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The Canadian Rockies 2008 (7 days)

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Explore glaciers, emerald lakes, wildflowers and deep canyons by bicycle. Discover Lake Louise, Lake Minnewanka and Kananaskis Country. Explore Canada’s beautiful national park and follow the Bow Valley Parkway to Banff.   Detailed Itinerary

BEHOLD the high-peak magnificence of the Canadian Rockies from your VBT bicycle ENJOY included admission to Banff National Park EXPERIENCE an Alberta ranch-style barbecue lunch HIKE to Lake Agnes, Johnston Canyon and Kananaskis Troll Falls trails EXPLORE Banff National Park, watching the skies for golden eagles and ospreys as you take in landscapes of endless meadows, mountain lakes and deep canyons

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Land-Only Tour 13 meals - 6 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 4 dinners 6 nights in comfortable lodgings Service of VBT Trip Leaders FREE use of custom VBT bicycle and helmet FULL VAN SUPPORT Daily route directions and maps Welcome reception Sightseeing and cultural activities 5% Frequent Traveler Credit to use on your next VBT vacation Special Good Buy discount

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Rating Level: Easy/Moderate This tour offers the full range of easy terrain mixed with moderate and challenging hills. Our VBT van support shuttle is always available for those who need assistance with the hills. Ideal for beginning and experienced cyclists. Full Van Support: Enjoy more flexibility and choice with full van support throughout your vacation. Group Size: 14-20 Daily Mileage: 4 - 39 miles Daily Cycling Times: 2 1/2 - 6 hours Avg. Daily High Temperature: Banff: Jun 68° Jul 72° Aug 70° Sep 61°

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Banff Caribou Lodge This cozy mountain lodge has impressive, hand-hewn logs that accent the exterior and lobby, as well as a massive fieldstone fireplace. On-site services include three large whirlpools, a sauna, a steam room, a general store and the Keg Steakhouse and Bar. website: www.bestofbanff.com Deer Lodge Cozy mountain lodge features rooms with an eclectic mix of historical and modern touches. Enjoy afternoon tea, light snacks or a late night cognac in the original log teahouse. Later, relax in front of the stone fireplace, enjoy a quiet moment in the cedar sauna or gaze at the stars over the Victoria Glacier from the outdoor rooftop hot tub. Sample Rocky Mountain Cuisine, the roots of which go back to both the lavish Victorian cooking from the CPR rail cars and the hearty meals prepared by Swiss and Austrian mountain guides. The result of these diverse influences is a combination of smoked, cured or roasted wild game, fresh indigenous berries, wild fruits, vegetables, mushrooms and mixed grains. All dishes are artfully presented and professionally served website: www.crmr.com Delta Lodge at Kananaskis Located in Kananaskis Country, “Alberta’s Mountain Lodge and Spa” offers all the comforts of a first-class mountain retreat. Relax after a hard day of adventure-seeking with an invigorating body scrub at Summit Spa & Fitness, or float in the 17 m indoor, saltwater pool. The Lodge is a smoke-free environment. website: www.deltalodge.albertanetwork.com

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There are no extensions available for this tour

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Group Discount Program: You can earn a FREE VBT tour with our generous group discount program. Click here for details. Refer a Friend and Earn $100 Travel Credit: If you refer a Friend to VBT and they choose to travel with us, you earn $100 travel credit toward your next trip and your friend gets $50 off their first VBT trip. Click here for details. Good Buy Plan: The earlier you pay, the more you save. If you book early and pay in full by check, you can lock in your trip cost plus earn up to a 10% discount. 5% Frequent Traveler Credit: You will automatically receive a 5% travel credit good for your next VBT trip. This credit is good for one full year. Savings for Single Travelers: If you are on a bicycle tour where sharing is possible and you would like to share a room, we will do our best to match you with a roommate. We will charge you only 50% of the single supplement; if a match is available, we will refund you the single supplement after you return. If requested and available, single supplement is $765. Best Value Guaranteed: Click here for details. We reserve the right to correct errors. top