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36 Day 1. Arrive Calgary Your journey begins today as you are met and transferred to your hotel. Tonight, enjoy a Welcome Reception at Calgary Tower. Stay: Calgary, Marriott Downtown Hotel. Day 2. Calgary, Banff Journey to Banff National Park today. On the way, enjoy a visit to Yamnuska Wolfdog Sanctuary. Tour Banff upon arrival and take in the many sights of this picturesque town and its stunning natural surrounds. Two Nights: Banff Park Lodge. BD Day 3. Banff Perhaps enjoy a select experience as a way to take in Banff's incredible scenery. You might like to take a Banff Experience Tour, enjoy a Bow River float trip or embark on a heli-flightseeing tour (see page 94). B Day 4. Banff, Lake Louise Visit Moraine Lake (weather permitting) on your way to world-famous Lake Louise. Stay: Lake Louise Inn. BD Day 5. Lake Louise, Icefields Parkway, Athabasca Glacier, Jasper Journey along the Icefields Parkway and stop at Athabasca Glacier then continue to Jasper. Stay: Jasper, Mountain Park Lodges. B Day 6. Jasper, Blue River Journey to Blue River and take a River Safari to Grizzly Bear Valley. Continue on your way and arrive at Mike Wiegele Heli Village. Stay: Blue River, Mike Wiegele Heli Village. BD ROCKY MOUNTAINEER OPTION (JASPER TO VANCOUVER) Perhaps replace Days 6 and 7 touring with a memorable rail journey to Vancouver aboard the Rocky Mountaineer (see box on page 37). Day 7. Blue River, Kamloops, Vancouver Upon arrival in Vancouver, enjoy time at leisure to explore. Two Nights: Vancouver, Marriott Pinnacle Hotel. B Day 8. Vancouver Enjoy a tour of Vancouver, taking in some of its most iconic sights. Perhaps take a Grouse Mountain gondola ride (see page 94). B Day 9. Vancouver, Whistler Head along the Sea to Sky Highway to Whistler. In Whistler perhaps try a select experience (see page 96). Stay: Whistler, Summit Lodge & Spa. B Day 10. Whistler, Victoria Take a ferry across Georgia Strait to Victoria. Perhaps take a floatplane flight from Whistler to Victoria (see page 96). Two Nights: Victoria, The Parkside Hotel & Spa. B Day 11. Victoria Savour a Farewell Dinner at The Butchart Gardens. Perhaps take a whale-watching cruise or horse- drawn carriage tour (see page 94). BD Day 12. Victoria, Vancouver, Embark Cruise Travel to Vancouver and board your cruise. Seven Nights: Holland America Line's ms Volendam. BD Day 13. Inside Passage Relax and enjoy the stunning scenery as you cruise today. BLD PASSAGE THROUGH THE ROCKIES & ALASKA CRUISE Calgary n Banff n Lake Louise n Jasper Blue River n Vancouver n Whistler Victoria n Inside Passage 19 Days YOUR HOLIDAY PRICE INCLUDES ✓ Guaranteed Ocean-view Stateroom on board your seven-night Holland America Line Alaskan cruise ✓ 11 nights premium accommodation ✓ Services of a Canadian Travelmarvel Tour Director and Driver ✓ 35 meals – 18 breakfasts (B), 6 lunches (L) and 11 dinners (D) ✓ Experience a Welcome Reception and Farewell Dinner ✓ Tipping for all cruise staff, port charges and airport transfers INSIDER EXPERIENCES Enjoy a Welcome Reception at Calgary Tower Visit Yamnuska Wolfdog Sanctuary Cruise through stunning scenery on a River Safari to Grizzly Bear Valley, keeping an eye out for bears, eagles and moose Stay overnight at Blue River's Mike Wiegele Heli Village Enjoy a special Farewell Dinner at The Butchart Gardens