Spirit of the Rockies

12 days Vancouver to Vancouver
Vancouver, Kamloops, Banff, Lake Louise, Jasper, Sun Peaks, Whistler, Victoria.

Experience the Canadian Rockies as only Globus can show you. Ride the Rocky Mountaineer in RedLeaf or GoldLeaf class into the high mountains to visit Banff, Lake Louise, and Jasper. Enjoy the "Ice Explorer" adventure on the Athabasca Glacier, and stay at the fabled castle on the lake, Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise. Return to the British Columbia coast via the lush orchards and lakes of the Okanagan valley. Travel by ferry to picturesque Victoria, where you'll spend two nights in this beautiful garden city.

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

Tour Itinerary

DAY 1 - ARRIVE IN VANCOUVER, BC: Welcome to Vancouver, your gateway to the Canadian Rockies! Tonight you are the guest of your Tour Director at a WELCOME RECEPTION. This is an opportunity to get to know your travelling companions and prepare for your Canadian Rockies journey. (WR)

DAY 2 - VANCOUVER: This morning, tour Vancouver, including the waterfront, Chinatown, and Stanley Park with its old-growth evergreen forests and totem poles. The remainder of the day is free to explore Vancouver's many attractions at your leisure. (B)

DAY 3 - VANCOUVER-ROCKY MOUNTAINEER TRAIN-KAMLOOPS: At Vancouver's Pacific Central Station, board the ROCKY MOUNTAINEER. Follow the Fraser Canyon and the Thompson River through beautiful landscapes to historic Kamloops. Tonight, enjoy an optional dinner and a show at Two River Junction. (B,L)
Note: Kamloops properties are considered moderate 2- or3-star hotels or motels. The city does not offer any hotels in the superior category. Your chosen hotel is determined by Rocky Mountaineer Vacations; however, you can be rest assured it satisfies our high standards of cleanliness and comfort.
For your convenience, baggage that will not be needed during the train journey will be checked through to Banff. Checked luggage will not be accessible during the journey. Plan to pack an overnight case with necessities for the train portion of the tour, including medications, spectacles, and other important items (GoldLeaf passengers will have their luggage delivered to their Kamloops hotel).

DAY 4 - KAMLOOPS-ROCKY MOUNTAINEER TRAIN-BANFF: Back aboard the Rocky Mountaineer, journey from Kamloops eastward to Shuswap Lake with its thousand miles of shoreline. The Kicking Horse River leads to passes over the Continental Divide to Banff National Park. (B,L)

DAY 5 - BANFF: Choose Your Experience. Breathe in the fresh mountain air! This morning, tour the highlights of Banff; Bow Falls, Tunnel Mountain, and Surprise Corner. Later, enjoy your choice of activities! A GLOBUS PLATINUM EXCLUSIVE, you choose how to spend your afternoon. Take a leisurely NATURE WALK in Sunshine Meadows with a picnic lunch or enjoy AFTERNOON TEA at the Banff Springs Hotel. (B,D)

DAY 6 - BANFF-LAKE LOUISE: En route to Lake Louise today we'll take a side trip to see one of the crown jewels of the Rockies-Moraine Lake and the Valley of the Ten Peaks. Here, ten mountain peaks soar above 10,000 feet and surround the tranquil waters of the lake. Later, we arrive at enchanting Lake Louise. After we have checked into our rooms at the spectacular Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise, the rest of the afternoon is free to fully enjoy the beauty, romance, and serenity of this world-famous location. (B,D)

DAY 7 - LAKE LOUISE-ICEFIELDS PARKWAY-JASPER: Travel the awe-inspiring Icefields Parkway, past towering peaks and immense hanging glaciers, to Jasper National Park. View sapphire Peyto Lake and thundering Athabasca Falls, and ride an exciting "Ice Explorer" on the 1,000-foot-thick Athabasca Glacier. Your overnight destination is the charming village of Jasper in Jasper National Park. (B,D)

DAY 8 - JASPER-SUN PEAKS: Departing Jasper, watch the scenery unfold while traveling the Yellowhead Highway along the Thompson and Fraser Rivers. This is the same route followed by the early fur brigades of the Hudson's Bay Company as they paddled fully laden canoes to their headquarters in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Pass regal Mount Robson; at 12,972 feet, it is the highest peak in the Canadian Rockies. (B,D)

DAY 9 - SUN PEAKS-WHISTLER: A spectacular day lies ahead! This morning, travel past some of the most beautiful and rugged lakes and mountains in British Columbia. This afternoon, we arrive in Whistler - one of Canada's newest and most exciting mountain resorts and host of the upcoming 2010 Winter Olympics. Settle into the deluxe Fairmont Chateau Whistler. (B,D)

DAY 10 - WHISTLER-VICTORIA: This morning, enjoy a visit and breakfast at the SQUAMISH LIL'WAT CULTURAL CENTRE, dedicated to the history and culture of the First Nations people. Victoria awaits! Board a BC Ferry for a picturesque cruise to Vancouver Island and the charming, very British "Garden City" of Victoria. En route, visit the world-famous BUTCHART GARDENS. This estate offers more than 700 varieties of flowers on 130 acres and includes Italian, Japanese, and English style. (B)

DAY 11 - VICTORIA. CHOOSE YOUR EXPERIENCE: Today, discover British Columbia's capital with a city highlights tour. Later, enjoy another choice of included activities! Enjoy traditional HIGH TEA at the grand Fairmont Empress Hotel, or for the more adventurous, choose the WHALE-WATCHING excursion from Victoria's Inner Harbour. This afternoon is at leisure to do as you please. Perhaps stroll around the Parliament buildings or shop at the many stores this charming city has to offer. Tonight, your Tour Director hosts a festive FAREWELL DINNER. (B,D)

DAY 12 - VICTORIA-VANCOUVER: This morning, travel via BC Ferry through the Gulf Islands back to the British Columbia mainland and transfer to the Vancouver International Airport. Please schedule flights after 2:00pm. (B)

Departure Dates & Prices

Dates	Twin Per Person	Single Supplement	Triple Reduction
13/05/2008	£1,912	£835	£80
20/05/2008	£2,071	£835	£80
27/05/2008	£2,071	£835	£80
10/06/2008	£2,225	£835	£80
17/06/2008	£2,225	£835	£80
01/07/2008	£2,225	£835	£80
15/07/2008	£2,225	£835	£80
05/08/2008	£2,225	£835	£80
19/08/2008	£2,225	£835	£80
26/08/2008	£2,225	£835	£80
02/09/2008	£2,225	£835	£80
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

VANCOUVER Guided Sightseeing; Welcome reception
ROCKY MOUNTAINEER Two-day trip
BANFF & JASPER NATIONAL PARKS A 'choose your experience' activity.
ATHABASCA GLACIER Experience Columbia Ice Fields "Ice Explorer" Glacier Tour
WHISTLER Squamish Lil'Wat Cultural Centre
VICTORIA Guided sightseeing, including world-famous Butchart Gardens, & 'choose your experience' activity, Farewell Dinner

Included Meals

Welcome reception (WR), American Breakfast daily (B), 3 lunches (L) and 6 dinners (D), including a farewell dinner. Breakfast on RedLeaf Service is a Deluxe Continental - not a full American breakfast.

Superior Hotels

VANCOUVER Fairmont Waterfront (D), KAMLOOPS Determined by Rocky Mountaineer (BA), BANFF Fairmont Banff Springs (MD), LAKE LOUISE Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise (D), JASPER Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge (MD), SUN PEAKS Delta Sun Peaks Resort (F), WHISTLER Fairmont Chateau Whistler (D), VICTORIA Hotel Grand Pacific (SF)