Canadian Rockies with 2-day 'Rocky Mountaineer' Rail Journey included in 8-day Escorted Tour - First Midwest Bank
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Gold Club
First Midwest Bank’s GOLD Club’s July, 2020
Canadian Rockies with 2-day ‘Rocky Mountaineer’
Rail Journey included in 8-day Escorted Tour
Featuring beautiful Banff, Lake Louise, Victoria & Vancouver
Round trip airfare, 14 Meals, Transfers, Gratuities and Most Tour Activities are included!
A spectacular journey that begins with a visit to the fabulous west coast cities of Vancouver and Victoria and then embarks on a
spectacular 2-day rail adventure that follows the rugged canyons of the Fraser River to the bustling interior city of Kamloops. The
train then travels high into the majestic Rocky Mountains of Alberta and comes to an end in Jasper. The Rocky Mountaineer
delivers it’s passengers to the doorstep of three iconic National Parks, Jasper, Yoho and Banff. The tranquility of the azure lakes,
glacier covered peaks, and cascading waterfalls comes to an exciting end in, Calgary Alberta.
INCLUDED HIGHLIGHTS
• Vancouver and Fraser River • Lake Louise & Bow River Valley
• Victoria & Butchart Gardens • Icefields Parkway /Ice Explorer Tour
• Gulf Island Cruise to Victoria • Peyto Lake & Crowfoot Glacier
• 2-day Rocky Mountaineer SilverLeaf Rail • Banff & Jasper National Parks
• Sulphur Mt Gondola/Bow Falls
ITINERARY
Day 1 – July 11 ARRIVE IN VANCOUVER D
Welcome to Canada and one of it’s’ most beautiful cities, Vancouver. Past host of the 2010 Winter
Olympics, Vancouver is located on a large natural harbour, surrounded by the rugged Coastal Mountains. If
time permits, on the way from the airport we’ll visit Queen Elizabeth Park and do a little sightseeing before
arriving at our hotel for the next 2 nights. Tonight enjoy a special Welcome Dinner.
Overnight Vancouver – Sheraton Wall Centre or similar
Day 2 – July 12 VICTORIA & BUTCHART GARDENS B/D
An early morning departure will take us to the BC Ferry terminal for a spectacular 90-minute cruise through
the Gulf Islands to Vancouver Island. We’ll travel the short distance to Victoria, capital city of British
Columbia and one of the most beautiful cities in Canada. After a short city tour there will be time to explore
the shops, museums and galleries of this little bit of “Old England”. Next we arrive at the world-famous
Butchart Gardens where there will be lots of time to explore the 50-acres of colour and floral beauty.. Later
in the afternoon we board our deluxe BC Ferry and enjoy a fine buffet dinner as we cruise back to the
mainland through the Gulf Islands. Overnight Vancouver – Sheraton Wall Centre or similar
Day 3 – July 13 ROCKY MOUNTAINEER - VANCOUVER – KAMLOOPS B/L
Early this morning our motorcoach will transfer us to the rail station. Here, we’ll board the famous Rocky
Mountaineer for our spectacular 2-day journey from Vancouver to Jasper. We’ll be riding in the Luxury of
SilverLeaf Service with comfortable reserved seating and spectacular viewing. A hot gourmet breakfast is
served as the train pulls out of Vancouver and heads east through the lush Fraser River Valley. Soon we will
be traveling along the rugged cliffs of the Fraser River surrounded by the peaks of the Coastal and Cascade
mountains. A hot lunch will also be served along with constant snacks, fresh cookies and complimentary bar
and non- alcohol drinks. Later in the day we join the Thompson River system and climb to the desert-like- environment of British Columbia’s interior plateau. Our day concludes as we travel along the shores of Lake Kamloops to the city of the same name. Overnight Kamloops – Hotel provided by Rocky Mountaineer Day 4 – July 14 ROCKY MOUNTAINEER – KAMLOOPS – LAKE LOUISE B/L/D We depart early this morning for our second day aboard the Rocky Mountaineer. As a hot breakfast is served we’ll departing from Kamloops and work our way east along the South Thompson River Valley. Passing along the shores of the Shuswap Lakes we’ll enter the Purcell Mountains and cross the majestic Columbia River near the alpine community of Revelstoke. We tunnel under the Rogers Pass and follow the rugged Illecillewaet River into Yoho National Park. Traveling through the famous Spiral Tunnels, the train enters the province of Alberta and Banff National Park. A leisurely pace along the banks of the Bow River brings us to the end of our memorable rail journey as we arrive in Lake Louise. Overnight Lake Louise – Lake Louise Inn or similar Day 5 – July 15 LAKE LOUISE & YOHO NATIONAL PARK TOURING B/D Awaken this morning and, spend some time viewing this spectacular lake and the shimmering Victoria Glacier. Mid-morning, we’ll make our way to the Trans Canada Highway and head west into Yoho National Park and the province of British Columbia. Along the way we’ll stop in at beautiful Moraine Lake and the famed Valley of the Ten Peaks. We’ll continue our adventure with a stop to view the amazing engineering feat of the Spiral Tunnels before arriving at the Kicking Horse River and beautiful Emerald Lake. This afternoon, we’ll stop at the “Natural Bridge” formation before heading back to Lake Louise. Overnight Lake Louise – Lake Louise Inn or similar Day 6 –July 16 COLUMBIA ICEFIELDS TOURING B Another spectacular day lies ahead as we travel along the world famous Icefield Highway. Today’s journey will traverse two 6,000 ft mountain passes, five separate river systems, dozens of mountain streams and lakes and the largest Glacial mass south of the Arctic Circle. At the top of the Sunwapta Pass you’ll enter Jasper National Park and catch your first glimpse of the massive Columbia Icefields. Board a specially designed Ice Explorer vehicle and trundle out on the 1,000 foot thick Athabasca Glacier. Your journey continues south driving alongside glacial rivers and past the azure blue waters of Bow and Peyto Lakes. Soon the Icefield Highway joins the Trans Canada highway and the coach heads east following the Bow River to the alpine resort of Banff and your deluxe mountainside accommodation. Overnight Banff – Banff Caribou Lodge or similar Day 7 – July 17 EXPLORING BANFF B/D It’s time to explore this iconic alpine resort. This morning we’ll take the enclosed gondola to the top of 7500 ft Sulphur Mountain and view the amazing Rocky Mountain vista that surrounds us on all sides. Our tour continues including thundering Bow Falls, the mysterious “Hoodoos” and Lake Minnewanka and the famous Banff Springs Hotel. Enjoy some time to explore at leisure before we enjoy a wonderful farewell dinner tonight at a local restaurant. Overnight Banff – Banff Caribou Lodge or similar Day 8 – July 18 BANFF TO CALGARY B Leaving Banff we head east in to the prairies of Alberta and soon arrive at Calgary International Airport where our onward journey begins.
2020 GOLD Club 8-Day West Coast & Canadian Rockies Tour
Saturday, July 11 – Saturday, July 18, 2020
Key Features of this Exclusive West Coast & Canadian Rockies Tour include:
• 7 nights accommodations with porterage for one bag; 7 breakfasts, 2 lunches and 5 dinners
• Full Mini Coach transportation with driver/guide throughout tour
• All National Park Fees and admission fees for listed tour activities
• Round trip airfare, Transfers, Trip Cancellation/Medical Insurance; All Gratuities are included
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- Payments and/or deposits accepted by check made payable to First Midwest Bank GOLD Club
- To hold reservation a deposit of $750.00 per person is required as soon as possible.
- Final payment is due by February 5, 2020. Trip Cancellation/Medical protection is purchased on your behalf.
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Acct # ___________________________________ Exp. Date: ______ Signature: _______________________________
Room Type Special Group Rate*
Double Occupancy [ ] $6,899
Single Occupancy [ ] $8,449
*Rates are per person for tour fare including all meals, accommodations, and tours/activities as indicated, airfare, trip cancellation/medical insurance, all
transfers and gratuities, taxes and fees are included. Rates are subject to change and availability, including possible fuel surcharges. A Valid
Passport is required for this tour with Expiration Date at least 6 months after trip return date. This vacation is sponsored by FIRST MIDWEST BANK
GOLD CLUB and Islands in the Sun Cruises & Tours (“Islands in the Sun”) is the travel agent. FIRST MIDWEST BANK GOLD CLUB as sponsor, and Islands
in the Sun as travel agent, provide no travel accommodations, transportation or other activities on the vacations it sponsors or sells. Therefore, FIRST
MIDWEST BANK GOLD CLUB and Islands in the Sun assume no responsibility or liability for any loss, damage or injury to any travelers or their property
prior to or during this vacation. FIRST MIDWEST BANK GOLD CLUB and Islands in the Sun, in accepting bookings for this tour, clearly stipulate that they are
not liable for faults or defaults of other companies and persons that may be used in the carrying-out of the tour services, also for accidents, baggage losses,
delays, or cancellations, strikes, political unrest, riots, and acts of God and war, and changes in schedules. In the event it becomes necessary or advisable,
for the comfort and well-being of the passengers, or for any reason whatsoever, to alter the itinerary or arrangements, such alterations may be made without
penalty to the operator. Additional expenses, if any, shall be borne by the passengers. The right is reserved to withdraw the tour due to insufficient
participation or for any reason whatsoever; also to decline to accept or to retain any person as members of the tour. The airlines, tour companies and bus
lines concerned are not to be held responsible for any acts, omissions, or events during the time the passengers are not onboard. The passage contract in
use by the airlines, tour companies or bus companies concerned constitutes the sole contract between the company and purchase of this tour and/or
passengers. The issuance and acceptance of receipt tickets and/or tour membership coupons, along with making the initial deposit, shall be deemed to be
consent to and acceptance of the foregoing terms and conditions. Please provide correct spelling for legal names—change fees after documents are
printed will be assessed at $200 per change. Cancellations and Refunds: Cancellation notices must be received in writing. Cancellations received
after final payment for a covered reason may be reimbursed up to the total trip cost. A claim needs to be submitted to Travel Insured for cancellations
received after final payment.
Signature represents acceptance of above terms & conditions: ____________________________________________________ Date: _________
For further information contact:
Rob Callahan (573) 785-0044 rcallahan@1midwest.com
First Midwest GOLD Club
First Midwest Bank
P.O. Box 160
Poplar Bluff, MO 63902
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