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Soft Adventure Vacation
Rocky Mountaineer Railtours
The new for 2004 “Grizzly Bears of Knight Inlet”
vacation offers up-close grizzly bear
and wildlife viewing on a luxurious independent package tour
The exotic 11-night/12-day “Grizzly Bears of Knight Inlet” vacation from
Rocky Mountaineer Railtours is a wildlife lover’s dream offering
exhilarating viewing of some of North America's most impressive
creatures--grizzly bears, black bears, eagles and orca whales. The tours
depart three times weekly both eastbound (from Vancouver) and westbound
(from Calgary), beginning May 1 through Oct. 7, 2004.
The “Grizzly Bears of Knight Inlet” package combines travel on the acclaimed
two-day, all-daylight Rocky Mountaineer train journey with a visit to the
unspoiled wilderness of British Columbia’s northwest. Guests spend three
nights at the intimate Knight Inlet Lodge located in Glendale Cove, home to
one of the largest concentrations of grizzly bears in British Columbia. It
is not uncommon for up to 40 bears to be active within a few miles of the
lodge during peak fall season, as they fish for salmon in the Glendale
River.
While staying in the rustic, yet luxurious accommodations at the floating
Knight Inlet Lodge, guests can choose to participate in a host of soft
adventure activities such as scenic boat rides, interpretive hiking,
wildlife tracking, eagle viewing and guided kayak trips.
“The ‘Grizzly Bears of Knight Inlet’ tour is the kind of vacation memories
are made of,” says James Terry, Executive V.P. and C.O.O. “Whether watching
from boats or from special viewing platforms, our guests are able to get
remarkably close to these amazing animals, in a safe, natural environment.”
There are distinct seasons in which to view grizzly bears in their native
habitat: Spring is a wonderful time to see newborn cubs; summer has the
best weather and is the most relaxing time; while fall is action-packed, as
grizzlies feed on thousands of pink salmon to prepare for the coming winter.
Following the exciting adventures at Knight Inlet Lodge, guests relax in
comfort and luxury onboard Rocky Mountaineer’s two-day journey to Banff in
the Canadian Rockies. Traveling in GoldLeaf Service, guests enjoy
spectacular panoramic views from the fully glass-domed coach, and descend
the spiral staircase to dine on freshly prepared, bi-regional a la carte
cuisine in the private dining room.
The “Grizzly Bears of Knight Inlet” vacation package includes overnight
deluxe accommodation stays in Vancouver, Campbell River,Knight Inlet Lodge,
Banff and Calgary; return flights to Campbell River and Knight Inlet;
activities and meals at Knight Inlet Lodge; a four-hour, private limousine
tour of Vancouver; tour of Banff and Lake Louise by private car; and private
transfers to and from airports. The vacation package is priced from US
$5,599 per person, based on double occupancy.
For additional information on the “Grizzly Bears of Knight Inlet” or to book
a Rocky Mountaineer vacation, contact your local travel professional or
Rocky Mountaineer Railtours directly at (800) 665-7245, or visit
www.rockymountaineer.com.
Rocky Mountaineer Railtours' acclaimed two-day, all-daylight rail journey
travels between the coastal city of Vancouver, British Columbia, and the
Rocky Mountain destinations of Jasper, Banff and Calgary, Alberta. During
its regular season schedule from mid-April to mid-October there are over 60
package tours ranging from two to 17 days. Canadian Rockies Winter Rail
Vacations are offered in December, while year-round, destination focused
"Discoveries and Experiences" tours featuring the best of Canada's West are
now available. Headquartered in Vancouver Rocky Mountaineer Railtours is
celebrating its 15th season and is the largest private passenger rail
company in North America.
Edited by Dave Shultz
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