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Trip Style
Tour & Cruise
Accommodation
4.5 - 5 Star
Max. Group Size
40
Guide Level
Fully Guided, Locally Guided
Trip Code
UTAH26
Overview
Book online and enjoy exclusive savings on APT's 26 Day Natural Wonders of the Rockies and Alaska. Experience the best of Western Canada and Alaska via land, rail & ocean. Discover the beautiful landscapes of the Rockies, cruise the Inside Passage & Explore North America's highest mountain peak.
Itinerary
Arriving in Victoria, you'll be taken to your hotel before a welcome dinner this evening. Stay Two Nights: Delta Hotels Victoria Ocean Pointe Resort, in a Deluxe Water View Room (D)
After this morning's activity, enjoy free time to explore at your own pace. (B)
Signature Experiences:
Signature Experiences:
- Visit The Butchart Gardens before the general public is granted access, and enjoy breakfast in the original Butchart residence.
Ferry across Georgia Strait en route to Whistler. If you'd rather, take a floatplane flight instead (own expense). Stay Two Nights: The Westin Whistler Resort & Spa (B/D)
Whistler is the perfect place for you to take the day as you please and enjoy the spectacular surrounds. This morning is left up to your preferred Freedom of Choice sightseeing activity. (B)
Freedom of Choice:
Freedom of Choice:
- Enjoy a floatplane flight, explore Whistler Mountain on a snowcat adventure, enjoy a mountain Jeep safari or ride the Peak 2 Peak Gondola. Adventurous ones may prefer a tree trek or a zip trek.
You'll head to Sun Peaks today, visiting Duffey and Seton lakes on the way. Stay: Sun Peaks Grand Hotel (B/D)
Travel to Lake Louise today. On your way travel through three National Parks: Mt Revelstoke National Park, Glacier National Park and Yoho National Park. Cross to Alberta and the Rocky Mountain Range. Stay Two Nights: Banff National Park, Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise, in a Lakeview Room (B/D)
Freedom of Choice:
Freedom of Choice:
- Tonight, choose where to enjoy dinner at your hotel.
First up this morning, you'll travel to Moraine Lake, and spend time marvelling at the glacially fed waters. (B)
Signature Experiences:
Signature Experiences:
- On the shores of Lake Louise, join an expert Mountain Heritage Guide and learn about the area's rich natural history.
On arrival, be guided through Banff. Stay Two Nights: Banff National Park, Fairmont Banff Springs, in a Mountain View Room (B/D)
Freedom of Choice:
Freedom of Choice:
- Your hotel has plenty of restaurants to choose from for dinner.
- Meet a Mountie and hear tales from the iconic Royal Canadian Mounted Police.
Set out on your chosen activity this morning. The remainder of the day is left free for you to explore however you please. (B)
Freedom of Choice:
Freedom of Choice:
- You may like to take part in the Banff Experience which includes a visit to the Cave and Basin National Historic Site. Alternatively, board the Banff Gondola, 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, spend some time at the Willow Stream Spa.
Board an Ice Explorer vehicle for a journey onto Athabasca Glacier. Arrive later in Jasper. Stay Two Nights: Jasper National Park, Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge (B/D)
Freedom of Choice:
Freedom of Choice:
- This evening, choose one of your lodge's restaurants to dine at.
Set out on your chosen experience today. (B)
Freedom of Choice:
Freedom of Choice:
- See Jasper National 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.
Relax in your bi-level glass-dome carriage complete with GoldLeaf Service. Stay: Kamloops, hotel as assigned by Rocky Mountaineer (three-star accommodation) (B/L)
Your Rocky Mountaineer rail journey continues to Vancouver. Stay Two Nights: Vancouver, Fairmont Waterfront Hotel (B/L)
On a guided discovery explore Vancouver's most famous sites including Stanley Park and Granville Island, the bustling heart of Vancouver's cultural scene. Also see English Bay and Vancouver Harbour. The rest of the day is yours. (B/D)
Head to the harbour and step aboard your ship, ready for your cruise. Enjoy your first dinner on board this evening. Stay Seven Nights: Holland America Line's Noordam in a Verandah Stateroom (B/D)
Your day is enjoyed on board. Take in coastal views or relax and enjoy the facilities. (B/L/D)
Dock in Ketchikan today and spend some time exploring as you please. (B/L/D)
Disembark in Alaska's picturesque capital and spend your time exploring at leisure or with an optional excursion (own expense). (B/L/D)
Arriving in Skagway, a delightful frontier-style atmosphere is still evident in the colourful heritage buildings. (B/L/D)
Wake to the World Heritage-listed Glacier Bay National Park. Learn from local rangers who explain the geological wonders. (B/L/D)
Cruise through College Fjord, with its five tidewater and large valley glaciers. (B/L/D)
Board the deluxe dome railcars of the McKinley Explorer train and travel to Denali National Park. Stay Three Nights: Denali National Park, McKinley Chalet Resort, in a Denali Suite (B/D)
Freedom of Choice:
Freedom of Choice:
- This evening, choose one of your resort's restaurants to have dinner at.
Enjoy some free time after today's activity. (B)
Signature Experiences:
Signature Experiences:
- A Tundra Wilderness Tour is the perfect chance to see moose, grizzly bears, caribou, eagles and wolves in the national park.
Set out on your chosen experience today. (B)
Freedom of Choice:
Freedom of Choice:
- Perhaps tour the home and Kennel of an Iditarod Musher, explore the wilderness on an ATV or Horse-Drawn Wagon Ride, or enjoy a round of golf at a unique Alaskan course.
Travel to Anchorage. This evening, we gather for a farewell dinner. Stay: Anchorage, The Hotel Captain Cook (B/L/D)
With a goodbye, you'll be taken to the airport. (B)
Trip Inclusions
- Visit The Butchart Gardens before the general public is granted access, and enjoy breakfast in the original Butchart residence.
- On the shores of Lake Louise, join an expert Mountain Heritage Guide and learn about the area's rich natural history.
- Meet a Mountie and hear tales from the iconic Royal Canadian Mounted Police.
- Set off on a Tundra Wilderness Tour in Denali National Park
- A maximum of 40 guests in your APT group
- Expert APT tour director and cruise liaison
- GoldLeaf service on the Rocky Mountaineer
- Transfers, port charges, porterage and gratuities
- 50 included meals over the course of your trip.
- Stay seven nights aboard Holland America Line's Noordam in a Verandah Stateroom
- Enjoy a three-night stay at McKinley Chalet Resort in a Denali Suite
- Stay two nights at the Fairmont Waterfront Hotel in Vancouver
- Enjoy a superb two-night stay at The Fairmont Banff Springs
- Enjoy a wonderful two-night stay at The Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise
- Stay two nights at the Delta Victoria Ocean Pointe Resort
- Itinerary and inclusions are subject to change
- The Alaska land journey has been exclusively customised for APT by Holland America Line
- Accommodation in Alaska is limited (average of three stars) - APT selects the best available
- Prices are for land/cruise and rail only. Flights not included (unless specified)
Prices & Dates
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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.
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.
