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Canada Alaska |
Tour Type: Coach & Cruise
Tour Duration: 18 Days (17 Nights)
From: Vancouver to Vancouver
Tour Code: URJEVV18
Operator: Travelmarvel |
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 Click Map To Enlarge Tour Description
This 18 day tour takes you through the great scenic sights that the east coast has to offer, including a seven night cruise through the beautiful Alaskan coast, Tours of the Rocky Mountains and much, much more! Tour Highlights
- Stay two nights in Vancouver, Banff and Victoria
- Spend time exploring Vancouver
- Discover the township of Jasper
- Journey along the Icefields Parkway
- Travel onto the Athabasca Glacier
- Ride the Banff Gondola
- See the Oh Canada Eh! Dinner Show
- Visit the ski resort town of Sun Peaks and dine at a local restaurant
- Stay overnight in Whistler
- Enjoy a Farewell Dinner at 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
- Ten 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 famous Rocky Mountaineer rail journey
- Tipping for land and cruise staff – save up to $580 per couple
- Airport transfers on first and last day
Finest Dining
- 17 Full Breakfasts (B)
- 8 Lunches (L)
- 11 Dinners (D)
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Vancouver
Situated between the Coast Mountains and the Pacific Ocean, Vancouver is one of the world’s most beautiful cities and hosted the 2010 Winter Olympic Games. On arrival here, be met at the airport and transferred to your hotel. After time at leisure, join a Welcome Reception this evening. Stay: Vancouver, Blue Horizon Hotel (2 Nights) |
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Victoria Sightseeing
This morning, enjoy a sightseeing tour of Vancouver including the Waterfront, Gastown and Stanley Park. The remainder of the day is yours at leisure to explore this city. (B) |
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Rocky Mountaineer, Kamloops
After breakfast early this morning, board the Rocky Mountaineer train. Relax in your RedLeaf carriage as you pass the fields of Fraser Valley and the towering peaks of the Coast Mountains before entering Fraser Canyon. See the thundering waters of Hell’s Gate and follow the Thompson River to Kamloops. Stay: Kamloops, hotel assigned by Rocky Mountaineer Vacations (B/L) |
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Rocky Mountaineer, Jasper
Rejoining the Rocky Mountaineer, follow the Thompson River into the snowy peaks of the Monashee Mountains. Pass Mt Robson, the highest peak in the Canadian Rockies, before arriving this afternoon in picturesque Jasper National Park. Stay: Jasper, Tonquin Inn Lodge (B/L/D) |
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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. This afternoon stop at Lake Louise, the Jewel of the Rockies. Later, arrive in Banff. Stay: Banff National Park, Banff Park Lodge (2 Nights) (B/D) |
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Banff Sightseeing
Today, ride the Banff Gondola over the shoulder of Sulphur Mountain and enjoy incredible views of the Canadian Rockies. The rest of the day is at your leisure. Perhaps visit The Fairmont Banff Springs or head off on a Banff Experience to discover the local township (own expense). Tonight, enjoy the Oh Canada Eh! Theatre Dinner Show. (B/D) |
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Banff, Sun Peaks
Descending from the Rockies, pass through national parks before arriving in the alpine village of Sun Peaks. Check into your lodge before enjoying dinner at a local restaurant. Stay: Sun Peaks, Hearthstone Lodge (B/D) |
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Whistler
From Sun Peaks, travel through the rugged Caribou region. View the Coast Mountains before arriving in Whistler. After checking into your lodge, this evening you might like to experience the nightlife of this famous alpine resort. Stay: Aava Whistler Hotel (B) |
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Georgia Strait, Victoria
From Whistler, perhaps take a floatplane flight (own expense) and enjoy views of the Georgia Strait before arriving in Victoria to enjoy leisure time this afternoon. Alternatively, return to the coast and take a ferry across the Georgia Strait. Arrive on Vancouver Island and continue to Victoria, the capital city of British Columbia. Tonight, enjoy leisure time. Stay: Victoria, Queen Victoria Hotel and Suites (2 Nights) (B) |
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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 Butchart Gardens. Then enjoy a Farewell Dinner in these historic gardens, prior to boarding your Holland America Line cruise tomorrow. (B/D) |
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Vancouver, Holland America Line Cruise
This morning, after breakfast, travel by ferry from Victoria to Vancouver. Board your premium Holland America Line ship, the ms Zuiderdam, for your seven-night cruise. Settle into your stateroom and spend time familiarising yourself with the ship before enjoying dinner on board this evening. Stay: MS Zuiderdam (7 Nights) (B/D) |
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Inside Passage
Enjoy a day at sea as your ship wends its way past rocky headlands, over the still blue waters of the Inside Passage. Enjoy your cruise ship. (B/L/D) |
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Juneau
Juneau was named after gold prospector Joe Juneau, after originally being knows as Rockwell and the Harrisburg. Juneau has been Alaska's capital since 1906. This afternoon you'll have the chance to experience a dog sled ride over a glacier, sample salmon baked over a fire or pan for gold (own expense). (B/L/D) |
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Skagway
At the northernmost point of the Inside Passage, Skagway's history as a frontier town and gate for the gold rush is still evident. Enjoy free time discovering what gold prospecting was like back then or take in the wildlife (own expense). (B/L/D) |
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Glacier Bay
Wake up to the breathtaking sight of Glacier Bay National Park with its rivers of ice. Have your camera poised to catch glaciers calving. Rangers come on board to explain the geological wonders and point out the diverse wildlife. (B/L) |
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Ketchikan
As the salmon capital of the world, Ketchikan is the place to indulge in all the things to do with salmon. Enjoy time at leisure and maybe join a walking tour of the town including a visit to the busy fishing harbour and the historic red light district, where the wooden houses that still stand today were built on stilts over the water. Or you can immerse yourself in the Tlingit Indian culture at Saxman Native Village (own expense). (B/L/D) |
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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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Tour Prices
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General Information
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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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