20 DAY ROCKIES PANORAMA & ALASKAN CRUISE

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TOUR HIGHLIGHTS

Scenic Tours – Exclusives

Quality Inclusions

Rail Journeys

Magnificent Cruise

Dining Experiences

DAY 1- HOME PORT – VICTORIA (D)
Join flight to Vancouver, where you connect for the flight to Victoria, British Columbia. Tonight enjoy a “Welcome to Canada" reception and dinner. (Flight not included in Land Content Only price, please schedule your flight arrival no later than 5.00pm).
Two Night Stay: The Fairmont Empress Hotel. EXCLUSIVE to Scenic Tours

DAY 2- VICTORIA – BUTCHART GARDENS (B)
This morning visit the world-famous Butchart Gardens. Enjoy 22 hectares of wonderful floral displays including the spectacular Japanese, Italian and Rose Gardens at your own pace before returning 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 3- HOWE SOUND – WHISTLER VILLAGE (BD)
After breakfast travel to Nanaimo and cross to the mainland by ferry. Drive north along Howe Sound, stopping to view the awesome Shannon Falls, one the tallest waterfalls in British Columbia before continuing to Whistler. 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 4- HAT CREEK RANCH – SUN PEAKS (BD)
Stop at Historic Hat Creek Ranch to learn about the Shuswap people. Continue to 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 5- CARIBOO MOUNTAINS – TETE JAUNE CACHE – JASPER NATIONAL PARK (BD)
Travel through British Columbia’s Cariboo region, enjoying tantalising glimpses of the soaring granite mountains of Canada’s Rockies. Stand at the base of awesome, 3,954 metre Mt Robson before arriving into Jasper. This afternoon relax and perhaps enjoy a stroll around Lac Beauvert. SCENIC FreeChoice Dining: this evening choose where to dine from a selection of restaurants in Jasper.
Overnight Stay: The Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge

DAY 6- ICEFIELDS PARKWAY – GLACIER ‘ICE EXPLORER’ (BD)
This morning enjoy a guided walk down the stunning Maligne canyon. Continue south and enjoy breathtaking mountain scenery along the Icefields Parkway, acclaimed as one of the most spectacular journeys in the world. Board the ‘Ice Explorer’ onto the mighty Athabasca Glacier. Day’s end finds us at the beautiful Lake Louise for dinner and overnight. SCENIC FreeChoice Dining: this evening choose from a selection of restaurants at Chateau Lake Louise.
Overnight Stay: The Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise

DAY 7- EMERALD LAKE – BANFF (BD)
A relaxing morning with time to stroll along the shores of the lake. Visit Emerald Lake and Natural Bridge enroute to the township of Banff. SCENIC FreeChoice Dining: this evening choose where to dine from a selection of restaurants in Banff.
Two Night Stay: The Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel

DAY 8- BANFF – SCENIC FREECHOICE (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 Nature Hike with an expert naturalist; or (2) 9 Holes of Golf at Banff Springs Golf Course; or (3) A gondola ride up Sulphur Mountain; or (4) A float trip on the Bow River; or (5) Horse riding along the Bow River.

DAY 9- THE ROCKY MOUNTAINEER TRAIN – KAMLOOPS (BLD)
Early morning transfer to Banff Railroad Station for a 2 day rail experience on ‘The Most Spectacular Train Trip in the World.’ Relax in your guaranteed GoldLeaf carriage and experience unsurpassed levels of Dome Car service. Cross Kicking Horse Pass and view the glaciers and snowcapped mountains of Rogers Pass before arriving into 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 10- THE ROCKY MOUNTAINEER – VANCOUVER (BLD)
Transfer back to The Rocky Mountaineer to continue your journey west. Follow the Thompson River and pass through the magnificent Fraser Canyon and Fraser River Valley before arriving into Vancouver. Tonight, join your Tour Director and fellow travellers for dinner together at your hotel.
Overnight Stay: The Fairmont Hotel Vancouver

DAY 11- VANCOUVER – 7 NIGHT ALASKAN CRUISE (BD)
Breakfast at your hotel before transferring to 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 Deluxe Verandah Stateroom* and settle-in for an unforgettable cruise.

DAY 12- 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 13- 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 14- 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 15- 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 16- 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 17- THE INSIDE PASSAGE (BLD)
A relaxing day as you travel south through the Inside Passage, shaped by glaciers millions of years ago.

DAY 18- 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 19- CROSS INTERNATIONAL DATELINE
In flight, cross the international dateline.

DAY 20- ARRIVE HOME PORT
Your tour finishes upon arrival into your home port.

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