Whistler Mountain Explorer
Tour code: UT20CS
 
20 Days • Fully Inclusive • Victoria • Whistler • Banff • Lake Louise • Seattle
• PREMIER PLUS ESCORTED
APT SIGHTSEEING HIGHLIGHTS
2 days in Victoria
• Butchart Gardens
• Whistler
• Whistler Mountaineer Train
• Jasper and Banff national parks
• Icefields Parkway
• Athabasca Glacier
• Moraine Lake
• 2 days on the Rocky Mountaineer Train
• Lake Louise Experience
• 7 nights Alaskan Explorer cruise
• Juneau
• Glacier Bay National Park
• Sitka
• Ketchikan
• Seattle Sights
• FREE night in Seattle
TOUR INCLUSIONS
• FREE night in Seattle
• 2 days aboard the Rocky Mountaineer Train – GOLDLEAF SEATING
• Whistler Mountaineer Rail Journey – Glacier Dome Service
• 2 nights in Banff – View Rooms at Fairmont Banff Springs
• 2 nights in charming Victoria – VIEW ROOMS at Hotel Grand Pacific
• Overnight at Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise – LAKE VIEW ROOMS
• 7 nights fully escorted Alaskan Explorer via Glacier Bay cruise on board the luxurious ms Westerdam –verandah stateroom
Finest Dining – Includes 40 Meals
• 18 Full Breakfasts (B) and 8 Lunches (L)
• 14 Dinners, Freedom of Choice Dining™ – multi-choice or buffets (D)
Outstanding Places to Stay
• 2 nights in Vancouver at the Fairmont Waterfront Hotel
• 2 nights in Victoria, Vancouver Island
• 2 nights at the historic Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel
• Overnight in Kamloops, Sun Peaks and Whistler
• Stay at Lake Louise’s famous Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise
• Overnight in Jasper at the Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge
Day 1. Victoria. Upon arrival at Vancouver International Airport, you will be met and shown to your coach. We travel to the coast and board the ferry for a scenic cruise from Vancouver to Victoria. Tonight, join your Tour Director and fellow travellers for a Welcome Reception. Two Night Stay: Victoria, Hotel Grand Pacific.
 Day 2. Vancouver Island. Butchart Gardens. Freedom of Choice Touring. Today you may choose your touring experience in Victoria. We also visit the world renowned Butchart Gardens with time to explore the wonderful floral displays that have been delighting visitors for over 100 years. BD
Day 3. Georgia Strait, Whistler. This morning we return to the mainland. Our journey takes us into the Coast Mountain Range to the ski resort of Whistler, set in a spectacular location and considered an adventure playground throughout the year. Whistler in the evening is a lively place and its pedestrian-only village is alive with pubs and bars, music and shopping. Stay: Whistler, Westin Resort & Spa. BD
Day 4. Whistler, Vancouver. Enjoy time at leisure before joining the Whistler Mountaineer where we have Glacier Dome Service. Enjoy afternoon tea before arriving into the bustling city of Vancouver. Stay: Vancouver, Fairmont Waterfront Hotel. B
Day 5. Rocky Mountaineer Rail. Early today board the Rocky Mountaineer Train. We have GoldLeaf seating, so sit back and relax. Pass through the Fraser Valley and view the Coast Mountains before entering Fraser Canyon. See the thundering waters of Hell’s Gate and follow the Thompson River to Kamloops, Perhaps enjoy a dinner show tonight, at additional cost. Stay: Kamloops, hotel assigned by Rocky Mountaineer Vacations. Kamloops has limited accommodation so you will be staying in two or three-star hotels. BLD
Day 6. Spiral Tunnels, Banff. Rejoining the Rocky Mountaineer, we journey through vast ranchlands along the South Thompson River to Shuswap Lake. The Kicking Horse River leads us to Kicking Horse Pass, the engineering marvel of the Spiral Tunnels and over the Continental Divide to Banff National Park. Arrive in the late afternoon in Banff, Alberta. Two Night Stay: Banff, Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel. BL
Day 7. Banff Sights, Freedom of Choice Touring, Dine Around Dinner. Enjoy a sightseeing tour of Banff and the surrounding area and get a feel for this beautiful place. Later, join your selected touring activity. This evening you have the opportunity to choose from one of the hotel’s fine restaurants. BD
Day 8. Moraine Lake, Lake Louise, Dine Around Dinner. On our short journey to Lake Louise we visit Moraine Lake. Join Mountain Heritage Guides for a lakeshore stroll. This evening choose your dining experience from one of the Chateau’s fine restaurants. Stay: Lake Louise, Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise. BD
Day 9. Icefields Parkway, Athabasca Glacier, Jasper, D ine Around Dinner. Today’s journey takes us along the Icefields Parkway, one of the world’s great scenic drives, travelling along a chain of massive icefields straddling the Continental Divide. We stop at the giant Columbia Icefield for a ride in a specially designed Ice Explorer onto the Athabasca Glacier. Stay: Jasper, Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge. BD
Day 10. Mt Robson, Sun Peaks. Today our journey follows the famous Yellowhead Highway. Pass Mt Robson, the highest peak in the Canadian Rockies. In the afternoon we arrive in the village of Sun Peaks. Stay: Sun Peaks, Delta Resort. BD
Day 11. Vancouver. Travel to the cosmopolitan city of Vancouver today and have an evening at leisure to explore its sights.
Stay: Vancouver, Fairmont Waterfront. B
Day 12. Holland America Line Cruise. After breakfast, transfer to Seattle and board the ms Westerdam, settle into your verandah stateroom and embark on your luxury 7 night cruise of the Inside Passage. BD
Day 13. At Sea. Enjoy a full day at sea as your ship wends its way past rocky headlands and glides over the Inside Passage. Make time today to explore your cruise ship and its amenities or simply relax on the generous teak decks. BLD
Day 14. Glacier Bay. Wake up to the magnificent sight of Glacier Bay National Park. Rangers come aboard to explain the geological wonders and point out some of the native wildlife and marine mammals. BLD
Day 15. Juneau. Arrive at Juneau, the capital of Alaska and explore this fascinating town. BLD
Day 16. Sitka. Arrive in the Alaskan town of Sitka, rich in Russian and Tlingit culture. BLD
Day 17. Ketchikan. As the salmon capital of the world, Ketchikan is the place to indulge in all things to do with salmon. BLD
Day 18. Victoria. Enjoy a day at sea and spend an evening in Victoria. BLD
Day 19. Seattle. Your cruise ends on arrival in Seattle. After breakfast disembark and take a city sights tour of Seattle. This evening enjoy a FREE night’s accommodation in Seattle and have time at leisure to further explore this exciting city. Stay: Seattle. B
Day 20. Seattle. We transfer to Seattle Airport this morning for your flight home.
Single Travellers must pay single supplement on port charges with Holland America Line.
Just America will be pleased to quote airfares. We can offer a choice of airlines, economy, business and First Class travel, additional accommodation and onward travel.
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