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- 13 days & 12 nightsWelcome to Calgary and the Canadian Rockies. Enclosed with your travel
documents is a voucher for your transfer from the airport to the Rimrock
Resort Hotel. Please refer to this voucher for additional information. Your
destination is Banff and the Rimrock Resort Hotel. Filled with flowers, Banff
is a picture postcard of the Canadian Rockies. The area is rich in the history
of the springs and the story of how Banff has developed from a railroad stop
to one of the best-known resorts in the world. Your afternoon and evening are
at leisure. Your key card from the hotel will provide complimentary
transportation from the hotel to downtown Banff and back.
Overnight – Rimrock Resort Hotel
After breakfast you will make our way up the road to the Sulphur Mt.
Gondola. This is a wonderful place to begin our touring with stunning
panoramic views of the Banff/Lake Louise area. You will make a brief photo
stop at Bow Falls and then you are on our way to the famed Chateau Lake
Louise. During our stop at Lake Louise you will enjoy a lovely lunch and have
free time to take pictures and enjoy the beauty of the Canadian Rockies. No
view is quite as stunning as the turquoise waters of Lake Louise, framed by
mountains and the majestic Victoria Glacier. On our way back to Banff you will
make stops at Johnston Canyon, Lake Minnewanka Loop, the Hoo Doos, and
Surprise Corner. Banff offers a variety of restaurants for you to choose from
tonight.
Overnight – Rimrock Resort Hotel
Breakfast is included this morning. You depart this morning for Waterton
The cowboy trail takes you through some of the most picturesque places you
will ever see on earth The Bar U Ranch is your stop for lunch. The next stop
is the Head Smashed in Buffalo Jump. Where the foothills of the Rocky
Mountains meet the great plains, one of the world's oldest, largest and best
preserved buffalo jump's known to exist -- Head-Smashed-In. Designated as a
UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1981, Head-Smashed-In has been used continuously
by aboriginal peoples of the plains for more than 5,500 years. Nowhere in the
world is there a figure that distinguishes a nation like the Royal Canadian
Mounted Police, or Mounties for short, do. This is the reason for making a
visit to the Heritage Fort Museum, filled with history and items from the past
describing how this institution was formed. From the Fort Museum it is a short
drive to Waterton. A photo stop at the falls is made before arriving at the
hotel. The evening is on your own to relax and have dinner.
Overnight – Waterton Lakes Resort
After breakfast this morning, a two hour narrated cruise on Waterton Lake
is scheduled. This cruise provides spectacular mountain scenery with great
photo opportunities and possible wildlife sightings. Waterton Lakes National
Park is an unspoiled gem tucked away in the southern corner of Alberta along
the Canada-U.S.A. border. The Canadian side of the park actually combines with
Montana's Glacier National Park, creating an international peace park. The
park is rife with an assortment of natural attractions. After the cruise you
make a lunch stop and then travel to Red Rock Canyon. From Red Rock Canyon you
continue your trip to the US side and Glacier National Park. You will cross
the Canadian/US Border going through customs and immigration. Glacier Park
Lodge is located at the east entrance of the Glacier National Park. This
rustic western lodge was built by the Great Northern Railway along the main
line which is now the Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad. The huge Douglas
Fir pillars which are 40 inches in diameter and 40 feet high form the supports
in the lobby. Dinner is included tonight at the Glacier Lodge.
Overnight – Glacier Park Lodge
After breakfast this morning a full day circle tour of Glacier has been
confirmed. This tour includes riding the famous “Red Jummers” on the Sea to
Sky road. The most inclusive tour of Glacier National Park starts with a
morning drive over Marias Pass, with wildlife viewing at Goat Lick and a stop
at the historic Izaak Walton Inn. Tour the grand cedar & hemlock forests on
your way to an optional lunch at Lake McDonald Lodge. After lunch, ascend to
the high alpine of Going-to-the-Sun Road at Logan Pass and down the St. Mary
Valley. A stop at Wild Goose Island overlook for another photo opportunity.
The tour finishes with grand vistas of grassland, prairie and mountains as you
arrive back to the hotel. Upon return to the Lodge, you will await the arrival
of Amtrak’s Empire Builder for your overnight train ride to Seattle. Scheduled
departure is 6:45pm.
Overnight – Amtrak sleeper accommodations
The train is scheduled to arrive in Seattle at 10:20am. It is a short taxi
ride to the hotel. Seattle is the crown jewel of the Pacific Northwest. Your
hop on hop off tour allows you to see Seattle at your own pace. Hop off at any
stop to explore on your own, and then hop on another bus whenever you’re
ready. Buses depart every 30 minutes from seven centrally located stops. You
will want to allow time at each stop, as there is plenty to see throughout
this exciting city! Some interesting points not to be missed include the Space
Needle, Pike Place Market, Pioneer Square, Tillicum Village and the Seattle
Waterfront. Pike Place Market is an interesting place to visit. Be sure to
“catch” the flying fish! The Space Needle is close to the hotel as well. There
are numerous restaurants nearby that offer a variety of choices in cuisine for
every budget.
Overnight – Renaissance Seattle Hotel
Transportation from Seattle to Vancouver is scheduled for 10:45am. Cross
back into Canada and continue to Vancouver, with an expected arrival time of
2:15pm. When you arrive at your hotel, the staff will assist you with your
check-in arrangements. The rest of the day is yours to go out and explore this
wonderful walking city! Your hotel puts you in the heart of the city, close to
shops, museums and restaurants. When possible we provide the hop on hop off
trolley tour that is good for 2 consecutive days – thus time permitting, you
can enjoy some sights today as well as tomorrow.
Overnight – Renaissance Vancouver Harbourside
You have a full day to enjoy the city! Your city sightseeing tour allows
you to get on and off at all the major attractions throughout Vancouver.
Pick-up or drop-off at 21 attractions and sites, including Robson Street,
Stanley Park, Canada Place, Granville Island, Yaletown, Chinatown and Gastown.
Your train departs at 8:30pm. A transfer is included from your hotel to the
rail station. Nothing shows you Canada like a trip on the train. Your bedroom
is VIA Rails “top of the line” accommodation. Your sitting room by day
converts to upper and lower berths at night. Once aboard the train, the staff
will see you settled into your room. As VIA Rail’s Canadian Sleeper Touring
Class passengers, your fare includes all meals, use of any of the lounges and
access to the skyline car for spectacular viewing.
Overnight – VIA Rail
Rail travel remains so popular, because of the fine service and care
offered by the VIA Rail Staff. Each morning, coffee, rolls and juice are
available in the lounge. Brunch is available into the afternoon. The VIA Rail
Staff will confirm dinner reservations. One of the great pleasures of
traveling by train is meeting people from all over the world.
Overnights - VIA Rail Sleeper Car
You are scheduled for an early morning arrival into Toronto. The Fairmont
Royal York is just across the street from the rail station. Due to your early
arrival, your room will not be available for check-in, so leave your bags at
the hotel and use your “hop-on hop-off” sightseeing tour to explore this
exciting city. Dinner is included tonight at a nearby restaurant.
Overnight – Fairmont Royal York
Transportation from your hotel to the Toronto Airport is provided. Thank you for traveling with Cartan Tours to Canada and the United States.
| Season | Land Only |
| June 13, 2010 | $5,249 |
| July 11, 2010** | $5,059 |
| August 8, 2010 | $5,269 |
| September 5, 2010 | $5,269 |
** Roomettes are in place of Deluxe Sleeper accommodations on Amtrak between Glacier and Seattle.
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