APT Canadian Rockies Experience & Alaskan Cruise

Premier Escorted, Fully Inclusive, Victoria, Banff, Lake Louise, Blue River, Vancouver, Inside Passage Cruise

• APT Freedom Concept. Choose from a selection of activities – at no extra cost
• Dine Around Dinner™. Choose from a selection of restaurants at Banff, Lake Louise and Jasper and let APT pay the bill

Earlybird Offer – Book By 14 December 2006

• Two days aboard Rocky Mountaineer – GOLDLEAF SEATING
• Overnight Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise – LAKE VIEW ROOMS
• Overnight at Mike Wiegele Resort, a LUXURY LODGE Includes Blue River Wildlife River Safari
• Travel aboard the new Whistler Mountaineer train to Vancouver – GLACIER DOME
• Seven night fully escorted Glacier Bay Inside Passage Cruise on board the luxurious ms Zaandam or ms Zuiderdam – verandah stateroom

Itinerary

Day 1. Victoria.
Upon arrival at Vancouver International Airport, you will be met and transferred to your coach. We board the ferry for a scenic cruise through the Georgia Strait. We arrive on Vancouver Island and travel to Victoria, British Columbia’s capital. Tonight, join your Tour Director and fellow travellers for an informal welcome reception.
Two Night Stay: Victoria, Marriott Inner Harbour.

Day 2. Vancouver Island, Freedom of Choice Touring.
Today, join your selected touring activity in Victoria. The remainder of the day is at leisure. Freedom of Choice Touring™. Whale Watching; Seaplane Flightseeing; Historic Guided Walking Tour; Horse Drawn Carriage Tour; Traditional High Tea at the Fairmont Empress; Historic Homes and Gardens Tour; Salmon Fishing.
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Day 3. Butchart Gardens, Vancouver Sights.
This morning we visit the famous Butchart Gardens. We take the ferry back to Vancouver for a sightseeing tour of Vancouver including the Waterfront, Gastown and Stanley Park. The remainder of the day is yours to explore Vancouver.
Vancouver, Fairmont Waterfront.
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Day 4. Rocky Mountaineer Rail.
Board the Rocky Mountaineer where we have GoldLeaf seating. Maybe enjoy an optional dinner show in Kamloops tonight, at additional expense. Note: Kamloops has limited accommodation so you will be staying in two or three-star hotels.
Kamloops, hotel assigned by Rocky Mountaineer Vacations.
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Day 5. Spiral Tunnels, Banff.
We journey through the vast ranchlands along the South Thompson River to Shuswap Lake. The Kicking Horse River leads you to Kicking Horse Pass, the Spiral Tunnels and over the Continental Divide to Banff National Park.
Two Night Stay: Banff, Fairmont Banff Springs.
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Day 6. Banff Sights, Freedom of Choice Touring, Dine Around Dinner.
Enjoy a sightseeing tour of Banff and the surrounding area. Later, join your touring experience from the selection provided. Tonight choose where you dine with our Dine Around Dinner at the Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel. Freedom of Choice Touring™. Wildlife Safari; Interpretive Nature Hike; Helicopter Flightseeing; Golf at Fairmont Banff Springs; Bow River Float trip; Gondola ride to the top of Sulphur Mountain; Afternoon Tea at Fairmont Banff Springs.
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Day 7. Moraine Lake, Lake Louise, Dine Around Dinner.
On our short journey to Lake Louise we visit tranquil Moraine Lake. This afternoon we arrive at Lake Louise. Upon arrival we will join our local Heritage Interpretive Guide for a guided nature walk of beautiful Lake Louise. This evening dine at one of the Chateau’s fine restaurants.
Lake Louise, Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise.
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Day 8. Icefields Parkway, Athabasca Glacier, Jasper, Dine Around Dinner.
Today’s journey takes us along the Icefields Parkway. We stop at the Columbia Icefield to ride an Ice Explorer onto the Athabasca Glacier. This afternoon arrive in Jasper National Park.
Jasper, Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge.
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Day 9. Mt Robson, Wilderness River Safari.
Our journey follows the famous Yellowhead Highway. Pass Mt Robson, the highest peak in the Canadian Rockies. We arrive at Blue River nestled between the Cariboo and Monashee mountains, an area rich in wildlife. We join our River Safari and search for bear, moose, osprey and eagles. Enjoy a BBQ dinner before settling into your luxury Canadian lodge.
Blue River, Mike Wiegele Resort.
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Day 10. Whistler.
We travel to the Coast Mountain Range for our overnight stay in the ski resort village of Whistler.
Whistler, Westin Resort & Spa.
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Day 11. Whistler, Vancouver.
Enjoy time at leisure this morning in Whistler. We join the WHISTLER MOUNTAINEER where we have Glacier Dome Service. Enjoy afternoon tea before arriving into Vancouver.
Vancouver, Fairmont Waterfront Hotel
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Day 12. Holland America Line Cruise.
After breakfast, transfer to your Holland America Line cruise ship ms Zaandam. Settle into your verandah stateroom for your seven night Alaskan cruise.
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Day 13. Cruising the Inside Passage.
Enjoy a full day at sea as your ship sails past rocky headlands and glides over the still waters of the Inside Passage.
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Day 14. Tracy Arm, Juneau.
See Tracy Arm fjord and Sawyer Glacier. This afternoon you arrive in Juneau, Alaska’s capital, with time at leisure.
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Day 15. Skagway.
At the northern point of the Inside Passage, Skagway’s goldrush history is still evident.
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Day 16. Glacier Bay.
Wake up to the sight of Glacier Bay National Park. Rangers explain the geological features and point out the local wildlife.
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Day 17. Ketchikan.
The ‘salmon capital of the world’. Enjoy time at leisure or join a tour (own expense).
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Day 18. The Inside Passage.
Heading south through the Inside Passage, watch the landscape slip by.
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Day 19. Vancouver.
Arrive back in Vancouver. Enjoy time at leisure before your transfer to the airport.
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What's Included

APT Sightseeing Highlights

Finest Dining

Outstanding Places to Stay

Rates in Australian Dollars

Tour Notes

Free SUITE UPGRADE

Discounted Suite Upgrades