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Rockies Panorama (GoldLeaf) 2010

An 11-Day Trafalgar Tours tour starting from $4,274

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Starting Price:	$4,274
Tour Length:	11 Days
Countries Visited:	See Description

Book 6,10 or 12 months in advance save up to 10%
Young Travelers ages 5-17 save 10% off tours
Groups of 5 or more save 5%, 9+ one goes for free
Triple Room Discount available

More Information About This Tour:

Tour Type:

Escorted Tour

Tour Category:

Discovery

Tour Operator:

Trafalgar Tours

Tour Code:

TT-DRPG-2010

Cities Visited:
Vancouver, Rocky Mountaineer, Kamloops, Jasper, Lake Louise, Banff, Victoria

Take a trip on the Rocky Mountaineer train from Vancouver to Jasper and marvel throughout the Fraser River valley and alongside the towering peaks of the Coast Mountains. View the Illecillewaet Glacier and cruise across the picturesque Start of Georgia to Victoria where you''ll visit the famous Buchart Gardens.

Sightseeing Highlights

Vancouver Discover Vancouver''s main attractions ona city tour.
Rocky Mountaineer Train Enjoy a 2-day scenic railjourney, Vancouver to Jasper.
Jasper Walk along beautiful Maligne Canyon; learnabout local wildlife.
Columbia Icefi eld Drive on Athabasca Glacieraboard an Ice Explorer.
Banff See Banff''s main sights; take a gondola rideup Sulphur Mountain.
Lake Louise Walk along the lake and learn aboutthe area''s history.
Victoria Explore this charming city''s main sightson an orientation tour.
Butchart Gardens Enjoy breakfast; learn about thegardens and explore.

Dining Highlights

8 full breakfasts
2 full breakfasts onboard the Rocky Mountaineer.
2 lunches onboard the Rocky Mountaineer.
2 three-course dinners.
1 buffet dinner.
Local highlight restaurant dinner in Vancouver.
Farewell Dinner with wine in Victoria.

17 included meals in total (see day by dayitinerary)

First Class Travel Highlights

First Class accommodation includes two-bedded rooms with privatefacilities, all hotel charges and tips, baggage handling fees andlocal taxes.
Touring by luxury air-conditioned motorcoach with reclining seatsand onboard restroom.
The services of one of Trafalgar''s top professional TourDirectors.
Rocky Mountaineer train (GoldLeaf Service) from Vancouver toJasper. Assigned seating with extended legroom in upper levelglass-dome car. Open-air viewing deck at the rear of the car• Live onboard commentary. 2 full breakfasts and 2 lunchesserved in the lower level Dining Car. Complimentary snacks andnon-alcoholic and alcoholic beverages. First Class hotel inKamloops. All transfers in Kamloops. Tips to train personnelincluded.
A stylish wallet, travel documents and Welcome on Tour book withmap.
Ferry across the Strait of Georgia from Tsawwassen to Swartz Bayand back to Tsawwassen.
Complimentary airport transfers are provided on Day 1 and Day 11.

Airport Transfers

Complimentary transfers on Day 1 from Vancouver InternationalAirport to the Trafalgar hotel in Vancouver and on Day 11 fromVictoria to Vancouver International Airport and the Trafalgar hotelin Vancouver.
On all tours round trip arrival and departure transfers areincluded on the arrival and departure day of your tour. Should youarrive or depart at other times, Trafalgar is pleased to offerinexpensive transfers via scheduled shuttle service or mini van.Please ask at the time of confirming your reservation for theseservices to be booked.

Cruise Option (last day of itinerary) Why not extend your vacation with a 7-night Alaska Inside Passage Cruise? Contact Trafalgar or your Travel Agent for further details.

Day 1 - Arrive Vancouver (2 nights)
Welcome to cosmopolitan Vancouver! A complimentary transfer isprovided to the tour hotel. Your Tour Director is at the hotel thisafternoon to welcome you and answer your questions. Join us at6:00pm for a Welcome Drink at the hotel.Hotel: Marriott Residence Inn Vancouver Downtown

Day 2 - Vancouver sightseeing & at leisure
Our sightseeing tour starts with Chinatown, North America''s secondlargest Chinatown after San Francisco''s. Next is Gastown, with itscharming cobblestone streets, historic buildings, courtyards andmews, followed by Stanley Park, where we view the park''s famoustotem poles and learn about their significance to the aboriginalcommunity. Our last stop is at Robert Held Art Glass, Canada''slargest hot glass studio and gallery, where we watch aglass-blowing demonstration and learnabout this ancient art form that still amazes today. Thisafternoon is at leisure for you to pursue your own interests. Inthe evening, join us for a Highlight Dinner at one of StanleyPark''s fine restaurants. (Full breakfast / Highlight dinner)

Day 3 - Vancouver - Rocky Mountaineer - Kamloops
All aboard! The next two days are spent onboard the RockyMountaineer train for an unforgettable daylight rail journeythrough British Columbia and Alberta. We travel through the fertilefields of the Fraser River Valley and alongside the towering peaksof the Coast Mountains before entering Fraser Canyon. Following theThompson River, we arrive at historic Kamloops for our overnightstay. (Continental breakfast / Lunch)Hotel: Assigned by Rocky Mountaineer

Day 4 - Kamloops - Rocky Mountaineer - Jasper (2 nights)
Back onboard the Rocky Mountaineer train, we continue throughrolling hills and plateaus into the snowy peaks of the MonasheeMountains. Highlights of today''s journey include Pyramid Falls, theexpansive glaciers of the Albreda Icefield and Mount Robson, thehighest peak in the Canadian Rockies. In the afternoon, we arriveat the delightful alpine town of Jasper for a two-night stay. Afterdinner we enjoy a fun and informative lecture by a local expert onthe area''s abundant wildlife. (Continental breakfast / Lunch /Buffet dinner)Hotel: Chateau Jasper

Day 5 - Jasper National Park sightseeing & at leisure
We start the day with a narrated walk along Maligne Canyon, one ofthe Canadian Rockies'' most beautiful gorges. Marvel at thespectacular rock formations and waterfalls, and learn about one ofCanada''s longest underground river systems. The rest of the day isat leisure in Jasper to enjoy the superb vistas, stroll the quaintstreets, or join one of our optional activities including a lakecruise, a gentle river float trip, or a guided alpine walk. YourTour Director will be happy to help you planyour day. (Full breakfast)

Day 6 - Jasper - Columbia Icefield - Banff (2 nights)
Another day of breathtaking scenery awaits as we travel along therenowned Icefields Parkway, hailed as one of the world''s mostscenic drives. We stop at the Columbia Icefield and board an IceExplorer for an exciting expedition on the massive AthabascaGlacier. Next, we climb up the Sunwapta Pass where more gloriousvistas await us. We stop at Bow Lake for stunning glacial scenerybefore arriving at the quintessential alpine resort of Banff insideBanff National Park, ourhome for the next two nights. (Full breakfast / Dinner)Hotel: Banff Park Lodge

Day 7 - Banff sightseeing & at leisure
Our morning tour introduces us to the highlights of Banff,including Bow Falls, the classic viewpoint of Surprise Corner alongTunnel Mountain Drive and the windshaped hoodoos overlooking BowValley. We then board the Banff Gondola for a thrilling ride to thetop of Sulphur Mountain where we experience a bird''s eye view ofsix mountain ranges from the upper gondola terminal. The afternoonand evening are at leisure, so perhaps take an optionalscenic helicopter flight over Mount Assiniboine, or a float tripdown the Bow River. (Full breakfast)

Day 8 - Banff - Lake Louise - Chase
Today our Tour Director reveals a Hidden Treasure! Our first stopthis morning is at stunning Lake Louise where we join a narratedwalk along the lakeshore, and learn about the geography and historyof the area. We then head west, over Kicking Horse Pass, and enterthe Columbia Mountains and Glacier National Park. Journeyingthrough the temperate rainforest of Mount Revelstoke National Park,we arrive at our lodge, located on the shores of Little ShuswapLake. We are greeted by a Native Elder of the Little Shuswap IndianBand and enjoy an interpretive walk, viewing the resort''s nativeartifacts, beautiful wood carvings and a kekuli pit house, thetraditional Shuswap winter home. Enjoy a delicious barbecue dinnerwhile stories and legends are presented by a NativeStoryteller. (Full breakfast / Dinner)Hotel: Talking Rock Resort

Day 9 - Chase - Victoria (2 nights)
Today we travel over the majestic Cascade Range and follow theFraser River to the Pacific where we cross the Strait of Georgia byferry, cruising through the Gulf Islands to beautiful VancouverIsland. We then drive on to Victoria, the capital of BritishColumbia, for a two-night stay. Our city orientation tourintroduces us to the beautiful Inner Harbour, the ornate ParliamentBuildings and Bastion Square. As an option this evening, why notjoin us on a unique cultural experience through Canada''s oldestChinatown, complete with a great Chinese banquet? (Full breakfast)Hotel: Inn at Laurel Point

Day 10 - Victoria sightseeing & at leisure
We start the day with breakfast in the flower-filled conservatoryof the Blue Poppy Restaurant at the world-famous Butchart Gardens.We learn about the Butchart Family and the history of these gardensbefore we explore this 55-acre showcase of wonderful floraldisplays. The rest of the day is free in Victoria to explore thisquaint city. Stroll through the flower-filled streets and browsethe shops for souvenirs or perhaps partake in one of our optionalactivities, including a romantic horse-drawn carriage ride and anexciting whale watching excursion! This evening enjoy a FarewellDinner with newfound friends. (Full breakfast / Farewell dinner)

Day 11 - Victoria - Depart Vancouver
We head back to the mainland where a complimentary transfer isprovided to Vancouver International Airport and the tour hotel inVancouver for passengers extending their stay. (Full breakfast)Note: Please do not schedule any flights before 3:30pm

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Below are our Early Payment Saving options: Pay (min) 12 months prior to departure Save up to 10% Pay (min) 10 months prior to departure Save up to 7.5% Pay (min) 6 months prior to departure Save up to 5% Please note: See individual itinerary pages for the exact value of how much you will save. All tours must be booked and paid for in full for this discount to apply. This discount does not apply to our City Break Tours, train tours, any products in our Eastern Mediterranean section and extra night accommodation. For 2010 pre-registration bookings, payments are to be made according to 2009 brochured prices. For further details, call 800-942-3301. Travel with Family and Friend and Save! 5 or more – Save 5%: If a group of 5-8 people travels together, a discount of 5% per person applies to the LAND-only portion of your tour. So it pays to get together with your family and friends! 9 or more: If 9 or more people travel together, we offer attractive group discounts based on how many people travel. In a group of 9 passengers, 1 traveller qualifies for a 50% discount off the LAND-only portion of the tour. In a group of 16 passengers, 1 traveller qualifies for 100% discount off the LAND-only portion of the tour. Please note: Space is limited to one group per motorcoach. These discounts are not combinable with our Travel Club Discount, any other rooming, young traveller or triple room discounts, and do not apply to our City Breaks, Greek Tours with Mediterranean cruises, Egypt, Israel, and extra night accommodation. All travelling passengers’ names must be advised to Trafalgar at the time of booking in order to qualify. Share a Room and Save!** When travelling alone, we understand that some clients do not want to incur the expense of an additional single room supplement. With this in mind, on the majority of our itineraries, Trafalgar offers you the opportunity to purchase these tours on a room-sharing basis. We will accommodate you with a fellow passenger of the same gender on a ‘two-bedded’ basis (non-smoking rooms only). Please note that, regrettably, we cannot guarantee that room mates will be of a similar age group. Even so, it is an enjoyable way to travel and get to make new friends, and a positive way to stretch your holiday budget. If we fail to match you, we will provide a single room at no extra cost. Please note: This service does not apply to our City Breaks, Greek Island Hopper and Best of Greece tours, Greek tours with Mediterranean cruises, train tours, Egypt, Israel and extra night accommodation.


Touring Date	Land Only	Land + Air	Single (Land Only)	Single (Land + Air)
8/15/2010 - 8/25/2010	$4,274
8/29/2010 - 9/8/2010	$4,274
9/5/2010 - 9/15/2010	$4,274
9/8/2010 - 9/18/2010	$4,274

Airfare Disclaimer A NOTE ABOUT AIRFARE: We encourage you to buy your airfare from the tour operator, because if your tour cancels then your airlines tickets will be covered. Purchasing flights separately at a lesser rate and incorporating it with a Non-Guaranteed Departure Date can result in loss of total cost of your flight investment. Depending on the fare rules, flights may be Non-Refundable and/or Non-Transferable. Neither the tour operator and/or Atlas Cruises & Tours will be held responsible for loss if a tour is cancelled for Lack of Participation. If you would like to check for discounted fares on Guaranteed Departures or for competitive pricing on air and hotel packages, we invite you to follow this link. Documents TRAVEL DOCUMENTS: Necessary Travel Documents such as Passports and Visas is the responsibility of the traveler. Passports must be valid six months from your return travel date.

Vancouver
Rocky Mountaineer
Kamloops
Jasper
Lake Louise
Banff
Victoria

Save $300 per couple on Europe land vacations!

Discover the beauty and magic of Europe during Autumn, Winter and Spring with Trafalgar. From November through April, Europe takes on a unique radiance - Autumn's vast forest of trees adorned with rich red and burnt orange leaves, snow capped mountains in Winter and fields of vibrant color during Spring. It is the season for grand carnivals, opera and symphony, and the chance to experience a fairytale white Christmas with Magical light illuminations and all the trimmings of the festive season.

And here's another special treat. As you lose yourself in the atmosphere of some of the world's most enchanting cities at a time when there are fewer crowds, you'll also save on average 30% when compared to taking the same vacation during the summer months.

*Valid on new 2010/2011 Autumn, Winter and Spring bookings when full payment on the land and air portion is made 07/06/10 – 08/13/10 for travel departed 10/21/10 – 04/03/11. Companion airfare of $199 valid for second traveler when first traveler pays full airfare, including fuel surcharges and taxes (of up to $160) on exact same itinerary. Companion airfare to Cairo is $499 plus taxes. Not valid on tours to Israel or Morocco. Valid on British Airways on select service class only, and valid only on applicable US and European gateways. Taxes of up to $160 and fees are not included. Visit www.trafalgartours.com/taxesandfees for full details. Not valid with Early Payment Discount, 150AWS2010 or AWSBAAIR. **Valid on new 2010/2011 Autumn, Winter and Spring bookings when full payment on the land portion is made 07/06/10 – 07/13/10 for travel departed 10/21/10 – 04/03/11. Not valid on City Breaks (including An English Christmas and Christmas in Paris) and Eastern Mediterranean tours. Not valid with Early Payment Discount or AWS199AIR. Promotion code is 150AWS2010. Subject to availability and offers may be withdrawn at any time. Offers are valid for groups subject to availability. Other conditions may apply. Visit www.trafalgartours.com/aws for details. CST#2077132-20

Companion flies to Europe for only $199 on air-inclusive vacations!

Each of Trafalgar's perfectly planned First Class Autumn, Winter and Spring itineraries are designed to reveal the wonders of Europe's extraordinary history and cultural heritage. They ensure that you will see, taste, hear and experience everything about a destination as you've always dream.

Click here to browse Trafalgar Autumn, Winter and Spring tours.

Trafalgar Great Ways to Save

Trafalgar offers great savings and discounts to help you stretch your money.

Past passengers save 5% off of the land on most tour itineraries.

There are also Early Payment Discount and Young Traveller Discounts just to name a few. The early bird catches the worm, so book now - pay early - and save money!

The earlier you pay, the more you save! If you book and pay in full you'll save up to 10% off the LAND-only portion of your tour.

The earlier you pay - the more you save!

Below are our Early Payment Saving options:

Pay (min) 12 months prior to departure Save up to 10%

Pay (min) 10 months prior to departure Save up to 7.5%

Pay (min) 6 months prior to departure Save up to 5%

Please note: See individual itinerary pages for the exact value of how much you will save. All tours must be booked and paid for in full for this discount to apply. This discount does not apply to our City Break Tours, train tours, any products in our Eastern Mediterranean section and extra night accommodation. For 2010 pre-registration bookings, payments are to be made according to 2009 brochured prices. For further details, call 800-942-3301.

Travel with Family and Friend and Save!

5 or more – Save 5%: If a group of 5-8 people travels together, a discount of 5% per person applies to the LAND-only portion of your tour. So it pays to get together with your family and friends!

9 or more: If 9 or more people travel together, we offer attractive group discounts based on how many people travel. In a group of 9 passengers, 1 traveller qualifies for a 50% discount off the LAND-only portion of the tour. In a group of 16 passengers, 1 traveller qualifies for 100% discount off the LAND-only portion of the tour.

Please note: Space is limited to one group per motorcoach. These discounts are not combinable with our Travel Club Discount, any other rooming, young traveller or triple room discounts, and do not apply to our City Breaks, Greek Tours with Mediterranean cruises, Egypt, Israel, and extra night accommodation. All travelling passengers’ names must be advised to Trafalgar at the time of booking in order to qualify.

Share a Room and Save!

When travelling alone, we understand that some clients do not want to incur the expense of an additional single room supplement. With this in mind, on the majority of our itineraries, Trafalgar offers you the opportunity to purchase these tours on a room-sharing basis. We will accommodate you with a fellow passenger of the same gender on a ‘two-bedded’ basis (non-smoking rooms only). Please note that, regrettably, we cannot guarantee that room mates will be of a similar age group. Even so, it is an enjoyable way to travel and get to make new friends, and a positive way to stretch your holiday budget. If we fail to match you, we will provide a single room at no extra cost.

Please note: This service does not apply to our City Breaks, Greek Island Hopper and Best of Greece tours, Greek tours with Mediterranean cruises, train tours, Egypt, Israel and extra night accommodation.

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