Spectacular Canadian Rockies
Travel via cruise ship through the calm, protected waters of the Inside Passage, through glacier-carved fjords, snowcapped mountains and lush forests of Sitka spruce and the western hemlock.
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Spectacular Canadian Rockies Itinerary
Day 1 Vancouver – Inside Passage Cruise (7 Nights)
Transfer to Canada Place to board Holland America Line's ms Koningsdam. Meals: Dinner Locations: Canada Place
Day 2 Cruise the Inside Passage
With most of Southeast Alaska accessible only by boat or plane, cruise the Inside Passage for a unique view. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Locations: Inside Passage
Day 3 Cruise Tracy Arm and Juneau
The dramatic Sawyer Glaciers at the end of Tracy Arm are framed by mountains and bathed in the blue hue of the ice. Arrive in Juneau, where you can shop downtown, kayak, dogsled, raft or flightsee. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Locations: Juneau
Day 4 Cruise to Skagway, Alaska
Step into the town's colourful past at the Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Locations: Skagway
Day 5 Cruise Glacier Bay, Alaska
From the comfort of your ship, enjoy pristine wilderness of Glacier Bay National Park. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Locations: Glacier Bay National Park
Day 6 Ketchikan, Alaska
Go ashore in Ketchikan for an optional guided tour through town or a harbour cruise. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Locations: Ketchikan
Day 7 Cruise the Inside Passage
Today is a day of relaxation as you cruise back to Vancouver. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Locations: Vancouver
Day 8 Arrive Vancouver
Sail into Vancouver Harbour this morning. After disembarking, transfer to the hotel and join your trip on Day 1 for a Welcome Reception at 6 p.m. Meals: Breakfast, Welcome Reception Locations:
Day 9 Vancouver – Strait of Georgia – Victoria (2 Nights)
Embark on a morning sightseeing tour of Vancouver's historic neighbourhoods. Savour the smells of freshly steamed Siopao in Chinatown and admire the Victorian façades of Gastown as you make your way to the leafy sanctuary of Stanley Park to view First Nations totem poles. We continue by ferry to Vancouver island and Connect with Locals during a Be My Guest lunch visit to a family-owned working farm, where we'll enjoy fresh farm-to-table flavours. Later, we enjoy some sightseeing in Victoria. Meals: Breakfast, Be My Guest Locations: Chinatown, Gastown, Stanley Park
Day 10 Victoria Sightseeing
Embrace the Garden City status of Victoria as you greet the day with breakfast at Butchart Gardens, a 55-acre showcase of gorgeous floral gardens that have colourfully transformed a once unused quarry. Spend the rest of the day at leisure exploring the walkable capital of British Columbia. Meals: Breakfast Locations: Victoria BC
Day 11 Victoria – Kamloops
The soul-stirring sounds of the Shuswap melodies welcome us, as we gain insights into First Nation traditions and culture. Indulge in dinner followed by s'mores roasted on an open fire with a Local Specialist. Meals: Breakfast, Dinner Locations: Kamloops, Nanaimo
Day 12 Kamloops – Mount Robson – Jasper National Park (2 Nights)
Visit the British Columbia Wildlife Park, where you get a chance to view wildlife. Then, journey into majestic Rocky Mountain territory today, stopping for a jaw-dropping view of UNESCO-listed Mount Robson, the giant among giants and highest peak in the Canadian Rockies. Continue to the raw wilderness of Jasper where we'll spend the next two nights. Meals: Breakfast Locations: Jasper AB
Day 13 Jasper National Park Sightseeing
Join an interpretive walk at Maligne Canyon this morning. Later, take to the aqua waters and cruise Maligne Lake to Spirit Island (seasonal), admiring views of its three glaciers and Spirit Island. Tonight, indulge in a Regional Dinner. Meals: Breakfast, Regional Dinner Locations:
Day 14 Jasper – Athabasca Glacier – Lake Louise – Banff National Park (2 Nights)
The icy fingers of the Columbia Icefield beckon and we journey along the Icefields Parkway to Athabasca Glacier. Cross its icy terrain on board a specially designed Ice Explorer, then travel to Banff National Park in the heart of the Rockies, Admire the reflection of the Victoria Glacier in the calm, clear waters of Lake Louise before you settle in for an evening at leisure. Meals: Breakfast Locations: Banff, Columbia Icefield
Day 15 Banff Sightseeing
Join a Local Specialist and learn about his experiences as a retired Mountie and the history of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police. Spend the afternoon exploring the rugged beauty of Banff, from its postcard viewpoint of Surprise Corner to Bow Falls. Tonight, we join our newfound friends for a Farewell Dinner to toast the end of our unforgettable encounter with Canada's Rockies. Meals: Breakfast, Farewell Dinner Locations: Banff, Kananaskis
Day 16 Banff – Depart Calgary
Descend from the glorious Canadian Rockies and transfer to Calgary International Airport or to the Westin Calgary if you are extending your stay. Meals: Breakfast Locations: Calgary
Tour Highlights
Sightseeing Highlights
- CITY TOUR of Vancouver, Victoria, Banff
- VISIT scenic Butchart Gardens
- VIEW Lake Louise, Stanley Park, Athabasca Glacier, Mount Robson, Jasper, Banff National Park
- SCENIC DRIVE along the Icefields Parkway
Price Includes
Dining Highlights
- 15 breakfasts
- 7 Lunches (Including Be My Guest)
- 11 Dinners
First class travel Highlights
- Audio Headsets for flexible sightseeing
- Daily breakfast and an average of 50% of evening meals
- Luxury air-conditioned coach with WiFi in most countries or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys)
- Cherry-picked hotels all tried and trusted
- Handcrafted Highlights
- Optional Experiences and free time
- All porterage and local charges included
- Must-see sightseeing and surprise extras
- An expert Travel Director and separate Driver
- All hotel tips, charges and local taxes
- Airport transfers on the first and last day of your guided holiday
- VIP entry to many sights
Dates and Prices
2021 Departures £ prices per person based on 2 people sharing
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