Calgary Stampede & Canadian Rockies Tour
July 8-16, 2010
Double-$1449; Triple-$1429; Quad-$1409; Single-$1849 Occupancy

csjy08   Deposit Amt-$200 per person     Final Due by-5/24/10

A Passport is required for this tour

PRICE INCLUDES
Motorcoach Transportation ~ Hotel Accommodations ~ Fully Escorted ~ Baggage Handling ~ Minot, ND ~ Moose Jaw, SK ~ Medicine Hat, AB ~ Canadian Rockies ~ Calgary, AB (2 nights) ~ Sunridge Mall ~ Stampede Grounds ~ Chuckwagon Races w/Reserved Seats ~ City Tour - Calgary Tower, Chinatown ~ Rodeo ~ Banff National Park ~ Lake Louise / Chateau Lake Louise / Victoria Glacier ~ Banff, AB ~ Yoho National Park ~ Kootenay National Park ~ Radium Hot Springs, BC ~ Whitefish, MT ~ Lake McDonald ~ Tourmobile of Glacier National Park / “Going to the Sun Highway” ~ Shelby, MT ~ Minot, ND ~ 8 Continental Breakfasts

Thurs., July 8: Minot, ND
Join Utopia Tours as we travel into Canada to experience the Canadian Rockies, the Calgary Stampede, the Banff area, and more. The Calgary Stampede has been a popular festival for the Calgary area for many years. The Canadian Rockies will entice you with majestic views and scenery. Our destination today is Minot, ND.

Fri., July 9: Medicine Hat, AB (CB)
We depart Minot this morning and soon cross the border at Portal, ND. Here we can have coffee and do a money exchange. Entering Saskatchewan with its fascinating landscape, there will be time spent in Moose Jaw, The Friendly City. Then continue on, arriving this evening in Medicine Hat, AB.

Sat., July 10: Canadian Rockies ~ Calgary, AB (CB)
Our journey continues and we anxiously await seeing the Canadian Rockies as they soon appear on the horizon. We are heading for Calgary, AB, home of the Calgary Stampede and often called a "cowtown,” for a two-night stay. Calgary is a major oil center in Canada and has experienced phenomenal growth. Upon arrival we go to the Sunridge Mall where you can have lunch on your own, enjoy the western shops, and more here. This afternoon we go to the Stampede Grounds for freetime. Then, this evening we have reserved seats as we watch riders race with their thoroughbreds and chuckwagons to the finish line at the exciting Chuckwagon Races. The races also feature a musical show with singing, dancing, and a fabulous fireworks display.

Sun., July 11: Calgary, AB (CB)
Today, we will explore and do some sight-seeing in Calgary including visits to the Calgary Tower and Chinatown. Later morning we will go back to the Stampede Grounds where you will have time to browse through the many exhibits, have lunch on own, see free shows at the Saddledome, see a dog show, visit an Indian Village, shop, and much more. This afternoon we go to the center of the “Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth” - the sensational Rodeo where cowboys battle for a million dollar prize as they are challenged with bull riding, steer wrestling, saddle bronc, barrell racing, and more.

Mon., July 12: Banff, AB (CB)
The Canadian Rockies surround us today as we travel a short distance from Calgary into Banff National Park and the serene Lake Louise area. A visit will be made to picturesque Chateau Lake Louise, nestled in the mountains. Here we view the Victoria Glacier as it reflects off the water, an awesome sight to see. Then we make our way to the world-famous resort area of Banff, AB. Enjoy Banff on your own this evening.

Tues., July 13: Whitefish, MT (CB)
We start our way home today routing through British Columbia and the Yoho National and the Kootenay National Parks and back into the States. A stop will be made in Radium Hot Springs, BC, where you may wish to take a dip in the naturally warm water of the hot springs pool. Our scenic journey continues as we cross into the United States and the Rocky Mountains on 93 to Whitefish, MT, where we will stay for the night.

Wed., July 14: Shelby, MT (CB)
Our tour continues as we travel to Lake McDonald where we board their tourmobiles to view Glacier National Park on the “Going to the Sun Highway.” It goes over Logans Pass, crosses the Continental Divide, and arrives at St. Mary’s at noon to enjoy lunch on your own. After this special adventure we travel to Shelby, MT.

Thurs., July 15: Minot, ND (CB)
The scenery becomes more familiar as we make our way eastward to Minot, ND.

Fri., July 16: Home (CB)
Today we remember all the beautiful sights we have seen in the Canadian Rockies, Banff National Park, Glacier National Park, the North Dakota Badlands, plus the awesome Calgary Stampede! Thank you for traveling with Utopia Tours.

~Deposit is due within 5 days of sign-up to hold reservation. Coupons / discounts are to be taken off of the final or full payment, not the deposit.
~FINAL INFORMATION: Will be sent approx. 10 days prior including hotel list, time/place of departure.
~Optional trip cancellation/interruption insurance is available. Brochures available for more information.
TOUR INCLUDES: See “Price Includes” Section. All sightseeing admissions, transportation, transfers, guide fees, tour director services, events included in tour itinerary, lodging, baggage handling (for one piece of luggage per person), taxes, tips for services included in tour, meals mentioned in "Price Includes" section of itinerary. NOT INCLUDED: Tips for meals or services not included in tour price; also, gratuities to Tour Director and Driver are customary.
PICK-UP AND DROP-OFF locations follow the route of the tour to maintain a flowing schedule. On tours 6 days or longer, shuttling may be available from various locations, with minimum number of passengers. Some shuttles may require an overnight stay. Fees may apply for shuttle service /hotel accommodations.

General Tour Information
CANCELLATIONS AND REFUNDS: Receive a 100% refund when canceling, for any reason, up to final payment due date. After final payment due date (listed on individual brochure) and up to 7 business days prior to departure receive 75%, less non-recoverable fees; this is for medical reasons only, need note from doctor. (Travel companions are also covered) Tour cost is non-refundable 7 business days prior to departure. There are no refunds on the air or cruise portion of the tour after 61 days prior to departure. No refund to no shows and for non-covered cancellations. If client cancels reservation, any refund processed by credit card will be less a 3% processing fee. Call us for information on Optional Insurance. The purchase of optional trip cancellation or interruption insurance is highly recommended. Optional insurance can be purchased up to 72 hours prior to departure. Certain deadlines apply for waiving pre-existing medical exclusion. Optional Insurance premium is non-refundable. See Coverage Policy Sheet for more details. FUEL SURCHARGE: Utopia Tours reserves the right to add a fuel surcharge to the cost of the tour. Notice will be given prior to departure. AIRFARE INCLUDED: The availability of airline seats may be limited from each departure city. Utopia Tours reserves the right to provide ground transportation to or from a larger or alternate airport. PERSONALLY ESCORTED: A congenial and trained tour director will handle every detail, attend to the comfort and pleasure of each individual and provide expert guidance throughout the tour.  LUGGAGE: Provision is made for handling one piece of luggage per person. You may also take another travel bag to be handled by yourself.  SEATING ARRANGEMENTS: No seats are reserved on our motorcoach tour except the seat behind the driver which is reserved for the Tour Director. A seat rotation procedure will be followed.  IDENTIFICATION: For tour members entering Canada or foreign ports, passports are required starting 6/1/09. UTOPIA TOURS reserves the right to make changes or alterations in the printed itinerary, dates, routings, or included features prior to or during the tour as may be necessary for the smooth and efficient operation of the tour without prior notice and assumes no responsibility for delays and/or expenses due to such modification. SMOKING: No smoking is allowed on the motorcoach. RESPONSIBILITY: Utopia Tours is not responsible for any loss or damage of personal property or for injuries, expenses or damages whatsoever incurred or claimed by any tour member.