TOTEM CIRCLE with VANCOUVER EXT (83852010)

Guides
Services of a professional Tour Director. Host service in Vancouver, where information is provided for independent exploration and dining.

Hotels


Vancouver
Ramada Inn & Suites (MF);

Victoria
Embassy Inn (MF);

Port Hardy
Port Hardy Inn (T); Prince Rupert Crest Hotel (SF);

Prince George
Sandman Inn Prince George (ST);

Jasper
Marmot Lodge (F);

Banff
Spruce Grove Inn (ST);

Kelowna
Sandman Hotel (ST)

Meals
On VIA Rail’s Skeena: 1 breakfast (B), 1 lunch (L), 1 dinner (D)

Transportation
Ferry crossing from the mainland to Vancouver Island; full-day cruise through the Inside Passage; VIA Rail’s Skeena train with seating in Totem (First) class; private, deluxe air-conditioned motorcoach while touring.

Day 1:
VANCOUVER. Enjoy some time at leisure to relax or to do some independent exploring. Your Tour Director is on hand this evening to answer any questions.

Day 2:
VANCOUVER–FERRY CROSSING–VICTORIA. Morning sightseeing focuses on Vancouver’s Chinatown, Gastown, the beautiful beaches and harbor, and lovely Stanley Park. Afterward, set sail across the Strait of Georgia through the spectacular Gulf Islands, an area known for its Mediterranean-like climate. Afternoon sightseeing in Victoria includes world-famous BUTCHART GARDENS, Bastion Square, and Thunderbird Park with its unusual collection of totem poles.

Day 3:
VICTORIA. Be sure to discover some of the attractions this splendid city has to offer, including the Royal British Columbia Museum, afternoon tea at the Empress Hotel, a whale-watching cruise on the Strait of Juan de Fuca, and fine shopping along Government Street. This evening, join our optional excursion in Chinatown, complete with colorful lanterns and dinner at a first-class restaurant.

Day 4:
VICTORIA–CHEMAINUS–PORT HARDY. An early departure from Victoria follows the eastern coastline of Vancouver Island, stopping at Chemainus, the unique village with more than 30 murals depicting pioneer settlement of the area. Then, it’s through the port of Campbell River, the “Salmon Capital of the World.”

Day 5:
PORT HARDY–INSIDE PASSAGE CRUISE–PRINCE RUPERT. Early this morning, embark on BC Ferries for what is referred to as one of the world’s most beautiful ocean voyages. The scenery is spectacular, with towering mountains, roaring waterfalls, endless islands, and virgin rainforest. Animal and marine life abound, often with sightings of sea lions, eagles, and porpoises—you may even spot a killer whale! Late-evening arrival in Prince Rupert.

Note: Cruising time through the Inside Passage is approximately 15 hours. Please come prepared with all medications, eyeglasses, and any other items you will need.

Day 6:
PRINCE RUPERT. Depart for an orientation tour of Prince Rupert, then visit the NORTH PACIFIC HISTORIC FISHING VILLAGE for a guided tour of British Columbia’s oldest cannery village. Learn of the canning process and what life was like in the village during peak production earlier this century. With your free time this afternoon you may opt for an outing to learn the secrets of the totem. See a totem pole being carved and visit a longhouse to gain a better understanding of the day-to-day lifestyle of the First Nations culture. (The native people in Canada are referred to as the First Nations.)

Day 7:
PRINCE RUPERT–VIA RAIL SKEENA TRAIN–PRINCE GEORGE. This morning, board VIA Rail®’s Skeena train for the trip of a lifetime. The Skeena winds its way through the majestic Coast Mountains, follows the mighty Skeena River—often referred to as the “River of Mists”—and concludes in the Pacific Coast rainforest. You’ll retrace ancient First Nations trading routes and follow the paths of the earliest fur traders. Soaring bald eagles, inquisitive black bears, browsing moose, and other wildlife may be spotted from the glassed-in observation dome that provides 360-degree views. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are included. (B,L,D)

Day 8:
PRINCE GEORGE–MOUNT ROBSON–JASPER. As we continue onward to Jasper National Park the peak elevations grow, culminating with Mount Robson, the highest of Canada’s Rockies at almost 13,000 feet. Overnight in Jasper.

Day 9:
JASPER–COLUMBIA ICEFIELD–BANFF. Winding our way down the western fringe of Alberta, our journey takes us through some of the Canadian Rockies’ most breathtaking wilderness. Our first highlight on today’s agenda is a stop at the COLUMBIA ICEFIELD to experience the Ice Explorer, an all-terrain vehicle that travels on ice measuring 1,200 feet (365 meters) thick. Precipitous gorges, snowcapped mountain ranges, and lakes of exquisite blues and greens come into view as the motorcoach scales two mountain passes on the journey south to Banff.

Day 10:
BANFF. Banff is one of Canada’s favorite year-round resorts, with summer activities including hiking, boating, horseback riding, and fishing. Cosmos has arranged for an optional helicopter ride high over the Canadian Rockies. This evening, join the optional excursion to Oh Canada Eh for a 5-course dinner and musical entertainment.

Day 11:
BANFF–LAKE LOUISE–YOHO NATIONAL PARK–KELOWNA. This morning’s visit takes us to Lake Louise. Its cold waters perfectly mirror the surrounding mountains and glaciers. Afterward, enter the spectacular beauty of YOHO NATIONAL PARK, one of Canada’s most popular recreational areas and the site of pre-Cambrian fossil finds. On to GLACIER NATIONAL PARK, where the motorcoach climbs 4,379-foot-high Rogers Pass, a perfect spot for photos of the impressive surrounding mountain cliffs and glaciers. Continue on to the resort city of Kelowna, attractively set on the shores of Okanagan Lake.

Day 12:
KELOWNA–CASCADE MOUNTAINS–VANCOUVER. Today, continue through the fertile Fraser Valley with grand vistas of vineyards and orchards. Next, travel over the towering Cascade Mountains into Vancouver.

Day 13:
VANCOUVER. Two days at leisure for independent activities or choose from a variety of optional excursions. Your Local Host will have ideas for things to do and the best places to shop and dine.

Day 14:
VANCOUVER. Two days at leisure for independent activities or choose from a variety of optional excursions. Your Local Host will have ideas for things to do and the best places to shop and dine.

Day 15:
VANCOUVER. The trip ends today with guests departing on individual schedules. Transfers are provided to Vancouver International Airport.

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Touring Date	Land Only	Land + Air	Single (Land Only)	Single (Land + Air)
8/2/2010 - 8/16/2010	$2,469
8/12/2010 - 8/26/2010	$2,469
8/30/2010 - 9/13/2010	$2,469
9/9/2010 - 9/23/2010	$2,469
9/13/2010 - 9/27/2010	$2,469
9/23/2010 - 10/7/2010	$2,469
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City Highlights
In Vancouver and Victoria; Stanley Park; Butchart Gardens; orientation tour of Prince Rupert; guided visit to the North Pacific Historic Fishing Village; Columbia Icefield (Ice Explorer ride). Inside visits as shown in UPPERCASE in the tour description, including admission charges where applicable.Note: The Canadian Rockies are blessed with stunning lakes, exquisite mountain scenery, and extraordinary outdoor attractions. Visiting and participating in activities in these locations is subject to favorable weather conditions.

Scenic Highlights
Strait of Georgia, Gulf Islands, coastline of Vancouver Island, Campbell River, Skeena River, Pacific Coast rainforest, Jasper National Park, Lake Louise, Yoho National Park, Glacier National Park, Rogers Pass, and the Cascade Mountains.

Price Details US
Single Room Supplement: $898Triple Room Reduction per person: $154

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