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Canadian Rockies with Alaskan Cruise
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Overview:
Destination : Canadian Rockies with Alaskan Cruise
Main Cities : Calgary, Banff , Jasper , Whistler, Vancouver, Victoria, Alaskan Cruise
Duration : 15 NIGHTS / 16 DAYS
Calgary:
• Orientation Tour.
• Photostop at Lake Minnewanka
Jasper:
• Ice – Explorer ride on Athabasca Glacier in Columbia Icefield.
• Visit to Maligne Canyon.
• Whistler : Enjoy the Peak to Peak Gondola ride.
Vancouver:
• Guided City Tour.
• Visit Shannon Falls.
• Visit Stanley Park.
• Visit Capilano Suspension Park & Bridge.
• Enjoy Fly over Canada, simulator ride.
Whistler:
• Enjoy the Peak to Peak Gondola ride.
Banff:
• Visit the Sulphur Mountain by gondola ride.
• Photo stop at Lake Louise & Lake Moraine.
• Visit to Bow Valley Parkway.
TWIZEL:
• Guided City Tour.
• Visit Shannon Falls.
• Visit Stanley Park.
• Visit Capilano Suspension Park & Bridge.
• Enjoy Fly over Canada, simulator ride.
Victoria:
• Orientation Tour.
• Visit Butchart Gardens
Alaskan Cruise:
• 08 fun-filled days onboard a luxury cruise liner to Alaska with stay in Inside
• Stateroom cabins.
HIGHLIGHTS :
ACCOMMODATION:
01 Night in Hampton Inn by Hilton or similar in Calgary.
02 Nights in Canmore Inn and Suites or similar in Canmore.
01 Night at Best Western Plus or similar in Hinton / Jasper.
01 Night at Holiday Inn & Suites or similar in Kamloops.
01 Night in Delta Whistler Village Suites or similar in Whistler.
02 Nights in Delta Hotel Burnaby or similar in Vancouver.
07 Nights on Board Alaskan Cruise on Royal Caribbean in Inside stateroom.
MEALS:
• Enjoy daily Buffet Breakfast. (Breakfast includes breads, butter, Jam, Fruit, Juice, Cereal, Tea, Coffee, Milk and Hot Eggs)
• 08 Indian Jain/ Vegetarian / Non vegetarian Dinners.
• All Meals onboard the cruise with choice of Continental / Indian/ Vegetarian / Non Vegetarian meals
***Due to Covid-19 situation, most of the hotels in USA are still not serving regular breakfast. Depending on the rules of each state, some of the hotels may have plated / Go n Grab Breakfast service at the hotels. Do note in some hotels / restaurants disposable plates and cutlery can be provided for meals Dinners would consist of: 2 Veg Dishes, 1 Non Veg Dish, 1 Lentil, Rice, Naans, Salad, Yogurt, Accompaniments and 1 Dessert.
Tour Plan
Day 01 Welcome to Calgary.
Welcome to Calgary. On arrival, proceed to the hotel for check-in on your own. Thereafter the day is free to explore the city on your own. Your tour manager will meet you next day in the Hotel Lobby. Overnight in Calgary. (PD) Note: The standard check-in time is after 1500 hrs.
Day 02 On to Banff. Picturesque Canadian Rockies. Visit Sulphur Mountain by Gondola Ride.
Today, proceed on an orientation tour of Calgary. Later, we drive to Banff National Park - Canada’s oldest national park, nestled amid the Canadian Rocky Mountains. Enroute Feel the fresh mountain air, watch for wildlife and get adventurous on Banff's largest lake. Lake Minnewanka is one of Banff’s most popular destinations. Later take a ride to the summit of Sulphur Mountain in the Banff Gondola - a scenic cableway. The scenic cableway ride leads to viewing decks, hiking trails and breathtaking 360-degree rooftop observation deck. Overnight in Banff / Canmore
Day 03 Explore Banff National Park. Visit Lake Louise.
Today, we see more of Banff National Park, taking a bus tour through the towering mountains of Rundle, Tunnel, Cascade and Norquay and learning about natural attractions. Visit the beautiful Bow Falls a major waterfall on the Bow River. Also Visit Surprise Corner which is Scenic viewpoint overlooking the 1888 Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel & Sulphur Mountain. Later visit the enchanting Lake Louise, world famous for its turquoise water, the Victoria Glacier and soaring mountain backdrop and Marvel at Moraine Lake's opalescent waters; learn about the human history of the landscapes; look for moose, bear, and elk. Overnight in Banff / Canmore. (B, D)
Day 04 Visit Icefields Parkway & enjoy the Glacier Adventure
Today, we proceed to Ice-fields Parkway, one of the world’s most scenic mountain drives, through the natural splendor of Banff and Jasper national parks. Ice fields Parkway is one of the largest non-polar ice fields in the world. Here, you’ll travel on a massive Ice Explorer to a place where you can walk on, feel and drink from the Athabasca Glacier. Overnight in Jasper/ Hinton.
Day 05 Drive to Jasper National Park. Visit Maligne Canyon. Onto Kamloops.
Today, experience Jasper National Park by travelling along the trails of the early explorers and viewing the park’s unspoiled grandeur. Later, visit Maligne Canyon, created by over 10,000 years of water erosion. An exciting place with waterfalls, underground stream outlets, birds and plant life. Later, drive to Kamloops. Overnight in Kamloops. (B, D)
Day 06 Drive to Whistler. Enjoy the ‘Peak 2 Peak’ gondola ride.
Today, we’ll drive to Whistler, one of the largest ski resorts in North America and 2010 Vancouver winter Olympics venue. Take a ride on the breathtaking ‘Peak 2 Peak’ Gondola, a 4.4-kilometre world recordbreaking journey provides an unparalleled perspective of British Columbia's rooftop and incomparable views of towering volcanic peaks, coastal rainforests, and ancient glaciers. Later, explore Whistler on your own. Overnight in Whistler. (B, D)
Day 07 Onto Vancouver. Visit to Capilano Suspension Bridge & Park. Guided City Tour. FlyOver Canada Ride.
Today, we drive to Vancouver, en route stop by to view the Shannon falls. Later, visit the Capilano Park and take a walk over the famous suspension bridge. Next proceed on a guided city tour of Vancouver, visit Stanley Park, Canada Place and view the famous steam clock while driving through historic Gastown. Later experience the ‘FlyOver Canada’, a breath-taking flight simulation ride that will whisk you away on an exhilarating journey across Canada. Overnight in Vancouver.
Day 08 Orientation tour of Victoria. Visit to Butchart Gardens.
Today, board the British Columbia Ferry and sail through the Active Pass and Gulfs Islands to Victoria. Here, visit the beautiful Butchart Gardens, the 55 acres of beautiful garden haven, overflowing with lush greens and colourful blooms. Next, proceed on a panoramic tour of Victoria, see the Royal British Columbia Museum, Victoria’s Inner Harbor and the Parliament Building. Later some free to explore Victoria City before we return back to Vancouver. Overnight in Vancouver. (B, D)
Day 09 Get set to board your cruise to Alaska
Today, we proceed to port to board your cruise for a magnificent journey to the land of Alaska. Enjoy your stay in Inside cabins. Overnight on board the cruise. (B, L, D)
Day 10 Tracy Arm Fjords and Glacier
The ship sails through the most popular spot of Alaska that is the Tracy Arm Fjords. The ship takes a halt for half an hour or so for you to capture those melting Glaciers in your camera and camcorder. Nestled between 3,000-foot-high granite walls, the narrow, twisting slice of ocean called Tracy Arm Fjord weaves through the Tongass National Forest for roughly 35 miles. The dramatic Sawyer Glaciers at the end of Tracy Arm are framed by mountains on either side, and are often bathed in a light mist that amplifies the blue hue of the ice. The glaciers also are home to black and brown bears, wolves, deer and moose, and seals and whales make their home in the fjord’s icy waters.
Sitka, Alaska
After breakfast the guests and get off the ship and take one of our recommended shore excursions or just walk around the pier. Sitka is an Alaskan city and borough near Juneau, the state capital. It was part of Russia until 1867 and St. Michael’s Orthodox Cathedral is topped with an onion dome. The 1842 Russian Bishop’s House is nearby. Sitka is famous for its fishing, both commercial and recreational. Sitka offers superb hiking with dozens of trails that begin in the lush rainforest that surrounds the city and often end up high in the mountains. Many of these trails are located in the Tongass National Forest, the largest national forest in the United States. Overnight on board the cruise. (B, L, D)
Sitka, Alaska
After breakfast the guests and get off the ship and take one of our recommended shore excursions or just walk around the pier. Sitka is an Alaskan city and borough near Juneau, the state capital. It was part of Russia until 1867 and St. Michael’s Orthodox Cathedral is topped with an onion dome. The 1842 Russian Bishop’s House is nearby. Sitka is famous for its fishing, both commercial and recreational. Sitka offers superb hiking with dozens of trails that begin in the lush rainforest that surrounds the city and often end up high in the mountains. Many of these trails are located in the Tongass National Forest, the largest national forest in the United States. Overnight on board the cruise. (B, L, D)
Day 11 Juneau, Alaska.
After breakfast our guest can get off the ship for enjoying one of the shore excursions they booked from the cruise liner. Juneau has been called “Alaska's peak experience,” certainly due in part to its unparalleled glacier viewing from such places as Tracy Arm Fjord, the Juneau Ice fields and Glacier Bay National Park. Kayak up one of the area's many protected waterways, go flight seeing, tour historic downtown or try your hand at panning for gold. Juneau is the capital of Alaska and one of the most famous cities to see Salmons and king crabs. The ship reaches the port in the afternoon so our guests have ample of time to walk around the ship, participate in a trivia or a treasure hunt that is arranged for you by the onboard staff. When the ship docks in Alaska we recommend you take one of the shore excursions from the ship, as they say no roads lead to Juneau, which gives the Alaskan capital a misty inscrutability. The massive Mendenhall Glacier and the immense Juneau Ice fields are at its back door. You can shop downtown or get out and kayak, dogsled, raft, hike, whale watch, flight see or fish. Overnight on board the cruise. (B, L, D)
Day 12 Hubbard Glacier (Cruising).)
Overnight on board the cruise.
(B, L, D)
Day 13 Ketchikan, Alaska.
We have half day at Ketchikan and our guests can choose to walk around the port or take one of our recommended shore excursions. Its Tlingit Indian name, Kach Khanna, means “spread wings of the eagle.” Chances are you'll see one of these magnificent birds perched atop a Sitka tree. Thanks to its abundant rainfall, Ketchikan is surrounded by some of the world's most lush wilderness. Our guests can take a tour of Misty Fjords & Wilderness Explorer. Explore Misty Fjords, one of nature’s most spectacular creations aboard a luxury sightseeing vessel. Your adventure begins as you leave the harbour, passing colourful fishing boats and floatplanes, en route to a wilderness experience you’ll never forget. Or a visit to Saxman Native Village & Lumberjack Show. Discover the rich culture of Southeast Alaska’s Native Americans and witness a rip roaring lumberjack competition on this comprehensive tour of Ketchikan. Overnight on board the cruise. (B, L, D)
Day 14 Cruising
This day the guests have all by themselves where they can sit at the deck or at any part of the open area of the ship and enjoy the falling glaciers. Keep your cameras and camcorders ready with you to capture some of the rarest moments to see and believe. The guests can also spend their time on board by playing at the slot machines in the casino or a game of poker. The fitness centre and the spa are open from morning till evening for our guests to enjoy their facilities. You can enjoy your lunch at the open deck and enjoy the glaciers around. In the evening enjoy one of our specialty restaurants and the show in our main theatre. Overnight on board the cruise. (B, L, D)
Day 15 Bid farewell to all the friends you made and return home with great memories from this magnificent part of the world.
Today, disembark from the cruise at Vancouver ports and proceed to the airport on your own as your memorable tour comes to an end. Please do spare a few moments of your valuable time to write and share with us your wonderful experience. (B)
Tour Cost in USD PER PERSON
| Twin/Double Room | Triple Room | Child With Bed* | Child Without Bed** | Infant | Infant |
| USD 7720 | USD 5200 | USD 5000 | USD 4720 | USD 4000 | USD 1400 |
*As a 3rd in a triple, no extra bed or cot will be provided. Instead a room with two queen beds will be provided.• **As a 3rd in a double, no bed or cot will be provided to the child. Person below 12 years will be considered as a Child • Maximum 3 persons are allowed per room.
Surcharges
| Surcharge | Departure Date | Twin | Triple | Single | Child |
| Land / Cruise | 20th Jun to 30th Sept | USD 250 | USD 300 | USD 450 | USD 50 |
IMPORTANT
The tour will be operated subject to a minimum of 25 full paying passengers travelling together. In the event that the group size is less than 25 passengers, you will be given an option of travelling on another departure date.
NOTE:
• There is a possibility that your Tour Manager could change in-between the tour.
• As a third person in a Triple room, no extra bed or cot will be provided. Instead a room with two queen beds will be provided.
• Internal flights would be via flights with one stop.
• On days when you are taking internal flights, there is a possibility that we might provide packed meal in case the flight timing does not suit the meal time.
• All transfers and extensive sightseeing with entrance fees (as specified in the itinerary) by a deluxe airconditioned coach.
• Services of our SOTC Tour Manager or local representatives, while on tour.
• On some occasions, you may have to join another group in case your group does not have adequate members.
• A local representative or your coach driver may only be there to assist you during your initial part of the tour.
• All local taxes and services (Presently calculated as prevailing on 01st September 2022).
• A person below 12 years of age on date of return flight will be considered a child.
• A baby below 24 months of age on date of return flight will be considered an infant.
• Land surcharges applicable on certain departure dates.
• On certain departure dates the tour routing could change. In some tours, there is also a possibility that the tour could operate in reverse itinerary. However you will not miss any sightseeing or excursions that are mentioned in the itinerary. Please check with your sales representative for final details.
• Certain sightseeing and excursions may not operate on public holidays.
• In some cities, there is a possibility that you may have to wait at the airport (in the terminal as would
have been informed to you before departure by your booking office) for multiple flight arrivals/departures of different groups.
• Group departures will be operated in Co-operation with SOTC Travel Ltd &Thomas Cook India Ltd.
WHAT YOUR TOUR PRICE INCLUDES:
• Accommodations at the hotels specified above or similar.
• Meals, transfers, entrances, sightseeing and surface transport as mentioned in the itinerary
• Services of a professional & multilingual SOTC Tour Manager/ local representative.(subjected to minimum 30 customers)
VISA REQUIREMENTS:
You must be in possession of a valid New Zealand visa. The cost of this visa is not included in your package tour price. It would be best to check with your travel agent and the consulates nearest to you for advice and information. Please ensure that your travel documents are ready in time for departure.
Ticketing Requirements:
For this tour you would require confirmed air tickets for the following sectors: Mumbai / Auckland / / Queenstown /Auckland /Mumbai. It would be advisable to check with your SOTC sales officer or local travel agent for ticketing
WHAT YOUR TOUR PRICE DOES NOT INCLUDE:
• Passport, Visa charges, Airport & Port taxes.
• Cost of your Air tickets required to participate in this tour.
• It is mandatory to pay NZD 5 per person/per day. Our Tour Manager will be collecting the same on Day 1 of the Tour.
• Porterage, tips, Insurance, laundry, telephone charges, airport transfers, transfers all items of personal nature and also food and drinks not forming part of the group menus.
• Cost of the Cost of Suggested Excursions. (Suggested Excursions will be operated subject
to minimum 20 passengers).
• Additional Meals that is not mentioned in the above itinerary.
• Any increase in the rate of exchange leading to an increase in all land arrangement which may come in to effect prior to departure.
• Arrival or Departure PCR – COVID test if required by the airline or Government bodies
• There is a possibility that your Tour Manager could change in-between the tour.
• Anything not specifically mentioned in ‘What your Tour Price includes’ box..
POINTS TO BE NOTED
• It is advisable to book more than 45 days prior to the tour departure date as the internal ticket rate might increase closer to the departure date, resulting in an increase in the Tour cost
• The airfare is based on the existing fare structure (Presently calculated as prevailing on 01st September 2023). Any further increase in the airfare due to an increase in fuel price, change in government regulations, ticket taxes etc. charged by the airline will have to be borne by the passenger. SOTC Travel Ltd will not be held responsible for the same.
• Any damage caused to the hotel rooms or coach during your stay shall be payable by the passengers. SOTC Travel Ltd will not be liable for the same
• The management reserves the right to claim from the passengers, any additional expenses incurred due to delay or changes in the schedule of trains, flights, coach, cruise or other services
• We reserve the right to amend, alter, vary or withdraw any particular departure; excursions advertised or substitute a hotel of similar class if deemed necessary
• The images used in this brochure are for representation purposes only
• A date change fee, as applicable, will be levied on passengers who change their date of travel
• For the convenience of our passengers, we may sometimes will have to amend the itinerary. However all services will remain the same
• The company reserves the right to alter the order of the itinerary. The same will be informed to the client before departure
• Due to Trade Fairs and conventions in the cities, it is possible that the hotel accommodation provided would be outside the city. The same will be informed in advance
• Passengers can board the tour from the hub city. Those boarding from any other city can do so, however all expenses to/from the hub city is to be borne by the passengers
• Attractions in the theme parks may not operate/may change/entry restricted/closed without notice
• Other applicable taxes will be extra
• The company shall not accept any liability or responsibility for any damages, loss, injury, accident, death, delay, breakdown or irregularity, which may occur in carrying out of the tour arrangement due to weather conditions, strikes, war, quarantine and any other cause whatsoever and all such loss or expenses must be borne by the passenger
• Tours operated subject to RBI/GOI regulations
• Please refer to the booking form for detailed “Terms & Conditions”.
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