Grand Western Canada

13 days Seattle to Seattle
Seattle, Kelowna, Banff, Jasper, Sun Peaks, Whistler, Vancouver, Victoria

Begin in Seattle for sightseeing before travelling to the resort city of Kelowna. Journey onto Glacier National Park and then Yoho National Park. Enter Alberta and Banff National Park, the scenic heart of the Canadian Rockies. Then follow the Icefield Parkway to Jasper National Park and Lake Louise. Take a snowcoach ride on the Columbia Icefield. Via Sun Peaks and Whistler, you'll travel to the Pacific Coast, sail across the Strait of Georgia, and through the Gulf Islands to Victoria. After a visit to Butchart Gardens, ferry to Vancouver for sightseeing. End in Seattle.

INSIDE VISITS AND SPECIAL FEATURES Shown in UPPERCASE in the tour description, including admission charges where applicable.

Tour Itinerary

DAY 1 - SEATTLE

Welcome to the Emerald City! This evening, mix and mingle with your traveling companions at the 6:30 p.m. WELCOME RECEPTION. Your Tour Director will prepare you for your upcoming adventure. (WR)

DAY 2 - SEATTLE-KELOWNA

A sightseeing tour of Seattle introduces you to this city including historic Pioneer Square. Next, travel through the Cascade Mountains to the resort city of Kelowna, attractively set on the shores of a lake. Arrive at the Grand Okanagan, the area's premier lakefront resort. (B)

DAY 3 - KELOWNA-GLACIER NATIONAL PARK-YOHO NATIONAL PARK-BANFF

This morning, enjoy a visit to KELOWNA LAND AND ORCHARD, one of the largest family-owned orchards in Canada. Upon arrival, receive farm-fresh apple juice and then hop on the farm wagon for a behind-the-scenes, interactive look at the working farm. You might even have an opportunity for a hands-on experience of an orchard technique. Travel through the agricultural region of the Okanagan Valley to Canada's Glacier National Park. On Rogers Pass, enjoy panoramic vistas of peaks exceeding 10,000 feet, then continue on to Yoho National Park. View Natural Bridge before scaling Kicking Horse Pass. Then, enter the province of Alberta and BANFF NATIONAL PARK, the scenic heart of the Canadian Rockies. (B,D)

DAY 4 - BANFF NATIONAL PARK

Sightseeing today includes a ride on the BANFF TRAM up Sulphur Mountain and stops at the Hoodoos along the Bow River and at Bow Falls. The balance of the day is at leisure for you to enjoy the tranquil setting of this mountain resort. Maybe take an optional helicopter ride over the Canadian Rockies and, in the evening, join our optional excursion to the Oh Canada Eh? dinner show. (B)

DAY 5 - BANFF-LAKE LOUISE-COLUMBIA ICEFIELD-JASPER

Follow Icefields Parkway and head for JASPER NATIONAL PARK. First stop is Lake Louise, whose green-blue waters form a perfect mirror reflection of Mount Victoria. Scale Bow Pass with views of Peyto Lake, then climb Sunwapta Pass. Next, stop at the 1,000-foot-thick Columbia Icefield for an ICE EXPLORER RIDE before reaching the resort village of Jasper. Time this afternoon allows for an optional float trip down the historic Athabasca River, where your experienced guide will navigate as you absorb the splendor of Jasper National Park. (B,D)

DAY 6 - JASPER NATIONAL PARK. EXCURSION TO MALIGNE LAKE

A short sightseeing tour to see Jasper's unspoiled beauty. Afterward, travel to glacial Maligne Lake for a narrated CRUISE to Spirit Island. On the return journey, stop to view Maligne Canyon. Remainder of the day is at leisure to explore Jasper on your own. (B)

DAY 7 - JASPER-MOUNT ROBSON-SUN PEAKS

Head back into British Columbia via the base of 12,972-foot Mount Robson (the highest point in the Canadian Rockies). Then descend the Yellowhead Highway hugging the mighty North Thompson River, a route pioneered by fur trappers more than a century ago. Afternoon arrival in Sun Peaks with the remainder of the day at leisure. You may take advantage of an optional canoe trip on Lake McGilvary where, surrounded by beautiful scenery, you learn about Canada's fur trade. (B)
Note: The operation of the canoe trip is subject to favourable weather conditions.

DAY 8 - SUN PEAKS-WHISTLER

Journey south today through the heart of the magnificent Cariboo region. Spectacular scenery abounds as you pass by rolling hills, deeply incised rivers, and sparkling lakes. Arrive at the alpine resort of Whistler, site of the 2010 Winter Olympics, nestled at the base of breathtaking Blackcomb Mountain. Remainder of the day is at leisure. (B)

DAY 9 - WHISTLER-GULF ISLANDS-VICTORIA

Depart Whistler for the Pacific coastline. SAIL this afternoon across the Strait of Georgia to Victoria. Sightseeing today includes Marine Drive, Bastion Square, and Thunderbird Park with its unusual collection of totem poles. (B,D)

DAY 10 - VICTORIA

Full day at leisure. Maybe discover some of the city's most popular attractions, including the Royal British Columbia Museum and afternoon tea at the Empress Hotel, or join one of our optional excursions highlighting marine wildlife and whale watching or a scenic seaplane flight over Vancouver Island. (B)

DAY 11 - VICTORIA-VANCOUVER

This morning, visit BUTCHART GARDENS, 50 acres of floral extravagance subdivided into different themes: the Rose Garden, the Japanese Garden, the formal Italian Garden, and the showpiece Sunken Garden. Afterward, take the FERRY and sail through the Gulf Islands, an archipelago known for its Mediterranean-type climate. Arrive in Vancouver for a city tour including the harbour and beaches, Chinatown, historic Gastown, and Stanley Park with its towering evergreen forests and totem poles. (B)

DAY 12 - VANCOUVER-SEATTLE

Some time at leisure this morning before traveling to Seattle for time to explore Pike Place Market, famous for its seafood-slinging fish mongers. Later, join your Tour Director who will host a special GLOBUS FAREWELL CELEBRATION DINNER at Seattle's famous SPACE NEEDLE, the perfect finale to your holiday. (B,D)

DAY 13 - SEATTLE

The tour ends after breakfast this morning, with tour guests departing on individual schedules. Airport transfers are provided. (B)

Departure Dates & Prices

Dates	Twin Per Person	Single Supplement	Triple Reduction
25/05/2008	£1,440	£597	£106
01/06/2008	£1,440	£597	£106
15/06/2008	£1,497	£597	£106
22/06/2008	£1,497	£597	£106
29/06/2008	£1,507	£597	£106
06/07/2008	£1,507	£597	£106
13/07/2008	£1,507	£597	£106
27/07/2008	£1,507	£597	£106
03/08/2008	£1,507	£597	£106
10/08/2008	£1,507	£597	£106
17/08/2008	£1,507	£597	£106
24/08/2008	£1,507	£597	£106
31/08/2008	£1,507	£597	£106
07/09/2008	£1,502	£597	£106
14/09/2008	£1,502	£597	£106
All prices shown are for tour only and subject to availability. Please call to ask for a full package inclusive of airfares.
Pre/Post Tour overnights are also available and rail/cruise upgrades can be quoted where applicable

Included Highlights

• SEATTLE: City Sightseeing, Welcome reception, Globus Farewell Celebration Dinner at the Space Needle
• KELOWNA: Kelowna Land & Orchard behind-the-scenes
• BANFF NATIONAL PARK: Tram ride up Banff's Sulphur Mountain
• LAKE LOUISE-JASPER: Snowcoach ride on the Columbia Icefield
• JASPER NATIONAL PARK: Sightseeing and cruise Maligne Lake
• VANCOUVER-VICTORIA: Ferry ride through Gulf Islands
• VICTORIA: Orientation tour, Butchart Gardens
• VANCOUVER: City sightseeing

Included Meals

Welcome reception (WR); American breakfast daily (B); 4 three-course dinners with choice of mains (D), including a special Globus Farewell Celebration Dinner in Seattle's Space Needle.

Superior Hotels

SEATTLE Sheraton Seattle (D), KELOWNA Grand Okanagan Resort (SF), BANFF Banff Park Lodge (F), JASPER Sawridge Hotel (F), SUN PEAKS Delta Sun Peaks (F), WHISTLER Delta Whistler Village Suites (F), VICTORIA Marriott Victoria Inner Harbour (SF), VANCOUVER Georgian Court (F)