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AMERICAS 2021 - 2022 P R E MI U M G U I D E D J O U R NE Y S A L A S K A , W E ST E R N U S A , N AT I O N A L PA R K S , S O U T H E R N U S A , E A ST C O A ST U S A , FA L L FO L I A G E , C A N A D A & L AT I N A M E R I C A INSIGHTVACATIONS.COM
WELCOME to the art of travelling in style It is unbelievable how much our world has changed in a short time. We have all been forever imprinted with memories of sheltering away from our friends and family, taking extraordinary measures to stay healthy and longing to return to the things we love—like travel. Being part of a family-run company that’s been in business for over 100 years and is proudly debt free, means you can travel with the reassurance that we have put numerous new measures in place to elevate our hygiene standards and protocols. Smaller groups and more personal space on our coaches allow you to travel as part of a sociable group and still maintain your physical distance. The well-being of our guests and team has always been, and always will be, our top priority. In 2021 we are excited to announce trips to Latin America for the first time. From Peru to Patagonia and Argentina to the Atacama Desert, you’ll be able to delve into the ancient archaeology and rich cultural and natural heritage that this region is famed for. You can also witness the vibrant fall foliage of New England, and dine out on traditional fresh lobster Maine style in a waterfront restaurant in Bar Harbor. We continue to support local businesses and communities during these exceptional times and no matter where you go, you’ll enjoy seamless stress-free travel as we share our passion for travel with you. Ulla Hefel Böhler Maine, USA: Enjoy a traditional fresh lobster dinner with your fellow guests at a waterfront CEO INSIGHT VACATIONS restaurant in Bar Harbor. Related trip: New England’s Fall Foliage 02 INSIGHT VACATIONS | AMERICAS
20 PREMIUM JOURNEYS, CHOOSE THE ONE THAT’S RIGHT FOR YOU YEAR ROUND DISCOVERY JOURNEY VISIT MULTIPLE COUNTRIES ON ONE COMPREHENSIVE JOURNEY. TRIPS IN THE USA In the USA, we have five trips which are REGIONAL JOURNEY EXPLORE ONE COUNTRY OR REGION IN GREATER DEPTH. available throughout the year so you can enjoy milder temperatures and witness the COUNTRY ROADS STEP OFF THE BEATEN PATH TO GO BEYOND THE MAIN CITIES AND SIGHTS. beauty of the seasons in all their glory. Look out for the badge on the trip pages. CONTENTS BEST OF CALIFORNIA CANADA 17 See page 32. LANDSCAPE OF THE CANADIAN MARITIMES 12 DAYS 18 BEST OF EASTERN CANADA & USA 16 DAYS 20 CANADIAN ROCKIES & THE PACIFIC COAST & GLACIER DISCOVERY INSIDE PASSAGE CRUISE OPTION 14/21 DAYS 22 USA 25 ALASKA JEWELS OF ALASKA & GLACIER DISCOVERY CRUISE OPTION 7/14 DAYS 26 ENCHANTING CANYONLANDS WESTERN USA See page 34. GRAND JOURNEY OF AMERICA’S WEST 23 DAYS 29 BEST OF CALIFORNIA 9 DAYS 32 ENCHANTING CANYONLANDS 7 DAYS 34 AMERICAN PARKS TRAIL 8 DAYS 36 WONDERS OF THE AMERICAN WEST 10 DAYS 38 GREAT WESTERN AMERICAN ADVENTURE 15 DAYS 40 AMERICA’S MAGNIFICENT NATIONAL PARKS 15 DAYS 42 DESERT ESCAPES OF CALIFORNIA AND ARIZONA 8 DAYS 44 GREAT EAST COAST USA WESTERN NEW ENGLAND’S FALL FOLIAGE 8 DAYS 46 AMERICAN BOSTON, CAPE COD & THE ISLANDS WITH CANADA ADVENTURE & NEW ENGLAND CRUISE OPTION 8/16 DAYS 48 See page 40. WASHINGTON D.C., NIAGARA FALLS & N.Y.C. REVISED 10 DAYS 50 SOUTHERN USA COUNTRY ROADS OF THE DEEP SOUTH NEW 12 DAYS 52 COAST-TO-COAST USA AMERICA THE BEAUTIFUL 22 DAYS 54 DESERT ESCAPES OF LATIN AMERICA 57 CALIFORNIA PERU WITH MACHU PICCHU & THE NAZCA LINES NEW 10/13 DAYS 58 AND ARIZONA BEST OF CHILE FROM ATACAMA TO PATAGONIA NEW 11 DAYS 60 See page 44. ARGENTINA, URUGUAY & BRAZIL DISCOVERY NEW 11 DAYS 62 FURTHER INFORMATION HOTEL & TRANSFER OPTIONS 64 BOOKING CONDITIONS 65 GREAT SAVINGS & DISCOUNTS 66 NEW ENGLAND’S FALL FOLIAGE 98% of our guests say they will travel We are proud to be part See page 46. with us again or recommend us to a of the world’s leading friend. We’ve been honoured with travel company, The Feefo’s Platinum Trusted Service Award Travel Corporation and average 4.6 out of 5 stars rating, (TTC) a family owned based on 11,000+ independent reviews and family run business by Insight guests. with over 100 years of expertise. You can read the live, unedited reviews on our website, on each trip page. KEY TRIP STYLES DINING TRANSPORTATION HOTELS SIGHTSEEING EXPERIENCES Discovery Journey B Breakfast D Dinner ✈ Flight Hotel Insight Experiences ★ Top Rated Highlights Regional Journey L Lunch DW Dinner with Wine ℮ Cruise ℓ Dining Visit: You will enter a specific site and applicable fees are included. Country Roads LW Lunch with Wine Ω Train ∂ WiFi Included See/View: You will walk or drive to (or nearby) the site during your guided trip, often with a brief stop and photo opportunity. Tripadvisor Rating 04 INSIGHT VACATIONS | AMERICAS
THE MAGIC OF Alaska USA, CANADA & LATIN AMERICA British Columbia Alberta New Brunswick CANADA Prince Edward Ontario Island Quebec Nova Scotia Washington Vermont Maine Montana New Hampshire South Massachusetts Idaho New York Dakota Rhode Island Wyoming Pennsylvania New Jersey Nevada Maryland Utah USA Virginia Colorado California North Carolina Tennessee South Arizona New Arkansas Carolina Mexico Georgia NEW FOR 2021 Texas Mississippi Louisiana LATIN AMERICA Peru Brazil SHARE YOUR #INSIGHTMOMENTS AND WIN YOUR NEXT UNFORGETTABLE INSIGHT JOURNEY We love seeing special travel moments from our guests, please don’t be shy 2019 WINNER Chile about sharing photos of your journey on @meryllrose_ Argentina social media. Uruguay You can even win a fabulous prize, an eight-day European trip for two! Each year we select our favourite image. You’ll be entered into the competition by mentioning #insightmoments hashtag and @insightvacations when posting your travel photos on Instagram or within our Insight Vacations Travellers group on Facebook. To find out more about the competition, including the full terms and conditions, visit Berber Tea Ceremony, Dades Valley, Morocco insightvacations.com/insightmoments INSIGHT VACATIONS | AMERICAS 05
All the sights Insights and the Our knowledgeable Travel Directors and Local Experts show you the must-see sights and also reveal the insights within each destination. Dive deeper with unique Insight Experiences that are unavailable to the independent traveller. Up Close Personal and Meet amazing people who open up their homes and hearts, inviting you to experience the destination as a local. Taste the flavours of the destination with a variety of exciting and delicious ways to dine. In Comfort Style and in Your expert Travel Director makes everything seamless and stress free. Travel in smaller groups of an average of 33 guests, and never more than 40, on customised coaches with twice the legroom and twice the view. Stay in style at hotels hand-picked for the best locations. 06 INSIGHT VACATIONS | AMERICAS
60+ INSIGHT EXPERIENCES, ALWAYS UNIQUE Turning one-of-a-kind moments into lifelong memories With Insight, you’ll have access to rare and authentic experiences that are not readily available to other travellers. Supporting local businesses by getting to know your destination intimately with exciting activities, meaningful interactions and expert local insights. With our unique collection of 60+ Insight Experiences included in our premium journeys, we offer a richer holiday for better value. CRAZY HORSE MEMORIAL THE MAGIC OF MAKING MUSIC Gain exclusive access to Crazy Horse Go behind the scenes of a Nashville Memorial, dedicated to all Native recording studio, where you’ll learn all about Americans. Ascend to the top of the the song making process. This intimate Memorial and come face to face with the experience introduces you to a country heroic Lakota warrior. singer, musicians and the technicians behind Related trip: Grand Journey of America’s West, a song’s development. page 29 Related trip: Country Roads of the Deep South, page 52 TASTE THE BEST CHILEAN WINE Visit a biodynamic vineyard for a private tasting in the Casablanca Valley, recognised as one of the best wineries in Chile. Related trip: Best of Chile from Atacama to Patagonia, page 60 MEET A NATURALIST GUIDE UNCOVER A L.A. CLASSIC Meet Chris Lewey, a naturalist expert who Visit the last of Los Angeles’ great movie connects his professional passion with his palaces. Having once played host to lifestyle – he’s been off the grid since 1998! notable stars including Charlie Chaplin, it He gives an informative presentation is no longer open to the public. You’ll have where he explains to you all about the the opportunity to explore this private beautiful New Hampshire countryside. venue, built in 1931, with a Local Expert. Related trip: New England’s Fall Foliage Related trip: Great Western American page 46 Adventure, page 40 DISCOVER QUEBEC WITH A LOCAL Discover the unique European charm of this city with a Local Expert, who will guide you along the city’s quaint cobblestone streets. Related trip: Best of Eastern Canada & USA, page 20 INSIGHT VACATIONS | AMERICAS 07
TRADITION MEETS HOLLYWOOD IN MONUMENT VALLEY Explore with your Navajo guide One of the most majestic destinations on earth, Monument Valley dazzles with its striking landscapes, colourful sunsets and tribal culture. Delve into its history with an expert. LARRY H. /ARIZONA NAVAJO GUIDE J oin me in Monument Valley for an introduction into Navajo culture and history. Learn how sacred this land is to my people, and more about the large, sandstone rock formations that make up the area. I will show you Monument Valley’s secrets, as you take in the tribal park’s landscapes during a ride onboard our all-terrain vehicles. I myself, have been guiding travellers across the land and sharing Navajo stories with them for over 20 years. Meet members of my tribe and learn more about our daily lives. We’ll talk to you about how we maintain our traditions in a modern society, and I’ll introduce you to weavers who will show you the methods we use to make our traditional rugs and other products. Discover more about our traditional dress and the stories behind it. This includes the “tsiiyéél” or hair bun, which, to us, represents the identity of each tribe member and can even reflect their way of life and who they are as a person. Turquoise, or “Doo tl’ izh ii” is also significant in my culture. It is supposed to bring good fortune and protect our people from evil. Historically it was used to protect warriors in battle. Today, we still treasure the gemstone for its beauty and good luck. It is a typical gift to exchange among my people Navajo guide Larry in Monument Valley with guests and you will see it incorporated in the jewellery we sell. And of course, how could I forget the ALL THE SIGHTS AND THE INSIGHTS influence the area has had on the Western movie scene? John Ford shot nine movies Journey through the barren beauty of desert land to Monument Valley here, among them “She Wore a Yellow Navajo Tribal Park. Once here, join your Navajo guide, Larry Holiday for Ribbon” and “Stagecoach” in 1938. Learn a scenic drive through the area. Wherever we go we reach beyond more about how the location has inspired mere sightseeing and seek a deeper level of engagement and the Golden Age of Hollywood and more understanding for our guests. about the movie stars that stayed here, including John Wayne. insightvacations.com/experiences Related trips: Great Western American Adventure, page 40, Wonders of the American West, page 38, Enchanting Canyonlands, page 34. 08 INSIGHT VACATIONS | AMERICAS
MAKING MEMORIES IN THE USA & CANADA Inspiring local experiences Our passion for meaningful, unscripted travel touches every aspect of Insight Vacations. We especially value our talented Travel Directors, who bring their own personality, knowledge, and enthusiasm to every one of our trips. Just like Insight guests, our Travel Directors are curious travellers themselves and yearn to share their local expertise and passion with you. YOUR INSIGHT TRAVEL DIRECTOR IS… • A friend overseas who is with you all the way to make sure your vacation is completely hassle-free. • Passionate and knowledgeable about the destinations, making local introductions and recommendations. • Expertly trained to our high standards in both excellent service and the newest protocols in hygiene. • Master of logistical details arranging priority access, ensuring seamless hotel check-ins and taking care of all the details. • Fluent in the local language and helps you navigate local customs. insightvacations.com/seamless Heather delights guests with a flourish of blueberry pie in Bar Harbor, Maine HEATHER A. /USA & CANADA INSIGHT VACATIONS TRAVEL DIRECTOR M y calling has always been to work with people. So, after leaving my career in the airline industry, it felt right My favourite time of year to travel is October. I love to see guests fall in love with nature on our fall foliage holidays, in Ottawa. He has a great way of getting everyone to interact, as they learn to prepare traditional Canadian cuisine with to continue working in travel. I’ve been New England and Eastern Canada. At him, before trying it out for themselves. with Insight Vacations, where I lead trips this time, these destinations are lit up by I think guided vacations are a great way to across the USA and Canada, for over colourful orange and red hues. make new friends. They appeal to people seven years. The pretty fishing town of Bar Harbor is who want to travel and truly live in the My role as a Travel Director allows me to particularly beautiful. I urge everyone to moment, without having to question connect with likeminded individuals, try its delicious, fresh seafood, and in logistics. We take care of everything for from all over the world. I show them new summer, to take a walk along the shoreline them, so they simply get to sit back, enjoy destinations and help them make at sunset. themselves and their surroundings. memorable experiences that last a lifetime. Not only is it important for guests to For a lot of guests, they’re on a trip that connect with each other, but to connect they’ve been dreaming about for a long with the locals they meet along the way. time, so to help bring this dream to life is This includes a chef at a cooking school in very special. INSIGHT VACATIONS | AMERICAS 09
MAKE TRAVEL MATTER We believe travel can, and must, be a force for good As a founding member of the TreadRight Foundation, a joint initiative of The Travel Corporation (TTC) family of brands, we focus on those realms where travel has the greatest potential for impact - Planet, People, and Wildlife. INTRODUCING OUR TREADRIGHT AMBASSADORS THE TREADRIGHT CÉLINE COUSTEAU / PLANET AMBASSADOR FOUNDATION Environmentalist • Explorer • Filmmaker A portion of the money spent on Céline travels the world helping to communicate the your Insight Vacation goes stories that connect humans and the environment. directly to support the work of “Every journey we take deepens our appreciation and the TreadRight Foundation. respect for this planet we all call home. The Americas offer some of the most awe-inspiring sights on earth, Learn about the 55 amazing which I have been fortunate to see while navigating the projects you’ll be supporting Amazon, the coastal water of Chile all the way to around the world and more Antarctica, and tracking the gray whale migration from about the work of Céline, Sarain, Mexico to Alaska. We must make our travels sustainable – so our planet can keep sustaining us.” and Ami. TreadRight.org Discover our planet on our England’s Fall Foliage trip. See page 46 for details. SARAIN FOX / PEOPLE AMBASSADOR Activist • Dancer • Storyteller Sarain amplifies the voices of her Indigenous TOGETHER, WE WILL MAKE community through preservation of culture OUR TRAVEL MATTER and stories. Our positive impact starts long before your “When we make authentic connections with local vacation begins. The recycled paper for this people our travel becomes infinitely richer. My First brochure comes from sustainably managed Nation Anishinaabe heritage serves as the lens through which I view the world, seeking to build a forests. Both in our offices, and on our trips, bridge to the people whose lands I am grateful to visit we are eliminating single use plastics, and whose stories I am privileged to tell. Throughout inviting you to bring a refillable The Americas, you will find rich cultures to discover water bottle to top up with tap and support – and fascinating people to meet.” water where possible as sign posted on our itinerary pages. Meet fascinating people on our Argentina, Uruguay & Brazil Discovery trip. See page 62 for details. When you book with us you will receive your documents electronically, and in doing AMI VITALE / WILDLIFE AMBASSADOR so will be supporting us to plant a tree - this Photographer • Filmmaker • Writer year helping Australia recover from the devastating bush fires. An award-winning National Geographic photographer, Ami has captured images in over We have taken the TreadRight Pledge and 100 countries. invite you and your fellow travellers to do the same. “Nature is sending us all a strong message now. We need to start recognising that we are not separate from TreadRight.org/pledge nature. When we see ourselves as part of the landscape and part of nature, then saving nature is really about saving ourselves. Travelling across the Americas, you will witness powerful stories that remind us of just how small and deeply interconnected our world is. I hope we all take advantage of this time to reimagine our relationship to nature and each other.” Observe stunning wildlife on our Jewels of Alaska trip. See page 26 for details. 10 INSIGHT VACATIONS | AMERICAS
FAMILY VALUES Words to live (and travel) by “ As a fourth-generation, family-owned and run travel company, this year we celebrate over 100 years of creating enriching travel experiences that turn your dreams of travel into memories of a lifetime. A FAMILY OF UNIQUE TRAVEL BRANDS In pursuit of excellence With 100 years of expertise, as a “ family-owned and passionately run “ travel company, we’re dedicated to innovating our trips and experiences to fulfill your travel dreams and provide the best service. “ We make travel personal We put our guests at the heart of “ everything we do, delivering the very best holidays for our travellers. No matter where you travel, we unlock the magic of your chosen destination. Committed to #MakeTravelMatter TRAVEL FOR 18 - 35 YEAR OLDS “ As a founding member of TreadRight, we believe in supporting sustainable projects that safeguard the people, planet and wildlife, to ensure they remain vibrant for generations to come. THANK YOU FOR YOUR LOYALTY If you are a past guest of Insight or another TTC brand, you can unlock special benefits, including up to 5% savings on certain trips and departures with Insight or our sister companies. Visit TTC.com/loyalty or see page 65 for more details. A FAMILY LEGACY IN TRAVEL In 1920, Evelyn and Solomon Tollman laid the foundation for what would become TTC by opening a small hotel in Paternoster, 150 km up the Atlantic coast from Cape Town, South Africa. It was in that hotel that the family’s passion for service developed. Solomon Tollman treated every guest as though they were his only guest, welcoming each with the warmth and hospitality he had not found in his own travels. Working day and night, he built that hotel into a thriving business. In the process, he defined the family legacy: Driven by Service. While much has changed over the past 100 years, this passionate Founder of TTC Solomon Tollman with his wife Evelyn focus has remained exactly the same, and is precisely the attitude that defines each brand within The Travel Corporation today. INSIGHT VACATIONS | AMERICAS 11
DINING THE INSIGHT WAY So many deliciously authentic ways to dine We love great food and know where to find it! Wherever we travel, our resident foodies seek out the most authentic culinary experiences, granting Insight guests a true taste of all the regions we visit. No matter the country or culture, Insight seeks out fresh local ingredients, seasonal menus, and excellent local wines to engage all your senses and highlight the full ambience of the land, people and history. COOKING DEMONSTRATION Roll up your sleeves and get busy with our expert local chefs! Learn about traditional cuisine and regional specialties during a fun and often interactive cooking lesson right inside the kitchen, followed by a taste of the final dish. DINE-AT-HOME Home-cooked meals are very special, which is why we offer our guests a chance to dine in the home of a local foodie. Enjoy a traditional dinner made with passion and make new friends as you learn about their everyday lives. C’est Bon Cooking school, Ottawa WELCOME DINNER DINE-AROUND A warm overture to your Insight adventure, Life is full of tough choices, like knowing our Welcome Dinners give you a chance where to dine in a new city! Choose from to mingle, make friends, meet your Travel our selection of excellent and personable Director, and learn more about the restaurants all recommended by your journey ahead. Travel Director, where you and a smaller group of companions can enjoy authentic local cuisine in an intimate setting. HIGHLIGHT LUNCH Join a local foodie for a Enjoy lunch like the locals do, for Dine-at-Home experience example in Peru discover the traditional way Peruvians have been preparing their food using hot stones since the time of the HIGHLIGHT DINNER Inca empire. A night out focusing on excellent gastronomy at acclaimed local restaurants—often paired with music or Chef Russell preparing a Welcome Dinner at ZuZu entertainment, and of course, great wine! CELEBRATION DINNER FARM-TO-TABLE Celebrate the last night of your journey Get a fresh taste of your destination with with a meal to remember. Hand-picked by restaurants praised for their use of locally our resident foodie experts, these sourced ingredients. Our Farm-to-Table memorable dinners are at some of the best meals feature top-notch produce and wine and highest-rated restaurants on your trip thoughtfully selected from the region’s Pachamanca Lunch, Sacred Valley and offer you the chance to bid a stylish farmers and growers. farewell to new friends. 12 INSIGHT VACATIONS | AMERICAS
HAND-PICKED HOTELS For days and nights to remember At Insight, we believe that where you stay makes the difference between a good holiday and an unforgettable one. That’s why we take the greatest possible care in choosing hotels that are truly excellent in terms of style, location and service, and take the well-being of our guests as seriously as we do. GLACIER VIEW LODGE THE HARBOR VIEW HOTEL ON MARTHA’S VINEYARD | Contemporary | | Traditional | A stay at the Glacier View Lodge is truly unforgettable. Overlooking icy surroundings with exclusive before and after hours access to the glacier with L ocated in the heart of historic Edgartown on Martha’s Vineyard, this iconic ideal for a stay on the island. The Harbor View’s culinary program draws guests from all glaciers and mountains high private guided tours. hotel blends new, modern around with island-to-table up in the alpine zone, the design with the elegance of a dining and the Vineyard’s Named one of Travel + timeless landmark. Showcasing freshest ingredients. views are spectacular. Leisure's Best Hotels in unparalleled views of the water Stay cozy and warm while the World. Stay here on our Boston, Cape Cod and harbor, this property is & The Islands trip. See page 48 enjoying comfortable guest Stay here on our Canadian Rockies for details. rooms and delicious dining or & Pacific Coast trip. See page 22 go out and take in the pristine for details. STAY IN STYLE Relax at comfortable hotels with welcoming lobbies and bars, air-conditioned rooms and quality breakfasts to start each day. DESIRABLE ADDRESSES CUMBRES SAN PEDRO DE ATACAMA HOTEL Maximise your experience by overnighting in | Boutique | E city-centres or in scenic locations, depending on mbracing the natural of the driest desert in the what’s best for your itinerary. environment and world. The Atacama Desert emulating its desert showcases salt flats, lagoons, EXCELLENT SERVICE surroundings is Hotel volcanoes, geysers and hot Cumbres San Pedro de springs, as well as some of the Enjoy a seamless, stress-free experience with your Atacama, high up in the best stargazing and Travel Director managing your hotel check-ins and Cordillera de Los Andes. astronomical observatories in luggage delivery. Soothingly minimalist, this the world due to the clear, insightvacations.com/hotels oasis is tranquil and restful, bright skies with little to no allowing you to recharge light interference. before going out and exploring Stay here on our Best of Chile from the landscapes and geography Atacama to Patagonia trip. See page 60 for details. INSIGHT VACATIONS | AMERICAS 13
TRAVEL IN COMFORT & IN STYLE Twice the legroom, twice the view We want you to feel entirely at ease and relaxed throughout your Insight holiday. So let us take care of the driving while you sit back and enjoy the journey, worry-free. O ur experienced coach drivers transfer you to your destination seamlessly, via the best and most scenic routes. STRINGENT ON THE ROAD PROTOCOLS Sitting high above the traffic in your uniquely customised Insight Vacations coach, you’ll enjoy the best possible views along with The well-being of our guests and team has always personal air conditioning and twice as much legroom of a standard been our top priority. Travel with the reassurance coach. Catch up online, stay in touch with home, and share photos that we have put numerous new measures in place to and highlights in real time with our complimentary Wi-Fi. elevate our hygiene standards and protocols. In Latin America, most of the longer journeys throughout the insightvacations.com/knowbeforeyougo itinerary are covered by plane and our coaches do not have the additional legroom. On these itineraries some alternative smaller vehicles are used for short journeys, to access hotels which are off OTHER MODES OF SEAMLESS TRAVEL the beaten track. Our “leave everything to us” principle always applies. By water, With smaller groups that average 33 travellers (maximum 40), rail, or road, every leg of your journey will be smoothly and Insight travellers have more time to enjoy the destination and to seamlessly coordinated by our team, so that you don’t have to really get to know each other. Reduced wait times and smaller, worry about a thing. sociable groups allow for easier travel and more quality time in your destination. SOME FAVOURITE GUEST EXPERIENCES Journey to Machu Picchu on a unique train with panoramic views of the Andean landscape from the high domed windows. THE INSIGHT DIFFERENCE There is also an outdoor carriage, so you can step out to fully immerse yourself in the spectacular surroundings en route. STANDARD COACH Related trip: Peru with Machu Picchu & the Nazca Lines, page 58 Explore the Athabasca Glacier on an Ice explorer after closing hours, when all the crowds have gone. Followed by a guided glacier walk to learn about the history and geology of the region. Related trip: Canadian Rockies and Pacific Coast, page 22 INSIGHT CUSTOMISED COACH Enjoy a train ride through Peru’s Sacred Valley W.C. • Smaller groups mean easier travel and more time to enjoy your destination, with less waiting around. • Extra legroom to allow you to stretch out and relax in real comfort with free onboard Wi-Fi. • More personal space with personal air conditioning so that you can travel as part of a sociable group but still maintain your physical distance. • Experienced coach drivers know the best routes for scenery and travel time, so you’re free to relax and enjoy the journey. Explore the ancient insightvacations.com/travel Athabasca Glacier on a giant Ice Explorer 14 INSIGHT VACATIONS | AMERICAS
PERSONALISE YOUR JOURNEY Manage and personalise your trip, the easy way MyInsight allows you to communicate your preferences to your Travel Director even before you depart from home as well as during your trip. All of your holiday details are easily accessible in one place online. N o two days on an Insight journey are the same, as we bring the magic of each destination you visit to life. With plenty of opportunities to personalise your trip, you can create your own DINE AROUND EVENINGS On many Insight trips, you’ll Choose the restaurant and cuisine that have a Dine Around Evening suits you adventure alongside your knowledgeable Travel Director, who is there to ensure your holiday is completely seamless and stress-free. with the Travel Director recommending a few local restaurants where you can choose to dine, each serving Join an active or a leisurely experience unique dishes and flavours. Choose the restaurant that suits you best and dine in a more intimate setting with a smaller group. OPTIONAL Your Travel Director EXPERIENCES & LOCAL is on hand for local recommendations RECOMMENDATIONS During your free time, your Travel Director can make local recommendations for how you can explore on your own. You INSIGHT CHOICE can also choose to join an Optional Experience, organised With Insight Choice, you can follow your interests and choose the by your Travel Director, that experience that speaks to you. Your Travel Director will offer you suits your interests. These can the choice of two included Insight Experiences. For example, be visits to local museums, choose between exploring an art museum or going on a foodie foodie experiences, concerts, walking tour. Or between a more active experience and a more sightseeing and other activities leisurely one. Look for the Insight Choice symbol on select trips. you enjoy. HOW MYINSIGHT BENEFITS YOU YOUR REGISTRATION Personalisation ON MYINSIGHT By communicating your preferences ahead of your trip, your Travel We require all guests to register Director can tailor your holiday to you and your interests. with MyInsight before departing Seamless travel for their holiday. It only takes a few From hotel check-ins to passport and security checks, we make your minutes and we’ll ask you to enter: travel experience easy and handle all the logistics. • Your contact details while travelling, such as your Duty of care In the unlikely event of an incident, we will use your details to contact you. mobile number •Y our travel preferences, Document access including dietary requirements View your documents online 21 days prior to departure via the e-Documents •D etails of someone at home portal. We will plant a tree in Australia for who we can contact in case of every guest, helping us to reforest devastated lands with our partners an emergency One Tree Planted. myinsight.insightvacations.com INSIGHT VACATIONS | AMERICAS 15
CALIFORNIA DREAMING The best of the West Coast If you’re wondering what it’s really like travelling with Insight Vacations, how better to find out than from recent guests? AMANDA BIDDULPH /DUBLIN, IRELAND INSIGHT GUEST In 2019 I took my second trip with Insight Vacations, the Best of California. I was joined by my husband, cleanliness of our coach, to getting us from point to point on our trip, he was a pleasure to be around. who had always wanted to explore the Being part of a group with no more than West Coast. San Francisco, Yosemite and 40 people meant that getting on and off LA were all on our bucket list. One of my favourite memories from our One of my favourite memories trip was when we arrived at Yosemite after from our trip was when we our drive down to the valley floor. The whole coach just stood in awe as we arrived at Yosemite after our looked up at El Capitan. In that moment, drive down to the valley floor. we were all aligned in our thoughts. You The whole coach just stood in could see that everyone was sharing a special moment, a moment that truly awe as we looked up at solidified friendships. El Capitan. It was amazing to stop in San Francisco, the coach was very organised and fluid. to see the Golden Gate bridge, and We moved seats every day, which meant experience the city and the wharf with we got to know everyone on board. Every plenty of free time to explore and shop. day someone had a new story to tell. Learning about the Flower Power era from Learning about people and their lives, and a Hippy was another huge highlight, I all of the experiences from people from didn’t realise the city had so much to offer. around the globe was nothing short of I would sum the whole experience up as spectacular. We were joined by people easy, relaxing and enjoyable. Our luggage from the UK, Ireland, the USA and was always delivered to our hotel rooms Australia. I had a similar experience on a and our Travel Director, Roger, was always previous Insight trip. helpful, assisting us with ad hoc trips. For anyone ever thinking about seeing a Every question and need we had was taken country and looking to do it with as little care of in the most professional manner stress as possible, I would highly before and during our trip. recommend Insight Vacations. My next I had wanted to experience the west coast stop will be Canada. without the need to self drive, as this for Thank you, Amanda Biddulph, for me would have caused a lot of stress. Our sharing your travel story and photos. driver Ray was amazing. From the READ LIVE, UNEDITED GUEST REVIEWS ONLINE The independent guest review site Feefo has recognised Insight Vacations with its Platinum Trusted Service Award. Our guests have rated us 4.6 out of 5 stars based on thousands of independent reviews received during the past year. You can read the authentic, unedited reviews on our website on each trip page. 16 INSIGHT VACATIONS | AMERICAS
INTRODUCING CANADA In Canada, the world’s second largest country, vast wildernesses await you, as well as crystal clear lakes, imposing mountains, and cutting-edge cities including Montreal and Toronto. Alaska British Columbia Alberta New Brunswick CANADA Prince Edward Ontario Island Quebec Nova Scotia Washington Vermont Maine Montana New Hampshire South Massachusetts Idaho New York Dakota Rhode Island Wyoming Conneticut Pennsylvania New Jersey Nevada Maryland Utah USA Virginia Colorado California North Carolina Tennessee South Arizona New Arkansas Carolina Mexico Georgia Texas Mississippi Louisiana Inspiring, magical #INSIGHTMOMENTS captured by our guest: Val Mansfield on our ITINERARIES CANADIAN ROCKIES & THE PACIFIC COAST LANDSCAPES OF THE CANADIAN MARITIMES 18 trip BEST OF EASTERN CANADA & USA 20 CANADIAN ROCKIES & THE PACIFIC COAST & GLACIER Learn more about this trip on page 22 and DISCOVERY INSIDE PASSAGE CRUISE OPTION 22 create your own special moments. INSIGHT EXPERIENCES CHARLOTTETOWN: Experience the culture of the local Mi’kmaq community on Prince Edward Island through the eyes of their people. THE ICEFIELDS PARKWAY: Led by an expert driver guide after hours, board a specially designed Ice Explorer to discover the frosty flow of the Athabasca Glacier. 3 ITINERARIES | 2 COUNTRIES INSIGHT VACATIONS | AMERICAS 17
TRIP PLANNER - 12 DAYS CANADA REGIONAL JOURNEY FROM €3795 LANDSCAPES OF STARTS ENDS TRIP CODE: ACME STARTS ENDS THE CANADIAN IMPROVED ITINERARY Jun 2021 Sat 12 Wed 23 Aug 2021 Sat 07 Wed 18 MARITIMES Sat 19 Wed 30 Sat 14 Wed 25 Sat 21 Wed 01 Jul 2021 Sat 28 Wed 08 Sat 03 Wed 14 Sep 2021 Sat 10 Wed 21 Sat 11 Wed 22 “One of the things that guests find the Sat 17 Wed 28 Sat 18 Wed 29 Sat 24 Wed 04 most memorable about the trip is the For the most up-to-date pricing, offers and itinerary friendliness of the people and the overall variations, visit insightvacations.com/maritimes hospitality that only Maritimers can give Prices shown are accurate at time of printing and visitors to this part of Canada.” are subject to change without notice. - Max, Travel Director NOTES: Pricing is per person, land only and varies by departure date. LOOKING TO TRAVEL IN 2022? 2022 TRIPS WILL BE AVAILABLE ONLINE SOON. INSIGHT CHOICE Prince Edward Island: Choose between a guided lighthouse tour followed by a tasting at a winery producing fruit wines, or a bike ride to explore further on your own. INSIGHT EXPERIENCES Charlottetown: Experience the culture of the local Mi'kmaq community on Prince Bras d’or Lake Edward Island through the eyes of their people. Join an evening of traditional song and dance on Cape Breton Island. Cape Breton Highlands National Park NEW PRINCE Cape BRUNSWICK EDWARD ★ TOP RATED HIGHLIGHTS ISLAND Cabot Breton Trail 2 BADDECK (Days 4 & 5) MONCTON Cavendish CHARLOTTETOWN Embark on a cruise of Bras d'Or Lake (Day 9) (Days 6, 7 & 8) • Take a whale watching cruise on the Bay 1 Confederation 3 Wood Islands of Fundy. Bridge Shediac Bay Shediac Visit Peggy's Cove • the Maritime Museum of the Atlantic • Alexander Graham Bell Hopewell Rocks Pictou National Historic Site • Green Gables Fundy Trail Heritage Place • Cape Breton Highlands, Parkway * Prince Edward Island and Fundy National Saint John Key: Parks. Annapolis 3 HALIFAX Royal (Days 1, 2, 3 & 12) Join/Leave Options Bay of Peggy’s Cruise Fundy 2 Cove UNESCO Heritage Site ℓ AUTHENTIC DINING DIGBY (Days 10 & 11) Atlantic Ocean 1 Central Hotels + Nights Lunenburg Welcome Dinner in Halifax • Cape Breton- NOVA 1 Scenic Hotels + Nights style Dinner with wine • Highlight Lunch in SCOTIA Place Visited Georgetown • Highlight Lunch with wine while cruising Shediac Bay • Celebration Dinner and scallop demonstration in Digby. COACH WITH EXTRA LEGROOM SMALLER GROUPS 18 For information on this trip, or to book, go to insightvacations.com/maritimes, call 1800 98 98 98 or speak to your travel agent.
YOUR ITINERARY - AT A GLANCE 12 DAYS | 1 COUNTRY | 11 BREAKFASTS | 2 LUNCHES | 4 DINNERS | 23 INCLUDED EXPERIENCES DAY 1 DAY 5 Explore Prince Edward Island with Insight WELCOME TO HALIFAX. THE NATURAL BEAUTY OF THE Choice. Choose between a lighthouse tour Arrive in Halifax, your quintessential CABOT TRAIL. with a winery visit and tasting, or a bike rental maritime destination. You'll be picked up ★ Immerse yourself in a unique experience at to explore the city. (B) (L) from Halifax International Airport and taken The Gaelic College, devoted to the study and to your downtown hotel. preservation of the Gaelic and Celtic cultures. DAY 9 ℓ You can relax next to the waterfront before Learn about the tradition of fabric milling and THE TIDES OF HOPEWELL ROCKS. meeting your Travel Director and fellow see a kilt-making demonstration in action. ★ Cruise the waters of Shediac Bay aboard a travellers for a Welcome Dinner at 18:00. Enjoy a relaxing drive along the Cabot Trail, private lobster boat (weather permitting) and (DW) one of the world's most scenic routes. Travel get a glimpse into the fascinating world of The Westin Nova Scotian, Halifax. past Cape Breton Highlands National Park. these sea creatures and learning about local (B) lobstering. | Traditional | ∂ DAY 6 ℓ You' ll also indulge in a delicious seafood DAY 2 · RELAXED START Highlight Lunch with wine. SIGHTSEEING AND RELAXATION IN ℮ BADDECK AND CHARLOTTETOWN. Travel on to Hopewell Rocks on the shores of HALIFAX. ★ In the morning, embark on an insightful the bay, before arriving in the exciting city of visit to the Alexander Graham Bell National ★ Delve into Halifax's nautical history at the Historic Site. Moncton. (B) (LW) Maritime Museum of the Atlantic, where Ferry across the Northumberland Strait to Crowne Plaza Moncton. your Local Expert will engage you in stories magical Prince Edward Island and quaint | Contemporary | ∂ of key historic events, including the Halifax Charlottetown, where you'll spend the next Explosion and the tragic sinking of the three nights. This little city is a nautical DAY 10 Titanic in 1912. dream, with its light colourful fisherman's ℮ LIVELY MONCTON TO DIGBY. ★ Join a Local Expert for an informative cottages and pretty harbour. (B) ★ Travel along the Fundy Trail Parkway, exploration of eclectic Halifax. hugging the coast with stunning views in This afternoon, enjoy an Insight Choice Delta Prince Edward, Charlottetown. every direction and visit Fundy National Park. between a visit to the Halifax Citadel | Contemporary | ∂ Board a ferry bound for Saint John's sister National Historic Site, the Maud Lewis community of Digby. (B) DAY 7 Gallery, or the Canadian Museum of PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND Digby Pines Golf Resort and Spa. Immigration at Pier 21. (B) | Traditional | ∂ SIGHTSEEING. DAY 3 ★ Discover picturesque Prince Edward Island DAY 11 · RELAXED START with a Local Expert before heading on HISTORIC LUNENBURG AND PEGGY'S to Cavendish. Here you'll visit the Green ℮ DELIGHTFUL DIGBY AND ANNAPOLIS COVE. ROYAL. ★ Gables House, the fabled home that provided Journey to the UNESCO World Heritage inspiration for L.M. Montgomery's children's ★ Embark on a once-in-a-lifetime whale Site of Lunenburg and meet a Local Expert watching cruise (weather permitting) on the for a walking tour. Hear tales of the fishing classic, 'Anne of Green Gables'. Return to Charlottetown, where you will visit the Bay of Fundy. industry's impact on the region before visiting Move on to the historic town of Annapolis scenic Peggy's Cove. Abegweit Mi'Kmaw Nation, an Indigenous community located east of the city. Royal and take a stroll with a costumed ℓ Enjoy a Highlight Dinner with live music back You'll be met by your local Knowledge Keeper interpreter. in Halifax. (B) (DW) who will welcome you to the community, ℓ In the evening, meet a former scallop fisherman before you are introduced to the Seven Sacred for a culinary demonstration and Celebration DAY 4 Teachings and how it guides the Mi�kmaq Dinner featuring the highly prized seafood. (B) ℮ CAPE BRETON ISLAND AND people. (B) (DW) BLOOMING BADDECK. Journey to Cape Breton Island. In Baddeck, DAY 8 · RELAXED START DAY 12 embark on a picturesque boat cruise across Bras d'Or Lake with your fellow travellers INSIGHT CHOICE IN ✈ FAREWELL HALIFAX. CHARLOTTETOWN. It's time to wave goodbye as your trip comes (weather permitting). Head for the quaint seaside fishing village of to an end. Stops will be made at Halifax ℓ In the evening, experience warm hospitality Georgetown in eastern Prince Edward Island. International Airport and The Westin Nova and Cape Breton-style home cooking at your Scotian for guests wishing to extend their stay. waterfront hotel. ℓ Enjoy a delicious Highlight Lunch of Island Airport arrival will be at 12:00. (B) Blue Mussel cooked fresh by the fisherman. Continue your night with traditional music Then, take a short stroll though the village to and song at the Celtic Evening, where you'll the historic Georgetown Inn, where you' ll be enjoy a night of Acadian hospitality and invited by the owner to continue your meal entertainment. (B) (DW) featuring fresh, locally grown produce. Inverary Resort, Baddeck. You will be met by a fisherman who will | Resort | ∂ regale you with tales of life at sea and teach you all about the area's lobster and mussel industry. ALL INCLUDED EXPERIENCES & DINING WORTH APPROXIMATELY €947 Please see inside front cover for information key on dining, travel styles and itinerary icons. 19
EASTERN USA AND TRIP PLANNER - 16 DAYS CANADA DISCOVERY JOURNEY FROM €5550 BEST OF EASTERN HOTEL STARTS TRIP CODE: ABEC ENDS STARTS ENDS CANADA & USA Oct 2020 Aug 2021 UPGRADE u Sun 04 Mon 19 Fri 06 Sat 21 WASHINGTON u Sun 11 Mon 26 Fri 13 Sat 28 “It’s magical to see how a group of guests D.C. May 2021 Fri 07 Sat 22 Fri 20 Fri 27 Sat 04 Sat 11 come together over the course of our trip. I Fri 14 Fri 21 Sat 29 Sat 05 Sep 2021 Fri 03 Sat 18 can always tell when that’s happening because Jun 2021 Fri 10 Sat 25 there is a lot of conversation on the coach, Fri 11 Fri 18 Sat 26 Sat 03 Fri 17 Fri 24 Sat 02 Sat 09 and guests are exchanging both travel and Fri 25 Jul 2021 Sat 10 Oct 2021 Fri 01 Sat 16 personal stories.” - Robin, Travel Director Fri 09 Sat 24 Fri 08 Sat 23 Fri 16 Sat 31 For the most up-to-date pricing, offers and itinerary variations, visit insightvacations.com/easterncanada Prices shown are accurate at time of printing and are subject to change without notice. NOTES: Pricing is per person, land only and varies by departure date. u These departures will operate as per the 2020 brochure. Itineraries, durations, hotels and inclusions may vary. Please enquire at the time of booking. LOOKING TO TRAVEL IN 2022? 2022 TRIPS WILL BE AVAILABLE ONLINE SOON. INSIGHT EXPERIENCES Ottawa: Gain new culinary skills and learn more about regional cuisine with a local chef during a cooking demonstration at C'est Bon. Montreal ★ TOP RATED HIGHLIGHTS Ile d'Orleans Embark on a cruise to the base of Niagara 2 QUEBEC CITY Falls. (Days 6 & 7) Visit historic Kingston • Notre-Dame QUEBEC St Lawrence Basilica of Montreal • Ile d'Orleans River BAR HARBOR (Days 8 & 9) • Quebec City • Acadia National Park MONTREAL MAINE 2 • Kennebunkport • Boston's Freedom Trail (Day 4 & 5) 2 OTTAWA Acadia • Times Square in NYC • Philadelphia's (Day 3) 1 National Park Liberty Bell • Washington D.C. ONTARIO City tours of Montreal, Quebec City Kingston NEW HAMPSHIRE Kennebunkport and New York City with Local Experts; TORONTO (Days 1 & 2) NEW YORK Washington, D.C. Lake Ontario 2 BOSTON 2 MASSACHUSETTS (Days 10 & 11) See Niagara Falls • Ottawa • Old Montreal The Great Lakes RHODE ISLAND CONNECTICUT and Mount Royal • the White House, Niagara Falls Washington Monument and National Mall Lincoln in D.C. Highway 2 NEW YORK CITY * (Days 12 & 13) Philadelphia NEW JERSEY Atlantic Ocean Key: PENNSYLVANIA ℓ AUTHENTIC DINING Join/Leave Options 2 WASHINGTON, D.C. UNESCO Heritage Site Welcome Dinner in Toronto • Cooking (Days 14, 15 & 16) 1 Central Hotels + Nights Demonstration and three-course Highlight MARYLAND 1 Scenic Hotels + Nights Dinner in Ottawa • Dine-Around Evening in Quebec • Highlight Dinner with lobster Place Visited in Bar Harbor • Celebration Dinner in Washington, D.C. COACH WITH EXTRA LEGROOM SMALLER GROUPS 20 For information on this trip, or to book, go to insightvacations.com/easterncanada, call 1800 98 98 98 or speak to your travel agent.
YOUR ITINERARY - AT A GLANCE 16 DAYS | 2 COUNTRIES | 15 BREAKFASTS | 1 LUNCH | 6 DINNERS | 16 INCLUDED EXPERIENCES DAY 1 DAY 6 DAY 11 THRILLING TORONTO. ILE D'ORLEANS AND THE WALLED BOSTON, THE CRADLE OF LIBERTY. Welcome to Canada. On arrival at Toronto CITY OF QUEBEC. ★ Join your Travel Director as they guide you International Airport, a transfer will take you Depart Montreal and head to Quebec City along the Freedom Trail, a route that leads to your hotel. today. you to 16 historically significant sites. (B) ℓ At 18:00, you' ll meet your Travel Director and ★ Cross the bridge to spellbinding Ile d'Orleans, fellow travellers for a Welcome Dinner. (DW) a rural wonderland of small-scale farms, DAY 12 Hilton Toronto. orchards, wineries and culinary artisans. A BITE OF THE BIG APPLE. | Contemporary | ∂ ℓ Enjoy lunch at a local sugar shack on the island Follow the bright lights to New York City. and learn how maple syrup is created and ★ Visit the Top of the Rock Observation Deck harvested. with stunning views of the New York skyline. DAY 2 ℮ TORONTO AND THE THUNDERING ★ Visit a fifth generation liquorist to learn all ℓ This evening, your local EatWith host will about blackcurrent farming and taste various delight you with a home-cooked meal and FALLS OF NIAGARA. blackcurrant products. immerse you in life in NYC. (B) (DW) See Queen's Park and the Parliament Buildings, before venturing on to spectacular The rest of the day is yours and your hotel is The Renwick Hotel, New York City. right inside the ramparts of Old Town. (B) (L) | Historic | ∂ Niagara Falls. ★ View this great natural wonder up-close on a Hotel Manoir Victoria, Quebec City. cruise to the base of the falls. (B) | Heritage | ∂ DAY 13 A MANHATTAN MASTERPIECE. DAY 3 DAY 7 · RELAXED START ★ Explore the 'City that Never Sleeps' with your KINGSTON AND OTTAWA. QUINTESSENTIAL QUEBEC. Local Expert, before heading out on your ★ Journey to historic Kingston, otherwise ★ Discover more of Quebec's unique European own. (B) known as the Limestone City and view the charm with a Local Expert. You'll see the old buildings, churches and fortifications. Latin Quarter, Plains of Abraham, City Hall DAY 14 Continue to the Canadian capital of Ottawa. and Palace Royale, plus views of Château LIBERTY IN PHILADELPHIA AND D.C. You'll join a cooking demonstration at C'est Frontenac. Travel to Pennsylvania's largest city, Bon. Set in their state-of-the-art kitchen The rest of the day is yours at leisure. Philadelphia. facilities close to ByWard Market, you'll learn ℓ In the evening you' ll choose from a selection ★ Explore Independence National Historic Park new culinary skills and more about local of top local restaurants on a Dine-Around and visit the Liberty Bell with your Travel cuisine. Ingredients include Canadian staples Evening. (B) (DW) Director. such as maple sugar, haskaps, labrador tea and Journey to Washington, D.C., the nation's wild flowers. DAY 8 capital. Enjoy the afternoon at leisure and ℓ End the experience with a delicious three- QUEBEC TO BAR HARBOR. perhaps join an optional Illuminations Tour course dinner with wine. (B) (DW) Bid 'Au Revoir' to Quebec as you cross the in the evening. (B) Hilton Lac-Leamy, Gatineau-Ottawa. U.S. border and travel toward Mount Desert Fairmont Washington D.C. Georgetown. | Contemporary | ∂ Island on the Atlantic Coast. (B) | Contemporary | ∂ Harborside Hotel, Spa & Marina, Bar DAY 4 Harbor. DAY 15 CANADA'S CAPITAL TO MONTREAL. | Resort | ∂ WASHINGTON, D.C. SIGHTSEEING Get ready for an exciting morning exploring AND LEISURE TIME. Ottawa, with a tour of the city's stately DAY 9 ★ Immerse yourself in a sightseeing tour boulevards, before heading to the diverse EXPLORE ACADIA NATIONAL PARK. and view the White House, the striking metropolis of Montreal, which is in the ★ Take in the natural beauty of Acadia National Washington Monument, sprawling National French-speaking province of Quebec. (B) Park, with its dramatic rocky shoreline. Mall, the Lincoln Memorial and the World Montreal Marriott Chateau Champlain. You'll have time to explore Bar Harbor. War II Memorial. | Contemporary | ∂ ℓ The evening is saved for a delectable Highlight The rest of the day is at leisure. Dinner with your new friends, as you feast on ℓ Join your Travel Director and fellow guests for DAY 5 authentic Maine lobster. (B) (DW) a Celebration Dinner and toast to new friends MONTREAL, THE ROYAL MOUNTAIN. and fantastic memories. (B) (DW) ★ Join a Local Expert who will guide you DAY 10 around Old Montreal, Mount Royal, and the COASTAL NEW ENGLAND TO DAY 16 iconic Notre-Dame Basilica. BOSTON. ✈ DEPART WASHINGTON, D.C. The rest of the day is free to enjoy as you ★ Follow the rocky Maine shoreline, and stop in A morning transfer will take you to Dulles please. (B) picturesque Kennebunkport. (B) International Airport or Reagan National Hyatt Regency Boston. Airport for your flight home. Alternatively, extend your stay at your own pleasure. (B) | Traditional | ∂ UBER TRANSFER OPTION AVAILABLE ON DEPARTURE ONLY ALL INCLUDED EXPERIENCES & DINING WORTH APPROXIMATELY €990 Please see inside front cover for information key on dining, travel styles and itinerary icons. 21
USA & CANADA REGIONAL JOURNEY CANADIAN ROCKIES NEW & PACIFIC COAST EXPERIENCE COLUMBIA ICEFIELD “Driving onto the Athabasca Glacier on the Ice Explorer and stepping onto one of the largest ice fields in the world is a thrilling experience. Now imagine discovering the beauty and immensity of the glacier after the crowds of the day are gone – that is truly magical for our guests.” - Anina, Travel Director INSIGHT CHOICE Seattle: Choose between a tour of the iconic Space Needle or the Chihuly Gardens and Glass exhibit. INSIGHT EXPERIENCES Chase: Partake in a Smudging Ceremony and witness a traditional spiritual ritual conducted by a member of the local @Val Mansfield sharing one of Indigenous community. many #InsightMoments Board a specially designed Ice Explorer led of the Rockies by an expert driver guide to discover the frosty flow of the Athabasca Glacier after hours • stroll along Glacier Skywalk before GLACIER DISCOVERY Jasper National hours, a glass-floored walkway rising 918 ft INSIDE ALASKA PASSAGE Park (280 metres) above the Sunwapta Valley. CRUISE OPTION Maligne Canyon JASPER (Day 5) Maligne Glacier Bay 1 Lake ★ TOP RATED HIGHLIGHTS National Park Skagway CHASE (Day 4) COLUMBIA ICEFIELD ALBERTA 1 (Day 6) Juneau VANCOUVER 1 Take the ferry as you travel between ISLAND Lake Vancouver and Victoria • Cruise the serene Ketchikan VANCOUVER Louise 2 BANFF waters of Maligne Lake • Board a historic 7 (Days 1 & 14) Fraser Canyon BRITISH COLUMBIA (Days 7 & 8) Banff National Red Jammer bus in Glacier National Park. 1 Park North Pacific Visit Jasper National Park • Maligne Ocean INSIDE North Pacific Ocean 2 GLACIER PASSAGE NATIONAL Head Smashed Canyon • Banff National Park • UNESCO CRUISING VICTORIA (Days 2 & 3) PARK in Buffalo Jump World Heritage Site of Head-Smashed-In (Days 15 to 22) BRITISH Coeur (Day 10) d'Alene BABB 1 1 (Day 9) Buffalo Jump • Lake McDonald • Lake VANCOUVER COLUMBIA 2 SPOKANE Lake McDonald Coeur d'Alene. (Day 14) SEATTLE (Days 12, 13 & 14) (Day 11) 1 Quincy MONTANA Key: WASHINGTON Join/Leave Options ℓ AUTHENTIC DINING Cruise IDAHO Welcome Dinner in Vancouver • Dine- UNESCO Heritage Site Around Evening in Victoria • Dinner 1 Central Hotels + Nights with wine in Chase • Dinner with wine at 1 Scenic Hotels + Nights Glacier View Lodge • Dinner with wine in * Place Visited Banff • Lunch with wine at Cave B Estate • Celebration Dinner at Ivar's in Seattle. COACH WITH EXTRA LEGROOM SMALLER GROUPS 22 For information on this trip, or to book, go to insightvacations.com/rockies, call 1800 98 98 98 or speak to your travel agent.
YOUR ITINERARY - AT A GLANCE LAND ONLY: 14 DAYS | 2 COUNTRIES | 13 BREAKFASTS | 1 LUNCH | 6 DINNERS | 24 INCLUDED EXPERIENCES LAND & CRUISE: 21 DAYS | 2 COUNTRIES | 15 BREAKFASTS | 2 LUNCHES | 7 DINNERS | 24 INCLUDED EXPERIENCES DAY 1 ℓ As you settle in at your lakeside lodge this TRIP PLANNER - 14 or 21 Days WELCOME TO VANCOUVER. evening, you' ll enjoy Dinner with wine On arrival, your airport transfer takes you to featuring authentic regional flavours. FROM €6050 (B) (DW) your hotel. 14 DAY LAND ONLY - TRIP CODE: APNC ℓ At 18:00, join your Travel Director for a Quaaout Lodge & Spa at Talking Rock STARTS ENDS STARTS ENDS Welcome Dinner and an opportunity to mingle Golf Resort, Chase. Jun 2021 Aug 2021 over wine. (DW) | Resort | ∂ Thu 17 Wed 30 Thu 05 Wed 18 Thu 24 Jul 2021 Wed 07 Thu 19 Wed 01 The Westin Bayshore, Vancouver DAY 5 (Harbour View Rooms). Thu 08 Wed 21 THE ALPINE WONDERLAND OF Thu 22 Wed 04 | Traditional | ∂ Thu 29 Wed 11 JASPER NATIONAL PARK. DAY 2 After breakfast this morning, your journey FROM €8325 ℮ CRUISE THE GULF ISLANDS TO takes you along the legendary Yellowhead VICTORIA. Highway towards Jasper National Park, part 21 DAYS LAND & CRUISE OCEANVIEW STATEROOM ★ Embark on a tour of Vancouver, exploring of the Canadian Rocky Mountains Park, a TRIP CODE: APNCZ Gastown and the famous totem poles in UNESCO World Heritage Site. STARTS ENDS STARTS ENDS Stanley Park followed by a visit to Capilano ★ En route, a stop will be made at the Mount Jun 2021 Aug 2021 Suspension Bridge Park. Robson Visitor Center in Mount Robson Thu 17 Wed 07 Thu 05 Wed 25 Thu 24 Wed 14 Thu 19 Wed 08 You'll have free time to enjoy lunch on your Provincial Park. Enjoy the best views of Jul 2021 own. This afternoon, board a ferry and Mount Robson, which at 12,972 ft (3,954 Thu 08 Wed 28 Thu 22 Wed 11 sail through the beautiful Gulf Islands to metres) is the highest peak in the Canadian Thu 29 Wed 18 Vancouver Island, an idyllic place known for Rockies. its fishing and art communities. You'll end Arrive in the wonderland of Jasper National FROM €9325 Park with its soothing mineral hot springs, your day here, in British Columbia's stunning 21 DAYS LAND & CRUISE VISTA SUITE - TRIP CODE: APNCVV capital city, Victoria. (B) rugged glaciers, colourful meadows, and STARTS ENDS STARTS ENDS Inn at Laurel Point, Victoria. majestic mountains. (B) Jun 2021 Aug 2021 | Contemporary | ∂ Crimson Jasper. Thu 17 Wed 07 Thu 05 Wed 25 Thu 24 Wed 14 Thu 19 Wed 08 | Contemporary | ∂ Jul 2021 DAY 3 Thu 08 Wed 28 BUTCHART GARDENS. DAY 6 Thu 22 Thu 29 Wed 11 Wed 18 ★ Start your day wandering through world ℮ EXPLORING JASPER AND THE renowned Butchart Gardens, a National COLUMBIA ICEFIELD. For the most up-to-date pricing, offers and itinerary Historic Site of Canada. Start the day with an informative walk on the variations, visit insightvacations.com/rockies trails of Maligne Canyon, one of the most Enjoy a sightseeing tour, including Canada's Prices shown are accurate at time of printing and oldest Chinatown, the bustling Inner beautiful gorges in the Canadian Rockies. are subject to change without notice. Harbour and stately Legislative Buildings. ★ Then, embark on a narrated cruise on iconic Maligne Lake. Stop at Spirit Island, one of NOTES: Pricing is per person, varies by departure date and is ℓ At night, choose from a selection of restaurants the most photographed sites in the Canadian inclusive of cruise and cruise-related charges. Single and Triple cruise for your Dine-Around Evening. (B) (DW) staterooms are available on a request basis only. All departures are Rockies. sailing on the MS Volendam. DAY 4 Travel along the majestic Icefields Parkway ℮ VICTORIA TO CHASE, BRITISH and arrive at the Columbia Icefield for your LOOKING TO TRAVEL IN 2022? COLUMBIA. stay at the just opened Glacier View Lodge. 2022 TRIPS WILL BE AVAILABLE This morning, cruise back to the mainland After a welcome reception in the Moraine ONLINE SOON. and continue on your scenic journey through Lounge, your Local Expert will escort you British Columbia to the Secwepemc Territory to this evening's first activity—a special at Little Shuswap Lake close to Chase. after-hours glacier tour, when all visitors are Upon arrival, you will witness and partake in gone. Venture out onto Athabasca Glacier in a Smudging Ceremony, a traditional spiritual a massive Ice Explorer. Then, join your guide ritual conducted by a member of the local for a warm beverage as you stroll atop the ice. Indigenous community. ℓ Tonight you' ll enjoy a gourmet dinner with wine at your lodge. (B) (DW) The Glacier View Lodge, Jasper National Park. ALL INCLUDED EXPERIENCES & DINING WORTH APPROXIMATELY €1288 Please see inside front cover for information key on dining, travel styles and itinerary icons. 23
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