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Experience the great outdoors. Take a hike or ride along wildlife trails, we’ll put you on a gondola, horseback, helicopter, or whatever improves your views of this world-renowned hub for those that live to explore.
Day 1: Vancouver to Whistler Meet your Contiki Team & wind along the Sea-to-Sky Highway to the world-famous resort town, Whistler, home of the 2010 Winter Olympics & a serious outdoor fix. Hotel (D) See Whistler & Blackcomb Mountains
Lake. Chill out on a scenic boat tour or relax & explore the quaint alpine village. Hotel (D) Visit Maligne Canyon, the deepest & longest limestone canyon in the Rockies Visit Maligne Lake – the largest in the Canadian Rockies (seasonal)
Day 2: Whistler North America’s top alpine resort is your playground for high-energy outdoor activities, like zip-lining, mountain biking & rafting. There’s also a gondola ride for views over the town, canoeing & that’s just the start. Hotel (B) Enjoy the shopping & activities in & around the quaint village Hike one of Whistler’s many trails M Canoeing or Zip line adventure
Day 6: Jasper to Banff Take in the views of one of the most scenic highways in the world, the Icefields Parkway & see some of the 200 glaciers in the area. We’ll roll right onto the Athabasca Glacier’s icy slopes in a custom designed “Ice Explorer”, before time to explore. Contiki Special Stay, Rocky Mountain Chalet (D) Glacier Experience See the vivid blue colour of Peyto Lake (seasonal), the Saskatchewan River Valley & Weeping Wall Visit Lake Louise & the enchanting Lake Louise Château See the majestic Banff Springs Hotel
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Day 3: Whistler to Kamloops Photo ops of Canada’s awesome mountain & lake scenery are everywhere on the way to Kamloops. Hotel (D) Scenic drive through the Lillooet Mountain Range See Seton Lake reservoir & picturesque Lillooet, Duffy & Kamloops Lakes M Peak 2 Peak gondola
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Day 4: Kamloops to Jasper Stop for a picnic in the heart of the Rockies at spectacular Mt. Robson on our way to Jasper. Adventure seekers have the chance to ride the rapids on a whitewater rafting trip. Hotel (B) Scenic drive along the Yellowhead Highway into the Rocky Mountains View Mt. Robson, the highest point in the Canadian Rockies (weather dependent) Stay in Jasper National Park Rocky Mountain Picnic M Whitewater rafting (seasonal)
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Day 5: Jasper You might catch a glimpse of the impressive wildlife in & around Maligne Canyon &
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Day 9: Vernon to Vancouver Journey through the stunning Okanagan Valley, Canada’s wine country, before arriving in Vancouver, where we will check out the sites of this cosmopolitan city. Hotel Drive through Kelowna, the largest city in British Columbia’s interior See Lake Okanagan & its floating bridge See Gastown, Chinatown & Lion’s Gate Bridge Visit the Totem Poles of Canada’s First Nations People in Stanley Park
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Day 10: Vancouver Feel the young vibe of the city while exploring its hip shops & cafés. Later, enjoy a dinner cruise around the harbour & head out for a night on the town! Hotel (B) M Visit Grouse Mountain Day 11: Vancouver Your Canadian adventure ends this morning & it’s time to swap email addresses & say farewell to your new friends.
Day 7: Banff Choose your own adventure in the mountains around Banff. There’s so much offered like a flight over the Rocky Mountains, horseback riding, hiking, shopping & after hours, get into the local nightlife! Contiki Special Stay, Rocky Mountain Chalet (B) Banff Gondola M Heli ride over the Rockies
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How much & when Code: CRCR/CRST/CRSTR 2013/14 Start Finish Total Vancouver Vancouver Cost A$ pp*
Start Finish Total Vancouver Vancouver Cost A$ pp*
2013
2014
Jul Jul Jul Aug Aug Aug Sep Sep Sep
6 ● Jul 7 ■ Jul 28 Aug 11 Aug 18 Aug 25 Sep 8 Sep 22 Oct 29 Oct
18 19 7 21 28 4 18 2 9
2625 2625 2299 2299 2299 2299 2299 2299 2299
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2195
2014 May 11
Jun Jun Jul Jul Jul Aug Aug Aug Sep Sep Sep
1 15 5 ● 6 ■ 27 10 17 24 7 21 28
Jun Jun Jul Jul Aug Aug Aug Sep Sep Oct Oct
11 25 17 18 6 20 27 3 17 1 8
2195 2195 2625 2625 2299 2299 2299 2299 2299 2299 2299
* Prices above are based on twin-share (triple-share only in Banff with no twin or single available). If you’re travelling solo, we can share you with a same sex room-mate at no extra charge. CRCR: Single room supplement of A$695. CRST/CRSTR: Single room supplement of A$919. ● This tour is 13 days long & spends 2 nights in Calgary during the “Stampede”. For this tour use code CRST. ■ This tour is 13 days long & spends 2 nights in Calgary during the “Stampede” (this tour operates in reverse). For this tour use code CRSTR. Tour starts 10:00am & ends approx. 11:00am. For more ways to save see p.21. For departure points & stay longer accommodation options see contiki.com.au/staylonger. For travel insurance see p.58.
Canada & the Rockies 11/13 days What’s Included: 10 nights accommodation: 8 nights in twin-share hotels (10 nights Stampede departures) 2 nights Special Stay experience (more on p.16-17) 10 meals: 5 breakfasts (B) 5 dinners (D) An experienced & professional Tour Manager & Driver team Modern, air-conditioned coach with powerpoints for charging Sightseeing tours of all major cities Local taxes & service charges
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SAVE Pay early & save up to A$229. See p.21 for details.
1 World Heritage site visited
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Day 8: Banff to Vernon Today’s travels take you through 3 national parks in a single day with a stop at the famous Roger’s Pass on one of the world’s great mountain roads. Hotel (B,D) Drive through Yoho, Glacier & Mt. Revelstoke National Parks See the incredible Spiral Train Tunnels & Kicking Horse Valley
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calgary stampede Special tour departure Channel your inner cowboy or cowgirl at the worldfamous Calgary Stampede. The spirit of this amazing festival takes over the city for 10 days in July. See men ride bulls in rodeo, wrestle steers, race chuckwagons & have an outrageous time. The streets are packed with people ready for fun, as well as competitions, parades, dancing, live music & concerts. We have a couple of special Canadian tour departures to tie into this event, with 2 nights in Calgary during the Stampede, making this tour 13 days long. Look for departures marked with • in the price panel on this page (CRST/CRSTR). Visit www.contiki.com.au/calgarystampede
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