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A Taste of the Rockies - 9 days from £739
America | Canada
Experience the beauty of Canada's landscape  
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A Taste of the Rockies
A Taste of the Rockies
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The Canadian Rocky Mountains offer year-round unrivalled scenery and a variety of wildlife. From dramatic peaks to crystal clear glacial lakes and waterfalls, there is so much on offer. We begin our exploration in Calgary and travel to Jasper along the Icefields Parkway. We’ll see the beauty of Banff National Park, the amazing Rockies, and much more along the way.

Holiday Highlights

  • See the amazing Banff and Jasper national Parks
  • Opportunity to visit stunning Lake Louise
  • The chance to take a boat trip on the Athabasca river

Also Included

  • Services of a Travelsphere Tour Manager
  • Return scheduled flights to Calgary
  • Seven nights’ room only accommodation
  • Transfers between airport and hotel
  • Hotel Porterage
  • All hotel and baggage handling for one piece of luggage per person
  • All state and local taxes
  • All UK and overseas airport taxes and security charges

Optional excursions

  • Lake Louise (October only)
  • Ice Explorer (October only)
  • Raft tour and nature walk in Jasper





Your Accommodation


Accommodation throughout your holiday will be in comfortable medium grade hotels such as the Sandman Inn, Chateau Jasper, Amethyst Lodge or Lobstick Lodge in Jasper and the Mount Royal in Banff . All bedrooms feature private facilities, TV and telephone. All hotels have a bar and restaurant, and other amenities, such as a swimming pool and shop are often available.

Your Itinerary

DAY 1 – UK to Calgary
Depart on your scheduled flight to Calgary and transfer to your hotel for an overnight stay.

DAY 2 – Calgary
Free day in Calgary to relax.

DAY 3 – Jasper
Today we enjoy an incredible scenic drive from Calgary to Jasper along the beautiful Icefields Parkway. Scenic look out points along the highway include the mighty Athabasca Falls and the awesome Colombia Icefield. During the summer months jump at the chance to take an optional Ice Explorer ride. We then continue on our journey to Jasper where we spend the next two nights.

DAY 4 – Jasper
This morning we enjoy an included sightseeing tour of Jasper. Highlights include the stunning Pyramid and Patricia Lakes as well as the Maligne Canyon, from which you can enjoy some spectacular views. In the afternoon there is a wealth of optional activities to choose from including a gentle boat trip on the Athabasca River and a nature walk accompanied by an experienced guide. During the winter months there is the opportunity to do an ice walk through the Canyon.

DAY 5 – Banff
Today is truly the highlight of your trip as we experience the outstanding natural beauty of the Jasper and Banff National Parks. You will see cascading waterfalls, turquoise lakes and snow capped mountains that will simply take your breath away. The Rockies are inhabited by an abundance of wildlife. You may even be lucky enough to spot a black bear, elk, moose or eagle. Three nights’ accommodation has been arranged in Banff.

DAY 6 – Banff
Today we enjoy an included morning tour of Banff . As we pass through this impressive landscape you will visit the fascinating Hoodoos rock formation and the imposing Sulphur Mountain (optional gondola ride available). Revel in the overwhelming beauty of Bow Valley and Surprise Corner as we journey through Tunnel Mountain Drive. This afternoon you are free to explore the souvenir boutiques of Banff or take the opportunity to visit the Banff Hot Springs.

DAY 7 – Lake Louise
Discover Lake Louise on our optional excursion. Known as the ‘Gem of the Rockies’, this is the ideal location to end your trip and has been described by many as the most beautiful place in Canada.

DAY 8 – Calgary to UK
Transfer to Calgary airport for your return flight to the UK.

DAY 9 – Arrival in the UK

Dates, Prices & Departure

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07/10/2010 £949  
21/10/2010 £899  
03/11/2010 £739  

Supplements

  • Single room supplement from £185
  • Holiday Insurance

Travel Information

Flights are by scheduled services of Thomas Cook Airlines
Departing London Gatwick 1315 hrs
Return arrival 1110 hrs
All timings are approximate and may be subject to variation.

Upgrade your flights

Upgrade your flights to Executive first class, ask your Holiday Advisors for details.

Essential Information - General

Booking Conditions | Insurance

We know that your holiday is very important to you. It is also extremely important to us since we want you to enjoy it and continue to entrust your holiday arrangements to us in years to come. We also care about our reputation and want to be sure that you understand both your and our obligations when you book a holiday with us. Please therefore spend a few minutes reading the following Booking Conditions together with the Essential Information, as they form the basis of your contract with us. All bookings are subject to these Booking Conditions and the Essential Information.

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Essential Information - Booking Conditions

General Information | Insurance

We know that your holiday is very important to you. It is also extremely important to us since we want you to enjoy it and continue to entrust your holiday arrangements to us in years to come. We also care about our reputation and want to be sure that you understand both your and our obligations when you book a holiday with us. Please therefore spend a few minutes reading the following Booking Conditions together with the Essential Information, as they form the basis of your contract with us. All bookings are subject to these Booking Conditions and the Essential Information.

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Essential Information - Insurance

Booking Conditions | General Information

We know that your holiday is very important to you. It is also extremely important to us since we want you to enjoy it and continue to entrust your holiday arrangements to us in years to come. We also care about our reputation and want to be sure that you understand both your and our obligations when you book a holiday with us. Please therefore spend a few minutes reading the following Booking Conditions together with the Essential Information, as they form the basis of your contract with us. All bookings are subject to these Booking Conditions and the Essential Information.

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Travel Extras

We know that picking your dream destination is the biggest part of making your perfect holiday come true. But there are a number of other decisions that have to be made such as where to park at the airport and who to change your money with, to name but a few. So to really get every aspect of your holiday sorted we have set up a one stop travel shop and useful links section for you to organise all your travel needs, leaving you to concentrate on having a memorable and relaxing holiday with Page & Moy.

Holiday Extras - save up to 60%

Holiday Extras

You can benefit from access to Holiday Extras, a separate company that can organize a whole range of services from airport hotels and secure airport parking to VIP liunges in airports, and more, at 23 airports across the UK.

To book go to http://www.holidayextras.co.uk/pageandmoy.html.

If you find the same parking facility or hotel for less within seven days of booking, tell Holiday Extras and they will match the price or refund the difference. Conditions apply.


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Airport Lounges from Lounge Pass

Holiday Extras

Start your holiday off refreshed and relaxed by taking advantage of our VIP airport lounge offer, available at a number of airports, both here and abroad. From as little as £15 each, you’ll enjoy a peaceful and tranquil environment, where you can enjoy complimentary drinks and snacks, read the papers, check your email or simply relax and watch TV until your flight is called.


For details, please click here.


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Casual Clothing from Lands’ End

Holiday Extras

Lands' End offer an extensive range of high quality casual and tailored clothes for men and women. Choose from their selection of jackets, knitted tops, trousers, dresses, skirts and more.

For details, please visit www.landsend.co.uk


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Photography from Jessops

Holiday Extras

Jessops is the UK's leading specialist photographic retailer. With great on-line savings on hundreds of products, including digital cameras, camcorders, lenses, batteries and much more, plus free delivery on mainland UK orders over £75, Jessops has all your photographic needs covered.

For details, please visit www.jessops.com


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Travel Accessories from Travel with Care

Holiday Extras

Travel With Care offers a comprehensive range of travel accessories, with everything you need for your holiday. From First Aid, DVT Prevention and Healthcare to money belts, wallets, waterproofs, toiletries, alarm clocks, and much, much more.

For details, please visit www.travelwithcare.com


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Getting you there - European Holidays

Holiday Extras

Fly direct from your local airport Giving you choice is one of our main priorities, so when it comes to flights, instead of offering just Heathrow or Gatwick as departure airports, whenever possible we offer to fly you direct from your nearest airport to your holiday destination either free or for a supplement of just £29 per person.


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Choice of 20 airports

Holiday Extras

You have the choice to fly direct to your holiday destination from up to 20 regional airports throughout the UK for a supplement of no more than £29 per person return.


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Regional connecting flights to London from only £69

Holiday Extras

If you can’t fly direct to your destination from your local airport (see individual holiday details), usually you will have the choice of taking a regional connecting flight to Heathrow or Gatwick from as little as £69 per person return. If your connecting flight and your flight from Gatwick or Heathrow is with British Airways or British Midland, your luggage will automatically be checked through to your final destination, so there’s no need to collect or check your luggage in twice.

Fly from:
Aberdeen, Belfast, Durham Tees Valley, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Inverness, Jersey, Leeds/Bradford, Manchester, Newcastle, Newquay


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Make your own way and save up to £150 per person

Holiday Extras

You may want more flexibility to make your own travel arrangements to combine your trip with visits to friends and relatives or travel from an airport which we do not offer. If so, why not take advantage of our make your own way option. We offer a reduction of £150 off many of our holidays to allow you to make your own arrangements, if that is what you want. Details of where this option is available are shown on each holiday.

Please remember that these arrangements do not include flights or transfers and you will need to make your own travel arrangements at the beginning and end of your holiday.


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Getting you there - Worldwide Holidays

Holiday Extras

To get your holiday off to a great start, we offer a range of transfer options with our compliments.

You can choose from the following options:
1. Experience door-to-door travel with Page & Moy (2009 departures only)
If you live within a 250-mile drive of your departure airport, we will arrange for a taxi to pick you up from your door and take you to the airport, and drop you home on your return, with our compliments.

2. FREE Connecting flights
If you live further than 250 miles from the airport, or if you prefer, you can opt to transfer to the main departure airport by a connecting flight from an airport closer to home (subject to availability).

3. FREE National Express coach travel
Alternatively, why not choose coach travel on the extensive national express network, with over 1,200 collection points nationwide. What’s more, we’ll pay for your ticket!

4. FREE airport car parking (2009 departures only)
If you would prefer the flexibility of travelling independently to the airport, we are pleased to offer the option of free parking at your departure airport.


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