11 DAY Canadian Rockies UHCRKK-7

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1 11 DAY Canadian Rockies UHCRKK-7 This tour visits: Canada O Canada! Thank this glorious land for maple syrup, peanut butter and Jim Carrey on this spectacular sojourn through the stunning Rocky Mountains. Starting and finishing in Vancouver, this coach trip visits the best of Canada s National Parks including Glacier, Yoho, Banff, Jasper and of course, mighty Whistler. Ride in a 'sno-coach' on the Athabasca Glacier, soak your weary muscles in Banff hot springs and drive the Icefields Parkway on this jawdropping Canadian road trip. The Bucket List More Inclusions Sno-coach Glacier Adventure at the Athabasca Glacier Entry to Banff Upper Hot Springs Banff & Jasper National Parks Glacier & Yoho National Parks 5 breakfasts & 4 dinners 10 nights accommodation in hotels, motels & lodges National Park entry fees Modern air-conditioned coach/mini-coach Guided tours of all major cities Awesome Trip Leader Trip Itinerary

2 Day 1 - Vancouver, British Columbia to Kelowna Kelowna is known for two things golf and grapes. Say hello to your new Topdeck group as we take the (pretty epic) scenic drive through Fraser Valley with views of the Coast Mountains, over the Coquihalla Pass and into the Okanagan Valley. Get to know the crew over dinner tonight. Day 2 - Kelowna to Golden If the von Trapps were Canadian, and travelled by bus, today would be like a scene out of The Sound of Music. Glacier National Park has the quintessential mountain peaks and lush valleys of Maria's Alps, and we haven't even reached the Rockies yet. Stop at Rogers Pass National en route to learn about Canadian history and the Park s wildlife. Dinner's with the crew tonight. -Glacier National Park entry Day 3 - Golden to Banff National Park, Alberta It's Louise vs Moraine in today's episode of Lake's Got Talent - you be the judge as we cross through Kicking Horse Pass and the Continental Divide into Banff, Alberta. -Lake Louise -Yoho National Park entry -Banff National Park entry Day 4 - Banff

3 Banff is National Geographic on steroids - all snow-capped peaks and sky-mirroring lakes. If you run out of FOMO-inducing hashtags, lower your phone and raise your pulse with optional white-water rafting on Kicking Horse River, mountain biking or horse riding, Sulphur Mountain gondola or the local cave. Warm up in the hot springs tonight. -Banff Upper Hot Springs -White water rafting -Mountain biking -Horseback riding Day 5 - Banff to Jasper National Park Today's theme? Ice, ice baby! First, the world's most scenic highway - the Icefields Parkway. Second, the Columbia Icefield - the largest ice cap south of the Arctic Circle. Third, a 'Sno Coach' tour of the Athabasca Glacier. Defrost in Jasper tonight. -Athabasca Glacier Sno-coach -Jasper National Park entry -Columbia Icefield helicopter tours Day 6 - Jasper Jasper's free day offerings are endless - the skytram, museums, Spirit Island boat tour, horseback riding, canoeing, rock climbing and fishing. Say hello to the local wildlife of wolves and coyotes and bears, oh my! -Bike hire Day 7 - Jasper to Kamloops, British Columbia At over 12,000 feet (almost 4000 metres) Mount Robson is the Rockies' highest peak - yep, size matters (sorry, gents). You'll have just enough time to take a selfie with a mountain goat statue and spot the moose near Moose Lake before we rendezvous with Kamloops.

4 Day 8 - Kamloops to Whistler Summer is the new winter in Whistler, so named for the whistling hoary marmot that lives here. It's the holy grail of ski resorts, but you'll be surprised at how much more there is to do when the snow melts. Pass through the small towns and indigenous communities of British Columbia and rendezvous with the crew for a low-down of today over dinner. -Whistler village sightseeing tour Day 9 - Whistler Make your travel insurance work hard for you with a spot of mountain biking, ziplining, or work on your tan at the beach (seriously) with the other off-season ski bunnies. -Bike hire -Ziplining Day 10 - Whistler On the second day, Whistler created five lakes to dip your toe in, a gondola lift to enjoy the view from, countless spas to relieve your stress (four-handed massage, anyone?) and enough cafes, boutiques and galleries to max your credit card. Have fun. -Bike hire -Ziplining Day 11 - Whistler to Vancouver Passing Brandywine and Shannon Falls, we'll wrap up our trip along the scenic Sea to Sky Highway to Vancity - and throw in a drive by through Stanley Park once we arrive. Cue sad faces and goodbyes or head straight to one of the 40-plus brew houses in this craft-beer capital. There's always Facebook, and next year. Accommodation We have endeavoured to select a combination of good quality hotels that reflect the character of the local area and are as centrally located as possible, all the while striving to keep the cost affordable. Standards and ratings may however differ to what you are accustomed to in your own country. The 'More Inclusions' section of this document details what type of accommodation is used for our overnight stops.

5 If you are a solo traveller, you will always be sharing a room with someone of the same sex. If you are travelling as a couple and would prefer to have a double bed, please officially request a double room with your travel agent or Topdeck trip consultant. We never presume that two people travelling together are a couple, even if you share the same surname, unless informed otherwise. IMPORTANT NOTE: If you have booked pre or post trip accommodation, please note that most hotels in North America require you to present a credit card at check-in, even if your accommodation is pre-paid. The hotel will either place a temporary hold on a set amount (called a pre-authorisation) or will make a manual swipe of the card. This is done to cover incidentals, for example you consume something from the mini-bar, or you damage the hotel room. Your card will NOT actually be charged unless you use the mini-bar, etc. Please ask the hotel front desk clerk for a further explanation when checking in if you are unsure about why they need the card. Again, this is standard procedure at most hotels and is typically not something you need to be concerned about. Optional Activities On all trips we have arranged extra activities that we think will enhance your travel experience, but you have a choice as to whether or not you will participate. These are not included in the cost of your trip. They are usually organised on a group participation basis and should be taken into consideration when budgeting your spending money. None of the Optional Activities on your trip are operated by Topdeck, nor do they form part of your contract with Topdeck for your trip. Topdeck arranges the activity as an agent of the local supplier. Should you participate in any Optional Activities your contract will be with the local supplier and their conditions will apply. Please note: while we make every effort to keep these prices as accurate and up-to-date as possible, they are subject to change and in rare circumstances the actual price may vary slightly to what is published here. Golden, BC Whitewater Rafting-Kicking Horse River $119 - $159 Alberta Helicopter Flight over the Columbia Icefield $189=20min ; $249=25min ; $549=55min Jasper, AB Bikes $15-50 Whistler, BC ZipTrek/ZipLine $ Bikes $65 = half day rental Meals Your included meals are detailed in the 'More Inclusions' section of this document. Please note that drinks are not included with meals, except at breakfast where coffee, tea and/or juice may be included. If you wish to purchase drinks at dinner you may do so at your own expense. If you have any dietary requirements we will make every effort to cater to your specific needs as long as you advise your travel agent or Topdeck Trip Consultant when you book. But please be aware that although we will do everything in our power to arrange it, we cannot guarantee that every restaurant we use will be able to cater to all dietary needs. We cannot cater for tastes or dislikes, as most of our

6 included evening meals feature a set menu. No Tip Necessary Your Topdeck crew never expect tips themselves and will not ask for any; that s not what friends do! We also know how much tipping can cost you. So go ahead, spoil yourself with the money you will save by travelling with Topdeck (just don t forget Mum s souvenir). Topdeck Travel App Please note the Topdeck App is not currently available in Asia. Our travel app has landed! With a range of awesome features including a Currency Converter, Budget Tracker, Check-In tool and Social Timeline you can plan your trip like a pro. Think of it like your very own Topdeck Trip Leader, always on call with the latest info, weather, maps and city guides to give you the trip of a lifetime, all in the palm of your hand. Please note: The Topdeck Travel App should only be downloaded once you have booked onto your trip. You will not be able to log in unless you have a Topdeck Booking Reference Number. Get it for iphone Get it for Android