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Rockies Icons and Alaska Cruise

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 Trip Length
16 Days
 Trip Starts
Calgary
 Trip Finishes
Vancouver
16 Day Rockies Icons and Alaska Cruise Itinerary (APT)
Countries Explored: Canada, USA
Trip Operator
Trip Style
Tour & Cruise
Accommodation
4.5 - 5 Star
Max. Group Size
40
Guide Level
Fully Guided, Locally Guided
Trip Code
UT16LWBV
Ship
Ship Class
Pinnacle Class
Passengers
2650
Crew
1,036
Launched
2016

Overview

Book online and enjoy exclusive savings on APT's 16 Day Rockies Icons and Alaska Cruise. The perfect combination of icons and lesser-known wonders. Stay at the ‘Castle in the Rockies’, relish a Rocky Mountaineer rail journey and explore the Capilano Suspension Bridge Park. Finish with an Inside Passage cruise.

Itinerary

Welcome to Canada. Once you've landed in Calgary, you'll be met and taken to your hotel in Banff. Make yourself at home before meeting everyone over a welcome dinner. Stay Two Nights: Banff National Park, Fairmont Banff Springs, in a Mountain View Room (D)

Signature Experiences:
  • Tonight, you have the chance to meet a Mountie and listen to tales of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police.

Choose how you'd like to spend today in Banff. (B)

Freedom of Choice:
  • You might take part in the Banff Experience which includes a visit to the Cave and Basin National Historic Site. Alternatively, board the Banff Gondola and ascend Sulphur Mountain, or set off on a heli-flightseeing excursion. Perhaps enjoy a float trip along Bow River or learn to be a Canadian ice hockey player. Otherwise, you might like to spend some time at the Willow Stream Spa. The rest of the afternoon is yours to spend as you like.

Travel along the Icefields Parkway, and stop at the Columbia Icefield. Here, you'll board an Ice Explorer vehicle and journey onto Athabasca Glacier before being taken to Jasper via Athabasca Falls. Stay Two Nights: Jasper National Park, Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge (B/D)

Freedom of Choice:
  • Tonight, choose where to enjoy dinner at your lodge.

Freedom of Choice experiences offer a new perspective today. (B)

Freedom of Choice:
  • See the park on a Harley-Davidson motorcycle sidecar tour, embark on a Maligne Valley experience by hike or cruise, go rafting down the Athabasca River, or ride the Jasper SkyTram.

Visit the spectacular Maligne Canyon and Peyto Lake before travelling to the picturesque Moraine Lake. Later, arrive at the iconic jewel, Lake Louise. Stay: Banff National Park, Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise, in a Lakeview Room (B/D)

Freedom of Choice:
  • This evening, you have the choice dine at one of the beautiful restaurants in your hotel, before retiring for the evening at your landmark hotel.

Your highly anticipated rail journey begins today. Board the famous Rocky Mountaineer and soak up the views from your bi-level glass-dome carriage in GoldLeaf Service. Stay: Kamloops, hotel as assigned by Rocky Mountaineer (three-star accommodation) (B/L)

The Rocky Mountaineer continues west today, bringing you to Vancouver. See the orange truss bridge at Cisco Crossing and the water crashing over Hell's Gate. Stay Two Nights: Vancouver, Fairmont Waterfront Hotel (B/L)

Explore Vancouver on a guided discovery. Celebrate tonight with a special dinner. (B/D)

Signature Experiences:
  • After an exclusive breakfast at the Capilano Suspension Bridge Park, join a nature exploration through the grounds.

Board your ship and set off for your journey along Alaska's iconic coastline. Stay Seven Nights: Holland America Line's Koningsdam in a Verandah Stateroom (B/D)

Spend today on board, gliding past rocky headlands and over the icy waters of the Inside Passage, one of the most picturesque sea lanes in the world. (B/L/D)

Alaska's capital, Juneau, is set at the foot of the mountain peaks on the Gastineau Channel, and outdoor activities are plenty. Disembark and explore at leisure or with an optional excursion (own expense). (B/L/D)

Arrive in Skagway, the Inside Passage's northernmost point. See heritage buildings, now protected as part of the Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park, and maybe set off on an excursion (own expense). (B/L/D)

Wake among the breathtaking scenery of Glacier Bay National Park. Take in the calving tidewater glaciers and learn from local rangers who explain the geological wonders. (B/L/D)

Dock in Ketchikan today, set on the tranquil shores of the Tongass Narrows, and spend some time exploring as you please. (B/L/D)

Enjoy a last day on board, cruising the Inside Passage all the way to Victoria. Explore the harbour-side city as you like. (B/L/D)

Disembark and be taken to the airport for your onward flight. (B)

Trip Inclusions

  • Breakfast at Capilano Suspension Bridge Park's Cliff House Restaurant

  • Freedom of Choice Inclusions
  • Expert APT tour director and cruise liaison
  • GoldLeaf service on the Rocky Mountaineer
  • Transfers, porterage and gratuities

  • Luxury dining - a total of 34 meals

  • 7-night Inside Passage cruise in a Veranda Suite aboard Holland America's Koningsdam
  • Relax during a two-night stay at The Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge
  • One night at The Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise
  • Enjoy a superb two-night stay at The Fairmont Banff Springs
  • Two nights in Vancouver at The Fairmont Waterfront Hotel

  • Itinerary and inclusions are subject to change
  • Prices are seasonal and are subject to change
  • Please ensure your arrival flight into Calgary is by 1pm
  • Please ensure your onward flight from Vancouver departs no earlier than 1pm
  • Prices are for land/rail and cruise only. Flights not included
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Cabins

Verandah Stateroom (Included)

Filled with light from floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking a private verandah, these staterooms include a sitting area, two lower beds convertible to one queen-size bed - Holland America's signature Mariner's Dream™ bed - with plush Euro-Top mattresses, and shower with premium massage showerheads. The configuration of staterooms may vary from the images shown. Approximately 213-379 sq. ft. including verandah.

Vista Suite (Upgrade)

With a verandah, floor-to-ceiling windows and comfortable sitting area, these comfortable suites are filled with light. They include two lower beds convertible to one queen-size bed, Holland America's signature Mariner's Dream™ bed, with plush Euro-Top mattresses, , plus a shower with premium massage head and a refrigerator. Approximately 260-356 sq. ft. including verandah.

Signature Suite (Upgrade)

These large, comfortable suites feature a spacious sitting area with floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking a private verandah, two lower beds convertible to one queen-size bed—our signature Mariner's Dream™ bed with plush Euro-Top mattresses, and one sofa bed for one person. The bathroom includes a dual-sink vanity, full-size whirlpool bath and shower, and an additional shower stall. Approximately 273–456 sq. ft. including verandah.

Prices & Dates

There are currently no departures available on this trip. Either it's the end of the season and new departures will be released shortly, or this itinerary has been changed and will no longer continue. Feel free to contact us for information about when next seasons dates will be released or click here to view the general release dates for all destinations.

Note
Tour & cruises prices are per person. Prices shown have savings applied, are subject to availability and may be withdrawn at any time without notice. Prices and trip information are correct at the time at this point in time, however are subject to confirmation at the time of booking and are subject to change by APT. For cruise itineraries, cabin images are sourced from APT. These should be treated as indicative only. Cabin inclusions, upholsteries and room layout may differ to the image(s) shown depending on the ship selected and your sailing dates.

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