Cosmos – CanadaMarc Bollinger2022-03-01T18:18:01+00:00
Experience extraordinary beauty and adventure on this affordable Canadian vacation. Arrive in the exciting city of Vancouver for two nights and enjoy guided sightseeing including Stanley Park, Chinatown, and more. Then board the Rocky Mountaineer Train for a 2-day trip and retrace the route of the great 19th century explorers. Travel through spectacular scenery following the Fraser River through canyons and overnight in Kamloops. Continue on through the Selkirk Mountains and enter Yoho National Park with its towering peaks. Wind through the Spiral tunnels, an engineering marvel, before your train climbs Kicking Horse Pass then crosses the Continental Divide and enters Alberta and Banff National Park. Spend two nights in Banff with time to hike, relax at the hot springs, or look for wildlife like big horn sheep, deer, bear, and elk that inhabit the park. Perhaps treat yourself to an optional helicopter ride for breathtaking views of the Canadian Rockies from above. Visit gorgeous Lake Louise, its turquoise waters perfectly reflecting the surrounding mountains and glaciers. Then travel the stunning Icefields Parkway where you’ll stop to ride the Ice Explorer all-terrain vehicle over ice that’s 750-feet-thick! Arrive in magnificent Jasper National Park with its majestic peaks and natural beauty and have the chance to take an optional scenic float trip down the Athabasca River. Journey to the base of 12,972-foot Mount Robson, the highest peak in the Canadian Rockies, on your way to the resort town of Sun Peaks. Then follow the routes of the historic Gold Rush and the fur traders on your way to Whistler where you’ll spend two nights and have time to enjoy the many activities this legendary resort village has to offer. Take the ferry crossing to Victoria and visit beautiful Butchart Gardens with its 55 acres of floral displays followed by city sightseeing. Have a day at leisure to explore this charming city, perhaps enjoying high tea at the Empress Hotel or taking the optional Wildlife & Whale-Watching Expedition to look for pods of orcas. Then return via ferry to Vancouver and celebrate all the amazing memories you made on your fantastic vacation in Canada!
Explore Canada’s Atlantic seacoast on this scenic vacation to Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, and Prince Edward Island. Your trip begins and ends in Halifax, with charming fishing villages, natural wonders, and breathtaking vistas in between. Set out for New Brunswick and the Bay of Fundy, site of the world’s highest and most dramatic tides and home to Hopewell Rocks, giant sandstone formations carved by years of tidal erosion. Spend two nights in Saint John, Canada’s oldest incorporated city, established by royal charter in 1785. Explore the charming and historic town of St. Andrews by-the-Sea and take an optional whale-watching cruise. Travel across the 8-mile Confederation Bridge to Prince Edward Island, famous for its seafood, potatoes, and red sand beaches, for a two-night stay in Charlottetown. Visit Green Gables Heritage Place the setting of the beloved novel, Anne of Green Gables. Enjoy a ferry ride back to Nova Scotia, then continue on to Cape Breton Island for a two-night stay in the town of Baddeck. Visit the Alexander Graham Bell Museum with exhibits tracing the many achievements of this great inventor who spent the last years of his life there. Keep your camera ready as you travel along the Cabot Trail, one of the most scenic drives in the world, stopping at vistas and lookouts in Cape Breton Highlands National Park, which resembles the coastal landscapes of Scotland. You’ll return to the city of Halifax for a two-night stay and take a day excursion to visit the quaint fishing village of Peggy’s Cove, home to one of Canada’s most photographed lighthouses. Continue to the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Lunenburg, with its rich maritime heritage and home of the first planned British Colonial settlement in North America. From stunning scenery, charming towns, natural wonders, and historical sites—this trip has it all!
Adventure awaits on this affordable vacation where you’ll travel by land, rail, and sea to experience Canada’s natural beauty. You’ll begin in Calgary with a city tour before heading to the majestic Canadian Rockies and awe-inspiring Banff National Park for two nights. Explore the park by hiking or horseback riding, shopping in town, or taking an optional helicopter tour for magnificent aerial views of the Canadian Rockies! Stop at gorgeous Lake Louise, its turquoise waters perfectly mirroring the surrounding glacial peaks. Continue to the Columbia Icefield to ride on the Ice Explorer across ice measuring 750 feet thick! Journey through breathtaking wilderness before arriving in Jasper National Park for two nights. Enjoy time to explore the park’s towering mountains and abundant wildlife with the opportunity to join an optional excursion to Maligne Lake and the much-photographed Spirit Island. En route to Prince George, see Mount Robson, the highest of Canada’s Rockies at nearly 13,000 feet, and visit Mount Robson Provincial Park. Next board VIA Rail’s Skeena train for a memorable all-daylight journey through the rugged Coast Mountains. Retrace the steps of the ancient First Nations trading routes and follow the paths of the earliest fur traders before arriving in Prince Rupert for a two-night stay. Visit the North Pacific Cannery National Historic Site and take a guided tour of British Columbia’s oldest cannery village. Your adventure continues on a fantastic voyage on the Inside Passage through some of the world’s most spectacular scenery to watch for whales, sea lions, porpoise, eagles, and other wildlife. Overnight in Port Hardy, make your way south to charming Victoria where sightseeing includes Bastion Square, the Inner Harbour, and Thunderbird Park with its interesting collection of totems poles. Enjoy free time to shop, have high tea at the Empress Hotel or take an optional excursion to magnificent Butchart Gardens. Set sail across the picturesque Strait of Georgia and Gulf Islands to Vancouver to see city highlights including Stanley Park, Chinatown, and more. With stunning national parks, a scenic train ride, a spectacular Inside Passage cruise, and visits to charming towns and vibrant cities, this amazing value tour is not to be missed!
Create incredible memories to last a lifetime traveling through the majestic Canadian Rockies! You’ll overnight in Calgary, Banff National Park, Jasper National Park, Kamloops, Vancouver, and Victoria. Along the way, you’ll witness spectacular scenery and visit western Canada’s most famous cities. Take an orientation tour in Calgary, home of the world-famous Calgary Stampede, and then head to Banff National Park, Canada’s first and most popular national park. Banff is known for its incredible natural beauty and abundant wildlife. Have time to hike, horseback ride, relax at the hot springs or perhaps join an optional helicopter excursion for breathtaking aerial views. Journey to Lake Louise, with its turquoise water that reflects the surrounding mountains and glaciers. Travel the scenic Icefield Parkway stopping to take a thrilling ride aboard an Ice Explorer on ice that’s 750 feet thick! Continue to the vast wilderness and majestic peaks of Jasper National Park, the largest national park in the Canadian Rockies. Go on a hike, stroll the townsite, or join an optional float trip down the Athabasca River. Then it’s time to board the Rocky Mountaineer for a 2-day, all-daylight journey from Jasper National Park to the vibrant city of Vancouver. This train ride travels through stunning scenery and takes you back to a time when getting to your destination was part of the fun! Along the way, pass Mount Robson, the Canadian Rockies’ highest mountain, wild rivers, magnificent mountain ranges, and turbulent Hell’s Gate. More beautiful scenery awaits on your ferry crossing from Vancouver through the picturesque Gulf Islands to Victoria. On the way into Victoria, enjoy sightseeing that includes a trip to world-famous Butchart Gardens with its 55 acres of floral displays, then have time to explore this charming city. Take a ferry back across the Strait of Georgia to Vancouver where your journey ends, but the memories of this value-minded vacation with its awe-inspiring sights and once-in-a-lifetime experiences will last forever!
Exciting cities and breathtaking scenery await you on this Eastern Canada tour. You'll spend two nights in Toronto, Ottawa, and the Québec City area, and one night in Montréal. In each city you'll see the must-see sights, such as the 1,815-foot-tall CN Tower in Toronto, Canada’s largest city; the Royal Canadian Mint in Ottawa, Canada’s capital; Québec City's Place Royale, the historic square known as the birthplace of French Canada; and Montréal's Mount Royal, designed by the same architect as New York City’s Central Park. In Québec, visit the Basilica of Notre-Dame-du-Cap, with its fine stained-glass windows, and Our Lady of the Cape Sanctuary, made a national shrine in 1888. Also enjoy time to explore Québec City, Canada’s only walled city and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. But that’s not all…you’ll board a sightseeing boat for a thrilling ride to view breathtaking Niagara Falls. You’ve seen photos of these world-famous Falls, and now’s your chance to see them up close. They are nothing short of spectacular! You’ll also enjoy a relaxing cruise through scenic Thousand Islands National Park. From the vibrant cities to the gorgeous scenery, this Eastern Canada tour designed for the value-minded traveler is the perfect vacation!
Exciting cities and breathtaking scenery await you on this Eastern Canada tour that includes Toronto, Ottawa, Québec City, and Montréal. In each city you'll see the must-see sights, such as the 1,815-foot-tall CN Tower in Toronto, Canada’s largest city; Parliament Hill and the Peace Tower in Ottawa, Canada’s capital; Québec City's Place Royale, the historic square known as the birthplace of French Canada; and Mount Royal in Montréal, designed by the same architect as New York City’s Central Park. In Québec, visit the Basilica de Notre-Dame-du-Cap, with its beautiful stained-glass windows, and Our Lady of the Cape Sanctuary, made a national shrine in 1888. Also enjoy time to explore Québec City, Canada’s only walled city and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Stroll along the cobblestone streets, visit a café or take an optional guided tour of the iconic Chateau Frontenac. But that’s not all…you’ll travel to amazing Niagara Falls, one of the most beloved landmarks in the world, and board an exhilarating sightseeing cruise for a thrilling ride to view the Falls up close. They are nothing short of spectacular! You’ll also enjoy a relaxing narrated cruise through scenic Thousand Islands National Park to see the opulent Gilded Age mansions the wealthy built for their summer homes. From the vibrant cities to the natural wonders and gorgeous scenery, this Eastern Canada tour designed for the value-minded traveler is the perfect vacation!
This Undiscovered Alaska and the Yukon Territory tour features majestic panoramas, untamed wilderness, the opportunity to see wildlife in their natural habitat, and so much more! Beginning and ending in Anchorage, Alaska’s largest city, take a cruise out of Whittier on Prince William Sound to view breathtaking glaciers while watching for eagles, whales, porpoises, seals, mountain goats, and more. Between Anchorage and Tok, enjoy beautiful views of Matanuska Glacier and Kluane National Park’s rugged mountains on the way to Whitehorse. Enjoy the stunning scenery as you motor over the Top of the World Highway en route to Fairbanks. More magnificent scenery awaits you on your journey aboard the Alaska Railroad between Fairbanks and Denali National Park and Preserve as you view the awe-inspiring wilderness via the wide windows and the domed-roof car. Denali National Park & Preserve, with its six million acres, is the third largest park in the United States and is home to North America’s highest peak, Denali (formerly Mount McKinley) at an impressive 20,310 ft. Your two nights in Denali give you the opportunity to explore on your own or go on optional outings, such as taking a helicopter ride over the park for spectacular aerial views, go on a sled-dog kennel tour to learn about the important cultural role sled dogs have in Alaska, or take a wilderness tour to seek out grizzly bears, moose, and more. In addition to witnessing breathtaking scenery, this Alaska and Yukon Territory tour offers you a chance to learn about the Klondike Gold Rush. Follow the Trail of ’98 over the same mountains that determined gold seekers traveled in brutal winter conditions in hopes of striking it rich. Visit Skagway and stroll the wooden sidewalks where thousands of hopeful miners came in 1898. In Dawson City, see where the first gold strike was made and enjoy a show with ragtime music, can-can girls, and an old-fashioned casino just as the prospectors did over a century ago. All of this and more await you on this value-minded adventure through Alaska and the Yukon Territory!
Welcome to Calgary! More fun than a 10-gallon hat can hold, it’s no wonder the Calgary Stampede is “the greatest outdoor show on Earth.” This celebration of the Old West brings frontier days to life with entertainment and exhibits, great food, world-famous Chuckwagon horse races, and the Calgary Stampede Rodeo. Then continue your adventure through the majestic Canadian Rockies and awe-inspiring Banff National Park for two nights. Explore by hiking or horseback riding, shopping in town, or taking an optional helicopter tour for magnificent aerial views of the Canadian Rockies! Stop at gorgeous Lake Louise, its turquoise waters perfectly mirroring the surrounding glacial peaks. Continue to the Columbia Icefield to ride on the Ice Explorer across ice measuring 750 feet thick! Journey through breathtaking wilderness before arriving in Jasper National Park for two nights. Enjoy time to explore the park’s towering mountains and abundant wildlife with the opportunity to join an optional excursion to Maligne Lake and the much-photographed Spirit Island. En route to Prince George, see Mount Robson, the highest of Canada’s Rockies at nearly 13,000 feet, and visit Mount Robson Provincial Park. Next board VIA Rail’s Skeena train for a memorable all-daylight journey through the rugged Coast Mountains. Retrace the steps of the ancient First Nations trading routes and follow the paths of the earliest fur traders before arriving in Prince Rupert for a two-night stay. Visit the North Pacific Cannery National Historic Site and take a guided tour of British Columbia’s oldest cannery village. Your adventure continues with a fantastic voyage on the Inside Passage through some of the world’s most spectacular scenery to watch for whales, sea lions, porpoise, eagles, and other wildlife. Overnight in Port Hardy, then make your way south to charming Victoria where sightseeing includes Bastion Square, the Inner Harbour, and Thunderbird Park with its interesting collection of totems poles. Enjoy free time to shop, have high tea at the Empress Hotel or perhaps take an optional excursion to magnificent Butchart Gardens. Set sail across the picturesque Strait of Georgia and Gulf Islands for an arrival in Vancouver to see city highlights including Stanley Park, Chinatown, and more. With stunning national parks, a scenic train ride, a spectacular Inside Passage cruise, visits to charming towns and vibrant cities, and experiencing the Calgary Stampede, this amazing value tour is not to be missed!
Spectacular national parks and scenic drives highlight this wonderful Canadian Rockies tour that travels to Vancouver, Kelowna, Banff National Park, Jasper National Park, Sun Peaks, Whistler, and Victoria. Begin in vibrant Vancouver where city sightseeing includes Stanley Park, historic Gastown, bustling Chinatown and more. Then journey to Kelowna, attractively set on the shores of Okanagan Lake and surrounded by orchards and vineyards. Climb Rogers Pass in Glacier National Park then enter Yoho National Park and ascend Kicking Horse Pass before arriving in magnificent Banff National Park—Canada’s first national park. Have free time to hike, bike, enjoy the natural hot springs or get breathtaking views from above on an optional helicopter excursion. Stop to see the gorgeous turquoise waters of Lake Louise then travel to Icefields Parkway to ride the Ice Explorer on the Columbia Icefield, the largest expanse of ice in the Canadian Rockies. Arrive in the vast wilderness and wildlife of Jasper National Park—home to elk, bighorn sheep, moose, and bear! Enjoy free time for independent exploration or go on optional excursions like floating down the Athabasca River and visiting Maligne Lake’s Spirit Island. See Mount Robson, the Canadian Rockies’ highest peak at 12,972 feet, en route to the mountain resort of Sun Peaks. Travel to the alpine town of Whistler, surrounded by stunning glaciated mountains where you can hike, explore the village, or take an optional excursion, like a Ziptrek Adventure through an old-growth rainforest. Continue to the Pacific Coast to sail across the Strait of Georgia for two nights in Victoria on Vancouver Island, complete with sightseeing and a visit to magnificent Butchart Gardens. Perhaps enjoy high tea at the Empress Hotel or take an optional Wildlife and Whale Watching Expedition before ferrying through the Gulf Islands back to Vancouver. For the value-minded traveler, this tour exploring the Canadian Rockies is an unforgettable vacation!
Canada’s spectacular national parks and scenic drives highlight this wonderful Canadian Rockies tour that overnights in Vancouver, Kelowna, Banff National Park, Jasper National Park, Sun Peaks, Whistler, and Victoria. You’ll spend time in Banff National Park—Canada’s first national park—with its valleys, mountains, glaciers, forests, rivers, and meadows, and Jasper National Park, with its majestic mountains and abundant wildlife. Other Canadian national parks on this tour include Glacier National Park, with its rugged mountains, glaciers, and waterfalls, and Yoho National Park, with its vertical rock walls, waterfalls, and beautiful peaks. In addition to national parks, you’ll also visit some of Canada’s most popular resort towns, such as Kelowna, attractively set on the shores of Lake Okanagan and surrounded by orchards and vineyards. And the mountain resort of Sun Peaks, where you’ll overnight after a beautiful drive that includes passing Mount Robson, the Canadian Rockies’ highest mountain at 12,972 feet. Spend two nights in the alpine town of Whistler, surrounded by stunning glaciated mountains. Here you can hike, explore the village, or take an optional excursion, like a Ziptrek Adventure through an old-growth rainforest or a guided Tree Trek Canopy Walk via suspension bridges and boardwalks high among the treetops. A tour highlight is a stop at the Columbia Icefield, the largest expanse of ice in the Canadian Rockies where you’ll ride the Ice Explorer, an all-terrain vehicle that travels on ice that is 750 feet thick! You’ll also journey to the Pacific Coast, where you’ll sail across the Strait of Georgia to Victoria for two overnights. Enjoy an included sightseeing tour, and a visit to Butchart Gardens, rated as one of the most beautiful gardens in the world, and then have free time to discover some of Victoria’s most popular attractions like having high tea at the Empress Hotel or taking an optional Wildlife and Whale Watching Expedition. For the value-minded traveler, this tour exploring the Canadian Rockies is an unforgettable vacation not to be missed!
The Canadian Rockies are known for their stunning scenery, rugged mountains, breathtaking glaciers, mighty rivers, and gorgeous national parks. On this Heart of the Canadian Rockies tour, you’ll experience all of this and more! You’ll overnight in Calgary, Banff National Park, Jasper National Park, Kamloops, Victoria, and Vancouver. You’ll have two nights in Banff National Park, Canada’s oldest national park and gateway to the Canadian Rockies, and have time on your own to go for a hike, stroll along the river, enjoy the hot springs, check out the quaint shops, and perhaps take an exhilarating optional excursion to view the incredible scenery by helicopter. You’ll also have two nights in Jasper National Park, the largest national park in the Canadian Rockies. You can hike, explore the townsite, or join an optional excursion to see beautiful Maligne Lake and Spirit Island. Between Banff and Jasper, you’ll experience two highlights of this Canadian Rockies tour— a stop at Lake Louise, whose turquoise waters create a natural mirror that reflects the surrounding mountains, and a thrilling ride aboard an Ice Explorer all-terrain vehicle to the Athabasca Glacier, part of the Columbia Icefield, the largest expanse of ice in the Canadian Rockies. Sail across the Strait of Georgia to Victoria where sightseeing includes world-famous Butchart Gardens with its 55 acres of showcase floral displays. You’ll also have free time to explore on your own. Perhaps enjoy high tea at the Empress Hotel, walk and discover Victoria’s delightful historic buildings and harbour, or take the optional Marine Wildlife & Whale-Watching Expedition to seek out the resident pods of orca whales. Ferry across the picturesque Gulf Islands to vibrant Vancouver where sightseeing includes beautiful Stanley Park, historic Gastown, and bustling Chinatown. All of this and more await you on this once-in-a-lifetime Canadian Rockies adventure!
Welcome to Calgary! More fun than a 10-gallon hat can hold, it’s no wonder the Calgary Stampede is “the greatest outdoor show on Earth.” This celebration of the Old West brings frontier days to life with entertainment and exhibits, great food, world-famous Chuckwagon horse races, and the Calgary Stampede Rodeo. Continue your adventure through the western Canada’s breathtaking scenery, rugged mountains, breathtaking glaciers, mighty rivers, and gorgeous national parks. Your value-minded Canadian vacation takes you to Banff National Park, Jasper National Park, Kamloops, Victoria, and Vancouver. Enjoy two nights in Banff National Park, Canada’s oldest national park and gateway to the Canadian Rockies with free time to hike, stroll along the river, enjoy the hot springs and check out the quaint shops, and also take an exhilarating optional excursion to view the incredible scenery by helicopter. Enjoy two nights in Jasper National Park, the largest national park in the Canadian Rockies with free time to hike, peruse the shops, and take an optional excursion to see beautiful Maligne Lake and Spirit Island. Between Banff and Jasper, you’ll experience a highlight of this Canadian Rockies tour—a thrilling ride aboard an Ice Explorer all-terrain vehicle to the Athabasca Glacier, part of the Columbia Icefield, the largest expanse of ice in the Canadian Rockies. Your journey also includes a stop in Lake Louise, whose turquoise waters create a natural mirror that reflects the surrounding mountains and pristine wilderness. Embark on ferry crossings between Vancouver and Victoria and visit the world-famous, gorgeous Butchart Gardens. There’s also free time in Victoria to explore on your own. Perhaps enjoy high tea at the Empress Hotel or take the optional Marine Wildlife & Whale-Watching Expedition. For the value-minded traveler, the stunning scenery, adventure, and natural wonders of this affordable vacation in Canada with the Calgary Stampede is the trip of a lifetime!
The Canadian Rockies are known for their stunning scenery, rugged mountains, breathtaking glaciers, mighty rivers, and gorgeous national parks. On this Heart of the Canadian Rockies tour, you’ll experience all of this and more! You’ll overnight in Calgary, Banff National Park, Jasper National Park, Kamloops, Victoria, and Vancouver. In Banff National Park, Canada’s oldest national park and gateway to the Canadian Rockies, you’ll have time on your own to stroll along the river, explore the hot springs and quaint shops, and also take an optional excursion to view the incredible scenery by helicopter. You’ll also enjoy two nights in Jasper National Park, the largest national park in the Canadian Rockies. You can hike, peruse the shops, and join an optional excursion to see beautiful Maligne Lake and Spirit Island. Between Banff and Jasper, you’ll experience a highlight of this Canadian Rockies tour—a thrilling ride aboard an Ice Explorer all-terrain vehicle to the Athabasca Glacier, part of the Columbia Icefield, the largest expanse of ice in the Canadian Rockies. Your journey also includes a stop in Lake Louise, whose turquoise waters create a natural mirror that reflects the surrounding mountains and pristine wilderness. This tour also includes ferry crossings between Vancouver and Victoria as well as sightseeing in both. In Victoria, your sightseeing includes world-famous Butchart Gardens with its 55 acres of showcase floral displays. You’ll also have free time in Victoria to explore on your own. Perhaps enjoy high tea at the Empress Hotel, walk and discover Victoria’s delightful historic buildings and harbour, or take the optional Marine Wildlife & Whale-Watching Expedition to seek out the resident pods of orca whales. All of this and more await you on this once-in-a-lifetime Canadian Rockies tour designed for savvy, value-minded travelers!
Immerse yourself in the beauty and wonder of nature as you travel to four magnificent national parks in two countries, on this North America National Parks tour. Experience the splendor of Wyoming’s Grand Teton National Park with its soaring peaks and pristine lakes. Be amazed by the variety of natural wonders in the world’s oldest national park, Yellowstone. At over two million acres, it is home to the most active and diverse collection of geothermal features and half the world’s active geysers, including the most famous, Old Faithful. Watching it erupt is a sight you won’t soon forget! See thundering Yellowstone Falls at the Grand Canyon of Yellowstone and view abundant wildlife. The park is home to herds of bison, elk, moose, black bear, grizzly bear, fox, and wolves. Discover Montana’s Glacier National Park, a showcase of melting glaciers, alpine meadows, and sparkling lakes. Take a guided tour in a vintage Red Jammer bus and travel on breathtaking Going-to-the-Sun Road to the top of Logan Pass for spectacular views of the valley below. Enter Canada and stay in Waterton Lakes National Park, one of the most beautiful destinations in the Canadian Rockies with captivating scenes in every direction. Between park visits, stop at Smokejumper’s Visitor Center and learn how brave firefighters parachute into the forests to put out wildfires and visit Earthquake Lake Visitor Center to learn how the strongest earthquake in the Rocky Mountains moved 80 million tons of rock in less than a minute to create the lake. You’ll also visit Alberta’s Head-Smashed-In Buffalo Jump, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, to learn about the Indigenous people and their relationship with the herds of buffalo that roamed the area. Stunning scenery with majestic mountains, crystal clear lakes, and wonderous wildlife await you on this value-minded adventure!
Immerse yourself in the beauty and wonder of nature as you travel to four magnificent national parks in two countries, on this National Parks of the Northwest tour. Experience the splendor of Grand Teton National Park with its soaring peaks and pristine lakes. Be amazed by the variety of natural wonders in the world’s oldest national park, Yellowstone. At over two million acres, it is home to the most active and diverse collection of geothermal features and half the world’s active geysers, including the most famous, Old Faithful. Watching it erupt is a sight you won’t soon forget! See thundering Yellowstone Falls at the Grand Canyon of Yellowstone and view abundant wildlife. The park is home to herds of bison, elk, moose, black bear, grizzly bear, fox, and wolves. Discover Glacier National Park, a showcase of melting glaciers, alpine meadows, and sparkling lakes. Take a guided tour in a vintage Red Jammer bus and travel on breathtaking Going-to-the-Sun Road to the top of Logan Pass for spectacular views of the valley below. Enter Canada and stay in Waterton Lakes National Park, one of the most beautiful destinations in the Canadian Rockies with captivating scenes in every direction. Between park visits, stop at Smokejumper’s Visitor Center and learn how brave firefighters parachute into the forests to put out wildfires and visit Earthquake Lake Visitor Center to learn how the strongest earthquake in the Rocky Mountains moved 80 million tons of rock in less than a minute to create the lake. You’ll also visit Head-Smashed-In Buffalo Jump, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, to learn about the Indigenous people and their relationship with the herds of buffalo that roamed the area. Stunning scenery with majestic mountains, crystal clear lakes, and wonderous wildlife await you on this value-minded adventure!
Canada’s spectacular national parks and scenic drives highlight this wonderful Canadian Rockies tour that overnights in Vancouver, Kelowna, Banff National Park, Jasper National Park, Sun Peaks, Whistler, and Victoria. Plus, you’ll enjoy a 7-night Alaska cruise where you’ll witness the amazing Inside Passage, one of the world’s most picturesque sea lanes with unbelievable beauty. You’ll spend time in Banff National Park, with its valleys, mountains, glaciers, forests, rivers, and meadows, and Jasper National Park, with its majestic mountains and abundant wildlife. Other Canadian national parks on this tour include Glacier National Park, with its rugged mountains, glaciers, and waterfalls, and Yoho National Park, with its vertical rock walls, waterfalls, and beautiful peaks. In addition to national parks, you’ll also visit some of Canada’s most popular resort towns on this Canadian Rockies tour such as Kelowna, attractively set on the shores of Lake Okanagan and surrounded by orchards and vineyards. And the mountain resort of Sun Peaks, where you’ll overnight after a beautiful drive that includes passing Mount Robson, the Canadian Rockies’ highest mountain at 12,972 feet. Spend two nights in the alpine town of Whistler, surrounded by stunning glaciated mountains. A tour highlight is a stop at the Columbia Icefield, the largest expanse of ice in the Canadian Rockies where you’ll ride the Ice Explorer, an all-terrain vehicle that travels on ice that is 750 feet thick! You’ll also journey to the Pacific Coast, where you’ll sail across the Strait of Georgia to Victoria for two overnights. Enjoy an included sightseeing tour, and a visit to Butchart Gardens, rated as one of the most beautiful gardens in the world, and then have free time to discover some of Victoria’s most popular attractions. For the value-minded traveler, this Canadian Rockies tour with an Alaska cruise is a dream vacation!
Exciting cities and breathtaking scenery await you on this Eastern Canada tour, including Toronto, Ottawa, Québec, and Montréal. You’ll also overnight on VIA Rail’s Ocean Train in your private sleeper car while traveling between Montréal and Halifax, the capital of Nova Scotia, where you’ll spend two nights. In each city you'll see the must-see sights, such as the 1,815-foot-tall CN Tower in Toronto, Canada’s largest city; the Parliament Hill and the Peace Tower in Ottawa, Canada’s capital; Québec City's Place Royale, the historic square known as the birthplace of French Canada; and Mount Royal in Montréal. In Québec, visit the Basilica de Notre-Dame-du-Cap and Our Lady of the Cape Sanctuary and have time to explore Québec City, Canada’s only walled city and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Stroll the cobblestone streets, visit a café or take an optional guided tour of the iconic Chateau Frontenac. Visit amazing Niagara Falls and board an exhilarating sightseeing cruise for thrilling views of the spectacular falls up close. You’ll also enjoy a relaxing narrated cruise through scenic Thousand Islands National Park to see the opulent Gilded Age mansions the wealthy built for their summer homes. And in Nova Scotia, you’ll visit Peggy’s Cove, a quaint fishing village with its historic lighthouse and dramatic coastline. From the vibrant cities to the natural wonders and gorgeous scenery, this Eastern Canada tour designed for the value-minded traveler is the perfect vacation!
Historic sites, thrilling cities, and awe-inspiring scenery…these are the perfect words to describe this East Coast. You’ll spend four nights in New York City and two nights in Niagara Falls and the Washington DC area, and an overnight in Corning and Philadelphia. Sightseeing or an orientation tour is included in each city on this affordable vacation. In New York City, see major attractions, including Broadway, Times Square, the Empire State Building, Rockefeller Center, and more. Then travel into Canada to experience breathtaking Niagara Falls! Be sure to have your camera ready as you enjoy an exhilarating sightseeing cruise that gets you up close to the thundering falls. Have free time to visit the Botanical Gardens, ride the aerial cable car, or go on an unforgettable optional helicopter tour over the falls with a view like no other! Head to Corning and visit the world’s most comprehensive collection of glass at the Corning Museum of Glass. Continue on through the picturesque Poconos and beautiful Appalachian Mountains en route to Philadelphia, where you’ll see landmarks like the Liberty Bell at Independence National Historical Park. In Washington DC, visit the Lincoln Memorial, see the Washington Monument and Ford’s Theatre where President Abraham Lincoln was assassinated, and enjoy photo stops at Capitol Hill and the White House. In your free time, choose to visit the museums of the Smithsonian, take a walk along the Mall, or see the Kennedy graves and Changing of the Guard at Arlington National Cemetery. From bustling cities to beautiful scenery and historic landmarks to the amazing natural wonder that is Niagara Falls, this East Coast tour is a great vacation for savvy travelers. You’re sure to arrive home with plenty of stories and photos to share!
Historic sites, thrilling cities, and awe-inspiring scenery…these are the perfect words to describe this East Coast tour. You’ll spend two nights each in New York City, Niagara Falls, and the Washington DC area, and an overnight in Corning and Philadelphia. Sightseeing with a Local Guide or an orientation tour is included in each city on this affordable vacation. In New York City, see major attractions, including Broadway, Times Square, the Empire State Building, Rockefeller Center, and more. Then travel into Canada to experience breathtaking Niagara Falls! Be sure to have your camera ready as you enjoy an exhilarating sightseeing cruise that gets you up close to the thundering falls. Have free time to visit the Botanical Gardens, ride the aerial cable car, or go on an unforgettable optional helicopter tour over the falls with a view like no other! Head to Corning and visit the world’s most comprehensive collection of glass at the Corning Museum of Glass. Continue on through the picturesque Poconos and beautiful Appalachian Mountains en route to Philadelphia, where you’ll see landmarks like the Liberty Bell at Independence National Historical Park. In Washington DC, visit the Lincoln Memorial, see the Washington Monument and Ford’s Theatre where President Abraham Lincoln was assassinated, and enjoy photo stops at Capitol Hill and the White House. In your free time, choose to visit the museums of the Smithsonian, take a walk along the Mall, or see the Kennedy graves and Changing of the Guard at Arlington National Cemetery. From bustling cities to beautiful scenery and historic landmarks to the amazing natural wonder that is Niagara Falls, this East Coast tour is a great vacation for savvy travelers. You’re sure to arrive home with plenty of stories and photos to share!
Experience vibrant cities, historic sites, and awe-inspiring natural wonder on this affordable East Coast vacation. You’ll spend two nights each in New York City, Niagara Falls, and the Washington DC area, and an overnight in the Corning, NY area (Elmira) and Philadelphia. Enjoy touring New York City with a Local Guide and see major attractions including Broadway, Times Square, the Empire State Building, Rockefeller Center, and more and then have time to explore the “Big Apple” on your own. Travel into Canada to experience breathtaking Niagara Falls! Be sure to have your camera ready as you enjoy an exhilarating sightseeing cruise that gets you up close to the thundering 600,000 gallons of water that comes crashing down every second! Have time on your own to visit the Botanical Gardens, ride the aerial cable car, or go on an unforgettable optional helicopter tour over the falls with a view like no other! Head to Corning, NY and visit the world’s most comprehensive collection of glass at the Corning Museum of Glass. Continue on through the picturesque Poconos and beautiful Appalachian Mountains en route to Philadelphia, where you’ll see landmarks like the Liberty Bell at Independence National Historical Park, known at the birthplace of American democracy. In Washington DC, take a tour with a Local Guide and visit the Lincoln Memorial, see the Washington Monument, and Ford’s Theatre where President Abraham Lincoln was assassinated, and enjoy photo stops at Capitol Hill and the White House. Enjoy free time to visit the amazing museums of the Smithsonian, take a walk along the Mall, or see the Kennedy graves and Changing of the Guard at Arlington National Cemetery. From exciting cities to historic landmarks to the amazing natural wonder of Niagara Falls, this East Coast tour will have you returning home with stories to tell, photos to share, and memories to last a lifetime!
This adventure across Canada begins in Toronto, ends in Vancouver, and is filled with stunning scenery, spectacular national parks, and some of Canada’s most popular cities. A highlight of this tour is the 3-day, 3-night journey on VIA Rail’s® the Canadian—a premier continental train—from Toronto to Jasper. Enjoy views of the ever-changing landscapes through Ontario, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, and Alberta aboard VIA Rail®’s refurbished art deco rail cars and domed observation cars. Marvel at thunderous Niagara Falls on your included boat cruise past the falls. In the Canadian Rockies, ride the Ice Explorer—an all-terrain vehicle—on Columbia Icefield, an expanse of ice that is 750-feet thick! Stop in Lake Louise, where its gorgeous turquoise waters mirror the surrounding glacial peaks. Visit Jasper National Park—with its rugged mountains, glaciers, alpine meadows, rivers, and abundant wildlife—and Banff National Park, Canada’s first national park. Also travel through stunning Yoho National Park and Glacier National Park. From the Pacific Coast, sail across the Strait of Georgia to Victoria through the scenic Gulf Islands. Spend two nights in this charming city then ferry to vibrant Vancouver. Majestic mountain scenery, pristine glacier-fed lakes, picturesque towns, gentle prairie fields, and exciting cities – experience it all on this unforgettable rail adventure across Canada!
From historic sites to beautiful scenery, enjoy the great cities of the Northeast and Canada on this exciting eastern Canada and U.S. vacation. Your tour begins and ends in New York City with overnights in Boston, Québec City, Montréal, Ottawa, Toronto, Niagara Falls, Lancaster, Washington DC, and Philadelphia. You’ll enjoy guided sightseeing of the must-see sights in each of the cities, such as New York City’s Rockefeller Center; Boston’s Freedom Trail; Québec City’s Place Royale, the historic square known as the birthplace of French America; Montréal’s 19th-century Notre Dame Church; Ottawa’s Parliament Hill; Toronto’s iconic, 1,815-foot-tall CN Tower; and Washington DC’s most famous landmarks. In Pennsylvania Dutch country, learn about the history of the Amish community—including their faith, culture, and way of life without the use of telephones or electricity in the home—at the Amish Farm & House. Scenic drives also await you. Travel through New Hampshire’s White Mountains, with some of the most beautiful scenery in the eastern U.S. In Canada, travel along the lakeshore and through the rich farmlands and vineyards of Ontario to magnificent Niagara Falls. Enjoy a cruise to hear the roar and view the falls up-close. It is nothing short of exhilarating! You’ll also enjoy a cruise in Thousand Islands National Park, where you’ll pass opulent summer homes, wooded islands, and lush landscapes. Vibrant cities, historic sites, and stunning scenery…this Eastern U.S. & Canada tour features all of this and more!
From historic sites to beautiful scenery, enjoy the great cities of the Northeast and Canada on this exciting eastern Canada and U.S. vacation. Your tour begins and ends in New York City with overnights in Boston, Québec City, Montréal, Ottawa, Toronto, Niagara Falls, Lancaster, Washington DC, and Philadelphia. Enjoy guided sightseeing of the must-see sights in each of the cities, such as New York City’s Rockefeller Center; Boston’s Freedom Trail; Québec City’s Place Royale, the historic square known as the birthplace of French America; Montréal’s 19th-century Notre Dame Church; Ottawa’s Parliament Hill; Toronto’s iconic, 1,815-foot-tall CN Tower; and Washington DC’s most famous landmarks. In Pennsylvania Dutch country, learn about the history of the Amish community—including their faith, culture, and way of life without the use of telephones or electricity in the home—at the Amish Farm & House. Scenic drives also await you. Travel through New Hampshire’s White Mountains, with some of the most beautiful scenery in the eastern U.S. In Canada, travel along the lakeshore and through the rich farmlands and vineyards of Ontario to magnificent Niagara Falls. Enjoy a cruise to hear the roar and view the falls up-close. It is nothing short of exhilarating! You’ll also enjoy a cruise in Thousand Islands National Park, where you’ll pass opulent summer homes, wooded islands, and lush landscapes. And ending with two extra nights in New York City, you’ll have time to explore on your own and see more of the fabulous sites. Vibrant cities, historic sites, and stunning scenery…this Eastern U.S. & Canada tour features all of this and more!
From exciting big cities with historic sites to beautiful scenery and natural wonders, this vacation in the Eastern U.S. and Canada has it all! Your tour begins and ends in New York City with overnights in Boston, Québec City, Montréal, Ottawa, Toronto, Niagara Falls, Lancaster, Washington DC, and Philadelphia on this 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence which took place there. You’ll enjoy guided sightseeing of the must-see sights in each of these cities, such as New York City’s Rockefeller Center and Times Square; Boston’s Freedom Trail; Québec City’s Chateau Frontenac and Place Royale; Montréal’s 19th-century Notre Dame Church; Ottawa’s Parliament Hill; Toronto’s iconic, 1,815-foot-tall CN Tower; Philadelphia’s Independence National Historic Park; and Washington DC’s most famous landmarks including the U.S. Capitol, Lincoln Memorial and the White House. You’ll travel through New Hampshire’s White Mountains, with some of the most beautiful scenery in the eastern U.S. and along the lakeshore through the rich farmlands and vineyards of Ontario to one of the natural wonders of the world, magnificent Niagara Falls. Enjoy an exhilarating cruise to view the falls up-close and hear the roar of the 600,000 gallons of water that comes crashing down every second! You’ll also enjoy a cruise in Thousand Islands National Park, where you’ll see the opulent summer homes built on the wooded islands during the Gilded Age. In Lancaster, you’ll learn about the history of the Amish community—including their faith, culture, and way of life without the use of telephones or electricity—at the Amish Farm & House. Vibrant cities, iconic sites, and stunning scenery…this Eastern U.S. & Canada tour features all of this and more!
From exciting big cities with historic sites to beautiful scenery and natural wonders, this vacation in the Eastern U.S. and Canada has it all! Your tour begins and ends in New York City with overnights in Boston, Québec City, Montréal, Ottawa, Toronto, Niagara Falls, Lancaster, Washington DC, and Philadelphia on this 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence which took place there. Enjoy guided sightseeing of the must-see sights in each of the cities, such as New York City’s Rockefeller Center and Times Square; Boston’s Freedom Trail; Québec City’s Chateau Frontenac and Place Royale; Montréal’s 19th-century Notre Dame Church; Ottawa’s Parliament Hill; Toronto’s iconic, 1,815-foot-tall CN Tower; Philadelphia’s Independence National Historic Park; and Washington DC’s most famous landmarks including the U.S. Capitol, Lincoln Memorial and the White House. You’ll travel through New Hampshire’s White Mountains, with some of the most beautiful scenery in the eastern U.S. and along the lakeshore through the rich farmlands and vineyards of Ontario to one of the natural wonders of the world, magnificent Niagara Falls. Enjoy an exhilarating cruise to view the falls up-close and hear the roar of the 600,000 gallons of water that comes crashing down every second! You’ll also enjoy a cruise in Thousand Islands National Park, where you’ll see the opulent summer homes built on the wooded islands during the Gilded Age. In Lancaster, you’ll learn about the history of the Amish community—including their faith, culture, and way of life without the use of telephones or electricity—at the Amish Farm & House. End with two extra nights in New York City, where you’ll have time to explore on your own and see more of the fabulous sites. Vibrant cities, iconic sites, and stunning scenery…this Eastern U.S. & Canada tour features all of this and more!
Take a trip across America from sea to shining sea on a 24-day adventure to discover many of the iconic destinations of the United States. This affordable vacation begins in the Big Apple, exciting New York City. Enjoy guided sightseeing of NYC’s famous attractions—Broadway, the Empire State Building, Rockefeller Center, and more and then have time to explore on your own. From New York, travel to the birthplace of Independence—Philadelphia, then to Washington DC, the nation’s capital. Your expert Local Guide will show you the historic sites, featuring the Lincoln Memorial, the Washington Monument, and Ford’s Theatre where President Abraham Lincoln was assassinated. Stop for photos at the White House and Capitol Hill, then have time to visit some of the many world-class (and admission-free) Smithsonian museums or other attractions. Head north through the home of Little League Baseball in Williamsport, and onto the Rainbow Bridge to Canada for a stay at magnificent Niagara Falls. Explore the falls via an exhilarating sightseeing cruise and drive along scenic Niagara Parkway. Then cross the farmlands and vineyards of Ontario to arrive in Dearborn, Michigan and visit the Henry Ford Museum in this Detroit suburb to learn about the history of the American automobile. Next, travel to the beautiful city of Chicago on Lake Michigan, known as the “Windy City,” for included sightseeing with time to do some shopping on the Magnificent Mile, visit the Art Institute of Chicago or perhaps try an authentic Chicago style deep-dish pizza! Then on to Minneapolis, Minnesota—“Land of 10,000 Lakes.” Visit the largest shopping mall in the country, Mall of America, then venture through the farmlands of South Dakota and home of the Sioux Indian Nation. Visit Badlands National Park, with its dramatic landscape carved by wind and water into steep canyons and towering rock spires amid its vast grasslands. In the Black Hills of South Dakota, visit Mount Rushmore to see the granite monument to four American presidents—Washington, Jefferson, Lincoln, and Roosevelt. Traverse the legendary cattle ranchland and the Bighorn Mountains to Cody, Wyoming—home of Buffalo Bill. Visit Yellowstone National Park, America’s first National Park. Take in stunning views of the Lower Falls in the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone, see the spectacular wilderness, the abundant wildlife, and the amazing thermal features, including famous Old Faithful geyser. Visit the Wild West town of Jackson at the foot of the Grand Tetons, then continue into Utah to visit Salt Lake City. Continue into breathtaking Bryce Canyon and Zion national parks, with sandstone and limestone cliffs of ever-changing colors. Experience one of the Natural Wonders of the World at Grand Canyon National Park in Arizona. Take in the awe-inspiring views from the canyon rim, then travel on to Las Vegas, Nevada, for an exciting visit to the “Vegas Strip”—lined with bright lights and casinos. Try your luck at blackjack, play the slot machines, or perhaps see a show. Then drive through the Mojave Desert and over the San Gabriel Mountains to Los Angeles, California. Enjoy an included sightseeing tour of Tinseltown’s famous sites in Hollywood and Beverly Hills and then have time to explore “The City of Angels” on your own. From New York to L.A., and the historic frontiers in between, this affordable U.S. vacation is a once in a lifetime adventure!
Take an epic trip across America from sea to shining sea on a 24-day adventure to experience a treasure trove of iconic U.S. destinations. This affordable vacation begins in the Big Apple, exciting New York City, featuring the sights of Broadway, Times Square, Rockefeller Center, and more in “the city that never sleeps.” Explore the birthplace of Independence—Philadelphia—and visit the nation’s capital in Washington DC to see the Lincoln Memorial, the Washington Monument, and Ford’s Theater (site of Lincoln’s assassination). Stop for photos at the White House and Capitol Hill, then have time to visit some of the many world-class (and free) Smithsonian museums. Travel through Williamsport, home of Little League Baseball, and cross the Rainbow Bridge to Canada and magnificent Niagara Falls for an exhilarating sightseeing cruise that takes you up close to the thundering falls! Cross the farmlands and vineyards of Ontario to arrive in the Detroit suburb of Dearborn, Michigan to explore the fascinating Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation to learn the history of the American automobile and other innovations. Continue to the “Windy City” of Chicago on Lake Michigan, with time to admire the iconic architecture, stroll along the Magnificent Mile, visit the Art Institute of Chicago or sink your teeth into an authentic Chicago style deep-dish pizza! Visit Minneapolis, Minnesota—“Land of 10,000 Lakes” and home to the country’s largest shopping mall—the Mall of America. Roll through the farmlands of South Dakota, home of the Sioux Indian Nation and visit Badlands National Park, a dramatic landscape of steep canyons and towering rock spires carved by wind and water amid vast grasslands. In the Black Hills of South Dakota, visit Mount Rushmore, a massive granite monument to four iconic American presidents. Cross legendary cattle ranchlands and the Bighorn Mountains to Cody, Wyoming—home of Buffalo Bill—en route to Yellowstone National Park, America’s first national park. Take in stunning views of the Lower Falls at the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone, see the spectacular wilderness, the abundant wildlife, and the amazing thermal features, including famous Old Faithful geyser. Visit the Wild West town of Jackson at the foot of the Grand Tetons, then continue to Salt Lake City, Utah. Travel to breathtaking Bryce Canyon National Park with its unique colorful pinnacles called hoodoos and Zion National Park, with its dramatic landscape of steep sandstone canyons, high cliffs and mesas. See one of the Natural Wonders of the World at Arizona’s Grand Canyon National Park with awe-inspiring views from the canyon rim. Then travel to Las Vegas, Nevada, for an exciting visit to the “Strip”—lined with bright lights, extravagant hotels, and casinos. Try your luck at blackjack or the slot machines, shop, or see a show. A drive through the Mojave Desert and over the San Gabriel Mountains takes you to Los Angeles, California for sightseeing that includes Hollywood and Beverly Hills with free time in to explore “The City of Angels.” From New York to L.A., and the historic frontiers in between, this affordable U.S. vacation is a once in a lifetime adventure!
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