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CAA Travel offers extraordinary vacation packages that combine exciting land tours with exceptional cruise itineraries to deliver the best travel experiences. Browse through our selection of escorted and hosted packages.
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Tour Provider: Extraordinary Explorations
Join CAA on this exclusive boutique tour of Ireland during the year of “The Gathering 2013” – a yearlong countryside celebration of Ireland and her people.
Dates: August 28 to September 06, 2013
Length: 10 days
Travelling through India is about the sights and sounds, the warmth of genuine Indian hospitality and immersing your senses in the surroundings letting the uniqueness of the country take over making it a life altering experience.
Dates: March 14 to April 01, 2014
Length: 19 days
Join CAA and uncover the story of one of the world’s oldest and most historically important trade routes – The Silk Road. Begin your tour in Beijing – where the ultra-modern and the historical live side by side.
Dates: September 6 to 19, 2014
Length: 14 Days
China is forever linked to its ancient civilization, hospitable people, and many of the world's most revered treasures. Join this premium in-depth tour to China and find yourself wandering through the largest imperial palace, the Forbidden City and being awestruck by the Great Wall.
Dates: October 20 - November 6, 2013
Length: 18 days
Tour Provider: Holland America Line
Your journey begins on the "Zuiderdam" as it sets sail from Vancouver. Cruise enchanting Tracy Arm fjord and the beautiful twin Sawyer Glaciers before visiting picturesque Juneau, and the historic gold rush town of Skagway.
Dates: August 10 - 23, 2013
Tour Provider: Princess Cruises
Join this "Tour & Cruise" program by Princess exploring the Alaskan Wilderness and the Glaciers by cruise, motorcoach and rail. Your journey begins in Anchorage - a modern city surrounded by spectacular wilderness.
Dates: July 27 to August 10, 2013
Length: 15 days
Join this unique cruise tour program by Princess where you will explore the Alaskan Wilderness on land and the Glaciers by cruise.
Dates: August 3 - 16, 2014
Up north there’s a land without fences, where animals outnumber people, sunlight shines at midnight and nature reigns. This northern frontier still boasts pristine landscapes, majestic wildlife and a coastline that is one of the most enthralling waterways in the world.
Dates: August 31 to September 11, 2013
Length: 11 days
Tour Provider: Royal Caribbean International
Discover the wondrous sights of sky blue glaciers, and untouched coastline of rare marine life and scenic waterways.
Dates: May 9 - 24, 2014
Length: 11 Days
Tour Provider: Oceania Cruises
Bridging both British Columbia and Alaska, this multicultural voyage even makes a rare call on Oregon's historic Astoria, the oldest American settlement west of the Rockies.
Dates: August 12 - 24, 2013
Length: 13 Days
Start your South Pacific experience in the beautiful city of Sydney. Your sightseeing tour includes visits to the Sydney Opera House and Harbor Bridge, Bondi Beach and more.
Dates: January 26 to February 17, 2014
Length: 23 days
Australia - a country and continent in one where you will experience a fascinating indigenous history, wildlife you never thought existed and the warmth and humour of the locals.
Dates: October 18 to November 3, 2013
Length: 17 days
Austria and The Dalmatian Coast captures the scenic mountains of Innsbruck, the historical jewel-boxed palaces of Vienna and the sounds of Mozart melodies in Salzburg along with one of the most beautiful coastlines in Europe.
Dates: September 5 to 20, 2014
Length: 16 Days
There is no better way to enjoy the spectacular fall colours than on this New England Discovery cruise.
Dates: September 20 to 28, 2013
Length: 9 Days
This tour through Southeast Asia is a perfect combination of destinations highlighting the beauty of the Orient. Start your journey in Hong Kong with an exciting day trip to Macau, then on to Kuala Lumpur where you will see the famous Petronas Twin Towers.
Dates: May 16 to 28, 2014
Cruising the Baltic Sea is always a wonderful way to see both Scandinavia and Russia. Join Holland America onboard the MS Eurodam and discover the centuries-old folk culture and refreshing air of the Baltic Coast.
Dates: July 08 to 20, 2013
From unspoiled beaches that stretch for miles with emerald-blue water and swaying palm trees to the rugged, black shoulders of volcanoes that continue to reshape the earth, the Hawaiian Islands has long been a destination favourite with Canadians.
Dates: November 30 to December 13, 2013
Tour Provider: Norwegian Cruise Line
Experience Polynesian hospitality, exotic beauty and the romance of the Hawaiian Islands! Spend three leisurely days in Honolulu, relaxing and absorbing the wonderful sights and sounds of this tropical paradise.
Dates: February 5 to 16, 2014
Length: 12 Days
Tour Provider: Celebrity Cruises
Begin your journey in Rome where you will board one of Celebrities newest ships – the Silhouette.
Dates: September 25 to October 11, 2013
Length: 17 Days
Tour Provider: Cunard Cruise
Discover the mystical far east onboard the newest luxury ocean liner – Cunard’s Queen Elizabeth. This unique program begins in “The Lion City“ of Singapore with a chance to enjoy the sights, sounds, and a signature “Sling”.
Dates: April 02 to 20, 2014
Length: 20 days
Time to head South during the holiday season with this ideal getaway for couples and families.
Dates: December 21 to 29, 2013
Begin this great pre-holiday Winter getaway with 2 nights in New York City! Your 2 day Hop on / Hop off sightseeing pass will ensure you see all the main attractions as well as time for some last minute shopping.
Dates: November 29 to December 8, 2013
Length: 10 Days
Beginning in Amsterdam where gabled houses crowd right up to the edges of the canals that lattice the city your 3 day pre tour includes a visit to the famous Dutch cheese market and the windmill village of Schermerhorn.
Dates: July 29 to August 08, 2013
Your vacation begins in Hong Kong - the Pearl of the Orient and a former British colony. Enjoy a day trip to Macau colonized by the Portuguese in the 16th century and a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage site.
Dates: April 10 to 30, 2014
Length: 21 days
Your journey starts in Los Angeles onboard the Celebrity Century. Cruise along California’s coastline beginning with Catalina Island where you will discover art deco architecture and quaint boutiques.
Dates: May 10 to 21, 2014
Length: 12 days
Peru, a destination that has so much to offer for visitors. Here you'll find panoramic mountain ranges, vast deserts, beautiful beaches and tropical jungles.
Dates: October 12 to 24, 2013
Length: 13 days
Experience the best of Portugal's rich culture, lively cities and dramatic landscapes. Your tour begins in Lisbon, continue on to enjoy the beautiful Algarve region.
Dates: June 13 to 26, 2014
Length: 14 days
Join CAA on this exclusive cruise tour and travel Europe’s most unspoiled UNESCO World Heritage-designated river valley through Portugal.
Dates: August 24 to September 6, 2013
Listen for voices from the past on this journey through history's sacred treasures. Athens is the cradle of the great Greek philosophers, while Crete lays claim to the home of King Minos and the monstrous Minotaur.
Dates: August 5 to 18, 2013
South Africa is known for its great diversity and beauty. Explore the famous city gateways, the beautiful coastline of the Garden Route and experience the excitement of the hunt for the Big 5.
Dates: October 16 to 30, 2013
"South America & The Amazon" – highlighting two of the world's most famous sites - Iguazu Falls & the Amazon River.
Dates: August 22 to September 03, 2013
Your South America adventure begins with 1 night in Santiago, Chile. Time to take in the sights before you board Holland America’s ms Zaandam to begin your cruise.
Dates: February 17 to March 6, 2014
Your pre-holiday getaway begins with a one night stay in Historic San Juan famous for its colonial architecture of hanging balconies and cobble stone streets making you feel like you have gone back in time.
Dates: December 6 to 14, 2013
Start your Caribbean holiday with a one night pre-cruise stay in old San Juan giving you the opportunity to explore unique shops, flavourful restaurants and historical sites that are just steps away.
Dates: February 8 to 16, 2014
Begin your Transatlantic voyage in Barcelona. Then, board the Celebrity Equinox and start your 14 night westbound Transatlantic cruise sailing past the wonderful cities of Spain, crossing the Strait of Gibraltar and the Atlantic, ending your journey in Fort Lauderdale.
Dates: November 22 - December 9, 2013
From the cobbled streets of Old Town to the beautiful Georgian avenues of the New Town, Edinburgh is an ideal place to begin your vacation.
Dates: September 15 to 30, 2013
Length: 16 days