Discover a blend of the region's icons and lesser-known wonders as you delve into the delights of the Rockies before exploring Alaska’s stunning coastlines.
The APT Difference
Signature Experiences
Designed Exclusively for APT guests
SIGNATURE EXPERIENCE
These once-in-a-lifetime moments allow you to experience an unforgettable world of exclusive moments, incredible cultures and charming surprises
FREEDOM OF CHOICE™
Give your holiday a personal touch with a choice of included sightseeing or dining options
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Inclusions
Inclusions
A maximum of 40 guests in your APT group
Luxury dining - a total of 39 meals
Expert APT tour director and cruise liaison
Lakeview Room or Deluxe Mount Temple Room at Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise
GoldLeaf service on the Rocky Mountaineer
Guaranteed verandah on your Holland America Line cruise
Transfers, porterage, port charges and gratuities
Meet a Mountie in Banff and listen to tales of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police
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Itinerary
Day 1 - Arrive Vancouver
Once you’ve landed in Vancouver, we’ll meet you at the airport and bring you to your hotel before tonight’s welcome dinner.
Stay: Two Nights, Vancouver, Fairmont Waterfront Hotel Daily: Dinner
Day 2 - Vancouver
Today you’ll experience the very best of Vancouver on a fantastic half-day sightseeing tour. Led by a knowledgeable local guide, you’ll soak in the scenery at the vast Stanley Park, explore the trendy Granville Island and immerse yourself in the historic neighbourhood of Gastown.
Daily: Breakfast
Day 3 - Vancouver, Rocky Mountaineer, Kamloops
Your rail holiday starts this morning when you board the Rocky Mountaineer. Relax and soak up the views from your bi-level glass-dome carriage in GoldLeaf Service.
Stay: Kamloops, hotel as assigned by Rocky Mountaineer (three-star accommodation) Daily: Breakfast, Lunch
Day 4 - Kamloops, Rocky Mountaineer, Banff
Be awed by the Canadian Rockies today as your rail journey continues. Carve your way through the stunning scenery and Spiral Tunnels all the way to Banff National Park.
Stay: Two Nights, Banff National Park, Fairmont Banff Springs, in a Mountain View Room Daily: Breakfast, Lunch
Day 5 - Banff
FREEDOM OF CHOICE™
You may like to take part in the Banff Experience, which includes a visit to the Cave and Basin National Historic Site. Alternatively, board the Banff Gondola, or set off on a heli-sightseeing excursion. Perhaps enjoy a float trip along Bow River, or learn how to be a Canadian ice hockey player. Otherwise, spend some time at the Willow Stream Spa.
FREEDOM OF CHOICE™
This evening, dine at one of your hotel’s restaurants.
Choose your activity today. Tonight, your hotel offers an impressive range of dining options.
Daily: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 6 - Banff, Moraine Lake, Lake Louise
SIGNATURE EXPERIENCE
Meet a Mountie and listen to tales of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police.
FREEDOM OF CHOICE™
Tonight, choose where to dine.
Tour Banff then travel via Moraine Lake to Lake Louise.
Stay: Banff National Park, Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise Daily: Breakfast Dinner
Day 7 - Lake Louise, Athabasca Glacier, Jasper
FREEDOM OF CHOICE™
At your lodge, choose where to dine this evening.
Travel along the Icefields Parkway, and stop at the Columbia Icefield. Board an Ice Explorer vehicle and journey onto Athabasca Glacier. Arrive later in Jasper National Park.
Stay: Jasper National Park, Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge Daily: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 8 - Jasper, Mount Robson, Sun Peaks
Take in Maligne Canyon before re-entering the province of British Columbia. Your journey follows the famous Yellowhead Highway. Pass Mount Robson which, at 3,954 metres, is the highest peak in the Canadian Rockies. Later, arrive in the alpine village of Sun Peaks.
Stay: Sun Peaks Grand Hotel Daily: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 9 - Sun Peaks, Whistler
Follow the tracks of early gold rush pioneers through the Cariboo region, stopping at Seton and Duffey lakes. Later, re-enter the Coast Mountains. Ringed by mountains, forests and valleys, you’ll soon see why Whistler attracts so many outdoor enthusiasts.
Stay: The Westin Whistler Resort & Spa Daily: Breakfast
Day 10 - Whistler, Georgia Strait, Victoria
Travel south to Horseshoe Bay and board your BC Ferries service to Nanaimo on Vancouver Island. Continue to Chemainus before arriving in Victoria.
Stay: Two Nights, Victoria, Hotel Grand Pacific Daily: Breakfast
Day 11 - Victoria, The Butchart Gardens
SIGNATURE EXPERIENCE
Visit The Butchart Gardens before the general public is granted access, and enjoy an exclusive breakfast in the original Butchart residence.
Tonight, a special dinner is served for you and your fellow travellers.
Daily: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 12 - Victoria, Vancouver, Embark Ship
Return to Vancouver and board your ship for a cruise through Alaska’s Inside Passage. This afternoon, settle in and explore the ship.
Stay: Seven Nights, Holland America Line’s Zaandam in a Vista Suite Daily: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 13 - The Inside Passage
Spend today on board, gliding past rocky headlands and over the icy waters of the picturesque Inside Passage.
Daily: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 14 - Juneau
Alaska’s capital, Juneau, is set at the foot of the mountain peaks on the Gastineau Channel, and outdoor activities are plentiful. Disembark and explore at leisure or with an optional excursion (own expense).
Daily: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 15 - Skagway
Arrive in Skagway, the Inside Passage’s northernmost point. See heritage buildings, now protected as part of the Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park, and maybe set off on an excursion (own expense).
Daily: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 16 - Glacier Bay National Park
Wake among the breathtaking scenery of Glacier Bay National Park. Take in the calving tidewater glaciers and learn from local rangers about the area's geological wonders.
Daily: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 17 - Ketchikan
Dock in Ketchikan today, set on the tranquil shores of the Tongass Narrows, and spend some time exploring as you please.
Daily: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 18 - The Inside Passage
Cruise through the Inside Passage, taking in the scenery as you near your final port.
Daily: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 19 - Disembark Ship, Depart Vancouver
Say goodbye and be transferred to the airport.
Daily: Breakfast
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