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CANADIAN TRAIN ODYSSEY - 2010
11 days from Toronto to Vancouver (CO-8960)
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Vacation Overview
This cross-country train adventure across Canada begins in
Toronto and ends in Vancouver. 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 and enjoy up-close views of Niagara Falls from river
level. Then board VIA Rail’s The Canadian—a premier continental train—and
head west for three nights. 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 and free time in Jasper.
Then board an air-conditioned 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 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 discover this
world-famous location with its cold waters reflecting the surrounding
mountains and glaciers. Travel through Yoho and Glacier National Parks
before arriving at the cattle-ranching center of Kamloops. Follow the
Fraser River to your final destination, Vancouver. Your trip ends in Vancouver
with a city sightseeing tour of Vancouver’s sights, including Stanley
Park, Gastown, and Chinatown. See Canada’s spectacular mountain scenery,
stunning lakes, and exciting cities on this Canadian Train Odyssey—what a
fantastic trip!
Itinerary
Day 1 TORONTO
Honolulu, Hawaii at dusk
Enjoy time at leisure to relax or to do some independent
exploring. Your Tour Director is on hand this evening to answer any
questions.
Day 2 TORONTO – NIAGARA FALLS – VIA RAIL® THE
CANADIAN
This morning enjoy an included sightseeing excursion to
Niagara Falls with a MAID OF THE MIST cruise. Return to Toronto and join
this evening’s optional outing that combines dinner with the spectacular
sight of Toronto’s lights from the CN Tower. Afterward, transfer to Union
Station for a late-evening departure on THE CANADIAN, VIA Rail’s premier
transcontinental train. Spend the next three days and nights on this
classic trip across Canada’s heartland. Your first-class rail cars are
refurbished art deco cars from the 1950s. Try the observation dome for
views of the Canadian countryside as you roll past Ontario’s landscapes,
or pass the time in one of the comfortable lounges. All meals are
included, and you won’t want to miss any of them as the chef offers a
tempting array of soups, salads, main course, and desserts.
NOTES:
The operation of the Maid of the Mist
cruise is subject to favorable weather and/or river conditions. Usually,
favorable conditions exist from May to the end of October. When
unfavorable conditions exist, a walking tour through the scenic tunnels
will be substituted.
For your convenience, baggage that will
not be needed during the train journey will be checked through to Jasper.
Checked baggage will not be accessible during the journey. Plan to pack
an overnight case with necessities—including medications, eyeglasses, and
other important items—for the train portion of the tour.
Day 3 VIA RAIL THE CANADIAN – WINNIPEG,
MANITOBA
An early arrival in Winnipeg, Manitoba’s capital, allows
you to see a city rich in history and culture on your included city sightseeing
tour. In the early afternoon we continue our journey through Manitoba’s
prairies and into Saskatchewan. This evening there will be another
opportunity to sample onboard cuisine, with all dishes exclusively
prepared for Silver & Blue class guests. Tonight, relax in your
private bedroom as The Canadian continues
across the prairies of Manitoba and Saskatchewan. (B,L,D)
Day 4 VIA RAIL THE CANADIAN THROUGH MANITOBA
& SASKATCHEWAN
Today, watch the scenery as you whisk by the ever-changing
Canadian landscape and travel the full length of the Canadian National
Railway’s breathtaking mainline. Enjoy the many great onboard features,
like use of the lounges and access to the domed skyline car for
spectacular viewing. (B,L,D)
Day 5 VIA RAIL THE CANADIAN–JASPER
Wake up and enjoy a delicious breakfast before your
arrival this morning in Edmonton. After a short stop, continue on The Canadian into the very heart of
the Canadian Rockies. Arrive in Jasper this afternoon. An orientation
tour includes Jasper’s unspoiled beauty. Perhaps an optional rafting trip
on the Athabasca River to end the day? The evening is free to enjoy the
ambiance of this delightful mountain setting. (B,L)
Day 6 JASPER
Consider an optional trip to Maligne Lake, where you
embark on a narrated cruise. On the return journey, stop to view mighty
Maligne Canyon. With free time this afternoon, you might take a hike
along the trails and watch for wildlife, or stroll the streets of Jasper.
Day 7
JASPER – BANFF
Board your motorcoach this morning and journey through
JASPER NATIONAL PARK, stopping along the way at the COLUMBIA ICEFIELD to
experience the Ice Explorer, an all-terrain vehicle that travels upon ice
that is 1,200-feet (365-meters) thick. Continue down Icefield Parkway to
Lake Louise, where cold waters mirror the surrounding mountains and
glaciers. Arrive in BANFF NATIONAL PARK for a leisurely 2-night stay.
Day 8 BANFF
This morning consider an optional helicopter ride high
over the Canadian Rockies. Later, join the optional excursion to Sulphur
Mountain for a thrilling gondola ride, complete with panoramic views of
Banff’s spectacular scenery and a stop at sparkling Bow Falls. Tonight,
try an optional dinner featuring cuisine and entertainment all about
Canada.
Day 9 BANFF – KAMLOOPS
This morning leave Banff National Park and travel to Lake
Louise, its azure blue waters mirroring the surrounding mountains and
glaciers, before proceeding over Kicking Horse Pass on the Continental
Divide. Travel through YOHO NATIONAL PARK, where pre-Cambrian fossils
were discovered, and GLACIER NATIONAL PARK, where recreational mountain
climbing was introduced to North America a century ago. Late this
afternoon, arrive at the cattle-ranching center of Kamloops, a Shuswap
Indian word for meeting of the
waters.
Day 10 KAMLOOPS – VANCOUVER
View of downtown Vancouver
Travel west along the mighty Fraser River through a region
rich in railroad history. Upon arrival in Vancouver, see STANLEY PARK,
Gastown, Chinatown, and the harbor on your included city tour.
Day 11 VANCOUVER
The trip ends this morning with guests departing on
individual schedules. Transfers are provided to Vancouver International
Airport.
AIRPORT TRANSFERS
Airport transfers may be included when you make your
flight arrangements.
Dates and Prices
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Departure
Details
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Departure
Date
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Tour
Start Date
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Return
Date
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Land/Cruise
Price Only
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Status
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Popular Departure
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4/19/2010
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4/19/2010
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4/29/2010
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$1,999.00
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Available
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4/26/2010
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4/26/2010
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5/6/2010
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$1,999.00
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Sold Out
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4/28/2010
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4/28/2010
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5/8/2010
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$2,059.00
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Sold Out
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5/3/2010
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5/3/2010
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5/13/2010
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$2,059.00
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Available
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5/5/2010
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5/5/2010
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5/15/2010
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$2,059.00
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Available
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5/10/2010
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5/10/2010
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5/20/2010
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$2,059.00
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Available
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5/12/2010
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5/12/2010
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5/22/2010
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$2,059.00
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Available
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5/17/2010
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5/17/2010
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5/27/2010
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$2,059.00
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Available
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5/19/2010
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5/19/2010
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5/29/2010
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$2,059.00
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Available
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5/24/2010
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5/24/2010
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6/3/2010
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$2,059.00
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Available
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Popular Departure
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5/26/2010
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5/26/2010
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6/5/2010
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$2,059.00
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Available
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5/31/2010
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5/31/2010
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6/10/2010
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$2,679.00
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Available
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6/7/2010
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6/7/2010
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6/17/2010
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$2,679.00
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Available
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6/14/2010
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6/14/2010
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6/24/2010
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$2,679.00
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Available
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6/21/2010
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6/21/2010
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7/1/2010
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$2,679.00
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Available
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7/14/2010
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7/14/2010
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7/24/2010
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$2,679.00
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Available
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7/21/2010
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7/21/2010
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7/31/2010
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$2,679.00
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Available
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7/28/2010
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7/28/2010
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8/7/2010
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$2,679.00
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Available
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8/4/2010
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8/4/2010
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8/14/2010
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$2,679.00
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Available
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8/11/2010
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8/11/2010
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8/21/2010
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$2,679.00
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Available
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8/30/2010
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8/30/2010
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9/9/2010
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$2,679.00
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Available
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9/1/2010
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9/1/2010
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9/11/2010
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$2,679.00
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Available
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9/6/2010
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9/6/2010
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9/16/2010
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$2,679.00
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Available
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9/8/2010
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9/8/2010
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9/18/2010
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$2,679.00
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Sold Out
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Popular Departure
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9/13/2010
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9/13/2010
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9/23/2010
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$2,679.00
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Available
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9/15/2010
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9/15/2010
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9/25/2010
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$2,679.00
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Available
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9/20/2010
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9/20/2010
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9/30/2010
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$2,679.00
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Available
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Popular Departure
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9/27/2010
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9/27/2010
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10/7/2010
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$2,679.00
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Available
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10/4/2010
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10/4/2010
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10/14/2010
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$2,529.00
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Available
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10/11/2010
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10/11/2010
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10/21/2010
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$2,529.00
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Available
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Popular
Departure - due to itinerary and time of year, this departure
historically sells out quickly. Early booking is encouraged.
Breakfast Supplement
per person:
$102
Single Room Supplement:
$498
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