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Itinerary for Canada & Alaska Tour |
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Included meals are indicated as B = Breakfast, L =Lunch, D = Dinner |
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| 10.05.09 |
Depart Brisbane at 10.00am on CI 54 arriving in Taipei at 5.00pm. Transfer to Golden China Hotel or similar in Central Taipei. |
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11.05.09
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Brisbane
passengers will have free morning in Taipei. In the afternoon visit the
Botanical Gardens & Yangmingshan National Park. After dinner
transfer to Taipei International Airport.
(B/D)
Sydney passengers depart Sydney at 12.40pm on CI 52, arriving in Taipei at 7.10pm.
Both Sydney & Brisbane passengers depart Taipei at 11.30pm on CI
32, arriving in Vancouver at 7.10pm the same day (you cross the
International Date-Line). Transfer to your Vancouver Hotel. |
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12.05.09
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Vancouver
This morning an included city tour to show you Stanley
Park, Chinatown, the harbour and beaches and more. The remainder of
your day is free for your further exploration of the city. Shoppers and
browsers can take a water taxi to lively Granville Island with its
outdoor markets, street musicians, and waterfront cafés, Or
visit historic Gastown with its steam-powered clock, antique shops, art
galleries and street vendors. |
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| 13.05.09 |
Vancouver - Kelowna
This morning, start out through British Columbia's fertile valleys and
rich mountain forests to Lake Okanagan. Travel along the lake to the
resort city of Kelowna, attractively set on the lake shore and
surrounded by orchards and vineyards. Sample the local wines on the
included Winery Tour this afternoon. |
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| 14.05.09 |
Kelowna - Four National Parks - Kicking Horse Pass - Banff
Motor north through the Okanagan Valley, famous for its peaches and
vineyards. Then begin the journey through four of Canada's most
spectacular National Parks: Mount Revelstoke, Glacier National Park,
Yoho National Park and Banff National Park. Take a break at the pass, a
perfect spot for photos of the impressively rugged mountains, glaciers
and waterfalls. Travel from primeval forests to ice Age Glaciers, from
spectacular waterfalls to soaring peaks. At Kicking Horse Pass, cross
the Continental Divide, where all of North America's rivers are
diverted to the Pacific or Atlantic Oceans. By early evening, reach
Banff, gateway to the majestic Canadian Rockies. |
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| 15.05.09 |
Banff
Banff is one of Canada's favourite year round resorts, with activities
ranging from skiing in the winter to hiking, boating and fishing in the
summer. With a free day, your Tour Director will suggest an optional
helicopter ride over the Canadian Rockies. |
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| 16.05.09 |
Banff - Lake Louise - Columbia Ice field - Jasper
A day of scenic grandeur. First up, Lake Louise, its cold turquoise
waters a perfect natural mirror reflecting the surrounding mountains
and glaciers. Precipitous gorges, snow capped summits and lakes of
exquisite blues and greens come into view as the motor coach scales two
mountain passes on the journey northward into Jasper National Park.
Another highlight on today's agenda is a stop at the Columbia Ice field
to experience the Ice Explore, an all-terrain vehicle that travels on
ice that is 1,200 feet (365 meters) thick. Enjoy an orientation tour of
Jasper town site upon arrival. |
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| 17.05.09 |
Jasper
Today join our optional excursion to Maligne Lake, where you embark on
a narrated cruise of the lake. The rest of the day is free to join one
of our guided hikes, to shop or canoe. With free time this evening you
might take a walk along the trails and watch for elk. |
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| 18.05.09 |
Jasper - Mount Robson - Sun Peaks
Leave Jasper and follow the Fraser River to the base of Mount Robson,
the highest mountain in the Canadian Rockies, peaking at 12,972 feet.
Follow the Yellow Head Highway south along the Thompson River, a route
pioneered by fur trappers a century ago. Overnight at the mountain
resort of Sun Peaks. |
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| 19.05.09 |
Sun Peaks - Lillooet - Whistler
Head south following the once treacherous Cariboo Wagon Trail, via
Lillooet - "Mile O of the Gold Rush Route" . Your motor coach will
follow the shores of Seton and Duffey Lakes with an afternoon arrival
in Whistler. Tonight, wander the many trails or relax in the plaza
while enjoying the artists and musicians. |
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| 20.05.09 |
Whistler - Ferry Crossing - Victoria
Motor along the majestic Sea to Sky Highway. Then sail this afternoon
across the Strait of Georgia and through the spectacular Gulf Islands,
an archipelago known for its Mediterranean type climate. Afternoon
arrival in Victoria. Sightseeing today includes Marine Drive, Bastion
Square, and the Thunderbird Park with its unusual collection of totem
poles. Tonight, stroll along the lovely waterfront. |
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| 21.05.09 |
Victoria
A full free day. Be sure to check out some of the attractions this
splendid city has to offer, including the Royal British Columbia
Museum, afternoon tea at the Empress Hotel, the IMAX presentation at
the National Geographic Theatre, whale watching on the Strait of Juan
de Fuca, and fine shopping along Government Street. |
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| 22.05.09 |
Victoria - Swartz Bay - Vancouver
First stop this morning is world famous Butchart Gardens. At Swartz
Bay, board the ferry for a scenic crossing to the mainland for a
mid-afternoon arrival. |
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23.05.09
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Vancouver (Embarkation)
Today our tour guests are transferred to Canada Place to board Holland
America's MS Statendam for an unforgettable Inside Passage Cruise.
Holland America MS Statendam Cruise Ship was voted in 1995 "Ship of the
Year" by World Ocean & Cruise Liner Society. Holland America's MS
Statendam celebrates the most modern advances in guest amenities and
nautical design. Yet this magnificent ship also preserves maritime
traditions and service perfected over more than a century of worldwide
cruising. Guests dine on the most extensive menus at sea presented on
gleaming Rosenthal china by crisply uniformed staff. Alternately, for
today's more casual lifestyles, our relaxed Lido is open for breakfast,
lunch and dinner. And 24 hour room service is complimentary, perfect
for intimate dining on the veranda of your spacious stateroom choices.
Freedom, to do as much or as little as you please.
Ships Specification:
Gross Tonnage: 55,451, Guest Capacity: 1,266. Length: 720 feet,
Automatic Stabilizers, 10 Passenger decks, 8 Passenger elevators, 15
Public rooms.
Ships Facilities:
Internet Centre, Health Spa, Movie Theatre, Restaurants, Casino, Library, Beauty Salon, 2 Outdoor Swimming Pools. |
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24.05.09
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Cruising Inside Passage
Cruise through the awe inspiring scenery of the Inside Passage. Keep
your cameras ready for spouting whales, soaring eagles and other
wildlife. |
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25.05.09
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Juneau
Located at the foot of grand mountain peaks on the Gastineau Channel,
the town of Juneau has the massive Mendenhall Glacier and the immense
Juneau Ice fields at its back door. Juneau is a place to let your
imagination run wild. There's no end to the adventure because of the
long daylight hours. Climb aboard the Mount Roberts Tramway for a great
spot to hike and shoot souvenir photos. |
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Skagway
Take your time and poke into every little store, from the Trail Bench
to Lynch & Kennedy's Dry Goods. The Red Onion Saloon, with its
honky-tonk piano and costumed barmaids, is a treasure-trove of
memorabilia featuring pictures of Klondike Kate, Peahull Annie, and
other historic characters. To complete the picture of those rip-roaring
days, visit the nostalgic Trail of '98 Museum. |
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27.05.09
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Glacier Bay Scenic Cruising
As a Biosphere Reserve and UNESCO World Heritage Site, Glacier Bay
National park features a unique protected ecosystem of plants and
animals living in concert with an ever changing glacial landscape. How
does it feel when a monumental chunk of ice splits off a glacier and
crashes into the sea? The sound is like thunder and the impact shoots
water hundreds of feed into the air, you hold your breath as you catch
the moment on film. Then, you wait for it all to happen again. And it
does. Glacier Bay has more actively calving tidewater glaciers than any
place else in the world. |
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28.05.09
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Ketchikan
Built out over the water and climbing weathered stairways, Ketchikan
clings to the shores of Tongass Narrows and drapes the mountains with a
hospitable air. In addition to the main attractions, Creek Street, the
Tongass Historical Museum, Totem Bight State Park and Saxman Village.
Try an optional flight-seeing trip to breathtaking Misty Fjords
National Monument, a transformational adventure that must be
experienced! These deep-water fjords created by retreating glaciers
left granite cliffs towering thousands of feet above the sea and
countless waterfalls cascading into placid waters. The souvenir photos
you'll take from the pontoons of the plane are worth the trip alone. |
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29.05.09
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Cruising Inside Passage
Return through the Inside Passage. |
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| 30.05.09 |
Vancouver (Disembarkation)
Dismembark the ship this morning. You will be transferred to your
Vancouver Hotel. The rest of the day free. Tonight you depart your
hotel at 11.00pm for Vancouver Airport. |
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| 31.05.09 |
Depart Vancouver at 1.35am on CI 031, arriving in Taipei at 5.30am on 01.06.09 (you re-cross the International Date-Line) |
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01.06.09
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arrival at Taipei you will be met at the airport and taken on a Taipei
City Tour. After lunch you check into your hotel in Taipei.
Brisbane passengers will check out of the hotel at 6.00pm. Transfer to
Taipei Airport, departing at 9.45pm on CI 53, arriving in Brisbane at
8.20am the next morning (02.06.09). |
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02.06.09
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Sydney
passengers will have a free morning in Taipei. In the afternoon you
will visit the Botanic Gardens & Yangmingshan National Park. After
dinner, transfer to Taipei Airport, departing at 10.55pm on CI 51,
arriving in Sydney at 11.05am, the next morning (03.06.09) |
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NOTE:
Because Brisbane passengers are having a double stop over in Taiwan,
there will be an extra charge of $92 per person twin share or $135
single room.
The prices quoted are for inside cabins on the Cruise. There is a
limited number of outside cabins available for an extra $355 per person
twin share. |
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