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Capture the Magic
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aboard and setle back ino
your comforable reclining
sea, enjoying he exra
legroom and he wide
panoramic windows.
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ahead and you are se o
experience i in syle.
Your our Direcor shares
valuable local knowledge
and fascinaing hisory wih
you as you begin he journey
of a lifeime.
Tis is as good as i ges. Tis
is an Insigh Vacaion.
Grea holidays are measured in memories no miles, and Insighs superb USA,
Canada and Mexico our programmes promise memories galore. ravelling wih
Insigh is as enriching as i is enjoyable: rom he charm o Quebec Ciy o he
magnicence o he Canadian Rockies, he ranquil beauy o New England, he
awesome majesy o Niagara Falls, he irresisible allure o Mexicos colonial ciies
and he gliz and glamour o Las Vegas. Te possibiliies are endless and hey are al
here and more, waiing or you o discover. Whaever your preerence and choice
o desinaion, youll appreciae he incredible value or your dollar when you our
wih Insigh in Norh America. We ake care o all he hassles and so much more is
included. Relax and enjoy in comor and syle. Tere is no beter way o ravel.
More Legroom More Comfor
Your personal space is precious, has why we make so much o i.
Many people hink o a coach our as siting cramped up on a bus or hours on
end wih litle room o srech your legs in comor. Tas no how Insigh sees i -
ravelling wih us is a Premium Class experience rom sar o nish.When i comes o hose imporan exra inches, we go
he exra mile. Our smaller group size, a maximum
o jus 40 guess, allows us o recongure our
luxury ouring coaches wih genuinely ewer seas
o provide up o WICE as much legroom - giving
your legs he exra space hey deserve.
Is like ravelling Business Class bu a afordable prices.
THE RIGHT TIME, THE RIGHT PLACE, THE RIGHT PRICE
Mexicos vibrant colour and culture
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Insight Vacations Recommended by Travellers Worldwide
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INDEX
WESTERN CANADA & ALASKA
Grand Canadian Rockies
and Alaska Cruise .....................................13/20 days ....10-13
TRANS CANADA
West-East Trans-Canada Odyssey.......15 days ....14-15
EASTERN USA & CANADA
Best of Eastern Canada and USA ................15 days ....16-17
Capitals of Eastern Canada .................7/14 days ....18-19
Coastal New England &
Canadas Maritimes.......................................12 days ....20-21
New Englands Spectacular Fall Foliage .......8 days ...22-23
WESTERN USA
Best of California .............................................9 days ... 24-25
Enchanting Canyonlands ................................7 days ... 26-27
American Parks Trail ......................................10 days ... 28-29
Wonders of the American West ..................10 days ....30-31
Great Western American Adventure...........15 days ...32-33
Americas Magnificent National Parks .......16 days ...34-35
MEXICO
Colonial Treasures of Mexico ...................... 11 days ...36-38
Train and Cruise Information .............................................8-9
Hotel List .........................................................................39-41
Savings and Discounts ......................................................... 42
Booking Conditions ..............................................................43
includes cruise or cruise option
includes train or train option
ere is no beer way to travel
than with Insight. In times gone
by, travellers expected, andreceived, ultimate personal
service. ey had expertly
planned itineraries, good
quality and well located hotels,
and enjoyed the benet of
travelling in small, friendly
groups, with no aention to
detail spared. is was the
Golden Age of Travel.
Sadly, many of these desirable
touring principles have longbeen forgoen, but not by
Insight. Our itineraries
today remain faithful to
those same ideals.
Bon Voyage!
New York
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In a Class of Our Own
With Insight, groups are limited to a
maximum o 40 guests, and our deluxe
coaches are specially congured to maximise
space onboard, with spare seats removed
to provide up to twice as much legroom
or extra comort. Also, smaller groups allow
a more intimate and uncrowded touring
experience. o enhance your pleasure,your our Director, one o Insights most
dedicated proessionals, will escort you
throughout your journey, bringing this
ascinating continent to lie right beore your
eyes. Acting as your personal concierge, he
or she will oer riendly assistance whenever
you need it.
I you think that custom-designed coachlayout and expert guides are the only high
points o your journey, wait until we show
you the sights. ake our new and innovative
Personal Insightsb where we reveal sights
and places not usually seen by tourists or a
ascinating window into the history, culture
and sometimes mythology and legends o
North Americas best kept secrets.
THE INSIGHT TOURING EXPERIENCE THE BEST COACHES, GUIDES & SIGHTSEEING
Youll also experience a cable-car ride alon
the streets o San Francisco, stroll the amo
Hollywood Walk o Fame, marvel at past
US Presidents carved rom the rock ace at
Mount Rushmore and cruise to the base o
Niagara Falls. Its North America at its very
best and with Insight you wont miss a thing
Tats not all, unlike most tour operators, w
include abulous Premium Highlightsa
on each tour. Tese high value excursions,
ofen worth hundreds o dollars, will allow
you to experience the real magic o this
great continent. A thrilling climb along
Athabasca Glacier aboard an Ice Explorer
in the Canadian Rockies, a guided tour o
Ben & Jerrys Ice Cream Factory in Vermona visit to Hernan Cortes amazing hacienda
in Mexico and a scenic cruise to dramatic
Antelope Canyon at Lake Powell. And you
wont want to miss our included private
guided tour o the grandiose estate o
publishing magnate William Randolph Hea
in Caliornia. Tese are just some o the
incomparable inclusions that will reveal the
soul o America, Canada and Mexico.
You alight your coach to view
one o the most magnifcent
sights on Earth: San Francisco
Bay and Alcatraz, and it takes
your breath away.
You share this excitement
and wonder with your
intimate group o travelling
companions; but or thisparticular instant its as
though the experience is
yours and only yours, so you
savour the moment.
Ten with perect timing,
your our Director says its
time to reveal one o our
ascinating Personal Insights.
Tis is the art o touring
in style. Tis is an Insight
Vacation.
Enjoy Insights deluxe coaches with more legroom, more comfort
Enjoy an included cruise on the Maid of the
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San Franciscos famous cable car and Alcatraz
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Unrivalled Quality
Your coach glides up to the
front door of your carefully
chosen, conveniently located
hotel. Your our Director
takes the worry and stress
out of checking you in,
porters take care ofyour
bags and in no time at all, you
are comfortably relaxing inyour room feeling perfectly
at home. And because of
our hotels superb locations,
you wont have to go far to
experience colourful local
culture and sights.
Tis is the art of outstanding
hospitality. Tis is an Insight
Vacation.
Where youll say on your Insigh holiday
is imporan, so we have seleced a range
o Firs Class o Deluxe hoels or your
pleasure and comor. Insigh hoels are
oen rom op brands such as Fairmon,
Hyat, InerConinenal, Wesin, Sheraon,
Omni, Hilon, Renaissance and JW Marriot,
centrally located in he hear o someo Norh Americas mos exciing ciies.
While a oher imes you could nd
yoursel saying in a charming lodge in a
scenic location or wihin one o Norh
Americas breahaking National Parks
Yellowsone, Yosemie, Bryce Canyon,
Grand Canyon, Yoho or Cuser Sae
Park. Or maybe in one o Insighs superb
heritageproperties such as he Camino
Real hoels in Guanajuao and Puebla, he
hisoric Omni Parker House in he hear o
Boson, and he 5-Diamond Camelback Inn,
a JW Marriot Resor & Spa in Scotsdale.
Whas more, you won fnd yoursel in he
suburbs or in mid-marke hoels, ha s no
THE INSIGHT HOTEL & DINING EXPERIENCE COMFORT, LOCATION & CUISINE
Insighs syle. All rooms are well-appoine
wih en-suie bahroom and oen saellie T
One o he grea delighs o Norh Amer
is he qualiy and variey o is cuisine. W
Insigh, youll enjoy a ull breakas each
day, as well as special Dine-Aroundand
Highlight Dinnersf a local specialiyresaurans hosed by your our Direcor
Teres a succulen Maine Lobser dinner
a Naive eas on Otawas urle Island,
and who would wan o miss asing he
world amous Mexican Mole Sauce wih i
surprising hin o chocolae in Puebla? O
innovaive Dine-Aroundexperiences are
eaured on mos iineraries and include
emping menus rom a choice o specialresaurans. So wheher is wine asing
and a gourme lunch aboard he Napa
Valley Wine rain, or a privae dinner a
he Monerey Bay Aquarium, he menu o
delighs is endless wih somehing or eve
ase. Enjoy!
Meals are indicated on each itinerary with the following codes:
(CB) Coninenal Breakas, (B) Full Breakas, (L) Lunch,
(D) Tree-course or bufe-syle Dinner wih menu choices, (HD) Highligh Dinner, (DA) Dine-Around
The Hyatt Regency B
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Stay at the Emerald Lake Lodge inside Yoho National Park
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Leisurely. Spectacular.
Insight ofers many superb
and exciting ways to travel,
and one o lies truly great
experiences is to combine
our unique brand o
premium touring with rail or
with cruising.
Insigh is proud o eaure wo o NorhAmericas mos amous and presigious
rains: Te Canadianand he Rocky
Mountaineer. Once aboard, youll ravel
in elegan and leisurely syle hrough
Canadas incredible landscapes, some o
he mos specacular and breahaking
scenery in he world. Enjoy superb
onboard service, delicious dining and
abulous sighseeing opporuniies which
mus be seen o be believed.
We are also delighed o oer cruises
rom one o he mos inernaionallyamous and respeced cruise companies,
Holland America Line. Tere is no beter
experience aer exploring inland wih
Insigh han cruising hrough Norh
Americas mos breahaking coasal
scenery. Is a relaxing ye hrilling fve-
sar experience, wih exemplary service
onboard, fne dining prepared by op
ches renowned or heir culinary skills,
and visis o some o he mos specacular
sighs in New England, Canadas Mariime
Provinces and Alaska. Voyages o
discovery don ge much beter han his.
THE CANADIAN
CANADAS PREMIER TRANS-CONTINENTALRAIL EXPERIENCE
Experience he majesy o Canada aboard
VIA Rails amous fagship, he resored Ar
Deco rain Te Canadian. Enjoy your privae
comparmen and reire overnigh in your well appoined,
cosy bedroom wih privae washroom. Te Canadianoers
an unparalleled level o comor and personal service in
is Silver & Blue class. Savour he delighs and delicae
creaions prepared by alened ches in he Dining Car.
Relax in he acclaimed Park Car and Bulle Lounge reserved
or Silver & Blue class passengers, climb up o he SkylineCar, your exclusive enerainmen cenre wih 360-degree
views, or enjoy a rereshing beverage in he inimae Mural
Lounge, amous or is Canadian ar collecion. Tis is Norh
Americas nes rail journey and has been seleced by
Insigh o bring you he auhenic Canadian experience.
ALASKA AND C ANADAS MARITIMES &
NEW ENGLAND CRUISING
Enhance your Insigh holiday wih a luxurious, ips included
cruise aboard Holland America Line. Each delightul vessel
provides a ve-sar experience based on genuine and
gracious service, enriching aciviies, world-renowned
enerainmen, and elegan ne-dining. Holland America
oers a selecion o well-appoined saerooms Inside,
Ocean-view and Verandah wih privae balcony. Enjoy an
unorgeable round-rip cruise rom Vancouver hrough
Alaskas Inside Passage and Glacier Bay aboard Holland
Americas ms Zuiderdam; or experience inimae cruising
hrough Canadas Mariimes & New England on Holland
Americas ms Maasdam, a smaller vessel carrying ewer
passengers and allowing or more spacious saerooms and
maximum comor and enjoymen.
A RAIL JOURNEY FROM THE CANADIAN ROCKIE
TO THE PACIFIC
A ruly special occasion; youll journey hrough he
Canadian Rockies and o he Pacic onboard Te Rocky
Mountaineerrain as par o your Insigh holiday, in
your choice o RedLea or GoldLea Service, enjoying
breahaking views o some o he mos specacular scen
on Earh.
Relax in assigned reclining seas wih exended legroom
and large picure windows in RedLea, ull-lengh domewindows in GoldLea. Enjoy superb service and inerpre
commenary by knowledgeable and riendly onboard
aendans. Savour a selecion o breakass and lunches
served each day wih complimenary snacks and beverag
Say overnigh in Kamloops a a hoel assigned by Rocky
Mountaineer.
THE INSIGHT RAIL & CRUISE EXPERIENCE RELAX IN COMFORT & STYLE
An Inside Passage cruise amongst the glaciers tips to crew included with In
Classic Art Deco styling and silver service dining on The Canadian
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Relax on a thrilling journey aboard the Rocky Mountaineer train
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cDAY 1 ARRIVE VANCOUVER. Welcome to Vancouver! Your tour beginswith a complimentary transfer from Vancouver International Airport to yourhotel. After meeting with your Tour Director this afternoon, please join us at
6 p.m. for a Welcome Drink. Meet your fellow travellers and prepare yourself foran adventure like no other. Hotel: Fairmont Pacific Rim
aDAY 2 VANCOUVER SUNSHINE COAST.This morning enjoybreakfast at the Vancouver Aquarium, where there is an opportunity to also
view beluga and orca killer whales. Then explore Vancouver; stop in theevergreen oasis of Stanley Park and learn the significance of the parks famoustotem poles to the aboriginal people. Discover the eclectic community ofEnglish Bay and explore Chinatown, North Americas second largest Chinesecommunity after San Francisco. Visit historic Gastown, where Vancouver wasoriginally built in 1867. Later stop at the Cypress Mountain Lookout andmarvel at the stunning views of Vancouver and the surrounding region. Thespectacular wilderness of the Sunshine Coast is just a ferry ride away as youcross Howe Sound. Delight in some of British Columbias most beautifulmarine landscapes and arrive at your unique wilderness retreat situated inprotected Halfmoon Bay. This evening enjoy a delectable dinner at youroasis nestled between the majesty of the rainforest and the Pacific Ocean.
Hotel: Rockwater Secret Cove Resort (B,D)DAY 3 SUNSHINE COAST VICTORIA. Ferry across the Strait of Georgiato Vancouver Island and journey to the charming village of Chemainus, whereantique stores, art galleries, quaint cafes and gift shops appear on everycorner. Follow the yellow footprints to the worlds largest outdoor art gallerywhere artists from around the world painted huge heritage murals on thesides of buildings. Continue on to delightful Victoria, where an orientationtour introduces you to the Inner Harbour, the ornate Parliament Buildings andBastion Square. As an option this evening, why not experience the magic ofOld Chinatown on a guided walking tour, complete with a Chinese banquet?Hotel: Victoria Marriott Inner Harbour (B)
abfDAY 4 VICTORIA SIGHTSEEING.Start the day withbreakfast at the famous Butchart Gardens, 55 acres of exquisite floral displays,
meandering paths and spectacular views. A representative from Butchart
Gardens will give a brief talk on the gardens and the history of the Butchart
family. There is ample time to explore these gardens which have delighted
visitors from around the world for over one hundred years. The rest of the dayis yours to leisurely explore Victoria. Popular optional activities include a whalewatching cruise and horse-drawn carriage ride. Dinner tonight is served at oneof Victorias restaurants. (B,HD)
aDAY 5 VICTORIA KELOWNA. After returning to the mainland, travelalongside the Coast Mountains and over the Cascade Mountain range into theOkanagan Valley to Kelowna, one of Canadas most beloved vacation spots. Thelush Okanagan region is Canadas wine capital with some 60 wineries producingworld-class vintages. Visit a beautiful winery and estate and sample an array ofoutstanding local wines. Hotel: Delta Grand Okanagan Resort (B)
fDAY 6 KELOWNA BANFF NATIONAL PARK.Journey through fourof Canadas most spectacular national parks: Mount Revelstoke, Glacier, Yohoand Banff. Travel from primeval forests to Ice Age glaciers, from spectacularwaterfalls to soaring peaks. At Giant Cedar in Mount Revelstoke, enjoy a guidedwalk through a stand of 1,000-year-old red cedars (weather permitting). AtKicking Horse Pass, cross the Continental Divide, where all the rivers of North
America are diverted to the Pacific or Atlantic Oceans. Enjoy a sightseeing tof Banff before arriving at the Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel, a grand Scottisbaronial castle, for a two-night stay in the heart of Banff National Park. Thevening, exemplary service and a variety of restaurants await you for your Di
Around pleasure. Hotel: The Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel (B,DA)
DAY 7 BANFF AT LEISURE. Enjoy leisure time in Banff. Perhaps enjoyan optional float trip down the Bow River or a helicopter tour of MountAssiniboine. This evening, why not partake in a fun and entertaining dinnershow? (B)
abDAY 8 BANFF YOHO NATIONAL PARK. Enjoy an interpretivwalk along the shore of Lake Louise, Canadas Diamond in the Wilderness, a
learn about the history and geography of this breathtaking area before movion to another great icon of the Canadian Rockies - Moraine Lake, crowned bten notable peaks. As you approach Yoho National Park, stop at the SpiralTunnels viewpoint and learn a bout the construction of these famous tunnePass by the spectacular Natural Bridge, patiently carved by the Kicking HorRiver, and arrive at exquisite Emerald Lake, one of Canadas most outstandiwilderness settings. Your home tonight is the historic Emerald Lake Lodge,built of hand-hewn timber and featuring massive stone fireplaces. Afterdinner, enjoy an informative presentation on the local history of the region.Later stargaze under the night sky and savour a liqueur and smores, a traditi
American campfire treat, by a lakeside bonfire. Hotel: Emerald Lake Lodge (
TOUR PACEExperience the majesty of theCanadian West, enjoying two-night
stays in Victoria, Banff and Jasper.Then, after a two-day scenic rail
journey from the Rockies to thePacific, unwind on a seven-nightluxury cruise through Alaskas scenicInside Passage.
HOTELSExperience country luxury at thebaronial Fairmont Banff SpringsHotel and superb lakeside locationsat the Emerald Lake Lodge andFairmont Jasper Park Lodge. Fromthe Sunshine Coasts best keptsecret, Rockwater Secret CoveResort, to Vancouvers most gloriousaddress at the Fairmont Pacific Rim,
you will enjoy some of Canadasmost exceptional hotels.
FELLOW PASSENGERSThis tour is an excellent choicefor a complete Western Canadaand Alaska experience. Aside fromAlbertas stunning national parks,there is a chance to explore theremote Sunshine Coast, charmingVancouver Island and the dramaticsouthwest coast of Alaska.
HIGHLIGHTSVisitors will be spoiled for choice.Admire the immense glaciers and
dramatic peaks along the IcefieldsParkway; cruise the rugged SunshineCoast by ferry; take a scenic rail
journey across Western Canada;relax for seven nights onboard aluxury cruise ship.
Grand Canadian Rockies and Alaska Cruis
Glaciers and greenforests combine to
create a pristineexperience thatcaptures the grandeurof the Canadian Westand Alaska.
For news, views & infovisit our Bulletin Board atwww.insightvacations.com
INCLUDED
RAIL
OPTIONAL
CRUISE
Stay at Emerald Lake Lodge in scenic Yoho Nationa
View the ornate Parliament Buildings of delightful Vi
Itinerary continues on pa
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VANCOUVER(Days 1, 12 and 13)
JASPER(Days 9 and 10)
Chemainus
Juneau
Glacier BayNational Park
Skagway
LakeLouise
CALGARY
VICTORIA(Days 3 and 4)
BANFF(Days 6 and 7)
SUNSHINECOAST(Day 2)
Ketchikan
YOHONATIONAL PARK
(Day 8)See page 13
INSIDE PASSAGECRUISING
(Days 14, 15, 16,17, 18, 19 and 20)
KELOWNA(Day 5)
ROCKYMOUNTAINEER
TRAINKAMLOOPS
(Day 11)
13 OR 20 DAYS ~ BRITISH COLUMBIA ~ ALBERTA ~ ALA SKA
bJoin an informative talk bya wildlife expert
aEnjoy breakfast at Butchart Gardens and explorethe floral displays
bJoin an informative talk at Butchart GardensfEnjoy dinner at one of Victorias local
restaurants
Cruise aboard the ms Zuiderdam on anoptional 7-night Alaska cruise
aExplore Athabasca Glacier aboard an Ice Explorer
aEnjoy a winery tour and wine tasting
f Enjoy a selection of restaurants at theFairmont Banff Springs Hotel on ourDine-Around evening in Banff
bInterpretive walk at Lake Louise
a Vancouver Aquarium breakfasta Visit the Capilano Suspension Bridge and join the Treetops AdventurefEnjoy a dinner at a local restaurant
aEnjoy smores and a liqueur around alakeside bonfire
bJoin an informative talk about the localhistory of the region
Key
a PREMIUM HIGHLIGHTS
b PERSONAL INSIGHTS
f HIGHLIGHT & DINE-AROUND DINNERS
c WELCOME DRINK
d LOCALLY GUIDED SIGHTSEEING
e ORIENTATION TOUR
2 CENTRAL HOTELS + NIGHTS
2 SCENIC HOTELS + NIGHTS
2 CRUISE + NIGHTS
2 STAY INSIDE NATIONAL PARKS
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a Board the luxurious Rocky Mountaineertrain from Jasper to Vancouver
b Guided walk at Maligne Canyon
13 days Land-only Tour from A$395 per day, per person, twin share
13-Day Land-only Tour 20-Day Land Tour & CruiseInside Stateroom Ocean-view Stateroom Verandah Stateroom
Price per person Price per person Price per person Price per person
StartsVancouver
- EndsVancouver
TwinShare
Single Supp.Option
StartsVancouver
- EndsVancouver
TwinShare
Cruise Fees,Taxes &
Tips
TotalTwin Share
Single Supp.Option
TwinShare
Cruise Fees,Taxes &
Tips
TotalTwin Share
Single Supp.Option
TwinShare
Cruise Fees,Taxes &
Tips
TotalTwin Share
Single Supp.Option
Apr 26 - May 08 5135 1499 Apr 26 - May 15 6075 572 6647 2375 6550 572 7122 2625 6699 572 7271 3425May 10 - May 22 5235 1575 May 10 - May 29 6225 572 6797 2499 6725 572 7297 2750 7699 572 8271 3875May 17 - May 29 5235 1575 May 17 - Jun 05 6299 572 6871 2525 6725 572 7297 2750 7375 572 7947 4025May 24 - Jun 05 5235 1575 May 24 - Jun 12 6375 572 6947 2575 6799 572 7371 2775 7499 572 8071 4150Jun 07 - Jun 19 5799 1899 Jun 07 - Jun 26 7150 572 7722 2975 7699 572 8271 3275 8399 572 8971 4775Jun 14 - Jun 26 5799 1899 Jun 14 - Jul 03 7150 572 7722 2975 7699 572 8271 3275 8399 572 8971 4775Jun 21 - Jul 03 5999 2099 Jun 21 - Jul 10 7350 572 7922 3175 7899 572 8471 3450 8599 572 9171 4975
Jul 03 - Jul 17 6750 2475 Jul 03 - Jul 24 8075 572 8647 3550 8650 572 9222 3825 9350 572 9922 5350
Jul 12 - Jul 24 5999 2099 Jul 12 - Jul 31 7350 572 7922 3175 7899 572 8471 3450 8599 572 9171 4975Jul 19 - Jul 31 5999 2099 Jul 19 - Aug 07 7350 572 7922 3175 7899 572 8471 3450 8599 572 9171 4975Aug 02 - Aug 14 5999 2099 Aug 02 - Aug 21 7275 572 7847 3150 7699 572 8271 3350 8399 572 8971 4775Aug 16 - Aug 28 5999 2099 Aug 16 - Sep 04 7050 572 7622 3025 7475 572 8047 3250 8050 572 8622 4450Aug 30 - Sep 11 5999 2099 Aug 30 - Sep 18 6975 572 7547 2999 7475 572 8047 3250 7975 572 8547 4399
Reductions13-Day Land-only Tour
SAVE A$525 per person with Triple room reduction
20-Day Land Tour & Cruise Inside Ocean-view Verandah
Triple room/stateroom reduction per person SAVE up to A$850 A$1050 A$1275
Insights Great Savings and Discounts
SAVE A$514 per person with Young Traveller Discount
SAVE up to A$338 per person with Frequent Traveller Discount
SAVE up to A$257 per person with 2nd Tour Discount
Early Payment Discount 12 months 10 months 6 months
SAVE per person A$514 A$385 A$257
Includedabf are worth approximately A$630
Supplements Cruise Fees, Taxes & Tips: These compulsory charges are levied by the cruise line and comprise a Non-
Discountable Amount, Government Fees & Taxes and Tips/Gratuities - see page 43 for details.
GoldLeaf Service Train Upgrade A$1135per person
(see page 13 for details)
Pre & post tour accommodation
Fairmont Pacific Rim Twin Singl e Triple
01 Apr 30 Apr 10 A$96 A$193 A$83
01 May 31 May 10 A$143 A$285 A$114
01 Jun 30 Sep 10 A$153 A$304 A$121
Accommodation prices are per person, per night, room & taxes only. Airport transfers are not included with pre
and post tour accommodation see page 42 for details.
For additional information regarding Insights Great Savings and Discounts, please see page 42.
20 days Land Tour & Cruise from A$332 per day, per person, twin share, including Cruise Fees, Taxes & Tips
NotesREF: ACAV - 13-Day Land-only Tour (RedLeaf). ACVI - 20-Day Land Tour (RedLeaf) & Cruise Inside Stateroom, ACVZ - Ocean-view Stateroom, ACVB - Verandah Stateroom. ACGV - 13-Day Land-only Tour (GoldLeaf). ACGI - 20-Day Land
Tour (GoldLeaf) & Cruise Inside Stateroom, ACGZ - Ocean-view Stateroom, ACGB - Verandah Stateroom. All prices as per person, sharing a twin room/stateroom. All tours depart on Monday and end on Saturday.
This departure features the Calgary Stampede and includes an additional two nights in Calgary at the International Hotel Suites Calgary with entry to the Calgary Stampede. This tour departs on Saturday and ends on Saturday.
REF: ACSV - 15-Day Land-only Tour (RedLeaf). ACSI - 22-Day Land Tour (RedLeaf) & Cruise Inside Stateroom, ACSZ - Ocean-view Stateroom, ACSB - Verandah Stateroom. REF: ACSG - 15-Day Land-only Tour (GoldLeaf). ASGI - 22-Day
Land Tour (GoldLeaf) & Cruise Inside Stateroom, ASGZ - Ocean-view Stateroom, ASGB - Verandah Stateroom. See page 11 for Calgary Stampede itinerary details. Please note: Guaranteed Room Share is not available on Land Tour & Cruise.
Full payment for Land Tour & Cruise is required 80 days prior to departure.
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Grand CanadianRockies and AlaskaCruise
(continued from page 34)
For news, views & infovisit our Bulletin Board atwww.insightvacations.com
Stanley Park
Capilano Suspension Bridge
Experience the breathtaking vistas of Moraine
Hubbard Glacier
Join an optional Alaska Glacier Bay Inside Passage C
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a bDAY 9 YOHO NATIONAL PARK JASPER NATIONAL PARK.Today motor along the unforgettable Icefields Parkway and witness amazingscenery such as Crowfoot Glacier hanging improbably from a cliff face some900 feet above and Columbia Icefield, North Americas largest sub-polar icepack.At Athabasca Glacier, one of the icefields six principal toes, climb aboarda specially-designed Ice Explorer for a once-in-a-lifetime guided tour over
steep grades, snow and ice as you ascend partway up the glacier. En route toJasper, perhaps join an optional gentle float trip down the Athabasca River. Your
home for the next two nights is the picturesque Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge inthe heart of Jasper National Park, an alpine wonderland of immense forests,jeweled lakes, soaring waterfalls, soothing mineral hot springs, rugged glaciers,colourful meadows and majestic mountains. After dinner a local wildlife expertwill lead an informative presentation about some of the parks most interesting
residents which include elk, moose, mountain goat, bighorn sheep, grizzly bear,
black bear, beaver and caribou. Hotel: The Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge (B,D)
bDAY 10 JASPER NATIONAL PARK SIGHTSEEING.Join your TourDirector for an interpretive walk at Maligne Canyon, one of the most beautiful
gorges in the Canadian Rockies. Stroll along the canyons trail, past beautifulwaterfalls, astounding rock formations, and learn about the underground riversystem. The rest of the day is yours to do as you please. Jasper is the bas e fora host of optional tours a nd activities. Perhaps enjoy a boat cruise on MaligneLake or join a guided nature walk at Mount Edith Cavell along the Path of theGlacier. The choice is entirely yours! (B)
aDAY 11 JASPER ROCKY MOUNTAINEER TRAIN KAMLOOPS.
Relive the golden age of rail travel aboard the Rocky Mountaineer train, one ofthe worlds great rail journeys. For the next two days, enjoy travelling in yourchoice of RedLeaf or GoldLeaf Service as the train journeys from Jasper in theRocky Mountains to Vancouver and the Pacific Ocean. View spectacular sceneryas the train journeys across the Continental Divide and over the YellowheadPass back to British Columbia. On arrival in Kamloops, transfer to your RockyMountaineer-assigned hotel. Hotel: Assigned by Rocky Mountaineer (CB,L)
fDAY 12 KAMLOOPS ROCKY MOUNTAINEER TRAIN VANCOUVER. Continue your journey onboard the Rocky Mountaineertrainand follow the river into the Thompson Canyon with its rugged walls and drysagebrush landscape until it dramatically merges with the Fraser River. Onarrival in Vancouver, transfer to your hotel. End the day with dinner at a localrestaurant before retiring to your hotel for the night.Hotel: Fairmont Pacific Rim (CB,L,HD)
aDAY 13 DEPART VANCOUVER OR ALASKA GLACIER BAY INSIDEPASSAGE CRUISE. Head out to North Vancouver and the Capilano Suspension
Bridge and Park. Cross the spectacular suspension bridge, 230 feet above theCapilano River, and join the award-winning Treetops Adventure, a guided nature
tour along a series of elevated walkways. Then 13-day tour guests take acomplimentary transfer to Vancouver International Airport, or for thoseextending their stay in Vancouver, back to the hotel. (B) Please do not schedule
flights before 2 p.m.
Guests on the 20-Day Land Tour & Cruise are transferred to Canada Place toboard Holland America Lines ms Zuiderdam for an unforgettable Alaska GlacierBay Inside Passage Cruise. (D)
DAY 14 SCENIC CRUISING INSIDE PASSAGE. Enter a region so isolated,it can only be accessed by s ea or air. Come face-to-face with the grandeurof the Ice Age. Slowly glide past a maze of bays, glacier-carved fjords andwaterways protected from the open sea by islands and other land masses.The ms Zuiderdam is designed for Alaskan cruising with its airy lounges, teakdecks and roomy verandahs, a llowing for comfortable observation of the ever-changing panorama of unspoiled virgin forests and vast wilderness that stretch
from British Columbia to Skagway, Alaska. (B,L,D)
DAY 15 JUNEAU.Juneau is a p lace to let your imagination run wild. Stoprustic shops offering jade and ivory s culptures, silver jewelry, wooden maskintricate beadwork and apparel designed by native Alaskans. Visit Gold Rushera bars such as the Alaska Hotel with its ornate Victorian furnishings, or thRed Dog Saloon showcasing Wyatt Earps gun. Perhaps take a n optional guitour of the State Capitol or climb aboard the Mount Roberts Tramway. Folloin the footsteps of the original North Americans as you explore the MendenGlacier and the immense Juneau Icefields just outside the city, or trek throu
the lush Tongass National Forest. And dont hurry, daylight here lasts well inthe evening! (B,L,D)
DAY 16 SKAGWAY. Established in 1897 as a trading post for prospectorsheaded to the Klondike Gold Rush, Skagway was once known as hell on eaan untamed, violent town controlled by organized criminals. Today, of courthe town is a bit more civilized, though its colourful past is carefully preservin the Klondike Gold Rush National Historic Park. For a truly memorableexcursion, take an optional ride on the narrow gauge White Pass and YukonRailroad, which was built in 1897 to take miners over treacherous terrain todistant goldfields. The railway still uses vintage parlor cars, the oldest built 1883. (B,L,D)
DAY 17 GLACIER BAY NATIONAL PARK SCENIC CRUISING. In thewatery wilderness of Glacier Bay National Park, behold a landscape at itsliteral moment of creation. Your ship becomes a time machine as you travethousands of years back in time, witnessing the life cycle of a new land fromSitka-spruce forests alive with grizzlies and wolves to the algae, lichens and
mosses that were the beginnings of life in the region. In this isolated land thshrill noises of modern life are replaced with the deep, thunderous boom ofbuilding-size icebergs calving into the sea from a vast river of ice. It is raw,primordial and unforgettable. (B,L,D)
DAY 18 KETCHIKAN. Welcome to the salmon capital of the world! Part the town is built along a steep hillside, part is built on pilings over the watewhere bald eagles watch from waterside perches. An outstanding collectiontotem poles makes the town an ess ential stop for anyone interested in natiart. To make the most of your time ashore, consider taking an optional guidtour through town, a harbor cruise or a float plane flightseeing trip. If youprefer a more hands-on experience, you can take a sport fishing charter, kayexpedition, jeep ride or mountain excursion on a Harley Davidson motorcycThe adventure never stops. (B,L,D)
DAY 19 AT SEA. Today is a day of relaxation as your cruise returns toVancouver. Take advantage of the ships many outstanding facilities, or simrelax on deck with a drink and watch the unmatched scenery glide by your
floating palace. (B,L,D)DAY 20 DEPART VANCOUVER. After disembarking, a complimentarytransfer takes you to Vancouver International Airport, or the tour hotel inVancouver for passengers extending their stay. Please do not schedule flighbefore 12 p.m. (B)
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RAIL
Discover Canada aboard VIA Rails The Canadian
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cDAY 1 ARRIVE VANCOUVER. Welcome to Vancouver! Your tour beginswith a complimentary transfer from Vancouver International Airport to yourhotel. After meeting with your Tour Director this afternoon, please join us at
6 p.m. for a Welcome Drink. Hotel: Fairmont Pacific RimaDAY 2 VANCOUVER SUNSHINE COAST. This morning enjoybreakfast at the Vancouver Aquarium, where there is the opportunity to view
beluga and orca killer whales. Then explore Vancouver - see Stanley Park,English Bay, Gastown and Chinatown. Later experience the stunning SunshineCoast while cruising by ferry across Howe Sound. Delight in some of BritishColumbias most beautiful marine landscapes and arrive at your unique oceanfront wilderness retreat. Hotel: Rockwater Secret Cove Resort (B,D)DAY 3 SUNSHINE COAST VICTORIA. Ferry across the Strait of Georgiato Vancouver Island and journey to the charming village of Chemainus, whereantique stores, art galleries, quaint cafes and gift shops appear on every corner.Follow the yellow footprints to view the collection of huge heritage murals onthe buildings exteriors. Continue on to delightful Victoria, where an orientationtour introduces you to the Inner Harbour, the ornate Parliament Buildings andBastion Square. Hotel: Victoria Marriott Inner Harbour (B)abfDAY 4 VICTORIA SIGHTSEEING. Start the day with
breakfast at the famous Butchart Gardens, 55 acres of exquisite floral displays,meandering paths and spectacular views. A representative from Butchart
Gardens will give a brief talk on the gardens and the history of the Butchart
family. You then have ample time to explore these gardens which havedelighted visitors from around the world for over one hundred years. Enjoythe afternoon at leisure in Victoria. Dinner tonight is served at one of Victoriasrestaurants. (B,HD)aDAY 5 VICTORIA KELOWNA. Return to the mainland and visit abeautiful winery and estate affording magnificent views of the region. Enjoy awine-making tour and sample an array of outstanding local wines. This eveningis at leisure. Hotel: Delta Grand Okanagan Resort (B)fDAY 6 KELOWNA BANFF NATIONAL PARK.Journey through four ofCanadas most breathtaking national parks: Mount Revelstoke, Glacier, Yohoand Banff. At Giant Cedar in Mount Revelstoke, enjoy a walk through a standof 1,000-year-old red cedars (weather permitting). Enjoy a sightseeing tour ofBanff before arriving at the Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel for a two-night stay inthe heart of Banff National Park. This evening for your Dine-Around pleasure,
select from a variety of restaurants for dinner.Hotel: The Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel (B,DA)DAY 7 BANFF AT LEISURE. Today is at leisure in Banff. Perhaps enjoy anoptional float trip down the Bow River or a helicopter tour of MountAssiniboine. Your Tour Director will be happy to assist you in planning yourday. (B)abDAY 8 BANFF YOHO NATIONAL PARK. Enjoy an interpretivewalk along the shore of Lake Louise and learn about the history and geography
of this stunning area. Later see another great icon of the Canadian Rockies,Moraine Lake, crowned by ten notable peaks. Stop at the Spiral Tunnelsviewpoint and learn about the construction of these famous tunnels. Passby the spectacular Natural Bridge and arrive at exquisite Emerald Lake, oneof Canadas most outstanding wilderness settings. Your home tonight is thehistoric Emerald Lake Lodge. After dinner, enjoy an informative presentation onthe local history of the region. Later stargaze outside and savor a liqueur and
smores, a traditional American campfire treat, by a lakeside bonfire.
Hotel: Emerald Lake Lodge (B,D)
abDAY 9 YOHO NATIONAL PARK JASPER NATIONAL PARK.
Today motor along the unforgettable Icefields Parkway and witness amazinscenes such as the Crowfoot Glacier and Columbia Icefield, North Americalargest sub-polar ice pack. At the Athabasca Glacier, climb aboard a speciallydesigned Ice Explorer for a guided tour over steep grades, snow and ice as
you ascend part way up the glacier. Your home for tonight is at the beautifuFairmont Jasper Park Lodge, in the heart of Jasper National Park, an a lpinewonderland of immense forests, jeweled lakes, s oaring waterfalls, soothingmineral hot springs, rugged glaciers, colourful meadows and maj esticmountains. After dinner a local wildlife expert will lead an informative
presentation about some of the parks most interesting residents which inclu
mountain goat, bighorn sheep, grizzly bear and beaver.
Hotel: The Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge (B,D)
abDAY 10 JASPER THE CANADIAN TRAIN.Join your TourDirector for an interpretive walk at Maligne Canyon, one of the most scenic
gorges in the Canadian Rockies. Late afternoon, bid farewell to your TourDirector and settle in your private compartment with en-suite facilities in V
Rails Silver & Blue class on board The Canadian, one of the worlds greatest rjourneys. (B,D)DAY 11 TO DAY 12 THE CANADIAN TRAIN. Enjoy comfortableaccommodations, delicious meals and impeccable service on board the traiSee prairies stretching to the horizon and cross forests studded with sparklilakes. Discover the unique pleasure of rail travel by night as the gentle rockof the train lulls you to sleep. (B,L,D) (B,L,D)DAY 13 THE CANADIAN TRAIN TORONTO SIGHTSEEING. Afterbreakfast, arrive in Toronto and transfer to the hotel. Spend the day discovcosmopolitan Toronto, using a Hop-on, Hop-off sightseeing pas s to see thcitys highlights. Hotel: Hilton Toronto (B)
aDAY 14 NIAGARA FALLS EXCURSION Travel to one of the worldsgreat natural wonders, Niagara Falls. Enjoy close-up views of the falls on theMaid of the Mist cruise. Later, journey along the Niagara Peninsula to thepicturesque community of Niagara-on-the-Lake, the colonial capital o f UppCanada and a nationally recognized historic site. The regions climate is idefor wine-making, so there is a stop at a local winery for tasting before returnto Toronto. (B)DAY 15 DEPART TORONTO. Your tour comes to an end with acomplimentary transfer to Toronto International Airport. (B)
TOUR PACEA well-balanced tour that combinestouring by coach, ferry and rail.
Spend two nights unwinding inVictoria and Banff, with a furtherrelaxing journey aboard VIA RailsThe Canadian train. Two nights incosmopolitan Toronto cap off afantastic trip.
HOTELSExperience country luxury at theFairmont Banff Springs Hoteland superb lakeside locations atthe Emerald Lake Lodge and theFairmont Jasper Park Lodge. Fromthe Sunshine Coasts best keptsecret, Rockwater Secret CoveResort, to Vancouvers most gloriousaddress at the Fairmont Pacific Rim,
you will enjoy some of Canadasmost exceptional hotels.
FELLOW PASSENGERSNature lovers and rail enthusiastscome together for an ideal tourof Canada, combining not onlydifferent modes of transportbut contrasting scenery, fromthe Sunshine Coast and RockyMountains to the Western Prairielands and Niagara Falls.
HIGHLIGHTSThe 360-degree views and first-classdining aboard The Canadian are
experiences not to be missed. As isthe lakeside bonfire at Emerald Lake,and the superb Personal Insights andinformative talks from local experts,specifically designed to enhance
your enjoyment of the area you arevisiting.
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BritishColumbia
VancouverIsland
Alberta
SaskatchewanManitoba
Michigan
Ontario
NY
Gulf of Mexico
LakeSuperior
Lake Huron
Lake
Michigan Lake Erie
LakeOntario
Pacific Ocean
VANCOUVER(Day 1)
JASPER(Day 9)
KELOWNA(Day 5)
YOHONATIONAL
PARK(Day 8)
VICTORIA(Days 3 and 4)
BANFF(Days 6 and 7)
SUNSHINECOAST(Day 2)
NiagaraFalls
Saskatoon
Winnipeg Sioux Lookout
SudburyJunction
Edmonton
Lake Louise
Maligne CanyonAthabasca Glacier
TORONTO(Days 13, 14 and 15)
VIA RAIL TRAINTHE CANADIAN(Days 10, 11 and 12)
See page 13
15 DAYS ~ BRITISH COLUMBIA ~ ALBERTA ~ ONTARIO
aStart the day with breakfast atthe Vancouver Aquarium
aEnjoy breakfast at Butchart Gardensand explore the floral displays
bJoin an informative talk at ButchartGardens
fEnjoy dinner at one of Victorias localrestaurants aEnjoy a winery tour and wine tasting
bInterpretive walkat Lake Louise
f Choose from a Dine-Around selection ofrestaurants at the Fairmont Banff SpringsHotel
aJourney aboard VIA Rails The Canadian inSilver & Blue class servicebJoin an informative talk by a wildlife expert
b Guided walk at Maligne Canyon
aExplore AthabascaGlacier aboard anIce Explorer
Key
a PREMIUM HIGHLIGHTSb PERSONAL INSIGHTSf HIGHLIGHT & DINE-AROUND DINNERSc WELCOME DRINK
d LOCALLY GUIDED SIGHTSEEING
e ORIENTATION TOUR2 CENTRAL HOTELS + NIGHTS2 SCENIC HOTELS + NIGHTS
2 STAY INSIDE NATIONAL PARKS
3 OVERNIGHT TRAIN
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aSee Niagara Falls on the Maid of the Mistcruise and join a full day guided visit tothe Niagara Peninsula
a Tour a winery and sample wines of theNiagara Peninsula
aEnjoy smores and a liqueur arounda lakeside bonfire
bJoin an informative talk about thelocal history of the region
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15 days from A$337 per day, per person, twin sharePrice Per Person Price Per Person
StartsVancouver
EndsToronto
TwinShare
Single Supp.Option
StartsVancouver
EndsToronto
TwinShare
Single Supp.Option
A pr 2 6 - M ay 1 0 5 05 0 1 37 5 Jul 03 - Jul 19 7299 2425
Jul 12 - Jul 26 6 350 1975
May 10 - May 24 5350 1450 Jul 19 - Aug 02 6350 1975
M ay 1 7 - M ay 3 1 5 35 0 1 45 0
May 24 - Jun 07 5350 1450 Aug 02 - Aug 16 6350 1975
Au g 1 6 - A ug 3 0 6 35 0 1 97 5
Jun 07 - Jun 21 6175 1775 Aug 30 - Sep 13 6350 1975
Jun 14 - Jun 28 6175 1775
Jun 21 - Jul 05 6350 1975
ReductionsSAVE A$475 per person with Triple room reduction
Insights Great Savings and DiscountsSAVE A$505 per person with Young Traveller Discount
SAVE up to A$365 per person with 2nd Tour Discount
SAVE up to A$365 per person with Frequent Traveller Discount
Early Payment Discount
12 months 10 months 6 months
SAVE per person A$505 A$379 A$253
For additional information regarding Insights Great
Savings and Discounts, please see page 42.
Includedabf are worth approximately A$633
SupplementsPre & post tour accommodation
Fairmont Pacific Rim
Twin Single Triple01 Apr 30 Apr 10 A$96 A$193 A$83
01 May 31 May 10 A$143 A$285 A$114
01 Jun 30 Sep 10 A$153 A$304 A$121
Hilton Toronto
Twin Single Triple
A$90 A$178 A$72
Accommodation prices are per person, per night, room
& taxes only. Airport transfers are not included with pre
and post tour accommodation see page 42 for details.
NotesRef: ATCV. All prices are per person sharing a twin room. All tours start on Saturday and end on Monday.
Ref: AT2V. - 17-Day Land-Only Tour. This departure features the Calgary Stampede and include an additional two
nights in Calgary at the International Hotel Suites Calgary with entry to the Calgary Stampede. This tour departs on
Saturday and ends on Saturday.
a Included Premium Highlights Enjoy breakfast at the Vancouver Aquarium and free time to view the orcas and belugas Enjoy breakfast at Butchart Gardens and explore the spectacular floral displays Tour a renowned winery and taste local vintages in the scenic Okanagan Valley Gather around a bonfire overlooking Emerald Lake, roast smores and enjoy a liqueur Climb aboard a specially-designed Ice Explorer to ascend part way up Athabasca Glacier Relive the Golden Age of Travel on board The Canadian, one of the worlds greatest rail journeys Experience close-up views of Niagara Falls on the Maid of the Mist cruise Tour a winery and sample wines of the Niagara Peninsula area
b Included Personal Insights Join an informative talk with a representative at the Butchart Gardens
Stroll along Lake Louise w ith your Tour Director and enjoy an informative talk Learn of the history and early explorers of t he area at Emerald Lake Lodge Enjoy Jasper National Parks wildlife from a unique perspective at a fun get together with
a local expert Learn about the underground river system at beautiful Maligne Canyon
Included Additional Excursions & Sights See English Bay, Chinatown, Gastown and the to tem poles of Vancouvers Stanley Park Enjoy views over Vancouver from Cypress Mountain Lookout Cruise by ferry along British Columbias spectacular Sunshine Coast Visit the charming village of Chemainus, renowned for its huge murals See the Inner Harbour, Parliament Buildings and Bastion Square in Victoria Visit five national parks: Mt. Revelstoke, Glacier, Yoho, Banff and Jasper Enjoy a walk through 1,000-year-old red cedars See Moraine Lake, the Spiral Tunnels and Natural Bridge in the Rocky Mountains Journey along the magnificent Icefields Parkway Explore Toronto at your own pace with a Hop-on, Hop-off pass Journey through orchard-laden Niagara Peninsula to Niagara Falls Stop at Niagaras mighty Whirlpool and R apids observation deck and view the Floral Clock
Included First Class ServicescWelcome Drink reception Airport arrival and departure transfers on the first and last day of your tour Escorted by a professional Tour Director (Days 1-10) - Maximum group size of 40 people Luxury air-conditioned coach with extra legroom First-class hotels with all service charges, taxes and porterage
Silver & Blue class on VIA Rails The Canadian train including gratuities to onboardtrain personnel
Insight Traveller document wallet, Welcome on Tour book with map and information pack
Included Quality Diningf 1 Highlight Dinner in Victoria (HD) plus cho ose from a selection of restaurants on aDine-Around evening in Banff (DA) 11 Full Breakfasts (B) and 3 Hotel Dinners (D)
3 Full Breakfasts (B), 2 Lunches and and 3 Dinners (D) o nboard the VIA Rails The Canadian train
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Cosmopolitan citiesembodying the North-
American East andhighlighting their culturaldifferences blendperfectly with naturalwonders and fun activities.
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View the iconic sights of Washingto
Rise to the top of the CN Tower in To
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cDAY 1 ARRIVE TORONTO. Take a complimentary transfer from TorontoInternational Airport to the tour hotel. Your Tour Director is at the hotel this
afternoon to greet you and answer your questions. Join us at 6 p.m. for a
Welcome Drinkat the hotel. Hotel: Hilton Toronto
aDAY 2 TORONTO SIGHTSEEING & NIAGARA FALLS EXCURSION.Rise to the top of the CN Tower, the tallest free-standing tower in the Americas,
for views from four different look-out levels. Travel up University Avenue to take
in the sights o f Ontarios Parliament buildings, Queens Park and museum row.Then move on to Niagara Falls to view this great natural wonder up-close on the
Maid of the Mist cruise. Browse the shops and galleries of Niaga ra-on-the-Lake
before returning to Toronto. (B,D)
bfDAY 3 TORONTO OTTAWA. Follow the shores of Lake Ontario tothe colonial city of Kingston, Canadas first capital and one of the nations most
historic cities. During your orientation tour, view the numerous old buildings,
churches, picturesque neighborhoods and fortifications. Arrive in Ottawa, the
nations capital, and visit the Canadian Museum of Civilization, Canadas largest
and most popular cultural institution. In the evening, travel by giant canoe toa native camp on Turtle Island to savour a native feast accompanied by vibrant
traditional dances. Hotel: Lord Elgin Hotel (B,HD)
aDAY 4 OTTAWA MONTREAL. Enjoy an orientation tour of Ottawa,famous for its stately boulevards, imposing buildings a nd tulip-filled gardens
during the spring. See the green-peaked roofs of the Parliament, City Hall and
the National Art Gallery. Bienvenue! Enter the French-speaking province of
Quebec and continue to Montreal. Join a local guide and see the old town with
its cobblestone streets and historic buildings. Admire the citys diversity from
the grand mansions of Mount Royal to the modern downtown area and visit
Notre-Dame Basilica. Hotel: Fairmont The Queen Elizabeth (B)
aDAY 5 MONTREAL QUEBEC CITY.Start the day with a specialbreakfast at Montreals Museum of Archaeology and Historybefore continuing
to Quebec City, first settled by Europeans more than 400 years ago. Sitting
atop sheer cliffs at a narrowing of the St. Lawrence River, Quebec City reflects
the old-world charm and grace of bygone times. The rest of the day is free.
Hotel: Hilton Quebec (B)
aDAY 6 QUEBEC CITY SIGHTSEEING.Join a local guide to experienceQuebecs unique European charm: the Latin Quarter, Plains of Abraham,
ramparts, National Assembly, Basilica, City Hall, Place Royale and Citadel.Venture north to visit the shrine of Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupre, the first pilgrimage
shrine in North America and the Montmorency Falls before returning to your
hotel. (B)
DAY 7 QUEBEC CITY BAR HARBOR. Bid Au Revoir to Quebec and cross
the US border. Relax and enjoy the countryside while travelling east toward the
Atlantic coast, to the quintessential New England fishing village of Bar Harbor,
Maine. Hotel: Harborside Hotel, Spa & Marina (B)
afDAY 8 BAR HARBOR ACADIA EXCURSION. Take in the naturalbeauty of Acadia National Park, with its dramatic rocky shoreline, beaver ponds
and spectacular views from the top of Cadillac Mountain. Explore Bar Harbor on
your own in the afternoon, take an optional nature cruise or go whale watching,
before feasting on a traditional Maine lobster dinner. (B,HD)
DAY 9 BAR HARBOR BOSTON. Follow the rocky Maine shoreline sou
stopping in picturesque Kennebunkport for a chance to soak up typical New
England life. Pass Portsmouth, New Hampshires only coastal city, en route
Boston, Massachusetts. Hotel: Omni Parker House (B)
bfDAY 10 BOSTON SIGHTSEEING. Boston is one of Americas oand most historic cities.Join your Tour Director for a trip along the FreedomTrail. See Beacon Hill, Faneuil Hall, Charlestown, Bunker Hill Pavilion and the
meeting house where the Boston Tea Party was planned. Enjoy the afternoo
leisure before this evenings Dine-Around program. Choose from a selection
excellent Boston restaurants. (B,DA)
DAY 11 BOSTON PHILADELPHIA. Travel to Philadelphia where
both the Declaration of Independence and US Constitution were written.
Explore Independence National Historic Park, visit the Liberty Bell and view
Independence Hall. Hotel: Hyatt Regency Philadelphia at Penns Landing (B
aDAY 12 PHILADELPHIA WASHINGTON DC. Tour the award-winning National Constitution Centerbefore continuing to Washington DC.
The afternoon is free to perhaps visit one of the Smithsonians museums,
the Kennedy Center, or stroll through the historic cobblestone streets of
Georgetown. Hotel: Renaissance Washington, DC Hotel (B)
aDAY 13 WASHINGTON DC SIGHTSEEING. See Capitol Hill and ThWhite House on your morning guided city tour. Stops include the Jefferson
and Lincoln Memorials a nd the WWII and Vietnam Veterans Memorials. In
Arlington, board the narrated Tourmobile and visit the National Cemetery.
fDAY 14 WASHINGTON DC NEW YORK CITY. Depart the nationcapital and head for the Big Apple where your orientation tour includes Tim
Square, the Financial and Broadway Districts and Battery Park. The afternoo
free to enjoy the many sights or do some last-minute shopping. In the evenjoin your Tour Director and newfound friends for a farewell dinner at a New Y
restaurant. Hotel: Sheraton New York Hotel & Towers (B,HD)
DAY 15 DEPART NEW YORK CITY. The tour comes to an end with a
complimentary transfer to JFK and Newark International Airports and La
Guardia Airport. (B)
TOUR PACEJoin this comprehensive tour andenjoy two-night stays in some of
North Americas key destinations:Toronto, Quebec City, Bar Harbor,Boston and Washington DC. Thespectacular scenery en route ensuresthat every day is as enjoyable as theprevious one.
HOTELSA fine selection of well locatedproperties. You will find the LordElgin in the heart of Canadascapital city, Quebec Citys Hilton
just steps from the ramparts, theOmni Parker House on BostonsFreedom Trail and the Sheraton inMidtown Manhattan.
FELLOW PASSENGERSSpanning Eastern Canada and theUSA, this momentous area hassomething for everyone. There arenational parks for nature lovers,great food for gourmets, museumsand monuments for history buffsand no one can fail to appreciate thesplendour of the autumn colours.
HIGHLIGHTSAlongside Americas most iconicsights in Boston, Philadelphia,Washington DC and New YorkCity, you can take home memoriesof having breakfast with dinosaurs
in Montreal, views from CadillacMountain in Acadia NationalPark and cruising to the base ofNiagara Falls.
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Lake Erie
Lake Ontario
Atlantic Ocean
Cape Cod
Ontario New York NewHampshire
Maine
Quebec
NewJersey
Delaware
Maryland
Pennsylvania
Georgia
Connecticut
Massachusetts
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NEW YORK(Days 14 and 15)
PHILADELPHIA(Day 11)
TORONTO(Days 1 and 2)
OTTAWA(Day 3)
MONTREAL(Day 4)
QUEBEC CITY(Days 5 and 6)
BOSTON(Days 9 and 10)
WASHINGTON DC(Days 12 and 13)
BAR HARBOR(Days 7 and 8)
Kingston
Acadia National Park
Kennebunkport
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Niagara Falls
Montmorency FallsSainte-Anne-de-Beaupre
15 DAYS ~ ONTARIO ~ QUEBEC ~ M AINE ~ MASSACHUSETTS ~ PENNSYLVANIA ~ DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA ~ NEW YORK
f Bar Harbor traditional Maine lobster dinner
a Enjoy panoramic views fromthe CN Tower
f Join a native feast onTurtle Island
bEnjoy an indigenousexperience and native dances
a Admire the dramatic architecture of Notre-Dame Basilicaa Enjoy breakfast at the Museum of Archaeology and History
a Tour the National Constitution Center
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a PREMIUM HIGHLIGHTS
b PERSONAL INSIGHTS
f HIGHLIGHT & DINE-AROUND DINNERS
c WELCOME DRINK
d LOCALLY GUIDED SIGHTSEEING
e ORIENTATION TOUR
2 CENTRAL HOTELS + NIGHTS
2 SCENIC HOTELS + NIGHTS
2 HERITAGE HOTEL + NIGHTS
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aEnjoy the natural beautyof Acadia National Parkwith its dramatic shorelineand spectacular views
a Visit Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupre, thefirst pilgrimage shrine in NorthAmerica and Montmorency Falls
aExperience the Niagara Peninsula andcruise aboard the Maid of the Mist
bWalk the Freedom Trail with your Tour Directorf Choose from a selection of restaurants on a Dine-Around evening
a Tour of Arlington NationalCemetery aboard the Tourmobile
fEnjoy dinner at a local restaurant
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15 days from A$278 per day, per person, twin share
Price Per Person Price Per Person
StartsToronto
EndsNew York
TwinShare
Single Supp.Option
StartsToronto
EndsNew York
TwinShare
Single Supp.Option
May 23 - Jun 06 4199 1625 Aug 22 - Sep 05 4175 1599
Jun 06 - Jun 20 4199 1625 Sep 05 - Sep 19 4250 1699
Jun 20 - Jul 04 4199 1625 Sep 19 - Oct 03 4250 1699
Se p 2 6 - Oc t 1 0 4 25 0 1 69 9
Ju l 0 4 - J ul 1 8 41 75 1 59 9
Jul 18 - Aug 01 4 175 1599 Oct 03 - Oct 17 4250 1699
A ug 08 - A ug 22 417 5 1599
Includedabf are worth approximately A$684
NotesRef: AQUC. All prices are per person sharing a twin room. All tours start on Sunday and end on Sunday.
ReductionsSAVE A$375 per person with Triple room reduction
SAVE A$394 per person with Quad room reduction
Insights Great Savings and Discounts
SAVE A$418per person with Young Traveller Discount
SAVE up to A$213 per person with 2nd Tour Discount
SAVE up to A$213 per person with Frequent Traveller Discount
Early Payment Discount
12 months 10 months 6 months
SAVE per person A$418 A$313 A$209
For additional information regarding Insights Great
Savings and Discounts, please see page 42.
SupplementsPre & post tour accommodation
Hilton Toronto
Twin Single Triple Quad
A$90 A$178 A$72 A$63
Sheraton Hotel & Towers
Twin Single Triple Quad
01 May - 30 Jun 10 A$213 A$425 A$142 A$107
01 Jul - 31 Aug 10 A$172 A$342 A$114 A$86
01 Sep - 31 Oct 10 A$244 A$488 A$163 A$122
Accommodation prices are per person, per night, room
& taxes only. Airport transfers are not included with pre
and post tour accommodation see page 42 for details.
a Included Premium Highlights Rise to the top of the CN Tower, the tallest free-standing tower in the Americas View Niagara Falls up-close on the Maid of the Mist cruise Admire the dramatic architecture and grand decor of Notre-Dame of Mont real Start the day with a special breakfast at Montreals Museum of Archaeology and History Visit the shrine of Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupre and the Montmorency Falls Take in the natural beauty of Acadia National Park on a morning excursion Tour the award-winning National Constitution Center in Philadelphia Board the narrated Tourmobile and visit the National Cemetery in Arlington
b Included Personal Insights Transfer to Turtle Island by canoe and explore the village with a native interpreter Your Tour Director brings the stor y of the American Revolution to life as you walk along
Bostons Freedom Trail
Included Additional Excursions & Sights See museum row, Queens Park and City Hall in Toronto Browse the shops and galleries of Niagara-on-the-Lake Explore 20,000 years of human history at the Canadian Museum of Civilization See Ottawas Parliament Buildings, Rideau Canal and the Prime Ministers residence Enjoy panoramic views over Montreal from Mount Royal
See the Plains of Abraham, the Citadel and the historic w alls of Quebec City Stroll along the shops and historic waterfront buildings of Kennebunkport View Independence Hall and visit the Liberty Bell in Philadelphia See the Capitol, Lincoln and Jefferson Memorials and The White House in Washington DC See the world famous sights of New York City
Included First Class ServicescWelcome Drink reception Airport arrival and departure transfers on the first and last day of your tour Escorted by a professional Tour Director - Maximum group size of 40 people Luxury air-conditioned coach with extra legroom First-class hotels with all service charges, taxes and porterage Insight Traveller document wallet, Welcome on Tour book with map and information pack
Included Quality Diningf 3 Highlight Dinners in Ottawa, Bar Harbor and New York City (HD) plus choose from aselection of restaurants on a Dine-Around evening in Boston (DA) 14 Full Breakfasts (B) and 1 Hotel Dinner (D)
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Capitals of Eastern Canada
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OPTIONAL
CRUISE
Experience the European charm of historic Quebe
View Niagara Falls, one of the wor lds great natural wo
English and Frenchcultures melt
into this romanticjourney through thepicturesque andhistoric cities of EasternCanada.
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cDAY 1 ARRIVE TORONTO. A complimentary transfer from TorontoInternational Airport to the tour hotel is provided. Your Tour Director will beavailable at the hotel this afternoon to welcome you. Join us at 6 p .m. for aWelcome Drinkat the hotel. Hotel: The Sutton Place Hotel Toronto
aDAY 2 TORONTO & NIAGARA FALLS EXCURSION. Spend themorning exploring cosmopolitan Toronto. Rise to the top of the CN Tower andview Toronto from four different lookout levels. Travelling up stately UniversityAvenue, see Ontarios Parliament buildings, Queens Park and the citysmuseum row. Move on to one of the worlds great natural wonders, NiagaraFalls. Enjoy close-up views of the falls on the Maid of the Mist cruise beforebrowsing the shops and ga lleries of Niagara-on-the-Lake. Dinner is at the hotelthis evening. (B,D)
fDAY 3 TORONTO OTTAWA. Bid farewell to Toronto and travelnorth along the shores of Lake Ontario to Canadas first capital, Kingston.Your orientation tour shows you the numerous historic buildings, churches,picturesque neighbourhoods and 19th century fortifications. Arrive in Ottawa,the nations capital, and visit the Canadian Museum of Civilization, Canadaslargest and most popular cultural institution. For your Dine-Around pleasure thisevening, choose from a selection of excellent restaurants in Ottawa.
Hotel: Fairmont Chateau Laurier (B,DA)
DAY 4 OTTAWA QUEBEC CITY. This morning enjoy an orientation tour ofOttawa, famous for its stately boulevards, imposing buildings and tulip-filledgardens during the spring. See the green-peaked roofs of the Parliament, theRoyal Canadian Mint, City Hall and the National Art Gallery. Then, followthe St. Lawrence River to Quebec City, the first French settlement in NorthAmerica, reminiscent of a medieval European village. This evening is at leisureto enjoy this romantic city. Perhaps join your Tour Director for an optionalFrench Bistro dinner inside the walled city. Hotel: Hilton Quebec (B)
aDAY 5 QUEBEC CITY SIGHTSEEING. Let a local guide show you theunique European charm of this historic city, with its Latin Quarter, Plains ofAbraham, ramparts, National Assembly, Basilica, City Hall, P lace Royale andCitadel. Then venture north to visit the shrine of Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupre, the
first pilgrimage shrine in North America, and the spectacular Montmorency
Falls, before returning to Quebec City where the rest of the day is free. (B)
aDAY 6 QUEBEC CITY MONTREAL. Continue to Quebecs largestcity, Montreal. See the historic old town with its cobblestone streets of OldMontreal and the Old Port. On this locally guided tour, admire the citysdiversity, from the grand mansions of Mount Royal to the modern downtownarea. Visit the dramatic Notre-Dame Basilica with its glorious stained-glasswindows depicting Montreals religious history. This evening, explore Montrealsold-world charm and joie de vivre at your leisure.Hotel: Fairmont The Queen Elizabeth (B)
DAY 7 DEPART MONTREAL. For passengers not taking the cruise, the tourends upon hotel checkout. A complimentary transfer to Montreal InternationalAirport is provided. (B)
Others enjoy free time in Montreal, then transfer to Holland America Lines msMaasdam in the afternoon to begin your Canada and New England DiscoveryCruise. (D)
DAY 8 CRUISING QUEBEC CITY. Explore the city or beyond. Availableactivities include biking at Montmorency Falls, wine-tasting at Canyon Sainte-
Anne and rafting down the Jacques-Cartier River. (B,L,D)
DAY 9 CRUISING THE GULF OF ST. LAWRENCE. The lifeblood of FreCanada, the St. Lawrence River delivered explorer Jacques Cartier to indigenpeoples in 1534. Today it will deliver you to majestic landscapes, rich aqua
life and multiple species of whales that feed at the St. Lawrence Estuary. (B
DAY 10 CRUISING CHARLOTTETOWN. Call in at Charlottetown, whred double-decker buses motor along streets lined with Victorian houses.Perhaps join an optional excursion to Cavendish, with ample time to visit th
Anne of Green Gables homestead and Prince Edward Island National Park foleisurely walk along the boardwalk. (B,L,D)
DAY 11 CRUISING SYDNEY. Alexander Graham Bell observed,I havetravelled around the globe. I have seen the Canadian and American RockiesAndes and the Alps, and the Highlands of Scotland; but for s imply beauty, CBreton outrivals them all. Perhaps join an optional shore excursion along t184-mile-long Cabot Trail, or be a soldier for the day at Louisbourg - the chis yours. (B,L,D)
DAY 12 CRUISING HALIFAX. Lighthouses stand sentinel on cliff-sideledges; tiny villages huddle in rocky inlets; lobsters make it from the ocean t
your plate in record time all in Nova Scotia. In Halifax, the rampa rts of thCitadel defend the city and await your inspection. (B,L,D)
DAY 13 CRUISING BAR HARBOR. Tucked into a cove by Acadia NatioPark is Bar Harbor, a quintessential New England coastal town. Enjoy anoptional bike ride or kayak adventure, participate in a lobster bake and chewhand-stretched taffy from an upscale boutique. (B,L,D)
DAY 14 DEPART BOSTON. Time permitting, explore the cradle of Amerhistory, Boston, before being transferred to Boston International Airport or the tour hotel in Boston, for passengers wishing to extend their stay. Pleasenot schedule flights before noon. (B)
TOUR PACECanadas eastern cities are burstingwith life and this tour offers afantastic introduction to theirhighlights. Enjoy two-night staysin bustling Toronto and romanticQuebec City, plus overnight stopsin vibrant Montreal and the nationscapital city, Ottawa.
HOTELSFrom the Sutton Place in Torontoto the landmark Fairmont ChateauLaurier in Ottawa, the luxurioushotels on this tour are all centrallylocated to allow you to make themost of your visit. Wake up everymorning to find the best of thesedelightful cities on your doorstep,waiting to be explored.
FELLOW PASSENGERSThis diverse and cultural regionhas something for everyone. Citylovers and history buffs will findthemselves in their element, whilefans of French life, language andfood will enjoy soaking up theambience in the fascinating provinceof Quebec.
HIGHLIGHTSTake home memories of a boat rideto the foot of Niagaras thunderingfalls, a day exploring the historicwalled city in Quebec and an
evening wandering the cobblestonestreets of Old Montreal.
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OTTAWA(Day 3)
MONTREAL(Days 6 and 7)
QUEBEC CITY(Days 4 and 5)
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CANADA & NEW ENGLANDDISCOVERY OPTIONAL CRUISE
(Days 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13 and 14)
7 OR 14 DAYS ~ ONTARIO ~ QUEBEC ~ PRIN CE EDWARD ISLAND ~ NOVA SCOTIA ~ MA INE ~ M ASSACHUSETTS
aMaid of the Mist Cruise atNiagara Falls
f Choose from a selection of restaurantson a Dine-Around evening in Ottawa
a Visit Notre-Dame of Montreal, asignificant part of Montreals religiousheritage
aAscend to the top of the CN Tower andview Toronto from four lookout levels
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a PREMIUM HIGHLIGHTS
f HIGHLIGHT & DINE-AROUND DINNERS
c WELCOME DRINK
d LOCALLY GUIDED SIGHTSEEING
eORIENTATION TOUR
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Sailaboard the ms Maasdam on a 7-day Canada andNew England Discovery Cruise
aExcursion to Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupreand the spectacularMontmorency Falls
7 days Land-only Tour from A$275 per day, per person, twin share
7-Day Land-only Tour 14-Day Land Tour & CruiseInside Stateroom Ocean-view Stateroom Verandah Stateroom
Price per person Price per person Price per person Price per person
StartsToronto
-Ends
MontrealTwinShare
Single Supp.Option
StartsToronto
-Ends
BostonTwinShare
Cruise Fees,Taxes &
Tips
TotalTwin Share
Single Supp.Option
TwinShare
Cruise Fees,Taxes &
Tips
TotalTwin Share
Single Supp.Option
TwinShare
Cruise Fees,Taxes &
Tips
TotalTwin Share
Single Supp.Option
May 23 - May 29 1925 599 May 23 - Jun 05 2950 572 3522 1550 3425 572 3997 1775 4775 572 5347 4025
Jun 06 - Jun 12 1925 599 Jun 06 - Jun 19 3250 572 3822 1699 3699 572 4271 1925 5075 572 5647 4299
Jun 20 - Jun 26 1925 599 Jun 20 - Jul 03 3250 572 3822 1699 3699 572 4271 1925 5499 572 6071 4750
Jul 04 - Jul 10 1925 599 Jul 04 - Jul 17 3250 572 3822 1699 3699 572 4271 1925 5499 572 6071 4750
Aug 22 - Aug 28 1925 599 Aug 22 - Sep 04 3250 572 3822 1699 3699 572 4271 1925 5499 572 6071 4750
Sep 05 - Sep 11 1925 599 Sep 05 - Sep 18 3550 572 4122 1825 3999 572 4571 2075 5925 572 6497 5175
Sep 19 - Sep 25 1925 599 Sep 19 - Oct 02 3825 572 4397 1975 4299 572 4871 2199 5925 572 6497 5175
Oct 03 - Oct 09 1925 599 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Reductions7-Day Land-only TourSAVE A$100 per person with Triple room reduction
SAVE A$105 per person with Quad room reduction
14-Day Land Tour & Cruise Inside Ocean-view Verandah
Triple room/stateroom reduction per person SAVE up to A$325 A$475 A$1025
Quad room/stateroom reduction per person SAVE up to A$325 A$475 A$1025
Insights Great Savings and Discounts
SAVE A$193 per person with Young Traveller Discount
SAVE up to A$96 per person with Frequent Traveller Discount
SAVE up to A$96 per person with 2nd Tour Discount
Early Payment Discount 12 months 10 months 6 months
SAVE per person A$193 A$144 A$96
For additional information regarding Insights Great Savings and Discounts, please see page 42.
Includedabf are worth approximately A$307
NotesREF: AQEC - 7-Day Land-only Tour. AQEI - 14-Day Land Tour & Cruise Inside Stateroom, AQEZ - Ocean-view
Stateroom, AQEB - Verandah Stateroom. All prices are per person, sharing a twin room / stateroom. All tours start
on Sunday and end on Saturday. Please note: Guaranteed Room Share is not available on Land Tour & Cruise.
Full payment for Land Tour & Cruise is required 80 days prior to departure.
Supplements Cruise Fees, Taxes & Tips: These compulsory charges are levied by the cruise line and comprise aNon-Discountable Amount, Government Fees & Taxes and Tips/Gratuities - see page 43 for d etails.
Pre & post tour accommodation Twin Single Triple Quad
The Sutton Place Hotel A$91 A$181 A$72 A$64
Fairmont The Queen Elizabeth A$96 A$193 A$88 A$84
Omni Parker House
01 May 31 Aug 10 A$139 A$277 A$110 A$86
01 Sep 31 Oct 10 A$151 A$302 A$119 A$103
Accommodation prices are per person, per night, room & taxes only. Airport transfers are not included with pre and
post tour accommodation see page 42 for details.
14 days Land Tour & Cruise from A$252 per day, per person, twin share, including Cruise Fees, Taxes & Tips
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a Included Premium Highlights Rise to the top of the CN Tower, the tallest free-standing tower in the Americas Enjoy Niagara Falls and close-up views of the falls on t he Maid of the Mist cruise Visit the shrine of Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupre and the Montmorency Falls Experience the dramatic architecture and grand decor of Notre-Dame of Montreal
Included Additional Excursions & Sights See museum row, Queens Park and City Hall in Toronto Browse the shops and galleries of Niagara-on-the-Lake Explore 20,000 years of human history at the Canadian Museum of Civilization See Ottawas Parliament, Royal Canadian Mint and National Art Gallery
See the Plains of Abraham, the Citadel and the historic wal ls of Quebec City Enjoy the views over Montreal from Mount Royal and explore Old Town Montreal Experience the seasonal splendours of the Canadian and New England coasts aboard the
luxurious five-star msMaasdam*
Included First Class ServicescWelcome Drink reception Airport arrival and departure transfers on the first and last day of your tour Escorted by a professional Tour Director (Days 1-7) - Maximum g roup size of 40 people Luxury air-conditioned coach with extra legroom First-class hotels with all service charges, taxes and porterage Insight Traveller document wallet, Welcome on Tour book with map and information pack
All facilities aboard the Holland America Line ms Maasdam cruise ship*
Included Quality DiningfChoose from a selection of restaurants on a Dine-Around evening in Ottawa (DA) 6 Full Breakfasts (B) and 1 Hotel Dinner (D) 7 Full Breakfasts (B), 6 Lunches (L) and 7 Dinners (D) included aboard the ms Maasdam*
(*Exclusive to 14-Day Land Tour & Cruise)
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Coastal New England & Canadas Maritimes
An intimate journeyof discovery through
quaint fishing villages,rugged coastlines,centuries of history andcultural heritage, amidststunning panoramas.
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Admire the enchanting seascapes of New En
Explore the charming coastal town of Kennebun
c DAY 1 ARRIVE BOSTON. Welcome to Boston! A complimentary transferis provided to your hotel. Your Tour Director is at the hotel this a fternoon towelcome you and answer your questions. Join us at 6 p.m. for a Welcome Drinkat the hotel. Hotel: Hyatt Regency Boston
DAY 2 BOSTON BAR HARBOR. After a brief orientation tour of Boston,journey north through New Hampshire and enter Maine. Stop in historicPortland before heading to Mount Desert Island and the quintessential NewEngland seaside village of Bar Harbor. Hotel: Bar Harbor Regency (B)
afDAY 3 ACADIA NATIONAL PARK EXCURSION. Take in thebeauty of Acadia National Park with its dramatic rocky shoreline, beaver ponds
and spectacular views from the top of Cadillac Mountain. Then explore BarHarbor on your own, enjoying quaint shops, galleries and superb views, orperhaps take an optional nature or whale watching cruise. This evening feast ona traditional Maine lobster dinner. (B,HD)
aDAY 4 BAR HARBOR HALIFAX. Board The CAT, the fastest ferry inNorth America. Enjoy the eateries and amenities aboard this stylish catama ranas you cross the Bay of Fundy to Nova Scotia, one of the founding provinces ofthe Canadian Confederation. Motor through Southwest Nova Scotia to Halifax,
the provinces dynamic capital. Hotel: Halifax Marriott Harbourfront (B)aDAY 5 HALIFAX SIGHTSEEING. Enjoy a sightseeing tour of Halifaxincluding the Public Gardens, waterfront and Spring Garden Road, and learnabout the Halifax Explosion and the citys connection to the Titanic. Visit theCitadel National Historic Site offering superb panoramic views. The rest ofthe day is at leisure. Perhaps join an optional excursion to the picture-perfectvillage of Peggys Cove. (B)
aDAY 6 HALIFAX INGONISH BEACH. Leaving Halifax, continuenorth across the narrow Canso Strait to beautiful Cape Breton Island, juttingdramatically into the Atlantic Ocean. Travel across the interior of the island tothe shores of tranquil Bras dOr Lake. Learn about the great inventor AlexanderGraham Bell at the Alexander Graham Bell National Historic Site beforecontinuing to the hotel, superbly located on a promontory overlooking theAtlantic Ocean. Hotel: Keltic Lodge Resort & Spa (B,D)
aDAY 7 CABOT TRAIL & CAPE BRETON HIGHLANDS NATIONALPARK EXCURSION. Today enjoy one of the greatest full-day a dventures onthis tour, travelling the full length of the Cabot Trail, one of the worlds mostscenic drives, offering stunning vistas of rust-coloured cliffs, deep blue oceanwaters and picturesque fishing harbors. Enter Cape Breton Highlands NationalPark, an exceptional wilderness area where moose are often spotted among the
lakes and streams. (B)
fDAY 8 INGONISH BEACH CHARLOTTETOWN.Head for charmingPictou, renowned as the Birthplace of New Scotland as it was here that thefirst wave of Scottish immigrants landed in 1773. Cross the NorthumberlandStrait to Prince Edward Island. Enjoy the landscape of vivid colours androlling hills, sandy beaches and red s andstone cliffs, as you make your way toCharlottetown. This evening, select from a variety of local restaurants on yourDine-Around evening. Hotel: Delta Prince Edward (B,DA)
abDAY 9 PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND EXCURSION. Visit FoundersHall and learn about Canadas history,then enjoy a guided walking tour ofgraceful Charlottetown. Head up the north shore to the wind-sculpted sand
dunes, beautiful beaches and broad inlets of Prince Edward Island National Park.
Take a guided tour of Green Gables, the farm house that inspired the setting
for Lucy Maud MontgomerysAnne of Green Gables . This evening is at leisurperhaps attend an optional performance of the popular musicalAnne of GreGables. (B)
DAY 10 CHARLOTTETOWN ST. ANDREWSBYTHESEA. This morndrive across the modern Confederation Bridge to New Brunswick and stopat the Hopewell Rocks in the Bay of Fundy to view the unusual flower-potshaped islands. In Saint John, view the amazing Reversing Falls and continueto beautiful St. Andrews-by-the-Sea and your elegant Tudor-style resort. Thevening enjoy dinner at one of the resorts amazing restaurants.Hotel: The Fairmont Algonquin (B,D)
DAY 11 ST. ANDREWSBYTHESEA K ENNEBUNKPORT.Back in theUnited States, visit Bangor and admire the cityscape, much of it listed on thNational Register of Historic Places. On arrival at the delightful coastal resoof Kennebunkport, journey along the scenic Ocean Drive with stunning viewthe coastline and great mansions, including the famous Bush family compoTonight enjoy a farewell dinner at your charming inn.Hotel: The Kennebunkport Inn (B,D)
aDAY 12 KENNEBUNKPORT DEPART BOSTON.Enjoy morestunning coastline and quaint coastal villages on the way to Salem, hometo the infamous Salem Witch Trials. Board a narrated trolley and discovera colourful coastal city, rich in maritime heritage, historic architecture and
amazing stories. The tour ends at Boston International Airport and the Insighotel in Boston for passengers extending their stay. Please do not schedule
flights before 4p.m. (B)
TOUR PACEEnjoy this well-balanced maritime
journey with four comfortable two-
night stays in Bar Harbor, Halifax,Ingonish Beach and Charlottetown,a relaxing cruise across the Bay ofFundy, and captivating overnightvisits to Boston, St Andrews-by-the-Sea and Kennebunkport.
HOTELSExperience the highest standardsof comfort and service in perfectlocations: city centre in Boston,Charlottetown and Kennebunkport,scenic waterfront properties in BarHarbor, Halifax and Ingonish Beachand tranquil bucolic settings at TheFairmont Algonquin.
FELLOW PASSENGERSAdmirers of scenic panoramas willrevel in rugged coastlines, stunningseascapes, pristine wilderness andquaint fishing villages. Historybuffs will adore Boston andCharlottetown, while literary fansare in for a treat with the visit toGreen Gables Heritage Site.
HIGHLIGHTSSpectacular scenery, fascinatinghistory, luscious cuisine andengaging experiences are some ofthe highlights of this wonderful
journey. Youll enjoy dramatic
national parks at Acadia, CapeBreton Highlands and Prince EdwardIsland and a journey through theworld ofAnne of Green Gables .
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BOSTON(Days 1 and 12)
KENNEBUNKPORT(Day 11)
HALIFAX(Days 4 and 5)
CHARLOTTETOWN(Days 8 and 9)
INGONISH BEACH(Days 6 and 7)Prince Edward IslandPrince Edward Island
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HopewellRocks
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a Visit Prince Edward Island National Parkb Take a guided tour of the Green Gables Heritage Sitef Choose from a selection of restaurants on a Dine-Around evening in
Charlottetown
b Visit Founders Hall andlearn about Canadas history
a Visit the Alexander Graham BellNational Historic Site
a Cruise aboard The CAT, thefastest ferry in North America
f Feast on a traditional Mainelobster dinner
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a PREMIUM HIGHLIGHTS
b PERSONAL INSIGHTS
f HIGHLIGHT & DINE-AROUND DINNERS
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2 CENTRAL HOTELS + NIGHTS
2 SCENIC HOTELS + NIGHTS
a Board a private, narratedtrolley and explore Salem
a Visit the Citadel National Historic Site
a Take in the beauty of AcadiaNational Parks shoreline, beaverponds and spectacular views
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a Included Premium Highlights Explore Acadia National Park, the nations second most visited national park Cross the Bay of Fundy aboard the high-speed The CAT, one of the worlds super ships
Visit Halifax Citadel National Historic Site and enjoy spectacular panoramic views Visit the Alexander Graham Bell National Historic Site on Cape Breton Island Explore Cape Breton Highlands National Park, famous for its highlands and ocean scenery Discover Prince Edward Island National Park, home to sand dunes, wetlands and forests Board a private Salem Trolley for a narrated tour through historic Salem
b Included Personal Insights Discover Canadas history at Founders Hall , Canadas Birthplace Pavilion Learn more about Anne of Green Gables on a guided tour of Green Gables Heritage Site
Included Additional Excursions & Sights Enjoy an orientation tour of Bostons Freedom Trail View Portlands historic Old Port and waterfront district Drive along the southern coastline of Nova Scotia with superb panoramic views Discover the highlights of Halifax on a morning city sightseeing tour Journey along the Cabot Trail, considered one of the worlds most scenic drives Enjoy the delights of Prince Edward Island, also known as The Gentle Island Join a guided walking tour along the streets of historic Charlottetown Travel on Confederation Bridge, the worlds longest bridge over ice-covered waters View the Hopewell Rocks, four stories high at low tide and tiny islands at high tide See the Saint John Rivers Reversing Falls, caused by the Bay of Fundys tremendous tides Stop in Bangor and view sites on the National Register of Historic Places Drive along Kennebunkports scenic Ocean Drive and see the local elites grand estates
Included First Class ServicescWelcome Drink reception Airport arrival and departure transfers on the first and last day of your tour Escorted by a professional Tour Director - Maximum group size of 40 people Luxury air-conditioned coach with extra legroom First-class hotels with all service charges, taxes and porterage Insight Traveller document wallet, Welcome on Tour book with map and information pack
Included Quality Diningf 1 Highlight Dinner in Bar Harbor (HD) plus choose from a selection of restaurants on aDine-Around evening in Charlottetown (DA) 11 Full Breakfasts (B) and 3 Hotel Dinners