Information supplied by Cosmos
Leading tour operator Cosmos has expanded its North American holiday offerings to include one of Canada’s most colourful events, the Calgary Stampede, as well as a new 10-day British Columbia wildlife tour.
The two new tours are among 36 holiday options on offer in the Cosmos 2012 North America and Canada brochure, now available at travel agents.
Taking place in the heart of the Canadian Rockies, next year’s Calgary Stampede will mark the 100th anniversary of the world’s richest outdoor rodeo. Travellers keen to celebrate can choose from two Cosmos tours which coincide with the grand event including the ten-day Heart of the Canadian Rockies itinerary, taking travellers from Calgary to Vancouver from $1429 per person twin share.
Other special event departures in the 2012 program include The Old South and Florida Mardi Gras in New Orleans, priced from $1719 per person twin share and a front row seat to the spectacular ascension of hundreds of hot air balloons as part of the Enchanted Southwest Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta tour in September and October, priced from $1789 per person twin share.
Cosmos has also unveiled a new 10-day Wildlife of British Columbia tour travelling from Vancouver to Vancouver Island where there are plenty of opportunities to seek out orca, minke whales, river otters and black bears. On offer from June to October, the tour is priced from $1999 per person twin share.
The 2012 brochure continues to deliver on Cosmos’ trademark great value with holiday prices starting from $1019 per person twin share for an eight-day Highlights of the Canyonlands tour, visiting the Grand Canyon, Lake Powell and Monument Valley.
Meanwhile, the 15-day Western Treasures itinerary makes it affordable for all to visit west coast attractions including San Francisco, Los Angeles, Las Vegas, the Grand Canyon and Yosemite National Park with the tour starting from $1519 per person twin share or as little as $101 a day.
As part of the Globus family of brands, Cosmos offers inexpensive and practical holidays, without sacrificing comfort or quality. Expert tour directors are on-hand to assist throughout and all itineraries are carefully managed to take the hassle out of travelling throughout North America.
For bookings, see a travel agent, visit www.cosmostours.com.au or phone 1300 230 234.