HOLIDAYS. Canada & Alaska. $13465 per person. moderate pace. days

HOLIDAYS Canada & Alaska 26 days $13465 per person mn moderate pace departing Tuesday 8 August 2017 1300 1500 50 www.cotaholidays.com.au In...
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HOLIDAYS

Canada & Alaska 26

days

$13465

per person

mn

moderate pace

departing Tuesday 8 August 2017

1300 1500 50

www.cotaholidays.com.au

Includes • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

The services of an Evergreen Tour Director

Highlights

12 Day Canadian Rockies Experience

• Cruise the spectacular waterways of the Inside Passage • Travel along the scenic Icefields Parkway

7 Nights on a luxury cruise ship – Coral or Star Princess#



Explore Banff National Park and see Emerald Lake and Natural Bridge

6 Day Alaskan Wilderness Coach & Rail Tour 2 Day Rocky Mountaineer Rail Experience Premium First Class hotels including all hotel service charges and porterage Return airport transfers Port taxes and charges All tipping and gratuities Travel on board the Rocky Mountaineer train Stay at the "Diamond in the Wilderness", beautiful Chateau Lake Louise Climb aboard the Ice Explorer and ascend onto the Athabasca Glacier Take the Midnight Sun Express Rail Journey Ascend Sulphur Mountain in a gondola Explore Jasper National Park with a guided walk through the awe-inspiring Maligne Canyon Explore the world famous Butchart Gardens Take a guided tour around the highlights of Vancouver including Capilano Suspension Bridge Park Tundra Wilderness Tour in Alaska



Discover Vancouver’s famous sights

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Visit the ski resort town of Whistler Enjoy a sightseeing tour of Victoria Cruise the spectacular waterways of the Inside Passage Travel along the scenic Icefields Parkway Explore Banff National Park and see Emerald Lake and Natural Bridge Discover Vancouver’s famous sights Visit the ski resort town of Whistler Enjoy a sightseeing tour of Victoria Experience Glacier Bay National Park Explore Juneau, the colourful Alaskan capital Relive the gold rush history of Skagway View College Fjord, home to 16 Glaciers Explore Denali National Park, Mt McKinley and Fairbanks

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Itinerary day

1

Home Port to Sydney Monday 7 August 2017

Interstate passengers fly from their home port to Sydney this morning. Overnight: Sydney

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Arrive Victoria Tuesday 8 August 2017

Welcome to Canada! You will be met at Victoria International Airport and transferred to your hotel. This evening you have the opportunity to meet your Tour Director and fellow travellers for a welcome dinner at your hotel. Dinner and overnight: Inn at Laurel Point

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Victoria – Butchart Gardens Wednesday 9 August 2017

This morning we visit the world-famous Butchart Gardens. Learn about the history and flora while exploring this 22-hectare showplace of colourful gardens. Afterwards enjoy an orientation tour of Victoria’s Inner Harbour, Bastion Square, Beacon Hill and residential areas. Discover More: Discover Victoria tour, go whale watching, or culinary dinner tour (additional cost). Overnight: Inn at Laurel Point

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4

Georgia Straight - Whistler Thursday 10 August 2017

Opportunity to take a one-hour floatplane flight over the Georgia Strait to Whistler (seasonal, must be pre-booked, additional cost). Drive north to Nanaimo. Board the BC Ferry and travel through the Georgia Strait to Horseshoe Bay. Journey along the Sea to Sky Highway as the road follows the rugged coastline. Stop at the awesome Shannon Falls before arriving at the charming alpine resort of Whistler Village. Overnight: Hilton Whistler Resort and Spa

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Whistler – Sun Peaks Friday 11 August 2017

Travel along the scenic Duffy Lake Road lined with thick forest into the town of Lillooet. In the afternoon we head to the picturesque ski resort of Sun Peaks. You're Invited: This evening enjoy a fur traders feast and presentation accompanied by a tranquil canoe journey. Dinner and overnight: Hearthstone Lodge

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Sun Peaks - Jasper Saturday 12 August 2017

Today you will be rewarded with astounding views as you reach the grandeur of the Canadian Rockies. Weave through thick forests, past meandering rivers, enjoy vistas of the soaring mountains, ice age glaciers and tumbling waterfalls as you make your way through the spectacular Jasper National Park. Dinner and overnight: Lobstick Lodge

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7

Icefields Parkway – Glacier ‘Ice Explorer’ – Lake Louise Sunday 13 August 2017

This morning enjoy a guided walk through the stunning Maligne Canyon, one of Canada’s most spectacular gorges. Depart Jasper and travel along the breathtaking Icefields Parkway, acclaimed as one of the most incredible journeys in the world. Make a stop at the Columbia Icefield, North America's largest subpolar ice pack where you’ll climb aboard the mighty 'Ice Explorer' for a once-ina-lifetime journey onto the 300-metre-thick Athabasca Glacier. Finish the day at the famous ‘Diamond in the Wilderness’, the beautiful Lake Louise where we will stay in one of the Rockies most stunning and historic properties. Dinner and overnight: Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise

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Lake Louise - Banff Monday 14 August 2017

Visit the spectacular Natural Bridge, which has been carved by the Kicking Horse River, and Yoho National Park that houses the glacier fed Emerald Lake. Arrive into the impressive Banff National Park and enjoy a sightseeing tour including Bow River, the Hoodoos, Bow Falls and a ride to the top of Sulphur Mountain for incredible views across the Rockies. Dinner and overnight: Caribou Lodge or similar

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Banff at leisure Tuesday 15 August 2017

Today is free for you to enjoy Banff. Discover More: Take a helicopter flight, enjoy an outback dinner and wagon ride, or relax on a float trip along the river (additional cost). Overnight: Caribou Lodge or similar

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Rocky Mountaineer Wednesday 16 August 2017

Set off on a two-day rail experience on ‘The Most Spectacular Train Journey in the World’. Settle back in your SilverLeaf carriage (upgrade to GoldLeaf at additional expense). Cross Kicking Horse Pass and view glaciers and snowcapped mountains before arriving into Kamloops. Overnight: Kamloops Hotel (as assigned by Rocky Mountaineer)

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Rocky Mountaineer - Vancouver Thursday 17 August 2017

This morning we re-board the Rocky Mountaineer and continue our journey west. Follow the Thompson River, pass through the magnificent Fraser Valley and arrive into Vancouver. Overnight: Pinnacle Hotel

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Vancouver Sightseeing Friday 18 August 2017

You're Invited: Experience Vancouver's delectable food scene as you're guided through some award winning restaurants and cafes on a breakfast tasting tour. Later, set-off on a sightseeing tour of Vancouver including Stanley Park, famous for its totem poles, the waterfront and Gastown. Visit Capilano Suspension Bridge suspended 70 metres above the river. Make your way across, then walk amongst the canopy on the award winning Treetops Adventure. Dinner and overnight: Pinnacle Hotel

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Vancouver – 7 night Alaskan Cruise Saturday 19 August 2017

This morning board your luxurious cruise ship for a 7 night Alaskan Voyage in your Outside Stateroom on the Coral Princess or Star Princess. Discover the many services, facilities and activities on offer. Dinner and overnight: On-board your Princess Cruise

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Scenic Cruising Sunday 20 August 2017

Sit back and enjoy the scenery. Canada and Alaska’s coastline reveals North America’s last great wilderness. Keep a look out for wildlife such as orcas, humpback whales and bald eagles. Dinner and overnight: On-board your Princess Cruise

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Ketchikan Monday 21 August 2017

Welcome to the salmon capital of the world! Part of the town is built along a steep hillside, part is built on pilings over the water, where bald eagles watch from waterside perches. The collection of totem poles is an essential stop for anyone interested in native art. Dinner and overnight: On-board your Princess Cruise

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Juneau Tuesday 22 August 2017

Surrounded by the Gastineau Channel, the Mendenhall Glacier and the Juneau Icefields, Alaska’s capital is famed for its scenery and isolation. Dinner and overnight: On-board your Princess Cruise

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Skagway Wednesday 23 August 2017

Cruise into Skagway, the gateway to the Klondike. Enjoy free time to go ashore and stroll along the weathered boardwalks admiring the shop front facades, reminiscent of the gold rush era. Dinner and overnight: On-board your Princess Cruise

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Glacier Bay Thursday 24 August 2017

Enter the iceberg strewn waters of Glacier Bay National Park. Marvel at the glacial ice wall carved by nature. This breath-taking scenery will be brought to life by a National Park Service Ranger as they help you spot wildlife and interpret the glacial activity. Dinner and overnight: On-board your Princess Cruise

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College Fjord Friday 25 August 2017

Within Prince William Sound lies College Fjord and its collection of glaciers, some reaching forty stories above sea level, dwarfing even the largest of cruise ships. Dinner and overnight: On-board your Princess Cruise

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Whittier - Anchorage Saturday 26 August 2017

Disembark in Whittier and travel via the Alaska Wildlife Refuge to Anchorage. Explore Anchorage Markets (subject to operation). After a brief orientation tour of Anchorage, the rest of the day is at leisure. Dinner and overnight: The Hotel Captain Cook

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Anchorage – Mt McKinley Sunday 27 August 2017

You're Invited: Visit the home of Iditarod (sled dog racing) champion Martin Buser. Meet the friendly dogs and take a virtual trip along the Iditarod trail including a sled dog demonstration. Continue our journey deep into the Alaskan wilderness arriving in Mt. McKinley. Nestled in a prime location, this gorgeous lodge is the perfect starting point for your wilderness adventure. Dinner and overnight: Mt McKinley Princess Wilderness Lodge

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Midnight Sun Express Train - Denali Monday 28 August 2017

Board our full dome railcar on the ‘Midnight Sun Express’ train. Open-air viewing platforms allow you to step outdoors for the perfect snapshot. The highlight this evening is a Music of Denali Dinner Show. Dinner and overnight: Denali Wilderness Lodge

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Denali National Park Tuesday 29 August 2017

Denali is deep in the Alaskan wilderness and this unique location gives you the opportunity to witness the fascinating landscape and wildlife. Embark on a Tundra Wilderness Tour which takes you into the park for a once in a lifetime experience. Overnight: Denali Princess Wilderness Lodge

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Fairbanks Wednesday 30 August 2017

Continue your journey into the heart of the last frontier to Fairbanks. Board an authentic sternwheeler ‘Discovery III’ for a morning cruise. Tonight, enjoy a farewell dinner. Dinner and overnight: Fairbanks Princess Riverside Lodge

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Depart Fairbanks

(In-flight meals)

Thursday 31 August 2017

Transfer to Fairbanks Airport for your homebound flight.

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Cross the International Date Line – in flight

(In-flight meals)

Friday 1 September 2017

Arrive Home Port Saturday 2 September 2017

Today your flight arrives at your Australian Home Port after a wonderful holiday.

(In-flight meals)

BOOKING CONDITIONS Bookings A $2,150 per person deposit is due within 7 days of confirmation in order to secure your booking. A secondary deposit of $4,000 per person is due 4 weeks after booking. th Full balance is due no later than 10 of May 2017. For bookings made after th the 10 of May 2017 full payment is due within 48 hours. Fares fare includes the Earlybear Air Deal 2 for 1 airfares including taxes! Please note; this fare is only available until the 30th of November 2016 or until sold out! All fares are quoted in Australian Dollars. Fares include transport, entrance fees & cruise fares as per itinerary plus services of a driver/guide. Credit card payments for our tours will incur a 1.9% credit card fee. Itineraries and costings are subject to change without notice. Accommodation Accommodation is based on twin share. Single rooms are available on request.

Cancellations For cancellation 91 days + will incur a loss of deposit. For cancellation within 90-60 days of departure - 50% of fare will be charged. For cancellation within 61 days or less of departure – 100% of fare will be charges. Passengers may also be liable to pay cancellation fees to airlines and other third parties.

Luggage Please ensure your main luggage does not exceed 20kgs in weight. An overnight bag of up to 7kgs may be taken on board in addition to your suitcase. Groups travelling together may be able to arrange a special pick up and drop off on some tours.

Included meals Travel insurance We strongly recommend that passengers purchase travel insurance. Special requirements When booking please advise your consultant if you have any special requirements you would like to be provided. This includes dietary requirements and if you require any assistance with mobility. In some cases you may require a suitable travelling companion to provide assistance. All dietary requests will be forwarded to pre booked meal providers on tour.

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