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21 Day Gems of the Rockies & Alaska
Premium Coach Tour starting in Vancouver and finishing in Vancouver
Countries Visited: Canada  Alaska 
Tour Type: Coach & Cruise
Tour Duration: 21 Days (20 Nights)
From: Vancouver to Vancouver
Tour Code: UT21JEVV
Operator: APT
from AU $10,540 pp
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Tour Description

This comprehensive touring program takes you to all the highlights Canada and Alaska have to offer, travelling by coach, train and premium ocean ship. Explore Vancouver before stepping aboard the Rocky Mountaineer train for an exciting journey through the majestic Rockies. Continue through the alpine villages of Jasper, Lake Louise, Banff, and Whistler to Victoria. Discover this charming city, then board your Holland America Line ship, the ms Zuiderdam, for a seven night cruise of the Inside Passage, stopping in Juneau, Skagway, Glacier Bay and Ketchikan.

Included Signature Experiences

  • Guided tour of the sights of Vancouver
  • Walk the Capilano Suspension Bridge
  • Travel the Icefields Parkway and journey onto the Athabasca Glacier
  • Join a guided walk along Lake Louise
  • Ride a gondola to the top of Sulphur Mountain for spectacular views
  • Meet and learn about the Royal Canadian Mounted Police
  • Feast on breakfast at Whistler’s Squamish Lil’wat Cultural Centre
  • Breakfast at Victoria’s Butchart Gardens

APT Tour Highlights

  • Fully escorted tour and Alaskan cruise with an experienced local APT Tour Director on hand throughout
  • Tipping included for your Tour Director, driver, rail, restaurants, activities and your Inside Passage cruise staff
  • Two nights in Jasper, Banff and Whistler
  • Explore Juneau, Skagway and Ketchikan
  • Cruise spectacular Glacier Bay

Freedom Of Choice Touring

  • Victoria – a selection of seven different tour experiences is on offer, including Traditional Afternoon Tea; Whale Watching; Seaplane Flightseeing; a horse-drawn carriage tour and more
  • Banff – choose from a range of seven activities, including Heli Flightseeing; a Bow River float trip; some golf at The Fairmont Banff Springs Golf Course; cruising Lake Minnewanka and more
  • Jasper – choose from a range of seven activities, including Heli Flightseeing; a Bow River float trip; some golf at The Fairmont Banff Springs Golf Course; cruising Lake Minnewanka and more
  • Whistler – choose from a range of activities

Outstanding Places to Stay

Finest Dining

  • 20 Full Breakfasts (B), 8 Lunches (L) and 14 Dinners (D)
  • Dine Around Dinners - Enjoy a choice of delicious cuisine at restaurants in Banff at Lake Louise and Jasper

 

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Day
1
Vancouver
Be met and transfer to your hotel. Tonight, enjoy a Welcome Dinner. Two Night Stay: Vancouver, The Fairmont Waterfront with spectacular views (D)
Day
2
Vancouver Sights
Tour the sights of Vancouver. Then walk along the Capilano Suspension Bridge before time at leisure. (B)
Day
3
Rocky Mountaineer
Board the Rocky Mountaineer train and enjoy the comforts of GoldLeaf Service. Pass through the Coast Mountains, then enter the Fraser Canyon. Follow the Thompson River to Kamloops. Stay: Kamloops, hotel assigned by Rocky Mountaineer. Kamloops has limited accommodation (two or three-star hotels) (B/L)
Day
4
Mt Robson, Jasper, Dine Around Dinner
Aboard the Rocky Mountaineer, follow the Thompson River into the Monashee Mountains and past Mt Robson. Arrive in Jasper and choose where you dine at The Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge. Two Night Stay: The Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge, a grand Canadian lodge (B/L)
Day
5
Jasper, Freedom of Choice Touring
Spend a full day in Jasper today, enjoying your selected touring activity. Tonight, delight in a Dine Around Dinner. (B/D)
Day
6
Icefields Parkway, Athabasca Glacier, Lake Louise, Dine Around Dinner
Journey along the Icefields Parkway, stopping to drive onto the Athabasca Glacier. Then, arrive at Lake Louise, and choose from one of the chateau’s outstanding restaurants for dinner tonight. Stay: The Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise, in Banff National Park (B/D)
Day
7
Moraine Lake, Banff National Park, Dine Around Dinner
Join a Mountain Heritage Guide for a stroll along the shore of Lake Louise. Then visit Moraine Lake before journeying to Banff, where you will ride the Banff Gondola to the top of Sulphur Mountain. When arriving at your hotel, you’ll Meet a Mountie and hear colourful stories about this Canadian symbol. In the evening, choose where you dine at The Fairmont Banff Springs, the Castle in the Rockies. Two Night Stay: The Fairmont Banff Springs, the Castle in the Rockies (B/D)
Day
8
Banff Sights, Freedom of Choice Touring
Enjoy a tour of Banff, then join a selected activity from a range including a nature hike or helicopter flight over the region. (B)
Day
9
Sun Peaks
Descend from the Rockies, crossing Kicking Horse Pass into Yoho National Park. Travel through Glacier and Mt Revelstoke national parks and arrive in Sun Peaks. Stay: Delta Sun Peaks Resort (B/D)
Day
10
Thompson Okanagan, Whistler
Travel through the rugged Thompson Okanagan region to the spectacular alpine resort of Whistler. After dinner spend time exploring the lively pedestrian village. Two Night Stay: Whistler, Westin Resort and Spa (B/D)
Day
11
Whistler, Freedom of Choice Touring
Enjoy breakfast at the Squamish Lil’wat Cultural Centre and gain a fascinating insight into local heritage. This afternoon, enjoy your selected touring activity. (B)
Day
12
Georgia Strait, Victoria
You may like to take our optional one-hour floatplane across beautiful Georgia Strait to Victoria, which you can then explore in the afternoon (own expense). Alternatively, enjoy the scenery along the Sea to Sky Highway, stopping at Shannon Falls. Cruise the Georgia Strait to Vancouver Island and head to Victoria. Two Night Stay: Victoria, Delta Ocean Pointe Resort and Spa (B)
Day
13
Victoria, Butchart Gardens, Freedom of Choice Touring
This morning visit the famous Butchart Gardens, with its amazing floral displays, for breakfast. Later choose your touring in Victoria. Perhaps take a walking tour or a horse-drawn carriage ride. (B/D)
Day
14
Holland America Line Cruise
Return to Vancouver and board your cruise ship. Seven Night Cruise: Holland America Line’s ms Zuiderdam in a Verandah Stateroom. (B/D)
Day
15
Cruising the Inside Passage
Enjoy a full day at sea at the commencement of your journey along the Alaska Panhandle and coastal British Columbia. Relax and absorb the incredible scenery as your ship wends its way past rocky headlands and glides over the frigid waters of the Inside Passage. Make time today to explore your cruise ship and its amenities. You could stroll the teak decks that circle the ship; relax in the elegant public areas; work out in the ship’s modern fitness centre or be pampered in the indulgent spa; wander the duty free boutiques or simply enjoy the views. (B/L/D)
Day
16
Juneau
This afternoon your cruise ship arrives in Juneau, Alaska’s pretty capital. Located at the foot of grand mountain peaks on the Gastineau Channel, and with the massive Mendenhall Glacier and Juneau Icefields at its back door, Juneau is a place to let your imagination run wild. Early settlers in Juneau included miners during Alaska’s gold rush and Russian fur traders, meanwhile the native Alaskan influence still remains prominent today. Disembark and spend some time in Juneau to take in the lush terrain and vibrant wildflowers, visit the rustic shops in town, or take a ride aboard the Mt Roberts Tramway. You may also explore the Tongass National Forest, the largest national forest in the United States and remote enough to be home to many species of endangered and rare flora and fauna. (B/L/D)
Day
17
Skagway
Today you’ll check in to the port of Skagway, at the northernmost point of the Inside Passage. Skagway’s history as a frontier town and gateway for the gold rush is still evident - you may wish to take the opportunity this afternoon to ride the antique White Pass and Yukon narrow-gauge railway to get an insight into what life was like back then. There’s also a variety of stores and saloons you can visit while in town that capture the excitement of the gold rush days. Perhaps head to the nostalgic Trail of ‘98 Museum and the Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park, with its restored buildings and wooden boardwalks that invite you to take a stroll into the past. (B/L/D)
Day
18
Glacier Bay
This morning you wake up to the breathtaking sight of Glacier Bay National Park with its rivers of ice and sky-scraping peaks. As you cruise through the national park, it is easy to see why the area has received World Heritage status, with a unique ecosystem that protects plant and animal species dating back 200 years. You will also benefit from the expert commentary of local rangers who will come aboard your ship. Their insightful commentary will explain the geological wonders you’ll witness and they will point out some of the diverse wildlife and marine mammals. With more actively-calving tidewater glaciers than any other place in the world, Glacier Bay is truly an enthralling site to behold. (B/L/D)
Day
19
Ketchikan
Located along the shores of Tongass Narrows, Ketchikan offers a range of attractions to discover, including Creek Street, the Tongass Historical Museum, Totem Bight State Park and Saxman Village. Ketchikan is also widely known as the salmon capital of the world. (B/L/D)
Day
20
The Inside Passage
Heading south through the Inside Passage, watch the glorious landscape slip by. (B/L/D)
Day
21
Vancouver
Arrive back in Vancouver this morning. After disembarkation, transfer to the airport for your flight home. (B)
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Tour Operator: APT

APT TouringAPT holidays are designed for the premium end of the market and offer quality, first-class experiences. Each holiday presents a mix of cultural activities, luxurious accommodation, world-class dining and more. Many of APT's holidays, include their innovative Freedom Concept™ which allows travellers to choose from a range of touring and dining options. Further, all holidays are operated by a dedicated team of professionals, who ensure each holiday is as relaxed and enjoyable as possible.




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Why should I book my Canadian adventure with APT?

With APT, the wonders of Canada and Alaska are within your reach and will soon be part of your memory of a truly unforgettable holiday. APT's included touring highlights take in all the classic sights of Canada and Alaska, from iconic destinations to the quaint places that embody the diversity of this fascinating part of the world. APT recognises that not all travellers have the same interests. That's why we have developed Freedom of Choice touring, allowing you to choose your own activities in selected locations - adding a personal touch to your holiday. With Freedom of Choice Touring you are presented with a selection of different touring activities to choose from in feature locations. Whether it be a nature walk in Jasper, a round of golf in Banff, a Traditional High Tea at The Fairmont Empress in Victoria, or walking tours through the highlights of Montréal or Québec, select the activity that best suits your interests and we will incorporate it into your itinerary.

When will I receive my documents?

Travel documents, including your travel kit (with luggage labels, ticket wallet, personalised itinerary, touring information and travel bag), are sent approximately two to three weeks prior to departure from your home country, provided full payment has been received.

Who else will be travelling with me?

Travel with like-minded English speaking people from such countries as the UK, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, America and Canada. Our seat rotation policy allows you to mix with fellow travellers and see spectacular landscapes from all angles. Our clients are generally 50+, but more than age a positive attitude is important in a group situation. We have found ages to be as diverse and varied as the sites and attractions you will see on tour.

How many people will be on tour with me?

There will be a maximum of 44 people on your coach, however the coach carries an average of just 40 guests.

Will the coach be modern and comfortable?

APT's fleet of luxury motor coaches provides you with the pinnacle of touring luxury. Coaches feature as standard: air-conditioning, toilet/restroom, video screen, comfortable reclining seats with foot rests, state of the art sound system, on-board drinking water, air suspension and large panoramic windows.

What are APT Tour Managers like?

Who better to show you the sights than a local? All of our Tour Directors are Canadians who will show you the best their country has to offer. With their help, explore famed sights, find great bargains and discover hidden treasures. APT Tour Directors are known as being the very best in the business. They are experienced, knowledgeable and friendly - but most importantly, they are passionate about Canada and Alaska, and they're passionate about making sure the APT experience of these countries is everything our travellers dream it will be. For every step of your journey, your Tour Director will be present to personally assist with any need that might arise. Whether it's help with the day's touring or a special request, our Tour Directors are there to ensure your trip runs as smoothly as possible.

What will our accommodation be like?

The places in which you'll stay with APT are as exciting as the adventures that await. From the iconic to the contemporary, our hotels and resorts are chosen for their picturesque setting or central location and all share the exacting standards of service and cuisine that you expect from an APT holiday. During your West Coast discovery, enjoy luxurious Fairmont properties in the heart of the Rockies and stay close to the action at our Vancouver and Victoria hotels. On Canada's East Coast, stay in landmark hotels that combine stunning architecture, luxurious facilities and attentive service. Click on the hotel name in the day by day itinerary for more information on each property.

What are the meals like?

The diverse flavours and tastes you will savour while travelling form an integral part of your journey. Enjoy cosmopolitan delights in Vancouver, classic French cuisine in Québec and baked salmon in Ketchikan. Dine on fresh produce, innovative local cuisine and new flavours during a range of unique dining experiences. Your discovery of Canada and Alaska is not just limited to each day's activities - an array of culinary delights is also waiting to be discovered at each and every location on tour. Enjoy delicious à la carte or buffet meals and gain an insight into the regional specialties enjoyed by locals. In Whistler, watch your meal being prepared at the award-winning show kitchen restaurant Aubergine Grille; enjoy traditional and innovative dishes crafted from local ingredients at Lure Seafood Restaurant in Victoria; and in Toronto, dine on regional produce prepared with classic French touches at EPIC Restaurant.

I am travelling alone. Is this OK?

Many passengers travel with APT on their own. This means that you will be accommodated in a single room. Alternatively (on many of our tours), you can choose to be matched up with a person of the same gender and pay the twin price. In this instance, accommodation will be in twin-bedded rooms. If APT can't find someone of the same gender to share with you, they will give you a single room at no extra cost. (Note: Canada land only)

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