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September 7 – 16, 2024
Your Itinerary
Washington Kamloops
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Columbia Icefield Calgary
DAY 1 Welcome to Calgary, Alberta! Arrive at Fairmont Palliser Hotel for a 1-night stay. Set in the heart of the city, Fairmont Palliser is an historical landmark offering elegant accommodations. Dinner.
DAY 2 Breakfast. Journey into Banff National Park. See Banff’s unique Hoodoo Rock formations, Surprise Corner, and Tunnel Mountain Drive. Climb to the top of Sulphur Mountain on the Banff Gondola. Savor 360-degree views of Banff’s beautiful mountains. Arrive at the Banff Moose Hotel for a 2-night stay. Dinner.
Tour Highlights
ê Rocky Mountaineer Gold Leaf Service ê Gondola Ride atop Sulphur Mountain ê Banff National Park ê Gourmet Lunch at Fairmont Lake Louise ê Moraine Lake ê Columbian Icefield Tour ê Ice Explorer Ride Atop Glaciers ê Jasper National Park ê Athabasca Falls ê Maligne Canyon ê Yoho National Park ê Cascade Mountains ê Fairmont Palliser Calgary ê Victoria Glacier ê Guided Tour of Vancouver
DAY 3 Breakfast. Full day of sightseeing traveling along the Bow Valley Parkway to Johnston Canyon. Enjoy lunch at the famous Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise. See Moraine Lake and the Valley of The Ten Peaks, Victoria Glacier, Yoho National Park, Emerald Lake and Takakkaw Falls. Arrive back into Banff in the late afternoon.
DAY 4 Breakfast. Ride atop glaciers aboard an Ice Explorer as you tour the Columbian Icefields. Lunch included at the Icefields Parkway. See Bow Lake and Athabasca Falls. Arrive at the Whistler’s Inn Jasper for a two night stay. Dinner.
DAY 5 Breakfast. See Pyramid and Patricia Lakes, Maligne Canyon, and Athabasca viewpoint as you explore Jasper National Park. Dinner.
DAY 6 Travel onboard the Rocky Mountaineer to Kamloops with Gold Leaf Service. Enjoy the spectacular scenery as you travel between the glacier and
Rocky Mountain Gold Leaf Service
All aboard the Rocky Mountaineer Train for the experience of a lifetime on the ‘most spectacular train trip in the world!” Experience Rocky Mountaineer’s Gold Leaf Service featuring the Bi-level Glass Dome Coach for panoramic viewing, gourmet breakfasts and lunches created by Executive Chefs, morning scones and afternoon wine & cheese, and exclusive outdoor viewing platform revealing a non-stop parade of glorious living postcards!
snow-capped peaks, over mountains and through tunnels. See the Continental Divide, the Spiral Tunnels, Kicking Horse Canyon and Rogers Pass. Overnight in Kamloops.
DAY 7 Journey to Vancouver aboard Rocky Mountaineer with Gold Leaf Service. See dramatic changes in scenery, from the desertlike environment of the Interior, through winding river canyons and pristine forests, to the coast and Cascade Mountains and the lush green fields of the Fraser Valley. Arrive at the Sutton Place Hotel in downtown Vancouver for a 3-night stay.
DAY 8 Breakfast. Enjoy a guided tour of Vancouver. See Chinatown, Stanley Park, and Granville Island. Dinner.
DAY 9 Breakfast. Ferry from Vancouver to Schwartz Bay. Explore beautiful Butchart Gardens of Victoria, B.C. This 55-acre garden is home to 900 bedding plant varieties and 26 greenhouses. Lunch at Butchart Gardens. Return to Vancouver.
DAY 10 Breakfast. Tour ends.
CANADIAN
June 1 – 10, 2024
Rockies
ê September 7 – 16, 2024
PRICES: $7,298 Double Occupancy per Person
$9,298 Single Occupancy per Person
DEPOSIT: $2,000 per Person
FINAL PAYMENT DATE: 12/5/2023
WHAT’S INCLUDED: ê 9 night accommodations ê 19 meals: 9 breakfasts, 5 lunches & 5 dinners ê All attractions, tours & admissions, deluxe motorcoach transportation, all tips, taxes & luggage handling, premier local guides, services of your American Classic Tour Director.
ADD AIRFARE, HOME PICKUPS & TRAVEL INSURANCE: To add-on home pickup & return, airfare and/or travel insurance, call us at 847.548.3333 for rates.
ACTIVITY LEVEL:
1 2 3
Walking or standing for up to 30 minutes at a time; some uneven terrain; climbing some stairs; boarding various modes of transportation including a motorcoach.
PASSPORT BOOK REQUIRED
How To Make A Reservation
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What You Need To Know Before You Go
Selecting A Room Type
Each of our tours has two prices – a double occupancy and single occupancy price. If you make a single occupancy reservation, you will have a hotel room to yourself. If you make a double occupancy reservation, you will be sharing your hotel room with someone else whether that be your friend, spouse, or travel companion. Hotel rooms are priced on a per room basis, not a per person basis.
Special Dietary Accommodations
We do our best to accommodate special dietary requests such as gluten-free diets, vegetarian diets and food allergies. Please mention your specific needs at the time of reservation.
Payment Types
We accept Visa, Mastercard, Discover and American Express. You may also pay by check. Please make checks payable to American Classic Tours, Inc. Mail your check to American Classic Tours, Inc. at 888 E. Belvidere Rd, Suite 407, Grayslake, IL 60030.
DEPOSIT & FINAL PAYMENT DATES
A deposit is due with reservation. Deposit and final payment dates are listed on each tour page.
Cancellation Policy
Cancellations prior to or on the final payment date receive a full refund less a $50 cancellation for North American Tours or $250 cancellation fee for Caribbean Cruises, European Ocean Cruises, and European River Cruises. Cancellations after the final payment date, there is no refund. If you purchase travel insurance, you are eligible to file a claim with your insurance provider.
WHAT’S INCLUDED IN YOUR TOUR?
ê Deluxe Motorcoach Transportation ê Deluxe Hotel Accommodations ê Fine-Dining ê All Attractions, Tours, Admissions ê Luggage Handling ê All Tips & Taxes ê Premier Local Guides ê American Classic Tour Director
ADD-ONS: EASY AS 1-2-3
1 . HOME PICKUP & RETURN:
Begin your tour with a convenient, professional pickup at your front door. Home pickup and return service is available if you live within 50 miles of a major metro airport. If you live beyond 50 miles, call us to see if service is available in your area.
2. AIRFARE:
Airfare can be added to all tour packages upon request. If you have airline mileage, TSA KTN or Global Entry numbers, please mention at the time of reservation. If you prefer to book your own airfare, you will then meet the tour at the destination.
3. TRAVEL INSURANCE:
Travel insurance may be added to your reservation. Travel insurance can include coverage for trip cancellation/ interruption, emergency medical & medical evacuation/ repatriation, baggage delay, trip delay, and more. For your convenience, we offer travel insurance provided by Travelex Insurance Services, Inc. (CA Agency License #0D10209). Benefits and rates are subject to change.
To add-on home pickup, airfare and travel insurance, please call us at 847.548.3333 for pricing. One of our trip specialists will be happy to assist you. It’s as easy as 1-2-3.
EASY ADD-ONS
ê Home Pickup & Return ê Airfare ê Travel Insurance
Level Of Activity
American Classic Tours are active itineraries featuring full days and multiple attractions. We recommend you bring comfortable walking shoes. Some itineraries may include areas requiring significant walking, stairs, inclines and uneven terrain especially in remote regions of nature or in historic districts. Certain areas have restrictive and limited motorcoach access requiring more walking. American Classic Tours regrets that it cannot provide individual assistance for guests using wheelchairs or motorized scooters. For guests requiring this individual assistance, a companion must accompany the guest to provide this assistance. The level of activity will vary per destination as stated on every tour page of this catalog. If you have any questions about a specific tour’s level of activity, please call us to help you discern whether a tour's activity level is suitable for you. As always, our main concern is your well-being.
TERMS & CONDITIONS
This tour is operated by American Classic Tours, Inc. (“ACT”), acting only as an agent for the various independent suppliers that provide room accommodations, transportation, sightseeing attractions, activity admissions, entertainment, meals and other services for our participants. Neither ACT nor its employees or agents are responsible for any losses of or damages to personal property, or for injuries, expenses or damages incurred by any tour participant. ACT reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to make changes in the tour itineraries. Surcharges may apply. ACT reserves the right to accept or decline any person as a member of a tour. Registrants and tour participants also understand that unless specifically stated in writing at the time of registration, registrants and tour participants permit the taking of photos and videos of themselves during this American Classic Tour for publication in ACT’s catalogues, brochures, flyers, sales presentations, on its website, via social media, and use as ACT deems necessary.
WHAT HAPPENS AFTER YOU MAKE A RESERVATION?
Invoice
After you make your reservation, we will send an invoice to your email showing what you have paid, your remaining balance, and the final payment due date. If you purchased Travel Insurance, you will receive an email with a link to the policy.
Receipt Sent After The Final Payment
After you have made your final payment, we will send you a receipt showing that you’re paid in full and all set to hit the road!
Tour Documents Sent
1 MONTH PRIOR TO DEPARTURE or contact your group leader or travel agent
About 1 month prior to the departure date of your tour, we will email you all of tour documents which will provide important information about your upcoming journey.
