Rockies, Alaska & Glacier Cruise
26 Day Land & Cruise Tour – URA26
Visting: Vancouver, Banff, Whistler, Denali, Anchorage
Canada and Alaska are revealed on this in-depth 26 Day tour. Combining eleven nights to explore Canada’s west coast and the Rockies, with a seven night cruise of the Inside Passage, you then finish with seven nights in the heart of Alaska. Spend time in four national parks, visit iconic attractions such as the Butchart Gardens, Athabasca Glacier as well as Mt McKinley, and ride the Alaska Railroad. This comprehensive tour offers a true insight into these remarkable regions.
GUARANTEED INCLUSIONS
- • Journey to Banff on the Rocky Mountaineer train in RedLeaf Service
- • Seven night cruise of Alaska’s coast
- • 18 nights quality accommodation
- • All must-see attractions
- • Air-conditioned coach travel
- • An experienced Tour Director & Driver
- • Local airport transfers on the first and last day of your tour
- • A special travel bag and a handy wallet containing touring documents
APT TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
- • Three nights in total in Vancouver
- • Stop at Lake Louise in the Rockies
- • Drive onto Athabasca Glacier
- • Stay in Jasper, Sun Peaks & Whistler
- • Two nights in Victoria
- • Cruise the Inside Passage
- • Visit the port town of Ketchikan
- • See the glaciers of Juneau
- • Explore Denali National Park and join the Tundra Wilderness Tour
- • Ride the Alaskan Rail to Anchorage
FINEST DINING
- • 24 Breakfasts
- • 9 Lunches
- • 12 Dinners
Rocky Mountaineer GoldLeaf Upgrade
On the Rocky Mountaineer, perhaps upgrade to GoldLeaf Service. The glass-domed carriage is truly the ultimate way to traverse the spectacular landscape of the Rockies.ARRIVE IN COSMOPOLITAN VANCOUVER
Day 1. Arrive Vancouver. On arrival be met and transferred to your hotel. Enjoy the rest of today at leisure in Vancouver, one of the world’s most beautiful cities. This evening join your Tour Director and fellow travellers for an informal Welcome Reception. Two Night Stay: Vancouver, Blue Horizon Hotel.
Day 2. Vancouver Sightseeing. This morning
enjoy a sightseeing tour of Vancouver including
the Waterfront, Gastown and Stanley Park.
The rest of the day is free.
Includes: Breakfast
ROCKY MOUNTAINEER RAIL JOURNEY
Day 3. Rocky Mountaineer, Kamloops. Early today board the Rocky Mountaineer train. Relax in the comfort of your RedLeaf coach or Pass through the fields of the Fraser Valley before entering the Fraser Canyon. See the thundering waters of Hell’s Gate and follow the Thompson River to historic Kamloops. Tonight you have the option of a dinner show (own expense). Stay: Kamloops, hotel assigned by Rocky Mountaineer Vacations.Includes: Breakfast & Lunch
Day 4. Rocky Mountaineer, Banff.
Rejoining the Rocky Mountaineer, journey alongside the
South Thompson River to Shuswap Lake.
Enter Rogers Pass, with its tunnels, snowsheds
and glaciers. The Kicking Horse River leads you
to Kicking Horse Pass, the Spiral Tunnels and
over the Continental Divide to Banff National
Park. Arrive in the late afternoon in Banff.
Two Night Stay: Banff Park Lodge.
Includes: Breakfast & Lunch
Includes: Breakfast & Lunch
Day 5. Banff Sightseeing.
Today ride the Banff Gondola up the shoulder of Sulphur
Mountain to enjoy an incredible view of the
Canadian Rockies. The rest of the day is at
leisure. Perhaps visit the historical The Fairmont
Banff Springs, a landmark of the Rockies, or take
a wilderness experience tour to discover the local
fauna (own expense).
Includes: Breakfast & Dinner
Day 6. Lake Louise, Columbia Icefield, Jasper National Park.
This morning stop at Lake Louise, the Jewel of the Rockies. Then
continue your journey along the spectacular
Icefields Parkway, known for its wildlife and
scenic viewing. Stop at the Columbia Icefield for
a ride onto Athabasca Glacier in an Ice
Explorer. Travel past Sunwapta Pass and marvel
at the vivid colours of Peyto Lake. Later today you
arrive at Jasper.
Stay: Jasper, Tonquin Inn.
Includes: Breakfast & Dinner
Includes: Breakfast & Dinner
Day 7. Mt Robson, Sun Peaks.
Re-entering the province of British Columbia, follow the
famous Yellowhead Highway. En route, pass
Mt Robson, the highest peak in the Rockies.
In the afternoon arrive in Sun Peaks. The area
is known for its virgin forests, meadows,
mountain lakes and crystal-clear streams.
Stay: Sun Peaks, Hearthstone Lodge.
Includes: Breakfast & Dinner
Includes: Breakfast & Dinner
Day 8. Whistler.
Travel through the rugged Cariboo region. Enter the Coast Mountain Range
for your stay in the ski resort village of Whistler.
This evening head to one of the many restaurants
or bars in Whistler, a village buzzing with
excitement for the 2010 Winter Olympic Games.
Stay: Whistler, Crystal Lodge.
Includes: Breakfast
Includes: Breakfast
PICTURESQUE VANCOUVER ISLAND
Day 9. Georgia Strait, Victoria. Cruise Georgia Strait to Vancouver Island and continue to Victoria, the charming capital of British Columbia. Tonight, enjoy a free evening. Two Night Stay: Victoria, Royal Scot Suite Hotel.Includes: Breakfast
Day 10. Victoria Sightseeing.
This morning visit the famous Butchart Gardens to explore
the floral displays. The rest of the day is at
leisure on Vancouver Island. Perhaps take a
whale-watching cruise, a horse-drawn carriage
tour or visit the Empress Hotel for their famous
English High Tea (own expense).
Includes: Breakfast & Dinner
Day 11. Victoria, Vancouver.
Travel back to Vancouver by ferry for an afternoon at leisure.
Stay: Vancouver, Blue Horizon Hotel.
Includes: Breakfast
Includes: Breakfast
INSIDE PASSAGE CRUISE
Day 12. Holland America Line Cruise. Board your ship and settle into your stateroom. Seven Night Cruise: Holland America Line’s ms Statendam or ms Ryndam. Includes: Breakfast & Dinner
Day 13. Inside Passage.
Enjoy a day at sea as your ship wends its way past rocky headlands,
and over the still blue waters of the remote
Inside Passage.
Includes: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 14. Ketchikan.
Visit Ketchikan, the salmon capital of the world. Enjoy free time to explore
the town’s attractions.
Includes: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 15. Juneau.
Today visit Juneau, Alaska’s
capital, located at the foot of grand mountain
peaks on the Gastineau Channel, with the
massive Mendenhall Glacier and Juneau
Icefields at its back door.
Includes: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 16. Skagway.
At the northernmost point
of the Inside Passage, Skagway’s history as a
frontier town and gateway for the gold rush
is still evident today.
Includes: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 17. Glacier Bay.
View the breathtaking
sight of Glacier Bay National Park with its rivers
of ice and towering peaks.
Includes: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 18. College Fjord.
Today, observe the
many glaciers and occasional wildlife of beautiful
College Fjord.
Includes: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 19. Seward, Flight to Fairbanks.
Disembark your ship and transfer from Seward
pier to Anchorage airport (Anchorage to
Fairbanks flight not included). Be transferred
to your hotel on arrival in Fairbanks.
Three Night Stay: Fairbanks.
Includes: Breakfast
Includes: Breakfast
Day 20. Fairbanks at Leisure.
Today, explore Fairbanks, the ‘Heart of the Interior’. B
Day 21. Fairbanks Sightseeing. Today, learn
how the gold rush affected Alaska’s interior on
a sightseeing tour to the Fairbanks Museum.
Cruise the Chena River aboard a sternwheeler.
Tonight, perhaps partake in an optional activity
– dine at an authentic salmon bake or visit
Trail Breaker Kennels, a working dog kennel (own expense).
Includes: Breakfast
Day 22. Denali National Park.
Travel southto Denali National Park. Enjoy a range of
activities including mild or wild river rafting,
flight-seeing Mt McKinley, or a jet-boat safari
on the Nenana River (own expense).
Two Night Stay: Denali.
Includes: Breakfast
Includes: Breakfast
Day 23. Tundra Wilderness Tour.
Travel into Denali National Park on the Tundra Wilderness
Tour in search of bear, moose, caribou and dall
sheep. This 6-7 hour journey is narrated allowing
for insight into the flora and fauna of this region.
(Early May & Sept. tours may be shortened due
to road conditions.)
Includes: Breakfast & Lunch
Day 24. Alaska Railroad, Anchorage.
Enjoy a morning at leisure for your own
exploration. This afternoon board the famous
Alaska Railroad for the day trip to Anchorage.
Two Night Stay: Anchorage.
Includes: Breakfast
Includes: Breakfast
Day 25. Anchorage.
Enjoy a brief tour of
Anchorage, with a visit to the Alaska Native
Heritage Center. Tonight, feast on an
Alaskan-style meal at an included dinner.
Includes: Breakfast & Dinner
Day 26. Depart Anchorage.
Your tour concludes with a transfer to the airport.
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Tour Notes
Cruise based on Inside Stateroom twin share in Cat. K. Upgraded categories on request
Add port charges/taxes of £259 per person. Single supplement applicable on port charges with Holland America Line.
