Rockies Marvel & Alaskan Cruise
11 Day Land Tour – URBEV11
18 Day Land & Cruise Tour – URBEVV18
Visting: Vancouver, Banff, Jasper, Skagway
Marvel at the touring destinations that have been drawing travellers to Canada and Alaska for decades. Stay in the cosmopolitan city of Vancouver before discovering the Rockies aboard the Rocky Mountaineer, then visit the alpine villages of Jasper, Sun Peaks and Whistler. Finish your tour with a scenic cruise through the stunning Alaskan Inside Passage, and explore port towns along the way.
GUARANTEED INCLUSIONS
- • Travel to Banff aboard the Rocky Mountaineer train in RedLeaf Service
- • Sightseeing in Banff including the Banff Gondola up Sulphur Mountain
- • Ride onto the Athabasca Glacier in the specially-designed Ice Explorer
- • Seven night cruise of Alaska’s coast
- • Ten nights quality accommodation
- • All must-see attractions
- • 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
- • Air-conditioned coach travel
- • Spend two nights in lovely Vancouver
- • Visit the stunning Lake Louise
- • Visit Jasper and Sun Peaks
- • Overnight in Whistler, the alpine resort
- • Sightseeing in pretty Victoria
- • Cruise the Inside Passage
- • Cruise to Glacier Bay National Park
FINEST DINING
- • Includes 36 Meals - 17 Breakfasts (B), 8 Lunches (L) and 11 Dinners (D)
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 AND RELAX IN VANCOUVER
Day 1. Arrive Vancouver. Be met and transferred to your hotel. This evening join your fellow travellers for a 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 yours at leisure to explore.
Includes: Breakfast
ROCKY MOUNTAINEER RAIL JOURNEY
Day 3. Rocky Mountaineer, Kamloops. Today board the Rocky Mountaineer train. Relax in your RedLeaf coach as you pass the fields of Fraser Valley and the towering peaks of the Coast Mountains before entering the Fraser Canyon. See the thundering waters of Hell’s Gate and follow the Thompson River to Kamloops, gateway to the interior of British Columbia. Tonight you have the option of seeing an entertaining 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 along the South
Thompson River to Shuswap Lake. Enter Rogers
Pass, with its tunnels and glistening glaciers. The
Kicking Horse River leads to Kicking Horse Pass,
the Spiral Tunnels and over the Continental
Divide to Banff National Park. Spend the evening
in Banff in the restaurants or bars on offer.
Two Night Stay: Banff Park Lodge.
Includes: Breakfast & Lunch
Includes: Breakfast & Lunch
GLACIERS, MOUNTAINS AND SNOWFIELDS
Day 5. Banff Sightseeing. Today ride the Banff Gondola on the shoulder of Sulphur Mountain and enjoy incredible views of the Canadian Rockies. The rest of the day is at leisure. Perhaps visit the famous historic landmark, The Fairmont Banff Springs or head off on a wilderness experience to discover the local fauna and flora (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. Continue
along the spectacular Icefields Parkway. Stop at
the Columbia Icefield for an unforgettable ride
in a Ice Explorer onto Athabasca Glacier.
Travel past Sunwapta Pass and see Peyto Lake.
Later, arrive at Jasper.
Stay: Jasper, Tonquin Inn.
Includes: Breakfast & Dinner
Includes: Breakfast & Dinner
Day 7. Mt Robson, Sun Peaks. Re-entering
British Columbia, follow the famous Yellowhead
Highway. Pass Mt Robson, the highest peak in
the Canadian Rockies at 3,954 metres. In the
afternoon arrive in Sun Peaks, known for its virgin
forests, alpine meadows, mountain lakes and
crystal-clear streams.
Stay: Sun Peaks, Hearthstone Lodge.
Includes: Breakfast & Dinner
Includes: Breakfast & Dinner
Day 8. Whistler. Follow the tracks of the early
gold rush pioneers as you travel through the
rugged Cariboo region. Enter the Coast
Mountain Range for your stay in the ski resort
village of Whistler. Take the opportunity this
evening to experience the nightlife in Whistler.
Stay: Whistler, Crystal Lodge.
Includes: Breakfast
Includes: Breakfast
PICTURESQUE VANCOUVER ISLAND
Day 9. Georgia Strait, Victoria. Return to the coast and board your ferry for a scenic cruise through the Georgia Strait. Arrive on Vancouver Island and continue to Victoria, the charming capital city of British Columbia, famous for its distinct British feel. Tonight, enjoy an evening at leisure exploring this pretty location. Two Night Stay: Victoria, Royal Scot Suite Hotel.Includes: Breakfast
Day 10. Victoria Sightseeing. This morning
visit the famous Butchart Gardens where you
have ample time to explore the wonderful floral
displays that have been delighting visitors for
over 100 years. The remainder of the day is free
for you to do as you please on Vancouver Island.
Perhaps take a whale-watching cruise in search
of orcas or enjoy a horse-drawn carriage tour of
the inner harbour and surrounds. A visit to the
ivy-clad Empress Hotel is a must. Here you can
indulge in the famous English High Tea
(own expense).Includes: Breakfast & Dinner
ALASKAN INSIDE PASSAGE CRUISE
Day 11. Victoria, Vancouver, Holland America Line Cruise. Today, board your cruise ship and settle in to your stateroom. 11 Day guests (URBEV11) depart tour after breakfast with a transfer to the airport. Seven Night Cruise: Holland America Line’s ms Zuiderdam in an Inside Stateroom. Includes: Breakfast & Dinner
Day 12. 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 13. Juneau. Juneau was named after
gold prospector Joe Juneau, after originally
being known as Rockwell and then Harrisburg.
Juneau has been Alaska’s capital since 1906.
This afternoon you’ll have the chance to
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 14. 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. Enjoy free time discovering what
gold prospecting was like back then, or take
in the wildlife (own expense).
Includes: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 15. Glacier Bay. Wake up to the
breathtaking sight of Glacier Bay National Park
with its rivers of ice and have your camera poised
to catch glaciers calving. Rangers will come on
board to explain the geological wonders and
point out the diverse wildlife.
Includes: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 16. Ketchikan. Enjoy time at leisure and
maybe join a walking tour of the town including
a visit to the busy fishing harbour and the historic
red light district, where the wooden houses that
still stand today were built on stilts over the water.
Immerse yourself in the Tlingit Indian culture at
Saxman Native Village or perhaps sample the
local delicacy, salmon (own expense).
Includes: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 17. Inside Passage. Heading south
through the Inside Passage, watch the majestic
landscape slip by.
Includes: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 18. Depart Vancouver. Arrive in
Vancouver and disembark after breakfast.
Enjoy time at leisure before your airport transfer.
Includes: Breakfast
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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.
Departure transfer – after your cruise please ensure your onward flight departs after 1 pm.
