• Day 1 - Arrive Vancouver (2 nights) Welcome to cosmopolitan 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: Marriott Residence Inn Vancouver Downtown



• Day 2 - Vancouver sightseeing & at leisure Our morning sightseeing tour includes a stop in Queen Elizabeth Park, explores the origins of the city in the "Gastown" district and visits Chinatown. Then on to historic Stanley Park to photograph Vancouver''s amazing skyline and the totem poles carved by Canada''s west coast First Nations Peoples. Rest of the day is at leisure. This evening, enjoy a welcome drink hosted by our Tour Director followed by dinner at a specialty restaurant. (Full Breakfast / Dinner)
  



• Day 2 - Vancouver sightseeing & at leisure Our morning sightseeing tour includes a stop in Queen Elizabeth Park, explores the origins of the city in the "Gastown" district and visits Chinatown. Then on to historic Stanley Park to photograph Vancouver''s amazing skyline and the totem poles carved by Canada''s west coast First Nations Peoples. Rest of the day is at leisure. This evening, enjoy a welcome drink hosted by our Tour Director followed by dinner at a specialty restaurant. (Full Breakfast / Dinner)
  



• Day 2 - Vancouver sightseeing & at leisure Our sightseeing tour starts with Chinatown, North America''s second largest Chinatown after San Francisco''s. Next is Gastown, with its charming cobbled streets, historic buildings, courtyards and mews. Our last stop is in Stanley Park, where we view the park''s famous totem poles and learn about their significance to the aboriginal community. This afternoon is at leisure for you to pursue your own interests. In the evening, join us for dinner at one of Stanley Park''s fine restaurants. (Full Breakfast / Highlight Dinner)
  



• Day 2 - Vancouver sightseeing & at leisure Our sightseeing tour starts with Chinatown, North America''s second largest Chinatown after San Francisco''s. Next is Gastown, with its charming cobbled streets, historic buildings, courtyards and mews. Our last stop is in Stanley Park, where we view the park''s famous totem poles and learn about their significance to the aboriginal community. This afternoon is at leisure for you to pursue your own interests. In the evening, join us for dinner at one of Stanley Park''s fine restaurants. (Full Breakfast / Highlight Dinner)
  



• Day 3 - Vancouver – Rocky Mountaineer Train – Kamloops All aboard! The next two days are spent on board the Rocky Mountaineer for an unforgettable daylight rail journey through British Columbia and Alberta. We travel through the fertile fields of the Fraser River Valley and alongside the towering peaks of the Coast Mountains before entering the Fraser Canyon. Following the Thompson River, we arrive at historic Kamloops for overnight. (Continental Breakfast / Lunch)
  
  Hotel: Assigned by Rocky Mountaineer
  



• Day 4 - Kamloops – Rocky Mountaineer – Jasper (2 nights) Back on board the Rocky Mountaineer, we continue through rolling hills and plateaus into the snowy peaks of the Monashee Mountains. Highlights of today''s journey include Pyramid Falls, the expansive glaciers of the Albreda Icefield and Mount Robson, the highest peak in the Canadian Rockies. In the afternoon, we arrive at the delightful alpine town of Jasper for a two-night stay. After dinner, we enjoy a fun and informative lecture by a local expert on the area''s abundant wildlife. (Continental Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)
  
  Hotel: Chateau Jasper



• Day 5 - Jasper sightseeing We start the day with a narrated walk along Maligne Canyon, one of the Canadian Rockies'' most beautiful gorges. Marvel at the spectacular rock formations and waterfalls, and learn about one of Canada''s longest underground river systems. The rest of the day is at leisure in Jasper. Enjoy the superb vistas, stroll the quaint streets of Jasper, or join one of our optional activities including a lake cruise, a gentle river float trip, or a guided alpine walk. Your Tour Director will be happy to help you plan your day. (Full Breakfast)
  



• Day 6 - Jasper – Columbia Icefield – Banff (2 nights) Another day of breathtaking scenery as we travel along the world-renowned Icefields Parkway, hailed as one of the world''s most scenic drives. We stop at the Columbia Icefield and board an Ice Explorer for an exciting expedition on the massive Athabasca Glacier. Next, we climb up the Sunwapta Pass where more glorious vistas await us. We stop at Bow Lake for stunning glacial scenery before arriving at the quintessential alpine resort of Banff, our home for the next two nights. (Full Breakfast / Dinner)
  
  Hotel: Banff Park Lodge



• Day 7 - Banff at Leisure Our morning tour introduces us to the highlights of Banff, including Bow Falls, the classic viewpoint of Surprise Corner along Tunnel Mountain Drive, and the wind-shaped hoodoos overlooking Bow Valley. We then board the Banff Gondola for a thrilling ride to the top of Sulphur Mountain. Experience a bird''s eye view of six mountain ranges from the upper gondola terminal. The afternoon and evening are at leisure. Perhaps take an optional scenic helicopter flight over Mount Assiniboine, a float trip down the Bow River and an evening of entertaining musical celebration of Canada. (Full Breakfast)
  



• Day 8 - Banff – Lake Louise – Chase Our first stop this morning is at stunning Lake Louise. Join a narrated walk along the lakeshore and learn about the wildlife, nature and history of Lake Louise. We then head west, over Kicking Horse Pass, and enter the Columbia Mountains and Glacier National Park. Journeying through the temperate rainforest of Mount Revelstoke National Park, we arrive at our lodge, located on the shores of Little Shuswap Lake. We are greeted by a native Elder of the Little Shuswap Indian Band and enjoy an interpretive walk, viewing the resort''s native artifacts, beautiful wood carvings and a kekuli pit house, the traditional Shuswap winter home. Enjoy a delicious BBQ dinner while traditional stories are presented by a native Storyteller. After dinner, learn about the legend of the dreamcatcher and get a chance to make your very own! (Full Breakfast / Dinner)
  
  Hotel: Quaaout Resort



• Day 9 - Kelowna – Victoria (2 nights) Today we travel over the majestic Cascade Range and alongside the Coast Mountains. We follow the Fraser River to the Pacific, where we cross the Strait of Georgia by ferry, cruising through the Gulf Islands to beautiful Vancouver Island. We then drive on to Victoria, the capital of British Columbia, for a two-night stay. Our city orientation tour introduces us to the beautiful Inner Harbour, the ornate Parliament Buildings and Bastion Square. As an option this evening, why not join us on a unique cultural experience through Canada''s oldest Chinatown, complete with a great Chinese banquet? (Full Breakfast)
  
  Hotel: Laurel Point Inn



• Day 10 - Victoria sightseeing & at leisure Start the day with breakfast hosted by a horticulturist at the flower-filled conservatory of the Blue Poppy Restaurant at the world-famous Butchart Gardens. You then have time to explore this fifty-five acre showcase of wonderful floral displays. The rest of the day is yours to explore this quaint and very "British" city. Stroll through the flower-filled streets and browse the shops for souvenirs, or perhaps partake in one of our optional activities, including a romantic horse-drawn carriage ride, an exciting orca killer whale excursion, an outing aboard a historic tall ship, or simply relax with a cup of tea at the regal Empress hotel. This evening, our farewell dinner is served at a local specialty restaurant. (Highlight Breakfast / Highlight Dinner)
  



• Day 11 - Victoria – Depart Vancouver This morning we head back for the mainland, where a complimentary transfer is provided to Vancouver International Airport and the Trafalgar hotel in Vancouver for passengers extending their stay. (Full Breakfast)
  
  Note: Please do not schedule any flights before 3:30pm
  

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For earlier departures than listed below please contact Trafalgar or your Travel agent * Please Note: Guarenteed roomshare is not available on this tour. 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.

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Save $200 or $300 per couple on these select Europe tours

Save $300 per couple ($150 per person) on these Europe tours when you purchase airfare through Trafalgar OR

Save $200 per couple ($100 per person) on these Europe tours if airfare is not purchased through Trafalgar:

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Best of Holland 8 days

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Best of Switzerland 9 days

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Wonders of St. Petersburg, Novgorod & Moscow 9 days

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Dalmatian Sunshine 10 days

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Sound of Music 10 days

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Best of Norway 10 days

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Best of Holland, Belgium & Luxembourg 11 days

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Imperial Europe 11 days

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Heart of Europe 12 days

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European Icons 13 days

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Best of Germany 13 days

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Scandinavian Discovery & St. Petersburg 13 days

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Switzerland & Austria 14 days

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Bohemian Highlights 15 days

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Best of Germany & Austria 15 days

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The Grand Alpine Tour 16 days

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Scenic Scandinavia & Its Fjords 16 days

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Best of Finland, Russia & The Baltic States 16 days

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Austria, Croatia & Hungary 17 days

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Highlights of Eastern Europe 18 days

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Scandinavia, Russia & Estonia 20 days

Save $300 per couple ($150 per person) on the select Europe tours when airfare is purchased through Trafalgar. Offers valid on new reservations made for 2008 departures when booked and deposited April 1 – May 30, 2008. Promotion code must be mentioned at time of booking to qualify for savings. Offers are combinable with Trafalgar brochure discounts as per brochure conditions. Offers subject to availability, are not valid on groups, cannot be booked online and can be withdrawn at any time. Conditions and restrictions apply.

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.