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LAND JOURNEY 800-788-7885 or your travel agent Generation Date January, 08 2020 2020 Grand Canadian Rockies Vancouver - Calgary Canada
Grand Canadian Rockies Grand Canadian Rockies FULL ITINERARY Prepare to be dazzled... from the coastal seaport of Vancouver… to the view from your room on Victoria’s waterfront… a stroll through one of the finest gardens in the world… a fabulous rail journey across Western Canada's rugged mountains… famed alpine resorts in the heart of the national parks... A comprehensive journey through Western Canada includes a classic overnight rail journey from Vancouver into the Canadian Rockies, a floatplane excursion over the Gulf Islands, a ferry cruise to Victoria, an Ice Explorer ride across a glacier, and a float trip down the Bow River in Banff National Park. Explore the cities of Vancouver and Victoria... travel the Icefields Parkway... visit Victoria's celebrated The Butchart Gardens and the Royal BC Museum... Vancouver's Gastown district and Bill Reid Gallery... and discover Banff and Jasper national parks from legendary inside-the-park Fairmont resorts. Call 800-788-7885 or your travel agent and book today 2
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Grand Canadian Rockies
Itinerary
ONLY WITH TAUCK TAUCK VALUE INCLUDES
An overnight rail journey aboard VIA Rail's Accommodations in four acclaimed Fairmont
renovated The Canadian from the beautiful hotels and resorts, from Vancouver to Jasper
Vancouver coast to Canada's Rocky and Banff national parks
Mountains
In Victoria, visit The Butchart Gardens – a
Floatplane flightseeing excursion over the National Historic Site of Canada boasting
Gulf Islands from Victoria to Vancouver stunning floral gardens
Docent-led tour of the Bill Reid Gallery in
Vancouver, a showcase for contemporary
aboriginal art
An "Ice Age" adventure at Athabasca Glacier as
you ride aboard a specially designed Ice
Explorer
A day of outdoor summer adventure activities at
The Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge
Float trip along the Bow River in Banff National
Park
Airport transfers upon arrival and departure as
noted
20 meals; service charges, gratuities to local
guides, admission fees, taxes and porterage
Call 800-788-7885 or your travel agent and book today 4Grand Canadian Rockies DAY 1 Arrive in Vancouver Tour begins: 6:00 PM, Fairmont Waterfront, Vancouver. A transfer is included from Vancouver Int'l Airport to Fairmont Waterfront in the heart of the city. Meet your Tauck Director and travel companions at the welcome reception followed by dinner. MEALS Dinner LODGING Fairmont Waterfront, Vancouver DAY 2 Vancouver highlights and onwards to Victoria Home to an active cultural scene and abundant natural resources, Vancouver is a city steeped in pleasures. On a sightseeing tour this morning, enjoy a docent-led tour of the Bill Reid Gallery, a showcase for contemporary Aboriginal art of the Northwest Coast. One of Canada’s greatest artists, Bill Reid was an acclaimed Haida master goldsmith, carver, sculptor and writer, whose work is on display here. Continue on to Stanley Park, a stunning green oasis in the midst of the city, and enjoy lunch on your own at your choice of Granville Island’s tempting eateries. This afternoon, travel by float plane and enjoy flightseeing over the pristine Gulf Islands en route to Victoria, the capital of British Columbia, for a two-night stay at a gracious landmark hotel with stunning waterfront views. MEALS Breakfast, Dinner LODGING Hotel Grand Pacific DAY 3 The Butchart Gardens & time as you please Throughout your stay in Victoria, you’ll discover more than a bit of British influence in its double- decker buses, horse-drawn carriages and formal gardens, all surrounded by the rustic beauty of the Pacific coast. You’ll find floral beauty in exceptional form at The Butchart Gardens, begun over a century ago. During your visit this morning, explore what has grown to encompass 55 magnificent acres of flowers and show gardens; each year over a million bedding plants in some 900 varieties Call 800-788-7885 or your travel agent and book today 5
Grand Canadian Rockies promise an uninterrupted bloom from March through October. During your visit, see the Sunken Garden, the first to be planted by Jennie Butchart, and stroll through the Rose Garden, Japanese Garden and the Italian Garden. Following your return to Victoria early in the afternoon, and afternoon tea at the famed Fairmont Empress, the remainder of the day is free to spend as you please. Downtown restaurants and shops, as well as the attractions of Fisherman’s Wharf, are within walking distance. MEALS Breakfast, Lunch LODGING Hotel Grand Pacific DAY 4 Ferry to Vancouver & a rail journey Board a ferry this morning across the Strait of Georgia to the city of Vancouver, crossing from Swartz Bay to Tsawwassen; travel to the train station for an afternoon send-off aboard VIA Rail’s The Canadian – and your journey to the awe-inspiring Canadian Rockies begins. Celebrate the start of your overnight journey to the Canadian Rockies with a champagne toast; dine aboard the train this evening and sleep on board the train tonight – you will be nothing less than stunned by the spectacular alpine scenery that dawn reveals! MEALS Breakfast, Dinner LODGING Aboard The Canadian DAY 5 Rafting and more in Jasper National Park Arrive today in Jasper National Park; travel to The Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge, in the heart of the park; you’ll be awed by the region’s natural beauty as it envelops you... the waters of the Athasbaca River and Jasper Lake shimmer, the evergreens are abundant, and the pristine spectacle of rugged mountain peaks and lush forests are amazing in this place an abundance of wildlife calls home... Join us for a BBQ lunch in the Clubhouse then travel to Maligne Canyon, which is the deepest canyon in the Rockies. Return to Jasper mid-afternoon and spend the remainder of the day as you please. MEALS Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Call 800-788-7885 or your travel agent and book today 6
Grand Canadian Rockies LODGING Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge DAY 6 A day as you please in Jasper National Park The day is yours to spend just as you wish among the carefully protected ecosystems – and "photographer's paradise" of Jasper National Park, where optional choices at your resort (at additional cost) include horseback riding or tennis. Rent a canoe or paddleboat on Lake Beauvert; go on a trail ride or a guided nature walk; play a round of golf on a top-rated course; or visit the historic town of Jasper on your own. This evening, a presentation by a Parks Canada official precedes dinner at your choice of restaurants at the lodge. MEALS Breakfast, Dinner LODGING Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge DAY 7 Icefields Parkway, glacier ride & Lake Louise Drive the Icefields Parkway, featuring jaw-dropping views of mountains, waterfalls, glaciers, and snowfields around every turn. Watch for bears, elk, bighorn sheep, and mountain goats, especially in the spring and fall. View Athabasca Glacier flowing from the Columbia Icefield, and take a memorable climb across the glacier's surface on an Ice Explorer, a specially designed vehicle. Continue on to your chateau-style hotel on the edge of Lake Louise overlooking Victoria Glacier, for a night in a Lake View room. MEALS Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner LODGING Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise DAY 8 From Lake Louise to Banff National Park Call 800-788-7885 or your travel agent and book today 7
Grand Canadian Rockies Spend the morning at leisure indulging in the amenities and natural beauty of your Lake Louise resort. This afternoon, enjoy a change of scenery and resorts when you settle into your resort in Banff National Park. It was the discovery by Canadian Pacific Railway workers of wonders like the Cave and Hot Spring Basin that led to this park’s establishment in the early 1880s – and of your castle-like hotel in the park in 1888, when the railway first opened tourism to the Rocky Mountains. Enjoy dinner this evening at leisure at The Fairmont Banff Springs. MEALS Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner LODGING Fairmont Banff Springs DAY 9 Day in Banff National Park, as you wish The day begins with a float along the Bow River where the natural beauty of Banff National Park unfolds around every bend of the river – viewing it from the river is special, an entirely different experience to land. Spend the remainder of the day as you wish from your grand alpine resort – it was built more than a century ago in the style of Scottish baronial castles. You might choose to explore the town of Banff... or your resort offers a full range of optional activities (some available at additional cost); perhaps you’ll take a guided nature walk, book a treatment at the renowned Willow Stream Spa, enjoy horseback riding or a round of golf... perhaps explore the town of Banff or ascend into the mountains aboard the scenic Banff Gondola. Join us tonight for a farewell reception and dinner at the fabulous Fairmont Banff Springs. MEALS Breakfast, Dinner LODGING Fairmont Banff Springs DAY 10 Journey home Travel from Banff National Park to Calgary, Alberta this morning, approximately 80 miles. Tour ends: 10:00 AM, Calgary International Airport. Tauck can arrange additional nights at The Westin Calgary Call 800-788-7885 or your travel agent and book today 8
Grand Canadian Rockies for guests wishing to extend their stay; an airport transfer is included for these bookings. Allow a minimum of three hours for flight check-in. MEALS Breakfast Call 800-788-7885 or your travel agent and book today 9
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Grand Canadian Rockies NIGHT 1 VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA Fairmont Waterfront, Vancouver Surrounded by the spectacular coastal mountains and overlooking the scenic harbor, Fairmont Waterfront is located in the heart of Vancouver and is convenient to all the many charms of this lovely city. Spacious, comfortable guestrooms feature floor-to-ceiling windows looking out over either the harbor or Vancouver’s beautiful city skyline. A heated outdoor swimming pool overlooks Stanley Park and the North Shore Mountains and the Health Club offers an indoor whirlpool, steam rooms and Fitness Center equipped with all the latest exercise equipment. The readers of both Condé Nast Traveler and Travel + Leisure place Fairmont Waterfront among the 500 best hotels in the world. Tauck Guests enjoy complimentary Internet access in guest rooms! Call 800-788-7885 or your travel agent and book today 11
Grand Canadian Rockies NIGHTS 2 - 3 VICTORIA, BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA Hotel Grand Pacific The Hotel Grand Pacific, which has been named the “Best Hotel in Canada” by Condé Nast Traveler, enjoys a lovely and most convenient location right on Victoria’s inner harbor. You’ll find a welcoming ambiance in your beautifully appointed guest room as well as a private balcony, color cable TV, minibar, in-room safe, coffee maker, Gilchrist & Soames bath amenities, hair dryer, iron / ironing board and an in-room safe. An indoor swimming pool, a Jacuzzi, steam room and sauna compete for your attention with free weights, treadmills, stationary bikes and more in the Grand Pacific Fitness Club, while the Spa at the Grand tempts with all sorts of pampering experiences. At Hotel Grand Pacific, food and wine are taken seriously, with a focus on the food and wine of the Pacific Northwest using fresh, local, organic and wild ingredients. During your stay, keep an eye out for the resident mallard ducks that like to hang out in the hotel’s forecourt and gardens. Tauck Guests enjoy complimentary Internet access in guest rooms! Call 800-788-7885 or your travel agent and book today 12
Grand Canadian Rockies NIGHT 4 CANADIAN ROCKIES Aboard The Canadian By day, enjoy unparalleled wilderness views and attentive service from the comfort of Tauck’s reserved seats in VIA Rail's beautiful new panorama car aboard The Canadian, traveling from Vancouver to Jasper. The Canadian’s interiors combine state-of-the-art amenities with cozy, contemporary style, to offer a relaxing travel experience and inspiring mountain scenery. The Canadian is owned and operated by VIA Rail Canada, a Canadian Federal Crown Corporation. In sleeping cars, doubles are accommodated in a bedroom with a window and two armchairs, replaced at night by an upper and lower bunk bed system – a bench that becomes the lower bed and a "Murphy" upper bunk that is pulled out of the wall; amenities include a small closet, sink / vanity, mirror, and a private toilet. Singles are accommodated in smaller single bedrooms with a window seat that converts to a bed (folding out from the wall). Triples are accommodated in one double bedroom and one single bedroom. All sleeping cars feature restrooms and a public shower. Call 800-788-7885 or your travel agent and book today 13
Grand Canadian Rockies NIGHTS 5 - 6 JASPER, ALBERTA, CANADA Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge Nestled in the midst of majestic Jasper National Park, Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge is the epitome of rustic elegance. Once the world’s largest single-story log structure, today the hotel delights sophisticated travelers. Recent major guest room renovations pay homage to the beautiful surroundings, original inhabitants and the historical beginnings of Jasper National Park; the new design takes full advantage of the stunning surroundings and brings the essence of the Rocky Mountains indoors. Enjoy amenities and hospitality in combination with countless opportunities for adventurous activities in a pristine wilderness location. The Health Club facilities include an outdoor heated swimming pool, an indoor whirlpool, an exercise room, and sauna, while the welcoming Fairmont Spa waits with pampering treatments. Tauck Guests enjoy complimentary Internet access in guest rooms! Call 800-788-7885 or your travel agent and book today 14
Grand Canadian Rockies NIGHT 7 LAKE LOUISE, ALBERTA, CANADA Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise is one of the world’s most-often photographed hotels and is one of Canada’s most renowned resorts. Built in 1890, this elegant hotel is set in the midst of extraordinary Banff National Park. Exuding Old World charm, this fine hotel is known to many as “the diamond in the wilderness.” Welcoming guest rooms, with their alpine decor, offer all the modern amenities that today’s sophisticated travelers expect. The well-equipped Health Club facilities include an indoor swimming pool and state-of-the-art exercise equipment. With its signature Palladian window offering stunning views of Victoria Glacier and rugged mountain peaks, the Lakeview Lounge is the perfect place for a pre-dinner cocktail. Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise richly deserves its five-star rating. Tauck Guests enjoy complimentary Internet access in guest rooms! Call 800-788-7885 or your travel agent and book today 15
Grand Canadian Rockies NIGHTS 8 - 9 BANFF, ALBERTA, CANADA Fairmont Banff Springs Built in the style of a Scottish baronial castle, Fairmont Banff Springs lies within the heart of Banff National Park. Well-appointed, cozy guest rooms feature cable TV, coffee maker, iron and ironing board and windows that open. Guests may take advantage of the hotel’s numerous facilities, which include a championship Stanley Thompson-designed golf course (available at additional cost), tennis courts, heated indoor and outdoor swimming pools, a bowling center, beautifully landscaped grounds to explore and the acclaimed Willow Stream Spa. The Waldhaus Pub, one of Banff’s best-kept secrets, offers a wide selection of locally brewed beers and fabulous international dishes while wine lovers can sample Canada’s extraordinary wines at Grapes Wine Bar. Tauck Guests enjoy complimentary Internet access in guest rooms! Call 800-788-7885 or your travel agent and book today 16
Grand Canadian Rockies Extend Your Journey Many Tauck travelers prefer arriving at their destination a day before their Tauck journey begins, or often extend a stay at the end of their trip. As a service, Tauck will make hotel reservations before and after your journey. Rooms are reserved on a space-available basis, and the cost is added to your tour cost. Call your travel advisor or Tauck at 800-788-7885 to book your hotel with Tauck. Call 800-788-7885 or your travel agent and book today 17
Grand Canadian Rockies ARRIVE EARLY VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA Fairmont Waterfront, Vancouver Surrounded by the spectacular coastal mountains and overlooking the scenic harbor, Fairmont Waterfront is located in the heart of Vancouver and is convenient to all the many charms of this lovely city. Spacious, comfortable guestrooms feature floor-to-ceiling windows looking out over either the harbor or Vancouver’s beautiful city skyline. A heated outdoor swimming pool overlooks Stanley Park and the North Shore Mountains and the Health Club offers an indoor whirlpool, steam rooms and Fitness Center equipped with all the latest exercise equipment. The readers of both Condé Nast Traveler and Travel + Leisure place Fairmont Waterfront among the 500 best hotels in the world. Call 800-788-7885 or your travel agent and book today 18
Grand Canadian Rockies ARRIVE EARLY VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA Fairmont Waterfront, Vancouver 2020 TAUCK ROOM RATES SINGLE: DOUBLE: TRIPLE: May 1 - May 31 $581 $706 $915 May 1 - May 31 $618 $750 $966 June 1 - August 31 $643 $779 $1,000 June 1 - August 31 $754 $911 $1,152 September 1 - September 30 $581 $706 $915 September 1 - September 30 $618 $750 $966 Call 800-788-7885 or your travel agent and book today 19
Grand Canadian Rockies STAY LATER CALGARY, ALBERTA Westin Calgary The Westin Calgary is conveniently located in the heart of Calgary. Connected by miles of enclosed pedestrian walkways, the hotel is within walking distance to the major shopping, dining and entertainment venues. A recent $35 million renovation assures guests will enjoy updated technology in comfort. Those looking to maintain a fitness regimen can benefit from the WestinWORKOUT® with its state-of-the-art equipment, or take a dip in the rooftop indoor swimming pool with spa tub, while enjoying scenic views. Each guest room is well-appointed with the signature Westin Heavenly Bed and Westin Heavenly Bath amenities, and include air conditioning, windows that open to the outside, blackout drapery, cable television, pay movies, desk, dual-line telephone with voice mail, Internet access, coffee/tea maker, refrigerator, iron & ironing board, bathrobes, hair dryer, makeup/shaving mirror, and in-room safe (accommodates most laptop computers). Call 800-788-7885 or your travel agent and book today 20
Grand Canadian Rockies STAY LATER CALGARY, ALBERTA Westin Calgary 2020 TAUCK ROOM RATES SINGLE: DOUBLE: TRIPLE: January 1 - June 7 $210 $222 $268 June 8 - June 11 $355 $379 $436 June 12 - July 2 $210 $222 $268 July 3 - July 12 $355 $379 $436 July 13 - December 31 $210 $222 $268 Call 800-788-7885 or your travel agent and book today 21
Grand Canadian Rockies Pricing & Availability 2020 DATE DEPARTURE FROM AVAILABILITY May 16 2020 Solo Savings $6,790 Available May 19 2020 Small Group $7,690 Available May 26 2020 Classic $6,790 Available May 30 2020 Small Group $8,190 Soldout Jun 12 2020 Small Group $8,190 Soldout Jun 16 2020 Classic $7,290 Available Jun 19 2020 Small Group $8,590 Soldout Jun 30 2020 Classic $7,790 Available Jul 3 2020 Small Group $8,590 Available Jul 11 2020 Classic $7,790 Available Jul 17 2020 Small Group $8,590 Soldout Jul 21 2020 Classic $7,790 Available Jul 24 2020 Small Group $8,590 Available Aug 7 2020 Small Group $8,590 Available Aug 8 2020 Classic $7,790 Available Aug 18 2020 Classic $7,790 Available Aug 21 2020 Small Group $8,590 Soldout Aug 28 2020 Small Group $8,590 Available Call 800-788-7885 or your travel agent and book today 22
Grand Canadian Rockies Aug 29 2020 Classic $7,790 Available Sep 4 2020 Small Group $8,590 Limited Sep 8 2020 Classic $7,790 Available Sep 18 2020 Small Group $8,590 Available Sep 26 2020 Solo Savings $7,790 Soldout May 15 2021 Solo Savings Call For Details Available May 29 2021 Small Group Call For Details Available Jun 5 2021 Classic Call For Details Available Jun 8 2021 Small Group Call For Details Available Jun 18 2021 Small Group Call For Details Available Jul 9 2021 Small Group Call For Details Available Jul 31 2021 Classic Call For Details Available Aug 21 2021 Solo Savings Call For Details Available Sep 7 2021 Classic Call For Details Available Sep 10 2021 Small Group Call For Details Available Sep 17 2021 Small Group Call For Details Available Call 800-788-7885 or your travel agent and book today 23
Grand Canadian Rockies You should familiarize yourself with Canada’s specific required customs declarations before you travel. In general, you are not permitted to bring live plants, fresh fruits and other produce items into most countries. You may access Canada’s Border Services Agency by clicking here. If you are a U.S. resident who will be returning to the U.S. at the end of the tour, you are entitled to a duty-free exemption based on the total value of merchandise purchase abroad, as long as you physically bring them with you. There are limits to the amount of alcohol that can be a part of this exemption. Certain restrictions apply to unaccompanied goods mailed from abroad to the U.S. Please call your local customs office or consult the U.S. government's customs regulations as contained in their publication entitled Know Before You Go. If you are a resident of another country, please refer to your own country’s rules and regulations regarding customs and duty-free shopping to ensure compliance upon your return. Canada levies a Goods and Services Tax (GST) on most consumer goods and services. Canada has canceled its Visitor Rebate Program and you can no longer request a refund of the GST if you bring the items purchased out of the country. You may still ship purchases directly from a Canadian business to your non-resident address without being taxed. All customary gratuities for hotel and restaurant staff and local guides are included. Tour prices are per person in U.S. dollars. All hotel accommodations, motor coach, ferry and float- plane transportation, first-class overnight accommodations onboard the VIA Rail’s The Canadian, sightseeing, admissions, luggage handling, and the services of the Tauck Director, local guides, and drivers are included. Transportation from Vancouver International Airport or the Vancouver train station to The Fairmont Waterfront is included, regardless of the time you check in to the hotel, provided you have furnished us with accurate flight arrival information at least three weeks before your departure date. The tour ends at Calgary International Airport at 10:00 AM on the last day of the tour. If you choose to book additional nights at The Westin Calgary, you will ride to the airport with the group before returning to the hotel. Transportation will be provided from the hotel to Calgary International Airport when you check out of the hotel. Transportation is also provided from The Fairmont Banff Springs to Calgary International Airport on the last day of the tour. Transportation to and from airports and train stations may be shared with other Tauck guests. Call 800-788-7885 or your travel agent and book today 24
Grand Canadian Rockies To avoid jet lag and possible flight delays, you may wish to make hotel arrangements for the nights preceding or following your tour or cruise. As a service, we will book additional nights for you on a space-available basis using special rates only available through us. Hotel room charges will be added to the tour or cruise cost. Transfers for these extended stays are included (as noted). If you wish to spend additional nights, please consult Extend Your Stay in the Accommodations section and discuss it with your reservations sales consultant or your travel agent when you book your tour or cruise. We pledge to make every effort to operate all tours as advertised. We reserve the right to alter or curtail the itinerary, or substitute sightseeing, hotels, and/or conveyances as deemed necessary. Any savings realized by these changes will be refunded to you. Any resultant added expense will be covered by us. Although not expected, prices on this website may be modified due to unexpected significant external factors not forecast at the time of publication. Call 800-788-7885 or your travel agent and book today 25
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Call 800-788-7885 or your travel agent and book today 26Grand Canadian Rockies Final Payment Final Payment for Land Journeys is due at Tauck’s Wilton Woods, CT office 60 days before departure. Final Payment for River Cruises and Small Ship Cruises is due at Tauck’s Wilton Woods, CT office 90 days before departure. Any bookings without full payment at this time may be subject to cancellation without notice. Final Documents Final Documents, which may include flight information, when applicable, is sent by first class mail upon receipt of final payment. They include joining instructions, hotel lists, tour itinerary, clothing suggestions, luggage tags and other pertinent information. We recommend overnight mailing service for any reservation that is made within 30 days of the tour departure date to ensure timely delivery. The additional expense will be added to your tour cost. Call 800-788-7885 or your travel agent and book today 27
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