Explorica Canada: North American Flight Brochure (Spring 2020)

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Welcome to WorldStrides Explorica, where the experience is everything.

2020/2021 Educational travel explorica.ca 1.888.378.8845

A letter from our General Manager Dear Traveller, There’s just something special about getting on a plane to go somewhere. So many things cross our minds when we fly. The engineering of a plane, understanding that the world is more seeable than we might think sometimes, the comradery we feel with our fellow travellers. And the views! Seeing the world from the clouds?

Now that’s perspective!

There’s an endless world to explore outside of your classroom, and we are excited to help you and your students to experience it. At WorldStrides Explorica, we take educational travel – every part of it – to the highest levels of eye-opening discovery, quality learning, and genuine enthusiasm. From the support of our team of seasoned travel consultants to our ability to customize an itinerary that’s perfect for your group, our goal is simple: to be your trusted partner and exceed your expectations for safety, security, quality, price, and overall peace of mind.

Most of the tours you’ll see here last for about a week, but the memories they create? They last forever. That’s why our emphasis on a superior planning process is our highest priority, from our first phone call to the day you and your group return. It all starts with listening to you. Where you want to go, what you want to do, how your students will learn along the way – this is where our partnership begins.

And since we’ve joined the WorldStrides family, we can deliver even more travel options, with even greater support and flexibility. No matter where you decide to go, your partnership with WorldStrides Explorica goes a long way. From our insistence on quality service and authenticity to our pledge that new experiences always be safe and accessible, we strive to show you how educational travel is done right.

Trip after trip, year after year, we are always improving, innovating, and increasing our ability to give you and your students the tools and resources you need to feel the excitement of new places.

Here’s to you, your students, and future adventures in educational travel!

David Conklin General Manager, CPA, CA WorldStrides Explorica 2

Table of Contents Page

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Boundaries of educational travel Best Tour Directors Making travel accessible Quality programs you can customize Safety and support equal trust Essential customer care Interview: Sarah Aleem, Client Experience Manager Anatomy of a great tour

Canadian History & French Culture 18 Québec and Montréal 19 Québec and Montréal: Winter Wonderland 20 Québec, Montréal and Ottawa STEM 21 The Canadian Maritimes 22 Canadian Rockies Adventure 23 Vancouver and Whistler 24 Hawaii 25 Grand Canyon, Bryce and Zion National Parks American History 26 27 28 29

Boston and New York Boston, New York City and Washington Isle of Manhattan New York City: Landmarks of Manhattan

Arts, Music, & Drama 30 New York City Arts 31 Chicago 32 Los Angeles 33 San Francisco and Los Angeles 34 Florida 35 New Orleans

Tour fees based on March 2021 departures. Basic accommodations provided. Fees valid at time of printing and are subject to change.

Canadian tour prices include tax. Government taxes are not included on US tours.

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The continent is more than just one country, so think bigger than a bus ride. When you’re open to flying, you open doors to different learning opportunities and brand new experiences in exciting destinations that will leave your students raving.

It’s time to up your level of adventure. You’re in good hands with us. From our well-designed itineraries to the tremendous people you’ll partner with to make it happen, we’ve got the travel planning process down to an art.

Canadian Rockies Let the mountain air invigorate you as you marvel at the priceless beauty of a ruggedly majestic terrain.

Los Angeles Tour the entertainment capital of the world, including Hollywood Boulevard and a Warner Bros.

Studio tour, then go celebrity searching in Beverly Hills.

Hawaii Reflect on it all as you take in the views and absorb the priceless awe of standing in one of the most beautiful places on Earth.

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New Brunswick Hike in Fundy National Park, then take in the salty breeze and resplendent beauty of our most eastern shore.

Chicago Stroll the city and marvel at a skyline that doubles as an architectural playground.

New York City Observe the city from the top of Rockefeller Centre, stroll through Central Park, admire the chaos of Times Square, then take in a Broadway show.

What are the boundaries of educational travel?

Actually, there

aren’t any.

Students in Washington, D.C. follow their Tour Director from Lincoln Memorial to the National Mall.

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Reasons why our educational experience is simply the best.

Bar none.

Students listen as their Tour Director begins a discussion about stories represented in Gothic architecture.

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ur Tour Directors have more than just O information—they have inspiration.

They have real, professional training under their belts. They invent new ways of seeing things and helping students squeeze the last ounce of learning and fun from their programs. Here’s how our Tour Directors personify excellence. It’s also why our students call them heroes!

Infectious enthusiasm They lead adventures off the beaten path and set the action-packed pace for each day.

Inclusive friends and coaches They know that bringing students along with them instead of lecturing at them is the key to making things fun and memorable.

Proud locals who love to share They’re all savvy natives and exceptionally knowledgeable about our destinations abroad: “Let me show you my New York. It’s not just what you’ve read and think!”

“What I love about working with WorldStrides Explorica is seeing the transformation in the students from the day they arrive to the moment they leave – seeing how each day they get a little braver in embracing the new places and cultures they are exposed to, and how this experience opens their minds a little more with every passing day. I love seeing the sparkle in their eyes when they get to see in real life what so far they have only known from books or the internet. There is no better way to learn than through travel. It really is teaching at its best.”

Alexandra Rauter | Tour Director for 15 years

Innovators and creators They share our philosophy that learning activities embedded in the adventure of travel combine for a more enriching education.

Skilled leaders They know how to get students dialed in to their surroundings. “Be silly. Be playful. Be fun. Laughing together brings us together, and gets us all started off at the same place at the same time.”

Our selection process yields only the best!

We invest a lot in the selection and training of our Tour Directors. We take them through a formal training process.We also assess how they’ll lead and inspire our groups, based on auditions, role plays, and more.

– ~1,500 application forms per year – 100-200 preliminary finalists – ~ 20 new recruits It all adds up to a carefully vetted, well-qualified, and enthusiatic group of trip leaders.

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Travel is for everyone.

Opportunities that combine the adventure of travel with deeper understanding from new learning should be available to all students. That’s why we make accessibility a top priority.

Group fundraising support Group fundraising is a great way to help students pay for a portion of their tour fees, while helping students meet and bond prior to travelling. We help you kick start your fundraising initiatives with:

Student travel grants We offer student travel grants throughout the year to further reduce the tour fee for your travellers. We award over $4 million in funds each year.

Monthly payment plans Our easy, automated plans allow your students to spread out their payments over the months leading up to their tour. This convenient feature helps more of your students afford to travel.

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Flexible chaperone ratio Our guaranteed best prices are based on the industry safety standard of one chaperone for every six paying participants. However, if you don’t need that many chaperones we let you adjust the ratio to your preferred value, lowering your students’ tour fee.

– Fundraising webinars Our experienced Teacher-to-Teacher mentors provide time-tested methods and tips in an interactive setting, so you can ask questions and learn what works.

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“When I reflect on everything our group did in just one week and what my students paid for their trip, I can honestly say it was an amazing deal.

For my students, this was a trip of a lifetime, and worth every penny.”

–Gina M., Alberta, 2018

– Fundraising resource packet We also provide a packet full of great ideas and helpful advice compiled from years of fundraising experience.

Personal fundraising pages We give every student their own personal fundraising page on explorica.ca. With an average donation of $100, students can easily raise significant funds for their tour using their favourite social channels.

Getting a new perspective in WASHINGTON, D.C.

Critiquing the sculpture in a gallery in NEW YORK CITY

Taking it all in at the GRAND CANYON

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The Best Experience. Hands Down.

We put the most committed expert team behind every trip, and it shows in the cultural quality your students will feel: Where you stay. What you eat. How you get around—and most important, how you interact with the locals and live like them.

This is what transforms an ordinary travel program into the educational experience of a lifetime.

Top-quality hotels We guarantee quality hotels within 45 minutes of activities, so you have more time in your day to see the things you came to see. All hotels offer clean, safe and comfortable rooms with private bathrooms, and you can even upgrade for more amenities — for one night, or for your entire tour.

Daily breakfast and dinner You and your students will fuel up for your adventures with hearty breakfasts and sample regional cuisine with filling, authentic dinners. Your Tour Director will show you the best places for lunches and snacks along the way.

All transportation We provide all transportation between cities and itinerary activities. Our clean, comfortable coaches follow the strictest safety standards, and our drivers are seasoned professionals who have a lot of experience driving for large groups, especially student groups.

Excursions and sightseeing You’ll see more—and learn more— than you ever thought possible thanks to our professional, local guides who know our destinations inside and out. They amaze and educate with fun stories and littleknown facts, and share hidden local gems you could never experience any other way.

Customize it your way Upgrade hotels Want more amenities or a location closer to popular attractions?

We let you upgrade your hotel accommodations for one night, or your entire trip.

Add extra days Want more time in your favourite city?

Voilà! Choose how long you’d like to stay and what you’d like to do.

Upgrade or remove meals Opt for a special dining experience, or remove a meal for more freedom of choice.

Add or remove activities You can decide where to go and what to see. Change individual activities, or create an entirely custom tour.

Add an extension See even more by adding one of our pre-planned itineraries, or making your own.

A MONTRÉAL café break.

Croissants, anyone?

Enjoying the view in VANCOUVER

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We’re specialists at travel, so we have years of experience in keeping programs on track, no matter what the world hands out! We’re also seasoned troubleshooters: We’ve got the staff and partnerships to pivot on a dime and make any real-time program adjustments necessary, so you can feel confident and covered, every moment of your trip. That’s true peace of mind!

Trusted experience

Total travel protection

We have been organizing safe and reliable tours across the globe for more than 17 years. And as a WorldStrides Explorica traveller, you will benefit from an additional 50 years of risk management experience and a worldwide network of support.

Our travel protection plans now cover school board cancellations. Call your program consultant for details.

Proactive risk management Safety protocols are built into every aspect of our operations. From rigorous safety checks and detailed site visits, to continuous safety trainings conducted by veteran risk management professionals, we take every possible precaution to ensure a safe and enjoyable travel experience for all participants.

Global vigilance Our Vice President of Health and Safety, supported by our team of risk management professionals, continually assess all travel destinations and situations. We also partner with WorldAware, a leading worldwide security and risk management organization, for additional assistance monitoring and evaluating global conditions.

No one wants to think about cancelling their tour, but sometimes life happens. Our two trusted travel protection plans offer a cash refund — not just credit for a future trip like other companies provide.

Travel Protection Plan Our standard plan covers common mishaps like misplaced tickets or passports, lost luggage, sickness or injury during the tour, and more. If you have to cancel your tour due to a covered reason, you will receive a full refund minus the cost of the insurance policy.

Travel Protection Plan PLUS Our exclusive, upgraded plan adds to the standard plan, providing the ability to cancel your tour for any reason up to 30 days before departure and receive a cash refund for 75% of the non-refundable fee. This is the only “cancel for any reason” policy in the industry.

And as a member of the Travel Industry Council of Ontario (TICO), a self-governed, non-profit that promotes a fair and ethical marketplace where consumers can be confident about their travel purchases, your investment with WorldStrides Explorica is fully protected by TICO’s Compensation Fund.

Unparalleled on-tour support We’re by your side every step of the way to provide guidance and assistance.

Global presence As a WorldStrides organization, we have a network of more than 45 offices around the world, so no matter where you travel we are always nearby and ready to help in person if the need arises.

24/7 emergency support We operate a dedicated, 24/7 emergency contact line to assist you with any problem, anywhere, at any time.

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Daily tour updates Our exclusive online Tour Diaries enable friends and family to check on their loved one and follow the group’s progress.

These private trip logs are posted daily by the group’s Tour Director.

Comprehensive liability coverage When you travel with WorldStrides Explorica, your tour is backed by our $50 million liability policy protecting third parties such as your school and school board. Your academic institution can rest assured that they are protected with WorldStrides Explorica.

Our ABCs of safety spell one important thing:

Trust.

Students make their way toward Wall Street.

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There’s a reason our teachers stay with us for years. It’s the same reason our new customers say, “Why didn’t I join WorldStrides Explorica sooner?”

We’re experts at building fun, inspired trips Part of our great service is great trip planning itself. Over the years we’ve learned how students learn and enjoy travel best. Here’s our formula for making it the best: Busy, action-packed days of sightseeing and cultural activities Relaxing evenings with optional guided walking tours Off-the-beaten path excursions and adventures with their Tour Directors Authentic meals and fun hotels in the heart of the action!

We help you get your trip started Our Recipe for Success is designed with one goal in mind—to make it easy for you to recruit your largest group ever. Based on 50 years of advice from our travelling teachers, this simple method gets students and families excited about your program.

“We’ve got a person for that” —end-to-end support Our customer care begins the minute you raise your hand to learn more about student travel.

You get one of our seasoned Business Development Executives to answer your questions and help you start planning. Once you commit to your trip, you get your own Client Experience Manager to get things rolling for you. Check out our additional specialized team members below and imagine what they can do for your program!

A proven process: Step-by-step support We’ve been helping teachers lead incredible tours for decades, so we’ve got it down to a science. And we’re by your side, providing guidance and support, every step of the way.

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We help you choose

We give you an expert travel consultant to help you choose (or build) your perfect tour.

You get the ability to change anything you want, and see instant pricing.

We care for our customers with a personal touch that no one can match.

Period.

Students read Martin Luther King Jr.’s “I have a dream” speech on the site of his memorial.

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We help you recruit

We make a web page for your tour, then send you beautiful posters, invitations and more to give to your students and their parents. Then your students sign up online.

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We prepare you

We give you webinars and an extensive network of experienced WorldStrides Explorica trip leaders, who provide field-tested tips and advice about the tour you’re taking.

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We deliver an exceptional experience

Our Tour Directors meet you at the airport and take it from there; guiding your group, managing logistics and bringing the destinations to life.

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A WorldStrides Explorica staffer shares how her love of travel inspires her to create "Wow!" moments for educators and students alike.

Our travel consultants are both our ambassadors and our master planners. They’re spreading the word about our travel programs, and then working directly with our teachers to make their trip meet and exceed expectations.

Meet Sarah Aleem Customer champion for 5 years

Sarah's firsthand experiences in educational travel continue to inspire her and fuel her passion to help others create their own incredible memories and gain new perspectives.

Q: The teachers you work with know you as a true believer in what we do. …Not just travel in general, but educational travel, specifically. What drives that?

A: I think my personal experience in educational travel really motivates me to make every tour as successful as possible. I had many opportunities growing up to travel abroad for educational purposes, and I truly believe those experiences led me to become an expert in the educational travel industry. I understand the value of having the chance to discover other countries and cultures, so it brings me joy to know that my hard work, paired with dedicated teachers, results in students being able to broaden their horizons and gain new perspectives.

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Q: What’s your favourite part of the planning process?

A: I enjoy the entire process from start to finish, but the most rewarding part of this position is the feedback that I get from teachers when they return from a successful trip. Hearing about students experiencing life changing moments, being inspired to travel abroad independently, or forming new relationships with their classmates makes the hard work worth it!

Q: Share some pro tips. What’s something you wish teachers knew before they planned their first trip?

A: For many first-time planners, organizing a trip can seem intimidating, but a company like WorldStrides Explorica aims to make that process as simple as possible. We understand that working and communicating with school boards, administration, and parents can be very challenging, but we are here to help – it’s what we do! Our number one goal is to get students to travel, and part of that is being flexible in order to meet your needs. We support you in any possible way throughout the planning process to ensure the perfect trip.

Q: What’s your personal favourite place to visit?

A: This is a very difficult question to answer. I love exploring different parts of North America, especially within Canada (which has SO much to offer), but I think I’d have to say anywhere in Western Europe, and that’s only because I haven’t had the opportunity to explore Eastern Europe. I also would like to do a big trip to Central/South America, and South East Asia.

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“I understand the value of having the chance to discover other countries and cultures, so it brings me joy to know that my hard work, paired with dedicated teachers, results in students being able to broaden their horizons and gain new perspectives.�

Sarah Aleem | WorldStrides Explorica Client Experience Manager

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ANATOMY OF A GREAT TOUR New York City has it all – incredible history, world-class museums, quirky neighbourhoods, big time entertainment, the best pizza in the world (don’t tell Italy) and so much more. Our tours aim to show you as much of the city as possible for as many days as you’re there, which is no small feat. Take a closer look at how we design a tour day that checks lots of boxes – all thanks to your exceptional Tour Director.

7:00am

Breakfast at the hotel

8:00am

Ferry boat to Ellis Island & the Statue of Liberty

12:00pm

Free time for lunch

1:00pm

Lower Manhattan Guided Sightseeing tour

3:00pm

NYC Neighbourhoods Walking Tour

4:30pm

9/11 Memorial Museum

Honour one of the darkest days in American history as you consider the stories of 9/11 victims and first responders

6:30pm

Dinner at a New York establishment

All of our meals are carefully planned to give students a taste of local cuisine

8:00pm

Broadway Show

Take your seat for a show in a theatre on one of America’s most famous streets

10:00pm

Explore Times Square, or head back to your hotel

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Enjoy the view from the waters of Manhattan Island

Industry, immigration, and colonial history converge in Lower Manhattan.

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CANADA Québec and Montréal QUÉBEC CITY AND MONTRÉAL 5 DAYS | 4 NIGHTS | Extension available CITIES VISITED (NIGHT STAYS):

Québec (2), Montréal (2)

Breakfast daily (except arrival day) Dinner daily (except departure day)

QUÉBEC Ottawa(1)

ONTARIO

Québec City(2)

Montréal(2)

Toronto(2)

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Spring 2021

Vancouver

$2,074

Calgary

$1,852

Winnipeg

$1,869

Toronto

$1,683

St. Johns

$2,016

Prices available from all Canadian airports. Prices in table are based on 3/10/2021 departure date.

Call for details. Tour prices include tax.

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Day 1 – Travel to Québec City and meet your Tour Director – Québec City walk: La Terrasse Dufferin, Old Québec & Château Frontenac – Crêperie dinner Day 2 – Québec Tour Director-led sightseeing: L'Escalier Casse-Cou (Breakneck Steps), Notre-Dame-des-Victoires, Rue Saint-Jean – Musée du Fort visit – Plains of Abraham battlefield re-enactment – Sugar shack excursion Day 3 – Beaupré Coast panoramic tour – Basilica of Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupré guided visit – Montmorency Falls visit – Village-des-Hurons Wendake guided visit – Travel to Montréal along the St. Lawrence River – Montréal Tour Director-led sightseeing: Old Montréal, McGill University, Place Ville Marie, Bell Centre, Mont Royal

Day 4 – Notre-Dame Basilica visit – Pointe-à-Callière, Montréal Museum of Archaeology and History guided visit – Saint Joseph’s Oratory of Mount Royal – Olympic Park Tower Observatory – Montréal Science Centre visit Day 5–8: Extension in Ottawa and Toronto Travel home or stay in Ottawa and Toronto. Highlights: Ottawa Tour Director-led sightseeing, Byward Market, Crime and Punishment Jail, Rideau Canal guided bike tour, National Gallery, Toronto city walk, CN Tower visit, Niagara Tour Director-led sightseeing tour, IMAX Theatre Niagara Falls – Legends and Daredevils, Niagara Falls cruise (Seasonal)

CANADA Day 1 – Travel to Québec City and meet your Tour Director – Québec City walk: La Terrasse Dufferin, Old Québec & Château Frontenac – Glissades de la Terrasse Dufferin – Crêperie dinner Day 2 – Dog sledding adventure – Hôtel de Glace guided visit – Village Vacances Valcartier: Winter Playground visit – Sugar shack excursion

Day 5 – Underground City shopping centre – Travel home

Québec and Montréal: Winter Wonderland QUÉBEC CITY AND MONTRÉAL 5 DAYS | 4 NIGHTS CITIES VISITED (NIGHT STAYS):

Québec (3), Montréal (1)

Breakfast daily (except arrival day) Dinner daily (except departure day)

QUÉBEC Québec City(3)

Day 3 – Optional: skiing excursion Day 4 – Travel to Montréal along the St. Lawrence River – Montréal Tour Director-led sightseeing: Old Montréal, McGill University, Place Ville Marie, Bell Centre, Mont Royal – Notre-Dame Basilica visit – Pointe-à-Callière, Montréal Museum of Archaeology and History guided visit

Montréal(1)

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Spring 2021

Vancouver

$2,397

Calgary

$2,155

Winnipeg

$2,194

Toronto

$2,008

St. Johns

$2,347

Prices available from all Canadian airports. Prices in table are based on 3/10/2021 departure date. Call for details. Tour prices include tax.

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CANADA Québec, Montréal and Ottawa QUÉBEC CITY, MONTRÉAL AND OTTAWA 7 DAYS | 6 NIGHTS CITIES VISITED (NIGHT STAYS):

Québec (2), Montréal (2), Ottawa (2)

Breakfast daily (except arrival day) Dinner daily (except departure day)

QUÉBEC

ONTARIO

Québec City(2)

Montréal(2)

Ottawa(2)

Vancouver

$2,465

Calgary

$2,219

Winnipeg

$2,263

Toronto

$2,089

St. Johns

$2,462

Prices available from all Canadian airports. Prices in table are based on 3/10/2021 departure date.

Call for details. Tour prices include tax.

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Day 2 – Musée du Fort visit – Spirit of Lower Town – La Citadelle de Québec guided visit – Lower Town Rally – Dinner and traditional entertainment at a sugar shack Day 3 – Basilica of Ste-Anne de Beaupré – Albert Gilles Copper Art Museum visit – Travel to Montréal – Montréal Science Centre visit – Montréal Tour Director-led sightseeing: Old Montréal, McGill University, Place Ville Marie, Bell Centre, Mont Royal Day 4 – Cosmodome Gemini Program – Notre-Dame Basilica visit – Pointe-à-Callière, Montréal Museum of Archaeology and History guided visit – 18th Century Pirate themed dinner

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Day 1 – Travel to Québec City and meet your Tour Director – Québec City walk: La Terrasse Dufferin, Old Québec & Château Frontenac – Crêperie dinner

Day 5 – Mont Royal and Beaver Lake visit – Travel to Ottawa – Ottawa Animations – Ghosts and the Gallows: haunted walk & jail tour Day 6 – Parliament Hill: Centre Block guided visit – Orienteering Rally on Parliament Hill – Canadian War Museum visit – Canadian Museum of History visit – Evening dinner & dance Day 7 – National Gallery guided visit – RCMP Stables visit – Travel home

CANADA Day 1 – Travel to Halifax and meet your Tour Director – Maritime Museum of the Atlantic visit Day 2 – Halifax guided sightseeing tour: Halifax Public Gardens visit, Fairview Lawn Cemetery visit, Halifax waterfront – Peggy’s Cove visit Day 3 – Fort Anne National Historic Site visit – Travel to Saint John by ferry Day 4 – Saint John Tour Director-led sightseeing: Loyalist Burial Grounds, City Market, Stone Church, Three Sisters Lamp – Travel to Moncton via Fundy National Park – Fundy National Park visit: Dickson Falls Trail hike – Hopewell Rocks visit

Day 5 – Travel to Charlottetown – Charlottetown Tour Director-led sightseeing: Beaconsfield Historic House visit, Confederation Centre of the Arts visit, Victoria Park, Historic Great George Street Day 6 – Prince Edward Island excursion: Anne of Green Gables Museum visit, Cavendish Beach, Covehead Lighthouse, Prince Edward Island National Park

The Canadian Maritimes HALIFAX, ST. JOHN, MONCTON AND CHARLOTTETOWN 8 DAYS | 7 NIGHTS CITIES VISITED (NIGHT STAYS):

Halifax (3), Peggy’s Cove, Digby, St. John (1), Fundy, Moncton (1), Charlottetown (2), PEI National Park, Truro Breakfast daily (except arrival day) Dinner daily (except departure day)

Day 7 – Travel to Halifax – Millbrook Cultural & Heritage Centre visit Day 8 – Travel home

PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND PEI National Park Charlottetown(2)

NEW BRUNSWICK Moncton(1)

Truro

Fundy St. John(1) Ferry Digby

Halifax(3) Peggy’s Cove NOVA SCOTIA

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Spring 2021

Vancouver

$2,853

Calgary

$2,411

Winnipeg

$2,594

Toronto

$2,472

St. Johns

$2,529

Prices available from all Canadian airports. Prices in table are based on 3/10/2021 departure date. Call for details. Tour prices include tax.

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CANADA Canadian Rockies Adventure EDMONTON, JASPER, BANFF AND CALGARY 7 DAYS | 6 NIGHTS | Extension available CITIES VISITED (NIGHT STAYS):

Edmonton (1), Jasper (2), Banff (2), Calgary (1) Breakfast daily (except arrival day) Dinner daily (except departure day)

Edmonton(1)

ALBERTA

Drumheller Calgary(1 or 3)

Banff(2)

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Spring 2021

Vancouver

$2,425

Calgary

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Winnipeg

$2,683

Toronto

$2,685

St. Johns

$2,874

Prices available from all Canadian airports. Prices in table are based on 3/10/2021 departure date.

Call for details. Tour prices include tax.

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Day 2 – Travel to Jasper – Jasper National Park visit Day 3 – Glacier adventure excursion: Athabasca Glacier Snowcoach ride, Columbia Icefields visit, Glacier Skywalk – Optional: Maligne Lake cruise Day 4 – Travel to Banff via Icefields Parkway – Free time at Lake Louise – Sulphur Mountain Gondola ride

Jasper(2)

BRITISH COLUMBIA

Day 1 – Travel to Edmonton and meet your Tour Director – Edmonton Tour Director-led sightseeing: Churchill Square, City Hall, 4th Street Promenade, Rutherford House, River Valley Parks

Day 5 – Johnston Canyon guided hike – Cave and Basin National Historic Site visit – Optional: Bow River horseback ride Day 6 – Travel to Calgary – Boundary Ranch visit – Calgary Tour Director-led sightseeing: Stephen Avenue Mall, Bow River Pathway, Olympic Plaza, Devonian Gardens Day 7–9: Extension in Calgary Travel home or stay in Calgary.

Highlights: Drumheller excursion, Calgary Tower visit, Heritage Park Historical Village visit

CANADA Day 1 – Travel to Vancouver and meet your Tour Director – Vancouver Tour Director-led sightseeing tour: Waterfront, Christ Church Cathedral, Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Chinese Garden visit, Gastown, Granville street – Granville Island – Dinner on Granville Island

Day 5–6: Extension in Vancouver Travel home or stay in Vancouver.

Highlights: Victoria full day excursion – ferry to Victoria, downtown Victoria walking tour, Butchart Gardens visit, explore Victoria Inner Harbour, visit the Royal BC Museum, ferry to Vancouver

Vancouver and Whistler VANCOUVER AND WHISTLER 5 DAYS | 4 NIGHTS | Extension available CITIES VISITED (NIGHT STAYS):

Vancouver (4), Whistler

Breakfast daily (except arrival day) Dinner daily (except departure day)

Day 2 – Capilano Suspension Bridge Park – Grouse Mountain Alpine Experience – Fly Over Canada Experience

BRITISH COLUMBIA

Day 3 – Whistler full day excursion: Squamish Lil’Wat Cultural Centre tour, free time in Whistler Village – Optional: PEAK 2 PEAK 360 Experience

Whistler Ferry

Day 4 – Bill Reid Gallery visit – Stanley Park bike tour – Vancouver Aquarium visit

Vancouver(4 or 5)

Victoria

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Vancouver Spring 2021

– Haida Gwaii is an exotic Canadian destination rich in natural beauty and aboriginal cultural history. WorldStrides Explorica offers authentic lodging, handson experience with carvers and specialized elders, as well as a chance to explore the spectacular natural surroundings.

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Calgary

$2,025

Winnipeg

$2,416

Toronto

$2,418

St. Johns

$2,602

Prices available from all Canadian airports. Prices in table are based on 3/10/2021 departure date.

Call for details. Tour prices include tax.

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USA Hawaii HONOLULU 6 DAYS | 4 NIGHTS | Extension available CITIES VISITED (NIGHT STAYS):

Honolulu (4)

Oahu

Breakfast daily (except arrival day) Dinner daily (except departure day)

Honolulu(4)

Day 1 – Travel to Honolulu and meet your Tour Director – Lei greeting Day 2 – Honolulu Tour Director-led sightseeing: King Street, King Kamehameha statue, Iolani Palace visit, Honolulu Hale, Kawaiahao Church, Aliiolani Hale, Punchbowl National Cemetery – Pearl Harbour excursion: USS Bowfin, USS Missouri, Pearl Harbour Visitor’s Centre Day 3 – Free time at the beach – Bishop Museum visit – Diamond Head hike – Nu‘uanu Pali lookout

Hilo(2) HAWAII

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Spring 2021

Vancouver

$3,061

Calgary

$2,995

Winnipeg

$3,237

Toronto

$3,281

St. Johns

$3,732

Prices available from all Canadian airports. Prices in table are based on 3/10/2021 departure date.

Call for details.

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Day 4 – Dole Plantation visit – Polynesian Cultural Centre excursion: Polynesian Cultural Centre visit, Canoe Parade, Ha: Breath of Life performance, evening luau Day 5–8: Extension in Hawaii Travel home or travel to the Big Island.

Highlights: Akaka Falls State Park, Imiloa Astronomy Centre, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, travel to Kona via the Mamalahoa Highway, Punalu’u Black Sand Beach

USA Day 1 – Travel to Las Vegas and meet your Tour Director – Valley of Fire State Park visit – Travel to Kanab, Utah Day 2 – Coral Pink Sand Dunes State Park visit – Zion Human History Museum guided visit – Zion National Park hike – Virgin River hike

Day 6–7: Extension in Las Vegas Travel home or stay in Las Vegas.

Highlights: Colorado River rafting excursion

Grand Canyon, Bryce & Zion National Parks GRAND CANYON, BRYCE AND ZION NATIONAL PARKS 6 DAYS | 5 NIGHTS | Extension available CITIES VISITED (NIGHT STAYS):

Kanab (2), Grand Canyon (2), Las Vegas (1) Breakfast daily (except arrival day) Dinner daily (except departure day)

Day 3 – Travel to the Grand Canyon via Bryce Canyon – Bryce Canyon National Park orientation – Bryce Canyon hike

NEVADA

UTAH

Day 4 – Grand Canyon Visitor Centre visit – Grand Canyon South Rim hike Day 5 – Travel to Las Vegas – Hoover Dam guided tour – Optional: Theatre performance

Kanab(2)

Las Vegas(1 to 2) Grand Canyon(2)

ARIZONA

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Spring 2021

Vancouver

$2,031

Calgary

$2,119

Winnipeg

$2,295

Toronto

$2,231

St. Johns

$2,372

Prices available from all Canadian airports. Prices in table are based on 3/10/2021 departure date.

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USA Boston and New York BOSTON AND NEW YORK CITY 5 DAYS | 4 NIGHTS | Extension available CITIES VISITED (NIGHT STAYS):

Boston (2), Salem, New York City (2)

Breakfast daily (except arrival day) Dinner daily (except departure day)

NEW YORK Salem

MASS. Boston(2)

New York City(2or3)

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Spring 2021

Vancouver

$2,135

Calgary

$2,149

Winnipeg

$2,144

Toronto

$1,934

St. Johns

$2,028

Prices available from all Canadian airports. Prices in table are based on 3/10/2021 departure date.

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Day 1 – Travel to Boston and meet your Tour Director – Freedom Trail walking tour: Old North Church, Paul Revere’s House, Old Granary Burial Ground, Boston Common, King’s Chapel, Old State House, Faneuil Hall

Day 4 – Ferry boat to Ellis Island & Statue of Liberty – Lower Manhattan guided sightseeing tour: Trinity Church, Wall Street, 9/11 Memorial visit, Chinatown, Little Italy – Optional: Broadway show

Day 2 – Boston guided sightseeing tour (seasonal) – Harvard University walking tour – Salem city walk: Witch Trial Memorial, Old Burying Point, Pickering Wharf – Salem Witch Museum visit

Day 5 – Metropolitan Museum of Art visit – Central Park walking tour: Cherry Hill, Strawberry Fields, Delacorte Theatre – Madison & Park Avenues

Day 3 – Travel to New York – Midtown walking tour: Rockefeller Centre, St. Patrick’s Cathedral, Times Square, Grand Central Terminal – Empire State Building & Observatory visit

Day 5–6: Extension in New York Travel home or stay in New York.

Highlights: American Museum of Natural History, Chelsea High Line walkway

USA Day 1 – Travel to Boston and meet your Tour Director – Freedom Trail walking tour: Old North Church, Paul Revere’s House, Old Granary Burial Ground, Boston Common, King’s Chapel, Old State House, Faneuil Hall

Day 5 – Travel to Philadelphia – Philadelphia Tour Director-led sightseeing tour: Independence Hall visit, Liberty Bell Centre visit, Ben Franklin’s grave, Elfreth’s Alley, Friendship Meeting House – Travel to Washington

Day 2 – Boston guided sightseeing tour (seasonal) – Salem city walk: Witch Trial Memorial, Old Burying Point, Pickering Wharf – Salem Witch Museum visit – Optional: Ghost tour

Day 6 – U.S. Capitol guided tour – Supreme Court visit – Mount Vernon excursion – Arlington National Cemetery & Marine Corps War Memorial (Iwo Jima) visit – Washington evening guided sightseeing tour: World War II Memorial, Lincoln Memorial, Vietnam Veterans Memorial, Korean War Memorial, National Mall, Tidal Basin, Washington Monument, White House

Day 3 – Travel to New York – Midtown walking tour: Rockefeller Centre, St. Patrick’s Cathedral, Times Square, Grand Central Terminal – Empire State Building & Observatory visit Day 4 – Ferry boat to Ellis Island & Statue of Liberty – Lower Manhattan guided sightseeing tour: Trinity Church, Wall Street, Chinatown, Little Italy, 9/11 Memorial – Optional: Broadway show

Day 7 – Holocaust Museum visit – Smithsonian Museums visit: The National Air and Space Museum, National Museum of Natural History, National Museum of American History, National Portrait Gallery, National Museum of the American Indian, Smithsonian American Art Museum

Boston, New York City and Washington BOSTON, NEW YORK CITY & WASHINGTON 7 DAYS | 6 NIGHTS | Extension available CITIES VISITED (NIGHT STAYS):

Boston (2), Salem, New York City (2), Philadelphia, Washington (2) Breakfast daily (except arrival day) Dinner daily (except departure day)

Salem

NEW YORK

PENNSYLVANIA

MASS.

New York City(2) Philadelphia

VIRGINIA

Washington DC(3 or 4)

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Day 7–8: Extension in Washington Travel home or stay in Washington.

Highlights: National Archives, Ford’s Theatre, International Spy Museum Spring 2021

Vancouver

$2,524

Calgary

$2,496

Winnipeg

$2,485

Toronto

$2,218

St. Johns

$2,408

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Boston(2)

USA Isle of Manhattan NEW YORK CITY 4 DAYS | 3 NIGHTS | Extension available CITIES VISITED (NIGHT STAYS):

New York City (3)

Breakfast daily (except arrival day) Dinner daily (except departure day)

NEW YORK

Day 1 – Travel to New York City and meet your Tour Director – Midtown walking tour: Rockefeller Centre, St. Patrick’s Cathedral, Times Square, Grand Central Terminal – Empire State Building & Observatory visit Day 2 – Ferry boat to Ellis Island & Statue of Liberty – Lower Manhattan guided sightseeing tour: Trinity Church, Wall Street, 9/11 Memorial visit, Chinatown, Little Italy – Optional: Broadway show Day 3 – Radio City Music Hall guided visit – Metropolitan Museum of Art visit – Central Park walking tour: Cherry Hill, Strawberry Fields, Delacorte Theatre – Madison & Park Avenues – Broadway show

New York City(4 or 5)

Day 4 – American Museum of Natural History visit

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Spring 2021

Vancouver

$2,337

Calgary

$2,376

Winnipeg

$2,376

Toronto

$2,240

St. Johns

$2,244

Prices available from all Canadian airports. Prices in table are based on 3/10/2021 departure date.

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Day 4–5: Extension in New York City Travel home or stay in New York City. Highlights: United Nations building, MoMA

USA Day 1 – Travel to New York City and meet your Tour Director – Midtown walking tour: Rockefeller Centre, St. Patrick’s Cathedral, Times Square, Grand Central Terminal – Empire State Building & Observatory visit Day 2 – Ferry boat to Ellis Island & Statue of Liberty – Lower Manhattan guided sightseeing tour: Trinity Church, Wall Street, 9/11 Memorial visit, Chinatown, Little Italy – Optional: Broadway show

Day 4–5: Extension in New York City Travel home or stay in New York City. Highlights: United Nations building, MoMA

NYC: Landmarks of Manhattan NEW YORK CITY 4 DAYS | 3 NIGHTS | Extension available CITIES VISITED (NIGHT STAYS):

New York City (3)

Breakfast daily (except arrival day) Dinner daily (except departure day)

Central Park

Day 3 – Radio City Music Hall guided visit – Metropolitan Museum of Art visit – Central Park walking tour: Cherry Hill, Strawberry Fields, Delacorte Theatre – Madison & Park Avenues – Broadway show

Times Square Empire State Building

NEW YORK

Day 4 – American Museum of Natural History visit

Wall Street

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Spring 2021

Vancouver

$2,015

Calgary

$2,055

Winnipeg

$2,055

Toronto

$1,919

St. Johns

$1,923

Prices available from all Canadian airports. Prices in table are based on 3/10/2021 departure date.

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USA New York City Arts NEW YORK CITY 4 DAYS | 3 NIGHTS | Extension available CITIES VISITED (NIGHT STAYS):

New York City (3)

Breakfast daily (except arrival day) Dinner daily (except departure day)

NEW YORK

Day 1 – Travel to New York City and meet your Tour Director – Midtown walking tour: Rockefeller Centre, St. Patrick’s Cathedral, Times Square, Grand Central Terminal – Top of the Rock visit Day 2 – Broadway workshop – Lower Manhattan guided sightseeing tour: Trinity Church, Wall Street, 9/11 Memorial visit, Chinatown, Little Italy – Tour Director-led Brooklyn Bridge tour – Optional: Broadway show Day 3 – Radio City Music Hall guided tour – MoMA visit – Broadway show Day 4 – Metropolitan Museum of Art visit – Central Park walking tour: Cherry Hill, Strawberry Fields, Delacorte Theatre

New York City(4 or 5)

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Spring 2021

Vancouver

$2,038

Calgary

$2,078

Winnipeg

$2,078

Toronto

$1,942

St. Johns

$1,946

Prices available from all Canadian airports. Prices in table are based on 3/10/2021 departure date.

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Day 4–5: Extension in New York City Travel home or stay in New York City.

Highlights: Ferry boat to Ellis Island & Statue of Liberty

USA Day 1 – Travel to Chicago and meet your Tour Director – Chicago city walk: Lake Michigan, Michigan Avenue’s Magnificent Mile, Millennium Park, Cloud Gate sculpture & Lurie Garden, Crown Fountain – Willis Tower (formerly Sears Tower) visit

Day 3–4: Extension in Chicago Travel home or stay in Chicago.

Highlights: Art Institute of Chicago, Seadog River & Lake architecture tour (seasonal)

Chicago CHICAGO 3 DAYS | 2 NIGHTS | Extension available CITIES VISITED (NIGHT STAYS):

Chicago (2)

Breakfast daily (except arrival day) Dinner daily (except departure day)

Day 2 – Lincoln Park Zoo & Conservatory visit – North Avenue Beach – Wrigley Field guided visit – Adler Planetarium visit – Navy Pier visit

Lake Michigan

Day 3 – Museum of Science & Industry visit

Chicago(2 or 3)

ILLINOIS

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Spring 2021

Vancouver

$1,839

Calgary

$1,773

Winnipeg

$1,619

Toronto

$1,670

St. Johns

$1,762

Prices available from all Canadian airports. Prices in table are based on 3/10/2021 departure date.

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USA Los Angeles LOS ANGELES 4 DAYS | 3 NIGHTS | Extension available CITIES VISITED (NIGHT STAYS):

Los Angeles (3)

Breakfast daily (except arrival day) Dinner daily (except departure day)

CALIFORNIA

Los Angeles(3 or 4)

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Spring 2021

Vancouver

$1,867

Calgary

$1,955

Winnipeg

$2,109

Toronto

$2,059

St. Johns

$2,186

Prices available from all Canadian airports. Prices in table are based on 3/10/2021 departure date.

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Day 1 – Travel to Los Angeles and meet your Tour Director – Hollywood Wax Museum visit Day 2 – Hollywood Boulevard guided walking tour: Walk of Fame, Babylon Court, TCL Chinese Theatre, El Capitan Theatre, Egyptian Theatre – Dolby Theatre guided tour – Optional: Theatre performance

Day 3 – Warner Bros. Studios VIP tour – Getty Museum visit – Beverly Hills Tour Director-led sightseeing: Rodeo Drive, celebrity homes, Greystone Mansion and Park – Free time to shop in Beverly Hills Day 4–5: Extension in Los Angeles Travel home or stay in Los Angeles.

Highlights: Disneyland

USA Day 1 – Travel to San Francisco and meet your Tour Director – Cable car ride – Fisherman’s Wharf Day 2 – Alcatraz visit – Walk across Golden Gate Bridge – Fortune Cookie Factory visit – City Lights Bookstore Day 3 – Travel to Monterey – Monterey Tour Director-led sightseeing: Cannery Row, Fisherman’s Wharf, Larkin House, Del Monte Beach – Monterey Bay Aquarium visit – Photo stops along breathtaking coastline of Big Sur Day 4 – Hearst Castle visit – Travel south along Pacific Coast to Los Angeles – Santa Monica and Venice Beach visit

Day 5 – Hollywood Boulevard guided walking tour: Walk of Fame, Babylon Court, TCL Chinese Theatre, El Capitan Theatre, Egyptian Theatre – Hollywood Wax Museum visit – Optional: Universal Studios visit Day 6–8: Extension in San Diego Travel home or travel to San Diego.

Highlights: Disneyland, San Diego Zoo, Balboa Park, Seaport Village, San Diego guided sightseeing tour

San Francisco and Los Angeles SAN FRANCISCO AND LOS ANGELES 6 DAYS | 5 NIGHTS | Extension available CITIES VISITED (NIGHT STAYS):

San Francisco (2), Monterey (1), Big Sur, Hearst Castle, Santa Barbara, Los Angeles (2) Breakfast daily (except arrival day) Dinner daily (except departure day)

San Francisco(2) Monterey(1) Big Sur Hearst Castle CALIFORNIA Santa Barbara Los Angeles(2)

San Diego(2)

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Spring 2021

Vancouver

$2,112

Calgary

$2,205

Winnipeg

$2,359

Toronto

$2,316

St. Johns

$2,436

Prices available from all Canadian airports. Prices in table are based on 3/10/2021 departure date.

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USA Florida MIAMI AND KEY LARGO 4 DAYS | 3 NIGHTS | Extension available CITIES VISITED (NIGHT STAYS):

Day 2 – Everglades National Park visit: Ernest Coe Visitor Centre visit, Anhinga Trail boardwalk, ranger tour – Optional: Florida Bay kayaking excursion

Miami, Key Largo (3)

Breakfast daily (except arrival day) Dinner daily (except departure day)

Day 3 – Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park visit – Coral reef glass bottom boat tour – Coral reef snorkeling

FLORIDA

Orlando(2)

Miami Key Largo(3)

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Spring 2021

Vancouver

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Calgary

$2,001

Winnipeg

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Toronto

$1,889

St. Johns

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Day 1 – Travel to Florida and meet your Tour Director – Biscayne National Park visit: Dante Fascell Visitor Centre visit, boardwalk

Day 4 – Island Dolphin Care Centre guided visit Day 4–6: Extension in Orlando Travel home or travel to Orlando.

Highlights: Disney with Park Hopper pass, Kennedy Space Centre

USA Day 1 – Travel to New Orleans and meet your Tour Director – New Orleans city walk: French Quarter, Warehouse Arts District, Garden District, Jackson Square, St. Louis Cathedral – Audubon Zoo visit Day 2 – Mardi Gras World visit – French Market visit – Audubon Aquarium of the Americas visit – Riverwalk, the scenic and popular riverside mall – Evening Mississippi Riverboat dinner and jazz cruise

New Orleans NEW ORLEANS 4 DAYS | 3 NIGHTS | Extension available CITIES VISITED (NIGHT STAYS):

New Orleans (3)

Breakfast daily (except arrival day) Dinner daily (except departure day)

Baton Rouge

Day 3 – Bayou country plantations excursion – Swamp Tour Day 4 – St. Charles Avenue – Lafayette Cemetery visit

New Orleans (3 or 4) LOUISIANA

Day 4–5: Extension in New Orleans Make a Difference Travel home or stay in New Orleans.

Highlights: New Orleans half-day volunteer program, Barataria Preserve

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Spring 2021

Vancouver

$2,069

Calgary

$1,992

Winnipeg

$2,036

Toronto

$1,867

St. Johns

$1,970

Prices available from all Canadian airports. Prices in table are based on 3/10/2021 departure date.

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