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SPECTACULAR ALASKA & THE POWERFUL CANADIAN ROCKIES

THE MOST AMAZING KOSHER CRUISE-TOUR COMBINATION IN THE WORLD

Tour Code ECAL0508 ECAL1606 ECAL3006 ECAL1108

Tour Start Date Aug. 5, 2010 June 16, 2011 June 30, 2011 Aug. 11, 2011
Tour End Date Aug.22, 2010 July 3, 2011 June 17, 2011 Aug. 28, 2011
Price Land Only $6230 $6230 $6230 $6230
Price with flights Ex Tel Aviv $6980 $6980 $6980 $6980
Single Supplement $2950 $2950 $2950 $2950
Pre/Post Hotel Night $130 twin share $130 twin share $130 twin share $130 twin share
$110 per single $110 per single $110 per single $110 per single

The Kosher Travel Club, a joint production of Eddie's Travel and Shai Bar Ilan Geographical
Tours, invites you to explore deep pristine lakes beneath towering mountains. Enormous
creeping glaciers and swiftly rushing rapids. Experience Alaska and the Inside Passage from
the sumptuous luxury of a grand and magnificent ship pampering you at sea. Watch the
whales frolicking in the icy waters of the north, and hear the glaciers crackling as they
creep at a snails pace down to the ocean. Bask in the beauty of British Columbia, and then
climb to the heights of Canadas Rockies, North Americas principal mountain range.
Traverse the Fraser River Canyon, wander the plains and discover the culture of Canadas
First Nations. Negotiate the narrow gorges of Alberta and relax by the sides of the
emerald-colored lakes. This glatt-kosher cruise & tour combination brings you nature at its
most spectacular and most powerful.
Day 1, Thursday: Vancouver

Arrival to Vancouver, transfer to the hotel for meeting, orientation and dinner.

Day 2, Friday: Vancouver

Todays excursion will start at the base of Grouse Mountain in North Vancouver from where
well ride the Skytram to the top for a magnificent panoramic view of this city, rated the best
city in the world in which to live. At the top well pay a visit to the Theatre in the Sky.
Upon returning to the base of Grouse Mountain, well continue to visit the famous historic
Capilano Suspension Bridge, one of the world's longest suspension bridges - 450 feet across
and 230 feet above the Capilano Canyon! While enjoying our visit, time may be allowed to
explore the surrounding Nature Park, which offers meandering trails through an old-growth
forest.
From North Vancouver well head back to our hotel to prepare for Shabbat, Shabbat services
and dinner.

Day 3, Shabbat: Vancouver

After Shabbat services and lunch, well take a walking tour of the area near the hotel.

Day 4, Sunday: Vancouver Cruise

Well start the day with a half-day tour of Vancouver during which well try to cover some of
Vancouvers main attractions: Gastown, Chinatown, and the City Centre, including Robson
Street, the new city library, the Ford Centre for the Performing Arts, Queen Elizabeth
Theatre, and the old Expo 86 site. Well drive through Stanley Park; pass by gardens, the
Vancouver Aquarium and Royal Vancouver Yacht Club. The tour bus will stop at the Totem
Poles, a tribute to British Columbia's West Coast Native heritage. From there well drive
through English Bay, one of the trendier parts of town, and Shaughnessy Heights, one of the
wealthier areas of Vancouver. Our tour of the city will end at Canada Place, where well
embark on our Alaskan Cruise.

Day 5, Monday: At Sea

Today we spend the day sailing the Inside Passage between the British Columbia mainland
and the vast expanse of Vancouver Island.

Day 6, Tuesday: Ketchikan, Alaska

Ketchikan, Alaska is the ancestral home of Alaska's Tlingit Indians. The largest collection of
totem poles in the world is on display here. Nature buffs will appreciate the lush rain forests
and the Misty Fjords National Monument.
Day 7, Wednesday: Hubbard Glacier

Today well cruise the vicinity Hubbard Glacier. Hubbard Glacier is a tidewater glacier in the
U.S. state of Alaska and the Yukon Territory of Canada. From its source in the Yukon, the
glacier stretches 122 km to the sea at Yakutat Bay and Disenchantment Bay. It is the longest
tidewater glacier in Alaska, with an open calving face over ten kilometers wide. Before it
reaches the sea, Hubbard is joined by the Valerie Glacier to the west, which, through
forward surges of its own ice, has contributed to the advance of the ice flow that experts
believe will eventually dam the Russell Fiord from Disenchantment Bay waters.

Day 8, Thursday: Juneau, Alaska

Well get a taste of both cosmopolitan and frontier styles when we tour the capital of Alaska.
Nature walks, sport fishing and scenic bike rides await us in this stunning city. We can
meander through original shops or marvel at Mendenhall Glacier, just outside of town.

Day 9, Friday: Sitka, Alaska

Whether we're sampling fresh salmon, studying the symbolic artistry of Tlingit totem poles
or taking a picture in front of the onion-domed cathedral, we'll find that Sitka has its own
special beauty and charm. Once the capital of Russian America, we'll see relics from a czarist
past in historic parks and museums. Upon our return to the ship, well prepare for Shabbat.

Day 10, Shabbat: At Sea

A complete day of rest and relaxation, to recharge our batteries for the days ahead.

Day 11, Sunday: Victoria, British Columbia

Upon disembarking, our coach will meet us this morning for our full day excursion to
Victoria.
Well board the B.C. Ferry departing from Tsawwassen to Swartz Bay for the 90 minute
cruise through the Gulf Islands and across the Strait of Georgia, to Victoria. Here well visit
the world famous Butchart Gardens. With over 50 acres of gardens including the fragrant
Rose Garden, the relaxing Japanese Garden, the unique Sunken Garden, the Italian Garden,
the Concert Lawn, and Ross Fountain - just to name a few, a visit to Butchart Gardens is a
treat for all our senses!
Originally Fort Victoria, Victoria was the first European settlement on Vancouver Island and
is the oldest city on Canada's west coast. It was chosen in 1843 by James Douglas to be the
Hudson's Bay Company's westernmost outpost, and it became the capital of British
Columbia in 1868. This city, 71 km (44 mi) south of Vancouver and 2 hours away from
Seattle by high-speed ferry, has since evolved into a walk able, livable seaside town of
gardens, waterfront walks, and restored 19th-century architecture. It is often called the
most British city in Canada. These days, though, except for the odd red phone box, good
beer, and well-mannered drivers, this very Canadian town is working to shed its tea-cozy
image, preferring to celebrate its combined native, Asian, and European heritage.
Another ferry ride across the Strait of Georgia takes us back to the mainland and a short
transfer brings us back to our hotel in Vancouver.
Day 12, Monday: Vancouver Kamloops

Today we head out for a full days activities on the way to Kamloops. Following the
Thompson and Fraser Rivers, well will visit the world famous Hell's Gate, north of the town
of Hope, BC. Hells Gate is just beyond Hope, say the locals. The rapids of the Fraser River
are at their wildest in this location and we dare you to ride on the Hell's Gate Airtram, a
cable car crossing the river gorge [admission not included]. From here well continue
northeast up the Fraser River Canyon, until we reach the city of Kamloops, where well
spend the night.

Day 13, Tuesday: Kamloops Jasper

Today well continue east to Wells Gray Provincial Park to view the grandeur of Spahats Falls
which drop over a sheer volcanic precipice. Well proceed along the Yellowhead Highway to
the Village of Blue River which developed as the major center during the turn of the century
as pioneers blazed a passage through the rugged mountain. Then well travel through Mount
Robson Provincial Park, home to impressive Mount Robson, the highest mountain in the
Canadian Rockies at 3954 meters. From Mount Robson, well make our way to our hotel for
our overnight stay in Jasper.

Day 14, Wednesday: Jasper Banff

This morning well travel southward along one of the most spectacular highways in North
America. The Icefield Parkway is highlighted by occasional wildlife sightings, towering
mountain peaks, tranquil lakes and cascading waterfalls. Our travels include a stop at
Athabasca Falls before arriving at the Columbia Icefield. An experience of a lifetime awaits us
at the Columbia Icefield! Upon arrival at the Icefield Centre, well shuttle to the Athabasca
Glacier where well board a unique, specially designed Ice Explorer for a guided tour onto
the surface of the Glacier - a true Ice Age adventure!
After visiting what is considered to be one of the largest bodies of ice below the Arctic Circle,
well continue south to view Peyto Lake, Bow Lake, and Crowfoot Glacier as we approach our
destination of Banff

Day 15, Thursday: Banff Lake Louise Banff

Today well travel the scenic Bow Valley Parkway to Lake Louise, passing Vermilion Lakes and
Castle Mountain. Well take some time at Johnston Canyon to walk to the Lower Falls of the
river before arriving at Lake Louise. If time is available, well do some sightseeing at the
world-renowned Chateau Lake Louise before returning to Banff via the Trans Canada
Highway. On the way back to Banff well visit Moraine Lake in the Valley of the Ten Peaks

Day 16, Friday: Banff

Well set out to discover the charming town site of Banff, a thriving, four season resort of
wood and stone, with activities all year round. Todays sightseeing will highlight many local
delights including Bow Falls, the HooDoo Lookout, Lake Minnewanka, and Surprise Corner.
We will take a ride up the Banff Gondola for a panoramic 360 degree view of the entire Banff
area. Afterwards well return to the hotel to prepare for Shabbat, Shabbat services and
dinner.

Day 17, Shabbat: Banff

After Shabbat services and lunch, well stroll around the township to take in some of the
local sites and sights.

Day 18, Sunday: Banff Calgary Home Gateway

This morning well pack our things and set out by bus to Calgary, city of the famous rodeo,
the Calgary Stampede and the center of Canadas oil industry. Well make our way to the
airport to check in for our flight home .

Day 19, Monday: Home Gateway

Home sweet home with a whole load of memories of one of the most amazingly beautiful
areas of our wonderful planet.

Price Includes:

On the cruise - full board & entertainment

First Class Tourist Hotels

Entrance fees as per the itinerary

Comfortable air conditioned touring coach

Half board kosher food daily & supplies for making sandwiches for lunch

Professional experienced English-speaking guide

Local English-speaking Guide as required

Price Does Not Include:

 USA Visas
 Travel & Health Insurance
 Personal expenses and evening entertainment not included in the itinerary
 Tips for local service providers $170 (to be collected in cash abroad)
 Tip for our Tour Guide (Recommended: $3 per person per day)
 Miscellaneous expenses such as departure fees, visas, security surcharges etc. where
applicable.

Important to Know:
 There may be changes to the order of places visited. We will make every effort to
visit every place mentioned in the itinerary.
 The tour organizers have no control over airline services such as seating, special
meal requests, changes in departure times or delays. These remain the sole
responsibility of the airline company.
Kashrut on Tours

Kosher food is provided to our travelers on all our tours. We work with the local Rabbinate
to provide Hashgacha for all local ingredients and fresh meat and poultry. In some cases, we
fly in kosher food from Israel and other sources, depending on the destination of the tour.
We do not guarantee Pat Israel and Chalav Israel for all destinations.

In many destinations we have our own crockery and cutlery. Where we don't, we provide
disposables at the meals. When we cook in Hotel kitchens, we ensure proper Kashering and
we use our own kitchenware on kashered and covered surfaces. All this is done under the
strict supervision of our trained staff/guides who function as our Mashgichim.

Our travelers enjoy gourmet meals prepared by our team including fresh local fish, fruit, and
vegetables. This is an integral part of Jewish travel. We make great efforts to assure that our
travelers will experience local foods first-hand, while maintaining stringent observance of
Kashrut laws on all occasions.

Rabbi Menahem Fogel

A native of Tel Aviv-Jaffa, Menahem Fogel served as a pulpit rabbi in South Africa and
Canada before returning to Israel in 1984 to take up the position of spokesman of Yad
Vashem, in Jerusalem, a position he held for six years.

Since that time he has held senior positions in both the public and private sectors developing
interactive computer systems for museums around the world. He also lived and worked in
the USA, Netherlands, Austria, UK and India. A lifelong yearning for travel led to his
becoming a Tour Manager in 2000 and developed expertise tourism to Japan & China,
Alaska, Canadian Rockies and Africa. Recently he took on the added role of Rav Hamachshir
for The Kosher Travel Club to ensure the highest standards of Kashrut are implemented on
all our Kosher Tours.

For any questions about Kashrut please feel free to email menahemf@netvision.net.il

Deposit, Cancellation Fees & Policy:

A $500 USD Deposit per person must be received at the time of booking in order to confirm
your reservation. Payment in full is due 90 days before departure. A minimum number of
participants are required to operate tour dates. If a minimum number has not been reached
prior to tour departure and the tour is cancelled you will receive a FULL refund.

90 days before departure bookings are refundable less a $100 administration fee
60-90 days prior to departure: $500 + $100 per passenger
30-60 days prior to departure: $1,000 + $100 per passenger
Less than 30 working days prior to departure: 100% of total - no refund
We strongly recommend purchasing Travel Insurance.

Flights

If you are joining us for the Land Tour package only (from outside Israel) you can get an
obligation free quote for your flights from Shelley@eddiestravel.com
Travel Insurance

Travel insurance encompassing both cancellation and medical insurance is very important
and we cannot stress that enough. We strongly recommend that our clients are adequately
insured when travelling. It is crucial to purchase the travel insurance within 14 days from the
1st payment that you make for this trip (flights/cruise/tour etc). Your payment is made
directly to the insurance company. We highly recommend the 'cancel for any reason'
upgrade option. Our preferred policies are Travel Safe (USA & Canadian residents), Travel
Select (USA residents) and Global Trip Protection Elite (All other Nationalities).
For an obligation free quote and further details email Yonah insurance@eddiestravel.com

Bookings

To reserve your space on this tour, please complete the booking form below and return it
to us by fax as soon as possible.


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CANCELLATION FEES & POLICY:

A minimum number of participants are required to operate tour dates. If a minimum number has not
been reached prior to tour departure and the tour is cancelled you will receive a FULL refund.

90 days before departure bookings are refundable less a $100 administration fee

60-90 days prior to departure: $500 + $100 per passenger

30-60 days prior to departure: $1,000 + $100 per passenger

Less than 30 working days prior to departure: 100% of total - no refund

We strongly recommend purchasing Travel Insurance.

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