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Spectacular Rockies & Alaskan Cruise
(23 days, Victoria - Vancouver, 2012)
This 23 day tour soaks up Victoria, Vancouver, Whistler, Jasper, Banff, Lake Louise and Sun Peaks, with the Rocky Mountaineer rail experience and 7 night Alaskan cruise.
This sensational 23 day experience begins in the capital of British Columbia, Victoria with a two night stay at the Fairmont Empress Hotel. You will visit the world famous Butchart Gardens with their glorious manicured floral displays and choose from an amazing array of activities such as salmon fishing or whale watching.
Next, travel to Nanaimo and cross to the mainland by ferry, driving north along Howe Sound and stopping to marvel at the awesome Shannon Falls before arriving in Whistler where you will step into the world of the black bear. Next stop is Hat Creek Ranch to learn about the Shuswap Nation culture before arriving in Sun Peaks. You will then travel through the Cariboo region en route to Jasper, providing glimpses of the soaring granite mountains and the incredible native wildlife on the way.
From Jasper your tour continues south along the incredible Icefields Parkway, where you will take the Ice Explorer onto the mighty Athabasca Glacier. You will be able to witness the stunning Lake Louise change colour with the rising sun before visiting Emerald Lake en route to a two night stay in Banff, in Canada’s first national park. A two day Rocky Mountaineer rail adventure is next, crossing the Kicking Horse Pass, glaciers and snow-capped mountains before arriving in Kamloops and then Vancouver.
After seeing the best sights of this coastal city, you will set sail on your 7 night Alaskan voyage, where the breathtaking scenery includes the Gastineau Channel; the isolated capital, Juneau; and the iceberg-strewn waters of the World Heritage-listed Glacier Bay National Park.
- 13 night land tour including 2 nights in Victoria, Whistler & Banff
- 7 night Alaskan Cruise
- GoldLeaf Class on the famous Rocky Mountaineer
- Lakeview room at The Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise
- Valley View or Mountain View room at The Fairmont Banff Springs
- Free Upgrade to a Verandah Stateroom – must book early, limited cabins
- Rocky Mountain Round Up dinner event in Banff
- Fully Escorted including onboard cruise
- Canadian Tour Director
- Luxury Coach
- Dedicated Canada Based Team
- Scenic Airport Representatives
- Airport Transfers
- ALL TIPPING and GRATUITIES INCLUDED
- Comprehensive lecture on Black Bears by a world leader in Black Bear Research, Michael Allen. Learn of these fascinating creatures through Michael’s studies of Whistler’s local bear population, Exclusive to Scenic Tours
- Cultural Presentation in Sun Peaks, learn of Canada’s early settlement through an interactive and engaging presentation by a Voyageur, Exclusive to Scenic Tours
- Rocky Mountain Round Up - an evening of western hospitality, live local music and authentic Rockies entertainment, Exclusive to Scenic Tours
- Rejuvenate your senses with an early morning guided walk, creating the first footprints of the day across the Capilano Suspension Bridge as the park opens early Exclusively for Scenic Tours. If you need even more awakening, then attempt the new Cliffwalk, a platform walk 30 storeys above the Capilano River
- Victoria - Whale Watching; or Floatplane Flight; or Horse and Carriage Tour; or Afternoon Tea at the Empress; or Historic Walking Tour & the B.C. Museum; or Salmon Fishing; or Cooking Class
- Whistler - Dog Sledding; or Heli Flightseeing; or the Peak to Peak Gondola; or a Mountain Adventure Tour; or Zip Lining; or Nature Walk & Squamish Lil’wat Cultural Centre; or Snow Shoeing
- Jasper - Jasper Tramway; or Harley Davidson™ Sidecar tour; or Maligne Lake Cruise; or Rafting; or Maligne Canyon nature walk; or Canoe on Pyramid Lake; or Maligne Canyon & Lakes Tour
- Banff - Heli Flightseeing; or Lake Minnewanka Cruise; or Float Trip; or Castle Tour & Afternoon Tea; or 9 holes of Golf; or a Guided Nature Walk; or Husky Kennel Tour
- Calgary Stampede Day Tour available on departures with this symbol
- 43 superb meals including 20 Full Breakfasts - hot and cold buffet selections (FB), 8 Lunches - à la carte and buffet (L), 15 Dinners - 3 course à la carte and buffet (D)
- Scenic FreeChoice Dining available in Whistler, Jasper, Lake Louise and Banff
- The Fairmont Empress Victoria, Exclusive to Scenic Tours, brings Victoria’s English Heritage to life. It is centrally located on Victoria’s Inner Harbour.
- The Fairmont Chateau Whistler is an alpine resort, set among the picturesque Whistler and Blackcomb Mountains and is Exclusive to Scenic Tours
- The Fairmont Banff Springs is idyllically situated in the Bow Valley surrounded by Canada’s famed Rocky Mountains. Known as the ‘Castle in the Rockies’
- The Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise aptly known as the 'Diamond in the Wilderness' impressively opposes Victoria Glacier over the majestic Lake Louise
- Meet your fellow travellers and Tour Director at your welcome dinner at your centrally located Fairmont Hotel
- Wander at your leisure through the gorgeously landscaped Butchart Gardens, located on Vancouver Island’s Saanich Peninsula
- Visit the ski resort village of Whistler, home of the Nordic and Alpine events of the 2010 Winter Olympic Games
- UNESCO’s World heritage site of the collective Canadian Rocky Mountain Parks including the highest peak, Mount Robson
- Explore the stunning landscape of Jasper National Park, keeping a look out for the variety of wildlife such as bears, moose, elk and caribou
- Venture onto the Athabasca Glacier, marvelling at the splendour of its creation onboard an ‘Ice Explorer’ adventure
- Enjoy a nature walk along the shoreline of the beautiful Lake Louise, admiring the stunning back drop of Victoria Glacier
- Emerald Lake and the Natural Bridge are two stunning creations of nature, set in the picturesque Rocky Mountains landscape
- Witness the splendour and vastness of the Rockies as you elevate by gondola to Sulphur Mountain’s summit
- 2 day luxury rail experience onboard the Rocky Mountaineer. Enjoy the panoramic views from the GoldLeaf dome carriage whilst enjoying the 5 star service and superb dining experience as your meals are freshly prepared onboard
- 7 night escorted Alaskan Cruise featuring bow to stern luxury while marvelling at the spectacle of the vast ice walls carved by nature in Glacier Bay
- Fully escorted touring includes a Scenic Tours Representative on hand to assist throughout your cruising experience
- Polar Bears & Grizzly Bears
Day 1: Victoria
(D)
Welcome to Victoria. Upon arrival at Victoria Airport you will be met and transferred* to your hotel, located on Victoria’s Inner Harbour (please book flight to arrive before 5pm). Tonight, get to know your Tour Director and travelling companions over a ‘Welcome to Canada’ dinner.
Two Night Special Stay: The Fairmont Empress, Exclusive to Scenic Tours
Two Night Special Stay: The Fairmont Empress, Exclusive to Scenic Tours
Day 2: Victoria - Butchart Gardens
(FB)
Wander at your leisure through the Included world famous Butchart Gardens. Enjoy 22 hectares of gorgeously manicured floral displays influenced by the Butchart’s world travels. Included SCENIC FREE CHOICE select from: (1) Whale Watching cruise in either a comfortable covered boat or by high speed Zodiac inflatable boat; or (2) Scenic Floatplane Flight marvelling at the views over Vancouver Island; or (3) a Horse and Carriage Tour to experience this Victorian tradition; or (4) Afternoon Tea at The Empress; or (5) a Historic Walking Tour through Victoria followed by the B.C. Museum at your leisure; or (6) Fishing for British Columbia’s wild salmon or (7) learn and taste the art of Cooking by a Culinary Instructor.
Day 3: Howe Sound - Whistler
(FB,D)
Travel to Nanaimo and cross to the mainland by ferry. Drive north along Howe Sound, stopping to view the awesome Shannon Falls, one of the tallest waterfalls in British Columbia. Continue to the charming resort of Whistler Village, home to the 2010 Olympic Nordic and Alpine events. Today’s Included SCENIC ENRICH presentation involves stepping into the world of the Black Bear with Michael Allen, a world leader in Black Bear research,Exclusive to Scenic Tours.Included SCENIC FREE CHOICE Dining choose where to dine from a selection of restaurants in Whistler.
Two Night Special Stay: The Fairmont Chateau Whistler, Exclusive to Scenic Tours
Optional 1 hour floatplane flight to Whistler. Leave the crowds behind and soar over the Georgia Strait. Arrive at lunch time giving you more time to explore (additional expense).
Two Night Special Stay: The Fairmont Chateau Whistler, Exclusive to Scenic Tours
Optional 1 hour floatplane flight to Whistler. Leave the crowds behind and soar over the Georgia Strait. Arrive at lunch time giving you more time to explore (additional expense).
Day 4: Whistler
(FB)
Included SCENIC FREE CHOICE select from: (1) Dog Sled Adventure; or (2) Heli Flightseeing over majestic glaciers, rugged peaks and turquoise waters of Whistler’s surrounding beauty; or (3) Peak to Peak Gondola joining Whistler and Blackcomb Mountains; or (4) Mountain Adventure Tour to the surrounding areas of Whistler; or (5) soar through the air on a Zip Line; or (6) an interpretive Nature Walk followed by the Squamish Lil’wat Cultural Centre; or (7) Snow Shoe through old growth forest on Cougar Mountain. This afternoon is yours to enjoy as leisurely or adventurously as you like in this alpine resort.
Day 5: Hat Creek Ranch - Sun Peaks
(FB,D)
Today, visit Hat Creek Ranch to learn about the local culture as members of the Shuswap Nation share their fascinating history and culture. Continue to the alpine ski village of Sun Peaks, located in British Columbia’s interior. After dinner enjoy this evening’s Included SCENIC ENRICH highlight - a historic insight into the fur trading industry and life as a pioneer,Exclusive to Scenic Tours.
Overnight Stay: Delta Sun Peaks Resort or similar
Overnight Stay: Delta Sun Peaks Resort or similar
Day 6: Sun Peaks - Jasper
(FB,D)
Travel through British Columbia’s Cariboo Region, enjoying tantalising glimpses of the soaring granite mountains of Canada’s Rockies. Stand at the base of the awesome 3954m Mount Robson before arriving into Jasper. Keep an eye out for Canadian wildlife such as bears, moose, elk and caribou often seen grazing by the roadside. Included SCENIC FREE CHOICE Dining choose where to dine from a selection of restaurants at your hotel.
Two Night Stay: The Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge
Two Night Stay: The Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge
Day 7: Jasper
(FB)
Included SCENIC FREE CHOICE select from: (1) Jasper Tramway ascending 2500m to the peak of Jasper; or (2) Tour on a Harley Davidson™ Sidecar through Jasper National Park; or (3) Maligne Lake Cruise around Spirit Island learning the history, wildlife and glaciology; or (4) Rafting down the Athabasca River with an experienced guide; or (5) Maligne Canyon Nature Walk discovering the intricate formation and wildlife of this canyon; or (6) Canoeing on Pyramid Lake; or (7) Maligne Canyon and Lakes Tour. Enjoy an afternoon at leisure. Perhaps visit Jasper’s township or engage in the resort activities such as canoeing, golf or even take a stroll around the shoreline of the picturesque Lake Beauvert.
Day 8: Icefields Parkway - Glacier ‘Ice Explorer’ - Lake Louise
(FB,D)
Travel south, 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, a 6km long and 1km wide expanse of ice. Enjoy a nature walk along the shoreline of the beautiful Lake Louise. Included SCENIC FREE CHOICE Dining choose from a selection of restaurants at your hotel.
Overnight Special Stay: The Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise
Overnight Special Stay: The Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise
Day 9: Emerald Lake - Banff
(FB,D)
Witness Lake Louise change colour with the rising sun and enjoy a morning at leisure before visiting nature’s craftwork of Emerald Lake and Natural Bridge. Upon arrival in Banff, you will travel 698m on the Banff Gondola to the top of Sulphur Mountain. Included SCENIC FREE CHOICE Dining choose where to dine from a selection of restaurants at your hotel.
Two Night Special Stay: The Fairmont Banff Springs
Two Night Special Stay: The Fairmont Banff Springs
Day 10: Banff
(FB,D)
Included SCENIC FREE CHOICE select from: (1) Heli Flightseeing over Spray Valley and the spine of the Goat Range; or (2) Lake Minnewanka Interpretive Cruise; or (3) Relaxing oar powered Bow River Float Trip; or (4) Tour & Traditional Afternoon Tea at your ‘Castle in the Rockies’; or (5) Golf at the Championship Banff Springs Golf Course; or (6) Guided Nature Walk with an expert naturalist; or (7) Husky Kennel Tour. This afternoon is yours to explore the alpine township of Banff, located inside Banff National Park, Canada’s first national park and the world’s third. SCENIC ENRICH Rocky Mountain Round Up, Exclusive to Scenic Tours.Celebrate this event with fellow travellers as you enjoy authentic cuisine, local entertainment and western hospitality.
Day 11: ‘The Rocky Mountaineer ‘- Kamloops
(FB,L)
Enjoy a 2 day rail experience on ‘The Most Spectacular Train Trip in the World’. Relax in your Included GoldLeaf carriage and experience unsurpassed levels of dome car service. Cross Kicking Horse Pass and view the glaciers and snow capped mountains of Rogers Pass before arriving into Kamloops. Overnight Stay: Kamloops Hotel (as assigned by Rocky Mountaineer)
Day 12: ‘The Rocky Mountaineer’ - Vancouver
(FB,L)
Continue westward following the Thompson River and Fraser River Valley before arriving into Vancouver.
Two Night Stay: The Fairmont Hotel Vancouver, Exclusive to Scenic Tours
Two Night Stay: The Fairmont Hotel Vancouver, Exclusive to Scenic Tours
Day 13: Vancouver
(FB,D)
SCENIC ENRICH Be the first to explore the rainforest and new Cliffwalk, as the Capilano Suspension Bridge Park opens early,Exclusive to Scenic Tours. Later enjoy a sightseeing tour of Vancouver’s highlights including the historical hub of Gastown and the local’s playground Stanley Park, which features many cultural and natural attractions. The afternoon is yours to explore at your leisure before dinner tonight with your Tour Director and fellow travellers.
Day 14: Vancouver - Alaskan Cruise
(FB,D)
This morning transfer to Vancouver’s Pier, Canada Place. Step onboard your luxurious cruise ship for a 7 night Alaskan Voyage. Check into your Verandah Stateroom (subject to availability) on Holland America’s ms Zuiderdam and settle in for an unforgettable cruise. Familiarise yourself with the multitude of services, facilities and activities on offer at your convenience and contained all on one lavish vessel.
Day 15: Scenic Cruising
(FB,L,D)
Sit back, relax and enjoy the ambience as you cruise north. Alaska’s dramatic coastline reveals North America’s last great wilderness. Keep a look out for wildlife such as orcas, humpback whales and bald eagles as you sail by. Tonight, like every other night on board your magnificent ship, enjoy a dinner of mouth watering delights. Evenings on board your cruise ship glitter with choices - catch a musical production starring performers from Broadway productions in the show lounge or visit one of the many lounges featuring live music. For a quiet night perhaps catch the feature movie at the theatre or in the privacy of your own cabin.
Day 16: Juneau, Alaska’s Capital
(FB,L,D)
Surrounded by the Gastineau Channel, the Mendenhall Glacier and the Juneau Icefields, Alaska’s capital is famed for its scenery and isolation. Juneau is accessible only by air or sea so the best way to arrive is by luxury cruise. Explore the lush Tongass National Forest; or journey above on Mount Robert’s Tramway; or learn the city’s Gold Rush story; or drop into the Red Dog Saloon; or visit the fascinating Alaska State Museum (shore excursions are at own expense).
Day 17: Skagway
(FB,L,D)
Cruise into Skagway, the gateway to the Klondike and a featured setting of Jack London’s book, ‘Call of the Wild’. Enjoy plenty of free time to go ashore and stroll along the weathered boardwalks admiring the shop front facades, reminiscent of the gold rush era. The Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park boasts restored buildings inviting you to take a stroll back in time.
Day 18: Glacier Bay
(FB,L,D)
Early this morning, enter the iceberg strewn waters of Glacier Bay National Park. Marvel at the glacial ice wall carved by nature in this UNESCO World Heritage Site. This breathtaking scenery will be brought to life by a National Park Service Ranger as they help you spot wildlife and interpret the glacier activity and surrounding environment. Glacier Bay has more actively calving tidewater glaciers than anywhere else in the world.
Day 19: Ketchikan
(FB,L,D)
Arrive into picturesque Ketchikan, salmon capital of the world. Stroll along the elevated boardwalk; or take a self guided tour of the town; or cast a line at the fishing camp; or experience a bear adventure by float plane (shore excursions are at own expense).
Day 20: Scenic Cruising
(FB,L,D)
Relish in the bow to stern luxury of your cruise ship as you journey south through the spectacular waterways.
Day 21: Vancouver
(FB)
Disembark early this morning and transfer* to Vancouver Airport with your Scenic Tours Representative, to board your homebound flight (please do not book departure flight before 2pm). Land Only tour concludes today.
Day 22: Cross International Dateline
In flight cross the International Dateline.
Day 23: Arrive Home Port
Flight Inclusive tour concludes today.
*Check transfer entitlements with your travel agent. For passengers who have already received documentation - refer to your booking summary.
At a glance
Duration
23 Days
From
$11,095
per person twin share
Dates
27 May 2012
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08 Jul 2012
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