This trip explores some of Banff National Park's most spectacular backcountry. The wilderness tenting rides are perfect for those who enjoy being outdoors but are also looking for a vacation without the stress of planning a camping trip – meals are cooked for you, tents are already set up, you can be as involved or as laid back as you want!
Each of the three camps on the tour offers their own particular charms. Stoney Creek Camp sits at the junction of Stoney Creek and the Cascade River, and offers the rugged, sculptured peaks of the Palliser Range as a backdrop. Flints Park Camp is nestled into the base of massive Flints Peak. Open vistas and starry nights highlight this beautiful camp. The last camp is aptly called Mystic, with its stands of big, old pine and spruce trees covered with hanging moss, and open, grassy slides; this camp is set in a truly mystical location.
Fun, thrills and action on this downriver trip in open Canadian canoes. You will learn how to 'read' the water and practice minimum impact wilderness camping. A day of training on calm water prepares you for a 160 km (100 miles) journey along a stretch of the Athabasca River. There are no towns, no houses along the route, just the wide river, islands and forests. A true Canadian adventure for beginners and experienced canoeists.
This guided canoe trip is suitable for beginners. International classification
of difficulty (1 is lowest, 5 is highest) rates this stretch of the Athabasca
River as Class 1 overall with several 1 and 2 rapids and one Class 3 rapid.
With our 2010 departures, this canoe trip can be combined with our 7 day hiking tour "NA6 - The Best of The Rockies“
Pilot your own snowmobile across the ice of Fish Lake, along forested trails and into the grandeur of the Yukon’s Coast Mountains. Learn the safety needs of snowmobile operation and winter travel.
Mush your team of huskies along the Takhini River and through the Ibex Valley. Enjoy a beautiful winter wonderland and the bond that exists between you and your dogs.
Experience a sightseeing flight over the area surrounding Whitehorse to view the famous Lake Laberge, the Yukon River valley and the beautiful Marsh Lake.
Photograph Yukon wildlife at the Yukon Wildlife Preserve and relax in the soothing waters of the Takhini Hot Springs.
Please note that this tour departs on Saturdays between 21 November 2009 and 20 March 2010, and then the following season on Saturdays between 20 November 2010 and 19 March 2011.
Arrive in Winnipeg before boarding a flight to Churchill for a once-in-a-lifetime vacation experience. Each October, polar bears descend upon this small town in anticipation of the refreezing of Hudson Bay. Discover unspoiled landscapes, clean air, pure water, and the “Land of Nanook”—the polar bear. Board the famous Tundra Buggy for two opportunities to seek out the unique polar bears playing, rolling in the snow, and even inspecting the buggy. In addition, visit the Eskimo Museum with its collection of Inuit carvings and artifacts, enjoy a dogsledding excursion, and visit the Parks Canada Interpretive Centre to learn more about the history, wildlife, and culture of the Churchill area. Your trip ends back in Winnipeg. This is a once-in-a-lifetime vacation experience!
If you're longing for holiday spirit, Canadian-style, don your mittens and scarves for Canada's Winter Wonderland tour. Climb aboard VIA Rail's Snow Train Express and see the majesty of the Canadian Rockies. Delight in spectacular views of prairies, lakes and glaciers. As you behold the snowcapped peaks of the Rockies and experience the loveliness of Jasper, Lake Louise and Banff, you'll marvel at the beauty of this entire region.
Vancouver Island is the largest island on the west coast of North America and offers incredible natural beauty and an array of hiking options. Among the many rewards awaiting hikers are ancient rainforests, wildflower meadows, blue alpine lakes, glaciers and cascading waterfalls. During this 7 day guided camping tour trails range from easy walks on the beach to moderate full-day alpine treks. You have the benefit of hiking with an expert who knows the terrain in all kinds of weather and trail conditions and has information on the local history, flora and fauna.
On this vacation, arrive in “The Big Apple” and venture northwest through the Pocono Mountains to upstate New York. Cross the border to the Canadian side of the Niagara River and spend two nights in beautiful Niagara Falls. Enjoy a sightseeing tour of Niagara Falls, and board the Maid of the Mist for a thrilling boat ride to view the thundering waterfalls from river level. During your free time in Niagara Falls, perhaps visit the Butterfly Conservatory, Great Gorge Adventure, or Botanical Gardens, or ride the aerial cable car. Next, travel southeast through the Appalachian Mountains to the City of Brotherly Love—Philadelphia. Explore the birthplace of American independence on your Philadelphia sightseeing tour before moving on to the U.S. capital, Washington DC. Washington DC is a sightseeing treasure-trove, and your tour highlights the well-known sights, such as Arlington National Cemetery and the Korean and Vietnam War Memorials. Your vacation ends with free time to explore Washington DC on your own before you head back to New York City.
Enjoy the holidays in the most charming city-by-the-sea, Quebec. Visit Notre Dame Cathedral for the famous light show, stroll through the Baie-Saint-Paul and sample all the galleries, boutiques and cafes. Gazing at the lovely Fairmont Château Frontenac, adorned with lights, this Canadian winter wonderland will simply cast a spell on you.
Seven fun filled active days in the Canadian Rocky Mountains exploring some of the most beautiful places that this area has to offer. Enjoy the breathtaking scenery of snow capped mountains, alpine forests, turquoise blue lakes, and plenty of fresh air as we make our way through the National Parks of Banff, Jasper and Yoho. Each day involves an easy to moderate hike to stunning locations and natural features like Lake Louise, Minnewanka Lake, Columbia Icefields, Peyto Lake, and Athabasca Falls. In the evenings gather around a cosy campfire under a starry night's sky and relax to the sounds of the Canadian wilderness.
Ice-fields, rushing streams, lovely waterfalls, glacial peaks and towering summits are just a few of the scenic wonders awaiting you in the Canadian Rockies and at Glacier National Park. Once an exclusive Gilded Age wilderness playground, the Canadian Rockies are protected by four large national parks and collectively are part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site. With its wild and beautiful landscape permanently preserved, it is among the world's premier resort, outdoor sports and scenic drive destinations. Glacier National Park, home to more than 1,000 acres of forest, Alpine meadows and lakes, is where you will enjoy a drive over one of the most spectacular routes in North America - the Going to the Sun Highway. In the heart of the Canadian Rockies - and home to more than 100 glaciers and some of the most dramatic vistas in North American - the Icefields Parkway was originally a fur trading route. The first roadway was built in 1930s. Your trip on the present roadway, completed in 1965, is the chance to spot elk, deer, moose, black bears, grizzly bears, wolves and other wildlife. During a stop at the Columbia Icefields, a 200 square mile stretch of glaciers, you may have the opportunity to ride across the 1,000 foot thick Athasbasca Glacier on a snocoach if weather permits. Bow Falls and the Hoodoos (the land of the sleeping giants) are among the highlights of your stay in Banff, Alberta.
It's back to nature and the old way of living on this 9 day tour, offering a taste of what it must have been like for those early pioneers (only in more comfortable surroundings)! Follow in the footsteps of the infamous fur trading Voyageurs who used the extensive river system some 200 years ago to venture into the Canadian wilderness. Start with a 5-day guided canoe trip along a 160 km (100 miles) stretch of the Athabasca river, a completely outfitted excursion with lots of fun and thrills. Camp on islands, cook on the open fire under the stars, and live close to nature in the great outdoors. Then spend 4 days on a typical Canadian cattle ranch. You can help the ranchers with their daily chores, go swimming in the lake, mountain biking, horse-riding, or take off on an ATV quad bike into the surrounding hills. This tour offers a fantastic opportunity to get away from it all, and experience the refreshing tranquility and beauty of the Canadian countryside.
On this vacation, arrive in “The Big Apple” and venture northwest through the Pocono Mountains to upstate New York. Cross the border to the Canadian side of the Niagara River and spend two nights in beautiful Niagara Falls. Enjoy a sightseeing tour of Niagara Falls, and board the Maid of the Mist for a thrilling boat ride to view the thundering waterfalls from river level. During your free time in Niagara Falls, perhaps visit the Butterfly Conservatory, Great Gorge Adventure, or Botanical Gardens, or ride the aerial cable car. Next, travel southeast through the Appalachian Mountains to the City of Brotherly Love—Philadelphia. Explore the birthplace of American independence on your Philadelphia sightseeing tour before moving on to the U.S. capital, Washington DC. Washington DC is a sightseeing treasure-trove, and your tour highlights the well-known sights, such as Arlington National Cemetery and the Korean and Vietnam War Memorials. Your vacation ends with free time to explore Washington DC on your own before you head back to New York City for two nights and a tour of the city’s most popular sights.
Elegant, historic cities, spectacular landmarks, and delightful cuisine combine for an incredible Canadian vacation. You''ll begin in Montreal with sightseeing highlights that include Notre Dame Cathedral and McGill University as well as the scenic wonder, Montmorency Falls, the highest falls in Eastern Canada. In Quebec City, your tour includes a drive past the Chateau Frontenac, the Parliament, and the St. Louis Arch and ends at Place Royale, the site of the original settlement of the city of Quebec. In the beautiful capital of Canada, Ottawa, a panoramic tour includes views of the Rideau Canal, the Prime Minister''s residence, and the city''s beautiful embassies. A short drive takes you to Kingston, gateway to the breathtaking 1,000 Islands of the St. Lawrence River. Here you''ll enjoy a relaxing, scenic cruise of Lake Ontario. Toronto introduces you to the many ethnic neighborhoods and commanding landmarks of this exciting, cosmopolitan city. You''ll also visit amazing Niagara Falls, and enjoy a visit to the colorful Floral Clock which contains 25,000 plants in its 40-foot-diameter face.
With its rugged beaches, picturesque fishing villages, and rich maritime history, the Atlantic Coast of Canada is a delightful destination. Your tour begins in Halifax with a visit to one of the most breathtaking spots in all of Nova Scotia…beautiful Peggy's Cove, where cobalt waters crash against the rocky shore. Take a scenic tour of Halifax highlighting the Public Gardens, the waterfront, Spring Garden Road, and the famous Citadel. See a little history on a tour the Titanic gravesite before traveling to the fishing village of Shediac, known as the "Lobster Capital of the World." Earn your supper when you join some fishermen aboard their boat and learn to catch, cook, and crack the local specialty. You'll also see one of Canada's natural wonders, the amazing four-story high flowerpot-shaped rocks known as Hopewell Rocks. Crossing the Confederation Bridge, visit the "island cradled in the waves," Price Edward Island, where you'll learn about the region's fascinating Celtic heritage and view a traditional Celtic show. With mountains on one side and the peaceful Gulf of St. Lawrence on the other, travel along the breathtaking Cabot Trail. Possibly the most spectacular drive on the Atlantic Coast, this scenic roadway winds gracefully through the charming towns of Cape Breton. Visits to working fishing villages and museums introduces you to the local customs while you learn how to make a fishing net. Charming Grand Pre National Park is one of your final stops, and where you'll learn about the history and culture of the Acadian people.
Marvel at snowcapped mountain peaks, roaring waterfalls, and green coastal forests as you wind through western Canada's "road less traveled" aboard the Rocky Mountaineer® train. Take a city tour of Vancouver featuring Chinatown and the world-famous steam-powered clock. In the Old English-styled city of Victoria on Vancouver Island, meander through 50 acres of gorgeous flowers and lush plant life in Butchart Gardens. Traveling from Vancouver to Jasper, you won't be able to turn away from the window as you pass the stunning Monashee Mountains and view beautiful Pyramid Falls cascading down Mt. Cheadle. During a snocoach excursion across the Columbia Icefield, get out and stand on the impressive Athabasca Glacier, a mass of ice over 1,000 feet thick! Here you have a good change of spotting the area's wildlife including grizzly bears, furry marmots, and elk. View the unrivaled beauty of Maligne Lake and Peyto Lake, whose waters turn a deep turquoise at the height of summer. You'll overnight at fabulous hotels including the Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel and the world-famous Chateau Lake Louise, known as the "Diamond in the Wilderness." You'll also see the stunning glaciers of the Albreda Icefields, the powerful waters of Athabasca Falls, and the impressive Hoodoos, land of sleeping giants.
Stroll the cobble-stoned streets of Quebec City, the "Paris of the North," embracing its rich history and culture. Explore the traditional trades and skills of the region with visits to several of the area's economuseums. From the exciting, cosmopolitan cities of Quebec and Montreal to the gorgeous Bonaventure Island and the wonder and power of nature seen in Niagara Falls, this tour will leave you enchanted and entertained, from beginning to end.
The beautiful South comes alive on this wonderful vacation. Start your trip in Chicago and spend leisure time getting to know the city. See all the famous Chicago landmarks on an included sightseeing tour before heading south to St. Louis, Missouri, known as the “Gateway to the West.” On your St. Louis tour, take a trip to the top of the towering Gateway Arch. Then cross the Mississippi River to Nashville, Tennessee, home of country music! A guided tour shows you Nashville’s most famous sights, including the recording studios on Music Row, the Country Music Hall of Fame, and legendary RCA Studio B, once the recoding home of Elvis Presley. No vacation to Nashville is complete without a visit to the Grand Ole Opry, and you have reserved seats for a Grand Ole Opry show! Then, travel to Memphis, “Home of the Blues”—a city with a distinct Southern flair. Enjoy an orientation tour and visit Graceland, Elvis Presley’s grand estate. Next, hop on the AMTRAK City of New Orleans train to Louisiana. Pass cotton fields and catfish ponds to the heart of Cajun country. Spot alligators on the waterways of Atchafalaya Basin before crossing bayou country into New Orleans, where this Southern vacation comes to an end.
Highlights include Wolfville, Prince Edward Island, Anne of Green Gables Museum, Saint John, Hopewell Rocks, Fundy Trail, Chocolate Museum, Cooking Class and more.|
This classic tour is evenly paced with two-night stays in the key cities of Rome, Venice, Lucerne and Paris. The only one-night stop is the Renaissance city of Florence which is only a short drive from Rome.
This cross-country train adventure across Canada begins in Toronto, ends in Vancouver, and includes beautiful scenery and fun-filled activities in some of Canada’s most popular cities. Cosmopolitan Toronto, the largest city in Canada, hosts world-class shopping and many spectacular sights. Start your vacation in Toronto and head to Niagara Falls, where you take a Maid of the Mist cruise to enjoy up-close views of Niagara Falls from river level. Then board VIA Rail®’s The Canadian—a premier continental train—and head west. The next three days and nights are spent in first-class, refurbished art deco rail cars. Observe unparalleled views of Canada’s countryside as you journey through Ontario, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, and Alberta, including stops in Winnipeg and Edmonton. After passing through the majestic Canadian Rockies to Jasper, the rail portion of this journey ends. Spend two nights in Jasper with free time to explore. Then board your motorcoach to Banff National Park. On your way to Banff, take a thrilling ride aboard an Ice Explorer on the Columbia Icefield, the largest expanse of ice in the Canadian Rockies. In Banff, you have two nights and time to relax, hike, or join an optional activity, such as a helicopter ride over the Canadian Rockies or a gondola ride up Sulphur Mountain. Stop in Lake Louise and travel through Yoho and Glacier National Parks before arriving at the cattle-ranching center of Kamloops. Then follow the Fraser River to your final destination, Vancouver. Your trip ends in Vancouver with a sightseeing tour of Vancouver’s sights. See Canada’s spectacular mountain scenery, stunning lakes, and exciting cities on this Canadian Train Odyssey—what a fantastic vacation!
Elegant resorts set amidst breathtaking panoramic views await you on this Collette Vacations tour of the Canadian Rockies, where you'll tour the beautiful province of Alberta, home to such legendary spots as Jasper, Lake Louise, Banff, Calgary, as well as the province of British Columbia, where you will enjoy stays in Sun Peaks and Vancouver. This tour combines the best of the prairies and the majesty of the Canadian Rockies with a stay in some of Canada's most impressive resort hotels. Keep your camera ready for spectacular photo opportunities at every bend in the road…you won't want to miss sites like Maligne Lake and Butchart Gardens.
Enjoy this well-balanced maritime journey with four comfortable two-night stays in Bar Harbor, Halifax, Ingonish Beach and Prince Edward Island, Bay of Fundy, Boston, St Andrews-by-the-Sea and Kennebunkport.
The beautiful South comes alive on this wonderful vacation. Start your trip in Chicago and spend leisure time getting to know the city. See all the famous Chicago landmarks on an included sightseeing tour before heading south to St. Louis, Missouri, known as the “Gateway to the West.” On your St. Louis tour, take a trip to the top of the towering Gateway Arch. Then cross the Mississippi River to Nashville, Tennessee, home of country music! A guided tour shows you Nashville’s most famous sights, including the recording studios on Music Row, the Country Music Hall of Fame, and legendary RCA Studio B, once the recoding home of Elvis Presley. No vacation to Nashville is complete without a visit to the Grand Ole Opry, and you have reserved seats for a Grand Ole Opry show! Then, travel to Memphis, “Home of the Blues”—a city with a distinct Southern flair. Enjoy an orientation tour and visit Graceland, Elvis Presley’s grand estate. Next, hop on the AMTRAK City of New Orleans train to Louisiana. Pass cotton fields and catfish ponds to the heart of Cajun country. Spot alligators on the waterways of Atchafalaya Basin before crossing bayou country back into New Orleans. Spend three nights in New Orleans and get acquainted with the city on your tour; see the French Quarter, St. Louis Cathedral, a unique above-ground cemetery, and more. You have plenty of leisure time to enjoy New Orleans’ local restaurants, shops, and charm. What a great way to end your musical vacation to the charming South.
Explore the natural wonders and Viking history of Newfoundland and Labrador on this unique journey. Set sail on a nature cruise to Witless Bay Ecological Reserve to spot whales, puffins, and other marine life. Travel to L'Anse aux Meadows, believed to be the site where Norse explorer Leif Eriksson first landed, and learn about Newfoundland's Viking heritage. In Labrador, explore the importance of whaling in charming fishing villages and a 16th-century whaling port and visit Gros Morne National Park, Atlantic Canada's largest park and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Along the way, Canadian experts provide special insight into the cultural and natural history of this maritime province.
This classic tour is well paced with two-night stays in Paris, Lucerne, Venice, Montecatini and Rome. The only one-night stop is in the musical city of Salzburg. The travelling days are planned for your comfort with frequent rest stops.
Still uncharted a century ago, Alaska may be our last frontier. What better way to explore this vast and undisturbed region than with a Collette vacation that combines the best of both land and sea. Your first stop is Fairbanks, where you will enjoy a home hosted dinner, where you can expect warm hospitality, local food and plenty of interesting conversation. At Denali National Park, where you’ll enjoy an overnight stay, and tread the permafrost with a local naturalist as you watch for grizzlies, moose and caribou. Relax on a luxurious, seven-night glacier cruise aboard Holland America’s grandly proportioned Veendam and Ryndam, through College Fjord and beautiful Glacier Bay. Alaska's lively history comes alive on totem poles carved with Native history and in the port town of Ketchikan. Explore Alaska's capital city of Juneau and sail the lush Inside Passage known for is natural beauty and abundant wildlife. Your cruise ends in the vibrant city of Vancouver where you'll take with you lifelong memories of a once-in-a-lifetime vacation.
This cross-country train adventure across Canada begins in Toronto, ends in Vancouver, and includes beautiful scenery and fun-filled activities in some of Canada’s most popular cities. Cosmopolitan Toronto, the largest city in Canada, hosts world-class shopping and many spectacular sights. Start your vacation in Toronto and head to Niagara Falls, where you take a Maid of the Mist cruise to enjoy up-close views of Niagara Falls from river level. Then board VIA Rail®’s The Canadian—a premier continental train—and head west. The next three days and nights are spent in first-class, refurbished art deco rail cars. Observe unparalleled views of Canada’s countryside as you journey through Ontario, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, and Alberta, including stops in Winnipeg and Edmonton. After passing through the majestic Canadian Rockies to Jasper, the rail portion of this journey ends. Spend two nights in Jasper with free time to explore. Then board your motorcoach to Banff National Park. On your way to Banff, take a thrilling ride aboard an Ice Explorer on the Columbia Icefield, the largest expanse of ice in the Canadian Rockies. In Banff, you have two nights and time to relax, hike, or join an optional activity, such as a helicopter ride over the Canadian Rockies or a gondola ride up Sulphur Mountain. Stop in Lake Louise and travel through Yoho and Glacier National Parks before arriving at the cattle-ranching center of Kamloops. Then follow the Fraser River to your final destination, Vancouver. Spend an additional two nights in Vancouver and choose from a variety of optional excursions. See Canada’s spectacular mountain scenery, stunning lakes, and exciting cities on this Canadian Train Odyssey—what a fantastic vacation!
Experience the majesty of the Canadian West, enjoying two-night stays in Victoria, Banff and Jasper. Enjoy a two-day scenic rail journey through the British Columbian wilderness.
Experience the majesty of the Canadian West, enjoying two-night stays in Victoria, Banff and Jasper. Enjoy a two-day scenic rail journey through the British Columbian wilderness.
This grand vacation travels through northeastern parts of the U.S. and Canada. Begin your trip in New York City with an exciting sightseeing tour. Then travel north to Boston, a city known for its colonial history, for a guided tour and time to discover the city on your own. Travel north through New Hampshire’s beautiful mountains and scenery on your way to Québec, a French-Canadian province. Enjoy a guided tour of Québec City, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the best-preserved cities in North America. In this historic walled town, perhaps dine in one of the French restaurants. Then turn south toward cosmopolitan Montréal, a city which blends historic architecture with modern skyscrapers, and enjoy an included sightseeing tour. Be sure to study up on your French, as it is one of the world’s largest French-speaking cities. Then drive west to the capital of Canada—Ottawa—for a city sightseeing tour and free time to explore. Then, visit St. Lawrence Islands National Park with an included scenic cruise on the river. Next is cosmopolitan Toronto, Canada’s largest city and Ontario’s capital. See major landmarks such as the CN Tower and SkyDome Stadium on a city tour. From Toronto, travel to Niagara Falls and board the Maid of the Mist for up-close views of thundering Niagara Falls. Toward the end of your journey, leave Canada and travel through the Appalachian Mountains into Pennsylvania Dutch Country to learn about the faith, culture, and way of life of the Amish and Mennonites in Lancaster County. Then visit the capital of the U.S., Washington DC, and spend two nights getting to know this fascinating city. Your guided tour of Washington DC includes some of the city’s main highlights. Finally, stop in Philadelphia, a city of historic significance, for an orientation tour on your way back to New York City, where your vacation ends.
An active 2 week trip in the Canadian Rocky Mountain wilderness, one of the world's greatest adventure playgrounds. The first section of the tour focuses on one week of day-hikes exploring the pristine beauty of Banff, Jasper and Yoho National Parks, with their awe inspiring landscapes of snow-capped mountains, glaciers, forests, rivers and lakes. The second part of the tour is an unforgettable 5-day wilderness canoe expedition down the Athabasca River. It's an ideal combination of physical challenges and a genuine desire to get close to nature.
Demands: easy to moderate mountain hikes with light day pack, no experience necessary for the canoeing. Your guide has the required qualifications and licenses and accompanies the group on all hikes.
Four Star Comfort and Five Star Hikes! An active, yet luxurious, 2 week hiking tour of the Canadian Rocky Mountain wilderness, one of the world's greatest adventure playgrounds. Stay in top rated hotels and lodges whilst exploring specially selected and rewarding excursions. Let your guide take you along trails that lead to ridges and summits in the high alpine for breathtaking views. Transportation is by a private, modern, spacious Mercedes/Dodge Sprinter, easily accessible with headroom and large windows.
Average physical condition and some hiking experience are expected. You will hike moderate to demanding trails with a light pack. However, all day hikes can be changed or substituted with different or easier hikes or other activities.
Please note: The cost of this tour is based on a twin share basis. If you are traveling alone then please contact Kumuka or your travel agent to discuss the options.
Join this comprehensive tour and enjoy two-night stays in some of North America’s key destinations: Toronto, Quebec City, Bar Harbor, Boston and Washington DC.
Experience the majesty of the Canadian West, enjoying two-night stays in Victoria, Banff and Jasper. Enjoy a two-day scenic rail journey through the British Columbian wilderness, and a two nights in Calgary with entry to the Calgary Stampede.
Experience the majesty of the Canadian West, enjoying Vancouver, Victoria, Banff and Jasper, a two-day scenic rail journey, and a two nights in Calgary with entry to the Calgary Stampede.
A well-balanced tour that combines touring by coach, ferry and rail. Two nights in Victoria and Banff, two-and-a-half days relaxing on the train. Three nights in cosmopolitan Toronto cap off a fantastic trip.
This grand vacation travels through northeastern parts of the U.S. and Canada. Begin your trip in New York City with an exciting sightseeing tour. Then travel north to Boston, a city known for its colonial history, for a guided tour and time to discover the city on your own. Travel north through New Hampshire’s beautiful mountains and scenery on your way to Québec, a French-Canadian province. Enjoy a guided tour of Québec City, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the best-preserved cities in North America. In this historic walled town, perhaps dine in one of the French restaurants. Then turn south toward cosmopolitan Montréal, a city which blends historic architecture with modern skyscrapers, and enjoy an included sightseeing tour. Be sure to study up on your French, as it is one of the world’s largest French-speaking cities. Then drive west to the capital of Canada—Ottawa—for a city sightseeing tour and free time to explore. Then, visit St. Lawrence Islands National Park with an included scenic cruise on the river. Next is cosmopolitan Toronto, Canada’s largest city and Ontario’s capital. See major landmarks such as the CN Tower and SkyDome Stadium on a city tour. From Toronto, travel to Niagara Falls and board the Maid of the Mist for up-close views of thundering Niagara Falls. Toward the end of your journey, leave Canada and travel through the Appalachian Mountains into Pennsylvania Dutch Country to learn about the faith, culture, and way of life of the Amish and Mennonites in Lancaster County. Then visit the capital of the U.S., Washington DC, and spend two nights getting to know this fascinating city. Your guided tour of Washington DC includes some of the city’s main highlights. Finally, on your way back to New York City, stop in Philadelphia, a city of historic significance, for an orientation tour. Spend two nights exploring New York City—a fantastic way to end your vacation through northeastern U.S. and Canada.
A well-balanced tour that combines touring by coach, ferry and rail. Two nights in Victoria and Banff, Calgary Stampede, two-and-a-half days relaxing on the train. Three nights in cosmopolitan Toronto cap off a fantastic trip.
Visitors will be spoiled for choice. Admire the immense glaciers and dramatic peaks along the Icefields Parkway; cruise the rugged Sunshine Coast by ferry; take a scenic rail journey across Western Canada; relax for seven nights onboard a luxury cruise ship.
Visitors will be spoiled for choice. Admire the immense glaciers and dramatic peaks along the Icefields Parkway; cruise the rugged Sunshine Coast by ferry; take a scenic rail journey across Western Canada; relax for seven nights onboard a luxury cruise ship.
Visitors will be spoiled for choice. Admire the immense glaciers and dramatic peaks along the Icefields Parkway; cruise the rugged Sunshine Coast by ferry; take a scenic rail journey across Western Canada; relax for seven nights onboard a luxury cruise ship.
Experience the majesty of the Canadian West, enjoying two-night stays in Victoria, Banff and Jasper. Then, after a two-day rail journey through the British Columbian wilderness, unwind on a seven-night luxury cruise through Alaska’s Inside Passage.
Experience the majesty of the Canadian West, enjoying two-night stays in Victoria, Banff and Jasper. Then, after a two-day rail journey through the British Columbian wilderness, unwind on a seven-night luxury cruise through Alaska’s Inside Passage.
Experience the majesty of the Canadian West, enjoying two-night stays in Victoria, Banff and Jasper. Then, after a two-day rail journey through the British Columbian wilderness, unwind on a seven-night luxury cruise through Alaska’s Inside Passage.
A 3-week voyage of discovery crossing the majestic Canadian Rockies and exploring the Pacific Rim and it's coastline and islands. From Calgary to the stunning national parks of Banff and Yoho with great hiking and dramatic scenery. Travel through the remote wilderness of the North-West, experience the variety and vastness of the country from glacial lakes and huge cattle ranches to fjords and tiny fishing outposts. Take the Discovery Coast Ferry to Vancouver Island and here, at the westernmost edge, find yourself in an ancient forest. In sleepy Tofino go on a whale or bear watching cruise. Finally the cities of Victoria, and what many call the most beautiful city in North America, Vancouver.
For the complete Northern experience of the Great Outdoors, this tour cannot be matched. The state of Alaska and the territory of Yukon collectively make up a vast, untouched wilderness of remote, natural beauty, packed with adventure, legends and unbeatable scenery. Hike in three national parks, Kluane and Tombstone in Canada and Denali in the United States which includes Mt. McKinley, the highest peak in North America. Marvel at wondrous water features such as the Lynn Fjord, the Prince William Sound, Columbia Glacier, Portage Glacier, and enjoy some of the best scenic drives in the world along the Seward Highway, Top of the World Highway and Dempster Highway. Furthermore, there are plenty of visits to cultural and historical sites relating to the great Yukon Gold Rush of 1896. You just have to come and see it for yourself!
We are pleased to offer this 3 week camping tour for those who really appreciate the outdoors and being close to nature. Starting in Whitehorse it’s not long before we reach the most northern point of the tour, the Arctic Circle, a desolate land of tundra and open wilderness; haunting yet beautiful all at the same time. From the Arctic Circle we begin our journey southwards, arriving at the Tombstone Territorial Park where we set up camp at the base of this incredible yet haunting mountain range for some amazing hiking. We then spend a couple of days in the Dawson City and Lake Laberge area where the famous Yukon gold Rush began in 1896. Heading further south we spend time exploring and hiking around Stewart, Bear Glacier, Salmon Glacier and then onto historic Fort St. James and Stuart Lake. The final week of the tour is spent in the heart of the Canadian Rocky Mountains hiking through the stunning Jasper and Banff National Parks, a land of blue lakes, alpine forests and beautiful mountain scenery. From here we head to Calgary where the tour ends. Without a doubt this tours offer a fantastic opportunity to really get out there and experience Canada’s raw nature and wildlife at its finest.
Welcome to the Canadian Northwest! This 3 week camping tour between Calgary and Whitehorse will travel stretches of wilderness where the chances to meet wild animals are better than finding people! Starting with picture-postcard hiking in Banff and Jasper National Parks we make our way northwards through British Columbia to the Yukon. We visit a native Indian village, Ksan, and learn of their legends and totem poles. Then onto Stewart and Bear Glacier and Salmon Glacier. The scenery is simply spectacular, and no more so than along the primitive Cassiar and Dempster Highways which are hardly touched by tourism. Learn about the greatest Gold Rush ever at Dawson City and hike in the out-of-this-world Tombstone Mountains. The icing on the cake is reaching the most northern point of the tour; the Arctic Circle, where tundra stretches for thousands of miles in every direction across the vast wilderness. This is the great outdoors at its finest. If you are looking for a wild, rugged country experience where the emphasis is on "getting-away-from-it-all" then look no further than the Canadian Northwest, a truly magical part of the planet.
Visitors will be spoiled for choice. Admire the immense glaciers and dramatic peaks along the Icefields Parkway; cruise the rugged Sunshine Coast by ferry; take a scenic rail journey across Western Canada; relax for seven nights onboard a luxury cruise ship, and a two nights in Calgary with entry to the Calgary Stampede.
Visitors will be spoiled for choice. Admire the immense glaciers and dramatic peaks along the Icefields Parkway; cruise the rugged Sunshine Coast by ferry; take a scenic rail journey across Western Canada; relax for seven nights onboard a luxury cruise ship, and a two nights in Calgary with entry to the Calgary Stampede.
Visitors will be spoiled for choice. Admire the immense glaciers and dramatic peaks along the Icefields Parkway; cruise the rugged Sunshine Coast by ferry; take a scenic rail journey across Western Canada; relax for seven nights onboard a luxury cruise ship, and a two nights in Calgary with entry to the Calgary Stampede.
Experience the majesty of the Canadian West, enjoying Vancouver, Victoria, Banff and Jasper, a two-day scenic rail journey, and a two nights in Calgary with entry to the Calgary Stampede.
Experience the majesty of the Canadian West, enjoying two-night stays in Victoria, Banff and Jasper. Then, after a two-day rail journey through the British Columbian wilderness, unwind on a seven-night luxury cruise through Alaska Inside Passage.
Experience the majesty of the Canadian West, enjoying Vancouver, Victoria, Banff and Jasper, a two-day scenic rail journey, and a two nights in Calgary with entry to the Calgary Stampede.
This tour is well planned. Nearly all stops are two nights in duration with only a small number of single night stops. As it is a long tour, there is a relaxing three-day break in Rome in the middle of the itinerary.
