Royal Canadian Pacific
Royal Canadian Pacific
Golden/Crowsnest tourSeptember 25-30, 2003
With tour host Karl Zimmermann
Itinerary
Day 1 (Thursday)
You will be chauffeured from the Calgary International Airport to the landmark Fairmont Palliser Hotel, where you will check into a "Fairmont Gold" level room. You are invited to join the Royal Canadian Pacific Management Team for a private cheese and wine reception, followed by dinner in the Rimrock Dining Room. Overnight Calgary.
Day 2 (Friday)
After breakfast, the train departs from the Canadian Pacific Railway Pavilion in the heart of downtown Calgary. You'll travel through the splendor of the Canadian Prairies on route to cross the High Level Bridge in Lethbridge.
You will then travel by luxury motor coach to Head-Smashed-In Buffalo Jump, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. You rejoin the train in Fort Macleod and travel west towards the Canadian Rocky Mountains. Passing through Frank Slide you are joined by an interpretive guide to share stories of the past. Your first overnight stop will be in the Crowsnest Pass.
Day 3 (Saturday)
The train continues west crossing the Continental Divide en route to Fort Steele where a luxury motor coach takes you to the city of Cranbrook and its historic railway museum. After your tour, you'll return to the heritage town of Fort Steele where the west's early days come alive, then continue north along the banks of the Columbia River to an overnight stop at Invermere. That evening you will enjoy a special on-board dinner accompanied by a classical guitar and violin duet. Overnight on board, adjacent LakeWindermere.
Day 4 (Sunday)
Leaving the Columbia River Valley behind, you'll travel through Golden and Field before traveling through the famous Spiral Tunnels on your way to Lake Louise. Following an off train interpretive hike to visit Lake Louise, you will continue east through the heart of the Canadian Rockies to Banff. In Banff, you'll enjoy the opportunity to ride up Banff Avenue or you can visit the world famous, Fairmont Banff Springs-"Canada's Castle in the Rockies". You'll return to the train for a short journey to Gap Siding for our overnight stop and dinner on board.Day 5 (Monday)
A leisurely trip back to Calgary ends your rail journey, arriving at the Canadian Pacific Railway Pavilion by mid-morning. You'll have lunch at The Fairmont Palliser Hotel. Suggested Calgary downtown tours are available in the afternoon. Later in the afternoon you'll check into The Fairmont Palliser once more and enjoy a farewell dinner at the hotel. Overnight Calgary in a "Fairmont Gold" level room.Day 6 (Tuesday)
After breakfast and check-out, a chauffeur will return you to the Calgary International Airport.
Included in this excursion:
· Two nights accommodation in Calgary's Palliser Hotel, Entrée Gold Level
· Three nights on board the train in superior accommodation with en suite shower, toilet and sink
· Guided day tours
· All meals
· Baggage Handling
· Admission to off-train tours
· World-class hospitality on board the Royal Canadian Pacific
· Transfers within the tour and to and from the Calgary Airport
· Services of two full-time tour leadersTour Cost:
$5,100+ GST per person, double occupancy
$5,450 + GST single occupancy, on a space available basisCanadian Goods and Services tax is 7%
Terms & Conditions
How to Book: Call our Tour Desk at 1-800-IRT-4881 to make a reservation. A deposit of 33% of the total trip cost (including GST) is required. Deposits can be made by check or credit card (Mastercard, Visa, or Discover). A signed remittance advice form is required for any credit card payment over $1,000. Reservations are on a first-come, first-served basis. Final payment is due by check 130 days before departure, by May 19, 2003.
Goods and Services Tax: All prices are subject to Canadian Goods and Services Tax (GST), which is 7%.
Cancellations: Notice of cancellations must be received by this office in writing. If cancellation is made more than 130 days prior to departure (May 19, 2003), it is subject to a $300 per-person administrative fee. Cancellations made 130-90 days prior to departure are subject to loss of 50% of total tour cost. Cancellations made within 90 days of departure are non-refundable. No refunds will be made in the event of "no-shows" or cancellations the day of the trip. No refund will be given for unused portions of the tour.
Insurance: We strongly recommend that all passengers protect themselves with tour insurance to cover costs in the event of cancellation. Upon booking (or in advance upon request), we will send a brochure about tour interruption/cancellation insurance. We recommend purchasing coverage immediately upon booking. In order to cover pre-existing conditions, coverage must be purchased within 14 days of the initial trip deposit.
Passport: U.S. citizens do not require a passport for entry into Canada but must have valid proof of birth/citizenship and picture ID. A passport, however, is recommended. If traveling to Canada from countries other than the U.S., a passport is required.
Minimum/Maximum Participants: This tour will take a minimum of 30 passengers and a maximum of 32.
Prices: This tour price is based on currency exchange rates in effect at the time of printing. In the event of revaluation or devaluation of U.S. currency, the tour operator reserves the right to make adjustments.
Price does not include: Passport and/or visa fees; personal expenses such as laundry; telephone calls; room service at the Palliser; optional sightseeing excursions; services other than those specifically mentioned in the included section; accident; sickness, trip cancellation and baggage insurance; and excess baggage charges on aircraft.
Medical: Any physical or mental condition which may require special medical attention must be reported in writing. All Society trips require some walking to take full advantage of the areas we visit. By forwarding of deposit, the passenger certifies that he/she does not have any mental, physical or other condition of disability that would create a hazard for him/herself or other passengers and accepts the terms of this contract.
Baggage: Baggage and personal effects are taken at owner's risk throughout the trip. Baggage insurance is strongly recommended.
Responsibility: The Society of International Railway Travelers, Inc. (IRT) and Hardy Publishing Co., Inc. (HPC), parent company of The Society of International Railway Travelers, act only as agents for the passenger with respect to travel services. IRT and HPC do not own or operate any of the suppliers of services or accommodations for your trip. As a result, IRT and HPC are not responsible for any negligent or willful act or failure to act of any such supplier of any other third party over whom IRT and HPC have no control. We can assume no responsibility nor liability in whole or in part for any delays, delayed or changed departure or arrival, missed carrier connections, loss, damage, weather, strikes, acts of God, circumstances beyond our control, force majeure, war, quarantine, criminal activity, expense, accident, sickness, injury or death to person or property, or mechanical defect, failure, or negligence of any nature howsoever caused in connection with any accommodations, restaurant, transportation or other services, for any substitution of hotels or of common carrier equipment beyond our control, with or without notice, or for any additional expenses occasioned thereby. If due to weather, flight schedules or other uncontrollable factors you are required to spend an additional night, you will be responsible for your own hotel, transfers and meal costs. No refund will be made for any unused portion of the tour due to these causes or voluntary cancellations. Baggage is at the owner's risk entirely.
No revisions of the printed itinerary or the "included" section are anticipated; however, IRT and HPC reserve the right to make changes at any time and for any reason, with or without notice, and IRT and HPC shall not be liable for any loss whatsoever to passengers by reason of such cancellation, substitution or changes. All fares as well as ship and train schedules, port calls, hours of arrival and departure, special programs, and guest lecture series (if applicable), are subject to change without prior notice. IRT and HPC shall not be required to refund any portion of the fare nor make any other compensation under these circumstances. IRT and HPC cannot be responsible for penalties assessed by air carriers that may result due to operational and/or itinerary changes, regardless if the passenger and/or IRT and HPC make the flight arrangements. Any additional expenses resulting from the above will be paid by the individual passenger. IRT and HPC reserve the right to substitute a similar category for those listed in this brochure. IRT and HPC reserve the right to increase the tour price in the event of cost increases due to changes in air fares, currency fluctuations or fuel surcharges and such increases are to be paid to IRT and HPC by the tour participant upon notice to the tour participant of such increases.
The air tickets when issued shall constitute the sole contract between the air company concerned and the purchaser of these tours and/or passenger. The airlines and other transportation companies concerned are not to be held responsible for any act, omission, or event during the time passengers are not on board their conveyances.
Behavior: Passengers are expected to behave in a reasonable manner toward other passengers, tour leaders, train staff and other persons with whom we have contact during our tour. If a passenger behaves, in the opinion of the tour manger, in a way likely to disrupt the enjoyment or endanger to safety of other passengers the tour manager will issue him or her with a verbal warning. Should this not resolve the matter a second, written, warning will be issued. If the disruptive behavior continues after the second warning then the passenger will be removed from the tour and will have to make his or her own arrangements to return home. No refunds for the untravelled portion of the tour will be entertained. The right is retained to refuse any application for reservation(s), cancel any reservation(s) or decline to accept or retain any person as a member of the tour group at any time should such a person's health, mental condition, physical infirmity or attitude jeopardize the operation of the tour or the rights, welfare, or enjoyment of other participants.
Rates quoted are based on tariffs and exchange current at the time of printing and are subject to changes therein, at or before the time of departure. No revisions of the printed itinerary or its included features are anticipated; however, the right is reserved to make any changes without notice, that might become necessary, with the mutual understanding that any additional expenses will be paid by the individual passenger. Baggage is at the owner's risk throughout the trip, unless insured. The right is retained to refuse any application for reservation(s), cancel any reservation(s) or decline to accept or retain any person as a member of the tour group at any time.
Complaints: We strive to offer the very best value in travel services to our members. However, if you have a complaint during your journey, please bring it to the attention to one of your tour leaders. Should the problem remain unsolved, please write to the Society at its main office (Hardy Publishing Co., and The Society of International Railway Travelers are located at 1810 Sils Ave., Louisville, KY 40205). We will not consider any claims not made to us within two months of completion of your journey. All claims will be settled by arbitration in Louisville, Kentucky.
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