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HIGHLIGHTS OF THE TOUR
ITINERARY
01
Welcome to Calgary, Canada!
Today, enter the world of “Air Tours Holidays” as you begin your beautiful journey of the Canadian Rockies! Arrive at Calgary airport where you will be met by your tour manager at the arrival area after clearing immigration and customs. Later, drive to Banff - the jewel of the Canadian Rockies. Later check into your hotel in Canmore.
Tonight, enjoy an Indian dinner.Overnight in Canmore. ( D)
NOTE: You are required to arrive in Calgary between 11 AM and 1 PM.
02
Visit the Banff National Park & Lake Louise. Spectacular Banff Gondola Ride
After breakfast, get set for a day of splendour as you visit the Banff National Park. Drive to Lake Minnewanka “Water of the spirits” – a glacial lake at the foot of the Rockies. After a basic lunch, visit the stunning Lake Louise and see this magnificent lake with the Victoria Glacier at the background. Return to Banff and ride the famous Banff Gondola to the summit of Sulphur Mountain in a modern, fully-enclosed four passenger gondola cabin. The views become increasingly spectacular as you climb to an elevation of 7486 ft.
Enjoy Indian dinner tonight.Overnight in Canmore. (B,L,D)
03
Columbia Icefield Glacier Experience with Glacier Skywalk. On to Jasper.
After breakfast, check out and drive towards Columbia Icefields. Enjoy one of the most scenic drives in the world - along the Icefields Parkway - a region with spectacular scenery, from glaciers to waterfalls. Later, get set for the highlight of your tour as you go to the Columbia Icefield – which is more than 100 meters in depth. Here proceed on the Columbia Icefield Glacier Experience which reveals the most unique attraction in the Canadian Rockies. Massive Ice Explorers, specially designed for glacial travel, take you on a remarkable excursion on to the surface of the Athabasca Glacier. Here you will visit the all new ‘Glacier Skywalk’ in the heart of the Canadian Rockies! The Glacier Skywalk is an experience like no other: a perfect balance of breathtaking views. Start by taking your time to explore a cliff-edge walkway that is filled with nature- inspired interpretive exhibits. The grand finale to this experience is a glass-floored observation platform 918 feet (280 metres) over spectacular glacier-formed valleys and rushing waterfalls. After a basic lunch, continue on to Jasper.
Tonight, enjoy an Indian dinner. Later drive to Hinton.Overnight in Hinton (B,L,D)
04
Jasper National Park. On to Kamloops
After breakfast, visit the Jasper National Park – the largest in the Canadian Rockies and see the spectacular scenery. After a basic lunch, proceed to Kamloops – Canada’s friendliest city. The spectacular drive will expose you to stunning sights like Mount Robson – the highest peak in Canada, the Monashee and Caribou Mountains. Drive over the Yellowhead Pass and arrive into Kamloops.
Tonight enjoy an Indian dinner.Overnight in Kamloops. (B,L,D)
05
Whistler – The leading mountain resort in North America. Peak to Peak Gondola.
After breakfast, check out and drive to the spectacular resort town of Whistler. Enjoy the scenic drive as you arrive into Whistler. On arrival, proceed on a once in a lifetime experience of the "Peak-to-Peak Gondola". The gondola ride will take you up to a truly magical place with some of the most spectacular views you will ever see. After a basic lunch, you have time at leisure to explore this village.
Tonight enjoy an Indian dinner. Later check-in to the hotel.Overnight in Whistler. (B,L,D)
06
On to Vancouver. Shannon Falls. Capilano Park. Magnificent Capilano Suspension Bridge. Guided City tour. Fly over Canada.
After breakfast, check out and proceed to Vancouver. En route stop at Shannon Falls – the third highest waterfall in British Columbia. Later drive to Capilano Park which houses the famous Capilano Suspension Bridge - originally built in 1889, it stretches 450 feet (137m) across and 230 feet (70m) above the Capilano River. After a basic lunch, proceed on a guided city tour. Visit the Stanley Park – an evergreen oasis of 400 hectares. See the Canada Place, Robson Street, Chinatown, Gastown and many more sights on your tour. Also see Canada like never before at Vancouver’s must-see attraction! At its core, Fly Over Canada is a breathtaking, family-friendly, flight simulation ride like no other! You will take off into a huge dome screen with the latest in projection and ride technology creating a true flying experience complete with wind, scents, and mist.
Tonight enjoy an Indian dinner. Later check-in to the hotel.Overnight in Vancouver. (B,L,D)
07
Vancouver. Excursion to Victoria.
After buffet/boxed breakfast, proceed for an exciting excursion to Victoria. Victoria, capital of British Columbia, sits on the craggy southern end of Vancouver Island. With abundant parkland, it’s known for outdoor activities. The city's British colonial past shows in its Victorian architecture, including stately Craigdarroch Castle mansion. Butchart Gardens, with 55 acres of vivid floral displays, statuary, water features and a carousel, is one of the many formal gardens in the city. After a basic lunch, return to Vancouver.
Tonight enjoy an Indian dinner.Overnight in Vancouver. (B,L,D)
08
Vancouver - Fly Back Home.
After buffet/boxed-breakfast, check-out and proceed to Vancouver Airport for your flight back home. Return home with wonderful memories of your tour. (B)
TOUR COST & DATE
| TOUR COST | |
|---|---|
| Land Cost | |
| Per Person on Twin Sharing | US$ 3,299 |
| Single Room Supplement | US$ 1,360 |
| DEPARTURE DATES 2024 | |
|---|---|
| July | 06,20 |
| August | 03, 17 |
| September | 14 |
| Tour starts in Calgary on the above-mentioned dates. | |
NOTE
- As a 3rd person in a triple room, most hotels use rollaway beds and room size may be the same as the double bed. There will be no reduction for triple sharing.
- Single Room Supplement charges will be applicable in case two different people are sharing a room and one of them cancels the tour.
- There could be possibility of flight departure on the previous evening.
- On certain departure dates the itinerary may be operated in reverse order. However, all services and inclusions will remain the same.
TOUR INFO
WHAT YOUR TOUR PRICE DOES INCLUDES
SIGHTSEEING AND EXCURSIONS
| Banff | ||
| Jasper | ||
| Kamloops | Whistler | |
| Vancouver | ||
ACCOMMODATION
- 02 nights at Hotel Canmore Inn & Suites or similar in Canmore
- 01 night at Hotel Best Western or similar in Hinton
- 01 night at Hotel Fairfield Inn or similar in Kamloops
- 01 night at Hotel Westin or similar in Whistler
- 02 nights at Hotel Holiday Inn Vancouver Airport or similar in Vancouver
MEALS - AS SPECIFIED IN THE ITINERARY
- Daily buffet breakfast at the hotel except on Day 01
- Basic lunches
- Local or Indian Veg/Non Veg dinners
MINERAL WATER, TIPS & PORTERAGE
- Tips to driver and guides
- Porterage of 01 bag (20 kg) per person at Hotels only
- 2 bottles mineral water (500 ml each) per person per day
TRANSFERS
- All transfers and extensive sightseeing with entrance fees (as specified in the itinerary) by a deluxe air-conditioned coach
TOUR MANAGER
- Services of a professional and experienced Tour Manager or a local representative throughout your tour.
WHAT YOUR TOUR PRICE DOES NOT INCLUDE
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COST OF INTERNATIONAL AIR TICKETS.
- Cost of deviation -In case any clients wish to deviate from the group departure dates mentioned in the brochure i.e. either travel before the departure date of your tour or would like to come back on a later date after the tour ends, there will be an additional charge that will be applicable which will be advised to you by our sales team. The same is subject to availability of seats & class for the given dates & ticket validity. Kindly also note, the deviation request is to be made at the time of booking.
- Cost of Transfer: In case clients are arriving or departing at a time that is different from the group arrival/departure time, which will be conveyed to the clients while booking the tour, there will be an additional cost of transfer. The group arrival and departure timings will vary from tour to tour.
- Cost of visas to travel on the tour.
- Medical/ Travel insurance.
- Any expenses of personal nature such as laundry, wines, mineral water, food and drink not in the regular menu provided by us, mini bar, telephone calls, pay channels, cruise shore excursion and any type of beverages in cruise etc. Anything not specified under inclusions.
- Meals other than what is specified in your itinerary
- Cost of excursions, city sightseeing, entrance fees and local guides availed of by the passengers, other than that mentioned in ‘What your tour price includes’.
- Departure taxes except where included.
VISAS REQUIRED TO TRAVEL ON YOUR TOUR
- USA Citizen : No visa required
- Indian Passport with Green Card : No Visa Required
Note : Cost of the above-mentioned visas are not included in your tour price.
OVERSEAS TRAVEL INSURANCE :
It’s very important to find out before you leave whether or not your medical insurance will cover you overseas. Your regular U.S. health insurance may not cover doctors’ and hospital visits in other countries. We recommend clients take overseas travel insurance to cover any eventuality while on tour.
IMPORTANT POINTS TO BE NOTED:
- Only fully vaccinated persons are eligible to travel on this tour over and above the prevailing covid protocols outlined by the respective countries
- Passengers taking early morning flights on tour will be provided boxed breakfast.
- All tours will be operated subject to a minimum of 25 full paying passengers traveling together. In case there are less than 25 full paying passengers the clients will be given an option of travelling on another departure date.
- Keeping in view the Luggage compartment of coach & Internal Flight regulations, we strongly recommend you to carry only medium size Bag of 20 kg and 1 carryon bag of 5 kg per person.
- The dates and granting of Visas is at the sole discretion of the concerned consulate. Air Tours Holidays is not responsible for granting of visas and are only a facilitator in the visa application process and any situation arising out of delay in granting visa by the consulate/embassy.
- In case you are not able to continue the tour due to loss of passport, theft, illness, or any other life-event beyond our control, Air Tours is not liable to give any refund on unutilized services.
- Please note that in case any clients loses their passport, the cost of getting a new passport and necessary charges to revise the arrangement to return home will be borne by client, and there will be no refund for any unutilized services.
- Air Tours shall not accept any liability or responsibility for any delay in flights or change in Schedule by the airline and any situations arising out of the same. Any damages caused to the hotel rooms/coach during your stay, shall be payable by the passengers. Air Tours will not be liable for the same.
- Air Tours shall not accept any liability or responsibility for any damages, loss, injury, accident, death, delay, breakdown or irregularity which may occur in carrying out of the tour arrangement.
- Air Tours will not be liable in any loss of baggage by the Airline. However, we will provide assistance in tracing any lost baggage.
- Air Tours reserves the right to charge any additional expenses due to delay or changes in train, plane, bus, ship or other services, weather conditions, strikes, war, quarantine and any other cause whatsoever and all such losses or expenses must be borne by the passengers.
- Air Tours reserves the right to amend, alter, vary or withdraw any particular departure, excursion advertised or substitute a hotel of similar class if deemed advisable or necessary.
- There will be no refund on unutilized services or partly utilized services.
- For the convenience of our passengers, Air Tours will sometimes amend the itinerary; however all the other services will remain the same.
- If clients prefer to have meals on their own there will be no refund.
- All hotels may not have Tea or Coffee machines in the room.
- It is strictly not allowed to eat, drink or smoke inside the Coach.
- Coaches may not have any Wi-Fi facilities or USB phone charging options on board.
- Single Room Supplement charges will be applicable in case two different people are sharing a room and one of them cancels the tour.
- The Tour Cost is a combination of all the arrangements and hence cannot be calculated on an individual service basis. Tour cost is one component and not calculated individually.
- Standard check-in at hotels is 1400-1500 hours and check out is 1100-1200 hours.
- Updating of mileage is subject to Airlines terms & conditions in group fare.
- We request the airlines for your preferred seats however this is as per their policy and at their discretion.
- Please refer to the booking form for detailed cancellation policy and ‘Terms and Conditions’.
BOOKING TERMS AND CANCELLATION POLICY
| Booking Terms & Cancellation Policy | |
|---|---|
| Non – Refundable deposit to book your tour | US$ 1000 Per Person |
| Full payment to be made | 75 days prior to departure |
| Cancellation of Tour due to border closure in Origin or Destination, 60 days prior to Departure date | Administrative Fees US$ 100 per person |
| 59 Days to 45 Days | 30% of Total Tour cost Per Person |
| 44 Days to 30 Days | 60% of Total Tour cost Per Person |
| 29 Days to 15 Days | 75% of Total Tour cost Per Person |
| 14 Days till Tour date | 100% of Total Tour cost Per Person |
Keeping in view the safety of all travelers and as per the requirement of various countries, only fully vaccinated people who have taken the last shot / jab / dose at least 14 days before the travel date will be allowed on the tour..
In case we are unable to operate a tour due to Border Closure, Air Tours Holidays LLC will refund the deposit amount after deducting the administrative fees of US$ 100 per person. In the event that the entire tour cost has been paid by you and we in turn have paid our overseas tour operators, after which the tour gets cancelled due to Border Closure, then it is possible that we are not able to get the amount back, then we will try and get the refund or a credit note for a later travel date. Any loss due to the exchange rate will affect the refund amount. The company reserves the right to cancel any tour prior to the departure, without assigning any reason. All monies paid by you will be fully refunded in USD only, and no compensation will be payable. In case of cruises, 100% of the cruise cost paid will be forfeited in case of any cancellations irrespective of time of cancellation. The company cannot assume responsibility for any fees relating to the issuance and/or cancellation of air tickets or other arrangements not done through the company.
Single Room Supplement Charges will be applicable in case any of the client cancels the booking of sharing the room together.