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Enjoy our Premium Highlightsplus these extra tour featuresExcursions & Sights
Sightseeing Tours
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15 Days ~ British Columbia ~ Alberta ~ Ontario Tour Pace - A well-balanced tour that perfectly combines touring by coach, ferry and rail. Spend two nights unwinding in Victoria and Banff, with a further two-and-a-half days relaxing on the train. Three nights in cosmopolitan Toronto cap off a fantastic trip. DAY 1 – ARRIVE VANCOUVER. Welcome to Vancouver! Your adventure begins with a complimentary transfer from the airport to your hotel. After meeting with your Tour Director, please join us at 6 p.m. for a Welcome Reception. Hotel: Renaissance Vancouver Hotel Harbourside DAY 2 – VANCOUVER – SUNSHINE COAST.Experience the stunning Sunshine Coast as you cruise by ferry across Howe Sound and Jervis Inlet to Saltery Bay before arriving at your oceanfront hotel. Tonight, enjoy a scenic dinner cruise on these incredible waterways. Hotel: Historic Lund Hotel (B,HD) DAY 3 – SUNSHINE COAST – VICTORIA. Ferry across the Strait of Georgia to Vancouver Island and arrive at the charming village of Chemainus, where antique stores, art galleries, quaint cafes and gift shops lurk around every corner. Follow the yellow footprints to the world’s largest outdoor art gallery where artists from around the world painted huge, magnificent heritage murals on the sides of buildings. Continue on to Victoria, where an orientation tour introduces the Inner Harbour, the ornate Parliament Buildings, and Bastion Square. Hotel: The Magnolia Hotel & Spa (B) DAY 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 horticulturist joins you and explains the garden’s history and plants. There is ample time to explore these gardens which have delighted visitors from around the world for over a hundred years. Enjoy the afternoon at leisure. Dinner tonight is served at one of Victoria’s restaurants. (HB,HD) DAY 5 – VICTORIA – KELOWNA. Return to the mainland and travel to the Okanagan Valley, Canada’s wine capital. On arrival in Kelowna, learn about wine making from a local expert and enjoy wine tasting. This evening is at leisure. Hotel: Grand Okanagan Lakefront Resort (B) DAY 6 – KELOWNA – BANFF NATIONAL PARK. Journey through four national parks: Mount Revelstoke, Glacier, Yoho, and Banff. At Giant Cedar, enjoy a guided walk through 1,000-year-old red cedars. Continue to your hotel in the heart of Banff National Park. For dinner, enjoy a choice of five sumptuous restaurants. Hotel: Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel (B,HD) DAY 7 – BANFF SIGHTSEEING. This morning, head for the Buffalo Nations Luxton Museum for a guided visit and an insight into the rich history, culture and traditions of the First Nations peoples. Taste bannock and jam while a mystery guest (sorry, we can’t say who) regales you with interesting stories. The rest of the day is yours to pursue your own interests. (B) DAY 8 – BANFF – YOHO NATIONAL PARK. Enjoy an interpretive walk along Lake Louise. See the famous Spiral Tunnels and pass by spectacular Natural Bridge. Our home tonight is the historic Emerald Lake Lodge. After dinner, enjoy a cordial and s’mores by a lakeside bonfire accompanied by an informative presentation by a local expert. Hotel: Emerald Lake Lodge (B,D) DAY 9 – YOHO NATIONAL PARK – JASPER NATIONAL PARK. Today motor along the unforgettable Icefields Parkway and witness spectacular scenes like Crowfoot Glacier and Columbia Icefield, North America’s largest sub-polar ice pack. At Athabasca Glacier, climb aboard a 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. Your home for the next two nights is amid the forests, lakes, waterfalls, mineral hot springs, rugged glaciers and spectacular mountains of Jasper National Park. After dinner, a local expert will lead an enlightening discussion about the park’s wildlife. Hotel: Sawridge Inn (B,D) DAY 10 – JASPER – THE CANADIAN TRAIN. Join your Tour Director for an interpretive walk at Maligne Canyon, one of the most spectacular gorges in the Canadian Rockies. Then, bid farewell to your Tour Director and settle in your private compartment with en suite facilities in VIA Rail’s Silver & Blue class on board The Canadian. One of the world’s greatest rail journeys. (B,L,D) DAY 11 – THE CANADIAN TRAIN. Enjoy comfortable accommodations, superb meals and impeccable service on board the train. See prairies stretching to the horizon and cross forests studded with sparkling lakes. Discover the unique pleasure of rail travel by moonlight as the gentle rocking of the train lulls you to sleep. (B,L,D) DAY 12 – THE CANADIAN TRAIN – ARRIVE TORONTO. The rail adventure continues, as you pass shimmering lakes and forests, which in autumn are ablaze in orange, yellow and red. After dinner, arrive in Toronto where you are met and transferred to your hotel. Hotel: Hilton Toronto (B,L,D) DAY 13 – TORONTO SIGHTSEEING. Cosmopolitan Toronto, Canada’s largest city, is yours to discover. Use your “Hop on – Hop off” sightseeing pass to see the enormous Rogers Centre, CN Tower, Ontario’s Parliament buildings, Queen’s Park and the city’s museum row at your own pace. (B) DAY 14 – NIAGARA FALLS EXCURSION. Have your cameras ready as you travel to one of the world’s great natural wonders, Niagara Falls. Enjoy close-up views of the falls on the Maid of the Mist cruise. The region’s climate is ideal for wine-making, so stop at a local winery for tasting before returning to Toronto. (B) DAY 15 – DEPART TORONTO. Your tour comes to an end with a complimentary transfer to Toronto International Airport. (B) Hotels - Experience country comfort in the chateau-like Fairmont Banff Springs and magnificently located Emerald Lake Lodge. While in the cities, enjoy urban luxury at its best at Vancouver’s waterfront Renaissance Harbourside and the trendy Toronto Hilton. Fellow Passengers - Nature lovers and rail enthusiasts come together for an ideal first-time tour of Canada, combining not only different modes of transport but contrasting scenery, from the Sunshine Coast and Rocky Mountains to the Western Prairie lands and Niagara. Highlights - The 360-degree views and first-class dining aboard The Canadian are experiences not to be missed. Equally impressive are the Maid of the Mist cruise at Niagara, Buffalo Nations Luxton Museum, Butchart Gardens and the drive along the stunning Icefields Parkway.
Enjoy our Premium Highlightsplus these extra tour featuresExcursions & Sights
Sightseeing Tours
Insight’s First Class Services
Quality Dining
CURRENT SPECIALS: Great Savings and Discounts EARLY PAYMENT DISCOUNTS SAVE UP TO 10%: Insight sells its tours in many countries worldwide so the most popular tours fill very quickly. Don’t be disappointed, book early! You’ll be assured of the tours you want, andthe earlier you pay, the more you SAVE! Here’s how... Pay 4 months prior to tour departure date to SAVE 2.5% Pay 7 months prior to tour departure date to SAVE 5% Pay 10 months prior to tour departure date to SAVE 7.5% Pay 12 months prior to tour departure date to SAVE 10% Tours must be paid in full for this discount to apply. Discounts apply to the land-only portion of your tour. Tour prices may change in future brochures. Exceptions: 1. Does not apply to additional accommodation, airfares or flight supplements, Easy Pace London & Countryside, Easy Pace London & Paris, Easy Pace London, Paris & Rome, Egypt tours, Israel tours, Jordan tours, the 3 Night Greek Island Cruise & Athens Extension, and Greek tours which include a Mediterranean cruise. 2. Does not apply to tours with River Cruises.
FAMILY SAVINGS YOUNG TRAVELLERS SAVE 10% AGED 5-17 YEARS :Travel broadens the mind and enhances those special relationships. Insight offers you the opportunity of sharing your happy holiday memories with your children or grandchildren. This discount applies to the Land Only portion of your tour. Young Travellers must be under the age of 18 years old on the tour departure date, and MUST be accompanied by an adult (limit of one Young Traveller Discount per room). On all escorted tours, children under 5 years old are NOT accepted. The Young Traveller must be the specified age at the time of travel to be eligible for this discount. This discount cannot be combined with our Groups Discount. Exceptions: 1. Does not apply to additional accommodation, airfares or flight supplements, Easy Pace London & Countryside, Easy Pace London & Paris, Easy Pace London, Paris & Rome, Egypt tours, Israel tours, Jordan tours, the 3 Night Greek Island Cruise & Athens Extension, and Greek tours which include a Mediterranean cruise. 2. Does not apply to tours with River Cruises.
GROUP DISCOUNTS 5 OR MORE – SAVE 5%: If a group of 5 to 8 people travel together a discount of 5% per person applies to the Land Only portion of your tour. So it pays to get together with your family and friends! SAVE $$$ FOR 9 OR MORE : If you have a group of 9 or more people travelling together on the same scheduled tour, then you automatically qualify for big savings! Your savings will be determined by the number of people travelling so ask call for details. You may also reserve a tour departure exclusively for your group! Some restrictions apply. Please contact our Groups Department 1-866-475-7023. These discounts cannot be combined with Frequent Traveller, Family Savings or Triple Room Discounts. To qualify, names of all passengers travelling must be advised to Insight at the time of booking. Exceptions: 1. Does not apply to additional accommodation, airfares or flight supplements, Easy Pace London & Countryside, Easy Pace London & Paris, Easy Pace London, Paris & Rome, Egypt tours, Israel tours, Jordan tours, the 3 Night Greek Island Cruise & Athens Extension, and Greek tours which include a Mediterranean cruise. 2. Does not apply to tours with River Cruises.
SINGLE TRAVELLER SAVING SAVE UP TO $2850 PER PERSON with Insight’s Room Mate Matching service Insight believes travelling solo should not cost you more! That’s why for people travelling alone on an Insight coach tour, we'll match you with someone of the same gender, so you don't have to pay the single room supplement. If we fail to match you, we'll provide a single room at no extra cost. Please note there is a no-smoking policy in all shared rooms. Exceptions: 1. Does not apply to additional accommodation, airfares or flight supplements, Easy Pace London & Countryside, Easy Pace London & Paris, Easy Pace London, Paris & Rome, Egypt tours, Israel tours, Jordan tours, the 3 Night Greek Island Cruise & Athens Extension, and Greek tours which include a Mediterranean cruise. 2. Does not apply to tours with River Cruises. 3. Does not apply to Irish Elegance.
TRIPLE ROOM DISCOUNTS: When three people travel together and share one room, each of the three enjoys a discount off the tour price. See the Triple Room Reductions on the itinerary of your choice. This discount only applies to tours featuring the “Share a Triple Room” reduction on the itinerary pages. Note the third bed will, on occasions, be a foldaway.
FREQUENT TRAVELLER SAVING SAVE 5% OFF YOUR NEXT TOUR: Most first-time travellers go on vacation with Insight again and again. In recognition of our loyal customers, Insight now extends to all clients automatic membership into our Premier Plus Club, as well as a 5% Discount off the Land portion of their next Insight trip. Insight’s Premier Plus Club & 5% Discount is not available retroactively. Only one voucher is available per person, per tour, per year and only one voucher can be redeemed against each further tour booking. This discount cannot be combined with our Groups Discount. Exceptions: 1. Does not apply to additional accommodation, airfares or flight supplements, Easy Pace London & Countryside, Easy Pace London & Paris, Easy Pace London, Paris & Rome, Egypt tours, Israel tours, Jordan tours, the 3 Night Greek Island Cruise & Athens Extension, and Greek tours which include a Mediterranean cruise.
EXTRA TOUR DISCOUNTS SAVE $$$ON YOUR 2ND TOUR: Book two Insight vacations, each 7 days or longer and you will receive a reduction of 5%off the cheaper of the two tours. Both tours must be booked at the same time. This discount is per person.
COMPLIMENTARY TRANSFERS: Save up to $135 per couple on LONDON taxi fares
FREE LONDON RETURN : Passengers taking the 'Land only' option on our Discovery tours may return to London by Insight motorcoach at NO EXTRA CHARGE, instead of departing from Paris. Offer applies to the final day of the following Discovery tours: E920, E910, E933, E914, E912, E913, E916 & G916. Accommodations will be required, as arrival in London is late afternoon/early evening.
SMALL GROUPS ADVANTAGE : Many tour operators fill their tours with up to 53 passengers. This means more congestion and less leg room on the coach as seats are configured more closely. At Insight we have a maximum of only 40 guests per tour.
INSIGHT'S GUARANTEES PRICE GUARANTEE: With Insight, you don’t need to worry about currency fluctuations. Once we receive your full deposit, your land tour price is guaranteed and protected against any increases. (Excludes pre-registration for tours in future brochures and any imposed fuel surcharges or Government Taxes. TOUR GUARANTEE FOR LAND TRAVEL: To assist you when booking our airline offers and taking our great early payment savings, Insight has designated a large number of tours which we guarantee will operate on the scheduled date, unless circumstances occur beyond our control. Look for Tour Guarantee (TG symbol) on the itinerary of your choice indicating applicable dates. All other featured departures are planned to operate however, for operational reasons, may be subject to re- scheduling with at least 50 days notice (between May 1st & September 30th). |
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