Grand Canada & Voyage of the Glaciers
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Snapshot
- 24 days
- Package Holiday
- Vancouver to Fairbanks
- Multiple departures
From
$14,595*
per person twin share
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Overview
This journey through the heart of Canada and Alaska reveals lands with a rugged but undeniable charm, one that has not yet relinquished all of its mysteries. The Alaskan wilderness still boasts spots that have managed to remain untouched by man. In travelling to this wondrous frontier land, you will be among the privileged few. This itinerary will treat you to places of pristine wilderness and exquisite beauty, from Denali National Park, with its snowy mountains and sweeping vistas, to the majestic College Fjord in Prince William Sound. Combine this with the vibrant cities of Vancouver and Victoria, the jaw-dropping landscapes of the Rocky Mountains, friendly locals, one of the world’s spectacular rail journeys on board the famous Rocky Mountaineer and you’ll have the trip of a lifetime!
Highlights & Inclusions
Highlights
- Enjoy a sightseeing tour of Victoria
- Stay in an authentic lodge at spectacular Emerald Lake
- Climb the Athabasca Glacier in an Ice Explorer
- Explore Jasper National Park with a guided walk through Maligne Canyon
- Wander the world famous Butchart Gardens
- Tour the highlights of Vancouver including Capilano Suspension Bridge Park
- Take a Tundra Wilderness Tour in Alaska
- Travel along the scenic Icefields Parkway
- Cruise the spectacular Inside Passage
- Experience Glacier Bay National Park
- Explore Juneau, the colourful Alaskan capital
- View College Fjord, home to 16 Glaciers
- Take the "Direct to the Wilderness" train from Whittier to Talkeetna
- Explore Denali National Park
- Riverboat discovery cruise in Fairbanks
Inclusions
- 46 superb meals including: 23 Full Breakfasts, 8 Lunches, 14 Dinners & 1 Highlight Dinner
- Walk above the Rockies deepest canyon; Maligne Canyon, then dine at Wilderness Kitchen an original Canadian smokehouse located at the canyon trailhead
- The services of an Emerald Tours Tour Director whilst coach touring
- Welcome and farewell dinners
- 12 Day Canadian Rockies Experience
- Music of Denali Dinner Show
- 7 Night Princess Cruises Coral Princess
- 6 Day Alaskan Coach & Rail Tour
- 2 Day Rocky Mountaineer Rail Experience
- Premium First Class hotels including all hotel service charges and porterage
- Return airport transfers
- Port taxes and charges
- All tipping and gratuities
Itinerary
Day 1 – Arrive Vancouver
Welcome to Canada! On arrival at Vancouver International Airport, you will be met and transferred to your downtown hotel. This evening, meet your Tour Director and fellow travellers for a welcome dinner.
Two Night Stay: Metropolitan Hotel or similar
Inclusions: Dinner
Day 2 – Vancouver
Set off on a sightseeing tour of Vancouver including Stanley Park, famous for its totem poles, the waterfront and Gastown. Visit Capilano Suspension Bridge Park suspended 70 metres above the river. Walk amongst the canopy on the award winning Treetops Adventure.
Inclusions: Breakfast
Day 3 – Rocky Mountaineer
Set off on a two day rail experience on ‘The Most Spectacular Train Journey in the World’. Settle back in your SilverLeaf carriage (upgrade to GoldLeaf at additional expense). Travel through the Fraser Valley then follow the Thompson River towards Kamloops.
Overnight Stay: Kamloops Hotel (as assigned by Rocky Mountaineer)
Inclusions: Breakfast, Lunch
Day 4 – Rocky Mountaineer – Banff
Continue your journey into the soaring, rugged snow-capped mountains. Marvel at the beauty of the glaciers, lakes and forest sitting at the foot of these grand mountains. Arrive in Banff, a picturesque town located within Banff National Park and the quintessential Rocky Mountains town.
Two Night Stay: Ptarmigan or similar
Inclusions: Breakfast, Lunch
Day 5 – Banff
Today is free for you to enjoy Banff.
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Take a breathtaking helicopter flight or relax on a float trip along the river (extra expense)
Inclusions: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 6 – Banff – Lake Louise – Emerald Lake
Start the day with a tour of Banff including the Bow River, the Hoodoos and Bow Falls. Continue along the Trans-Canada Highway past Castle Mountain and Mount Temple to Lake Louise, the “Diamond in the Wilderness”. Enjoy some free time taking in the spectacular scenery. Your destination today is Emerald Lake, so named because of the vibrant colour of its glacier fed waters. The Lodge sits right on the shores of the lake surrounded by towering peaks and forests.
Overnight Stay: Emerald Lake Lodge or similar
Inclusions: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 7 – Glacier ‘Ice Explorer’ – Jasper
This morning, we travel north along the Icefields Parkway, acclaimed as one of the most spectacular journeys in the world. We make a stop at the Columbia Icefield, North America’s largest sub-polar ice pack, where you’ll climb aboard the ‘Ice Explorer’ for a journey onto Athabasca Glacier. EmeraldPLUS: Be taken through the park to the beautifully carved Maligne Canyon and enjoy an authentic Canadian Rockies dinner.
Overnight Stay: Château Jasper or similar.
Inclusions: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 8 – Jasper – South Thompson
Travel past ice age glaciers, waterfalls and mountain peaks as we weave through lush forests before arriving at our unique ranch style inn on the shores of the South Thompson River.
Overnight Stay: South Thompson Inn or similar
Inclusions: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 9 – South Thompson River – Whistler
Travel through scenic landscapes and the Thompson and Fraser River past the town of Lillooet to the charming alpine resort of Whistler. Time at leisure this evening to explore Whistler village
Overnight Stay: Hilton Whistler Resort & Spa or similar
Inclusions: Breakfast
Day 10 – Georgia Strait
Travel along the Sea to Sky Highway following the rugged coastline, stopping at the awesome Shannon Falls. Board the BC Ferry and cruise through the Georgia Strait to Vancouver Island before arriving in Victoria, British Columbia’s capital.
Two Night Stay: Marriott Victoria Inner Harbour or similar
Inclusions: Breakfast
Day 11 - Victoria Sightseeing – Butchart Gardens
This morning, visit the world-famous Butchart Gardens, a 22 hectare showplace of magnificent colourful gardens. Learn about the history and flora while exploring the gardens. Afterwards, enjoy an orientation tour of Victoria’s Inner Harbour, Bastion Square, Beacon Hill, and residential areas.
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Take a horse and carriage ride or go whale watching (extra expense)
Inclusions: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 12 – Vancouver – 7 night Alaskan Cruise
Board your luxurious cruise ship and embark on your seven-night voyage in an Oceanview Stateroom on board Princess Cruises Coral Princess through the famed Inside Passage.
Inclusions: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 13 - Cruising the Inside Passage
Spend the day cruising the Inside Passage, one of the world’s most spectacular waterways.
Inclusions: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 14 – Ketchikan
Explore Alaska’s first city, now known as the ‘salmon capital of the world’. Part of the town is built along a steep hillside, part is built on pilings over the water.
Inclusions: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 15 – Juneau
Surrounded by the Gastineau Channel, the Mendenhall Glacier and Juneau Icefields, Alaska’s state capital is famed for its scenery.
Inclusions: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 16 – Skagway
Cruise into Skagway. Established in 1897 as a trading post for prospectors headed to the Klondike Gold Rush. Discover the historic shop facades and wooden boardwalks.
Inclusions: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 17 – Glacier Bay
Enter the iceberg-strewn waters of Glacier Bay National Park, were spectacular glaciers flow into the bay. A National Park Range will help you spot wildlife, while explaining glacial activity.
Inclusions: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 18 – College Fjord
Within Prince William Sound lies College Fjord and its collection of glaciers, some reaching forty storeys above sea level, dwarfing even the largest of cruise ships.
Inclusions: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 19 – Whittier – Talkeetna
Disembark in Whittier and travel on the “Direct to the Wilderness” train to Talkeetna. Enjoy unobstructed views from huge glass-domed windows in every rail car.
Two night stay: Mt. McKinley Princess Wilderness Lodge or similar
Inclusions: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 20 – Talkeetna
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Go on the River, Rail & Trail adventure or the Chulitna Gorge jet-boat adventure. (Secure your space early to avoid disappointment, extra expense).
Inclusions: Breakfast
Day 21 – Talkeetna – Denali
Enjoy a scenic motorcoach drive to the Denali Princess Wilderness Lodge, located just outside the national park entrance. Dominating this stunning landscape is Denali – the highest peak in North America. It’s not just the mountain that makes Denali National Park such a special place. Most visitors come to see Alaska's "Big Five": bears, moose, caribou, wolves, and Dall sheep - all of which can be seen in the park.
Two Night Stay: Denali Princess Wilderness Lodge or similar
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Denali Highway Jeep excursion (Secure your place early to avoid disappointment, extra expense)
Inclusions: Breakfast
Day 22 – Denali National Park
Denali is deep in the Alaskan Wilderness and this unique location gives you the opportunity to witness the fascinating landscape and wildlife. Embark on a Tundra Wilderness Tour which takes you into the park for a once in a lifetime experience. Get an authentic look into rural Alaskan lifestyle on the Husky Homestead tour. See what goes into creating a championship team and carving a life in Alaska’s interior. Our journey continues deep into the Alaskan wilderness arriving in Denali National Park. Nestled in a prime location this gorgeous lodge is the perfect starting point for your exploration of Denali. The highlight this evening is a Music of Denali Dinner Show.
Inclusions: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 23 – Fairbanks
Continue your journey into the heart of the last frontier, Fairbanks. Known as the “Golden Heart City”. Board an authentic sternwheeler for an afternoon cruise
Overnight stay: Fairbanks Princess Riverside Lodge or similar
Inclusions: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 24 – Depart Fairbanks
Transfer to Fairbanks Airport for your homeward flight.
The itinerary is a guide only and may be amended for operational reasons. As such Emerald Tours cannot guarantee the tour will operate unaltered from the itinerary stated above. Please refer to our terms and conditions for further information.
Inclusions: Breakfast
Dates/Prices
Depart | Return | From price |
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3 May 2025 | 26 May 2025 | $14,595pp |
14 June 2025 | 7 July 2025 | $17,095pp |
26 July 2025 | 18 August 2025 | $17,095pp |
23 August 2025 | 15 September 2025 | $16,495pp |
*Pricing is per person based on 3 May 2025 departure. Pricing is subject to availability and changes. Correct as of 18 June 2024.
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Advertised prices are per person twin share unless stated otherwise.
Offers may be withdrawn at any time. Itineraries are subject to change.
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