WITH THE DUKE AND DUCHESS OF CAMBRIDGE SOON TO VISIT CANADA, COX & KINGS SUGGESTS ROYAL ITINERARIES FROM THEIR NEW 2017 BROCHURE

Stretching over six time zones, Canada features luxury offerings, spectacular wilderness, abundant wildlife, cosmopolitan cities and diverse cultures – plenty for Prince William and his family to explore. Landing in Victoria on the 24th of September, the royals will visit Vancouver, the Yukon and the archipelago of Haida Gwaii. Here Cox & Kings suggests itineraries from their new 2017 Canada brochure – all luxurious offerings fit for a royal visit.

Cox & Kings' North America product manager Neill Prothero says, “It's exciting to have the royals visiting Canada, as it really highlights Canada's broad appeal for the traveller – from vibrant cities to icy wildernesses, spectacular mountain scenery to rich cultural heritage and more. We've expanded our brochure to include new luxury group tours and private journeys all over Canada and Alaska. Our new range of tours includes cruises to remote archipelagos, isolated wilderness lodges accessed by sea plane and family adventure options.”

BRITISH COLUMBIA Combining city, wilderness and rainforest experiences, the truly luxurious West Coast Wilderness in Style includes stays at some of the finest accommodation in British Columbia, travelling by private sea plane. The itinerary begins in Vancouver with a 2 night stay, before hopping to the Wickaninnish Inn, a wilderness lodge on Vancouver Island. Next stop is Nimmo Bay, a floating lodge set within the Great Bear Rainforest, where guests can hire a private helicopter to explore 10,000 year old glaciers, waterfalls, remote islands and old-growth forests. The 10 day / 9 night private itinerary is priced from £7,195 per person.

Known as the Galapagos of the North, Haida Gwaii is one of the richest biological and cultural regions in North America. The new 8 day / 7 night Haida Gwaii Cruise begins in Vancouver and includes a 6 night cruise around the archipelago, home to humpback whales, sea lions, Gwaii Haanas black bears and porpoises. Travellers learn more about Haida Gwaii culture with visits to old villages displaying original totem poles, and have opportunities to listen to Haida stories and their way of life. Priced from £3,295 per person.

The Rockies Explorer luxury group tour is perfect for the royals if they are looking for a classic itinerary with like-minded travellers. The 12 day / 11 night tour explores the highlights of western Canada, including Victoria, Vancouver, Banff, Jasper and Whistler, with a two-day journey on the famous Rocky Mountaineer. The non-exclusive group tour is priced from £4,445 per person.

FAMILY HOLIDAYS: The Western Canada Family Adventure will be a great option for when Prince George and Princess Charlotte are in their teens, and suitable if the Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall would like to join in too. The 10 day / 9 night suggested self-drive itinerary includes Vancouver, Whistler, Jasper and Banff, with activities and flexible options for the entire family. The tour is priced from £995 per person. A multi-generational / teenage family itinerary is also available on the East Coast – the 10 day / 9 night Eastern Canada Family Explorer is priced from £1,395 per person.

EASTERN CANADA: The sparsely populated provinces that make up Atlantic Canada are known for its mix of cultures, remote beaches, historic towns and unspoilt coastal scenery. Eastern Canada in Style has been created for discerning travellers who would like to explore the region. Beginning with a helicopter ride over Niagara Falls, the itinerary also includes Toronto, Ottawa, Montreal and Quebec City. With 5-star centrally located hotels and private transfers, the 13 day / 12 night private itinerary is priced from £3,495 per person.

For those looking for the spectacular landscapes of Canada in the autumn, The Colours of Eastern Canada makes the most of this fiery spectacle. The 12 day / 11 night self-drive itinerary takes travellers from the cities of Toronto and Quebec through peaceful countryside, including national parks and small villages along the way. Priced from £1,795 per person.

ARCTIC: The exhilarating Narwhal & Polar Bear Safari takes travellers to the wide expanses, silence and tranquillity of the Arctic. Clients may observe pods of narwhal, polar bears, harp seals and bowhead whales, alongside experiencing the culture of the Inuit. The 8 day / 7 night non-exclusive group tour is priced from £11,295 per person.

While the Arctic often generates images of an icy wilderness, the new 8 day / 7 night Birds, Bears & Belugas is designed for summer visitors. Travellers fly from Winnipeg to a wilderness lodge in the heart of polar bear country, where they can watch polar bears walking amongst colourful flowers, swim with white beluga whales and spot over 150 species of bird. The non-exclusive group tour is priced from £6,995 per person.

ALASKA: Sparsely populated, the region has a magnificent coastline, towering mountains, national parks, calving glaciers and superb wildlife. The incredibly luxurious Alaska in Style is truly fit for royal purpose, with stays in Alaska's best wilderness lodges and transfers by private float plane. Travellers can choose from active options – searching for grizzly bears, sea kayaking, glacier trekking and trail hikes – as well as the more subdued options of gourmet meals, massages and cooking classes. The 10 day / 9 night private itinerary is priced from £9,995 per person.

All prices include excursions and accommodation with meals as specified. Car hire is included in self-drive itineraries. International flights and airport transfers are excluded from the price but can be arranged.

Please see www.coxandkings.co.uk/destinations/north-america for the full programme. To see or order the brochure, please visit: www.coxandkings.co.uk/publications/brochures

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Cox & Kings is the world's longest established travel company. Its history stretches back more than 250 years to 1758 when Richard Cox was appointed regimental agent to the Footguards (later the Grenadier Guards). The company's fortunes grew hand in hand with the British empire and by the early 20th century the company was acting as agent and banker throughout the armed forces and as a shipping agent. In 1922 Cox & Co merged with the Henry S King bank, which had strong connections with India. The bank became part of Lloyds and the shipping agency grew separately, evolving into the modern travel company.

Today, built on the high quality service and attention to detail established by Richard Cox in the 18th century, the company continues to flourish as an independent tour operator, with operations in London, the US, Japan, Australia and throughout India. Cox & Kings organises escorted small-group tours and private tailor-made travel in the Indian Subcontinent, Latin America, the Middle East, the Far East, Africa, Europe, Canada, Australia, New Zealand and the South Pacific, and the Caribbean.