US and Canadian National Parks Tour

Tour Description/Daily Itinerary:
National Parks Tour - Revelstoke, Banff, Kootenay, Waterton, & Glacier
Explore 6 spectacular US and Canadian national parks as you visit Washington, British Columbia, Alberta, Montana, Idaho. Travel north along the western slope of the Rockies, cross the Continental Divide 3 times, and motor south along the eastern slope. Tremendous alpine scenery each day.

DAY 1 - Fly to Spokane, WA
Arrive in Spokane to tour a riverfront mansion and winery. Dinner tonight is a treat at a well-known local restaurant. Comfort Inn, Spokane, WA (D)

DAY 2 - Spokane to Revelstoke
Cross the Selkirk Mountains before heading into Valhalla Provincial Park. Drive along Upper Arrow Lake, ferry through Galena Bay, and continue on to Revelstoke, BC. Regent Inn, Revelstoke, BC (B)

DAY 3 - Glacier National Park / Banff
See Canada's Glacier National Park on your way to Golden, BC. Make your way through Kicking Horse Canyon, up Big Hill, then into Banff, Alberta. Take the Sulphur Mountain Gondola for a view of the Bow Valley below, including a lunch in the rotating restaurant. The rest of the afternoon is yours to explore Banff. Rundlestone Lodge, Banff, BC (B,L)

DAY 4 - Banff Alpine & Lakes Tour
Today's sights include Castle Mountain, Emerald Lake, the Chasm, and massive Takaka Falls. Spend time at Spiral Tunnels before making your way to Chateau Lake Louise. Following lunch, visit Lake Moraine (Valley of the Ten Peaks) with stops along scenic Icefields Parkway. Rundlestone Lodge, Banff, BC (B,L)

DAY 5 - Banff / Radium / Fernie
Depart Banff and drive through Kootenay National Park to Radium Hot Springs. Relax here in the hot thermal waters. Make a stop at Fort Steel's Heritage Town then continue to the ski resort town of Fernie, BC. Fernie Mountain Lodge, Fernie, BC (B,D)

DAY 6 - Waterton & Glacier Parks
Today, travel to Waterton Lakes National Park. Spend the morning at "Head-Smashed-In Buffalo Jump". Arrive in the town of Waterton Lakes for lunch, and visit Cameron Falls. Then enter Glacier National Park, where you'll spend the rest of your day at Many Glacier Lodge. Many Glacier Lake, Glacier Park, BC (B,D)

DAY 7 - Glacier to Whitefish, MT
This morning explore Two Medicine Lake and enjoy a boat ride. Then travel to East Glacier for lunch at the Tree Lodge. Following lunch, board the red roll-top touring cars as you make your way over Logan Pass on the "Going-to-the-Sun" highway. Rocky Mountain Lodge, Whitefish, MT (B)

DAY 8 - Whitefish to Spokane
Drive along Flathead Lake for a stop at St. Ignatius to see the ornate church. In Wallace, Idaho, you'll have free time for lunch. Gather for a farewell dinner at Rider Ranch, where you'll take an old-fashioned hay ride. Comfort Inn, Spokane, WA (B,D)

DAY 9 - Spokane Tour / Fly Home
Following breakfast, enjoy a city tour of Spokane, including Manitou Gardens, Centennial Park, the Bowl, Pitcher Swinging Bridge over Spokane River, and the beautiful homes overlooking Spokane. Arrive at the airport for your return flight. (B)

Arrival Time: Please arrive at Spokane Airport no later than 1:00pm
Departure Time: Please depart Spokane Airport after 2:30pm

Additional Pricing/Tour Includes:
9 Days and 8 Nights
Departing: Saturday August 20, 2011 9 days
PRICE PER PERSON:
Triple: $1,919
Double: $2,039
Single: $2,699
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Deposit: $200 per person deposit due with reservation. Final payment due 60 days before departure.
Cancellation Policy: Fully refundable 61 days before departure; 60 - 45 days before departure: 25% cancellation policy; 44 - 30 days before departure: 50% cancellation policy; 29 - 15 days before departure: 75% cancellation policy 14 days and less: no refund.