Experience the very best of Canada and Alaska, on Travelmarvel's Rockies, Ultimate Alaska and Glacier Discovery Cruise. Tour begins in Vancouver and ends in Anchorage.
Day 1. Arrive Vancouver
Be met in Vancouver and transfer to your hotel. Tonight enjoy a Welcome Reception.
Day 2. Vancouver Sightseeing
This morning tour Vancouver including the Waterfront, Gastown and Stanley Park. The rest of the day is yours at leisure.
Day 3. Rocky Mountaineer, Kamloops
Board the Rocky Mountaineer and journey past the Coast Mountains. Follow the Thompson River to Kamloops.
Day 4. Rocky Mountaineer, Jasper
Rejoining the Rocky Mountaineer, follow the Thompson River into the Monashee Mountains. Pass Mt Robson before arriving in Jasper National Park.
Day 5. Columbia Icefield, Lake Louise, Banff.
Travel along the Icefields Parkway. Stop at the Columbia Icefield for an unforgettable ride in an Ice Explorer onto Athabasca Glacier. Later see Lake Louise before arriving in Banff.
Day 6. Banff Sightseeing.
Today ride the Banff Gondola. Then perhaps visit The Fairmont Banff Springs or join a Banff Experience to discover the township (own expense). Tonight, enjoy the entertaining Oh Canada Eh! Theatre Dinner Show.
Day 7. Banff, Sun Peaks.
This morning, you’ll descend from the Rocky Mountains. This afternoon arrive in Sun Peaks. On arrival, check into your hotel before a delicious dinner this evening.
Day 8. Whistler.
Today travel through the Caribou region and then view the Coast Mountains before your stay in Whistler, a lovely alpine resort.
Stay: Aava Whistler Hotel.
Day 9. Georgia Strait, Victoria.
From Whistler, perhaps enjoy a picturesque floatplane flight to Victoria (own expense). Alternatively, return to the coast to board a ferry and cruise across Georgia Strait to Vancouver Island. Continue to Victoria.
Day 10. Victoria Sightseeing.
This morning, enjoy free time on Vancouver Island. Perhaps take a whale-watching cruise or join a horse-drawn carriage tour (both at own expense). This afternoon, visit beautiful Butchart Gardens with its striking floral displays. Then enjoy a Farewell Dinner in these historic gardens.
Day 11. Victoria, Vancouver.
Travel by ferry across Georgia Straight back to Vancouver. On arrival, enjoy ample time at leisure.
Day 12. Holland America Line Cruise.
Today you’ll board your ship and settle into your comfortable stateroom.
Day 13. Inside Passage.
Enjoy a day at sea on board your luxury cruise ship, as it wends its way past dramatic rocky headlands and over the still blue waters of the Inside Passage.
Day 14. Ketchikan.
Visit Ketchikan, which is the salmon capital of the world. Enjoy free time to explore this fascinating town’s many attractions.
Day 15. Juneau.
Today visit Juneau, Alaska’s capital, located at the foot of grand mountain peaks on the Gastineau Channel.
Day 16. Skagway.
Arrive in Skagway, located at the northernmost point of the Inside Passage. Enjoy free time, or choose from a range of optional excursions (all at own expense).
Day 17. Glacier Bay.
View the breathtaking sight of Glacier Bay with its rivers of ice and towering peaks.
Day 18. College Fjord.
Today, observe the many glaciers in this region and keep an eye out for the wildlife of beautiful College Fjord.
Day 19. Seward, Anchorage
Disembark your ship in Seward and board your coach to the Alaska Sealife Center. Then journey north to the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center, to see native wildlife up close. Later, return to Anchorage to enjoy some time at leisure.
Day 20. Fairbanks at Leisure.
Today, journey by coach through spectacular scenery to Fairbanks, the unofficial capital of inland Alaska. The route takes you through the agricultural region of Matanuska Susitna Valley and the Wrangell-St Elias National Park, the largest in the United States.
Day 21. Fairbanks Sightseeing.
Today, take a sightseeing tour of Fairbanks and learn more about the area’s gold rush influenced past. Then, visit the University of Alaska’s fascinating Museum of the North to discover more about the state’s heritage. Later, enjoy a leisurely cruise along the Chena River aboard a traditional stern-wheeler. Tonight, dine at an authentic salmon bake.
Day 22. Denali National Park.
Travel to Denali National Park, which takes its name from its major attraction, Mt Mckinley, which means ‘the high one’ in the native Athabaskan language. In this pristine national park, choose from optional activities such as river rafting, flight-seeing around Mt McKinley, or a jetboat safari on the Nenana River. Alternatively, visit award-winning kennels that are home to champion sled dogs (all at own expense).
Day 23. Tundra Wilderness Tour.
Today, journey deep into Denali National Park on the Tundra Wilderness Tour (early May and September tours may be shortened due to road conditions).
Day 24. Alaska Railroad, Anchorage.
After a morning at leisure, board the Alaska Railroad for the trip to Anchorage. En route, look out for black bears along the banks of the Susitna River.
Day 25. Anchorage.
Tour Anchorage and visit the Alaska Native Heritage Center. Enjoy an included dinner.
Day 26. Depart Anchorage.
Your tour ends with a transfer to the airport.
