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Canada Alaska |
Tour Type: Coach & Cruise
Tour Duration: 19 Days (18 Nights)
From: Vancouver to Vancouver
Tour Code: URBEVV19
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 a 7 day cruise of the Alaskan coast line, an authentic 2 day train journey on the Rocky Mountaineer through Canada's amazing National parks, and amazing tours of Canadas National Parks and Icefields. Tour Highlights
- Stay two nights in Vancouver, Banff and Victoria
- Spend time exploring Vancouver
- Ride the Banff Gondola
- See the Oh Canada Eh! Dinner Show
- Stay overnight at The Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise
- Journey along the Icefields Parkway
- Travel onto the Athabasca Glacier
- Discover the township of Jasper
- Visit the ski resort town of Sun Peaks and dine at a local restaurant
- Enjoy an overnight stay in Whistler
- Visit Butchart Gardens in Victoria
- Cruise the Inside Passage to Alaska
- Spend a day at spectacular Glacier Bay National Park
- Visit Juneau, Skagway and Ketchikan
Whats Included
- Guaranteed Ocean-view Stateroom on board your seven night Alaskan cruise
- Eleven nights 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
- Two days aboard the Rocky Mountaineer
- Tipping for land and cruise staff – save up to $620 per couple
- Airport transfers on first and last day
Finest Dining
- 18 Full Breakfasts (B)
- 8 Lunches (L)
- 12 Dinners (D)
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1 |
Vancouver
Be met at the airport and transferred to your hotel. Enjoy the rest of the day at leisure to relax in your hotel or explore Vancouver. Situated between the Coast Mountains and the Pacific, Vancouver is one of the world’s most beautiful cities. In 2010, the world’s best athletes converged on Vancouver for the Winter Olympic Games. Tonight, enjoy a Welcome Reception. Stay: Vancouver, Blue Horizon Hotel (2 Nights) |
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Victoria Sightseeing
This morning, enjoy a tour of Vancouver including sightseeing highlights such as the Waterfront, Gastown and Stanley Park. The remainder of the day is yours to explore all this wonderful city has to offer at leisure. (B) |
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3 |
Rocky Mountaineer, Kamloops
After breakfast early this morning, board the Rocky Mountaineer train and relax in your RedLeaf carriage as you travel through the fields of Fraser Valley and the peaks of the picturesque Coast Mountains. Enter Fraser Canyon and see the thundering waters of Hell’s Gate. Then follow the Thompson River to the city of Kamloops. Stay: Kamloops, hotel assigned by Rocky Mountaineer (B/L) |
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Rocky Mountaineer, Banff
Rejoining the Rocky Mountaineer, journey along the South Thompson River to beautiful Shuswap Lake. Enter Rogers Pass with its steep mountain in the heart of Glacier National Park. The Kicking Horse River then leads you to Kicking Horse Pass (a high mountain divide), the Spiral Tunnels and over the Continental Divide of the Canadian Rockies to Banff National Park. Enjoy this evening at leisure in Banff to dine and relax. Stay: Banff Park Lodge (2 Nights) (B/D) |
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Banff Sightseeing
Today take a ride on the scenic Banff Gondola and enjoy incredible views of the Canadian Rockies. The rest of the day is at leisure to perhaps visit The Fairmont Banff Springs, or join a Banff Experience to learn about the township (own expense). Tonight, enjoy the entertaining Oh Canada Eh! Theatre Dinner Show. (B/D) |
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Banff, Lake Louise
This morning travel to world-famous Lake Louise, in Banff National Park. On arrival, check into The Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise, which overlooks this breathtaking lake. This evening enjoy dinner at your hotel. Stay: Lake Louise, The Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise (B/D) |
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Columbia Icefield, Jasper National Park
Travel along the spectacular Icefields Parkway. Stop at the Columbia Icefield for an unforgettable ride in an Ice Explorer onto Athabasca Glacier. Then travel past Sunwapta Pass and see glacier-fed Peyto Lake, with its azure waters like Lake Louise. Later, arrive in the peaceful community of Jasper. Stay: Jasper, Tonquin Inn (B/D) |
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Mount Robson, Sun Peaks
Re-enter British Columbia, and follow the famous Yellowhead Highway. Pass Mt Robson, the highest peak in the Canadian Rockies. In the afternoon arrive in Sun Peaks and check into your lodge, before enjoying dinner at a local restaurant this evening. Stay: Sun Peaks, Hearthstone Lodge (B/D) |
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Whistler
Today, depart Sun Peaks and travel through the rugged Caribou region. Then view the Coast Mountains before your stay in the famous alpine resort of Whistler. This evening, perhaps experience Whistler’s vibrant nightlife. Stay: Aava Whistler Hotel (B) |
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10 |
Georgia Strait, Victoria
From Whistler, you might like to take a floatplane flight (own expense) and witness incredible views of the Georgia Strait, before arriving in Victoria around midday. Then enjoy time at leisure to explore. Alternatively, return to the coast to board your ferry and cruise across Georgia Strait. Arrive on Vancouver Island and continue on to Victoria. Stay: Victoria, Queen Victoria Hotel and Suites (2 Nights) (B/L/D) |
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11 |
Victoria Sightseeing
This morning is yours to spend at leisure. Perhaps take a whale-watching cruise, enjoy a horse-drawn carriage tour or visit the Empress Hotel for an English morning tea (all at own expense). This afternoon, visit the historic Butchart Gardens and explore the exquisite floral displays that have been delighting visitors for over 100 years. Tonight, enjoy a Farewell Dinner in the gardens. (B/D) |
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Victoria, Vancouver, Holland America Line Cruise
This morning, travel back to Vancouver before boarding your Holland America Line cruise ship later today. Settle into your stateroom and familiarise yourself with the ship’s excellent facilities as you sail north to the Inside Passage and the famously beautiful icefields of Alaska. Stay: MS Volendam (7 Nights) (B/D) |
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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. |
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14 |
Juneau
This afternoon in Juneau, Alaska’s lovely capital, you might like to experience a dog sled ride over a glacier, perhaps sample salmon baked over a fire or, alternatively, pan for gold (all at own expense). (B/L/D) |
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15 |
Skagway
Arrive in Skagway, 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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16 |
Glacier Bay
View breathtaking Glacier Bay National Park. Today, rangers will come on board to explain features of this fascinating region. (B/L/D) |
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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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18 |
Inside Passage
Heading south through the Inside Passage, watch the majestic landscape slip by. (B/L/D) |
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Depart Vancouver
Disembark in Vancouver after breakfast. Enjoy time at leisure before you transfer to the airport. (B) |
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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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