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TASTE OF THE WEST - 7 NIGHT / 8 DAYS
2009 DEPARTURES from only £1099pp

Tour Operates on Following Dates
FROM VICTORIA
Sun, Wed, Fri		 FROM CALGARY
Sun, Tues, Fri
Apr 12-Apr 22 Apr 17-Apr 21 £1099 £1571
Apr 26-May 27 Apr 26-May 29 £1410 £2139
May 29-Sep 27 May 31- Sep 29 £1592 £2434
Sep 30-Oct 09 Oct 02-Oct 13 £1410 £2048
Flight Costs from the UK are additional . Departures available from various UK Airports . Tours may also be extended to include additional nights pre and post tour - contact us for details
Highlights of your tour...
  • 2 days onboard the spectacular Rocky Mountaineer®
  • 7 nights hotel accommodation
  • Dinner and Canadian wine tasting at The Fairmont Banff Srings
  • Private limousine transfere Banff to Calgary airport, including gratuity
  • Wine and culinary tour
Onboard the Rocky Mountaineer
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EastBound (also available Westbound)
Sunday, Wednesday, Friday.

Day 1 - Victoria
Arrive in Victoria and spend time exploring this scenic city on your own. Overnight in Victoria.
Day 2 - Victoria SightSeeing
Enjoy a full-day gastronomy tour of the breathtaking Cowichan Valley on Vancouver Island. Tour a winery, a cidery, and a lavender farm, and enjoy a three-course gourmet lunch with tine pairings. Overnight in Victoria. L.

Day 3 - Victoria to Vancouver
Enjoy a free morning to explore Victoria. This afternoon, indulge in a traditional Afternoon Tea at The Fairmont Empress, then depart for Vancouver by motor coach and travel aboard BC Ferries. Overnight in Vancouver.

Day 4 - Vancouver
The Day is at your leisure to explore on your own. Tonight, experience the exclusive food and wine adventure hosted in the “Show Kitchen” at The Fairmont Hotel Vancouver’s 900 West Lounge. Enjoy a tasting menu that features unique wine pairings with each course, and learn as the chefs discuss the wine and food while they prepare your dinner. Overnight in Vancouver. D.

Day 5 - Vancouver to Kamloops
Board the Rocky Mountaineer and pass through the Fraser River Valley and the Coast Mountains before entering Fraser Canyon and seeing the turbulence of Hell's Gate. Overnight in Kamloops.

Day 6 - Kamloops to Banff
Journey along the South Thompson River to Shuswap Lake, pass Craigellachie and through Rogers Pass, on to Kicking Horse Pass, the Spiral Tunnels and over the Continental Divide to Banff National Park.

Day 7 - Banff
Enjoy the day at leisure. This evening, be treated to a food and wine pairing experience at Authentically Local Wine Store at the Fairmont Banff Springs. Sit back and enjoy extraordinary wines from Canada paired with food that complements the flavour of the wines. Overnight in Banff. D.

Day 8 - Banff to Calgary
Your Taste of the West holiday ends with a transfer by private limousine to Calgary International Airport.

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