ROCKIES & BEYOND. The Offer ROCKY MOUNTAINEER ALASKA INSIDE PASSAGE VANCOUVER CANADIAN 18 DAY NORTHERN EXPLORER

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1 ROCKIES & BEYOND $ 6999 PER PERSON TWIN SHARE ROCKY MOUNTAINEER ALASKA INSIDE PASSAGE VANCOUVER CANADIAN The Canadian Rockies is one of the world s greatest landscapes. Home to colourful forests, turquoise lakes, winding river canyons and craggy mountain peaks, photos simply cannot do the Rockies justice - it needs to be seen in person. And the best way to truly experience the Rockies is onboard Rocky Mountaineer, an iconic rail journey from Vancouver to Jasper. After the Rockies, tick off another bucket list item with a Holland America Line cruise of Alaska s Inside Passage - a scenic wonderland of huge glaciers, and abundant wildlife. With two great experiences in one trip, this remarkable package is sure to be the adventure of a lifetime. The Offer Experience the magnificence of the Canadian Rockies and Alaska s Inside Passage on this 18 day land and cruise package with Rocky Mountaineer and Holland America Line. Enjoy SilverLeaf Service on Rocky Mountaineer as it travels from Vancouver to Jasper via Kamloops, also known as the Journey through the Clouds route. Witness the dramatic changing scenery of the Rockies, passing winding rivers and snow-capped mountain peaks. Journey over the Yellowhead Pass into Jasper National Park, explore the resort town of Banff, and see the turquoise waters of Lake Louise. Travel along the Icefield Parkway and ride the Ice Explorer on beautiful Athabasca Glacier. After the Rockies, set sail for a seven night cruise of Alaska s Inside Passage aboard Holland America Line s ms Nieuw Amsterdam. Witness the breathtaking beauty of Tracy Arm Fjord, the Twin Sawyer Glaciers, Alaska s remote capital city of Juneau, and much more. With eight nights hotel accommodation, 30 meals, two days onboard Rocky Mountaineer, and a seven night Holland America Line cruise, this package has everything needed for an unforgettable adventure. *Please note: all information provided in this brochure is subject to both change and availability. Prior to purchase please check the current live deal at or contact our customer service team on TRIP (8747) for the most up-to-date information. If you have already purchased this deal, the terms and conditions on your Travel Voucher apply and take precedence over the information in this brochure.

2 The Itinerary Day 1: Australia - Vancouver via USA or Canada: (In- Flight Meals) Today depart from either Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide or Perth to Vancouver, Canada! Fly with either Delta Airlines, United Airlines, American Airlines, Air Canada or Air New Zealand (subject to availability). Be met on arrival and transferred to your accommodation where you will be assisted with check in. Overnight: Hampton Inn & Suites, Downtown Vancouver Day 2: Welcome to Vancouver, British Columbia (B) Take the day at leisure to discover Vancouver, one of the world s most liveable cities! Complimentary access to the Vancouver Lookout has been provided for you today and a voucher will be provided for you in your travel documentation. Situated high above Vancouver, the lookout is the perfect first stop for visitors and provides a fantastic birds eye view of the city of Vancouver. Glass elevators whisk visitors 130 meters (430 feet) skyward from street level to the observation deck in a mere forty seconds. Opening times are as follows: April 1 - May 8: 9:00am to 9:00pm, May 9 - October 3: 9:00am to 10:30pm, October 4 - October 31: 9:00am to 9:00pm Overnight: Hampton Inn & Suites, Downtown Vancouver Day 3: Vancouver - Kamloops, British Columbia: Rocky Mountaineer Rail Journey (B,L) This morning transfer to Rocky Mountaineer Station in Downtown Vancouver. Travel onboard Rocky Mountaineer from the coastal city of Vancouver to Kamloops, in the heart of British Columbia s interior. On today s journey you will see dramatic changes in scenery. Highlights include the rushing waters of Hell s Gate in the Fraser Canyon and the steep slopes and rock sheds along the Thompson River. Your day concludes as Rocky Mountaineer travels along the shores of Kamloops Lake and into Kamloops. Overnight: Thompson Hotel & Conference Centre, Kamloops Day 4: Kamloops - Jasper, Alberta: Rocky Mountaineer Rail Journey (B,L) Your journey continues north and east to the mighty Canadian Rockies and the province of Alberta. Once again you will be surrounded by dramatic scenery as you follow the banks of the North Thompson River through the Monashee and Cariboo mountains, climbing ever nearer to the high peaks of the Continental Divide. Today s highlights include Mount Robson, the highest peak in the Canadian Rockies, Pyramid Falls, and the climb over the Yellowhead Pass into Jasper National Park. Your rail journey ends on arrival in the resort town of Jasper this evening and you will be transferred to the tour hotel. Overnight: Best Western Jasper Inn & Suites, Jasper Day 5: Jasper Columbia Icefield - Lake Louise - Banff, Alberta (B) The journey today promises to be a highlight of your journey. Travel south along the Icefield Parkway to experience a wealth of breathtaking scenery. Crystal bluegreen lakes, fresh mountain streams, deep forests and snow-capped mountain peaks are the order of the day. Upon arrival at the Columbia Icefield, will depart on the specially constructed Ice explorer snow coach that will travel on the surface of the Athabasca Glacier. The journey continues on to Banff. Overnight: High Country Inn, Banff Day 6: Banff - Kelowna / Vernon / Okanagan Region (B) The drive today is on the famed TransCanada Highway, following a route chartered by the railroad engineers and fur traders of the mid 1800 s. Kicking Horse Pass leads

3 The Itinerary from the Rockies into the Columbia River Valley before climbing through Rogers Pass in Glacier National park. The Selkirk Mountains receive massive amounts of winter snow and are home to over one hundred active avalanche zones. Continue through the Monashee Mountain Range to your hotel for the night. Overnight: Best Western Pacific Inn, Vernon Day 7: Kelowna / Vernon / Okanagan Region - Vancouver - Begin Alaska s Inside Passage Cruise - depart at 4:30pm (B,D) Today, leave the dusty, rolling ranch land of cowboy country and follow the dramatic course of the Thompson and Fraser Rivers, the road clinging to sheer canyon walls within the turbulent waters rushing below. Approaching the Pacific Coast, the canyon opens into a broad fertile valley with mountain backdrops. The destination is Vancouver, a vibrant seaside city framed by the Coastal Mountains. Arrive directly to the Vancouver cruise port to board the magnificent ms Nieuw to begin a spectacular 7 night Alaska s inside passage cruise. Day 8: Scenic Cruising: Inside Passage (B,L,D) Alaska s Inside Passage is a protected network of waterways that wind through glacier-cut fjords and lush temperate rain forests along the rugged coast of Southeast Alaska. Sailing the Inside Passage offers opportunities to spot some of Alaska s most iconic wildlife, with humpback whales and orca plying the bountiful waters alongside the ships, bald eagles soaring overhead and brown bears lumbering on the shoreline. Day 9: Tracy Arm Inlet, Alaska - 10:00am to 10:30am (B,L,D) Old-growth trees colonized Tracy Arm s mouth long ago as the Ice Age retreated. But further up the sinuous 48-kilometre waterway, its icy grip lingers a little. There, the twin Sawyer Glaciers flow from the peaks down to the sea, sloughing off stories-high chunks of water frozen decades or even centuries before. Even more glorious than nearby Glacier Bay, Tracy Arm is part of the 5.7 million acres (or around 23,000 square kilometres) of pure wilderness sheltered by the Tongas s National Forest (America s biggest). Visitors often see bears, whales and mountain goats roaming across various corners of this pristine area not to mention chubby baby seals resting on the ice floes. Juneau, Alaska - 1:00pm to 10:00pm Juneau, Alaska may well be the most remote, most beautiful and strangest state capital in the United States. Surrounded by water, forest and mountain sights, visitors seeking things to do in Juneau indoors and outdoors can hike a glacier, eat fresh-caught fish on a seaside patio and tour a grand capitol building all in one day. Bring a good pair of binoculars to get the best view of the majestic and surprisingly graceful wildlife. Day 10: Skagway, Alaska - 7:00am to 9:00pm (B,L,D) At the height of the Klondike Gold Rush, the port town of Skagway served as the primary gateway to the legendary gold fields, and quickly grew into Alaska s largest settlement. It was then a raucous frontier hub packed with trading posts, saloons and guesthouses. As the gold rush faded into the 1900s, so did Skagway but today it has been reinvigorated as a gateway for a new kind of visitor: those looking to explore Alaska s colourful history, pristine wildlife and unrivaled natural beauty.

4 The Itinerary Day 11: Scenic Cruising, Glacier Bay - 7:00am to 4:00pm (B,L,D) Frosted crags descend into mossy forests and a 457-meterdeep fjord at this World Heritage Site, which is also one of the planet s largest biosphere reserves. Stone, ice and water continue to collide, sculpting a dramatic landscape that is the crown jewel of southeastern Alaska s natural wonders. The area s first European explorer missed it all - but with good reason. When Captain George Vancouver sailed here in 1794, a vast shield of ice, more than 1,200 meters thick, dominated the area. By 1916 the glaciers had shrunk back 105km, one of the fastest retreats on record. Today the formerly glacier-squashed land is rebounding, rising 30 millimetres each year. Visitors can observe this rebirth: A spruce-hemlock rain forest has sprouted near the mouth of Glacier Bay. Day 12: Ketchikan, Alaska - 10:00am to 6:00pm (B,L,D) Alaska s First City of Ketchikan is so named because it s the first major landfall for most cruisers as they enter the picturesque fjords of the Inside Passage, where the town clings to the banks of the Tongass Narrows, flanked by green forests nurtured by abundant rain. Ketchikan has long been an important hub of the salmon fishing and packing industries. It is also one of the best spots along the Inside Passage to explore the rich cultural sights of Native Alaskan nations like the Tlingit, Haida and Tsimshian. Passage on your return journey to Vancouver. Day 14: Vancouver; Arrive at 7:00am City Tour (B) Welcome back to Vancouver. After breakfast, disembark the ship and be met by a representative who will take you on a city tour of Vancouver. A city sightseeing tour is featured today, taking in such highlights as Stanley Park to see the collection of totem poles, English Bay, Canada Place and the Cruise Ship Pier, Gastown and Chinatown. Overnight: Sheraton Guildford Hotel, Vancouver Day 15: Vancouver Free Day (B) Enjoy the day at leisure to explore beautiful Vancouver and its surrounds. Overnight: Sheraton Guildford Hotel, Vancouver Day 16: Vancouver, Canada - Australia (B) After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your flight back to Australia after one memorable journey you won t soon forget! Day 17: In Transit (In-Flight Meals) Day 18: Arrive in Australia Day 13: Scenic Cruising, The Inside Passage (B,L,D) Enjoy the picturesque views as you cruise the Inside

5 What You Get FLIGHTS Return international flights (economy class) departing SYD/MEL/BNE/ADL/PER ACCOMMODATION Four nights hotel accommodation in the Canadian Rockies Four nights hotel accommodation in Vancouver CRUISE Seven night Alaska s Inside Passage cruise with Holland America Line Sail aboard the magnificent ms Nieuw Amsterdam ship DINING Enjoy 30 meals including daily breakfast HIGHLIGHTS Two day SilverLeaf Service onboard Rocky Mountaineer Train Experience Journey through the Clouds route from Vancouver to Jasper via Kamloops Get a bird s eye view from the Vancouver Lookout Enjoy sweeping views of the Fraser River Valley and Fraser Canyon Travel through the Monashee and Cariboo mountains See Mount Robson, the highest peak in the Rockies Journey by rail over the Yellowhead Pass into Jasper National Park Enjoy leisure time in the resort town of Banff See majestic Lake Louise Discover the world famous Columbia Icefields Ride the Ice Explorer on Athabasca Glacier Witness Kicking Horse and Rogers Pass in Glacier National Park Experience the beauty of the famed Inside Passage Spot some amazing wildlife including humpback whales and orcas Sail through the breathtaking Tracy Arm Fjord See the famous Twin Sawyer Glaciers Discover Alaska s remote capital city of Juneau Visit the historical Gold Rush town of Skagway Cruise scenic Glacier Bay, a UNESCO World Heritage Site Dock in Ketchikan, Alaska - the Salmon Capital of the World Visit Stanley Park and English Bay on a Vancouver city tour TOUR ESSENTIALS Airline, rail and cruise taxes and surcharges Gratuities/tipping onboard Rocky Mountaineer Professional English-speaking guides TRANSPORT Transportation by A/C vehicles TRANSFERS Return airport, rail and cruise port transfers We have rarely experienced such a high level of customer service. We hope TripADeal will be able to assist us again soon with our future travel plans. TripADeal Customers Patrick & Leigh - Melbourne, Australia

6 The Fine Print *Please note: all information provided in this brochure is subject to both change and availability. Prior to purchase please check the current live deal at or contact our customer service team on TRIP (8747) for the most up-to-date information. If you have already purchased this deal, the terms and conditions on your Travel Voucher apply and take precedence over the information in this brochure BOOKING INFORMATION After purchase, you will receive your Travel Voucher via . This will direct you to an Online Booking Form. You must return your booking form within 7 days of purchase Any special requests, preferences and optional extras MUST be clearly stated in your Online Booking Form. Any change requested after submitting your Online Booking Form cannot be guaranteed, is strictly subject to availability, and will incur surcharges as outlined in the Schedule of Fees below On purchasing this Travel Offer you are bound by TripADeal s standard Terms and Conditions in addition to the specific terms and conditions outlined in this Fine Print Please Note: all additional charges are payable direct to TripADeal (unless otherwise stated) OFFER ESSENTIALS Voucher valid until the 12th August 2018 Voucher valid for one person based on twin share Single Supplement For solo travellers a mandatory single supplement of applies - Interior Stateroom: $ Ocean View Stateroom: $ Verandah Stateroom: $4400 Departure Dates (2018) April: 29 May: 6 (SOLD OUT) *June: 3, 24 (SOLD OUT) *June: 10 *July: 8, 15, 29 *July: 22 *August: 5 (SOLD OUT) *August: 12 Surcharges Please note: dates/months with a * incur a cruise high season surcharge of $500 per person/voucher Departure Cities Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide or Perth Rocky Mountaineer Service Upgrade (Rail Only) Gold Leaf: $700 per person/voucher FLIGHTS Airline(s) Used Delta Airlines, United Airlines, American Airlines, Air Canada or Air New Zealand (subject to availability) Arrive early in Vancouver, Canada $100 per person/voucher subject to availability Please note: - This fee does not include extra nights accommodation, meals or airport transfers - No flight booking changes or cancellations permitted after air tickets have been issued - Flight changes are subject to availability at the time of booking Stay behind in Vancouver, Canada $100 per person/voucher subject to availability Please note: - This fee does not include extra nights accommodation, meals or airport transfers - No flight booking changes or cancellations permitted after air tickets have been issued - Flight changes are subject to availability at the time of booking Flight Class Upgrades - Premium Economy (ex SYD only - Los Angeles): $ Business Class (All Sectors): $6500 Please note: upgrades are subject to request only. Domestic flights within Australia or North America will be in economy. Availability and pricing will be confirmed once your booking form is returned to TripADeal CRUISES Cabins All cabins are subject to availability; some cabins may have restricted views ACCOMMODATION Accommodation Used

7 The Fine Print 3-4 Star (self-rated) - Vancouver: Hampton Inn & Suites / Sheraton Guildford Hotel - Kamloops: Thompson Hotel & Conference Centre - Jasper: Best Western Jasper Inn & Suites - Banff: High Country Inn - Vernon: Best Western Pacific Inn - Cruise: Holland America Line: ms Nieuw *Please note: rooms offered are based on a lead-in room type, and are subject to availability based on seasonality. Properties will be confirmed, no later than two weeks prior to travel. Extra Nights(Pre or Post Tour) - Vancouver: $300 per room including breakfast Please note: extra nights are based on room only and subject to availability until the time of booking. Airport transfers are not included if you wish to arrive early or stay behind Maximum Room Capacity 3 people (subject to availability) Child Policy - No child discounts apply; a full priced voucher must be purchased for all children travelling with their parents - Strictly valid for Children 12 years old and over Please note: Children must be accompanied by a responsible adult 18 years old and over to travel. No unaccompanied minors allowed Triple Share Available upon request, subject to availability. No discounts apply for 3rd person travelling. A full priced voucher must be purchased. An extra bed is provided per room. Bedding Configuration Double or Twin Bedding (subject to availability) Adjoining Rooms Subject to availability and at the hotels discretion. Please enquire on booking if you require this option GENERAL TOUR INFORMATION Minimum group size 20, maximum group size 49 per coach Shore Excursions: - Shore excursions can be booked/reserved directly with the cruise line prior to travel (subject to availability) - Shore excursions can also be booked whilst onboard (subject to availability) EXCLUSIONS - Visa fees and requirements (An ETA for Canada and ESTA Visa Waiver for the USA are strict requirements if travelling on an Australian passport) - Meals/beverages not stated in the itinerary (including any speciality restaurants onboard cruise) - Recommended gratuities/tipping: *Tour Director: $5 CAD per person/day payable on tour *Coach Driver/Local Guides: $2 CAD per person/day payable on tour *Cruise: Mandatory at $13 USD per person/ day charged to onboard account on cruise - Optional activities/tours (including any onshore excursions as part of cruise) - Personal expenses - Travel insurance (Mandatory) Please Note: A comprehensive travel Insurance policy must be organised BEFORE all details can be finalised with TripADeal. OTHER IMPORTANT INFORMATION Holland America Line - Cashless Onboard Cruise Ship: Our cashless society is designed to make your life on board as simple as possible. Once you have registered your credit or debit card(s) (Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Discover ) you will be able to use your onboard account for shipboard purchases. You are welcome to pay for other individuals you are traveling with; this can be completed during your Online registration or at the Front Office on board. Credit or debit card number(s) will be securely sent to the ship in preparation for your cruise. Upon embarkation, we will seek an initial authorization on your card of US$60 per person for each day of your cruise, plus all onboard charges for all guests 18 years of age and older* (Please note: This authorization will not be placed against your credit or debit card(s) until the day of sailing.) At the end of your cruise, you will receive a final statement, and your card will be charged only for the actual amount of your purchases. Refunds for purchases of onboard products and services will be

8 The Fine Print credited to your onboard account whether purchased prior to or during your cruise. Please have the credit or debit card(s) you registered with you and available for the duration of the cruise in case our shipboard staff needs additional information. Please inform your credit or debit card issuer in advance that your card will be used on a Holland America Line ship. This will help prevent delays in obtaining the authorizations; please note there may be multiple authorizations requested throughout your cruise. Some banks may keep the authorization in place for up to 30 days. Please contact the credit or debit cardissuing bank with questions regarding the length of time such authorizations remain on your account. If you do not want to use a credit or debit card, the ship will collect a cash deposit for all guests 18 years of age and older* at time of boarding in the same amount (US$60/ person/day). Please Note: With the cash option, you MUST bring enough cash to cover the $60/person/day account deposit. Failure to do so may forfeit your right to board. Any excess deposit will be refunded to you at the end of the cruise. Traveler s checks may be cashed at the front office to make your deposit. Personal checks are not accepted on board. Please Note: There is not an Automated Teller Machine (ATM) available on board. The U.S. dollar is the only currency accepted on board Holland America Line ships. VISAS A Tourist Visa is a strict requirement when transiting or travelling to Canada and/or the USA If travelling on an Australian Passport, the following tourist visas apply: - An ETA for Canada is a strict requirement. Please apply via this link: Canada ETA - An ESTA Visa Waiver is a strict requirement when travelling to or flying through the USA. Once a USA ESTA Visa Waiver is issued it is valid for 2 years or until your passport expires, (whichever is sooner) and will allow multiple entries into the USA. Please apply via this link: USA ESTA Visa Waiver Please start arranging your visa at least 3 weeks prior to departure to account for any delays due to consulate operating hours Please Note: Passengers who are not Australian citizens must check with the respective consulate or a visa agency to determine what their visa requirements are and what personal identification is required SCHEDULE OF FEES Voluntary Changes This includes booking changes requested by you, including but not limited to those changes requiring airline ticket or Travel Voucher reissue 1st Change - $ per person + any additional charges applied by the airline/ cruise company/ other travel provider 2nd Change - $ per person + any additional charges applied by the airline/ cruise company/ other travel provider Subsequent changes - $ per person + any additional charges applied by the airline/ cruise company/ other travel provider Changes within 30 days of departure $ person + any additional charges applied by the airline/ cruise company/ other travel provider Changes within 14 days of departure $ per person + any additional charges applied by the airline/ cruise company/ other travel provider Name Changes Due To Passenger Error If the incorrect name has been advised to TripADeal, charges of $ per person + any additional charges applied by the airline/ cruise company/ other travel provider will apply

9 Terms & Conditions Flights Flights are subject to change based on availability and airline schedule changes. This means some flights may arrive a day before or day later, involve a transit, a stopover, or a substitute airline. These changes are beyond TripADeal s control and will be confirmed upon booking. If you have any concerns please contact TripADeal directly for further information Flight Confirmation Once your flights are confirmed and ticketed through TripADeal, flights are non-refundable and non-changeable. Full names, as per passport and including your middle name if applicable, must be provided for ticketing *Please note: TripADeal is not liable in the event of airline schedule changes after your flights have been ticketed Please note: All tour members are required to remain with the tour for its full duration. Any unused portion of the package is nonrefundable and cannot be exchanged for other services or cash Please note: If travelling overseas, a passport is required that is valid for at least 6 months from the date of your return to Australia, with at least 2 blank pages at the time of travel Bookings are subject to availability All prices in AUD unless stated otherwise Any changes to travel dates or deal option requested after purchase will incur a fee of $100 per change per voucher, payable direct to TripADeal All prices are inclusive of taxes and service fees TripADeal is proud to offer a range of travel insurance products in partnership with My Travel Insurance Non-redeemable for cash Vouchers are not refundable and cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer/ promotion TripADeal pricing reflects current market rates, so deal prices may fluctuate from day to day. This is the nature of the tourism industry, and TripADeal is not obliged to refund you to match any subsequent price reductions after purchase Please note: the Refund Policy is located at the bottom of the page on the TripADeal website Please note: all vouchers/booking dates must be confirmed before the day of travel. If you don t do this TripADeal will not be liable for any issues that might arise with the product you have purchased Please note: vouchers must be used within the stated validity period or else they will be deemed void