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Rockies and Alaska Grand Discovery

£4,195.00

Stepping down from a giant Ice Explorer right onto the Athabasca Glacier at the Columbia Icefield; a powerful, dynamic force, constantly shaping the regional landscape.

A blend of dramatic Canadian mountain scenery and rugged Alaskan shoreline, this cruise and tour holiday will expose you to a wonderland of scenic delights in two of North America’s most glorious regions. Journey to the mountain town of Banff (gateway to the awe-inspiring Canadian Rockies and glittering Lake Louise); admire the iconic landscapes of Jasper National Park; and sightsee in vibrant Vancouver. Then, it&s time to swap the Canadian Rockies for an Alaska cruise – your elegant ship is your window to Alaska’s immense coastal splendour.

  • 5 excursions & visits
  • 22 meals
  • Active traveller pace
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Your itinerary

Day 1 – Calgary – Banff

Our door-to-door travel service collects you from home for your flight to Calgary. On arrival, we transfer to the beautiful city of Banff, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in the heart of the Rocky Mountains. This mountain town is the stuff Rocky Mountain holiday dreams are made of.

Banff Caribou Lodge (3.5-star)

Day 2 – Banff – Lake Louise

Today we discover the naturally beautiful, unspoiled, rugged landscapes surrounding Banff, as we visit one of the Canadian Rockies’ most beloved destinations – Lake Louise – with turquoise waters sparkling underneath the towering Victoria Glacier. This evening take a stroll down Banff Avenue and soak up the atmosphere of this lovely mountain resort.

Banff Caribou Lodge (3.5-star)

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Excursions & visits: Tour of Banff, including Lake Louise (all day)

Lake Louise, backed by forests and mountains, in Banff National Park, Canada

Day 3 – Banff

Today is free to explore Banff at your leisure. Maybe take the gondola to the top of Sulphur Mountain for spectacular views and great photo opportunities or take a helicopter ride for a bird’s-eye view of the mountain ranges.

Banff Caribou Lodge (3.5-star)

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Free time

Moraine lake panorama in Banff National Park, Alberta, Canada

Day 4 – Columbia Icefield – Jasper

Today we travel the Icefields Parkway, considered one of the most scenic highways in the world offering ever-changing scenery of waterfalls, emerald lakes, alpine meadows and snow-capped peaks. We make a stop at the Columbia Icefield, on the boundary of the Banff and Jasper National Parks, and board an Ice Explorer that has been specially designed for glacier travel (subject to favourable weather conditions). We continue our journey to our hotel in Jasper.

Chateau Jasper (3-star)

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Excursions & visits: Columbia Icefield Glacier Adventure (afternoon)

View of Athabasca Glacier, part of the Columbia Icefield Parkway in the Canadian Rockies

Day 5 – Jasper

This morning we discover Jasper National Park with its many iconic landmarks such as Maligne Canyon, the shores of Medicine Lake, and one of the most photographed lakes in the world – Maligne Lake. This evening we enjoy an included dinner with an interpretative talk.

Chateau Jasper (3-star)

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Excursions & visits: Tour of Jasper National Park (morning)Interpretative talk during dinner (evening)

Dinner

Athabasca River with the Miette range in the distance, Jasper National Park

Day 6 – Sun Peaks

Today we drive through the Rockies, past Mount Robson, the highest peak in the Canadian Rockies, to Sun Peaks. This popular alpine ski resort is a summer playground too, and a peaceful overnight stop to enjoy the mountains.

Sun Peaks Grand Hotel (4-star)

The alpine village of Sun Peaks nestled in the mountains of the Shuswap Highlands of central British Columbia, Canada

Day 7 – Vancouver

It’s an early start today for our journey to Vancouver.

Pinnacle Vancouver Harbourfront (4-star)

Beautiful view of the Vancouver skyline, British Columbia, Canada

Day 8 – Vancouver

A leisurely morning before we transfer to the harbour to board our ship, for an unforgettable cruise to Alaska.

Zaandam (4-star)

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Lunch and Dinner

Lions Gate Bridge in sunset, Vancouver, BC, Canada

Day 9 – Inside Passage

The fabled Inside Passage is one of the most scenic sea lanes in the world, and one of the few where deep-draft vessels can sail close to steep mountain walls. Calm and sheltered, this scenic ‘marine highway’ is cut deeply by fjords and passes dense forests and snow-capped peaks. Keep a watchful eye out for wildlife including seals, whales and bald eagles.

Zaandam (4-star)

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Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Humpback Whale breaching Kenai Fjords National Park Alaska

Day 10 – Juneau

Today we sail along narrow fjords to reach Juneau, the state capital of Alaska and the gateway to the Tongass National Forest. You can explore the compact city centre, or perhaps choose to join a whale-watching trip in the nearby waters.

Zaandam (4-star)

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Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Juneau, Alaska. Mendenhall Glacier Viewpoint with reflection in the lake.

Day 11 – Skagway

We arrive in Skagway early this morning. Gold-rush history is a big part of holidays to Alaska, and you&ll find plenty of it here. This compact town was the starting point for the Chilkoot Trail and still remains rich in gold mining history and character with its boardwalks, pebble streets and original buildings.

Zaandam (4-star)

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Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Yukon train ride landskape in Skagway Alaska, USA

Day 12 – Glacier Bay National Park

We awake to the unforgettable scenery of Glacier Bay National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Glacier Bay has more actively calving tidewater glaciers than anywhere else in the world and is home to huge icebergs and an abundance of birds and wildlife. We depart late afternoon for Ketchikan.

Zaandam (4-star)

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Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Amazing glacial landscape showing mountain peaks and glaciers on clear blue sky summer day in Glacier Bay National Park, Alaska, USA

Day 13 – Ketchikan

A morning arrival into Ketchikan, built out over the water and climbing weathered stairways. Ketchikan stretches along a narrow shelf of shoreline beneath the slope of Deer Mountain. The main attractions of this unique town are Creek Street, Totem Bight State Park and Saxman Village.

Zaandam (4-star)

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Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Ketchikan, Alaska. Creek Street, the historic broadwalk.

Day 14 – Inside Passage

We travel southwards, back through the Inside Passage, with more opportunities of wildlife sightings.

Zaandam (4-star)

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Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Alaska&s Inside Passage, USA

Day 15 – Vancouver

We arrive back into Vancouver this morning and disembark. Our coach awaits to take us on an orientation tour so you can familiarise yourself with this cosmopolitan city. You may choose one of our optional excursions.

Pinnacle Vancouver Harbourfront (4-star)

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Excursions & visits: Tour of Vancouver (morning)

Breakfast

Free time

Day 16 – Vancouver

Today you’re free to explore this coastal city on your own. Maybe take a stroll to Gastown to see the famous steam clock or explore the attractive Stanley Park.

Pinnacle Vancouver Harbourfront (4-star)

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Free time

Totems in Stanley Park, Vancouver, Canada

Day 17 – Vancouver – In flight

Time this morning for some last-minute souvenir shopping or sightseeing before our transfer to the airport, for your return flight.

Vancouver – In flight

Day 18 – departure

Upon arrival our vehicle will be waiting for the journey home.