22 Day Rockies Explorer & Alaskan Cruise

Tour Highlights

• GUARANTEED Lake View room at the
• Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise
• GUARANTEED Valley or Mountain View room at the Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel
• GUARANTEED Fairmont Empress Hotel
• GUARANTEED Free Upgrade to Deluxe Verandah Stateroom – must book early – limited cabins

Scenic Tours – Exclusives

• 2 night at the Fairmont Empress Hotel
• Overnight at the Fairmont Chateau Whistler
• Comprehensive lecture on Black Bears with Leading researcher Michael Allen
• Native Presentation in Sun Peaks

Quality Inclusions

• Rail and Coach Tour tipping in the Rockies
• 2 night stay in Jasper, Banff, Vancouver and Victoria
• Icefields Parkway and Ice Explorer ride on the Athabasca Glacier
• Visit 5 National parks: Jasper, Banff, Yoho, Glacier and Revelstoke
• Scenic FreeChoice in Banff, Victoria and Jasper
• World famous Butchart Gardens
• Fully Escorted including Alaskan cruise
• Economy Class Airfares with an option to upgrade to Business

Rail Journeys

• 2 day Rocky Mountaineer Rail Experience

Magnificent Cruise

• 7 night Alaskan Inside Passage Cruise
• Cruise dramatic Glacier Bay or Tracey arm
• Ports of call include Ketchikan, Juneau and Skagway

Dining Experiences

Rates & Departure Dates

*$600 extra for the specific date

*$600 extra for the specific date

DAY 1- HOME PORT – VANCOUVER (D)
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. Tonight meet your Scenic Tours Tour Director and travelling companions for a ‘Welcome to Canada’ reception and dinner.
Two Night Stay: The Fairmont Hotel Vancouver.

DAY 2- VANCOUVER (B)
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.

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 the township of 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. Continue past Mt Edith Cavell and onto Jasper. On arrival check into the Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge, an Alpine-like village of cedar chalets and log cabins located along the shores of beautiful Lac Beauvert. SCENIC FreeChoice Dining. This evening choose where to dine from a selection of restaurants in Jasper.
Two Night Stay: The Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge.

DAY 8- JASPER (B)
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 walk on the ‘Path of the Glacier’ up Mount Edith Cavell or (2) A Nature walk from the top of Maligne Canyon, then a scenic drive up the valley to the spectacular Maligne Lake and Medicine Lake or (3) Canoe on Pyramid Lake with an experienced guide or (4) Rafting down the Athabasca River or (5) Maligne Lake Cruise to Spirit Island or (6) Miette Hot Springs and Wildlife Tour. Enjoy the remainder of the day at leisure, perhaps enjoy a round of golf on the championship course or take a stroll around Lake Beauvert.

DAY 9- CARIBOO MOUNTAINS – SUN PEAKS (BD)
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. Following the Thompson River to the scenic resort of Sun Peaks. This evening enjoy dinner and a historic look into the fur trading industry and life as a pioneer.
Overnight Stay: Delta Sun Peaks Resort.

DAY 10- WHISTLER (BD)
Visit Historic Hat Creek Ranch and then pass through the towns of Cache Creek and Lillooet. Continue to Whistler Village with time this afternoon to explore the village’s cobbled pathways and plazas. 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 11- CHEAKAMUS CANYON – HOWE SOUND – VICTORIA (B)
Breakfast at your hotel and travel south along the Sea to Sky highway. Board a ferry and cruise through the Georgia Strait to British Columbia’s beautiful capital city, Victoria.
Two Night Stay: The Fairmont Empress Hotel. EXCLUSIVE to SCENIC Tours.

DAY 12- BUTCHART GARDENS (BD)
This morning visit the world-famous Butchart Gardens. See the spectacular Japanese, Italian and Rose Gardens at your own pace, then return to Victoria. 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 13- 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 week of spectacular sights and experiences.

DAY 14- 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 and hemlock, mountains, islands and inlets.

DAY 15- 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 16- 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 17- 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 18- 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 19- THE INSIDE PASSAGE (BLD)
A relaxing day as you travel south through the Inside Passage, shaped by glaciers millions of years ago.

DAY 20- VANCOUVER (B)
Disembark early 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 21- CROSS INTERNATIONAL DATELINE
In flight, cross the international dateline.

DAY 22- ARRIVE HOME PORT
Your tour finishes upon arrival into your home port. The end of an unforgettable journey. Cruise itinerary may vary slightly from the above, depending upon ship and departure date selected.