Canada’s Rockies Marvel & Alaska Cruise
Escorted tour of the Canadian Rockies including a trip onboard the famous Rocky Mountaineer Train
APT has poured its 80 years of experience into an incredibly broad range of escorted itineraries. No matter how long or short, all tours are designed to take in the best of each destination - from the iconic sights to the hidden secrets that only APT’s local Canadian guides know about.
Now you can save up to £200 per couple on APT’s Rockies Marvel escorted tour. Stay in the cosmopolitan city of Vancouver before discovering the Rockies aboard the Rocky Mountaineer, then visit the alpine villages of Jasper, Sun Peaks and Whistler which can be followed by, perhaps, a spectacular Alaskan Inside Passage cruise.
Valid for one departure on 21 Jul 2010, on a space available basis. Book early as seats are booking up quickly.
For more information on these or any of APT’s Canada and Alaska touring experiences please contact your consultant who will be on hand to help.
Rockies Marvel & Alaskan Cruise
Marvel at the touring destinations that have been drawing travellers to Canada and Alaska for decades. Stay in the cosmopolitan city of Vancouver before discovering the Rockies aboard the Rocky Mountaineer, then visit the alpine villages of Jasper, Sun Peaks and Whistler. Finish your tour with a scenic cruise through the stunning Alaskan Inside Passage, and explore port towns along the way.
Day 1 Vancouver
Upon arrival at Vancouver International Airport, you will be met and transferred to your hotel. This evening, meet your Tour Director and fellow travellers during a Welcome Reception. Two nights in Vancouver, Blue Horizon Hotel.
Day 2 Vancouver
This morning enjoy a sightseeing tour of Vancouver including the Waterfront, Gastown and Stanley Park. The rest of the day is at leisure to explore (B).
Day 3 Rocky Mountaineer, Kamloops
Board the Rocky Mountaineer train, pass the fields of Fraser Valley and the towering peaks of the Coast Mountains before entering the Fraser Canyon. See the thundering waters of Hell’s Gate and follow the Thompson River to Kamloops. Overnight in Kamloops - hotel assigned by Rocky Mountaineer Vacations (B,L).
Day 4 Rocky Mountaineer, Banff
Rejoining the Rocky Mountaineer, journey along the South Thompson River to Shuswap Lake. Enter Rogers Pass, with its tunnels and glistening glaciers. The Kicking Horse Pass, the Spiral Tunnels and over the Continental Divide to Banff National Park. Two nights at the Banff Park Lodge (B,L).
Day 5 Banff
Today ride the Banff Gondola on the shoulder of Sulphur Mountain and enjoy incredible views of the Canadian Rockies. The rest of the day is at leisure. Perhaps visit the famous Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel or head off on a wilderness experience to discover the local flora & fauna (B,D).
Day 6 Lake Louise, Columbia Icefield, Jasper National Park
This morning stop at Lake Louise, the Jewel of the Rockies. Continue along the spectacular Icefields Parkway. Stop at the Columbia Icefield for an unforgettable ride in an Ice Explorer on the Athabasca Glacier. Travel past Sunwapta Pass and see Peyto Lake before arriving in Jasper. Overnight in Jasper at the Tonquin Inn (B,D).
Day 7 Mount Robson, Sun Peaks
Re-enter British Columbia, follow the famous Yellowhead Highway. Pass Mount Robson, the highest peak in the Canadian Rockies. In the afternoon arrive in Sun Peaks, known for its virgin forests, alpine meadows, mountain lakes and crystal-clear streams. Overnight in Sun Peaks at the Hearthstone Lodge (B,D).
Day 8 Whistler
Follow the tracks of the early gold rush pioneers as you travel through the rugged Cariboo region. Enter the Coast Mountain Range for your stay in the ski resort village of Whistler. Overnight in Whistler at the Crystal Lodge (B).
Day 9 Vancouver Island, Victoria
Return to the coast and board your ferry for a scenic cruise through the Georgia Strait. Arrive on Vancouver Island and continue to Victoria, the charming capital city of British Columbia. Two nights in Victoria at the Royal Scot Suite Hotel (B,L).
Day 10 Victoria
This morning visit the famous Butchart Gardens. The rest of the day is free for you to do as you please. Perhaps take an optional whale-watching cruise in search of Orcas. A visit to the ivy-clad Fairmont Empress Hotel is a must. Here you can indulge in the famous English High Tea (B,D).
Day 11 Vancouver / Alaskan Inside Passage Cruise
After breafast, guests of the Rockies Marvel tour transfer to the airport for your onward journey or flight home. Guests continuing their travels to Alaska, board Holland America Line’s ms Zuiderdam and settle in to your comfortable stateroom as you sail north (B,D).
Day 12 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 (B,L,D).
Day 13 Juneau
Juneau was named after gold prospector Joe Juneau, after originally being known as Rockwell and then Harrisburg. Juneau has been Alaska’s capital since 1906. This afternoon you’ll have the chance to experience an oprtional dog sled ride over a glacier, sample salmon baked over a fire or pan for gold (B,L,D).
Day 14 Skagway
At the northernmost point of the Inside Passage, Skagway’s history as a frontier town and gateway for the gold rush is still evident. Enjoy free time discovering what gold prospecting was like back then or take in the wildlife (B,L,D).
Day 15 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 willife (B,L,D).
Day 16 Ketchikan
As the salmon capital of the world, Ketchikan is the place to indulge in all 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 (B,L,D).
Day 17 The Inside Passage
Heading south through the Inside Passage, watch the glorious landscape slip by (B,L,D).
Day 18 Vancouver
Disembark in Vancouver after breakfast. Enjoy time at leisure before your transfer to the airport (B).
Prices from: £2,095 per person including meals and accommodation as detailed above, transfers, excursions and the services of an APT Tour Director and driver.
Rockies Marvel
11 days from £2,095 per person
Save £75 per person on the following departing date: 21 July 2010
Rockies Circle & Alaska Cruise
18 days from £2,695 per person
Save £100 per person on the following departure date: 21 July 2010
B = Breakfast
L = Lunch
D = Dinner
Terms & Condtions
- Prices are per person based on two people sharing
- Discount to be applied to prices shown above
- Port charges/taxes are extra
- International flights are not included
- Offer is subject to availability and may be limited
- Normal booking condtions apply
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