Tour Operators
Rwanda Gorilla Safaris Half-Price With Intrepid Travel
Although the Rwanda Development Board recently announced that gorilla permits would double in price effective immediately to US$1,500 for all travellers — Intrepid Travel is offering permits at half the price. The tour operator pre-purchased permits for its scheduled group treks in the Volcanoes National Park for the remainder of the year, allowing tour participants to be among the last to enjoy the experience at a reduced rate of US$750. On eight African itineraries, ranging from 16 to 64 days, Intrepid travellers are guided by local leaders through Rwanda’s Volcanoes National...
Trafalgar Shines Spotlight On Thailand
Trafalgar, in partnership with the Tourism Authority of Thailand, recently celebrated Trafalgar’s 2017 Asia Program with trade events in Halifax and Calgary. Travel partners and travel agents in both cities were invited to attend a Thai cooking demo and a special “Be my Guest” meal which included prize giveaways. “We are delighted again to be partnering with The Tourism Authority of Thailand along with Kayla’s support to celebrate our 2017 Asia brochure with our ever expanding program,” says Wolf Paunic, president of Trafalgar Canada. “Thailand is a spectacular...
Goway Invites Travellers To Hit The Road In Western Australia
Goway Travel and Tourism Western Australia are encouraging North American travellers to hop in a vehicle and explore Western Australia in depth: enjoying sunny weather, white-sand beaches, fresh food, a relaxed outdoor lifestyle, unique wildlife and awe-inspiring scenery. Clients receive Goway’s Co-Pilot Kit of maps, directions, and discounts and a pre-planned itinerary, with all the work and research is done before the flight even lands in the South Pacific. Those wanting to add camping to their self-drive holiday can arrange for some locations to set up camp for them and have it ready...
Arctic Kingdom Webinar Puts Focus on Polar Bear Tours
Northern specialist Arctic Kingdom says the “emotional experience of viewing polar bears from up close from ground level, standing eye-to-eye with them, is unparalleled.” The tour operator has October and November tours that are opportunities to view polar bears on the west coast of Hudson Bay in Nunavut, just north of Churchill, Man., as they roam the tundra waiting for the first sea ice to form. Arctic Kingdom is hosting an Aug. 3 webinar at 1 p.m., EST, telling participants how they can get the chance to safely view and photograph the animals up close on its cabin-based...
Book With ACV, Save $200 On Next AC Flight
Air Canada Vacations (ACV) is offering travellers booking a Mexico or Caribbean package by Aug. 13 a $200 savings per couple on a future Tango flight anywhere in North America for travel between Jan. 5 and Oct. 31, 2018. Packages must be booked by Aug. 13 for travel dates between Nov. 1, 2017 and March 31, 2018. Agents can redeem the promotional code on behalf of clients at...
Dan Tours Hosts September India Fam
Dan Tours, in co-operation with Turkish Airlines, is hosting an all-inclusive fam trip to India, Sept. 18-26. The program covers Delhi, Jaipur, Bharatpur and Agra and is designed to introduce agents to the culture and food and is loaded with full days of “meaningful interactions and people-to-people connections.” The cost is $999, sharing twin room (single supplement, $399), and includes round-trip airfare from Toronto on Turkish Airlines including all taxes and fuel surcharge, four- and five-star hotel accommodation, all meals, touring as per itinerary including entrance fees,...
Signature Over The Moon in Cancun
Signature Vacations has added The Grand at Moon Palace Cancun to its exclusive Crown Collection. Newly opened in May, travellers staying at the all-inclusive resort with Signature will receive numerous value-added benefits and perks, including resort credits valued at $1,500 toward weekly indulgences like golf, spa treatments, room upgrades and more, unlimited à la carte dining and a welcoming bottle of wine in their room. Families that book by Aug. 31 receive exclusive perks where kids and teens aged two to 17 can enjoy their stay, meals and activities at the hotel for free. This...
Tauck Pricing 2018 Tours in Cdn. Dollars
Tauck is making it easier for Canadian travellers and travel agents to work with the company, by pricing its 2018 journeys in Canadian dollars. The move marks the first time in Tauck’s 92-year history that it has priced its trips in local currency for the Canadian market. In addition, Tauck will begin publishing dedicated Canadian brochures featuring the company’s 100-plus tours and cruises, all priced in Canadian currency. The company’s Canadian website, www.tauck.ca, has also been updated to display the new pricing. According to Tauck vice-president for global sales, Steve...