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35 Day East Coast, Rockies with Alaskan Adventure 2012


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35 Day East Coast, Rockies with Alaskan Adventure 2012
Tour Code: UHA35E
Tour Type: Escorted
Tour Duration: 35 days
Tour Country: North America
Prices From: $18770 AUD

Introduction
Take in east coast highlights such as Toronto, Niagara Falls, Ottawa, Québec and Montréal. Discover the glorious waters of the Inside Passage and explore the many natural wonders of Alaska.

Tour Itinerary

Day 1. Toronto
Arrive at Toronto International Airport and transfer to your hotel.

Day 2. CN Tower, Toronto Sights
Meet your fellow travellers at a Welcome Breakfast this morning. Join a city tour of Toronto, and roam this racy modern metropolis while visiting must-see attractions, including the CN Tower for incredible views.

Day 3. Niagara Falls
Travel to the thunderous Niagara Falls be humbled by the majestic beauty and power of one of the greatest natural wonders of the world. Experience the roar of the falls aboard the world-famous Maid of the Mist cruise for the thrill of a lifetime. Then, delight in the Art of Wine and Food interactive experience at Peller Estates on the Niagara Peninsula, where wine makers and chefs reveal the secret to pairing two of life’s greatest pleasures - wine and food.

Day 4. 1000 Islands, Ottawa
Cruise the beautiful 1000 Islands archipelago that straddles the Canadian-USA border. These islands dot the international waterways of Lake Ontario and the St Lawrence River. Then continue onwards to Canada’s capital city, Ottawa.

Day 5. Ottawa Sights
Discover Ottawa’s attractions, including Parliament Hill, Embassy Row, Rideau Canal and the ByWard Market. The Canadian capital also has a vast assortment of museums - ranging from the uber modern Museum of Civilisation to the intriguing Museum of Nature.

Day 6. Mont Tremblant
Travel through the Québec countryside to Mont Tremblant, the heart of the magnificent Laurentian mountain range. Be enchanted by this alpine paradise and the colourful rooftops of its pedestrian village. Settle in and explore this charming retreat at your leisure.

Day 7. Québec City
Continue to Québec City today, where Canada’s French heritage is evident throughout. Rich with historical treasures, this city dates back to 1608. As Canada’s second-oldest European settlement, it’s also North America’s only walled city.

Day 8. Québec City, Freedom of Choice Touring
This morning, join a guided city tour of Québec City for a deeper insight into the city’s rich history and culture. Later, join your selected activity. Embark on a guided walking tour to learn more about its stories and landmarks. Or sit back and enjoy a romantic horse-drawn carriage ride through the narrow cobbled streets of Old Town. You can also tour the World Heritage-listed Fairmont Le Château Frontenac, or explore charming inlets on a river cruise. The remainder of the day is yours to spend at leisure.

Day 9. Montréal
This morning, journey to Montréal and join a guided tour of the city’s highlights. Take in Nôtre Dame Cathedral, Old Montréal and Mount Royal as you roam this French-infused cosmopolitan city. Tonight, enjoy a Farewell Dinner at a local restaurant.

Day 10. Vancouver
After breakfast, transfer to Montréal airport for your flight to Vancouver, the gateway to your Canadian Rockies adventure (flight not included when booking land only). Tonight enjoy a Dinner.

Day 11. Vancouver Sights, Victoria
Take a tour of the Vancouver sights this morning, then board the ferry to Victoria.

Day 12. Vancouver Island, Butchart Gardens, Freedom of Choice Touring
Visit the renowned Butchart Gardens for breakfast. Later, choose your touring activity in Victoria.

Day 13. Georgia Strait, Whistler
Take an optional one-hour floatplane flight across stunning Georgia Strait to Whistler this morning (own expense). Alternatively return to the mainland by ferry, then journey by coach into the Coast Mountains and on to Whistler.

Day 14. Kelowna
Travel through the Cariboo region before arriving in Kelowna, a renowned winery area in the Okanagan region.

Day 15. Banff National Park, Dine Around Dinner
Follow the South Thompson River to Shuswap Lake. Arrive in Banff.

Day 16. Banff Sights, Freedom of Choice Touring
After a sightseeing tour of Banff, join your selected touring activity.

Day 17. Moraine Lake, Lake Louise, Dine Around Dinner
Ride the Banff Gondola. Visit Moraine Lake then Lake Louise for a Mountain Heritage Guide tour.

Day 18. Icefields Parkway, Athabasca Glacier, Jasper, Dine Around Dinner
Journey along the Icefields Parkway and onto the Athabasca Glacier before travelling to Jasper.

Day 19. Rocky Mountaineer, Mt Robson
Board the Rocky Mountaineer train and cross the Continental Divide, enjoying GoldLeaf Service.

Day 20. Kamloops, Vancouver
Re-board and travel through the Fraser Canyon before arriving in Vancouver. Enjoy a special dinner tonight with your fellow travellers.

Day 21. Princess Cruises Cruise
Board your ship for your Glacier Bay discovery cruise.

Day 22. Cruising the Inside Passage
Watch the Inside Passage scenery slip by.

Day 23. Ketchikan
Enjoy time to explore Ketchikan, the salmon capital of the world.

Day 24. Juneau
Visit Juneau, Alaska’s capital and a trade centre of the Panhandle area.

Day 25. Skagway
Arrive in Skagway, historic frontier town and gateway for the gold rush.

Day 26. Glacier Bay
Wake to the sight of Glacier Bay National Park.

Day 27. College Fjord
Cruise College Fjord, with glaciers named after Ivy League schools.

Day 28. Whittier, Denali National Park
Disembark in Whittier and board the Princess Rail Service to Denali National Park.

Day 29. Denali National Park
Enjoy this morning at leisure then head into Denali National Park on the Natural History Tour. Tonight, enjoy the Music of the Denali Dinner Show.

Day 30. Fairbanks
Reboard the Princess Rail Service and journey to Fairbanks.

Day 31. Fairbanks
Enjoy a morning sternwheeler riverboat cruise, then enjoy a tour of El Dorado Gold Mine.

Day 32. Fairbanks, Coldfoot
Head north across the Arctic Circle to Coldfoot.

Day 33. Coldfoot, Prudhoe Bay.
Continue your journey north to Prudhoe Bay. Located on the Arctic Ocean, it’s home to Pump Station No. 1 of the Trans-Alaska pipeline.

Day 34. Prudhoe Bay, Anchorage
Enjoy a morning sightseeing tour of Prudhoe Bay. Fly to Anchorage for the night.

Day 35. Depart Anchorage
Enjoy time at leisure, then transfer to Anchorage airport for your flight home.


Main Highlights

35 Days Luxury Cruising and Touring

Seven night Princess Cruises’s Sapphire Princess


Additional Highlights
  • One night at spectacular Niagara Falls in at the Hilton Niagara Falls Fallsview
  • Two nights at Delta Ocean Pointe, Victoria, Harbour View Rooms
  • One night at The Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise in Guaranteed Lake View Rooms
  • Two days aboard the Rocky Mountaineer train in GoldLeaf Service
  • Seven night fully escorted Inside Passage Cruise in a Verandah Stateroom on Holland America Line’s ms Oosterdam
  • Take in the city’s sights and sounds on guided tours in Toronto, Ottawa, Québec City, Montréal and Vancouver
  • Experience the roar of Niagara Falls and journey through its foaming waters on the thrilling Maid of the Mist cruise
  • Savour the Art of Wine and Food interactive dining experience at Peller Estates on the Niagara Peninsula
  • Embark on a scenic cruise through the 1000 Islands along the St Lawrence Seaway on the Canada-USA border
  • Enjoy breakfast in the original Butchart family home surrounded by gorgeous floral displays, at the renowned Butchart Gardens in Victoria
  • Travel the Icefields Parkway and board a specially-designed Ice Explorer for a journey onto the Athabasca Glacier
  • Join a Mountain Heritage Guide for a stroll along the shores of Lake Louise, where you’ll learn the natural history and stories of the area
  • Ride a gondola to the top of Sulphur Mountain in Banff National Park for spectacular views of the Rockies
  • Guided tour of the sights of Vancouver
  • Breakfast at Butchart Gardens in Victoria
  • Ride the Banff gondola for stunning views
  • Join a guided walk along Lake Louise
  • Journey onto the Athabasca Glacier
  • Take the Natural History Tour in Denali
  • Two days on the Princess Rail Service
  • Board a Sternwheeler Riverboat
  • Visit the El Dorado Gold Mine
  • Fully escorted tour and Alaska cruise
  • Tipping included for land touring
  • 34 Full Breakfasts, 9 Lunches and 26 Dinners
  • Dine Around Dinners - Jasper, Lake Louise and Banff
  • Québec City - choose from four options, including a horse-drawn carriage ride to a tour of Fairmont Le Château Frontenac
  • Banff - choose from a range of seven touring experiences, including Heli Flightseeing and a spa treatment
  • Victoria - a selection of seven activities is on offer, including Whale Watching, or a tour by horse-drawn carriage
  • Prices include port charges and taxes
  • Flight from Montréal to Vancouver not included when booking land and cruise tour only
  • Land only rate - please Contact Us for best airfares available

Tour Dates
Start Date End Date Price
27 May 201230 Jun 201218770 AUD
10 Jun 201214 Jul 2012Contact us for price
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