Trafalgar > Best of Canadas West and Calgary Stampede with Alaska Inside Passage cruise (Outside Cabin)

Best of Canadas West and Calgary Stampede with Alaska Inside Passage cruise (Outside Cabin)
21 Days starting from $4,955

Countries Visited:
Canada, United States

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Length: 21 Days
Type: First Class Usa & Canada 2008
Category: Discovery Tours
Operator: Trafalgar
Tour Code: DBSZ
   
 
About This Tour


Cities Visited:
Vancouver, Victoria, Whistler, Kamloops, Banff, Calgary, Lake Louise, Jasper, Seattle, Juneau, Skagway, Ketchikan

 
  • What's Included
  • Itinerary
  • Dates & Prices
  • Sightseeing
  • Details
  • SPECIALS

Sightseeing Highlights
  • Vancouver Sightseeing tour
  • Strait of Georgia Enjoy a ferry crossing through the Strait of Georgia.
  • Victoria Sightseeing tour
  • Butchart Gardens Breakfast & sightseeing
  • Whistler Walking tour Secwepemc Museum & Heritage Park
  • Lake Louise Interpretive walk
  • Columbia Icefield Ice Explorer ride
  • Banff National Park Scenic gondola ride
  • Canada''s National Parks Banff, Mount Revelstoke, Glacier, Yoho, & Jasper National Parks
  • Maligne Canyon Interpretive walk
  • Lac Le Jeune Guided nature walk

Dining Highlights
  • Welcome Reception hosted by your Tour Director
  • 19 Full Breakfasts
  • 10 three-course dinners in hotels and on your cruise
  • 2 specialty dinner at local restaurants in Victoria and Kamloops
  • 1 specialty breakfast at Butchart Gardens in Victoria.
  • 6 lunches aboard your cruise
38 included meals in total (see day by day itinerary)
First Class Travel Highlights
  • The services of one of Trafalgar''s professional Tour Directors on tour
  • Travel on Tragalgar''s luxury air-conditioned motorcoaches with reclining seats and restroom facilities.
  • You''ll stay in twin-bedded rooms with private facilities.
  • All hotel service charges, baggage handling fees (one suitcase per person) and local taxes.
  • A stylish travel bag and wallet containing tour documents and helpful information.

Airport Transfers
  • Complimentary transfer on Day 1 from Vancouver International Airport to the Trafalgar hotel in Vancouver.
  • Your Trafalgar holiday includes complimentary transfers between the designated airport and Trafalgar hotels on the scheduled arrival and departure day of each tour. Should you arrive or depart at other times, special low-priced transfers are available if you book a pre and/or post-tour hotel night(s) with Trafalgar. Please ask at the time of confirming your reservation for these services to be booked.

Alaska Inside Passage cruise
  • Luxury 7-night cruise aboard Princess Cruises
  • All onboard meals - Personal Choice Dining
  • Personal Choice activities, entertainment, spa & fitness.
  • Day 1- Arrive Vancouver Welcome to Vancouver! A complimentary transfer is provided to the Trafalgar hotel. Your Tour Director is at the hotel this afternoon to greet you and answer your questions. Join us at 6:00pm for a Welcome Reception at the hotel. 

    Hotel: Georgian Court Hotel


  • Day 2 - Vancouver – Strait of Georgia – Victoria (2 nights) Our tour of Vancouver takes us to Stanley Park to view the famous totem poles, beautiful English Bay, Chinatown and historic Gastown with its charming cobbled streets. We then cross the Strait of Georgia by ferry to Vancouver Island and the quaint and very British city of Victoria for a two-night stay. Our orientation tour introduces us to Bastion Square, the Inner Harbour and the ornate Parliament Buildings. This evening, dinner is served at a local restaurant. (Full Breakfast, Highlight Dinner)

    Hotel: Laurel Point Inn (2 nights)


  • Day 3 - Victoria sightseeing & at leisure We start the day with breakfast at the world-famous Butchart Gardens. We are joined by a horticulturist and learn about the garden''s history and plant species. Later, there is time to explore this 55-acre showcase of extraordinary floral displays. The rest of the day is at leisure for optional activities. (Highlight Breakfast)


  • Day 4 - Victoria – Sea to Sky Highway – Whistler We travel north to Chemainus, a seaside town known for its beautiful murals. Later, we journey across the Strait of Georgia and along the scenic Sea-to-Sky Highway. We stop at 337-meters Shannon Falls before arriving at Whistler for a guided walking tour of the village. (Full breakfast)

    Hotel: Delta Whistler Village Suites


  • Day 5 - Whistler – Kamloops Climbing over the Coast Mountains, we journey along the picturesque Duffy Lake Road, often referred to as "one of the best drives in Canada." We then descend into the great Fraser River Canyon and cross BC''s interior to arrive at the logging town of Kamloops. After dinner at a local restaurant, we are taken on an exclusive, after-hours guided visit to the Secwepemc Museum, and learn about the First Nations peoples of Canada. We then join an Aboriginal guide for a tour of Heritage Park and enjoy demonstrations of native dances and storytelling. (Full Breakfast, Highlight Dinner)

    Hotel: Four Points by Sheraton


  • Day 6 - Kamloops – Canadian Rocky Mountain Parks – Banff (2 nights) Today we head for the great Canadian Rocky Mountain Parks. Weather permitting, we enjoy a walk through Giant Cedars, a beautiful temperate rainforest, before climbing over Rogers Pass inside Glacier National Park. We then cross the Columbia River and enter Yoho National Park, where we view Natural Bridge and Spiral Tunnels. Crossing the Continental Divide, we enter Banff National Park, Canada’s oldest national park. We arrive at the quintessential alpine resort of Banff, our home for the next two nights. (Full Breakfast, Dinner)

    Hotel: Delta Banff Royal Canadian Lodge (2 nights)


  • Day 7- Banff sightseeing & at leisure Our sightseeing tour of Banff features the classic viewpoint of Surprise Corner along Tunnel Mountain Drive, Bow Falls and the wind-shaped rock formations known as hoodoos overlooking Bow Valley. We then board the Banff Gondola for a ride to the top of Sulphur Mountain. Experience a bird''s eye view of six mountain ranges from the upper terminal. The afternoon is at leisure. Why not enjoy an optional float trip on the Bow River, a helicopter flightseeing over the Rockies, or a bit of Canadian fun at an excellent dinner theatre show? (Full Breakfast)



  • Day 8 - Banff - Calgary (2 nights) Arrive in Calgary and soak in the western atmosphere. (Full Breakfast)

    Hotel: Calgary International Hotel Suites (2 nights)


  • Day 9 - Calgary Stampede Experience "The Greatest Outdoor show on Earth" at the Calgary Stampede. Enjoy a bonanza of Old West entertainment with cowboys, rodeos, chuck wagon races, marching bands and country music stars, blacksmithing competitions and First Nations exhibits. Also included are tickets with reserved seating at the rodeo and chuckwagon races. Full Breakfast


  • Day 10 - Banff – Lake Louise – Icefields Parkway – Jasper National Park (2 nights) This morning, we are taken on an interpretive walk along the shores of Lake Louise. Learn about the wildlife, nature and history of the area, and soak in the stunning landscape combining azure glacial waters with deep green forests, jagged snow-capped peaks and the mighty Victoria Glacier. We then head north along the stunning Icefields Parkway, driving beneath snow-capped peaks, thundering waterfalls and glistening glaciers. Keep an eye out for wildlife including elk, black bears and mountain goats. Take the trip of a lifetime aboard an Ice Explorer as we journey onto the massive Athabasca Glacier. We end the day in the heart of Jasper National Park, our home for the next two nights. After dinner tonight, learn about Rocky Mountain wildlife at a fun and informative presentation by a local expert. (Full Breakfast, Dinner)

    Hotel: Chateau Jasper (2 nights)


  • Day 11 - Jasper National Park sightseeing & at leisure This morning enjoy an interpretive walk at Maligne Canyon, one of the most beautiful gorges in the Rockies. Learn about the underground river system as we wander along the canyon''s trail, past beautiful waterfalls and spectacular rock formations. The rest of the day is at leisure. Stroll the township of Jasper or join us on an optional guided glacier hike to Mount Edith Cavell, or a relaxing cruise on beautiful Maligne Lake. (Full breakfast)


  • Day 12 - Jasper – Mount Robson – Lac Le Jeune This morning we head west over Yellowhead Pass and arrive at Mount Robson, the Rockies'' tallest peak at 3,954m. We then follow the Thompson River as it winds its way down through the Columbia Mountains. We arrive at our resort, beautifully located on the shores of Lac Le Jeune. Here, we join a local expert on a nature walk to the beaver dam at the end of the lake, and learn about the resident beaver colony. This evening, join us for a hearty farewell dinner party. (Full Breakfast, Dinner)

    Hotel: Lac Le Jeune Resort


  • Day 13 - Lac Le Jeune - Vancouver – Seattle Today we head south over the Cascade Mountains and Coquihalla Pass, back to the Fraser Valley and Vancouver. Our 11-Day Tour Members leave the tour today.Our 19-Day Tour Members continue on to Seattle for overnight.  (Full Breakfast)



  • Day 14 - Seattle – Inside Passage cruise Enjoy time at leisure in Seattle until you are transferred to Princess Cruises'' luxurious Golden Princess. Settle into your stateroom for your 7-night luxury Inside Passage cruise to Alaska. (Full Breakfast, Dinner)


  • Day 15 - At Sea Stretch out, relax and enjoy the scenic views as you cruise north towards Alaska''s Inside Passage. (Full breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)


  • Day 16 - Juneau Explore Juneau, Alaska''s capital, on your own or maybe join an optional excursion. (Full breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)


  • Day 17 - Skagway Visit Skagway''s historic district, perhaps you''ll remember Jack London''s accounts of the wild days of Alaska . (Full breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)


  • Day 18 - Tracy Arm Fjord cruising View picturesque fjords and glaciers while an on-board naturalist gives details on the area''s wildlife . (Full breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)


  • Day 19 - Ketchikan In Ketchikan, enjoy viewing local arts and crafts and one of the world''s largest totem pole collections . (Full breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)


  • Day 20 - Inside Passage – Victoria See more of lovely Victoria this evening. (Full breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)


  • Day 21 - Seattle – Depart Vancouver This morning, disembark in Seattle. Complimentary transfers are provided to Vancouver International Airport and the Trafalgar hotel in Vancouver. (Full breakfast)

    Note: Please do not schedule any flights before 4:00pm



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A NOTE ABOUT AIRFARE: We encourage you to buy your airfare from the tour operator, because if your tour cancels then your airlines tickets will be covered. Purchasing flights separately at a lesser rate and incorporating it with a Non-Guaranteed Departure Date can result in loss of total cost of your flight investment. Depending on the fare rules, flights may be Non-Refundable and/or Non-Transferable. Neither the tour operator and/or Atlas Cruises & Tours will be held responsible for loss if a tour is cancelled for Lack of Participation. If you would like to check for discounted fares on Guaranteed Departures or for competitive pricing on air and hotel packages, we invite you to follow this link.

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The above land & cruise prices do not include mandatory per person fees levied by Princess Cruises of $230 “Non-Discountable Amount”, $85 government taxes, fees & charges, and $35 fuel surcharge for the first and second person per cabin. These charges will be added to the base price at the time of purchase.
* For earlier departures than listed below please contact Trafalgar or your Travel agent.
** For single travellers purchasing the twin-share option, please note that there is a no smoking policy in all shared rooms.
*** Please note: Guaranteed Room Share is not available on cruise.
**** This list indicates brochure rates and dates.
Please note: In addition to being sold out or on a request basis only, a tour departure may not be displayed on this site for operation reasons.
For details on discounts that apply to this tour please refer to a brochure or see your Travel Agent.
The displayed prices are based on twin-share accommodation. A single supplement price is available on request.
  • Vancouver
  • Strait of Georgia
  • Victoria
  • Butchart Gardens
  • Whistler
  • Kamloops
  • Banff
  • Calgary
  • Lake Louise
  • Icefields Parkway
  • Jasper
  • Lac Le Jeune
  • Seattle
  • Inside Passage cruise
  • Juneau
  • Skagway
  • Tracy Arm Fjord cruising
  • Ketchikan
The above land & cruise prices do not include mandatory per person fees levied by Princess Cruises of $230 “Non-Discountable Amount”, $85 government taxes, fees & charges, and $35 fuel surcharge for the first and second person per cabin. These charges will be added to the base price at the time of purchase.
* For earlier departures than listed below please contact Trafalgar or your Travel agent.
** For single travellers purchasing the twin-share option, please note that there is a no smoking policy in all shared rooms.
*** Please note: Guaranteed Room Share is not available on cruise.
**** This list indicates brochure rates and dates.
Please note: In addition to being sold out or on a request basis only, a tour departure may not be displayed on this site for operation reasons.
For details on discounts that apply to this tour please refer to a brochure or see your Travel Agent.
The displayed prices are based on twin-share accommodation. A single supplement price is available on request.

CURRENT SPECIALS:

Travel during the Value Season and Save up to 50% off the cost of summer tours.

New to Trafalgar? Receive a complimentary pre or post night.

Traveled with Trafalgar before? Choose between a complimentary pre or post night OR double your Trafaglar Club Discount to 10% off of the land tour rate.

Offer ends July 31, 2008

*Terms and Conditions: All prices quoted are in US dollars and are per person, land only, based on double occupancy. Special Offer is valid on all new air-inclusive 2008/09 Europe Value Season (November 2008 – April 2009) bookings, except Trafalgar’s City Breaks tours Winter in London and London & Paris, when deposited by July 31, 2008. To receive the complimentary pre- or post- night mention code: TVLSN13 when booking. To receive the double Trafalgar Travel Club Discount of 10% (on land portion of tour only) mention code: TVLSN23 when booking. Double Trafalgar Travel Club Discount of 10% valid for past Trafalgar passengers only and not valid on Egypt or Israel tours. Offer combinable with brochure discounts but are not valid with any other promotional offer. Subject to availability, not valid on groups, cannot be booked online and can be withdrawn at any time. Other conditions may apply. †Per day, per person price of $111 is based on Trafalgar’s Christmas in Paris vacation. CST# 2077132-20


Take advantage of Trafalgar's great savings and discounts

Take advantage of Trafalgar's great savings and discounts.

EARLY PAYMENT DISCOUNT - Save up to 10%

Many Trafalgar tours sell out months before the departure date, so book NOW to avoid disappointment.The earlier you pay, the more you save! If you book and pay in full you'll save up to 10% off the Land-only portion of your trip. Below is our Early Payment Saving options - pay between:

4-6 months SAVE 2.5%

7-9 months SAVE 5%

10-12 months SAVE 7.5%

1 year or more SAVE 10%

All tours must be booked and paid for in full for this discount to apply. This discount does not apply to our Free & Easy Series, Greek Cruises, Egypt, European Express tour and extra night accommodation.*When booking our Basel to Amsterdam River Cruise please check our River Cruise brochure for the savings and discounts exclusions. Conditions apply.

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SAVE ON YOUR 2nd TOUR - Save 5%

Book two Trafalgar holidays, each 8 days or longer for a reduction of 5% off the land portion of the tour with the shortest duration. Take three tours and save on two! Ask your travel professional for suggestions on your perfect tour combination.

IMPORTANT: Tours are combinable with second and subsequent additional tours. Tours must be booked at the same time. Discount is per person only and does NOT apply to our Free & Easy Series, Cruises, Egypt and extra night accommodation or any combination of a tour plus a cruise or rail journey as shown in brochures. Please see our Trafalgar brochures for their saving or discount exclusions. Conditions apply.

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TRAVEL WITH FRIENDS - Save 5%

A party of five or more friends - Travel with 5 to 8 friends or family members on the same tour and everyone will receive a discount of 5% off the Land portion of the tour.

A party of 9 or more friends - Further significant savings are available for larger groups of friends and families traveling together. Ask your Travel Agent for full details.

IMPORTANT: Space is limited to one group per motorcoach, so book early! These discounts cannot be combined with any other rooming, Young Traveler or Triple Room Discounts. Names of all passengers traveling must be advised to Trafalgar at the time of booking in order to qualify. These discounts do not apply to extra night accommodation, are not combinable with our Frequent Traveler offer and are not available on Winter tours, Free & Easy Series, Cruises, Egypt, Turkey, Israel and Greece tours. Conditions apply.

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YOUNG TRAVELER AGES - SAVE 10%

Share your holiday memories with your family and take advantage of a discount on the Land-only portion of your tour. Young Travelers must be under the age of 18 years old on the tour departure date, and MUST be accompanied by and adult (limit of one young traveler per room).

On all escorted tours, children under 5 years old are NOT accepted. The Young Traveler must be the specified age at the time of travel to be eligible for this discount. This discount cannot be combined with our TRAVEL WITH FRIENDS DISCOUNTS, and is limited to one young traveler discount per room. It also does not apply to our Free & Easy Series, Cruises, Egypt, Turkey or Israel tours, extra night accommodation or London and gateway accommodation. Conditions apply.

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SINGLE TRAVELER room share and save

One of the great benefits of Escorted Travel is the ease of traveling solo, and with Trafalgar we make it simple by offering the following options:

Guaranteed Room Share

When traveling alone, we understand that some clients do not want to incur the expense of an additional single room supplement. With this in mind, on the majority of our itineraries, Trafalgar offers you the opportunity to purchase these tours on a 'room sharing' basis. We will accommodate you with a fellow passenger of the same sex on a 'twin room' basis (non-smoking rooms only). Please note that regrettably, we cannot guarantee that room mates will be of a similar age group. Even so, it is an enjoyable way to travel and get to make new friends and a positive way to stretch your vacation budget further. If we fail to match you we will provide a single room at no extra cost.

This service does not apply to our Free & Easy Series, Cruises, European Express tour, Egypt, Turkey, Israel and extra night accommodation. Conditions apply.

Single Supplement Value

If you prefer the privacy of your own room, you'll appreciate our low single room supplement.

TRIPLE ROOM DISCOUNT

Travel with three people, sharing one room and each of you will receive a discount off the land-only portion of your tour price. Each itinerary page will list the price reduction, see the tour of your choice.

Triple room discounts are based on sharing a twin-bedded room with an extra bed which may be a rollaway. This discount is applicable to itineraries featuring the Triple Room Reduction offer only.


   
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