The Majestic Rocky Mountains are Canada’s breathtaking scenery. A train journey First passage to the west through the Rocky Mountains from Banff to Vancouver., Travel through the legendary Spiral Tunnels and pass by the spot where the last spike on the Canadian Pacific Railway was driven. Admire by spectacular mountains and dramatic canyons. End your tour with a 7-night Alaska cruise through the awe-inspiring Inside Passage.
Fly to Calgary. On arrival Calgary you will be welcomed and transferred to hotel Westin. Overnight stay at hotel Westin – Calgary.
After breakfast, begin with a Calgary orientation tour, passing by Calgary Tower, Fort Calgary, Stampede Park, Canada Olympic Park, Heritage Park, and downtown. We will then take the Trans-Canada Highway west through the foothills towards the Canadian Rockies and to Lake Banff. Explore the rock formations along Tunnel Mountain Drive, then ride the Banff Gondola for stunning views from the summit’s boardwalk and 360° observation deck. Visit Bow Falls for great photo opportunities before checking in at Fox Hotel and Suites.
After breakfast, depart for Jasper National Park along the Icefields Parkway, one of the most beautiful drives in the world. As you travel, you will see glacier-fed rivers, lakes, valleys, and towering peaks. Arrive at the Columbia Icefield, one of the largest icefields south of the Arctic Circle. At the Columbia Icefield Centre, you will have lunch and begin your Glacier Experience, where you will ride onto the Athabasca Glacier with a guide. You will return to Banff early in the evening.
After breakfast the morning is free for your leisure. This afternoon sightseeing tour will take you to the 'Jewel of the Canadian Rockies', Lake Louise and the world-renowned Moraine Lake. This trip will leave a lasting impression of your holiday to the Rockies. Accompanied by our interpretive guides you will be able to capture the magic of these two pristine settings.
Travel onboard the Rocky Mountaineer from Banff to Kamloops. Highlights include the Continental Divide, the Spiral Tunnels, the Kicking Horse Canyon, Rogers Pass and Craigellachie, where the last spike of the Canadian Pacific Railway was driven. Evening Indian dinner at local restaurant. Overnight in Kamloops.
Continue your travel west by rail towards Vancouver, through drama that includes steep slopes of the Thompson River and the churning waters at Hell's Gate in the Fraser Canyon. Upon arrival in Vancouver, transfer to your downtown hotel. Enjoy views of the city’s stunning setting—beaches, harbours, mountain parks like Grouse Mountain to the north, and the fertile Fraser River Valley to the south. Check in at Sheraton Wall Centre.
After breakfast, you will have the option of taking a half-day Capilano Suspension Bridge and Grouse Mountain Tour to experience Vancouver’s North Shore temperate rainforest. Visit the Capilano Fish Hatchery, and walk the iconic Suspension Bridge to Grouse Mountain for spectacular views. Experience the thrilling CLIFFWALK, a series of narrow, glass-floored walkways suspended along the granite cliffside above the Capilano River. The remainder of the day is free for leisure and optional activities.
After breakfast transfer to Vancouver cruise terminal where you board your ship. Overnight on Holland America ms Volendam. Depart Vancouver 16.30
You'll sail beyond the Inside Passage into the more protected Alaska Inside Passage, a complex labyrinth of fjords and bays where whales and sea lions find refuge during the summer months.
Tendered 15:00 - 22:00
Go whale watching, learn Tinglit tribal customs, buy arts-and-crafts gifts, or fly high above Port Frederick on a 1.6km long zip-rider. Later, tuck into the best ever halibut and chips on the cookhouse deck of historic Hoonah Packing Company cannery.
Cruising 10:30 - 14:30
Hubbard Glacier is the largest calving glacier on the North American continent. The glacier routinely calves off icebergs as high as 10-story buildings, sending massive blocks of ice into the sea every few minutes.
Docked 07:30 – 20:00
Some sightseeing is best from above. View the majestic Mendenhall Glacier from the East Glacier Loop Trail, or sail 1,800ft aloft via gondola to Mount Roberts. The fresh air’s sure to whet your appetite so try out the local treat - crisp crab cakes.
Docked 14:00 - 20:30
Experience Eden firsthand. Kayak tranquil saltwater fjords fringed by ancient forests, keeping an eye out for black bear and playful porpoise. Tour the great outdoors by foot or bike, or whiz above ocean shores and never-ending forests by zipline.
You'll sail beyond the Inside Passage into the more protected Alaska Inside Passage, a complex labyrinth of fjords and bays where whales and sea lions find refuge during the summer months.
After breakfast you will disembark and transfer to Vancouver International airport to board your flight to UK. Overnight flight.
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