This journey moves at a more comfortable pace than  competitors' tours operating round-trip from Seattle. Avoid the redundant, two-day backtrack from the Canadian Rockies to Seattle, and enjoy four days along British Columbia's spectacular coast plus more time in the Canadian Rockies. Experience a vacation in western Canada that is more efficient, and economical. 1. Arrive Seattle - Welcome to the Emerald City. Tour begins: Seattle Airport at 1:30 PM. From a sleepy sawmill town created in the mid-19th century, Seattle has grown into a cosmopolitan city.  An afternoon sightseeing tour provides a glimpse of this "Emerald City," flanked east by the Cascade Mountains and west by the Olympic Mountains. Join us for a welcome dinner tonight. Meals: D 2. Olympic Peninsula. Sail across Puget Sound to the Olympic Peninsula, and view scenic vistas en route to Port Angeles for lunch. A ferry takes you for a tranquil cruise to Vancouver Island. Arrive in the charming city of Victoria, capital of British Columbia. Your hotel overlooks the splendid natural harbor, where sloops and catamarans line the waters. Meals: BLD 3. Butchart Gardens / Victoria.  Visit magnificent Butchart Gardens, featuring different styles of landscapes brilliantly aflame with thousands of flowers. Return to Victoria, where the afternoon is at your leisure. Stroll along the inner harbor, shop for items unique to Canada or sample the spa and fitness center at your hotel. This friendly and charming city offers a variety of attractions to explore and unique restaurants to sample. Meals: B

4. Gulf Islands / Vancouver. Ferry through the tranquil Gulf Islands - almost 200 islands of different shapes and sizes, each with its own distinct features. Arrive in Vancouver, a cosmopolitan and culturally diverse city set beneath the peaks of the Coast Mountains. Enjoy a city sightseeing tour.  Meals: BL

5. Ride the Rails to Whistler. Tauck takes pride in providing special experiences that other British Columbia tours may not.  Board the Whistler Mountaineer today for a wonderful rail journey along the Sea to Sky corridor with spectacular scenery to Whistler, Canada's renowned year-round resort area.  Visit the Squamish Lil'wat Cultural Center this afternoon.  Dedicated to the history and culture of local First Nations, this 30,400-square foot complex is scheduled to open in 2008 as a showcase for Squamish and Lil'wat cultures.  Exhibits feature a Squamish longhouse and Lil'wat istken (earthen dwelling with a fire pit)   Spend the remainder of the afternoon at leisure.  Meals: BD

6. Vistas of British Columbia.  Experience another side of Western Canada as you traverse the fertile Pemberton Valley and enter the high desert in British Columbia.  Tonight stay in a hand-carfted log cabin at a rustic mountain resort in n pristine natural environment, where stunning views of the Monashee and Cariboo mountain ranges will take your breath away.  Meals: BLD

7. Scenic Wonders. A jet-boating adventure should be a part of all British Columbia tours and Tauck is pleased to include just such an excursion for your enjoyment today.  Then, journey through the Yellowhead Pass to Canada's highest mountain, lofty Mount Robson, and Jasper National Park.  Meals: BLD

8. Sample the Joys of Jasper National Park.  Today is at your leisure. The lakeside resort is a "village" of cottages and cabins along picturesque pathways. You'll discover many optional activities - hiking, golfing, swimming, tennis or simply reflecting on the spectacular vistas. Additional optional activities might include white- water raft rides on the Athabasca River, a walk around Lac Beauvert, or perhaps a visit to the town of Jasper. Meals: BD

9. Icefields Parkway. The Icefields Parkway winds through a panorama of snow-domed peaks, hanging glaciers and waterfalls. Visit Athabasca Glacier for a ride on the glacier in a specially built vehicle to learn about its crevasses, seracs, and other features. The valleys along the parkway are seasonal homes for wildlife; you may see deer, moose, bighorn sheep or bear along the way. Arrive late afternoon at the beautiful resort of Château Lake Louise. In the spring there is often late snow, framing the lake and glacier with lofty snowbound peaks - a memorable sight! Meals: BLD

10. Lake Louise / Banff.  The morning is free to walk along the lake's lovely promenade, swim in the hotel's pool or enjoy the breathtaking scenery before descending along the Bow River Valley to Banff National Park, nestled among the peaks of the Canadian Rockies. Your home for the next two nights is the baronial Fairmont Banff Springs overlooking scenic vistas of magnificent Bow Valley - truly one of Canada's most inspirational settings. Meals: BLD

11. Banff National Park. Banff is a lovely village surrounded by magnificent beauty. The day is free for you to explore Banff on your own; optional activities include golf and swimming, or perhaps pampering yourself in the hotel's renowned spa. Independent sightseeing can be arranged, with shopping close at hand. Join us this evening for a farewell dinner. Meals: BD

12. Journey Home. Depart the beautiful scenery of Banff National Park for the return journey to the city of Calgary. Tour ends: Calgary Airport at 10:00 AM. Allow a minimum of two hours for flight check-in; flights direct to the United States clear United States customs in Calgary. Meals B

B = Breakfast. L = Lunch. D = Dinner.

Departure Dates 2008
12 Days / 11 Nights
Begins Seattle
May 23, 31
Jun 04, 12, 16, 24, 28
Jul 06, 10, 18, 22, 30
Aug 11, 19, 23, 31
Sep 04, 12, 16
Additional dates may become available as these sell out.

Prices 2008
Price Per Person
May 1 - 31
Twin £1919
Single £2482
Triple £1729 (twin with roll-away)

June 1 - 20
Twin £1969
Single £2599
Triple £1829 (twin with roll-away)

June 24 - August 23
Twin £2099
Single £2855
Triple £1885 (twin with roll-away)

August 27 - September 16
Twin £2045
Single £2755
Triple £1822 (twin with roll-away)

26 Meals Included.

Special Airfares – Airfare to Seattle and from Calgary is additional. Just America will be pleased to quote for transatlantic airfares - please enquire at time of booking.

Night 1 Fairmont Olympic Hotel, Seattle, WA
Nights 2 & 3 Delta Victoria Ocean Pointe Resort & Spa, Victoria, B.C.
Night 4 The Fairmont Hotel Vancouver, Vancouver, B.C.
Night 5 The Fairmont Chateau Whistler, Whistler, BC
Night 6 Mike Wiegele's Hotel, Blue River, B.C.
Nights 7 & 8 Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge, Jasper, AB
Night 9 Fairmont Château Lake Louise, Lake Louise, AB
Nights 10 & 11 Fairmont Banff Springs, Banff, AB