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Canada Alaska |
Tour Type: Coach & Cruise
Tour Duration: 26 Days (25 Nights)
From: Vancouver to Anchorage
Tour Code: URA26
Operator: Travelmarvel |
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 Click Map To Enlarge Tour Description
From the coast to the mighty mountains of the Canadian Rockies, you'll experience the highlights of this beautiful region on this unique tour, featuring, an authentic 2 day train journey on the Rocky Mountaineer through Canada's amazing National parks, tours of Canadas National Parks and Icefields, a 7 day cruise of the west caost of British Columbia and Alaska, and finishing with Sight seeing in Alaska, including a trip on the Alaska Railroad! Tour Highlights
- Stay two nights in Banff and Victoria
- Stay a total of three nights in Vancouver
- Travel onto the Athabasca Glacier
- Ride the Banff Gondola
- See the Oh Canada Eh! Dinner Show
- Visit Jasper and beautiful Lake Louise
- Visit the ski resort town of Sun Peaks
- Enjoy a stay at Whistler
- See Glacier Bay National Park
- Spend two nights in Fairbanks and Denali National Park
- Travel the famous Alaska Railroad
- Spend three nights in Anchorage and visit the Alaska Native Heritage Center
Whats Included
- Guaranteed Ocean-view Stateroom on board your 7 seven night Alaskan cruise
- Eleven nights in western Canada and seven nights in Alaska staying in superior accommodation
- Services of a Canadian Travelmarvel Tour Director and driver in Canada
- Welcome Reception, and a Farewell Dinner at historic Butchart Gardens
- All must-see premium highlights
- Enjoy two days aboard the famous Rocky Mountaineer rail journey
- Tipping for land and cruise staff – save up to $920 per couple
- Airport transfers on first and last day
Finest Dining
- 24 Full Breakfasts (B)
- 9 Lunches (L)
- 13 Dinners (D)
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Day
1 |
Vancouver
Be met in Vancouver and transfer to your hotel. Tonight enjoy a Welcome Reception. Stay: Vancouver, Blue Horizon Hotel (2 Nights) |
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2 |
Victoria Sightseeing
This morning tour Vancouver including the Waterfront, Gastown and Stanley Park. The rest of the day is yours at leisure. (B) |
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3 |
Rocky Mountaineer, Kamloops
Board the Rocky Mountaineer and journey past the Coast Mountains. Follow the Thompson River to Kamloops. Stay: Kamloops, hotel assigned by Rocky Mountaineer (B/L) |
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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. Stay: Jasper, Tonquin Inn (B/L/D) |
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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. Stay: Banff Park Lodge (2 Nights) (B/D) |
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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. (B/D) |
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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. Stay: Sun Peaks, Hearthstone Lodge (B/D) |
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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 (B/D) |
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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. Stay: Victoria, Queen Victoria Hotel and Suites (2 Nights) (B) |
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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. (B/D) |
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11 |
Victoria, Vancouver
Travel by ferry across Georgia Straight back to Vancouver. On arrival, enjoy ample time at leisure. Stay: Vancouver, Blue Horizon Hotel (B) |
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12 |
Holland America Line Cruise
Today you’ll board your ship and settle into your comfortable stateroom. Stay: MS Statendam or MS Zaandam (7 Nights) (B/D) |
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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. (B/L/D) |
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14 |
Ketchikan
Visit Ketchikan, which is the salmon capital of the world. Enjoy free time to explore this fascinating town’s many attractions. (B/L/D) |
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15 |
Juneau
Today visit Juneau, Alaska’s capital, located at the foot of grand mountain peaks on the Gastineau Channel. (B/L/D) |
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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). (B/L/D) |
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17 |
Glacier Bay
View the breathtaking sight of Glacier Bay with its rivers of ice and towering peaks. (B/L/D) |
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18 |
College Fjord
Today, observe the many glaciers in this region and keep an eye out for the wildlife of beautiful College Fjord. (B/L/D) |
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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. Stay: Anchorage (B) |
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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. Stay: Fairbanks (2 Nights) (B) |
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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. (B/D) |
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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). Stay: Denali National Park (2 Nights) (B) |
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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). (B/L) |
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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. Stay: Anchorage (2 Nights) (B) |
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25 |
Anchorage
Tour Anchorage and visit the Alaska Native Heritage Center. Enjoy an included dinner. (B/D) |
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26 |
Depart Anchorage
Your tour ends with a transfer to the airport. |
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General Information
The information below relates to this itinerary only. |
Tour Operator: APT Travelmarvel
 As a member of APT, you can think of Travelmarvel as the "everyday touring option from APT." Travelmarvel offers affordable coach touring in Australia, New Zealand, Canada & Alaska and river cruising in Europe and along the Mekong in Vietnam. When you travel with us, you will receive the great value for money touring for which Travelmarvel is known, as well as all the reassurances of travelling with a well respected and reliable tour operator.
Frequently Asked Questions
Many passengers travel with Travelmarvel on their own. This means that you will be accommodated in a single room. Alternatively, 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.
Travelmarvel will endevour to cater for all special diets and preferences. Please advise us of your dietary requirements at the time of booking and we will include the information within your booking to ensure you are catered for appropriately. Please note that in more remote locations options may be more limited.
Flights are not included in the price of your tour. It is best to organise your own flights once we have informed you that your tour is guaranteed to depart.
Yes, however the minimum age is 7 years on our escorted tours.
Yes Travelmarvel does have guaranteed departures. As these are always changing, Please ask your Global Journeys consultant and we will confirm the status of tour departures at time of enquiry.
Approximately 44-48 seats, but this varies depending on the style of touring.
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.
Not really, however you will need to be able to be mobile, and if not mobile, must be travelling with a companion who can assist.
Canada uses 110V American style AC plugs. Most device chargers work on 110 - 240v, please check your devices before leaving for your tour. Holland America Line cruise ship staterooms are equipped with standard 110 & 220V AC outlets.
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Airport Transfer Information
Free Airport Transfers
Arrival transfers are included on Day 1 of your tour. Return transfer is included on the last day of the tour. All flight information must be given to Global Journeys 100 days prior to your departure date. If this information is not received we are unable to guarantee the transfer. If you book your own pre or post accommodation then transfers cannot be included.
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