Travel Club to qualify for this discount.
Act NOW and take full advantage of this great offer!
s
IMPORTANT: Trafalgar’s Travel Club is not available retroactively. Only one credit is available
per person and only one credit can be redeemed against each further vacation. The Trafalgar
Travel Club Discount does not apply to Magic and Make Believe, airfares, taxes & fees, flight
supplements, airport transfers, optional itinerary extensions and extra nights’ accommodations.
Visit www.thetravelcorporation.com for information on our sister brands.
Save time and hassle by
letting us book your flight.
Rest assured we work with
leading airlines to get you the
right flight at the right price.
Book early for a chance
at the best rates!
For our latest offers
visit www.trafalgar.com or
talk to your local expert Travel Agent.
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See the world
from the inside
Our guided vacations cover
Europe, Great Britain, USA, Canada, Central and
South America, Asia, Hawaii, Australia and New Zealand.
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At Leisure and CostSaver
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Trafalgar Tours of Canada Limited
33 Kern Road, Toronto, Ontario M3B 1S9
Business Number: 12386 6584
TICO Registration Numbers: W1583987, R50015870
To book or discover more, get in
touch with your expert Travel Agent
Call Toll Free
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1-800 352-44441-800-387-2680
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