Premier Rockies & Alaskan Cruise

UT19BWIPV (19-days) & UT12BWIP (12-days)

 

Gold Premier Plus Escorted (click here for details)

 

 

12 or 19 Days • Victoria • Whistler • Jasper • Juneau • APT GOLD Premier Plus Escorted

GUARANTEED INCLUSIONS
Two days in a private GoldLeaf superior carriage aboard the Rocky Mountaineer train.
Two nights at The Fairmont Banff Springs in Deluxe View Rooms.
One night at The Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise in Lake View Rooms.
Two nights in Victoria at Delta Ocean Pointe in Harbour View Rooms.
One night at The Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge in Deluxe Rooms.
Two nights at The Fairmont Waterfront, Vancouver, in Portside Deluxe Rooms.
Seven night fully escorted Inside Passage cruise in a Superior Verandah Suite on board your Holland America Line ship

APT Tour Highlights
Fully escorted tour and Alaskan cruise.
Tipping included for your Tour Director, Driver, rail, restaurants, activities and Holland America Line cruise.
Freedom of Choice Touring in Victoria and Banff.
Guided walk alongside Lake Louise.
Journey onto the Athabasca Glacier.

Finest Dining – Includes 39 Meals - 18 Full Breakfasts (B), 8 Lunches (L) and 13 Dinners (D)

Discover a new style of travel with APT Gold’s Premier Rockies & Alaskan Cruise. From the moment your tour begins in Victoria you’ll be treated to a VIP experience, including gourmet wine on arrival, plus the finest in accommodation, personal service and touring experiences. Discover Vancouver Island, the ski resort of Whistler, Jasper National Park and the turquoise Lake Louise. Your tour includes highlights such as driving onto Athabasca Glacier and riding the Banff Gondola, as well as the truly special two-day Rocky Mountaineer rail journey from Banff to Vancouver in the exclusive GoldLeaf superior carriage. Your holiday concludes with a seven night Holland America Line Inside Passage cruise in a premium suite.

Picturesque BRITISH COLUMBIA
Day 1. Victoria. Arrive in Vancouver and transfer to Victoria by ferry for a Welcome Reception this evening with fellow guests. Transfer leaves Vancouver airport at 08.30.  Two Night Stay: Victoria, Delta Ocean Pointe.

Day 2. Vancouver Island, Butchart Gardens, Freedom of Choice Touring. Visit the world renowned Butchart Gardens for breakfast. Later, choose your activity in Victoria. B

Day 3. Georgia Strait, Whistler. Journey by ferry across the Georgia Strait to the mainland. Join your coach and travel to Whistler. Stay: Whistler, Westin Resort & Spa. BD

Day 4. Cariboo Region, Sun Peaks. Departing Whistler this morning, travel through the Cariboo region to Sun Peaks. Stay: Delta Sun Peaks Resort. BD

Day 5. Mt Robson, Jasper National Park, Dine Around Dinner. Follow the famous Yellowhead Highway to Jasper National Park. Stay: The Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge. BD

GLACIERS, MOUNTAINS & SNOWFIELDS
Day 6. Icefields Parkway, Lake Louise, Dine Around Dinner. Travel the Icefields Parkway and drive onto the Athabasca Glacier in an Ice Explorer. Later, arrive at Lake Louise. Stay: The Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise, in Banff National Park, in Lake View Rooms. BD

Day 7. Moraine Lake, Banff National Park, Dine Around Dinner. Join a guided walk around Lake Louise. Visit Moraine Lake, a pristine aqua lake considered one of the most beautiful in Canada. Later, take a ride on the Banff Gondola up Sulphur Mountain. Two Night Stay: The Fairmont Banff Springs, the Castle in the Rockies, in Deluxe View Rooms. BD

Day 8. Banff Sights, Freedom of Choice Touring. Enjoy a sightseeing tour of Banff this morning before joining your selected Freedom of Choice Touring activity. B

ROCKY MOUNTAINEER RAIL JOURNEY
Day 9. Rocky Mountaineer Rail, Spiral Tunnels. Board the Rocky Mountaineer Train and relax in your GoldLeaf superior carriage as you cross the Continental Divide. Enjoy the views and mingle in the lounge area or Parlour Car. Stay: Kamloops, hotel assigned by Rocky Mountaineer. BL

Day 10. Kamloops, Vancouver. Re-board your superior carriage and travel through the Fraser Canyon before arriving in Vancouver. Two Night Stay: Vancouver, The Fairmont Waterfront in Portside Deluxe Rooms. BL

Day 11. Vancouver Sights. Enjoy a tour of Vancouver before some time at leisure. Tonight enjoy a special Farewell Dinner with your fellow travellers before you commence your cruise. BD

Alaskan INSIDE PASSAGE CRUISE
Day 12. Holland America Line Cruise. After breakfast, transfer to your cruise ship and settle in for your Alaskan voyage. 12-day guests (UT12BWIP) depart tour after breakfast with a transfer to the airport. Seven Night Cruise: Holland America Line ship in a Superior Verandah Suite. BD

Day 13. Cruise the Inside Passage. Enjoy a day at sea, gliding through the Inside Passage. BLD

Day 14. Juneau. This afternoon arrive in Juneau, Alaska’s capital. Located at the base of grand mountain peaks, explore the lush terrain and prominent native Alaskan influence. BLD

Day 15. Skagway. Journey to Skagway, a gateway for the gold rush. Spend time exploring a town where frontier history still lives on. BLD

Day 16. Glacier Bay. Wake to the breathtaking sight of Glacier Bay National Park. Rangers will explain the geological wonders and point out diverse wildlife and marine mammals. BLD

Day 17. Ketchikan. Tour Ketchikan’s sights including museums, Creek Street and native cultural attractions. You may also wish to sample some of the local delicacy, salmon. BLD

Day 18. The Inside Passage. Continue cruising south through the Inside Passage today. Relax on the deck as the scenery slips by. BLD

Day 19. Vancouver. Arrive back in Vancouver and transfer to the airport for your flight home. B