North america 2017 cosmos tours

PACKAGES AS LOW AS $166 PER DAY

NORTH AMERICA 2017

INCLUDING CANADA AND CENTRAL & SOUTH AMERICA COSMOSTOURS.COM.AU

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TRAVEL DREAMS into REALITY

Since inventing the budget tour more than 50 years ago, Cosmos has offered the most affordable travel packages to the world’s most captivating places—from San Francisco Bay to Ha Long Bay…from the City of Brotherly Love to the City of Light… from tropical Hawaii to sub-tropical Lugano...and even from colourful Rio to mysterious Machu Picchu.

We understand that you’d rather spend another day in your dream destination than have a chocolate on your pillow…which is why our well-designed holidays come complete with comfortable, clean, and attractive hotels; a professional Tour Director; guided city sightseeing of the must-see sights; and dynamic transportation that makes getting around half the fun!

With Cosmos, you enjoy the benefits and convenience of escorted travel, ample free time to explore your destination the way you want, and longer stays in key cities so that you can immerse yourself in the local culture. You can even personalise your getaway with a great choice of optional activities and excursions. Start packing and let Cosmos turn your travel dreams into reality!

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8 days Alaskan Adventure........................................................................ TAKE THE TRAIN 16

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12 days Alaska & the Yukon....................................................................... TAKE THE TRAIN 18

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8 days Cities of the Great East...................................................... SPECIAL DEPARTURE 66

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10 days New England Traditions......................................................................................68

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8904 20 days Majestic Canadian Rockies & Alaska............................................................ 24

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9 days Western Canada by Rail............................................................ TAKE THE TRAIN 26

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15 days Eastern U.S. & Canada Grand Vacation.....................

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13 days The Canadian Rockies..........................................................................................30

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15 days Canadian Train Odyssey............................................................ TAKE THE TRAIN 74

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13 days Western Canada with Inside Passage................................ TAKE THE TRAIN 32

8800 23 days Trans-American Adventure................................................................................ 76

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10 days Heart of the Canadian Rockies...................................... SPECIAL DEPARTURE 34

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Visit Banff National Park on The Canadian Rockies tour From $168 per day (see page 30)

8 days New York, Niagara Falls & Washington DC..............................................64

19 days Canadian & Alaskan Masterpiece......................................... TAKE THE TRAIN 20

VIA Rail and the Canadian Rockies........................................ SPECIAL DEPARTURE

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8 days Ontario & French Canada.................................................. SPECIAL DEPARTURE 70

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16 days Golden West Adventure......................................................................................40

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HAWAII 8800 23 days Trans-American Adventure. ............................................................................... 78 8140

13 days Hawaiian Islands......................................................................................................80

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9 days The Best of Brazil & Argentina........................................................................ 82

Geysers to Glaciers..................................................................................... 36

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On the Cover: Castle Mountain in the Canadian Rockies

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Western Treasures....................................................................................... 42

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12 days Brazil, Argentina & Chile Unveiled................................................................84

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7 days Highlights of the Canyonlands........................................................................44

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19 days Ultimate South America......................................................................................86

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14 days National Parks & Canyon Country................................ SPECIAL DEPARTURE 46

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20 days Brazil, Argentina & Chile Unveiled with Peru..........................................90

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15 days Circle the American West .................................................................................48

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11 days Mysteries of the Inca Empire........................................................................... 92

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16 days Highlights of Route 66 ...................................................... SPECIAL DEPARTURE 50

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10 days Ecuador: From the Andes to the Amazon................................................96

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13 days The Old South & Florida.................................................... SPECIAL DEPARTURE 54

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10 days Florida Discovery.................................................................................................... 56

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8 days Elvis & the Southern Sounds........................................... SPECIAL DEPARTURE 60 12 days Texas—the Lone Star State...............................................

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Best of Brazil!................................................................................................94 Costa Rica Escape.......................................................................................98

South America Extensions.....................................................................................................................100 The Right Elements for the Perfect Holiday................................................................................. 4 Driving Travel Trends Through Innovation..................................................................................... 6 GoParks!.......................................................................................................................................................... 8 Great Savings, Great Value.................................................................................................................. 10 Deals & Discounts .....................................................................................................................................11 More Special Experiences.....................................................................................................................12 Cosmos Special Departures.................................................................................................................14 What to Know Before You Go.........................................................................................................102 Extra Nights..............................................................................................................................................103 Terms & Conditions—Please Read Carefully..............................................................................104 Follow us on Facebook at: Facebook.com/Cosmos

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If you want to focus on one specific region, these in-depth packages are an excellent choice.

Expert Tour Directors help you learn an area’s distinct flavour and history.

These packages are the best way to get an overview, allowing you to experience a variety of states or provinces.

Expert Tour Directors are with you every step of the way.

From scenic daylight journeys to overnights, these getaways take you back to the golden era of travel.

This wonderful collection of Special Departure holidays let you witness and participate in exciting events— from the Holiday Lighting at Graceland and New Orleans Jazz Festival to the Calgary Stampede and Texas State Fair.

While every Cosmos holiday delivers remarkable value, itineraries stamped BEST VALUE show you tours with the lowest cost per day!

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THE RIGHT ELEMENTS for the PERFECT HOLIDAY One of the greatest things about a Cosmos escorted tour is the peace of mind it provides. From the key elements to the smallest details, we take care of the logistics for you— so you can just focus on enjoying yourself and getting the most out of your Cosmos holiday!

TRAVEL TO SOUTH & CENTRAL AMERICA WITH COSMOS! The Cosmos quality, value-touring formula makes travel to South & Central America truly affordable. Our famous low prices—with nearly everything you need in a holiday already included—allow you to visit exotic locations in South America without spending a fortune. Whether you’ve always wanted to try the Tango in Buenos Aires, delve deep into the Amazon jungle, or explore Peru’s mysterious Inca ruins, now you can discover the iconic sights of South & Central America on a Cosmos holiday. Look for our new holidays in 2017 that include Brazil and Costa Rica!

T R A N S PO R TAT I O N When it comes to showing you the best of North, Central, and South America, Cosmos goes the extra mile. In addition to our private, first-class motorcoaches, we use a variety of transportation for an out-of-this-world experience. How do we do it? With unforgettable passage aboard the VIA Rail and Rocky Mountaineer® trains through Canada… a cog railway ride up soaring Pikes Peak…a journey on the Vistadome train, which cuts a path through the Sacred Valley to Machu Picchu...and a trip on the fabled City of New Orleans train through the American South. With cruises through the swampy Everglades and the Inside Passage of Alaska…boat rides at the base of thundering Niagara Falls… a historic sternwheel riverboat ride on Alaska’s rivers…scenic ferry crossings to Vancouver…and so much more! Plus, with Cosmos, you never have to worry about getting to the ferry on time, buying tickets for the train, or waiting in long lines. Just sit back and enjoy the ride!

G U I DA N C E At the heart of every great Cosmos tour are the friendly, knowledgeable folks who show you around and help you maximise your free time. We go to incredible lengths to find the most professional Tour Directors and Local Guides for the richest experience possible.

ACCO M M ODAT I ON S After a day of travelling, you want to relax at a comfortable, clean, and attractive hotel, and you insist on receiving great value for your money.

With this in mind, we have hand-picked your hotels throughout North, Central, and South America. As most of our hotels offer anything from coffee to a full breakfast, you can start the day the way you like best. See individual itinerary pages for hotel listings.

S I G H TS E E I N G Our packages include guided sightseeing and scenic highlights that reveal the best of North, Central, and South America. Cruise Alaska’s Inside Passage, scale the Colorado Rockies aboard an authentic narrowgauge railroad, stroll along the boardwalk that takes you out over Iguassu Falls, and more. Enjoy inside visits of the must-see sights with knowledgeable Local Guides who will bring each destination to life. See individual itinerary pages to learn what is included in your holiday.

LEISURE No one enjoys a holiday where every second is spent on a schedule. We build free time into every Cosmos holiday, so you can eat, shop, and explore the way you want. Your Tour Director and Local Guides can offer suggestions for things to see and do—or you can join one of our many intriguing optional excursions.

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TRAVEL TRENDS INNOVATION

Driving Through

At Cosmos, we’re constantly on the lookout for exciting places to go, unique experiences, and fresh ways to do things. By keeping our finger on the pulse of today’s travel trends, we make sure you benefit from our great selection of holidays and travel paces, efforts to help protect the places we visit, and even today’s technology to keep you connected.

J U ST T H E R I G H T PAC E Like the idea of a guided tour but at a more leisurely pace? Cosmos has innovative itineraries that let you enjoy the benefits of escorted travel, a greater choice of activities, plenty of free time to explore your destination the way you want, and longer stays in key cities so that you can truly immerse yourself in the local culture—and spend more time enjoying!

SEE IT ALL THE TRIP SCALE: LEISURELY To give you an idea of the way time is planned on each itinerary, we include a scale that ranges from Leisurely to See It All. Indicators are based on a variety of factors, including the number of overnights in each city, the number of included activities, and the amount of leisure time you’ll enjoy.

J U ST T H E R I G H T PL AC E Everyone has a different travel dream. The beauty of Banff, the neon lights of Las Vegas, the beaches of Rio de Janeiro, and the culture of New Orleans—or maybe something farther afield.

Whether you choose a traditional destination or someplace more exotic, such as the Hawaiian Islands, Alaska, or even Brazil, Cosmos will make it a wonderful reality!

C U STO M I S E YO U R H O L I DAY Ask about the possibility of adding pre- or post-tour hotel accommodations if you wish to further explore on your own, or adding airport transfers if these are not included in your package. See the back of the brochure and the individual tour price panels for more details.

F R E E W I - F I ACC E SS Our state-of-the-art motorcoaches feature free wireless Internet (where service is available).

Please note that free connectivity features browsing only; downloading is not available.

Additionally, Wi-Fi is not available in some regions, including Cental and South America and remote areas, and may not be offered on all tour departures. You’ll enjoy complimentary Wi-Fi access in the lobby of most hotels—so, as you’re enjoying your tour, you can share your experiences with friends and family back home!

P E R S O N A L I S E YO U R H O L I DAY W I T H M yACCO U N T S M Cosmos lets you enhance your tour with optional excursions that are meaningful to you. Whether you enjoy art, music, food, wine, history, or whatever, we give you the freedom to truly personalise your trip. Best of all, you can make your selections—and even pre-pay—in advance online.

O U R CO M M I T M E N T TO T H E P L A N E T We’re dedicated to protecting the places we visit. By using environmentally friendly motorcoaches and partnering with preservation and sustainability initiatives, we’re working to ensure the world’s icons will be here to thrill travellers for generations to come.

We’re proud to help preserve the attractions we visit. Our partnership with Tourism Cares, established by the United States Tour Operators Association (USTOA) and National Tour Association (NTA), helps us translate this commitment into action. For 2017, Cosmos has targeted several iconic destinations for preservation/restoration funding, including the Freedom Trail, Redwood National Park, Kenai Fjords National Park, and the Mountain Institute in Peru. Learn more about this nonprofit initiative at TourismCares.org.

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NATURAL FIT H O N O U R I N G T H E H E R O E S W H O PR OT E C T O U R N AT I O N A L PA R KS For more than 50 years, Cosmos has been showing travellers the breathtaking beauty of the most famed national parks. America’s national parks boast some of the most majestic scenery in the world, and we’re committed to helping support the preservation of these beautiful lands for future generations. This year, the Globus family of brands is proud to partner with the Wildland Firefighter Foundation to help support and honour the brave firefighters who work to protect our private and public lands from wildfires. Our GoParks! Tours is a collection of holidays that feature overnights or significant visits in U.S. national parks. When you join one of our GoParks!

Tours, you’re helping make a difference. We will make a contribution to the Wildland Firefighter Foundation for every traveller we bring—at no additional cost to you! It’s our way of recognizing and honouring all wildland firefighters and their commitment to helping the preservation of our national treasures.

H E R E I S A SA M PL I N G O F N AT I O N A L PA R KS I N O U R COS M OS P OR T F OL I O: Arches National Park

Grand Teton National Park

Badlands National Park

Haleakala National Park

Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park

Hawaii Volcanoes National Park

Bryce Canyon National Park

Mesa Verde National Park

Canyonlands National Park

Shenandoah National Park

Denali National Park and Preserve

Yellowstone National Park

Glacier National Park

Yosemite National Park

Grand Canyon National Park

Zion National Park

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For more information on this great collection of tours, just look for the “GoParks! Tours” logo on the tour pages in this brochure. Learn more about the Wildland Firefighter Foundation at wffoundation.org.

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GREAT SAVINGS and GREAT VALUE Because Cosmos specialises in packaged travel arrangements, we have clout with suppliers that enables you to visit North, Central, & South America’s most incredible cities and sites at a remarkable price. Take a thrilling 4-wheel-drive tour through Monument Valley, try the Tango in Buenos Aires, see the birthplace of American Independence in Philadelphia, cruise the swampy waters of Louisiana, and explore Peru’s Inca ruins. With all these exciting possibilities and more, think our price claims sound too good to be true? Check out our great Cosmos holidays for as low as $166 per day. It’s just another way we put your dream holiday within reach!

DEALS & DISCOUNTS SAV E 2 . 5 %

B O O K E A R LY & SAV E 1

Book your Cosmos holiday, pay in full, including all associated pre/post hotel nights and transfers, four months before the departure of your first tour and get a 2.5% discount on your total land tour purchase.

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Journeys Club members can save 5% on any 2017 Globus family of brands holiday. This is on top of other great member benefits, including deal alerts throughout the year. To become a member, simply enroll via GlobusFamily.com.au, detailing your previous Globus family of brands holiday(s).

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It pays to travel more often! Choose a second or subsequent Cosmos tour, and you’ll get an instant $50 per person off the price of your additional tours.

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With Cosmos, travel is definitely a family affair. Young travellers ages 8-17 receive a 10% discount on the land-only portion of their Cosmos holiday.

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You can also save when three people travel together and share accommodations. Refer to the itinerary pages for the specific reduction per tour. (NOTE: A triple room is usually the same size as a twin room, with beds to accommodate three. We cannot guarantee there will be three separate beds. If there are only two beds, a rollaway bed may be requested, but cannot be guaranteed.)

W E H E L P S O LO T R AV E L L E R S SAV E , TO O Travel doesn’t have to be a couple or group activity! In fact, more than a third of our passengers are out there seeing the world on their own, so we’ve designed a great way for solo travellers to avoid paying the single room supplement and save money. We accept “guaranteed share” reservations that match up solo travellers of the same gender in twin-bedded rooms. For mutual comfort, there is a no-smoking rule. “Guaranteed Shares” are not available on extensions in South and Central America, or for any extra nights before or after your holiday, or on overnight trains or cruises. And if no other traveller books “guaranteed share” on your chosen holiday, we’ll set you up in a single room at no extra charge! If you are a solo traveller who prefers the privacy of your own room, single accommodations can be reserved. Single room supplements are listed on the itinerary pages.

Deals applicable for Australian travellers only 1 Requires payment of $250 per person deposit at the time of booking and full payment a minimum of 4 months prior to 2017 departure date. Discount based on tour including extra night accommodations, extensions, and transfers. Booking must be made, under deposit and discount applied between June 22, 2016, and September 30, 2017. Combinable with Journeys Club repeat traveller benefit and second tour discount. Offer reliant on space availability and applies to new 2017 bookings only. Full cancellation penalties will apply and additional restrictions may apply. See Terms & Conditions for details.

2 Must be a Journeys Club member at the time of booking to receive a 5% discount on the land-only portion of Globus, Cosmos, Monograms, or Avalon Waterways core tour, package, or cruise and on twin share price, not including extra night accommodations, extensions, taxes/fees, tips, and supplements/reductions. Booking must be made, under deposit and discount applied between June 22, 2016, and December 31, 2017, for travel commencing by December 31, 2017. Journeys Club member number must be supplied before full payment is made.

Applies to new 2017 bookings only. Full cancellation penalties will apply. Additional restrictions may apply. See Terms & Conditions for details.

3 Multiple tours must travel within the same calendar year and must be booked at the same time. Booking must be made, under deposit and discount applied between June 22, 2016, and December 31, 2017. Offer can be combined with Save 2.5% Early Payment Discount and Journeys Club repeat traveller benefit. Offer reliant on space availability and applies to new 2017 bookings only. Full cancellation penalties will apply. Additional restrictions may apply. See Terms & Conditions for details.

4 10% off Young Traveller discount based on the land-only portion of core tour, not including extra night accommodations, extensions, taxes/fees, tips, and supplements. To receive the Young Traveller discount, the age of the traveller must qualify at commencement of services. Discount based on twin occupancy. Young Traveller discounts are not combinable with any other offer or discount other than Journeys Club repeat traveller discount. Additional restrictions may apply. See Terms & Conditions for details.

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5 Triple room reduction available on most Cosmos tours, but check tour itinerary pages for availability and reduction amounts. Not combinable with any other offer or discount other than the Journeys Club repeat traveller benefit. See Terms & Conditions for details.

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MORE Special EXPERIENCES AD D A TRAIN J O UR N E Y, A L AS KA C R U IS E , O R H AWAI I AN GE TAWAY TO S E L E C T HO L IDAYS Prepare for the adventure of a lifetime! Many Cosmos holidays let you add a scenic train through Canada, an Inside Passage cruise in Alaska, or a Hawaiian Islands extension that will take your breath away!

TRAIN JOURNEYS Travel by train returns you to the golden era of luxury. On some tours, you’ll spend the night aboard in a private sleeping stateroom; on others, the train is upscale transportation to your destination, where you’ll disembark and stay in a hotel—an unbelievable experience either way!

VIA Rail’s Canadian train retraces the historic transcontinental route. Travel in Sleeper Plus class and enjoy comfort and privacy in vintage rail cars reflecting the bygone era of overnight rail travel. By day, it’s a private room for two with armchairs, restroom, and a picture window, transforming at night to upper and lower beds. Domed observation cars, lounges, and freshly prepared meals complement your journey viewing Canada’s beautiful scenery.

VIA Rail’s Skeena train from Jasper to Prince Rupert follows the Skeena River through the majestic Coast Mountains. In Touring class or Economy class (Western Canada with Inside Passage departures 0714, 0811 & 0908), enjoy all meals plus exclusive access to the Park Car and its domed observatory for 360-degree views. In the Bullet Lounge, socialize with fellow travellers. On departures 0714, 0811 and 0908, travel in Economy class with à la carte meals available for purchase and no dome-car access.

ADD AN ALASKA CRUISE From incredible scenery and wildlife to friendly locals and Native culture, experience what makes the “Great Land” special when you add a spectacular Holland America Line cruise to your Cosmos tour.

H O L L A N D A M E R I C A’ S S H I P S Holland America’ ships were designed with Alaska in mind, delivering award-winning service, elegant fine dining, and enriching activities. Cosmos offers inside, outside, and verandah staterooms on most cruises (see price boxes for details).

MS NOORDAM The newest member of the renowned Vista Class ships, on board, she encompasses museum-quality paintings, as well as a remarkable inlaid chest flanked by carved wood, 17th-century baroque columns, inlaid with ebony and precious stones.

MS NIEUW AMSTERDAM An inspired interior design features art ranging from antiques

by Dutch masters and creations by contemporary artists to an eye-catching inverted New York skyline sculpture that celebrates the glamour and history of the “Big Apple.”

MS VOLENDAM In addition to fresh flowers and an artful floral motif throughout, incredible artwork enhances the ship’s interior—everything from pre-Columbian fetishes to Renaissance-era fountains imported from Italy.

MS ZAANDAM Inspired by the world’s great music, the ship’s decor includes Bill Clinton’s saxophone; signed guitars from Queen, Iggy Pop, Eric Clapton, and the Rolling Stones; and a baroque-style Dutch pipe organ in the ship’s 3-story atrium.

MS EURODAM This sophisticated vessel features 11 passenger decks, a topside restaurant & lounge, elegent boutiques, BB King’s Blues Club, a show lounge, new photographic/ imaging centre, and an exquisite art collection based on the Dutch Golden Age. See individual tour pages to learn which holidays can be combined with an Alaska cruise.

VIA Rail’s Ocean train is ideal for visiting Atlantic Canada. Travel in comfort in Sleeper Plus class. Large windows let you admire passing landscapes. By night, sleep in a cozy bed. The Dining Car’s maritime ambiance features elegant table settings and refined service for breakfast and a 3-course dinner. Sleeper Plus class includes meals, and exclusive access to the lounges and panoramic section of the Park Car.

Rocky Mountaineer® travels through spectacular Canadian scenery. SilverLeaf Service features a single-level dome coach offering panoramic views from oversized windows and meals served at your seat. An upgrade to GoldLeaf Dome Service offers luxury reminiscent of a bygone era, including extra attendants, an elegant bi-level dome car, and regional cuisine in an exclusive dining room.

ALASKA PORTS OF CALL GLACIER BAY NATIONAL PARK This incredible Biosphere Reserve protects a unique ecosystem, hosting an amazing spectacle as tremendous slabs of ice break off and “calve” into the sea.

See individual tour pages to learn which holidays allow you to “Take the Train!”

HAINES Nestled along a scenic fjord, Haines features the impressive Sheldon Museum, galleries, shops, and Chilkat Bald Eagle Preserve, where the world’s largest gathering of bald eagles occurs each year.

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INSIDE PASSAGE One of the most picturesque sea lanes in the world, the natural beauty here is unbelievable, featuring thick emerald-green forests and expansive turquoise glaciers.

The timeless beauty and Hawaiian paradise of Oahu is calling. Extend your holiday and spend an extra week in paradise when you purchase a 7-night Honolulu extension with Cosmos. You can be as active or idle as you like...play golf, go hiking, or simply relax on impossibly scenic beaches and enjoy the splendid beauty of the coastline. If you’re after sunshine and sea, Waikiki Beach in Oahu is legendary, while the natural lagoon of historic Pearl Harbour is nearby. Swim in the warm waters of world-famous Waikiki one moment, then enjoy the dramatic mountain views of the Nu’uanu Pali Lookout another. Watch surfers on the legendary North Shore by day, then get a taste of local flavours in Kapahulu at night.

Services of a local host will help you customise your holiday experience with a range of convenient optional excursions and provide information on independent exploration and dining.

JUNEAU Accessible only by air and water, history, Native culture, wildlife, and nature come to life here.

Shop for gold, saunter through the swing-door Red Dog Saloon, or visit mighty Mendenhall Glacier.

KETCHIKAN This self-proclaimed “Salmon Capital of the World” boasts the largest totem collection on the planet and a former red-light district-turned art district on historic Creek Street.

SITKA Charming Sitka was capital of Russian America for 100 years. Catch a performance by the New Archangel Dancers, meet Native Tlingit people, and see where the U.S. took possession of Alaska.

SKAGWAY Step back in time as you stroll along wooden boardwalks, visit the Red Onion Saloon, explore Klondike Gold Rush National Historic Park, or ride the historic narrow-gauge railway.

See individual tour pages to learn which holidays can be combined with a Hawaii extension.

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COSMOS Special DEPARTURES At Cosmos, we believe in freedom of choice, and are dedicated to delivering you the excitement of faraway places at a down-to-earth price. That’s why we have created a wonderful collection of Special Departure holidays that let you witness exciting events—and take part in them, as well! A brief description of these Special Departures follows.

C A LG A RY STA M P E D E Experience the Calgary Stampede, a celebration of Western values and heritage that boasts the richest outdoor rodeo in the world, thrilling chuckwagon races, and a spectacular theatrical presentation at the Evening Grandstand Show. Enjoy daily passes to the Stampede grounds, rodeo admission, chuckwagon races, and the Grandstand Show.

VIA Rail and the Canadian Rockies—July 09, 2017 Tour 8470: 11 days from Calgary to Vancouver, Priced from $3,789AU Tour 8471: 18 days from Calgary to Vancouver with Alaska Cruise, Priced from $5,484AU See page 28. For full day-to-day itinerary details, visit our website.

Heart of the Canadian Rockies—July 08, 2017 Tour 8550: 12 days from Calgary to Vancouver, Priced from $2,889AU Tour 8555: 19 days from Calgary to Vancouver with Alaska Cruise, Priced from $4,551AU See page 34. For full day-to-day itinerary details, visit our website.

NOTE: These special departures include all activities on our regular departures with two additional days in Calgary plus Calgary Stampede 2-day admission.

I N T E R N AT I O N A L R O U T E 6 6 M OT H E R R OA D F E ST I VA L The streets of historic Springfield, Illinois, come alive with the rumble of engines from hot cars, cool trucks, and vintage motorcycles. The festival celebrates the past, present, and future of Route 66, outdoor stages with live music, plus much more.

Highlights of Route 66—September 21, 2017 Tour 8535: 16 days from Chicago to Los Angeles, Priced from $3,249AU See page 50. For full day-to-day itinerary details, visit our website.

NOTE: This special departure includes all activities on our regular departures.

A L B U Q U E R Q U E B A L LO O N F I E STA Get ready for the world-famous Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta! Experience the pre-dawn opening ceremonies and unforgettable Mass Ascension, where hundreds of hot air balloons take off, turning the sky into a rainbow of colors.

Highlights of Route 66—October 05, 2017 Tour 8680: 16 days from Chicago to Los Angeles, Priced from $3,379AU See page 50. For full day-to-day itinerary details, visit our website.

NOTE: This special departure includes all activities on our regular departures, except the visit to Acoma Sky City.

L I T T L E B I G H O R N B AT T L E F I E L D Little Bighorn Battlefield commemorates one of America’s most famous battles. In June of 1876, two divergent cultures clashed in a life or death struggle. Hear about the great Sioux warrior, Crazy Horse, and the defeat of the U.S. 7th Cavalry at the hands of the Lakota (Sioux), Cheyenne, and Arapaho.

National Parks & Canyon Country—May 02, 04, 23, 30; Jun. 06, 13, 20, 27; Jul. 18; Aug. 15, 29; Sep. 05, 19, 2017 Tour 8606: 15 days from Denver to Las Vegas, Priced from $2,719AU See page 46. For full day-to-day itinerary details, visit our website.

NOTE: These special departures include all activities on our regular departures plus one night in Sheridan (after Deadwood and before Cody) and a visit to Little Bighorn Battlefield National Monument.

N E W O R L E A N S JA ZZ & H E R I TAG E F E ST I VA L The 48th Annual Jazz & Heritage Festival could only be held in New Orleans due to its rich musical heritage.

Enjoy the great music and classic Creole, Cajun, and international cuisine. Your Jazz Fest package includes a 1-day pass with round-trip transportation to the Jazz Fest grounds.

M A R D I G R AS I N N E W O R L E A N S During the days leading up to Ash Wednesday, Mardi Gras is known for its grand parades, flamboyant costumes, let-the-good-times-roll attitudes. On Fat Tuesday, find the best place to settle in and watch the biggest Mardi Gras parade of all!

The Old South & Florida—February 26, 2017 & February 11, 2018 Tour 8690: 13 days from New Orleans to Orlando, Priced from $3,189-$3,309AU See page 54. For full day-to-day itinerary details, visit our website.

NOTE: This special departure includes all activities on our regular departures, plus a themed Mardi Gras dinner. Itinerary and prices are subject to change for the February 11, 2018, departure.

E LV I S P R E S L E Y ’ S 4 0 T H A N N I V E R SA RY M E M O R I A L TO U R Be at Graceland for the famous candlelight vigil, when Elvis fans are invited to walk up the driveway to “The King’s” gravesite, carrying a candle in quiet remembrance.

Elvis & the Southern Sounds—August 12, 2017 Tour 8810: 8 days from Memphis to Nashville, Priced from $2,069AU See page 60. For full day-to-day itinerary details, visit our website.

NOTE: This special departure includes all activities on our regular departures. Accommodations in Memphis will be at the Crowne Plaza Memphis Downtown.

H O L I DAY L I G H T I N G AT G R AC E L A N D Experience the holidays—Elvis style! See how Elvis celebrated Christmas at his beloved home, and be at the front gates for the traditional lighting ceremony.

Elvis & the Southern Sounds—November 14, 2017 Tour 8070: 8 days from Memphis to Nashville, Priced from $2,159AU See page 60. For full day-to-day itinerary details, visit our website.

NOTE: This special departure includes all activities on our regular departures plus an included visit to ICE!, a wondrous real winter wonderland.

Accommodations in Memphis will be at the Crowne Plaza Memphis Downtown for the first two nights and the Guest House at Graceland for the last two nights.

C H R I ST M AS I N SA N A N TO N I O Be a part of San Antonio’s River Walk at holiday time. For more than 30 years, the spectacular parade along the River Walk has featured decorated and illuminated floats, bands, and lavishly costumed participants.

The lights will dance above you in joyful color—and you’ll see it all from your reserved seats.

Texas—The Lone Star State—November 18, 2017 Tour 8480: 12 days from Dallas to New Orleans, Priced from $2,639AU See page 62. For full day-to-day itinerary details, visit our website.

NOTE: This special departure includes all activities on our regular departures, except for the private narrated barge tour in San Antonio, plus a traditional Thanksgiving Day dinner.

SPECIAL EVENTS

C A N A DA DAY Travel on the June 29 departure of Tour 8330—Ontario & French Canada or the June 25 departure of Tour 8200—Eastern U.S. Canada Grand Vacation, and be in Ottawa, Canada’s capital, for the nation’s 150th birthday.

Ottawa is the place to be on July 1st for the country’s biggest birthday celebration. It’s a giant patriotic party on the lawns of Parliament Hill and on the closed streets of downtown. See pages 70 and 72 for full details.

CO U N T RY M U S I C F E ST I VA L No ticket required! Choose to travel on the June 5 departure of Tour 8730—Elvis & the Southern Sounds and be in Nashville during CMA Fest. Soak up the sunshine and enjoy FREE daytime music and activities throughout downtown Nashville. With five free stages, you’re certain to see a variety of artists, from legends to the latest up-and-comers. Hang out all day, or come and go as you please! See page 60 for full details.

TA L L S H I P S R E G AT TA Join the fleet and be part of the race that marks the 150th anniversary of the Canadian Confederation. The Regatta starts in Europe before crossing the North Atlantic to Boston, and the Gulf of St. Lawrence, Québec City. Choose to travel on one of the following itineraries on selected dates and you’ll be in Boston or Québec City for this world-class maritime celebration.

Tour 8460—Cities of the Great East - June 17 departure.

See page 66 for full details.

Tour 8200—Eastern U.S. & Canada Grand Vacation - July 16 departure. See page 72 for full details.

T E XAS STAT E FA I R Travel on the October 12 departure of Tour 8090—Texas–the Lone Star State and you’ll be in Dallas for the annual Texas State Fair. Held at the same historic Fair Park since 1886, this is the largest state fair in the United States. See page 62 for full details.

Dixieland & Rhythms—April 28, 2017 Tour 8270: 11 days from Chicago to New Orleans, Priced from $2,989AU See page 52. For full day-to-day itinerary details, visit our website.

NOTE: This special departure includes all activities on our regular departures plus the Jazz Fest package, as detailed above.

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Denali National Park 2 Anchorage 3 BEST VALUE

2 Fairbanks

ALASKA

Seward

ALASKAN ADVENTURE

Gulf of Alaska

7

Glacier Bay

Haines Juneau

TOUR 8420—8 days from Fairbanks to

Anchorage

Ketchikan

TOUR 8425 WITH ALASKA CRUISE EXTENSION—14 days from Fairbanks to

BRITISH COLUMBIA

Vancouver

Inside Passage

SIGHTSEEING: In Fairbanks, Anchorage, and Seward; Sternwheeler Riverboat Discovery III, Anchorage Museum, and Alaska Sealife Centre.

■ Inside visits as shown in UPPERCASE in the tour description, including admission charges where applicable.

SCENIC HIGHLIGHTS: Alyeska Pipeline, Nenana River, Denali National Park & Preserve, Susitna River, National Scenic Byway, Seward, and a recreated Athabascan Indian village.

GUIDES: Services of a professional Tour Director; on Tour 8425—crew member service while cruising the Inside Passage on Holland America’s MS Noordam or MS Zaandam.

TRANSPORTATION: Journey on the Alaska Railroad from Denali National Park to Anchorage; Holland America’s MS Noordam or MS Zaandam on Tour 8425; private, deluxe air-conditioned motorcoach while touring.

HOTELS: Twin-bedded rooms with private bath or shower, hotel taxes, service charges, and tips for baggage handling. Listed hotels or equivalent; see page 102.

Day 1 FAIRBANKS. Welcome to Fairbanks, the state’s second-largest city. Your Tour Director is on hand late this afternoon to answer any questions.

Day 2 FAIRBANKS. Morning sightseeing features highlights of this historic city, a chance to learn about the community’s Gold Rush heritage, and visits the Alyeska Pipeline. Board the STERNWHEELER RIVERBOAT Discovery III for a cruise on the Nenana River, and visit a recreated ATHABASCAN INDIAN VILLAGE. Listen as the ship’s guides discuss the wildlife, history, geology, and customs of the region.

Day 3 FAIRBANKS–DENALI NATIONAL PARK. Today we make our way from Fairbanks to DENALI NATIONAL PARK & PRESERVE. Stop in the town of Nenana, where they drove the golden spike in 1923 to signal the completion of the Alaska Railroad. Your afternoon and evening are free to explore on your own. Take advantage of the park service programs,

FAIRBANKS Bridgewater Hotel (MF), DENALI NATIONAL PARK Denali Bluffs (F), ANCHORAGE Ramada Anchorage (MF); ALASKA CRUISE EXTENSION Holland America’s MS Noordam or MS Zaandam

along with optional activities that can be purchased.

Day 4 DENALI NATIONAL PARK. A free day for independent activities. A hike along the many wilderness trails might be fun.

Also take advantage of several optional outings, including a wildlife tour to seek out grizzly bears, caribou, moose, and Dall sheep; a raft trip down the Nenana River; or a helicopter ride over the park. Your Tour Director will have plenty of suggestions.

Day 5 DENALI NATIONAL PARK– ANCHORAGE. Board the world-famous ALASKA RAILROAD for a memorable journey, winding along the Susitna River to Anchorage. Sit back in comfort and enjoy spectacular scenery through wide windows.

Be sure to take advantage of the domedroof car and, if the weather cooperates, you will have the opportunity to view Mount Denali, formerly known as Mount McKinley, from the train.

Day 6 ANCHORAGE. Today begins with city sightseeing in Anchorage. Visit the ANCHORAGE MUSEUM to see a quality display of artifacts from Alaska’s Native people. The afternoon is free to explore.

Day 7 ANCHORAGE. EXCURSION TO SEWARD. Travel this morning to Seward, “Gateway to Kenai Fjords National Park,” on the Seward Highway, a designated National Scenic Byway. Visit the ALASKA SEALIFE Centre, a research facility offering an up-close encounter with marine wildlife from the Gulf of Alaska. Your afternoon is free to join some optional adventures such as a cruise into Kenai Fjords National Park, where you travel up to the face of a glacier, or visit the kennels of the Seavey family, winners of the Iditarod Races from 20122015, and ride behind a dogsled team at Ididaride. If you choose to stay in Seward, enjoy lunch in the charming downtown area and enjoy a scenic walk along the coastal trail. This evening, return to Anchorage.

Day 8 ANCHORAGE. The trip ends today with guests departing on individual schedules. Transfers to Anchorage International Airport are included.

NOTES: While wildlife in Alaska is often seen, early season (May-early Jun.) and late-season (Sep.) departures offer even greater chances to view wildlife

MEALS: On Tour 8425—7 breakfasts (B), 6 lunches (L), 7 dinners (D)

Visiting and participating in activities in these locations is subject to favourable weather conditions.

MyACCOUNT: Personalise your tour ahead of time with additional excursions. Visit our website for details and conditions.

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FALL FOLIAGE Enjoy the spectacular colours of Alaska on our special fall foliage departures: Aug. 7 to Sept. 4 (if Mother Nature permits).

HISTORIC GOLD RUSH-ERA HOUSES

ADD AN ALASKA CRUISE TO YOUR HOLIDAY

Vancouver

TOUR 8425—14 DAYS

Day 10 HAINES. (B,L,D) Day 11 JUNEAU. (B,L,D) Day 12 KETCHIKAN. (B,L,D) Day 13 SCENIC CRUISING: INSIDE PASSAGE. (B,L,D) Day 14 VANCOUVER (DISEMBARKATION).

Airport transfers are provided. Please schedule flights after Noon. (B) NOTE: For more details on the ports visited and your cruise ship, refer to page 13. Cruise itineraries are provided by Holland America Line and are up to date at time of printing. Your travel documents will contain the most current information.

See extraordinary scenery and wildlife on this unforgettable cruise aboard Holland America’s luxurious MS Noordam or MS Zaandam.

Days 1 to 7 Like Tour 8420. After your Seward sightseeing, transfer to your ship. (D) Day 8 CRUISING: GULF OF ALASKA. (B,L,D) Day 9 SCENIC CRUISING: GLACIER BAY. (B,L,D)

TOURS 8420 & 8425 DATES & PRICES Depar- Start ture FairNumber banks

Tour 8420 Tour 8425 End End Land & Depar- Start Anchor- Land VanCruise ture Fairage Only couver Only Number banks

0529 29 May 05 Jun 2209 11 Jun Z 3760 0612 12 Jun 19 Jun 2449 25 Jun Z 4107 0703 03 Jul 10 Jul 2449 16 Jul N 4217

AU$

Tour 8420 Tour 8425 End End Land & Depar- Start Anchor- Land VanCruise ture Fairage Only couver Only Number banks

0717 17 Jul 24 Jul 2449 30 Jul N 4215 0807 07 Aug 14 Aug 2449 20 Aug Z 4098 0828 28 Aug 04 Sep 2449 10 Sep N 3972

*Ship: N=MS Noordam, Z= MS Zaandam Prices are for all land arrangements.

Gratuities per person for Tour Director and driver: $109. Gratuities for cruise extension are additional and paid on board ship.

8425 pricing is based on inside cabin, category J (Noordam) or K (Zaandam); upgrade to an outside cabin (8427) category D or C (both ships) for $585 or a verandah cabin (8428) category VD (Noordam) for $1,352 or B (Zaandam) from $1,784.

Cruise line non-commissionable fare, government taxes, and fees of $556 to $575, depending on ship/date, are included in cruise extension price.

Tour 8420 Tour 8425 End End Land & Anchor- Land VanCruise age Only couver Only SHIP*

YOUR PACKAGE INCLUDES

ALASKA RAILROAD

DENALI NATIONAL PARK

Overnights Start City End City

SHIP*

AU

SHIP*

Priced From 2,209

1

0904 04 Sep 11 Sep 2449 17 Sep Z 3854

Prices based on double room occupancy.

Single Room Supplement: 8420 from $865 to $982; 8425 from $2,080 based on date and cabin category.

Triple Room Reduction per person: 8420 from $20 to $46; 8425 from $267 based on date and cabin category.

Guaranteed Shares: see page 11.

Additional accommodations before or after your tour may be available; see page 103.

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Denali National Park 2

Anchorage 1 Valdez 1 1 Seward Tok

ALASKA & the YUKON

Top of the World Highway

2 Dawson City

Prince William Sound

YUKON TERRITORY

Gulf of Alaska

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ADD AN ALASKA CRUISE TO YOUR HOLIDAY TOUR 8365—19 DAYS

2 Fairbanks ALASKA

2 Whitehorse Glacier Bay

Haines Skagway Juneau

TOUR 8360­—12 days from Anchorage

to Anchorage

TOUR 8365 WITH ALASKA CRUISE EXTENSION—19 days from Anchorage

See extraordinary scenery and wildlife on this unforgettable cruise aboard Holland America’s luxurious MS Noordam or MS Zaandam.

Ketchikan

to Vancouver

Days 1 to 12 Like Tour 8360. After arrival in

BRITISH COLUMBIA

Anchorage, transfer to Seward and board your cruise ship this evening. (D)

Inside Passage

Priced From 3,339

AU

1

COLUMBIA GLACIER

VALDEZ

Day 13 CRUISING: GULF OF ALASKA. (B,L,D) Day 14 SCENIC CRUISING: GLACIER BAY.

Overnights Start City End City

(B,L,D)

Day 15 HAINES. (B,L,D)

Vancouver

Day 16 JUNEAU. (B,L,D)

GUIDES: Services of a professional Tour Director; on Tour 8365—crew member service while cruising the Inside Passage on Holland America’s MS Noordam or MS Zaandam.

TRANSPORTATION: Day boat across Prince William Sound; journey on the Alaska Railroad

Day 1 ANCHORAGE. Welcome to Anchorage! Your Tour Director is on hand late this afternoon to answer any questions.

Day 2 ANCHORAGE–VALDEZ. Board a BOAT today for an up-close look at the playful life in PRINCE WILLIAM SOUND, the 3-mile face of Columbia Glacier, and the epicentre of the Great Alaskan Earthquake of 1964. Watch for eagles, whales, mountain goats, dolphins, and sea lions! Overnight in Valdez, the “Switzerland of Alaska.”

Day 3 VALDEZ–TOK. Leave Valdez, home of the Alyeska Pipeline Terminal, and enjoy views of Bridal Veil Falls, Worthington Glacier, and Thompson Pass. Overnight in Tok, the “Dog Sled Capital of the World.”

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HOTELS: Twin-bedded rooms with private bath or shower, hotel taxes, service charges, and tips for baggage handling. Listed hotels or equivalent; see page 102.

ANCHORAGE Ramada Anchorage (MF), VALDEZ Mountain Sky Hotel (ST), TOK Tok Lodge (ST), WHITEHORSE High County Inn (F), DAWSON CITY Triple J Hotel (ST) FAIRBANKS Bridgewater Hotel (MF), DENALI NATIONAL PARK Denali Bluffs (F); ALASKA CRUISE EXTENSION Holland America’s MS Noordam or MS Zaandam

MEALS: On Tour 8365—7 breakfasts (B), 6 lunches (L), 7 dinners (D) MyACCOUNT: Personalise your tour ahead of time with additional excursions. Visit our website for details and conditions.

Day 4 TOK–WHITEHORSE. Join the Alaska Highway and follow along the Tetlin National Wildlife Refuge. Skirt the shores of Kluane Lake, once a meeting place for crews constructing the Alaska Highway. Behold spectacular vistas of the rugged mountains of Kluane National Park, home to 19,625-foot-high Mount Logan, Canada’s highest peak. The next two nights are in Whitehorse, capital of the Yukon and the territorial headquarters of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police.

Day 5 WHITEHORSE. EXCURSION TO SKAGWAY. Follow the Trail of ‘98 over the same mountains that thousands of determined gold seekers scaled on foot in the dead of winter while heading for the Klondike. From Frasier, your Tour

NOTE: Operation of the White Pass & Yukon Railway to Skagway is subject to seasonal conditions.

Day 6 WHITEHORSE–DAWSON CITY. Head northwest through the town of Carmacks, once an important supply station for gold seekers on their way to the Klondike. A stop at the Five Finger Rapids, a major obstacle to the hordes of fortune seekers that passed this way. Reach Dawson City, the centre of excitement after the first gold strike in the Klondike in 1896, which led to the world’s largest gold rush. Tonight, enjoy the highflying entertainment of DIAMOND TOOTH GERTIE’S SALOON, featuring ragtime music, can-can girls, and an old-fashioned casino.

Day 7 DAWSON CITY. A full day to soak up the exciting history of this Gold Rush town.

Highlights on your morning tour include Bonanza Creek, site of Claim #1, where the first gold strike was made; Robert Service’s cabin; and a photo stop at the SS Keno, the last sternwheeler to run between Dawson and Whitehorse.

Day 8 DAWSON CITY–FAIRBANKS. A full day and well worth it, as the scenery is magnificent. Motor over the Top of the World Highway and re-enter Alaska. Travel through the village of Chicken and west on the Alaska Highway. Stop at an authentic Alaska roadhouse before your evening arrival in Fairbanks.

Day 9 FAIRBANKS. Morning sightseeing features highlights of Alaska’s secondlargest city and a visit to the Trans-Alaska

NOTES: While wildlife in Alaska is often seen, early season (May & early Jun.) and lateseason (Sep.) departures offer even greater chances to view wildlife.

Day 17 KETCHIKAN. (B,L,D)

All Australians travelling to, or transiting through Canada and the USA, will be required to obtain electronic travel authorisation (eTA) for Canada and ESTA for the USA.

Day 19 VANCOUVER. Disembark this morning

Day 18 SCENIC CRUISING: INSIDE PASSAGE. (B,L,D)

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Day 10 FAIRBANKS–DENALI NATIONAL PARK. Board the world-famous ALASKA RAILROAD for a memorable journey through untamed wilderness. Sit back in comfort and enjoy spectacular scenery through wide windows. Be sure to take advantage of the domed-roof car. The ride ends in DENALI NATIONAL PARK & PRESERVE. North America’s highest peak, 20,320-foot Denali, formerly known as Mount McKinley dominates the park’s 6 million acres of glacial streams, river valleys, and multicoloured tundra. The afternoon is free to explore on your own.

and transfer to Vancouver International Airport for your return flight home. Please schedule homebound flights after Noon. (B)

NOTE: For details on the ports visited and your cruise ship, refer to page 13. Cruise itineraries are provided by Holland America Line and are up to date at time of printing. Your travel documents will contain the most current information.

Alaska and the Yukon are blessed with exquisite scenery, fascinating attractions, and an extraordinary amount of daylight in the summer months. We take advantage of these extended daylight hours in this vast territory; therefore, some of the travelling days can be long. However, rest assured there are frequent photo and comfort stops.

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Visiting and participating in activities in these locations is subject to favourable weather conditions.

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Day 11 DENALI NATIONAL PARK. A free day for independent activities. A hike along the many wilderness trails might be good fun. Also take advantage of several optional outings, including a wildlife tour to seek out grizzly bears, caribou, moose, and Dall sheep; a raft trip down the Nenana River; or a helicopter ride over the park.

Your Tour Director will have plenty of other suggestions.

Day 12 DENALI NATIONAL PARK– ANCHORAGE. Continue your exploration of Denali National Park & Preserve as you head south toward Anchorage. Stop along the way at the IDITAROD VISITOR CENTRE, home of the great dogsled race. The motorcoach continues to Anchorage and the Ramada Anchorage for guests extending their stay in Alaska. For guests with homebound flights, the trip ends at Anchorage International Airport. However, with possible delays for weather, we strongly suggest that guests do not book flights prior to 4 pm.

TOURS 8360 & 8365 DATES & PRICES

AU$

Tour 8360 Tour 8365 Tour 8360 Tour 8365 Tour 8360 Tour 8365 Depar- Start End End Land & Depar- Start End End Land & Depar- Start End End Land & ture Anchor- Anchor- Land VanCruise ture Anchor- Anchor- Land VanCruise ture Anchor- Anchor- Land VanCruise Number age age Only couver Only Number age age Only couver Only Number age age Only couver Only

0517 17 May 28 May 3339 0524 24 May 04 Jun 3339 0531 31 May 11 Jun 3339 0607 07 Jun 18 Jun 3599 0614 14 Jun 25 Jun 3599

04 Jun 11 Jun 18 Jun 25 Jun 02 Jul

N Z N Z N

4882 5140 5133 5497 5485

0621 21 Jun 0628 28 Jun 0705 05 Jul 0712 12 Jul 0719 19 Jul

02 Jul 09 Jul 16 Jul 23 Jul 30 Jul

*Ship: N=MS Noordam, Z=MS Zaandam Prices are for all land arrangements.

Gratuities per person for Tour Director and driver: $179. Gratuities for cruise extension are additional and paid on board ship.

8365 pricing is based on inside cabin, category K or J; upgrade to an outside cabin (8363) category D or C for $585 or a verandah cabin (8364) category VD (Noordam) from $933 or B (Zaandam) from $1,771.

Cruise line non-commissionable fare, government taxes, and fees from $556 to $575, depending on ship/date, are included in cruise extension price.

Prices based on double room occupancy.

3599 3599 3599 3599 3599

09 Jul 16 Jul 23 Jul 30 Jul 06 Aug

Z N Z N Z

SHIP*

SCENIC HIGHLIGHTS: Columbia Glacier in Prince William Sound, Bridal Veil Falls, Worthington Glacier, Thompson Pass, Denali National Park & Preserve, Matanuska Valley, Worthington Glacier, Tok: the “Dog Sled Capital of the World,” Tetlin National Wildlife Refuge, Kluane National Park, Trail of ’98, Five Finger Rapids, and Top of the World Highway.

from Fairbanks to Denali National Park; Holland America’s MS Noordam or MS Zaandam on Tour 8365; private, deluxe air-conditioned motorcoach while touring.

Pipeline. Board the STERNWHEELER RIVERBOAT Discovery III for a leisurely cruise on the Chena River. Listen as the ship’s guides discuss the region’s wildlife, history, geology, and customs.

SHIP*

SIGHTSEEING: In Dawson City and Fairbanks; College & Harriman Fjords cruise in Prince William Sound, Diamond Tooth Gertie’s Saloon, authentic Alaska roadhouse, Sternwheeler Riverboat Discovery III, world-famous Alaska Railroad, and Iditarod Visitor Centre. ■ Inside visits as shown in UPPERCASE in the tour description, including admission charges where applicable.

Director will suggest an optional train trip on the narrow-gauge White Pass & Yukon Railway to Skagway. Otherwise, continue by motorcoach to Skagway. Stroll the wooden sidewalks past charming false-front buildings and colourful saloons.

SHIP*

YOUR PACKAGE INCLUDES

5625 5617 5625 5615 5627

0726 26 Jul 0809 09 Aug 0816 16 Aug 0823 23 Aug 0830 30 Aug

06 Aug 3599 20 Aug 3599 27 Aug 3599 03 Sep 3599 10 Sep 3599

13 Aug 27 Aug 03 Sep 10 Sep 17 Sep

N N Z N Z

5615 5617 5341 5332 5254

Single Room Supplement: 8360 $1,170 to $1,320; 8365 from $2,288 based on date and cabin category.

Triple Room Reduction per person: 8360 $267 to $306; 8365 from $319 based on date and cabin category.

Guaranteed Shares: see page 11 Additional accommodations before or after your tour may be available; see page 103.

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ALASKA Skagway Glacier Bay

Juneau

BRITISH COLUMBIA

7

Ketchikan

TOUR 8922—19 days from Vancouver to Vancouver

ALBERTA Mount Robson

Inside Passage

Sun Peaks 1

Lillooet

Whistler

1

Victoria 2

WHALE WATCHING

Priced From 5,426

AU

SIGHTSEEING: In Vancouver, Banff, and Victoria; Stanley Park, Sulphur Mountain gondola ride, Columbia Icefield (Ice Explorer ride), and Butchart Gardens. ■ Inside visits as shown in UPPERCASE in the tour description, including admission charges where applicable.

SCENIC HIGHLIGHTS: Glacier National Park, Banff National Park, Yoho National Park, Icefields Parkway, Lake Louise, Sunwapta Pass, Jasper National Park, British Columbia’s Gold Rush & Cariboo regions, Strait of Georgia, Gulf Islands, Juneau, Skagway, Glacier Bay, Ketchikan, and Inside Passage.

GUIDES: Services of a professional Tour Director; crew member service while cruising the Inside Passage on Holland America’s MS Volendam.

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Columbia Icefield

1 Lake Louise 2 Banff National Park Yoho National Park

1 Kamloops

Maximum elevation on tour: 7,500 ft.

YOUR PACKAGE INCLUDES

LAKE LOUISE

2 Vancouver

1 Jasper National Park

on the MS Volendam; private, deluxe airconditioned motorcoach while touring.

HOTELS: Twin-bedded rooms with private bath or shower, hotel taxes, service charges, and tips for baggage handling. Listed hotels or equivalent; see page 102.

VANCOUVER Sandman Hotel Downtown Vancouver City Centre (F), KAMLOOPS Determined by Rocky Mountaineer (BA), BANFF NATIONAL PARK Rundlestone Lodge (MF), or Mount Royal (F) on departures 29 Apr.; 10 Jun.; 15 Jul., or Bow View Lodge (ST) on departures 13, 27 May, 03, 17, 24 Jun,: 29 Jul.; 26 Aug.; 09 Sep., LAKE LOUISE Lake Louise Inn (F), JASPER NATIONAL PARK Marmot Lodge (F), SUN PEAKS Nancy Greene’s Cahilty Lodge (F), WHISTLER Listel Whistler Hotel (MF), VICTORIA Royal Scot Hotel & Suites (F), ALASKA CRUISE Holland America’s MS Volendam

TRANSPORTATION: 2-day, all-daylight rail journey on board the Rocky Mountaineer® in SilverLeaf Service; GoldLeaf Service upgrades are available— see page 23 for details; ferry crossing to/from Vancouver Island; 7-night Holland America cruise

MEALS: On Rocky Mountaineer—2 breakfasts (B), 2 lunches (L); on Holland America cruise— 7 breakfasts (B), 6 lunches (L), 7 dinners (D)

Day 1 VANCOUVER. Welcome to Vancouver! Your Tour Director is on hand late this afternoon to answer any questions.

steam-powered clock, antique shops, and art galleries!

Day 2 VANCOUVER. This morning, an included city tour highlights STANLEY PARK, Chinatown, the harbour, beaches, and more. The remainder of the day is at leisure; your Tour Director will have suggestions. You could take a water-taxi to lively Granville Island with its outdoor markets, street musicians, and waterfront cafés, or visit historic Gastown with its

MyACCOUNT: Personalise your tour ahead of time with additional excursions. Visit our website for details and conditions.

Day 3 VANCOUVER–ROCKY MOUNTAINEER–FRASER CANYON– KAMLOOPS. An exciting morning as you board the Rocky Mountaineer for a 2-day, all-daylight, classic rail journey. The train travels through some of Canada’s most spectacular scenery. Follow the Fraser River through snowcapped mountains, eventually arriving at Kamloops. (B,L)

Day 4 KAMLOOPS–ROCKY MOUNTAINEER– YOHO NATIONAL PARK–SPIRAL TUNNELS– BANFF NATIONAL PARK. Reboard the train and prepare for spectacular sights, such as Shuswap Lake, the Monashee Mountains, and Glacier National Park. Travel through the heart of the Selkirk Mountains before entering stunning Yoho National Park. The train winds through the Spiral Tunnels before climbing Kicking Horse Pass. Cross the Continental Divide and enter the province of Alberta and BANFF NATIONAL PARK. (B,L) Day 5 BANFF NATIONAL PARK. Morning sightseeing includes a visit to Sulphur Mountain for a GONDOLA RIDE, complete with panoramic views of Banff’s spectacular scenery. The balance of the day is at leisure.

Play golf, horseback ride, hike the many wilderness trails in the area, stroll through Banff, or simply relax at the hot springs.

Your Tour Director will suggest an optional helicopter ride over the Canadian Rockies and can offer recommendations for dinner.

Day 6 BANFF NATIONAL PARK–LAKE LOUISE. Enjoy a day of scenic grandeur.

Travel to Lake Louise and Yoho National Park, see the Natural Bridge spanning Kicking Horse River, and visit Emerald and Moraine Lakes. Overnight in Lake Louise, where green-blue waters form a perfect mirror reflection of Mount Victoria.

Day 7 LAKE LOUISE–COLUMBIA ICEFIELD– JASPER NATIONAL PARK. Scale Bow Pass for splendid views of Peyto Lake, then climb Sunwapta Pass for stunning vistas of alpine meadows, waterfalls, and massive glaciers.

Next stop: 1,200-foot-thick COLUMBIA ICEFIELD for a thrilling Ice Explorer ride.

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MORAINE LAKE through British Columbia’s Fur Trade and Cariboo regions for tantalising glimpses of the soaring granite mountains of Canada’s Rockies. Watch for wildlife as you continue to the internationally renowned Sun Peaks ski resort.

Day 9 SUN PEAKS–LILLOOET–WHISTLER. Head south, following the once-treacherous Cariboo Wagon Trail. From Lillooet, “Mile 0 of the Gold Rush Route,” our motorcoach will follow the shores of Seton and Duffey Lakes, with a mid-afternoon arrival in Whistler. There are optional activities to choose from, including flightseeing by

COLUMBIA ICEFIELD floatplane over the lakes and glaciated peaks of Garibaldi Provincial Park.

excursions, including a whale-watching cruise.

Day 10 WHISTLER–FERRY CROSSING– VICTORIA. Set sail across the Strait of Georgia to Vancouver Island. In Victoria, sightseeing includes BUTCHART GARDENS, the Empress Hotel, Legislative Buildings, Bastion Square, and Thunderbird Park.

Day 12 VICTORIA–VANCOUVER (EMBARKATION). Board your ferry this morning and head back to the Canadian mainland, where you will transfer to Holland America’s luxurious MS Volendam for a 7-night voyage through the famed Inside Passage. (D)

Day 11 VICTORIA. A day at leisure gives you the chance to stroll around the harbour, go shopping on Government Street, or have lunch in one of the many pubs. Your Tour Director will suggest several optional

Day 13 SCENIC CRUISING: INSIDE PASSAGE. Spend the day cruising one of the world’s most spectacular waterways.

Located along the coast of British Columbia,

the Inside Passage is the longest sheltered inland waterway in the world. Watch the water for orcas and humpback whales.

(B,L,D) Day 14 JUNEAU. Located at the foot of grand mountain peaks on Gastineau Channel, Alaska’s capital city of Juneau has massive Mendenhall Glacier and the Juneau Icefield at its back door. Visit the rustic shops in town—or get out and kayak, dogsled, raft, hike, whale watch, flightsee, or fish. There’s no end to the adventure because of the long daylight hours. (B,L,D) Day 15 SKAGWAY. In winter, the sidewalks are all but rolled up in Skagway, so you can imagine the frightful conditions endured by gold prospectors who passed through en route to the Yukon. Take your time and poke your head into every little shop, from the Trail Bench to Lynch & Kennedy’s Dry Goods. The Red Onion Saloon, with its honky-tonk piano and costumed barmaids, is a treasure trove of memorabilia featuring pictures of Klondike Kate, Peahull Annie, and other historic characters. To complete the picture of those rip-roaring days, visit the nostalgic Trail of ‘98 Museum. (B,L,D) Day 16 SCENIC CRUISING: GLACIER BAY. Glacier Bay has more actively calving tidewater glaciers than anyplace else in the world. How does it feel when a colossal chunk of ice splits off a glacier and crashes into the sea? The sound is like thunder. The impact shoots water hundreds of metres into the air. You hold your breath as you capture the moment photographically, then you wait for it all to happen again. (B,L,D)

VICTORIA HARBOUR

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Day 17 KETCHIKAN. Built over the water and up weathered stairways, Ketchikan clings to the shores of Tongass Narrows and drapes the mountains with a hospitable air.

(B,L,D)

BALD EAGLE Day 18 SCENIC CRUISING: INSIDE PASSAGE. Cruise through the awe-inspiring Inside Passage, keeping watch for spouting whales, soaring eagles, and other wildlife.

Tonight, enjoy a sumptuous dinner and onboard entertainment. (B,L,D) Day 19 VANCOUVER (DISEMBARKATION).

Disembark the ship this morning and transfer to Vancouver International Airport for your return flight home. Please schedule homebound flights after Noon. You can extend your holiday with extra nights and explore the “Jewel of the Pacific” further. (B) NOTE: Cruise itineraries are provided by Holland America, and are most up to date at the time of printing. Your travel documents will contain the most current information.

YOUR TRAIN

The Rocky Mountaineer® travels through spectacular Canadian scenery. SilverLeaf Service features a single-level dome coach offering panoramic views from oversized windows and meals served at your seat. An upgrade to GoldLeaf Dome Service offers luxury reminiscent of a bygone era, including extra attendants, an elegant bi-level dome car, and regional cuisine in an exclusive dining room.

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8923 19 Days AU$

8925 19 Days AU$

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8928 19 Days AU$

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8929 19 Days AU$

Depar- Start End ture VanVanNumber couver couver

8922 19 Days AU$

8923 19 Days AU$

8925 19 Days AU$

8926 19 Days AU$

8928 19 Days AU$

8929 19 Days AU$

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8922-Rocky Mountaineer SilverLeaf Service with inside cabin on cruise (category L or K) 8923-Rocky Mountaineer GoldLeaf Service with inside cabin on cruise (category L or K) 8925-Rocky Mountaineer SilverLeaf Service with outside cabin on cruise (category D or C) 8926-Rocky Mountaineer GoldLeaf Service with outside cabin on cruise (category D or C) 8928-Rocky Mountaineer SilverLeaf Service with verandah cabin on cruise (category B) 8929-Rocky Mountaineer GoldLeaf Service with verandah cabin on cruise (category B)

additional and paid on board ship.

Cruise line non-commissionable fare, government taxes, and fees from $594 to $608, depending on date, are included in price.

Prices based on double room occupancy.

Single Room Supplements and Triple Room Reductions are available; please call our travel consultants.

Guaranteed Shares are not available on this holiday.

Additional accommodations before or after your tour may be available, see page 103.

Prices are for all land arrangements.

Gratuities per person for Tour Director and driver: $164. Cruise gratuities are

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MAJESTIC CANADIAN ROCKIES & ALASKA

ALASKA Skagway Glacier Bay

Juneau

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BRITISH COLUMBIA

Ketchikan

ALBERTA Mount Robson

Sun Peaks 1

2

Lillooet

Columbia Icefield Lake Louise

Whistler 2 Kelowna 1 Victoria 2 2 Vancouver

TOUR 8904—20 days from Vancouver to

Vancouver

Jasper National Park

2 Banff National Park Yoho National Park

Glacier National Park

SIGHTSEEING: In Vancouver and Victoria; orientation tour in Jasper, Stanley Park, included winery tour, Columbia Icefield (Ice Explorer ride), and Butchart Gardens. ■ Inside visits as shown in UPPERCASE in the tour description, including admission charges where applicable.

SCENIC HIGHLIGHTS: Lake Okanagan, Okanagan Valley, Glacier National Park, Yoho National Park, Kicking Horse Pass, Banff National Park, Canadian Rockies, Lake Louise, Jasper National Park, Fraser River, Mount Robson, Seton & Duffey Lakes, Whistler, Strait of Georgia, and the Gulf Islands.

GUIDES: Services of a professional Tour Director; crew member service while cruising the Inside Passage on Holland America’s MS Nieuw Amsterdam or MS Volendam.

TRANSPORTATION: 7-night Holland America cruise on the MS Nieuw Amsterdam or MS Volendam; private, deluxe air-conditioned motorcoach while touring.

HOTELS: Twin-bedded rooms with private bath or shower, hotel taxes, service charges, and tips for baggage handling. Listed hotels or equivalent; see page 102.

VANCOUVER Sandman Hotel Downtown Vancouver City Centre (F), KELOWNA Ramada Hotel & Conference Centre (F), BANFF NATIONAL PARK Mount Royal Hotel (F), JASPER NATIONAL PARK Marmot Lodge (F), SUN PEAKS Sun Peaks Lodge (ST), WHISTLER Listel Hotel Whistler (MF), VICTORIA Royal Scot Hotel & Suites (F), ALASKA CRUISE Holland America’s MS Nieuw Amsterdam or MS Volendam

MEALS: On Holland America cruise—7 breakfasts (B), 6 lunches (L), 7 dinners (D) MyACCOUNT: Personalise your tour ahead of time with additional excursions. Visit our website for details and conditions.

Day 1 VANCOUVER. Welcome to Vancouver! Your Tour Director is on hand late this afternoon to answer any questions.

Day 2 VANCOUVER. This morning, an included city tour highlights STANLEY PARK, Chinatown, the harbour and beaches, and more. The remainder of the day is at leisure; your Tour Director will have suggestions for your further exploration of the city. Take a water taxi to lively Granville Island with its outdoor markets, street musicians, and waterfront cafés. Or, visit historic Gastown with its steam-powered clock, antique shops, art galleries, and street vendors.

Day 3 VANCOUVER–KELOWNA. This morning, our journey begins in British Columbia’s fertile valleys and continues through rich mountain forests to Lake Okanagan. Travel along the lake to the resort city of Kelowna, attractively set on the lake shore and surrounded by orchards and vineyards. Sample the local wines on the included WINERY TOUR this afternoon.

Day 4 KELOWNA–GLACIER NATIONAL PARK-YOHO NATIONAL PARK-BANFF NATIONAL PARK. Motor north through the Okanagan Valley, famous for its peaches and vineyards. Then, begin the climb up 4,379-foot-high Rogers Pass in GLACIER NATIONAL PARK. Take a break at the pass, a perfect spot for photos of the impressively rugged mountains, glaciers, and waterfalls. Enter YOHO NATIONAL PARK and scale Kicking Horse Pass at an altitude of 5,421 feet. This evening, reach BANFF NATIONAL PARK, gateway to the majestic Canadian Rockies.

Day 5 BANFF NATIONAL PARK. Banff is one of Canada’s favourite year-round

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OKANAGAN VALLEY VINEYARD

Maximum elevation on tour: 7,500 ft.

resorts, with activities ranging from skiing in winter to hiking, boating, and fishing in summer. With this free day, your Tour Director will suggest an optional helicopter ride over the Canadian Rockies.

Cariboo Wagon Trail. Via Lillooet, “Mile 0 of the Gold Rush Route,” your motorcoach will follow the shores of Seton and Duffey Lakes, with a late-afternoon arrival in Whistler.

crossing to the mainland. Upon arrival, transfer to Canada Place to board Holland America’s MS Nieuw Amsterdam or MS Volendam for an unforgettable Inside Passage cruise. (D)

Day 20 VANCOUVER (DISEMBARKATION).

Disembark the ship this morning and transfer to Vancouver International Airport for your return flight home. Please schedule homebound flights after Noon. (B)

Day 6 BANFF NATIONAL PARK–LAKE LOUISE–COLUMBIA ICEFIELD–JASPER NATIONAL PARK. A day of scenic grandeur. First, Lake Louise, its turquoise waters a perfect natural mirror that reflects the mountains and glaciers. A highlight on today’s agenda is a stop at the COLUMBIA ICEFIELD to board the Ice Explorer, an all-terrain vehicle that travels on ice that is 1,200 feet thick. Precipitous gorges, snowcapped summits, and lakes of exquisite blues and greens come into view as the motorcoach continues northward into JASPER NATIONAL PARK. Late this afternoon, your Tour Director suggests an optional float trip down the Athabasca River. Enjoy an orientation tour of Jasper townsite upon arrival.

Day 10 WHISTLER. Spend the day in the alpine resort of Whistler, nestled at the base of breathtaking Blackcomb Mountain. Free time to explore many of the 2010 Winter Olympics’ sites or join one of the many optional excursions, including flightseeing by floatplane over the lakes and glaciated peaks of Garibaldi Provincial Park.

Day 14 SCENIC CRUISING: INSIDE PASSAGE. (B,L,D)

NOTES: The Canadian Rockies are blessed with stunning lakes, exquisite mountain scenery, and extraordinary outdoor activities.

Visiting and participating in activities in these locations is subject to favourable weather conditions.

Day 7 JASPER NATIONAL PARK. Today, join our optional excursion to Maligne Lake and Spirit Island, where you embark on a narrated cruise of the lake. The balance of the day is free to enjoy everything Jasper has to offer—from guided hikes and quaint shops to meandering wildlife.

Day 8 JASPER NATIONAL PARK–MOUNT ROBSON–SUN PEAKS. Leave Jasper and follow the Fraser River to the base of Mount Robson, the highest mountain in the Canadian Rockies, peaking at 12,972 feet.

Continue following the Yellowhead Highway south along the North Thompson River—a route pioneered by fur trappers a century ago. Overnight at the mountain resort of Sun Peaks.

Day 9 SUN PEAKS–LILLOOET–WHISTLER. Head south, following the once-treacherous

Day 11 WHISTLER–FERRY CROSSING– VICTORIA. Set sail across the Strait of Georgia and through the spectacular Gulf Islands, an archipelago known for its Mediterranean-type climate. Afternoon arrival in Victoria. Sightseeing today includes Marine Drive, Bastion Square, and Thunderbird Park with its unusual collection of totem poles. Then, visit world-famous BUTCHART GARDENS, one of Victoria’s most celebrated sites and rated among the most beautiful gardens in the world.

Once there, stroll through the colourful arrangements of the Sunken Garden, the Japanese and Italian Gardens, the English Rose Garden, and the magnificent Ross Fountain.

Day 12 VICTORIA. Today is at leisure to discover some of the attractions this splendid city has to offer, including the Royal British Columbia Museum, Afternoon Tea at the Fairmont Empress Hotel, an IMAX presentation at the National Geographic Theatre, whale watching on the Strait of Juan de Fuca, and fine shopping along Government Street.

Day 13 VICTORIA–FERRY CROSSING– VANCOUVER (EMBARKATION). Early this morning, board the ferry for a scenic

Day 15 JUNEAU. (B,L,D) Day 16 SKAGWAY. (B,L,D) Day 17 SCENIC CRUISING: GLACIER BAY. (B,L,D) Day 18 KETCHIKAN. (B,L,D) Day 19 SCENIC CRUISING: INSIDE PASSAGE. (B,L,D)

Cruise itineraries are provided by Holland America, and are most up to date at time of printing. Your travel documents will contain the most current information.

■

For more details on the ports visited and your cruise ship, refer to page 13.

■

TOUR 8904 DATES & PRICES Departure Start Number Vancouver

End Vancouver

0501 0505 0508 0512 0515 0519 0522 0526 0529 0602

20 May 24 May 27 May 31 May 03 Jun 07 Jun 10 Jun 14 Jun 17 Jun 21 Jun

N V N V N V N V N V

Mon 01 May Fri 05 May Mon 08 May Fri 12 May Mon 15 May Fri 19 May Mon 22 May Fri 26 May Mon 29 May Fri 02 Jun

AU$

Land & Departure Start Cruise Number Vancouver

End Vancouver

3864 3891 3924 3897 3988 4016 4116 4057 4276 4218

24 Jun 28 Jun 01 Jul 05 Jul 08 Jul 12 Jul 19 Jul 26 Jul 02 Aug 09 Aug

0605 0609 0612 0616 0619 0623 0630 0707 0714 0721

Mon 05 Jun Fri 09 Jun Mon 12 Jun Fri 16 Jun Mon 19 Jun Fri 23 Jun Fri 30 Jun Fri 07 Jul Fri 14 Jul Fri 21 Jul

*Ship: N=MS Nieuw Amsterdam, V=MS Volendam Prices are for all land arrangements.

Gratuities per person for Tour Director and driver: $187. Gratuities for cruise extension are additional and paid on board ship.

Pricing is based on inside category K or J; upgrade to an outside cabin (8906) category D or C for $585, or a verandah cabin (8909) category V (Nieuw Amsterdam) from $959 or B (Volendam) from $1,500.

Cruise line non-commissionable fare, government taxes, and fees of $575 to

N V N V N V V V V V

Land & Departure Start Cruise Number Vancouver

End Vancouver

4326 4248 4336 4244 4336 4264 4264 4264 4267 4270

16 Aug 23 Aug 30 Aug 06 Sep 13 Sep 16 Sep 20 Sep 23 Sep 27 Sep 30 Sep

0728 0804 0811 0818 0825 0828 0901 0904 0908 0911

Fri 28 Jul Fri 04 Aug Fri 11 Aug Fri 18 Aug Fri 25 Aug Mon 28 Aug Fri 01 Sep Mon 04 Sep Fri 08 Sep Mon 11 Sep

SHIP*

YOUR PACKAGE INCLUDES

SPIRIT ISLAND ON MALIGNE LAKE

Overnights Start City End City

SHIP*

AU

SHIP*

Priced From 3,864

1

V V V V V N V N V N

Land & Cruise

4268 4270 4270 4133 4127 4109 4134 4110 4005 3981

$608, depending on ship/date, are included in price.

Prices based on double room occupancy.

Single Room Supplement: from $1,996 based on date and cabin category.

Triple Room Reduction per person: from $221 based on date and cabin category.

Guaranteed Shares are not available on this holiday.

Additional accommodations before or after your tour may be available; see page 103.

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TAKE THE TRAIN

WESTERN CANADA

by RAIL

ALASKA Skagway Glacier Bay

Juneau

7 Ketchikan

Inside Passage

Vancouver with Rocky Mountaineer train

Columbia Icefield Vancouver Island

Vancouver

Kamloops

Victoria 1

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YOUR PACKAGE INCLUDES SIGHTSEEING: In Calgary and Vancouver; orientation tour in Jasper, Columbia Icefield (Ice Explorer ride), Stanley Park, and Butchart Gardens.

■ Inside visits as shown in UPPERCASE in the tour description, including admission charges where applicable.

SCENIC HIGHLIGHTS: Banff National Park, Lake Louise, Jasper National Park, Thompson River, Monashee Mountains, Fraser Canyon, Strait of Georgia, and the Gulf Islands.

GUIDES: Services of a professional Tour Director; on Tour 8934—crew member service while cruising on Holland America’s MS Volendam.

TRANSPORTATION: On Rocky Mountaineer®— 2-day, all-daylight rail journey in SilverLeaf Service; GoldLeaf Service upgrades are available—see opposite page for details; ferry crossing to/from Vancouver Island; Holland America’s MS Volendam on Tour 8934; private, deluxe air-conditioned motorcoach while touring.

HOTELS: Twin-bedded rooms with private bath or shower, hotel taxes, service charges, and tips for baggage handling. Listed hotels or equivalent; see page 102.

CALGARY International Hotel Calgary (SF), BANFF NATIONAL PARK Bow View Lodge (ST), JASPER NATIONAL PARK Lobstick Lodge (F), KAMLOOPS Decided by Rocky Mountaineer (BA), VANCOUVER Holiday Inn & Suites Vancouver Downtown (F), VICTORIA Royal Scot Hotel & Suites (F); ALASKA CRUISE EXTENSION Holland America’s MS Volendam

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JASPER NATIONAL PARK Day 1 CALGARY. Welcome to Calgary! Your Tour Director is on hand late this afternoon to answer any questions.

Day 2 CALGARY–BANFF NATIONAL PARK. The discovery of oil converted this cattle ranching town into a thriving, sophisticated city. Guided sightseeing shows off downtown, Fort Calgary, Stampede Park, the Saddledome, and Canada Olympic Park.

Next, drive west through the foothills of the Rockies into BANFF NATIONAL PARK. (B) Day 3 BANFF NATIONAL PARK. Full day at leisure. Banff is one of Canada’s favourite resorts—your Tour Director will suggest an optional helicopter ride over the Canadian Rockies.

Day 4 BANFF NATIONAL PARK–LAKE LOUISE–COLUMBIA ICEFIELD–JASPER NATIONAL PARK. First stop is Lake Louise, whose cold waters reflect the surrounding mountains and glaciers. Precipitous gorges, snowcapped mountain ranges, and exquisite lakes come into view as the motorcoach scales two mountain passes.

Another highlight today is a stop at the COLUMBIA ICEFIELD to experience the Ice Explorer, an all-terrain vehicle that travels on ice measuring 1,200 feet thick. Late this afternoon, join our optional float trip down

MEALS: On Tour 8930—1 breakfast (B); On Rocky Mountaineer—2 breakfasts (B), 2 lunches (L); on Tour 8934—7 breakfasts (B), 6 lunches (L), 7 dinners (D) MyACCOUNT: Personalise your tour ahead of time with additional excursions. Visit our website for details and conditions.

Jasper National 2 Park

Mount Robson

TOUR 8934 WITH ALASKA CRUISE EXTENSION—16 days from Calgary to

Priced From 3,479

ALBERTA

BRITISH COLUMBIA

TOUR 8930­—9 days from Calgary to

FRASER CANYON

the historic Athabasca River. In Jasper, an orientation tour showcases the unspoiled beauty. Accommodation for the next two nights is in JASPER NATIONAL PARK. Day 5 JASPER NATIONAL PARK. Join the optional narrated cruise on Maligne Lake to Spirit Island. On the return journey, you’ll be mesmerised by dramatic Maligne Canyon.

With much of the afternoon and evening free, consider hiking or exploring Jasper’s local charm.

Day 6 JASPER NATIONAL PARK– ROCKY MOUNTAINEER–KAMLOOPS. An exciting morning as you board the Rocky Mountaineer for a 2-day, all-daylight, classic rail journey from the Canadian Rockies to the Pacific Coast. En route, pass Mount Robson, the highest mountain in the Canadian Rockies. Follow the Thompson River and enjoy vistas of the Monashee Mountains. Choose from two classes of services: SilverLeaf Service features a single-level dome coach offering panoramic views from oversized windows and meals served at your seat. An upgrade to GoldLeaf Dome Service offers luxury reminiscent of a bygone era, including extra attendants, an elegant bi-level dome car, and regional cuisine in an exclusive dining room. (B,L)

Day 7 KAMLOOPS–ROCKY MOUNTAINEER– VANCOUVER. Reboard the train and head through the ranchlands along the South Thompson River. Continue through the stark beauty of Fraser Canyon and the turbulence of mighty Hell’s Gate. Then, pass through the fertile fields of the Fraser Valley, surrounded by the snowcapped Coast Mountains.

After an early evening arrival in Vancouver, transfer to your hotel. (B,L) Day 8 VANCOUVER–FERRY CROSSING– VICTORIA. Morning sightseeing focuses on Vancouver’s Chinatown, Gastown, and lovely STANLEY PARK. Afterward, sail across the Strait of Georgia through the spectacular Gulf Islands, known for its Mediterranean-like climate. Afternoon sightseeing in Victoria includes world-famous BUTCHART GARDENS, Bastion Square, and Thunderbird Park with its collection of totem poles.

Day 9 VICTORIA–FERRY CROSSING– VANCOUVER. Morning departure for Vancouver. The trip ends today with guests departing on individual schedules. Transfers to Vancouver International Airport are included.

Please schedule flights after 1:30 pm.

YOUR TRAIN

The Rocky Mountaineer® travels through spectacular Canadian scenery. SilverLeaf Service features a single-level dome coach offering panoramic views from oversized windows and meals served at your seat. An upgrade to GoldLeaf Dome Service offers luxury reminiscent of a bygone era, including extra attendants, an elegant bi-level dome car, and regional cuisine in an exclusive dining room.

1 Vancouver

Gulf Islands

Overnights Start City End City

1

Lake Louise

Banff 2 National Park

1 Calgary

Maximum elevation on tour: 7,500 ft.

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TOUR 8934—16 DAYS

Day 12 SKAGWAY. (B,L,D) Day 13 SCENIC CRUISING: GLACIER BAY. (B,L,D) Day 14 KETCHIKAN. (B,L,D) Day 15 SCENIC CRUISING: INSIDE PASSAGE. (B,L,D)

See extraordinary scenery and wildlife on this unforgettable cruise aboard Holland America’s luxurious MS Volendam.

Day 16 VANCOUVER (DISEMBARKATION).

Disembark this morning and transfer to Vancouver International Airport for your return flight home.

Please schedule flights after Noon. (B)

Days 1 to 8 Like Tour 8930.

Day 9 VANCOUVER (EMBARKATION).

Embark your cruise ship. (D)

NOTE: For more details on the ports visited and your cruise ship, refer to page 13. Cruise itineraries are provided by Holland America Line and are up to date at time of printing.

Your travel documents will contain the most current information.

Day 10 SCENIC CRUISING: INSIDE PASSAGE. (B,L,D) Day 11 JUNEAU. (B,L,D)

TOURS 8930 & 8934 DATES & PRICES

AU$

Departure Start Number Calgary

Tour 8930 Tour 8934 End End Land & DeparVanLand Van- Cruise ture Start couver Only couver Only Number Calgary

Tour 8930 Tour 8934 End End Land & DeparVanLand Van- Cruise ture Start couver Only couver Only Number Calgary

0509 Tue 09 May 0523 Tue 23 May 0606 Tue 06 Jun 0620 Tue 20 Jun

17 May 3479 24 May 5071 31 May 3479 07 Jun 5206 14 Jun 3659 21 Jun 5368 28 Jun 3659 05 Jul 5384

12 Jul 3689 19 Jul 5404 26 Jul 3689 02 Aug 5407 09 Aug 3689 16 Aug 5408 23 Aug 3689 30 Aug 5410

0704 Tue 04 Jul 0718 Tue 18 Jul 0801 Tue 01 Aug 0815 Tue 15 Aug

8930-Rocky Mountaineer SilverLeaf Service 8933-Rocky Mountaineer GoldLeaf Service 8934-Rocky Mountaineer SilverLeaf Service with inside cabin on cruise extension.

8945-Rocky Mountaineer GoldLeaf Service with inside cabin on cruise extension.

8943-Rocky Mountaineer SilverLeaf Service with outside cabin on cruise extension.

8946-Rocky Mountaineer GoldLeaf Service with outside cabin on cruise extension.

8944-Rocky Mountaineer SilverLeaf Service with verandah cabin on cruise extension.

8947-Rocky Mountaineer GoldLeaf Service with verandah cabin on cruise extension.

Prices are for all land arrangements.

Gratuities per person for Tour Director and driver: $125. Gratuities for cruise extension are additional and paid on board ship.

Pricing is based on SilverLeaf Service on the Rocky Mountaineer. Upgrade to GoldLeaf Service for a supplement of $585. Please book early, as space

Tour 8930 Tour 8934 End End Land & VanLand Van- Cruise couver Only couver Only

0829 Tue 29 Aug 06 Sep 3689 13 Sep 5277 0912 Tue 12 Sep 20 Sep 3659 27 Sep 5156

is limited.

8934 pricing is based on inside category J or K, upgrade to an outside category E for $435, or a verandah cabin category B from $1,500 to $2,041.

Cruise line non-commissionable fare, government taxes and fees of $595 to $607, depending on date, are included in cruise extension price.

Prices based on double room occupancy.

Single Room Supplement: 8930 from $585 to $780; 8934 from $1,827 based on date and cabin category.

Triple Room Reduction per person: 8930 from $117 to $169; 8934 from $208 based on date and cabin category.

Guaranteed Shares: are not available on this holiday.

Additional accommodations before or after your tour may be available; see page 103.

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TAKE THE TRAIN

NEW! ALASKA

VIA RAIL and the CANADIAN ROCKIES

Skagway Glacier Bay

Juneau

7 Ketchikan

Inside Passage

TOUR 8935—9 days from Calgary to

TOUR 8940 WITH ALASKA CRUISE EXTENSION—16 days from Calgary to

1

Vancouver Island

Vancouver

YOUR PACKAGE INCLUDES SIGHTSEEING: In Calgary and Vancouver; orientation tour in Jasper, Columbia Icefield (Ice Explorer ride), Stanley Park, and Butchart Gardens.

■ Inside visits as shown in UPPERCASE in the tour description, including admission charges where applicable.

SCENIC HIGHLIGHTS: Banff National Park, Lake Louise, Jasper National Park, Thompson River, Monashee Mountains, Fraser Canyon, Strait of Georgia, and the Gulf Islands.

GUIDES: Services of a professional Tour Director; on Tour 8940—crew member service while cruising on Holland America’s MS Volendam.

TRANSPORTATION: On VIA Rail’s Canadian— Overnight accommodation from Jasper to Vancouver in Sleeper Plus class; ferry crossing to/from Vancouver Island; Holland America’s MS Volendam on Tour 8940; private, deluxe airconditioned motorcoach while touring.

HOTELS: Twin-bedded rooms with private bath or shower, hotel taxes, service charges, and tips for baggage handling. Listed hotels or equivalent; see page 102.

CALGARY International Hotel Calgary (SF), BANFF NATIONAL PARK Bow View Lodge (ST), JASPER NATIONAL PARK Lobstick Lodge (F), VIA RAIL Sleeper Plus class, VANCOUVER Holiday Inn & Suites Vancouver Downtown (F), VICTORIA Royal Scot Hotel & Suites (F); ALASKA CRUISE EXTENSION Holland America’s MS Volendam

MEALS: On Tour 8935—1 breakfast (B); on VIA Rail—1 dinner (D), 1 breakfast (B); on Tour 8940— 7 breakfasts (B), 6 lunches (L), 7 dinners (D)

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Day 1 CALGARY. Welcome to Calgary! Your Tour Director is on hand late this afternoon to answer any questions.

Day 2 CALGARY–BANFF NATIONAL PARK. The discovery of oil converted this cattle ranching town into a thriving, sophisticated city. Guided sightseeing shows off downtown, Fort Calgary, Stampede Park, the Saddledome, and Canada Olympic Park.

Next, drive west through the foothills of the Rockies into BANFF NATIONAL PARK. (B) Day 3 BANFF NATIONAL PARK. Full day at leisure. Banff is one of Canada’s favourite resorts—your Tour Director will suggest an optional helicopter ride over the Canadian Rockies.

Day 4 BANFF NATIONAL PARK–LAKE LOUISE–COLUMBIA ICEFIELD–JASPER NATIONAL PARK. First stop is Lake Louise, whose cold waters reflect the surrounding mountains and glaciers. Precipitous gorges, snowcapped mountain ranges, and exquisite lakes come into view as the motorcoach scales two mountain passes.

Another highlight today is a stop at the COLUMBIA ICEFIELD to experience the Ice Explorer, an all-terrain vehicle that travels on ice measuring 1,200 feet thick. Late this afternoon, join our optional float trip down the historic Athabasca River. In Jasper, an orientation tour showcases the unspoiled beauty. Accommodation for the next two nights is in JASPER NATIONAL PARK.

MyACCOUNT: Personalise your tour ahead of time with additional excursions. Visit our website for details and conditions.

GULF ISLANDS

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BUTCHART GARDENS

VANCOUVER Day 5 JASPER NATIONAL PARK. Join the optional narrated cruise on Maligne Lake to Spirit Island. On the return journey, you’ll be mesmerised by dramatic Maligne Canyon.

With much of the afternoon and evening free, consider hiking or exploring Jasper’s local charm.

Day 9 VICTORIA–FERRY CROSSING– VANCOUVER. Morning departure for Vancouver. The trip ends today with guests departing on individual schedules. Transfers to Vancouver International Airport are included.

Please schedule flights after 1:30 pm.

Day 6 JASPER NATIONAL PARK–VIA RAIL THE CANADIAN. On VIA Rail’s the Canadian, a late-afternoon departure allows you one last chance to explore Jasper before you transfer to the train station for the overnight run west across Canada’s Rocky Mountains to Vancouver.

The Canadian features renovated cars, comfortable cabin accommodations in Sleeper Plus class, and delicious meals.

Enjoy regional cuisine over a 3-course dinner in the dining car. Spend time in the Skyline car, with dome seating and a lounge area, or relax in the Park car and meet other travellers. The comfortable cabins come with bed turndown service, in-car shower access, and lots of little extras, such as a personal toiletry kit. (D)

CALGARY STAMPEDE Tour 8470—11 days Combine this holiday with our Calgary Stampede special departure. See page 14 for details.

Day 7 VIA RAIL THE CANADIAN– VANCOUVER. Continue through the ranchlands along the South Thompson River, the fertile fields of the Fraser Valley, and snowcapped Coast Mountains. Upon arrival in Vancouver, your day is at leisure for independent sightseeing. (B) Day 8 VANCOUVER–FERRY CROSSING– VICTORIA. Morning sightseeing focuses on Vancouver’s Chinatown, Gastown, and lovely STANLEY PARK. Afterward, sail across the Strait of Georgia through the spectacular Gulf Islands, known for its Mediterraneanlike climate. Afternoon sightseeing in Victoria includes world-famous BUTCHART GARDENS, Bastion Square, and Thunderbird Park with its collection of totem poles.

Banff 2 National Park

ADD AN ALASKA CRUISE TO YOUR HOLIDAY

TOUR 8940—16 DAYS

Day 11 JUNEAU. (B,L,D) Day 12 SKAGWAY. (B,L,D) Day 13 SCENIC CRUISING: GLACIER BAY. (B,L,D) Day 14 KETCHIKAN. (B,L,D) Day 15 SCENIC CRUISING: INSIDE PASSAGE. (B,L,D) Day 16 VANCOUVER (DISEMBARKATION).

Disembark this morning and transfer to Vancouver International Airport for your return flight home.

Please schedule flights after Noon. (B)

See extraordinary scenery and wildlife on this unforgettable cruise aboard Holland America’s luxurious MS Volendam.

NOTE: For more details on the ports visited and your cruise ship, refer to page 13. Cruise itineraries are provided by Holland America Line and are up to date at time of printing.

Your travel documents will contain the most current information.

Days 1 to 8 Like Tour 8935.

Day 10 SCENIC CRUISING: INSIDE PASSAGE. (B,L,D)

TOURS 8935 & 8940 DATES & PRICES

VIA Rail’s Canadian train retraces the historic transcontinental route. Travel in Sleeper Plus class and enjoy comfort and privacy in vintage rail cars reflecting the bygone era of overnight rail travel. By day, it’s a private room for two with armchairs, restroom, and a picture window, transforming at night to upper and lower beds.

Domed observation cars, lounges, and freshly prepared meals complement your journey viewing Canada’s beautiful scenery.

1 Calgary

Maximum elevation on tour: 7,500 ft.

Day 9 VANCOUVER (EMBARKATION).

Embark your cruise ship. (D)

YOUR TRAIN

1 Vancouver

Gulf Islands

Overnights Start City End City

SPECIAL DEPARTURE

ADD AN ALASKA CRUISE Tour 8471—18 days Combine the Calgary Stampede with a luxurious Alaska cruise. See page 13 for details.

Columbia Icefield Lake Louise

Victoria 1

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Jasper National 2 Park

Mount Robson

Vancouver with VIA Rail’s Canadian train

Priced From 2,599

ALBERTA

BRITISH COLUMBIA

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Departure Start Number Calgary

Tour 8935 Tour 8940 End End Land & DeparVanLand Van- Cruise ture Start couver Only couver Only Number Calgary

Tour 8935 Tour 8940 End End Land & DeparVanLand Van- Cruise ture Start couver Only couver Only Number Calgary

0502 Tue 02 May 0516 Tue 16 May 0530 Tue 30 May 0613 Tue 13 Jun

10 May 2599 17 May 4086 24 May 2599 31 May 4217 07 Jun 2899 14 Jun 4637 21 Jun 2979 28 Jun 4708

05 Jul 2979 12 Jul 4704 19 Jul 2979 26 Jul 4704 02 Aug 2979 09 Aug 4710 16 Aug 2979 23 Aug 4710

0627 Tue 27 Jun 0711 Tue 11 Jul 0725 Tue 25 Jul 0808 Tue 08 Aug

Prices are for all land arrangements.

Gratuities per person for Tour Director and driver: $125. Gratuities for cruise extension are additional and paid on board ship.

8940 pricing is based on inside category J or K; upgrade to an outside cabin (8948) category E for $435, or a verandah cabin (8445) category B from $1,635 to $2,041.

Cruise line non-commissionable fare, government taxes, and fees of $594 to $608, depending on date, are included in cruise extension price.

Tour 8935 Tour 8940 End End Land & VanLand Van- Cruise couver Only couver Only

0822 Tue 22 Aug 30 Aug 2979 06 Sep 4583 0905 Tue 05 Sep 13 Sep 2979 20 Sep 4594

Prices based on double room occupancy.

Single Room Supplement: 8935 from $520 to $715; 8940 from $1,606 based on date and cabin category.

Triple Room Reduction per person: 8935 from $91 to $150; 8940 from $150 based on date and cabin category.

Guaranteed Shares are not available on this holiday.

Additional accommodations before or after your tour may be available; see page 103.

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The

CANADIAN ROCKIES

GRIZZLY BEAR FAMILY

BRITISH COLUMBIA

ALBERTA 2 Jasper National Park

Mount Robson Lillooet Vancouver Island Whistler 2

TOUR 8900—13 days from Vancouver

to Vancouver

TOUR 8902 WITH VANCOUVER EXTENSION—

15 days from Vancouver to Vancouver

Victoria 2

TOUR 8903 WITH HONOLULU EXTENSION—

20 days from Vancouver to Honolulu

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Priced From 2,189

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YOUR PACKAGE INCLUDES SIGHTSEEING: In Vancouver and Victoria; orientation tour in Jasper, Stanley Park, included winery tour, Columbia Icefield (Ice Explorer ride), and Butchart Gardens. ■ Inside visits as shown in UPPERCASE in the tour description, including admission charges where applicable.

SCENIC HIGHLIGHTS: Lake Okanagan, Okanagan Valley, Glacier National Park, Yoho National Park, Kicking Horse Pass, Banff National Park, Canadian Rockies, Lake Louise, Jasper National Park, Fraser River, Mount Robson, Seton & Duffey Lakes, Whistler, Strait of Georgia, and the Gulf Islands.

GUIDES: Services of a professional Tour Director; on Tours 8902 & 8903—local host service in Vancouver and Honolulu, where information is provided for independent exploration and dining.

TRANSPORTATION: Ferry crossing to/from Vancouver Island; private, deluxe air-conditioned motorcoach while touring.

HOTELS: Twin-bedded rooms with private bath or shower, hotel taxes, service charges, and tips for baggage handling. Listed hotels or equivalent; see page 102.

VANCOUVER Sandman Hotel Downtown Vancouver City Centre (F), KELOWNA Ramada Hotel & Conference Centre (F), BANFF NATIONAL PARK Mount Royal Hotel (F), JASPER NATIONAL PARK Marmot Lodge (F), SUN PEAKS Sun Peaks Lodge (ST), WHISTLER Listel Hotel Whistler (MF), VICTORIA Royal Scot Hotel & Suites (F); HONOLULU EXTENSION Sheraton Princess Kaiulani (F)

MyACCOUNT: Personalise your tour ahead of time with additional excursions. Visit our website for details and conditions.

2 Vancouver

Gulf Islands

BANFF NATIONAL PARK Day 1 VANCOUVER. Welcome to Vancouver! Your Tour Director is on hand late this afternoon to answer any questions.

Day 2 VANCOUVER. This morning, an included city tour highlights STANLEY PARK, Chinatown, the harbour, beaches, and more. The rest of the day is at leisure; your Tour Director can suggest ways to further explore the city. Maybe take a water taxi to Granville Island with outdoor markets, street musicians, and waterfront cafés. Or, visit historic Gastown with its steam-powered clock, antique shops, and art galleries.

Day 3 VANCOUVER–KELOWNA. Our journey begins in British Columbia’s fertile valleys and continues through rich mountain forests to Lake Okanagan. Travel along the lake to the resort city of Kelowna, attractively set on the lake shore and surrounded by orchards and vineyards.

Sample local wines on the included WINERY TOUR. Day 4 KELOWNA–GLACIER NATIONAL PARK–YOHO NATIONAL PARK–BANFF NATIONAL PARK. Motor north through the Okanagan Valley, famous for its peaches and vineyards. Climb up 4,379-foot-high Rogers Pass in GLACIER NATIONAL PARK. Take a break at the pass, perfect for photos of the rugged mountains, glaciers, and waterfalls. Enter YOHO NATIONAL PARK and scale Kicking Horse Pass at 5,421 feet.

By early evening, reach BANFF NATIONAL PARK, gateway to the majestic Canadian Rockies.

Day 5 BANFF NATIONAL PARK. Full day at leisure. Banff is one of Canada’s favourite year-round resorts, and your Tour Director will suggest an optional helicopter ride over the Canadian Rockies.

STRAIT OF GEORGIA Day 6 BANFF NATIONAL PARK–LAKE LOUISE–COLUMBIA ICEFIELD–JASPER NATIONAL PARK. First, to Lake Louise, its turquoise waters a perfect natural mirror that reflects the mountains and glaciers. Precipitous gorges, snowcapped summits, and lakes of exquisite blues and greens come into view as the motorcoach continues northward into JASPER NATIONAL PARK. A highlight today is a stop at the COLUMBIA ICEFIELD to ride the Ice Explorer that travels on ice that’s 1,200 feet thick. This afternoon, join our optional float trip down the Athabasca River. Enjoy an orientation tour of Jasper townsite upon arrival.

Day 7 JASPER NATIONAL PARK. Today, join our optional excursion to Maligne Lake and Spirit Island, where you embark on a narrated cruise of the lake. The balance of the day is free to enjoy everything Jasper has to offer—from guided hikes and quaint shops to meandering wildlife.

Day 8 JASPER NATIONAL PARK–MOUNT ROBSON–SUN PEAKS. Leave Jasper and follow the Fraser River to the base of Mount Robson, the highest mountain in the Canadian Rockies, peaking at 12,972 feet.

Continue following the Yellowhead Highway south along the North Thompson River—a route pioneered by fur trappers a century ago. Overnight at the Sun Peaks mountain resort.

Day 9 SUN PEAKS–LILLOOET–WHISTLER. Head south, following the once treacherous Cariboo Wagon Trail. Via Lillooet, “Mile 0 of the Gold Rush Route,” your motorcoach will follow the shores of Seton and Duffey Lakes with a late-afternoon arrival in Whistler.

Day 10 WHISTLER. Spend the day in the alpine resort of Whistler, nestled at the base of breathtaking Blackcomb Mountain. Free time to explore many sites from the 2010 Winter Olympics or to join one of the many optional excursions, including flightseeing by floatplane over the lakes and glaciated peaks of Garibaldi Provincial Park.

Day 11 WHISTLER–FERRY CROSSING– VICTORIA. Set sail across the Strait of Georgia and through the spectacular Gulf Islands, an archipelago known for its Mediterranean-type climate. Afternoon arrival in Victoria. Sightseeing includes Marine Drive, Bastion Square, and Thunderbird Park with its unusual collection of totem poles. Then, visit world-famous BUTCHART GARDENS, rated among the most beautiful gardens in the world. Stroll through the colourful Sunken Garden, the Japanese and Italian Gardens, the English Rose Garden, and the magnificent Ross Fountain.

Day 12 VICTORIA. Today is at leisure to discover some of the attractions this splendid city has to offer, including the Royal British Columbia Museum, Afternoon Tea at the Empress Hotel, an IMAX presentation at the National Geographic Theatre, whale watching on the Strait of Juan de Fuca, and fine shopping along Government Street.

Day 13 VICTORIA–FERRY CROSSING– VANCOUVER. Early this morning, enjoy a scenic ferry crossing to the mainland, where the trip ends with guests departing on individual schedules. Transfers to Vancouver International Airport are included. Please schedule flights after 1:30 pm.

Columbia Icefield

1 Sun Peaks 1

Lake Louise Glacier National Park

Kelowna

2 Banff National Park Yoho National Park

TOUR 8903 WITH HONOLULU EXTENSION

Overnights Start City End City

OAHU

Pacific Ocean 7 Honolulu

Maximum elevation on tour: 7,500 ft.

EXTEND YOUR HOLIDAY IN VANCOUVER TOUR 8902—15 DAYS

RELAX IN HONOLULU TOUR 8903—20 DAYS

Days 1 to 13 Like Tour 8900. Check into your

Vancouver hotel, the Sandman Hotel Downtown Vancouver City Centre, for the next two nights.

Day 14 VANCOUVER. The day is at leisure for

independent activities or choose from a variety of optional excursions. Your local host will have ideas on the best places to shop and dine.

Day 15 VANCOUVER. The trip ends today

Add 7 nights in Honolulu to your holiday for $1,150AU.

with guests departing on individual schedules.

Transfers are provided to Vancouver International Airport.

Please see page 12 for details.

TOURS 8900 & 8902 DATES & PRICES Depar- Start ture VanNumber couver

Tour 8900 Tour 8902 End End VanLand Van- Land couver Only couver Only

0421 Fri 21 Apr 03 May 2189 05 May 2439 0424 Mon 24 Apr 06 May 2189 08 May 2439 0501 Mon 01 May 13 May 2279 15 May 2529 0505 Fri 05 May 17 May 2279 19 May 2529 0508 Mon 08 May 20 May 2279 22 May 2529 0512 Fri 12 May 24 May 2279 26 May 2529 0515 Mon 15 May 27 May 2279 29 May 2529 0519 Fri 19 May 31 May 2279 02 Jun 2559 0522 Mon 22 May 03 Jun 2279 05 Jun 2579 0526 Fri 26 May 07 Jun 2279 09 Jun 2579 0529 Mon 29 May 10 Jun 2479 12 Jun 2779 0602 Fri 02 Jun 14 Jun 2479 16 Jun 2779 0605 Mon 05 Jun 17 Jun 2479 19 Jun 2779

Depar- Start ture VanNumber couver

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0609 Fri 09 Jun 0612 Mon 12 Jun 0616 Fri 16 Jun 0619 Mon 19 Jun 0623 Fri 23 Jun 0630 Fri 30 Jun 0707 Fri 07 Jul 0714 Fri 14 Jul 0721 Fri 21 Jul 0728 Fri 28 Jul 0804 Fri 04 Aug 0811 Fri 11 Aug 0818 Fri 18 Aug

21 Jun 2509 23 Jun 2819 24 Jun 2509 26 Jun 2819 28 Jun 2509 30 Jun 2819 01 Jul 2509 03 Jul 2819 05 Jul 2539 07 Jul 2839 12 Jul 2539 14 Jul 2839 19 Jul 2539 21 Jul 2839 26 Jul 2539 28 Jul 2839 02 Aug 2539 04 Aug 2839 09 Aug 2539 11 Aug 2839 16 Aug 2539 18 Aug 2839 23 Aug 2539 25 Aug 2839 30 Aug 2539 01 Sep 2839

Prices are for all land arrangements.

Land Gratuities per person for Tour Director and driver: $187 Prices based on double room occupancy.

Single Room Supplement: 8900 $676 to $1,034; 8902 $819 to $1,222

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Depar- Start ture VanNumber couver

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0825 Fri 25 Aug 06 Sep 2509 08 Sep 2819 0828 Mon 28 Aug 09 Sep 2509 11 Sep 2819 0901 Fri 01 Sep 13 Sep 2509 15 Sep 2819 0904 Mon 04 Sep 16 Sep 2509 18 Sep 2819 0908 Fri 08 Sep 20 Sep 2509 22 Sep 2819 0911 Mon 11 Sep 23 Sep 2509 25 Sep 2819 0915 Fri 15 Sep 27 Sep 2479 29 Sep 2779 0918 Mon 18 Sep 30 Sep 2479 02 Oct 2749 0922 Fri 22 Sep 04 Oct 2479 06 Oct 2729 0925 Mon 25 Sep 07 Oct 2479 09 Oct 2729 0929 Fri 29 Sep 11 Oct 2329 13 Oct 2579

Triple Room Reduction per person: 8900 $111 to $202; 8902 $137 to $241

Water Guaranteed Text Shares: see page 11.

Additional accommodations before or after your tour may be available; see page 103.

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WESTERN CANADA with INSIDE PASSAGE

VANCOUVER 1 BRITISH COLUMBIA

Prince Rupert 2

Inside Passage

ALBERTA Prince George 1

Jasper National 2 Park

Mount Robson

TOUR 8380—13 days from Vancouver to Calgary Port Hardy 1

TOUR 8385 WITH BANFF EXTENSION—

15 days from Vancouver to Calgary

Columbia Icefield Vancouver Island

AU

YOUR PACKAGE INCLUDES SIGHTSEEING: In Vancouver and Victoria; Stanley Park, Butchart Gardens, orientation tour of Prince Rupert, guided visit to the North Pacific Historic Fishing Village, and Columbia Icefield (Ice Explorer ride). ■ Inside visits as shown in UPPERCASE in the tour description, including admission charges where applicable.

SCENIC HIGHLIGHTS: Strait of Georgia, Gulf Islands, coastline of Vancouver Island, Campbell River, Skeena River, Pacific Coast rainforest, Jasper National Park, Lake Louise.

GUIDES: Services of a professional Tour Director.

TRANSPORTATION: Ferry crossing from the mainland to Vancouver Island; full-day cruise through the Inside Passage; VIA Rail’s® Jasper— Prince Rupert train with seating in Touring class or Economy class on departures 0714, 0811 & 0908; private, deluxe air-conditioned motorcoach while touring.

HOTELS: Twin-bedded rooms with private bath or shower, hotel taxes, service charges, and tips for baggage handling. Listed hotels or equivalent; see page 102.

VANCOUVER Century Plaza Hotel & Spa (MF), VICTORIA Royal Scot Hotel & Suites (F), PORT HARDY Kwa’lilas Hotel (T), PRINCE RUPERT Pacific Inn (F), PRINCE GEORGE Sandman Hotel Prince George (ST), JASPER NATIONAL PARK Chateau Jasper (SF), BANFF NATIONAL PARK Irwin’s Mountain Inn (ST)

MEALS: On VIA Rail—1 continental breakfast (CB), 1 lunch (L), 1 dinner (D) (except on departures 0714, 0811 & 0908 when meals are available for purchase) MyACCOUNT: Personalise your tour ahead of time with additional excursions. Visit our website for details and conditions.

Lake Louise

Chemainus

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Overnights Start City End City

STANLEY PARK Day 1 VANCOUVER. Welcome to Vancouver!

Your Tour Director is on hand late this afternoon to answer any questions.

Day 2 VANCOUVER. This morning, an included city tour highlights STANLEY PARK, Chinatown, the harbour and beaches, and more. The rest of the day is at leisure, and your Tour Director will have suggestions for your further exploration of the city. Maybe take a water taxi to lively Granville Island with its outdoor markets, street musicians, and waterfront cafés. Or, visit historic Gastown with its steam-powered clock, antique shops, art galleries, and street vendors.

Day 6 PORT HARDY–INSIDE PASSAGE CRUISE–PRINCE RUPERT. Early this morning, embark on one of the world’s most beautiful ocean voyages. The scenery is spectacular, with towering mountains, roaring waterfalls, endless islands, and virgin rainforest. Marine life abounds, often with sightings of sea lions, eagles, and porpoises—you may even spot a killer whale! Late-evening arrival in Prince Rupert.

NOTE: Cruising time through the Inside Passage is approximately 16 hours. Please come prepared with all medications, eyeglasses, and any other items you will need.

Day 3 VANCOUVER–FERRY CROSSING– VICTORIA. This morning, set sail across the Strait of Georgia through the spectacular Gulf Islands, an area known for its Mediterraneanlike climate. Afternoon sightseeing in Victoria includes world-famous BUTCHART GARDENS, Bastion Square, and Thunderbird Park with its unusual collection of totem poles.

Day 7 PRINCE RUPERT. Depart for an orientation tour of Prince Rupert, then visit the NORTH PACIFIC HISTORIC FISHING VILLAGE, a National Historic Site, for a guided tour of British Columbia’s oldest cannery village. Learn of the canning process and what life was like in the village during peak production in the last century.

Day 4 VICTORIA. Be sure to discover some of the attractions this splendid city has to offer, including the Royal British Columbia Museum, Afternoon Tea at the Empress Hotel, a whale-watching cruise on the Strait of Juan de Fuca, and fine shopping along Government Street. This evening, join our optional excursion in Chinatown, complete with colourful lanterns and dinner at an authentic restaurant.

Day 8 PRINCE RUPERT–VIA RAIL TRAIN– PRINCE GEORGE. This morning, board VIA Rail’s Jasper—Prince Rupert train for the trip of a lifetime. Sit back and enjoy an alldaylight journey that winds its way through the majestic Coast Mountains, follows the mighty Skeena River—often referred to as the “River of Mists”—and concludes in the Pacific Coast rainforest. You’ll retrace ancient First Nations trading routes and follow the paths of the earliest fur traders. Soaring bald eagles, inquisitive black bears, browsing moose, and other wildlife may be spotted from the glassed-in observation dome that provides 360-degree views. (CB,L,D)

Day 5 VICTORIA–CHEMAINUS–PORT HARDY. An early departure from Victoria follows the eastern coastline of Vancouver Island, stopping at Chemainus, the unique village with more than 30 murals depicting pioneer settlement of the area. Then, it’s through the port of Campbell River, the “Salmon Capital of the World.”

NOTE: On departures 0714, 0811, and 0908, there are no included meals or dome-car access. However, meals are available for purchase.

Victoria 2

CHEMAINUS Day 9 PRINCE GEORGE–MOUNT ROBSON– JASPER NATIONAL PARK. As we continue onward to JASPER NATIONAL PARK the peak elevations grow, culminating with Mount Robson, the highest of Canada’s Rockies at almost 13,000 feet. Overnight in Jasper.

2 Vancouver

Banff 2 National Park

Calgary

Maximum elevation on tour: 7,500 ft.

EXTEND YOUR HOLIDAY IN BANFF

TOUR 8385—15 DAYS

Day 10 JASPER NATIONAL PARK. Today, join our optional excursion to Maligne Lake and Spirit Island, where you embark on a narrated cruise of the lake. The balance of the day is free to enjoy everything Jasper has to offer from guided hikes and quaint shops to meandering wildlife.

Day 11 JASPER NATIONAL PARK– COLUMBIA ICEFIELD–LAKE LOUISE– BANFF NATIONAL PARK. Winding our way down the western fringe of Alberta, our journey takes us through some of the Canadian Rockies’ most breathtaking wilderness. Our first highlight on today’s agenda is a stop at the COLUMBIA ICEFIELD to experience the Ice Explorer, an all-terrain vehicle that travels on ice measuring 1,200 feet thick. Next, Lake Louise, its cold waters perfectly mirror the surrounding mountains and glaciers.

Precipitous gorges, snowcapped mountain ranges, and lakes of exquisite blues and greens come into view as we continue the journey south to BANFF NATIONAL PARK. Day 12 BANFF NATIONAL PARK. Banff is one of Canada’s favourite year-round resorts, with summer activities including hiking, boating, horseback riding, and fishing. Cosmos has arranged for an optional helicopter ride high over the Canadian Rockies.

Day 13 BANFF NATIONAL PARK–CALGARY. The trip ends today with the final leg of your journey taking you to Calgary International Airport for those with homebound flights.

Please schedule flights after 2 pm.

Days 1 to 12 Like Tour 8380. Your stay at the Irwin’s Mountain Inn in Banff National Park continues for the next two nights.

must-see places. Spend the next two days in scenic grandeur and enjoy everything from guided hikes and quaint shops to meandering wildlife.

Days 13 & 14 BANFF NATIONAL PARK. Encompassing 6,641 square miles of glorious wilderness, mountains, glaciers, lakes, hot springs, and alpine meadows, Banff is one of the world’s

Day 15 BANFF NATIONAL PARK–CALGARY. The trip ends today with guests departing on individual schedules. Transfers are provided to Calgary International Airport.

TOURS 8380 & 8385 DATES & PRICES Tour 8380

Departure Start Number Vancouver

Tour 8385 End End Land Cal- Land Calgary Only gary Only

0614 Wed 14 Jun 26 Jun 3059 28 Jun 3419 0616 Fri 16 Jun 28 Jun 3059 30 Jun 3419 0630 Fri 30 Jun 12 Jul 3059 14 Jul 3419

Departure Start Number Vancouver

Tour 8385 End End Land Cal- Land Calgary Only gary Only

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Tour 8380

Tour 8380

Departure Start Number Vancouver

0714* Fri 14 Jul 26 Jul 2869 28 Jul 3229 0728 Fri 28 Jul 09 Aug 3059 11 Aug 3419 0811* Fri 11 Aug 23 Aug 2869 25 Aug 3229

*On the Jul. 14, Aug. 11, and Sep. 8 departures the Jasper—Prince Rupert train does not offer Touring class service. Guests will instead be accommodated in Economy class for these departures. On these dates, there is no access to the dome car, and meals on the train are not included but instead are available for purchase.

Prices are for all land arrangements.

Gratuities per person for Tour Director and driver: $187

Tour 8385 End End Land Cal- Land Calgary Only gary Only

0825 Fri 25 Aug 06 Sep 3059 08 Sep 3419 0908* Fri 08 Sep 20 Sep 2869 22 Sep 3229

Prices based on double room occupancy.

Single Room Supplement: 8380 $1,131; 8385 $1,359 Triple Room Reduction per person: 8380 $228; 8385 $273 Guaranteed Shares: see page 11.

Additional accommodations before or after your tour may be available; see page 103.

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ALASKA Skagway Glacier Bay

Juneau

7 Ketchikan

BRITISH COLUMBIA

Inside Passage

to Vancouver

Mount Robson

TOUR 8915 WITH ALASKA CRUISE EXTENSION—17 days from Calgary

Days 1 to 9 Like Tour 8910.

Day 10 VANCOUVER (EMBARKATION).

Embark your cruise ship. (D)

Columbia Icefield Vancouver Island

Kamloops 1

2 Victoria

AU

YOUR PACKAGE INCLUDES SIGHTSEEING: In Calgary, Victoria, and Vancouver; Columbia Icefield (Ice Explorer ride), Butchart Gardens, and Stanley Park. ■ Inside visits as shown in UPPERCASE in the tour description, including admission charges where applicable.

SCENIC HIGHLIGHTS: Banff National Park, Jasper National Park, Mount Robson, Fraser River, Thompson River with spectacular views of the Monashee Mountains, British Columbia’s Coast Mountain Range, Strait of Georgia, and the Gulf Islands.

GUIDES: Services of a professional Tour Director; on Tours 8915 & 8555—crew member service while cruising on Holland America’s MS Nieuw Amsterdam or MS Volendam.

TRANSPORTATION: Ferry crossing to/from Vancouver Island; Holland America’s MS Nieuw Amsterdam or MS Volendam on Tours 8915 & 8555; private, deluxe air-conditioned motorcoach while touring.

PEYTO LAKE Day 1 CALGARY. Welcome to Calgary! Your Tour Director is on hand late this afternoon to answer any questions.

Day 2 CALGARY–BANFF NATIONAL PARK. The discovery of oil converted this ranching town into a sophisticated city. It is also home to the world-famous Calgary Stampede. Tour many of the city’s attractions, including Canada Olympic Park, and the Saddledome. Motor west through the foothills and into BANFF NATIONAL PARK, gateway to the majestic Canadian Rockies. Join the optional excursion to Sulphur Mountain for panoramic views of Banff’s spectacular scenery. (B) Day 3 BANFF NATIONAL PARK. Banff is one of Canada’s favourite year-round resorts, with summer activities such as hiking, boating, and fishing. With a free day, your Tour Director will suggest an optional helicopter ride over the Canadian Rockies.

HOTELS: Twin-bedded rooms with private bath or shower, hotel taxes, service charges, and tips for baggage handling. Listed hotels or equivalent; see page 102.

Day 4 BANFF NATIONAL PARK–LAKE LOUISE–COLUMBIA ICEFIELD–JASPER NATIONAL PARK. Enjoy a day of scenic grandeur. First stop is Lake Louise, whose turquoise waters create a natural mirror that reflects the surroundings. Up next: a stop at the COLUMBIA ICEFIELD to experience the Ice Explorer, an all-terrain vehicle that travels on ice that is 1,200 feet thick. Then, journey north into JASPER NATIONAL PARK, where precipitous gorges, snowcapped summits, and lakes of exquisite blues and greens come into view as the motorcoach scales two mountain passes. Later, your Tour Director suggests an optional float trip down the Athabasca River. Enjoy an orientation tour of Jasper townsite upon arrival.

Day 5 JASPER NATIONAL PARK. Today, join our optional excursion to Maligne Lake and Spirit Island, where you embark on a narrated cruise of the lake. The balance of the day is free to enjoy everything Jasper

has to offer—from guided hikes and quaint shops to meandering wildlife.

Day 6 JASPER NATIONAL PARK–MOUNT ROBSON–KAMLOOPS. Depart Jasper and follow the Fraser River to the base of Mount Robson, the highest peak in the Canadian Rockies. The Yellowhead Highway continues south along the mighty Thompson River, with spectacular views of the Monashee Mountains. Overnight in Kamloops.

Day 7 KAMLOOPS–FERRY CROSSING– VICTORIA. As you travel through British Columbia’s Coast Mountain Range to its majestic Pacific coastline, the vegetation changes from desert landscape to lush alpine forests. Board your ferry for the spectacular crossing to Vancouver Island.

Sightseeing in Victoria includes the Inner Harbour, Bastion Square, Thunderbird Park, and world-famous BUTCHART GARDENS. This evening, consider a stroll along the lively Waterfront Promenade.

Day 8 VICTORIA. Today is free to explore on your own. Your Tour Director will have ideas for enjoying this most British of Canadian cities. Take an optional whale-watching cruise, or you could join an optional historic walk, followed by dinner in Chinatown.

CALGARY International Hotel Calgary (SF), BANFF NATIONAL PARK Bow View Lodge (ST), JASPER NATIONAL PARK Marmot Lodge (F), KAMLOOPS The Thompson Hotel & Conference Centre (F), VICTORIA Royal Scot Hotel & Suites (F), VANCOUVER Holiday Inn & Suites Vancouver Downtown (F); ALASKA CRUISE EXTENSION Holland America’s MS Nieuw Amsterdam or MS Volendam

Day 9 VICTORIA–FERRY CROSSING– VANCOUVER. This morning, set sail across the Strait of Georgia and through the spectacular Gulf Islands, an archipelago known for its climate. In Vancouver, city sightseeing includes STANLEY PARK, Gastown, Chinatown, and other famous landmarks. The remainder of the day is free to explore Robson Street and experience British Columbia’s premier shopping and entertainment location.

MEALS: On Tour 8910—1 breakfast (B); on Tours 8915 & 8555—7 breakfasts (B), 6 lunches (L), 7 dinners (D) MyACCOUNT: Personalise your tour ahead of time with additional excursions. Visit our website for details and conditions.

GASTOWN

Overnights Start City End City

CALGARY

Day 10 VANCOUVER. The trip ends today with guests departing on individual

1 Banff 2 Calgary National Park

Day 11 SCENIC CRUISING: INSIDE PASSAGE. (B,L,D) Day 12 JUNEAU. (B,L,D) Day 13 SKAGWAY. (B,L,D)

Maximum elevation on tour: 7,500 ft.

Day 14 SCENIC CRUISING: GLACIER BAY. (B,L,D)

schedules. Transfers to Vancouver International Airport are included. You can extend your holiday with extra nights and explore Vancouver further with a variety of exciting optional activities.

Day 15 KETCHIKAN. (B,L,D) Day 16 SCENIC CRUISING: INSIDE PASSAGE. (B,L,D) Day 17 VANCOUVER (DISEMBARKATION).

Disembark this morning and transfer to Vancouver International Airport for your return flight home.

Please schedule flights after Noon. (B)

SPECIAL DEPARTURE

CALGARY STAMPEDE Tour 8550 —12 days Combine this holiday with our Calgary Stampede special departure. See page 14 for details.

NOTE: For more details on the ports visited and your cruise ship, refer to page 13. Cruise itineraries are provided by Holland America Line and are up to date at time of printing.

Your travel documents will contain the most current information.

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Tour 8555—19 days Combine the Calgary Stampede with a luxurious Alaska cruise.

See page 13 for details.

TOURS 8910 & 8915 DATES & PRICES

AU$

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0706 06 Jul 0708 08 Jul 0720 20 Jul 0729 29 Jul 0805 05 Aug 0810 10 Aug 0817 17 Aug 0819 19 Aug 0826 26 Aug 0831 31 Aug 0902 02 Sep 0907 07 Sep

SHIP*

Priced From 1,919

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1 Vancouver

Lake Louise

17 May V 3386 24 May V 3511 27 May N 3564 10 Jun N 3776 ------ -- ---17 Jun N 3916 ------ -- ---24 Jun N 3916 ------ -- ---08 Jul N 3946 ------ -- --------- -- ----

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Jasper National 2 Park

15 Jul 2259 17 Jul 2259 29 Jul 2159 07 Aug 2159 14 Aug 2159 19 Aug 2159 26 Aug 2159 28 Aug 2159 04 Sep 2129 09 Sep 2129 11 Sep 2129 16 Sep 2129

*Ship: N=MS Nieuw Amsterdam, V=MS Volendam Prices are for all land arrangements.

Gratuities per person for Tour Director and driver: $140. Gratuities for cruise extension are additional and paid on board ship.

8915 is based on inside category K or J (Nieuw Amsterdam) category L or K (Volendam); upgrade to an outside cabin (8916) category D or C (both ships) for $585, or a verandah cabin (8917) category V (Nieuw Amsterdam) from $1,027 or B (Volendam) from $1,663.

Cruise line non-commissionable fare, government taxes, and fees from $573 to $607, depending on ship/date, are included in price.

22 Jul ------ 05 Aug ------ ------ 26 Aug 02 Sep ------ ------ 16 Sep ------ 23 Sep

N 4182 -- ---N 4082 -- ----- ---N 3965 N 3839 -- ----- ---N 3699 -- ---N 3700

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TOUR 8910—10 days from Calgary

See extraordinary scenery and wildlife on this unforgettable cruise aboard Holland America’s luxurious MS Nieuw Amsterdam or MS Volendam.

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Prices based on double room occupancy.

Single Room Supplement: 8910 $585 to $930; 8915 from $1,697 based on date and cabin category.

Triple Room Reduction per person: 8910 $111 to $202; 8915 from $163 based on date and cabin category.

Guaranteed Shares: see page 11.

Additional accommodations before or after your tour may be available, see page 103.

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1 Seattle

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d’Alene WASHINGTON 1 Spokane

Glacier National Park

2 Kalispell

MONTANA 1 Helena

Grand Teton National Park

TOUR 8710—11 days from Salt Lake City

IDAHO

to Seattle

Canyon Earthquake Lake Visitors Center

2 Yellowstone National Park 2 Jackson

TOUR 8715 WITH ALASKA CRUISE EXTENSION—18 days from Salt Lake City

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Salt Lake City 1 UTAH

Priced From 2,669

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YOUR PACKAGE INCLUDES SIGHTSEEING: In Seattle, orientation tour in Salt Lake City, Canyon Earthquake Lake Visitors Centre, National Bison Range Visitors Centre, and the Red Jammer buses. ■ Inside visits as shown in UPPERCASE in the tour description, including admission charges where applicable.

SCENIC HIGHLIGHTS: Grand Teton National Park, Jenny Lake, Yellowstone National Park, Old Faithful, Montana’s Big Sky Country, Hebgen Lake, Flathead Lake, Glacier National Park, Going-to-the-Sun Road, and Coeur d’Alene.

GUIDES: Services of a professional Tour Director; on Tour 8715—crew member service while cruising on Holland America’s MS Eurodam.

TRANSPORTATION: Red Jammer buses on Goingto-the-Sun Road; Holland America’s MS Eurodam on Tour 8715; private, deluxe air-conditioned motorcoach while touring.

HOTELS: Twin-bedded rooms with private bath or shower, hotel taxes, service charges, and tips for baggage handling. Listed hotels or equivalent; see page 102.

SALT LAKE CITY Comfort Inn Downtown Salt Lake City (ST), JACKSON Painted Buffalo Inn (ST), YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK Yellowstone National Park Lodges (NP), HELENA La Quinta Inn & Suites (ST), KALISPELL Red Lion Hotel Kalispell (F), SPOKANE Red Lion River Inn (F), SEATTLE Quality Inn & Suites Seattle Centre (ST); ALASKA CRUISE EXTENSION Holland America’s MS Eurodam

MEALS: On Tour 8710 - 1 breakfast (B), 4 continental breakfasts (CB); on Tour 8715—7 breakfasts (B), 6 lunches (L), 7 dinners (D) MyACCOUNT: Personalise your tour ahead of time with additional excursions. Visit our website for details and conditions.

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GEYSER AT YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK Day 1 SALT LAKE CITY. Welcome to Salt Lake City! Your Tour Director is on hand late this afternoon to answer any questions.

Day 2 SALT LAKE CITY–JACKSON. Salt Lake City is magnificently set on the edge of a salt desert and surrounded by mountains and forests. This is the centre of the Mormon religion, where Brigham Young declared to his followers, “This is the place.”

Our orientation tour will show you the best of the vibrant capital of Utah, including Temple Square with its impressive six-spired temple and adjacent tabernacle. Continue north to the Wild West town of Jackson with its wooden sidewalks and swing-door saloons. This evening, join an optional barbecue cookout and Wild West show. (B) Day 3 JACKSON. Today is at leisure to explore on your own or perhaps take a scenic float trip down the Snake River.

In the afternoon, explore the shops and museums of historic downtown.

This evening, stroll along the old-time boardwalks and have supper at a swingdoor saloon. (CB) Day 4 JACKSON–GRAND TETON NATIONAL PARK–YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK. This morning, visit magnificent GRAND TETON NATIONAL PARK, one of America’s last preserves of wild solitude. Its 13,770-foot-high ridges are crested with snow most of the year.

Stroll along the shores of beautiful glacierfed Jenny Lake before ending the day in America’s first national park, Yellowstone.

(CB) Day 5 YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK. Today you will see the Grand Canyon of Yellowstone with its Upper and Lower Falls.

Watch for herds of bison, and view many of Yellowstone’s geothermal sites, including Old Faithful Geyser.

Day 6 YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK– HELENA. Take the west exit out of the park and continue through Montana’s Big Sky Country. Travel past bison, see bighorn sheep and elk habitat, and take in views of Hebgen Lake with its crystal-blue water and picture–perfect mountain backdrop. Marvel at the forces of nature unleashed at Quake Lake and visit the Canyon Earthquake Lake Visitors Centre, where the results of a 7.4-magnitude earthquake and the ghostly shadows of the trees and cabins in the bottom of the lake are visible below the enormous rockslide. Finally, drive through the incredible Madison River valley, where “big sky” comes to life and you will discover the great Western town of Ennis. Overnight in Helena, “Queen City of the Rockies.”

Day 7 HELENA–MISSOULA–KALISPELL. Today we make our way to Missoula, a major lumber centre and home of the U.S. Forest Service and the Smokejumpers’ training centre. Visit the Visitors Centre at the 18,450-acre National Bison Range and watch for bison, elk, antelope, and mountain sheep. Continue along the shores of Flathead Lake, lined with cherry orchards and one of America’s freshwater lakes. (CB)

GRAND TETONS by the glaciers of the Ice Age. There are more than 55 lakes, but none more scenic than Lake Coeur d’Alene itself. There’s time to explore this lakefront town on your own before continuing to Spokane, Washington, for the night.

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Day 11 SEATTLE. The trip ends this morning with guests departing on individual schedules. Transfers are provided to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. You can explore Seattle more with extra nights. (CB)

TOUR 8715—18 DAYS

Day 12 CRUISING: AT SEA. (B,L,D) Day 13 JUNEAU. (B,L,D)

Day 10 SPOKANE–SEATTLE. This morning we make our way to Seattle, the “Emerald City.” This afternoon’s sightseeing includes the Seattle Centre, site of the 1962 World Fair and the 605-foot-high Space Needle, and a stop at the colourful Pike Place Market.

Day 14 SCENIC CRUISING: GLACIER BAY. (B,L,D) Day 15 SITKA. (B,L,D) Day 16 KETCHIKAN. (B,L,D) Day 17 VICTORIA. (B,L,D) Day 18 SEATTLE (DISEMBARKATION). Disembark this morning and transfer to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport for your return flight home.

Please schedule flights after Noon. (B)

See extraordinary scenery and wildlife on this unforgettable cruise aboard Holland America’s luxurious MS Eurodam.

NOTE: For more details on the ports visited and your cruise ship, refer to page 13. Cruise itineraries are provided by Holland America Line and are up to date at time of printing. Your travel documents will contain the most current information.

Days 1 to 10 Like Tour 8710.

Day 11 SEATTLE (EMBARKATION) Embark your cruise ship. (D)

TOURS 8710 & 8715 DATES & PRICES

Day 8 KALISPELL–GLACIER NATIONAL PARK–GOING-TO-THE-SUN ROAD– KALISPELL. A highlight awaits as you board the famous vintage RED JAMMER BUSES that will take you along one of North America’s most spectacular highways: Going-to-the-Sun Road. After crossing 6,664-foot-high Logan Pass, enter a geographical wonderland of alpine scenery, where jagged peaks, deep-green forests, pristine lakes, and meadows dominate the landscape.

Day 9 KALISPELL–COEUR D’ALENE– SPOKANE. Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, is surrounded by dozens of lakes left behind

Maximum elevation on tour: 7,500 ft.

Tour 8710 Departure Start Salt Number Lake City

Tour 8715

End Land End Land Seattle Only Seattle Only

0614 Wed 14 Jun 24 Jun 2719 01 Jul 4577 0705 Wed 05 Jul 15 Jul 2719 22 Jul 4710 0726 Wed 26 Jul 05 Aug 2719 12 Aug 4720

Departure Start Salt Number Lake City

Tour 8715

End Land End Land Seattle Only Seattle Only

Tour 8710 Departure Start Salt Number Lake City

0809 Wed 09 Aug 19 Aug 2719 26 Aug 4599 0816 Wed 16 Aug 26 Aug 2719 02 Sep 4498 0830 Wed 30 Aug 09 Sep 2669 16 Sep 4330

Prices are for all land arrangements.

Gratuities per person for Tour Director and driver: $156. Gratuities for cruise extension are additional and paid on board ship.

8715 pricing is based on inside category J, upgrade to an outside cabin (8716) category D for $555, or a verandah cabin (8717) category VB from $867 to $1,138.

Cruise line non-commissionable fare, government taxes, and fees of $608 to $623, depending on date, are included in cruise extension price.

GOING-TO-THE-SUN ROAD

AU$

Tour 8710

Tour 8715

End Land End Land Seattle Only Seattle Only

0906 Wed 06 Sep 16 Sep 2669 23 Sep 4212

Prices based on double room occupancy.

Single Room Supplement: 8710 $1,235; 8715 from $2,340 based on date and cabin category.

Triple Room Reduction per person: 8710 $312; 8715 from $371 based on date and cabin category.

Guaranteed Shares: see page 11.

Additional accommodations before or after your tour may be available; see page 103.

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CLASSIC HOLLYWOOD Yosemite National Park

TOUR 8513 WITH HONOLULU EXTENSION

1 2 Modesto San Francisco

TOUR 8510—12 days from Los Angeles to

San Francisco

TOUR 8513 WITH HONOLULU EXTENSION—19 days from Los Angeles to

OAHU

Pacific Ocean 7 Honolulu

1 Tulare

Honolulu

NEVADA Las Vegas Grand Canyon 2 National Park

Williams 1 Los Angeles Sedona 2 Pacific Ocean Palm Springs ARIZONA

Priced From 2,339

AU

YOUR PACKAGE INCLUDES SIGHTSEEING: In Los Angeles, Phoenix, San Francisco, and Alcatraz. ■ Inside visits as shown in UPPERCASE in the tour description, including admission charges where applicable.

SCENIC HIGHLIGHTS: Palm Springs, Scottsdale, Old Town Scottsdale, Sedona, Oak Creek Canyon, Grand Canyon National Park, Historic Route 66, Las Vegas, Mojave Desert, and Yosemite National Park.

GUIDES: Services of a professional Tour Director; on Tour 8513—local host in Honolulu, where information is provided for independent exploration and dining.

TRANSPORTATION: Private, deluxe air-conditioned motorcoach while touring.

HOTELS: Twin-bedded rooms with private bath or shower, hotel taxes, service charges, and tips for baggage handling. Listed hotels or equivalent; see page 102.

LOS ANGELES L.A. Hotel Downtown (SF), SCOTTSDALE Holiday Inn Express and Suites Scottsdale - Old Town (ST), WILLIAMS Grand Canyon Railway Hotel (F), LAS VEGAS Harrah’s Las Vegas Casino and Hotel (F), TULARE Best Western Town & Country Lodge (ST), MODESTO Best Western Palm Court Inn (ST), SAN FRANCISCO Hotel Carlton (MF); HONOLULU EXTENSION Sheraton Princess Kaiulani (F)

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GOLDEN GATE BRIDGE Day 1 LOS ANGELES. Welcome to Los Angeles! Your Tour Director is on hand late this afternoon to answer any questions.

Day 2 LOS ANGELES. Begin the day with a sightseeing tour of the world’s “Capital of Glamour,” including a drive through Hollywood and the famous TCL Chinese Theatre. The remainder of your day is at leisure, and your Tour Director will have suggestions for your further exploration of the city. Stroll down Olvera Street, or the heart of the original Spanish Mission.

Day 3 LOS ANGELES–PALM SPRINGS– SCOTTSDALE. Stop in the desert oasis of Palm Springs, an area sprinkled with Hollywood stardust. This afternoon, head to the mountain-ringed desert resort of Scottsdale. Later tonight, join the optional excursion to one of Arizona’s cowboy steakhouses, which, according to legend, was once a hideout for cattle rustlers.

Day 4 SCOTTSDALE. This morning begins with a Phoenix sightseeing tour that includes downtown and Old Town Scottsdale. Afterward, free time to explore

OAK CREEK CANYON the Old West, with restaurants, shopping, and Western bars. With wooden beams, wagon wheels, and cowboy hats, you’re sure to feel like you’ve travelled back in time to the era of outlaws and swing-door saloons.

(CB) Day 5 SCOTTSDALE–SEDONA–GRAND CANYON NATIONAL PARK–WILLIAMS. Travel to Sedona, a thriving centre for New Age arts set in Canyon Country. On to the weather-sculptured rock formations of Oak Creek Canyon. Travel alongside the San Francisco Mountains and beautiful pine forests to the South Rim of the GRAND CANYON. Time to stroll the canyon rim— or, for a once-in-a-lifetime experience, take an optional helicopter flightseeing excursion for incomparable views of flame-coloured walls plunging 7,000 feet into the Colorado River. Overnight in Williams, a picturesque mountain town with Route 66 as the Main Street and the gateway to the Grand Canyon.

(CB) Day 6 WILLIAMS–LAS VEGAS. Cross the old Mojave gold-strike country, which still has traces of century-old ghost towns set in

natural desert beauty. Watch for Joshua trees, a species of the lily family that grows to more than 40 feet in height and can live up to 300 years. By late afternoon, reach Las Vegas, the fantastic city of feverish gambling, neon lights, bars, and glamorous shows. Be sure to explore some of the many themed casino resorts along the colourful “Strip.” This evening, we highly recommend a night out to a dazzling stage show featuring top Vegas entertainment.

Day 7 LAS VEGAS. The day is free to swim and sunbathe at the hotel pool or to explore the varied casinos and shopping plazas. Your Tour Director will have more suggestions.

Consider a river float trip through the Black Canyon.

Day 8 LAS VEGAS–TULARE. Departing the neon lights of Las Vegas, we continue across the desert landscape of Nevada before crossing into California. You’ll see the vast Mojave Desert, which covers one-fifth of California. Pass through the agricultural RELAX IN HONOLULU TOUR 8513—19 DAYS

MEALS: 1 breakfast (B), 3 continental breakfasts (CB) MyACCOUNT: Personalise your tour ahead of time with additional excursions. Visit our website for details and conditions.

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Please see page 12 for details.

Overnights Start City End City

land and overnight in Tulare in the central San Joaquin Valley.

Day 9 TULARE–YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK–MODESTO. This morning we enter YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK, a wonderland of spectacular lakes, giant granite domes, towering pinnacles, cascading waterfalls, and lush forests. Afterward, drive to Modesto. (B) Day 10 MODESTO–SAN FRANCISCO. This morning, head for San Francisco, crossing the splendid bay with vistas of the San Francisco skyline and its magnificent harbour. On your city tour, see the main sights, including the renowned Golden Gate Bridge, Fisherman’s Wharf, and Nob Hill. Tonight you may choose to join your travelling companions for an optional evening in Chinatown. Explore this vibrant historic section of San Francisco that houses the largest Chinese community outside of Asia. Enjoy a lavish 4-course dinner at an authentic Chinese restaurant. End with

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2 Scottsdale

Phoenix

Maximum elevation on tour: 9,945 ft.

a short walking tour of Chinatown, plus a ride on one of San Francisco’s famous cable cars.

(CB) Day 11 SAN FRANCISCO. This morning, visit the famous and fascinating ALCATRAZ PRISON. Get a close-up look at the infamous federal penitentiary that was off limits to the public for years. Afterward, the day is yours to do some more exploring in the “City by the Bay.” Ride San Francisco’s historic cable cars or take a walking tour of one of the city’s diverse neighbourhoods.

NOTE: The National Park Service requires we disclose that the value of the Alcatraz Prison visit is $33US. Day 12 SAN FRANCISCO. The trip ends today with guests departing on individual schedules.

Transfers to San Francisco International Airport are included. Extend your holiday with extra nights and explore the “City by the Bay” further with a variety of exciting optional activities.

TOUR 8510 DATES & PRICES

AU$

Departure Start Los Number Angeles

End San Francisco

Land Only

Departure Start Los Number Angeles

End San Francisco

Land Only

Departure Start Los Number Angeles

End San Francisco

Land Only

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2339 2339 2369 2429 2429 2429 2429 2429 2429 2429 2429 2429

0616 0623 0630 0707 0714 0721 0728 0801 0811 0818 0825 0901

Tue 27 Jun Tue 04 Jul Tue 11 Jul Tue 18 Jul Tue 25 Jul Tue 01 Aug Tue 08 Aug Sat 12 Aug Tue 22 Aug Tue 29 Aug Tue 05 Sep Tue 12 Sep

2429 2429 2429 2429 2429 2429 2429 2429 2429 2429 2429 2429

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Tue 19 Sep Sat 23 Sep Tue 26 Sep Tue 03 Oct Sat 07 Oct Tue 10 Oct Tue 17 Oct Sat 21 Oct Tue 24 Oct Tue 07 Nov

2429 2429 2429 2429 2429 2429 2429 2429 2429 2369

Fri 24 Mar Tue 28 Mar Fri 14 Apr Tue 25 Apr Fri 28 Apr Tue 09 May Fri 12 May Tue 23 May Fri 26 May Fri 02 Jun Tue 06 Jun Fri 09 Jun

Prices are for all land arrangements.

Gratuities per person for Tour Director and driver: $164 Prices based on double room occupancy.

Single Room Supplement: $1,001

Fri 16 Jun Fri 23 Jun Fri 30 Jun Fri 07 Jul Fri 14 Jul Fri 21 Jul Fri 28 Jul Tue 01 Aug Fri 11 Aug Fri 18 Aug Fri 25 Aug Fri 01 Sep

Fri 08 Sep Tue 12 Sep Fri 15 Sep Fri 22 Sep Tue 26 Sep Fri 29 Sep Fri 06 Oct Tue 10 Oct Fri 13 Oct Fri 27 Oct

Triple Room Reduction per person: $182 Guaranteed Shares: see page 11.

Additional accommodations before or after your tour may be available, see page 103.

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GOLDEN WEST ADVENTURE

SOLVANG

Santa Barbara

SIGHTSEEING: In Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Alcatraz. ■ Inside visits as shown in UPPERCASE in the tour description, including admission charges where applicable.

SCENIC HIGHLIGHTS: Palm Springs, Sedona, Oak Creek Canyon, Grand Canyon National Park, Historic Route 66, Las Vegas, Sierra Nevada Mountains, Yosemite National Park, Golden Gate Bridge, Fisherman’s Wharf, Nob Hill, Monterey, 17-Mile Drive, Carmel, Solvang, and coastal Santa Barbara.

GUIDES: Services of a professional Tour Director; on Tour 8503—local host in Honolulu, where information is provided for independent exploration and dining.

TRANSPORTATION: Private, deluxe air-conditioned motorcoach while touring.

HOTELS: Twin-bedded rooms with private bath or shower, hotel taxes, service charges, and tips for baggage handling. Listed hotels or equivalent; see page 102.

LOS ANGELES L.A. Hotel Downtown (SF), SCOTTSDALE Holiday Inn Express & Suites Scottsdale - Old Town (ST), FLAGSTAFF Days Hotel Flagstaff (MF), LAS VEGAS Harrah’s Las Vegas Casino and Hotel (F), FRESNO Best Western Village Inn (ST), TURLOCK Best Western Orchard Inn (MF), SAN FRANCISCO Executive Hotel Vintage Court (MF), MONTEREY Days Inn Monterey Downtown (ST), SOLVANG Holiday Inn Express Solvang (ST); HONOLULU EXTENSION Sheraton Princess Kaiulani (F)

MEALS: 5 continental breakfasts (CB) MyACCOUNT: Personalise your tour ahead of time with additional excursions. Visit our website for details and conditions.

1 Fresno

Solvang 1

to Honolulu

YOUR PACKAGE INCLUDES

Pacific Ocean 7 Honolulu

17-Mile Drive Carmel

TOUR 8503 WITH HONOLULU EXTENSION—23 days from Los Angeles

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to Los Angeles

Priced From 3,009

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1 Turlock

San Francisco 3

TOUR 8501—16 days from Los Angeles

1

GRAND CANYON Day 1 LOS ANGELES. Welcome to Los Angeles! Your Tour Director is on hand late this afternoon to answer any questions.

Day 2 LOS ANGELES. Begin with a sightseeing tour of the world’s “Capital of Glamour,” including a drive through Hollywood and the famous TCL Chinese Theatre. The remainder of your day is at leisure; your Tour Director will have suggestions so you can further explore the city. Stroll down Olvera Street, or the heart of the original Spanish Mission. This evening, plenty of suggestions for dining and shopping will be available.

Day 3 LOS ANGELES–PALM SPRINGS– SCOTTSDALE. Stop in the desert oasis of Palm Springs with its distinctive wind farms, 5,000 swimming pools, and 90 golf courses! Afterward, we make our way to Scottsdale, where the evening has been set aside for independent time.

Day 4 SCOTTSDALE–SEDONA–GRAND CANYON NATIONAL PARK–FLAGSTAFF. Your first stop is Sedona, a thriving centre for New Age arts set in canyon country.

Next, we pass through the weathersculptured rock formations of stunning Oak Creek Canyon and up onto the Mogollon Rim, passing the San Francisco Peaks and arriving at one of the Natural Wonders of the World—the GRAND CANYON. There is time to stroll the canyon rim. For a oncein-a-lifetime experience, take our optional helicopter flightseeing excursion for incomparable views of flame-coloured walls plunging 7,000 feet into the Colorado River.

Overnight in Flagstaff. (CB) Day 5 FLAGSTAFF–LAS VEGAS. Leave the mountain town of Flagstaff on historic Route 66 and cross the old Mojave goldstrike country, which still bears traces of century-old ghost towns set in natural

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Yosemite National Park

Sausalito

SANTA BARBARA MISSION desert beauty. By late afternoon, reach Las Vegas, a fantastic city of feverish gambling, neon lights, and glamorous shows. This evening, enjoy our optional outing to see a Las Vegas show. Finish up with a stop at Glitter Gulch for the “Fremont Street Experience” light show.

Day 11 SAN FRANCISCO. Today is a full day at leisure to explore this most beautiful city. Perhaps ride San Francisco’s historic cable cars, or take a walking tour of one of the city’s diverse neighbourhoods. Enjoy an Italian coffee at a sidewalk café in North Beach or shop for bargains in Union Square.

Day 6 LAS VEGAS. The morning and afternoon are free for you to swim and sunbathe at the hotel pool or explore the varied casinos. Try an optional river float trip through the Black Canyon.

Day 12 SAN FRANCISCO. This morning, visit fascinating ALCATRAZ PRISON. Get a closeup look at the infamous federal penitentiary that was off limits to the public for years.

Afterward, the day is yours to explore the “City by the Bay.” Choose from a variety of optional excursions.

Day 7 LAS VEGAS. Another full day at leisure. Your Tour Director will have plenty of activities to choose from and will recommend favourite restaurants and shopping areas.

Day 8 LAS VEGAS–FRESNO. Departing the neon lights of Las Vegas, we continue across the desert landscape of Nevada before crossing into California. Overnight in Fresno, California’s Central Valley.

Day 9 FRESNO–YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK–TURLOCK. This morning, we enter YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK, a wonderland of spectacular lakes, cascading waterfalls, lush forests, giant granite domes, pinnacles, and mountains soaring as high as 4,000 feet above the valley floor. (CB) Day 10 TURLOCK–SAUSALITO-SAN FRANCISCO. This morning, we continue west to the “Golden Gate City” of San Francisco, famous for its cable cars. Lunch in the pristine waterfront community of Sausalito. Free time to explore this quaint, Mediterranean-style village’s shops, galleries, and breathtaking views. Afterward, included sightseeing takes in the spectacular Golden Gate Bridge. (CB)

National Park

Steinbeck’s novel. During your free time this afternoon, consider a visit to Monterey Bay Aquarium, known for its interactive exhibits and teeming sea life.

NOTE: The National Park Service requires we disclose that the value of the Alcatraz Prison visit is $33US.

Day 14 MONTEREY–17-MILE DRIVE–CARMEL– SOLVANG. Today takes in spectacular 17-Mile Drive. Watch Pacific Ocean waves en route to Carmel on Carmel Bay. Nestled in a pine forest, the one-square-mile village of Carmel is incredibly dynamic, yet still quaint and picturesque. Afterward, we pick up the Old Spanish Mission Trail to Solvang, where Denmark has been recreated with picturesque buildings and windmills. There’s time to walk the flower-lined village streets and enjoy the “Old World” architecture. Tasty bakery treats and perhaps a Danish smorgasbord for dinner all add to the unique experience. (CB)

Day 13 SAN FRANCISCO–MONTEREY. This morning, visit Fisherman’s Wharf in Monterey, known for its historic waterfront, delicious seafood, and unique shopping. Then, visit Cannery Row, made famous by John

Day 15 SOLVANG–SANTA BARBARA–SANTA MONICA–LOS ANGELES. From Solvang, it’s a short drive south to coastal Santa Barbara.

Sightseeing includes a photo stop at the historic mission and a visit to the pier. There’s

Flagstaff 1

Santa Monica

12 Los Angeles Overnights Start City End City

NEVADA Las Vegas Grand Canyon 3

Palm Springs

Pacific Ocean

Sedona

ARIZONA 1 Scottsdale

CALIFORNIA

Maximum elevation on tour: 9,945 ft.

time to wander along the bustling waterfront or do some shopping in some of the most talked-about boutiques in downtown Santa Barbara. Next, we make our way to the Santa Monica Pier and the ultimate Southern California beach. Afterward, return to downtown Los Angeles. (CB) Day 16 LOS ANGELES. The trip ends today with guests departing on individual schedules.

Transfers to Los Angeles International Airport are included. You can extend your holiday with extra nights and explore Los Angeles further with a variety of exciting optional activities.

RELAX IN HONOLULU TOUR 8503—23 DAYS

TOUR 8501 DATES & PRICES

Add 7 nights in Honolulu to your holiday for $1,150AU. Please see page 12 for details.

AU$

Departure Start Los Number Angeles

End Los Angeles

Land Only

Departure Start Los Number Angeles

End Los Angeles

Land Only

Departure Start Los Number Angeles

End Los Angeles

Land Only

0414 0428 0505 0512 0519 0526 0609

Sat 29 Apr Sat 13 May Sat 20 May Sat 27 May Sat 03 Jun Sat 10 Jun Sat 24 Jun

3009 3099 3099 3099 3099 3099 3099

0616 0623 0714 0721 0811 0825 0901

Sat 01 Jul Sat 08 Jul Sat 29 Jul Sat 05 Aug Sat 26 Aug Sat 09 Sep Sat 16 Sep

3099 3099 3119 3119 3119 3119 3119

0908 0915 0922 0929 1006 1020

Sat 23 Sep Sat 30 Sep Sat 07 Oct Sat 14 Oct Sat 21 Oct Sat 04 Nov

3119 3119 3119 3119 3119 3009

Fri 14 Apr Fri 28 Apr Fri 05 May Fri 12 May Fri 19 May Fri 26 May Fri 09 Jun

Prices are for all land arrangements.

Gratuities per person for Tour Director and driver: $226 Prices based on double room occupancy.

Single Room Supplement: $1,339 to $1,437

Fri 16 Jun Fri 23 Jun Fri 14 Jul Fri 21 Jul Fri 11 Aug Fri 25 Aug Fri 01 Sep

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NEVADA Yosemite National Park

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17-Mile Drive Carmel

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Grand Canyon National Park

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Las Vegas Pacific Ocean

TOUR 8616—15 days from San Francisco to

San Francisco

Santa Barbara

Los Angeles

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Palm Springs

Sedona

TOUR 8617 WITH HONOLULU EXTENSION—22 days from San Francisco to

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Honolulu

Priced From 2,859

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YOUR PACKAGE INCLUDES SIGHTSEEING: In San Francisco, Monterey, and Los Angeles. ■ Inside visits as shown in UPPERCASE in the tour description, including admission charges where applicable.

SCENIC HIGHLIGHTS: Monterey, Fisherman’s Wharf, Cannery Row, 17-Mile Drive, Carmel, Old Spanish Mission, Golden Gate Bridge, Nob Hill, Mission Trail to Solvang, coastal Santa Barbara, Pacific Ocean coastline, Hollywood, Palm Springs, Sedona, South Rim of the Grand Canyon, Historic Route 66, Las Vegas, Mojave Desert, and Yosemite National Park.

GUIDES: Services of a professional Tour Director; on Tour 8617—local host in Honolulu, where information is provided for independent exploration and dining.

TRANSPORTATION: Private, deluxe air-conditioned motorcoach while touring.

OAHU

ARIZONA

Pacific Ocean

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SEDONA Day 1 SAN FRANCISCO. Welcome to San Francisco! Enjoy time at leisure today. Your Tour Director is on hand this evening to answer questions.

Day 2 SAN FRANCISCO–MONTEREY. South to picturesque Monterey, made famous by John Steinbeck’s Cannery Row and once Spain’s California capital. Your sightseeing tour visits historic Fisherman’s Wharf and Cannery Row. This afternoon, why not visit Monterey Bay Aquarium or stroll along Fisherman’s Wharf to watch the sea lions and otters?

Day 3 MONTEREY–CARMEL–SOLVANG. This morning, the spectacular 17-MILE DRIVE takes us to the popular retreat of Carmel. Later, take the Old Spanish Mission Trail to Solvang, where Denmark has been recreated through its architecture and windmills. There’s time to walk the flower-lined village streets and enjoy the quaint “Old World” architecture. (CB)

HOTELS: Twin-bedded rooms with private bath or shower, hotel taxes, service charges, and tips for baggage handling. Listed hotels or equivalent; see page 102.

SAN FRANCISCO’S PAINTED LADIES Day 4 SOLVANG–SANTA BARBARA–LOS ANGELES. From Solvang, it’s a short drive south to coastal Santa Barbara, a charming city with handsome Spanish-inspired architecture.

Once the original Hollywood in the glamorous 1920s, it is still a favourite to movie producers and home to numerous celebrities. There’s time to wander along the bustling waterfront or to do some shopping in some of the most talkedabout boutiques in downtown Santa Barbara before making our way to Los Angeles. (CB) Day 5 LOS ANGELES. A full day to explore the “City of Angels,” home of star-studded Hollywood and glamorous Beverly Hills. Your day begins with included sightseeing of the world’s “Capital of Glamour,” featuring a drive through Hollywood and the TCL Chinese Theatre. The afternoon is free. Why not join the optional tour of Universal Studios Hollywood®?

Day 6 LOS ANGELES–PALM SPRINGS– SCOTTSDALE. This morning, visit Palm Springs with its wind farms, 5,000 swimming pools, and 90 golf courses! Crossing the great Colorado River, we drive through vast desert landscapes surrounded by giant saguaro cacti. Lateafternoon arrival in the mountain-ringed desert resort of Scottsdale. Tonight is yours to relax.

Day 7 SCOTTSDALE–SEDONA–GRAND CANYON NATIONAL PARK–FLAGSTAFF. We journey to scenic Sedona in Canyon Country.

Then, on through the weather-sculpted rock formations of Oak Creek Canyon and north through Kaibab National Forest to the South Rim of the GRAND CANYON. Marvel at one of the Natural Wonders of the World as you experience breathtaking views of the Grand Canyon. And for a once-in-a-lifetime experience, consider an optional helicopter flightseeing excursion. Overnight in Flagstaff.

(CB) Day 8 FLAGSTAFF–LAS VEGAS. Travel across the old Mojave gold-strike country to the neon desert oasis of Las Vegas. Your Tour Director can advise on the best shows to see and casinos to visit.

SAN FRANCISCO Hotel Carlton (MF), MONTEREY Days Inn Monterey Downtown (ST), SOLVANG Holiday Inn Express Solvang (ST), LOS ANGELES Sportsmen’s Lodge Studio City (MF), SCOTTSDALE Holiday Inn Express and Suites Scottsdale - Old Town (ST), FLAGSTAFF Days Hotel Flagstaff (MF), LAS VEGAS Harrah’s Las Vegas Casino and Hotel (F), TULARE Best Western Town and Country Lodge (ST), MODESTO Best Western Palm Court Inn (ST); HONOLULU EXTENSION Sheraton Kaiulani (F)

Maximum elevation on tour: 9,943 ft.

Day 9 & 10 LAS VEGAS. Enjoy two full days of relaxing at the hotel pool or exploring the “Strip” with its casinos, resorts, and shopping plazas. Also consider a range of excursions, including a float trip through the Black Canyon on the Colorado River, a visit to Hoover Dam, or a dazzling Las Vegas show.

DAY 13 MODESTO–SAN FRANCISCO. This morning we continue west to San Francisco, famous for its hills and cable cars. Included sightseeing takes in the Golden Gate Bridge, Nob Hill, and bustling Fisherman’s Wharf. This evening, why not join an optional dinner outing in Chinatown? (CB)

Day 11 LAS VEGAS–TULARE. Departing the neon lights of Las Vegas, we continue across the desert landscape of Nevada before crossing into California. You’ll see the vast Mojave Desert, which covers one-fifth of California. Pass through the agricultural land and overnight in Tulare in the central San Joaquin Valley.

DAY 14 SAN FRANCISCO. This morning, visit the famous and fascinating ALCATRAZ PRISON. Get a close-up look at the infamous federal penitentiary that was off limits to the public for years. Afterward, the day is yours to do some more exploring. Ride San Francisco’s historic cable cars or take a walking tour through the city’s diverse neighbourhoods.

DAY 12 TULARE–YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK– MODESTO. This morning we enter YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK, a wonderland of spectacular lakes, cascading waterfalls, lush forests, giant granite domes, pinnacles, and mountains soaring as high as 4,000 feet above the valley floor. Explore Yosemite Valley or visit the Ansel Adams Gallery and see the works of this famous photographer who captured the beauty of Yosemite National Park so well. (B)

NOTE: The National Park Service requires we disclose that the value of the Alcatraz Prison visit is US$33.

DAY 15 SAN FRANCISCO. The trip ends today with guests departing on individual schedules.

Transfers to San Francisco International Airport are included. You can extend your holiday with extra nights and explore the “City by the Bay” further with a variety of exciting optional activities.

TOUR 8616 DATES & PRICES RELAX IN HONOLULU TOUR 8617—22 DAYS

MEALS: 1 breakfast (B), 4 continental breakfasts (CB) MyACCOUNT: Personalise your tour ahead of time with additional excursions. Visit our website for details and conditions.

Add 7 nights in Honolulu to your holiday for $1,150AU. CALIFORNIA COAST

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Gratuities per person for Tour Director and driver: $218 Prices based on double room occupancy.

Single Room Supplement: $1,235

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HIGHLIGHTS of the CANYONLANDS

LAKE POWELL NEVADA Snow Canyon State Park

Zion Bryce Canyon National National Park Park 1

1 St. George

TOUR 8520—7 days from Las Vegas to

Lake Powell

Las Vegas

1 Las Vegas

TOUR 8525 WITH HONOLULU EXTENSION—

Priced From 1,299

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YOUR PACKAGE INCLUDES SIGHTSEEING: Orientation tour in St. George and 4-wheel-drive tour in Monument Valley.

■ Inside visits as shown in UPPERCASE in the tour description, including admission charges where applicable.

SCENIC HIGHLIGHTS: Route 66, Grand Canyon National Park, Painted Desert, Monument Valley, Lake Powell, Glen Canyon Dam, Bryce Canyon National Park, Zion National Park, and Snow Canyon State Park.

GUIDES: Local Guide for sightseeing in Monument Valley; services of a professional Tour Director; on Tour 8525-local host service in Honolulu, where information is provided for independent exploration and dining.

TRANSPORTATION: Private, deluxe air-conditioned motorcoach while touring.

MONUMENT VALLEY Day 1 LAS VEGAS. Welcome to exciting Las Vegas, also known as “Sin City!” Your Tour Director is on hand late this afternoon to answer any questions.

Day 2 LAS VEGAS–WILLIAMS–GRAND CANYON NATIONAL PARK. Cross the desert and the old Mojave gold-strike country, passing through Williams on historic Route 66, and Kaibab National Forest, to arrive in the Grand Canyon by mid-afternoon. Marvel at one of the Natural Wonders of the World as you experience breathtaking views of GRAND CANYON NATIONAL PARK. Accommodations this evening are inside the park.

Day 3 GRAND CANYON NATIONAL PARK– NAVAJO NATIONAL MONUMENT–KAYENTA. If you miss the sunset over the canyon, sunrise is just as impressive! For a once-in-a lifetime

ZION NATIONAL PARK experience, take our optional flightseeing excursion over the heart of the Grand Canyon for incomparable views of flame-coloured walls plunging 7,000 feet into the Colorado River.

Later today, NAVAJO NATIONAL MONUMENT. Visit villages built by prehistoric Ancestral Puebloans that date from 1250 to 1300 AD. See original architectural elements such as roof beams, masonry walls, and rock art. This evening, join the optional Navajo cookout for dinner and Navajo entertainment, surrounded by the red-rock canyons of Monument Valley.

Day 4 KAYENTA–MONUMENT VALLEY-LAKE POWELL–PAGE. To experience the American West immortalised on the silver screen, journey across the Navajo Nation to MONUMENT VALLEY. Situated on the Arizona/Utah border, the valley’s scenic desert vistas and iconic buttes have appeared in countless classic

Western films. See the massive formations on a memorable 4-WHEEL-DRIVE TOUR. Afterward, visit the Glen Canyon Dam, holding back the waters of the Colorado River in Lake Powell, the country’s second-largest man-made lake.

This afternoon, consider an optional Antelope Canyon cruise, which takes you onto the lake and into the tight, winding canyons.

Day 5 PAGE–BRYCE CANYON NATIONAL PARK. Our optional early morning flight provides another unique perspective of Lake Powell. This beautiful sightseeing flight also includes Glen Canyon Dam, Wahweap Marina, Tower Butte, and Rainbow Bridge, the largest natural arch on Earth. Then, travel into Utah along the Grand Staircase to BRYCE CANYON NATIONAL PARK. Bryce is famous for its unique geology; erosion has created bizarre shapes, including slot canyons, windows,

HOTELS: Twin-bedded rooms with private bath or shower, hotel taxes, service charges, and tips for baggage handling. Listed hotels or equivalent; see page 102.

LAS VEGAS The Linq Hotel & Casino (SF), GRAND CANYON NATIONAL PARK Grand Canyon National Park Lodges (NP), KAYENTA Kayenta Monument Valley Inn (MF), PAGE Quality Inn at Lake Powell (ST), BRYCE CANYON NATIONAL PARK Best Western Plus Ruby’s Inn (ST), ST. GEORGE Best Western Plus Abbey Inn & Suites (MF), HONOLULU EXTENSION Sheraton Princess Kaiulani (F)

Day 6 BRYCE CANYON NATIONAL PARK– ZION NATIONAL PARK–ST. GEORGE. “Zion” is an ancient Hebrew word meaning a place of refuge or sanctuary. Once a refuge for Mormon pioneers, ZION NATIONAL PARK’S striking landscapes of steep canyons and stone towers carved out by rushing streams over millions of years will mesmerise you. There is plenty of time to explore the park: take the park shuttle, see the Visitor’s Centre and the museum, take a leisurely hike, bird watch, or join a park ranger to learn more about the animals, geology, plants, and human history. You’ll overnight in St. George.

Day 7 ST. GEORGE–SNOW CANYON STATE PARK–LAS VEGAS. This morning begins with an orientation tour of St. George, the most important Mormon community in southern Utah. The journey continues to SNOW CANYON STATE PARK, a park featuring a canyon carved from the red and white Navajo sandstone in the

1 Kayenta

Navajo National Monument

TOUR 8525 WITH HONOLULU EXTENSION

Williams

ARIZONA

OAHU

Pacific Ocean 7 Honolulu

Maximum elevation on tour: 9,100 ft.

fins, and spires called “hoodoos.” Tinted with numerous colours, these rocks create a wondrous landscape. Make sure to have your camera on hand today! (CB)

Monument Valley

Red Mountains of Utah. A stop at Las Vegas McCarran International Airport for those with homebound flights. Please schedule flights after 3 pm. The trip ends at your Las Vegas hotel for those guests with extra nights. (CB)

RELAX IN HONOLULU TOUR 8525—14 DAYS

Add 7 nights in Honolulu to your holiday for $1,150AU. Please see page 12 for details.

TOUR 8520 DATES & PRICES

MEALS: 2 continental breakfasts (CB) MyACCOUNT: Personalise your tour ahead of time with additional excursions. Visit our website for details and conditions.

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GRAND CANYON

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Single Room Supplement: $546

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BEST VALUE

NATIONAL PARKS & CANYON COUNTRY

Yellowstone National Park 2 Sheridan SOUTH DAKOTA 1 Cody 1 Mount Rushmore Deadwood 2 Jackson IDAHO 1 Crazy Horse Memorial Keystone Grand Teton National Park

Salt Lake City 1

Black Hills

You can combine this holiday with our Little Bighorn special departures.

Cheyenne

These special departures have one extra night in Sheridan, and stay in Yellowstone or West Yellowstone, based on seasonality, as described in the itinerary. See note on Day 5 for details.

UTAH 1 Denver Bryce Canyon 1 National Park

Zion National Park

Las Vegas 1

TOUR 8600—14 days from Denver to

Las Vegas

COLORADO

Lake Powell

1 Page 1

Painted Desert

Grand Canyon National Park

Priced From 2,579

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YOUR PACKAGE INCLUDES SIGHTSEEING: In Salt Lake City, Crazy Horse Memorial, Mount Rushmore, and Tatanka.

■ Inside visits as shown in UPPERCASE in the tour description, including admission charges where applicable.

SCENIC HIGHLIGHTS: Black Hills, Deadwood, Yellowstone National Park, Old Faithful, Grand Teton National Park, Bryce Canyon National Park, Zion National Park, Lake Powell, Painted Desert, and Grand Canyon National Park.

GUIDES: Services of a professional Tour Director.

TRANSPORTATION: Private, deluxe air-conditioned motorcoach while touring.

HOTELS: Twin-bedded rooms with private bath or shower, hotel taxes, service charges, and tips for baggage handling. Listed hotels or equivalent; see page 102.

DENVER Hampton Inn & Suites Denver Downtown - Convention Centre (ST), KEYSTONE Mt. Rushmore White House Resort (T), DEADWOOD Deadwood Gulch Gaming Resort (MF), CODY Buffalo Bill Village (ST), YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK Yellowstone National Park Lodges (NP) or West Yellowstone (BA) on departures 05, 12, 18, 19 May; 01, 08, 15, 22, 29 Jun.; 06, 13, 20 Jul.; 17, 24, 31 Aug; and 07, 14, 21, 22, 28, 29 Sep, JACKSON Painted Buffalo Inn (ST), SALT LAKE CITY Comfort Inn Downtown Salt Lake City (ST), BRYCE CANYON NATIONAL PARK Best Western Ruby’s Inn (ST), PAGE Quality Inn at Lake Powell (ST), GRAND CANYON NATIONAL PARK Grand Canyon National Park Lodges (NP), LAS VEGAS Harrah’s Las Vegas Casino and Hotel (F)

MEALS: On Tour 8600—2 breakfast (B), 4 continental breakfasts (CB); on Tour 8606— 3 breakfasts (B), 3 continental breakfasts (CB) MyACCOUNT: Personalise your tour ahead of time with additional excursions. Visit our website for details and conditions.

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MOUNT RUSHMORE Day 1 DENVER. Welcome to Denver, the “Mile High City,” capital of Colorado and gateway to the Rocky Mountains. Your Tour Director is on hand late this afternoon to answer any questions.

Forest to YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK. Travel along Grand Loop Road to Artist Point for views of the Lower Falls of the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone.

Overnight in Yellowstone National Park.

Day 2 DENVER–CHEYENNE–BLACK HILLS OF SOUTH DAKOTA–KEYSTONE. Depart Denver and travel north to Cheyenne, capital of Wyoming. Then, on through the beautiful Black Hills of South Dakota, immortalised in a famous song from the musical Calamity Jane, to the historic frontier town of Custer.

Overnight in Keystone. (B)

NOTES: Accommodations used by Cosmos in Yellowstone National Park are typically open from late May through late September.

Departures before or after these opening dates will stay in West Yellowstone.

Day 3 KEYSTONE–MOUNT RUSHMORE– DEADWOOD. See Crazy Horse Memorial, a monument carved out of a mountain that pays respect to the great Native American hero, Chief Crazy Horse. Drive deep into the Black Hills, through what was Sioux Indian territory, to see the stunning granite faces of MOUNT RUSHMORE, a giant monument to four great American presidents: Washington, Jefferson, Lincoln, and Theodore Roosevelt.

Afterward, visit TATANKA: The Story of the Bison, and experience the richness of the Lakota people. On to Deadwood, a lawless frontier town during the 1876 Gold Rush, where Jack McCall murdered Wild Bill Hickok during a poker game. Overnight here, and discover Deadwood’s Wild West ways as you walk in the footsteps of legends like Calamity Jane and Seth Bullock.

Day 4 DEADWOOD–CODY. This morning, head through high country, where open-range cattle kings made war on the homesteaders in the 1890s. Drive past Sheridan in the Bighorn Mountains, site of battles between the U.S. Cavalry and the Sioux, Cheyenne, and Crow Indians. Overnight in Buffalo Bill’s frontier town of Cody. (CB) Day 5 CODY–YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK. Proceed through Shoshone National

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Day 6 YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK. Today, explore more of America’s first national park by returning to visit the geyser basins with bubbling mud paint pots and the reliable “blow” of Old Faithful. In addition to superb mountain scenery, the park is one of the world’s principle wildlife preserves and a photographer’s paradise.

Day 7 YELLOWSTONE–GRAND TETON NATIONAL PARK–JACKSON. Head south into magnificent GRAND TETON NATIONAL PARK, one of America’s last preserves of wild solitude. Its 13,770-foot-high ridges are crested with snow most of the year. Stroll along the shores of beautiful glacier-fed Jenny Lake before ending the day in the Wild West town of Jackson with its wooden sidewalks and swing-door saloons. This evening, join an optional barbecue cookout and Wild West show.

Day 8 JACKSON. Time to relax in Jackson, or maybe join a scenic trip down the Snake River. Enjoy an 8-mile float trip that begins at Pritchard Creek and passes nesting areas of bald eagles and ospreys. The afternoon is free in Jackson to explore the shops

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and museums of historic downtown. This evening, perhaps stroll along the old-time boardwalks and have supper at a swingdoor saloon. (CB) Day 9 JACKSON–SALT LAKE CITY. Today, travel to Salt Lake City, Utah’s vibrant capital.

Set on the edge of Great Salt Lake Desert, this centre of the Mormon religion is where Brigham Young declared to his followers, “This is the place.” An included sightseeing tour offers a glimpse of Temple Square, the Capitol Building, and the beautiful downtown area. (CB) Day 10 SALT LAKE CITY–BRYCE CANYON NATIONAL PARK. Journey through sagebrush landscape to BRYCE CANYON NATIONAL PARK with its 20 miles of sandstone cliffs and ever-changing colours.

See some of Earth’s most brilliant shades of rock, sculpted by nature into pillars called “hoodoos.” (B) Day 11 BRYCE CANYON NATIONAL PARK– ZION NATIONAL PARK–PAGE. First stop today is ZION NATIONAL PARK with its landscape carved over millions of years by rushing streams. Steep canyons, stone towers, and verdant vegetation form the scenery of Zion. Then, head east into Page on the shores of Lake Powell, originally built to house workers during the construction of the massive Glen Canyon Dam, which holds back the waters of 186-mile-long Lake Powell.

Day 12 PAGE–PAINTED DESERT–GRAND CANYON NATIONAL PARK. Enjoy an optional flight over scenic Monument Valley.

Then, cross the Painted Desert and head through Kaibab National Forest before arriving at GRAND CANYON NATIONAL PARK in the early afternoon. Marvel at one of the Natural Wonders of the World as you experience amazing views. You’ll have plenty

Maximum elevation on tour: 9,033 ft.

of time to do some viewing before dusk, as your accommodation is inside the National Park. (CB) Day 13 GRAND CANYON NATIONAL PARK– LAS VEGAS. For a once-in-a-lifetime thrill, take an optional helicopter flightseeing trip over the Grand Canyon, with incomparable views of flame-coloured walls plunging 4,800 feet into the Colorado River. Leaving the high country of Arizona, we pass through Williams on famous Route 66, and then the old Mojave gold-strike country, which still has traces of century-old ghost towns. Arrive in Las Vegas—a neon desert oasis packed with spectacular hotels and casinos.

Little Big Horn Battlefield commemorates one of America’s most famous battles—the life or death struggle that occurred between two divergent cultures in June 1876. Hear about the great Sioux warrior, Crazy Horse, and about the defeat of the U.S. 7th Cavalry by the Lakota (Sioux), Cheyenne, and Arapaho. Learn the true story of “Custer’s Last Stand,” which has been memorialised in many books, paintings, and films.

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Gratuities per person for Tour Director and driver: $218 Prices based on double room occupancy.

Single Room Supplement: from $1,131 to $1,378 Triple Room Reduction per person: from $241 to $306 Guaranteed Shares: see page 11.

Additional accommodations before or after your tour may be available, see page 103

Day 14 LAS VEGAS. The trip ends today with guests departing on individual schedules.

Transfers to Las Vegas McCarran International Airport are included.

TOUR 8600 DATES & PRICES

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Single Room Supplement: from $1,034 to $1,339

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Colorado National Monument Glenwood Arches Canyon National Park 1

UTAH

Dead Horse Point State Park Canyonlands National Park Moab 2 Escalante National Monument

TOUR 8160—15 days from Denver to Denver

Grand Junction

Montrose Capitol Reef National Park

1 Bryce Canyon National Park Zion National Park

Mesa Verde Ouray National Park

Wupatki Page 1

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National Monument

Priced From 3,209

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YOUR PACKAGE INCLUDES SIGHTSEEING: Lake Powell cruise, 4-wheel-drive tour in Monument Valley, Durango & Silverton Narrow-Gauge Railroad, and Pike’s Peak Cog Railway. ■ Inside visits as shown in UPPERCASE in the tour description, including admission charges where applicable.

SCENIC HIGHLIGHTS: Vail, Glenwood Canyon, Colorado National Monument, Arches National Park, Canyonlands National Park, Dead Horse Point State Park, Capitol Reef National Park, Grand Staircase Escalante National Monument, Bryce Canyon National Park, Zion National Park, Wupatki National Monument, Sunset Crater Volcano, Route 66, Grand Canyon National Park, Monument Valley, Four Corners, Mesa Verde National Park, Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park, and Garden of the Gods.

GUIDES: Services of a professional Tour Director.

TRANSPORTATION: Two scenic train journeys; private, deluxe air-conditioned motorcoach while touring.

HOTELS: Twin-bedded rooms with private bath or shower, hotel taxes, service charges, and tips for baggage handling. Listed hotels or equivalent; see page 102.

DENVER Hampton Inn & Suites Denver Downtown Convention Centre (MF), GRAND JUNCTION Grand Vista Hotel (F), MOAB Big Horn Lodge (ST), BRYCE CANYON NATIONAL PARK Best Western Plus Ruby’s Inn (ST), PAGE Quality Inn at Lake Powell (ST), WILLIAMS La Quinta Inn & Suites (MF), KAYENTA Kayenta Monument Valley Inn (MF), DURANGO Durango Downtown Inn (MF), GUNNISON Comfort Inn Gunnison (ST), COLORADO SPRINGS Hotel Eleganté Conference & Event Centre (F)

MEALS: 2 breakfasts (B), 2 continental breakfasts (CB) MyACCOUNT: Personalise your tour ahead of time with additional excursions. Visit our website for details and conditions.

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ARCHES NATIONAL PARK Day 1 DENVER. Welcome to Denver! Your Tour Director is on hand late this afternoon to answer any questions.

Day 2 DENVER–VAIL–GLENWOOD CANYON–GRAND JUNCTION. Travel west into the Rockies and stop in Vail, one of America’s most popular mountain resorts.

Continue through the massive 1,800-foot-high walls of Glenwood Canyon before reaching the awe-inspiring natural beauty and dramatic red-rock landscape of Grand Junction. (B) Day 3 GRAND JUNCTION–Colorado NATIONAL MONUMENT–ARCHES NATIONAL PARK–MOAB. This morning, visit Colorado NATIONAL MONUMENT with its canyons that drop as much as 500 feet deep. On to ARCHES NATIONAL PARK, with more than 2,000 preserved natural sandstone arches.

Once inside the national park, get a glimpse at the world-famous Delicate Arch, known as “The Chaps,” from the designated viewpoint.

Overnight in Moab, with time to stroll through the downtown shops for a great selection of Southwestern art and jewellery.

Day 4 MOAB. EXCURSION TO CANYONLANDS NATIONAL PARK & DEAD HORSE POINT STATE PARK. The day begins with magnificent CANYONLANDS NATIONAL PARK, a colourful landscape eroded into countless canyons, mesas, and buttes by the Colorado and Green Rivers. The remote Maze, the rugged Needles, and our destination today, the “Island in the Sky.” Continue on to DEAD HORSE POINT STATE PARK, where your Tour Director tells you the legend behind the name. Stroll along the Rim Walk, towering 2,000 feet directly above the Colorado River.

Dead Horse Point Mesa provides breathtaking views of southeastern Utah’s canyon country and the pinnacles and buttes of Canyonlands National Park. Return to Moab, where the afternoon is free for independent activities.

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MESA VERDE NATIONAL PARK Day 5 MOAB–CAPITOL REEF NATIONAL PARK–ESCALANTE NATIONAL MONUMENTBRYCE CANYON NATIONAL PARK. Today’s route through CAPITOL REEF NATIONAL PARK and Escalante is one of the most spectacular, yet unknown, scenic drives in the USA. The majesty of Capitol Reef will intrigue you with its twisting canyons, massive domes, monoliths, and spires of sandstone. Next, travel along GRAND STAIRCASE-ESCALANTE NATIONAL MONUMENT to BRYCE CANYON NATIONAL PARK, where slow erosion over the ages has created fantastically sculpted rock formations resembling castle towers and cathedral spires.

The natural amphitheatres and canyons glow with different lights throughout the day.

Day 6 BRYCE CANYON NATIONAL PARK– ZION NATIONAL PARK–PAGE. Today, descend into half-mile-deep ZION NATIONAL PARK. “Zion” means a place of peace and refuge. Enjoy the colourful sandstone walls that rise thousands of feet above the lush greenery of the canyon floor. Afterward, head east into Page and CRUISE the waters of America’s second-largest man-made reservoir.

Day 7 PAGE–WUPATKI NATIONAL MONUMENT-WILLIAMS. First stop this morning is the WUPATKI NATIONAL MONUMENT, one of several sites preserving pueblos (villages) of ancient peoples. Take time to imagine the past before visiting one of the five largest prehistoric pueblos, the Wupatki Pueblo. Afterward, Sunset Crater Volcano! Roughly 900 years ago, the eruption of this volcano reshaped the surrounding landscape, forever changing the lives of people, plants, and animals. Our journey continues to Williams, a picturesque mountain town with Route 66 as the Main Street and the gateway to the Grand Canyon. Enjoy one of the best preserved stretches of the Mother Road in America. Walk Main Street and you’ll find vintage neon on buildings that are preserved to their original character, and restaurants that have the character of the Route 66 heyday. (CB)

Day 8 WILLIAMS. EXCURSION INTO GRAND CANYON NATIONAL PARK. Today, experience one of the Natural Wonders of the World and see the beauty and splendour of GRAND CANYON NATIONAL PARK. The day is free to enjoy the park at your leisure. Wander along the canyon rim for breathtaking views. For a oncein-a-lifetime thrill, take an optional helicopter flightseeing trip over the Grand Canyon.

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GARDEN OF THE GODS, a city park that is a garden of towering red rock formations. (CB) Day 14 Colorado SPRINGS–PIKES PEAK COG RAILWAY–DENVER. Conclude your journey with a fabulous train ride on the PIKE’S PEAK COG RAILWAY, the world’s highest cog railroad.

Travel along Ruxton Creek in Englemann Canyon, then over Four Mile Switch for your first glimpse of Pikes Peak. At about the 5-mile point, the grade gets steep as you climb above the timberline and reach the 14,110-foot summit of Pikes Peak. Return to Denver in the late afternoon for an evening at leisure.

Day 15 DENVER. The trip ends today with guests departing on individual schedules.

Transfers to Denver International Airport are included. You can extend your holiday with extra nights and explore Denver further with a variety of exciting optional activities. (B) NOTE: Colorado, Utah, and Arizona are blessed with exquisite mountain scenery and extraordinary outdoor attractions.

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YOUR PACKAGE INCLUDES SIGHTSEEING: In Chicago, Oklahoma City, and Los Angeles; orientation in St. Louis, Route 66 Hall of Fame & Museum, Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum, Gateway Arch, Will Rogers Memorial Museum, Elk City National Route 66 Museum, Pops Landmark Diner & Gas Station, Russell’s Car Museum, and Barstow Route 66 Museum.

■ Inside visits as shown in UPPERCASE in the tour description, including admission charges where applicable.

SCENIC HIGHLIGHTS: Route 66, Acoma Sky City, Grand Canyon National Park, and Route 66 icons: Cadillac Ranch, Tucumcari, and Las Vegas.

GUIDES: Services of a professional Tour Director.

TRANSPORTATION: Private, deluxe air-conditioned motorcoach while touring.

HOTELS: Twin-bedded rooms with private bath or shower, hotel taxes, service charges, and tips for baggage handling. Listed hotels or equivalent; see page 102.

CHICAGO Holiday Inn Chicago Mart Plaza (F), SPRINGFIELD Wyndham Springfield City Centre (F), ST. LOUIS Pear Tree Union Station (ST), BRANSON Comfort Inn Thousand Hills (ST), OKLAHOMA CITY Sheraton Oklahoma City Downtown Hotel (SF), AMARILLO Drury Inn & Suites Amarillo (ST), ALBUQUERQUE Best Western Plus Rio Grande Inn (MF), FLAGSTAFF Drury Inn & Suites Flagstaff (ST), GRAND CANYON NATIONAL PARK Grand Canyon National Park Lodges (NP), LAS VEGAS Harrah’s Las Vegas Casino & Hotel (F), LOS ANGELES L.A. Hotel Downtown (SF)

MEALS: 1 breakfast (B), 4 continental breakfasts (CB) MyACCOUNT: Personalise your tour ahead of time with additional excursions. Visit our website for details and conditions.

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ROUTE 66 Day 1 CHICAGO. Welcome to Chicago, the start of Route 66! Your Tour Director is on hand late this afternoon to answer questions.

Day 2 CHICAGO. Known as the “Windy City,” Chicago is home to America’s tallest building, legends such as Al Capone and his notorious gang, and countless jazz and blues clubs.

Get to know this exciting city on a morning sightseeing tour that includes the sign marking the start of historic Route 66. This afternoon is at leisure. Ride the elevator to the top of the Willis Tower, formally known as the Sears Tower, explore The Magnificent Mile or stroll along Navy Pier.

Day 3 CHICAGO–PONTIAC–SPRINGFIELD. This morning, immerse yourself in Route 66 memorabilia. Visit the ROUTE 66 HALL OF FAME & MUSEUM in Pontiac, housed in a historic fire station. See the large maps that will sketch out your Route 66 adventure for the coming days, and enjoy the nostalgic photos and postcards from the “Mother Road’s” heyday. On to Springfield and the former home of President Abraham Lincoln.

Visit the ABRAHAM LINCOLN PRESIDENTIAL MUSEUM. Day 4 SPRINGFIELD–ST. LOUIS. Cross the mighty Mississippi River and continue to St. Louis, “Gateway to the West.” Your orientation tour includes the towering GATEWAY ARCH. Ride to the top of the 630-foot-tall Arch for a panoramic view of the city and river.

Day 5 ST. LOUIS–BRANSON. Today we travel through the Missouri countryside, then on to Branson, one of America’s biggest music centres. Join us this evening for our optional award-winning buffet dinner and one of Branson’s top shows. (CB) Day 6 BRANSON–CLAREMORE-ARCADIAOKLAHOMA CITY. This morning, leave the Ozarks and travel through America’s “Bible Belt” into Cowboy Country. After a quick

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View his collection of saddles, photos, and manuscripts that reflect on his incredible life.

In Arcadia on historic Route 66, visit POPS landmark diner and gas station. Later today, arrive in Oklahoma City. (CB) Day 7 OKLAHOMA CITY–ELK CITY-AMARILLO. Start the day with a city sightseeing tour of Oklahoma City, the capital and largest city in Oklahoma. From here, travel to Elk City and visit the NATIONAL ROUTE 66 MUSEUM and take a journey through each of the eight states Route 66 passes through—from Illinois all the way to California. Continue into Texas and on to Amarillo, the state’s oil capital. Get into the Lone Star spirit tonight with our optional dinner of juicy Texas steak, served with heaps of Wild West atmosphere. (B) Day 8 AMARILLO–TUCUMCARI–SANTA ROSA– ALBUQUERQUE. On the way out of Amarillo, see Cadillac Ranch, a quirky art sculpture consisting of a collection of 10 Cadillacs. Before crossing into New Mexico, reach Adrian, the halfway point on Route 66. Next, stop in Tucumcari to hear the ancient Indian fable of how the city received its name, shop for souvenirs at Tepee Curios, and see the neon signs of the Blue Swallow Motel that has been serving travellers of Route 66 since 1939. Continue along old Route 66 west to Santa Rosa. Look for the signs of the good ol’ days: Comet Drive-In, Silver Moon, Sun and Sand, and the still-grinning faces of Fat Man billboards outside of town. Across the New Mexico border, visit RUSSELL’S CAR MUSEUM, featuring classic cars and memorabilia that takes you back to the hey-day of Route 66. Next, visit Central Avenue in Albuquerque, where many of the original Route 66 buildings and businesses still stand. Afterward, there’s free time in this original

Spanish town with its fine parish church and Spanish-style plaza. (CB) Day 9 ALBUQUERQUE. This morning, enjoy a leisurely breakfast or sunbathe in the New Mexico sunshine. Consider a short walk to Old Town, site of the city’s original settlement.

Hone your bargaining skills with the local craftsmen who line the square to sell their lovely silver and turquoise jewellery. After exploring more of this atmospheric city, seize the chance to ride the world’s longest aerial tramway up nearby Sandia Peak Mountain and witness spine-tingling views of the desert floor, forests, and canyons below.

Day 10 ALBUQUERQUE–GALLUP– WINSLOW–FLAGSTAFF. This morning, visit ACOMA SKY CITY, home of the Pueblo Indians, situated on 357-foot-high sandstone rock. It is considered to be the oldest continuously inhabited village in the United States. Learn about this city and its inhabitants, and peruse Acoma pottery and jewellery. Then, cross the Continental Divide and continue to Gallup, which claims a longtime Hollywood connection. From Redskin, filmed in 1929, to the more recent adventures of Superman, the area has provided unequaled movie scenery. Tonight is in Flagstaff, nestled at the base of the San Francisco Mountains.

Day 11 FLAGSTAFF–GRAND CANYON NATIONAL PARK. Deviate from Route 66 to see one of the Natural Wonders of the World, GRAND CANYON NATIONAL PARK. Wander along the canyon rim for breathtaking views. Perhaps join the optional helicopter flightseeing tour. Overnight inside the national park. (CB) Day 12 GRAND CANYON NATIONAL PARK–WILLIAMS–SELIGMAN–LAS VEGAS. Return to Route 66 and pass through historic Williams, which is listed in the National Register for Historic Places. Make sure to appreciate the neon signs of the intact circa

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1940s “Motel Row.” Later today, visit Seligman, home to the rebirth of Route 66. Detour once again from Route 66 to visit the bright lights and excitement of Las Vegas.

Day 13 LAS VEGAS. A day at leisure to relax by the pool or explore the world-renowned Las Vegas Strip. Ride the world’s highest rollercoaster, float through a Venice canal, or see man-eating sharks up close—it’s all possible in Las Vegas. Don’t miss downtown Las Vegas, where you’ll find the Fremont Street Experience, five city blocks enclosed in a glass atrium and filled with dazzling lights, sounds, and action.

A variety of optional excursions are available, including a float trip through dramatic Black Canyon on the Colorado River. This evening, join an optional night at a dazzling show featuring top Vegas entertainment.

Day 14 LAS VEGAS–BARSTOW–SANTA MONICA–LOS ANGELES. Today, depart the man-made phenomenon of Las Vegas and cross the Mojave Desert and the San Bernardino Mountains en route to Los Angeles.

Visit the BARSTOW ROUTE 66 MUSEUM, which displays a collection of historic photographs and artifacts related to Route 66 and the Mojave Desert communities. Continue on to Santa Monica, the ending point of Route 66. Overnight in Los Angeles, the “Capital of Glamour.”

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Day 15 LOS ANGELES. Savour the exciting “City of Angels” on our morning tour of glamorous Beverly Hills, Sunset Strip, Hollywood, and more legendary sights. The rest of the day is yours to perhaps enjoy Disneyland® or Universal Studios®, shop for souvenirs, or relax by the pool.

Day 16 LOS ANGELES. The trip ends today with guests departing on individual schedules.

Transfers to Los Angeles International Airport are included. You can extend your holiday with extra nights and explore Los Angeles further with a variety of exciting optional activities.

SPECIAL DEPARTURES

INTERNATIONAL ROUTE 66 MOTHER ROAD FESTIVAL Tour 8535—16 days You can combine this holiday with our International Route 66 Mother Road Festival special departure. See page 14 for details.

ALBUQUERQUE BALLOON FIESTA Tour 8680—16 days You can combine this holiday with our Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta special departure. See page 14 for details.

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YOUR PACKAGE INCLUDES SIGHTSEEING: In Chicago, Nashville, and New Orleans; orientation tours in St. Louis and Memphis; Gateway Arch, RCA Studio B, Country Music Hall of Fame, reserved premier seating at the Grand Ole Opry, Graceland, and boat cruise through the Louisiana Swamps. ■ Inside visits as shown in UPPERCASE in the tour description, including admission charges where applicable.

SCENIC HIGHLIGHTS: Mississippi River, and the Louisiana Bayou Country.

GUIDES: Services of a professional Tour Director; Local Guide for sightseeing in New Orleans.

TRANSPORTATION: AMTRAK® City of New Orleans train from Memphis to New Orleans; private, deluxe air-conditioned motorcoach while touring.

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BEALE STREET Day 1 CHICAGO. Welcome to the “Windy City.” Your Tour Director is on hand late this afternoon to answer any questions.

Day 2 CHICAGO. Included sightseeing shows off the city’s landmarks, then an afternoon at leisure. Maybe ride the elevator to the top of Willis Tower, formerly known as the Sears Tower, stroll in Grant Park, or cruise on the Chicago River. Tonight, how about dinner on Navy Pier with its delightful shops and restaurants?

Day 3 CHICAGO–ST. LOUIS. Travel across the fertile Illinois farmlands to St. Louis, “Gateway to the West.” An orientation tour includes a trip to the top of the GATEWAY ARCH, which commemorates the city’s key role in westward expansion. Visit the

CHICAGO’S MILLENNIUM PARK museum under the Arch, celebrating Lewis & Clark’s famous expedition 200 years ago.

Day 4 ST. LOUIS–NASHVILLE. Recross the Mississippi River today and roll southeast to Paducah on the Ohio River. Late-afternoon arrival in Nashville. (CB) Day 5 NASHVILLE. Start the day with a sightseeing tour of Nashville’s famous landmarks and the Music Row recording studios. Tour historic RCA STUDIO B, cradle of the “Nashville Sound” in the 1960s and where stars such as Dolly Parton, Elvis Presley, Eddy Arnold, Willie Nelson, and the Everly Brothers recorded many of their biggest hits. Afterward, visit the COUNTRY MUSIC HALL OF FAME with its glittering costumes, rare instruments, and Elvis’ “solid-

gold” Cadillac! Tonight, enjoy reserved premier seating for a show at the worldfamous GRAND OLE OPRY, a mecca for country musicians.

Day 6 NASHVILLE–MEMPHIS. Cross Tennessee to Memphis, “Home of the Blues” and a city with a distinct Southern flavour.

Enjoy an orientation tour on arrival and see where the film, “Walk the Line” was filmed. Join the optional excursion to Sun Studio, where rock ‘n’ roll was first recorded, followed by dinner at a local restaurant.

Day 7 MEMPHIS. VISIT TO GRACELAND. A good portion of the day is devoted to GRACELAND, Elvis Presley’s beautiful estate. Your guided audio tour focuses on the memorial garden, and the opulent

HOTELS: Twin-bedded rooms with private bath or shower, hotel taxes, service charges, and tips for baggage handling. Listed hotels or equivalent; see page 102.

CHICAGO Hotel Indigo Chicago Downtown Gold Coast (TC), ST. LOUIS Pear Tree Union Station (TC), NASHVILLE The Inn at Opryland (MF), MEMPHIS Crowne Plaza Memphis Downtown (MF), NEW ORLEANS Wyndham New Orleans French Quarter (MF)

15,000-square-foot mansion. Return to Memphis mid-afternoon where your Tour Director will have suggestions for your free time. Tonight you may want to visit a blues club on famous Beale Street.

Day 8 MEMPHIS–AMTRAK CITY OF NEW ORLEANS TRAIN–NEW ORLEANS. Providing the locomotion for today’s journey through the state of Mississippi and into the Mississippi River Delta is the CITY OF NEW ORLEANS, the famous train of story and song. Cotton fields and catfish ponds slide past on the way to New Orleans. The evening is free to begin exploring this lively city.

Day 9 NEW ORLEANS. A full morning is dedicated to the sights and sounds of New Orleans, featuring a guided tour that includes the French Quarter landmarks, St Louis Cathedral, Jackson Square, and a visit to a unique above-ground cemetrey. Next, board a boat for a CRUISE through the winding, swampy waterways. The rest of the day is free.

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Day 10 NEW ORLEANS. A free day with a wide selection of activities to choose from, including a visit to a beautiful plantation home. For shoppers, Canal Street and the French Quarter offer an array of specialty shops and boutiques. This evening, perhaps join an optional Mississippi River dinner cruise aboard an authentic steamboat to enjoy a delightful buffet dinner, complete with live jazz—the perfect finale to a memorable touring adventure of the South.

Day 11 NEW ORLEANS. The trip ends today with guests departing on individual schedules. Transfers to the New Orleans International Airport are included.

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NEW ORLEANS JAZZ & HERITAGE FESTIVAL Tour 8270—11 days You can combine this holiday with our New Orleans Jazz Fest special departure.

See page 14 for details.

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MEALS: On Tour 8240—1 continental breakfast (CB); on Tour 8270—1 continental breakfast (CB) MyACCOUNT: Personalise your tour ahead of time with additional excursions. Visit our website for details and conditions.

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SCENIC HIGHLIGHTS: French Quarter, Mississippi River, Cajun Country, and Chattahoochee National Forest.

GUIDES: Local Guides for city sightseeing in New Orleans, Nashville, and Savannah; services of a professional Tour Director.

TRANSPORTATION: Private, deluxe air-conditioned motorcoach while touring.

HOTELS: Twin-bedded rooms with private bath or shower, hotel taxes, service charges, and tips for baggage handling. Listed hotels or equivalent; see page 102.

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SAVANNAH Day 1 NEW ORLEANS. Welcome to New Orleans! Your Tour Director is on hand late this afternoon to answer any questions.

Day 2 NEW ORLEANS. The morning is dedicated to the sights and sounds of this Old World city. First, visit the French Quarter, including St. Louis Cathedral and Jackson Square. Next, learn about the city’s unique burial customs at an above-ground cemetrey, followed by a leisurely drive down historic St. Charles Avenue to enjoy its stately mansions and clanging streetcars.

The remainder of the day is at leisure.

Day 3 NEW ORLEANS. A full day at leisure.

Roam through the centuries-old French Quarter or take a carriage ride while listening to tales of voodoo queens and pirates.

History enthusiasts can roam through sprawling Victorian mansions and celebrated museums, catching a glimpse of life the way

NEW ORLEANS Sheraton New Orleans (SF), NATCHEZ Hampton Inn & Suites Natchez (ST), MEMPHIS Crowne Plaza Memphis (MF), NASHVILLE The Inn at Opryland (MF), ATLANTA Holiday Inn Express and Suites Atlanta Buckhead (MF), SAVANNAH Fairfield Inn & Suites Savannah Downtown/Historic District (ST), ORLANDO Courtyard by Marriott Lake Buena Vista at Vista Centre (F)

MEALS: On Tour 8290—4 breakfast (B); on Tour 8690—4 breakfast (B), 1 dinner (D) MyACCOUNT: Personalise your tour ahead of time with additional excursions. Visit our website for details and conditions.

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GRAND OLE OPRY it used to be in the Old South. Tonight, you might like to experience the city’s beauty and romance on a 2-hour cruise from the heart of the French Quarter on New Orleans’ only steamboat.

Day 4 NEW ORLEANS–BATON ROUGE– NATCHEZ. Drive through the heart of Cajun Country to Baton Rouge for an orientation tour that features the Governor’s Mansion and the State Capitol. Next, on to elegant Natchez, a thriving port in the golden years of the cotton trade. Visit a gracious PRECIVIL WAR HOME featuring fine collections of period furniture and paintings. In the evening, relax and perhaps sip a refreshing mint julep as the sun goes down.

Day 5 NATCHEZ–MEMPHIS. Drive through rural Mississippi to Memphis. On arrival, acquaint yourself with the town during an included orientation tour. For your first night

in the “Home of the Blues,” why not visit one of the famous music clubs on Beale Street, immortalised in WC Handy’s famous songs?

(B) Day 6 MEMPHIS–GRACELAND VISIT– NASHVILLE. A trip to Memphis would not be complete without visiting GRACELAND, the palatial home of “The King,” Elvis Presley. Our guided audio tour focuses on the memorial garden and the opulent 15,000-square-foot mansion. Afterward, the “Capital of Country Music,” Nashville.

Day 7 NASHVILLE. Its association with country music has made the name “Nashville” world famous, but it’s not just music fans who will find this charming Southern city a delight. Start your day with a visit to STUDIO B, Nashville’s oldest surviving recording studio and one of the country’s most important. Afterward, enjoy a sightseeing tour of the famous landmarks, including the Parthenon, the State Capitol, Bicentennial State Park, and the recording studios of Music Row. Then, visit the COUNTRY MUSIC HALL OF FAME with its glittering costumes, rare instruments, and Elvis Presley’s “solid-gold” Cadillac. This evening you have reserved premier seating for an unforgettable show at the worldfamous GRAND OLE OPRY, a mecca for country musicians since 1925.

Day 8 NASHVILLE–CHATTANOOGA– ATLANTA. First stop today is Chattanooga, home of the Chattanooga Choo Choo. Then, enter the “Peach State” of Georgia and continue through Chattahoochee National Forest to the fast-growing metropolis of Atlanta, former home and burial place of civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. Enjoy an orientation tour, followed by a short visit to the grave and eternal flame dedicated to preserving his legacy.

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Day 9 ATLANTA–SAVANNAH. Head south through rich, rolling farmland to the historic seaport of Savannah for a 2-night stay.

On this afternoon’s TROLLEY TOUR, your tour highlights attractions such as the City Market, Forsyth Park, Mercer House, Madison Square (where General Sherman concluded his “March to the Sea”), Colonial Park Cemetrey, and the world-famous River Street. This evening is free to explore this charming city on your own. (B) Day 10 SAVANNAH. A day at leisure. Shop on cobblestoned River Street or stroll among the many squares surrounded by elegant homes and gardens. Don’t miss the impressive Ships of the Sea Maritime Museum to learn about Savannah’s important role in maritime history. (B) Day 11 SAVANNAH–ST. AUGUSTINE– ORLANDO. Travel into the “Sunshine State” of Florida, stopping first at St. Augustine, the oldest city in the United States. You will see the oldest Government House and the Spanish fortress, Castillo de San Marcos, on your orientation tour. Then, drive to the magical city of Orlando. (B)

St. Augustine

Day 12 ORLANDO. A full day to relax and explore the many sights in the Orlando area.

Your Tour Director will suggest a varied and exciting selection of optional outings, such as Disney’s huge entertainment parks, including the Magic Kingdom®, Animal Kingdom®, Epcot®, and Disney’s Hollywood Studios® (formally MGM Studios).

Day 13 ORLANDO. The trip ends today with guests departing on individual schedules.

Transfers to Orlando International Airport are included. You can extend your holiday with extra nights and explore the “Sunshine State” further with a variety of exciting optional activities.

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MARDI GRAS IN NEW ORLEANS Tour 8690—13 days You can combine this holiday with our Mardi Gras in New Orleans special departure. See page 15 for details

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YOUR PACKAGE INCLUDES SIGHTSEEING: In Miami and Miami Beach; St. Augustine guided trolley ride, Kennedy Space Centre, airboat tour through the Everglades, Thomas Edison’s Winter Home, and Henry Ford’s Winter Home. ■ Inside visits as shown in UPPERCASE in the tour description, including admission charges where applicable.

SCENIC HIGHLIGHTS: Florida’s Atlantic coast, Gold Coast, Miami Beach, Florida Keys, Key West, Everglades National Park, Gulf Coast shoreline, and Clearwater Beach.

GUIDES: Services of a professional Tour Director; on Tour 8405—local host service in Clearwater Beach, where information is provided for independent exploration and dining.

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CLEARWATER BEACH Day 1 ORLANDO. Welcome to Orlando!

Your Tour Director is on hand late this afternoon to answer any questions.

Day 2 ORLANDO–ST. AUGUSTINE–COCOA BEACH. This morning, head to picturesque St. Augustine, the oldest European city in the U.S., explored by Juan Ponce de Leon in his search for the legendary Fountain of Youth. Your expert guide shares with you the history, attractions, and sights of America’s oldest city on St. Augustine’s hop-on/hop-off sightseeing TROLLEY. Afterward, there’s free time to explore on your own. Perhaps visit the Oldest House in the U.S. or the 17th-century Castillo de San Marcos National Monument. End the day with a walk on sandy Cocoa Beach.

TRANSPORTATION: Private, deluxe air-conditioned motorcoach while touring.

HOTELS: Twin-bedded rooms with private bath or shower, hotel taxes, service charges, and tips for baggage handling. Listed hotels or equivalent; see page 102.

ORLANDO Courtyard by Marriott Lake Buena Vista at Vista Centre (F), COCOA BEACH Best Western Ocean Beach Hotel & Suites (MF), FORT LAUDERDALE Bahia Mar Ft. Lauderdale Beach (F), KEY WEST Fairfield Inn & Suites (ST), FORT MYERS Holiday Inn Downtown Historic District (F), CLEARWATER BEACH Quality Hotel Beach Resort (ST)

MIAMI BEACH Day 3 COCOA BEACH–CAPE CANAVERAL– FORT LAUDERDALE. Cape Canaveral and the KENNEDY SPACE Centre are the hub of America’s space operations. Enjoy a NASA tour for insight into the achievements of America’s space program. After your tour, head south to Fort Lauderdale, where you will stay for the next two nights. (B) Day 4 FORT LAUDERDALE. MIAMI BEACH EXCURSION. This morning, enjoy an excursion to Greater Miami, including Fort Lauderdale, Miami, and Miami Beach. Time to explore the colourful art deco buildings, and beautiful palm-lined South Beach. This afternoon, return to Fort Lauderdale and enjoy the Florida sun on the world-famous Fort Lauderdale Beach or by the hotel pool.

Day 5 FORT LAUDERDALE–KEY WEST. This morning, we head south to the Overseas Highway, crossing 42 bridges through the Florida Keys to picturesque Key West, the southernmost town in the continental U.S. A suggestion for tonight: visit Mallory Square to enjoy the spectacular sunset, then stroll along Duval Street with its colourful cafés.

Day 8 FORT MYERS–CLEARWATER BEACH. Visit famous inventor THOMAS EDISON’S WINTER HOME & LABORATORY. Step through the always-open “Friendship Gate” to visit HENRY FORD’S WINTER HOME. Don’t miss the enormous banyan tree in the garden.

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Day 9 CLEARWATER BEACH. A full day to relax on the sugar-white sands of COSMOS MAP TEMPLATE/LIBRARY Day 6 KEY WEST. On this morning’s Clearwater Beach. Your Tour Director will optional sightseeing tour, sit back and relax have suggestions on the best places to shop SWATCHES: on the open-air trolley and view some of and dine.

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Days 1 to 9 Like Tour 8400. Remain at your hotel, the Quality Hotel Beach Resort in Clearwater, for the next three nights.

Days 10 & 11 CLEARWATER BEACH. Spend

the next two days relaxing on the white-sand beaches and watching breathtaking sunsets.

Day 12 CLEARWATER BEACH–TAMPA. The trip ends today with guests departing on individual schedules. Transfers are provided to Tampa International Airport.

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YOUR PACKAGE INCLUDES SIGHTSEEING: In Washington DC; orientation tour in Richmond, Gettysburg Battlefield, Harpers Ferry, Kentucky Horse Park, Sinking Spring Farm, Lincoln Museum, Civil War Museum, Bourbon Distillery, Colonel Sanders Museum, Museum of Appalachia, Biltmore Estate, Natural Bridge, Stonewall Jackson House, Monticello Estate, Jamestown Settlement, Colonial Williamsburg, and Mount Vernon.

■ Inside visits as shown in UPPERCASE in the tour description, including admission charges where applicable.

SCENIC HIGHLIGHTS: Harpers Ferry National Historic Park, Kentucky Bluegrass Country, Shenandoah National Park, Great Smoky Mountains National Park, and Natural Bridge.

GUIDES: Local Guides for sightseeing in Washington DC, Gettysburg National Military Park and Battlefield, Monticello Estate, and Jamestown Settlement, services of a professional Tour Director.

TRANSPORTATION: Private, deluxe air-conditioned motorcoach while touring.

HOTELS: Twin-bedded rooms with private bath or shower, hotel taxes, service charges, and tips for baggage handling. Listed hotels or equivalent; see page 102.

WASHINGTON DC AREA Crowne Plaza Old Town Alexandria (F), GETTYSBURG Wyndham Gettysburg (SF); SHENANDOAH NATIONAL PARK Skyland Resort (NP); BECKLEY Country Inn & Suites (ST), LEXINGTON, KY Hilton Lexington Downtown (SF), GATLINBURG Glenstone Lodge (F), ASHEVILLE Hampton Inn Biltmore (ST), LEXINGTON, VA Best Western Lexington Inn (ST), WILLIAMSBURG Country Inn & Suites (ST)

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Day 2 WASHINGTON DC AREA– GETTYSBURG. Today begins with a guided sightseeing tour that shows you the graves of American heroes, including those of John F. Kennedy and his brother Robert, in beautiful Arlington Cemetrey. Your guided tour of the capital continues, with photo stops at Capitol Hill and the White House, and visits to the Lincoln and Vietnam Memorials. Afterward, cross the MasonDixon Line into Pennsylvania for a visit to the hallowed GETTYSBURG BATTLEFIELD, site of the decisive Civil War campaign and where Abraham Lincoln delivered his immortal Gettysburg Address in November 1863. Tonight, we offer an optional outing to a local restaurant to enjoy the flavour of the area.

Day 3 GETTYSBURG–HARPERS FERRY– SHENANDOAH NATIONAL PARK. Head for HARPERS FERRY, where in 1859 John Brown made his ill-fated raid on the U.S. Arsenal. En route to Shenandoah, crest the Blue Ridge Mountains for magnificent vistas of the Shenandoah Valley. Overnight in SHENANDOAH NATIONAL PARK. Day 4 SHENANDOAH NATIONAL PARK– NEW RIVER GORGE–BECKLEY. Through lumber and limestone country into wonderfully wild West Virginia. After a lunch break in Lewisburg, a Civil War battlefield, travel to Fayetteville and stop at New River Gorge Bridge, the world’s third-longest steel-span bridge, rising 876 feet above the river. Then, on to Beckley, the heart of West Virginia’s “smokeless” coal industry, for an overnight stay.

COLONIAL WILLIAMSBURG Day 5 BECKLEY–CHARLESTON– LEXINGTON, KENTUCKY. Before entering Kentucky, we stop in the state capital of Charleston, West Virginia, one-time home of American frontiersman Daniel Boone. As you cross the state border, the scenery changes to green pastures, white-board fences, and the columned estates of Kentucky bluegrass country—backdrop for the movie Seabiscuit.

Arrive in Lexington, the “Heart of the Bluegrass.” This afternoon, a fascinating visit to the KENTUCKY HORSE PARK, from where legends like Man o’ War and Secretariat conquered the racing world. (CB)

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chicken restaurant, which is now a museum.

This afternoon, visit the fascinating MUSEUM OF APPALACHIA, with 65 acres of farmland and a number of historic cabins, barns, and other buildings—even a frontier privy! The next two nights are in Gatlinburg at the foot of the Great Smoky Mountains.

Day 6 LEXINGTON–HODGENVILLE– BARDSTOWN–LEXINGTON, KY. Travel on Bluegrass Parkway and stop at SINKING SPRING FARM, a one-room cabin where the nation’s 16th president was born, Abraham Lincoln. A replica of the original log cabin is preserved as a shrine to one of the bestloved American presidents. Visit the LINCOLN MUSEUM, dedicated to Lincoln’s life and times. The museum features 12 historically accurate scenes from Lincoln’s life and Civil War memorabilia. Be sure to walk out to the centre of Town Square for a photo op in front of the Lincoln Statue, and the Lincoln Boy Statue. Afterward, we head to Bardstown and visit the fourth-largest CIVIL WAR MUSEUM in the United States. Unlike the other museums, this one focuses mainly on the War of the Western States. Visitors move through a series of exhibits featuring artifacts from both the Union and the Confederacy.

End your day by visiting a true working BOURBON DISTILLERY, and learn about the production of the very finest Kentucky Straight Bourbon, for which Kentucky is famous. Return to Lexington, where the evening is free for independent activities.

STONEWALL JACKSON HOUSE, where you the Hall of Burgesses, listen as costumed experience the pre-war life of Confederate interpreters debate the controversial steps that General Thomas J. “Stonewall” Jackson, and led to the Declaration of Independence. (CB) are introduced to the man who became Day 13 WILLIAMSBURG-MOUNT VERNONa legend. This afternoon’s highlight is the WASHINGTON DC AREA. This morning, graceful home of the third U.S. president, visit MOUNT VERNON, the beloved home of Thomas Jefferson. The MONTICELLO ESTATE George and Martha Washington, overlooking reflects Jefferson’s skills as an artist, architect, Day 8 GATLINBURG. As one of America’s the banks of the Potomac River. Time to and designer. It is the only house in the U.S. most popular mountain retreats, Gatlinburg explore the most popular historic estate in that is on the UNESCO World Heritage list of offers something for everyone. You might America. The final leg of your journey takes international treasures. We follow with a short want to spend aCOSMOS day at world-famous you back to the Washington DC area. (CB) orientation tour of Richmond, capital of the MAP TEMPLATE/LIBRARY Dollywood, an 88-acre landscaped theme Confederacy during the Civil War. The day Day 14 WASHINGTON DC AREA. The trip park inspired bySWATCHES: Dolly Parton and her love for ends in Williamsburg, between the James and ends today with guests departing on individual the mountains, family, and country music.

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YOUR PACKAGE INCLUDES SIGHTSEEING: In Memphis; orientation tours in Tupelo and Nashville, Stax Museum, Rock ‘n’ Soul Museum, Sun Studio, Elvis Presley Birthplace & Museum, Graceland, Johnny Cash Museum, private performance with John Carter Cash, Country Music Hall of Fame, Studio B, and reserved premier seating at the Grand Ole Opry. ■ Inside visits as shown in UPPERCASE in the tour description, including admission charges where applicable.

GUIDES: Local Guide for sightseeing in Memphis; services of a professional Tour Director.

TRANSPORTATION: Private, deluxe air-conditioned motorcoach while touring.

HOTELS: Twin bedded rooms with private bath or shower, hotel taxes, service charges, and tips for baggage handling. Listed hotels or equivalent; see page 102.

HISTORIC GRACELAND Day 1 MEMPHIS. Welcome to Memphis! Your Tour Director is on hand late this afternoon to answer any questions.

Day 2 MEMPHIS. Today you will feel like a part of Memphis as you experience this amazing city on your guided city sightseeing tour. Your expert Local Guide knows Memphis history like no one else— including the inside, “backstage” stories from the folks who were there, as well as those hard-to-find, hidden Elvis sites (his Lauderdale Courts apartment, Humes High School, the Overton Park Shell Theatre where Elvis gave his first paid concert, places where he worked and played, and many others). For music lovers, a visit to the STAX MUSEUM of American Soul Music is next. Stax celebrates great Memphis soul music made famous by Otis

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Redding, Booker T. and the MG’s, Aretha Franklin, and others. Then, on to the ROCK ‘N’ SOUL MUSEUM, which traces Memphis’ cultural and musical past. End the day with a visit to SUN STUDIO, probably the most famous recording studio in the world, where rock ‘n’ roll was first recorded. Hear outtakes from sessions, touch Elvis’ first microphone, see memorabilia, and relive the history of the studio that launched the careers of Johnny Cash, BB King, and many other music legends.

Day 3 MEMPHIS. EXCURSION TO TUPELO. Today we journey to Tupelo, Mississippi, to visit the ELVIS’ BIRTHPLACE & MUSEUM, a small, 2-room house built by the singer’s father, Vernon Presley. You will also visit the Elvis Presley Museum, featuring “Remembrance of Things Past,” an exhibit

displaying memorabilia from Elvis’ childhood.

It’s here that you can see, feel, and touch where the “King of Rock ‘n’ Roll” began his musical journey. Return to Memphis, and check in to the Guest House at Graceland for the next two nights.

Day 4 MEMPHIS. EXCURSION TO GRACELAND. Today is dedicated to a guided audio tour of GRACELAND. Experience life as Elvis did by walking through the decadent and quirky rooms where he felt truly at home. Finish your tour of Graceland with a visit to the Meditation Garden, where Elvis often went to reflect on life, and where he is now laid to rest along with members of his family. You’ll also be able to board “The King’s” private jet!

Day 5 MEMPHIS–NASHVILLE. Today we head to Nashville—“Music City USA.” Visit the JOHNNY CASH MUSEUM, where you will see never-before-seen historical documents, awards, costumes, and instruments. Then settle in for a PRIVATE PERFORMANCE & DISCUSSION with Johnny and June’s only son, John Carter Cash. John Carter will entertain you with his own original music, as well as a few numbers made famous by his legendary family, and he’ll even be available for photographs and autographs afterward.

NOTE: In the event that the performance with John Carter Cash is not available, a private performance with John Carter’s son, brother, or granddaughter will be substituted.

The Cash family will share their memories and perform the songs of Johnny Cash. All performances are subject to availability.

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Day 6 NASHVILLE. Nashville is the ideal destination for music fans, history buffs, and lovers of the South. Start your day with a visit to STUDIO B, Nashville’s oldest surviving recording studio and one of the country’s most important. Between 1957 and

1977, more than 35,000 songs were recorded here, including 262 Elvis Presley recordings.

Studio B is a “must-see” for any music fan, but especially for those who love Elvis.

Afterward, enjoy an orientation tour of the city, passing by famous Music Row recording studios, the centre of the recording industry, which first developed in the 1950s. Get behind the scenes of the music industry by visiting the COUNTRY MUSIC HALL OF FAME with its glittering costumes, rare instruments, and Elvis Presley’s “solid-gold” Cadillac. Tonight, see an unforgettable show at the worldfamous GRAND OLE OPRY, the world’s premier country music venue since 1925 and the setting for the nation’s longest-running music show.

Day 7 NASHVILLE. Today is at leisure to explore more of this vibrant city. You may choose to visit the historic Ryman Auditorium, restored home of the Grand Ole Opry from 1943-1974. Perhaps visit the Hermitage, home of Andrew Jackson, seventh president of the United States, where you’ll have an opportunity to view the fully restored mansion, walk through the gardens, and see the tomb of the late president.

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Day 8 NASHVILLE. The trip ends today with guests departing on individual schedules.

Transfers to Nashville International Airport are included. You can extend your holiday with extra nights and explore “Music City USA” further with a variety of exciting optional activities.

SPECIAL DEPARTURE

ELVIS PRESLEY’S 40TH ANNIVERSARY MEMORIAL TOUR Tour 8810—8 days You can combine this holiday with our Elvis’ 40th Anniversary Memorial Tour special departure. See page 15 for details.

SPECIAL DEPARTURE

HOLIDAY LIGHTING AT GRACELAND Tour 8070—8 days You can combine this holiday with our Holiday Lighting at Graceland special departure. See page 15 for details.

SPECIAL EVENT

COUNTRY MUSIC FESTIVAL Departure 0605 See page 15 for details.

TOUR 8730 DATES & PRICES

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Gratuities per person for Tour Director and driver: $101 Prices based on double room occupancy.

Single Room Supplement: $728

Mon 22 May Mon 05 Jun Mon 12 Jun Mon 28 Aug Mon 04 Sep Mon 11 Sep

Mon 18 Sep Mon 02 Oct Mon 23 Oct Mon 06 Nov

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LONGHORN CATTLE

TEXAS

TOUR 8090—12 days from Dallas

1

Southfork Ranch

Fort Worth 1 2 Dallas

to New Orleans

Fredericksburg

Priced From 2,509

AU

YOUR PACKAGE INCLUDES SIGHTSEEING: In Dallas, Austin, San Antonio, Houston, and New Orleans; Sixth Floor Museum, Southfork Ranch, Texas Cowboy Hall of Fame, Bob Bullock State History Museum, San Fernando Cathedral, the Alamo, barge tour on the San Antonio River Walk, Lyndon B. Johnson National Historic Park, Texas White House, Wildflower Farms, NASA-Johnson Space Centre, boat cruise through the Atchafalaya Basin, and Houmas House Plantation & Gardens. ■ Inside visits as shown in UPPERCASE in the tour description, including admission charges where applicable.

SCENIC HIGHLIGHTS: Fort Worth Stockyards, San Antonio River Walk, Texas Hill Country, Cajun Country, and Bayou Country.

GUIDES: Local Guides for city sightseeing in San Antonio, and New Orleans; services of a professional Tour Director.

TRANSPORTATION: Private, deluxe air-conditioned motorcoach while touring.

HOTELS: Twin bedded rooms with private bath or shower, hotel taxes, service charges, and tips for baggage handling. Listed hotels or equivalent; see page 102.

DALLAS Hotel Indigo Dallas Downtown (F), FORT WORTH Radisson Hotel - Fossil Creek (F), AUSTIN Drury Inn & Suites Austin North (ST), SAN ANTONIO Drury Plaza San Antonio Riverwalk (ST), HOUSTON Drury Inn & Suites Houston Galleria (ST), LAFAYETTE Wyndham Garden Lafayette (F), NEW ORLEANS Drury Inn and Suites New Orleans (MF)

MEALS: On Tour 8090—2 breakfasts (B), 7 continental breakfasts (CB); on Tour 8480— 2 breakfasts (B), 7 continental breakfasts (CB), 1 dinner (D) MyACCOUNT: Personalise your tour ahead of time with additional excursions. Visit our website for details and conditions.

THE ALAMO Day 1 DALLAS. Welcome to Dallas! Your Tour Director is on hand late this afternoon to answer any questions.

Day 2 DALLAS. Today is dedicated to the sights of Dallas, beginning with a visit to legendary SOUTHFORK RANCH, the internationally renowned filming location of the Dallas television series. Tour the famed Ewing Mansion, featuring an exciting array of memorabilia. See the gun that shot J.R., Lucy’s wedding dress, the “Dallas” family tree, and Jock’s Lincoln Continental. In the afternoon, return to Dallas for included city sightseeing that features Pioneer Plaza, commemorating the trails that brought settlers to Dallas and cattle to market; the Historic West End; and Dealey Plaza, where history buffs can learn all about that moment in history at the SIXTH FLOOR MUSEUM, the location from which the alleged killer, Lee Harvey Oswald, fired the lethal shots on November 22, 1963, that killed President John F. Kennedy.

Day 3 DALLAS–FORT WORTH. This morning, journey to Fort Worth, a Texas city famous for its unmistakable combination of “cowboys and culture.” Visit the Stockyards National Historic District to enjoy a “Stockyards Experience” by seeing the SPIRIT OF THE WEST movie. Afterward, meet the drivers/ cowboys of the Fort Worth Herd and see a Longhorn cattle drive before visiting the TEXAS COWBOY HALL OF FAME. It’s here that the museum pays tribute to more than 70 cowboys and cowgirls who have excelled in the sport of rodeo, and the Western lifestyle. This evening, join the optional outing featuring dinner followed by the Stockyards Championship Rodeo. Experience bull riding, bareback riding, tie-down roping, barrel racing, and more! Overnight in Fort Worth.

Day 4 FORT WORTH–AUSTIN. Listen closely and you’ll hear the sounds that make Austin

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the “Live Music Capital of the World.” From blues and indie rock to country, jazz, and more, Austin’s nearly 200 live music venues will surely grab your attention. Upon arrival, visit the BOB BULLOCK STATE HISTORY MUSEUM that tells the “Story of Texas.” Afterward, enjoy a city sightseeing tour that features Austin’s downtown, including historic Sixth Street, the Texas Capitol complex, Governor’s Mansion, and the University of Texas. (B) Day 5 AUSTIN–SAN ANTONIO. A short drive from Austin to the most visited city in Texas: San Antonio, home of the Alamo and the historic River Walk. (CB) Day 6 SAN ANTONIO. After breakfast, a private narrated CRUISE down the San Antonio River through the picturesque River Walk area. Sightseeing continues with a guided visit to SAN FERNANDO CATHEDRAL, the oldest in the United States, and downtown’s authentic Mexican marketplace, El Mercado. Afterward, visit the infamous ALAMO. It was here in 1836 that a small band of Texans defended themselves against the Mexican Army, and although the Alamo fell, it remains hallowed ground and symbolizes courage and sacrifice for the cause of liberty.

End your day back at the River Walk, where Spanish colonial architecture, fountains, and plazas make it one of the city’s most picturesque areas. (CB) Day 7 SAN ANTONIO. EXCURSION TO FREDERICKSBURG. Texas Hill Country is home to the LYNDON B. JOHNSON NATIONAL HISTORIC PARK. Discover the story of the 36th president, from his ancestors to his final resting place, at the LBJ Ranch. Visit the Texas White House, including the president’s office, living room, dining room, den and yellow sitting room, restored to their 1963-1968 appearance.

Next, Fredericksburg, and time on your own to enjoy this historic town. Visit one of the

largest working WILDFLOWER FARMS in the U.S. before returning to San Antonio in the late afternoon. (CB) Day 8 SAN ANTONIO–HOUSTON. Houston is a city of firsts—home to the first successful human heart transplant, America’s first public television station, and the first word spoken on the Moon. Gain an appreciation for Houston’s rich history on a sightseeing tour of America’s fourth-largest city that includes the Theatre District, which is second only to New York City. You’ll marvel at the world-famous Texas Medical Centre, whose 675 acres and 42 nonprofit institutions make it the largest medical complex in the world. Enjoy a worldclass view from the highest sky lobby in Texas from the 60th floor of the JP Morgan Chase Tower. Last but not least is a visit to downtown Houston’s tunnel system that takes you 20 feet underground to stroll through an interconnected series of restaurants, shops, and world-class architecture. (CB) Day 9 HOUSTON. A special highlight today is a visit to Johnson Space Centre, home of NASA and the U.S. Space Program. Take a look behind the scenes on a guided tram tour of JOHNSON SPACE Centre. Be a part of

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history in the making as you witness engineers, scientists, and astronauts shaping the future of space exploration. With this behind-the-scenes journey, you will also visit the Historic Apollo Mission Control Centre, and Saturn V Rocket, the most powerful moon rocket ever built and one of only three moon rockets remaining in the world. (CB)

Bayou Country into New Orleans, capital of Dixieland and the “City Care Forgot.” Upon arrival, a guided sightseeing tour focuses on the sights and sounds of New Orleans, featuring French Quarter landmarks including St. Louis Cathedral, Jackson Square, and a visit to a unique above-ground cemetrey. Evening is at leisure. (B)

NOTE: The buildings visited on the tram tour are real working areas of Johnson Space Centre and are subject to closure without notice.

Day 12 NEW ORLEANS. The trip ends today with guests departing on individual schedules.

Transfers to New Orleans International Airport are included. You can extend your holiday in New Orleans with extra nights and a variety of exciting optional activities. (CB)

Day 10 HOUSTON–LAFAYETTE. A beautiful drive past fertile prairies, delicate marshes, and abundant wildlife takes you to Lafayette, Louisiana. Board a boat for a CRUISE through the winding, swampy waterways of the Atchafalaya Basin. (CB) Day 11 LAFAYETTE–NEW ORLEANS. This morning begins with a guided visit to the HOUMAS HOUSE PLANTATION & GARDENS. History is reflected in the many antique furnishings and works of art that grace the home. In 1963, the defining Bette Davis film, Hush, Hush Sweet Charlotte, was shot on the property. We continue our journey across

SPECIAL DEPARTURE

CHRISTMAS IN SAN ANTONIO Tour 8480—12 days You can combine this holiday with our Christmas in San Antonio special departure. See page 15 for details.

SPECIAL EVENT

TEXAS STATE FAIR Departure 1012 See page 15 for details.

TOUR 8090 DATES & PRICES

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End New Orleans

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End New Orleans

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2509 2509 2509

Thu 09 Feb Thu 09 Mar Thu 23 Mar Thu 30 Mar Thu 20 Apr

Thu 04 May Thu 18 May Thu 01 Jun Thu 08 Jun Thu 14 Sep

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Gratuities per person for Tour Director and driver: $172 Prices based on double room occupancy.

Single Room Supplement: $956

SAN ANTONIO RIVER WALK

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NEW YORK, NIAGARA FALLS & WASHINGTON DC

PHILADELPHIA

ONTARIO Niagara Falls

NEW YORK

2

Corning

TOUR 8000—8 days from New York City

to Washington DC

2 New York City

TOUR 8002 WITH NEW YORK CITY EXTENSION—10 days from New York City

PENNSYLVANIA

to New York City

NEW JERSEY 1 Philadelphia

Atlantic Ocean

Priced From 1,919

AU

YOUR PACKAGE INCLUDES SIGHTSEEING: In New York City, Niagara Falls, and Washington DC; orientation tour in Philadelphia, Niagara Falls sightseeing cruise, Arlington National Cemetrey, Lincoln Memorial, Washington Monument, National WWII Memorial, Capitol Hill, and the White House. ■ Inside visits as shown in UPPERCASE in the tour description, including admission charges where applicable.

SCENIC HIGHLIGHTS: New York, Pocono Mountains, Niagara Falls, Philadelphia, and Washington DC. GUIDES: Local Guides for city sightseeing in New York City and Washington DC; services of a professional Tour Director; on Tour 8002—local host service in New York City, where information is provided for independent exploration and dining.

TRANSPORTATION: Private, deluxe air-conditioned motorcoach while touring.

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STATUE OF LIBERTY Day 1 NEW YORK CITY. Welcome to the “Big Apple!” Your Tour Director is on hand late this afternoon to answer any questions.

Day 2 NEW YORK CITY. New York City is one of the world’s most exciting cities, buzzing with atmosphere and packed with fascinating sights. On today’s sightseeing tour, see the major attractions—Broadway, the Empire State Building, Greenwich Village, bustling Chinatown, City Hall, Wall Street, and Trinity Church. This evening, choose from the city’s many fine restaurants or maybe take in a Broadway show.

Day 3 NEW YORK CITY–CORNING– NIAGARA FALLS. Depart Manhattan, heading across New Jersey through the Poconos and into upstate New York, arriving in Corning midday. Late this afternoon, cross the border to the Canadian side of the Niagara River in Ontario. Spend the next two nights in beautiful Niagara Falls.

HOTELS: Twin-bedded rooms with private bath or shower, hotel taxes, service charges, and tips for baggage handling. Listed hotels or equivalent; see page 102.

NIAGARA FALLS Day 4 NIAGARA FALLS. This morning, enjoy a sightseeing excursion to Niagara Falls that includes a SIGHTSEEING CRUISE past the world-famous falls. Your afternoon is free, so consider visiting the Butterfly Conservatory, Great Gorge Adventure, Botanical Gardens, and Niagara Parks Greenhouse, or maybe ride the aerial cable car.

NOTE: Operation of the Niagara Falls sightseeing cruise is subject to favourable weather and/or river conditions. When weather is unfavourable, a walking tour through the scenic tunnels will be substituted.

Day 5 NIAGARA FALLS–PHILADELPHIA. Head southeast through the Appalachian Mountains and into the Susquehanna River Valley. Then, on to the handsome city of Philadelphia for an overnight stay.

Day 6 PHILADELPHIA–WASHINGTON DC AREA. The birthplace of American independence, the “City of Brotherly Love” is steeped in history. Your morning orientation tour focuses on the historic landmarks, then on to the U.S. capital and seat of government, Washington DC, for a 2-night stay. Later, join the optional outing, featuring dinner followed by a tour of the city’s most famous monuments and memorials.

Day 7 WASHINGTON DC AREA. The nation’s capital is a sightseeing treasure trove, and your half-day tour with a Local Guide features a visit to Arlington National Cemetrey to see the graves of American heroes, including those of John and Robert Kennedy. After, the Lincoln and National WWI Memorials, Washington Monument, and photo stops at Capitol Hill, the White House, and other well-known sights.

The afternoon is free. Your Tour Director will make suggestions for independent exploration.

Day 8 WASHINGTON DC AREA. The trip ends today with guests departing on individual schedules. Transfers to Dulles or Reagan International Airports are included.

You can also extend your holiday with extra nights and explore Washington DC further with a variety of exciting optional excursions.

For passengers who would like to return to New York City, the motorcoach will transfer you to Newark International Airport (please schedule flights after 5:30 pm) or to the Excelsior Hotel at no additional cost.

NEW YORK CITY Excelsior Hotel (ST), NIAGARA FALLS Best Western Plus Cairn Croft (F), PHILADELPHIA Wyndham Philadelphia Historic District (F), WASHINGTON DC AREA Crowne Plaza Old Town Alexandria (F)

MyACCOUNT: Personalise your tour ahead of time with additional excursions. Visit our website for details and conditions.

FALL FOLIAGE Enjoy the fall colours of New York and surrounding areas on our special fall foliage departures: Sept. 07 to Oct. 03 (if Mother Nature permits).

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EXTEND YOUR HOLIDAY IN NEW YORK CITY

TOUR 8002—10 DAYS

Days 1 to 8 Like Tour 8000. Continue by motorcoach

into New York City and check into the Excelsior Hotel for the next two nights.

Day 9 NEW YORK CITY. Stay a little longer in the Big

Apple and discover the sights this amazing city has to offer. During your free time in Manhattan, take advantage of several optional activities, such as a helicopter flight over the “City That Never Sleeps,” a ride up to the 86th floor of the Empire State Building, or a Manhattan harbour cruise. Your local host can help arrange these and other excursions, as well as offer useful shopping and dining tips.

Day 10 NEW YORK CITY. The trip ends today with

guests departing on individual schedules. Airport transfers are provided to Kennedy, LaGuardia, or Newark International Airports.

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Gratuities per person for Tour Director and driver: $109 Prices based on double room occupancy.

Single Room Supplement: 8000 from $748 to $884; 8002 $1,099 to $1,365

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MASSACHUSETTS 2 Boston

CITIES of the GREAT EAST

NEW YORK

2 New York City PENNSYLVANIA

TOUR 8460—8 days from Washington DC

to New York City

NEW JERSEY 1 Philadelphia Atlantic Ocean

2 Washington DC Area MARYLAND

Priced From 2,149

AU

YOUR PACKAGE INCLUDES SIGHTSEEING: In Washington DC, Philadelphia, Boston, and New York City; Arlington National Cemetrey, Lincoln Memorial, Washington Monument, National WWII Memorial, Capitol Hill, White House, Liberty Bell and Independence Hall, Boston Common, Faneuil Hall, Old North Church, Freedom Trail, Boston Harbour cruise, Bunker Hill Monument, Boston Tea Party boat, Times Square, Greenwich Village, New York Financial District, and Chinatown. ■ Inside visits as shown in UPPERCASE in the tour description, including admission charges where applicable.

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JEFFERSON MEMORIAL Day 1 WASHINGTON DC AREA. Welcome to the nation’s capital. Your Tour Director is on hand late this afternoon to answer any questions.

Day 2 WASHINGTON DC AREA. Morning sightseeing with a Local Guide features many city landmarks and Arlington National Cemetrey to see the graves of American heroes, including those of John and Robert Kennedy. Also see the Lincoln and National

NEW YORK CITY WWI Memorials, Washington Monument, and photo stops at Capitol Hill, the White House, and other well-known sights. This evening, join an optional dinner at one of Washington’s favourite restaurants, followed by an illumination tour of the monuments.

Day 3 WASHINGTON DC AREA– PHILADELPHIA. This morning, travel to the “City of Brotherly Love.” Afternoon sightseeing focuses on historic buildings

important to the birth of the nation. Visit the LIBERTY BELL and INDEPENDENCE HALL. Day 4 PHILADELPHIA–BOSTON. North to Boston, one of the country’s oldest cities, where cobblestone streets and historic sites are nestled among world-class restaurants, shops, and cafés.

Day 5 BOSTON. Your morning guided tour of Boston highlights the historic sites

GUIDES: Local Guides for city sightseeing in Washington DC, Boston, and New York City; services of a professional Tour Director.

near Boston Common, the Old State House, Faneuil Hall, Old North Church, and the Freedom Trail. Next, board a harbour CRUISE to see the Bunker Hill Monument and the Boston Tea Party boat. The rest of the day is free to explore on your own. (CB) Day 6 BOSTON–NEW YORK CITY. Depart Boston and head south to the “Big Apple.”

Upon arrival, take an optional cruise of New York Harbour and view the magnificent architectural wonders and historical landmarks that make this the most famous skyline in the world. The remainder of your day and evening are at leisure. Perhaps take in a Broadway show this evening. (CB) Day 7 NEW YORK CITY. Today begins with a guided tour of the city’s most famous sights; Times Square, Greenwich Village, the Financial District and Chinatown. Afterward, you are free to explore more of New York at your leisure. Perhaps visit historic Ellis Island, enjoy a dazzling tour around the city by helicopter, walk the streets of Chinatown and Little Italy, or shop on Fifth Avenue. Your Tour Director will be available to help you with additional sightseeing plans as well as give shopping and dining suggestions. (CB)

TRANSPORTATION: Boston Harbour cruise; private, deluxe air-conditioned motorcoach while touring.

HOTELS: Twin-bedded rooms with private bath or shower, hotel taxes, service charges, and tips for baggage handling. Listed hotels or equivalent; see page 102.

WASHINGTON DC Washington Plaza Hotel (ST), PHILADELPHIA Wyndham Philadelphia Historic District (F), BOSTON Comfort Inn Boston (ST), NEW YORK CITY Holiday Inn Express Manhattan West Side (ST)

Overnights Start City End City

Day 8 NEW YORK CITY. The trip ends today with guests departing on individual schedules. Transfers to Kennedy, LaGuardia, or Newark International Airports are included. You can also extend your holiday with extra nights and explore New York City further with a variety of exciting optional excursions. (CB) Cosmos, in partnership with Tourism Cares,™ has funded the preservation/restoration of the FREEDOM TRAIL, which you will see on this holiday.

FALL FOLIAGE Enjoy the fall colours of New York and surrounding areas on our special fall foliage departures: Sep. 09-Oct. 07 (if Mother Nature permits).

SPECIAL EVENT

TALL SHIPS REGATTA Departure 0617 See page 15 for details.

MEALS: 4 continental breakfasts (CB)

TOUR 8460 DATES & PRICES

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2189 2189 2189 2189

0715 0819 0902 0909

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2149 2149 2269 2269

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Sat 30 Sep Sat 07 Oct Sat 14 Oct

2269 2269 2269

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Gratuities per person for Tour Director and driver: $101 Prices based on double room occupancy.

Single Room Supplement: $1,079

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Montpelier

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BEST VALUE

NEW ENGLAND TRADITIONS

Lake Winnipesaukee

VERMONT NEW HAMPSHIRE

1 Ogunquit Atlantic Ocean

1 Saratoga Springs Albany

MASSACHUSETTS

1 Boston 2 Plymouth

TOUR 8100—10 days from New York City

to New York City

CONNECTICUT

TOUR 8102 WITH NEW YORK CITY EXTENSION—12 days from New York City

to New York City

Priced From 2,359

AU

YOUR PACKAGE INCLUDES SIGHTSEEING: In Boston; orientation tours in Saratoga Springs and Albany; The Breakers mansion, Plimoth Plantation, Plymouth Rock, Plimoth Grist Mill, Beacon Hill, the Old North Church, Freedom Trail, Boston Common, cruise on the MS Mount Washington, maple syrup farm, and scenic ferry crossing into the state of New York.

■ Inside visits as shown in UPPERCASE in the tour description, including admission charges where applicable.

SCENIC HIGHLIGHTS: Newport, Village of Ogunquit, Lake Winnipesaukee, North Conway, Lake Champlain, Adirondack Mountains, and Lake Placid village.

GUIDES: Local Guide for sightseeing in Boston; services of a professional Tour Director; on Tour 8102—local host service in New York City, where information is provided for independent exploration and dining.

TRANSPORTATION: Private, deluxe air-conditioned motorcoach while touring.

HOTELS: Twin-bedded rooms with private bath or shower, hotel taxes, service charges, and tips for baggage handling. Listed hotels or equivalent; see page 102.

NEW YORK CITY Holiday Inn Express Manhattan West Side (ST), PLYMOUTH Hotel 1620 Plymouth Harbour (F), BOSTON Crowne Plaza Boston - Newton (F), OGUNQUIT Ogunquit River Inn & Suites (ST), NORTH CONWAY Hampton Inn & Suites (ST), BURLINGTON Hampton Inn Vermont Event Centre (ST), LAKE PLACID Quality Inn Lake Placid (ST), SARATOGA SPRINGS Comfort Inn & Suites Saratoga Springs (ST)

MEALS: On Tour 8100—6 continental breakfasts (CB); on Tour 8102—2 continental breakfasts (CB) MyACCOUNT: Personalise your tour ahead of time with additional excursions. Visit our website for details and conditions.

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NEW YORK

NEW JERSEY

VERMONT Day 1 NEW YORK CITY. Welcome to the “Big Apple!” Your Tour Director is on hand late this afternoon to answer any questions.

Day 2 NEW YORK CITY–NEWPORT– PLYMOUTH. Depart Manhattan this morning and follow the Connecticut shore via New Haven, of Yale University fame. Enter the tiny state of Rhode Island and see the sights in Newport, the Great Gatsby resort of spendthrift tycoons. Visit THE BREAKERS, Cornelius Vanderbilt’s magnificent 70-room Italian palazzo, then head north into Massachusetts. Spend the next two nights in the historic seaside port of Plymouth, where the Pilgrim Fathers landed aboard the Mayflower in 1620. (CB) Day 3 PLYMOUTH. Begin the day with a visit to PLIMOTH PLANTATION, a living history museum of 17th-century Plymouth, where costumed interpreters portray residents of the colony. This afternoon, why not join the optional whale-watching expedition? Board a cruise boat and head out to sea for an exciting adventure with commentary by a local marine biologist. Keep your eyes peeled because these Atlantic waters are prime feeding ground for finback and humpback whales, as well as dolphins. Afterward, time to visit the historic town of Plymouth and Plymouth Rock, the spot where the Pilgrims landed. The evening is yours to relax or explore more of Plymouth.

Day 4 PLYMOUTH–BOSTON. This morning, visit the PLIMOTH GRIST MILL, a working reconstruction of the original mill built by the Pilgrims in 1636, and located on the original site in Plymouth Colony. Afterward, head for Boston, the “Cradle of American Liberty,” where your afternoon and evening are open for independent activities. Your Tour Director will have plenty of suggestions for things to do and see.

PLIMOTH PLANTATION Day 5 BOSTON–OGUNQUIT. This morning, included sightseeing with a Local Guide shows off many of the major highlights— Beacon Hill, the Old North Church (where Paul Revere was signaled of the departure of British troops to Lexington), the Freedom Trail, Boston Common, and the Public Gardens. Afterward, time to explore Faneuil Hall before travelling for an overnight to the picture-perfect oceanfront village of Ogunquit, a haven for writers and artists. In the evening, sample the delicious local fare on an optional lobster bake excursion that includes steamed clams, Maine lobster, and delicious corn-on-the-cob.

Day 6 OGUNQUIT–LAKE WINNIPESAUKEE– NORTH CONWAY. Marvel at New England’s autumn splendour as we head northwest to Lake Winnipesaukee, one of the region’s largest and most beautiful stretches of water.

Cruise across this island-dotted lake aboard the historic MS MOUNT WASHINGTON to the lake resort of Wolfeboro. Your overnight is in North Conway, with a backdrop of more than 700,000 acres of protected White Mountain National Forest, which boasts the tallest peak in the East—Mount Washington, at 6,288 feet. Your evening is free. (CB) Day 7 NORTH CONWAY–MONTPELIER– BURLINGTON. Travel through colourful autumnal forests and continue across New Hampshire. Next stop: Vermont, where birch, oak, and maple leaves form a kaleidoscope of brilliant yellows, oranges, and reds. After a stop in Montpelier, Vermont’s capital city, we visit a nearby MAPLE SYRUP FARM. Next up: Burlington on the shores of Lake Champlain.

(CB) Day 8 BURLINGTON–LAKE CHAMPLAIN– LAKE PLACID. Drive to the shores of Lake Champlain and board the ferry for the SCENIC CROSSING into the state of New York. Travel through the foothills of the

Adirondack Mountains to the village of Lake Placid, site of the 1932 and 1980 Winter Olympics. (CB)

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Take advantage of our optional activities, such as a helicopter flight over the “City That Never Sleeps,” a ride up to the 86th floor of the Empire State Building, or a Manhattan harbour cruise. Your local host can help arrange these and other excursions, as well as offer other useful tips. (CB) Louisville 2

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STABLES, a tribute to Canadian heritage (L), 7 dinners (D); on Tour 8334—1 continental this afternoon’s tour include once-walled Old breakfast (CB), 1 lunch (L), 1 dinner (D) and history. Suggestions for this afternoon Montréal, the Seminary of St. Sulpice, Mount include a visit to the magnificent Canadian Royal, and modern Montréal.

MyACCOUNT: Personalise your tour ahead of time Museum of History or the array of restaurants with additional excursions. Visit our website for and shops at lively Byward Market.

Day 1 TORONTO. Welcome to Ontario’s capital. Your Tour Director is on hand late this afternoon to answer any questions.

Days 1 to 7 Like Tour 8330.

Toronto, visit UPPER CANADA VILLAGE, one of Canada’s most complete living-history museums.

You will be transported back in time to the 1860s. Afterward, the motorcoach will transfer to the Chelsea Hotel for an overnight.

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NOTE: During April, September, and October, Upper Canada Village will operate on a limited basis. Departures Apr. 24, Sep. 14, 16, 21, 23, 25, 28, and Oct. 05 will still have the benefit of a private guided tour of select historical sites.

DAY 9 TORONTO. The trip ends today with guests departing on individual schedules.

Transfers to Toronto’s Pearson International Airport are included.

ADD A CRUISE TO YOUR HOLIDAY Visit the majestic sites and scenes found only along the fabulously rocky and history-drenched coastlines of Canada and New England on this unforgettable cruise aboard Holland America’s luxurious MS Maasdam, MS Veendam, or MS Rotterdam.

Days 1 to 7 Like Tour 8330.

leisure to discover the city’s European charm, Canadian warmth, and small-world feel. Visit Saint-Denis Street with its boutiques featuring local and European-influenced designers, relax on an outdoor terrace, or explore Mount Royal and the park for great views of the city.

Day 9 MONTRÉAL–VIA RAIL OCEAN TRAIN

TO HALIFAX. This evening, transfer to the train station and board the overnight Ocean train to Nova Scotia. Travel along the St. Lawrence River in the comfort of your private sleeper car. (D)

Day 10 VIA RAIL OCEAN TRAIN–HALIFAX.

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Enjoy a continental breakfast this morning and views of New Brunswick and Nova Scotia. Arrive in Halifax and transfer to your hotel, The Lord Nelson Hotel & Suites. The balance of the day is at leisure. (CB,L)

Day 11 HALIFAX. EXCURSION TO PEGGY’S

Day 11 CHARLOTTETOWN. (B,L,D) Day 12 SYDNEY. (B,L,D) Day 13 HALIFAX. (B,L,D) Day 14 BAR HARBOUR. (B,L,D) Day 15 BOSTON. (DISEMBARKATION). Airport transfers are provided. Please schedule flights after Noon. (B) KENTUCKY

NOTE: For details on the ports visited and your cruise ship, see website. Cruise itineraries are Frankfort 2 Lexington provided by Holland America Line and are up to Day 9 QUÉBEC CITY, QUEBEC. (B,L,D) Louisville date 2 at time of printing. Your travel documents Day 10 SCENIC CRUISING: GULF OF ST. Clermont will contain the most current information.

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COVE. Founded in 1749 to protect British interests in North America, Halifax, capital of Nova Scotia, is steeped in maritime history. The day begins with the Halifax Explosion, Titanic Graves, historic downtown, dockyards, Halifax Public Gardens, and Halifax Commons. On to famous Peggy’s Cove with its lighthouse and quaint fishing village.

Day 12 HALIFAX. The trip ends today with

guests departing on independent schedules.

Transfers are provided to Halifax International Airport.

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Day 8 MONTRÉAL. The trip ends today with Bowling Green guests departing on individual schedules.

Transfers to Montréal Trudeau Airport are Nashville 2 included.

FALL FOLIAGE Enjoy the fall colours of Ontario and Quebec on our special fall foliage departures: Sept. 7 to Oct. 5 (if Mother Nature permits).

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Prices are for all land arrangements.

Gratuities per person for Tour Director and driver: $109. Gratuities for cruise extension are additional and paid on board ship.

8332 is based on inside category K; upgrade to an outside cabin (8338) category D from $270 to $406, or a verandah cabin (8339) category B $1,866 to $2,271.

Cruise line non-commissionable fare, government taxes and fees from $585 to $605 depending on ship/date are included in price.

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Single Room Supplement: 8330 $540; 8334 $787; 8337 $624; 8332 from $1,430 based on date and cabin category Triple Room Reduction per person: 8330 $111; 8334 $150; 8337 $124; 8332 from $104 based on date and cabin category Guaranteed Shares: see page 11.

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SCENIC HIGHLIGHTS: Faneuil Hall, the Old North Church, the Freedom Trail, Boston Common, scenic White Mountains, French-Canadian province of Québec, St. Lawrence River, Québec City (UNESCO World Heritage Site), Place d’Armes, Laval Seminary, the star-plan Citadelle, Old Montréal, Seminary of St. Sulpice, Mount Royal, modern Montréal, Ottawa River, the Rideau Canal, Rideau Falls, CN Tower, Niagara Falls, Appalachian Mountains, and Pennsylvania Dutch farm country.

on Tour 8205—local host service in New York City, where information is provided for independent exploration and dining.

TRANSPORTATION: Private, deluxe air-conditioned motorcoach while touring.

HOTELS: Twin-bedded rooms with private bath or shower, hotel taxes, service charges, and tips for baggage handling. Listed hotels or equivalent; see page 102.

NEW YORK CITY Skyline Hotel (MF), BOSTON Crowne Plaza Boston - Newton (F), QUÉBEC CITY AREA Hotel Lindbergh (MF), MONTRÉAL Best Western Ville-Marie (F), OTTAWA The Cartier Place Suite Hotel (F), TORONTO Chelsea Hotel, Toronto (F), NIAGARA FALLS Best Western Plus Cairn Croft Hotel (F), LANCASTER Heritage Hotel Lancaster (ST), WASHINGTON DC AREA Crowne Plaza Old Town Alexandria (F), PHILADELPHIA Hampton Inn Philadelphia (ST)

MEALS: 1 continental breakfast (CB)

GUIDES: Local Guides for city sightseeing in New York City, Boston, Washington DC, Québec City, Montréal, Ottawa, and Amish farm & house; services of a professional Tour Director;

MyACCOUNT: Personalise your tour ahead of time with additional excursions. Visit our website for details and conditions.

Day 1 NEW YORK CITY. Welcome to the “Big Apple!” Your Tour Director is on hand this afternoon to answer any questions.

the departure of British troops to Lexington), the Freedom Trail, and Boston Common. The afternoon is free to explore on your own.

This evening, why not join your travelling companions for dinner at a popular downtown restaurant?

Day 2 NEW YORK CITY–BOSTON. This morning, on the included sightseeing tour with a local expert, visit Broadway, the Empire State Building, Greenwich Village, Chinatown, City Hall, Wall Street, and Trinity Church. This afternoon, head for Boston—the “Cradle of American Liberty.” Visit its historic landmarks, reflecting the important part it has played in the history of the United States.

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beckons. New York has it all, from Broadway shows to museums, shopping, and great restaurants.

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FALL FOLIAGE Enjoy the fall colours of New York, New England, Ontario, and Québec on our special fall foliage departures: Sep. 4 to Oct. 8 (if Mother Nature permits).

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with guests departing on individual schedules.

Airport transfers are provided to Kennedy International, LaGuardia, or Newark Airports.

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the “Birthplace of the Nation.” The remainder of your day is free for independent sightseeing.

Day 4 BOSTON–QUÉBEC CITY AREA. Journey through New Hampshire, passing the State Capitol at Concord and on to the scenic White Mountains. Continue to the Canadian border, where you’ll notice a change in language and tradition as you enter the French-Canadian province of Québec.

Overnight in historic Québec City on the banks of the St. Lawrence River.

Day 5 QUÉBEC CITY AREA. This morning, join your travelling companions on a unique optional excursion to the Érablière le Chemin du Roy Sugar Shack. Visitors to the sugar cabin will enjoy a typical Québec breakfast, along with a guided visit and presentation to explain the process of maple extraction.

Afterward, return to Québec City for a guided tour of Canada’s only walled city, crowned by the turrets of Château Frontenac. Until the British victory of 1759, Old Québec was the centre of New France; today, it’s a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Within the walls reside the Place d’Armes, Laval Seminary, the starplan Citadelle with grand vistas from its bastions, and ancient Place Royale. See the Old World houses crowding narrow streets in Lower Town and the historic Plains of Abraham, where General Wolfe stormed the slopes. The afternoon is at leisure.

Day 6 QUÉBEC CITY AREA–MONTRÉAL. Today, drive to cosmopolitan Montréal, one of Canada’s largest cities. Home of Expo ‘67 and the 1976 Summer Olympics, included sightseeing includes St. Joseph’s Oratory, the lookout atop Mount Royal, once-walled Old Montréal, Notre Dame Church, the Seminary of St. Sulpice, built by the first missionary settlers, and modern Montréal.

Day 7 MONTRÉAL–OTTAWA. Drive west to Ottawa, Canada’s beautiful capital. Guided city sightseeing includes Parliament Hill with its gothic buildings, the Canadian Mint, the Rideau Canal, the hexagonal National Arts Centre, and stately residences and embassies. With the free afternoon you could visit the Canadian Museum of History, with panoramic views of Parliament Hill across the Ottawa River.

Day 8 OTTAWA–THOUSAND ISLANDS NATIONAL PARK-KINGSTON–TORONTO. Trace the Rideau Canal south to the amazing Thousand Islands National Park. Enjoy many

wooded islands along the St. Lawrence River, sprinkled with beautifully simple to opulent summer homes on your included SCENIC CRUISE. Day 9 TORONTO. Setting Toronto’s exciting architectural pace are City Hall; the downtown banking district; Roger’s Centre; and stunning CN Tower, more than a third of a mile high. See all this and more on your morning city sightseeing tour. Then, spend the rest of the day exploring the city sights on your own, including Harbourfront, Ontario Place, and Chinatown.

Day 10 TORONTO–NIAGARA FALLS. Travel south along the lakeshore and through the rich farmlands and vineyards of Ontario to Niagara Falls. Stop at Table Rock and hear the raging waters. Then, board your SIGHTSEEING BOAT for amazing close-ups at the base of the falls.

NOTE: Operation of the Niagara Falls sightseeing cruise is subject to favourable weather conditions. When weather is unfavourable, a walking tour through the scenic tunnels will be substituted.

Day 11 NIAGARA FALLS–LANCASTER. Leave Canada and head southeast through the Appalachian Mountains and along a portion of the Susquehanna River into Pennsylvania Dutch farm country. Tonight, join the optional excursion and experience a traditional Amish dinner.

Day 12 LANCASTER–PENNSYLVANIA DUTCH COUNTRY–WASHINGTON DC AREA. This morning, stop at the AMISH FARM & HOUSE. A Local Guide explains the faith, culture, and way of life of these people for whom tradition forbids the use of electricity or telephones in the home. On to Washington DC for an afternoon arrival.

CANADA DAY Departure 0625 See page 15 for details.

Day 13 WASHINGTON DC AREA. The nation’s capital is a sightseeing treasure trove, and your half-day tour with a Local Guide visits Arlington National Cemetrey to see the graves of American heroes, including those of John F. Kennedy and his brother Robert. After, the Lincoln and Washington Monuments, National WWII Memorial, and photo stops at Capitol Hill, the White House, and other well-known sights. Your Tour Director will also suggest a number of independent activities that explore different facets of this splendid city.

SPECIAL EVENT

TALL SHIPS REGATTA Departure 0716 See page 15 for details.

Day 14 WASHINGTON DC AREA– PHILADELPHIA. Travel north this morning to Philadelphia for included sightseeing focusing on the important buildings of this historic city,

TOURS 8200 & 8205 DATES & PRICES Departure Start New Number York City

Tour 8200 Tour 8205 End New End New York Land York Land City Only City Only

0402 Sun 02 Apr 16 Apr 2899 18 Apr 3469 0419 Wed 19 Apr 03 May 2899 05 May 3469 0423 Sun 23 Apr 07 May 2899 09 May 3469 0507 Sun 07 May 21 May 2909 23 May 3489 0510 Wed 10 May 24 May 2909 26 May 3489 0514 Sun 14 May 28 May 2909 30 May 3489 0521 Sun 21 May 04 Jun 2909 06 Jun 3489 0524 Wed 24 May 07 Jun 2909 09 Jun 3489 0528 Sun 28 May 11 Jun 2909 13 Jun 3489 0604 Sun 04 Jun 18 Jun 2909 20 Jun 3489 0611 Sun 11 Jun 25 Jun 2909 27 Jun 3489 0618 Sun 18 Jun 02 Jul 2909 04 Jul 3459 0621 Wed 21 Jun 05 Jul 2909 07 Jul 3459 0625 Sun 25 Jun 09 Jul 2909 11 Jul 3459 0702 Sun 02 Jul 16 Jul 2909 18 Jul 3459 0709 Sun 09 Jul 23 Jul 2889 25 Jul 3429 0712 Wed 12 Jul 26 Jul 2889 28 Jul 3429

Departure Start New Number York City

Tour 8200 Tour 8205 End New End New York Land York Land City Only City Only

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Departure Start New Number York City

0716 Sun 16 Jul 30 Jul 2889 01 Aug 3429 0723 Sun 23 Jul 06 Aug 2889 08 Aug 3429 0730 Sun 30 Jul 13 Aug 2889 15 Aug 3429 0806 Sun 06 Aug 20 Aug 2889 22 Aug 3429 0809 Wed 09 Aug 23 Aug 2889 25 Aug 3429 0813 Sun 13 Aug 27 Aug 2889 29 Aug 3429 0820 Sun 20 Aug 03 Sep 2889 05 Sep 3529 0823 Wed 23 Aug 06 Sep 2889 08 Sep 3529 0827 Sun 27 Aug 10 Sep 2889 12 Sep 3529 0828 Mon 28 Aug 11 Sep 2889 13 Sep 3529 0830 Wed 30 Aug 13 Sep 2889 15 Sep 3529 0903 Sun 03 Sep 17 Sep 2949 19 Sep 3589 0904 Mon 04 Sep 18 Sep 2949 20 Sep 3589 0906 Wed 06 Sep 20 Sep 2949 22 Sep 3589 0908 Fri 08 Sep 22 Sep 2949 24 Sep 3589 0910 Sun 10 Sep 24 Sep 2949 26 Sep 3589 0911 Mon 11 Sep 25 Sep 2949 27 Sep 3589

Prices are for all land arrangements.

Gratuities per person for Tour Director and driver: $226 Prices based on double room occupancy.

Single Room Supplement: 8200 $1,274 to $1,307; 8205 $1,684 to $1,820

Tour 8200 Tour 8205 End New End New York Land York Land City Only City Only

0913 Wed 13 Sep 27 Sep 2949 29 Sep 3589 0915 Fri 15 Sep 29 Sep 2949 01 Oct 3589 0917 Sun 17 Sep 01 Oct 2949 03 Oct 3589 0918 Mon 18 Sep 02 Oct 2949 04 Oct 3589 0920 Wed 20 Sep 04 Oct 2949 06 Oct 3589 0922 Fri 22 Sep 06 Oct 2949 08 Oct 3589 0924 Sun 24 Sep 08 Oct 2949 10 Oct 3589 0925 Mon 25 Sep 09 Oct 2949 11 Oct 3589 0927 Wed 27 Sep 11 Oct 2949 13 Oct 3589 0929 Fri 29 Sep 13 Oct 2949 15 Oct 3589 1001 Sun 01 Oct 15 Oct 2949 17 Oct 3589 1002 Mon 02 Oct 16 Oct 2929 18 Oct 3559 1004 Wed 04 Oct 18 Oct 2929 20 Oct 3559 1006 Fri 06 Oct 20 Oct 2929 22 Oct 3559 1008 Sun 08 Oct 22 Oct 2929 24 Oct 3559

Triple Room Reduction per person: 8200 $286; 8205 $377 to $403 Guaranteed Shares: see page 11.

Additional accommodations before or after your tour may be available, see page 103.

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ADD AN ALASKA CRUISE TO YOUR HOLIDAY TOUR 8965—23 DAYS

TORONTO Skagway Juneau

Glacier Bay

TOUR 8963 WITH HONOLULU EXTENSION

ALASKA 7

OAHU

Pacific Ocean 7 Honolulu

Ketchikan

TOUR 8960—15 days from Toronto

ALBERTA BRITISH Edmonton COLUMBIA Jasper 2 Saskatoon

Inside Passage

to Vancouver

TOUR 8963 WITH HONOLULU EXTENSION—22 days from Toronto

Columbia Icefield

Vancouver

to Honolulu

Victoria 2

TOUR 8965 WITH ALASKA CRUISE EXTENSION—23 days from Toronto

21

1 Kamloops

Pacific Ocean

to Vancouver

Lake Louise

2 Banff National Park Yoho National Park Glacier National Park

SASKATCHEWAN

See extraordinary scenery and wildlife on this unforgettable cruise aboard Holland America’s luxurious MS Volendam.

Days 1 to 15 Like Tour 8960, except continue

MANITOBA 3

your stay in Vancouver for the evening of Day 15.

ONTARIO

Winnipeg

Day 16 VANCOUVER (EMBARKATION).

Embark on your cruise ship. (D)

Sioux Lookout

Day 17 SCENIC CRUISING: INSIDE PASSAGE. (B,L,D)

Lake Superior

Priced From 3,729

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YOUR PACKAGE INCLUDES SIGHTSEEING: In Toronto, Niagara Falls, Victoria, and Vancouver; Butchart Gardens, Niagara Falls sightseeing cruise, orientation tour in Jasper, Columbia Icefield (Ice Explorer ride), and Stanley Park. ■ Inside visits as shown in UPPERCASE in the tour description, including admission charges where applicable.

SCENIC HIGHLIGHTS: Niagara Falls, Winnipeg, Edmonton, Canadian Rockies, Jasper National Park, Icefields Parkway, Banff National Park, Lake Louise, Yoho National Park, Glacier National Park, Fraser River, Strait of Georgia, and Gulf Islands.

GUIDES: Services of a professional Tour Director; on Tour 8963—local host in Honolulu, where information is provided for independent exploration and dining; on Tour 8965—crew member service while cruising on Holland America’s MS Volendam.

TRANSPORTATION: Private bedroom on VIA Rail’s® the Canadian train from Toronto to Jasper in Sleeper Plus class; ferry crossing to/from Vancouver Island, Holland America’s MS Volendam on Tour 8965; private, deluxe air-conditioned motorcoach while touring.

HOTELS: Twin-bedded rooms with private bath or shower, hotel taxes, service charges, and tips for baggage handling. Listed hotels or equivalent; see page 102.

TORONTO Chelsea Hotel, Toronto (F), VIA RAIL CANADIAN TRAIN Sleeper Plus class, JASPER Lobstick Lodge (F), BANFF NATIONAL PARK Mount Royal Hotel (F), KAMLOOPS Ramada Inn - Kamloops (MF), VICTORIA Royal Scot Hotel & Suites (F), VANCOUVER Sandman Suites on Davie (F); ALASKA CRUISE EXTENSION Holland America’s MS Volendam; HONOLULU EXTENSION Sheraton Princess Kaiulani (MF)

MEALS: 2 breakfasts (B), 1 brunch (BR), 2 lunches (L), 2 dinners (D); on Tour 8965—7 breakfasts (B), 6 lunches (L), 7 dinners (D) MyACCOUNT: Personalise your tour ahead of time with additional excursions. Visit our website for details and conditions.

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Day 18 JUNEAU. (B,L,D) Toronto 2

Day 19 SKAGWAY. (B,L,D)

Niagara Falls

Day 20 SCENIC CRUISING: GLACIER BAY. Day 1 TORONTO. Welcome to Toronto! Your Tour Director is on hand late this afternoon to answer any questions.

Day 2 TORONTO. EXCURSION TO NIAGARA FALLS. Leave bustling Toronto and travel along the shores of Lake Ontario to Niagara Falls. Sightseeing here includes a SIGHTSEEING BOAT CRUISE past the worldfamous falls. Later, visit picturesque Niagaraon-the-Lake, where there is time to browse the shops of Main Street. Return to Toronto and spend the evening exploring the city sights on your own, including Harbour Front, Ontario Place, and Chinatown.

NOTE: Operation of the Niagara Falls sightseeing cruise is subject to favourable weather and/or river conditions. When unfavourable conditions exist, a walking tour through the scenic tunnels will be substituted.

Day 3 TORONTO–VIA RAIL THE CANADIAN. Setting Toronto’s exciting architectural pace are City Hall; the downtown banking district; Roger’s Centre; and stunning CN Tower, more than a third of a mile high. See all this and more on your city sightseeing tour. This evening, join the optional outing that combines dinner with the spectacular sight of Toronto’s lights from the CN Tower.

Afterward, transfer to Union Station for a lateevening 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 Sleeper Plus class rail cars are refurbished art-deco cars from the 1950s. Domed observation cars let you enjoy views of the Canadian countryside as you roll past Ontario’s landscapes. 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 courses, and desserts.

Day 4 VIA RAIL THE CANADIAN. Today, watch the scenery as you whisk by the everchanging Canadian landscape and travel the full length of the Canadian National Railway’s breathtaking mainline. (B,L,D) Day 5 VIA RAIL THE CANADIAN– WINNIPEG. An early arrival into Winnipeg, Manitoba’s capital, a city rich in history and culture. In the early afternoon we continue our journey through Manitoba’s prairies and into Saskatchewan. (B,L,D) Day 6 VIA RAIL THE CANADIAN–JASPER. Wake early and enjoy a delicious breakfast as you 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 float trip on the Athabasca River to end the day? The evening is free to enjoy the ambiance of this delightful mountain setting. (BR) Day 7 JASPER. Consider an optional trip to Maligne Lake for a narrated cruise to much-photographed Spirit Island. On the return journey, stop to view mighty Maligne Canyon. With free time this afternoon, maybe hike on the trails and watch for wildlife, or stroll the streets of Jasper.

Day 8 JASPER–COLUMBIA ICEFIELD–LAKE LOUISE–BANFF NATIONAL PARK. 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 on ice that is 1,200 feet (365 metres) thick. Continue down Icefields Parkway to Lake Louise, where cold waters mirror the surrounding mountains and glaciers. Arrive in BANFF NATIONAL PARK for a leisurely two night stay.

Day 9 BANFF NATIONAL PARK. This morning, consider an optional helicopter ride over the

Canadian Rockies. Later, join the optional excursion to Sulphur Mountain for a gondola ride with panoramic views of the stunning scenery and a stop at sparkling Bow Falls.

Day 10 BANFF NATIONAL PARK–YOHO NATIONAL PARK–GLACIER NATIONAL PARK–KAMLOOPS. This morning, leave Banff National Park and travel 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 cattleranching centre of Kamloops, a Shuswap Indian word for “meeting of the waters.”

Day 11 KAMLOOPS–FERRY CROSSING– VICTORIA. As you travel through the Coast Mountain Range to its majestic Pacific coastline, the vegetation changes from desert landscape to lush alpine forests. Board your afternoon ferry for the spectacular crossing to Vancouver Island.

Sightseeing in Victoria includes the Inner Harbour, Bastion Square, Thunderbird Park, and world-famous BUTCHART GARDENS. This evening, consider strolling along the Waterfront Promenade.

Day 12 VICTORIA. Be sure to discover some of the attractions this splendid city has to offer, including the Royal British Columbia Museum, Afternoon Tea at the Empress Hotel, a whale-watching cruise on the Strait of Juan de Fuca, and fine shopping along Government Street. This evening, join our optional excursion in Chinatown, complete with colourful lanterns and dinner at an authentic restaurant.

Day 13 VICTORIA–FERRY CROSSING– VANCOUVER. This morning, set sail across the Strait of Georgia and through the

(B,L,D)

spectacular Gulf Islands, an archipelago known for its climate. In Vancouver, city sightseeing includes STANLEY PARK, Gastown, Chinatown, and many other famous landmarks. The remainder of the day is free to explore Robson Street and experience British Columbia’s premier shopping and entertainment location.

Day 21 KETCHIKAN. (B,L,D) Day 22 SCENIC CRUISING: INSIDE PASSAGE. (B,L,D)

Day 23 VANCOUVER (DISEMBARKATION).

Disembark this morning and transfer to Vancouver International Airport for your return flight home.

Please schedule flights after Noon. (B)

Day 14 VANCOUVER. Today is at leisure for independent sightseeing. Maybe take a water taxi to lively Granville Island with its outdoor markets, street musicians, and waterfront cafés. Or, re-visit historic Gastown with its steam-powered clock, antique shops, art galleries, and street vendors.

NOTE: For details on the ports visited and your cruise ship, refer to page 13. Cruise itineraries are provided by Holland America Line and are up to date at time of printing. Your travel documents will contain the most current information.

Day 15 VANCOUVER. The trip ends today with guests departing on individual schedules.

Transfers are provided to Vancouver International Airport.

RELAX IN HONOLULU TOUR 8963—22 DAYS Add 7 nights in Honolulu to your holiday for $1,150AU. Please see page 12 for details.

TOURS 8960 & 8965 DATES & PRICES Tour 8960

Departure Start Number Toronto

Tour 8965 End End Van- Land Van- Land couver Only couver Only

Departure Start Number Toronto

Tour 8965 End End Van- Land Van- Land couver Only couver Only

0502 Tue 02 May 0509 Tue 09 May 0516 Tue 16 May 0530 Tue 30 May 0613 Tue 13 Jun

16 May 3729 24 May 5421 23 May 3729 31 May 5427 30 May 3729 07 Jun 5546 13 Jun 4209 21 Jun 6048 27 Jun 4209 05 Jul 6044

0627 Tue 27 Jun 0718 Tue 18 Jul 0725 Tue 25 Jul 0822 Tue 22 Aug 0829 Tue 29 Aug

11 Jul 4209 19 Jul 6054 01 Aug 4209 09 Aug 6060 08 Aug 4209 16 Aug 6058 05 Sep 4209 13 Sep 5917 12 Sep 4209 20 Sep 5924

AU$

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Prices are for all land arrangements.

Gratuities per person for Tour Director and driver: $195. Gratuities for cruise extension are additional and paid on board ship.

8965 pricing is based on inside cabin, category L or K; upgrade to an outside cabin (8966) category E for $460 or a verandah cabin (8967) category AA from $1,637 to $2,178.

Cruise line non-commissionable fare, government taxes and fees of $595 to $608, depending on date, are included in cruise extension price.

Prices based on double room occupancy.

Tour 8960

Departure Start Number Toronto

Tour 8965 End End Van- Land Van- Land couver Only couver Only

0905 Tue 05 Sep 0912 Tue 12 Sep 0919 Tue 19 Sep 0926 Tue 26 Sep

19 Sep 4209 27 Sep 5805 26 Sep 4209 ---- ---03 Oct 4159 ---- ---10 Oct 3989 ---- ----

Single Room Supplement: 8960 from $741 to $988; 8965 from $2,015 based on date and cabin category.

Triple Room Reduction per person: 8960 from $137 to $195; 8965 from $234 based on date and cabin category.

Triple rooms on the Canadian may be one room or two separate rooms that may or may not be located near each other on the train.

Guaranteed Shares: see page 11.

Additional accommodations before or after your tour may be available, see page 103.

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SOUTH DAKOTA

TOUR 8800—23 days from New York City to Los Angeles

Yellowstone N.P. 1

TOUR 8805 WITH HONOLULU EXTENSION—30 days from New York City to Honolulu

Mount Rushmore

1 Cody

Grand Teton N.P.

Keystone 1

Jackson 2

WYOMING 1 Salt Lake City NEVADA

1 Pierre

MINNESOTA

Mitchell

Mall of America

Badlands N.P. Corn Palace

Wisconsin Dells

MICHIGAN

Calico Pacific Ocean

1

ILLINOIS

Zion N.P.

1 Grand Canyon N.P.

TOUR 8805 WITH HONOLULU EXTENSION

2 Los Angeles ARIZONA

OAHU

Pacific Ocean 7 Honolulu

Overnights Start City End City

Maximum elevation on tour: 9,900 ft.

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YOUR PACKAGE INCLUDES SIGHTSEEING: In New York, Washington DC, Niagara Falls, Chicago, Minneapolis, and Los Angeles; Capitol Hill, Lincoln Memorial, Washington Monument, Arlington National Cemetrey, Niagara Falls sightseeing cruise, Henry Ford Museum, Mall of America, Corn Palace, Mount Rushmore, and Calico Ghost Town. ■ Inside visits as shown in UPPERCASE in the tour description, including admission charges where applicable.

SCENIC HIGHLIGHTS: Broadway, Empire State Building, Greenwich Village, City Hall, Wall Street, Trinity Church, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Dutch Country, Susquehanna River, St. Paul, Fort Pierre National Grassland, Badlands National Park, Sheridan, Big Horn Mountains, Cody, Yellowstone National Park, Old Faithful, Grand Tetons, Salt Lake City, Bryce National Park, Zion National Park, Grand Canyon National Park, and Las Vegas.

GUIDES: Local Guide for city sightseeing in New York and Washington DC; services of a professional Tour Director; on Tour 8805—local host service in Honolulu, where information is provided for independent exploration and dining.

TRANSPORTATION: Private, deluxe air-conditioned motorcoach while touring.

Day 1 NEW YORK CITY. Welcome to the “Big Apple!” Your Tour Director is on hand late this afternoon to answer any questions.

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1 Cedar City

Priced From 4,589

NATIONAL MALL

Atlantic Ocean

Philadelphia

Washington DC Area 2

Bryce Canyon N.P.

Las Vegas 2

NEW YORK 1 Niagara Falls

1 PENNSYLVANIA 2 New York City Dearborn Area

2 Chicago

UTAH CALIFORNIA

ONTARIO

WISCONSIN 1 Minneapolis

Day 2 NEW YORK CITY. On today’s sightseeing tour, see New York City’s major attractions, including Broadway, the Empire State Building, Greenwich Village, City Hall, Wall Street, and Trinity Church. Your afternoon is free.

HOTELS: Twin-bedded rooms with private bath or shower, hotel taxes, service charges, and tips for baggage handling. Listed hotels or equivalent; see page 102.

NEW YORK CITY Skyline Hotel (MF), WASHINGTON DC AREA Crowne Plaza Old Town Alexandria (F), NIAGARA FALLS Best Western Plus Cairn Croft (F), DEARBORN AREA Best Western Greenfield Inn (F), CHICAGO Best Western Grant Park (ST), MINNEAPOLIS Best Western Plus Normandy Inn (MF), PIERRE Days Inn Pierre (ST), KEYSTONE Mt. Rushmore White House Resort (T), CODY Buffalo Bill Village (ST) or Holiday Inn Cody (F) on departures 0920 and 0922, WEST YELLOWSTONE Brandin’ Iron Inn (T), JACKSON Painted Buffalo Inn (ST), SALT LAKE CITY Crystal Inn Hotel & Suites (MF), CEDAR CITY Best Western Plus Town & Country Inn (F), GRAND CANYON NATIONAL PARK Grand Canyon National Park Lodges (NP) or WILLIAMS Grand Canyon Railway Hotel (F) on departures 19 May and 13 Sept.. LAS VEGAS The Linq Hotel & Casino (SF), LOS ANGELES L.A. Hotel Downtown (SF); HONOLULU EXTENSION Sheraton Princess Kaiulani (F)

MEALS: 1 breakfast (B), 4 continental breakfasts (CB) MyACCOUNT: Personalise your tour ahead of time with additional excursions. Visit our website for details and conditions.

Day 3 NEW YORK CITY–PHILADELPHIA– WASHINGTON DC AREA. Head south through New Jersey to Philadelphia, the birthplace of the United States. During your free time, perhaps see Independence Hall and visit the Liberty Bell. On to Washington DC. Day 4 WASHINGTON DC AREA. See the graves of American heroes, including those of John F. Kennedy and his brother Robert,

in beautiful Arlington National Cemetrey.

The nation’s capital is a sightseeing treasure trove, and your half-day tour with a Local Guide features Capitol Hill, the Lincoln Memorial, the Washington Monument, Arlington National Cemetrey, National WWII Memorial and other well-known sights. Stop for photos at the White House and Capitol Hill. As the remainder of the day is free, why not visit the Smithsonian museums?

Day 5 WASHINGTON DC–NIAGARA FALLS. A scenic day as you head north through Pennsylvania Dutch Country, home of the Amish and Mennonite religious sects. Then, along the Susquehanna River to Williamsport, the birthplace of Little League baseball and site of the league’s annual “World Series.”

Later, cross the Rainbow Bridge to Canada and arrive at Niagara Falls, Ontario, for your overnight stay.

Day 6 NIAGARA FALLS–DEARBORN AREA. This morning, board your Niagara Falls SIGHTSEEING CRUISE for amazing close-up views from the base of the falls. Then, travel the Niagara Parkway, admiring the sweeping landscapes of this scenic countryside. Head southwest and cross the farmlands and vineyards of Ontario.

NOTE: Operation of the Niagara Falls sightseeing cruise is subject to favourable weather and/or river conditions. If unfavourable conditions exist, a walking tour of the scenic tunnels will be substituted.

Day 7 DEARBORN AREA–CHICAGO. Begin the day with a visit to the HENRY FORD MUSEUM. Don’t miss the “Automobile in American Life” exhibit. Reach Chicago, America’s third-largest city, in the late afternoon. City sightseeing includes all the major landmarks of the “Windy City.”

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BADLANDS Day 8 CHICAGO. Today is free for independent activities. Perhaps take an optional cruise on Lake Michigan and through the locks of the Chicago River. As the evening is free, join the optional outing for a delicious dinner at a Chicago restaurant, followed by spectacular views of the city from atop the Willis Tower, formally known as the Sears Tower.

Day 9 CHICAGO–WISCONSIN DELLS– MINNEAPOLIS. First stop today is Wisconsin Dells. Next, Minnesota—the “Land of 10,000 Lakes.” An orientation tour of the bustling downtown area of Minneapolis before arriving at the famous Mall of America in Bloomington, the largest shopping mall in the United States.

Day 10 MINNEAPOLIS–MITCHELL–PIERRE. Into the rich farmlands of South Dakota, homeland of the great Sioux Indian Nation.

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NEW YORK CITY Stop in Mitchell to see the CORN PALACE, a remarkable Moorish-style building where the interior and exterior are covered with designs of corn outlined with grasses and grain.

Overnight in Pierre, the state’s capital.

Day 11 PIERRE–BADLANDS NATIONAL PARK– MOUNT RUSHMORE–KEYSTONE. First, a drive through Fort Pierre National Grassland to see the prairie as it once was when only buffalo and the Sioux Indians occupied the land. Next is BADLANDS NATIONAL PARK, where 37 million years of wind and water have carved a remarkably colourful sight. Then, head into the Black Hills and behold the granite faces of MOUNT RUSHMORE, a giant monument to four American presidents—Washington, Jefferson, Lincoln, and Roosevelt.

Day 12 KEYSTONE–CODY. Head through the rich, mountainous country to Buffalo,

where open-range cattle kings made war on the sheep ranchers of the 1880s. Drive past Sheridan, the scene of many fierce battles between the U.S. Cavalry and the Sioux, Cheyenne, and Crow Indians. Then, climb over the Bighorn Mountains en route to the overnight stop in Buffalo Bill’s frontier town of Cody.

Day 13 CODY–YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK. Through Shoshone National Forest to splendid YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK. Follow Grand Loop Road to Artist Point with magnificent views of Yellowstone Canyon and the stupendous Lower Falls, nearly twice the height of Niagara.

Day 14 YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK–GRAND TETON NATIONAL PARK–JACKSON. This morning, return to Yellowstone National Park and visit the bubbling mud paint pots, the reliable “blow” of Old Faithful, Yellowstone’s great geyser, and West Thumb geyser basin. Head south into magnificent GRAND TETON NATIONAL PARK, one of America’s last preserves of wild solitude. Its 13,770-foot-high ridges are crested with snow most of the year. Stroll along the shores of beautiful glacier-fed Jenny Lake before ending the day in the Wild West town of Jackson with its wooden sidewalks and swing-door saloons. This evening, join an optional barbecue cookout and Wild West show. (CB) Day 15 JACKSON. Time to relax in Jackson, or how about joining a scenic trip down the Snake River? Enjoy an 8-mile float trip that begins at Pritchard Creek and travels past the nesting areas of both bald eagles and ospreys. Later, the afternoon is free in Jackson to explore the shops and museums of historic downtown. This evening, maybe stroll along the old-time boardwalks downtown and enjoy supper at one of the swing-door saloons. (CB)

Day 16 JACKSON–SALT LAKE CITY. Today, drive to Salt Lake City, Utah’s vibrant capital.

Set on the edge of Great Salt Lake Desert, this centre of the Mormon religion is where Brigham Young declared to his followers, “This is the place.” An included sightseeing tour shows you the capital of Utah, including Temple Square, the tabernacle, and the Beehive House. (CB) Day 17 SALT LAKE CITY–BRYCE CANYON NATIONAL PARK–CEDAR CITY. Through the sagebrush landscape of southern Utah to BRYCE CANYON NATIONAL PARK with its breathtaking sandstone and limestone cliffs and ever-changing colours. Head west through Dixie National Forest to Cedar City for your overnight. (B)

RELAX IN HONOLULU TOUR 8805—30 DAYS

GRAND TETONS Day 18 CEDAR CITY–ZION NATIONAL PARK– GRAND CANYON NATIONAL PARK. First stop is ZION NATIONAL PARK, a landscape that was carved out by rushing streams over a period of a million years. Through Kaibab National Forest to the less visited North Rim of GRAND CANYON NATIONAL PARK, where you’ll marvel at the stunning views of the flame-coloured walls plunging 4,800 feet into the Colorado River. The evening is free. (CB) Day 19 GRAND CANYON NATIONAL PARK– LAS VEGAS. Head to the unique phenomenon of Las Vegas, where today’s fortune hunters try their luck at the 24-hour gambling tables of the “Strip.” The afternoon is at leisure so you can explore the casinos.

Day 20 LAS VEGAS. A free day to explore Las Vegas. Your Tour Director can arrange an optional excursion to the Hoover Dam, and will have suggestions for the best shows to see this evening.

Day 21 LAS VEGAS–CALICO–LOS ANGELES. Into California today with a stop at CALICO GHOST TOWN to relive the wild, tough days when miners struck it rich. Through the Mojave Desert and over the San Gabriel Mountains to Los Angeles.

Day 22 LOS ANGELES. Start the day with a sightseeing tour of the world’s “Capital of Glamour.” You’ll drive to Hollywood, see the footprints of the stars at the TCL Chinese Theatre, and famous Hollywood Bowl. Then, on to elegant Beverly Hills followed by a drive down Sunset Strip. A suggestion for this afternoon is an optional excursion to Universal Studios®.

Day 23 LOS ANGELES. The trip ends today with guests departing on individual schedules. Transfers to Los Angeles International Airport are included. You can extend your holiday with extra nights and explore Los Angeles further with a variety of exciting optional activities.

TOUR 8800 DATES & PRICES End Los Angeles

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Departure Start New Number York City

End Los Angeles

Land Only

Departure Start New Number York City

End Los Angeles

Land Only

0428 0505 0512 0519 0524 0526 0531 0602 0609

Sat 20 May Sat 27 May Sat 03 Jun Sat 10 Jun Thu 15 Jun Sat 17 Jun Thu 22 Jun Sat 24 Jun Sat 01 Jul

4589 4589 4629 4629 4679 4679 4679 4769 4769

0616 0623 0630 0705 0707 0721 0809 0811 0818

Sat 08 Jul Sat 15 Jul Sat 22 Jul Thu 27 Jul Sat 29 Jul Sat 12 Aug Thu 31 Aug Sat 02 Sep Sat 09 Sep

4769 4769 4769 4769 4769 4769 4769 4719 4719

0823 0825 0901 0906 0908 0913 0915 0920 0922

Thu 14 Sep Sat 16 Sep Sat 23 Sep Thu 28 Sep Sat 30 Sep Thu 05 Oct Sat 07 Oct Thu 12 Oct Sat 14 Oct

4719 4719 4799 4799 4799 4799 4799 4679 4629

Fri 28 Apr Fri 05 May Fri 12 May Fri 19 May Wed 24 May Fri 26 May Wed 31 May Fri 02 Jun Fri 09 Jun

Prices are for all land arrangements.

Gratuities per person for Tour Director and driver: $335 Prices based on double room occupancy.

Single Room Supplement: $2,405

Add 7 nights in Honolulu to your holiday for $1,150AU. Please see page 12 for details.

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Departure Start New Number York City

Fri 16 Jun Fri 23 Jun Fri 30 Jun Wed 05 Jul Fri 07 Jul Fri 21 Jul Wed 09 Aug Fri 11 Aug Fri 18 Aug

Wed 23 Aug Fri 25 Aug Fri 01 Sep Wed 06 Sep Fri 08 Sep Wed 13 Sep Fri 15 Sep Wed 20 Sep Fri 22 Sep

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KAUAI Waimea Canyon

2 Kapa'a OAHU

Lihue

Pearl Harbor

'Iao Valley Waikiki

4 Honolulu

Kahului

Ka’anapali 3

MAUI Haleakala National Park

Lahaina

TOUR 8140—13 days from Oahu to Maui

HAWAII Pacific Ocean

Kona

Priced From 3,457

AU INCLUDING INTRA-TOUR FLIGHTS & AIR TAX*

YOUR PACKAGE INCLUDES SIGHTSEEING: In Honolulu, Hawaii, Kauai, and Maui; visits to Pearl Harbor, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, Kona, Waimea Canyon, `Iao Valley, Lahaina, and Haleakala National Park. ■ Inside visits as shown in UPPERCASE in the tour description, including admission charges where applicable.

SCENIC HIGHLIGHTS: Waikiki Beach, Honolulu Lookout, Kona coastline, Poipu Beach, and Hanapepe Valley.

GUIDES: Services of a professional Tour Director.

TRANSPORTATION: All airport transfers. Private, deluxe air-conditioned motorcoach when touring.

HOTELS: Twin-bedded rooms with private bath or shower, hotel taxes, service charges, and tips for baggage handling. Listed hotels or equivalent; see page 102.

STANDARD VIEW (8140): HONOLULU Sheraton Princess Kaiulani (F) (partial oceanview), KONA Royal Kona Resort (MF) (garden view), KAUAI Courtyard by Marriott at Coconut Beach (F) (garden view), MAUI Kaanapali Beach Hotel (F) (resort view)

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HAWAIIAN SUNSET Day 1 HONOLULU. Aloha—welcome to Hawaii! Upon arrival at Honolulu International Airport, you will be greeted with a fresh flower lei and transferred to your hotel in Waikiki. Your Tour Director is on hand late this afternoon to answer any questions.

Day 2 HONOLULU. Morning orientation with your Tour Director before enjoying your day at leisure. Your Tour Director will have suggestions, including activities near worldfamous Waikiki Beach or a full-day optional outing to the Polynesian Cultural Centre on the island’s North Shore, where you’ll enjoy a dinner buffet and the colourful Ha: Breath of Life stage show.

Day 3 HONOLULU. EXCURSION TO USS ARIZONA. This morning your sightseeing excursion features the sunken USS ARIZONA and its impressive memorial to the men still entombed there, as well as Punchbowl National Cemetrey with its beautiful views of Honolulu. Other sites include bustling Chinatown, ‘Iolani Palace, and the statue of King Kamehameha the Great. The afternoon

UPGRADED VIEW (8145): HONOLULU Sheraton Princess Kaiulani (F) (oceanview), KONA Royal Kona Resort (MF) (oceanview), KAUAI Courtyard

by Marriott at Coconut Beach (F) (oceanfront), MAUI Kaanapali Beach Hotel (F) (oceanview) MEALS: Luau with Polynesian revue on Kauai (D) MyACCOUNT: Personalise your tour ahead of time with additional excursions. Visit our website for details and conditions.

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IAO NEEDLE is free for independent activities. Tonight, join the optional sunset dinner cruise along the shores of Waikiki.

Day 4 HONOLULU. One last day to enjoy Waikiki, the world’s most famous beach. Your Tour Director has ideas to make your day memorable.

Day 5 HONOLULU–HILO–HAWAII VOLCANOES NATIONAL PARK–KONA. This morning, depart for Hilo on the “Big Island” of Hawaii with its spectacular scenery that includes misty plateaus, craggy cliffs, tropical rainforests, bamboo groves, and lava deserts. On arrival, tour HAWAII VOLCANOES NATIONAL PARK. See Kilauea Crater, rising 4,090 feet above a volcanic wonderland of steaming fire pits, lava tubes, and fern forests.

Arrive in Kona on the sunny side of the “Big Island” in the early evening.

Day 6 KONA. The following two days are free to explore the charming and historic town of Kailua-Kona. Optional activities include a snorkelling cruise to a coral reef to view

magnificent tropical fish, or a helicopter ride along the Kohala coastline and over the famous Parker Ranch and an active volcano.

For an unforgettable adventure, join the afternoon optional excursion to the summit of Mauna Kea Crater (13,796 feet) to view the sunset, then visit the Ellison Onizuka Visitor Centre (9,200 feet) to stargaze in the evening.

Day 7 KONA. Today is yours to relax and explore the resort area of Kailua, situated in between Kailua Bay and the dormant Hualalai Volcano. Kailua is rich in Hawaiian history, and features the historic Hulihe’e Palace, a former holiday home of the Hawaiian Royal Family, and Ahu’ena Heiau, the well-restored personal temple of King Kamehameha the Great. This area is also known for growing the famous Kona coffee, one of the most sought-after coffees in the world.

Day 8 KONA–WAIMEA CANYON-KAUAI. Morning transfer to Kona International Airport for the flight to the “Garden Isle” of Kauai. Drive along the scenic southern shore via Poipu Beach to Waimea, once the Polynesian capital of Kauai and the site where Captain Cook landed on the islands in 1778. Sightseeing highlights include WAIMEA CANYON, known as the “Grand Canyon of the Pacific,” the lush and fertile Hanapepe Valley, and a photo stop at SPOUTING HORN, a dramatic blowhole on the ocean’s edge.

Later, arrive at your oceanside hotel in Kapa’a.

Day 9 KAUAI. Kauai has a lot to offer, and your Tour Director will suggest several optional outings for the duration of your stay, including a trip to Hanalei Bay, the filming location of many Hollywood movies, such as South Pacific and The Thornbirds.

Tonight, attend a LUAU feast, considered one of Hawaii’s best. After dinner, sit back and watch a captivating international revue of dancers and musicians. (D)

Overnights Start City End City

3

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Hawaii Volcanoes National Park

Maximum elevation on tour: 10,000 ft.

NOTE: Depending on flight schedules, the luau may take place on an alternative day.

Day 10 KAUAI–IAO VALLEY-MAUI. This morning, fly to Maui, the “Valley Island.” On arrival, sightseeing begins with a visit to the ‘IAO VALLEY, the “Yosemite of the Pacific,” to view the ‘lao Needle. Then, head through lush farm country and along the shoreline via Maalaea Boat Harbour to Lahaina, once a whaling centre and capital of the Hawaiian monarchy. Free time to explore this colourful town.

Day 11 MAUI. A full day at leisure to enjoy Maui’s splendid beaches or to relax by the pool at the hotel. A variety of optional outings includes the Road to Hana, one of the world’s most spectacular scenic drives, with 54 bridges and many waterfalls. You may want to take in the Maui Ocean Centre, a state-of-theart aquarium and marine park that showcases indigenous marine life. From January to midApril, whale watching is offered.

Day 12 MAUI. EXCURSION TO HALEAKALA NATIONAL PARK. This morning is dedicated to HALEAKALA NATIONAL PARK, the volcano known to islanders as the “House of the Sun,” and its vast Haleakala Crater. The parkland is located in a setting of stunning natural beauty, ranging from a landscape of cinder cones to dense rainforest. Return to Ka’anapali in the early afternoon, with the balance of the day at leisure.

Day 13 MAUI. The trip ends today with guests departing on individual schedules. Transfers to Kahului International Airport on Maui are included. You can extend your holiday with extra nights and explore the Valley Island further with a variety of exciting optional activities.

NOTE: Participation in this tour requires client’s name exactly as it appears on his/her passport, D.O.B., gender, and nationality at the time of booking.

TOUR 8140 DATES & PRICES

AU$

Departure Start Number Honolulu

End Maui

Land Only

Departure Start Number Honolulu

End Maui

Land Only

Departure Start Number Honolulu

0119 0202 0216 0302 0330 0413 0420 0511

Tue 31 Jan Tue 14 Feb Tue 28 Feb Tue 14 Mar Tue 11 Apr Tue 25 Apr Tue 02 May Tue 23 May

3527 3527 3527 3527 3457 3457 3457 3457

0525 0615 0629 0831 0907 0921 0928 1012

Tue 06 Jun Tue 27 Jun Tue 11 Jul Tue 12 Sep Tue 19 Sep Tue 03 Oct Tue 10 Oct Tue 24 Oct

3457 3457 3457 3457 3457 3457 3457 3457

1102 Thu 02 Nov

3457

0118 0201 0215 0301 0329

3677 3677 3677 3677 3617

Thu 19 Jan Thu 02 Feb Thu 16 Feb Thu 02 Mar Thu 30 Mar Thu 13 Apr Thu 20 Apr Thu 11 May

Thu 25 May Thu 15 Jun Thu 29 Jun Thu 31 Aug Thu 07 Sep Thu 21 Sep Thu 28 Sep Thu 12 Oct

*Land price includes intra-holiday air and taxes Gratuities per person for Tour Director and driver: $140 Prices based on standard view rooms at all hotels (see hotel list on opposite page for details).

Supplement to oceanview/oceanfront rooms (Tour 8145) (see hotel list on opposite page for details): $460 Prices based on double room occupancy.

Single Room Supplement: 8140 $1,554; 8145 $1,976

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TOUR 1000—9 days from Rio de Janeiro

to Buenos Aires

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2

Iguassu Falls

TOUR 1002—13 days with Brazil’s Amazon

Atlantic Ocean

TOUR 1003—12 days with a Santiago Stopover

2 Santiago

TOUR 1005—11 days with Uruguay

Buenos 3 Aires

TOUR 1006—14 days with a Santiago

Stopover & Uruguay Uruguay

Priced From 2,941

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YOUR PACKAGE INCLUDES SIGHTSEEING: In Rio de Janeiro, Iguassu Falls, and Buenos Aires. ■ Inside visits as shown in UPPERCASE in the tour description, including admission charges where applicable.

SCENIC HIGHLIGHTS: Corcovado, Brazilian & Argentine sides of Iguassu Falls, La Boca, Recoleta Cemetery, and Tango show.

GUIDES: Local Guides for sightseeing in Rio de Janeiro, Iguassu Falls, and Buenos Aires; services of a professional Tour Director.

TRANSPORTATION: Private, deluxe air-conditioned motorcoach while touring.

HOTELS: Twin-bedded rooms with private bath or shower, hotel taxes, service charges, and tips for baggage handling. Listed hotels or equivalent; see our website for details.

RIO DE JANEIRO Windsor Plaza Copacabana (F), IGUASSU FALLS Recanto Park (F), BUENOS AIRES Dazzler Maipu (F); BRAZIL’S AMAZON EXTENSION: MANAUS Tropical Manaus (MD), AMAZON LODGE Ecopark Jungle Lodge (BA); URUGUAY EXTENSION: MONTEVIDEO Dazzler Montevideo (F); SANTIAGO STOPOVER: SANTIAGO Atton Vitacura (F)

MEALS: On Tour 1000—8 breakfasts (B), 3 dinners (D); see page 100 for details on included meals for extensions.

MyACCOUNT: Personalise your tour ahead of time with additional excursions. Visit our website for details and conditions.

Days 1 to 8 Like Tour 1000.

RIO DE JANEIRO Day 1 RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL. Welcome to spectacular Rio de Janeiro, home to white-sand beaches and host of the 2016 Summer Olympics! After arrival, settle into your hotel and meet your Tour Director, who will have pointers for your free time exploration.

Day 2 RIO DE JANEIRO. Sprawling between majestic granite peaks and the blue South Atlantic, Rio is a city of beauty, wonder, and energy. Guided sightseeing with a Local Guide begins with a drive along Rio’s famed Leblon, Ipanema, and Copacabana Beaches. Take the cog railway 2,300 feet up to the summit of CORCOVADO to view the infamous Christ the Redeemer statue and enjoy 360-degree views of Guanabara Bay and the bustling city below. Your afternoon is free to explore—perhaps join an optional excursion to a nearby favela for a glimpse into the life of these colourful communities that nearly 25% of the people call home. Tonight, your Tour Director hosts a welcome dinner at a famous local churrascaria, serving prime meats, seafood, and fish. Following dinner, perhaps opt for a fun outing to see a vibrant Samba show, an extravaganza of costumes, dancers, and the hot beat of the Brazilian Samba rhythm, featuring more than a hundred artists. (B,D) Day 3 RIO DE JANEIRO. A free day in Rio allows you to relax on one of the famous beaches or take an optional excursion to the historic city of Petropolis to see the former summer palace of Emperor Pedro II. (B) Day 4 RIO DE JANEIRO–IGUASSU FALLS. A morning flight takes you to Iguassu Falls, one of the greatest natural wonders of the world. Upon arrival, journey to the Brazilian side of the FALLS to see the mammoth series of 275 waterfalls cascading over a precipice almost two miles wide and 250 feet deep. Walk into Devil’s Throat Canyon, where the clouds of mist, thundering roar,

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LA BOCA and 180-degree rainbows surround you— an unforgettable experience! (B,D) Day 5 IGUASSU FALLS. Cross the border for a visit of the Argentine side of the FALLS. Begin with a short ride on the open-air ECOLOGICAL JUNGLE TRAIN through the rainforest. A series of boardwalks takes you above the falls to see the water crashing down into the Devil’s Throat. Your afternoon is free to explore, or you may opt to visit the Bird Park, home to many species of indigenous birds as well as flora from the area. (B) Day 6 IGUASSU FALLS–BUENOS AIRES, ARGENTINA. Transfer to the airport for your flight to Buenos Aires, Argentina’s cosmopolitan capital. After settling into your hotel, an orientation tour familiarises you with the “Paris of South America” and its wide boulevards, outdoor cafés, and charming shops. (B) Day 7 BUENOS AIRES. Morning sightseeing with a Local Guide focuses on the city’s landmarks, including the Colon Opera House and Plaza de Mayo, site of La Casa Rosada (the President’s Pink House) and Metropolitan Cathedral. Also visit La Boca and San Telmo, one of Buenos Aires’ oldest neighbourhoods, and RECOLETA CEMETERY, where Eva Peron is buried.

End your day with an Argentinean meal, followed by a sensuous TANGO SHOW highlighting the alluring dance that is so popular here. (B,D) Day 8 BUENOS AIRES. Today is free for independent activities, or you can take an optional excursion to visit a local estancia (ranch) to experience the life of the gauchos (cowboys), as well as traditional dance performances and a barbecue lunch. (B) Day 9 BUENOS AIRES. Your holiday ends with breakfast this morning. (B)

START YOUR TOUR IN BRAZIL’S AMAZON TOUR 1002—13 DAYS

Day 9 BUENOS AIRES–COLONIA DEL SACRAMENTO, URUGUAY–MONTEVIDEO. Board a high-speed catamaran bound for the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Colonia del Sacramento, Uruguay. After lunch in Colonia, your Local Guide takes you on a guided tour of this colonial city founded by Portuguese settlers in 1680. Later, board a bus for Uruguay’s capital city, Montevideo. (B,L) Day 10 MONTEVIDEO. On a city tour of Montevideo, drive along the Atlantic Coast to the city centre and visit Constitution Square, the cathedral, the colonial Town Hall, and Independence Square. Other areas visited include the Prado area, Batlle y Ordoñez Park, the residential area of Carrasco, and Plaza Virgilio. (B)

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ADD A SANTIAGO STOPOVER TO YOUR TOUR TOUR 1003—12 DAYS

Add a Santiago stopover en route to your holiday from AU$4,037 including intraholiday air and taxes.* Please see page 100 for itinerary details.

Day 11 MONTEVIDEO. Your holiday ends after breakfast this morning. (B) NOTE: This extension is not available on the April 23, 2017 departure.

Tour 1005

Colonia del with Uruguay Sacramento

From AU$3,671 including intra-holiday air and taxes.*

TOUR 1008—15 days with Brazil’s Amazon &

URUGUAY 2 Montevideo

1

Overnights Start City End City

ADD A SANTIAGO STOPOVER & URUGUAY TO YOUR TOUR TOUR 1006—14 DAYS From AU$4,767 including intra-holiday air and taxes.* Please see page 100 for itinerary.

ADD BRAZIL’S AMAZON & URUGUAY TO YOUR TOUR TOUR 1008—15 DAYS From AU$5,336 including intra-holiday air and taxes.* Please see page 100 for itinerary.

NOTE: This extension is not available on the April 23, 2017 departure.

TOUR 1000 DATES & PRICES

AU$

Departure Start Rio Number de Janeiro

End Buenos Aires

Land Only

Departure Start Rio Number de Janeiro

End Buenos Aires

Land Only

Departure Start Rio Number de Janeiro

0115 0129 0212 0312 0326 0423 0430 0521

Mon 23 Jan Mon 06 Feb Mon 20 Feb Mon 20 Mar Mon 03 Apr Mon 01 May Mon 08 May Mon 29 May

2941 2941 2941 2941 2941 2941 2941 2941

0604 0716 0806 0910 0924 1008 1022 1105

Mon 12 Jun Mon 24 Jul Mon 14 Aug Mon 18 Sep Mon 02 Oct Mon 16 Oct Mon 30 Oct Mon 13 Nov

2941 2941 2941 2941 2941 2981 2981 2981

1203 Sun 03 Dec

2941

0128 0225 0311 0318

3071 3071 3071 3071

Sun 15 Jan Sun 29 Jan Sun 12 Feb Sun 12 Mar Sun 26 Mar Sun 23 Apr Sun 30 Apr Sun 21 May

Sun 04 Jun Sun 16 Jul Sun 06 Aug Sun 10 Sep Sun 24 Sep Sun 08 Oct Sun 22 Oct Sun 05 Nov

*Land price includes intra-holiday air and taxes.

Gratuities per person for Tour Director, driver, and Local Guide: $142.

Any gratuities for extensions cannot be pre-paid.

Prices based on double room occupancy.

Single Room Supplement: 1000 $878; 1002 $1,277; 1003 $1,210; 1005 $1,031; 1006 $1,363; 1008 $1,430 Triple Room Reduction per person: 1000 $80; 1002 $113; 1003 $160; 1005 $60; 1006 $140; 1008 $93 Extra Nights per person in Rio de Janeiro: in single room $293; in twin room $154; in triple room $125 Extra Nights per person in Buenos Aires: Jan.-Sep. & Dec.: in single room $200; in twin room $108; in triple room $94

End Buenos Aires

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Oct.-Nov.: in single room $225; in twin room $120; in triple room $104 Extra Nights per person in Manaus: in single room $207; in twin room $110; in triple room $89 Extra Nights per person in Santiago: in single room $210; in twin room $112; in triple room $122 Extra Nights per person in Montevideo: Jan.-Aug.: in single room $176; in twin room $96; in triple room $85 Sep.-Dec.: in single room $194; in twin room $104; in triple room $94 Guaranteed Shares; see page 11.

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Santiago

TOUR 1109—19 days with Brazil’s Amazon &

SCENIC HIGHLIGHTS: Corcovado, Brazilian & Argentine sides of Iguassu Falls, La Boca, Recoleta Cemetery, Tango show, and San Cristobal Hill.

GUIDES: Local Guides for sightseeing in Rio de Janeiro, Iguassu Falls, Buenos Aires, and Santiago; services of a professional Tour Director.

TRANSPORTATION: Private, deluxe airconditioned motorcoach while touring.

HOTELS: Twin-bedded rooms with private bath or shower, hotel taxes, service charges, and tips for baggage handling. Listed hotels or equivalent; see our website for details.

RIO DE JANEIRO Windsor Plaza Copacabana (F), IGUASSU FALLS Recanto Park (F), BUENOS AIRES Dazzler Maipu (F), SANTIAGO Atton Vitacura (F); BRAZIL’S AMAZON EXTENSION: MANAUS Tropical Manaus (MD), AMAZON LODGE Ecopark Jungle Lodge (BA); EASTER ISLAND EXTENSION: Hotel Otai (MF)

MEALS: On Tour 1100—11 breakfasts (B), 4 dinners (D); see page 100 for details on included meals for extensions.

MyACCOUNT: Personalise your tour ahead of time with additional excursions. Visit our website for details and conditions.

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Easter Island

SIGHTSEEING: In Rio de Janeiro, Iguassu Falls, Buenos Aires, and Santiago. ■ Inside visits as shown in UPPERCASE in the tour description, including admission charges where applicable.

Iguassu Falls

3

Tour 1106 with Easter Island

TOUR 1106—15 days with Easter Island

YOUR PACKAGE INCLUDES

2

ARGENTINA

TOUR 1102—16 days with Brazil’s Amazon

AU INCLUDING INTRA-HOLIDAY AIR AND TAXES*

Tour 1102 with Brazil’s Amazon

Manaus 1

TOUR 1100—12 days from Rio de Janeiro

Priced From 3,806

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Pacific Ocean

1

IGUASSU FALLS Day 1 RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL. Welcome to spectacular Rio de Janeiro, home to white-sand beaches and host of the 2016 Summer Olympics! Settle into your hotel and meet your Tour Director, who will have pointers for your free-time exploration.

Day 2 RIO DE JANEIRO. Sprawling between majestic granite peaks and the blue South Atlantic, Rio is a city of beauty, wonder, and energy. Guided sightseeing begins with a drive along Rio’s famed Leblon, Ipanema, and Copacabana Beaches. Take the cog railway 2,300 feet up to the summit of CORCOVADO to view the infamous Christ the Redeemer statue and 360-degree views of Guanabara Bay and the bustling city below.

Your afternoon is free to explore on your own. Perhaps join an optional excursion to a nearby favela for a glimpse into the life of these colourful communities that nearly 25% of the people call home. Tonight, your Tour Director hosts a welcome dinner at a local churrascaria, serving prime meats, seafood, and fish. Following dinner, perhaps opt for a fun outing to see a Samba show highlighting the Brazilian Samba and its dazzling costumes. (B,D) Day 3 RIO DE JANEIRO. A free day in Rio allows you to relax on one of the beaches or take an optional excursion to the historic city of Petropolis to see the former summer palace of Emperor Pedro II. (B) Day 4 RIO DE JANEIRO–IGUASSU FALLS. A morning flight takes you to Iguassu Falls, one of the greatest natural wonders of the world. Journey to the Brazilian side of the FALLS to see the mammoth series of 275 waterfalls cascading over a precipice almost two miles wide and 250 feet deep. Walk into Devil’s Throat Canyon, where the clouds of mist, thundering roar, and 180-degree rainbows surround you—an unforgettable experience! (B,D)

SANTIAGO Day 5 IGUASSU FALLS. Cross the border and visit the Argentine side of the FALLS. Begin with a short ride on the open-air ECOLOGICAL JUNGLE TRAIN through the rainforest. A series of boardwalks takes you above the falls to see the water crashing down into the Devil’s Throat. Your afternoon is free to explore, or you may opt to visit the Bird Park, home to many species of indigenous birds as well as flora from the area. (B) Day 6 IGUASSU FALLS–BUENOS AIRES, ARGENTINA. Transfer to the airport for your flight to Buenos Aires, Argentina’s cosmopolitan capital. After settling into your hotel, an orientation tour familiarises you with the “Paris of South America” and its wide boulevards, outdoor cafés, and charming shops. (B) Day 7 BUENOS AIRES. Morning sightseeing with a Local Guide focuses on the city’s landmarks, including the Colon Opera House and Plaza de Mayo, site of La Casa Rosada (the President’s Pink House) and Metropolitan Cathedral. Also visit La Boca and San Telmo, one of Buenos Aires’ oldest neighbourhoods, and RECOLETA CEMETERY, where Eva Peron is buried. End your day with an Argentinean meal, followed by a sensuous TANGO SHOW. (B,D) Day 8 BUENOS AIRES. Today is free for independent activities, or you can take an optional excursion to a local estancia (ranch) to experience the life of the gauchos (cowboys), as well as traditional dance performances and a barbecue lunch. (B) Day 9 BUENOS AIRES–SANTIAGO, CHILE. Fly over the majestic Andes to Santiago, Chile’s scenic capital between the Pacific and the Andes. With a coastline more than 2,650 miles long, Chile is more than 10 times longer than wide. It has a distinctly European flavor

accented with Latin flare, making Santiago one of South America’s most sophisticated and modern cities. (B)

Day 11 SANTIAGO. Today, enjoy a day at leisure. A trip to Valparaiso and Viña del Mar is highly recommended. A leisurely drive through the countryside and vineyards delivers you to Valparaiso, a city of 42 hills and the inspiration of many artists and poets. On to the chic seaside resort of Viña del Mar, full of unusual architecture and beautiful gardens. This evening, enjoy a farewell dinner to celebrate your exciting Latin American holiday. (B,D) Day 12 SANTIAGO. Your holiday ends after breakfast this morning. (B)

Overnights Start City End City

START YOUR TOUR IN BRAZIL’S AMAZON TOUR 1102—16 DAYS

Day 10 SANTIAGO. Your guided city tour introduces you to Santiago—the country’s political, commercial, and cultural capital.

View La Moneda Government Palace and San Cristobal Hill with its landmark statue of the Virgin Mary. Also see Club Hipico, one of the most renowned horseracing tracks in South America. Your tour ends at the city’s main square, Plaza de Armas, with a visit to the relic-filled CATHEDRAL. Your afternoon is at leisure. This evening, consider the optional Chilean Folkloric Dinner Show. (B)

Atlantic Ocean

ADD EASTER ISLAND TO YOUR TOUR TOUR 1106—15 DAYS Visit mysterious Easter Island 2,200 miles off the coast of Chile from AU$5,927 land only.* Please see page 100 for itinerary details.

Add an Amazon lodge experience in Brazil’s Amazon to your holiday from AU$5,472 land only.* Please see page 100 for itinerary details.

ADD BRAZIL’S AMAZON & EASTER ISLAND TO YOUR TOUR TOUR 1109—19 DAYS From AU$7,582 including intra-holiday air and taxes.* Please see page 100 for itinerary details.

TOUR 1100 DATES & PRICES

AU$

Departure Start Number Rio de Janeiro

End Santiago

Land Only

Departure Start Number Rio de Janeiro

End Santiago

Land Only

Departure Start Number Rio de Janeiro

0115 0129 0212 0312 0326 0423 0430 0521

Thu 26 Jan Thu 09 Feb Thu 23 Feb Thu 23 Mar Thu 06 Apr Thu 04 May Thu 11 May Thu 01 Jun

3806 3806 3806 3806 3806 3806 3806 3806

0604 0716 0806 0910 0924 1008 1022 1105

Thu 15 Jun Thu 27 Jul Thu 17 Aug Thu 21 Sep Thu 05 Oct Thu 19 Oct Thu 02 Nov Thu 16 Nov

3806 3806 3806 3806 3806 3846 3846 3846

1203 Sun 03 Dec

3806

0128 0225 0311 0318

3986 3986 3986 3986

Sun 15 Jan Sun 29 Jan Sun 12 Feb Sun 12 Mar Sun 26 Mar Sun 23 Apr Sun 30 Apr Sun 21 May

Sun 04 Jun Sun 16 Jul Sun 06 Aug Sun 10 Sep Sun 24 Sep Sun 08 Oct Sun 22 Oct Sun 05 Nov

*Land price includes intra-holiday air and taxes.

Gratuities per person for Tour Director, driver, and Local Guide: $196.

Any gratuities for extensions cannot be pre-paid.

Prices based on double room occupancy.

Single Room Supplement: 1100 $1,157; 1102 $1,556; 1106 $1,423; 1109 $1,822 Triple Room Reduction per person: 1100 $33; 1102 $67; 1106 $173; 1109 $206

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Extra Nights per person in Rio de Janeiro: in single room $293; in twin room $154; in triple room $125 Extra Nights per person in Santiago: in single room $210; in twin room $112; in triple room $122 Extra Nights per person in Manaus: in single room $207; in twin room $110; in triple room $89 Guaranteed Shares; see page 11.

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ULTIMATE SOUTH AMERICA TOUR 1200—19 days from Rio de Janeiro to Lima TOUR 1202—23 days with Brazil’s Amazon TOUR 1203—22 days with a Santiago Stopover TOUR 1205—26 days with a Galápagos cruise TOUR 1206—23 days with Arequipa & the Colca Canyon TOUR 1208—30 days with Brazil’s Amazon & a Galápagos cruise TOUR 1209—27 days with Brazil’s Amazon, Arequipa & the Colca Canyon TOUR 1210—29 days with a Santiago Stopover & a Galápagos cruise TOUR 1211—26 days with a Santiago Stopover, Arequipa & the Colca Canyon

Quito 2 ECUADOR Guayaquil

Daphne

GALÁPAGOS ISLANDS

Santa Cruz 1 Island Floreana San Cristobal Española 4 Tour 1205 with a Galápagos cruise

Baltra Island

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YOUR PACKAGE INCLUDES SIGHTSEEING: In Rio de Janeiro, Iguassu Falls, Buenos Aires, Lima, Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu, Cusco, and Lake Titicaca. ■ Inside visits as shown in UPPERCASE in the tour description, including admission charges where applicable.

SCENIC HIGHLIGHTS: Corcovado, Brazilian & Argentine sides of Iguassu Falls, Recoleta Cemetery, La Boca, Tango Show, Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu, and Lake Titicaca.

GUIDES: Local Guides for sightseeing in Rio, Iguassu Falls, Buenos Aires, Lima, Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu, Cusco, and Lake Titicaca; services of a professional Tour Director.

TRANSPORTATION: Private, deluxe airconditioned motorcoach while touring.

HOTELS: Twin-bedded rooms with private bath or shower, hotel taxes, service charges, and tips for baggage handling. Listed hotels or equivalent; see our website for details.

Day 1 RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL. Welcome to spectacular Rio de Janeiro, host of the 2016 Summer Olympics! After arrival, settle into your hotel and meet your Tour Director, who will have pointers for your free time exploration.

Day 2 RIO DE JANEIRO. Guided sightseeing begins with a drive along Rio’s famed Leblon, Ipanema, and Copacabana Beaches. Take the cog railway 2,300 feet up to the summit of CORCOVADO to view the Christ the Redeemer statue and enjoy 360-degree views of Guanabara Bay and the bustling city below.

Your afternoon is free to explore. Perhaps join an optional excursion to a favela for a glimpse

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wonders of the world. Journey to the Brazilian side of the FALLS to see the 275 waterfalls cascading over a precipice almost two miles wide and 250 feet deep. Walk into Devil’s Throat Canyon, where clouds of mist, a thundering roar, and 180-degree rainbows surround you— an unforgettable experience! (B,D)

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RIO DE JANEIRO Windsor Plaza Copacabana (F), IGUASSU FALLS Recanto Park (F), BUENOS AIRES Dazzler Maipu (F), LIMA San Agustin Exclusive (F), SACRED VALLEY Hotel La Casona Yucay (MF), MACHU PICCHU El Mapi Hotel Machu Picchu (F), CUSCO Jose Antonio Cusco (F), PUNO Eco Inn Puno (F); BRAZIL’S AMAZON EXTENSION: MANAUS Tropical Manaus (MD), AMAZON LODGE Ecopark Jungle Lodge (BA); GALÁPAGOS EXTENSION: QUITO Grand Mercure Alameda (SF), GALÁPAGOS CRUISE Santa Cruz II (F), GUAYAQUIL Unipark Hotel Guayaquil (SF); AREQUIPA & THE COLCA CANYON EXTENSION: AREQUIPA Casa Andina Select Arequipa (F), COLCA CANYON Hotel Casa Andina Classic Colca (F), SANTIAGO Atton Vitacura (F)

MEALS: On Tour 1200—18 breakfasts (B), 1 lunch (L), 8 dinners (D); see pages 100-101 for details on included meals for extensions.

MyACCOUNT: Personalise your tour ahead of time with additional excursions. Visit our website for details and conditions.

into the life of these colourful communities that nearly 25% of the people call home. Tonight, your Tour Director hosts a welcome dinner at a local churrascaria. Following dinner, perhaps opt for a fun outing to see a Samba show highlighting the Brazilian Samba and its dazzling costumes. (B,D) Day 3 RIO DE JANEIRO. A free day in Rio allows you to relax on one of the beaches or take an optional excursion to the historic city of Petropolis. (B) Day 4 RIO DE JANEIRO–IGUASSU FALLS. Fly to Iguassu Falls, one of the greatest natural

Day 5 IGUASSU FALLS. Cross the border for a visit of the Argentine side of the FALLS. Begin with a short ride on the open-air ECOLOGICAL JUNGLE TRAIN through the surrounding rainforest. A series of boardwalks takes you above the falls for a look over the edge to see the water crashing down below into the Devil’s Throat. This afternoon you may opt to visit the Bird Park, home to many species of indigenous birds as well as flora from the area. (B) Day 6 IGUASSU FALLS–BUENOS AIRES, ARGENTINA. Fly to Buenos Aires, Argentina’s cosmopolitan capital. After settling into your hotel, an orientation tour familiarises you with the “Paris of South America” and its wide boulevards, outdoor cafés, and charming shops.

(B) Day 7 BUENOS AIRES. Morning sightseeing with a Local Guide focuses on the city’s wellknown landmarks, including the Colon Opera House and Plaza de Mayo, site of La Casa Rosada (the President’s Pink House) and Metropolitan Cathedral. Also visit La Boca and San Telmo, one of Buenos Aires’ oldest neighbourhoods, and RECOLETA CEMETERY, where Eva Peron is buried. End your day with an Argentinean meal, followed by a sensuous TANGO SHOW highlighting this alluring dance so popular here. (B,D) Day 8 BUENOS AIRES. Today is free for independent activities, or you can take an optional excursion to visit a local estancia (ranch) to experience the life of the gauchos (cowboys) on a traditional Argentine ranch complete with a barbecue lunch. (B) CosmosTours.com.au 87

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ADD BRAZIL’S AMAZON & A GALÁPAGOS CRUISE TO YOUR TOUR TOUR 1208—30 DAYS From AU$13,415 including intra-holiday air and taxes.* Please see pages 100-101 for itinerary details.

ADD BRAZIL’S AMAZON, AREQUIPA & THE COLCA CANYON TO YOUR TOUR TOUR 1209—27 DAYS From AU$9,336 including intra-holiday air and taxes.* Please see pages 100-101 for itinerary details.

ADD A SANTIAGO STOPOVER & A GALÁPAGOS CRUISE TO YOUR TOUR TOUR 1210—29 DAYS From AU$12,936 including intra-holiday air and taxes.* Please see pages 100-101 for itinerary details.

UROS ISLANDS’ LOCAL Day 9 BUENOS AIRES–LIMA, PERU. Board a flight for Lima, Peru. Heralded as the “City of Kings” by Spanish conquistadors, Lima still carries vestiges of its opulent past with its colonial buildings and world-class museums. (B) Day 10 LIMA. Sightseeing today focuses on Lima’s colonial heritage. Founded in 1535, Lima was once the capital of Spain’s South American Empire. Visit the baroque 11th-century SAN FRANCISCO MONASTERY, with Spanish and Moorish architecture throughout. Continue to Plaza Mayor, where you will see the Government Palace that houses the presidential palace and was once the home of Francisco Pizarro, founder of Lima and conqueror of Peru. Nearby, see the Cathedral where Pizarro’s remains are buried. The remainder of your day is free to explore on your own. Enjoy dinner at a local restaurant this evening. (B,D) Day 11 LIMA–CUSCO–SACRED VALLEY. Fly to Cusco high in the Andes and upon arrival, descend into the Sacred Valley of the Incas.

Stop at AWANAKANCHA and learn about the importance of Camelids (llama, vicuña, alpaca, and guanaco) for Inca cultures. See them up close and learn how their coats are transformed into precious weaving fibres that are then used in ancient weaving techniques still in use today.

Continue to PISAC, a charming village with an infamous INDIAN MARKET, where you have plenty of time to browse the many colourful stalls selling handicrafts ranging from alpaca sweaters and blankets to painted vases and sterling silver. Later, arrive at your hotel, nestled in the peaceful Sacred Valley. (B,D) Day 12 SACRED VALLEY. Start the day with a visit to OLLANTAYTAMBO and the Inca ruins of the same name. Explore the archaeological site that was the scene of the Inca resistance during the Spanish conquest—the only place ever to resist Spanish attacks. You will see how the temple area at the top of the terraces 88

TANGO was the perfect defensive stronghold. Next, visit a LOCAL HOME to experience life in this traditional village, which has been remarkably well preserved. Then, visit the SEMINARIO CERAMICS WORKSHOP to learn about Peruvian ancient and modern art. End your day at a local chicheria for a taste of a typical Inca drink in Peru called chicha. (B) Day 13 SACRED VALLEY–MACHU PICCHU. Board the VISTADOME train that cuts a path through the picturesque Urubamba Valley bound for Aguas Calientes, the quaint town closest to the “Lost City of the Incas.” Ascend the mountainside through tropical forest to the sacred refuge of MACHU PICCHU. Your guide recounts the many accomplishments of the Incas as you tour the terraced ruins dating back to the 15th century. The ruins went undiscovered for nearly 400 years after they were abandoned when the Inca Empire fell to the Spanish. For this reason, many of the mysteries surrounding Machu Picchu remain to this day. (B,D) Day 14 MACHU PICCHU–CUSCO. Enjoy some free time this morning to explore the mountain town of Aguas Calientes; perhaps visit the local market, quaint boutiques, or take a walk along nearby trails. Later this afternoon, return to Cusco, former capital of the Inca Empire. (B) Day 15 CUSCO. Embark on a guided sightseeing tour of Cusco that focuses on the city that was once the political, military, and cultural epicentre of the Incas. In fact, Inca foundations can still be found in Cusco, with the Spanish baroque structures built on top. Visit the SANTO DOMINGO MONASTERY, where these two forms of architecture are melded together with the temple of both cultures atop one another. Also see the CATHEDRAL in the Plaza de Armas before a visit to the TEMPLE OF SACSAYHUAMAN. Some of the best examples of Inca masonry can be found at this fortress,

CORCOVADO where stones weighing up to 350 tons are pieced together to form a complex that could house up to 10,000 men. Learn about the ceremonies and battles that took place here on your tour. Also see the ruins of Kenko and Puca Pucara before returning to Cusco. (B,D) Day 16 CUSCO–JULIACA–PUNO. Fly to Juliaca, then transfer to Puno on the shores of Lake Titicaca. Legend says the first Inca, Manco Capac, arose from the waters of the lake by the power of the Sun God to found the Inca Empire. (B) Day 17 PUNO. EXCURSION TO LAKE TITICACA. Experience fascinating LAKE TITICACA today as you embark on a motorboat tour of the highest navigable lake in the world and its manmade islands. On TAQUILE ISLAND, see how the local people integrate their Inca and Spanish past. Continue to the UROS FLOATING ISLANDS, a group of approximately 40 artificially made islands. Learn how the Uros Indians construct their islands, homes, boats, and many other resources completely of tortora reed, a centuries-old practice. Enjoy a farewell dinner hosted by your Tour Director this evening. (B,L,D) Day 18 PUNO–JULIACA–LIMA. En route to Juliaca, stop at the pre-Incan burial grounds of SILLUSTANI. See the aboveground tombs, chullpas, in which the Aymara Indians buried their high priests. You will be welcomed into one of the locals’ HOMES for an inside look at life here. Fly to Lima and transfer to your hotel. (B) Day 19 LIMA. Your holiday ends after breakfast this morning. (B) Cosmos, in partnership with Tourism Cares,™ has funded the preservation/restoration of the MOUNTAIN INSTITUTE IN PERU, which you will see on this holiday.

START YOUR TOUR IN BRAZIL’S AMAZON TOUR 1202—23 DAYS

ADD AREQUIPA & THE COLCA CANYON TO YOUR TOUR TOUR 1206—23 DAYS

Add an Amazon lodge experience in Brazil’s Amazon to your holiday from AU$7,796 including intra-holiday air and taxes.* Please see page 100 for itinerary details.

See Arequipa and one of the deepest canyons in the world, the Colca Canyon, from AU$7,740 including intra-holiday air and taxes.* Please see page 101 for itinerary details.

ADD A SANTIAGO STOPOVER & AREQUIPA & THE COLCA CANYON TO YOUR TOUR TOUR 1211—26 DAYS From AU$8,837 including intra-holiday air and taxes.* Please see pages 100-101 for itinerary details.

ADD A SANTIAGO STOPOVER TO YOUR TOUR TOUR 1203—22 DAYS Add a Santiago stopover en route to your holiday from AU$7,297 including intra-holiday air and taxes.* Please see page 100 for itinerary details.

ADD A GALÁPAGOS CRUISE TO YOUR TOUR TOUR 1205—26 DAYS Spend two nights in Quito and four nights cruising the Galápagos from AU$11,850 including intra-holiday air and taxes.* Please see page 101 for itinerary details.

TOUR 1200 DATES & PRICES

AU$

Departure Start Rio Number de Janeiro

End Lima

Land Only

Departure Start Rio Number de Janeiro

End Lima

Land Only

Departure Start Rio Number de Janeiro

0108 0122 0205 0305 0319 0402 0416 0514

Thu 26 Jan Thu 09 Feb Thu 23 Feb Thu 23 Mar Thu 06 Apr Thu 20 Apr Thu 04 May Thu 01 Jun

6201 6201 6201 6201 6201 6201 6201 6201

0528 0611 0709 0820 0903 0917 1001 1015

Thu 15 Jun Thu 29 Jun Thu 27 Jul Thu 07 Sep Thu 21 Sep Thu 05 Oct Thu 19 Oct Thu 02 Nov

6201 6201 6201 6201 6201 6201 6241 6241

1029 Sun 29 Oct 1126 Sun 26 Nov

6241 6201

0107 0121 0204 0304 0325

6481 6481 6481 6481 6481

Sun 08 Jan Sun 22 Jan Sun 05 Feb Sun 05 Mar Sun 19 Mar Sun 02 Apr Sun 16 Apr Sun 14 May

Sun 28 May Sun 11 Jun Sun 09 Jul Sun 20 Aug Sun 03 Sep Sun 17 Sep Sun 01 Oct Sun 15 Oct

*Land price includes intra-holiday air and taxes.

Gratuities per person for Tour Director, driver, and Local Guide: $322.

Any gratuities for extensions cannot be pre-paid.

Galápagos cruise extension price is based on a Horizon Deck Explorer cabin on the Santa Cruz II. Cabin upgrades are available; please call for pricing.

Galápagos cruise extension price includes Galápagos National Park entrance fee and transit card ($160 value) Prices based on double room occupancy.

Single Room Supplement: 1200 $1,490; 1202 $1,889; 1203 $1,822; 1205 $5,520; 1206 $1,736; 1208 $5,919; 1209 $2,135; 1210 $5,852; 1211 $2,068 Triple Room Reduction per person: 1200 $13; 1202 $47; 1203 $93; 1206 $106; 1209 $140; 1211 $186; triple rooms are not available on Tours 1205, 1208, and 1210.

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Extra Nights per person in Rio de Janeiro: in single room $293; in twin room $154; in triple room $125 Extra Nights per person in Lima: in single room $150; in twin room $84; in triple room $96 Extra Nights per person in Manaus: in single room $207; in twin room $110; in triple room $89 Extra Nights per person in Santiago: in single room $210; in twin room $112; in triple room $122 Extra Nights per person in Guayaquil: in single room $202; in twin room $108 Guaranteed Shares; see page 11.

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Details will be available in June 2017.

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mountainside to the sacred refuge of MACHU PICCHU. Your guide recounts the many accomplishments of the Incas as you tour the ruins dating back to the 15th century. (B,D)

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YOUR PACKAGE INCLUDES Sightseeing: In Rio de Janeiro, Iguassu Falls, Buenos Aires, Santiago, Lima, Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu, and Cusco. ■ Inside visits as shown in UPPERCASE in the tour description, including admission charges where applicable.

Scenic Highlights: Corcovado, Brazilian & Argentine sides of Iguassu Falls, La Boca, Recoleta Cemetery, Tango show, San Cristobal Hill, Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu, and Cusco.

Guides: Local Guides for sightseeing in Rio de Janeiro, Iguassu Falls, Buenos Aires, Santiago, Lima, Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu, and Cusco; services of a professional Tour Director.

Transportation: Private, deluxe air-conditioned motorcoach while touring.

Hotels: Twin-bedded rooms with private bath or shower, hotel taxes, service charges, and tips for baggage handling. Listed hotels or equivalent; see our website for details.

RIO DE JANEIRO Windsor Plaza Copacabana (F), IGUASSU FALLS Recanto Park (F), BUENOS AIRES Dazzler Maipu (F), SANTIAGO Atton Vitacura (F); LIMA San Agustin Exclusive (F), SACRED VALLEY La Casona Yucay (MF), MACHU PICCHU El Mapi Hotel Machu Picchu (F), CUSCO Jose Antonio Cusco (F); BRAZIL’S AMAZON EXTENSION: MANAUS Tropical Manaus (MD), AMAZON LODGE Ecopark Jungle Lodge (BA)

Meals: On Tour 1105—19 breakfasts (B), 8 dinners (D); see page 100 for details on included meals for extension.

MyACCOUNT: Personalise your tour ahead of time with additional excursions. Visit our website for details and conditions.

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PERUVIAN WEAVING Day 1 RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL. Welcome to spectacular Rio de Janeiro, home to white-sand beaches and host of the 2016 Summer Olympics! Settle into your hotel and meet your Tour Director, who will have pointers for your free-time exploration.

Day 2 RIO DE JANEIRO. Sprawling between majestic granite peaks and the blue South Atlantic, Rio is a city of beauty, wonder, and energy. Guided sightseeing begins with a drive along Rio’s famed Leblon, Ipanema, and Copacabana Beaches. Take the cog railway 2,300 feet up to the summit of CORCOVADO to view the infamous Christ the Redeemer statue and 360-degree views of Guanabara Bay and the bustling city below.

Your afternoon is free to explore on your own. Perhaps join an optional excursion to a nearby favela for a glimpse into the life of these colourful communities that nearly 25% of the people call home. Tonight, your Tour Director hosts a welcome dinner at a local churrascaria, serving prime meats, seafood, and fish. Following dinner, perhaps opt for a fun outing to see a Samba show highlighting the Brazilian Samba and its dazzling costumes. (B,D) Day 3 RIO DE JANEIRO. A free day in Rio allows you to relax on one of the beaches or take an optional excursion to the historic city of Petropolis to see the former summer palace of Emperor Pedro II. (B) Day 4 RIO DE JANEIRO–IGUASSU FALLS. A morning flight takes you to Iguassu Falls, one of the greatest natural wonders of the world. Journey to the Brazilian side of the FALLS to see the mammoth series of 275 waterfalls cascading over a precipice almost two miles wide and 250 feet deep. Walk into Devil’s Throat Canyon, where the clouds of mist, thundering roar, and 180-degree rainbows surround you—an unforgettable experience! (B,D)

GAUCHOS Day 5 IGUASSU FALLS. Cross the border for a visit of the Argentine side of the FALLS. Begin with a short ride on the open-air ECOLOGICAL JUNGLE TRAIN through the rainforest. A series of boardwalks takes you above the falls to see the water crashing down into the Devil’s Throat. Your afternoon is free to explore, or you may opt to visit the Bird Park, home to many species of indigenous birds as well as flora from the area. (B) Day 6 IGUASSU FALLS–BUENOS AIRES, ARGENTINA. Transfer to the airport for your flight to Buenos Aires, Argentina’s cosmopolitan capital. After settling into your hotel, an orientation tour familiarises you with the “Paris of South America” and its wide boulevards, outdoor cafés, and charming shops. (B) Day 7 BUENOS AIRES. Morning sightseeing with a Local Guide focuses on the city’s landmarks, including the Colon Opera House and Plaza de Mayo, site of La Casa Rosada (the President’s Pink House) and Metropolitan Cathedral. Also visit La Boca and San Telmo, one of Buenos Aires’ oldest neighbourhoods, and RECOLETA CEMETERY, where Eva Peron is buried. End your day with an Argentinean meal, followed by a sensuous TANGO SHOW. (B,D) Day 8 BUENOS AIRES. Today is free for independent activities, or you can take an optional excursion to visit a local estancia (ranch) to experience the life of the gauchos (cowboys), as well as traditional dance performances and a barbecue lunch. (B) Day 9 BUENOS AIRES–SANTIAGO, CHILE. Fly over the majestic Andes to Santiago, Chile’s scenic capital between the Pacific and the Andes. With a coastline more than 2,650 miles long, Chile is more than 10 times longer than wide. With a distinctly European flavor

accented with Latin flare, Santiago is one of South America’s most sophisticated and modern cities. (B) Day 10 SANTIAGO. Your guided city tour introduces you to Santiago—the country’s political, commercial, and cultural capital.

View La Moneda Government Palace and San Cristobal Hill with its landmark statue of the Virgin Mary. Also see Club Hipico, one of the most renowned horseracing tracks in South America. Your tour ends at the city’s main square, Plaza de Armas, with a visit to the relic-filled CATHEDRAL. Your afternoon is at leisure. This evening, consider the optional Chilean Folkloric Dinner Show. (B) Day 11 SANTIAGO. Today, enjoy a day at leisure. A trip to Valparaiso and Viña del Mar is highly recommended. A leisurely drive through the countryside and vineyards delivers you to Valparaiso, a city of 42 hills and the inspiration of many artists and poets. On to the chic seaside resort of Viña del Mar, full of unusual architecture and beautiful gardens. This evening, enjoy dinner on your final night in Santiago. (B,D) Day 12 SANTIAGO–LIMA, PERU. Board a flight for Lima, Peru. Heralded as the “City of Kings” by Spanish conquistadors, Lima retains vestiges of its opulent past with its colonial buildings and world-class museums. (B) Day 13 LIMA. Sightseeing today focuses on Lima’s colonial heritage. Visit the 11th-century SAN FRANCISCO MONASTERY, with Spanish and Moorish architecture throughout. Continue to Plaza Mayor, where you will see the Government Palace that houses the presidential palace and the cathedral where the founder of Lima, Francisco Pizarro’s, remains are buried. (B,D) Day 14 LIMA–CUSCO–SACRED VALLEY. Fly to Cusco high in the Andes and upon

Day 18 CUSCO. A guided sightseeing tour of Cusco focuses on the city that was once the political, military, and cultural epicentre of the Incas. Visit SANTO DOMINGO MONASTERY and the CATHEDRAL in the Plaza de Armas, which houses a magnificent collection of artwork. Continue to the hillside overlooking Cusco for a visit to the TEMPLE OF SACSAYHUAMAN. Also see the ruins of Kenko and Puca Pucara before returning to Cusco. (B,D) Day 19 CUSCO–LIMA. A short flight brings you back to Lima. Transfer to your hotel, and enjoy time to explore the city. (B)

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Day 17 MACHU PICCHU–CUSCO. This morning, enjoy some free time to explore the mountain town of Aguas Calientes; perhaps visit the local market, quaint boutiques, or take a walk along nearby trails. Later, return to Cusco, former capital of the Inca Empire. (B)

Day 20 LIMA. Your holiday ends after breakfast this morning. (B)

arrival, descend into the Sacred Valley.

Stop at AWANAKANCHA and learn about the importance of camelids (llama, vicuña, alpaca, and guanaco) for Inca cultures.

Continue to PISAC, a charming village with an infamous INDIAN MARKET—a great place to buy souvenirs! Later, arrive at your hotel nestled in the Sacred Valley. (B,D) Day 15 SACRED VALLEY. Visit the village of OLLANTAYTAMBO and the Inca ruins of the same name. Explore the archaeological site that was the scene of the Inca resistance during the Spanish conquest. Next, visit a LOCAL INCA HOME to see life in a traditional village, which has been remarkably well preserved. Also visit the SEMINARIO CERAMICS WORKSHOP to learn about Peruvian ancient and modern art. End your day at a local chicheria for a taste of a typical Inca drink in Peru called chicha. (B) Day 16 SACRED VALLEY–MACHU PICCHU. Board the VISTADOME train that cuts a path through the Urubamba Valley bound for Aguas Calientes, the town closest to the “Lost City of the Incas.” Ascend the

Cosmos, in partnership with Tourism Cares,™ has funded the preservation/restoration of the MOUNTAIN INSTITUTE IN PERU, which you will see on this holiday.

START YOUR TOUR IN BRAZIL’S AMAZON TOUR 1108—24 DAYS

Add an Amazon lodge experience in Brazil’s Amazon to your holiday from AU$8,084 including intra-holiday air and taxes.* Please see page 100 for itinerary details.

TOUR 1105 DATES & PRICES

AU$

Departure Start Rio Number de Janeiro

End Lima

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Departure Start Rio Number de Janeiro

End Lima

Land Only

Departure Start Rio Number de Janeiro

0115 0129 0212 0312 0430

Fri 03 Feb Fri 17 Feb Fri 03 Mar Fri 31 Mar Fri 19 May

6439 6439 6439 6439 6439

0716 0910 1008 1105

Fri 04 Aug Fri 29 Sep Fri 27 Oct Fri 24 Nov

6439 6439 6479 6479

0128 Sun 28 Jan 0225 Sun 25 Feb 0311 Sun 11 Mar

Sun 15 Jan Sun 29 Jan Sun 12 Feb Sun 12 Mar Sun 30 Apr

Sun 16 Jul Sun 10 Sep Sun 08 Oct Sun 05 Nov

*Land price includes intra-holiday air and taxes.

Gratuities per person for Tour Director, driver, and Local Guide: $321.

Any gratuities for extensions cannot be pre-paid.

Prices based on double room occupancy.

Single Room Supplement: 1105 $1,676; 1108 $2,075 Triple rooms are available at no reduction Extra Nights per person in Rio de Janeiro: in single room $293; in twin room $154; in triple room $125

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Extra Nights per person in Lima: in single room $150; in twin room $84; in triple room $96 Extra Nights per person in Manaus: in single room $207; in twin room $110; in triple room $89 Guaranteed Shares; see page 11.

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Details will be available in June 2017.

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Bartolomé North Island Seymour Island Santiago Island

START YOUR TOUR IN PERU’S AMAZON TOUR 1302—15 DAYS Quito 2 1 ECUADOR

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TOUR 1306—15 days with Arequipa & the TOUR 1308—21 days with Peru’s Amazon &

Sillustani

TOUR 1309—19 days with Peru’s Amazon,

Arequipa & the Colca Canyon

SIGHTSEEING: In Lima, Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu, Cusco, Lake Titicaca. ■ Inside visits as shown in UPPERCASE in the tour description, including admission charges where applicable.

SCENIC HIGHLIGHTS: Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu, and Lake Titicaca.

GUIDES: Local Guides for sightseeing in Lima, Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu, Cusco, and Lake Titicaca; services of a professional Tour Director.

TRANSPORTATION: Private, deluxe air-conditioned motorcoach while touring.

HOTELS: Twin-bedded rooms with private bath or shower, hotel taxes, service charges, and tips for baggage handling. Listed hotels or equivalent; see our website for details.

LIMA San Agustin Exclusive (F), SACRED VALLEY La Casona Yucay (MF), MACHU PICCHU El Mapi Hotel Machu Picchu (F), CUSCO Jose Antonio Cusco (F), PUNO Eco Inn Puno (F); PERU’S AMAZON EXTENSION: Tambopata Eco Lodge (NP); GALÁPAGOS EXTENSION: QUITO Grand Mercure Alameda (SF), GALÁPAGOS CRUISE Galápagos Legend (F), GUAYAQUIL Unipark Hotel Guayaquil (SF); AREQUIPA & THE COLCA CANYON EXTENSION: AREQUIPA Casa Andina Select Arequipa (F), COLCA CANYON Hotel Casa Andina Classic Colca (F)

MEALS: On Tour 1300—10 breakfasts (B), 1 lunch (L), 5 dinners (D); see pages 100-101 for details on included meals for extensions.

MyACCOUNT: Personalise your tour ahead of time with additional excursions. Visit our website for details and conditions.

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LAKE TITICACA Day 1 LIMA, PERU. Welcome to Lima, Peru.

Heralded as the “City of Kings” by Spanish conquistadors, Lima retains vestiges of its opulent past with its colonial buildings and world-class museums.

Day 2 LIMA. Sightseeing today focuses on Lima’s colonial heritage. Founded in 1535, Lima was once capital of Spain’s South American Empire. Visit the baroque 11th-century SAN FRANCISCO MONASTERY, with Spanish and Moorish architecture throughout. Continue to Plaza Mayor, where you will see the Government Palace that houses the presidential palace and was once the home of Francisco Pizarro, founder of Lima and conqueror of Peru.

Nearby, see the Cathedral where Pizarro’s remains are buried. The remainder of your day is free to explore. Enjoy dinner at a local restaurant this evening. (B,D) Day 3 LIMA–CUSCO–SACRED VALLEY. Fly to Cusco high in the Andes and upon arrival, descend into the Sacred Valley of the Incas. Stop at AWANAKANCHA and learn about the importance of camelids (llama, vicuña, alpaca, and guanaco) for Inca cultures. See them up close and learn how their coats are transformed into precious weaving fibres used in ancient weaving techniques still in use today. Continue to PISAC, a charming village with an infamous INDIAN MARKET, where you have plenty of time to browse the many colourful stalls selling handicrafts ranging from alpaca sweaters and blankets to painted vases and sterling silver. Later, arrive at your hotel in the peaceful Sacred Valley. (B,D) Day 4 SACRED VALLEY. Start the day with a visit to the village of OLLANTAYTAMBO and the Inca ruins of the same name. Explore the archaeological site that was the scene of the Inca resistance during the Spanish conquest—the only place ever to resist

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Machu Picchu 1

Pacific Ocean

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Lima 2 1 1

TOUR 1305—17 days with a Galápagos

Add an Amazon lodge experience in Peru’s Amazon to your holiday from AU$4,622 including intra-holiday air and taxes.* Please see page 100 for itinerary details.

Spanish attacks. See how the temple area at the top of the terraces was the perfect defensive stronghold, then visit a LOCAL HOME in this Incan town to experience life in a traditional village, which has been remarkably well preserved. Next, visit the SEMINARIO CERAMICS WORKSHOP to learn about Peruvian ancient and modern art. End your day at a local chicheria for a taste of a chicha, a typical Inca drink in Peru. (B) Day 5 SACRED VALLEY–MACHU PICCHU. Board the VISTADOME train that cuts a path through the picturesque Urubamba Valley bound for Aguas Calientes, the quaint town closest to the “Lost City of the Incas.”

Ascend the mountainside through tropical forest to the sacred refuge of MACHU PICCHU. Listen as your guide recounts the many accomplishments of the Incas as you tour the terraced ruins dating back to the 15th century. The ruins went undiscovered for nearly 400 years after they were abandoned when the Inca Empire fell to the Spanish. Many mysteries surrounding Machu Picchu remain to this day. (B,D) Day 6 MACHU PICCHU–CUSCO. Enjoy some free time this morning to explore the mountain town of Aguas Calientes; perhaps visit the local market, quaint boutiques, or take a walk along nearby trails. Later this afternoon, return to Cusco, former capital of the Inca Empire. (B) Day 7 CUSCO. Embark on a guided sightseeing tour of Cusco that focuses on the city that was once the political, military, and cultural epicentre of the Incas until the Spanish toppled it. In fact, Inca foundations can still be found in Cusco, with the Spanish baroque structures built on top. Visit the SANTO DOMINGO MONASTERY, where these two forms of architecture are melded together with the temple of both cultures atop one another. Also see the CATHEDRAL

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in the Plaza de Armas, housing a magnificent collection of artwork, including a depiction of The Last Supper that portrays the apostles dining on cuy (guinea pig). Continue to the hillside overlooking Cusco for a visit to the TEMPLE OF SACSAYHUAMAN. Some of the best examples of Inca masonry can be found at this fortress, where stones weighing up to 350 tons are pieced together to form a complex that could house up to 10,000 men.

Learn about the ceremonies and battles that took place here, then see the ruins of Kenko and Puca Pucara before returning to Cusco.

(B,D)

You will be welcomed into one of the locals’ HOMES for an inside look at life here. Later, a short flight returns you to Lima, where you will transfer to your hotel. (B) Day 11 LIMA. Your holiday ends after breakfast this morning. (B) Cosmos, in partnership with Tourism Cares,™ has funded the preservation/restoration of the MOUNTAIN INSTITUTE IN PERU, which you will see on this holiday.

Day 8 CUSCO–JULIACA–PUNO. Fly to Juliaca, then transfer to Puno on the shores of Lake Titicaca. Legend says the first Inca, Manco Capac, arose from the waters of the lake by the power of the Sun God to found the Inca Empire. (B) Day 9 PUNO. EXCURSION TO LAKE TITICACA. Experience fascinating LAKE TITICACA today as you embark on a motorboat tour of the highest navigable lake in the world and its manmade islands. On TAQUILE ISLAND, see how the local people integrate their Inca and Spanish past. This is evident by the Spanish peasant dresses made of Andean textiles—the islanders make some of the finest in all of Peru. Continue to the UROS FLOATING ISLANDS, a group of approximately 40 artificially made islands.

Learn how the Uros Indians construct their islands, homes, boats, and many other resources completely of tortora reed, a centuries-old practice. Enjoy a farewell dinner hosted by your Tour Director this evening.

(B,L,D) Day 10 PUNO–JULIACA–LIMA. Return to Juliaca, stopping at the pre-Incan burial grounds of SILLUSTANI en route. See the above-ground tombs, chullpas, in which the Aymara Indians buried their high priests.

See Arequipa and one of the deepest canyons in the world, the Colca Canyon, from AU$5,032 including intra-holiday air and taxes.* Please see page 101 for itinerary details.

ADD PERU’S AMAZON & A GALÁPAGOS CRUISE TO YOUR TOUR TOUR 1308—21 DAYS From AU$8,897 including intra-holiday air and taxes.* Please see pages 100-101 for itinerary details.

ADD PERU’S AMAZON, AREQUIPA & THE COLCA CANYON TO YOUR TOUR TOUR 1309—19 DAYS From AU$6,162 including intra-holiday air and taxes.* Please see pages 100-101 for itinerary details.

TOUR 1300 DATES & PRICES Departure Number Start Lima

0126 0209 0223 0323 0420 0511 0615

Thu 26 Jan Thu 09 Feb Thu 23 Feb Thu 23 Mar Thu 20 Apr Thu 11 May Thu 15 Jun

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Sun 05 Feb Sun 19 Feb Sun 05 Mar Sun 02 Apr Sun 30 Apr Sun 21 May Sun 25 Jun

3493 3493 3493 3493 3493 3493 3493

0727 0810 0921 1005 1019 1116

Thu 27 Jul Thu 10 Aug Thu 21 Sep Thu 05 Oct Thu 19 Oct Thu 16 Nov

*Land price includes intra-holiday air and taxes.

Gratuities per person for Tour Director, driver, Driver, and Local Guide: $178. Any gratuities Any gratuities for extensions for extensions cannot cannot be pre-paid. be pre-paid.

Galápagos cruise extension price is based on a Standard Plus cabin on the Galápagos Legend Legend.. Cabin upgrades are available; available, please call for pricing.

Galápagos cruise extension price includes Galápagos National Park entrance fee, transit card, and ship’s fuel surcharge ($226 ($279 value) Prices based on double room occupancy.

Single Room Supplement: 1300 $625; 1302 $838; 1305 $1,995; $1,995 to1306 $2,048; $871; 1308 $2,208; 1309 $1,084

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Sun 06 Aug Sun 20 Aug Sun 01 Oct Sun 15 Oct Sun 29 Oct Sun 26 Nov

3493 3493 3493 3493 3493 3493

0125 0208 0222 0308 0322

Thu 25 Jan Thu 08 Feb Thu 22 Feb Thu 08 Mar Thu 22 Mar

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2018 Sun 04 Feb Sun 18 Feb Sun 04 Mar Sun 18 Mar Sun 01 Apr

3653 3653 3653 3653 3653

Triple $871; 1306 rooms1308 are not $2,208 available to $2,261; 1309 $1,084 Triple rooms Extra Nightsare pernot person available in Lima: 2018 in single prices roomand $150; itineraries in twin room are subject $84 to change.

DetailsNights Extra will beperavailable person in Quito: June 2017.

Extra in single Nights roomper $186; person in twin in Lima: room $105 in single room Guaranteed Shares; $150;see in twin pageroom 11. $84 Extra prices 2018 Nightsand per itineraries person in Quito: are subject to change.

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TOUR 1500—11 days from Rio de Janeiro

to Manaus

TOUR 1502—14 days with a Santiago

Stopover

CHILE 2 Santiago

Atlantic Ocean

Tour 1502 with Santiago

Priced From 3,814

AU INCLUDING INTRA-HOLIDAY AIR AND TAXES*

YOUR PACKAGE INCLUDES SIGHTSEEING: In Rio de Janeiro, Salvador, Manaus, and the Amazon. ■ Inside visits as shown in UPPERCASE in the tour description, including admission charges where applicable.

SCENIC HIGHLIGHTS: Corcovado, Salvador, Manaus’ Opera House, and the Amazon rainforest.

GUIDES: Local Guides for sightseeing in Rio de Janeiro, Salvador, Manaus, and the Amazon; services of a professional Tour Director.

TRANSPORTATION: Private, deluxe airconditioned motorcoach while touring.

HOTELS: Twin-bedded rooms with private bath or shower, hotel taxes, service charges, and tips for baggage handling. Listed hotels or equivalent; see our website for details.

RIO DE JANEIRO Windsor Plaza Copacabana (F), SALVADOR Sheraton Da Bahia (F), MANAUS Tropical Manaus (MD), AMAZON LODGE Ecopark Jungle Lodge (BA); SANTIAGO STOPOVER: SANTIAGO Atton Vitacura (F)

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TOUCAN Day 1 RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL. Welcome to spectacular Rio de Janeiro, home to whitesand beaches nestled between mountains and sea. Settle into your hotel and meet your Tour Director, who will have pointers for your freetime exploration.

Day 2 RIO DE JANEIRO. Sprawling between majestic granite peaks and the blue South Atlantic, Rio is a city of beauty, wonder, and energy. Guided sightseeing begins with a drive along Rio’s famed Leblon, Ipanema, and Copacabana Beaches. Take the cog railway 2,300 feet up to the summit of CORCOVADO to view the infamous Christ the Redeemer statue and 360-degree views of the surrounding tropical forests, pristine beaches, and panoramic views of the bustling city and Guanabara Bay. Your afternoon is free to explore on your own. Perhaps join an optional excursion to a nearby favela for a glimpse into the life of these colourful communities that nearly 25% of the people call home. Tonight, your Tour Director hosts a welcome dinner at a local churrascaria, serving prime meats, seafood, and fish. Following dinner,

MEALS: On Tour 1500—10 breakfasts (B), 3 lunches (L), 4 dinners (D); see page 100 for details on included meals for extension.

perhaps opt for a folklore and Carnival show that includes a lively and colourful extravaganza of spectacular costumes, talented dancers, and the hot beat of the Brazilian Samba rhythm. (B,D) Day 3 RIO DE JANEIRO. A free day in marvelous Rio lets you relax on one of the beaches or take an optional excursion to the historic city of Petropolis to see the former summer palace of Emperor Pedro II. (B) Day 4 RIO DE JANEIRO–SALVADOR. A morning flight takes you to Salvador, situated on a peninsula overlooking Todos los Santos Bay. Brazilians often refer to Salvador as the “Land of Happiness” because life here is a constant celebration of happiness. (B) Day 5 SALVADOR. On your guided sightseeing tour, learn why many think of Salvador as the “Soul of Brazil.” Serving as the first capital of Brazil between 1549 and 1763, Salvador is a melting pot of European, African, and Amerindian cultures. Discover this UNESCO World Heritage Site on a walking tour through

the Pelourinho district in the Upper City. View the district’s well-preserved 17th- and 18th-century buildings, representing some of the finest colonial architecture in all of the Americas. Visits include the 17th-century Jesuit CATHEDRAL and the baroque CHURCH OF ST. FRANCIS with its intricately carved gold-leafed rosewood interior, fine paintings, and sculptures. (B) Day 6 SALVADOR. Today is free to explore on your own; possibly visit the Mercado Modelo, a must for securing wonderful souvenirs and experiencing the true Bahian life. (B) Day 7 SALVADOR–MANAUS. Transfer to the airport for your flight to Manaus, the capital of the Amazonas region. Located in the dense Amazon Jungle area on the Rio Negro, Manaus preserves images of its opulent past when it became a rubber boomtown and is still a major port—even 1,000 miles inland! Your city tour features sites from Manaus’ glorious past at the turn of the century. See the downtown area, including São Sebastião Square, Palácio Rio Negro, the Customs House, and the ADD A SANTIAGO STOPOVER TO YOUR TOUR TOUR 1502—14 DAYS

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cathedral. A highlight of your tour is a visit of the famous OPERA HOUSE, made almost entirely from European materials and completed in 1896 after 15 years of construction. Also visit a LOCAL MARKET, humming with locals selling anything from fruit to rubber. (B) Day 8 MANAUS–AMAZON JUNGLE. Depart Manaus this morning and head into the Amazon rainforest and your Amazon lodge on the banks of the Rio Negro. Sail up the river to visit an AMAZON NATIVE CABOCLO VILLAGE to see what life is like on the banks of the Amazon River and to learn about their traditions, costumes, and culture. After lunch, enjoy a Naturalist-guided WALK to see the flora and fauna that thrive in the Amazon. This evening, venture back out on canoe with your Naturalist to appreciate the sounds of the jungle at night and to look for small alligators and other night creatures. (B,L,D) Day 9 AMAZON JUNGLE. Floating past the clustered huts of locals living on the banks of the river, cruise down the Rio Negro to the MEETING OF THE WATERS. Marvel at the

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confluence of the dark-coloured Rio Negro and the light chocolate-coloured Rio Solimões, where the two rivers come together to form the mighty Amazon River that runs all the way to the Atlantic Ocean. For four miles, these two bodies of water flow side by side before they mix together. Later, disembark at a JUNGLE ISLAND (water level permitting) with fascinating native flora and fauna, where you will have lunch before returning to your lodge. This afternoon provides another opportunity to discover the Amazon with your Naturalist. (B,L,D) Day 10 AMAZON JUNGLE. This morning, visit the MONKEY JUNGLE RESERVE, where researchers work to rehabilitate primates, like spider, squirrel, woolly, and capuchin monkeys, and to reintroduce them to the jungle. This is your chance to get up close to the monkey denizens of the rainforest!

This afternoon, depart the lodge by canoe and try your hand at piranha fishing. (B,L,D) Day 11 AMAZON JUNGLE–MANAUS. This morning after breakfast, transfer to Manaus for your return flights home. (B)

TOURS 1500 & 1502 DATES & PRICES Start Land End Santiago Only Manaus

Tour 1500 Depar- Start ture Rio de Land Number Janeiro Only

0209 0323 0406 0525 0921

06 Feb 20 Mar 03 Apr 22 May 18 Sep

1005 05 Oct 3814 02 Oct 1019 19 Oct 3814 16 Oct 1116 16 Nov 3814 13 Nov 2018 0125 25 Jan 3994 22 Jan

09 Feb 23 Mar 06 Apr 25 May 21 Sep

3814 3814 3814 3814 3814

Tour 1502

AU$

Tour 1500 Depar- Start ture Rio de Land Number Janeiro Only

4911 4911 4911 4911 4911

19 Feb 02 Apr 16 Apr 04 Jun 01 Oct

*Land price includes intra-holiday air and taxes.

Gratuities per person for Tour Director, driver, and Local Guide: $166.

Any gratuities for extensions cannot be pre-paid.

Prices based on double room occupancy.

Single Room Supplement: 1500 $978; 1502 $1,310 Triple rooms are available at no reduction on 1500; 1502 $80 Extra Nights per person in Rio de Janeiro: in single room $293; in twin room $154; in triple room $125

Tour 1502 Start Land End Santiago Only Manaus

4911 15 Oct 4911 29 Oct 4911 26 Nov

Tour 1500 Depar- Start ture Rio de Land Number Janeiro Only

Start Land End Santiago Only Manaus

0222 0308 0322 0329

19 Feb 05 Mar 19 Mar 26 Mar

22 Feb 08 Mar 22 Mar 29 Mar

3994 3994 3994 3994

Tour 1502

5141 5141 5141 5141

04 Mar 18 Mar 01 Apr 08 Apr

5141 04 Feb

Extra Nights per person in Manaus: in single room $207; in twin room $110; in triple room $89 Extra Nights per person in Santiago: in single room $210; in twin room $112; in triple room $122 Guaranteed Shares; see page 11.

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Cochasquí

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Baltra Island

3 South Plaza

San Cristobal

Santa Fe

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Quito 2

Mosquera Island

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Pacific Ocean

COTOPAXI NATIONAL PARK

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a variety of finches, and one of the four species of Galápagos mockingbirds. Take a swim and snorkel here for a chance to see rays, tropical fish, sea lions, and maybe even a Galápagos shark! (B,L,D)

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YOUR PACKAGE INCLUDES SIGHTSEEING: In Quito, Cochasquí, Otavalo, Papallacta, Ecuador’s Amazon, Baños, and Cotopaxi. ■ Inside visits as shown in UPPERCASE in the tour description, including admission charges where applicable.

SCENIC HIGHLIGHTS: Quito, Cochasquí, Otavalo, Papallacta, Ecuador’s Amazon, Baños, and Cotopaxi.

GUIDES: Local Guides for sightseeing in Quito, Otavalo, Papallacta, Ecuador’s Amazon, Baños, and Cotopaxi; services of a professional Tour Director.

TRANSPORTATION: Private, deluxe air-conditioned motorcoach while touring.

HOTELS: Twin-bedded rooms with private bath or shower, hotel taxes, service charges, and tips for baggage handling. Listed hotels or equivalent; see our website for details.

QUITO Grand Mercure Alameda (F), OTAVALO Hacienda Chorlavi (MF), PAPALLACTA Hotel Termas de Papallacta & Spa (F), ECUADOR’S AMAZON Casa del Suizo (MF), BAÑOS Hacienda Leito de los Llanganates (MF), COTOPAXI Hacienda la Cienega (MF); GALÁPAGOS EXTENSION: GALÁPAGOS CRUISE Galápagos Legend (F), GUAYAQUIL Unipark Hotel Guayaquil (SF)

MEALS: On Tour 1400—9 breakfasts (B), 1 lunch (L), 4 dinners (D); On Tour 1405—10 additional meals MyACCOUNT: Personalise your tour ahead of time with additional excursions. Visit our website for details and conditions.

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NAPO RIVER IN THE AMAZON Day 1 QUITO. Welcome to one of the smallest yet most biodiverse countries in South America. Ecuador offers a panorama of scenery and climates—from the Pacific Coast to the rainforest and the Amazon to the high slopes of the Andes. Upon arrival in Quito, you will be met by your Cosmos representative, who will help you get acquainted with this fascinating city near the equatorial line.

Day 2 QUITO. Begin your day with a city sightseeing TOUR that showcases colonial Quito, one of the best preserved historic areas in South America. A walk through Old Town Quito with your guide introduces you to the first city named a UNESCO World Heritage City back in 1978. Stop in Independence Square to see the Government Palace and Archbishop’s Palace as well as the cathedral. In San Francisco Square, see La Compañia Church, one of the most beautiful in Quito with its ornate façade and San Francisco Church. Your afternoon is free to explore on your own; your Tour Director is sure to offer suggestions. (B) Day 3 QUITO–COCHASQUÍ–OTAVALO. Depart Quito and head north past often snow-capped Cayambe Volcano, rising 19,000 feet in altitude. In fact, the Equatorial Line crosses the slope of this immense volcano, which is the highest and only point worldwide that the Equatorial Line is covered with snow. Visit COCHASQUÍ RUINS, the largest Pre-Columbian archaeological site in Ecuador, believed to be a ceremonial and astronomical site dating back to 900 AD. During your tour, learn about the theories on this site, where 15 pyramids and 21 tombs have been uncovered. Continue to Otavalo’s famous INDIAN MARKET, considered one of the best in South America, full of textiles, clothes, vegetables, and much more. Stay at a traditional hacienda, and enjoy a

Day 12 GALÁPAGOS CRUISING: SAN CRISTOBAL ISLAND. At PITT ISLET on SAN CRISTOBAL, walk to the top of a volcanic tuff for several magnificent viewpoints. This is one of the few sites where the three Galápagos booby species can be seen together (blue-footed, redfooted, and Nazca). You will also find the two species of frigate birds and a sea lion colony. At CERRO BRUJO, visit a lagoon where migratory bird species can be seen: black-necked stilts, ruddy turnstones, whimbrels, other sandpiper species, and white-cheeked pintails. (B,L,D)

OTAVALO MARKET COOKING CLASS to learn about Ecuadorian specialties before dinner. (B,D) Day 4 OTAVALO–PAPALLACTA. Head to the Andean village famous for its healing hot springs, Papallacta, where hot water naturally flows from the Andes. First, stop at the working ROSE PLANTATION, where Ecuador’s main export is harvested yearround. The combination of volcanic soil, natural hot springs, equatorial sun, and cool nights makes this region a perfect place for growing the world’s most beautiful roses.

Continue to your lodge and relax in one of their nine thermal pools and three coldwater pools. Heated from the Earth’s core due to its proximity to nearby volcanoes, these thermal waters are known for their curative properties. (B) Day 5 PAPALLACTA–ECUADOR’S AMAZON. Crossing over the Andes, follow in the footsteps of Francisco de Orellana, the first European to see the Amazon.

Descend the eastern slope of the Andes into the jungle to the banks of the Napo River, where you will board a short CANOE RIDE downstream to your lodge, Casa del Suizo. Arrive at this tranquil Amazonia refuge, surrounded by tropical rainforest, and enjoy a welcome drink by the pool before dinner. (B,D) Day 6 ECUADOR’S AMAZON. This morning, cruise down the Napo River on a dugout CANOE with your Naturalist to an area for a NATURE WALK to search for tropical birds, monkeys, capybaras, and other animals commonly found here. Also visit the AMAZOONICO, a rescue centre developed to rehabilitate rainforest animals. Here, you can see coatis, tapirs, monkeys, snakes, and birds. Later, take a WALK on a river island to search for a variety of plants and insects.

Also visit the BUTTERFLY HOUSE to learn about their metamorphosis. (B,L,D)

Day 7 ECUADOR’S AMAZON–BAÑOS. Depart the Amazon region this morning for Baños, known for its famous hot springs that give the area its name. Baños is also called “Gate to the Orient” since its vegetation and climate are almost tropical due to its proximity to the rainforest. Small street cafés, restaurants, and gift shops invite you to enjoy a stroll around the town.

Check into your hacienda and relax in the mild mountain climate. (B) Day 8 BAÑOS. Today you will enjoy a free day at leisure. Baños is the perfect spot for outdoor activities. Your Tour Director will be happy to help you choose the right one. (B) Day 9 BAÑOS–COTOPAXI. Pass through the “Avenue of the Volcanoes,” which winds its way through the Andean Mountain chain to COTOPAXI NATIONAL PARK, a highland zone protected since 1975. On a WALK near Lake Limpiopungo you will have the chance to learn about the typical vegetation and fauna found in the area. Enjoy breathtaking views of Cotapaxi Volcano, standing more than 19,000 feet in elevation. Stay overnight in a typical hacienda found in the area, and enjoy a farewell dinner hosted by your Tour Director this evening. (B,D) Day 10 COTOPAXI–QUITO. Transfer to the Quito International Airport, where your holiday ends. (B)

Days 1 to 9 Like Tour 1400.

Day 10 COTOPAXI–QUITO–BALTRA (EMBARKATION)–GALÁPAGOS CRUISING: MOSQUERA ISLET. Fly to Baltra and transfer with your expert Naturalist to the Galápagos Legend for your 3-night CRUISE. Sail to MOSQUERA ISLET and see a large colony of sea lions as well as shorebirds such as herons and lava gulls. Also take a dip in the waters and snorkel to see the abundant sea life. (B,L,D) Day 11 GALÁPAGOS CRUISING: SOUTH PLAZA & SANTA FÉ ISLANDS. Wake up at SOUTH PLAZA and take a walk through a cactus forest populated with land and marine iguanas—the only place on Earth where you will find the Galápagos hybrid iguana. From the summit, be on the lookout for tropicbirds, Nazca and blue-footed boobies, and swallow-tailed gulls. After lunch, visit SANTA FÉ to find the endemic Santa Fé land iguana, the largest in the islands; Galápagos hawks, Galápagos snakes,

Day 13 GALÁPAGOS CRUISING: SAN CRISTOBAL (DISEMBARKATION)– GUAYAQUIL. After breakfast, disembark in Puerto Baquerizo Moreno and visit the GIANT TORTOISE RESERVE on SAN CRISTOBAL. Learn about the national park’s conservation and breeding programs to protect the endangered tortoise species. Transfer to San Cristobal Airport and fly to Guayaquil, where the remainder of the day is at leisure.(B) Day 14 GUAYAQUIL. Your tour ends with breakfast this morning. (B)

TOURS 1400 & 1405 DATES & PRICES Tour 1400

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AU$

Tour 1400

Departure Number Start Quito

End Quito

0121 Sat 21 Jan 0204 Sat 04 Feb 0218 Sat 18 Feb 0304 Sat 04 Mar 0318 Sat 18 Mar

30 Jan 2399 03 Feb 5990 13 Feb 2399 17 Feb 5990 27 Feb 2399 03 Mar 5990 13 Mar 2399 17 Mar 5990 27 Mar 2399 31 Mar 5990

Tour 1405 End Land Guay- Land Only aquil Only

Departure Number Start Quito

End Quito

0429 Sat 29 Apr 0624 Sat 24 Jun 0805 Sat 05 Aug 0930 Sat 30 Sep 1028 Sat 28 Oct

08 May 2399 12 May 5990 03 Jul 2399 07 Jul 5990 14 Aug 2399 18 Aug 5990 09 Oct 2399 13 Oct 5990 06 Nov 2399 10 Nov 5990

*Land price includes intra-holiday air and taxes (Tour 1405 only).

Gratuities per person for Tour Director, driver, and Local Guide: $152.

Any gratuities for extensions cannot be pre-paid.

Galápagos cruise extension price is based on a Standard Plus category cabin on the Galápagos Legend. Cabin upgrades are available; please call for pricing.

Galápagos cruise extension price includes Galápagos National Park entrance fee, transit card, and ship’s fuel surcharge ($226 value) Prices based on double room occupancy.

Single Room Supplement: 1400 $432; 1405 $1,696

Tour 1400 Departure Number Start Quito

End Quito

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1125 Sat 25 Nov 04 Dec 2399 08 Dec 5990 2018 0120 Sat 20 Jan 29 Jan 2539 02 Feb 6330 0217 Sat 17 Feb 26 Feb 2539 02 Mar 6330 0317 Sat 17 Mar 26 Mar 2539 30 Mar 6330

Triple rooms are available at no reduction on 1400; triple rooms are not available on Tour 1405.

Extra Nights per person in Quito: in single room $186; in twin room $105; in triple room $118 Extra Nights per person in Guayaquil: in single room $202; in twin room $108 Guaranteed Shares; see page 11.

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COSTA RICA ESCAPE

COFFEE PLANTATION

TOUR 1600—8 days from San José

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TOUR 1605—10 days with Guanacaste Guanacaste 3 Tour 1605 with Guanacaste

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YOUR PACKAGE INCLUDES SIGHTSEEING: In Poás Volcano, Sarchi, Doka Coffee Estate, Arenal Volcano National Park, and Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve. ■ Inside visits as shown in UPPERCASE in the tour description, including admission charges where applicable.

SCENIC HIGHLIGHTS: Poás Volcano, Doka Coffee Estate & Butterfly Garden, Arenal Volcano National Park, Tabacon Hot Springs, and Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve.

GUIDES: Local Guides for sightseeing at Poás Volcano, Doka Coffee Estate, Arenal Volcano National Park, and Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve; services of a professional Tour Director.

TRANSPORTATION: Private, deluxe airconditioned motorcoach while touring.

HOTELS: Twin-bedded rooms with private bath or shower, hotel taxes, service charges, and tips for baggage handling. Listed hotels or equivalent; see our website for details.

SAN JOSÉ Country Inn & Suites (F), ARENAL Arenal Paraiso (MF), MONTEVERDE Monteverde Country Lodge (F); GUANACASTE EXTENSION: Esplendour Hotel (F)

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ARENAL HANGING BRIDGES Day 1 SAN JOSÉ. Welcome to Costa Rica.

Upon arrival in San José, you will be met by your Cosmos representative, who will help you get acquainted with this fascinating city.

Day 2 SAN JOSÉ. EXCURSION TO DOKA COFFEE ESTATE & POÁS VOLCANO. Start your day at POÁS VOLCANO, considered the largest active crater in the world, with frequent geyser-like eruptions. A walk along the incredible trails leads you through cloud forests filled with stunted and twisted vegetation from the volcanic emissions and cold, windy, high-altitude habitat. If weather conditions allow, you will have the chance to see Lake Botos, which fills an extinct crater. The area is also home to many cloud forest birds, like hummingbirds, tanagers, flycatchers, toucanets, clay-coloured robins, and the resplendent quetzal. Next, visit DOKA ESTATE, one of Costa Rica’s premium coffee plantations and producer of internationally acclaimed coffees. From the picking of the coffee berries to the roasting and grinding of the coffee beans, you will see how Costa

Rican premium coffees are processed and prepared. Be sure to take a walk through the BUTTERFLY GARDEN, home to 15 species that undergo the complete metamorphosis within these walls. (B,L) Day 3 SAN JOSÉ–ARENAL. Your journey continues to the Arenal area, with a visit of Sarchi town en route. Along the way, enjoy amazing views of the mountains as well as a major source of revenue in the area: agricultural crops that include pineapple, bananas, and sugar cane. This afternoon, arrive at La Fortuna Village, situated in the shadow of mighty Arenal Volcano. The evening is at leisure to do as you please. (B) Day 4 ARENAL. Nature lovers from around the world come to visit the ARENAL HANGING BRIDGES. Journey through the rainforest with an expert Naturalist to learn about the surrounding wildlife and vegetation, and take in nature’s beauty at its most pristine state. With 15 bridges ranging from 5 to 100 meters long, one at a height of

45 meters, you will get a 360-degree view of the tropical rainforest. Plus, if the weather is on your side, you will see the most amazing views of Arenal Volcano. Tonight, spend time relaxing in the thermal, healing waters at TABACON HOT SPRINGS. These natural springs are heated by magma found in the earth’s core, and they carry minerals found in the earth’s rocky stratus, which your body absorbs as you soak in the natural pools here. Enjoy dinner at the springs before returning to your hotel. (B,D)

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Extra Nights per person in Guanacaste: Gratuities per person for Tour Director, driver, and Local Guide: $112. black-faced solitaire roaming through the Jan.-Apr. & Jul.-Aug.: in single room $310; in twin room $162; Any gratuities for extensions cannot be pre-paid.

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SOUTH AMERICA EXTENSIONS ADD A SANTIAGO STOPOVER EN ROUTE TO YOUR HOLIDAY AVAILABLE ON TOURS 1000, 1200 & 1500 Day 1 SANTIAGO, CHILE. Welcome to Santiago, Chile’s scenic capital between the Pacific and the Andes. With a distinctly European flavor accented with Latin flare, Santiago is one of South America’s most sophisticated and modern cities.

Day 2 SANTIAGO. Your guided city tour introduces you to Santiago—the country’s political, commercial, and cultural capital.

View La Moneda Government Palace and San Cristobal Hill with its landmark statue of the Virgin Mary. Also see Club Hipico, one of the most renowned horseracing tracks in South America. Your tour ends at the city’s main square, Plaza de Armas, with a visit to the relic-filled CATHEDRAL. The remainder of your day is at leisure to explore on your own. (B) Day 3 SANTIAGO–RIO DE JANEIRO. Fly to Rio and settle into your hotel. (B) Day 4 RIO DE JANEIRO. Today, enjoy free time in Rio, then join Day 1 of your holiday and meet your Tour Director. (B)

START YOUR TOUR IN BRAZIL’S AMAZON AVAILABLE ON TOURS 1000, 1100 & 1200 Day 1 MANAUS, BRAZIL. Welcome to the capital of the Amazonas region. Located in the dense Amazon Jungle area, Manaus preserves images of its opulent past and is still a major port—even 1,000 miles inland! Meet your guide at 2 pm for a city tour featuring the famous OPERA HOUSE, completed in 1896 after 15 years of construction, and a LOCAL MARKET. Day 2 MANAUS–AMAZON JUNGLE. Floating past the clustered huts of locals living on the banks of the river, cruise down the Rio Negro to the MEETING OF THE WATERS. Marvel at the confluence of the dark-coloured Rio Negro and the light chocolate-coloured Rio Solimões, where the two rivers come together to form the mighty Amazon. For four miles, these two bodies of water flow side by side before they mix together. Later, disembark at a JUNGLE ISLAND (water level permitting) with fascinating native flora and fauna. This afternoon, arrive at the Ecopark Jungle Lodge on the banks of the Rio Negro inside the Amazonian rainforest. (B,L,D) Day 3 AMAZON JUNGLE. Enjoy a Naturalist-guided WALK to see the flora and fauna that thrive in the Amazon. After lunch, sail up the river to visit an AMAZON NATIVE CABOCLO VILLAGE to learn about their traditions, costumes, and culture. Also try your hand at piranha fishing!

Later, visit the MONKEY JUNGLE RESERVE, where researchers work to rehabilitate primates like spider, squirrel, woolly, and capuchin monkeys and reintroduce them to the jungle. This evening, venture back out on canoe with your Naturalist to appreciate the sounds of the jungle at night and look for small alligators (and other night creatures). (B,L,D) Day 4 AMAZON JUNGLE–RIO DE JANEIRO. This morning, depart the Ecopark for a flight to Rio. (B) Day 5 RIO DE JANEIRO. Today, enjoy free time in Rio, then join Day 1 of your holiday and meet your Tour Director. (B)

START YOUR TOUR IN PERU’S AMAZON AVAILABLE ON TOUR 1300 Day 1 ARRIVE IN LIMA, PERU. Welcome to Lima, where you will be met by a Cosmos representative.

Day 2 LIMA–PUERTO MALDONADO–TAMBOPATA ECO LODGE. Fly to Puerto Maldonado, entry to Peru’s Amazon Jungle. Take a MOTORBOAT journey up the Tambopata River to view turtles, caimans, monkeys, and birdlife. Arrive at your Amazon Jungle lodge within Tambopata National Reserve. This afternoon, head out with your Naturalist in search of saddleback tamarins, brown capuchins, agoutis, blue-morpho butterflies, trogons, toucans, and many other species commonly spotted here. As night falls, head out on foot to search for nocturnal wildlife. (B,L,D) Day 3 TAMBOPATA ECO LODGE. Enjoy a Naturalist-guided CANOE RIDE & WALK to see the flora and fauna that thrive in the Amazon. After lunch, head back out with your Naturalist to learn about the endemic plants in this region and spot some more wildlife. This evening, venture back out by CANOE with your Naturalist to appreciate the sounds of the jungle at night. (B,L,D) Day 4 TAMBOPATA ECO LODGE. For more insight into the Amazon, let your Naturalist know what included adventure you would like to take advantage of today—it’s your choice! (B,L,D) Day 5 TAMBOPATA ECO LODGE–PUERTO MALDONADO–LIMA. Return to Puerto Maldonado, fly to Lima and join Day 1 of the Mysteries of the Inca Empire holiday. (B)

ADD EASTER ISLAND TO YOUR TOUR AVAILABLE ON TOUR 1100 Days 1 to 11 Like Tour 1100.

Day 12 SANTIAGO–EASTER ISLAND. Today, board a flight for Easter Island, considered the largest open-air museum and boasting more than 400 moais, ruins, and temples. (B) Day 13 EASTER ISLAND. Your first stop is AHU VAIHU, where eight large moais lie in ruins, followed by AHU AKAHANGA, said to be the site where bones of the first king of Easter Island (Hotu Matu’a) were buried. Next up: RANO RARAKU, where 95% of all moai were carved and you will find 394 statues remaining in various stages of completion. It seems as if production was abruptly abandoned, leaving a frozen snapshot of time. Visit the beautifully restored AHU TONGARIKI, the largest platform on the island with its 15 moai.

See AHU TE PITO KURA, the largest moai ever transported and erected on an ahu (stone ceremonial platforms). Last stop is the beach of ANAKENA, where King Hotu Matu’a first landed on Rapa Nui. (B,L) Day 14 EASTER ISLAND. Visit RANO KAU, the second-oldest volcano on the island with a freshwater lake in its caldera. Continue to the ceremonial village of ORONGO to see the restored houses from the 16th century. At AHU VINAPU, see the fallen remains of the broken moai— the figures here are slightly different and have short legs. Next stop is ANA KAI TAGATA, a beautiful cave with wall paintings depicting the Manutara bird. This afternoon, visit AHU AKIVI, with seven restored moais built in the middle of the island. According to legend, these statues represent the seven scouts sent to Rapa Nui by King Hotu Matu’a. Finally, visit the PUNA PAU topknot-quarry, where all the pukaos that were placed on top of the moais were made. (B)

ADD AREQUIPA & THE COLCA CANYON TO YOUR TOUR AVAILABLE ON TOURS 1200 & 1300 Day 10 (Day 18 for Tour 1200) PUNO–JULIACA–AREQUIPA. Board a flight for Arequipa, known as the “White City” for its buildings made of sillar, a white volcanic rock. (B) Day 11 (Day 19 for Tour 1200) AREQUIPA–COLCA CANYON. Depart for Colca Valley, enjoying scenery of pre-Columbian terraces populated with vicuñas and a variety of birds, stopping for lunch in the town of Chivay. This afternoon, relax at LA CALERA hot springs. (B,L) Day 12 (Day 20 for Tour 1200) COLCA CANYON. Today, spend time in the COLCA CANYON, an impressive geological formation more than twice as deep as the Grand Canyon. Visit CONDORS’ CROSS, an observation point where you can view the Andean condor at eye level. This afternoon is free for independent exploration. (B,L) Day 13 (Day 21 for Tour 1200) COLCA CANYON–AREQUIPA. Return to Arequipa for a city TOUR that shows off the Plaza de Armas, the cathedral, and the Jesuit CHURCH. Continue to the districts of Yanahuara and Chilina for a magnificent view of Arequipa’s countryside and the Mount Misti volcano. (B) Day 14 (Day 22 for Tour 1200) AREQUIPA–LIMA. Fly to Lima today. (B) Day 15 (Day 23 for Tour 1200) LIMA. Your holiday ends after breakfast this morning. (B)

ADD A GALÁPAGOS CRUISE TO YOUR TOUR

AVA I L A B L E O N TO U R 1 2 0 0 Day 19 LIMA–QUITO, ECUADOR. Board a flight for Quito. (B) Day 20 QUITO. Included sightseeing showcases Quito’s treasures: Independence Plaza and the 16th-century SAN FRANCISCO MONASTERY, and the Jesuit’s LA COMPANIA CHURCH with its stunning golden altars. (B) Day 21 QUITO–SAN CRISTOBAL (EMBARKATION)–GALÁPAGOS CRUISING. Fly to San Cristobal in the Galápagos and embark the Santa Cruz II. This afternoon, arrive at PUNTA PITT, one of the only places where all three types of booby exist (blue-footed, red-footed, and Nazca), nesting next to both types of frigates. (B,L,D) Day 22 GALÁPAGOS CRUISING: SANTA FÉ & SOUTH PLAZA ISLANDS. Wake up at SANTA FÉ Island, where you are met by sea lion harems and the endemic land iguana. The beach offers great snorkelling. At SOUTH PLAZA, wildlife includes sea lions, land iguanas, and hybrid iguanas— the result of a cross between male marine iguanas and female land iguanas. This is also a bird-watcher’s paradise! (B,L,D) Day 23 GALÁPAGOS CRUISING: SANTA CRUZ ISLAND. Visit the CHARLES DARWIN RESEARCH STATION, established to help conserve the famous giant tortoises. Next up: the highlands of SANTA CRUZ, marked by extinct volcanoes and astonishing plants. (B,L,D) Day 24 GALÁPAGOS CRUISING: ESPAÑOLA ISLAND. Excursions to Gardner Bay and Punta Suárez on ESPAÑOLA ISLAND, one of the oldest islands in the archipelago, feature the famous blowhole, as well as unique sea bird colonies, including the waved albatrosses (Apr.-Dec.), Nazca and blue-footed boobies, and Darwin’s finches. (B,L,D) Day 25 GALÁPAGOS CRUISING: BALTRA (DISEMBARKATION)–GUAYAQUIL. Disembark and fly to Guayaquil. (B) Day 26 GUAYAQUIL. Your holiday ends after breakfast this morning. (B) NOTE: This extension is not available on the Apr. 16 and May 28, 2017 departures.

AVA I L A B L E O N TO U R 1 3 0 0 Day 11 LIMA–QUITO, ECUADOR. Board a flight for Quito. (B) Day 12 QUITO–BALTRA (EMBARKATION)–GALÁPAGOS CRUISING. Fly to Baltra and visit the highlands of SANTA CRUZ, marked by extinct volcanoes, lava tubes, and astonishing plants. Here witness giant tortoises in a natural reserve and learn about efforts to conserve these ancient creatures. Continue to the port where you will board the Galápagos Legend. (B,L,D) Day 13 GALÁPAGOS CRUISING: SANTIAGO & BARTOLOMÉ ISLANDS. Wake up at SANTIAGO and Puerto Egas, once a buccaneer supply base and now a prime habitat for marine iguanas, Sally Lightfoot crabs, yellow-crowned night herons, and Darwin’s finches. Encounter a Galápagos fur seal grotto, one of the few places in the archipelago where fur seals can be seen. Swim and snorkel in search of octopus, sea horses, starfish, and other sea life. Visit BARTOLOMÉ and see the iconic Pinnacle Rock, marine iguanas, lava lizards, pelicans, blue-footed boobies, and the Galápagos penguin. Bartolomé offers some of the best snorkelling in the archipelago too! (B,L,D) Day 14 GALÁPAGOS CRUISING: SANTA CRUZ & NORTH SEYMOUR ISLANDS. Back on SANTA CRUZ, walk by a brackish lagoon where feeding flamingos are often found. Climb DRAGON HILL, an important nesting ground for endemic land iguanas. At NORTH SEYMOUR, walk amid large nesting colonies of blue-footed boobies, magnificent and great frigate birds, and swallow-tailed gulls. You will also encounter sea lions and land iguanas. (B,L,D) Day 15 GALÁPAGOS CRUISING: BALTRA (DISEMBARKATION)–QUITO. Your final visit takes you to Bachas Beach on Santa Cruz, where sea turtles lay their eggs. Disembark and fly to Quito. (B) Day 16 QUITO. Included sightseeing showcases Quito’s treasures: Independence Plaza and the 16th-century SAN FRANCISCO MONASTERY, and the Jesuit’s LA COMPANIA CHURCH with its stunning golden altars. (B) Day 17 QUITO. Your holiday ends after breakfast this morning. (B) NOTE: This extension is not available on the Feb 23, 2017 and May 11, 2017 departures.

Day 15 EASTER ISLAND–SANTIAGO. Fly to Santiago for your connections to your homebound flight. (B)

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departure date to another tour departing in 2017 (once only), without any applicable cancellation charges or penalties. OR you can utilise the SafetyNet Cancellation Protection*, which enables Cosmos passengers to cancel their tour in full up to 30 days prior to the tour departure date in 2017, without any applicable cancellation charges or penalties.

Passengers can only use “one” of the two SafetyNet Protection Policies; choose either the SafetyNet Transfer Protection or the SafetyNet Cancellation Protection, not both. For example: if a passenger uses the SafetyNet Transfer Protection to amend their 2017 tour (say, 48 hours prior to the commencement of service date) to a later 2017 Cosmos tour departure date, they then cannot use the SafetyNet Cancellation Protection to cancel their Cosmos tour in full without incurring the applicable cancellation charges or penalties—as per the 2017 Cosmos brochure Terms & Conditions.

*CONDITIONS OF THE SAFETYNET PROTECTION POLICY

If the SafetyNet Transfer Protection is applied, and the booking is subsequently cancelled by the passenger, the original booking and transfer date will be reviewed and the transfer date of the original booking will then be taken as the tour cancellation date. Cancellation penalties that apply to the original booking will be compared with the cancellation penalties of the tour-transferred booking, and the higher penalties will be applied.

The $75 SafetyNet Protection must be paid at the time of the tour deposit and is payable per person per booking (not per tour) and is non-refundable.

YO U A LWAYS K N OW W H AT YO U G E T Our Itineraries Tell You Exactly What’s Included Read our tour descriptions and you’ll understand the real value we offer. Each day’s agenda is spelled out, with inside visits indicated in UPPERCASE, so you know exactly what’s included in the price.

Hand-Selected Hotels Good accommodations are vital to your enjoyment on holiday. We pre-screen and select hotels that are mainly superior tourist-class (ST) and tourist-class (T), but we also feature moderate first-class (MF), first-class (F) and some superior first-class (SF), moderate-deluxe (MD) or deluxe (D) hotels. In remote areas, there may be no hotels available in these categories, so we choose the best available (BA) hotels. In this brochure, you’ll find national park lodges and hotels followed by the abbreviation (NP). Each hotel is rated by our quality controllers following standards set by the independent Hotel & Travel Index and by state or provincial tourist boards.

Hotels are listed on itinerary pages, although it may be necessary to substitute with an alternate hotel of equivalent standard. We reserve the right to substitute hotels listed with hotels of equivalent standard. This is usually the case when strong demand for a holiday series prompts us to create extra capacity, or during the early and late season when some hotels are unavailable. Your travel documents will list hotel addresses with telephone and fax numbers.

The Finest Team of Travel Experts On your Cosmos holiday, you benefit from the expertise we bring to every tour. We set very high standards and are dedicated to selecting the right Tour Directors, Local Guides, and hosts. These experts share their vast knowledge of the areas and help you maximise each moment. Beyond the professionals you meet on tour are the men and women working diligently behind the scenes. Our extensive technical support network carefully monitors holidays in progress, ensuring your trip goes smoothly and allowing us to deliver unique, quality travel experiences every time.

Travel in Style When you step aboard your private Cosmos motorcoach, you’ll be immediately impressed by the comfort and amenities: an emergency restroom, free Wi-Fi in North America (where available), semi-reclining seats with extra legroom, air-conditioning, and high-fidelity speakers so you won’t miss a moment of Tour Director commentary. For the comfort of all passengers, our motorcoaches are nonsmoking; however, there are opportunities to smoke during the frequent stops. We also have a custom of daily seat rotation to ensure everyone benefits from a variety of views.

G E T M O R E F R O M YO U R M O N E Y Our Price Guarantee* You want value for your money—and protection from any surprises. We put your mind at ease against price increases.

After booking with us, simply confirm your booking with a full, per person deposit and you are protected against any land price increases due to currency fluctuations.

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Many of our itineraries indicate “Tour departures in 2018 are subject to price and itinerary modifications.” Full details of all our 2018 itineraries will be available in June, 2017, and will include any necessary changes to itineraries shown in this brochure. If there are changes to your 2018 itinerary, you have the right to cancel your reservation without penalty within 7 days of notification of our new published itinerary.

Our holiday prices listed are per person and based on double occupancy. They do not include airfare, unless specifically noted on the itinerary pages. If there are single room supplements or reductions for triple occupancy, they are listed when applicable. Single and triple rooms are not available on all tours. *Please see the Terms & Conditions for full information on our Pricing Policy and applicable guarantees, as well as deposit, final payment, and cancellation terms.

Great Ways to Save Cosmos offers several ways to save money. See page 11 for details on all Deals & Discounts.

M O R E WAYS TO E N H A N C E YO U R H O L I DAY Arrival & Departure Airport Transfers You can purchase your arrival transfer direct from Cosmos when booking your tour. Arrival transfers are available from many North American and all Central and South American cities. See your travel agent for further details. Departure transfers are available direct from your Cosmos Tour Director while on tour. Please see travel documents for full details regarding set pick-up times at designated airport locations.

Pre-Pay Your Gratuities We offer the option to pre-pay your gratuities. This option gives you a greater capacity to manage your holiday budget, which means you will no longer need to reach into your pocket at the conclusion of your tour to pay your Tour Director and Driver for their service. Please note that prepaid gratuities cover only the land portion of the main tour itinerary only not including extensions. Where we source other leading operators for cruising, rail, or local guided elements of your holiday, such as when we utilise Holland America Line when cruising Alaska, the option to pre-pay your gratuities is not available.

MyAccountSM Personalise your travel experience by selecting and prepurchasing optional excursions online via MyAccount. These are designed to enhance your experience and are scheduled perfectly within your itinerary. So, go ahead and immerse yourself in your destination according to your passions, whether it’s cuisine, wine, museums, music, or whatever.

Cosmos is dedicated to ensuring your trip is worry and hassle free, even when booking. Should you be uncertain what your commitments will be leading up to your departure, Cosmos offers a SafetyNet Protection policy* for $75 per person (payable at time of deposit).

SafetyNet Transfer Protection* enables Cosmos passengers to amend their tour up to 24 hours prior to the tour

The SafetyNet Transfer Protection and SafetyNet Cancellation Protection applies to the tour, associated pre/post accommodation, and transfers booked directly with Cosmos. SafetyNet Protection does not apply to any airfares booked and ticketed via Cosmos, or any products purchased via another wholesale or retail supplier. The SafetyNet Protection does not apply to any service charge or cancellation fee charged to you by your travel agent.

NOTE: SafetyNet Protection must be purchased for each individual passenger, and the purchase covers an individual passenger’s Cosmos tours booked at the same time the SafetyNet Protection is purchased.

P E R S O N A L I S E YO U R COS M OS H O L I DAY W I T H E X T R A N I G H TS We will make reservations for you at the rates quoted below, provided you request them at the time you book your trip.

Rates are per person, per night, and include a room with private bath, service charges, porterage, and taxes. Extra nights are available only immediately prior to or after your holiday. “Guaranteed Share” basis is not available for extra nights.

As hotel space is limited, we cannot reserve more than three extra nights before and/or after a holiday.

During particularly busy periods, hotel space in certain cities can become so tight that we may be unable to sell extra nights.

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Sep.-Oct. 8200, 8800 Apr.-Jun. Jul.-Aug. Sep.-Oct. 8100, 8460 May- Jun. Jul.-Aug. Sep.-Oct. Orlando Quito Rio de Janeiro Salt Lake City Jun. & Aug. 1-10 Jul. Aug. 11-17 Aug. 18-Sep. San Francisco Apr. & Nov. May-Oct. San Jose Santiago Seattle Toronto Vancouver 8910, 8550, 8930, 8935, 8470 May & Oct. Jun.-Sep. 8922, 8900, 8904, 8420, 8360 Apr. May & Oct. Jun.-Sep. 8960 Apr. May & Oct. Jun.-Sep. 8380 Washington DC 8460 Washington DC (Area) 8720 8000

=Single Room

126 174

70 95

62

134 199 150 263 207

74 107 84 139 110

66 87 96 104

315 281

164 148

79

89

131 121

397 363 168

205 189 91

159 148

176 194 161

96 104 88

85 94

239

126

92

247 372

131 194

95 138

185 192

99 103

66 83

467 493

241 254

174 183

151 247 380

83 131 198

55 87 131

352 437 382

183 225 198

127 156 138

=Twin Room

62

62

471

243

168

434 404 499

225 209 257

161 151 182

417 382 488 143 186 293

216 198 251 78 105 154

150 138

152 207 304 178

83 111 159 96

235 280 148 210 329 165

125 147 81 112 172 90

95 109 65 122

169 211

91 112

70

126 152 195

70 83 104

51

126 152 195 220

70 83 104 117

51

241

127

85

205 216

111 114

73

178 52

118 125 61

79 112 70

114

69

83

60 74

60 74 91

77

=Triple Room

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TERMS & CONDITIONS Please Read Carefully 1. The purchase of any travel services offered by Circuit Travel Pty Ltd (ABN 12 001 268 257), authorised to trade as The Globus Family of Brands (which includes the authorisation to trade as Globus, Cosmos, Monograms and Avalon Waterways) (“The Company”) constitutes a contractual arrangement between you (also referred to in these conditions as “traveller ”) and The Company, and represents your acceptance of The Company’s Terms & Conditions as set out herein. Please ensure that you carefully read and understand these Terms & Conditions prior to booking. You represent and warrant that you are authorised to accept The Company’s Terms & Conditions on behalf of everyone named in your booking, and you will be deemed to have accepted The Company’s Terms & Conditions on behalf of everyone named in your booking. You are advised to check The Company’s websites or to request the latest version of the Terms & Conditions from your Travel Agent or The Company prior to booking your holiday.

2. Additional Terms and Conditions apply to group reservations. For group reservations, please call 1300 330 334 or see the Travel Agent section on the website.

How to Make Your Reservation 3. To make your reservation or for enquiries see your Travel Agent or call 1300 230 234.

Deposit and Final Payment 4. Except as provided in clause 8, a nonrefundable, non-transferable deposit of $250 per person per land tour is required for The Company to reserve space for you, with some limited exceptions as noted below. The deposit must be received within 7 days of booking. On certain departures, deposits may be required at time of booking to hold or to confirm space for you. Your reservation will be automatically cancelled if the deposit is not received by The Company by the deposit due date. Your booking is not confirmed and payment is not deemed made until the deposit is received by The Company and The Company sends a confirmation invoice to you. Any bookings made within 21 days of your departure from Australia will incur a late booking fee of $30 per transaction.

5. Payment of the deposit confirms you have read and accepted these Terms and Conditions.

6. Payment of the balance in full must be received by The Company not less than eight weeks before with some limited exceptions set forth below. If final payment is not received by The Company by the due date, your reservation will be cancelled and your full deposit, including SafetyNet Protection payments, will be retained by The Company.

7. The Company accepts payment via Bpay, electronic fund transfer (EFT), cheque, Visa, MasterCard and American Express. Merchant fees apply to purchases made by credit card.

Please review and verify your booking invoice thoroughly and contact your Travel Agent or The Company immediately if your invoice appears to be incorrect or incomplete, as it may not be possible to make changes later.

The Company cannot accept responsibility if it is not notified of invoice inaccuracies within 5 days of sending out the invoice. In the case of billing errors, The Company reserves the right to re-invoice you with correct pricing.

8. Subject to clause 9 below, you have a coolingoff period of seven (7) days during which you may cancel your holiday. Your

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cancellation must be made in writing to The Company within the cooling-off period. The cooling-off period will commence on the first day following the day on which you book your holiday. If you cancel your holiday during the cooling-off period your deposit will be refunded and no cancellation fee will apply.

If you do not cancel your holiday during the cooling-off period, then all other of these Terms and Conditions apply.

Exceptions 9. No cooling-off period will apply to holidays booked less than 45 days before a scheduled land tour departure, and less than 90 days before a scheduled cruise departure, or earlier if specified for the particular holiday. For bookings made within these periods, payment in full is required at the time of booking.

10. The following deposit and/or final payment dates apply to these holidays. Please see your invoice for more information on deposit and/or final payment dates. Other final payment dates may apply to Globus family of brands holidays listed in this brochure. Please check with your Travel Agent or the Company prior to booking for the Terms and Conditions of those holidays.

11. Other Holidays Exceptions: For holidays that include a Holland America cruise final payment is due 75 days prior to the commencement of services.

12. For holidays that include the Rocky Mountaineer Train, or Via Rail final payment is due 65 days prior to the commencement of services.

13. For holidays that include a Galapagos cruise, final payment is due 90 days prior to the commencement of services.

14. Final payment for Cosmos South and Central America holidays is due 60 days prior to the commencement of services.

Air Travel Inclusive Holidays 15. An additional $200 per person non-refundable air travel deposit is required for any air travel booked in conjunction with any holiday. Air travel can only be booked by The Company in conjunction with a holiday package. All air travel is subject to the airline’s terms and conditions and applicable laws, which may limit or exclude its liability to you.

16. Additional taxes and fees may apply to your holiday price if you book an air-inclusive holiday with The Company. These taxes and fees may vary depending on your itinerary. Please ask your Travel Agent or a representative of The Company at time of reservation for more information.

Travel Documents 17. Travel Documents, including e-ticket itineraries, are sent by post approximately 2-3 weeks prior to departure provided full payment, Emergency Contact details have been received, and passengers have acknowledged the Globus family of brands Terms and Conditions, via their customer portal account 18. Acceptance on the holiday is subject to presentation of your Tour/Cruise Member Certificate, which details the services you have purchased from The Company and which will be available in your final Travel Documents.

Cancellations and Cancellation Fees 19. If cancellation is received in writing by The Company before the final payment due date of your holiday, the non-refundable deposit will be retained in addition to any airline imposed fees or cancellation charges. If cancellation is received in writing by The Company after

the final payment due date of your holiday, the below specified per person cancellation fees apply for individual reservations. The total price specified below does not include discounts, promotions, or special incentives.

(For group reservations, refer to the Group Policy). No cancellation fee will apply to holidays cancelled within the cooling off period (see clause 8).

Standard Cancellation Fees for escorted and independent holidays: 20. 45-22 days prior to scheduled departure: 20% of total price (including SafetyNet Protection) 21. 21-8 days prior to scheduled departure: 30% of total price (including SafetyNet Protection) 22. 7-1 days prior to scheduled departure: 50% of total price (including SafetyNet Protection) 23. On scheduled departure day and later: 100% of total price (including SafetyNet Protection) 24. Note: Pre-paid gratuities are not subject to cancellation fees.

Exceptions to the standard cancellation fees: 25. Exceptions apply to the following holidays that include a Holland America cruise • 75-57 days prior to commencement of services: 20% of total price • 56-29 days prior to commencement of services: 50% of total price • 28-16 days prior to commencement of services: 75% of total price • 15-0 days prior to commencement of services: 100% of total price Please check with your Travel Agent or The Company prior to booking for the latest Terms & Conditions.

26. For holidays that include the Rocky Mountaineer Train or Via Rail: • 65-47 days prior to commencement of services: 50% of total price • 46-0 days prior to commencement of services: 100% of total price 27. For holidays that include a Galapagos cruise: • 90-60 days prior to commencement of services: 35% of total price • 59-30 days prior to commencement of services: 50% of total price • 29-1 days prior to commencement of services: 80% of total price • On departure day and later: 100% of total price 28. For South and Central America tours: • 60-22 days prior to commencement of services: 20% of total price • 21-8 days prior to commencement of services: 30% of total price • 7-1 days prior to commencement of services: 50% of total price • On departure day and later: 100% of total price Please check with your Travel Agent or The Company prior to booking for the latest Terms & Conditions.

29. Cancellation fees may also apply to any additional services reserved prior to, during, and after the holiday. If flight changes (including but not limited to flight cancellations or name changes) are requested, revision fees, change fees, or airline cancellation fees will apply in addition to the above cancellation fees (see “Revision Fees” below).

30. Airline revision or change fees may be up to 100% of the ticket price. Cancellation penalties will be quoted at the time of cancellation. If an air travel inclusive holiday is cancelled after air tickets have been issued, any applicable

refunds will be processed after air tickets are returned to The Company.

31. Cancellation fees relating to insurance policies will be subject to the Terms and Conditions of the insurance provider and will incur the standard Revision Fee (see “Revision Fees” below).

32. The Company reserves the right to cancel or reschedule any holiday departure in accordance with operational requirements or circumstances beyond its control. If a holiday is cancelled prior to the scheduled departure date, The Company’s only responsibility will be to refund the amount received for the reservation. Wherever possible, The Company will offer the same holiday with a different departure date, or an alternative similar holiday. If there is a difference in cost, it will be your expense. For air-inclusive holidays, The Company will try to confirm air schedules for the selected new dates, subject to availability.

The Company is not responsible for any additional costs or fees relating to the issuance and/ or cancellation of air tickets or other travel arrangements not made through The Company.

Insurance 33. T he above cancellation charges will be applied in all cases. The Company strongly recommends you take out comprehensive travel insurance, including coverage for medical expenses, loss of luggage, and land content and airfare charges that may arise, including due to cancellation. For more details about travel insurance, see your Travel Agent or call us on 1300 230 234.

Revision Fees 34. A fee of $30 per transaction will be charged for any alteration or revision made to a reservation after the deposit is made. Any revision to an air travel reservation may result in the loss of confirmed airline reservations or increased airfare which will be payable by you. Additional airline and hotel charges may also apply and may be up to 100% of the full price. A change of traveller name, holiday date, or itinerary after the final payment date will be treated as a full cancellation and new reservation; holiday cancellation fees (as above) apply.

Air Travel Arrangements 35. The Company is not responsible if an airline cancels, reschedules, varies or delays a flight for any reason. If you purchased an airfare through The Company, The Company will try and assist in making new arrangements providing you have not already checked in with your airline for your first flight segment.

After check-in, you must work with the airline directly to reach your destination or to make any alternate arrangements including amendments to return services.

Airline fees often apply for modifications to air schedules not related to airline imposed flight cancellations, reschedules, variations or delays. These fees will be payable to the airline directly on request. If you miss your departure flight or connection, it is your responsibility to work with the airline on which you are ticketed to reach your destination. No refunds will be provided by The Company for portions of trips missed due to cancelled, rescheduled, varied or delayed flights after airport check-in, nor is The Company responsible for any additional expenses you may incur prior to joining your trip if you miss your departure flight or flight connection.

Participation 36. F or the benefit of everyone on your holiday, The Company reserves the right to accept or reject any traveller and to remove any traveller whose conduct is deemed incompatible with the interests of the other travellers. The Company will not refund or cover any cost or expenses incurred for termination of holiday

arrangements due to unacceptable behaviour.

All Tour Directors, Local Hosts, Local Guides, and ship crew speak English and all holiday commentary is conducted in English. For maximum enjoyment and understanding, you should be able to read and speak English.

Travellers Who Need Special Assistance on Tours and/or Cruises 37. Y ou must report to The Company at the time of reservation any disability requiring special attention while on tour or on a cruise. The Company will make reasonable attempts to accommodate the special needs of disabled travellers, but is not responsible in the event it is unable to do so; nor is The Company responsible for any denial of services by air carriers, hotels, restaurants, or other independent suppliers. The Company cannot provide individual assistance to a holiday participant for walking, dining, getting on and off motor coaches, cruise ships and other vehicles, or other personal needs. A qualified and physically able companion must accompany travellers who need such assistance and must assume full responsibility for their well-being.

38. Some locations and sightseeing activities may not accommodate wheelchairs and may require extensive standing, sitting or walking.

The Company is not responsible for any missed activities due to a traveller’s inability to participate with the group. Most transportation services, including the touring motor coaches and cruise ships, are not equipped with wheelchair ramps.

Young Travellers 39. Travellers under 18 years old (21 years old for Alaska cruise holidays and any holiday including an overnight stay in Las Vegas) on the scheduled departure date must be accompanied by an adult and share the adult’s accommodation for the duration of the holiday. Interconnecting rooms are not guaranteed. On holidays that include a Galapagos cruise there is no discount for young travellers.

40. The following age restrictions apply to Cosmos escorted holidays: Children aged 8 years and over are eligible to travel. Travellers aged 8-17 receive a 10% discount on the base land holiday price, not including internal air travel.

41. Y oung traveller discounts are based on the age of the traveller at the scheduled departure date.

42. Due to heightened security, many countries have adopted practices to prevent international abductions of children. If a person under the age of 18 years will be travelling with an adult other than his/ her parents, or with only one parent, it is recommended that a notarised letter be written by the parents, or non-travelling parent, granting authorisation to travel, including the dates of travel. We suggest that you also contact the appropriate consulate and airlines because they may have additional requirements or recommendations.

Smoking 43. S moking, including e-cigarettes, is not allowed on transportation that is exclusively provided

by The Company. On cruise ships, smoking is restricted to certain areas of the vessel.

Many hotels in North America have imposed a 100% non-smoking policy and many cities have imposed non-smoking regulations in public spaces. As a standard rule, The Company confirms non-smoking hotel rooms.

If you require a smoking room a request may be submitted, but we cannot guarantee availability.

Wi-fi 44. For tours where Wi-Fi is available on the motorcoach, Wi-Fi connectivity is provided by an independent third party with

separate terms and conditions of usage and acceptance thereof. These can be found online or will be made available upon request.

Price Policy 45. All holiday prices are based on rates (including foreign exchange rates) known at the time of publication, are expected to be in effect at the time of departure and do not include airfare except where specified. Prices are subject to increase without notice if such rates change prior to departure. Holiday prices are per person, based on double occupancy. Single room supplements are listed where applicable.

Triple or quad room reductions for land holidays are also listed, but are not available on cruises. Please call us for more information on rates. Not all accommodation types are available on all holidays.

46. Prices will be confirmed at the time of reservation. Prices are subject to increase without notice, subject to the guarantees set forth below.

47. O nce The Company has received your full deposit for any holiday departing 01 January 2017 to 31 December 2017, that price (excluding air travel) is guaranteed, and any subsequent land/cruise cost increases are at The Company’s expense, not including surcharges, energy cost increases, air travel whilst on tour and/or any government tax increases. Air travel tickets booked via The Company are guaranteed once full payment has been received. This guarantee does not include any government/airport tax increases and currency fluctuations.

48. 2018 departures are subject to price and itinerary modifications. Full details will be available in June 2017. Travellers have the right to cancel their reservation without penalty within 7 days of notification in the event of a price increase for departures in 2018 prior to the release of the 2018 brochure.

Visas & Passports 49. You are responsible for obtaining and paying for all visas and entry documents, for meeting all health and other requirements, and for any documents required by the laws, regulations, orders, and/or requirements of the countries you will visit. The Company is not responsible for providing specific visa and passport information or documentation, and The Company cannot accept liability for any traveller refused entry onto any transport or into any country due to failure of the traveller to carry correct documentation. All travellers travelling internationally are required to have a passport. Most countries require that the passport be valid for at least six (6) months beyond the conclusion of the trip. It is recommended you have a minimum of three blank pages in your passport when travelling, as many countries require blank pages.

Multiple entry visas are required for some holidays. It is your responsibility to verify all visa and passport requirements. The process of obtaining a visa and/or passport can take up to three months or more.

Hotels & Accommodations 50. T he hotels listed in this brochure/website are intended to be used on all departures; however hotels are not guaranteed. Cosmos reserves the right to substitute other hotels than those listed on the itinerary pages. If a change becomes necessary for any reason, including alternate hotels for additional departures on the same date, or hotel location changes within or outside itinerary cities, the hotel substituted will be of equivalent or higher quality to those shown. No refunds are provided for hotel changes; full cancellation penalties as noted above apply.

Itinerary Variations 51. T he accommodation listed in our websites/ brochures is intended to be used on all departures. However, if a change becomes

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TERMS & CONDITIONS – CONTINUED necessary for any reason, substitute accommodation will be equivalent in standard to that shown. No refunds are provided for accommodation variations and full cancellation penalties as noted above apply.

52. Every effort is made to reserve only twinbedded rooms. Occasionally, some hotels will only provide double-bedded rooms. These rooms will be allocated to couples where possible. Room and bed preferences may be requested, but are not guaranteed. Please note that check-in times vary worldwide and The Company cannot control or guarantee checkin times. Triple-room configuration is at the discretion of individual hotels. Payment for a single supplement ensures your own room, not necessarily a twin bedded room. On cruises, staterooms are subject to change and are finalised upon embarkation.

53. I n exceptional cases where private bath or single rooms as reserved by us are not available, refunds will be made by the Cruise Director, Tour Director, or Local Host. Claims for such refunds will not be accepted after the holiday has been completed.

Baggage Allowance 54. Porterage for one suitcase per person travelling is included in the holiday price, except where porterage is unavailable.

Airport and train station porterage is not included. Your single bag should not exceed the dimensions of 76x53x28cm (30”x21”x11”) and weight of 22kg (50lbs). We are unable to accept a second suitcase or any luggage exceeding these limits except on Avalon Europe holiday itineraries. Some holidays have more restrictive regulations than these listed above. Please refer to your Travel Documents for applicable regulations.

55. Size and weight limitations for carry-on and checked baggage vary from airline to airline and even according to destination, and are becoming more restrictive. Most airlines charge fees for checked baggage and these fees are not included in the airfare or the holiday package price. Please check with your airline(s) directly for baggage information, regulations and fees. The Company is not responsible for additional fees imposed by air carriers for baggage. Regulations within most airports require that travellers handle their own luggage through customs.

56. Carry-on baggage is limited to one bag per person travelling and must not exceed the dimensions of 30x28x14cm (12”x11”x6”). For safety reasons, wheeled carry-on bags are not suitable and will not be permitted as hand luggage on motorcoaches and minibuses. Carry-on bags must be small enough to store in overhead bins or under the seat in front of you on motorcoaches and other transportation.

57. The Company will not accept responsibility for loss of or damage to baggage or any of the traveller’s belongings throughout the duration of the holiday. The Company recommends that you ensure loss of or damage to baggage is included in your comprehensive travel insurance.

Journeys Club (Repeat Travellers) 58. Journeys Club members can save 5% on any 2017 or 2018 Holiday. You must have travelled with the company since 2005 and enrolled at Globusfamily.com.au to receive your membership number. To be eligible for the discount you must present your member number at time of booking and before full payment is paid. The 5% discount is based on the land-only portion of the core Globus, Cosmos, Monograms, or Avalon Waterways tour, package or cruise and on twin share price, not including extra night

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accommodations, extensions, taxes/fees, tips, port charges, upgrades or supplements/ reductions. Booking must be made for travel commencing by 31 December 2017. Applies to new bookings only and subject to changes and amendments. Full cancellation penalties will apply. Additional restrictions may apply.

Not Included in the Holiday Price 59. Airfares & airport taxes and fees (unless specified); passports; visas; airport transfers; vaccinations; tips to your Cruise/ Tour Director, Tour Driver (unless pre-paid, see below), local city guides and other ship personnel; gratuities on ferries, trains and cruise ships laundry; telephone; mini-bar; alcohol; beverages and food not on the contracted Cosmos menu (these extra items will be billed to you before leaving the hotel, ship or restaurant); optional excursions; porterage at airports and train stations; SafetyNet Protection; insurance of any kind; baggage fees; and all other items of personal nature.

Some South America countries (Argentina and Chile) require international travellers to pay entry and/or exit fees at the airport.

These fees will be collected by the local government and are payable by the traveller at time of travel. Your confirmation booking information will contain information about these fees. If you would like more information prior to booking, please contact your Travel Consultant.

Refunds 60. Please note that any request for refunds is subject to these Terms & Conditions: no refund will be made for unused services, for unused transportation where group activity tickets are involved, or for voluntary modifications made by the traveller Prepaid Gratuities 61. I f you have prepaid your gratuities to your Tour/ Cruise Director and Driver or if they are already included in the price of the holiday, this will be detailed within your Tour/Cruise Member Certificate and vouchers will be included within your Tour Documentation.

Prepaid gratuities cover only the land portion operated by The Company of the tour itinerary.

Where The Company sources other leading operators for cruising, rail or local guided elements of your holiday, the option to prepay local gratuities is not available.

Service Inquiries after the Holiday and Complaints 62. After returning from your holiday, if you wish to inquire about any services provided, please ensure that all correspondence relating to those services is received by the Globus family of brands, Client Relations, Circuit Travel Pty Ltd (see address under “Responsibility”).

63. S hould you have a complaint in respect of your holiday, you should inform your Tour/ Cruise Director immediately so they may attempt to rectify the matter. Any complaint or claim involving the holiday services offered must be notified to The Company within 30 days of the holiday completion date.

Holidays 64. During local or national holidays or special events, on Sundays and religious occasions, certain facilities such as museums, places of worship, restaurants, sightseeing tours, and shopping may be limited or not available.

Alternatives will be offered whenever possible.

The Company will not be held responsible for any closures or curtailments in circumstances beyond its control.

Acceptance of Risk 65. P lease be aware that during your participation in holidays operated by The Company, certain risks and dangers may arise beyond

TERMS & CONDITIONS – CONTINUED our control, including but not limited to: the hazards of travelling in undeveloped areas; travel by boat, train, automobile, aircraft, or other means of transportation; forces of nature; political unrest; acts of lawlessness or terrorism; and accident or illness in remote regions without means of rapid evacuation or medical facilities. The Company will not be liable for the provision of medical care or the adequacy of any care that may be rendered.

While The Company will use its best efforts to ensure that adequate measures are taken, by agreeing to participate in a holiday and/ or optional excursions you agree that you will hold The Company harmless regarding any provision of medical care or the adequacy of any care rendered.

66. T he Company will use its best efforts to cater for your special dietary requirements and allergies. If you have any special dietary requirements please inform The Company at the time of making your reservation.

However, The Company cannot guarantee that certain products will not be in food served. The Company will not accept any liability in relation to any medical conditions, special dietary requirements and/or allergies of travellers, even if such conditions are listed in the Emergency Contact Details provided by the traveller. You must make your own decisions when selecting meals. The Company’s comments are only to assist you in making an informed decision.

Emergency Contact Details 67. All passengers must provide emergency contact details and travel insurance information prior to travel so that The Company can get in touch with friends or family in case of an emergency. Emergency contact details should be provided by creating a customer account (MyAccount) at www.cosmostours.com.au and following the instructions given.

Photographs or Pictures 68. Photographs or pictures appearing in this brochure/website should be used solely as an indication of facilities and attractions. Actual facilities and attractions may vary according to itinerary. Maps shown on the holiday pages are current at the time of printing and may not reflect the actual holiday routing should the itinerary change.

Optional Excursions 69. F or operational reasons, not all optional excursions listed in the tour/cruise itinerary, in print, online, or in travel documents may be available during your vacation. Your Tour Director will advise of availability while on tour.

70. O ptional shore excursions may be purchased 90 days in advance of travel via MyAccount.

Booking conditions apply (refer to the Pre-paid Optionals Terms & Conditions on MyAccount).

Exclusion of Liability for Optional Excursions & Activities 71. Carriers, accommodation, and other suppliers (“the Suppliers”) (including but not limited to trains, cruises, ferries, motor coaches, hotels, and restaurants) providing optional activities and excursions (“the Services”) available for booking are not run, supervised, or controlled in any way by The Company. These Services are provided by local operators or other third parties that are entirely independent of The Company, which has no control and has no right of control over the operations of these independent contractors. Such Services do not form any part of the product or services sold

by The Company, even where The Company suggests particular operators/other third parties and/or assists in booking such Services.

72. Y our contract for the Services will be with the Supplier and will be subject to its Terms and Conditions, which may contain exclusions or limitations of liability. The Company has no liability for any such activity or excursion or for any act(s) or omission(s) of the Supplier or for any of its employees or agents or any other person(s) connected with the Service. Any advice or assistance on or with the Service provided by any local representative does not mean or imply that the Service is sold, supervised, or controlled by The Company or that any such advice or assistance is given on behalf of The Company. Travellers are asked to check with the Supplier and the applicable Terms and Conditions before booking.

Exclusion of Liability for Tour Itinerary Changes and Cancellations 73. I n the event of water problems on stretches of any waterway, technical problems of any nature, severe weather, flooding, fire, drought, earthquake, explosion, peril of navigation, industrial action, civil unrest, war, government order or act, operational requirements or any circumstances beyond the reasonable control, it may be necessary to modify or cancel an itinerary. The Company reserves the right to change the itinerary whenever conditions, in the opinion of the Master of the Ship or local waterways regulations, render it advisable or necessary. These events are beyond our control and The Company will not be responsible for any loss, expense, or inconvenience caused by reasons of such changes.

74. T he Company reserves the right to cancel, advance or postpone any scheduled tour date in accordance with operational requirements or circumstances beyond its control and may, but is not obliged to, substitute another vessel and shall not be liable for any loss whatsoever to holiday participants by reason of any such cancellation, advancement or postponement.

In the event of cancellation by The Company, tour/cruise participants’ only right of recourse shall be to a refund of monies paid to The Company in connection with such tour/cruise.

In the event of charters of the vessels, strikes, lockouts, riots, or stoppage of labor for whatever cause or for any other reason whatsoever, The Company may at any time cancel, advance, or postpone any scheduled sailing and may, but is not obliged to, substitute another vessel and shall not be liable for any loss whatsoever to tour/ cruise participants by reason of any such cancellation, advancement, or postponement.

Responsibility and Exclusion of Liability: 75. Subject to clauses 71-74 above, The Company is responsible for providing the services described in this brochure, including arranging transportation, sightseeing, and accommodation as described. All references to The Company include its agents and employees.

76. These tours include the services of operators other than The Company, for example accommodation providers, airlines, other carriers, and optional tour operators (“the Suppliers”). In making your travel arrangements The Company acts only as an agent for the Suppliers who are independent contractors and are not agents, employees, or servants of, or in joint venture with, The Company or its affiliates. All certificates and other travel documents for services issued by The Company are subject to the terms and conditions specified by the Supplier, which are available on request, and to the laws of the countries in which the services are supplied.

While The Company takes all reasonable care in selecting the Suppliers, it does not accept

responsibility for any act or omission of the Suppliers.

77. The international carriage of passengers is subject to international conventions and treaties. These international conventions and treaties limit and, in some events, exclude the carrier’s liability to travellers. Where any claim or part of a claim (including those involving death or personal injury) concerns or involves any travel arrangements (including the process of getting on or off the transport concerned) provided by any air, sea, inland waterways, rail, or road carrier or any stay in a hotel, The Company’s maximum liability is the maximum which would be payable by the carrier or the hotel keeper concerned under the applicable international convention or treaty applicable to the travel arrangements or hotel stay.

International conventions and treaties that may apply include: the Montreal Convention (1999), the Convention for the Unification of Certain Rules Relating to International Carriage by Air, signed at Warsaw, 12 October 1929 (the Warsaw Convention), the Warsaw Convention as amended at The Hague on 28 September 1955 and the Warsaw Convention as amended at The Hague and by Additional Protocol No. 1, 2 or 4 of Montreal (1975) and the EU Regulation on Air Carrier Liability for air carriers with an operating license granted by an EU country, in relation to air travel; the Berne Convention for rail travel; Athens Convention 1974 for carriage by sea; the Geneva Convention for carriage by road and the Paris Convention 1962 for hotels.

78. B ooking and payment for a tour shall constitute agreement and acceptance by the passenger of these terms and conditions which cannot be varied except in writing by an officer of the Company.

79. A fter departure, if the services included in the holiday cannot be supplied, or there are changes in an itinerary for reasons beyond the control of The Company, The Company will arrange for the provision of comparable services wherever possible. Any resulting additional expense will be payable by travellers and any resulting savings will be refunded by The Company to travellers.

80. The Company reserves the right to accept or reject any person as a traveller, to expel any traveller from the holiday, to make changes in the itinerary whenever The Company deems it necessary for the comfort, convenience, or safety of travellers, and to cancel a holiday at any time in accordance with operational requirements or circumstances beyond its control.

81. Notwithstanding anything contained in these conditions, The Company shall continue to be subject to any guarantees provided by the Competition and Consumer Act 2010 and the Australian Consumer Law (the Act) if and to the extent that the Act is applicable to these conditions and prevents the exclusion, restriction and modification of such guarantees.

82. The Company excludes all liability including liability for any loss, damage, costs and expenses whatsoever (including personal injury, death, and property loss) that may arise in connection with or arising out of your holiday and liability under implied conditions, and warranties and guarantees except any guarantees, the exclusion of which would cause this Clause to be void, such guarantees being referred to in these conditions as “nonexcludable guarantees”.

83. The Company limits its liability to you for breach of any non-excludable guarantees to the supplying of the service again or the payment of the cost of having the service supplied again, as determined by The Company.

84. Y ou agree that neither The Company nor its affiliates shall be liable for any damage, loss (including personal injury, death, and property loss) or expense occasioned by any act or omission of any Supplier providing services, or of any insurer or insurance administrator, or of any other person.

85. Legal proceedings against The Company may be instituted only in a court within the State of New South Wales, and any claim involved in such proceedings shall be decided in accordance with the laws of the State of New South Wales. Neither The Company nor any affiliate shall in any case be liable for other than compensatory damages, and you hereby waive any right to punitive or aggravated damages. No person, other than an authorised representative of The Company by a document in writing, is authorised to vary, add, or waive any term or condition in this brochure/website, including any term or condition set forth in the preceding provisions.

Trade name COSMOS is a trademark owned and/or applied for and/or registered by Cosmos European Travels AG, in the Australian Trademarks Registry and in other global jurisdictions. Circuit Travel Pty Ltd., is an authorised user of the trade and service mark COSMOS owned by Cosmos European Travels AG. Our Australian address Cosmos Circuit Travel Pty.Limited Level 5, 309 Kent Street SYDNEY NSW 2000 GPO Box 3436 SYDNEY NSW 2001 Enquiries: www.cosmostours.com.au/contact-us Telephone: 1300 230 234 AGENT RESERVATIONS ONLY Sydney Metro: (02) 8259 1110 nterstate: 1300 130 134 Facsimile: (02) 8259 1120 E-mail: reservations@cosmostours.com.au Online reservations available at www.globusfamily.com.au/onlinebookings ABN 12 001 268 257 Licence No: 2TA000637 Feedback and/or Service Enquiries after your Holiday Should you wish to contact The Company after returning from your holiday, please contact us at: Email: clientrelations@globusfamily.com.au.

SPECIAL PHOTO ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Albuquerque CVB/Ron Berhman (pg.

49); Calgary Stampede (pgs. 27, 33) Elvis Presley Enterprises, Inc. (pg. 61); Grand Canyon Railroad/Xanterra Parks & Resorts (pg. 41); Holland America (pgs. 13, 17, 19, 27, 33, 35, 75 ); Rocky Mountaineer (pgs. 22, 27); VIA Rail Canada (pg. 27).

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Since 1962, when Cosmos packages were first introduced, millions of English-speaking people from all over the world have enthusiastically endorsed the concept of having the freedom of an independent vacation combined with the benefits of group travel. Year after year, many travellers come back—and bring their friends, as well.

Cosmos is not an ordinary travel company. Entirely dedicated to giving you the excitement of faraway places at a down-to-earth price, Cosmos has few rivals and no match in the field of value travel. You get the experience while we take care of all the details. A Cosmos trip makes the best possible use of your time. The day-to-day itineraries offer clear, complete, and uncomplicated descriptions. All Tour Directors are experienced, knowledgeable, and friendly professionals who smooth your way through exciting destinations.

For savvy travelers who insist on getting the most out of their holiday, Cosmos is turning travel dreams into reality.

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