Rockies, Alaska Cruise & East Coast
Tour code: UT28
Premier Plus Escorted (click here for details)
28 Days • Premier Escorted • Banff • Lake Louise • Alaska • Toronto • Québec City • Montréal
GUARANTEED INCLUSIONS
Two days aboard the Rocky Mountaineer train in GoldLeaf Service.
Two nights at the Delta Ocean Pointe in Victoria in Harbour View Rooms.
One night at The Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise – Lake View Rooms.
Seven night fully escorted Inside Passage Cruise in a Verandah Stateroom on the ms Volendam.
APT Tour Highlights
Fully escorted tour and Alaskan Inside Passage cruise.
Tipping included for land touring and Holland America Line cruise.
Freedom of Choice Touring in Banff, Victoria, Québec City and Montréal.
Sightseeing tours of Toronto, Québec City and Montréal.
Sulphur Mountain gondola ride, Banff.
Journey onto the Athabasca Glacier.
Discover the alpine village of Whistler.
Maid of the Mist Cruise, Niagara Falls.
Scenic cruise through the 1000 Islands.
VIA Rail from Québec to Montréal
Finest Dining – Includes 52 Meals - 27 Full Breakfasts (B), 8 Lunches (L) and 17 Dinners (D)
This comprehensive tour of Canada’s west and east coasts, combined with a tour of the Inside Passage, takes in all the truly spectacular highlights this part of the world has to offer. Beginning in Vancouver, take in the alpine villages of Canada’s west coast before a scenic journey aboard the Rocky Mountaineer. Cruise the majestic Inside Passage, then discover Canada’s European heritage as you tour the east coast cities of Toronto, Québec City, Ottawa and Montréal.
ARRIVE AND RELAX IN VANCOUVER
Day 1. Vancouver. Arrive in Vancouver. Transfer to your hotel ahead of a Welcome Reception. Two Night Stay: Vancouver, The Fairmont Waterfront with spectacular views.
Day 2. Vancouver Sights. Tour the sights of Vancouver, including the Waterfront, Gastown and Stanley Park, before an afternoon at leisure. B
ROCKY MOUNTAINEER RAIL JOURNEY
Day 3. Rocky Mountaineer Rail. Board the Rocky Mountaineer train and enjoy the comforts of GoldLeaf Service. Pass through the Coast Mountains, then enter the Fraser Canyon. Follow the Thompson River to Kamloops. Stay: Kamloops, hotel assigned by Rocky Mountaineer. Kamloops has limited accommodation (two or three-star hotels). BL
Day 4. Spiral Tunnels, Banff. Rejoining the Rocky Mountaineer, journey along the South Thompson River to Shuswap Lake. Continue through the Spiral Tunnels to Banff National Park. Two Night Stay: The Fairmont Banff Springs, the Castle in the Rockies. BL
Day 5. Banff Sights, Freedom of Choice Touring, Dine Around Dinner. Enjoy a sightseeing tour of Banff, then join your selected touring activity. Tonight enjoy a Dine Around Dinner in Banff. BD
GLACIERS, MOUNTAINS AND SNOWFIELDS
Day 6. Moraine Lake, Lake Louise, Dine Around Dinner. Take a ride on the Banff Gondola, then visit Moraine Lake. This evening dine at one of the chateau’s fine restaurants. Stay: The Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise. BD
Day 7. Icefields Parkway, Athabasca Glacier, Jasper, Dine Around Dinner. Drive along the Icefields Parkway to the Columbia Icefield. Here, take a ride in an Ice Explorer onto the Athabasca Glacier. Continue to Jasper. Stay: The Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge.BD
Day 8. Mt Robson, Sun Peaks. Follow the Yellowhead Highway to the village of Sun Peaks. Stay: Delta Sun Peaks Resort. BD
Day 9. Whistler. Travel through the rugged Cariboo region to the ski resort of Whistler. Stay: Whistler, Westin Resort & Spa. BD
Picturesque VANCOUVER ISLAND
Day 10. Georgia Strait, Vancouver Island. Enjoy the scenery along the Sea to Sky Highway, stopping at Shannon Falls. Cruise the Georgia Strait to Vancouver Island and head to Victoria. Two Night Stay: Victoria, Delta Ocean Pointe.B
Day 11. Victoria, Butchart Gardens, Freedom of Choice Touring. This morning head to Butchart Gardens for breakfast. Join your touring activity this afternoon. BD
INSIDE PASSAGE CRUISE
Day 12. Holland America Line Cruise. After breakfast, transfer to your cruise ship. Seven Night Cruise: Holland America Line’s ms Volendam in a Verandah Stateroom. BD
Day 13. Cruising the Inside Passage. Enjoy a day gliding over the Inside Passage. BLD
Day 14. Juneau. This afternoon, arrive in Juneau. Enjoy spending some time exploring the bustling Alaskan capital. BLD
Day 15. Skagway. Arrive in Skagway, historic frontier town and gateway for the gold rush. BLD
Day 16. Glacier Bay. Wake to Glacier Bay and enjoy commentary from rangers. BLD
Day 17. Ketchikan. Indulge in all things salmon at the salmon capital of the world. BLD
Day 18. The Inside Passage. Continue cruising, watching the landscape slip by. BLD
Day 19. Vancouver. Arrive and transfer to Vancouver Airport for your flight to Toronto (not included in land only price, book flight after 1 pm).
Three Night Stay: Toronto, The Fairmont Royal York. B
Eastern Canada Exploration
Day 20. CN Tower, Toronto Sights. Join a city tour of Toronto, including the CN Tower. B
SPECTACULAR NIAGARA FALLS
Day 21. Niagara Falls. Head to Niagara Falls and board the Maid of the Mist cruise to experience this natural wonder up close. BD
Day 22. 1000 Islands, Ottawa. Cruise the 1000 Islands in the scenic St Lawrence Seaway, before continuing to Ottawa. Two Night Stay: Ottawa, Fairmont Château Laurier. BD
Day 23. Ottawa Sights. Discover Ottawa’s attractions, including Parliament Hill, Embassy Row, Rideau Canal and the ByWard Market. B
HISTORIC FRENCH CANADA
Day 24. Québec City. Continue to Québec City, where Canada’s French heritage is evident. Two Night Stay: Québec City, Fairmont Le Château Frontenac. BD
Day 25. Québec City, Freedom of Choice Touring. This morning, join your selected activity. The remainder of the day is at leisure for you to explore this pretty city. B
Day 26. VIA Rail to Montréal. Step aboard the VIA Rail train for a remarkable journey through central Canada. Arrive in Montréal and enjoy a city tour, including Nôtre Dame Cathedral, Old Montréal and Mt Royal. Two Night Stay: Montréal, Fairmont The Queen Elizabeth Hotel. B
Day 27. Montréal, Freedom of Choice Touring. Join your Freedom of Choice touring activity, then enjoy some time at leisure before tonight’s special Farewell Dinner.BD
Day 28. Transfer to Montréal Airport / VIA Rail to Toronto. After breakfast transfer to Montréal airport for your flight home, or join the VIA Rail service from Montréal to Toronto (own expense), arriving this afternoon. B
Just America will be pleased to provide prices for airfares, additional pre and post tour accommodation and onward travel.