Iconic Rockies and Western Canada with Alaska Cruise (Ocean View Cabin)
Iconic Rockies and Western Canada with Alaska Cruise (Ocean View Cabin)
Iconic Rockies and Western Canada with Alaska Cruise (Ocean View Cabin)
20 Days Starting and ending in Vancouver (BC)
Visiting: Vancouver, Victoria, Chemainus, Squamish, Whistler, Squamish Lil'wat Cultural Centre, Sun Peaks, Banff, Lake Louise, Athabasca Glacier, Jasper, Mount Robson, Kamloops, Inside Passage, Juneau, Skagway, Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve, Ketchikan
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DIRWZN18
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Fully Guided
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Tour Overview
Travel via cruise ship through the calm, protected waters of the Inside Passage, through glacier-carved fjords, snowcapped mountains and lush forests of Sitka spruce and the western hemlock.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1: Voyage To Vancouver
Location: Vancouver
Accommodation: Pinnacle Harbourfront
Meals Included: Welcome Reception
Tackle the ‘Great Outdoors’ on this effortlessly delivered adventure through Western Canada. Discover why Vancouver consistently ranks as one of the world’s most livable cities. Then, join your Travel Director and fellow travellers for a Welcome Reception.
Day 2: Sample Cider On Vancouver Island Dive Into Culture
Location: Vancouver, Victoria
Accommodation: Hotel Grand Pacific
Meals Included: Breakfast
This morning, delve into the historic neighbourhoods of Chinatown and Gastown before boarding a ferry to Vancouver Island. Dive into Culture and taste local cider at a familly-owned ciderhouse, before continuing to Victoria.
Day 3: Explore Butchart Gardens In Victoria
Location: Victoria
Accommodation: Hotel Grand Pacific
Meals Included: Breakfast
Start your day at Butchart Gardens, a must-see oasis, which has been growing for over 100 years. Enjoy breakfast at Butchart Gardens and learn how the spectacular floral display was once a giant disused quarry. This evening, join an optional whale watching experience or spend the remainder of your stay in Victoria at leisure.
Day 4: Take In The Sights Of Chemainus, Squamish, And Whistler
Location: Victoria, Chemainus, Squamish, Whistler
Accommodation: Hilton Whistler Resort and Spa
Meals Included: Breakfast
See the vivid murals of Chemainus. Board a ferry and then take the scenic Sea-to-Sky Highway. Ascend to Summit Lodge, admiring the views from the Sea-to-Sky Gondola.
Day 5: Explore Whistler Make Travel Matter
Location: Whistler, Squamish Lil'wat Cultural Centre, Whistler
Accommodation: Hilton Whistler Resort and Spa
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
Enjoy an insightful MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience and learn about the First Nations at the Squamish Lil'wat Cultural Centre. Get a first-hand look into the traditional way of life of the original inhabitants of the area and their collection of artifacts and contemporary pieces led by Aboriginal Ambassadors who share their own stories and first-hand cultural experiences. After lunch at the centre, enjoy your time at leisure or join an Optional Experience and travel across BC’s rooftop on the world record-breaking PEAK 2 PEAK Gondola.
Day 6: Travel To Sun Peaks
Location: Whistler, Sun Peaks
Accommodation: Sun Peaks Lodge
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
We continue towards Sun Peaks where we’ll enjoy dinner at a local restaurant.
Day 7: Explore The Rocky Mountain National Parks
Location: Sun Peaks, Banff
Accommodation: Banff Park Lodge
Meals Included: Breakfast
Drive through Glacier & Yoho National Park en route to Banff. Sample the best of the UNESCO-listed Canadian Rocky Mountain Parks. The excitement of Canada’s highest suspension bridges awaits at the Golden Skybridge! Explore canyon ridge walking trails with sweeping views of the Columbia Valley and the Rocky and Purcell mountain ranges. We then overnight in beautiful Banff National Park.
Day 8: Wander Beautiful Banff
Location: Banff
Accommodation: Banff Park Lodge
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Your morning is at leisure, perhaps do an optional gondola ride or explore on your own terms. Later in the morning, you will have your orientation tour of Banff National Park. This evening, meet a Mountie dressed in traditional red serge uniform and hear about their exciting history before enjoying dinner.
Day 9: Cross The Athabasca Glacier
Location: Banff, Lake Louise, Athabasca Glacier, Jasper
Accommodation: Forest Park Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
Enjoy a lakeside walk at Lake Louise, then board an Ice Explorer and drive over the Athabasca Glacier. Continue your drive along the Icefields Parkway to your overnight in Jasper.
Day 10: Walk Through The Wilderness In Jasper Connect With Locals
Location: Jasper
Accommodation: Forest Park Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Embark on an invigorating guided walk to Maligne Canyon. Board a narrated cruise on Maligne Lake (seasonal) stopping at Spirit Island. Travel on to Jasper and this evening join Matricia Bauer for a one of a kind Be My Guest experience, on traditional First Nations land. Learn how to make curated drink bitters from foraged ingredients, enjoy a designer cocktail and listen to stories and drumming over dinner.
Day 11: Marvel At Mount Robson
Location: Jasper, Mount Robson, Kamloops
Accommodation: South Thompson Inn & Conference Center
Meals Included: Breakfast
Admire Mount Robson – the tallest peak in the Canadian Rockies. End the day in the Tournament Capital of Canada, Kamloops. Though the city is known for hosting competitions, we will take it easy and enjoy an evening at leisure.
Day 12: Through The Coast Mountains And Fraser Valley
Location: Kamloops, Vancouver
Accommodation: Pinnacle Harbourfront
Meals Included: Breakfast
Drive from Kamloops, past dramatic moutainscapes toward the scenic coastal setting of Vancouver.
Day 13: Embark On Your Alaskan Cruise
Location: Vancouver
Accommodation: Holland America MS Koningsdam
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Make your way to The Port of Vancouver’s cruise terminal at Canada Place, where your Alaska cruise begins on the ms Koningsdam.
Day 14: Cruise Inside Passage
Location: Vancouver, Inside Passage
Accommodation: Holland America MS Koningsdam
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Only accessible by boat or plane, cruise the Inside Passage for a unique view.
Day 15: Cruise Tracy Arm And Juneau
Location: Inside Passage, Juneau
Accommodation: Holland America MS Koningsdam
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Arrive in Juneau where you can shop downtown, raft or flightsee.
Day 16: Glimpse At Gold Rush Life In Skagway
Location: Juneau, Skagway
Accommodation: Holland America MS Koningsdam
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Step into the town's past at the Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park.
Day 17: Cruise Through Glaciers
Location: Skagway, Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve
Accommodation: Holland America MS Koningsdam
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
From your ship, view pristine Glacier Bay, National Park.
Day 18: Discover The Charm Of Ketchikan
Location: Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve, Ketchikan
Accommodation: Holland America MS Koningsdam
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Visit the world's largest collection of standing totem poles or enjoy a variety of optionals.
Day 19: Sail The Remote Inside Passage
Location: Ketchikan, Inside Passage
Accommodation: Holland America MS Koningsdam
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Today is a relaxing day as you cruise back to Vancouver.
Day 20: Depart Vancouver
Location: Inside Passage, Vancouver
Meals Included: Breakfast
Sail into Vancouver Harbor this morning with port arrival at approximately 9:30. Depart at your leisure.
What's Included
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1 Welcome Reception
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19 Breakfasts
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7 Lunches
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9 Dinners
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6 Lunches
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8 Dinners
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1 Farewell Dinner
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An expert Travel Director and professional Driver
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Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted
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All porterage and restaurant gratuities
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Who will be my travelling companions on the tour?
The beauty of taking a guided holiday with us is that you’ll have the opportunity to meet and travel with people from all over the globe.
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What policies are in place for Covid-19?
Vaccination against Covid-19 is not mandatory to travel with Trafalgar. However, we strongly recommend that guests are vaccinated before travelling. Please note that airlines and/or other authorities may have different requirements. It is the guest's responsibility to comply with these requirements at all times.
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How long has the tour company been trading?
Since 1947
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What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?
Trafalgar is a founding partner of the TreadRight Foundation, a not-for-profit organisation established in 2008. So far, the charity has donated more than US$2 million to help underprivileged communities and support sustainable tourism around the world.
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Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?
Yes
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