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CANADA
AND AMERICA
2009
INCLUDING MEXICO AND ALASKA
PREMIUM ESCORTED TOURS AND CRUISES
INCLUDING SPECTACULAR NATIONAL PARKS,
“THE CANADIAN” TRAIN, DELUXE CRUISING IN CANADA
ALASKA AND INTRODUCING COLONIAL MEXICO
www.insightvacations.com
Capture
the Magic
THE INSIGHT EXPERIENCE The world’s most exciting city - Las Vegas
THE TIME, THE PLACE, THE MOMENT
You alight your coach to view one of the
most magnificent sights on Earth: the Grand
Canyon, and it takes your breath away.
Before you is the America of Hollywood
films and classic literature. You share this
excitement and wonder with your intimate
group of travelling companions, but for this
moment it’s as though the experience is yours and only yours so you
savour the moment. Then with perfect timing, your Tour Director says it’s
time to reveal one of our new and fascinating Personal Insights (see
page 4). This is the art of touring in style. This is an Insight Vacation.
Great vacations are measured in memories not Think of the advantages. Luxury coaches with New England in the fall is positively stunning
miles, and Insight’s superb America, Canada more legroom and more comfort. Smaller,
and Mexico tour programmes promise more intimate groups make travelling more
memories galore. Travelling with Insight is in a relaxed and pleasurable. Superb quality hotels
class of its own: from the charm of Quebec in key locations: Central, Scenic, National Parks
City to the magnificence of the Canadian and acclaimed Heritage Hotels. Delicious
Rockies, the tranquil beauty of New England, dining featuring Highlight Dinners and Dine
the awesome majesty of Niagara Falls, the Around experiences. Personal service from
irresistible charms of Mexico's colonial cities the most experienced Tour Directors in the
and the glitz and glamour of Las Vegas. The travel industry. And last but not least, more
possibilities are endless and they are all there included sightseeing showcasing Personal
and more, waiting for you to discover. So Insights and Premium Highlights. So don’t be
whatever your preference and choice, Insight’s content with just seeing North America’s great
North America has something extra special sights in the movies or on TV, see them and
to offer. experience them for yourself the Insight way.
See the USA, Canada and Mexico in armchair comfort the Insight way!
Experience Mexico’s vibrant colour and culture
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Be prepared to leave your heart in San Francisco
I N DE X
INSIGHT INVITES YOU TO REDISCOVER W ESTERN C AN ADA & AL A SK A
A Grand Canadian Rockies
THE GOLDEN AGE OF TRAVEL and Alaska Cruise . . . . . . . . .13/20 days . .12-15
A Majestic Canadian West . . .13/20 days . .16-17
A Glorious Alaskan Adventure . . . .10/17 days . .18-19
T
here is no better way to
travel than with Insight. In MORE LEGROOM TRANS CANADA
West-East
times gone by, travellers MORE COMFORT Trans-Canada Odyssey . . . . . . . . .16 days . .20-21
expected, and received ultimate EASTERN USA & C ANADA
personal service. They had expertly Best of Eastern Canada and USA . . . .15 days . .22-23
planned itineraries, good quality A Capitals of Eastern Canada . . . . .7/14 days . .24-25
Coastal New England
and well located hotels, and and Canada’s Maritimes . . . . . . New 12 days . .26-27
enjoyed the benefit of travelling in Historic East Coast
& New York City . . . . . . . . . . . . . . New 10 days . .28-29
small, friendly groups, with no New England’s
attention to detail spared. This was Spectacular Fall Foliage . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 days . .30-31
the Golden Age of Travel. WESTERN USA
Best of California . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 days . .32-33
Sadly, many of these desirable Enchanting Canyonlands . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 days . .34-35
American Parks Trail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 days . .36-37
touring principles have long been Wonders of the American West . . . .10 days . .38-39
forgotten, but not by Insight. Our Great Western American Adventure .15 days . .40-41
itineraries today remain faithful IT’S LIKE TRAVELLING America’s Magnificent National Parks .16 days . .42-43
BUSINESS CLASS MEXICO
to those same ideals.
Treasures of Mexico . . . . . . . . . . New 11 days . .44-46
Travelling with Insight is a Premium Class experience from start Train Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-9
to finish, so it’s not surprising that the well-being of our guests Cruise Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-11
Savings and Discounts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50
is paramount. Our smaller group size of just 40 guests allows us Hotel List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47-49
to reconfigure our luxury touring coaches with fewer seats, Booking Conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51
giving your legs the extra space they deserve. Bon Voyage! A includes cruise or cruise option
includes train or train option
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In a Class of
Our Own
THE INSIGHT TOURING EXPERIENCE Seeing Canada from a train is wonderful
THE BEST COACHES, GUIDES & SIGHTSEEING
Your coach awaits. You step aboard and
settle back into your comfortable reclining
seat, enjoying the extra legroom and the
wide panoramic windows. A wonderful
itinerary lies ahead and you are set to
experience it in style. Your Tour Director
shares valuable local knowledge and
fascinating history with you as you begin the journey of a lifetime. This is as
good as it gets. This is an Insight Vacation.
With Insight, groups are limited to a maximum You’ll also experience a cable car ride along the
of 40 guests, and our luxury coaches are streets of San Francisco, stroll the famous
specially configured to maximise space Hollywood Walk of Fame, marvel at past US
onboard, with spare seats removed to make Presidents carved from the rock face at Mt. Enjoy an unforgettable Napa Valley wine tasting
way for additional legroom for extra comfort. Rushmore and cruise to the base of Niagara
Also, smaller groups allow a more intimate and Falls. It’s North America at its very best and with
uncrowded touring experience. To enhance Insight you won’t miss a thing!
your pleasure, you will be escorted
throughout your journey by one of Insight’s That’s not all, unlike most tour operators, we
most dedicated professionals, your Tour include fabulous Premium Highlights f on
Director. They will bring this fascinating each tour which will show you the real magic of
continent to life before your eyes and will this great continent. A visit to Ben & Jerry’s Ice
offer friendly assistance whenever you need it. Cream Factory, a visit to Hernan Cortes’s
amazing hacienda in Mexico, and a talk with a
If you think that luxury travel and expert guides horticulturist at Butchart Gardens. You’ll meet
are the only high points of your journey, wait an Iditarod winner in person and learn first-
until we show you the sights. Take our new and hand about this epic Alaska race. And who
,
innovative Personal Insights K where we would want to miss a private guided tour of
reveal sights and places not usually seen the grandiose estate of publishing magnate
by tourists for a fascinating window into the William Randolph Hearst. These are just some
history, culture and sometimes mythology and of the incomparable inclusions that will reveal
legend of North America’s best kept secrets. the soul of America, Canada, Mexico & Alaska.
4-5 Insight’s Red Jammer ride is so much fun
You won’t meet any Tour Director as capable, helpful and friendly as an Insight Tour Director
Unrivalled
Quality
THE INSIGHT HOTEL & DINING EXPERIENCE JW Marriott Hotel, Mexico City, Mexico
C O M F O RT, L O C AT I O N & C U I S I N E
Your coach glides up to the front door of
your carefully chosen, conveniently located
hotel. Your Tour Director takes the worry
and stress out of checking you in, and in no
time at all you are comfortably relaxing in
your room feeling perfectly at home. Later,
you won’t have to go far to experience
colourful local culture or taste the flavours of North America. This is the
art of outstanding hospitality. This is an Insight Vacation.
Where you’ll stay on your Insight vacation is One of the great delights of North America is
important and we have selected a range of First the quality and variety of its cuisine. With
Class to Deluxe hotels for your pleasure and Insight, you’ll enjoy a full breakfast each day, as
comfort. Insight hotels are often from top well as special Dine-Around and Highlight Sheraton New York Hotel and Towers, Manhattan
brands such as Fairmont, Sheraton, Omni, Hilton, Dinners at local speciality restaurants
Renaissance and Marriott, in the heart of some hosted by your Tour Director.
of North America’s most exciting cities. While at
other times you could find yourself staying in a There’s a succulent Maine Lobster dinner, a
charming lodge in a scenic location within one of Native feast on Ottawa’s Turtle Island, and
North America’s breathtaking National Parks: who would want to miss tasting the world-
Yosemite, Bryce Canyon, Yoho or Custer State famous Mexican Mole Sauce with its surprising
Park. Or maybe in one of Insight’s superb hint of chocolate in Puebla? Our innovative
“Heritage Hotels” in Mexico, where you’ll stay at Dine-Around experiences are featured on
welcoming hotels such as the Camino Real most itineraries and include tempting menus
hotels in Guanajuato and Puebla. from a choice of speciality restaurants. So
whether it’s wine tasting and a gourmet lunch
What’s more, you won’t find yourself in the aboard the Napa Valley Wine Train, or a
suburbs or in mid-market hotels, that’s not private dinner at the Monterey Bay Aquarium,
Insight’s style. All rooms are well-appointed the menu of delights is endless with something
with en suite bathroom and often satellite TV. for every taste. Enjoy!
Meals are indicated on each itinerary with the following codes:
(CB) Continental Breakfast, (B) Full Breakfast, (L) Lunch,
(D) 3 course or buffet-style Dinner with menu choices, (HD) Highlight Dinner, (DA) Dine-Around.
6-7 Trapp Family Lodge, Stowe
You’ll find our included dinners tempting and a fabulous way to finish a touring day
Leisurely
Spectacular
THE INSIGHT R AIL EXPERIENCE
Superlative service onboard VIA Rail
THE MAGIC OF A TRAIN JOURNEY
One of life’s truly great experiences is to embark upon a rail journey,
travelling in elegant and leisurely style through some of Canada’s most
spectacular and breathtaking scenery. Insight is proud to feature two of
North America’s most famous and prestigious trains: The Canadian and the
Rocky Mountaineer. Journey in comfort, elegance and style whilst enjoying
superb onboard service, delicious dining and fabulous sightseeing
opportunities which must be seen to be believed. If you have never taken
a train journey through the incredible Rockies, then you don’t know what
you have been missing. Welcome aboard!
TH E C A N A D I A N TR A I N
C A N A DA’S P RE M I E R R A I L E X P E RI E N C E
Experience the majesty of Canada aboard VIA Rail’s famous flagship, the
restored art-deco train The Canadian. Stay in your private compartment The VIA Rail trip is spectacular and relaxing
and retire overnight in your well appointed, cozy bedroom with private washroom.
The Canadian offers an unparalleled level of comfort and personal service in its Silver & Blue Class. Savor the delights
and delicate creations prepared by talented chefs in the Dining Car. Relax in the acclaimed Park Car and Bullet Lounge
reserved for Silver & Blue Class passengers, climb up to the Skyline Car, your exclusive entertainment center with 360-
degree views, or enjoy a refreshing beverage in the intimate Mural Lounge, famous for its Canadian art collection.
This is North America’s finest rail journey and has been selected by Insight to bring you the authentic Canadian experience.
A J O U RN E Y O N TH E
RO C KY M O U NTA I N E E R TR A I N
An opportunity for you to journey through the Canadian Rockies onboard the
famous Rocky Mountaineer Train, in upgraded GoldLeaf Service comfort, enjoying
breathtaking views of some of the most spectacular scenery on Earth.
Enjoy assigned reclining seats with extended legroom in a temperature controlled full-length glass dome coach. Meals
onboard include two full breakfasts, two delicious gourmet lunches served in the lower level dining room with
panoramic picture windows, and one dinner at the hotel in Quesnel. Complimentary snacks, alcoholic and non-
alcoholic beverages are also included. Stay overnight in a Quesnel hotel (assigned by Rocky Mountaineer.)
8-9 Delicious dining aboard the Rocky Mountaineer
The 360 degree views from the GoldLeaf Dome Coach are positively thrilling
Luxury and
Elegance
THE INSIGHT CRUISE EXPERIENCE
Luxury afloat all the way with Insight
SA I L I N CO M FO RT A N D ST Y LE
Touring with Insight offers many superb and exciting ways to travel, and none
more so than cruising through North America’s most breathtaking scenery.
We are proud to offer a choice of luxury cruises featuring two of the most
internationally famous and respected cruise lines, Holland America Line and
Princess Cruises for a relaxing yet thrilling five star experience. Exemplary
service onboard, fine dining prepared by top chefs renowned for their
culinary skills, and visits to some of the most spectacular sights in New England,
Canada and Alaska. Luxury cruising doesn’t get much better than this.
Holland America Line
HOLL AND A M ERIC A LINE A Signature of Excellence
For more than 130 years, Holland America Line has taken discerning guests like you to the
most magnificent destinations around the world. From the moment you step aboard one
of Holland America’s classic ships, you will believe that the Golden Age of ocean travel still
exists. Holland America upholds traditions that have long defined classic cruising, and have A comfortable, spacious Verandah cabin
refined them for a new generation seeking sophistication and romance.
Enjoy an unforgettable vacation to Alaska aboard the ms Volendam or ms Zuiderdam – and enjoy the breathtaking scenery of the
Alaskan wilderness as onboard experts point out wildlife and natural wonders. Holland America Line offers fine dining, dazzling
entertainment and a selection of well appointed staterooms – Inside, OceanView, or Verandah with private balcony. This Alaska
cruise is featured on both the Grand Canadian Rockies & Alaska Cruise and the Majestic Canadian West.
Experience intimate cruising on the Canada and New England Discovery Cruise aboard Holland America Line’s ms Maasdam, a
smaller vessel carrying fewer passengers and allowing for more spacious staterooms and maximum comfort. This cruise is featured
on the Capitals of Eastern Canada.
PRINCESS CRUISES
From its modest beginnings in 1965, Princess has grown to become one of the
premier cruise lines in the world.
Witness the wonders of the Inside Passage on your Voyage of the Glaciers cruise from Whittier to Vancouver. Explore the ports
of Ketchikan, Juneau and Skagway and marvel at the scenic symphony of Glacier Bay National Park. Sail the Gulf of Alaska past
ice-age attractions, including 16 blue glaciers in College Fjord and take in the breathtaking beauty of the famed Inside Passage.
Your ship, the Sapphire Princess is a jewel on the high seas. Swim in one of four sparkling pools, browse through the
boutiques or get a massage in the Lotus Spa. Dine in one of the formal dining rooms and speciality restaurants. This Voyage
of the Glaciers cruise is featured on the Glorious Alaskan Adventure.
10-11 Relax and watch the world go by on an Insight cruise
Onboard dining, served in sumptuous surroundings as befits an Insight guest
Grand Canadian Rockies
and Alaska Cruise OPTIONAL
CRUISE
Tour Pace - Experience the majesty of the Hotels - Contrast the modern comforts of The Fellow Passengers - This tour is an excellent Highlights - Visitors will be spoilt for choice.
Canadian West, enjoying two-night stays in Magnolia Hotel & Spa in Victoria with the choice for a complete Western Canada & Alaska Admire the immense glaciers and dramatic peaks
Vancouver, Victoria, Banff and Jasper. Then, after a spectacular lake-front Emerald Lake Lodge at Yoho. experience. Aside from Alberta’s stunning national along the Icefields Parkway; cruise the rugged
two-day scenic rail journey from the Rockies to the Stay in the heart of the national parks in Banff and parks, there is a chance to explore the remote Sunshine Coast by ferry; take a scenic rail journey
Pacific, unwind on a seven-night luxury cruise Jasper, while the Holland America Line cruise is the Sunshine Coast, charming Vancouver Island and across Western Canada; relax for seven nights on
through Alaska’s scenic Inside Passage. ultimate floating resort. dramatic southwest Alaska. board a luxury cruise ship.
DAY 3 – VANCOUVER – SUNSHINE COAST. This morning stop at Cypress Mountain Lookout and
marvel at stunning views of Vancouver and the surrounding region. The spectacular wilderness of the
Sunshine Coast is just a ferry ride away as you cross Howe Sound. Delight in some of British
Columbia’s most beautiful marine landscapes and arrive at your unique wilderness retreat situated
in protected Secret Cove. This evening enjoy a delectable dinner at your oasis nestled between the
majesty of the rainforest and the Pacific Ocean. Hotel: Rockwater Secret Cove Resort (B,D)
DAY 4 – SUNSHINE COAST – VICTORIA. Ferry across the Strait of Georgia to Vancouver Island
and journey to the charming village of Chemainus, where antique stores, art galleries, quaint cafes and
gift shops appear on every corner. Follow the yellow footprints to the world’s largest outdoor art
gallery where artists from around the world painted huge heritage murals on the sides of buildings.
Continue on to delightful Victoria, where an orientation tour introduces you to the Inner Harbour,
the ornate Parliament Buildings and Bastion Square. Then settle into the plush and welcoming
Magnolia Hotel & Spa, your home for the next two nights. As an option this evening, why not
experience the magic of Old Chinatown on a guided walking tour, complete with Chinese banquet?
Hotel: The Magnolia Hotel & Spa (B)
DAY 5 – VICTORIA SIGHTSEEING. Start the day with breakfast at the famous Butchart Gardens,
f 55 acres of exquisite floral displays, meandering paths and spectacular views. A horticulturist joins
Kyou and explains the garden’s history and flora. There is ample time to explore these gardens which
have delighted visitors from around the world for over one hundred years. The rest of the day is yours
to leisurely explore Victoria. Popular optional activities include a whale watching cruise, horse-drawn
carriage ride or a tall ship cruise. Dinner tonight is served at one of Victoria’s restaurants. (B,HD)
DAY 6 – VICTORIA – KELOWNA. After returning to the mainland, travel alongside the Coast
Mountains and over the Cascade Mountain range into the Okanagan Valley to Kelowna, one of Canada’s
most beloved vacation spots. The lush Okanagan region is Canada’s wine capital with some 60 wineries
producing world-class vintages. Visit a beautiful winery and estate situated on a hill with magnificent
f views of the region. Enjoy a winery tour and sample an array of outstanding local wines. Spend the night
at the beautiful Grand Okanagan Resort Hotel, located on the shores of Lake Okanagan.
Hotel: Grand Okanagan Lakefront Resort (B)
DAY 7 – KELOWNA – YOHO NATIONAL PARK. Today journey through three of Canada’s most
spectacular national parks: Mount Revelstoke, Glacier and Yoho. Travel from primeval forests to Ice Age
glaciers, from spectacular waterfalls to soaring peaks. At Giant Cedar in Mount Revelstoke, enjoy a self-
guided walk through a stand of 1,000-year-old red cedars (weather permitting). This afternoon arrive at
the historic Emerald Lake Lodge, built of hand-hewn timber and featuring massive stone fireplaces. After
Kdinner, enjoy an informative presentation by an expert on the local history of the region. Later star gaze
foutside and savour a liqueur and s’mores by a lakeside bonfire. Hotel: Emerald Lake Lodge (B,D)
Emerald Lake is one of Canads’s most exquisite settings DAY 8 – YOHO NATIONAL PARK – BANFF NATIONAL PARK. Visit spectacular Natural Bridge,
patiently carved by the Kicking Horse River. View the famous Spiral Tunnels, constructed so freight
trains (typically a mile long) can safely climb the narrow valley. Visit an icon of the Canadian Rockies -
DAY 1 – ARRIVE VANCOUVER. Welcome to Vancouver! Your tour begins with a complimentary Moraine Lake (seasonal), crowned by ten notable peaks before arriving at Lake Louise. Enjoy an
transfer from the airport to your hotel. After meeting with your Tour Director this afternoon, please Kinterpretive walk along Lake Louise, Canada’s “Diamond in the Wilderness”, and learn about the
join us at 6 p.m. for a Welcome Reception. Meet your fellow travellers and prepare yourself for an history and geography of this spectacular area. Later this afternoon arrive at the Fairmont Banff
adventure like no other. Hotel: Renaissance Vancouver Hotel Harbourside. Springs Hotel, a spectacular Scottish baronial castle, for a two-night stay in the heart of Banff National
Park. This evening, exemplary service and a variety of sumptuous restaurants await you for dinner.
DAY 2 – VANCOUVER SIGHTSEEING. Enjoy breakfast at the Vancouver Aquarium and learn
Hotel: The Fairmont Banff Springs. (B,DA)
f about indigenous marine life. Then explore Vancouver. Visit the evergreen oasis of Stanley Park and DAY 9 – BANFF SIGHTSEEING. Tour Banff, then enjoy some leisure time. Perhaps enjoy an optional
learn of the significance of the park’s famous totem poles to the aboriginal people. Discover the
eclectic community of English Bay and explore Chinatown, North America’s second largest Chinese float trip down the Bow River, a helicopter tour or a guided walk to Sunshine Meadows. This evening
community after San Francisco’s. Visit historic Gastown, where Vancouver was originally built in 1867. why not partake in a fun and entertaining dinner show? (B)
The afternoon is at leisure in Vancouver. End the day with dinner served at a local restaurant before
retiring to your hotel. (B,HD) (ITINERARY CONTINUES ON PAGE 14)
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1 3 O R 2 0 D AY S ~ B R I T I S H C O L U M B I A ~ A L B E R TA ~ A L A S K A
Skagway
Cruise on board the ms Volendam Glacier Bay
National Park
f Board VIA Rail’s The Canadian train and f Explore Athabasca Glacier aboard an Ice Explorer
Juneau enjoy travelling in Silver & Blue class
Ketchikan
a
sk
Ala
f Vancouver Aquarium breakfast
•
INSIDE PASSAGE Informative talk by f
Key
PREMIUM HIGHLIGHTS
Sightseeing Tour CRUISING a wildlife expert HIGHLIGHT DINNERS
(Days 13, 14, 15, 16, Guided Maligne PERSONAL INSIGHTS
17, 18, 19 and 20) British Columbia Canyon walk STAY INSIDE NATIONAL PARKS
CENTRAL HOTELS & NIGHTS
f Capilano Suspension Bridge Alberta SCENIC HOTELS & NIGHTS
Enjoy dinner at one of JASPER OVERNIGHT CRUISING
Vancouver’s restaurants (Days 10 and 11) Lake Louise walk OVERNIGHT TRAIN
Maligne Full hotel descriptions on page 47-49
SUNSHINE Canyon
Athabasca
Van
COAST Glacier Enjoy a selection of restaurants
Lake
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(Day 3) at the Fairmont Banff Springs
VIA RAIL TRAIN Louise
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• Local Orientation Tour
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(Day 12) YOHO
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(Day 7) BANFF See page 13
Chemainus (Days 8 and 9)
Enjoy dinner at one of
KELOWNA
Victoria's restaurants VANCOUVER (Day 6) f Enjoy s’mores and a liqueur
• Local Orientation Tour VICTORIA (Days 1, 2 and 13)
around a lakeside bonfire
Join a horticulturist for an informative (Days 4 and 5) f Enjoy a winery tour Informative talk by a local guest
talk at Butchart Gardens and wine tasting
f Enjoy breakfast at Butchart Gardens
& explore the spectacular floral displays
13 or 20 days from US$270 per day
13-Day Coach Tour only: ACAV 20-Day Coach & Cruise: ACVI ACVZ ACVB
Starts - Ends Twin Sgl Tpl Starts - Ends Inside Sgl Tpl Ocean View Sgl Tpl Verandah Sgl Tpl
Vancouver Vancouver Share Supp Red’n Vancouver Vancouver Cabin Supp Red’n Cabin Supp Red’n Cabin Supp Red’n
† Apr 27 - May 09 $4465 $1235 $250 † Apr 27 - May 16 $5385 $1860 $365 $5715 $2020 $499 $6099 $2699 $599
PD May 08 - May 20 $4925 $1299 $275 PD May 08 - May 27 $5735 $1699 $350 $5899 $1790 $399 $6780 $3150 $699
May 15 - May 27 $4925 $1299 $275 May 15 - Jun 03 $5785 $1730 $365 $6035 $1850 $450 $6940 $3315 $750
May 22 - Jun 03 $4875 $1250 $260 May 22 - Jun 10 $5735 $1675 $310 $5985 $1799 $399 $6890 $3260 $690
PD May 29 - Jun 10 $4875 $1250 $260 PD May 29 - Jun 17 $5790 $1699 $299 $6040 $1825 $320 $6950 $3325 $635
Jun 05 - Jun 17 $5060 $1430 $320
Jun 12 - Jun 24 $5060 $1430 $320 Jun 05 - Jun 24 $6085 $1950 $430 $6420 $2099 $499 $7320 $3685 $770
PD Jun 19 - Jul 01 $5060 $1430 $320 Jun 12 - Jul 01 $6140 $1970 $485 $6530 $2165 $615 $7480 $3850 $930
Jun 26 - Jul 08 $5060 $1430 $320 PD Jun 19 - Jul 08 $6140 $1970 $485 $6530 $2165 $615 $7480 $3850 $930
# Jul 01 - Jul 15 $6235 $2199 $550 Jun 26 - Jul 15 $6140 $1970 $485 $6530 $2165 $615 $7480 $3850 $930
PD Jul 10 - Jul 22 $5490 $1830 $455 # Jul 01 - Jul 22 $7320 $2750 $720 $7699 $2940 $850 $8660 $4625 $1165
Jul 17 - Jul 29 $5490 $1830 $455 PD Jul 10 - Jul 29 $6570 $2370 $620 $6950 $2565 $740 $7910 $4250 $1065
Jul 24 - Aug 05 $5490 $1830 $455 Jul 17 - Aug 05 $6570 $2370 $620 $6950 $2565 $740 $7899 $4250 $1054
PD Jul 31 - Aug 12 $5490 $1830 $455 Jul 24 - Aug 12 $6399 $2290 $450 $6650 $2415 $440 $7570 $3915 $725
Aug 07 - Aug 19 $5490 $1830 $455 PD Jul 31 - Aug 19 $6399 $2290 $560 $6650 $2415 $650 $7570 $3915 $950
Aug 14 - Aug 26 $5490 $1830 $455
PD Aug 21 - Sep 02 $5465 $1810 $445 Aug 07 - Aug 26 $6399 $2290 $560 $6650 $2415 $650 $7570 $3915 $950
Aug 28 - Sep 09 $5465 $1810 $445 Aug 14 - Sep 02 $6240 $2199 $399 $6380 $2275 $375 $7280 $3620 $660
PD Sep 04 - Sep 16 $5465 $1810 $445 PD Aug 21 - Sep 09 $6330 $2240 $540 $6580 $2365 $625 $7485 $3830 $920
Sep 11 - Sep 23 $5465 $1810 $445 Aug 28 - Sep 16 $6275 $2215 $485 $6450 $2299 $499 $7325 $3665 $760
Sep 18 - Sep 30 $5465 $1810 $445 PD Sep 04 - Sep 23 $6220 $2190 $465 $6360 $2250 $490 $7260 $3599 $799
See www.insightvacations.com for added PD dates (Prefered Departures - details page 50)
Supplements Notes Reductions (See page 50)
Additional Cruise Charges including Above prices are per person twin share. Insight’s Saving & Discounts do not apply to the
Government Fees & Taxes: Coach & Cruise, but are applicable to the 13-
(See page 51 for details) $346 p.p. #Departs on Wednesday and includes an
additional two nights in Calgary with entry to Day Coach Tour as follows:
Pre & post tour accommodation the Calgary Stampede. (Ref: 15 days ACSV or 22 Young traveller 5-17 yrs SAVE up to $624
Renaissance Vancouver Hotel Harbourside
Single Twin Triple days ACSI, ACSZ, ACSB. See page 15 for Stampede Early payment SAVE up to $624 p.p.
01 Apr 09 - 30 Apr 09 $175 $88 $75 itinerary details.) Frequent traveller SAVE 5% p.p.
01 May 09 - 31 May 09 $248 $124 $101 †Starts on Mon and ends on Sat. All other tours Extra tour discount SAVE up to $312 p.p.
01 Jun 09 - 30 Sep 09 $264 $132 $104 start Fri and end Wed.
Prices are per person, per night, room & tax Roommate matching is not available on the
only. Airport transfers are not included with The cruise ship on Apr 27 is Holland America’s Cruise portion of the tour. Refer to page 50 for
additional accommodation - see page 50. ms Zuiderdam. full details.
Included fKW are worth approximately US$659
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DAY 15 – JUNEAU. Juneau is a place to let your imagination run wild. Stop in rustic shops offering jade
Journey across the 230 ft high Capilano Bridge and ivory sculptures, silver jewelry, wooden masks, intricate beadwork and apparel designed by native
Alaskans. Visit Gold Rush-era bars such as the Alaska Hotel with its ornate Victorian furnishings or the Red
Dog Saloon showcasing Wyatt Earp’s gun. Perhaps take an optional guided tour of the State Capitol or
climb aboard the Mount Roberts Tramway. Follow in the footsteps of the original North Americans as you
explore the Mendenhall Glacier and the immense Juneau Icefields just outside the city, or trek through
the lush Tongass National Forest. And don’t hurry: daylight here lasts well into the evening! (B,L,D)
DAY 16 – SKAGWAY. Established in 1897 as a trading post for prospectors headed to the Klondike
Gold Rush, Skagway was once known as “hell on earth,” an untamed, violent town controlled by
organized criminals. Today, of course, the town is a bit more civilized, though its colorful past is
carefully preserved in the Klondike Gold Rush National Historic Park. For a truly memorable
excursion, take an optional ride on the narrow gauge White Pass and Yukon Railroad, which was built
in 1897 to take miners over treacherous terrain to the distant gold fields. The railway still uses vintage
parlor cars, the oldest built in 1883. (B,L,D)
DAY 17 – GLACIER BAY NATIONAL PARK SCENIC CRUISING. In the watery wilderness of
Glacier Bay National Park, witness a landscape at its literal moment of creation. Your ship becomes
a time machine as you travel thousands of years back in time, witnessing the life cycle of a new land
from Sitka-spruce forests alive with grizzlies and wolves to the algae, lichens and mosses that were
the beginnings of life in the region. In this isolated land the shrill noises of modern life are replaced
with the deep, thunderous boom of building-size icebergs calving into the sea from a vast river of ice.
It is raw, primordial… and unforgettable. (B,L,D)
DAY 18 – KETCHIKAN. Welcome to the salmon capital of the world! Part of the town is built along
a steep hillside, part is built on pilings over the water where bald eagles watch from waterside
perches. An outstanding collection of totem poles makes the town an essential stop for anyone
interested in native art. To make the most of your time ashore, consider taking an optional guided
tour through town, a harbor cruise or a float plane “flightseeing” trip. If you prefer a more hands-on
experience, you can take a sport fishing charter, kayak expedition, jeep ride or mountain excursion on
a Harley Davidson motorcycle. The adventure never stops. (B,L,D)
DAY 19 – AT SEA. Today is a day of relaxation as your cruise returns to Vancouver. Take advantage
of the ship’s many outstanding facilities, or simply relax on deck with a drink and watch unmatched
(ITINERARY CONTINUED FROM PAGE 12) scenery glide by your floating palace. (B,L,D)
DAY 20 – DEPART VANCOUVER. After disembarking, a complimentary transfer takes you to
DAY 10 – BANFF NATIONAL PARK – JASPER NATIONAL PARK. Today motor along the
Vancouver International Airport and the Insight hotel in Vancouver for guests extending their stay.
unforgettable Icefields Parkway and witness spectacular scenes such as Crowfoot Glacier (hanging
Please do not schedule flights before 12 p.m. (B)
improbably from a cliff face some 900 feet above and Columbia Icefield, North America’s largest sub-
polar ice pack. At Athabasca Glacier, one of the icefield’s six principal “toes,” climb aboard a specially-
Enjoy Your Included Tour Features
fdesigned Ice Explorer for a once-in-a-lifetime guided tour over steep grades, snow and ice as you
f Premium Highlights
ascend part way up the glacier. Your home for the next two nights is in the heart of Jasper National
Park, an alpine wonderland of immense forests, jeweled lakes, soaring waterfalls, soothing mineral hot Enjoy breakfast at the Vancouver Aquarium and learn about indigenous marine life
springs, rugged glaciers, colorful meadows and spectacular mountains. After dinner a local wildlife Enjoy breakfast at Butchart Gardens and explore the spectacular floral displays
Kexpert will lead an informative presentation about some of the park’s most interesting residents Tour a renowned winery and taste local vintages in the scenic Okanagan Valley
which include elk, moose, mountain goat, bighorn sheep, grizzly bear, black bear, beaver and caribou. Gather around a bonfire overlooking Emerald Lake to roast s’mores and enjoy a liqueur
Hotel: Sawridge Inn (B,D) Climb aboard a specially-designed Ice Explorer to ascend part way up Athabasca Glacier
Relive the golden age of rail travel aboard VIA Rail’s The Canadian for one of the world’s great rail journeys
DAY 11 – JASPER NATIONAL PARK SIGHTSEEING. Join your Tour Director for an interpretive Visit the Salmon Hatchery, Capilano Suspension Bridge and Park and join the Treetops Adventure
Kwalk at Maligne Canyon, one of the most spectacular gorges in the Canadian Rockies. Stroll along
the canyon’s trail, past beautiful waterfalls, spectacular rock formations, and learn about the
KPersonal Insights
Join an informative talk with a horticulturist at Butchart Gardens
underground river system. The rest of the day is yours to do as you please. Jasper is the base for a Learn of the history and early explorers of the area from a local expert at Emerald Lake Lodge
host of optional tours and activities. You can take a gentle rafting trip down the Athabasca River, a Stroll along Lake Louise with your Tour Director and enjoy an informative talk
boat cruise on Maligne Lake or join a guided nature walk at Mount Edith Cavell along the “Path of Enjoy Jasper National Park’s wildlife from a unique perspective at a fun get together with a local expert
the Glacier.” The choice is entirely yours! (B) Learn about the underground river system at beautiful Maligne Canyon
DAY 12 – JASPER – THE CANADIAN TRAIN. Relive the Golden Age of rail travel aboard VIA Rail’s Additional Excursions & Sights
f The Canadian for one of the world’s great rail journeys. It all begins with a champagne reception See English Bay, Chinatown, Gastown and the totem poles of Vancouver’s Stanley Park
Enjoy views over Vancouver from Cyprus Mountain Lookout
after climbing aboard. From the comfort of the Glass-Dome car you can admire immense forests
studded with sparkling lakes. At night you’ll be rocked gently to sleep in your private compartment Cruise by ferry along British Columbia’s spectacular Sunshine Coast
with private facilities that has been converted into a cosy bedroom. And all the while you are Visit the charming village of Chemainus, renowned for its huge murals
See the Inner Harbour, Parliament Buildings and Bastion Square in Victoria
pampered by prestigious Silver & Blue service. This is truly “The Art of Touring in Style.” (B,D)
Visit five national parks: Mt. Revelstoke, Glacier, Yoho, Banff and Jasper
DAY 13 – ARRIVE VANCOUVER – DEPARTURE OR INSIDE PASSAGE CRUISE. Upon your Enjoy a self-guided walk through 1,000-year-old red cedars (weather-permitting)
return to Vancouver, head out to North Vancouver and visit the Salmon Hatchery and Capilano See Moraine Lake, the Spiral Tunnels and Natural Bridge in the Rocky Mountains
f Suspension Bridge and Park. Make your way across this spectacular suspension bridge, 230 feet Journey along the magnificent Icefields Parkway
above the Capilano River, and join the award-winning Treetops Adventure, a guided nature tour Soak up the beauty of Alaska on a 7-night cruise on the ms Volendam*
along a series of elevated walkways. Sadly, we bid farewell to the13-Day Coach Tour guests, who Insight's First Class Services
leave the tour with a complimentary transfer to Vancouver International Airport and the Insight Airport arrival and departure transfers on the first and last day of your tour
hotel in Vancouver. Please do not schedule flights before 2 p.m. (CB) Escorted by a professional Tour Director (Days 1-13) Maximum group size of 40 people
Guests on the 20-Day Coach & Cruise Tour are transferred to Canada Place to board Holland America Luxury air-conditioned coach with extra legroom and restroom facilities
Line’s ms Volendam for an unforgettable Inside Passage cruise. (D) First-class hotels with all service charges, taxes and porterage
Silver & Blue class on board The Canadian train including gratuities to onboard personnel
DAY 14 – INSIDE PASSAGE SCENIC CRUISING. Enter a region so isolated, it can only be accessed All the facilities aboard Holland America’s ms Volendam*
by sea or air. Come face to face with the grandeur of the Ice Age. Slowly glide past a maze of bays,
Quality Dining
glacier-carved fjords, channels and waterways protected from the open sea by islands and other
11 Full Breakfasts, 3 Hotel Dinners, 2 Highlight Dinners plus Dine-Around selection of
land masses. The ms Volendam is designed for Alaskan cruising with its airy lounges, teak decks and restaurants at the Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel
roomy verandahs, allowing for comfortable observation of the ever-changing panorama of unspoiled 1 Continental Breakfast and 1 Dinner onboard The Canadian train
virgin forests and vast wilderness that stretch from British Columbia to Skagway, Alaska. (B,L,D) 7 Full Breakfasts, 6 Lunches & 7 Dinners aboard the ms Volendam*
(see page 6 for meal codes - see page 8 for train details)
*Exclusive to 20-Day Coach & Cruise Tour
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The Calgary Stampede is the world’s largest rodeo!
Days 1-7. As per the regular itinerary
Calgary Stampede Option Day 8 - Yoho National Park - Calgary. Visit Natural Bridge, the famous Spiral Tunnels, Moraine Lake
(seasonal), and enjoy an interpretive walk along Lake Louise. Arrive at the luxurious Westin Calgary, your
Experience all the excitement of the world’s largest rodeo and enjoy all the action at the “Greatest
home for the next two nights. Later enjoy the evening chuckwagon races followed by live musical
Outdoor Show on Earth!” Watch over 500 rodeo contestants testing their abilities in categories such as
bull riding, bareback riding and chariot races. entertainment. Hotel: The Westin Calgary. (B)
Day 9 - Calgary Stampede. Visit the world’s largest rodeo and enjoy all the action. You
This fascinating event is included on the July 01 departure of the Grand Canadian Rockies & Alaska
have access to all the events including the world-famous rodeo and fairgrounds. (B)
Cruise and the West-East Trans-Canada Odyssey. On these departures your itinerary is slightly
different. Here are your two-day itinerary details: Day 10 - Calgary - Banff National Park. The tour continues as per itinerary from Day 8.
VIA Rail’s The Canadian Holland America Line
Relive the romance of train travel aboard what National Geographic proclaimed as one of the top five
train journeys in the world: VIA Rail’s The Canadian, from Jasper to Vancouver. Inside Passage Cruise
As you journey across an ever-changing landscape, you’ll be treated to the pampered comfort of Silver The beautiful garden theme of the ms Volendam is reflected in an artful floral motif throughout the
& Blue class service including special touches such as a shower kit, fluffy towels, 24-hour ship's spacious public rooms and elegant staterooms. "Flowers" can be found in abundance in the forms
complimentary tea and coffee service, fresh fruit and a courteous staff attentive to your every need. of floral fabrics and tapestries, as well as huge vases of tropical floral arrangements and chrysanthemums.
Your warm and comfortable private quarters feature en-suite facilities, big welcoming armchairs and a large In addition to fresh flowers throughout the ship, Holland America Line has drawn on its collection of
picture window. In the evening, your room is transformed into a cosy bedroom by the caring on-board crew.
incredible artwork to enhance the ship's public spaces. The centerpiece is an elegant sculpture by
As a Silver & Blue class passenger you’ll enjoy an exclusive section of the train including the Park Car Luciano Vistosi, which greets visitors in a soaring three-story atrium.
with its intimate Mural Lounge, and the wraparound windows of the Bullet Lounge. On the upper
level you can relax and watch spectacular scenery in the 360-degree scenic glass dome. The elegant staterooms are the largest of any premium cruise line and include a flat-panel television,
DVD player and ship-to-shore telephone. You’ll sleep soundly on a Mariner’s Dream™ bed beneath
Dining in Silver & Blue class is, of course, exquisite. Meals are all freshly prepared by an on-board chef. finely woven cotton linens. And each morning you’ll discover the daily satellite edition of The New York
For your pleasure, a selection of fine Canadian wines is available for purchase. Times, delivered to your stateroom.
Rarely has pampering been so much fun.
The reservations-only Pinnacle Grill, is
renowned for its Sterling Silver Beef and
Bvlgari® china. The relaxed Lido
Restaurant offers a casual alternative for
all three meals. The Lido Deck features
two swimming pools while the Main
Lounge is home to a host of award-
winning performances.
In addition to the incredible range of
dining choices, entertainment options and
activities, the ms Volendam provides you
with all the facilities you need to make
your voyage everything you’d hope for.
With more than 50 scheduled shipboard
activities—from kick-boxing to dancing,
wine tasting to art auctions—you’re free
to do as much or as little as you please.
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Majestic
OPTIONAL
CRUISE
Canadian West
Tour Pace - This comprehensive tour takes in Hotels - The Westin in Calgary and Delta Ocean Fellow Passengers - This tour is perfect for Highlights - Explore five great national parks of
the major highlights of Western Canada, featuring Pointe Resort in Victoria provide exquisite facilities those wanting to experience the best of Canada’s the Rocky Mountains, three UNESCO World
two-night stays in Waterton Lakes, Banff, Jasper in the heart of these fascinating cities. The Fairmont West. Join a group of enthusiastic travellers as you Heritage sites, Vancouver and Victoria. Enjoy
and Victoria. Two days of GoldLeaf Service aboard Banff Springs and Sawridge Inn are perfectly see the sights in style on Insight’s luxurious enriching experiences, a two-day scenic rail
the Rocky Mountaineer train add to the situated inside two of Western Canada’s greatest motorcoach and aboard the famous Rocky journey and perhaps join a fabulous seven-night
unforgettable experience. national parks. Mountaineer train. Alaska cruise.
DAY 5 – FAIRMONT HOT SPRINGS – BANFF NATIONAL PARK. Visit the diverse landscapes of
Kootenay National Park before entering Banff National Park. Enjoy an interpretive walk along Lake
KLouise, Canada’s “Diamond in the Wilderness.” See Victoria Glacier, the famous chateau and learn about
the history and geography of this spectacular area. Stop at Moraine Lake (seasonal) surrounded by ten
soaring peaks. View Bow Falls and the Hoodoos, before arriving at your hotel, styled after a Scottish
baronial castle. For dinner this evening, choose from a variety of outstanding restaurants at the hotel.
Hotel: The Fairmont Banff Springs. (B,DA)
DAY 6 – BANFF NATIONAL PARK AT LEISURE. Enjoy a full day at leisure in Banff to pursue your
own interests. Options include a float trip down the Bow River, a guided walk to Sunshine Meadows,
or a helicopter flightseeing experience over the Rockies…the choice is yours! (B)
DAY 7 – BANFF – JASPER NATIONAL PARK. Journey along the unforgettable Icefields Parkway,
one of the world’s most scenic drives. Venture onto Athabasca Glacier aboard a specially-designed
fIce Explorer for a once-in-a-lifetime guided tour over steep grades, snow and ice. Arrive at Jasper
National Park. Tonight a local wildlife expert will lead an informative discussion about some of the
Kpark’s most interesting residents which include elk, moose, mountain goat, bighorn sheep, grizzly bear,
black bear, beaver and caribou. Hotel: Sawridge Inn. (B,D)
DAY 8 – JASPER NATIONAL PARK SIGHTSEEING. Join a narrated walk along the Maligne Canyon
K past beautiful waterfalls, spectacular rock formations and learn about the underground river
trail
system. The delights of Jasper National Park are yours for the rest of the day. Two of the options
available to you include a relaxing lake cruise (seasonal) and a scenic nature walk. (B)
DAY 9 – JASPER – ROCKY MOUNTAINEER – QUESNEL. Get ready for an unforgettable rail
f journey. Step aboard Rocky Mountaineer’s GoldLeaf Service for two days of glorious rail travel
through Canada’s Western mountains. Enjoy panoramic views from your seat in the GoldLeaf Dome
Car and fine meals in the GoldLeaf Dining Car. Highlights include Yellowhead Pass, Moose Lake and
the Rockies’ tallest mountain, Mount Robson. Spend the night in Quesnel, deep in the heart of
Cariboo Country. Hotel: Assigned by Rocky Mountaineer. (B,L,D)
DAY 10 – QUESNEL – ROCKY MOUNTAINEER – WHISTLER. Journey from the desert-like Fraser
Canyon to the lush farmlands of the Pemberton Valley to the towering Coast Mountains. Admire
sweeping views of glacier-fed lakes and Deep Creek Bridge – one of the highest railway bridges in the
UNESCO World Heritage site of Head-Smashed-In Buffalo Jump world. The train journey ends in the alpine village of Whistler. Hotel: Hilton Whistler Resort & Spa. (B,L)
KDAY 11 – WHISTLER - VICTORIA. Meet a local guide for a walking tour through Whistler Village
DAY 1 – ARRIVE CALGARY. Start your trip with a complimentary transfer from the airport to the before heading down the Sea-to-Sky Highway. Cross the Strait of Georgia by ferry to Vancouver Island.
hotel. This afternoon, meet your Tour Director who is available to answer questions. Join us at 6 p.m. Enjoy an orientation tour of Victoria on arrival. Hotel: Delta Victoria Ocean Pointe Resort & Spa. (B)
for a Welcome Reception. Hotel: The Westin Calgary. DAY 12 – VICTORIA SIGHTSEEING. Begin the day with breakfast at the renowned Butchart
DAY 2 – CALGARY – WATERTON LAKES. Begin the day with an orientation tour of Calgary before f Gardens, which have delighted visitors from around the world for over one hundred years. During
heading south. At the UNESCO World Heritage site of Head-Smashed-In Buffalo Jump, discover how Kyour visit, a horticulturist will explain the garden’s history and plants. Enjoy ample time to wander
f the Blackfoot people hunted the great buffalo herds. Arriving in Waterton Lakes National Park, explore through the 55 acres of exquisite floral displays, meandering paths and spectacular views. The
afternoon is yours to explore Victoria. Tonight join us for a farewell dinner at the hotel. (B,D)
Red Rock Canyon and keep an eye out for the park’s resident wildlife. Hotel: Waterton Lakes Lodge. (B,D)
DAY 3 – WATERTON – MONTANA’S GLACIER NATIONAL PARK EXCURSION. Enjoy a scenic DAY 13 – VICTORIA – VANCOUVER – DEPARTURE OR ALASKA CRUISE. Cruise by ferry across
symphony today! Cross the US border to experience the rugged beauty of the mountainous lake- the Strait of Georgia to Vancouver and enjoy an orientation tour, including Gastown, Chinatown,
f filled Glacier National Park. Enjoy a narrated trip up the famous Going-to-the-Sun Road to the Logan Stanley Park with its famous Totem Poles and English Bay. Guests on the 13-Day Coach & Rail Tour
Pass Visitors Center aboard the park’s famous “Red Jammer” coaches (seasonal). (B) depart with a complimentary transfer to Vancouver International Airport and the Insight hotel in
DAY 4 – WATERTON – FAIRMONT HOT SPRINGS. Visit the Frank Slide Interpretive Centre to Vancouver. Please do not schedule flights before 5 p.m. (B)
hear how in 1903, Turtle Mountain collapsed burying the mining town of Frank. Cross the Continental Guests on the 20-Day Coach & Cruise Tour are transferred to Canada Place to board Holland America
f Divide and journey back to the gold rush days at Fort Steele Heritage Town. Later take some time to Line’s ms Zuiderdam for an unforgettable Inside Passage cruise. Full details of the Inside Passage
soak in your resort’s natural hot springs! Hotel: Fairmont Hot Springs Resort. (B) cruise itinerary can be found on page 14, from Days 13 to 20.
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Skagway 1 3 O R 2 0 D AY S ~ A L B E R TA , B R I T I S H C O L U M B I A & A L A S K A
Glacier Bay
National Park
Juneau
f Travel by train and enjoy luxurious GoldLeaf Service
f Explore Athabasca Glacier aboard an Ice-Explorer
Ketchikan
INSIDE PASSAGE British Informative talk by
CRUISING Columbia a wildlife expert
(Days 13, 14, 15, 16, ROCKY Maligne Canyon walk
17, 18, 19 and 20) MOUNTAINEER TRAIN
GoldLeaf Service
QUESNEL Mt Robson
Walking tour with (Day 9) JASPER
a local guide (Days 7 and 8) Alberta
Enjoy a selection of restaurants
Lake Louise walk
WHISTLER Athabasca Glacier at The Fairmont Banff Springs
Vancouver (Day 10) BANFF
Island • Lake Louise (Days 5 and 6)
Local Orientation Tour
• Local Orientation Tour
• Local Orientation Tour Horseshoe Kootenay National Park CALGARY
Join a horticulturist for Nanaimo Bay (Day 1)
an informative talk at
Butchart Vancouver
FAIRMONT HOT SPRINGS
(Day 4)
f Visit this UNESCO World Heritage Site
Butchart Gardens
f Enjoy breakfast at Gardens (Day 13) Fort Steele
Butchart Gardens before
Head-Smashed-In
exploring the grounds f Visit this beautiful Frank Slide Buffalo Jump Key
VICTORIA Heritage Town Interpretive Centre f PREMIUM HIGHLIGHTS
(Days 11 and 12) WATERTON LAKES HIGHLIGHT DINNERS
NATIONAL PARK
(Days 2 and 3) PERSONAL INSIGHTS
Enjoy Your Included Tour Features Glacier National Park Montana
STAY INSIDE NATIONAL PARKS
f Washington
Premium Highlights
Visit the UNESCO World Heritage site of Head-Smashed-In Buffalo Jump
f View Montana’s rugged peaks
and breathtaking alpine scenery
CENTRAL HOTELS & NIGHTS
SCENIC HOTELS & NIGHTS
OVERNIGHT CRUISING
Full hotel descriptions on page 47-49
Board “Red Jammer” coaches to experience beautiful Glacier National Park aboard a “Red Jammer” coach
Journey back to the gold rush days at Fort Steele Heritage Town
Venture onto Athabasca Glacier aboard a specially-designed Ice Explorer 13 or 20 days from US$315 per day
Travel aboard the Rocky Mountaineer train in luxury GoldLeaf Service 13-Day Coach Tour only: ACCW 20-Day Coach & Cruise: ACCI ACCZ ACCB
Enjoy breakfast at Butchart Gardens and explore the spectacular floral displays Starts - Ends Twin Sgl Starts - Ends Inside Sgl Ocean View Sgl Verandah Sgl
Calgary Vancouver Share Supp Calgary Vancouver Cabin Supp Cabin Supp Cabin Supp
KPersonal Insights
PD May 04 - May 16 $5320 $1230 PD May 04 - May 23 $6290 $1699 $6615 $1865 $7050 $2775
Enjoy an informative talk by your Tour Director as you stroll along Lake Louise
* May 18 - May 30 $5320 $1230 * May 18 - Jun 06 $6350 $1740 $6725 $1930 $7099 $2840
Enjoy Jasper National Park’s wildlife from a unique perspective at a fun presentation
Learn about the underground rivers system at beautiful Maligne Canyon * Jun 01 - Jun 13 $5899 $1410 * Jun 01 - Jun 20 $7099 $1999 $7535 $2225 $7970 $3265
* Jun 15 - Jun 27 $5899 $1410 * Jun 15 - Jul 04 $7150 $2030 $7640 $2275 $8135 $3415
Enjoy a walking tour through Whistler Village with a local guide PD Jun 29 - Jul 11 $5899 $1410 PD Jun 29 - Jul 18 $7150 $2030 $7640 $2275 $8135 $3415
Join an informative talk by a horticulturist at Butchart Gardens PD Jul 13 - Jul 25 $6035 $1540 PD Jul 13 - Aug 01 $7285 $2160 $7775 $2399 $8265 $3540
Additional Excursions & Sights Jul 27 - Aug 08 $6035 $1540 Jul 27 - Aug 15 $7285 $2160 $7775 $2399 $8265 $3540
Explore colorful Red Rock Canyon in Waterton Lakes National Park PD Aug 10 - Aug 22 $6035 $1540 PD Aug 10 - Aug 29 $7120 $2080 $7499 $2270 $7940 $3250
Learn about the great 1903 Frank Slide * Aug 24 - Sep 05 $6035 $1540 * Aug 24 - Sep 12 $7120 $2080 $7499 $2270 $7940 $3250
Explore five national parks – Waterton Lakes, Glacier, Kootenay, Banff and Jasper PD Sep 07 - Sep 19 $6035 $1540 PD Sep 07 - Sep 26 $6950 $1999 $7285 $2160 $7665 $2999
See Moraine Lake, Bow Falls and the Hoodoos in Banff See www.insightvacations.com for added PD dates (Prefered Departures - details page 50)
Drive the spectacular Icefields Parkway • Discover the English charm of Victoria
See English Bay, Gastown, Chinatown & the totem poles in Vancouver’s Stanley Park Supplements Reductions (See page 50)
Soak up the beauty of Alaska on a 7-night cruise on the ms Zuiderdam* Additional Cruise Charges including Government Insight’s Savings & Discounts do not apply to the
Fees & Taxes: (See page 51 for details) $347 p.p. Coach & Cruise but are applicable to the 13-Day Coach
Insight's First Class Services Tour as follows:
Airport arrival and departure transfers on the first and last day of your tour Pre and post tour accommodation
Escorted by a professional Tour Director (Days 1-13) Young traveller 5-17 yrs SAVE up to $604
The Westin Calgary Single Twin Triple
Maximum group size of 40 people Early payment SAVE up to $604 p.p.
01 Apr 09 - 01 Jul 09 $234 $117 $89
Luxury air-conditioned coach with extra legroom and restroom facilities 02 Jul 09 - 09 Jul 09 $386 $193 $140 Frequent traveller SAVE 5% p.p.
First Class hotels with service charges, taxes & porterage 10 Jul 09 -31 Oct 09 $234 $117 $89 Extra tour discount SAVE up to $302 p.p
GoldLeaf Service aboard Rocky Mountaineer’s Fraser Discovery route Roommate matching is not available on the Cruise
Renaissance Vancouver Hotel Harbourside
from Jasper to Whistler (including tips) portion of the tour. Refer to page 50 for full details.
All the facilities aboard Holland America’s ms Zuiderdam* 01 May 09 - 31 May 09 $248 $124 $101
01 Jun 09 - 30 Sep 09 $264 $132 $104 Notes
Quality Dining Accommodation prices are per person, per night, Above prices are per person twin share. Triple prices
12 Full Breakfasts, 2 Lunches, 4 Dinners plus Dine-Around selection room & taxes only. Airport transfers are not included are available on request. Tours depart Mon and end
of restaurants at the Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel
with additional accommodation. Sat. *Itinerary Variations apply - See page 51.
7 Full Breakfasts, 6 Lunches & 7 Dinners aboard the ms Zuiderdam*
(see page 6 for meal codes) *Exclusive to 20-Day Coach & Cruise Tour Included f KW are worth approximately US$510
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Glorious
OPTIONAL
CRUISE
Alaskan Adventure
Tour Pace - Experience the diverse scenery of Hotels - Stay in comfortable lodges in the Fellow Passengers - Dynamic explorers will Highlights - The ultimate adventure by land,
Alaska with two nights in Denali National Park, pristine wilderness of Denali National Park and enjoy this feature-packed Alaskan Adventure. sea and rail! Experience magnificent scenery from
Girdwood and Anchorage. Maximise your enjoyment Talkeetna; marvel at the spectacular beachfront Wildlife and nature lovers will revel in the pristine the comfort of your coach and glass-dome rail
with the perfect balance between cultural location of the Land’s End Resort; enjoy the comfort wilderness. Meet and interact with locals to learn car. Explore Alaska’s breathtaking glacier-carved
experiences, scenic drives, exciting activities and time of the Sheraton Anchorage and unwind at the first-hand about Alaska’s unique history, culture fjords by sightseeing catamaran, and participate
to relax, and enjoy your spectacular surroundings. elegant chateau-style Resort Alyeska. and lifestyle. in activities reserved exclusively for Insight guests.
Kfaced by man and dog along this 1,850 km trail. Later visit Hatcher Pass and Independence Mine, a
Experience the glaciated landscape of Denali National Park f working gold mine until World War II and now a State Historical Park (weather-permitting). Tonight
enjoy a superb seafood buffet at your hotel. Hotel: The Hotel Alyeska. (B,D)
DAY 6 – PRINCE WILLIAM SOUND CRUISE. Travel to the small port of Whittier to spend the day
f cruising through the glacier-carved fjords, untamed wilderness and calm waters of Prince William
Sound. View the tidewater glaciers of Barry Arm and discover the waterfalls and inlets of Esther
Passage. Enjoy a delicious lunch on board as you view the rich marine wildlife and learn about the
natural history of the area. (B,L)
DAY 7 – GIRDWOOD – HOMER. Enjoy spectacular views as you travel to the Russian Orthodox
community of Kenai. Here you are taken on a historic walking tour through the Old Town, including the
KRussian Orthodox Church, Fort Kenay and Kenai Landing Historical Cannery where traditional fishing
stories come alive! Continue to your hotel in Homer. Tonight travel by water taxi across Kachemak Bay
to Otter Cove for an incredible dining experience on a private island. Hotel: Land’s End Resort. (B,HD)
KDAY 8 – HOMER – ANCHORAGE. Meet a local with enlightening tales of this quaint river community
f during breakfast in Anchor Point. Head north to Soldotna and visit the Homestead Museum for a
chance to learn about the hardships of establishing this town in the 1940’s. Later stop at the Alaska
f Wildlife Conservation Center and enjoy a private behind-the-scenes tour with a wildlife expert, a
unique opportunity to see Alaskan wildlife in its natural habitat up close. Hotel: Sheraton. (B)
DAY 9 – ANCHORAGE SIGHTSEEING. Today enjoy an in-depth exploration of Anchorage. Start
with a visit to the Alaska Native Heritage Center, a gathering place that celebrates Alaska native
Kcultures. Hear a historical perspective of Alaska’s largest city, followed by a demonstration of
f
K
traditional Alaska native dances. At the Alaska Aviation Heritage Museum, listen to a bush pilot’s
Kstories of flying into Alaska’s back country! End the day with an exclusive culinary demonstration of
a popular Alaskan recipe, followed by a farewell dinner at a local restaurant. (B,HD)
DAY 10 – ANCHORAGE – DEPARTURE OR ALASKA CRUISE. Guests on the 10-Day Coach Tour
transfer to Anchorage International Airport where your tour ends. (B)
Guests on the 17-Day Coach & Cruise Tour are transferred to the port of Whittier to board Princess
Cruises’ Sapphire Princess for an unforgettable Voyage of the Glaciers cruise. (D)
DAY 1 – ARRIVE FAIRBANKS. Welcome to Alaska! Take a complimentary transfer to your hotel.
Your Tour Director is at the hotel this afternoon to greet you and answer your questions. The rest of DAY 11 – COLLEGE FJORD SCENIC CRUISING. At College Fjord, an inlet rimmed by icy crags, you
the day is at leisure. Hotel: Pikes Waterfront Lodge. sail past glacier after ghostly glacier. The first serious explorers here were financed by a group of Ivy
League colleges, hence the name. (B,L,D)
DAY 2 – FAIRBANKS – DENALI. Enjoy a city tour of Fairbanks, Alaska’s “Golden Heart” city. Take a cruise
DAY 12 – GLACIER BAY SCENIC CRUISING. Cruise quietly, watching as giant pinnacles of ice crack
f down the Chena and Tanana Rivers aboard the sternwheeler Riverboat Discovery III. See the Trans- off the face of the glacier and float off as icebergs. (B,L,D)
Alaska Pipeline and learn about this engineering marvel. This afternoon head south to Denali National
Park, a glaciated landscape graced with a multitude of birds and wildflowers in the summer. Tonight join DAY 13 – SKAGWAY. When gold was discovered in the Klondike, the settlement of Skagway grew
your Tour Director for a Welcome Reception at the hotel. Then enjoy a rollicking musical comedy at the overnight from one cabin into a city of 20,000. The prospectors finally left, but the false-front
Denali Dinner Theatre that will have you clapping and singing! Hotel: Grand Denali Lodge. (B,HD) buildings and boardwalks remain. Savour the history at the Red Onion Saloon or at the Klondike Gold
Rush National Historical Park. (B,L,D)
DAY 3 – DENALI EXCURSION. Enjoy a leisurely morning before heading for the heart of Denali
National Park on a Tundra Wilderness Tour, a fascinating adventure hosted by an interpretive guide DAY 14 – JUNEAU. Accessible only by sea or air, Alaska’s modern capital city maintains the trappings
f and experienced naturalist. Be amazed at the awesome beauty that surrounds you while searching of its 1880’s gold-rush era. Discover the Capitol building, historic district and the infamous Red Dog
Saloon. Nearby is Mendenhall Glacier, a massive river of blue ice. (B,L,D)
for grizzly bear, moose, caribou and sheep. (B,L)
DAY 4 – DENALI – TALKEETNA. After a leisurely morning in Denali, step aboard your well-appointed DAY 15 – KETCHIKAN. Built on an island along the watery Inside Passage of the southern end of
f railcar with confirmed seating in the upper-level, glass-dome cars. Relax and enjoy the world-class Alaska, Ketchikan exudes a frontier spirit. It is known for its totem poles, dramatically carved by native
artists. Visit the quaint houses and shops on historic Creek Street, built on stilts along a stream. (B,L,D)
scenery as you travel along the Susitna River to Talkeetna. Weather-permitting, catch the best views of Mt.
McKinley, the crowning jewel of North America’s peaks at 6,194 metres. On arrival in Talkeetna, take a DAY 16 – INSIDE PASSAGE SCENIC CRUISING. A day at sea is an opportunity to kick back, relax
Kstroll with your Tour Director through the heart of the township and learn about its rich history as the and enjoy the many amenities of the ship. (B,L,D)
starting point for the expeditions up Mt. McKinley. Hotel: Talkeetna Alaskan Lodge. (B) DAY 17 – DISEMBARK VANCOUVER – DEPARTURE. On arrival in Vancouver, guests are
DAY 5 – TALKEETNA – GIRDWOOD. Cuddle the puppies at the award-winning Happy Trails transferred to Vancouver International Airport or the Insight hotel in Vancouver. Please do not
f Kennels. Meet four-time Iditarod Champion Martin Buser for an exclusive discussion on the struggles schedule flights before 12 p.m. (B)
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f Cruise on the Chena and Tanana River
aboard the Riverboat Discovery III
• Local Orientation Tour
FAIRBANKS f Tundra Wilderness Tour
f Visit the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center Alaska Denali N.P. (Day 1) f Scenic rail journey to Talkeetna
Visit the Alaska Native Heritage Center Join a lively cast of characters
Listen to a bush pilot’s stories ANCHORAGE at the Denali Dinner Theatre
A culinary demonstration (Days 8, 9 and 10) for a special dining experience
DENALI (Days 2 and 3)
• Sightseeing Tour
Kenai TALKEETNA (Day 4)
Soldotna Stroll through the heart of the township
Historic walking tour
HOMER
(Day 7) Whittier College f Visit the Alaska Aviation Heritage Museum
f Visit the Soldotna Homestead Museum Fjord
• Sightseeing Tour
Enjoy a dining experience in a local restaurant
GIRDWOOD
Join a local resident for breakfast (Days 5 and 6)
and some enlightening stories
Dine on the private island at Otter Cove f Visit the Happy Trails Kennels
Meet Iditarod-winner Martin Buser
f Cruise the serene Prince William Sound f Visit Hatcher Pass & Independence Mine
Shop on historic Creek Street
Glacier
Key Bay Skagway
f PREMIUM HIGHLIGHTS
HIGHLIGHT DINNERS
Juneau
PERSONAL INSIGHTS
OVERNIGHT CRUISING
CENTRAL HOTELS & NIGHTS
SCENIC HOTELS & NIGHTS
Full hotel descriptions on page 47-49
Ketchikan
Enjoy Your Included Tour Features ska
Ala
f Premium Highlights
Cruise into the heart of Alaska on a paddle wheeler to visit
the Chena Indian Village, where guides take you on a walking tour
Search for wildlife with an experienced naturalist on a
Tundra Wilderness tour of Denali National Park CRUISING
(Days 10, 11, 12, 13,
Travel in upper-level, glass-dome carriages aboard the famous Denali Star train 14, 15, 16 and 17)
Pet puppies at Happy Trails Kennels and watch a demonstration of sled dog mushing
Visit an old gold mine at Independence Mine State Historical Park (weather-permitting)
Cruise through the glacier-carved fjords of Prince William Sound
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Visit early homestead cabins at the Soldotna Homestead Museum Join the Sapphire Princess
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Join a conservation expert at the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center on the Voyage of the Glaciers
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Join your Tour Director for an insightful stroll through the small town of Talkeetna 10 or 17 days from US$268 per day
Meet Iditarod-winner Martin Buser and learn how he races and cares for his dogs 10-Day Coach Tour only: ALSA 17-Day Coach & Cruise: ALSI ALSZ ALSB
Learn about Kenai’s interesting past on a walking tour through Old Town Kenai Starts - Ends Twin Single Starts - Ends Inside Sgl Oceanview Sgl Balcony Sgl
Meet a local over breakfast at Anchor Point, set against breathtaking views Fairbanks Anchorage Share Supp Fairbanks Vancouver Cabin Supp Cabin Supp Cabin Supp
Experience dance and story telling at the Alaska Native Heritage Center May 14 - May 23 $3815 $1340 May 14 - May 30 $4550 $1810 $5150 $2175 $5335 $2899
Meet a bush pilot and learn about the vital role they played in the pioneering of Alaska PD May 28 - Jun 06 $3815 $1340 PD May 28 - Jun 13 $4685 $1890 $5385 $2315 $5620 $3190
Watch an exclusive culinary demonstration of a popular Alaskan recipe Jun 11 - Jun 20 $3815 $1340 Jun 11 - Jun 27 $4865 $1999 $5730 $2515 $5950 $3530
Jun 25 - Jul 04 $3815 $1340 Jun 25 - Jul 11 $4865 $1999 $5730 $2515 $5950 $3530
Additional Excursions & Sights Jul 09 - Jul 18 $3815 $1340 Jul 09 - Jul 25 $4865 $1999 $5730 $2515 $5950 $3530
View the remarkable Trans-Alaska Pipeline PD Jul 23 - Aug 01 $3815 $1340 PD Jul 23 - Aug 08 $4865 $1999 $5730 $2515 $5950 $3530
Drive along the Scenic Byway Parks Highway between Healy and Denali NP Aug 06 - Aug 15 $3815 $1340 Aug 06 - Aug 22 $4760 $1935 $5570 $2425 $5799 $3370
PD Aug 20 - Aug 29 $3815 $1340 PD Aug 20 - Sep 05 $4599 $1850 $5235 $2220 $5465 $3035
Travel through Chugach State Park via the Seward Highway All-American Road
Travel the Scenic Byway Sterling Highway from Anchor Point to Homer Spit See www.insightvacations.com for added PD dates (Prefered Departures - details page 50)
Enjoy the scenery of the Inside Passage aboard the Sapphire Princess* Supplements Pre and post tour accommodation
Insight's First Class Services Additional Cruise Charges including Government Pikes Waterfront Lodge Single Twin Triple
Airport arrival & departure transfers on the first and last day of your tour Fees & Taxes: (See page 51 for details) $328 p.p. 01 May 09 - 30 Sep 09 $302 $151 $117
Escorted by a professional Tour Director (Days 1-10) Notes Sheraton Anchorage
Maximum group size of 40 people Prices are per person twin share. 01 May 09 - 31 May 09 $165 $96 $69
Luxury air-conditioned coach with extra legroom & restroom facilities Coach & Cruise triple prices are available on request. 01 Jun 09 - 30 Sep 09 $254 $131 $96
Departures start Thursday and end Saturday. Renaissance Vancouver Harbourside
First Class and Tourist Class hotels (in remote areas)
with all service charges, taxes and porterage Reductions (See page 50) 01 May 09 - 31 May 09 $248 $124 $101
All the facilities aboard Princess Cruises’ Sapphire Princess* Insight’s Savings & Discounts do not apply to the 01 Jun 09 - 30 Sep 09 $264 $132 $104
Coach & Cruise but are applicable to the 10-Day Accommodation prices are per person, per night,
Quality Dining Coach Tour as follows: room & taxes only. Airport transfers are not included
9 Full Breakfasts, 2 Light Lunches, 1 Seafood Buffet Dinner Share a triple room SAVE $255 p.p. with additional accommodation.
2 Highlight Dinners in Homer and Anchorage plus a lively Highlight Dinner Young traveller 5-17 yrs SAVE up to $382
and show at Denali Dinner Theatre Roommate matching is not available on this tour.
7 Full Breakfasts, 6 Lunches & 7 Dinners aboard the Sapphire Princess* Refer to page 50 for full details.
(see page 6 for meal codes ) *Exclusive to 17-Day Coach & Cruise Tour Included f KW are worth approximately US$747
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West-East
Trans-Canada Odyssey
Tour Pace - A well-balanced tour that perfectly Hotels - Experience country comfort in the Fellow Passengers - Nature lovers and rail Highlights - The 360-degree views and first-class
combines touring by coach, ferry and rail. Spend chateau-like Fairmont Banff Springs and enthusiasts come together for an ideal tour of dining aboard The Canadian are experiences not to
two nights unwinding in Vancouver, Victoria and magnificently located Emerald Lake Lodge. While in Canada, combining not only different modes of be missed. As is the lakeside bonfire at Emerald Lake,
Banff, with a further two-and-a-half days relaxing the cities, enjoy urban luxury at its best at transport but contrasting scenery, from the Sunshine and the superb Personal Insights; informative talks
on the train. Two nights in cosmopolitan Toronto cap Vancouver’s waterfront Renaissance Hotel Coast and Rocky Mountains to the Western Prairie from local experts, specifically designed to enhance
off a fantastic trip. Harbourside and the trendy Hilton Toronto. lands and Niagara Falls. your enjoyment of the area you are visiting.
Kyou and explains the garden’s history and flora. There is ample time to explore these gardens which
Board the Maid of the Mist to experience the breathtaking Niagara Falls have delighted visitors from around the world for over one hundred years. Enjoy the afternoon at leisure
in Victoria. Dinner tonight is served at one of Victoria’s fine restaurants. (B,HD)
DAY 6 – VICTORIA – KELOWNA. Return to the mainland and visit a beautiful winery and estate
affording magnificent views of the region. Enjoy a wine-making tour and sample an array of outstanding
flocal wines. This evening is at leisure. Hotel: Grand Okanagan Lakefront Resort (B)
DAY 7 – KELOWNA – YOHO NATIONAL PARK. Today journey through three of Canada’s most
spectacular national parks: Mount Revelstoke, Glacier and Yoho. At Giant Cedar in Mount Revelstoke,
enjoy a self-guided walk through a stand of 1,000-year-old red cedars (weather-permitting). This
afternoon arrive at the historic Emerald Lake Lodge. After dinner enjoy an informative presentation by
Ka local expert on the history and early explorers of the area. To round off the evening, gather around a
fbonfire overlooking the lake to roast s’mores and enjoy a liqueur. The setting is superb and the
experience memorable! Hotel: Emerald Lake Lodge (B,D)
DAY 8 – YOHO NATIONAL PARK – BANFF NATIONAL PARK. Visit spectacular Natural Bridge,
patiently carved by the Kicking Horse River. View the famous Spiral Tunnels, constructed so freight
trains (typically a mile long) can safely climb the narrow valley. Visit Moraine Lake (seasonal), crowned
by ten notable peaks before arriving at Lake Louise. Enjoy an interpretive walk along Lake Louise and
Klearn about the history and geography of this spectacular area. Later this afternoon arrive at the
Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel for a two-night stay in the heart of Banff National Park. This evening
select from a variety of sumptuous restaurants for dinner. Hotel: The Fairmont Banff Springs (B,DA)
DAY 9 – BANFF SIGHTSEEING. Tour Banff, then enjoy some leisure time. Perhaps enjoy an optional
float trip down the Bow River, a helicopter tour or a guided walk to Sunshine Meadows. This evening,
why not partake in a fun and entertaining dinner show? (B)
DAY 10 – BANFF NATIONAL PARK – JASPER NATIONAL PARK. Today motor along the
unforgettable Icefields Parkway and witness spectacular scenes like Crowfoot Glacier and Columbia
Icefield, North America’s largest sub-polar ice pack. At Athabasca Glacier, climb aboard a specially-
f
designed Ice Explorer for a once-in-a-lifetime guided tour over steep grades, snow and ice as you
ascend part way up the glacier. Your home for the next two nights is in the heart of Jasper National
Park, an alpine wonderland of immense forests, jeweled lakes, soaring waterfalls, soothing mineral hot
springs, rugged glaciers, colorful meadows and spectacular mountains. After dinner a local wildlife
Kexpert will lead an informative discussion about some of the park’s most interesting residents which
include elk, moose, mountain goat, bighorn sheep, grizzly bear, black bear, beaver and caribou.
Hotel: Sawridge Inn (B,D)
DAY 1 – ARRIVE VANCOUVER. Welcome to Vancouver! Your tour begins with a complimentary DAY 11 – JASPER – THE CANADIAN TRAIN. Join your Tour Director for an interpretive walk at
transfer from the airport to your hotel. After meeting with your Tour Director this afternoon, please join KMaligne Canyon, one of the most spectacular gorges in the Canadian Rockies. Then bid farewell to your
us at 6 p.m. for a Welcome Reception. Meet your fellow travellers and prepare yourself for an adventure Tour Director and settle in your private compartment with en suite facilities in VIA Rail’s Silver & Blue
like no other. Hotel: Renaissance Vancouver Hotel Harbourside f
class onboard The Canadian, one of the world’s greatest rail journeys. (B,D)
DAY 2 – VANCOUVER SIGHTSEEING. Enjoy breakfast at the Vancouver Aquarium and learn about DAYS 12 & 13 – THE CANADIAN TRAIN. Enjoy comfortable accommodations, superb meals and
f indigenous marine life. Then exploreVancouver - see Stanley Park, English Bay, Gastown, and Chinatown. impeccable service on board the train. See prairies stretching to the horizon and cross forests studded
Tonight’s dinner will be served at a local restaurant. (B,HD) with sparkling lakes. Discover the unique pleasure of rail travel by night as the gentle rocking of the train
DAY 3 – VANCOUVER – SUNSHINE COAST. Experience the stunning Sunshine Coast while cruising lulls you to sleep. (B,L,D)
by ferry across Howe Sound. Delight in some of British Columbia’s most beautiful marine landscapes and DAY 14 – THE CANADIAN TRAIN –TORONTO SIGHTSEEING. After breakfast, arrive in Toronto
arrive at your unique oceanfront wilderness retreat. Hotel: Rockwater Secret Cove Resort (B,D) and transfer to the hotel. Spend the day discovering cosmopolitan Toronto, using a ‘Hop-on, Hop-off’
DAY 4 – SUNSHINE COAST – VICTORIA. Ferry across the Strait of Georgia to Vancouver Island and sightseeing pass to see the enormous Rogers Centre, CN Tower, Ontario’s Parliament buildings,
journey to the charming village of Chemainus, where antique shops, art galleries, and cafés appear on Queen’s Park and the city’s museum row at your own pace. Hotel: Hilton Toronto (B)
every corner. Follow the yellow footprints to see the collection of huge heritage murals on the buildings’ DAY 15 – NIAGARA FALLS EXCURSION. Travel to one of the world’s great natural wonders, Niagara
exteriors. Continue on to delightful Victoria, where an orientation tour introduces you to the Inner f
Falls. Enjoy close-up views of the falls on the Maid of the Mist cruise. The region’s climate is ideal for
Harbour, the ornate Parliament Buildings and Bastion Square. Hotel: The Magnolia Hotel & Spa (B) wine-making, so stop at a local winery for tasting before returning to Toronto. (B)
DAY 5 – VICTORIA SIGHTSEEING. Start the day with breakfast at the famous Butchart Gardens, DAY 16 – DEPART TORONTO. Your tour comes to an end with a complimentary transfer to Toronto
f 55 acres of exquisite floral displays, meandering paths and spectacular views. A horticulturist joins International Airport. (B)
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Enjoy a selection of restaurants at the Fairmont Banff Springs f Three nights in Silver & Blue class train service
• Local Orientation Tour
f Vancouver Aquarium breakfast
• Sightseeing Tour
Enjoy dinner at one of Vancouver’s restaurants
Informative presentation by
a local wildlife expert
Guided Maligne Canyon walk
Lake Louise walk
Enjoy dinner at one f Explore
of Victoria's great Athabasca
restaurants
British Glacier
Columbia
JASPER Edmonton
SUNSHINE (Days 10 and 11)
Manitoba
COAST Saskatchewan
(Day 3) Lake Alberta
Vancouver Louise VIA RAIL TRAIN
Island VANCOUVER BANFF f See Niagara Falls on the Maid of the Mist cruise
(Days 1 and 2) Saskatoon THE CANADIAN
YOHO (Days 8 and 9) (Days 12 and 13) • Full day guided visit to the Niagara Peninsula & Niagara Falls
VICTORIA NATIONAL
(Days 4 and 5) PARK Winnipeg Sioux Lookout
KELOWNA
Pacific Ocean (Day 6) (Day 7) Ontario
See page 13
Washington • Narrated city tour by “Hop-on, Hop-off” pass Sudbury
f Enjoy breakfast at Butchart Gardens & f Enjoy s’mores and a liqueur Lake
Superior
Junction
around a lakeside bonfire
explore the spectacular floral displays Informative talk by a local guest
Informative talk by a horticulturist Lake Huron
• Local Orientation Tour
f Winery tour and wine tasting Lake N
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TORONTO Niagara
Lake
(Days 14, 15 and 16) Falls
Enjoy Your Included Tour Features Michigan
Michigan Lake Erie
f Premium Highlights
Key
Enjoy breakfast at the Vancouver Aquarium and learn about indigenous marine life
Enjoy breakfast at Butchart Gardens and explore the spectacular floral displays
f PREMIUM HIGHLIGHTS
HIGHLIGHT DINNERS
Tour a renowned winery and taste the local vintages in the scenic Okanagan Valley PERSONAL INSIGHTS
Gather around a bonfire overlooking Emerald Lake to roast s’mores and enjoy a liqueur STAY INSIDE NATIONAL PARKS
Climb aboard a specially-designed Ice Explorer to ascend part way up Athabasca Glacier CENTRAL HOTELS & NIGHTS
Enjoy VIA Rail’s Silver & Blue class on board The Canadian, one of the world’s greatest rail journeys SCENIC HOTELS & NIGHTS
Close-up views of the Niagara Falls on the Maid of the Mist cruise OVERNIGHT TRAIN
Full hotel descriptions on page 47-49
KPersonal Insights
Join an informative talk with a horticulturist at Butchart Gardens
Learn about the history and early explorers of the area at Emerald Lake Lodge
Enjoy an informative talk by your Tour Director as you stroll along Lake Louise
16 days from US$306 per day
Tour Ref: ATCV
Enjoy Jasper National Park’s wildlife from a unique perspective at a fun get together with a local expert Starts - Ends Twin Single Triple Starts - Ends Twin Single Triple
Learn about the underground river system at beautiful Maligne Canyon Vancouver Toronto Share Supp Red’n Vancouver Toronto Share Supp Red’n
PD May 08 - May 23 $4885 $1275 $290 Jul 17 - Aug 01 $6050 $1725 $450
Additional Excursions & Sights
May 15 - May 30 $4885 $1275 $290 Jul 24 - Aug 08 $6050 $1725 $450
See English Bay, Chinatown, Gastown and the totem poles of Vancouver’s Stanley Park May 22 - Jun 06 $5499 $1215 $274 PD Jul 31 - Aug 15 $6050 $1725 $450
Enjoy views over Vancouver from Cyprus Mountain Lookout PD May 29 - Jun 13 $5499 $1215 $274 Aug 07 - Aug 22 $6050 $1725 $450
Cruise by ferry along British Columbia’s spectacular Sunshine Coast
Jun 05 - Jun 20 $5665 $1350 $330 Aug 14 - Aug 29 $6050 $1725 $450
Visit the charming village of Chemainus, renowned for its huge murals
Jun 12 - Jun 27 $5665 $1350 $330 PD Aug 21 - Sep 05 $6035 $1699 $450
See the Inner Harbour, Parliament Buildings and Bastion Square in Victoria PD Jun 19 - Jul 04 $5665 $1350 $330 Aug 28 - Sep 12 $6035 $1699 $450
Visit five national parks: Mt. Revelstoke, Glacier, Yoho, Banff and Jasper Jun 26 - Jul 11 $5665 $1350 $330 PD Sep04 - Sep 19 $6035 $1699 $450
Enjoy a self-guided walk through 1,000-year-old red cedars (weather-permitting)
# Jul 01 - Jul 18 $6870 $2120 $560 Sep 11 Gulf of Mexico
- Sep 26 $6035 $1699 $450
See Moraine Lake, the Spiral Tunnels and Natural Bridge in the Rocky Mountains
PD Jul 10 - Jul 25 $6050 $1725 $450 Sep 18 - Oct 03 $6035 $1699 $450
Journey along the magnificent Icefields Parkway
Have fun with your “Hop-on, Hop-off” sightseeing pass in Toronto See www.insightvacations.com for added PD dates (Prefered Departures - details page 50)
Journey through the orchard-laden Niagara Peninsula to Niagara Falls changes slightly for Stampede departures.
Reductions (See page 50)
Stop at Niagara’s mighty Whirlpool and Rapids observation deck and visit the Floral Clock Young traveller 5-17 yrs SAVE up to $687 See page 15.)
Visit a winery in the grape-growing region of the Niagara Peninsula Early payment SAVE up to $687 p.p. Pre & post tour accommodation
Insight's First Class Services Frequent traveller SAVE 5% p.p. Renaissance Vancouver
Airport arrival and departure transfers on the first and last day of your tour Extra tour discount SAVE up to $344 p.p. Hotel Harbourside Single Twin Triple
Escorted by a professional Tour Director (Days 1-11) - maximum group size of 40 people 01 Apr 09 - 30 Apr 09 $175 $88 $75
Notes 01 May 09 - 31 May 09 $248 $124 $101
Luxury air-conditioned coach with extra legroom and restroom facilities Prices are per person twin share. 01 Jun 09 - 30 Sep 09 $264 $132 $104
First-class hotels with all service charges, taxes and porterage Tours depart Fridays and return Saturdays. Hilton Toronto
Silver & Blue class train journey from Jasper to Toronto including gratuities to on-board personnel #Departs on Wednesday and includes an 01 May 09 -31 Oct 09 $183 $92 $72
Quality Dining additional two nights in Calgary with entry to Prices are per person, per night, room & tax
the Calgary Stampede, the Greatest Outdoor only. Airport transfers are not included with
15 Full Breakfasts, 2 Lunches, 6 Dinners and 2 Highlight Dinners in Vancouver and Victoria
plus choose from our Dine-Around selection of restaurants in Banff Show on Earth (Ref: AT2V. This 18-day itinerary additional accommodation - see page 50.
(see page 6 for meal codes) Included f KW are worth approximately US$586
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Best of
Eastern Canada & USA
Tour Pace - Join this comprehensive tour and Hotels - A fine selection of well located Fellow Passengers - Spanning Eastern Highlights - Alongside America’s most iconic
enjoy two-night stays in some of North America’s properties. You will find the Lord Elgin in the heart Canada and the USA, this momentous area has sights in Boston, Philadelphia, Washington DC and
key destinations: Toronto, Quebec City, Bar Harbor, of Canada’s capital city, Quebec City’s Hilton just something for everyone. There are national parks for New York City, you can take home memories of
Boston and Washington DC. The spectacular steps from the ramparts, the Omni Parker House on nature lovers, great food for gourmets, museums having breakfast with dinosaurs in Montreal, views
scenery en route ensures that every day is as Boston’s Freedom Trail, and the Sheraton in the and monuments for history buffs and no one can fail from Cadillac Mountain in Acadia National Park
enjoyable as the previous one. heart of Manhattan. to appreciate the splendor of the autumn colors. and cruising to the base of Niagara Falls.
Knative feast accompanied by vibrant traditional dances. An unforgettable experience and a unique
opportunity to learn more about Canada’s First Nations peoples. Hotel: Lord Elgin Hotel. (B,HD)
DAY 4 – OTTAWA – MONTREAL. This morning enjoy an orientation tour of Ottawa, famous for its
stately boulevards, imposing buildings and tulip-filled gardens during the Spring. See the green-peaked
roofs of the Parliament, the Royal Canadian Mint, City Hall and the National Art Gallery. Bienvenue!
Enter the French-speaking province of Quebec and continue to Montreal to see the Old Port and
cobbled streets of Old Montreal. On your locally guided tour, admire the city’s diversity from the
grand mansions of Mount Royal to the modern downtown area. Hotel: Fairmont Queen Elizabeth. (B)
DAY 5 – MONTREAL – QUEBEC CITY. Start the day with a special breakfast at Montreal’s
f Museum of Archaeology and History before continuing to Quebec City, first settled by Europeans
more than 400 years ago. Hotel: Hilton Quebec. (B)
DAY 6 – QUEBEC CITY SIGHTSEEING. Join a local guide to experience Quebec’s unique European
charm: the Latin Quarter, Plains of Abraham, ramparts, National Assembly, Basilica, City Hall, Place
Royale and Citadel. Venture north to visit the shrine of Ste-Anne-de-Beaupré, the first pilgrimage
f shrine in North America, and the Montmorency Falls before returning to your hotel. Tonight, why not
join your Tour Director for an optional dinner at the famous revolving rooftop restaurant, L’Astral? (B)
DAY 7 – QUEBEC CITY – BAR HARBOR. Bid ‘au revoir’ to Quebec and cross the US border. Relax
and enjoy the countryside while traveling east toward America’s Atlantic Coast, to the quintessential
New England fishing village of Bar Harbor, Maine. Hotel: Harborside Hotel, Spa & Marina. (B)
DAY 8 – BAR HARBOR – ACADIA EXCURSION. Take in the natural beauty of Acadia National
f Park, with its dramatic rocky shoreline, beaver ponds and spectacular views from the top of Cadillac
Mountain. Explore Bar Harbor on your own in the afternoon, take an optional nature cruise or go
whale watching, before feasting on a traditional Maine lobster dinner. (B,HD)
DAY 9 – BAR HARBOR – BOSTON. Follow the rocky Maine shoreline south, stopping in picturesque
Kennebunkport for a chance to soak up typical New England life. Pass Portsmouth, New Hampshire’s
only coastal city, en route to Boston, Massachusetts. Hotel: Omni Parker House. (B)
DAY 10 – BOSTON SIGHTSEEING. Boston is one of America’s oldest and most historic cities. Join
K Tour Director for a trip along the Freedom Trail. See Beacon Hill, Faneuil Hall, Charlestown,
your
Bunker Hill Pavilion and the meeting house where the Boston Tea Party was planned. The afternoon
is free for wandering in the beautiful gardens, visiting a museum or exploring the charming North End.
For dinner this evening, choose between a selection of excellent Boston restaurants. (B,DA)
DAY 11 – BOSTON – PHILADELPHIA. Travel to Philadelphia, City of Brotherly Love, where both the
Rise to the top of the CN Tower in Toronto Declaration of Independence and the US Constitution were written. Explore Independence National
Historic Park, visit the Liberty Bell and view Independence Hall. Hotel: Sheraton Society Hill. (B)
DAY 1 – ARRIVE TORONTO. Take a complimentary transfer from Toronto International Airport to DAY 12 – PHILADELPHIA – WASHINGTON DC. Tour the award-winning National Constitution
the tour hotel. Your Tour Director is at the hotel this afternoon to greet you and answer any questions. f Center before continuing to Washington DC. The afternoon is free to perhaps visit one of the
Smithsonian museums, the Kennedy Center, or stroll through the historic cobblestone streets of
Join us at 6 p.m. for a Welcome Reception at the hotel. Hotel: Toronto Hilton.
Georgetown. Hotel: Renaissance Washington DC. (B)
DAY 2 – TORONTO & NIAGARA FALLS EXCURSION. Rise to the top of the CN Tower, the world’s
DAY DC. See
f tallest tower, for views from four different look-out levels. Travel up University Avenue to take in the Stops 13 – WASHINGTONand LincolnCapitol Hill and the WWII and Vietnam Veterans Memorials.
include the Jefferson Memorials and the
White House on your guided city tour.
f Falls to view this great natural wonder up-close on the Maid of the Mist cruise. Browse the shops and f In Arlington, board the narrated Tourmobile and visit theDepart the nation’s capital andthe dayfor free.Big
sights of Ontario’s Parliament buildings, Queen’s Park and museum row. Then move on to Niagara National Cemetery.The rest of is (B)
DAY 14 – WASHINGTON DC – NEW YORK CITY. head the
galleries of Niagara-on-the-Lake before returning to Toronto for dinner at the hotel. (B,D)
Apple where your orientation tour includes Times Square, the Financial and Broadway Districts and
DAY 3 – TORONTO – OTTAWA. Follow the shores of Lake Ontario to the colonial city of Kingston, Battery Park. The afternoon is free to enjoy the many sights or do some last-minute shopping. In the
Canada’s first capital and one of the nation’s most historic cities. During your orientation tour view the evening, join your Tour Director and new-found friends for a farewell dinner at a New York
numerous old buildings, churches, picturesque neighborhoods and fortifications. Arrive in Ottawa, the restaurant. Hotel: Sheraton New York Hotel & Towers. (B,HD)
nation’s capital, and visit the Canadian Museum of Civilisation, Canada’s largest and most popular DAY 15 – DEPART NEW YORK CITY. The tour comes to an end with a complimentary transfer to
cultural institution. In the evening, travel by giant canoe to a native camp on Turtle Island to savour a JFK International Airport. (B)
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f Museum of Archaeology and History
• Local Orientation Tour f Visit Ste-Anne-de-Beaupré, the first Ste-Anne-de-Beaupré
pilgrimage shrine in North America
and the Montmorency Falls Montmorency Falls
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(Days 5 and 6) f Enjoy the natural beauty of Acadia
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• Local Orientation Tour New York New Atlantic Ocean
Kingston Hampshire
• Local Orientation Tour Dine-Around evening at a
selection of restaurants BOSTON
Walk the Freedom trail (Days 9 and 10)
f CN Tower
•
TORONTO Lake Ontario with your Tour Director
Local Orientation Tour (Days 1 and 2)
Massachusetts
Cape Cod
Niagara Falls RI
Connecticut
f Niagara Peninsula Maid of the Mist cruise f Tour the National Constitution Center • Take an orientation tour of the Big Apple
Lake Erie
Dinner at a local restaurant
Key
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N. J. NEW YORK
(Days 14 and 15)
HIGHLIGHT DINNERS
PERSONAL INSIGHTS
f Tour of Arlington Cemetery
• Locally Guided Sightseeing Tour
CENTRAL HOTELS & NIGHTS
SCENIC HOTELS & NIGHTS PHILADELPHIA
Full hotel descriptions on page 47-49 (Day 11)
Enjoy Your Included Tour Features
f Premium Highlights
Rise to the top of the CN Tower, the world’s tallest tower
WASHINGTON DC
(Days 12 and 13)
View Niagara Falls up-close on the Maid of the Mist cruise
Start the day with a special breakfast at Montreal’s Museum of Archaeology and History
Visit the shrine of Ste-Anne-de-Beaupré and Montmorency Falls
Take in the natural beauty of Acadia National Park
Tour the award-winning National Constitution Center in Philadelphia
Board the narrated Tourmobile and visit the National Cemetery in Arlington
KPersonal Insights 15 days from US$235 per day
Transfer to Turtle Island by canoe and explore the village with a native interpreter Starts - Ends Price 05 Jul - 19 Jul $3515 06 Sep - 20 Sep $3599
Your Tour Director brings the story of the American Revolution to life as you walk to 12 Jul - 26 Jul $3515 PD 13 Sep - 27 Sep $3599
PD 10 May - 24 May $3550
Faneuil Hall and other historic sites along Boston’s Freedom Trail PD 19 Jul - 02 Aug $3515 20 Sep - 04 Oct $3599
24 May - 07 Jun $3550 26 Jul - 09 Aug $3515
Additional Excursions & Sights PD 07 Jun - 21 Jun $3550
PD 27 Sep - 11 Oct $3599
PD 02 Aug - 16 Aug $3515
See museum row, Queen’s Park and City Hall in Toronto 21 Jun - 05 Jul $3550 23 Aug - 06 Sep $3515 04 Oct - 18 Oct $3599
Browse the shops and galleries of Niagara-on-the-Lake PD 28 Jun - 12 Jul $3550 PD 30 Aug - 13 Sep $3515 11 Oct - 25 Oct $3599
Explore 20,000 years of human history at the Canadian Museum of Civilisation See www.insightvacations.com for added PD dates (Prefered Departures - details page 50)
See Ottawa’s Parliament Buildings, Rideau Market and the Prime Minister’s residence
Enjoy views from Mount Royal and get an insider view of Notre Dame Basilica in Old Montreal Supplements Reductions (See page 50)
See the Plains of Abraham, the Citadel, the historic walls of Quebec City Single room 10 May 09 - 28 Jun 09 $1515 Share a triple room
Stroll along the shops and historic waterfront buildings of Kennebunkport 05 Jul 09 - 30 Aug 09 $1485 10 May 09 - 28 Jun 09 SAVE $415 p.p.
View Independence Hall and visit the Liberty Bell in Philadelphia 06 Sep 09 - 11 Oct 09 $1570 05 Jul 09 - 30 Aug 09 SAVE $399 p.p.
See the Capitol, Lincoln and Jefferson Memorials and White House in Washington DC 06 Sep 09 - 11 Oct 09 SAVE $430 p.p.
Pre & post tour accommodation
See the world famous sights of New York City Young travellers 5-17 yrs SAVE up to $360
Hilton Toronto Single Twin Triple
Insight's First Class Services 01 May 09 -31 Oct 09 $183 $92 $72 Early payment SAVE up to $360 p.p.
Airport arrival and departure transfers on the first and last day of your tour Sheraton New York Hotel & Towers Frequent traveller SAVE 5% p.p.
Escorted by a professional Tour Director - maximum group size of 40 people 01 May 09 - 30 Jun 09 $393 $197 $131 Extra tour discount SAVE up to $180 p.p.
Luxury air-conditioned coach with extra legroom and restroom facilities 01 Jul 09 - 31 Aug 09 $306 $153 $102 Notes
First-class hotels with all service charges, taxes and porterage 01 Sep 09 - 31 Oct 09 $424 $212 $142 Ref: AQUC. Prices are per person twin share.
Quality Dining Prices are per person, per night, room & tax Tours depart and return Sundays.
only. Airport transfers are not included with
14 Full Breakfasts, 1 Hotel Dinner, 3 Highlight Dinners in Ottawa, Bar Harbor and New York
additional accommodation - see page 50.
plus choose from a selection of restaurants on our Dine-Around evening in Boston
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OPTIONAL
CRUISE
Eastern Canada
Tour Pace - Canada’s eastern cities are bursting Hotels - From the Sutton Place in Toronto to the Fellow Passengers - This diverse and cultural Highlights - Take home memories of a boat
with life and this tour offers a fantastic introduction landmark Fairmont Chateau Laurier in Ottawa, the region has something for everyone. City lovers and ride to the foot of Niagara’s thundering falls, a day
to their highlights. Enjoy two-night stays in bustling luxurious hotels on this tour are all centrally located history buffs will find themselves in their element, exploring the historic walled city in Quebec and an
Toronto and romantic Quebec City, plus overnight to allow you to make the most of your visit. Wake up while fans of French life and language will enjoy evening wandering the cobble-stone streets of
stops in vibrant Montreal and the nation’s capital every morning to find the best of these delightful soaking up the ambience in the fascinating Old Montreal.
city, Ottawa. cities on your doorstep, waiting to be explored. province of Quebec.
nation’s capital, and visit the Canadian Museum of Civilization, Canada’s largest and most popular
See the green peaked roofs of the Parliament Building in Ottawa cultural institution. For dinner this evening, choose from a selection of excellent restaurants in
Ottawa. Hotel: Fairmont Chateau Laurier. (B,DA)
DAY 4 – OTTAWA – QUEBEC CITY. This morning enjoy an orientation tour of Ottawa, famous for
its stately boulevards, imposing buildings and tulip-filled gardens during the Spring. See the green-
peaked roofs of the Parliament, the Royal Canadian Mint, City Hall and the National Art Gallery.
Then, follow the St. Lawrence River to Quebec City, the first French settlement in North America,
reminiscent of a medieval European village. This evening is at leisure to enjoy this romantic city on
foot or by horse-drawn carriage. Perhaps join your Tour Director for an optional French Bistro dinner
inside the walled city. Hotel: Hilton Quebec. (B)
DAY 5 – QUEBEC CITY SIGHTSEEING. Let a local guide show you the unique European charm of
this historic city, with its Latin Quarter, Plains of Abraham, ramparts, National Assembly, Basilica,
City Hall, Place Royale and Citadel. Then venture north to visit the shrine of Ste-Anne-de-Beaupré –
f first pilgrimage shrine in North America – and the spectacular Montmorency Falls, before returning
to Quebec City where the rest of the day is free. (B)
DAY 6 – QUEBEC CITY – MONTREAL. Continue to Quebec’s largest city, Montreal. See the cobble-
stone streets of Vieux Montreal and the Old Port. On your locally guided tour, admire the city’s
diversity from the grand mansions of Mount Royal to the modern downtown area. This evening, explore
Montreal’s old world charm and joie de vivre at your leisure. Hotel: Fairmont Queen Elizabeth. (B)
DAY 7 – DEPART MONTREAL. For guests not taking the cruise, the tour ends upon hotel checkout.
A complimentary transfer to Montreal International Airport is provided. (B)
Others enjoy free time in Montreal, then transfer to the ms Maasdam in the afternoon to begin your
Canada & New England Discovery Cruise that sails along the scenic St. Lawrence River. (D)
DAY 8 – CRUISING – QUEBEC CITY. Explore the city or beyond. Available activities include biking at
Montmorency Falls, wine-tasting at Canyon Ste Anne and rafting down the Jacques Cartier River. (B,L,D)
DAY 9 – CRUISING – THE GULF OF ST. LAWRENCE. The lifeblood of French Canada, the St.
Lawrence River delivered explorer Jacques Cartier to indigenous peoples in 1534. Today it will deliver
you to majestic landscapes, rich aquatic life and multiple species of whale that feed at the St.
Lawrence Estuary. (B,L,D,)
DAY 10 – CRUISING – CHARLOTTETOWN. Call in at Charlottetown, where red double-decker
buses motor along streets lined with Victorian houses. Perhaps join an optional excursion to
Cavendish, with ample time to visit the Anne of Green Gables homestead and Prince Edward Island
National Park for a leisurely walk along the boardwalk. (B,L,D)
DAY 11 – CRUISING – SYDNEY. Alexander Graham Bell observed, “I have traveled around the globe.
I have seen the Canadian and American Rockies, the Andes and the Alps, and the Highlands of
DAY 1 – ARRIVE TORONTO. A complimentary transfer from Toronto International Airport to the Scotland; but for simply beauty, Cape Breton outrivals them all.” Perhaps join an optional shore
tour hotel is provided. Your Tour Director will be available at the hotel this afternoon to welcome you. excursion along the 184-mile-long Cabot Trail, or be a soldier for the day at Louisbourg – the choice
Join us at 6 p.m. for a Welcome Reception at the hotel. Hotel: Sutton Place Hotel Toronto. is yours. (B,L,D)
DAY 2 – TORONTO & NIAGARA FALLS EXCURSION. Spend the morning exploring cosmopolitan DAY 12 – CRUISING – HALIFAX. Lighthouses stand sentinel on cliffside ledges; tiny villages huddle
f Toronto. Rise to the top of the CN Tower and view Toronto from four different lookout levels. in rocky inlets; lobsters make it from the ocean to your plate in record time – all in Nova Scotia. In
Halifax, the ramparts of the Citadel defend the city and await your inspection. (B,L,D)
Traveling up stately University Avenue, see Ontario’s Parliament buildings, Queen’s Park and the
city’s museum row. Move on to one of the world’s great natural wonders, Niagara Falls. Enjoy close- DAY 13 – CRUISING – BAR HARBOR. Tucked into a cove by Acadia National Park is Bar Harbor, a
f up views of the falls on the Maid of the Mist cruise before browsing the shops and galleries of quintessential New England coastal town. Enjoy an optional bike ride or kayak adventure, participate
Niagara-on-the-Lake. Dinner is at the hotel this evening. (B,D) in a lobster bake and chew on hand-stretched taffy from an upscale boutique. (B,L,D)
DAY 3 – TORONTO – OTTAWA. Bid farewell to Toronto and travel north along the shores of Lake DAY 14 – DISEMBARK BOSTON. Time permitting, explore the cradle of American history, Boston,
Ontario to Canada’s first capital, Kingston. Your orientation tour shows you the numerous historic before being transferred to Boston International Airport or to the Omni Parker House, for guests
buildings, churches, picturesque neighborhoods and 19th century fortifications. Arrive in Ottawa, the wishing to extend their stay. Please do not schedule fights before noon. (B)
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• Canada & New England Discovery Cruise
f Excursion to visit Ste-Anne-de-Beaupré and
the spectacular Montmorency Falls
• Locally Guided Sightseeing Tour
CANADA & NEW ENGLAND
DISCOVERY OPTIONAL CRUISE
(Days 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13 and 14)
Key
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Brunswick SYDNEY HIGHLIGHT DINNERS
OVERNIGHT CRUISING
Ste-Anne-de-Beaupré CHARLOTTETOWN CENTRAL HOTELS & NIGHTS
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TORONTO
Hampshire
(Days 1 and 2)
Lake Ontario
f Ascend the CN Tower
• Local Orientation Tour
Massachusetts
BOSTON
Niagara
f Maid of the Mist cruise ape
Cape Cod
at Niagara Falls
Falls
Lake Erie
Enjoy Your Included Tour Features
7 or 14 days from US$204 per day
f Premium Highlights
7-Day Tour (no cruise) AQEC 14-Day Tour & Cruise: AQEI AQEZ AQEB
Rise to the top of the CN Tower, the world’s tallest tower Starts - Ends Twin Sgl Starts - Ends Inside Sgl OceanView Sgl Verandah Sgl
Niagara Falls, enjoy close-up views of the falls on the Maid of the Mist cruise Toronto Montreal Share Supp Toronto - Boston Cabin Supp Cabin Supp Cabin Supp
Visit the shrine of Ste-Anne-de-Beaupré and Montmorency Falls PD May 10 - May 16 $1720 $670 May 17 - May30 $2850 $1130 $3165 $1285 $4150 $2915
May 17 - May 23 $1720 $670 May 31 - Jun 13 $2899 $1165 $3220 $1315 $4210 $2965
Additional Excursions & Sights PD May 24 - May 30 $1720 $670 Jun 14 - Jun 27 $3065 $1235 $3380 $1399 $4480 $3240
See museum row, Queen’s Park and City Hall in Toronto May 31 - Jun 06 $1720 $670
Jun 28 - Jul 11 $3065 $1235 $3380 $1399 $4480 $3240
PD Jun 07 - Jun 13 $1720 $670
Browse the shops and galleries of Niagara-on-the-Lake Jul 12 - Jul 25 $3065 $1235 $3380 $1399 $4480 $3240
Jun 14 - Jun 20 $1720 $670
Explore 20,000 years of human history at the Canadian Museum of Civilisation Jun 21 - Jun 27 $1720 $670 PD Sep 06 - Sep 19 $3175 $1299 $3490 $1460 $4590 $3350
See Ottawa’s Parliament, Royal Canadian Mint & National Art Gallery Jun 28 - Jul 04 $1720 $670 * Sep 20 - Oct 03 $3175 $1299 $3490 $1460 $4590 $3350
See the Plains of Abraham, the Citadel, the historic walls of Quebec City Jul 12 - Jul 18 $1720 $670
PD Aug 16 - Aug 22 $1720 $670 Reductions (See page 50)
Enjoy views from Mount Royal and get an insider view of Aug 30 - Sep 05 $1720 $670 Insight’s Savings & Discounts do not apply to cruises but are
Notre Dame Basilica in Old Montreal PD Sep 06 - Sep 12 $1720 $670 applicable to the 7 Day coach tour as follows:
Enjoy the seasonal splendors of the Canadian & New England coasts * Sep 20 - Sep 26 $1720 $670 Share a triple room SAVE $150 p.p.
aboard the luxurious five star ms Maasdam* Sep 27 - Oct 03 $1720 $670 Young traveller 5-17 yrs SAVE up to $172
Oct 04 - Oct 10 $1720 $670 Early payment SAVE up to $172 p.p.
Insight's First Class Services See www.insightvacations.com Frequent traveller SAVE 5% p.p.
Airport arrival and departure transfers on the first and last day of your tour for added PD dates Extra tour discount SAVE up to $86 p.p
(Prefered Departures - details page 50) Roommate matching is not available on the cruise.
Escorted by a professional Tour Director (days 1-7)
Maximum group size of 40 people Supplements Pre and post tour accommodation
Additional Cruise Charges including Sutton Place Hotel - Toronto Single Twin Triple
Luxury air-conditioned coach with extra legroom and restroom facilities Government Fees & Taxes: 01 May 09 - 31 Oct 09 $199 $100 $78
First-class hotels with all service charges, taxes and porterage (See page 51 for details) $346 p.p. Omni Mont-Royal - Montreal
All the facilities aboard the Holland America cruise ship* Notes 01 May 09 - 31 Oct 09 $203 $102 $79
Prices are per person twin share. Omni Parker House - Boston
Quality Dining 01 May 09 -31 Aug 09 $221 $111 $88
Triple prices for the 14 day Tour & Cruise
6 Full Breakfasts, 1 Hotel Dinner, plus choose from a selection are available on request. 01 Sep 09 -31 Oct 09 $249 $125 $98
of restaurants on our Dine-Around evening in Ottawa Tours depart Sundays & return Saturdays. Accommodation prices are per person, per night, room & taxes only. Airport
7 Full Breakfasts, 6 Lunches & 7 Dinners included aboard the ms Maasdam* *Itinerary Variations apply - See page 51. transfers are not included with additional accommodation - see page 50.
(see page 6 for meal codes)*Exclusive to 14 Day Tour & Cruise Included f W are worth approximately US$241
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journey with four comfortable two-night stays in comfort and service in perfect locations: city center panoramas will revel in rugged coastlines, stunning history, luscious cuisine and engaging experiences
Bar Harbor, Halifax, Ingonish Beach and Prince in Boston and Kennebunkport, scenic waterfront seascapes, pristine wilderness and quaint fishing are some of the highlights of this wonderful journey.
Edward Island, a relaxing cruise across the Bay of properties in Bar Harbor, Halifax and Ingonish Beach villages. History buffs will adore Boston and You’ll enjoy dramatic national parks at Acadia, Cape
Fundy, and captivating overnight visits to Boston, St and tranquil bucolic settings at The Fairmont Charlottetown, while literary fans are in for a treat Breton Highlands and Prince Edward Island and a
Andrews-by-the-Sea and Kennebunkport. Algonquin and Rodd Crowbush Golf & Beach Resort. with the visit to Green Gables Historic Site. journey through the world of Anne of Green Gables.
Then explore Bar Harbor on your own, enjoying quaint shops, galleries and superb views, or perhaps
Cape Breton Highlands National Park take an optional nature or whale watching cruise. (B)
f DAY 4 – BAR HARBOR – HALIFAX. Board The CAT, the fastest ferry in North America. Enjoy the
eateries and amenities aboard this stylish catamaran as you cross the Bay of Fundy to Nova Scotia.
Then motor along the beautiful rocky coastline, dotted with picturesque fishing villages to Halifax,
the province’s dynamic capital. Hotel: Halifax Marriott Harbourfront (B)
DAY 5 – HALIFAX SIGHTSEEING. Enjoy a city tour of Halifax including the Public Gardens,
waterfront and Spring Garden Road, and learn about the Halifax Explosion and the city’s connection
f to the Titanic. Visit the Citadel National Historic site offering superb panoramic views. The rest of the
day is at leisure. Perhaps join an optional excursion to the picture-perfect village of Peggy’s Cove. (B)
DAY 6 – HALIFAX – INGONISH BEACH. Bid farewell to Halifax and continue north along the scenic
coastline. Stop at Sherbrooke Village, a restored 1860’s settlement with more than 80 buildings
Kdepicting a typical Nova Scotian historic village. Then cross the narrow Canso Strait to scenic Cape
Breton Island and continue to your hotel, superbly located on a promontory overlooking the Atlantic
Ocean. Hotel: Keltic Lodge Resort & Spa (B,D)
DAY 7 – CABOT TRAIL & CAPE BRETON HIGHLANDS NATIONAL PARK EXCURSION. Travel
to beautiful Bras d’Or Lake and visit the Alexander Graham Bell National Historic Site, where you
f learn about the great innovator’s life and inventions. Then journey along the Cabot Trail, one of the
world’s most scenic drives offering stunning vistas of rust-colored cliffs and deep blue ocean waters.
f Enter Cape Breton Highlands National Park, an exceptional wilderness area where moose are often
spotted among the lakes and streams. (B)
DAY 8 – INGONISH BEACH – PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND. Head for picturesque Pictou, renowned
as the "Birthplace of New Scotland" as it was here that the first wave of Scottish immigrants landed
in 1773. Cross the Northumberland Strait to Prince Edward Island. Enjoy the landscape of vivid colors
and rolling hills, sandy beaches and red sandstone cliffs as you make your way to the Maritimes’ most
luxurious resort, overlooking the island’s panoramic sandy beaches. Relax and enjoy the resort’s
facilities. Hotel: Rodd Crowbush Golf & Beach Resort (B,D)
DAY 9 – PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND EXCURSION. Visit Founders’ Hall and learn about Canada’s
Khistory, then enjoy a guided walking tour of graceful Charlottetown. Head up the north shore to the
f wind-sculpted sand dunes, beautiful beaches and broad inlets of Prince Edward Island National Park.
K a guided tour of Green Gables, the farm house that inspired the setting for Lucy Maud
Take
Montgomery’s Anne of Green Gables. This evening relax at the resort, or perhaps attend an optional
performance of the popular musical Anne of Green Gables. (B)
DAY 10 – PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND – ST. ANDREWS-BY-THE-SEA. This morning drive across
the modern 12.9km long Confederation Bridge to New Brunswick and stop at the Hopewell Rocks in
the Bay of Fundy to view the unusual flower-pot shaped islands. In St. John, view the amazing
Reversing Falls and continue to beautiful St. Andrews-by-the-Sea and your elegant Tudor-style resort.
This evening select one of the resort’s excellent restaurants offering varying cuisine and ambiance
for your dining pleasure. Hotel: The Fairmont Algonquin. (B,DA)
DAY 11 – ST. ANDREWS-BY-THE-SEA – KENNEBUNKPORT. Back in the United States, visit
DAY 1 – ARRIVE BOSTON. Welcome to Boston! A complimentary transfer is provided to your
Bangor and admire the cityscape, much of it listed on the National Register of Historic Places. On
hotel. Your Tour Director is at the hotel this afternoon to welcome you and answer your questions. arrival at the delightful coastal resort of Kennebunkport, journey along the scenic Ocean Drive with
Join us at 6 p.m. for a Welcome Reception at the hotel. Hotel: Hyatt Regency Boston stunning views of the coastline and great mansions, including the famous Bush Family Compound.
DAY 2 – BOSTON – BAR HARBOR. After a brief orientation tour of Boston, journey north through Tonight enjoy a farewell dinner at your charming inn. Hotel: Kennebunkport Inn (B,D)
New Hampshire and enter Maine. Stop in historic Portland before heading to Mount Desert Island DAY 12 – KENNEBUNKPORT – BOSTON. Enjoy more stunning coastline and picturesque coastal
and the quintessential New England fishing village of Bar Harbor. This evening feast on a traditional villages on the way to Salem, home to the infamous Salem Witch Trials. Board a narrated trolley and
Maine lobster dinner. Hotel: Bar Harbor Regency (B,HD) f discover a colorful coastal city, rich in maritime heritage, historic architecture and amazing stories.
DAY 3 – ACADIA NATIONAL PARK EXCURSION. Take in the beauty of Acadia National Park with The tour ends at Boston International Airport and the Insight hotel in Boston for passengers
f its dramatic rocky shoreline, beaver ponds and spectacular views from the top of Cadillac Mountain. extending their stay. Please do not schedule flights before 4 p.m. (B)
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Take a guided tour of the Green Gables Historic Site
f Visit Prince Edward Island National Park f Follow the scenic Cabot Trail to the Cape Breton Highlands
Cape Breton Highlands National Park National Park
PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND INGONISH BEACH
• Sightseeing Tour (Days 8 and 9) (Days 6 and 7)
Visit Founders’ Hall and Cavendish
learn about Canada’s history
Charlottetown
New f Visit the Alexander
Choose from a selection of restaurants Graham Bell
on our Dine-Around evening Brunswick Pictou National Historic Site
Hopewell
Rocks Nova Scotia
Sherbrooke Village
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ferry in North America
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PERSONAL INSIGHTS
New KENNEBUNKPORT
CENTRAL HOTELS & NIGHTS
Hampshire (Day 11)
SCENIC HOTELS & NIGHTS
Full hotel descriptions on page 47-49
Salem
BOSTON
Lake Ontario • Local Orientation Tour (Days 1 and 12)
f Board a narrated trolley
Massachusetts and explore Salem, home
of the infamous witch trials
Cape Cod
New York
Enjoy Your Included Tour Features
f Premium Highlights
Explore Acadia National Park, the nation’s second most visited national park
Cross the Bay of Fundy aboard the high speed The CAT, one of the world’s super ships
Visit Halifax Citadel National Historic Site and enjoy the spectacular panoramic views
Visit the Alexander Graham Bell National Historic Site on Cape Breton Island
Explore Cape Breton Highlands National Park, famous for its highlands and ocean scenery
Discover Prince Edward Island National Park, home to sand dunes, wetlands and forests
Board a private Salem Trolley for a narrated tour through historic Salem
KPersonal Insights
View demonstrations by blacksmiths and pottery makers at Sherbrooke Village
Learn about Canada’s history at Founders’ Hall, Canada’s Birthplace Pavilion
Learn more about Anne of Green Gables on a guided tour of Green Gables Heritage Site
Additional Excursions & Sights
Enjoy an orientation tour of Boston’s Freedom Trail in the North End
View Portland’s picturesque Old Port and Historic Waterfront District
Drive along the scenic southern coastline of Nova Scotia with superb panoramic views
Discover the scenic highlights of Halifax on a morning city sightseeing tour
Journey along the Cabot Trail, considered one of the world’s most scenic drives
Enjoy the scenic delights of Prince Edward Island, also known as “The Gentle Island”
12 days from US$261per day
Join a guided walking tour along the streets of historic Charlottetown Starts - Ends Price PD 17 Jul - 28 Jul $3125 PD 28 Aug - 08 Sep $3125
Explore Prince Edward Island’s South Shore and Anne’s Land areas 24 Jul - 04 Aug $3125
05 Jun - 16 Jun $3125
Travel on Confederation Bridge, the world’s longest bridge over ice-covered waters PD 19 Jun - 30 Jun $3125 07 Aug - 18 Aug $3125
04 Sep - 15 Sep $3125
View the Hopewell Rocks, four stories high at low tide and tiny islands at high tide 26 Jun - 07 Jul $3125 14 Aug - 25 Aug $3125 18 Sep - 29 Sep $3125
See the St. John River’s Reversing Falls, caused by the Bay of Fundy’s tremendous tides
See www.insightvacations.com for added PD dates (Prefered Departures - details page 50)
Stop in Bangor and view sites on the National Register of Historic Places
Drive along Kennebunkport’s scenic Ocean Drive and view the local elite’s grand estates Supplements Notes
Insight's First Class Services Single room: $1350 Ref: AMCE. Prices are per person twin share.
Airport arrival and departure transfers on the first and last day of your tour Tours departs Fridays and returns Tuesdays.
Reductions (See page 50)
Escorted by a professional Tour Director - maximum group size of 40 people Share a triple room SAVE $385 p.p. Pre & post tour accommodation
Luxury air-conditioned coach with extra legroom and restroom facilities Hyatt Regency Boston Single Twin Triple
Young traveller 5-17 yrs SAVE up to $313
First-class hotels with all service charges, taxes and porterage 01 May 09 - 31 Oct 09 $353 $177 $118
Early payment SAVE up to $313p.p.
Prices are per person, per night, room and tax
Quality Dining Frequent traveller SAVE 5% p.p. only. Airport transfers are not included with
11 Full Breakfasts, 3 Hotel Dinners plus 1 Highlight Dinner in Bar Harbor and Extra tour discount SAVE up to $157 p.p. additional accommodation -see page 50.
Dine-Around at your choice of restaurants at the Fairmont Algonquin
(see page 6 for meal codes) Included f KW are worth approximately US$436
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night stays in the key cities of New York City, significance (Washington, Lancaster and Boston) historical and national treasure seekers, admirers of harmoniously combine with the bucolic landscapes
Washington DC and Newport, allowing ample time and superior, contemporary hotels situated in the country and coastal landscapes, culinary of Amish Country and the quaint fishing towns of
for exploration. Overnight stays in Philadelphia, heart of Manhattan’s Times Square, America's most enthusiasts and those interested in gaining insight Coastal New England. Explore the great metropolises
Lancaster and Boston are expertly planned to allow historic square mile in Philadelphia, and historic into the intriguing Amish culture, and a glimpse into of New York City and Washington DC. Cruise Hyannis
you to fully appreciate these cities’ main highlights. Queen Anne Square on beautiful Newport Harbor. the lifestyle of the wealthy social elite in Newport. Harbor and discover Cape Cod’s delightful seascapes.
DAY 2 – NEW YORK SIGHTSEEING. Join a local guide for a morning tour of New York City,
Statue of Liberty, New York including Times Square, Central Park, the Financial and Broadway Districts and Battery Park. Then
f rise atop historic Rockefeller Center to the Top of The Rock Observation Deck for breathtaking views
of the city. The rest of the afternoon and evening is free to pursue your own interests. Visit a museum,
see a Broadway show or take the ferry to see the Statue of Liberty up-close. The choice is yours! (B)
DAY 3 – NEW YORK – WASHINGTON DC. Stop at Baltimore on Chesapeake Bay and visit the bustling
Inner Harbor. Then journey to the nation’s capital, Washington DC, and see many of the city’s monuments,
memorials and landmarks with a local guide. This evening enjoy dinner at a local restaurant. Later perhaps
join an optional Illumination Tour to experience the beauty of the capital as its monuments and memorials
come alive at night; see the lights of the Capitol, White House and Jefferson Memorial, and stop at the
FDR Memorial and Iwo Jima Memorial. Hotel: Renaissance Mayflower Hotel (B,HD)
DAY 4 – WASHINGTON DC & AREA SIGHTSEEING. Travel across the Potomac to Arlington
f National Cemetery and learn about the final resting place of many American heroes on the narrated
Tourmobile. Then travel to beautiful Mount Vernon Estate for a visit of the home and gardens of the
f first United States president, George Washington. Visit the quaint seaport town of Old Town
Alexandria with its beautiful brick-lined streets, elegant Federal homes and cobblestone alleyways.
Return to the capital mid-afternoon and enjoy the rest of the day at leisure. (B)
DAY 5 – WASHINGTON – LANCASTER. Travel to Gettysburg National Military Park to relive the
f Civil War battle of 1863 as you tour the grounds with a local guide. Then journey to Lancaster County
in the heart of Pennsylvania Dutch Country, land of the Amish people. This evening gain personal
insight into the Amish way of life at an Amish Wedding Celebration. Join a local expert and learn
Kabout Amish courtship, wedding customs and traditions, and attend a re-enacted wedding ceremony
followed by a sumptuous Amish wedding feast. Hotel: Lancaster Arts Hotel (B,HD)
DAY 6 – LANCASTER – PHILADELPHIA. Visit Philadelphia, the “City of Brotherly Love,” and the
nation’s first capital, where both the Declaration of Independence and the US Constitution were
adopted. Explore Independence National Historic Park on an expertly guided tour taking in more
Kthan 20 historic sites in just over a mile. After viewing the Liberty Bell, the rest of the day is yours to
pursue your own interests. Hotel: Sheraton Society Hill Hotel (CB)
DAY 7 – PHILADELPHIA – NEWPORT. Travel along the Long Island Sound to the enchanting
landscapes and rustic charm of the New England coast. At Mystic Seaport, experience maritime
f history firsthand as you stroll through a recreated 19th century coastal village and climb aboard
historic tall ships. Continue to historic Newport, favorite summer playground of socialites during the
Gilded Age. This evening enjoy a Dine-Around program at a choice of restaurants that capture the
essence of Newport’s finest dining. Hotel: The Newport Harbor Hotel & Marina (B,DA)
DAY 8 – CAPE COD EXCURSION. Spend the day exploring fabled Cape Cod, starting with a visit to
the Heritage Museum & Gardens in Sandwich, a 100-acre delight of trees and shrubs, beautiful flowers
fand sweeping lawns. Next stop in Hyannis and board a historic steamer for a cruise on Hyannis Harbor
fwith spectacular views of the shoreline and the Kennedy family summer compound in Hyannisport.
Back on land, continue to Cape Cod National Seashore for an interpretive walk past sandy beaches,
Kponds and dunes. Return to Newport along the scenic Old King’s Highway for an evening at leisure. (B)
DAY 9 – NEWPORT – BOSTON. Enjoy a guided tour of The Breakers, the extravagant summer
f home of Cornelius Vanderbilt II and the grandest of Newport’s summer “cottages.” Then travel to
Boston, one of America’s oldest and most historic cities. Enjoy an afternoon sightseeing tour
featuring famous sights along the Freedom Trail. See Boston Common, Faneuil Hall, Old State House,
DAY 1 – ARRIVE NEW YORK. Welcome to New York City! A complimentary transfer is provided to KPaul Revere’s House and the USS Constitution. This evening join your Tour Director and fellow
your hotel. Perhaps take a stroll around Times Square for your first taste of the ‘Big Apple.’ Your Tour travellers for a farewell dinner at a local restaurant. Hotel: Omni Parker House (B,HD)
Director is at the hotel this afternoon to welcome you and answer your questions. Join us at 6 p.m. DAY 10 – DEPART BOSTON. Your tour comes to an end with a complimentary transfer to Boston
for a Welcome Reception at the hotel. Hotel: Sheraton Manhattan at Times Square International Airport. (B)
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P E N N S Y LVA N I A ~ C O N N E C T I C U T ~ R H O D E I S L A N D ~ M A S S A C H U S E T T S
f Take a guided tour of The Breakers See famous sights along the Freedom Trail f Visit the Heritage Museum
A choice of restaurants that capture the essence of the finest dining • Sightseeing Tour and Gardens
Lake Ontario BOSTON
Enjoy a farewell dinner at a local restaurant (Days 9 and 10)
Sandwich
New York Massachusetts Cape Cod National Seashore
Rhode Hyannis Cod
Cape
Island
Interpretive walk
f Rise to the top of the historic Connecticut NEWPORT along sandy beaches,
Rockefeller Center to the Top (Days 7 and 8) ponds and dunes
of the Rock Observation Deck Mystic Seaport
• Sightseeing Tour
f Take a cruise along
Hyannis Harbor
f Experience maritime history as you stroll through a recreated
19th century coastal village and climb aboard historic tall ships
NEW YORK
(Days 1 and 2)
Pennsylvania
PHILADELPHIA
Join a local guide and attend a (Day 6) Visit Independence National Historic
re-enacted Amish wedding ceremony
Enjoy a sumptuous Amish wedding feast New Park taking in more than 20 historic
Jersey
sites including the Liberty Bell
LANCASTER • Sightseeing Tour
(Day 5)
Gettysburg National Military Park
f Visit Arlington f Take a guided tour to relive
National Cemetary the Civil War battle of 1863
Key Maryland Baltimore • Sightseeing Tour
f PREMIUM HIGHLIGHTS
DINE AROUND & Enjoy dinner at a local restaurant
HIGHLIGHT DINNERS WASHINGTON DC
PERSONAL INSIGHTS (Days 3 and 4) Delaware
HERITAGE HOTELS & NIGHTS Arlington Alexandria
CENTRAL HOTELS & NIGHTS Virginia f Visit the home and gardens of the first US president, George Washington
Full hotel descriptions on page 47-49 Mount Vernon
Enjoy Your Included Tour Features
f Premium Highlights
Admire the views from the Top of the Rock Observation Deck at Rockefeller Center
Tour Arlington National Cemetery aboard the narrated Tourmobile
Visit Mount Vernon Estate, George Washington’s beautiful home on the Potomac River
Tour Gettysburg National Park with a local guide
Explore Mystic Seaport, a living museum dedicated to the story of America and the Sea
Wander around the sprawling gardens at the Heritage Museum & Gardens in Sandwich
Cruise Hyannis Harbor and Nantucket Sound and see the famous Kennedy Compound
Enjoy a private guided tour of The Breakers, Newport’s most famous Gilded Age mansion
KPersonal Insights
Gain personal insight into the Amish way of life at an Amish Wedding Celebration
Enjoy an exclusive Constitutional Walking Tour in Philadelphia with an expert guide 10 days from US$269 per day
Take an interpretive nature walk at Cape Cod National Seashore Starts - Ends Price 25 Jun - 04 Jul $2685 PD 03 Sep - 12 Sep $2780
Explore Boston’s North End and discover famous sights along the fabled Freedom Trail 14 May - 23 May $2685 17 Sep - 26 Sep $2780
16 Jul - 25 Jul $2780
PD 28 May - 06 Jun $2685 01 Oct - 10 Oct $2735
Additional Excursions & Sights PD
Enjoy a guided sightseeing tour of New York City taking in Manhattan’s main points of interest 11 Jun - 20 Jun $2685 20 Aug - 29 Aug $2780 15 Oct - 24 Oct $2735
Stop in Baltimore and visit the lively Inner Harbor See www.insightvacations.com for added PD dates (Prefered Departures - details page 50)
Explore Washington DC and view many of the famous buildings, monuments and landmarks Supplements Notes
Visit the charming historic seaport town of Old Town Alexandria $1170 Ref: AHEC. Prices are per person twin share.
Single room 14 May 09 - 25 Jun 09
Travel through the rich farmlands of Amish Country in Pennsylvania $1270 Tours depart Thursdays and return Saturdays.
16 Jul 09 - 17 Sep 09
Explore Philadelphia’s Independence National Historical Park
Travel along the Long Island Sound and Connecticut coastline
01 Oct 09 - 15 Oct 09 $1215 Pre & post tour accommodation
See the quaint villages and wonderful coastline of Cape Cod on a full-day excursion Reductions (See page 50) Sheraton Manhattan Single Twin Triple
at Times Square
Insight's First Class Services Share a triple room 01 May 09 - 30 Jun 09 $413 $207 $138
Airport arrival and departure transfers on the first and last day of your tour 14 May 09 - 25 Jun 09 SAVE $360 p.p. 01 Jul 09 - 31 Aug 09 $320 $160 $107
Escorted by a professional Tour Director - maximum group size of 40 people 16 Jul 09 - 17 Sep 09 SAVE $399 p.p. 01 Sep 09 - 31 Oct 09 $444 $222 $148
Luxury air-conditioned coach with extra legroom and restroom facilities 01 Oct 09 - 15 Oct 09 SAVE $335 p.p. Omni Parker House
First-class hotels with all service charges, taxes and porterage Young traveller 5-17 yrs SAVE up to $278 01 May 09 -31 Aug 09 $221 $111 $88
Early payment SAVE up to $278 p.p. 01 Sep 09 -31 Oct 09 $249 $125 $98
Quality Dining Prices are per person, per night, room & tax
Frequent traveller SAVE 5% p.p. only. Airport transfers are not included with
8 Full Breakfasts, 1 Continental Breakfast, 3 Highlight Dinners in
Washington DC, Lancaster and Boston and 1 Dine-Around in Newport Extra tour discount SAVE up to $139 p.p. additional accommodation -see page 50.
(see page 6 for meal codes) Included f KW are worth approximately US$449
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New England’s
Spectacular Fall Foliage
Tour Pace - This tour allows you to fully enjoy Hotels - Luxurious hotels located right in city Fellow Passengers - This itinerary has been Highlights - The undeniable highlight of this
New England’s unique fall foliage. Relax with two- centers, such as the historic Omni Parker House in expertly planned to appeal to nature lovers who tour is Mother Nature’s dazzling display of colorful
night stays in Stowe and North Conway, explore Boston and Sheraton Harborside in Portsmouth, wish to experience the beautiful autumnal colors of foliage that is unparalleled anywhere in the world.
historic attractions, discover quaint towns filled combined with wonderful resorts and lodges, New England. Besides the glorious scenery, those The scenery ranges from the charming villages of
with Americana appeal and sample delectable including the famous Trapp Family Lodge, owned by who enjoy delicious food will not be disappointed! Vermont to the Northeast’s tallest peak and the
local specialties. the family who inspired the classic musical. rugged Atlantic coast.
DAY 1 - ARRIVE BOSTON. Welcome to Boston! Your tour begins with a complimentary transfer
from the airport to the tour hotel. Please join your Tour Director at 6 p.m. for a Welcome Reception
at the hotel. Hotel: Omni Parker House
DAY 2 - BOSTON - WILLIAMSTOWN. Discover some of the city's most famous sights as your
K Director takes you along the Freedom Trail. Then enjoy the colorful scenery as you travel west
Tour
to Stockbridge for a visit to the Norman Rockwell Museum, the largest and most significant
f collection of original Rockwell art. Next, travel through the stunning rolling hills of the Berkshires to
your wonderful hotel in the beautiful college town of Williamstown. Hotel: The Williams Inn (B,D)
DAY 3 - WILLIAMSTOWN - STOWE. Leaving Massachusetts, journey through the fabulous fall
foliage of Vermont. After a photo stop at Quechee Gorge, visit the Rockefellers’ renowned Billings
f Farm & Museum, a working dairy farm and farm life museum. Next is the quintessential Vermont
village of Woodstock with its picturesque covered bridge. There is time to stroll the quaint streets
before heading for Stowe for a two-night stay. It was the breathtaking alpine setting that attracted
the Von Trapp family, of The Sound of Music fame, when they arrived from Austria in the late 40's and
built their wonderful hideaway. This evening choose between a selection of excellent local
restaurants, including the lodge’s own. Hotel: Trapp Family Lodge (B,DA)
DAY 4 - TASTES OF VERMONT EXCURSION. Enjoy beautiful rural scenery ablaze with fall colors
and views of Vermont's tallest peak, Mount Mansfield. Visit Cold Hollow Apple Cider Mill and taste
f fresh cider in the making, then sample flavours of a different kind on a guided tour of Ben & Jerry's
Ice Cream Factory. Learn all about cheese-making at the Cabot Creamery and nibble on the
"World's Best Cheddar." Return to the charming town of Stowe where the rest of the day is free to
wander the quaint streets, hike in the woods, or enjoy the lodge's amenities. (B)
DAY 5 - STOWE - NORTH CONWAY. Visit Morse Farm Maple Sugarworks and taste a Vermont
f tradition: "sugar on snow" - maple syrup served with a donut and pickle! Next, head for New
Hampshire's White Mountains and enter Franconia Notch. Get your cameras at the ready as you
f ride the Cannon Mountain Aerial Tramway for panoramic vistas over New Hampshire, Maine,
Vermont, New York, and Canada. Then journey through the dazzling crimson and orange hues of the
famed Kancamagus Scenic Byway to North Conway. After dinner enjoy an interpretive presentation
K a naturalist on the North Woods' wildlife and ecology. Hotel: North Conway Grand Hotel (B,D)
by
DAY 6 - WHITE MOUNTAINS EXCURSION. Another morning of brilliant fall foliage colors as you
journey through Crawford Notch. Stop for pictures at the beautiful Silver Cascade Waterfall and
Breton Woods offering stunning views of Mount Washington, the tallest peak in the northeast at
6,288 ft. Back in North Conway, the afternoon is yours. Explore the township, join your Tour Director
on a walk through the woods, or shop at the tax-free outlet stores near the hotel. (B)
DAY 7 - NORTH CONWAY - PORTSMOUTH. Leaving New Hampshire's glorious fall foliage,
enter the deep green pine forests of western Maine. At charming Kennebunkport, enjoy a ride along
Ocean Drive with stunning views of the Maine coastline and the homes of Kennebunkport's rich and
famous, including the summer retreat of former President George H.W. Bush. There is time to browse
the many galleries and shops, or walk along the waterfront before continuing on to the charming and
historic port city of Portsmouth. Tonight enjoy a traditional “lobsta” dinner served at a delightful
harbour front restaurant. Hotel: Sheraton Harborside Portsmouth. (B,HD)
DAY 8 - PORTSMOUTH - DEPART BOSTON. Continue south to the charming seaside village of
Rockport on Cape Anne. Stroll down flower-filled lanes lined with wooden fishing shacks, quaint
stores and art galleries before heading back to Boston. Stops will be made at Boston International
Airport and the Insight hotel in Boston. Please do not schedule fights before 4 p.m. (B)
See the amazing autumn colors in New Hampshire
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f Ride to the summit of Cannon • Walk along Kennebunkport’s beautiful waterfront
Mountain on the Aerial Tramway
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Dine-Around evening in Stowe
Enjoy a presentation by a naturalist
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(Days 5 and 6)
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Vermont
Kennebunkport
Quechee Gorge
• Enjoy New England’s unique fall foliage
New
Woodstock Hampshire
PORTSMOUTH
s u n ta in
(Days 7 and 8)
f Billings Farm & Museum
G re e n M o
Walk the Freedom trail Rockport
with your Tour Director
• Local Orientation Tour Enjoy a ‘lobsta’ dinner, in the seaside village of Portsmouth
BOSTON
(Day 1)
WILLIAMSTOWN Massachusetts
(Day 2) Cape
Cod
New York Stockbridge
f Visit to the Norman
Rockwell Museum
Key
f PREMIUM HIGHLIGHTS
HIGHLIGHT DINNERS
PERSONAL INSIGHTS
Enjoy Your Included Tour Features HERITAGE HOTELS
f Premium Highlights
CENTRAL HOTELS & NIGHTS
SCENIC HOTELS & NIGHTS
Visit to the Norman Rockwell Museum, the largest collection of original Rockwell art Full hotel descriptions on page 47-49
Visit Billings Farm & Museum in Vermont, a working dairy farm and farm life museum
Visit Cold Hollow Apple Cider Mill, Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream Factory
and Cabot Creamery on your “Tastes of Vermont” excursion.
Visit Morse Farm Maple Sugarworks to taste "sugar on snow" 8 days from US$260 per day
Ride the Cannon Mountain Aerial Tramway for superb panoramic vistas
Starts - Ends Price Starts - Ends Price
KPersonal Insights Wed 16 Sep - Wed 23 Sep $2080 PD Wed 30 Sep - Wed 07 Oct $2080
Your Tour Director brings the story of the American Revolution to life as you walk to Thu 17 Sep - Thu 24 Sep $2080 Thu 01 Oct - Thu 08 Oct $2080
Faneuil Hall and other historic sites along Boston’s Freedom Trail PD Sun 20 Sep - Sun 27 Sep $2080 PD Sun 04 Oct - Sun 11 Oct $2080
Learn all about the wildlife of the North Woods from a local expert Mon 21 Sep - Mon 28 Sep $2080 Mon 05 Oct - Mon 12 Oct $2080
Tue 22 Sep - Tue 29 Sep $2080 PD Tue 06 Oct - Tue 13 Oct $2080
Additional Excursions & Sights PD Wed 23 Sep - Wed 30 Sep $2080 Wed 07 Oct - Wed 14 Oct $2080
Experience the quintessential fall foliage of New England and its historical attractions Thu 24 Sep - Thu 01 Oct $2080 Mon 12 Oct - Mon 19 Oct $2080
PD Sun 27 Sep - Sun 04 Oct $2080 PD Tue 13 Oct - Tue 20 Oct $2080
Stop at Quechee Gorge for fall foliage picture taking Mon 28 Sep - Mon 05 Oct $2080 Wed 14 Oct - Wed 21 Oct $2080
Visit the village of Woodstock and see its famous covered bridge Tue 29 Sep - Tue 06 Oct $2080 Sat 17 Oct - Sat 24 Oct $2080
Drive along the Kancamagus Scenic Byway See www.insightvacations.com for added PD dates (Prefered Departures - details page 50)
See the Silver Cascade Waterfall and travel through the White Mountains
Enjoy the rugged scenery of the Maine coast and visit seaside Kennebunkport and Rockport Supplements Reductions (See page 50)
Insight's First Class Services Single room $899 Share a triple room SAVE $250 p.p.
Airport arrival and departure transfers on the first and last day of your Atlantic Ocean
tour Pre & post tour accommodation Young traveller 5-17 yrs SAVE up to $208
Escorted by a professional Tour Director - maximum group size of 40 people Omni Parker House Single Twin Triple Early payment SAVE up to $208 p.p.
Luxury air-conditioned coach with extra legroom and restroom facilities 01 May 09 -31 Aug 09 $221 $111 $88 Frequent traveller SAVE 5% p.p.
New
First-class hotels with all service charges, taxes and porterage 01 Sep 09 -31 Oct 09 $249 $125 $98 Extra tour discount SAVE up to $104 p.p.
Jersey
Prices are per person, per night, room & tax
Quality Dining Notes
only. Airport transfers are not included with
7 Full Breakfasts, 2 Hotel Dinners and 1 Highlight Dinner in Portsmouth additional accommodation - see page 50. Ref: AENE. Prices are per person twin share.
plus choose from a selection of restaurants on our Dine-Around evening in Stowe
(see page 6 for meal codes) Included fKW are worth approximately US$269
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Best of
California
Tour Pace - Easily manageable distances Hotels - Enjoy luxury, comfort, character and Fellow Passengers - A comprehensive tour for Highlights - Enjoy California’s treasures, from
between overnight stops allow for feature-packed superb locations in San Francisco, Monterey, Santa those with a limited amount of time. Whether you are its stunning shoreline and natural beauty, to its
touring days. The tour starts and ends with two- Barbara and Los Angeles. Spend the night in the a nature lover, city slicker or food and wine enthusiast, vibrant cities. Experience the glamour of
night stays in San Francisco and Los Angeles, heart of California’s Wine Country and stay inside this tour has something for everyone. Cultivate new Hollywood, visit a world-renowned museum and
enabling in-depth sightseeing in two of the world’s Yosemite National Park, with spectacular views of friendships while touring, shopping, wine tasting and aquarium, delight in award-winning wines and
most exciting cities. peaks and waterfalls. exploring America’s most fabled state. superb cuisine... A complete feast for the senses!
DAY 2 – SAN FRANCISCO SIGHTSEEING. Spend the morning taking in the bustling activity on
Union Square, the famous cable cars, the stately Victorian homes of Alamo Square and the beautiful
Golden Gate Park. After a free afternoon, join your Tour Director and fellow passengers for a walking
K through Chinatown, including stops at various shops and landmarks, followed by an authentic
tour
Chinese banquet at a local restaurant. (B,HD)
DAY 3 – SAN FRANCISCO – NAPA & SONOMA. This morning enter California’s lush premier wine
country. Travel the scenic Valley of the Moon Highway through the winery towns of Glen Ellen and
Kenwood, and then across the striking Carneros Highway into Napa. This afternoon step aboard the
f beautifully restored Napa Valley Wine Train. Enjoy fine dining and wine tasting while traveling
through the Napa Valley’s picturesque landscape. Before checking in to your resort, enjoy a tour and
f tasting at a local winery followed by some time at Sonoma’s historic plaza to peruse the quaint shops.
The evening you are at leisure. Hotel: The Lodge at Sonoma, a Renaissance Resort & Spa. (B,L)
DAY 4 – SONOMA – YOSEMITE. Travel through California’s Gold Country and into the Sierra
Nevada Mountains to Yosemite National Park, one of the first wilderness parks in the United States.
Explore the valley floor with its spectacular waterfalls, the imposing rock formations of El Capitan
and Half Dome and abundant wildlife. Spend the night inside Yosemite National Park, close to the
highest waterfall in North America. Hotel: Yosemite Lodge at the Falls. (B)
DAY 5 – YOSEMITE – MONTEREY. Early risers can enjoy the peace and quiet of Yosemite Valley, or take
a short walk to the magnificent Yosemite Falls. Then drive down the Sierras and through the fertile San
Joaquin Valley, the breadbasket of California. Purchase local fresh fruits at a historic fruit stand en route to
the picturesque town of Carmel-by-the-Sea. Browse the art galleries and quaint shops on Ocean Avenue,
then take a relaxing drive across the Monterey Peninsula and along the scenic 17-Mile-Drive. Pass the
famous Pebble Beach Golf Course and multi-million dollar mansions before arriving in charming Monterey.
K end the day with a lecture and private dinner at the Monterey Bay Aquarium, with superb views of
We
Monterey Bay and time to view some of the outstanding exhibits. Hotel: Monterey Marriott. (B,HD)
DAY 6 – MONTEREY – SANTA BARBARA. Head south this morning and stop in San Simeon for a guided
f tour of Hearst Castle, the grandiose estate of publishing magnate William Randolph Hearst. Continue
south through the vineyards of the Central Coast to the elegant resort of Santa Barbara. Enjoy an orientation
tour of this seaside paradise before checking into your beachfront resort. For dinner this evening, choose
from a selection of excellent Santa Barbara restaurants. Hotel: Hotel Mar Monte. (B,DA)
DAY 7 – SANTA BARBARA – LOS ANGELES. Visit the beautiful Mission Santa Barbara and learn
f about the chain of 21 California Missions along California’s El Camino Real. Then journey along the
spectacular Santa Monica Bay, passing through glamourous Malibu on your way to Santa Monica.
Take time to stroll along the popular Third Street Promenade. Visit the JP Getty Center with its world-
f class collection of Western art, set against a backdrop of dramatic architecture, tranquil gardens and
breathtaking views. Drive through Brentwood and West Hollywood en route to your elegant hotel in
one of Los Angeles’ most enviable locations. Hotel: Intercontinental Century City (B)
DAY 8 – L.A. & HOLLYWOOD SIGHTSEEING. Cruise through Beverly Hills and Bel Air aboard
f specialized minicoaches, past movie stars’ mansions, while enjoying entertaining stories from your
guide about celebrities past and present. In Hollywood, spot the Hollywood Sign, view Grauman’s
Chinese Theatre and stroll along the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Experience the glitz and glam of
Discover the spectacular waterfalls of Yosemite National Park
f Hollywood on a private tour of the Kodak Theatre, home to the Academy Awards ceremony. This
afternoon, why not join our optional Universal Studios Hollywood Tram Tour? (B)
DAY 9 – DEPART LOS ANGELES. As your California vacation comes to an end, a complimentary
DAY 1 – ARRIVE SAN FRANCISCO. Welcome to California! Take a complimentary transfer from transfer to Los Angeles International Airport is provided. Unless of course, you want to extend to see
San Francisco International Airport to your hotel, where you will meet your Tour Director this Monument Valley, the Grand Canyon and Las Vegas? This itinerary forms part of our Great Western
afternoon. Join us at 6 p.m. for a Welcome Reception at the hotel. Hotel: Omni San Francisco. American Adventure, see pages 40-41 for details. (B)
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Experience an authentic Chinese banquet Napa Valley
Wine Train
f Enjoy wine tasting and fine dining while f Enjoy a guided tour of Hearst Castle
Informative walk with your Tour Director travelling through picturesque landscape
through Chinatown SONOMA aboard the Napa Valley Wine Train
• Sightseeing Tour VALLEY f Enjoy a tour and tasting at a local winery
(Day 3)
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Take in the view and enjoy an exclusive
dinner at Monterey Bay Aquarium
Enjoy a fascinating presentation by one of
Monterey Bay Aquarium’s experienced lecturers
f Visit the Historic California Mission Santa Barbara San Simeon
Dine-Around evening
• Orientation Tour f Visit the JP Getty Center
f Learn all about your favourite celebrities on your
guided tour through Beverly Hills and Bel Air
f Experience the glamour of ‘Oscars night’ on your
private guided tour of the Kodak Theatre
• Sightseeing Tour
SANTA BARBARA
(Day 6)
LOS ANGELES
(Days 7, 8 and 9)
Malibu
Pacific Ocean
Santa Monica Hollywood
Enjoy Your Included Tour Features
f Premium Highlights
Travel through the Napa Valley’s picturesque landscape aboard the Napa Valley Wine Train
Wine tasting and tour in California’s premier wine growing district
Enjoy a guided tour of Hearst Castle - the palatial estate of William Randolph Hearst Key
Visit the beautiful Mission Santa Barbara and learn about the chain of 21 California Missions f PREMIUM HIGHLIGHTS
Visit the JP Getty Center with its world-class collection of Western art in Los Angeles HIGHLIGHT DINNERS
Board specialized minicoaches for a cruise through Beverly Hills past the PERSONAL INSIGHTS
homes and mansions of celebrities past and present STAY INSIDE NATIONAL PARKS
Venture behind the velvet rope on a private guided tour of the Kodak Theatre CENTRAL HOTELS & NIGHTS
SCENIC HOTELS & NIGHTS
KPersonal Insights Full hotel descriptions on page 47-49
Enjoy an intimate walk with your Tour Director through San Francisco’s Chinatown to learn
more about the famous streets, alleyways, buildings, restaurants and shops
One of Monterey Bay Aquarium’s experienced lecturers engages you with a fascinating
presentation about the amazing array of fish, animal and plant exhibits 9 days from US$245 per day
Additional Excursions & Sights Starts - Ends Price PD May 22 - May 30 $2199 PD Sep 11 Sep 19
- $2199
See Union Square, the cable cars, Alamo Square and Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco 2008 Jun 05 - Jun 13 $2199 Sep 25 -
Oct 03 $2199
Explore the shops of the beautiful Spanish Sonoma Plaza #PDOct 10 - Oct 18 $2195 Jun 26 - Jul 04 $2199 PD Oct 09 -
Oct 17 $2199
Jul 03 - Jul 11 $2199 Oct 16 -
Oct 24 $2199
Experience the natural beauty and wildlife of Yosemite National Park 2009 Jul 24 - Aug 01 $2199
PD 2010
Visit picturesque Carmel-by-the-Sea and browse the shops on Ocean Avenue # Jan 02 - Jan 10 $2195 Aug 14 - Aug 22 $2199 Jan 01 - Jan 09 $2199
Take the scenic 17-Mile-Drive past Pebble Beach Golf Course and fabulous mansions # Mar 20 - Mar 28 $2195 PD Aug 28 - Sep 05 $2199 Mar 19 - Mar 27 $2199
Drive down Santa Barbara’s State Street, view the Court House and Stearns Wharf See www.insightvacations.com for added PD dates (Prefered Departures - details page 50)
Travel along beautiful Santa Monica Bay past Malibu and celebrities’ beachfront homes
Stroll along the popular Third Street Promenade in Santa Monica
Supplements Reductions (See page 50)
Single room Share a triple room SAVE $265 p.p.
Drive along Sunset Boulevard, see the Hollywood Walk of Fame & Grauman’s Chinese Theatre
22 May 09-19 Mar 10: $950 Young traveller 5-17 yrs SAVE up to $220
Insight's First Class Services Pre & post tour accommodation Early payment SAVE up to $220 p.p.
Airport arrival and departure transfers on the first and last day of your tour Omni San Francisco Single Twin Triple Frequent traveller SAVE 5% p.p.
Escorted by a professional Tour Director - maximum group size of 40 people 29 Apr 09-18 Mar 10: $251 $133 $104 Extra tour discount SAVE up to $110 p.p.
Luxury air-conditioned coach with extra legroom and restroom facilities Intercontinental Century City
First-class hotels with all service charges, taxes and porterage 30 May 09-28 Mar 10: $235 $118 $79 Notes
Prices are per person, per night, room & tax Ref: ABC. Prices are per person twin share.
Quality Dining only. Airport transfers are not included with #These tours operate as per our 2008 brochure.
8 Full Breakfasts, 1 Lunch on the Napa Valley Wine Train, additional accommodation - see page 50. Tours depart Fridays and end Saturdays.
2 Highlight Dinners in San Francisco and Monterey and 1 Dine-Around in Santa Barbara
(see page 6 for meal codes) Included f KW are worth approximately US$489
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Enchanting
Canyonlands
Tour Pace - The amazing and diverse scenery of Hotels - The accommodation on this tour has Fellow Passengers - Featuring some of Highlights - Variety brings the West to life. Tour
America’s canyonlands is concentrated in a been carefully selected to reflect the area’s unique America’s most iconic sights, this is a photographer’s Monument Valley with a local guide, cruise the
relatively small area surrounding the Colorado highlights, from an all-suite hotel in Old Town dream. The tour is ideal for lovers of nature, geology extraordinary landscape of Lake Powell, take a
River. Traveling just short distances each day, the Scottsdale and a charming lodge at Bryce Canyon and breathtaking landscapes. Visits to Sedona and sunset walk along the rim of the Grand Canyon,
tour allows plenty of time for exploring the to the lake view rooms at Lake Powell Resort and Monument Valley will fascinate those interested in learn about Native American culture and
incredible landscapes. extravagant hotel on the Las Vegas Strip. Western and Native American history. experience the bright lights of Las Vegas.
DAY 1 – ARRIVE PHOENIX – SCOTTSDALE. On arrival at Phoenix airport, take a complimentary
Experience spectacular views of the Grand Canyon transfer to your hotel in the nearby resort town of Scottsdale. Your Tour Director is available at the
hotel this afternoon to greet you and answer your questions. Join us at 6 p.m. for a Welcome
Reception at the hotel. Hotel: Scottsdale Marriott Suites Old Town
DAY 2 – SCOTTSDALE – GRAND CANYON. Head north to the spectacular scenery and towering
red rocks of the quaint bohemian colony of Sedona. Browse the stores, galleries and restaurants, or
join a fun optional 4WD excursion through the superb landscape. Enjoy one of Arizona’s finest drives
through Oak Creek Canyon, before traveling on to Grand Canyon National Park. A stroll with your
f Tour Director along the rim provides spectacular views as the sun sets on the canyon walls. Spend the
night inside the park, enjoying peace and quiet after the crowds have departed. Tonight enjoy dinner
in the Thunderbird Room, featuring magnificent views of the Grand Canyon’s south rim.
Hotel: National Park Lodges. (B,HD)
DAY 3 – GRAND CANYON – LAKE POWELL. The choice is yours in the morning: wake up early
and see the sun rise over the canyon, take a leisurely walk and watch for wildlife, board the park
shuttle to explore the various lookout points or take a short hike down into the canyon. Optional
flightseeing tours over the Grand Canyon by helicopter or plane are available from your Tour Director.
After bidding farewell to this natural wonder, head to the Historic Cameron Trading Post, featuring
southwest Native American arts and crafts. The journey carries on through the Painted Desert, a
colorful fantasyland of mesas, buttes and badlands, and through the Navajo Indian Reservation. Stop
K Glen Canyon Dam to learn about its impact on the Colorado River before arriving at the lakefront
at
resort. The scenery is breathtaking with towering rock walls rising out of the water. Take a leisurely
fcruise on spectacular Lake Powell and explore scenic Antelope Canyon, with its dramatic steep,
sandstone walls. Hotel: Lake Powell Resort (guaranteed Lake View Rooms.) (B,D)
DAY 4 – LAKE POWELL AT LEISURE. The entire day is yours to do as you please. Relax and enjoy
the resort’s facilities. Perhaps take a scenic flight over the lake to Rainbow Bridge, or join our
Kcomplimentary excursion to Monument Valley Tribal Park for a guided tour of this spectacular area.
The choice is yours; your Tour Director will be happy to assist you in planning your day. (B)
DAY 5 – LAKE POWELL – BRYCE OR ZION. Visit Bryce Canyon National Park in Southern Utah,
home to an ever-changing diversity of naturally carved amphitheatres, balanced rocks, gravity-defying
bridges and rock spires of pink, red and orange hues. Enjoy a leisurely walk along Sunset Point to view
the great amphitheatre of odd-shaped monoliths known as “hoodoos.” Time at leisure on your own
before checking in at the lodge. Selected departures will continue on to Zion National Park for
overnight. Hotel: Bryce Canyon Lodge or Zion Park Lodge. (B,D)
DAY 6 – BRYCE OR ZION – LAS VEGAS. Travel through more amazing scenery to the lush cliff-
and-canyon landscape of Zion National Park. Join a private Zion Canyon Shuttle with live
f commentary to experience the scenic highlights of the park, followed by some time to explore at
your own pace. Keep an eye out for deer and other wildlife, or hike through the narrow pink-colored
gorges and dramatic canyons. A complete change of scenery awaits you in the afternoon when you
arrive in Las Vegas, a collection of bright lights and neon signs, huge themed hotels of unbelievable
design and the omnipresent slot machine. The remainder of the day is yours to do as you please.
Hotel: Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino, a Sheraton Hotel. (B)
DAY 7 – DEPART LAS VEGAS. Your Enchanting Canyonlands adventure ends with a complimentary
transfer to Las Vegas International Airport. Or, if you feel you would like to experience more of this
amazing landscape, this itinerary forms part of the Great Western American Adventure (see pages 40-41)
and America’s Magnificent National Parks (see pages 42-43). (B)
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Wyoming
f Enjoy a Zion Canyon Scenic Drive aboard a f Cruise the Antelope Canyon and view the dramatic sandstone walls
narrated shuttle Stop at Glen Canyon Dam Visitor Center and learn about the
Colorado River Storage Project
Key
f PREMIUM HIGHLIGHTS
HIGHLIGHT DINNERS
PERSONAL INSIGHTS
STAY INSIDE NATIONAL PARKS
CENTRAL HOTELS & NIGHTS
Nevada SCENIC HOTELS & NIGHTS
Full hotel descriptions on page 47-49
Utah
BRYCE CANYON
NATIONAL PARK
(Day 5)
Zion
National Park
LAKE POWELL
(Days 3 and 4)
LAS VEGAS
(Days 6 and 7) Monument Valley
California Glen Canyon Dam
An opportunity to explore the iconic backdrop of
f Stay inside the park and walk along the rim at sunset GRAND CANYON Monument Valley famous for its striking red desert sculptures
Dine in the Thunderbird Room with spectacular views
NATIONAL PARK
(Day 2) Cameron
of the Grand Canyon
• Oak Creek Canyon
Oak Creek Canyon
Sedona
Arizona
SCOTTSDALE
Phoenix (Day 1)
7 days from US$213 per day
Starts - Ends Price PD Jun 13 - Jun 19 $1580 *PD Sep 08 - Sep 14 $1580
2008 * Jun 16 - Jun 22 $1580 Sep 12 - Sep 18 $1580
*PD#Oct07 - Oct 13 $1390 *PD Jun 23 - Jun 29 $1580 * Sep 15 - Sep 21 $1580
*# Oct 14 - Oct 20 $1390 Jul 04 - Jul 10 $1580 PD Sep 19 - Sep 25 $1580
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f Premium Highlights
Stroll with your Tour Director along the rim of the Grand Canyon, while enjoying spectacular
# Jan 10
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*PD May 12 - May 18 $1580 * Aug 04 - Aug 10 $1580 * Oct 13 - Oct 19 $1550
views as the sun sets on the canyon walls * May 19 - May 25 $1580 * Aug 11 - Aug 17 $1580 *PD Oct 20 - Oct 26 $1550
Take a leisurely cruise on spectacular Lake Powell and explore scenic Antelope Canyon PD May 23 - May 29 $1580 * Aug 18 - Aug 24 $1580
PD May 30 - Jun 05 $1580 PD Aug 22 - Aug 28 $1580 2010
Join a private Zion Canyon Shuttle with live commentary
* Jun 02 - Jun 08 $1580 * Sep 01 - Sep 07 $1580 Jan 09 - Jan 15 $1485
KPersonal Insights * Jun 09 - Jun 15 $1580 PD Sep 05 - Sep 11 $1580 Mar 27 - Apr 02 $1485
Stop at Glen Canyon Dam Visitor Center and learn about the Colorado River Storage Project See www.insightvacations.com for added PD dates (Prefered Departures - details page 50)
Join a guided tour of Monument Valley Tribal Park
Supplements Pre & post tour accommodation
Additional Excursions & Sights Single room 12 May 09-29 Sep 09: $599 Scottsdale Marriott
Visit the artist colony of Sedona, set in the splendor of Red Rock Country 06 Oct 09-20 Oct 09: $565 Suites Old Town Single Twin Triple
Drive through the dramatic landscape of Oak Creek Canyon 09 Jan 10-27 Mar 10: $499 10 May 09-26 Mar 10: $131 $66 $44
Travel the length of scenic Desert View Drive along the Grand Canyon’s South Rim Reductions (See page 50) Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino Las Vegas
Stop at the Historic Cameron Trading Post featuring a collection of Native American arts and crafts Share a triple room Sunday to Thursday: Single Twin Triple
Journey through the Painted Desert and Navajo Indian Reservation 12 May 09-29 Sep 09: SAVE $170 p.p.
06 Oct 09-20 Oct 09: SAVE $150 p.p. 15 May 09-22 May 09: $178 $89 $75
Explore the rugged beauty of Bryce Canyon National Park
09 Jan 10-27 Mar 10: SAVE $135 p.p. 23 May 09-06 Sep 09: $133 $67 $60
Enjoy a leisurely walk along Sunset Point to view the “hoodoos”
Young traveller 5-17 yrs SAVE up to $158 07 Sep 09-31 Mar 10: $178 $89 $75
Insight's First Class Services Early payment SAVE up to $158 p.p. Friday & Saturday only:
Frequent traveller SAVE 5% p.p.
Airport arrival and departure transfers on the first and last day of your tour Extra tour discount SAVE up to $79 p.p. 15 May 09-22 May 09: $298 $149 $114
Escorted by a professional Tour Director - maximum group size of 40 people 23 May 09-06 Sep 09: $223 $112 $90
Luxury air-conditioned coach with extra legroom and restroom facilities Notes: 07 Sep 09-31 Mar 10: $298 $149 $114
First-class hotels with all service charges, taxes and porterage Ref: AEC. Prices are per person twin share. Accommodation prices are per person, per night,
#Tours operate as per our 2008 brochure.
*Depart Tuesdays and return Mondays. Other room & tax only. Airport transfers are not included
Quality Dining
tours depart Saturdays and return Fridays. with additional accommodation - see page 50.
6 Full Breakfasts, 2 Hotel Dinners plus 1 Highlight Dinner in the Grand Canyon
(see page 6 for meal codes) Included f KW are worth approximately US$245
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American
Parks Trail
Tour Pace - Enjoy two-night stays in the Hotels - The accommodation on this tour is as Fellow Passengers - Lovers of the great Highlights - Names like Buffalo Bill, General
wilderness of Yellowstone National Park and Custer memorable as the sights. Stay in a cozy lodge outdoors will immediately fall for Yellowstone and Custer, Crazy Horse and Calamity Jane all come to
State Park, as well as exciting sightseeing located right inside Yellowstone National Park and Custer State Park. While the colossal monuments life on this tour. You will also find yourself face-to-
excursions around the local areas. Comfortable the State Game Lodge, a favorite of two presidents and abundant wildlife are a photographer’s dream, face with other great American icons, including the
touring links all the highlights of this exciting and in Custer State Park. the tour also appeals to anyone with an interest in Mount Rushmore presidents and Old Faithful in
comprehensive tour of the Wild West. Native American history and the Wild West. Yellowstone National Park.
DAY 1 – ARRIVE SALT LAKE CITY. Welcome to Salt Lake City, capital and the most populous city
Four great heads of state dominate the Black Hills at Mount Rushmore of the state of Utah! Take your complimentary transfer to the hotel where you will meet your Tour
Director this afternoon. Join us at 6 p.m. for a Welcome Reception at the hotel.
Hotel: Salt Lake City Marriott City Center
DAY 2 – SALT LAKE CITY – JACKSON. Join an orientation tour of Salt Lake City and visit famous
Temple Square, one of Utah's most visited attractions. Skirting the shores of the Great Salt Lake, head
north into Wyoming, cross the historic Oregon Trail, and climb into the towering Teton Mountains.
Arrive in the quaint western town of Jackson. For dinner this evening, choose between a selection of
excellent Jackson restaurants. Hotel: Rustic Inn (B,DA)
DAY 3 – JACKSON – YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK. Explore Grand Teton National Park,
stopping at Jenny Lake for the awesome views. Then enter Yellowstone National Park, established in
1872 as the world’s first national park. Yellowstone is known for its unique geothermal activity,
spectacular landscapes and abundant fauna. Hotel: National Park Lodges. (B,D)
DAY 4 – YELLOWSTONE EXCURSION. Walk among the geysers in Yellowstone National Park and
watch them erupt. See colorful bubbling mudpots and witness Old Faithful, shooting water over 120ft
in the air. Witness free-roaming herds of buffalo, wild deer, elk and bear in their natural habitat. Then
experience the roar of the Lower Yellowstone Falls as they thunder down the steep canyon walls. (B)
DAY 5 – YELLOWSTONE – BILLINGS. Depart Yellowstone and travel through the Shoshone Canyon
and the Absaroka Rocky Mountains. Stop in the historic Wild West town of Cody, and explore the
f Buffalo Bill Historical Center, built in honour of one of America’s great western legends. Head
onward to the old cattle town of Billings, Montana. Hotel: Crowne Plaza Hotel Billings (B)
DAY 6 – BILLINGS – CUSTER STATE PARK. Relive “Custer’s Last Stand” at the Battle of the Little
KBighorn National Monument and learn all about Sitting Bull, Crazy Horse and the history of the Indian
Wars. Keep a lookout for pronghorn antelope while continuing across the great high plains to the Black
Hills of South Dakota. Visit Deadwood, the home of Wild Bill Hickok and Calamity Jane who made this
f town famous during the gold rush of the 1870s. Join a narrated tour of this once lawless town. Next
continue onto Custer State Park, famous for its beautiful landscape and abundant wildlife. Look out for
buffalo, black bears, deer and elk, or stroll through the pristine Ponderosa pine forest. After dinner, relax
on the porch and take in the serenity of this amazing place. Hotel: State Game Lodge (B,D)
DAY 7 – BLACK HILLS EXCURSION. Start the day at Crazy Horse Memorial, dedicated to all Native
Americans, and the world’s largest sculpture. Visit Mount Rushmore National Memorial, where the
great heads of Washington, Jefferson, Lincoln and Roosevelt dominate the Black Hills. Spend the rest
of the day at leisure. (B)
DAY 8 – CUSTER STATE PARK – CHEYENNE. Travel across the national grasslands and high plains
f into Wyoming. Stop at Fort Laramie, a former frontier outpost of the American Cavalry. Continue to
the Wild West town of Cheyenne, one of the great railroad junctions in America. Enjoy an orientation
tour before reaching the hotel. Hotel: Little America (B)
DAY 9 – CHEYENNE – DENVER. Travel south and climb high into Rocky Mountain National Park,
across the Continental Divide and over Trail Ridge Road to follow the beginnings of the great Colorado
River (weather permitting). Arrive at the mile-high city of Denver and view the city highlights on an
orientation tour before reaching your hotel. In the evening, get together for a final dinner to celebrate
a fantastic tour. Hotel: Sheraton Denver (B,D)
DAY 10 – DEPART DENVER. Your tour ends with a complimentary transfer to Denver International
Airport. For the ultimate Western experience, this itinerary also forms part of America’s Magnificent
National Parks - see pages 42-43 for details. (B)
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f Visit the Buffalo Bill Historical Center • Grand Teton National Park
Relive “Custer’s North Dakota
Last Stand”
BILLINGS Little Bighorn
(Day 5) National Monument
Montana
YELLOWSTONE Cody
NATIONAL PARK
(Days 3 and 4)
South Dakota
Idaho Grand Teton Deadwood
National Park Wyoming Black f Take a narrated tour of
JACKSON Mount Rushmore H i l l s this once lawless town
(Day 2)
Dine-Around evening Crazy Horse Memorial CUSTER STATE PARK
(Days 6 and 7)
• Local Orientation Tour
f Visit this former frontier outpost • Crazy Horse Memorial
Fort Laramie • Local Orientation
Tour Nebraska
SALT LAKE CITY CHEYENNE
(Day 1) (Day 8)
Utah
Key
Colorado
f PREMIUM HIGHLIGHTS
Rocky Mountain
HIGHLIGHT DINNERS
PERSONAL INSIGHTS
National Park
STAY INSIDE NATIONAL PARKS
CENTRAL HOTELS & NIGHTS DENVER
SCENIC HOTELS & NIGHTS (Days 9 and 10)
Full hotel descriptions on page 47-49
Enjoy Your Included Tour Features • Local Orientation Tour
f Premium Highlights
10 days from US$210 per day
Stop in the Wild West town of Cody to explore the Buffalo Bill Historical Center,
Starts - Ends Price * Jun 26 - Jul 05 $2099 PD Aug 28 - Sep 06 $2115
widely regarded as America’s finest Western museum
May 22 - May 31 $2099 PD Jul 03 - Jul 12 $2115 Sep 04 - Sep 13 $2099
Take a narrated tour of Deadwood, which achieved notoriety during the gold rush of the 1870s
PD May 29 - Jun 07 $2099 Jul 10 - Jul 19 $2175 PD Sep 11 - Sep 20 $2099
Visit Fort Laramie, a former frontier outpost of the American Cavalry PD Jul 17 - Jul 26 $2175
Jun 05 - Jun 14 $2099 Sep 18 - Sep 27 $2099
Arizona KPersonal Insights
* Jul 24 - Aug 02 $2115
Jun 12 - Jun 21 $2099 PD Sep 25 - Oct 04 $2099
PD Aug 07 - Aug 16 $2115
Relive “Custer’s Last Stand” at the Battle of the Little Bighorn National Monument
PD Jun 19 - Jun 28 $2099 Aug 21 - Aug 30 $2115 * Oct 02 - Oct 11 $2099
and learn all about Sitting Bull, Crazy Horse and the history of the Indian Wars
See www.insightvacations.com for added PD dates (Prefered Departures - details page 50)
Additional Excursions & Sights
Visit Temple Square in Salt Lake City Supplements Reductions (See page 50)
Explore Grand Teton National Park and enjoy fabulous views at Jenny Lake Single room 10 & 17 Jul 09 $730 Share a triple room
All other departures $675 10 & 17 Jul 09 SAVE $320 p.p.
See “Old Faithful’ and the other natural wonders of Yellowstone National Park
See the enormous Crazy Horse Memorial and visit Mount Rushmore National Memorial
Pre & post tour accommodation All other departures SAVE $265 p.p.
Salt Lake City Marriott Single Twin Triple Young traveller 5-17 yrs SAVE up to $218
Insight's First Class Services City Center Early payment SAVE up to $218 p.p.
01 May 09-30 Oct 09 $153 $77 $57 Frequent traveller SAVE 5% p.p.
Airport arrival and departure transfers on the first and last day of your tour Sheraton Denver
Escorted by a professional Tour Director - maximum group size of 40 people Extra tour discount SAVE up to $109 p.p.
28 May 09-12 Oct 09:
Luxury air-conditioned coach with extra legroom and restroom facilities Saturdays & Sundays $126 $63 $48 Notes
First-class hotels with all service charges, taxes and porterage Monday to Friday $156 $78 $58
Accommodation prices are per person, per night, Ref: AAP. Prices are per person twin share.
Quality Dining room & tax only. Airport transfers are not included Tours start Fridays and finish Sundays.
with additional accommodation - see page 50. *Itinerary Variations apply - See page 51.
9 Full Breakfasts, 3 Hotel Dinners plus 1 Dine-Around in Jackson
(see page 6 for meal codes) Included f KW are worth approximately US$259
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Wonders of the
American West
Tour Pace - This program provides an ideal Hotels - Experience wonderful accommodation, Fellow Passengers - This tour is perfect for Highlights - Take in almost every single
pace, combining short jaunts and single overnight from a ranch-style lodge along the Colorado River, those seeking relief from increasingly fast-paced highlight of the great Colorado Plateau, the area
stays with longer, comfortable journeys and two- to right-inside-the-park historic lodges. Marvel at urban life. It provides a spiritual experience through stretching between Denver and Las Vegas. Discover
night stops. Altitude and level of activity are some of the most amazing views available in the learning, awe and contemplation of incredible some of the world’s most stunning landscapes,
suitable for the reasonably fit traveller. West, right from your room! scenic wonders, wilderness and ancient civilizations. including the most fascinating deserts, plateaus
and canyons.
Utah and take in the spectacular red rock scenery of Castle Valley. Settle in at your ranch-style lodge,
Experience breathtaking vistas at Monument Valley superbly located under lofty red rock cliffs on the banks of the Colorado River. Tonight enjoy a
Cowboy BBQ with all the fixin’s. Hotel: Red Cliffs Lodge. (B,HD)
DAY 3 – MOAB EXCURSION. Explore Canyonlands National Park, famous for its expansive views
f over a colorful landscape of canyons, mesas and buttes. The rest of the day is free to pursue your
own interests. Perhaps join an optional 4WD excursion through Moab’s backcountry or an exciting
sunset jetboat ride on the mighty Colorado River. (B)
DAY 4 – MOAB – MESA VERDE NATIONAL PARK. Start the day with a visit to Arches National
f Park, the greatest concentration of natural arches in world. Head south and re-enter Colorado. In
Dolores, join a private guided tour of the Anasazi Heritage Center and learn about the history and
Kculture of the Puebloans. End the day at Mesa Verde National Park, where your inside-the-park lodge
offers sweeping vistas reaching into three states. Tonight, enjoy a gourmet dinner inspired by Native
American flavors. Hotel: Far View Lodge. (B,HD)
DAY 5 – MESA VERDE – MONUMENT VALLEY. Join a local guide for an in-depth visit of this
f fascinating area. Descend into a canyon for a guided visit to the impressive Spruce Tree House, an
amazing dwelling built into a natural alcove containing 130 rooms and eight kivas. Continue to the
spectacular Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park. Marvel at the panoramic views of the valley from
your room’s balcony. This evening enjoy a Navajo Cookout amidst the giant buttes and mesas of this
unique landscape, with traditional Navajo storytelling and music. Hotel: Goulding’s Lodge. (B,HD)
DAY 6 – MONUMENT VALLEY – LAKE POWELL. Board all-terrain vehicles for a guided tour of
f the valley floor, used as a backdrop for many western films. Visit some of the legendary sites where
these movies were made, as well as restricted areas with rock windows and arches of unique shapes
and sizes. Be prepared for a dramatic change of scenery as you head to Lake Powell, the second
largest man-made lake in the United States. Board a ferry at Hall’s Crossing and cross the lake to
Bullfrog Marina and your lodge, where the views from your room overlooking Bullfrog Bay will take
your breath away. Hotel: Defiance House Lodge. (B)
DAY 7 – LAKE POWELL – BRYCE CANYON NATIONAL PARK. Magnificent scenery awaits you
f at Capitol Reef National Park, best known for its Waterpocket Fold, a 100-mile long warp in the
earth’s crust. Then journey along one of the most beautiful roads in the world, Scenic Byway 12,
winding through stunning Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument. Arrive at Bryce Canyon
f National Park and travel the length of this great natural amphitheatre. Learn how wind, erosion and
iron oxidation created the extraordinary formations called “hoodoos.” Experience Bryce Canyon at
sunset, when the light is at its best for picture-taking. Hotel: Bryce Canyon Lodge. (B,D)
DAY 8 – BRYCE CANYON – GRAND CANYON NATIONAL PARK. Enjoy a last look at Bryce
Canyon’s orange and red rock formations glowing in the early morning light before heading for Zion
f National Park,one of the most scenic canyons in the United States. Here join a guided tour by private
shuttle and view the park’s best sites. Later head south into Arizona to the North Rim of Grand
Canyon National Park and the historic Grand Canyon Lodge. This evening watch the colors change by
the minute as the sun sets on the canyon. Hotel: Grand Canyon Lodge. (B)
DAY 9 – GRAND CANYON SIGHTSEEING. If you thought last night’s sunset was great, don’t miss
sunrise for a completely different experience! After a leisurely breakfast journey along the winding
f Cape Royal Scenic Drive to Point Imperial and Cape Royal for dazzling panoramas over the Grand
Canyon. This afternoon is free; perhaps take a self-guided nature walk along one of the many trails,
DAY 1 – ARRIVE DENVER. Welcome to Denver! Take your complimentary transfer to the hotel.
or simply relax at the lodge. This evening join us for a farewell dinner in the lodge’s magnificent dining
Your Tour Director is available at the hotel this afternoon to greet you and answer your questions. Join room with superb views over the canyon. (B,D)
us at 6 p.m. for a Welcome Reception at the hotel. Hotel: Sheraton Denver.
DAY 10 – GRAND CANYON – DEPART LAS VEGAS. Your tour ends with a complimentary
DAY 2 – DENVER – MOAB. Stop at the resort of Vail and wander the pedestrian-only streets of this transfer to Las Vegas International Airport and the Insight hotel on the famous Strip for passengers
quaint alpine village. Continue west through the breathtaking Rocky Mountains, enter the state of extending their stay in Las Vegas. Please do not schedule flights before 5:30 p.m. (B)
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f See the wildly varied rock formations at Capitol Reef National Park f Discover the delicate sandstone arches and drive along
spectacular Scenic Drive
Utah
f Drive to the “Island in the Sky” Vail
and explore a mesa high above DENVER
the surrounding terrain Arches National Park (Day 1)
f Walk along Sunset Point and marvel Capitol Reef National Park Colorado
at the great amphitheatre of “hoodoos,”
a fairytale landscape that stretches the Grand Staircase-Escalante Canyonlands Join us for a Cowboy BBQ
a very limits of the imagination! National Monument National Park MOAB
(Days 2 and 3)
Zion National Park A private guided tour
Nevada Anasazi of this excellent museum
BRYCE CANYON Heritage Center
f Experience a real feast for the senses on a private NATIONAL PARK
shuttle tour of this famous National Park (Day 7) LAKE POWELL f Enjoy a guided tour of this
Arizona (Day 6)
World Heritage Site
Key MESA VERDE Enjoy a contemporary gourmet menu
Point Imperial MONUMENT NATIONAL PARK
f PREMIUM HIGHLIGHTS
Las Vegas Cape Royal VALLEY (Day 4)
HIGHLIGHT DINNERS GRAND CANYON (Day 5)
(Day 10) NATIONAL PARK
PERSONAL INSIGHTS
STAY INSIDE NATIONAL PARKS (Days 8 and 9)
CENTRAL HOTELS & NIGHTS f Ride aboard all-terrain vehicles with a local guide
SCENIC HOTELS & NIGHTS
f Spend two nights at the North Rim, a remote area visited A typical Navajo Cookout is served
Full hotel descriptions on page 47-49
by only 10% of visitors and tour Point Imperial and Cape Royal
Enjoy the spectacular sandstone formations at Lake Powell
Enjoy Your Included Tour Features
f Premium Highlights
Drive to the “Island in the Sky” at Canyonlands National Park
Admire the sandstone arches and drive along spectacular Scenic Drive at Arches National Park
Descend into a canyon for a visit to the Spruce Tree House cliff dwelling in Mesa Verde
Board all-terrain vehicles for a guided tour of the valley floor at Monument Valley
Take in the magnificent scenery of Capitol Reef National Park
At Bryce Canyon National Park, walk along Sunset Point and marvel at the “hoodoos,”
Enjoy all the major sights of Zion National Park on your private shuttle tour
Journey along the Grand Canyon’s Cape Royal Scenic Drive to Point Imperial & Cape Royal
KPersonal Insights
Join a private guided tour of the Anasazi Heritage Center
Additional Excursions & Sights 10 days from US$233 per day
Explore the pedestrianised streets of the alpine village of Vail Starts - Ends Price PD Jul 11 - Jul 20 $2325 Aug 29 - Sep 07 $2325
Journey along Colorado’s Interstate 70 with the best views of the Rocky Mountains May 30 - Jun 08 $2325
Jul 25 - Aug 03 $2325 PD Sep 12 - Sep 21 $2325
Travel down Upper Colorado River Scenic Byway, past iconic Castle Rock PD Jun 13 - Jun 22 $2325
Jun 27 - Jul 06 $2325 Aug 15 - Aug 24 $2325 Sep 26 - Oct 05 $2325
Meander along scenic Highway 211 with superb views of earth-etched canyons
See www.insightvacations.com for added PD dates (Prefered Departures - details page 50)
Travel along the Trail of the Ancients, through the Ute Reservation
Marvel at the breathtaking views over Bullfrog Marina and Lake Powell from your hotel Supplements Pre & post tour accommodation
Single room $880 Sheraton Denver Single Twin Triple
Journey through Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument along the All American Road,
Saturdays & Sundays $126 $63 $48
Scenic Byway 12, a road which defies description and must be experienced first-hand! Reductions (See page 50) Monday to Friday $156 $78 $58
Drive along the Zion National Park Scenic Byway, one of the top 10 US Scenic Drives Share a triple room SAVE $250 p.p. Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino Las Vegas
Travel through the stunning Virgin River Gorge with steep overhanging limestone walls Young traveller 5-17 yrs SAVE up to $233 Sunday to Thursday: Single Twin Triple
Early payment SAVE up to $233 p.p. 15 May 09-22 May 09: $178 $89 $75
Insight's First Class Services Frequent traveller SAVE 5% p.p. 23 May 09-06 Sep 09: $133 $67 $60
Airport arrival and departure transfers on first and last day of your tour Extra tour discount SAVE up to $117 p.p. 07 Sep 09-31 Mar 10: $178 $89 $75
Escorted by a professional Tour Director – maximum group size of 40 people Friday & Saturday only:
Luxury motorcoach with air-conditioning, restroom facilities and more legroom
Notes 15 May 09-22 May 09: $298 $149 $114
Ref: AWSW. Prices are per person twin share. 23 May 09-06 Sep 09: $223 $112 $90
First-class hotels and best available lodges with all service charges, taxes and porterage
Tours start Saturdays and finish Mondays. 07 Sep 09-31 Mar 10: $298 $149 $114
Quality Dining Accommodation prices are per person, per night,
9 Full Breakfasts, 1 Hotel Dinner, 1 Farewell Dinner and room & tax only. Airport transfers are not included
3 Highlight Dinners in Moab, Mesa Verde and Monument Valley with additional accommodation - see page 50.
(see page 6 for meal codes) Included f KW are worth approximately US$328
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Great Western
American Adventure
Tour Pace - Combining the Best of California Hotels - From the luxurious Omni in the heart of Fellow Passengers - The diverse personality Highlights - From the heights of Hearst Castle
(page 32) and Enchanting Canyonlands (page 34), downtown San Francisco and the central location of the American West has something for everyone. to the depths of the Grand Canyon, from a
this tour is well balanced between the cities of San of the Intercontinental Century City to the quaint Combine the vibrancy of San Francisco, LA and Las Chinatown Restaurant to lunch aboard a wine train,
Francisco and Los Angeles, and the natural wonders National Register-listed Bryce Canyon Lodge, an Vegas with the natural beauty of the spectacular this is a tour of contrasts. Experience the glamour
of Yosemite and Grand Canyon National Parks. assortment of elegant hotels has been selected for mountains, desert and coast. of LA and rugged wilderness of some of the world’s
this tour. greatest national parks.
Kmillion dollar mansions before arriving at Monterey. End the day with a lecture and private dinner at
Take a leisurely walk along Sunset Point at Bryce Canyon National Park the Monterey Bay Aquarium, with time to view the exhibits. Hotel: Monterey Marriott. (B,HD)
DAY 6 – MONTEREY – SANTA BARBARA. Head south to San Simeon for a guided tour of Hearst
f Castle, the grandiose estate of publishing magnate William Randolph Hearst. Continue through the
vineyards of the Central Coast to the elegant resort of Santa Barbara. Enjoy an orientation tour of
this seaside paradise before checking into your beachfront resort. For dinner this evening, choose from
a selection of excellent Santa Barbara restaurants. Hotel: Hotel Mar Monte. (B,DA)
DAY 7 – SANTA BARBARA – LOS ANGELES. Visit the Mission Santa Barbara and learn about the
f chain of 21 California Missions along California’s El Camino Real. Then, journey along spectacular
Santa Monica Bay, passing through glamorous Malibu on your way to Santa Monica. Take time to
stroll along Third Street Promenade. Visit the JP Getty Center with its collection of Western art, set
f against a backdrop of dramatic architecture, tranquil gardens and breathtaking views. Drive through
Brentwood and West Hollywood en-route to your elegant hotel in one of Los Angeles’ most enviable
locations. Hotel: Intercontinental Century City. (B)
DAY 8 – HOLLYWOOD SIGHTSEEING. Board special mini-coaches to cruise past movie stars’
f mansions, while enjoying stories from your guide about celebrities past and present. In Hollywood,
see the Hollywood Sign, Grauman’s Chinese Theatre and stroll along the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
f Now enjoy a private tour of the Kodak Theatre, home to the Academy Awards ceremony. The
afternoon is free. Perhaps join our optional Universal Studios Hollywood Tram Tour? (B)
DAY 9 – LOS ANGELES – SCOTTSDALE. Travel across the Mojave Desert to Scottsdale. Enjoy the
resort’s facilities or visit Old Town Scottsdale. Hotel: Scottsdale Marriott Suites Old Town. (B)
DAY 10 – SCOTTSDALE – GRAND CANYON. Head north to the towering red rocks of Sedona.
Browse the stores, galleries and restaurants, or join an optional 4WD excursion through the superb
landscape. Enjoy one of Arizona’s finest drives through Oak Creek Canyon, before spending a peaceful
night inside Grand Canyon National Park. A stroll with your Tour Director provides spectacular views
f as the sun sets on the canyon walls. Tonight, enjoy dinner in the Thunderbird Room, featuring
magnificent views of the Grand Canyon’s south rim. Hotel: National Park Lodges. (B,HD)
DAY 11 – GRAND CANYON – LAKE POWELL. This morning maybe take a short hike to watch the
DAY 1 – ARRIVE SAN FRANCISCO. Welcome to California! Take a complimentary transfer from sunrise over the canyon or board the park shuttle to the various lookout points. Optional flightseeing
San Francisco International Airport to your hotel, where you will meet your Tour Director this tours by helicopter or plane are available from your Tour Director. Later, head to the Historic Cameron
afternoon. Join us at 6 p.m. for a Welcome Reception at the hotel. Hotel: Omni San Francisco. Trading Post, featuring Native American arts and crafts. Continue through the mesas and buttes of the
DAY 2 – SAN FRANCISCO SIGHTSEEING. Spend the morning taking in the bustling activity on Painted Desert and the Navajo Indian Reservation. Stop at Glen Canyon Dam before arriving at the
Union Square, the famous cable cars, the stately Victorian homes of Alamo Square and the beautiful K lakefront resort. Take a leisurely cruise on spectacular Lake Powell and explore Antelope Canyon,
KGolden Gate Park. After a free afternoon, join your Tour Director and fellow passengers for a walking f
with its steep, sandstone walls. Hotel: Lake Powell Resort (guaranteed Lake View Rooms.) (B,D)
tour through Chinatown, followed by a Chinese banquet at a local restaurant. (B,HD) DAY 12 – LAKE POWELL AT LEISURE. The entire day is yours to relax and enjoy the resort’s facilities.
DAY 3 – SAN FRANCISCO – NAPA & SONOMA. Enter California’s lush premier wine country. Travel Perhaps take a scenic flight over the lake or join our complimentary excursion to Monument Valley
the scenic Valley of the Moon Highway through the winery towns of Glen Ellen and Kenwood, and then K Tribal Park for a guided tour. The choice is yours. (B)
across the Carneros Highway into Napa. Step aboard the beautifully restored Napa Valley Wine Train. DAY 13 – LAKE POWELL – BRYCE OR ZION. Visit Bryce Canyon National Park and enjoy a
fEnjoy fine dining and wine tasting while traveling through the Napa Valley’s picturesque landscape. leisurely walk along Sunset Point to view the great amphitheatre of odd-shaped monoliths known as
fNext, enjoy a tour and tasting at a local winery followed by some time at Sonoma’s historic plaza. The “hoodoos.” Time at leisure on your own before checking in at the lodge. Selected departures will
evening you are at leisure. Hotel: The Lodge at Sonoma, a Renaissance Resort & Spa. (B,L) continue on to Zion National Park for overnight. Hotel: Bryce Canyon Lodge or Zion Park Lodge. (B,D)
DAY 4 – SONOMA – YOSEMITE. Travel through California’s Gold Country to spend the night inside DAY 14 – BRYCE OR ZION – LAS VEGAS. Travel through more amazing scenery to the lush cliff-
Yosemite National Park, close to the highest waterfall in North America. View the rock formations of f
and-canyon landscape of Zion National Park. Join a private Zion Canyon Shuttle with live
El Capitan and Half Dome and abundant wildlife. Hotel: Yosemite Lodge at the Falls. (B) commentary to experience the scenic highlights of the park, followed by some time at leisure. A
DAY 5 – YOSEMITE – MONTEREY. Early risers can enjoy the peace and quiet of Yosemite Valley, complete change of scenery awaits you on arrival in Las Vegas where the rest of the day is yours to
or take a short walk to the Yosemite Falls. Drive through the fertile San Joaquin Valley, stopping at a do as you please. Hotel: Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino, a Sheraton Hotel. (B)
historic fruit stand en-route to Carmel-by-the-Sea. Browse the art galleries and shops on Ocean DAY 15 – DEPART LAS VEGAS. Your adventure ends with a complimentary transfer to Las Vegas
Avenue, then travel along the scenic 17-Mile-Drive. Pass the Pebble Beach Golf Course and multi- International Airport. (B)
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f Enjoy wine tasting and fine dining while travelling through
Idaho
the picturesque landscape aboard the Napa Valley Wine Train
Experience an authentic Chinese banquet
Informative walk through Chinatown Wyoming
• Sightseeing Tour
Napa Valley
Wine Train
f Enjoy a tour and tasting
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Enjoy an exclusive dinner
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Guided Tour
experienced lecturers
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(Day 4)
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(Day 13)
Zion National
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Malibu Hollywood Enjoy dinner while taking in the breathtaking
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f Learn all about your favourite celebrities on a Monica
guided tour through Beverly Hills and Bel Air
f Experience the glamour of ‘Oscars night’ on your Pacific Ocean
f JP Getty Center,discover this
world-renowned museum
private guided tour of the Kodak Theatre
• Sightseeing Tour
SCOTTSDALE
Enjoy Your Included Tour Features (Day 9)
f Premium Highlights
Travel through the Napa Valley’s picturesque landscape aboard the Napa Valley Wine Train
Wine tasting and tour in California’s premier wine growing district
Enjoy a guided tour of Hearst Castle - the palatial estate of William Randolph Hearst
Key
Visit the beautiful Mission Santa Barbara and learn about the chain of 21 California Missions
Visit the JP Getty Center with its world-class collection of Western art in Los Angeles f PREMIUM HIGHLIGHTS
HIGHLIGHT DINNERS
Board specialized minicoaches for a cruise past the homes of the rich and famous
PERSONAL INSIGHTS
Venture behind the velvet rope on a private guided tour of the Kodak Theatre STAY INSIDE NATIONAL PARKS
Stroll with your Tour Director for spectacular views as the sun sets on the Grand Canyon walls CENTRAL HOTELS & NIGHTS
Take a leisurely cruise on spectacular Lake Powell and explore Antelope Canyon SCENIC HOTELS & NIGHTS
Travel through amazing scenery to the lush cliff-and-canyon landscape of Zion National Park Full hotel descriptions on page 47-49
KPersonal Insights
Learn more about the famous alleyways, streets & buildings of San Francisco’s Chinatown
Enjoy a fascinating presentation about the marine life at Monterey Bay Aquarium 15 days from US$237 per day
Stop at Glen Canyon Dam Visitor Center and learn about the Colorado River Storage Project
Join a guided tour of Monument Valley Tribal Park Starts - Ends Price May 15 - May 29 $3650 PD Aug 28 - Sep 11 $3650
2008 PD May 29 - Jun 12 $3650 Sep 04 - Sep 18 $3650
Excursions & Sights #PDOct 03 - Oct 17 $3510 Jun 12 - Jun 26 $3650 PD Sep 11 - Sep 25 $3650
See Union Square, the cable cars, Alamo Square and Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco PD Jun 19 - Jul 03 $3650 Sep 18 - Oct 02 $3650
2009
Explore the shops of the beautiful Spanish Sonoma Plaza # Jan 02 - Jan 16 $3510 Jul 10 - Jun 24 $3650 Oct 02 - Oct 16 $3615
Experience the natural beauty and wildlife of Yosemite National Park PD Jul 17 - Jul 31 $3650 2010
# Mar 20 - Apr 03 $3510
Visit picturesque Carmel-by-the-Sea and browse the shops on Ocean Avenue Aug 07 - Aug 21 $3650 Jan 01 - Jan 15 $3550
May 01 - May 15 $3650
Take the scenic 17-Mile-Drive past Pebble Beach Golf Course and fabulous mansions PD May 08 - May 22 $3650 Aug 21 - Sep 04 $3650 Mar 19 - Apr 02 $3550
Drive down Santa Barbara’s State Street, view the Court House and Stearns Wharf See www.insightvacations.com for added PD dates (Prefered Departures - details page 50)
Travel along beautiful Santa Monica Bay past Malibu and celebrities’ beachfront homes
Stroll along the popular Third Street Promenade in Santa Monica Supplements Pre & post tour accommodation
Drive along Sunset Boulevard, see the Hollywood Walk of Fame & Grauman’s Chinese Theatre Single room 01 May 09-18 Sep 09: $1540 Omni San Francisco Single Twin Triple
Visit the artist colony of Sedona, set in the splendor of Red Rock Country 02 Oct 09: $1499 29 Apr 09-18 Mar 10: $251 $133 $104
Drive through the dramatic landscape of Oak Creek Canyon 01 Jan 10-19 Mar 10: $1450
Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino Las Vegas
Travel the length of scenic Desert View Drive along the Grand Canyon’s South Rim Reductions (See page 50) Sunday to Thursday: Single Twin Triple
Stop at the Historic Cameron Trading Post featuring a collection of Native American arts and crafts
Share a triple room 15 May 09-22 May 09: $178 $89 $75
Journey through the Painted Desert and Navajo Indian Reservation 01 May 09-18 Sep 09: SAVE $430 p.p. 23 May 09-06 Sep 09: $133 $67 $60
Explore the rugged beauty of Bryce Canyon National Park 02 Oct 09: SAVE $420 p.p. 07 Sep 09-31 Mar 10: $178 $89 $75
Enjoy a leisurely walk along Sunset Point to view the “hoodoos.” 01 Jan 10-19 Mar 10: SAVE $399 p.p.
Friday & Saturday only:
Young traveller 5-17 yrs SAVE up to $365
Insight's First Class Services Early payment SAVE up to $365 p.p. 15 May 09-22 May 09: $298 $149 $114
Airport arrival and departure transfers on the first and last day of your tour Frequent traveller SAVE 5% p.p. 23 May 09-06 Sep 09: $223 $112 $90
Escorted by a professional Tour Director - maximum group size of 40 people Extra tour discount SAVE up to $183 p.p. 07 Sep 09-31 Mar 10: $298 $149 $114
Luxury air-conditioned coach with extra legroom and restroom facilities
First-class hotels with all service charges, taxes and porterage Notes Accommodation prices are per person, per
Ref: AGW. Prices are per person twin share. night, room & tax only. Airport transfers are
Quality Dining #These tours operate as per our 2008 brochure. not included with additional accommodation
14 Full Breakfasts, 2 Hotel Dinners, 1 Lunch on the Napa Valley Wine Train, 3 Highlight Dinners Tours depart and return Fridays. - see page 50.
in San Francisco, Monterey and the Grand Canyon and 1 Dine-Around in Santa Barbara
(see page 6 for meal codes) Included f KW are worth approximately US$734
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America’s Magnificent
National Parks
Tour Pace - This tour combines Enchanting Hotels - A diversity of accommodation suits this Fellow Passengers - This tour appeals to those Highlights - This is the ultimate Western
Canyonlands (page 34) with American Parks Trail varied trip. Enjoy modern luxury in Salt Lake City, Las wishing to learn more about the pioneer spirit of the experience: watch Old Faithful erupt in
(page 36), to form a complete experience of North Vegas and Denver and rustic charm in Bryce Canyon, American West. The extensive coverage of national Yellowstone; admire the magnitude of the Grand
America’s most popular parks including the Grand Jackson and Custer State Park. parks also makes it an ideal holiday for nature lovers, Canyon and Mt. Rushmore; get an insight into
Canyon & Yellowstone National Parks. photographers and outdoor enthusiasts. Native American life; and relive the history of the
Wild West.
f spectacular Lake Powell and explore scenic Antelope Canyon, with its dramatic steep, sandstone
walls. Hotel: Lake Powell Resort (guaranteed Lake View Rooms.) (B,D)
DAY 4 – LAKE POWELL AT LEISURE. The entire day is yours to relax and enjoy the resort’s facilities.
Perhaps take a scenic flight over the lake, or join our complimentary excursion to Monument Valley
KTribal Park for a guided tour. The choice is yours. (B)
DAY 5 – LAKE POWELL – BRYCE OR ZION. Visit the balanced rocks, gravity-defying bridges and
rock spires of Bryce Canyon National Park. Enjoy a leisurely walk along Sunset Point to view the
“hoodoos.” Time at leisure before checking in at the lodge. Selected departures will continue on to Zion
National Park for overnight. Hotel: Bryce Canyon Lodge or Zion Park Lodge. (B,D)
DAY 6 – BRYCE OR ZION – LAS VEGAS. Travel through more amazing scenery to Zion National
f Park. Join a private Zion Canyon Shuttle with live commentary to experience the scenic highlights of
the park, followed by some time at leisure. A complete change of scenery awaits upon arrival in
glittering Las Vegas. Hotel: Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino, a Sheraton Hotel. (B)
DAY 7 – LAS VEGAS – SALT LAKE CITY. Travel on to Salt Lake City, host city of the 2002 Winter
Olympics and home of the Mormon religion. Hotel: Marriott Salt Lake City Center. (B)
DAY 8 – SALT LAKE CITY – JACKSON. After visiting Temple Square on your orientation tour of Salt
Lake City, head north into Wyoming. Cross the historic Oregon Trail, and climb over the Teton
Mountains to the western town of Jackson. For dinner this evening, choose between a selection of
excellent Jackson restaurants. Hotel: Rustic Inn. (B,DA)
DAY 9 – JACKSON – YELLOWSTONE. Explore Grand Teton National Park, stopping to admire the
incredible views at Jenny Lake, before moving on to Yellowstone National Park. Established in 1872
as the world’s first national park, Yellowstone is known for its unique geothermal activity, spectacular
landscapes and abundant fauna. Hotel: National Park Lodges. (B,D)
DAY 10 – YELLOWSTONE EXCURSION. Explore Yellowstone National Park: walk among the
erupting geysers, see colorful bubbling mudpots and witness Old Faithful shooting over 120ft into
the air. See free-roaming herds of buffalo, deer, elk and bear in their natural habitat, and don’t miss
the thundering Lower Yellowstone Falls. (B)
DAY 11 – YELLOWSTONE – BILLINGS. Travel down the Shoshone Canyon through the Absaroka
Rocky Mountains to the old Wild West town of Cody to visit the Buffalo Bill Historical Center, built
f in honour of one of America’s great Western legends. Stay overnight in the old cattle town of Billings,
Enjoy a serene cruise on stunning Lake Powell Montana. Hotel: Crowne Plaza Hotel Billings. (B)
DAY 12 – BILLINGS – CUSTER STATE PARK. Relive “Custer’s Last Stand” at the Battle of the Little
KBighorn Monument, before driving into the Black Hills of South Dakota. Visit Deadwood, the home
DAY 1 – ARRIVE PHOENIX – SCOTTSDALE. Use your complimentary transfer to make your way f of Wild Bill Hickok and Calamity Jane who made this town famous during the gold rush of the 1870s.
to the tour hotel in the nearby resort town of Scottsdale. Your Tour Director is available at the hotel Join a narrated tour of this once lawless town. Next continue onto Custer State Park, famed for its
this afternoon to greet you and answer your questions. Join us at 6 p.m for a Welcome Reception at abundant wildlife. Look out for buffalo, black bears, deer and elk. Hotel: State Game Lodge. (B,D)
the hotel. Hotel: Scottsdale Marriott Suites Old Town. DAY 13 – BLACK HILLS EXCURSION. Start the day at Crazy Horse Memorial, a gigantic sculpture
DAY 2 – SCOTTSDALE – GRAND CANYON. Head north to the bohemian colony of Sedona, in the dedicated to all Native Americans. Come face-to-face with the American presidents at Mount
heart of Red Rock Country, and on through Oak Creek Canyon to one of the natural wonders of the Rushmore National Memorial. Spend the rest of the day at leisure. (B)
world – Grand Canyon National Park. Don’t forget your camera as you embark on a stroll with your DAY 14 – CUSTER STATE PARK – CHEYENNE. Travel across the high plains into Wyoming. Stop at
f Tour Director along the rim to watch the sun set over the canyon walls. Tonight, enjoy dinner while f historic Fort Laramie, site of one of the great frontier outposts, before continuing to Cheyenne for an
taking in the magnificent views of the Grand Canyon’s south rim. Hotel: National Park Lodges. (B,HD) orientation tour. Hotel: Little America. (B)
DAY 3 – GRAND CANYON – LAKE POWELL. After a morning at the Grand Canyon, move on to DAY 15 – CHEYENNE – DENVER. Enter Rocky Mountain National Park and pass over Trail Ridge
the Historic Cameron Trading Post. The journey carries on through the Painted Desert, a colorful Road to the source of the Colorado River (weather permitting). Take an orientation tour of the mile-
fantasyland of mesas, buttes and badlands, and through the Navajo Indian Reservation. Stop at Glen high city of Denver, before a Farewell Dinner at the hotel. Hotel: Sheraton Denver. (B,D)
KCanyon Dam to learn about its impact on the Colorado River before arriving at the lakefront resort. DAY 16 – DENVER – DEPARTURE. Your vacation comes to an end today. A complimentary transfer
The scenery is breathtaking with towering rock walls rising out of the water. Take a leisurely cruise on to Denver International Airport is provided. (B)
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Montana
• Tour Yellowstone National Park Little Bighorn Relive “Custer’s Last Stand”
BILLINGS National Monument
(Day 11)
YELLOWSTONE
NATIONAL PARK f A narrated tour of this famous town
(Days 9 and 10)
Cody
South Dakota
Wyoming Bla Deadwood
Grand Teton ck Hills
National Park Mt. Rushmore
Choose from a selection Crazy Horse Memorial
of restaurants on your JACKSON CUSTER STATE PARK
Dine-Around evening (Day 8) (Days 12 and 13)
f Visit the Buffalo Bill
Historical Center
• Local Orientation Tour Fort Laramie f Visit this former frontier
outpost of the Cavalry
SALT LAKE CITY CHEYENNE
(Day 7) (Day 14) • Local Orientation Tour
Rocky Mountain
Utah National Park
• Local Orientation Tour
DENVER
f Drive along Zion Canyon Scenic Drive on a f Cruise the Antelope Canyon and view (Days 15 and 16)
BRYCE CANYON the dramatic steep, sandstone walls
private guided tour with live commentary NATIONAL PARK Key
(Day 5) Colorado f PREMIUM HIGHLIGHTS
Zion
Nevada National An opportunity to explore the iconic HIGHLIGHT DINNERS
Park LAKE POWELL backdrop of Monument Valley PERSONAL INSIGHTS
(Days 3 and 4) STAY INSIDE NATIONAL PARKS
California CENTRAL HOTELS & NIGHTS
LAS VEGAS Monument Valley
(Day 6) Arizona Stop at Glen Canyon Dam Visitor Center and SCENIC HOTELS & NIGHTS
Glen Canyon Dam learn about the Colorado River Storage Project Full hotel descriptions on page 47-49
GRAND CANYON
NATIONAL PARK Cameron
Dine in the Thunderbird Room with
(Day 2) f Stay inside the park and enjoy a sunset walk along the rim
spectacular views of the Grand Canyon
Sedona
Phoenix
SCOTTSDALE
(Day 1)
Enjoy Your Included Tour Features
f Premium Highlights
Stroll with your Tour Director along the rim to watch the sunset over the Grand Canyon walls
Take a leisurely cruise on spectacular Lake Powell and explore scenic Antelope Canyon
Join a private Zion Canyon Shuttle with live commentary
Stop in the Wild West town of Cody to explore the Buffalo Bill Historical Center
Take a narrated tour of Deadwood, which achieved notoriety during the gold rush of the 1870s
Visit Fort Laramie, a former frontier outpost of the American Cavalry
KPersonal Insights
Stop at Glen Canyon Dam Visitor Center and learn about the Colorado River Storage Project
Join a guided tour of Monument Valley Tribal Park
Relive “Custer’s Last Stand” at the Battle of the Little Bighorn National Monument
Excursions & Sights
Visit the artist colony of Sedona, set in the splendor of Red Rock Country 16 days from US$222 per day
Drive through the dramatic landscape of Oak Creek Canyon Starts - Ends Price PD Jun 13 - Jun 28 $3550 PD Aug 01 - Aug 16 $3550
Travel the length of scenic Desert View Drive along the Grand Canyon’s South Rim PD*Aug 22 - Sep 06 $3550
Stop at the Historic Cameron Trading Post featuring a collection of Native American arts and crafts PD May 23 - Jun 07 $3550 Jul 04 - Jul 19 $3635
Journey through the Painted Desert and Navajo Indian Reservation May 30 - Jun 14 $3550 PD Jul 11 - Jul 26 $3635 Sep 12 - Sep 27 $3550
Explore the rugged beauty of Bryce Canyon National Park See www.insightvacations.com for added PD dates (Prefered Departures - details page 50)
Enjoy a leisurely walk along Sunset Point to view the “hoodoos”
Visit Temple Square in Salt Lake City Supplements Reductions (See page 50)
Explore Grand Teton National Park and enjoy fabulous views at Jenny Lake Single room 04 & 11 Jul 09: $1350 Share a triple room
See “Old Faithful’ and the other natural wonders of Yellowstone National Park All other departures: $1270 04 & 11 Jul 09 SAVE $450 p.p.
See the enormous Crazy Horse Memorial and visit Mount Rushmore National Memorial Pre & post tour accommodation All other departures SAVE $425 p.p.
Scottsdale Marriott Young traveller 5-17 yrs SAVE up to $364
Insight's First Class Services Suites Old Town Single Twin Triple Early payment SAVE up to $364 p.p.
Airport arrival and departure transfers on the first and last day of your tour 10 May 09-26 Mar 10: $131 $66 $44 Frequent traveller SAVE 5% p.p.
Escorted by a professional Tour Director - maximum group size of 40 people Sheraton Denver Extra tour discount SAVE up to $182 p.p.
Luxury air-conditioned coach with extra legroom and restroom facilities 28 May 09-12 Oct 09:
First-class hotels with all service charges, taxes and porterage Saturdays & Sundays $126 $63 $48 Notes
Monday to Friday $156 $78 $58
Quality Dining Ref: AAM. Prices are per person twin share.
All accommodation prices are per person, per night,
room & tax only. Airport transfers are not included Tours start Saturday and finish Sunday.
15 Full Breakfasts, 5 Hotel Dinners, 1 Highlight Dinner at the Grand Canyon
with additional accommodation - see page 50. *Itinerary Variations apply - See page 51.
and 1 Dine-Around in Jackson
(see page 6 for meal codes) Included fKW are worth approximately US$504
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Tour Pace - This comprehensive journey of Hotels - The hotels in this program play an Fellow Passengers - This itinerary appeals to Highlights - Bring home memories of ten
discovery features relaxed, two-night stays in lively essential role in experiencing the areas visited. Revel aficionados of history, architecture, arts & crafts magical colonial towns, each with its own character,
Mexico City and in the colonial gems of in the luxury of the award-winning JW Marriott in and cuisine. With no less than five UNESCO World five spectacular pre-Columbian archeological sites
Guanajuato, Morelia and Puebla, while Mexico City. Experience authentic 16th century Heritage sites and two cities listed as National representing different native cultures, wonderful
comfortable, single-night stays are enjoyed in haciendas in Queretaro and Guanajuato and a former Monuments, you’ll gain a better understanding of architecture, and not forgetting the rich Mexican
historical Queretaro and Taxco. convent in Puebla, renovated in viceroy-era style. Mexico’s incredibly rich culture and artistic heritage. folklore and a mouthwatering cuisine!
DAY 1 – ARRIVE MEXICO CITY. Welcome to Mexico! On arrival at the airport you are met and
Guanajuato Cathedral
transferred to your hotel. The remainder of the day is at leisure. Your Tour Director is at the hotel this
afternoon to welcome you and answer your questions. Please join us at 6 p.m. for a Welcome
Reception and meet your fellow travellers. Hotel: JW Marriott Hotel
DAY 2 – MEXICO CITY SIGHTSEEING. Start the day with a visit to the world renowned National
f Museum of Anthropology, and explore the superb Maya and Aztec exhibits. One of the highlights of
your visit is a presentation by your Tour Director on the amazing Aztec Calendar, often referred to as
Kthe Sun Stone. Next visit the Historic Center of Mexico City, a UNESCO World Heritage site. After
lunch explore Mexico City’s imposing central square, the third largest in the world. The “Zocalo,” as
f it is known colloquially, is flanked by some of the city’s most impressive sites including the National
Palace, Metropolitan Cathedral and Templo Mayor. First admire the frescoes and learn about Diego
Rivera and the Mexican Muralist Movement at the National Palace. Next visit the Metropolitan
Cathedral, the largest church in Latin America. Finally visit the Templo Mayor, or Great Pyramid, the
most important temple in the Aztec capital city of Tenochtitlan. Then enjoy Mexico’s world-famous
cuisine at a welcome dinner of tasty signature dishes at one of Mexico City’s fine restaurants. Enjoy
traditional live Mariachis and learn about the history and importance of Mariachis in Mexican
Kculture. After dinner, there is the option to experience one of Mexico’s most acclaimed artistic
treasures – the Ballet Folklorico de Mexico, a world-class performance celebrating colorful ethnic
traditions from pre-Columbian to modern days. (B,L,HD)
DAY 3 – MEXICO CITY – QUERETARO. Explore the UNESCO World Heritage site of Teotihuacan,
f one of the most famous archeological sites in Mexico and one of the ancient world’s most impressive
cities. Under the expert guidance of your Tour Director, discover a vast complex of monuments,
including the Temple of Quetzalcoatl and the Pyramids of the Sun and Moon. Learn of the
Teotihuacanos’ accomplishments and their far-reaching cultural and artistic influence. Then journey to
another UNESCO World Heritage Site, Queretaro. A private cocktail reception awaits you in one of
Kthe city’s oldest and most beautiful colonial mansions; meet the owner, tour the mansion and learn
more about this outstanding architectural jewel. Later explore the sights of this little-visited colonial
gem with special attention given to the Historic Monuments Zone and its wealth of outstanding
buildings. Later check-in for an overnight stay at a sprawling 16th century hacienda with time to
enjoy the grounds and pool before dinner. Hotel: Hacienda Jurica (B,L,D)
DAY 4 – QUERETARO – GUANAJUATO. Arrive in San Miguel de Allende, a colonial architectural
jewel with beautiful mansions, flower-filled patios, luxuriant gardens and cobblestone streets. The
town was declared a National Monument in 1926 and is considered one of the loveliest of Mexico’s
colonial cities. Enjoy a stroll through the city center under the guidance of your Tour Director to see
the famous Parroquia de San Miguel Arcangel and the beautiful Casa de Allende. Visit one of the
fspectacular private gardens the city is famous for, then wander on your own and browse the many
interesting shops, museums and galleries, or simply relax in “El Jardin,” the central square. Then
continue to the UNESCO World Heritage city of Guanajuato. Check-in at your hotel, located on the
site of one of Guanajuato’s most beautiful haciendas where metals from local mines were once
processed. The building has been proclaimed part of a World Heritage site and is protected by
Mexico’s National Institute of Anthropology and History. Dinner tonight is served at one of
Guanajuato’s finest restaurants, situated in an old colonial hacienda with glorious gardens. Meet the
KChef and learn about tonight’s menu and ingredients. Hotel: Camino Real Guanajuato (B,L,HD)
DAY 5 – GUANAJUATO SIGHTSEEING. Set out with your Tour Director on an exploration of this
captivating city, built at the center of the world’s leading silver mining area of the 18th century.
Guanajuato’s history, culture and monuments are as rich as its silver mines were during the Colonial
era. Explore the winding streets, subterranean passages and lively downtown. View the most
interesting sites including the Juarez Theatre, Alley of the Kiss, La Alhondiga - site of the first rebel
victory in the War of Independence, Hidalgo Market - designed by famous engineer Gustave Eiffel, La
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f Visit Cholula, home to 365 churches and The Great Pyramid
GUANAJUATO
(Days 4 and 5) f Visit the Mummies of Guanajuato
Enjoy dinner in a colonial hacienda
San Miguel with glorious gardens
de Allende QUERETARO Dine at a restaurant while enjoying
(Day 3) breathtaking views over the city
Meet the Chef to learn about tonight’s menu
Join your Tour Director for an
f Visit a private garden informal talk and taste of tequila
Visit a colonial mansion for MEXICO
f Visit the Purepecha a private cocktail reception
and tour with the owner
archeological site
f Visit one of Mexico’s most
MORELIA noted archaeological attractions
(Days 6 and 7)
Dine-Around evening at Teotihuacan
Tzintzuntzan a selection of restaurants
Patzcuaro f Board an open air tram for a guided tour of Puebla
Enjoy Puebla’s signature dishes at a local restaurant
Santa Clara del Cobre MEXICO CITY Learn about the art of Talavera ceramic production
(Days 1, 2 and 11) Meet your chef for a discussion about Mexican cooking
Cholula
View copper artisans at work and
try your hand at copperworking
PUEBLA
(Days 9 and 10)
Key Ixtapan
f PREMIUM HIGHLIGHTS de la Sal f See the Maya and Aztec exhibits at Mexico City’s Anthropology Museum
DINE AROUND &
HIGHLIGHT DINNERS
f Explore this UNESCO-listed
Hacienda Vista Hermosa f Visit the National Palace, Templo Mayor and Metropolitan Cathedral
PERSONAL INSIGHTS Experience Mexico’s world-famous cuisine at a local restaurant
HERITAGE HOTELS & NIGHTS
site and visit the museum Xochicalco Enjoy a talk by your Tour Director about the sacred Aztec Calendar
CENTRAL HOTELS & NIGHTS Learn about the history and cultural significance of Mariachi music
Enjoy a silversmith
SCENIC HOTELS & NIGHTS
TAXCO demonstration
Full hotel descriptions on page 47-49
(Day 8)
f Enjoy a delightful lunch at the stunning 16th century
hacienda of Hernan Cortes
Enjoy Your Included Tour Features
f Premium Highlights
Visit the National Museum of Anthropology and its superb Maya and Aztec collections
Visit Mexico City’s National Palace, Metropolitan Cathedral and Templo Mayor
Explore the UNESCO-listed pre-Hispanic and holy city of Teotihuacan
Visit one of San Miguel de Allende’s most beautiful private gardens
See the Mummies of Guanajuato and learn about this most unusual display
Explore the Purepecha archeological site of Tzintzuntzan
Discover the UNESCO-listed site of Xochicalco and visit the museum
Visit Hernan Cortes’ spectacular hacienda and enjoy lunch on the beautiful grounds
Board an open-air tram for a locally guided tour of UNESCO-listed Puebla
Visit the Great Pyramid of Cholula, the world’s largest pyramid
KPersonal Insights
Find out about the amazing sacred Aztec Calendar and its use to the Aztec people
Enjoy Mariachi bands and learn about their history and significance to Mexican culture
Tour one of Queretaro’s outstanding colonial mansions with the owner
Learn all about tequila, Mexico’s national drink, and enjoy tequila tasting
View copper artisans at work in Santa Clara del Cobre and try your hand at copperworking
Enjoy silversmith demonstrations in Taxco and learn about William Spratling
Learn about the unique art of Talavera ceramic production on a guided workshop tour
Meet Chefs in Guanajuato and Puebla and learn about cooking techniques and ingredients
Additional Excursions & Sights
11 days from US$216 per day
Discover the UNESCO World Heritage Historic Monuments Zone of Querétaro Starts - Ends Price Aug 08 - Aug 18 $2375 2010
Walk with your Tour Director through San Miguel de Allende, a National Monument PD Feb 14 - Feb 24 $2375 Aug 29 - Sep 08 $2375 Jan 30 - Feb 09 $2375
Walk through the UNESCO World Heritage site of Guanajuato with your Tour Director Mar 14 - Mar 24 $2375 Sep 19 - Sep 29 $2375 Feb 13 - Feb 23 $2375
Explore UNESCO-listed Morelia and browse the stalls at El Carmen Jun 27 - Jul 07 $2375 PD Oct 03 - Oct 13 $2375 Feb 27 - Mar 09 $2375
Tour Purepecha country and visit Patzcuaro • Stroll the plaza in Ixtapan de la Sal
Explore Taxco on foot, a National Monument and world-class silver jewelry center PD Jul 11 - Jul 21 $2375 Nov 07 - Nov 17 $2375 Mar 13 - Mar 23 $2375
Visit Puebla’s Rosary Chapel, an outstanding example of Mexican Baroque architecture See www.insightvacations.com for added PD dates (Prefered Departures - details page 50)
Take an orientation tour of the colonial town of Cholula, home to 365 churches
Supplements Reductions (See page 50)
Insight's First Class Services Single room: $799 Share a triple room SAVE $165 p.p.
Airport arrival and departure transfers on the first and last day of your tour Young traveller 5-17 yrs SAVE up to $237
Meet & Greet Service on arrival at Mexico City International Airport Pre & post tour accommodation
Roommate matching is not available on this
Escorted by a professional federally-licensed bilingual Tour Director JW Marriot Hotel Single Twin Triple tour. Refer to page 50 for full details.
Maximum group size of 40 people Monday to Thursday: $467 $233 $156
Luxury air-conditioned coach with extra legroom and restroom facilities Friday to Sunday: $263 $132 $88 Notes
First-class and best-available hotels with all service charges, taxes and porterage Accommodation prices are per person, per night, Ref: ACMX. Prices are per person twin share.
room & tax only. Airport transfers are not included Tours depart Saturdays and return Tuesdays.
Quality Dining
with additional accommodation - see page 50.
10 Full Breakfasts, 9 Lunches, 3 Hotel Dinners, 4 Highlight Dinners in Mexico City,
Guanajuato and Puebla, and 1 Dine-Around in Morelia (see page 6 for meal codes) Included f KW are worth approximately US$589
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Kwatch silversmiths at work, and learn about American architect William Spratling who moved to Taxco
Visit the silver city of Taxco in the 1920’s and brought Mexican silversmith to sophisticated international standards. Dinner is at the
hotel this evening with superb views of the colorful city center. Hotel: Hotel Posada de la Mision (B,L,D)
DAY 9 – TAXCO – PUEBLA. Rise early for breakfast before setting out to one of Mexico’s most
important and exceptionally well-preserved archeological sites - Xochicalco. A UNESCO World
Heritage site, Xochicalco’s ritual centers, temples and plazas cover almost 2500 acres. Xochicalco
was a meeting place for a wide variety of cultures including Toltec, Olmec, Zapotec, Mixtec and Aztec.
f After a visit to the interesting museum, explore the site and view the marvelous Pyramid of the
Plumed Serpent. Next find yourself transported back in time to the era of the Spanish conquistadors
at the stunning 16th century hacienda of Hernan Cortes, conqueror of Mexico. Explore the majestic
f buildings and luxuriant grounds before enjoying a delightful lunch in this well-protected refuge.
Heading east, journey to Puebla and check in at your remarkable hotel, a former convent built in the
16th century in pure Viceroyship-era style for a wealthy religious order. Discover why Puebla is
considered Mexico’s gastronomic capital as you enjoy dinner at a local restaurant featuring “Cocina
Poblana” - Puebla’s signature dishes, including two of the country’s most popular recipes: mole and
chiles en nogada (seasonal)! Hotel: Camino Real Puebla (B,L,HD)
DAY 10– PUEBLA SIGHTSEEING. Step aboard a private open air tram for a guided tour of the
f Historic Center of Puebla, a UNESCO World Heritage site, rich in architectural treasures, traditions
and cuisine. The bucolic central square is impressive with its colonial style Cathedral and host of
buildings decorated with the ubiquitous azulejos (tiles.) Navigate the most interesting neighborhoods
with stops at the Rosary Chapel to admire the dazzling interior, and at one of the finest Talavera
Ceramic workshops in the city. Learn the age old tradition of Talavera craftsmanship that has evolved
Kfrom pre-Columbian roots and assimilated techniques, materials and process from Spain and the
modern era. Enjoy lunch in a shaded courtyard before setting off to wander the city’s picturesque
streets on your own. Perhaps visit a museum, explore the shops, join a Mexican cooking lesson or relax
at a sidewalk café and soak in the atmosphere. Tonight’s farewell dinner is a privately catered event
in one of the lovely courtyards of your hotel. Meet the Chef and learn more about the ingredients
Kand techniques involved in tonight’s tasty local dishes! (B,L,D)
DAY 11 – PUEBLA – MEXICO CITY – DEPARTURE. This morning discover Cholula, one of the
f most important pre-Columbian religious and educational centers, and the oldest continually
inhabited city in the northern hemisphere. Cholula is home to 365 churches and the Great Pyramid,
the largest monument and the largest pyramid by volume ever constructed in the world. After a visit
to the Great Pyramid, return to Mexico City where the tour ends with a complimentary transfer to
Mexico City International Airport and the Insight hotel for passengers extending their stay. Please do
not schedule flights before 4 p.m. (B)
Please note: In selected locations, the tour requires walking on uneven surfaces and climbing some stairs.
f Valencia Mine, and visit the Mummies of Guanajuato – the city’s most unusual attraction. Lunch is Pyramid of the Sun, Teotihuacan
served at a lively café along the shaded Union Garden. The afternoon is yours to enjoy at your leisure
in the city center, or relax by the hotel swimming pool. This evening dinner is served at a restaurant
situated on top of a hill, high above the city, with breathtaking panoramic views over this colonial
jewel. After dinner join your Tour Director for an informal presentation and tasting of Mexico’s
Knational drink – tequila, at the hotel’s amazing glass-floored bar with surprising views into one of the
thousands of mine shafts that crisscross this fascinating city. (B,L,HD)
DAY 6 – GUANAJUATO – MORELIA. Traveling back in time from the Colonial era to pre-Columbian
times, you arrive in the state of Michoacan and the impressive colonial city of Morelia. The exquisite
colonial architecture has made the Historic Center of Morelia a UNESCO World Heritage site. Stop at
El Carmen, where a wonderful display of regional handicrafts can be found, then view the beautiful
Conservatory of the Roses, Clajivero Palace and Palace of Justice. At the outstanding central square,
visit the Cathedral and Government Palace with its beautiful murals. Check into the delightful Villa
Montaña Hotel, designed as a rambling village on a hill with superb views over the historic center. This
evening enjoy a Dine-Around program at a choice of restaurants that capture the essence of
Morelia’s finest dining. Hotel: Villa Montaña Hotel & Spa (B,L,DA)
DAY 7 – PATZCUARO EXCURSION. Explore the Purepecha highlands and discover the subtler aspects of
this little known corner of Mexico. Your first stop is in Santa Clara del Cobre, where you enjoy an exclusive
visit to one of the local copper craft shops. Observe local artisans at work, learn about the copperworking
Ktechniques that produce some of Mexico’s most unique and coveted works, and perhaps try your hand at
copperworking! Next visit the small, tranquil colonial village of Patzcuaro, the center of Purepechan culture,
situated on the shores of Lake Patzcuaro. On the way back to Morelia, stop at the Purepecha archeological
fsite of Tzintzuntzan for a brief but interesting visit. Back at the hotel, enjoy the rest of the afternoon at
leisure. Relax with a drink on the terrace overlooking the city or take a dip in the inviting pool. (B,L)
DAY 8 – MORELIA – TAXCO. Heading for the legendary silver mining town of Taxco, cross into the
state of Mexico and stop in the delightful whitewashed village of Ixtapan de la Sal. Back on the road,
enter the state of Guerrero and drop down into the perennial spring time climate of Taxco, one of
Mexico’s most beloved colonial towns. From the hotel, marvel at the impossibly situated village wedged
into the mountain which was home to the very first and largest Spanish silver mine in the Americas. This
boom and bust town has been declared a National Monument to preserve the original character
displayed in the cobbled stone streets, red tiled roofs and white adobe buildings. Explore the winding
streets lined with cafés and shops, the Plaza Borda (central square) with its ornate church - the
Parroquia de Santa Prisca, and Casa Borda. Taxco is famous for its hundreds of silver workshops and has
become the most prolific silver jewelry center in all of Mexico. Visit one of the renowned silver mines,
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Rustic Inn, Jackson, Wyoming
A M ERIC A
AL ASK A* Yosemite National Park: Yosemite Lodge at the Falls (NP)
Recently updated lodge with a superb location inside the park, close to
Anchorage: Sheraton Anchorage Yosemite Falls. Basic rooms with ensuite bath and patio or balcony. Facilities
Sheraton Anchorage offers spacious, non-smoking suites with amenities of home.
include swimming pool, 3 restaurants, bar and food court.
Each room includes microwave, refrigerator, television, and data ports. Enjoy
recreational activities at the on-site pool, spa and fitness center. www.yosemitepark.com
www.sheratonanchoragehotel.com COLOR AD O
Denali: Grand Denali Lodge Denver: Sheraton Denver (MD)
Located just north of the Denali National Park entrance, this premier facility Denver's premier hotel, located downtown within walking distance of shops,
affords unparalleled views, 165 spacious guest rooms, restaurant, lounge with restaurants, museums and the State Capitol. Facilities include a health club
fire place, gift shop and more. The peaceful mountain location provides total with swimming pool, sauna and weight room. www.sheraton.com
serenity amidst wilderness, unmatched in the Denali area. Mesa Verde National Park: Far View Lodge (NP)
www.denalialaska.com
The only accommodations inside the national park. Rooms are tastefully
Fairbanks: Pikes Waterfront Lodge appointed with southwestern décor and offer private balconies ideal for wildlife
Pikes Waterfront Lodge is located on the Chena River and offers rooms with watching and star gazing. Enjoy dining at Metate Room Restaurant featuring a
scenic views. The hotel features a sauna, steam room, business center, full menu inspired by regional heritage foods and flavorings.
service restaurant and complimentary airport shuttle. www.pikeslodge.com www.visitmesaverde.com
Girdwood: The Hotel Alyeska
Elegant rooms with breathtaking views and upgraded amenities such as DISTRICT OF COLUM BIA
luxurious bathrobes and slippers, heated towel rack, refrigerator, in-room safe Washington DC: Renaissance Mayflower Hotel (D)
and complimentary bottled water. Hotel features an indoor pool, fitness center, As the largest luxury hotel in Washington DC, the Mayflower is a proud
sauna, retail shops and a variety of on-site restaurants with a wide range of member of Historic Hotels of America. Stay in newly-renovated rooms with
menu choices. www.alyeskaresort.com luxurious bedding and stunning city views. Enjoy delicious Mediterranean
Homer: Land's End Resort cuisine at the Café Promenade or live nightly entertainment at the Town &
Land's End Resort enjoys a spectacular beachfront location and features cozy Country. Hotel facilities include spa and fitness center. www.marriott.com
guestrooms with full bath. Resort amenities include spa, gift shop and The Washington DC: Renaissance Washington DC (SFC)
Chart Room Restaurant and Lounge with panoramic views of the bay. Sophisticated, luxurious hotel amid the restaurants, shops and sights of
www.lands-endresort.com Washington's famous Penn Quarter. Superbly appointed guestrooms; 4
Talkeetna: Talkeetna Alaskan Lodge restaurants & lounges; pool and fitness center. www.DCRenaissance.com
Comfortable guestrooms with en-suite bathroom and panoramic views. Lodge
amenities include a business center, complimentary shuttle service, gift shop M AINE
and on-site restaurants and lounge. Enjoy casual patio dining or gourmet Bar Harbor: Harborside Hotel, Spa & Marina (SFC)
cuisine prepared by a nationally award-winning chef. Bar Harbor’s premier downtown resort, only moments away from Acadia
www.talkeetnalodge.com National Park. Breathtaking views of Frenchman Bay. Lavishly decorated
guestrooms, pool and fitness center. www.theharborsidehotel.com
ARIZONA Bar Harbor: Bar Harbor Regency (FC)
Grand Canyon South Rim: National Park Lodges (NP) This oceanfront property resides near the entrance of Acadia National Park
Modern lodges located inside the park. Well-appointed and comfortable rooms and one mile from downtown Bar Harbor. Enjoy optimum facilities and full
with ensuite full bath and walking access to the dining facilities. service staff with unsurpassed hospitality. www.barharborregency.com
www.grandcanyonlodges.com Harbourside Hotel Spa & Marina, Bar Harbor, Maine
Kennebunkport: Kennebunkport Inn (FC)
Grand Canyon North Rim: Grand Canyon Lodge (NP) The Kennebunkport Inn offers a unique Maine lodging experience located in
For those who enjoy the road less traveled, the north rim lodge provides the Victorian Mansion, Riverhouse or Wharfside buildings right in Dock
comfortable rooms, nearby hiking trails and a dining room that might have the Square, near shopping, dining and attractions. www.kennebunkportinn.com
best view in all of America. www.grandcanyonnorthrim.com
Scottsdale: Scottsdale Marriott Suites Old Town (FC) M ASSACHUSETTS
A luxurious all-suite hotel, located in the heart of Historic Old Town. Each Boston: Omni Parker House (SFC)
suite includes a separate living room, bedroom and oversized marble bath. In- A historic masterpiece in the heart of Boston on the Freedom Trail at the foot
room amenities include high speed internet service, a wet bar and refrigerator. of Beacon Hill. Historic charm with modern conveniences. Exquisitely
Treat yourself to your favorite Starbucks coffee drink from the convenient appointed rooms, 3 dining rooms and cocktail lounges. www.omnihotels.com
lobby kiosk. Relax in the heated pool, whirlpool and on-site health club. Boston: Hyatt Regency Boston (MD)
www.marriott.com Just one block from the Boston Common and within walking distance of
C ALIFORNIA countless attractions, shopping and theaters, The Hyatt Regency Boston is the
Los Angeles: Intercontinental Century City (D) perfect spot to begin your adventures. www.hyatt.com
A taste of true Hollywood style located adjacent to Beverly Hills and within Williamstown: The Williams Inn (FC)
walking distance to Century City Mall. Enjoy modern guestrooms featuring The Williams Inn is one of the finest destination inns in New England, located
marble bath with walk-in shower and oversized tub, high-speed Internet, in the beautiful northern Berkshire Hills. The hotel offers 125 rooms decorated
turn-down service, complimentary newspaper and a private balcony. Enjoy in an elegant colonial-style with all the first class amenities of a large hotel, in
California-style cuisine at the Park Grill with both indoor and outdoor dining a quaint setting! The hotel features complimentary internet access in all rooms.
options. Hotel facilities include on-site fitness center, outdoor pool and spa. www.williamsinn.com
www.intercontinental.com
M O NTA N A
Monterey: Monterey Marriott (SFC)
Located downtown on Monterey Bay, close to Fisherman’s Wharf and Cannery Billings: Crowne Plaza Billings (FC)
Row. Superbly appointed designer rooms. Three restaurants, lounges, spa, High-rise building located near restaurants, shops, museums and local
swimming pool and fitness center. www.marriott.com entertainment. Well appointed guest rooms; fine dining with beautiful city
San Francisco: Omni San Francisco (MD) views from the hotel restaurant. www.crowneplaza.com
Luxurious accommodation in a historical building in downtown San NEVADA
Francisco. On the cable car line with easy access to Union Square, art galleries, Las Vegas: Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino, a Sheraton Hotel (MD)
museums, restaurants and the waterfront. www.omnihotels.com Fabulous resort located on the Las Vegas Strip. Luxurious rooms with granite
Santa Barbara: Hotel Mar Monte (FC) bathrooms and roman-style bath tubs. Choice of 18 dining venues, an exotic
Situated close to the Paseo Nuevo and Stearns Wharf. Landmark beachfront spa, 140 stores and a casino. www.planethollywoodresort.com
hotel with colonial Spanish style accommodation. Facilities include swimming
pool, fitness center, restaurant & cocktail lounge. www.hotelmarmonte.com NEW HA M PSHIRE
Sonoma: The Lodge at Sonoma, a Renaissance Resort & Spa (SFC) North Conway: North Conway Grand Hotel (FC)
Ideally located close to historic Sonoma Plaza. Large beautifully appointed Comfortable resort in the White Mountains. Nicely decorated, oversized
guestrooms located in the main lodge. Multi award-winning bistro and wine guestrooms; indoor and outdoor pools, saunas, spa, fitness center; 60 outlet
bar, swimming pool and spa. www.thelodgeatsonoma.com shops and restaurants. www.northconwaygrand.com
Red Cliffs Lodge, Moab, Utah
Portsmouth: Sheraton Harborside Portsmouth (SFC)
In the heart of historic downtown Portsmouth, overlooking the harbor. Well
appointed guestrooms, scenic restaurant and cocktail lounge, swimming pool
and fitness center. www.sheraton.com
NEW YORK
New York: Sheraton Manhattan at Times Square (SFC)
Sheraton Manhattan at Times Square is just a short walk to Broadway
theaters, Fifth Avenue shopping, Central Park, and Rockefeller Center. Enjoy
comfortable accommodations featuring numerous amenities from the
Sheraton Sweet Sleeper Bed to internet access. Visit Russo's Steak and Pasta
Restaurant, classic American and Italian cuisine featuring a menu of steaks,
pastas and fresh seafood. www.sheraton.com
New York: Sheraton New York Hotel & Towers (SFC)
50-floor hotel, just steps away from Times Square, Broadway and midtown
Manhattan. Luxurious and comfortable guestrooms, four restaurants and
bars, fitness center, spa and swimming pool. www.sheraton.com
PEN NSYLVAN IA
Philadelphia: Sheraton Society Hill (SFC)
Step back in time to colonial Philadelphia at the Sheraton Society Hill Hotel.
Newly appointed guest rooms and hotel facilities are 100% non-smoking.
Hotel facilities include indoor heated pool and whirlpool, sauna, fitness
center, gift shop and business center. Enjoy American cuisine at Hadley’s
Bistro or a lighter fare and cocktails at The Courtyard. www.sheraton.com
Lancaster: Lancaster Arts Hotel (FC)
The Lancaster Arts Hotel, a member of Historic Hotels of America, is a boutique
hotel that fuses local artistry with Arcadian grace and metropolitan charm.
Located in Lancaster City’s vibrant Uptown, explore nearby galleries, museums,
shops and cafes. Rooms feature modern amenities such as flat screen televisions
and high-speed wireless internet. www.lancasterartshotel.com
RHODE ISL AND
Newport: The Newport Harbor & Marina (FC)
At The Newport Harbor & Marina you'll experience casual elegance as never
before in a relaxed, waterside atmosphere with the very best that Newport
has to offer, right outside your door. www.newporthotel.com
SO U TH DA KOTA
Custer State Park: State Game Lodge (NP)
Gracious stone and wood lodge set in a beautiful valley and once frequented
by President Coolidge. Comfortable rooms with full bath; historic Pheasant
Dining Room; excellent facilities and activities. www.custerresorts.com
U TA H
Bryce Canyon National Park: Bryce Canyon Lodge (NP)
Completely refurbished, rustic lodge and the only lodging inside the park.
Comfortable rooms with full ensuite bath located close to the canyon’s rim.
Fine dining at the Bryce Canyon Dining Room. www.brycecanyonlodge.com
Lake Powell: Defiance House Lodge (NP)
Situated on a hill overlooking Bullfrog Bay, offering breathtaking views over
Lake Powell and Bullfrog Marina, comfortable lodging in guaranteed lake-
view rooms, excellent dining at the Anasazi Restaurant. www.lakepowell.com
Lake Powell: Lake Powell Resort (NP)
Your perfect gateway to numerous land and water activities at Lake Powell,
the lodge pampers you with attractive accommodations with guaranteed lake
view rooms, unique shopping, and excellent dining. www.lakepowell.com
Moab: Red Cliffs Lodge (SFC)
Scenically located alongside the Colorado River and at the foot of striking red
rock cliffs, the resort features stunning views, a working winery and a
multitude of outdoor activities. Comfortable rooms feature ensuite
bathroom, air conditioning, kitchenette and romantic fireplace.
www.redcliffslodge.com
Monument Valley: Goulding's Lodge (NP)
Located in Navajo red rock country, Goulding’s Lodge offers a museum,
indoor pool and balconies with views of incredible Monument Valley.
Perched atop a red rock ledge, enjoy dining at the Stagecoach Dining Room
where every table has a view. www.gouldings.com
Salt Lake City: Salt Lake City Marriott City Center (MD)
Located in the heart of Salt Lake City’s shopping and dining district, this
hotel offers 100% non-smoking rooms and facilities. Guest rooms feature
individual climate control, complimentary high-speed internet access, and
Marriott’s new bedding package for added comfort. Hotel facilities include
indoor pool, fitness center, business center, and Piastra Restaurant featuring
Continental and Italian cuisine. www.marriott.com
Zion National Park: Zion Park Lodge (NP)
The only hotel situated inside Zion National Park. Air-conditioned rooms
with private porch or balcony. Restaurant with spectacular views and
seasonal outdoor dining at Castle Dome Café. www.zionlodge.com
VER MONT
Stowe: Trapp Family Lodge (SFC)
Wonderful resort with views over the Green Mountains. Tyrolean-style lodge
with comfortable guestrooms; 3 restaurants serving European-style cuisine; 2
heated pools, fitness center and nightly entertainment. www.trappfamily.com
W YOM ING
Cheyenne: Little America Hotel & Resort (FC)
Set on 80 lush acres, the property features a nine-hole executive golf course
and beautiful swimming pool. Newly remodeled rooms include flat screen
televisions and mini refrigerators. A large gift shop, fitness center and
Hathaway's Lounge round out this quaint hotel. www.littleamerica.com
Jackson: Rustic Inn (FC)
The Rustic Inn is located three blocks from the Jackson town square. Some
of the many amenities offered are complimentary wireless internet access and
LCD flat panel televisions in all guest rooms. Enjoy the outdoor heated pool
and Jacuzzi or take a walk down our beautifully landscaped trails.
www.rusticinnatjh.com
Yellowstone National Park: National Park Lodges (NP)
Stay at the award winning Snow Lodge the newest, full service hotel inside
the park. Comfortable lodge rooms, dining room, coffee shop and gerneral
store. Note: the National Park Lodges reserve the right to relocate groups to
another lodge inside the park without notice. www.travelyellowstone.com
The Fairmont Banff Springs
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Charlottetown: Rodd Crowbush Golf & Beach Resort (SFC)
With its tranquil setting overlooking Prince Edward Island's panoramic
A LBERTA North Shore and wide variety of activities offered on-site, the 5 Star, 4
Diamond Rodd Crowbush Golf & Beach Resort is one of Atlantic Canada's
Banff: Fairmont Banff Springs (MD) most luxurious resorts. Amenities and recreational activities abound, enjoy
Opulent baronial chateau-style resort set in a pristine wilderness. Superbly golf, spa, tennis, indoor pool, lakeside beach, shopping, fine dining and much
appointed guestrooms and attentive personalised service. Superb swimming more right at the resort! www.roddhotelsandresorts.com
pool, spa, 10 restaurants and bars. www.fairmont.com/banffsprings
O NTA RI O
Calgary: The Westin Calgary (MD)
Ottawa: Lord Elgin Hotel (FC)
Located in the heart of Calgary, The Westin Calgary features newly renovated, Located in downtown Ottawa, elegant guestrooms feature tall picture
non-smoking rooms. Enjoy the complimentary facilities such as the indoor windows and high-speed internet access. Hotel features a lap pool, whirlpool,
heated pool, sauna, whirlpool and fitness center. The newly-renovated and sauna and varied fitness equipment. www.lordelginhotel.ca
stylish restaurant, Essence, showcases a menu featuring local flavors of Ottawa: Fairmont Chateau Laurier (D)
Alberta. www.westincalgary.com Located in the heart of Canada's capital, the Fairmont Château Laurier
Jasper: Sawridge Inn (SFC) neighbors the stately Parliament Buildings and Rideau Canal. Enjoy
Nestled in the picturesque town of Jasper. Large well-appointed guestrooms. luxurious accommodations with city or inner courtyard views. Experience
Award-winning restaurant, coffee shop, bar and lounge; beauty and wellness Canadian fine dining at Wilfrid's Restaurant featuring magnificent views of
center, pool, sauna and exercise room. www.sawridgejasper.com the Parliament Buildings. Hotel facilities include indoor pool, sauna, spa and
business center. www.fairmont.com/laurier
Waterton Lakes National Park: Waterton Lakes Lodge (NP)
Toronto: Hilton Toronto (MD)
The only full service resort inside Waterton Lakes National Park. Eco-friendly
Award-winning 32-story hotel with dramatic contemporary decor located in
lodge with individually decorated rooms. Distinctive dining at the Beargrass downtown Toronto. Stylish guestrooms with floor to ceiling windows, pool,
Lodge. The intimate Wolf's Den lounge offers spectacular views. fitness center, superb dining venues and lounges. www.toronto.hilton.com
www.watertonlakeslodge.com Toronto: Sutton Place Hotel Toronto (D)
BRITISH COLUM BIA Immerse yourself in the European elegance and charm of The Sutton Place
Hotel, located in the heart of Toronto. The hotel features elegant guestrooms
Fairmont Hot Springs: Fairmont Hot Springs Resort (SFC) graced with original works of art and antiques. Accents Restaurant & Bar Emerald Lake Lodge, Yoho National Park, British Colombia
World-class resort featuring championship golf courses and Canada's largest all offers continental cuisine in a relaxed atmosphere.
natural hot mineral springwater pool complex. Well appointed guestrooms, www.toronto.suttonplace.com
several excellent restaurants and lounges. www.fairmonthotsprings.com
QUEBEC
Kelowna: Grand Okanagan Lakefront Resort (SFC)
The Grand Okanagan features rooms with breathtaking views and well-
Montreal: Fairmont The Queen Elizabeth (D)
Conveniently connected to an underground city of boutiques, restaurants and
appointed guestrooms. Recreational facilities include on-site fitness centre,
cafés, Fairmont The Queen Elizabeth is within walking distance of sports and
indoor pool, casino and shops. A variety of restaurants such as The Grand Bay cultural attractions. Gracious rooms feature superb amenities and city views.
Cafe provides guests with an abundance of menu choices in a casual and A variety of dining options are available from afternoon tea to five star
scenic dining atmosphere. www.grandokanagan.com gourmet cuisine. Facilities include indoor pool, fitness room and spa/salon.
Sunshine Coast: Rockwater Secret Cove Resort (FC) www.fairmont.com/queenelizabeth
Situated along the pristine Sunshine Coast, the Rockwater Secret Cove Resort Quebec City: Hilton Quebec (MD)
is an ideal getaway for wildlife and coastal scenery. Stay in newly-renovated Ideally situated right at the entrance of the old walled city; fully renovated
rooms featuring comfortable amenities. Hotel facilities include outdoor heated with every guestroom offering panoramic views. Fitness room and pool.
pool, viewing decks, spa and fitness center. The resort offers casual dining and Excellent restaurant and cozy cocktail lounge. www.hilton.com
a menu featuring local ingredients from both land and sea.
M EXICO
www.rockwatersecretcoveresort.com
Vancouver: Renaissance Vancouver Hotel Harbourside (SFC)
Prime downtown waterfront location, convenient to Robson Street and
Gastown. Superbly appointed guestrooms with floor to ceiling windows.
Fitness center, pool and spa; 4 food and beverage outlets. www.marriott.com DISTRITO FEDER AL
Victoria: The Magnolia Hotel & Spa (MD) Mexico City: JW Marriott Hotel (D)
A luxurious boutique hotel featuring elegant guest rooms, spa, and two unique Rated best hotel in Mexico by Condé Nast, this 5-star hotel is located in the
restaurants including an in-house microbrewery. Guest services include exclusive Polanco District within walking distance from shops, museums,
complimentary gourmet tea, coffee, and spring water in each guest room, restaurants and nightlife. Superb facilities with beautiful Mexican décor
nightly turn-down service, and complimentary newspaper. including three restaurants, bar, full spa and fitness center. The spacious and
www.magnoliahotel.com luxuriously appointed guestrooms offer spectacular city views.
www.marriott.com
Victoria: Delta Victoria Ocean Pointe Resort & Spa (MD)
Ideally located in the heart of the city and on the waterfront of Victoria's GUA N A J UATO
charming Inner Harbor, this hotel features superior amenities and spacious Camino Real Guanajuato, Guanajuato, Mexico
Guanajuato: Camino Real Guanajuato (SFC)
guestrooms with spectacular views. Enjoy the indoor solarium pool facilities Built on the grounds of a 17th century hacienda, this hotel achieves a perfect
featuring sundeck, whirlpool, spa and sauna. Dine at the Lure Seafood balance between modern and historic features. Guestrooms are finely
Restaurant & Bar offering spectacular views with its floor-to-ceiling windows decorated and well appointed; facilities include swimming pool, gym, business
and a menu utilizing the island's freshest local ingredients. center, casual restaurant with a tantalizing menu and a bar amid the evocative
www.deltahotels.com atmosphere of a centuries-old mine.
Whistler: Hilton Whistler Resort & Spa (SFC) www.caminoreal.com
Located within walking distance to shops and restaurants in the heart of GUERRERO*
Whistler Village. Superbly appointed guestrooms with luxurious amenities. Taxco: Posada de la Mision
Excellent Cinnamon Bar & Grill, swimming pool and fitness room. This former mission offers simple, comfortable guestrooms with en suite
www.hiltonwhistler.com bathroom and full amenities. Impressive panoramic views over Taxco are
Yoho National Park: Emerald Lake Lodge (SFC) guaranteed from each guestroom and balcony. Facilities include beautiful
Situated on Emerald Lake in stunning alpine setting. Cabin-style guestrooms gardens, swimming pool, restaurant offering regional cuisine, coffee shop,
with private bath, balcony and fireplace. Lounge with 1890’s Yukon saloon. piano bar, art gallery, shops, internet café, and spectacular terrace.
Cilantro on the Lake restaurant. www.crmr.com/emerald-lake-lodge.php www.posadamision.com
NEW BRUNSWICK M ICHOAC AN
St. Andrews-by-the-Sea: The Fairmont Algonquin (MD) Morelia: Villa Montana Hotel & Spa (SFC)
The Fairmont Algonquin blends old world charm with modern luxury. Designed as an exclusive hamlet, this four-diamond property sits on a secluded
hilltop overlooking the historic center of Morelia. Each of the 36 elegant
Generous-sized rooms feature elegant architecture of the 1900's. Enjoy year-
villa-style suites are set amongst lush gardens and feature authentic colonial
round activities at the Algonquin Golf Course and The Spa at The Fairmont
style enhanced with modern luxuries. Superior facilities include an excellent
Algonquin. Enjoy a variety of dining options from a light meal served poolside restaurant, bar, swimming pool and full-service spa.
to the sumptuous menus at the Library Bistro, both delectable offerings to fit www.villamontana.com.mx
the season. www.fairmont.com/algonquin
PUEBL A
NOVA SCOTIA Puebla: Camino Real Puebla (SFC)
Ignonish Beach: Keltic Lodge Resort & Spa (FC) This four-diamond property is superbly located in the heart of the historic
Surrounded by the rugged beauty of Cape Breton Highlands National Park, center in a 16th century convent originally built for a wealthy religious order.
the Keltic Lodge Resort & Spa is located on the world famous Cabot Trail. Guestrooms are decorated in Viceroyship-era style and feature superior
Enjoy accommodations at the Inn at Keltic featuring modern guestrooms with amenities. Public areas are filled with colonial frescoes and flowers. Enjoy two Villa Montana Hotel & Spa, Morelia, Mexico
comfortable amenities. Relax at the full service spa, outdoor heated pool, or elegant restaurants and a delightful bar for relaxing drinks.
hike the nearby trails. Experience the best of Canada’s seasonal cuisine at the www.caminoreal.com
Purple Thistle Dining Room or casual resort dining at the Atlantic Restaurant. Q U ERETA RO
www.kelticlodge.ca HOTEL KEY: D - Deluxe; MD - Moderate Deluxe; SFC - Superior First
Queretaro: Hacienda Jurica (SFC)
Halifax: Halifax Marriott Harbourfront Hotel (SFC) Originally a magnificent hacienda from the 16th century, Hacienda Jurica Class; FC - First Class; MFC - Moderate First Class; NP - National Park
Discover the Halifax Marriott Harbourfront connected to the exciting Casino takes you on a journey back to the times of the Spanish conquest. Colonial
Nova Scotia. Enjoy an abundance of upscale amenities from luxurious
* In remote locations, such as Alaska, National Parks and some
architecture and modern comforts blend perfectly for an enjoyable stay.
bedding to the rainforest showerhead. Enjoy waterfront dining at the 44 Facilities include spacious guestrooms with full amenities, outdoor pool, parts of Mexico, where normal Insight standards do not apply, we
North Restaurant or unwind at the lively Fife and Drum Pub. Hotel facilities excellent restaurant, and charming bar set in an old stone farmhouse. have carefully selected the best hotels available to bring you the
also include indoor pool, spa and fitness center. www.marriott.com www.brisas.com.mx comforts of home.
Great Savings and Discounts
GROUP DISCOUNTS FA M I LY S AV I N G S S I N G L E T R AV E L E R
S AV I N G
SAVE 5% for 5 or more SAVE 10%
If a group of 5 to 8 people travel together, a discount of
5% per person applies to the Land Only portion of your
YOUNG TRAVELER AGES 5-17 SAVE up to U$2199 per person
Travel broadens the mind and enhances those special with Insight’s Roommate Matching service
tour. So it pays to get together with family and friends!
relationships. Insight offers you the opportunity of
Insight believes traveling solo should not cost you more!
SAVE $$$ for 9 or more sharing your happy holiday memories with your children
or grandchildren. So, for people traveling alone on an Insight coach tour,
If you have a group of 9 or more people traveling Unfortunately, children under 5 years old are not accepted on any escorted we'll match you with someone of the same gender, so
together on the same scheduled tour, then you tours. Young Travelers must be under the age of 18 years old on the tour you don't have to pay the single room supplement. If we
automatically qualify for big savings! departure date, and MUST be accompanied by an adult (limit of one fail to match you, we'll provide a single room at no
Young Traveler Discount per room). This discount cannot be combined
Your savings will be determined by the number of with our Group Discounts. This discount does not apply to pre/post tour extra cost.
people traveling. Ask your Travel Agent for full details. nights, flights, transfers or any Tour & Cruise combination. To apply, booking must be made at least 30 days prior to tour
Space is limited to one group per motorcoach so book early! These departure. Please note there is a non-smoking policy in all shared
discounts cannot be combined with Frequent Traveler, Family rooms. We cannot guarantee that roommates will be of a similar age
Savings or Triple Room Discounts and do not apply to pre/post tour TRIPLE ROOM group. This service does not apply to pre/post tour nights, any Tour
& Cruise combination, or the Alaskan and Mexico tours.
nights, flights, transfers, any Tour & Cruise combination, or the
Alaskan and Mexico tours. To qualify, names of all passengers DISCOUNT
traveling must be advised to Insight at the time of booking.
When three people travel together and share one room,
each of the three enjoys a discount off the tour price. See the
E A R LY PAY M E N T
Triple Room Reduction on the itinerary of your choice. DISCOUNTS
F R E Q U E N T T R AV E L E R This discount only applies to tours featuring the Triple Room Reduction
on the itinerary pages. These triple reductions are based on 3 people
S AV I N G sharing a two-bedded room with existing bedding arrangements (see SAVE up to 10%
Booking Conditions on page 51 for details). Triple occupancy on cruises
is strictly limited and on request only. Insight sells tours in many countries worldwide and the
most popular ones fill very quickly. Don’t be
SAVE 5% off your next tour disappointed, book early! You’ll be assured of the tours
Most travelers come back to Insight again and again. EXTRA TOUR you want, and the earlier you book, the more you
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extends to all clients automatic membership into the DISCOUNT Pay 12 months prior to tour departure to SAVE 10%
Insight Premier Plus Club, as well as a 5% Discount off
Pay 10 months prior to tour departure to SAVE 7.5%
the Land Only portion of their next Insight trip*. SAVE on additional tours Pay 7 months prior to tour departure to SAVE 5%
*Insight’s Premier Plus Club & 5% Discount is not available
Book two Insight vacations and receive a valuable
retroactively. Only one voucher is available per person, per tour, per Pay 4 months prior to tour departure to SAVE 2.5%
reduction of 5% off the less expensive of the two tours.
year and only one voucher can be redeemed against each further tour Tours must be booked and paid for in full for this discount to apply.
To qualify, both tours must be 7 days duration or longer and booked at
booking. This discount does not apply to pre/post tour nights, flights, Tour prices may change in future brochures. This discount does not
the same time. This discount does not apply to pre/post tour nights,
transfers, any Tour & Cruise combination, or the Alaskan and flights, transfers, any Tour & Cruise combination, or the Alaskan and apply to pre/post tour nights, flights, transfers, any Tour & Cruise
Mexico tours. Mexico tours. combination, or the Alaskan and Mexico tours.
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WA I V E R
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GUARANTEES On all tours round-trip airport transfers are included on the arrival and
departure day of your tour. Should you arrive or depart at other times, CANCELLATION FEES!
Insight is pleased to offer inexpensive transfers via scheduled shuttle
Preferred Departures At Insight, we are aware you service, taxi or mini van. Prices below are for one-way transfers Only US$89 per person, per tour
PD need to plan your travel arrangements early to take
advantage of our early payment discounts, utilise frequent
flyer miles or benefit from airline early booking offers.
between the designated airport and the tour hotel.
Airport Price U$ Airport Price U$ In the event that America, Canada or Mexico
To assist you when booking ahead, we have designated a number of Anchorage n/c Phoenix $18 should not grant you a visa, we have devised this
tours as ‘PD’ based on their reliable booking history. In 2008, the Boston (Logan) $24 Salt Lake City $10
equivalent departure of these listed tours sold early, so Insight will unique scheme to protect you against the necessary
operate them again in 2009 over any other departure. Calgary $20 San Francisco Intl. $17
Denver $23 Toronto (Pearson) $22 cancellation fees detailed on page 51.
If the date of a PD tour does not fit with your travel plans, don’t worry;
Fairbanks n/c Vancouver $26
our capacity is adjusted each year to ensure that the vast majority of all
Las Vegas (McCarran) $17 Transfers can only be booked in
The cancellation fee waiver is payable at the time of
departures operate as scheduled.
We anticipate strong demand for Insight’s unique touring benefits so a Los Angeles (LAX) $17 conjunction with pre & post booking and is non-refundable. It does not apply to
accommodation on the tour pages.
regularly updated list of additional PD departures will be featured on Mexico City* $36 n/c = no charge. *Arrival transfer in cancellations due to changes of mind or for medical
our website at www.insightvacations.com Montreal $17 Mexico City is by private car and
New York (JFK) $19 includes a Meet & Greet by your
reasons. To protect yourself against these and other
NB. Even if the departure of your choice is not yet designated as ‘PD’
we will not reschedule any tour within 50 days of its scheduled chauffer inside the Arrival Hall. eventualities, you should ask your Travel Agent
departure date between 01 May & 15 Oct (this is subject to change if about a suitable insurance policy.
market or other circumstances occur beyond our control).
PRICE GUARANTEED With Insight, you don’t need to worry www.insightvacations.com N.B. This scheme is applicable only in the event that you provide
about currency fluctuations. Once we receive your full deposit, your documented proof of having a visa application refused by the embassy. It
For the latest details on all our vacations PLUS travel tips,
land tour price is guaranteed and protected against any increases. is not applicable to bookings made within 14 days prior to tour departure
(Excluding any imposed fuel surcharges or government taxes. For full
specials and more, visit our Bulletin Board, which offers a
date and does not apply for bookings with 5 or more passengers.
details please see page 51.) travel forum where you can exchange tips and questions with
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T E R M S & C O N D I T I O N S & O T H E R I M P O RTA N T I N F O R M AT I O N
WHAT’S INCLUDED IN THE TOUR PRICE 1. Your land reservation will be confirmed on receipt Tour Prices: Are based on costs, charges, tariffs, rates, Nor shall they be liable for any loss or damage to passengers may confirm shore excursion requests
Inter-city Travel: By private motorcoach, trains and of a non-refundable/non-transferrable deposit of prices, taxes, levies and exchange rates as at 17 June baggage or property, or for any damages or claims online in advance of sailing.
ferries (see itineraries). US$200 or US$350 per person, per tour, which 2008. Should these costs change a surcharge may be whatsoever arising from loss, negligence or delay • Hotel Service Charge: A Hotel Service Charge of
must be within 7 days of booking (except on some made on the price of your vacation. If the total tour from the act, error, omission default, or negligence of $10 per passenger will be automatically added to
Touring: By deluxe air-conditioned motorcoaches
with reclining seats and on-board facilities for departures where space is limited and your deposit price increases by more than 10% passengers will have any person not their direct employee or under their each passenger's shipboard account on a daily
maximum comfort. may be required sooner. You will be advised at time the right to cancel within 7 days of notification of the exclusive control, including any act, error, omission basis. If the service exceeds or fails to meet your
of booking.) Your reservation will automatically be surcharge without penalty. No surcharges in respect of default, or negligence of any country, government or expectations, you are free to adjust this amount at
Hotel Accommodation: Prices are per person and
cancelled if the deposit is not received within the cost or currency fluctuations will be made once governmental authority, officer or employee. All the end of the cruise. Please check with the Purser’s
based on two persons sharing a two-bedded room
specified period. payment for the deposit of your land tour is received. baggage and personal effects are at all times, and in office on board for more information.
with private bath and/or shower. Triple occupancy is
2. Full and final payment is due no later than 80 days This guarantee excludes fuel surcharges and does not all circumstances, at the risk of the passenger.
based on three people sharing one room with two • Staterooms: “Oceanview Stateroom” is a cabin
beds; rollaway beds are not included in triple prices. (Tour & Cruise), 50 days (Tour & Rail), or 45 days apply to any taxes, charges or levies imposed by any Baggage insurance is recommended. The carriers, which features either a porthole or a window as
Triple rooms may not be comfortable for three adults (Tour Only), prior to departure date. government or its agencies. In exchange for these hotels and other suppliers who provide services on opposed to an “Inside Stateroom.” Some
sharing. Hotels listed in the itineraries are intended to guarantees no refund will be made if costs are reduced. tour are independent contractors; they are not agents,
3. Payment in full is required at time of booking for “Oceanview Stateroom” may have fully or
be used on all departures; however, from time to time All prices are in U.S. dollars unless otherwise specified. employees or servants of the Operator, or its
reservations made less than 80 days (Tour & Cruise), partially obstructed sea views. Cabin assignment is
other hotels may have to be used for various reasons. 50 days (Tour & Rail), or 45 days (Tour Only). TOUR MEMBERSHIP: associated companies. The Operator is not solely controlled by the cruise lines and Insight has
Alternate hotels will be of a standard similar to those responsible for any criminal conduct by third parties. no control over the assignment of cabins.
4. Insight reserves the right to cancel the reservation 1. Children under 5 years of age are ineligible.
featured in the brochure. Every effort has been made 4. Transportation companies, airlines etc. are not to
and apply cancellation charges should payments Children under 18 years of age must be • Ships’ Registry:
to reserve two-bedded rooms; however, on some be held responsible for any act, omission or event
not be received within the above specified periods. accompanied by an adult. Holland America Line: ms Ryndam, ms
occasions rooms with one bed may be the only choice during the time passengers are not on board planes,
available. These rooms will be first allocated to 5. Your agent shall, on the receipt of any monies, hold 2. Passengers with disabilities are welcome on Zuiderdam, ms Volendam, ms Veendam and ms
transportation or conveyances. We rely on
couples; other rooms may feature a single bed and such monies for each and every person named in Insight’s tours providing they are accompanied by Maasdam: The Netherlands
international convention which may apply to the
rollaway bed or sleeper sofa. Passengers who are the booking until the booking is confirmed at a person capable of providing all assistance Princess Cruises: Star Princess, Island Princess,
services provided by us, our suppliers or agents
members of Hotel Frequent Traveler programs are not which times those monies shall be remitted required, and do not require special assistance from Coral Princess, and Sapphire Princess: Bermuda
with respect to any claim of any nature brought by
entitled to earn points with any of the hotels featured promptly by your agent to us. All such monies Insight personnel. Insight reserves the right to
you against us as a result of the provision of those • Cruise line Immigration Form: These mandatory
on an Insight tour. Special room requests such as received by us will be deposited as required by law. refuse to carry anyone it feels cannot cope with the
services. International conventions which apply forms are available online with your cruise company
smoking/non-smoking, adjacent, connecting or lower- We will be entitled to keep for each account any requirements of coach tour travel and who may
may include: Warsaw Convention 1929, (as and it is strongly recommended to be completed
floor rooms must be requested at time of booking. interest earned on such monies. It is a condition of require services and facilities that Insight cannot
amended by Hague Protocol and Montreal online no less than 30 days prior to your departure.
These special room requests cannot be guaranteed and our confirmation of your booking and acceptance guarantee will be available. Passengers agree that
are based on availability at the time of check-in. Many they will not hold the Insight group of companies Protocol) in relation to air travel, or Montreal Insurance: Insurance is not included. Medical costs
of your deposit in respect of your tour, that all
hotels in North America are now 100% smoke-free. liable for any decision by a third party service Convention; the Berne Convention for rail travel; within the USA and Canada are very high. It is
monies paid by you to us through your agent,
This smoke-free policy includes all guest rooms, provider to refuse to carry them or to provide any Athens Convention 1974 for carriage by sea; the essential that you purchase adequate insurance cover
whether by way of deposit or otherwise in respect
restaurants, lounges, meeting rooms, public spaces, facilities or accommodation to them or to provide Geneva Convention for carriage by road and the before departure.
of your tour, may be disbursed by us as and when
and employee work areas. Smoking in a non-smoking any services to them. Paris Convention 1962 for Hotels. We are to be
we see fit or in respect of the services to be provided EXCITING OPTIONAL EXCURSIONS
room will result in a fine of up to $350 USD per room. regarded as having all benefit of these conventions
or fees payable under the tour programme and the 3. Insight reserves the right to withdraw tour With Insight, you will enjoy many famous highlights
Tour Director: Escorted tours are conducted in on limiting our liability in relation to any claim for
payment of a deposit or otherwise for your tour, membership from anyone whose behaviour is as included features on your tour, at no extra cost.
English only by a professional Tour Director. death, injury, loss, damage and delay to passengers
shall be deemed to be a direction to disburse such deemed likely to affect the smooth operation of the However, there is an exciting array of additional
Meals: Full or Continental style breakfasts are served and luggage. Enrollment in and payment for a tour
monies as aforesaid. tour, or adversely affect the enjoyment or safety of Optional Excursions which are available to further
daily. Dinners and some lunches are included as shall constitute agreement and acceptance by the
BOOKING CHANGES other passengers, and Insight shall be under no enhance your enjoyment.
detailed in the itineraries. On cruises, meals are only passenger of the terms and conditions set forth in
liability to any such person for refund, compensation, These excursions are optional and are offered to you
provided while on board. A fee of US$30 per person per tour will be charged for this brochure which cannot be varied except in
repatriation or any other matters arising. at preferential prices. A detailed list and cost is
Any special meal requirements will be made on a any revision or alteration made to a reservation after writing by an officer of the Company.
the booking is confirmed unless the change increases Itinerary Variations: Insight constantly strives to included in your tour documents, and your Tour
request basis only. Insight cannot guarantee special 5. Insight Vacations (S) Pte Ltd. is only responsible for the
the value of the booking. A change of tour date or improve tour itineraries and features. If such Director will advise you of any updates to availability
meal requests nor will it assume any responsibility or services of reservations and ticketing. It does not accept
tour itinerary within 80 days (Tour & Cruise) 50 days improvements can be made, or unforeseen and cost during your orientation briefing. You can
liability if clients’ special meal requests are not fulfilled. any responsibility or liability for any of the acts,
(Tour & Rail) or 45 days (Tour Only) prior to tour circumstances beyond our control make changes only book and pay for Optional Excursions through
Airport Transfers: Included on the first and last omissions, or defaults, whether negligent or otherwise,
departure will be treated as a cancellation, and normal necessary, we reserve the right to vary itineraries and to your Tour Director by cash, Visa, Mastercard,
day of your scheduled tour itinerary and therefore of its principal Insight Travel Group Ltd, or any of the
cancellation fees will apply except when the change is substitute hotels. At certain peak periods duplicate American Express or Travellers Cheques.
are not valid if you book pre or post tour companies of the Insight group of companies.
to an earlier tour departure (of equivalent or greater departures may operate, and sometimes in reverse Please note that optional excursions may vary due to
accommodation. Transfers are given in exchange for a order; hotels may also vary from those stated on the All matters arising in relation to the services provided
voucher and are non-transferable. No refund will be value) in which case a US$30 per person per tour by Insight Vacations (S) Pte Ltd, but not in respect of seasonal conditions, minimum passenger participation
amendment fee will be charged. itinerary pages. On tours that include cruises, the ship and are subject to change without notice.
given for unused transfers. other things, are subject to the law of Singapore.
may be changed due to operational reasons. Departures
Sightseeing: Excursions and entrance fees to places of CANCELLATIONS in early and late season are potentially operated in cool 6. Every effort is made to ensure brochure accuracy at DATA PROTECTION STATEMENT
interest visited as detailed on each itinerary with an 1. If you cancel more than 80 days prior to a tour and weather conditions. As a result, slight itinerary the time of going to press; however Insight cannot be In order to process your tour booking, Insight
English-speaking guide where necessary. cruise departure, or more than 50 days prior to a variations may occur, and certain activities may not be held responsible for printing or typographical errors, Vacations will need to use personal information for
Gratuities and Taxes: All gratuities are included for Tour & Rail departure, or 45 days prior to a tour available due to seasonality or weather conditions. or errors arising from unforeseen circumstances. you and other passengers included in your booking.
services on tour provided by dining room waiters, departure, a cancellation fee equal to your deposit Availability of certain activities, such as Highlight This personal information may include each
7. All bookings made with any provider of any
chambermaids porters at hotels and on-board train paid will be charged, and this amount cannot be Dinners, Premium Highlights or Personal Insights may passenger's name, address, phone number, email
transport, facilities, meals, other goods or of any
personnel. Cruise & Tour combinations do not credited to any other booking. also be limited due to itinerary variations. If your address, passport number, credit/debit card number
include gratuities on-board cruise ships, these are the services are subject to terms and conditions
2. Notice of cancellation must be made in writing enjoyment may be diminished by such limitations, imposed by them in relation to matters not covered and sensitive information such as health, medical,
sole responsibility of the passenger. please check with your Travel Agent before making
either directly to us or through your Travel Agent. particularly and expressly by our agreement with dietary, mobility, religious or other special
Baggage & Porterage: Baggage handling for one your reservation. requirements. This personal information may be
3. The following scale of charges will apply, per the above-mentioned Operator in the Insight group
suitcase is included in the tour price at arrival and passed on to other suppliers of your travel
person, when cancellation is notified. • Note that hotel information is provided as a guide; of companies.
departure from each tour hotel. Due to limited coach arrangements in addition to public authorities such as
No of days prior TOUR ONLY cancellation information on facilities has been provided by the If you decide that you do not want to visit a
capacity this single bag should have a weight not customs and immigration, security and credit checking
exceeding 30kg (66lbs) and dimensions not exceeding hotels concerned. Whilst every effort has been country or part of a country you intended to visit
prior to tour departure fee as a % of total price organisations, and otherwise as required by law.
77.5cm (30.5in) x 56cm (22in) x 32cm (12.5in). made to ensure accuracy, facilities may change because of any law, condition or requirement of
Over 45 days $200 p.p. per tour without notice. Similarly, we may also need to provide personal
Charges of US$5/CA$6.00 per traveling day will be 45 - 22 days 25% any government or governmental authority,
Tour Cancellation: Insight reserves the right to cancel information to contractors who provide services to or
levied in the event these limits are exceeded and our 21 - 08 days 30% official, servant or agent, you are responsible for
promise to transport you or your baggage as indicated or reschedule any tour departure in accordance with for us e.g. sending mail, processing payments,
07 - 01 days 50% any costs, expenses, charges, fees, losses or damage
may be invalidated. (Note: Some airlines may restrict operating requirements or circumstances beyond our providing marketing assistance. This may involve
Day of departure 100% incurred, as a consequence and any cancellation or
check-in baggage by weight – e.g. a max. 20kgs per control. Should this occur, we will offer you an sending personal information including sensitive
amendment fees.
person). You are allowed one carry-on bag which No of days prior TOUR + RAIL cancellation alternative arrangement. If there is a difference in cost information to other countries that may not afford the
prior to tour departure fee as a % of total price None of the companies in the Insight group of same level of protection of personal information.
should not exceed the dimensions of 38cm x 28cm x this will be for your account. If you do not accept this companies, or any of their servants or agents,
18cm (15”x11”x7”). For safety reasons, wheeled Over 50 days $200 p.p. per tour alternative arrangement within 7 days we may treat We may also use the personal information you
accept any responsibility or liability for your acts,
carry-on bags are not suitable as hand luggage on 50 - 35 days 35% this contract as at an end. We will refund all monies provide us to review and improve the tours and
omissions, defaults, conduct, state of health,
motor coaches and mini-buses. 34 - 20 days 50% and will then be under no further liability. Insight is services that we offer, and to contact you (by post,
condition or circumstances.
WHAT’S NOT INCLUDED 19 - 08 days 75% not responsible for any costs for other travel email and/or telephone) about other tours and services
IN THE TOUR PRICE 07 days or less 100% arrangements affected due to our cancellations or THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE YOU GO offered by Insight Vacations that you may be
Airfares air-related taxes and fees, passport and visa No of days prior TOUR + CRUISE cancellation rescheduling of any tour departure. Tour Documents: Your tour documents, travel interested in. If you don't want to receive this
information, or if you want a copy of the personal
Brochure design & production: Creative Concepts email: jw@creativeconceptsdesign.co.uk
fees, insurances of all kinds, Canada’s Government prior to tour departure fee as a % of total price literature, wallet and documentation will be sent to
RESPONSIBILITY information we hold about you, write to us at
Sales Tax (GST), laundry, phone calls, beverages, Over 80 days $350 p.p. per tour you approximately 21 days prior to departure
Destination America Inc, referred to as the Operator, (provided full payment has been received). Please read info@insightvacations.com.sg. Insight Vacations may
meals not detailed in the itinerary, tips to Tour 80 - 46 days 35% is the agent for Insight Travel Group Ltd, who have this information carefully as it contains essential charge a fee for supplying you with this information
Directors, motorcoach drivers and local city guides, 45 - 16 days 50% empowered the Operator on its behalf to undertake information and helpful advice to make your vacation as permitted by law.
items of a personal nature, excess baggage, optional 15 - 08 days 75% the following duties: as enjoyable as possible.
excursions, etc. The tour price also does not cover 07 days or less 100% COMPLAINTS PROCEDURE
costs and expenses such as the return to your home, if 1. The Operator shall be responsible to the passenger Passports & Visas: All passengers travelling to the
• Hotel accommodation (pre/post) which is cancelled for supplying the services and accommodations Should you have a complaint in respect of your
you leave the tour at your own volition, or due to USA require a MACHINE-READABLE Passport, and
illness, or as a consequence of official action by the within 14 days of the booked dates incurs a 100% described in this brochure, except where such services holiday, you should inform your Insight Tour Director
cancellation charge. For cancellations outside of 14 it is the responsibility of each passenger to have a or Representative during the course of your holiday. If
government of any country visited. cannot be supplied or the itinerary used is changed
days, Tour Only cancellation fees above apply. Passport valid for the entire duration of their trip, the matter cannot be resolved after the representative’s
Additional Cruise Fees and Charges: These due to delays or other causes of whatever kind of
including appropriate visas. Please contact the best endeavours to do so during the holiday, your
compulsory charges are levied by the cruise lines and • These cancellation fees are in addition to any nature beyond the control of the Operator. In such
applicable government agencies for more information. complaint should be made in writing to Insight
comprise of Non-Discountable / Non- cancellation fees that may be levied by your Agent. circumstances, the Operator will do its best to supply
comparable services, accommodation and itineraries Seat Rotation: Seats on coaches cannot be booked – Vacations as soon as possible after the holiday.
Commissionable fees plus Government Fees and Cancellation Fee Waiver - see page 50
Taxes; these may include any and all fees, charges and and there shall be no refund in this connection. seats are rotated daily.
REFUNDS & PENALTIES ADDITIONAL CONDITIONS FOR
taxes imposed by U.S. and/or foreign governmental or 2. This brochure represents the entire agreement Smoking: Insight operates non-smoking tours in PRE OR POST TOUR ACCOMMODATION
quasi-governmental authorities including U.S. Illness or Absenteeism: In case you have to withdraw North America. Additionally many hotels in North
between the passenger and the Operator. All prices are per person, per night on a single, double
Customs fees, head taxes, inspection fees, air taxes from a tour after it has begun for reasons such as illness, America are now 100% smoke-free. This smoke-free
be sure to obtain a medical certificate in support of any 3. In the absence of their own negligence, neither the or triple basis, based on two-bedded rooms, including
incurred as part of a land tour, immigration and policy includes all guest rooms, restaurants, lounges,
insurance claim. We regret that we are not able to make Operator nor their agents or co-operating all applicable taxes (luggage handling and breakfast
naturalization fees, harbor maintenance fees and meeting rooms, public spaces, and employee work
refunds for absences from a tour, including but not organisations shall be responsible for any not included). Extra hotel night(s) are subject to
Internal Revenue Service fees. Government Fees and areas. Smoking in a non-smoking room will result in
limited to missed nights and sightseeing. If a cancellations, or for acts of any other service availability and offered only in conjunction with the
Taxes are subject to change without notice and will a fine of up to $350 USD per room. Rocky
apply irrespective of your booking’s payment status. promotional air fare is broken or extended for any providers concerned, diversions or substitution of tour you are booking. Black out dates apply. Space is
Mountaineer and VIA Rail trains also operate a non-
reason, an additional fare may be payable. equipment or any act, variations, postponements, limited and available for up to two nights before and
PAYMENTS & RESERVATIONS smoking policy that extends to all cars, vestibules, up to two nights after each Tour Only. Triple
omission or default whatsoever by air carriers, land
Deposit Final Payment GENERAL INFORMATION & CONDITIONS washrooms, lounges and outdoor spaces. occupancy is based on three people sharing existing
carriers, hoteliers or hotels, transportation
within 7 days: prior to departure Brochure Validity: Coach Tours are valid from companies, or any other persons providing any of the Cruise Arrangements: bedding arrangements (rollaway beds not included).
Tour Only US$200 45 Days 01 April 2009 to 31 March 2010 (unless services and accommodations to passengers including • Shore Excursions: To make your vacation even more We are unable to provide included transfers for
Tour & Rail US$200 50 Days shown otherwise) and supersedes any other brochure any results thereof, such as changes in services, memorable, cruise lines offer an extensive program passengers booking extra night accommodation.
Tour & Cruise US$350 80 days on the market. accommodations or facilities necessitated by same. of optional shore excursions. Confirmed Breakfast and luggage handling are not included.
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Sustainable tourism and protecting the environment are real issues of our time. Most people want to travel and experience
the world and by doing it in a responsible way tourism can bring many benefits to the countries we visit. We at Insight are
committed to doing our part, alongside our guests, to ensure travel is sustainable in the long term.
OUR RESPONSIBILITY of your travel and contribute towards projects that will reduce
There are many ways in which you will travel as part of your vacation. We are pleased to advise the C02 emissions in the atmosphere on your behalf. There is
that by choosing an Insight escorted tour, you are opting for one of the most environmentally a lot you can do to support sustainable tourism while you’re
friendly ways to travel. Coach travel has been proven to emit less carbon or greenhouse gases on traveling so visit our website to find out more.
a per passenger basis than either train or car travel*. OUR CONSERVATION FOUNDATION
Insight’s coach fleet is among the best in Europe and is continually upgraded to adopt the most fuel To show our commitment we have set up The Leading Travel Companies of the World Conservation
efficient engines available. You can find more about this on our website along with details of our Foundation, a not-for profit organisation that will invest in supporting long term sustainable tourism.
other commitments to sustainable tourism.
Our group of companies is donating US$1 million per year to fund much-needed conservation,
YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE community and sustainable tourism projects that will create a better world for future generations
There is a lot you can do to support sustainable tourism while you’re traveling, from to enjoy.
respecting cultural differences to limiting your impact on the local environment you are
To ensure every dollar goes to people and places in need, each project is carefully vetted by the
visiting. Climate change can only be effectively addressed by reducing carbon emissions but
another way to assist the transition to a lower carbon environment is to ‘carbon offset’ those Foundation’s independent board of trustees, with Insight also donating staff time and additional
emissions which you can’t reduce. We are pleased to provide you links on our website resources to the Foundation.
www.insightvacations.com/sustainabletourism where you can calculate the carbon footprint * Source: Department for Transport/National Atmospheric Emission Inventory 2004 UK
For the latest details on all our vacations PLUS travel tips, specials and more, visit our Bulletin Board,
which offers a travel forum where you can exchange tips and questions with past and future travellers.
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