Alaska Cruise & the Rocky Mountaineer Tour

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OPTIONS 24 Aug – Day Trip to Victoria ( Post Alaska Cruise ) 25 Aug – am – Half Day trip of Vancouver (Rockies Highlights start date ) 09 Sep – Day Trip to Waterton National Park ( Post Canadian Rockies Tour ) DESCRIPTION OF ROCKY MOUNTAIN TOUR Begin your journey in Vancouver . This package brings you to stunning mountain towns with stays in Banff and Jasper. Enjoy a day sightseeing at the Columbia Icefield and experience the Ice Explorer and the Glacier Skywalk. Take advantage of our Pre Cruise tour to Victoria and Post Tour to Waterton Lakes after end of Tour in Calgary DESTINATIONS Vancouver, Kamloops, Jasper, Banff, Calgary ROUTES Journey Through The Clouds TRIP LENGTH 9 Days / 8 Nights Total 2 days onboard Rocky Mountaineer MODE OF TRAVEL Rocky Mountaineer Train Motorcoach ROUTE TYPE Rockies Highlights Itinerary DAY 1 – VANCOUVER – DESCRIPTION Arrive in Vancouver and spend time exploring this scenic coastal city on your own. That could be discovering Stanley Park, taking a small ferry to Granville Island, or much more. Overnight in Vancouver. YOUR HOTEL Hampton Inn and Suites – STANDARD DOUBLE The Hampton Inn and Suites by Hilton in Downtown Vancouver is conveniently located on Robson Street in the heart of Vancouver’s entertainment district and features comfortable accommodations in a contemporary and stylish setting. Enjoy your stay in these cozy and comfortable guestrooms. All guests can enjoy a complimentary hot breakfast. Your room will have one king bed or two queen beds. DAY 2 – VANCOUVER – DESCRIPTION Enjoy the day with free time to relax or book your own activities at your leisure. Vancouver has activities for all interests, including visiting historic Gastown, dining in lively Yaletown, or enjoying a walk on the Stanely Park Seawall. No matter what you choose to do, the Coast Mountains and the Pacific Ocean surround you. Overnight in Vancouver. YOUR HOTEL Hampton Inn and Suites – STANDARD DOUBLE The Hampton Inn and Suites by Hilton in Downtown Vancouver is conveniently located on Robson Street in the heart of Vancouver’s entertainment district and features comfortable accommodations in a contemporary and stylish setting. Enjoy your stay in these cozy and comfortable guestrooms. All guests can enjoy a complimentary hot breakfast. Your room will have one king bed or two queen beds. DAY 3 – VANCOUVER TO KAMLOOPS – DESCRIPTION Departing early in the morning, travel onboard Rocky Mountaineer from the coastal city of Vancouver to Kamloops, located in the heart of British Columbia’s interior. On today’s journey, you will see dramatic changes in scenery, from the lush green fields of the Fraser Valley, through forests and winding river canyons surrounded by the peaks of the Coast and Cascade Mountains, to the desert-like landscapes of the BC interior. Highlights include the rushing waters of Hell’s Gate in the Fraser Canyon and the steep slopes and rock sheds along the Thompson River. Your day ends in the evening as the train travels along the shores of Kamloops Lake into the town of Kamloops. Overnight in Kamloops. B, L. YOUR HOTEL Kamloops Accommodation – HOTEL ROOM DOUBLE Upon check-in for your train departure, you will receive a boarding pass which will indicate your accommodation in Kamloops or the surrounding area, including Sun Peaks Resort. You will stay in moderate two- or three-star accommodation with essential amenities and great service. While these accommodations are clean and comfortable, they may not be as luxurious as those in other destinations on your journey. DAY 4 – VANCOUVER TO JASPER – DESCRIPTION Early in the morning, your journey continues north and east to the mighty Canadian Rockies and the province of Alberta. Once again, you will be surrounded by dramatic scenery as you follow the banks of the North Thompson River through the Monashee and Cariboo Mountains, climbing ever nearer to the high peaks of the Continental Divide. Today’s highlights include Mount Robson, at 3,954 metres (12,972 feet), the highest peak in the Canadian Rockies, followed by Pyramid Falls and the climb over the Yellowhead Pass into Jasper National Park. Your rail journey ends this evening on arrival in the resort town of Jasper. Overnight in Jasper. B, L. YOUR HOTEL Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise – FAIRMONT ROOM DOUBLE Surrounded by soaring mountain peaks, the majestic Victoria Glacier and a glistening emerald lake, the iconic Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise hotel is located in Alberta’s Banff National Park. These comfortable guest rooms overlook the Chateau grounds and hillside. Fairmont rooms offer all the modern essentials and are ideal for a couple or individuals. Guests can enjoy a variety of included activities and services such as daily fitness classes, cultural programs and an indoor pool. Your room will have one king bed, one queen bed, two queen beds, or two twin beds. DAY 5 – JASPER – DESCRIPTION Enjoy the day with free time to relax or book your own activities at your leisure. The resort town of Jasper and the surrounding national park offer various activities from relaxation to adventure. Overnight in Jasper. YOUR HOTEL Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise – FAIRMONT ROOM DOUBLE Surrounded by soaring mountain peaks, the majestic Victoria Glacier and a glistening emerald lake, the iconic Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise hotel is located in Alberta’s Banff National Park. These comfortable guest rooms overlook the Chateau grounds and hillside. Fairmont rooms offer all the modern essentials and are ideal for a couple or individuals. Guests can enjoy a variety of included activities and services such as daily fitness classes, cultural programs and an indoor pool. Your room will have one king bed, one queen bed, two queen beds, or two twin beds. DAY 6 – JASPER TO BANFF – DESCRIPTION Travel from Jasper to Banff via one of the most scenic highways in the world, the Icefields Parkway. Lake Louise, Bow Lake, the Columbia Icefield, Glacier Skywalk, and Athabasca Falls are among the day’s highlights. The Columbia Icefield is one of the largest accumulations of ice south of the Arctic Circle and one of the most accessible icefields in North America. Here you will ride on an Ice Explorer to the middle of the Athabasca Glacier to learn about its geological features. Lunch is provided at the Columbia Icefield Glacier Discovery Centre. Afterwards, a brief stop will be made at Bow Lake before arriving in Banff this afternoon. Overnight in Banff. L. ACTIVITIES Tour the Athabasca Glacier in a giant six-wheel drive Ice Explorer vehicle while your guide explains the history of this ancient glacier and points out interesting geological features. Think of it like a “monster-truck meets glacier” adventure where you learn new things! Consisting of a 400 metre (1,640 feet) interpretive boardwalk and a glass-floored observation platform extending 30 metres (98 feet) out over the Sunwapta Valley, Glacier Skywalk takes spectacular scenery and a rare view of nature to unbelievable heights. The award-winning architecture of the Skywalk is a feat of contemporary design <img class="aligncenter wp-image-1842 size-full fr-fic fr-dii" src="https://luxjourneys.co/wp-content/uploads//2024/01/Ice-Explorer.jpg" alt="Ice Explorer" width="530" height="400" srcset="https://luxjourneys.co/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Ice-Explorer.jpg 530w, https://luxjourneys.co/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Ice-Explorer-300x226.jpg 300w" sizes="(max-width: 530px) 100vw, 530px">Ice Explorer <img class="alignnone wp-image-1843 size-full fr-fic fr-dii" src="https://luxjourneys.co/wp-content/uploads//2024/01/Glacier-Skywalk.jpg" alt="Glacier Skywalk" width="530" height="400" srcset="https://luxjourneys.co/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Glacier-Skywalk.jpg 530w, https://luxjourneys.co/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Glacier-Skywalk-300x226.jpg 300w" sizes="(max-width: 530px) 100vw, 530px"> Glacier Skywalk YOUR HOTEL Banff Ptarmigan Inn – SUPERIOR 2 QUEEN DOUBLE The Banff Ptarmigan Inn is centrally located in Banff National Park only steps away from the downtown area. This mountain hotel is a great escape to the Canadian Rockies. Enjoy your stay in these cozy and comfortable guestrooms featuring exterior views. All guests have access to the hotel’s whirlpools & sauna and receive complimentary local Roam transit passes. Your room will have one king bed or two queen beds. DAY 7 – BANFF – DESCRIPTION Enjoy the day with free time to relax or book your own activities at your leisure. Banff has activities for all, from relaxing in the Banff hot springs, and exploring the bustling town, to outdoor wildlife adventures. Overnight in Banff. YOUR HOTEL Banff Ptarmigan Inn – SUPERIOR 2 QUEEN DOUBLE The Banff Ptarmigan Inn is centrally located in Banff National Park only steps away from the downtown area. This mountain hotel is a great escape to the Canadian Rockies. Enjoy your stay in these cozy and comfortable guestrooms featuring exterior views. All guests have access to the hotel’s whirlpools & sauna and receive complimentary local Roam transit passes. Your room will have one king bed or two queen beds. DAY 8 – BANFF TO CALGARY – DESCRIPTION Today you will enjoy a full-day transfer concluding in Calgary. Begin the morning with a sightseeing tour of Banff. Among the points of interest are Bow Falls, Surprise Corner and the Hoodoos. Before leaving Banff, you will enjoy a visit to the Banff Gondola. Overnight in Calgary. ACTIVITIES The Banff Gondola is a spectacular eight-minute gondola ride to the top of Sulphur Mountain for 360-degree views of the Banff townsite and its surrounding mountains. <img class="alignnone wp-image-1844 size-full fr-fic fr-dii" src="https://luxjourneys.co/wp-content/uploads//2024/01/Banff-Gondola.jpg" alt="Banff Gondola" width="530" height="400" srcset="https://luxjourneys.co/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Banff-Gondola.jpg 530w, https://luxjourneys.co/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Banff-Gondola-300x226.jpg 300w" sizes="(max-width: 530px) 100vw, 530px"> Banff Gondola YOUR HOTEL Delta Calgary Downtown – GUEST ROOM DOUBLE Renowned for its genuine hospitality, the Delta Calgary Downtown is ideally located in downtown Calgary at the intersection of the city’s business and cultural districts. These contemporary hotel rooms offer seamless design, smart workspaces and efficient amenities. All guests can enjoy access to the hotel’s indoor pool and fitness centre. Your room will have one king bed or two queen beds. DAY 9 – CALGARY DESCRIPTION Your journey ends upon check out from your Calgary hotel. 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Among the world’s most liveable cities – diverse, cultural, beautiful – this culinary capital treats you to fresh local seafood, farm-to-table produce, and authentic Asian flavors. West Coast architecture – modernism with a woodsy bent – emerged here. But while downtown shines with steel and glass, its epicenter is green Stanley Park, a 1,000-acre oasis of spectacular beaches, trails, and views. North of town, ride scenic Sea to Sky Highway along the coast and through the forest toward Whistler, 2,200 feet above sea level. On your way, behold lofty Shannon Falls and brave the heart-pounding Sky Pilot Suspension Bridge.

Your ship departs promptly at 4:30 pm, so we recommend arriving at least 2-3 hours early to smoothly navigate check-in and boarding. All ship amenities are open and ready, so kickstart your vacation with a refreshing drink or a delicious snack.

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Inside Passage, Alaska: You’ll sail beyond the Inside Passage into the more protected Alaska Inside Passage in southeastern Alaska. This complex labyrinth of fjords, bays, and lush green islands is home to an abundance of wildlife, including orca, mountain goats, bald eagles, bears, puffins, sea otters and much more. During the summer months, the long hours of daylight allow for ample opportunities for nature photos on your Inside Passage Cruise. You’ll never forget the sight of 40-ton whales hurling themselves into the air, almost completely escaping the water. If you’re especially lucky, you could see them swimming together to create a bubble net, trapping and eating fish by the giant mouthful.

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For thousands of years, the Tlingit Indians have called this place home. Located near the city of Hoonah, and home to a historic cannery, Icy Strait Point also offers travelers the chance to view wildlife like humpback whales, orcas, seals, eagles, and brown bears, or to explore monuments to the region’s fishing heritage.

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Hubbard Glacier, Alaska: The Hubbard Glacier is located about 30 miles north off the coast of Yakutat and is by far one of Alaska’s most exciting natural treasures. On your cruise to Hubbard Glacier, enjoy incredible picture-perfect views of this glorious mount of ice from about every angle on your ship. Named after Gardiner Hubbard, the founder and president of the National Geographic Society, Hubbard Glacier is the longest tidewater glacier in the world. Dramatically massive at about 7-miles wide, 76-miles long and as tall as a 30-story building above the waterline, it’s the largest river of ice in North America. How this magnificent block came to form begins about 400 years ago from the snowfalls on the slopes of Mount Logan. While most of the world’s glaciers are retreating, the Hubbard Glacier has continued to thicken over the years and on rare occasion will partially block Russell Fjord, temporarily damming its passage.

Cruise Hubbard Glacier and experience the wilds of Alaska as your ship makes its way through icy waters turning from Yakutat Bay into the narrow Disenchantment Bay to come face-to-face with the towering Hubbard Glacier. The strong currents and riptides that flow between Gilbert Point and the face of the glacier cause calving to occur on daily basis, sending massive chunks of ice crashing into Disenchantment Bay. Witness this awe-inspiring phenomenon onboard a Hubbard Glacier cruise through the misty, chilled air of the Gulf of Alaska. Our dedicated onboard naturalist narrates the experience and keeps an eye out for the whales, harbor seals, and otters that hunt and play in the waters of Yakutat Bay. It’s an adventure of a lifetime.

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Here’s your chance to take a glacial dogsled adventure in Alaska’s capital, where cultured sophistication meets the ruggedness of the Last Frontier.

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You’ve never tasted salmon so fresh. Known as the ‘Salmon Capital of the World’, Ketchikan is also the ancestral home of the Tlingit people, who have carved the world’s largest collection of totem poles. If you’re up for an adventure, take a canoe and nature trail excursion through the rain forest or a wilderness exploration followed by a sumptuous crab feast you’ll long remember.

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24 ports and cities. Over 40 land excursions. Your combinations are nearly endless in this unspoiled land nestled between glacier and rain forest. Explore Alaska by land, sea and air, viewing North America’s most noble creatures and natural wonders. It’s all designed to get you refueled on inspiration.This is your opportunity to take the adventure you always dreamed of. Witness dramatic displays of ice-shelves breaking off into icebergs. Visit cultures that have lived and loved the land for thousands of years. Marvel at moose and bear on the land, bald eagles soaring above, and humpback whales peacefully rolling with the sea. And gaze upon the backdrop of a million stars showcasing the miracle of the Aurora Borealis.

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