EXCLUSIVE IAAE CONFERENCE MOUNT RAINIER DAY TOUR
Sunday July 24th or Thursday, July 28th, 2011
7:00 am – 5:00 pm
Standing 14,411 feet above sea level, note Washington State's greatest single attraction, Mount Rainier with your fellow IAAE friends and their families! Your drive up the mountain includes a stop at Narada Falls before arriving at Paradise in Mt. Rainier National Park. In this area, lush with wildflowers, you will enjoy Longmire and the Visitor’s Center with its 360 degree panoramic view and Paradise Lodge built in 1916 of Alaskan cedar.
On Sunday, July 24th, 2011 Paradise Lodge will be serving a fabulous brunch crafted of fresh organic and sustainable ingredients from the lush Pacific Northwest. Brunch includes a carving station, smoked salmon, seasonal fresh fruits, delectable desserts and other traditional favorites. This new feature is only available on Sundays in 2011. For those travelling with us on Thursday, your dining destination is the snack bar at Sunrise Lodge at 6400 feet, the highest point in the park accessible by car. Here you can explore the sub-alpine meadows with breathtaking views of the volcanoes in the Cascade Range and Emmons Glacier. You can dine in the snack bar or take-out lunch selections and enjoy a picnic surrounded by the awesome beauty of sunrise.
On Sunday or Thursday, if you prefer, lunch on your own may be enjoyed in the Paradise Lodge dining room or cafeteria style at the Visitors Center. The return trip through Stevens Canyon with a stop at Box Canyon to view the Cowlitz River cutting deep into the earth completes the trip around this magnificent mountain. Be sure to bring your camera as you will want to capture picturesque Mount Rainier and the surrounding beauty.
Please note: Sunday and Thursday itineraries vary according to your dining destination. Mt. Rainier is approximately 2½ hours from Seattle.
Sunday Price per person: $128.00 with brunch ($121 if age 12 or under);
$103 if you wish to be on your own for lunch
Based on a minimum of 22 participants*
Thursday Price per person: $103 with lunch on your own at Sunrise Snack Bar
Based on a minimum of 22 participants*
Please dress in layers and bring sunscreen, sunglasses and water-resistant outer wear. Don’t forget to bring your sturdy, comfortable hiking shoes or tennis shoes for exploring the mountain terrain, along with your camera.
*(If we are unable to reach our minimums, one or both of these tours may not operate. We only charge your credit card once we reach our minimum number per tour. If Mt. Rainier tours cannot operate due to too few registrants, we will do our best to work with you to identify an alternative option).
Includes: - Round-trip transportation aboard a luxury Executive Minicoach
- Informative narration
- Chilled Waters and light refreshments aboard the Coach (plus arrangements for either lunch on your own or a
gourmet brunch on Sunday)
- Entrance fee to National Park
- Engaging and knowledgeable World Class Corporate Events, Inc. tour escort
- Taxes & Gratuities
...And the pleasure of your fellow IAAE members and guests' company
Sunday July 24th or Thursday, July 28th, 2011
7:00 am – 5:00 pm
Standing 14,411 feet above sea level, note Washington State's greatest single attraction, Mount Rainier with your fellow IAAE friends and their families! Your drive up the mountain includes a stop at Narada Falls before arriving at Paradise in Mt. Rainier National Park. In this area, lush with wildflowers, you will enjoy Longmire and the Visitor’s Center with its 360 degree panoramic view and Paradise Lodge built in 1916 of Alaskan cedar.
On Sunday, July 24th, 2011 Paradise Lodge will be serving a fabulous brunch crafted of fresh organic and sustainable ingredients from the lush Pacific Northwest. Brunch includes a carving station, smoked salmon, seasonal fresh fruits, delectable desserts and other traditional favorites. This new feature is only available on Sundays in 2011. For those travelling with us on Thursday, your dining destination is the snack bar at Sunrise Lodge at 6400 feet, the highest point in the park accessible by car. Here you can explore the sub-alpine meadows with breathtaking views of the volcanoes in the Cascade Range and Emmons Glacier. You can dine in the snack bar or take-out lunch selections and enjoy a picnic surrounded by the awesome beauty of sunrise.
On Sunday or Thursday, if you prefer, lunch on your own may be enjoyed in the Paradise Lodge dining room or cafeteria style at the Visitors Center. The return trip through Stevens Canyon with a stop at Box Canyon to view the Cowlitz River cutting deep into the earth completes the trip around this magnificent mountain. Be sure to bring your camera as you will want to capture picturesque Mount Rainier and the surrounding beauty.
Please note: Sunday and Thursday itineraries vary according to your dining destination. Mt. Rainier is approximately 2½ hours from Seattle.
Sunday Price per person: $128.00 with brunch ($121 if age 12 or under);
$103 if you wish to be on your own for lunch
Based on a minimum of 22 participants*
Thursday Price per person: $103 with lunch on your own at Sunrise Snack Bar
Based on a minimum of 22 participants*
Please dress in layers and bring sunscreen, sunglasses and water-resistant outer wear. Don’t forget to bring your sturdy, comfortable hiking shoes or tennis shoes for exploring the mountain terrain, along with your camera.
*(If we are unable to reach our minimums, one or both of these tours may not operate. We only charge your credit card once we reach our minimum number per tour. If Mt. Rainier tours cannot operate due to too few registrants, we will do our best to work with you to identify an alternative option).
Includes: - Round-trip transportation aboard a luxury Executive Minicoach
- Informative narration
- Chilled Waters and light refreshments aboard the Coach (plus arrangements for either lunch on your own or a
gourmet brunch on Sunday)
- Entrance fee to National Park
- Engaging and knowledgeable World Class Corporate Events, Inc. tour escort
- Taxes & Gratuities
...And the pleasure of your fellow IAAE members and guests' company
IAAE OPTIONAL VICTORIA, BC tours, July 26, 2011
As part of your exhilirating trip to Victoria, BC on Tuesday, July 26th, you have the option to enjoy one of these two optional tours (an additional fee applies):
Victoria is a walker's paradise. You arrive in Victoria's Inner Harbor, which is a strategic position from which to see the marvelous architecture of Frances Rattenbury. His buildings which include the Royal London Wax Museum and the Crystal Garden, along with the magnificent Empress Hotel and Parliament Building, make it one of the prettiest city harbors in the world. Your afternoon on your own can be spent strolling through the many shops, visiting local points of interest like the Royal BC Museum and/or registering here to enjoy (1) a City Tour with a visit to the lush and beautiful Butchart Gardens or (2) an Afternoon High Tea seating at the Empress Hotel (reservations required).
Option 1: Victoria, BC Butchart Gardens and City Tour (with Gourmet Boxed Lunch)
11:00-2:30pm
Highlights of the city include:
Inner Harbour
Savour the sights of Victoria's downtown Inner Harbour, which includes the historic Legislative Buildings, home of the provincial government; the Royal BC Museum; and Thunderbird Park, with an amazing display of 15 impressive totem poles.
The Butchart Gardens
Victoria is famed for its gardens and none more so than Butchart. Over 100 years old, and open year-round, this world-renowned garden occupies 55 acres, and is located 14 miles north of Victoria on Vancouver Island. Its stunning floral displays date back to 1904. The industrious wife of a cement making baron turned a quarry pit into a spectacular sunken garden. Stroll through the gardens and experience the Japanese and Italian gardens, the English Rose garden and the magnificent Ross Fountains. The Rose Carousel & Children's Pavilion are new! The Seed & Gift shop carries many local artists’ creations. The Gardens are a registered National Historic Site of Canada. After a relaxing tour of the gardens, you board the coach for a drive along the Saanich Peninsula, past acres of small and large farms, back to downtown Victoria, where you will still have the chance to enjoy this walker’s paradise before dinner at the Sticky Wicket.
Option 2: High Tea at The Empress Hotel
Tea Times Available: 12:15pm, 1:45pm or 3:15pm
Steeped in tradition, The Fairmont Empress has been serving Victoria’s grandest tradition of Afternoon Tea for over a century. The majestic lobby of this landmark hotel has played host to famed celebrities, dignitaries and royalty alike.
Award-winning Pastry Chef D’Oven Christie works his magic, ensuring an authentic and memorable experience—from your very first sip of their secret “Tea at The Empress” blend, right through to his freshly baked raisin scones served with heavy cream and strawberry preserves. Served in the relaxing atmosphere of the elegantly restored Tea Lobby, overlooking Victoria’s sparkling Inner Harbour, Afternoon Tea is an absolute “must do” for all who visit Victoria. As you are greeted at the Clipper Terminal, your personal guide will show you where to go for your reservations as well as help you plan the rest of your day of exploration with helpful maps and insider information.
Dress Code:
Smart casual (no torn jeans, short shorts, beach wear or flip-flops, jogging pants or tank tops).
SAMPLE MENU
Fresh Seasonal Fruit
Freshly Baked Raisin Scone, Strawberry Jam and Empress Cream
SANDWICHES
Smoked Salmon Pinwheel
Mango and Curried Chicken
Carrot and Ginger and Cream Cheese
Free Range Egg Salad Croissant
Mushroom Pate Crostini
PASTRIES
Battenberg Cake (contains nuts)
Lemon Curd and Berry Tart
Rose Petal Shortbread
Green Tea Cheesecake
Chocolate Tulip with Wild Cherry
The Empress can accommodate food allergies and dietary concerns including special diabetic and celiac offerings.
Victoria is a walker's paradise. You arrive in Victoria's Inner Harbor, which is a strategic position from which to see the marvelous architecture of Frances Rattenbury. His buildings which include the Royal London Wax Museum and the Crystal Garden, along with the magnificent Empress Hotel and Parliament Building, make it one of the prettiest city harbors in the world. Your afternoon on your own can be spent strolling through the many shops, visiting local points of interest like the Royal BC Museum and/or registering here to enjoy (1) a City Tour with a visit to the lush and beautiful Butchart Gardens or (2) an Afternoon High Tea seating at the Empress Hotel (reservations required).
Option 1: Victoria, BC Butchart Gardens and City Tour (with Gourmet Boxed Lunch)
11:00-2:30pm
Highlights of the city include:
Inner Harbour
Savour the sights of Victoria's downtown Inner Harbour, which includes the historic Legislative Buildings, home of the provincial government; the Royal BC Museum; and Thunderbird Park, with an amazing display of 15 impressive totem poles.
The Butchart Gardens
Victoria is famed for its gardens and none more so than Butchart. Over 100 years old, and open year-round, this world-renowned garden occupies 55 acres, and is located 14 miles north of Victoria on Vancouver Island. Its stunning floral displays date back to 1904. The industrious wife of a cement making baron turned a quarry pit into a spectacular sunken garden. Stroll through the gardens and experience the Japanese and Italian gardens, the English Rose garden and the magnificent Ross Fountains. The Rose Carousel & Children's Pavilion are new! The Seed & Gift shop carries many local artists’ creations. The Gardens are a registered National Historic Site of Canada. After a relaxing tour of the gardens, you board the coach for a drive along the Saanich Peninsula, past acres of small and large farms, back to downtown Victoria, where you will still have the chance to enjoy this walker’s paradise before dinner at the Sticky Wicket.
Option 2: High Tea at The Empress Hotel
Tea Times Available: 12:15pm, 1:45pm or 3:15pm
Steeped in tradition, The Fairmont Empress has been serving Victoria’s grandest tradition of Afternoon Tea for over a century. The majestic lobby of this landmark hotel has played host to famed celebrities, dignitaries and royalty alike.
Award-winning Pastry Chef D’Oven Christie works his magic, ensuring an authentic and memorable experience—from your very first sip of their secret “Tea at The Empress” blend, right through to his freshly baked raisin scones served with heavy cream and strawberry preserves. Served in the relaxing atmosphere of the elegantly restored Tea Lobby, overlooking Victoria’s sparkling Inner Harbour, Afternoon Tea is an absolute “must do” for all who visit Victoria. As you are greeted at the Clipper Terminal, your personal guide will show you where to go for your reservations as well as help you plan the rest of your day of exploration with helpful maps and insider information.
Dress Code:
Smart casual (no torn jeans, short shorts, beach wear or flip-flops, jogging pants or tank tops).
SAMPLE MENU
Fresh Seasonal Fruit
Freshly Baked Raisin Scone, Strawberry Jam and Empress Cream
SANDWICHES
Smoked Salmon Pinwheel
Mango and Curried Chicken
Carrot and Ginger and Cream Cheese
Free Range Egg Salad Croissant
Mushroom Pate Crostini
PASTRIES
Battenberg Cake (contains nuts)
Lemon Curd and Berry Tart
Rose Petal Shortbread
Green Tea Cheesecake
Chocolate Tulip with Wild Cherry
The Empress can accommodate food allergies and dietary concerns including special diabetic and celiac offerings.