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12 Day Spirit of the Rockies
Premium Coach Tour starting in Vancouver and finishing in Vancouver
Countries Visited: Canada 
Tour Type: Regional
Tour Duration: 12 Days (11 Nights)
From: Vancouver to Vancouver
Tour Code: CR
Operator: Globus
from AU $3,879 pp
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Tour Description

Experience the Canadian Rockies as only Globus can show you. Ride the Rocky Mountaineer in Redleaf 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.

Included Features

  • VANCOUVER: Guided sightseeing
  • ROCKY MOUTAINEER: 2-day scenic train trip
  • BANFF NATIONAL PARK: CHOOSE YOUR EXPERIENCE Enjoy a nature walk with picnic lunch or afternoon tea at the Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel
  • COLUMBIA ICEFIELD: Ice Explorer ride on the Columbia Icefield
  • JASPER NATIONAL PARK: Sightseeing
  • WHISTLER: Breakfast at Squamish Lil'wat Cultural Centre
  • VICTORIA: Guided sightseeing, including world-famous Butchart Gardens; farewell dinner
  • CHOOSE YOUR EXPERIENCE Enjoy high tea at the Fairmont Empress or a whalewatching excursion

Note: The Rocky Mountaineer travels through spectacular Canadian scenery. RedLeaf service provides spacious, fully reclining seats, picture windows, and delicious meals served at your seat; an upgrade to GoldLeaf Dome Service offers luxury reminiscent of a bygone era including extra attendants, an elegant dome car, and gourmet meals in a separate dining car.

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Tour Meals

  • American breakfast daily (B); 3 lunches (L); 4 three-course dinners (D), including a farewell dinner in Victoria. Breakfast on RedLeaf service is a deluxe continental - not a full American breakfast.

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Day
1
Arrive In Vancouver, Bc.
Welcome to Vancouver, your gateway to the Canadian Rockies! At 6 pm, meet your travelling companions for a welcome drink. Your Tour Director will prepare you for your upcoming adventure.
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 - Kamloops.
At Vancouver's Rocky Mountaineer Station, board the Rocky Mountaineer. Follow the Fraser Canyon and the Thompson River through beautiful landscapes to historic Kamloops. Tonight, enjoy free time in Kamloops. (B/L) Note: Kamloops properties are considered moderate 2 or 3 star hotels or motor inns. The city does not offer any hotels in the superior category. Your chosen hotel is determined by Rocky Mountaineer Railtours; however, you can 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 bag with necessities for the train portion of the tour, including medications, eyeglasses, and other important items.
Day
4
Kamloops - Rocky Mountaineer - Banff.
Back aboard the Rocky Mountaineer, journey from Kamloops eastward to Shuswap Lake with its many miles of shoreline. The Kicking Horse River passes over the Continental Divide to BANFF NATIONAL PARK. (B/L) Special Feature: Spend the next two nights at the Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel, internationally recognised as the symbol of Canadian hospitality. Opened by Canadian Pacific Railway in 1888, this chateau-style hotel developed into one of the top three getaways in North America.
Day
5
Banff.
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, CHOOSE YOUR EXPERIENCE this afternoon. Take a leisurely NATURE WALK in Sunshine Meadows with a picnic lunch or enjoy AFTERNOON TEA at the Banff Springs Hotel. (B/L/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, 10 mountain peaks soar above 3,048 metres (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, the rest of the day is free to fully enjoy the beauty, romance, and serenity of this famous location. (B/D) Special Feature: Overnight at the spectacular Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise. Built as a log cabin in 1890, the Chateau has grown to be world famous and has welcomed celebrities and royals including Queen Elizabeth II, Alfred Hitchcock, and Marilyn Monroe. Take a leisurely stroll along the pristine lake, pamper yourself in the spa, or just relax with afternoon tea at this historic Canadian resort.
Day
7
Lake Louise - Icefields Parkway - Jasper.
Travel on the awe-inspiring Icefields Parkway past towering peaks and immense hanging glaciers to JASPER NATIONAL PARK. View sapphire Peyto Lake, ride an exciting ICE EXPLORER on the 305 metre (1,000 foot) thick Athabasca Glacier, and see thundering Athabasca Falls. Your overnight destination is the charming village of Jasper in Jasper National Park. (B/D) Special Feature: Spend this evening at the beautiful Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge. Originally built by the Grand Trunk Pacific Railway and called "Tent City", it is now a 4-star resort nestled between majestic mountains and enchanting lakes. Take a nature hike, play a game of croquet, enjoy a canoe trip on the lake, or just take in the beauty of this tranquil setting.
Day
8
Jasper - Sun Peaks.
Departing Jasper, watch the scenery unfold while travelling the Yellowhead Highway along the Fraser and Thompson 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 the Pacific Coast. Pass regal Mount Robson; at 3,954 metres (12,972 feet), it is the highest peak in the Canadian Rockies. (B)
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 - and settle into the deluxe Fairmont Chateau Whistler. (B/D) Special Feature: Overnight at the all-season luxury resort, the Fairmont Chateau Whistler. Nestled at the base of breathtaking Blackcomb Mountain, the Chateau Whistler brings old and new together in a seamless meld of historical style and modern beauty. Enjoy impeccable service and outstanding cuisine in this pristine mountain wilderness.
Day
10
Whistler - Victoria.
This morning, enjoy a visit and private breakfast at the SQUAMISH LIL'WAT CULTURAL CENTRE, dedicated to the history and culture of the First Nations people. Afterward, Victoria awaits! Board a BC FERRY for a picturesque cruise to Vancouver Island and the charming, very British "Garden City" of Victoria. This afternoon, discover British Columbia’s capital with a city highlights tour. Later, perhaps stroll around the Parliament buildings or shop the many stores this charming city has to offer. Enjoy dinner on your own at one of the many restaurants in this harbor city. (B)
Day
11
Victoria.
Today, another choose your experience activity! Enjoy traditional AFTERNOON TEA at the grand Fairmont Empress Hotel or, for the more adventurous, choose the WHALE-WATCHING excursion from Victoria’s Inner Harbour. This afternoon, visit the world-famous BUTCHART GARDENS. This estate offers more than 700 varieties of flowers on 55 acres and includes Italian, Japanese, and English-style gardens. Later, your Tour Director hosts a festive farewell dinner in the original Butchart family residence. (B/D)
Day
12
Victoria - Vancouver.
This morning, travel via BC FERRY through the Gulf Islands back to the British Columbia mainland for a transfer to Vancouver International Airport. Please schedule flights after 2 pm. (B)
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Tour Operator: Globus Tours

The combination of popular and innovative destinations, flawless service, and integrity, have earned Globus an enviable record in the travel industry. Customer loyalty is such that seven out of ten Globus customers have travelled with Globus before or have been recommended by past travellers - a notable achievement in a highly competitive industry. When it comes to escorted touring, Globus offers the finest first class tours throughout Europe, North America, South America and Asia.


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Globus vacations are designed to offer you flexibility, choice, and a pace that best fits the way you want to travel. Globus offers MORE included features, MORE quality hotels, and MORE experience with over 80 years of taking travelers on unforgettable journeys. In addition, Globus offers MORE value with an average price less per day than our nearest competitor. The safety of our travelers and the richness of our vacations is a priority and it is what has made Globus the worldwide leader in travel and name you can trust.

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Travel documents, including any paper tickets or e-ticket itineraries and other information, are sent approximately two to three weeks prior to departure from your home country, provided full payment has been received.

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The average number of people on a Globus tour is 38, and we limit the number of tour members on our tours to a maximum of 44. This ensures smaller groups giving you more space, comfort and legroom. However our Platinum Collection tours carry a maximum of 40 passengers.

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If there is ever a time you'll appreciate choosing Globus, it's when you board our luxury coaches. In Europe for instance, we limit our group size to just 44 people with the average group size being 38, this means fewer seats providing extra legroom for greater comfort. With panoramic windows, air-conditioning, state-of-the-art sound system and reclining seats, you'll journey in style when travelling from one superb destination to the other. Our Platinum Collection tours carry a maximum of 40 passengers. We offer daily rotation of seating, which gives everyone a variety of views.

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Your tour director will accompany you from the start to the end of your tour, educating you on the places and the history of the destination. Local guides are included in many cities to give you in-depth information on the culture, history and attractions of the city. Both Tour Director and Local Guides have a passion for travel, people and the destination and look forward to sharing their passion with you. If you chose to book either a "pre" or "post" - vacation extension, please note that your Tour Director may not escort you during this part of your vacation. However, in such cases, a Local Host will be available should you require any assistance.

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