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Welcome aboard!! Fly to Toronto – Niagara Falls at night.
Enter the world of Vacations Exotica as you begin your fascinating holiday to Canada. Arrive at the Toronto airport and meet your professional and experienced Tour Manager in the arrival area, located outside the customs hall. Proceed to Niagara Falls – the big thunder, and check into your hotel.
After an Indian dinner, get amazed by the sight of these magnificent Falls lit up in a stunning array of lights as you view it from the top of the Skylon Tower.
Overnight at hotel Sheraton on the Falls or similar in Niagara Falls, Canada.
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Niagara Falls, Canada! A breathtaking and thrilling day awaits you. Experience the awesome “Maid of the Mist“. Get close and personal as you experience the “Journey behind the Falls“.
After an American breakfast at the hotel, experience the thrilling ‘Maid of the Mist’ boat ride for an unbelievable view of all the three Falls: The Horseshoe, American, and Bridal Veil. Feel the mist as this boat takes you to the base of The Horseshoe Falls – the largest of the three Falls. (Due to weather conditions, this ride operates from the last week of May).
Experience the Journey behind The Falls – a journey that takes you deep below and behind the heart of the Niagara Falls. This afternoon is at leisure and you have the opportunity to explore the Niagara falls area on your own.
Tonight, enjoy an Indian dinner.
Overnight at hotel Sheraton on the Falls or similar in Niagara falls
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Tornoto – The cultural capital. Guided city tour. Visit the CN Tower.
After an American breakfast at the hotel, check out and drive to the cultural, entertainment and financial capital of Canada – Toronto and see this stunning city on your guided city tour. Here, visit the CN Tower. At a height of 553 m, it is Canada’s National Tower and the world’s tallest free-standing structure.
See the New City Hall - a monumental sculpture from outer space. Enjoy sights like the Rogers Centre, Chinatown, the promenade, the Fort York and many more as you get enamored by this beautiful city on the shores of Lake Ontario. Later check into your hotel and enjoy some time at leisure.
Tonight, enjoy an Indian dinner.
Overnight at hotel Delta Chelsea or similar in Toronto
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Visit Kingston – jewel of the 1000 Islands. Cruise on St. Lawrence River. On to Ottawa. Guided city tour.
After an American breakfast at the hotel, check out and visit the 1000 islands – an archipelago of islands in the St. Lawrence River. The famous 1000 Island salad Dressing gets its name from here. Visit Kingston – in the heart of the 1000 islands and a World Heritage Site. The city dazzles with soaring 19th century limestone architecture and the amenities of a major centre, but retains the fascinating allure of a small town.
Here, experience a once in a lifetime cruise on the St. Lawrence River and see the beauty of the islands that make up this stunning scenery. Later, proceed to Ottawa – enjoy the sights of the Canadian capital on a guided city tour. Proceed to your hotel and check in.
Tonight, enjoy an Indian dinner.
Overnight at hotel Delta or similar in Ottawa
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On to Montreal. Guided city tour. Visit Basilique Notre Dame. Visit the Olympic Parc.
After an American breakfast at the hotel, check out and drive to Montreal.Proceed on a guided city tour of Montreal. Visit the Basilique Notre Dame – a magnificent structure whose twin towers are a symbol of the city. Visit the Olympic Parc and take a funicular (cable car) ride up the world’s tallest inclined tower at 575ft. See the Montreal Botanical gardens, Chinatown, the old port, the old town, the promenade and many more stunning sights on your city tour.
Tonight, enjoy an Indian dinner.
Overnight at hotel Delta Centre Ville or similar in Montreal.
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On to Quebec – the heart of French speaking Canada. Guided city tour. See the Montmorency Falls.
After an American breakfast at the hotel, proceed to Quebec – Canada’s only walled city. On arrival, proceed on a guided city tour. Visit the Centre d’interprétation des Fortifications-de-Québec, which includes displays on the city’s history. Visit the Old Town – encircled by a 4.6km wall making it the only walled city north of Mexico. Walk along the top of the fortifications, which offer sweeping views of the city and the St. Lawrence River. Visit the Parc de l’Artillerie (Artillery Park), which was built by the French to defend the city.
Later, visit the magnificent Montmorency Falls – higher than Niagara Falls – and the pilgrimage shrine of St. Anne de Beaupre. Here you’ll see Quebec’s spectacular countryside and visit interesting sites along the way. Tonight, enjoy an Indian dinner.
Overnight at hotel Delta Centre Ville or similar in Montreal
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Fly to Calgary – The gateway to the Canadian Rockies.
After an American breakfast at the hotel, proceed to the airport for your flight to Calgary - a vibrant city that offers the best of both worlds - a cosmopolitan metropolis of over one million plus the awe-inspiring outdoor adventure of the Canadian Rockies. Proceed to your hotel and check in. Later, you have some time at leisure to explore this Canadian metropolis.Tonight, enjoy an Indian dinner.
Overnight at hotel Delta Bow Valley or similar in Calgary.
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Calgary – Guided city tour. On to Banff. Spectacular Banff Gondola Ride
After an American breakfast at the hotel, proceed on a tour of Calgary. Visit Fort Calgary - Original site of 1875 North West Mounted Police, visit the Olympic park and see the Hall Of Fame Museum.
After enjoying the sights and sounds of Calgary, drive to Banff – a town located inside a National Park.
On arrival into Banff, check into your hotel. Later ride the famous Banff Gondola to the summit of Sulphur Mountain in a modern, fully-enclosed four passenger gondola cabin. The views become increasingly spectacular as you climb to an elevation of 7486 ft.
Tonight, enjoy an Indian dinner.
Overnight at Delta Banff Royal Canadian Lodge or similar in Banff.
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Visit the Banff National Park.
After an American breakfast at the hotel, get set for a day of splendor as you visit the Banff National Park to see the spectacular scenery of this park. Later drive to Lake Minnewanka “Water of the spirits” - a glacial lake at the foot of the Rockies.
Tonight, enjoy an Indian dinner.
Overnight at Delta Banff Royal Canadian Lodge or similar in Banff.
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Lake Louise. Columbia Icefield Glacier Experience. On to Jasper.
After an American breakfast at the hotel, check out and proceed to the village of Lake Louise - Canada’s “Diamond in the Wilderness.” The region abounds with spectacular scenery, from glaciers
to waterfalls. Later, get set for the highlight of your tour as you go to the Columbia Icefield – which is more than 100 meters in depth. The Columbia Icefield Glacier Experience reveals the most unique attraction in the Canadian Rockies. Massive Ice Explorers, specially designed for glacial travel, take you on a remarkable excursion on to the surface of the Athabasca Glacier. Continue on to the resort village of Jasper.
Tonight, enjoy an Indian dinner.
Overnight at Sawridge Inn & Conference Centre or similar in Jasper.
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Jasper National Park. Lake Maligne Cruise to Spirit Island.
After an American breakfast at the hotel, visit and see the spectacular scenery of the Jasper National Park – the largest in the Canadian Rockies. Today, also cruise on the Maligne Lake to Spirit Island.
Later, return to Jasper and enjoy the ambience of this stunning town.
Tonight, enjoy an Indian dinner.
Overnight at Sawridge Inn & Conference Centre or similar in Jasper.
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On to Kamloops.
After an American breakfast at the hotel, check out and proceed to Kamloops – Canada’s friendliest city. The spectacular drive will expose you to stunning sights like Mount Robson – the highest peak in Canada, the Monashee and Cariboo Mountains. Drive over the Yellowhead Pass and arrive into Kamloops. Check into your hotel, tonight enjoy an Indian dinner.
Overnight at South Thompson Inn Guest Ranch or similar in Kamloops.
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Vancouver – British Columbia. City Tour.
After an American breakfast at the hotel, proceed to Vancouver – a dynamic cultural city set in a spectacular natural surrounding. On arrival, proceed on a city tour. Visit the Stanley Park – an evergreen oasis of 400 hectares, visit Granville Island - island in the middle of a city of two million. Embracing the surrounding metropolitan bustle, Granville Island’s ambience is matchless. See the Canada Place, Robson Street, Chinatown, Gastown and many more sights on your tour. Later, check into your hotel.
Tonight, enjoy an Indian dinner.
Overnight at hotel Delta Vancouver Suites or similar in Vancouver.
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Capilano Park. Magnificent Capilano Suspension Bridge. Board your luxurious 8 day Mercury Celebrity cruise to Alaska.
After an American breakfast at the hotel, check out and visit the Capilano Park which houses the famous Capilano Suspension Bridge - originally built in 1889, it stretches 450 feet (137m) across and 230 feet (70m) above Capilano River. Walking on this bridge is quite an exciting experience. Today you can also experience the Treetops Adventure, the park’s newest attraction with seven suspension bridges through the evergreens taking you up to 100 feet (30m) above the forest floor. After an exciting visit proceed to the Cruise Terminal to board your luxurious and spectacular Mercury Celebrity cruise to Alaska.
Enjoy lunch on board the cruise and later enjoy the ambience of this magnificent ship.
Enjoy an Indian/International dinner on board the cruise.
Overnight on board the cruise.
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Enjoy your day cruising – Inside passage.
After an American breakfast on board you have the day at leisure to enjoy the activities and entertainment on board the cruise and indulge in a variety of activities for the entire family. Cruise along the stunning Inside Passage - Millions of years ago, southbound glaciers carved out the Inside Passage, leaving majestic fjords, islands and bays in their wake. These spectacular views will leave a lasting impression on you.
Enjoy lunch on board the cruise. You may also try your luck at the casino and enjoy views from the solarium
Tonight, enjoy an Indian / International dinner on board.
Overnight on board the cruise.
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Icy Strait Point.
After an American breakfast on board enjoy the spectacular scenery. After lunch on board dock at the Icy Strait Point – the premier site for the Humpback & Ocra whales. You have the choice of taking the many optional excursions that can be booked on board.
Enjoy an Indian/International dinner on board.
Overnight on board the cruise.
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Hubbard Glacier – Once in a lifetime viewing experience.
After an American breakfast on board view Alaska’s longest tidewater glacier from the comforts of your ship. The glacier is 75 miles long and 6 miles across. The glacier, unlike most others can move up to 5 feet a day.
Enjoy lunch on board. Keep a watchful eye as you cruise through the Yakutat Bay where you may see the glacier “Calve” when giant pieces crack and fall off its face.
Enjoy an Indian/International dinner on board.
Overnight on board the cruise.
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Juneau – The Alaskan capital.
After an American breakfast on board, arrive in Junaeu – the capital of Alaska. This was the site of Alaska’s first major gold strike. Here you can take several spectacular excursions.
Enjoy lunch on board the cruise. Today, the former gold-mining town counts among its riches some of Alaska’s most spectacular scenery.
Enjoy an Indian/International dinner on board the cruise.
Overnight on board the cruise.
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Ketchikan – The salmon capital of the world.
After an American breakfast arrive at the picturesque salmon capital of the world. You can either enjoy the several amenities on board or opt for the several excursions that can be booked on board. It is also home to the worlds largest collection of Totem Poles. Enjoy lunch on board. This evening enjoy the stunning scenery as you set sail.
Enjoy an Indian/International dinner.
Overnight on board the cruise.
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Inside Passage.
After an American breakfast on board enjoy the day sailing along the spectacular Indside Passage. Today indulge in the fun activities as you sail towards Vancouver – British Colombia. Enjoy lunch on board.
This afternoon fill your senses with all the scenery that awaits you.
Enjoy an Indian/International dinner.
Overnight on board the cruise.
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Farewell
After an American breakfast on board proceed to the airport for your flight back home. Return with wonderful memories of your holiday with Vacations Exotica
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