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Intimate Rockies and Northern Lights

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 Trip Length
12 Days
 Trip Starts
Vancouver
 Trip Finishes
Yellowknife
12 Day Intimate Rockies and Northern Lights Itinerary (APT)
Countries Explored: Canada
Trip Operator
Trip Style
Land Journey
Accommodation
4.5 - 5 Star
Max. Group Size
40
Guide Level
Fully Guided
Trip Code
UT12JEV

Overview

Book online and enjoy exclusive savings on APT's 12 Day Intimate Rockies and Northern Lights. This holiday takes you to all of Western Canada’s essential destinations, including the spectacular Canadian Rockies and the Northern Lights at Yellowknife.

Itinerary

Welcome to Canada.

On arrival, you'll be met and whisked to your hotel where you can meet your fellow guests at tonight's welcome dinner. Stay: Vancouver, Fairmont Waterfront Hotel (D)

Board the Rocky Mountaineer and soak up the views in GoldLeaf Service. Stay: Kamloops, hotel as assigned by Rocky Mountaineer (three-star accommodation) (B/L)

Your rail journey continues as you slice through the Rockies to Jasper National Park. Stay Two Nights: Jasper National Park, Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge (B/L)

Experience the beauty of Jasper on your chosen activity today. (B/D)

Freedom of Choice:
  • Enjoy a Harley-Davidson motorcycle sidecar tour, go rafting down the Athabasca River, or ride the Jasper SkyTram.
  • Choose where to have dinner at one of your lodge's restaurants this evening.

Cruise Maligne Lake to see Spirit Island. Enjoy lunch at a historic chalet then make a stop at Maligne Canyon and Athabasca Falls on your way to your lodge, nestled in the Columbia Icefield. This evening, savour dinner with entertainment on the side. Stay: Athabasca Glacier, Glacier View Lodge, in a Glacier View Room (B/L/D)

Signature Experiences:
  • Enjoy an after-hours visit to the Glacier Skywalk.
  • Embark on a Maligne Lake Cruise followed by lunch at a historic chalet.

Arrive at Lake Louise after your Signature Experience. Stay: Banff National Park, Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise (B/D)

Freedom of Choice:
  • Choose where to have dinner at one of your lodge's restaurants this evening.
Signature Experiences:
  • Board an Ice Explorer vehicle and journey onto Athabasca Glacier for a before-hours visit.

Stop to explore Moraine Lake on your way to Banff. On arrival, set off on a tour of the town. Stay Two Nights: Banff National Park, Fairmont Banff Springs, in a Mountain View Room (B/D)

Freedom of Choice:
  • This evening enjoy Freedom of Choice Dining.
Signature Experiences:
  • Meet a Mountie and hear tales from the Royal Canadian Mounted Police.

Explore Banff on your preferred activity today. (B)

Freedom of Choice:
  • You might like to take part in the Banff Experience, board the Banff Gondola, or set off on a heli-sightseeing excursion. Perhaps enjoy a float trip along Bow River or learn how to be a Canadian ice hockey player. Otherwise, you might like to spend some time at the Willow Stream Spa.

Head to Calgary airport and fly to Yellowknife (flight not included) to start your Remote Journey. Stay Three Nights: Yellowknife, The Explorer Hotel, in a Deluxe Room (B)

Signature Experiences:
  • This evening, a gathering of teepees strung out along a private lake at Aurora Village, is the magical setting from which you'll enjoy a northern lights viewing.

Enjoy your chosen activity today. Tonight is spent gazing at the northern lights. (B/D)

Freedom of Choice:
  • Explore the wilderness with a local guide on the lookout for bison, foxes and birds. Or, take a guided walk along the back trails to learn about the local flora and fauna.

Explore the city with a local before a drive through the downtown area to Yellowknife's original settlement. Jump aboard a boat and cruise over Great Slave Lake. Wave to local house boats, watch for birds, and see float planes land and take off. (B/D)

Your journey comes to an end today. (B)

Trip Inclusions

  • Enjoy an after-hours visit to the Glacier Skywalk.
  • Embark on a Maligne Lake Cruise followed by lunch at a historic chalet.
  • Board an Ice Explorer vehicle and journey onto Athabasca Glacier for a before-hours visit.
  • Meet a Mountie and hear tales from the Royal Canadian Mounted Police.
  • Enjoy dinner and entertainment in a private ‘ViTeepee' at Aurora Village

  • A maximum of 40 guests in your APT group
  • Freedom of Choice inclusions
  • Expert APT Tour Director
  • GoldLeaf service on the Rocky Mountaineer
  • Transfers, porterage and gratuities

  • 21 included meals over the course of your trip.

  • Enjoy a one-night stay in Vancouver at Fairmont Waterfront Hotel.
  • Overnight stay in Kamloops in three-star accommodation assigned by Rocky Mountaineer.
  • Indulge in a two-night stay in Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge.
  • Relax during a one-night stay at Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise.
  • Immerse yourself in a two-night stay at Fairmont Banff Springs, in a Mountain View Room.
  • Delight in a three-night stay at The Explorer Hotel, in a Deluxe Room.

  • Itinerary and inclusions are subject to change
  • Flight from Calgary to Yellowknife is not included in the tour price
  • Prices are for land/rail only. Flights not included unless specified
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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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