GRAND CANADIAN ITINERARIO
| • Day 1: New York to Boston. | |
| From the Big Apple to Beantown. Two tantalizing cities, four fabulous East Coast states, and a coach load of Contiki clients all adds up to a whole lot of fun! We’ll glance at the lifestyles of the rich and famous as we drive by some of Newport, Rhode Island’s summer mansions. “Everybody knows your name” in historic and eclectic, Boston, Massachusetts. See the major sights before settling in and getting to know each other over dinner at our hotel. Hotel (D) | |
| • Day 2: Boston at Leisure. | |
Cheers, Everyone! Hang out with the brains at Harvard University, roll up to the “Cheers” bar, and walk in the footsteps of great Americans, savour the sights and smells of Quincy Marketplace and Fanueil Hall, or just hop on and off the optional trolley tour around this amazing town. With more universities than any other U.S. city, there is plenty of nightlife for you to discover. Hotel (B) |
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| • Day 3: Boston to Quebec City. | |
Later, U.S.A. Bon Jour Canada! France meets North America in the French speaking province of Quebec. After driving through Stephen King territory, the state of Maine, you’ll cross over the border into Canada and continue to the unique Quebec City – the only walled city in North America. Brush up on your French over dinner tonight in the heart of Quebec’s downtown. Hotel (B, D) |
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| • Day 4: Quebec City at Leisure. | |
| You’ll fall under Quebec City’s spell during a guided tour of Old City, the cradle of French civilization in North America. Soak up Quebec’s “joie de vivre” attitude this afternoon with free time to wander the cool cafes and windy streets. Enjoy a breathtaking view of Quebec by joining us for an optional dinner in the city’s only revolving restaurant. Hotel (B) | |
| • Day 5: Quebec City to Montreal. | |
| Ooooh La La! Are we in Paris? Montreal is hip and happening with all the culture, sophistication, and café au lait cafes as a city in France. Your road crew will show you all the highlights of this charismatic place during a city tour. Hotel (B) | |
| • Day 6: Montreal to Toronto. | |
| Island Fever. You’ll know why it’s called the Thousand Islands as we wander alongside this area of the lovely St. Lawrence River Valley. For a closer look, take an optional boat cruise and check it out. Now we’re on our way to Canada’s largest city and a spot with international flair – Toronto. An afternoon sightseeing tour will introduce you to the fabulous city. Join us tonight for dinner and then a night out on the town. (Hotel B, D) | |
| • Day 7: Toronto Free Day. | |
| The sky’s the limit! Feel the global groove of this city by visiting its ethnic neighborhoods and shopping areas. If you are game, catch an optional tour of Toronto’s baseball stadium, the Sky dome or get your adrenaline going by zooming up the world’s tallest freestanding structure, the CN Tower. Enjoy, enjoy, enjoy. Hotel | |
| • Day 8: Toronto to Whistler via Vancouver. | |
| Goodbye East Coast, Hello West Coast! This morning you’ll fly to Vancouver where you’ll be picked up at the airport by your Tour Manager and Driver. Then we’re off to Whistler via the scenic Sea to Sky highway. We arrive into Whistler late morning in time to enjoy any number of exciting recreational activities including mountain biking, hiking and canoeing. After your included dinner, we’ll take in the Whistler nightlife. Hotel (D). | |
| • Day 9: Whistler to Kamloops. | |
| Eh? Spend the morning in the resort town of Whistler where you will have time to browse the shops and cafés of Whistler village. This afternoon we’ll travel into the rugged interior of British Columbia, to our night stop in Kamloops. Hotel (D) | |
| • Day 10: Kamloops to Jasper. | |
| Get ready Rockies, here we come! Today we drive into the spectacular Rocky Mountains, via the scenic Yellowhead highway. En route, we will stop to view Mt. Robson, the highest point in the Canadian Rockies, and you’ll have a chance to do some white water rafting (optional). Hotel (B) | |
| • Day 11: Jasper: Wonderful. | |
| By Nature… Be sure to keep your camera ready for wildlife shots on the short drive to Maligne Lake this morning, where you will have the opportunity to enjoy the amazing scenery. We’ll also visit impressive Maligne Canyon, the deepest and longest limestone canyon in the Rockies. Tonight, sample the local Rocky Mountain cuisine. Hotel | |
| •Day 12: Jasper to Banff. | |
| The Wonder Road… It’s non-stop beauty today as we travel the famous Icefields Parkway, one of the most scenic highways in the world. We’ll ride aboard the specially designed “Ice Explorer" onto the Athabasca Glacier! This afternoon we’ll make several photo stops, including the vivid blue Peyto Lake (seasonal) and spectacular Lake Louise. We arrive in Banff late this afternoon. Chalets-Multi-share (D) | |
| Day 13: Banff at Leisure. | |
| Celebrate life. Outdoors. The day is yours to sightsee, hike, shop, or just relax in the beautiful town of Banff. Why not take the optional gondola ride to Sulphur Mountain where spectacular views of Banff await? Tonight join us for an optional horseback ride and steak fry. Chalets-Multi-share (B) June 30 departure is a special ‘Calgary Stampede’ tour. It is 18 days long and spends two nights in Banff and two nights in Calgary. | |
| Day 14: Banff at Leisure. | |
| A second full day to enjoy everything that Banff National Park has to offer. This afternoon you have the opportunity to take a breathtaking helicopter ride over the Rocky Mountains, a once in a lifetime experience. Chalets-Multi-share. (B) | |
| Day 15: Banff to Vernon. | |
| Bye Bye Rockies! We bid farewell to the Rockies today as we drive through three national parks in a single day. Yoho, Glacier and Mt. Revel stoke National Parks all await us as we make our way back into British Columbia. Tonight we stay in the Okanagen Valley -Canada’s fruit basket, full of orchards, farmlands and vineyards. Hotel (B, D) | |
| Day 16: Vernon to Vancouver. | |
| Hello Big City! Today we travel via the Coquihalla and Transcanada highways en route to the cosmopolitan city of Vancouver. This afternoon’s sightseeing tour includes: Gastown, Chinatown and Stanley Park. Tonight, join us for an optional dinner cruise around Vancouver’s beautiful harbor. Hotel | |
| Day 17: | |
| Say farewell to your new friends as your tour ends this morning. |
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¡Sumérgete en Canadá por completo!. Comenzarás en los fascinantes estados del
norte de Estados Unidos, Boston y Nueva York,
y después irás a Montreal, Toronto y Vancouver donde experimentarás el encanto, cultura y sofisticación de estas emocionantes ciudades.
ESTADOS: America del Norte, las costas este
y oeste de Canadá y la costa este de Estados Unidos.
DURACION: 17 Días
CODIGO:TAGCA/TBGCA 2007
PRECIO: desde $2,665 USD
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