Your itinerary
Tour Pace
This leisurely yet
comprehensive tour takes in
the major highlights of Western
Canada, featuring two-night stays in
Waterton Lakes, Banff, Jasper and
Victoria. Two days aboard
the Rocky Mountaineer's GoldLeaf Service
train add to the unforgettable
experience.
DAY 1 - UK - CALGARY
After your scheduled flight
to Calgary there are
complimentary transfers from the airport
to the tour
hotel. Hotel: Calgary
Marriott.
DAY 2 - CALGARY - WATERTON
LAKES N.P.
Begin the day with an
orientation tour of Calgary
before
heading south. At the UNESCO
World Heritage Site of
Head-Smashed-In Buffalo Jump, discover
how the Blackfoot
people hunted great buffalo herds. Visit
Fort Mcleod and
learn about the North West Mounted
Police, the precursor of
the present Royal Canadian Mounted
Police. Arrive at
Waterton Lakes National Park,
the hidden jewel of the
Canadian Rockies. Hotel:
Waterton Lakes Lodge. (B,D)
DAY 3 - WATERTON
SIGHTSEEING
Keep an eye out for wildlife as
you explore Red Rock
Canyon. At the
foot of towering mountains, join a
delightful cruise on Waterton Lake, the
deepest in the
Canadian Rockies. Weather
permitting, why not join an
optional excursion to Montana's Glacier
National Park? (B)
DAY 4 - WATERTON - FAIRMONT
HOT SPRINGS
Visit the
Interpretive Center
explaining how in 1903, Turtle
Mountain collapsed, burying the mining
town of Frank. Cross the
Continental Divide and
journey back to the gold
rush days at Fort Steele Heritage
Town. On arrival in
Fairmont Hot Springs, take some time to
soak in the hotel's
natural hot springs! Hotel:
Fairmont Hot Springs Resort.
(B)
DAY 5 - FAIRMONT HOT SPRINGS
- BANFF
Visit Kootenay
National Park before
entering Banff
National Park. Stroll along
Lake Louise, Victoria Glacier
and the famous
chateau. Weather
permitting, stop at
Moraine Lake,
surrounded by 10 soaring
peaks. View Bow
Falls and the
Hoodoos, before
arriving at your hotel.
Hotel: Fairmont Banff
Springs. (B,D)
DAY 6 - BANFF AT LEISURE
A full day is reserved to enjoy
this paradise at your own pace. Enjoy a
trip down the Bow River, play a round of
golf, or
relax at the hotel's award-winning
Willow Stream Spa. (B)
DAY 7 - BANFF - JASPER
NATIONAL PARK
Following the
backbone of the Canadian Rockies, the
Icefields Parkway is one of the world's
most spectacular
scenic drives, winding between snow-clad
peaks, cascading waterfalls and
immense glaciers. Then step
aboard a specially designed Ice Explorer
and venture onto
Athabasca Glacier, before
continuing over Sunwapta Pass
to Jasper
National Park. Hotel: Sawridge Inn.
(B,D)
DAY 8 - JASPER AT LEISURE
The delights of Jasper National
Park await you! Why not
join an optional rafting expedition,
lake cruise or guided
hike? Your Tour Director will help you
plan your day. (B)
DAY 9 - JASPER - ROCKY
MOUNTAINEER
Step aboard Rocky
Mountaineer's GoldLeaf Service for two
days of glorious rail travel through
Canada's West. Enjoy
panoramic views
from your seat in the
GoldLeaf dome car
and fine meals in the
GoldLeaf dining
room. Highlights include
Yellowhead Pass, Moose Lake
and Mount Robson. Spend the
night in Quesnel, deep in the heart of
Cariboo
Country. Hotel: Assigned by
Rocky Mountaineer. (B,L,D)
DAY 10 - ROCKY MOUNTAINEER -
WHISTLER
Journey on from the desert-like
Fraser Canyon to
the lush
farmlands of Pemberton Valley.
Admire sweeping views of
glacial-fed lakes and
Deep Creek Bridge
- one of the highest
railway bridges in the world. The
train journey ends in the
alpine village of Whistler.
Hotel: Hilton Resort &
Spa. (B,L)
DAY 11 - WHISTLER -
VICTORIA
Drive along the scenic
Sea-to-Sky Highway before crossing to
Vancouver Island. Discover
Chemainus, 'the
town of
murals', before exploring
the floral displays of Butchart
Gardens. Stay in
charming
Victoria, the
very British capital
of BC. Hotel: Marriott
Inner Harbour. (B
)DAY 12 - VICTORIA AT
LEISURE
Take a day to explore this picturesque
city. Visit the Royal
BC Museum, tour the
Legislature Building or shop on
Government Street.
Tonight, join your fellow
travellers for a
Farewell Dinner at a local restaurant.
(B,HD)
DAY 13 - RETURN TO
UK
Cruise the Strait of Georgia to
Vancouver and enjoy a
city tour, including
Gastown, English Bay,
Chinatown, and
Stanley Park,
with its famous totem
poles. Later, stops will be
made at the Insight hotel in Vancouver,
Canada Place terminal for those joining
the optional
Alaskan cruise (details
below). Transfer to Vancouver
Airport for your
overnight flight back to the UK. (B)
OPTIONAL ALASKAN INSIDE
PASSAGE CRUISE Enjoy the splendours of
the famed Inside Passage, Glacier
Bay, and Alaskan
communities as you travel in luxury
on board the ms
Zuiderdam or ms Zaandam with their
five-star amenities.
For full itinerary details
showing included sightseeing and
meals, see Days 13-20 of Grand
Canadian, Rockies, Rail
and Alaska Cruise below.
DAY 13 - VANCOUVER - INSIDE
PASSAGE CRUISE
Board Holland America's luxurious
Zuiderdam to begin your Alaska cruise.
Ports of call include Juneau, Skagway,
Glacier Bay and Ketchikan.
(B,D)
DAY 14 - CRUISING THE INSIDE
PASSAGE
Relax and enjoy one of the
greatest cruise routes to Alaska through
the beautiful waters of the
Inside Passage. (B,L,D)
DAY 15 - PORT OF CALL -
JUNEAU
Sail into the narrow channel
of Tracy Arm and
arrive at
Juneau, the
capital of Alaska. Here enjoy a stroll
around town, take a scenic tram ride or
a helicopter flight to the Mendenhall
Glacier. (B,L,D)
DAY 16 - PORT OF CALL -
SKAGWAY
The Yukon Gold Rush comes
alive in
Skagway. Take
the Yukon Route and White Pass Railway
for incredible views. (B,L,D)
DAY 17 - GLACIER BAY SCENIC
CRUISING
Cruise spectacular
Glacier Bay National Park
and watch in wonder as
icebergs are created before your eyes.
See large chunks of ice break off the
glacier's face and crash into the sea.
(B,L,D)
DAY 18 - PORT OF CALL -
KETCHIKAN
Ketchikan offers a
glimpse into Alaska's fishing industry
and the local native
cultures. Stroll the
over-the-water boardwalks
or photograph the city's
totem poles.
(B,L,D)
DAY 19 - AT SEA
Relax and enjoy the
ship's superb facilities
while cruising through more
beautiful scenery. (B,L,D)
DAY 20 - RETURN TO UK
Arrive in Vancouver and
disembark the ship. Transfer to
Vancouver Airport
for your overnight flight
back to the UK. (B)
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