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New Orleans Pre-Mardi Gras
Feb. 4-9

Hawaiian Holiday
February 12-23

Panama Canal Cruise
Feb. 27-March 13

Paducah Quilts
April 20-24

Carolinas
April 27-May 12

Shipshewana Flea Market
May 23-28

Wind River Indian Reservation
May 31-June 5

Nova Scotia & the Maritimes
June 27-July 4

Alaska Adventures
July 7-22

Canadian Rockies
July 19-Aug. 2

7 Railroads of Colorado
September 11-19

N.E. Fall Foliage
Sept. 30-Oct. 14

Branson Holiday
November 2-5

Christmas in Omaha
November 17-20

Texas Christmas
December 17-20

Rose Bowl Parade
Dec. 28, 2010-Jan. 9, 2011

Plan Ahead for 2010

DAY TRIP – 1 and 2 days

Braums Dairy Farm
April 7-8

Abilene
April 14

Flint Hills Ranch
May 18

Washington County
June 8

K-State University
Gardens September 27

HERITAGE TOURS

9809 South Main, P.O. Box 77

Yoder, KS 67585

1-800-364-2320

 

 

CANADIAN ROCKIES AND THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST

July 19 – August 2, 2010 15 Days $2,149.00

Peaks that pierce the sky, breathtaking glaciers, sun-dappled
shimmering lakes, crystal-clear cascading waterfalls and intriguing
volcanic valleys — all in the CANADIAN ROCKIES and the
PACIFIC NORTHWEST. These 15 days will produce sights that
bring on the oohs and ahhs.

HIGHLIGHTS:

  • Teton - Yellowstone – Glacier - Banff - & Jasper National Parks

  • Lake Louise

  • Snow coach on a Glacier

  • Vancouver: City Tour, Chinatown, Stanley Park

  • Victoria: Butchart Gardens, City Tour, Empress Hotel

  • Seattle: Space Needle, Harbor & Locks Cruise

  • Mt Rainer National Park
Day 1: Our first day out will be driving north and west as we enjoy getting
acquainted. Our first overnight will be in Cheyenne, WY.
 
Day 2: Today as we travel through Wyoming, we will begin to enjoy the
Rocky Mountains. Early evening will find us in the town of Jackson, WY,
where we can enjoy reliving the old west.
 
Day 3: Rising before us this morning will be the majestic Tetons. This scenic
route demands picture stops as it takes us through the Teton National Park
with its towering peaks. We should be into the nation’s first National Park,
Yellowstone, by noon to enjoy the area of the world’s largest thermal basin,
which includes Old Faithful. Exiting the park on the west by mid-afternoon,
we’ll push on to the Three Forks, MT area for the night.
 
Day 4: Some of the most outstanding mountain scenery in the U.S. is found
in Northwest Montana, where we will spend some time today. Glacier
National Park has many glaciers as remains of the last ice age. Even though
the glaciers are not visible from the roads on which we can drive in the park,
they have left some of the most awesome scenery. Soon after leaving the park,
we will cross into Canada, so be sure to have your passport for proof of
citizenship. We will overnight in Cardston, Alberta, Canada.
 
Day 5: We will have an EARLY morning start today viewing the scenic
grandeur of some of the Canadian Rockies as they come into view. Midmorning
we will arrive in Calgary, the site of the Olympic Winter Games. We
will have our lunch at the Olympic Center café. Then it is on to Banff. We will
spend the afternoon and evening exploring this quaint mountain resort. We
will visit the Banff Springs Hotel. This great stone structure is more than a
century old and is a very well known landmark. Overnight in Banff.
 
Day 6: Our first stop this morning will be at beautiful Lake Louise where its
cold waters are a natural mirror reflecting the nearby mountains and glacier.
An absolutely picturesque spot. As we continue north through Banff National
Park, we will take time for some picture stops because the scenery is absolutely
breathtaking. The snow capped mountain ranges and lakes of exquisite blues
and greens come into view as we scale two mountain passes. We will soon be
in Jasper National Park. Mid-afternoon, we will board a snow-coach (weather
permitting) for a three-mile ride across Athabasca Glacier, a rare experience.
After a full day of scenic wonders we will retire in the Jasper area.
 
Day 7: Get your cameras ready, because today is a sightseer’s and
photographer’s paradise as we cross into British Columbia and continue to
Mt. Robson lookout. Mt. Robson is the highest peak in the Canadian Rockies.
Our scenic drive will take us along the Frazer River as we proceed south
through the Columbia Mountains into Kamloops, British Columbia, for the
night.
 
Day 8:We will be following the Trans-Canada Highway this morning, as we
continue south and west, following the route used by the gold stampede
miners during the 1860’s. Lunch will be enjoyed at a scenic spot overlooking
the Fraser Canyon at Hells Gate. Those who want to can take a smooth 500
ft. memorable descent by air tram across the Fraser River into the village below
nestled among the floral gardens. Our afternoon break will be at the lush
Minter Gardens with over 27 acres of blooms and floral sculptures, truly a
work of living art. By late afternoon, we will arrive in the Vancouver, B.C. area
where we will spend the next three nights.
 
Day 9: Our first day in Vancouver will be with a step-on guide for a city tour.
We will see Chinatown and Stanley Park. The afternoon will be at the
Vancouver Public Aquarium where you will enjoy the sea lions, otters, whales,
octopus, and all kinds of smaller species. Their award winning galleries show
you the real life adventure of the world below. One more attraction before we
retire for the evening and that is the Capilano Bridge. Then it’s back to the
same motel.
 
Day 10: We board an EARLY morning ferry for our ride to British
Columbia’s Victorian capital, appropriately named Victoria. We’ll see why
they call this “A little bit of England” in the New World. You’ll be enchanted
at the world famous Butchart Gardens with the colorful, beautifully tended
gardens. This 50-acre showplace still maintains the gracious traditions of the
past in one of the loveliest corners of the world. Then it’s downtown for a city
tour, after which you will have some free time to explore, on your own, the
downtown area which might include the luxurious Empress Hotel, a Wax
Museum or Miniature World, The Royal B.C. Museum, or just visit the shops
in the area. The ferry will again bring us back to Vancouver for a late arrival at
our motel.
 
Day 11: After arriving in Seattle late-morning, we will visit the Pike Place
Market which is the oldest continually-operating farmers’ market in the U.S.
It’s a colorful and bustling community-in-itself where old fashioned charm
and tradition have thrived for over 75 years. We will then enjoy an informative
tour of the Seattle Harbor and the Locks. This 2-hour cruise through the locks
will take us from salt water to fresh water in the Lake Washington Ship Canal.
In the evening we will visit the Space Needle overlooking Seattle and the
surrounding area. Overnight in the Seattle area.
 
Day 12: Today, we bid Seattle goodbye and look for some more spectacular
scenery as we visit Mt. Rainer National Park. Along the way we will take some
time for picture stops. Weather permitting; we will view this majestic 14,410-
foot peak that the locals affectionately call “The Mountain.” We will overnight
in Pendleton, OR.
 
Day 13: This morning we will be following the Oregon Trail. Imagine
yourself on that trail so many years ago in this desolate country. We will have
an interesting stop at the National Oregon Trail Interpretive Center which
makes us feel as if we are actually on the trail with them. Then it’s into Twin
Falls, Idaho for the night.
 
Day 14: Today will be a day of heading west with our overnight back in
Cheyenne, WY.
 
Day 15: As our motorcoach carries us home we will enjoy visiting and
sharing memories with our fellow travelers about all the things we have
enjoyed the past 15 days.