Rockies, Alaska & Eastern Canada
27 Day Land & Cruise Tour – UTC27
Visting: Banff, Lake Louise, Alaska, Québec City, Montréal
Take an in depth look at Canada and Alaska on this 27 Day journey. Tour the Rocky Mountains and national parks of the West Coast, before embarking on a cruise through the Alaskan Inside Passage up to Glacier Bay and back. Next, you’ll fly across the country for an eight night discovery of the East Coast’s highlights, including Niagara Falls, Toronto and the fascinating French-influenced Québec City.
GUARANTEED INCLUSIONS
- • Seven night cruise of Alaska’s coast
- • Journey to Jasper aboard the Rocky Mountaineer in RedLeaf Service
- • Ride onto Athabasca Glacier
- • Overnight at stunning Lake Louise
- • An experienced Tour Director & Driver
- • 19 nights quality accommodation
- • All must-see attractions
- • 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
- • Air-conditioned coach travel
- • Two nights in Victoria and Vancouver
- • Visit Jasper and Yoho national parks
- • Explore Whistler, the alpine resort
- • See the famous Niagara Falls and 1000 Islands of St Lawrence Seaway
- • Go sightseeing in Ottawa
- • Stay in Québec City and see the shrine at Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupré
- • Take the VIA Rail to Montréal
FINEST DINING
- • 26 Breakfasts
- • 8 Lunches
- • 16 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.PICTURESQUE VANCOUVER ISLAND
Day 1. Arrive Vancouver, Victoria. On arrival at Vancouver’s airport, transfer to the ferry for a scenic Georgia Strait cruise. Travel to Victoria, the charming capital city of British Columbia. This evening join your Tour Director and fellow travellers for a Welcome Reception. Two Night Stay: Victoria, Royal Scot Suite Hotel.
Day 2. Victoria Sightseeing.
This morning visit the world-famous Butchart Gardens
where you have time to explore the floral
displays that have been delighting visitors for
over 100 years. The rest of the day is at leisure
on Vancouver Island.
Includes: Breakfast & Dinner
Day 3. Victoria, Vancouver.
This morning board the ferry and return to the mainland.
Enjoy a sightseeing tour of Vancouver including
the Waterfront, Gastown and Stanley Park.
The remainder of the day is at your leisure.
Stay: Vancouver, Blue Horizon Hotel.
Includes: Breakfast
Includes: Breakfast
ROCKY MOUNTAINEER RAIL JOURNEY
Day 4. Rocky Mountaineer, Kamloops. Board the Rocky Mountaineer and relax in your RedLeaf coach or perhaps upgrade to GoldLeaf Service (details page 14). See spectacular scenery as you pass Fraser Valley and the Coast Mountains then enter the Fraser Canyon. See Hell’s Gate and follow the Thompson River to historic Kamloops. Tonight perhaps take in the ‘Rhythms on the Rails’ dinner show (own expense). Stay: Kamloops, hotel assigned by Rocky Mountaineer Vacations.Includes: Breakfast & Lunch
Day 5. Rocky Mountaineer, Jasper.
Rejoining the Rocky Mountaineer, follow the
Thompson River. View Pyramid Falls and the
Alberta Icefields before passing Mt Robson,
arriving into Jasper National Park in the afternoon.
Stay: Jasper, Tonquin Inn.
Includes: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Includes: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
GLACIERS, MOUNTAINS AND SNOWFIELDS
Day 6. Icefields Parkway, Athabasca Glacier, Banff. Journey along the Icefields Parkway, stopping at Athabasca Glacier for an Ice Explorer ride. Two Night Stay: Banff Park Lodge.Includes: Breakfast & Dinner
Day 7. Banff Sightseeing.
Today, ride the famous Banff Gondola up Sulphur Mountain
for incredible views. The rest of the day is at
leisure. Perhaps visit the famous The Fairmont
Banff Springs, an historical site and Rockies
landmark, or take a wilderness experience tour
to see and learn more about the local fauna and
flora own expense).
Includes: Breakfast
Day 8. Banff, Lake Louise.
Enjoy the morning at leisure to further explore Banff before travelling
to Lake Louise. This lake region is known as the
Jewel of the Rockies.
Stay: The Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise.
Includes: Breakfast & Dinner
Includes: Breakfast & Dinner
Day 9. Yoho National Park, Sun Peaks.
Travel through Yoho National Park over the
Kicking Horse Pass to Glacier and Mt Revelstoke
national parks. In the afternoon, arrive in the
village of Sun Peaks.
Stay: Sun Peaks, Hearthstone Lodge.
Includes: Breakfast & Dinner
Includes: Breakfast & Dinner
Day 10. Whistler.
Travel through the rugged Cariboo region to Whistler. This evening head
to one of the many vibrant restaurants or bars
in Whistler, which is hosting the 2010 Winter
Olympic Games.
Stay: Whistler, Crystal Lodge.
Includes: Breakfast
Includes: Breakfast
Day 11. Vancouver.
Travel the Sea to Sky Highway, one of the most spectacular drives
in the world, to Vancouver.
Stay: Vancouver, Blue Horizon Hotel.
Includes: Breakfast
Includes: Breakfast
INSIDE PASSAGE CRUISE
Day 12. Vancouver, Holland America Line Cruise. Board your cruise ship and settle in as you sail north. Seven Night Cruise: Holland America Line’s ms Volendam in an Inside Stateroom. Includes: Breakfast & Dinner
Day 13. Inside Passage.
Enjoy a day at sea as your ship wends its way past rocky headlands,
over the still blue waters of the Inside Passage.
Explore your cruise ship.
Includes: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 14. Juneau.
Stop in Juneau today, the capital of Alaska since 1906.
This afternoon perhaps experience a dog sled ride over a
glacier, sample salmon baked over a fire or
pan for gold (own expense).
Includes: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 15. Skagway.
At the northernmost point of the Inside Passage,
Skagway’s history as a frontier town for the gold
rush is still evident. Enjoy free time and perhaps
learn about gold prospecting (own expense).
Includes: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 16. Glacier Bay.
Wake up to the breathtaking sight of Glacier Bay National Park
with its rivers of ice. Rangers come on board to
explain the geology and wildlife.
Includes: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 17. Ketchikan.
Enjoy time at leisure in Ketchikan, the salmon capital
of the world. Perhaps join a walking tour of the town
including a visit to the busy fishing harbour and the
historical red light district. Or you can immerse
yourself in the Tlingit Indian culture at Saxman
Native Village (own expense).
Includes: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 18. Inside Passage.
Heading south through the Inside Passage, watch the majestic
landscape slip by.
Includes: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
EASTERN CANADA EXPLORATION
Day 19. Vancouver, Flight to Toronto. Disembark in Vancouver and transfer to your flight to Toronto (flight not included, book flight after 1 pm). Settle in with a free evening. Two Night Stay: Toronto, Delta Chelsea.Includes: Breakfast
SPECTACULAR NIAGARA FALLS
Day 20. Niagara Falls. This morning take a sightseeing tour of Toronto. Then travel around Lake Ontario, heading for one of the world’s natural wonders, Niagara Falls. Here take the Maid of the Mist cruise, a definite highlight. Tonight enjoy dinner at the hotel. BD Day 21. 1000 Islands, Ottawa. Travel to the 1000 Islands of the St Lawrence Seaway. Continue to Canada’s capital, Ottawa. Two Night Stay: Ottawa, Lord Elgin Hotel.Includes: Breakfast & Dinner
Day 22. Ottawa Sightseeing.
After breakfast embark on a tour of the city, including many of
the famous landmarks such as Parliament Hill,
Embassy Row and the Rideau Canal.
The remainder of the day is free.
Includes: Breakfast
HISTORIC FRENCH CANADA
Day 23. Québec City. Today continue travelling north to one of North America’s most beautiful and historic destinations, Québec City. Two Night Stay: Québec City, Fairmont Le Château Frontenac.Includes: Breakfast
Day 24. Québec City Sightseeing.
Journey to Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupré to see the shrine.
Tonight you’ll visit a the Sugar Maple Shack for
a special group dinner.
Includes: Breakfast & Dinner
Day 25. VIA Rail to Montréal.
This morning board VIA Rail’s service to Montréal. The
afternoon is at leisure to discover the quaint
cobblestone streets of this charming city.
Two Night Stay: Montréal, Marriott Chateau Champlain.
Includes: Breakfast
Includes: Breakfast
Day 26. Montréal at Leisure.
Enjoy a whole day discovering Montréal on your own.
Maybe visit the old town of Montréal. This
evening enjoy a special Farewell Dinner.
Includes: Breakfast & Dinner
Day 27. Depart Montréal.
Your tour finishes after breakfast with a transfer
to Montréal airport. Or take a train journey (own expense)
back to Toronto, arriving this afternoon.
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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.
Arrival transfer – please book a flight that arrives by 8.30 am to receive the free transfer to Victoria.
Departure transfer – after your cruise please ensure your onward flight departs after 1 pm.
