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Canadian Rockies by Rail

July 28 ~ August 6, 2008

Highlights…

British Columbia • Vancouver • Victoria
Rocky Mountaineer® Train • Kamloops • Jasper
Columbia Icefields • Lake Louise • Banff • Calgary

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, the world-famous steam-powered clock, and the colorful totem poles of Stanley Park.

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.

"We had a wonderful time on our rail tour of the Canadian Rockies. It was well organized and everything went perfect. Our tour guide was excellent, the best tour guide we have ever had."

Larry & Jane Kuhlman

Rates…
Double $3,249 pp, Single $4,399
or Triple $3,199 pp*

Not included in Price: Cancellation Waiver and Insurance of $235 per person, Airport Transfers of $100 per person.

Unique EXPERIENCES offer through Collette our operators:

  • Spend two days on the Rocky Mountaineer® viewing coastal forests, roaring river canyons and lofty mountain peaks.
  • See the glaciers of the Albreda Icefields and view Mt. Robson, the highest peak in the Canadian Rockies.
  • Stand on the amazing 1,000-foot thick Athabasca Glacier during an exciting Glacier Experience excursion at the Columbia Icefields.
  • Overnight at the magnificent Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel, known as the “Castle in the Mountains”.

Day 1, July 28: Vancouver, British Columbia - Tour Begins Join Collette as you explore the beautiful Canadian Rockies by train. Your exciting tour begins in the beautiful city of Vancouver.

Day 2, July 29: Vancouver, British Columbia - Enjoy breakfast at Capilano Suspension Bridge and experience breathtaking views as well as “walking on the tree tops”!! Experience the splendor of Vancouver with a sightseeing tour that begins at beautiful Stanley Park, an “urban” rainforest which juts out into the sea. You will also visit Chinatown, one of North America’s largest, and the waterfront area. Your tour will end in Gastown, Vancouver’s turn-of-the-century pedestrian mall filled with pubs, restaurants, art galleries, specialty stores, and the world-famous steam-powered clock, perhaps the most photographed subject in all of Vancouver. (B, D)

Day 3, July 30: Vancouver - Victoria - Vancouver Early this morning you will take a scenic ferry to Vancouver Island where you will visit the lovely Butchart Gardens, a veritable explosion of color and fragrances. Next, take a short sightseeing tour of the "City of Gardens", Victoria, and have some leisure time to explore this lovely seaside city. This evening you will journey back to the mainland aboard a short ferry ride. (B)

Day 4, July 31: Vancouver - Rocky Mountaineer® Train - Kamloops Board your train for the scenic journey of a lifetime. The Rocky Mountaineer® Train will give you a vibrant voyage between Vancouver and Jasper. Spend two days viewing coastal forests, roaring river canyons and lofty mountain peaks. Today, your route takes you along the fields of Fraser Valley and the historic Fraser River. You will also view the beauty of the Thompson River and the shimmering waters of Kamloops Lake before arriving in Kamloops for an overnight stay. (B, L)

Day 5, August 1: Kamloops - Jasper, Alberta - Continue east aboard your train, passing the striking mountain peaks of the Monashee Mountains and viewing Pyramid Falls cascading down Mt. Cheadle. In addition, you will see the glaciers of the Albreda Icefields and view Mt. Robson (weather permitting), the highest peak in the Canadian Rockies. Early this evening you arrive in Jasper, the northern gateway to the Icefields Parkway. (B, L, D)

Day 6, August 2: Jasper - Begin your day with a trip to the extraordinary Maligne Canyon. • Later, travel to the shimmering waters of Maligne Lake where an optional cruise, highlighting the beauty of Spirit Island, will be offered. Return to Jasper where the remainder of the day is at leisure to explore this lovely town. (B)

Day 7, August 3: Jasper - Icefields Parkway - Lake Louise A wonderful day of sightseeing is in store for you while en route to Lake Louise. The highlight is a journey along the unforgettable Icefields Parkway: behold majestic waterfalls, rushing rivers, glacial peaks, imposing cliffs and snowcapped mountain ranges. A stop will be made at Athabasca Falls before arriving at the Columbia Icefields, where a special ride is in store for you (weather permitting) across this mass of glacial ice which is over 1,000 feet thick. As you continue down the parkway, you will most likely see bears, furry marmots and stately elk. •Stop at the serene Peyto Lake and arrive in Lake Louise, where you will enjoy a stay at the world-famous Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise. (B, D)

Day 8, August 4: Lake Louise - Banff - En route to Banff, view the spectacular Moraine Lake and the awesome Valley of the Ten Peaks. Arrive at the magnificent Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel, known as the “Castle in the Mountains.” The afternoon is at leisure for exploring or strolling through the many well known shops of Banff. (B, D)

Experience It! Rocky Mountaineer® Train One of the many memorable moments of your tour will be a two-day journey from Vancouver to Jasper, cutting right into the heart of the Rocky Mountain region. Jagged mountains piercing puffy clouds; a rushing river racing beside you; patches of undisturbed green woodlands. Watch all the dramatic scenery unfold, right before your eyes as you travel on the Rocky Mountaineer train during the day. Our overnight stop will be in the charming city of Kamloops, British Columbia. The Rocky Mountaineer offers a comfortable, air-conditioned ride, complete with dining services. Join us on the road less traveled and experience the beauty of Western Canada.

Day 9, August 5: Banff - Calgary - Begin the day with a scenic drive around Banff featuring Bow Falls and the impressive Hoodoos, known as the land of the sleeping giants. Then it’s off to the cosmopolitan city of Calgary for your final stop on this wonderful adventure. Tonight, be sure not to miss a very special farewell dinner at a popular local restaurant. (B, D)

Day 10, August 6: Calgary - Depart for Home Today you will depart for home with a lifetime of memories. (B)

On some dates alternate hotels may be used

Please Note:

*Some attractions may not be available during the “off-season” months (weather permitting) and is reflected in the rate. Glacier Express ride may not be available in the “off-season” (weather permitting).

*Order of sightseeing is subject to change.

*The number of single accommodations is limited on this tour.

*An overnight bag is necessary for your stay in Kamloops for all Redleaf passengers on the Rocky Mountaineer Train.

*Maximum Elevation 7,000 feet.

Optional Hotel Upgrades Available

Experience some of the most breathtaking scenery in the world. During your stay at The Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise, you can choose to upgrade your room to a “lake view” room. Witness spectacular views at a cost of $155 USD per person, double. Please inquire at time of booking.

For more information contact

Agora Travel Life Adventures, Inc. • 800-926-6575 or 561-266-6570

Email: info@agoratravel.com

GoldLeaf Optional Upgrade

May through October $799 USD per person, double

For an additional cost, you can enjoy the above tour traveling on the Rocky Mountaineer Train in their deluxe GoldLeaf Service®. This upgraded service will provide you with an assigned seat in the Bi-Level Dome Coach. Please ask your reservation agent for additional information. Space is limited.

Optional Hotel Upgrades Available

Experience some of the most breathtaking scenery in the world. During your stay at The Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise, you can choose to upgrade your room to a “lake view” room. Witness spectacular views at a cost of $155 USD per person, double. Please inquire at time of booking.

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Important Reservation Information

If you have not purchased air through Collette and wish to purchase transfers, you must transfer at our pre-scheduled times.

Proof of Citizenship is required for all trips outside the United States.  U.S. citizens require a valid PassportAll clients should check with the appropriate foreign consulate for additional entry requirements.  Passports are the responsibility of each client.

The United States has issued the following:

All travelers, including U.S. citizens, will soon be required to have a passport or other accepted document that establishes the bearer’s identity and nationality to enter or re-enter the United States.

The initiative will be implemented in phases.  The proposed timeline is as follows:

January 23, 2007: Requirement applied to all air and sea travel to or from Canada, Mexico, Central and South America, the Caribbean, and Bermuda.

January 1, 2008: Requirement extended to all land border crossings as well as air and sea travel.

For more information on the initiative and how it may affect you, please visit the State Department’s consular website travel.state.gov or the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s website www.dhs.gov.

Responsibilities: Neither Agora Travel or Collette Travel Services, Inc., its affiliated entities and its and their employees, shareholders, officers, directors, successors, agents, and assigns (collectively "Collette"), own or operate any person or entity which is to or does provide goods or services for these trips.  Because neither maintains any control over the personnel, equipment, or operations of these suppliers, Collette assumes no responsibility for and cannot be held liable for any personal injury, death, property damage or other loss, accident, delay, inconvenience, or irregularity which may be occasioned by reason of (1) any wrongful, negligent, willful or unauthorized acts or omissions on the part of any of the suppliers or other employees or agents, (2) any defect in or failure of any vehicle, equipment, or instrument owned, operated or otherwise used by any of these suppliers, or (3) any wrongful, willful or negligent act or omission on the part of any other party not under the supervision and control of Collette. Additionally, responsibility is not accepted for losses or expenses due to sickness, lack of appropriate medical facilities or practitioners, weather, strikes, theft or other criminal acts, war, terrorism, computer problems, or other such causes.  All services and accommodations are subject to the laws of the country in which they are provided.  Collette reserves the right to make changes in the published itinerary whenever, in their sole judgment, conditions warrant, or if they deem it necessary for the comfort, convenience, or safety of the tour.  They reserve the right to withdraw any tour announced.  Collette reserves the right to decline to accept any person as a member of the tour, or to require any participant to withdraw from the tour at any time, when such action is determined by the tour manager to be in the best interests of the health, safety, and general welfare of the tour group or of the individual participant.  Neither does Collette accept liability for any carrier's cancellation penalty incurred by the purchase of a non-refundable airline or other ticket to the tour departure city and return or otherwise.  Baggage and personal effects are the sole responsibility of the owner at all times.  Participants may be photographed for the promotional purposes of Collette.  Arbitration - I agree that any dispute concerning, relating, or referring to this contract, the brochure or any other literature concerning my trip, or the trip itself, shall be resolved exclusively by binding arbitration according to the then existing rules of the American Arbitration Association in Rhode Island.  Such proceedings will be governed by substantive Rhode Island law.  Payment of the deposit to Collette constitutes acceptance of these terms and conditions.

Cancellation Charges for this tour: Deposit becomes non-refundable after February 28, 2007.  60-16 days prior to departure: cancellation fee of 20% of total price. 15-1 days prior to departure: cancellation fee of 40% of total price.  Day of departure and after: 100% of total price.  Cancellation protection is highly recommended and must be purchased at time of deposit.  The Waiver Insurance does not cover any single supplement charges which arise from an individual’s traveling companion electing to cancel for any reason prior to departure. Air rates are subject to change until tour is paid in full.  Cancellation charges also apply to reservations made for “pre” and “post” night accommodations.  All other monies will be returned or credited to your credit card in approximately 14 days.  Upon cancellation of transportation or travel services where you, the customer, are not at fault and have not canceled in violation of the terms and conditions above, you will be refunded 100%.  Please see your sales agent for more information, or review our brochure for details.

Consumer Protection Plans: Collette Travel Service holds membership in the following highly reputable industry organizations: the United States ]Tour Operators Association and the American Society of Travel Agents.  Each association operates a consumer protection plan to cover deposits made by travelers.  Full details are available from the organizations or Collette Travel Service. Collette is pleased to give this additional protection to our clients.  Our California Sellers of Travel registration number is 2006766-20.  Our State of Washington Unified Business Number is 601220855. Our Nevada Sellers of Travel registration number is 2003-0279.

For more information contact

 Agora Travel Life Adventures, Inc. • 800-926-6575 or 561-266-6570

Email: info@agoratravel.com

Payment of a per person waiver insurance fee guarantees full refund on all payments (including deposit), except the waiver fee itself, made to Collette Vacations for tour service in case of cancellation for any reason prior to the day of departure. Air inclusive waiver insurance may be purchased only if you purchase your airline tickets from Collette Vacations.

Once on tour, if a passenger has to return home early due to personal illness, illness or death of a member of the immediate family, (physician’s statement required), payment of the waiver fee to Collette Vacations guarantees full refund for any unused land services after departure from the tour. Payment of the air inclusive waiver guarantees your return transportation, with no additional supplement, utilizing your original airline tickets. In the event you have purchased non-refundable airline tickets, the air waiver does not apply.

The waiver insurance fees are fully refundable up to 02/28/2007. Waiver insurance is non-transferable and valid for each applicant only.  Waiver Insurance must be purchased at time of deposit.

Collette Vacations can assume no responsibility for and cannot be held liable for any wrongful, negligent or unauthorized acts or omissions of any travel agent or travel agency other than that of Collette Travel Service, Inc. itself, and its own employees.

The waiver insurance fees do not cover any single supplement charges which arise from an individual’s traveling companion electing to cancel for any reason prior to departure. In this case, the single supplement will be deducted from the refund of the person who cancels. Division of this charge between the two passengers involved is solely their responsibility. If insufficient funds are deducted from the canceling client, the traveling client will be charged the remaining portion of the single supplement. The waiver covers cancellation of your trip and does not cover cancellation of the airline portion only.

The waiver insurance fees cover lost, damaged or delayed baggage as well as medical expenses, emergency medical attention and worldwide travelers assistance. See your booking agent for details.

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