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Accomodations
* 17 nights in twin-share hotel accommodation, except in Banff where quadshare in chalets is provided * Breakfasts (B) and Dinners (D) - as per itinerary The Contiki Difference * Experienced, professional Tour Manager & Driver * Modern air-conditioned coach * Visit 6 USA States & 4 Canadian Provinces: New York ; Connecticut ; Rhode Island ; Massachusetts ; New Hampshire ; Maine ; Quebec ; Ontario ; British Columbia ; Alberta
New York to Boston (1 Days)
From the Big Apple to Beantown. Two tantalizing cities, four fabulous East Coast states, and a coach load of Contiki clients all adds up to a whole lot of fun! We'll glance at the lifestyles of the rich and famous as we drive by some of Newport, Rhode Island's summer mansions. "Everybody knows your name" in historic and eclectic, Boston, Massachusetts. See the major sights before settling in and getting to know each other over dinner at our hotel. Boston (1 Days) Cheers, Everyone! Hang out with the brains at Harvard University, roll up to the "Cheers" bar, walk in the footsteps of great Americans, savour the sights and smells of Quincy Marketplace and Fanueil Hall, or just hop on and off the optional trolley tour around this amazing town. With more universities than any other U.S. city, there is plenty of nightlife for you to discover. Boston to Quebec City (1 Days) Later, U.S.A. Bonjour Canada! France meets North America in the French speaking province of Quebec. After driving through Stephen King territory, the state of Maine, you'll cross over the border into Canada and continue to the unique Quebec City - the only walled city in North America. Brush up on your French over dinner tonight in the heart of downtown Quebec. Quebec City (1 Days) You'll fall under Quebec City's spell during a guided tour of the Old City, the cradle of French civilization in North America. Soak up Quebec's "joie de vivre" attitude this afternoon with free time to wander the cool cafés and windy streets. Enjoy a breathtaking view of Quebec by joining us for an optional dinner in the city's only revolving restaurant. Quebec City to Montreal (1 Days) Ooooh La La! Are we in Paris? Montreal is hip and happening with all the culture, sophistication and cafes as a city in France. Your road crew will show you all the highlights of this charismatic place during a city tour. Montreal to Toronto (1 Days) You'll know why it's called the Thousand Islands as we wander alongside this area of the lovely St. Lawrence River Valley. For a closer look, take an optional boat cruise and check it out. Then we're on our way to Canada's largest city and a spot with international flair - Toronto. An afternoon sightseeing tour will introduce you to the fabulous city. Join us tonight for dinner and then a night out on the town. Toronto (1 Days) The sky's the limit! Feel the global groove of this city by visiting its diverse neighborhoods and shopping areas. If you are game, catch an optional tour of Toronto's baseball stadium, Rogers Centre, or get your adrenaline going by zooming up the world's tallest freestanding structure, the CN Tower. Toronto to Whistler via Vancouver (1 Days) Goodbye East Coast, Hello West Coast! This morning you'll catch an earlybird flight to Vancouver where you'll be picked up at the airport by your Tour Manager and Driver. After a sightseeing tour of Vancouver we're off to Whistler, home to the 2010 Winter Olympics, via the Scenic Sea to Sky Highway. We'll arrive in Whistler this afternoon where you'll have time to browse the shops of Whistler Village before your included dinner. Whistler (1 Days) Today is yours to enjoy this beautiful mountain resort. Perhaps you'll want join us in an exciting Peddle and Paddle trip (optional) or do some hiking on one of Whistler's trails. This afternoon you'll have an opportunity to take a scenic gondola ride to the top of Whistler/Blackcomb Mountain. Whistler to Kamloops (1 Days) We have the morning free in Whistler where you will have the opportunity to browse the shops and cafes of Whistler village. After lunch we travel further into British Columbia, through the Lillooet Mountain Range towards our night stop in Kamloops. Kamloops to Jasper (1 Days) Get ready Rockies, here we come! Today we will drive into the spectacular Rocky Mountains, via the scenic Yellowhead highway. En route, we will stop to view Mt. Robson, the highest point in the Canadian Rockies, as well as drive past Moose Lake. You also have a chance to go white water rafting today! (Optional/seasonal) Jasper (1 Days) Be sure to keep your camera ready for wildlife shots on the short drive to Maligne Lake this morning, where you will have the opportunity to enjoy the amazing scenery. We'll also visit Maligne Canyon, the deepest and longest limestone canyon in the Rockies, where you'll marvel at this impressive gorge carved by generations of raging water. The afternoon is free to hike, bike or simply enjoy the beauty of Jasper. Tonight, sample the local Rocky Mountain cuisine. Jasper to Banff (1 Days) The Wonder Road ... It's non-stop beauty today as we travel the famous Icefields Parkway, considered one of the most scenic highways in the world. The highlight will be the ride aboard the specially designed "Ice Explorer" on the Athabasca Glacier! This afternoon we'll visit Lake Louise and make several photo stops, including the vivid blue Peyto Lake (seasonal). We arrive in Banff late this afternoon. Banff (2 Days) We have two days free to enjoy everything that Banff National Park has to offer. You're able to sightsee, hike, shop, or just relax in the beautiful town of Banff. Why not take the optional gondola ride to Sulphur Mountain where spectacular views of Banff await? Or take a breathtaking helicopter ride over the Rocky Mountains, a once in a lifetime experience. Join us one night for an optional horseback ride and steak fry. Banff to Vernon (1 Days) Bye Bye Rockies! We bid farewell to the Rockies today as we drive through three national parks in a single day. Yoho, Glacier and Mt. Revelstoke National Parks all await us as we make our way back into British Columbia. Tonight we stay in the Okanagan Valley - Canada's fruit basket, full of orchards, farmlands and vineyards. Vernon to Vancouver (1 Days) Hello Big City! Today we travel via the Coquihalla and Transcanada highways enroute to the cosmopolitan city of Vancouver. This afternoon's sightseeing tour includes: Gastown, Chinatown and Stanley Park. Tonight, join us for an optional dinner cruise around Vancouver's beautiful harbour. Vancouver (1 Days) Today its time to say a final farewell as your tour ends this morning.
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Visit Newport, the yachting capital of the USA Newport See the summer mansions of the rich & famous Boston City sightseeing tour Boston See Harvard University, Boston Commons & the original 'Cheers' Bar Boston Walk the Freedom Trail Maine Scenic drive through the novelist 'Stephen King's territory' Quebec City Cross the border into Canada & enjoy the scenic drive through Quebec Quebec City Visit the only walled city in North America Quebec City Guided walking tour of the Old City, the cradle of French civilisation in North America Montreal City sightseeing tour Montreal Visit old town Montréal and the old port Montreal Visit Mt. Royal, Montreal's largest park that overlooks the city; See St. Joseph's Oratory Montreal See the unique Olympic Stadium Toronto Travel along the St. Lawrence River Valley & see the Thousand Islands Toronto City sightseeing tour Toronto See CN Tower, the eclectic shops on Yonge Street & the University of Toronto Vancouver City sightseeing tour Vancouver See Gastown, Chinatown & Lion's Gate Bridge Vancouver Visit the Totem Poles of Canada's First Nations People in Stanley Park Whistler Drive the scenic Sea to Sky Highway Whistler See Whistler & Blackcomb Mountains Whistler Enjoy the shopping & activities in and around the quaint village Whistler Hike one of Whistler many trails Kamloops Scenic drive through the Lillooet Mountain Range Kamloops See Seton Lake reservoir & local flora Kamloops See the picturesque Lillooet, Duffy & Kamloops Lakes Mt. Robson Scenic drive along the Yellowhead Highway into the Rocky Mountains Mt. Robson View Mt. Robson, the highest point in the Canadian Rockies (weather permitting) Jasper Visit Jasper National Park Jasper Visit Maligne Canyon, the deepest & longest limestone canyon in the Rockies Jasper Visit Maligne Lake - The largest in the Canadian Rockies (seasonal) Jasper Walk to Athabasca Falls Columbia Icefield Scenic drive along the Icefields Parkway Columbia Icefield See some of the 200 glaciers in the area Columbia Icefield Ride aboard the specially designed "Ice Explorer" vehicle on the Athabasca Glacier Columbia Icefield See the vivid blue colour of Peyto Lake (seasonal) Lake Louise Visit Lake Louise, the stunning lake in the Canadian Rockies Banff See the Saskatchewan River Valley & Weeping Wall Banff See the majestic Banff Springs Hotel Calgary City sightseeing tour Calgary Enjoy the festive atmosphere of the Calgary Stampede Yoho, Glacier & Mt. Revelstoke National Parks See the incredible Spiral Train Tunnels Yoho, Glacier & Mt. Revelstoke National Parks See Kicking Horse Valley Yoho, Glacier & Mt. Revelstoke National Parks Stop at Roger's Pass on one of the world's great mountain roads Vernon See the orchards, farmlands & vineyards of the Okanagan Valley Vernon Drive through Kelowna, the largest city in the Interior Vernon See Lake Okanagan & its large floating bridge CURRENT SPECIALS: Mix and Match Discounts Early payment discounts Offer #1: Save up to US$559 off the cost of your trip when you book and pay in full at least 12 months prior to departure.
Offer #2: Save up to US$279 off the cost of your trip when you book and pay in full at least 6 months prior to departure.
Offer #3: Save up to US$139 off the cost of your trip when you book and pay in full at least 4 months prior to departure.
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Multiple Trip Discounts – Save US$50 You can save an extra $50 when you book a second Contiki tour at the same time of booking your first tour.
* Tours may be in different countries/regions and must be a minimum of 7 days.
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Europe Plus Great Britian – Save US$150 Combine a Contiki Europe vacation at least 25 days long with a Contiki Great Britain tour booked at the same time and get a special US$100 discount. Add that to your US$50 extra tour discount and you’ve saved US$150.
* All discounts apply to land tour price only.
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Group Discounts
Funky Four – Save 5% Save 5% Our “Funky Four” discount means a 5% saving per person when 4 or more people book at the same time on the same trip.
Super Seven – Save 7.5% Book a group of 7 people traveling on the same vacation at the same time and get a 7.5% discount per person. Super Seven – Save 7.5%
Perfect 10 – Travel for Free! Experience Contiki’s Europe with a group of 10 friends booked on the same trip at the same time and the 11th person travels for free or everyone in your group gets 10% off.
* All group discounts apply to land tour price only. Funky 4, Super 7 & Perfect 10 offers cannot be combined together.
Triple Discounts On most Superior trips we offer a triple reduction of up to 5% on twin share price.
Price Guarantee As soon as Contiki has received your deposit, the land tour price confirmed to you by Contiki reservations is guaranteed so book and pay your deposit as early as possible! It gives you the best choice and could save you money.
Single Traveler Savings When traveling alone, you may not want to incur the expense of a single room supplement, so why not share with fellow passengers of the same sex on a ‘twin room’ basis. It is an enjoyable way to travel and make new friends and helps stretch your budget further. |
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