21 Day Treasures of the Rockies & Alaskan Cruise

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TOUR HIGHLIGHTS

DAY 1 HOME PORT – VANCOUVER
Join flight to Vancouver. On arrival you will be met and transferred to your hotel in the heart of one of Canada’s most beautiful cities.
Two Night Stay: The Fairmont Hotel Vancouver.

DAY 2 VANCOUVER (BD)
Today enjoy a sightseeing tour of Vancouver including the waterfront, Gastown, Chinatown, Stanley Park and Granville Island. The remainder of the day is yours to explore. Tonight meet your Scenic Tours Tour Director and travelling companions for dinner at your hotel.

DAY 3 THE ROCKY MOUNTAINEER TRAIN – KAMLOOPS (BLD)
Early morning transfer to the railroad station for 2 days enjoying ‘the Most Spectacular Train Trip in the World.’ Relax in your guaranteed GoldLeaf carriage and experience unsurpassed levels of Dome Car service. Enter the fertile Fraser Valley and then follow the Thompson River towards Kamloops. Tonight, perhaps enjoy dinner and a show at Two River Junction or Lumberjack Show (Optional Dinner-Show at own expense. Book with your Travel Agent).
Overnight: Kamloops Hotel (as assigned by Rocky Mountaineer).

DAY 4 THE ROCKY MOUNTAINEER – BANFF (BL)
Transfer back to Kamloops station and continue your journey eastward into the spectacular Rocky Mountains. Marvel at the glaciers and snow-capped mountains of Rogers Pass and Kicking Horse Pass. Late afternoon arrival into Banff and transfer to your hotel.
Two Night Stay: The Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel.

DAY 5 BANFF (BD)
This morning you are free to choose one of the following Scenic FreeChoice activities, included in the tour at no extra cost. SCENIC FreeChoice Inclusions. Choose from (1) Guided Nature Hike with an expert naturalist; or (2) 9 Holes of Golf at Banff Springs Hotel; or (3) A gondola ride to the top Sulphur Mountain; or (4) A float trip on the Bow River; or (5) Horse riding along the Bow River. Scenic FreeChoice Dining. This evening choose where to dine from a selection of restaurants in Banff.

DAY 6 EMERALD LAKE – LAKE LOUISE (BD)
After a relaxed morning, continue to the glacier fed Emerald Lake and the Natural Bridge. Early afternoon arrive into stunning Lake Louise, Canada’s “Diamond in the Wilderness".
Overnight Stay: The Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise.

DAY 7 PEYTO LAKE – ATHABASCA FALLS & GLACIER – JASPER NATIONAL PARK (BD)
Travel north today along the incredible Icefields Parkway, acclaimed as one of the most spectacular journeys in the world. Stop at the Columbia Icefield, where you’ll take the ‘Ice Explorer’ onto the mighty Athabasca Glacier. This afternoon arrive in stunning Jasper and relax on the shores of Lac Beauvert.
Overnight Stay: The Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge.

DAY 8 CARIBOO MOUNTAINS – SUN PEAKS (BD)
Enjoy a guided walk down the stunning Maligne canyon and marvel at the spectacular rock formations of one of Canada’s longest underground rivers. Depart Jasper and soon stand at the base of awesome, 3,954-metre Mt Robson. Continue past the early trading settlement of Tete Jaune Cache and into the Cariboo Mountains region. This evening enjoy dinner and a historic look into the fur trading industry and life as a pioneer – Exclusive to Scenic Tours.
Overnight Stay: Delta Sun Peaks Resort.

DAY 9 CARIBOO REGION – WHISTLER (BD)
Visit Historic Hat Creek Ranch and then pass through the towns of Cache Creek and Lillooet. Continue to the charming alpine resort of Whistler Village. EXCLUSIVE to Scenic Tours this evening, step into the world of the Black Bear with Michael Allen, a world leader in Black Bear research.
Overnight Stay: The Fairmont Chateau Whistler, EXCLUSIVE to Scenic Tours.
SCENIC FreeChoice Dining. This evening choose where to dine from a selection of restaurants in Whistler.

DAY 10 CHEAKAMUS CANYON – HOWE SOUND – VICTORIA (B)
Breakfast at your hotel and travel south along the Sea to Sky highway, stopping at the awesome Shannon Falls, one of the tallest waterfalls in British Columbia. Board a ferry and cruise through the Georgia Strait to Victoria.
Two Night Stay: The Fairmont Empress Hotel. EXCLUSIVE to Scenic Tours.

DAY 11 BUTCHART GARDENS (BD)
This morning visit the world-famous Butchart Gardens. Enjoy 22 hectares of wonderful floral displays including the Japanese, Italian and Rose Gardens at your own pace. SCENIC FreeChoice Inclusions. Choose from (1) Take a leisurely walk through Victoria and the waterfront before indulging in Afternoon Tea at the Empress; or (2) A Horse & Carriage Tour or (3) Salmon Fishing in Canada’s West Coast; or (4) A 3-hour Whale Watching cruise in either a comfortable covered boat; or (5) or by high speed Zodiac inflatable boat; or (6) 30 minute Scenic Floatplane Flight over the inner harbour or (7) Explore Victoria’s Historical Past including Hatley and Craigdarroch Castle.

DAY 12 VANCOUVER – ALASKAN CRUISE (BD)
This morning transfer by ferry to the mainland to join your luxurious cruise ship for your 7 night voyage through the famed Inside Passage to Alaska. Choose from Holland America departing Vancouver or Princess departing Seattle (Transfers included). Check into your Guaranteed Deluxe Verandah Stateroom* and settle-in for an unforgettable cruise.

DAY 13 CRUISING THE INSIDE PASSAGE (BLD)
Spend the entire day cruising the Inside Passage one of the worlds’ most spectacular waterways as your ship threads her way past forests of spruce, mountains, islands and inlets.

DAY 14 JUNEAU, ALASKA’S CAPITAL (BLD)
Arrive into Alaska’s scenic capital city, Juneau. Learn the city’s Gold Rush story, drop into the Red Dog Saloon or visit the fascinating Alaska State Museum. (Shore excursions are at own expense).

DAY 15 SKAGWAY (BLD)
Sail into Skagway with plenty of free time to go ashore and stroll the weathered boardwalks and false-fronted buildings as you step back to the Days of 1898.

DAY 16 TRACY ARM OR GLACIER BAY (BLD)
Today your cruise ship enters either Tracy Arm or Glacier Bay (depending upon ship and date selected). Tracy Arm, one of Alaska’s most spectacular glacier fjords, contains the mighty Sawyer Glacier, while Glacier Bay houses some 13 tidal glaciers.

DAY 17 KETCHIKAN (BLD)
Arrive into picturesque Ketchikan. Take the opportunity to visit Totem Bight State Park and walk through the forest to a replica Tlingit Indian Village.(Shore excursions are at own expense).

DAY 18 THE INSIDE PASSAGE (BLD)
A relaxing day as you travel south through the Inside Passage, shaped by glaciers millions of years ago.

DAY 19 VANCOUVER (B)
Disembark this morning and transfer to Vancouver Airport to board your homeward flight. (Passengers purchasing Land Content Only – Please do not book departure flight prior to 4.00pm)

DAY 20 CROSS INTERNATIONAL DATELINE
In flight, cross the international dateline.

DAY 21 ARRIVE HOME PORT
Your tour finishes upon arrival into your home port. Cruise itinerary may vary slightly from the above, depending upon ship and departure date selected.

Departure Dates and Availability

Rates are from AUD8,245 per person, includes Air & Land
Rates are subject to change without notice.