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28 AUGUST – 15 SEPTEMBER 2017LED BY REV GEOFF AND MRS JANE CHEONG

Majestic Rockiesa nd Alaska Cruise

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Majestic Rockies & Alaska Cruise

“For since the creation of the world God’s invisible qualities—his eternal power and divine nature—have been clearly seen, being understood from what has been made, so that people are without excuse.” - Romans 1:20

Join like-minded people on a tour of extraordinary wonder and beauty - the Canadian Rocky Mountains and Alaska’s Inside Passage. Postcard perfect scenes of national parks and pure white glaciers along with cosmopolitan cities and the first-hand discovery of First Nations culture. Enjoy an encounter with some of the world’s most phenomenal coastline scenery as you cruise Alaska’s famous Inside Passage.

This 20 day tour is a once in a lifetime opportunity and we have packaged up a fantastic deal that allows like minded people to travel together

Your tour leader Geoff Cheong grew up in Melbourne as a baby boomer and has wonderful memories of his home parish church of St. Matthew’s Anglican Church Ashburton at a time it well served the young families of the area. The rich community fellowship had a profound influence on shaping his vision of worship and Christian fellowship.. After ordination the sense of call led to further pastoral training in Canada, where he met Jane Egbert through a young Christian singles group. They were married and began their joint life and ministry in the rural parish of the Rideau where they served for five years before being invited to return to Australia with their two young daughters. Geoff began as vicar of St. Augustine’s Mentone. Jane worked as a Community Health Nurse for 25 years in the City of Kingston. They speak of 16 wonderful years of ministry in Mentone now followed by another 15 years in the inner suburban parish of Holy Trinity, Balaclava and Elwood. The Cheong’s have also led two parish groups to Israel.

Majestic Rockies a nd Alaska Cruise

Tour leaders Geoff and Jane Cheong

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ItineraryMONDAY 28 AUGUST 2017:Depart Austr alia - Arrive VictoriaYour Qantas flight departs early morning from Sydney* via Dallas and arrives into Vancouver at 6.55pm (same day).Upon arrival in Vancouver, you will be met at the airport and transferred to your hotel in downtown Vancouver. Enjoy a welcome dinner at the hotel.

HOTEL: Rosedale on Robson or similar, VancouverMEALS: Dinner*Domestic connections available

TUESDAY 29 AUGUST 2017:VictoriaEnjoy a sightseeing tour of Victoria, visiting Gastown, English Bay and Stanley Park. . The rest of the day is yours at leisure. Perhaps enjoy a trip to Capilano Canyon and walk across the river on the Capilano Suspension Bridge and visit the salmon fish hatchery?

HOTEL: Rosedale on Robson or similar, VancouverMEALS: Breakfast

WEDNESDAY 30 AUGUST 2017:KelownaAfter breakfast at our hotel we drive into the gently rolling landscape of the Okanagan Valley, known as the “fruit basket” of Canada. Travel to Kelowna for an overnight stay.

HOTEL: Delta Grand Okanagan Resort or similarMEALS: Breakfast

THURSDAY 31 AUGUST 2017 Kelowna,Banff This morning, travel north past white fenced ranches and the snow-capped peaks of the Columbia Mountains. Continue through Mount Revelstoke, Glacier and Yoho National Parks and across spectacular Rogers Pass en route to Alberta. Enter Banff National Park to reach the “Jewel of the Rockies”, Lake Louise where we will take a short walking tour. Then continue on to the Ski Resort of Banff for a two night stay. Tonight dinner is at a local restaurant.

HOTEL: Banff Park Lodge or similar MEALS: Breakfast and Dinner

FRIDAY 1 SEPTEMBER 2017: BanffThis morning enjoy a sightseeing tour of Banff, which includes views of Bow Falls and Tunnel Mountain before boarding the Banff Gondola. Ride to the top of Sulphur Mountain and enjoy a bird’s eye view of six mountain ranges. This afternoon is at leisure, with a chance to relax and soak up the beautiful surroundings.

HOTEL: Banff Park Lodge or similar MEALS: Breakfast

SATURDAY 2 SEPTEMBER 2017:JasperToday may be the most scenic day of your tour. Travel along the Icefields Parkway, through rugged terrain and past picturesque snow-capped mountain peaks as the road meanders along river banks lining the valley floor. Marvel at the stunning vistas of the Columbian Icefields and Athabasca Glacier, which stretches for many miles. This afternoon enjoy a ride on the side of the glacier itself on a specially designed “Ice Explorer”. We reach Jasper, edged by the wilderness of Jasper National Park, by late afternoon.

HOTEL: Lobstick Lodge or similar MEALS: Breakfast and Dinner

SUNDAY 3 SEPTEMBER 2017:Ba nffWe attend a morning church service before we depart Jasper and view Mount Robson, the highest peak in the Canadian Rockies, almost 4,000 meters above sea level. Tonight we stay in Kamloops and enjoy dinner at the hotel.

HOTEL: The Thompson Hotel or similar MEALS: Breakfast and Dinner

MONDAY 4 SEPTEMBER 2017: Kamloops,VictoriaAfter breakfast, we depart Kamloops en route to our ferry which takes us across the Strait of Georgia, to Victoria on Vancouver Island. Tonight dinner is at the hotel.

HOTEL: Marriott Inner Harbour or similar

MEALS: Breakfast

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TUESDAY 5 SEPTEMBER 2017:VictoriaA highlight today with a visit to the renowned Butchart Gardens where there’s time to wander amid the floral displays. The rest of the day is free to explore Victoria at your leisure.

HOTEL: Marriott Inner Harbour or SimilarMEALS: Breakfast and Lunch

WEDNESDAY 6 SEPTEMBER 2017:Victoria,CruiseThis morning board the ferry and depart Vancouver Island for the mainland and the Port of Vancouver where you board your Alaskan Cruise.

CRUISE: MS Volendam MEALS: Breakfast and Dinner

THURSDAY 7 SEPTEMBER 2017:Inside PassageEnjoy the day at sea as your ship journeys over the still blue waters of the Inside Passage.

CRUISE: MS Volendam MEALS: Breakfast and Dinner FRIDAY 8 SEPTEMBER 2017:Tracy Arm, Juneau Witness Tracy Arm fjord before exploring the Alaskan capital, Juneau. Here, you have the options of enjoying a dog sled ride, sampling baked salmon or panning for gold (all options are at own expense).

CRUISE: MS Volendam MEALS: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

SATURDAY 9 SEPTEMBER 2017:SkagwayToday dock at the port of Skagway, once a frontier town and gateway to the Klondike that still celebrates its gold rush past to this day. Here you’ll also have the opportunity to learn more about gold prospecting or view some of the fascinating local wildlife (own expense).

CRUISE: MS Volendam MEALS: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

SUNDAY 10 SEPTEMBER 2017:Glacier BayWake up to the sight of World Heritage-listed Glacier Bay National Park. Local rangers will join you on board today to explain the fascinating geology and wildlife of the park. Rev Geoffrey Cheong will conduct a private communion service on board the ship today.

CRUISE: MS Volendam MEALS: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

MONDAY 11 SEPTEMBER 2017:KetchikanArrive in Ketchikan today which is renowned as the salmon capital of the world. Here, you’ll enjoy free time to explore this fascinating town. Perhaps join a walking tour of the town or learn about Tlingit culture at Saxman Native Village (both at own expense).

CRUISE: MS Volendam MEALS: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

TUESDAY 12 SEPTEMBER 2017:Inside PassagenArrive in Ketchikan today which is renowned as the salmon capital of the world. Here, you’ll enjoy free time to explore this fascinating town. Perhaps join a walking tour of the town or learn about Tlingit culture at Saxman Native Village (both at own expense).

CRUISE: MS Volendam MEALS: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

WEDNESDAY 13 SEPTEMBER 2017:Disembark Cruise, Depart VancouverDisembark form the cruise and transfer to the airport for your onward flight home. The Qantas flight departs Vancouver at 1.15pm and arrives into Sydney at 6.05am on Friday 15 September. Domestic connections can be arranged.

MEALS: Breakfast

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Tou r Cos ts

Upgr ades:Cruise Cabin upgrades:

BROCHURE TOUR PRICE PER ADULT

Twin share including airTwin share Land only

AUD

$7,999.00 *

$6,499

Based on a minimum of 20 passengers. Subject to seat availability on flights so book early to avoid disappointment.

* Price is subject to flight availability and must be booked and deposited by Friday 26 May 2017

Oceanview Statroom: per person twin share $699.00

Surcharge $1395

Cost includes• Return economy class airfares from Sydney to Vancouver

(strictly limited seats available) with domestic connections

• 9 nights accommodation

• 7 night Alaskan cruise in Interior stateroom

• 36 meals – 16 breakfasts, 6 lunches & 11 dinners

• Tipping for all staff, port charges and airport transfers

• Escorted by Geoff and Jane Cheong from Australia

• Canadian tour director and driver

• Porterage of one Bag

Not included• Travel insurance

• Optional excursions

• Additional travel arrangements before/after the tour

• ETA (electronic travel authorisation) for Canada

• Any meals not listed

• Drinks and personal expenses

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Single room supplement $1,319