OPTIONAL EXCURSIONS

You will enjoy many of North America's famous highlights as included features of your tour. However, we also offer an exciting choice of additional excursions which are made available to help you turn an already outstanding experience into the trip of a lifetime! These excursions are entirely optional. They can all be booked through your Tour Director at the beginning of your tour. The following is a general list for guidance and budgeting purposes only. Actual optional excursions and prices will be advised by your Tour Director at the beginning of your tour. These may vary due to seasonal conditions. Optional Excursions pricing and information are based on tours operating during 2010 and are subject to change without notice.

VICTORIA

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OLD CHINATOWN AND BEYOND WITH CHINESE DINNER

Travel back in time to Canada's oldest Chinatown. On this three-hour tour, enjoy a great Chinese Meal and up close sightseeing with hands on interaction. The tour guide will meet the coach and provide insightful information about the journey. The tour will stop in Old Chinatown and you will have the opportunity to smell the rich teas, herbs and medicines used even today. Explore Fan Tan Alley, Canada's narrowest street and named after a Chinese gambling game. (There are only 18 stairs, so the walk is generally suitable for all.) Along the way, visit a Chinese Doctor, enjoy Chinese candy and receive a parting memento upon conclusion of the tour. This is a great way to enjoy the little known history of the Chinese in Canada.
(Minimum: 3 Passengers/ Maximum: 30 Passengers) Adult $81.00 / Child $55.00

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TALLY-HO SIGHTSEEING CARRIAGE RIDE

Tour in comfort and style aboard Victoria's original horse drawn carriages and escape the noise and traffic of downtown. Pass by the totem poles of Thunderbird Park, as well as historical buildings including St. Ann's Academy, a magnificent 1871 Catholic school, as you make your way up into Beacon Hill Park. Relax in 155 acres of breathtaking land with natural, wild areas, as well as manicured, stunning floral gardens and elegant fountains. On the way back into town, ride through historic James Bay, passing heritage homes dating back to the 1800's. Finish the tour with a spectacular view of the British Columbia Legislature. Tour Duration: 1 hour.
(Minimum: 10 Passengers) Adult $59.00 / Child $59.00

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VICTORIA WHALE WATCHING EXCURSION

Board your vessel to enjoy a whale-watching expedition in the waters off Victoria. You may also see magnificent bald eagles, porpoises or seals, as every trip is a new and exciting adventure. We never know in advance which of the abundant marine wildlife we will see on a given day. Spring and summer are the best times of the year to see the resident Orca whales in all their glory, so there's a good chance that you might see those wonderful giants on your comfortable excursion. Tour Duration: 3 hours
(Maximum: 45 Passengers) Adult $100.00 / Child $62.00

BANFF

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BANFF FLOAT TRIP

Grab your camera and join us for a marvelously scenic float trip down Banff's Bow River. Our friendly, experienced oarsmen will guide us gently downstream along the scenic curves and beneath the majestic Rockies for about an hour. Don't worry, we won't get wet! In the past, we've spotted elk, deer and even an occasional bear along the banks. The tranquility of the river makes this one of the best opportunities for an intimate experience with nature at her most magnificent. Tour Duration: 1 hour.
(Minimum: 3 Passengers/ Maximum: 30 Passengers) Adult $48.00 / Child $22.00

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BANFF SCENIC HELICOPTER 3O MINUTE
FLIGHT- MT. ASSINIBOINE

This sensational flight will transport you to "The Matterhorn" of the Canadian Rockies, which rises majestically to 3,611 meters (11,870 feet) along the Great Divide. The surrounding glaciers and icefalls will astound you and capture your imagination. This is a photographer's dream come true. An experience you will never forget! Please note: The Mt. Assiniboine Helicopter Flight may be unavailable due to weather conditions. When it is unavailable, an alternative helicopter flight
excursion may be offered. Please check with your Tour Director for more details.
(Minimum: 10 Passengers) Adult $262.00 / Child $262.00

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OH CANADA, EH?

A short drive takes us from Banff to the popular dinner theatre show "Oh Canada, Eh?!" Classic Canadian stereotypes in songs and jokes entertain us before, during and after our bountiful family-style dinner. Our wait staff are also the entertainers, dressed in period and stereotypical costumes of Canada.
(Minimum: 15 Passengers) Adult $75.00 / Child $32.00

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BANFF GONDOLA

Take the thrilling gondola ride to the top of Sulphur Mountain - all the way to an elevation of 2,281 m (7,486 ft) above sea level. This offers the best view, 360 degrees of the most memorable mountain scenery in the Canadian Rockies!
Adult $31.00 / Child $17.00

JASPER

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MALIGNE LAKE BOAT CRUISE

Maligne Lake is Jasper's oldest attraction and one of the most photographed lakes in the world. It is the largest lake in the Canadian Rockies and was known to the Stoney Indians as "Chaba Imne" or Great Beaver Lake. Our 90- minute boat cruise will take you past glacier studded mountain peaks to world famous Spirit Island. Unsurpassed for the scenery it affords, this cruise is also known for its interpretive quality. Bring your cameras and binoculars, this is a true photographers delight! (This excursion operates June through September and is subject to weather conditions; Minimum: 20 Passengers)
Adult $75.00 / Child $55.00

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JASPER RAFTING

Enjoy a unique perspective of Jasper National Park on the Athabasca River. This safe, comfortable ride along 16 kilometers (10 miles) of river passes through small sets of rapids and calm stretches for a ride that any first time rafter will enjoy. Your journey through this route will be narrated by a licensed National Park guide who will point out the natural and human history of Jasper National Park and the famous route that was used by fur traders many years ago.
(Minimum: 6 Passengers) Adult $59.00 / Child $22.00