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30 REFLECTIONS OF THE ROCKIES & ALASKA CRUISE Victoria n Whistler n Blue River Jasper n Lake Louise n Banff Vancouver n Inside Passage Day 1. Arrive Victoria Your journey begins today upon your arrival in Victoria. Be met at the airport and then transferred to your hotel. After you check-in and relax, you will meet your fellow guests and Tour Director at a Welcome Reception later today. Two Nights: Victoria, The Parkside Hotel & Spa. Day 2. Victoria This morning, enjoy a short orientation tour of Victoria before visiting The Butchart Gardens. Among the most famous gardens in the world, The Butchart Gardens are more than a hundred years old and have a distinctive style all of its own. Spend time wandering through the lovely Sunken Garden and relax in the beautiful setting of the Japanese Garden and Italian Garden. Explore the plants on show, as well as floral displays. Perhaps take a whale-watching cruise or a horse-drawn carriage tour (see page 94). B Day 3. Victoria, Whistler Drive to the town of Chemainus before boarding a ferry across the Georgia Strait to Horseshoe Bay. Admire the Coastal Mountains as you travel along the scenic Sea to Sky Highway with a stop at Shannon Falls on your way to Whistler. Enjoy an indigenous- inspired dinner at the Lil'wat Squamish Cultural Centre, and gain insight into the heritage of the local First Nations. Instead of taking the ferry, you may like to take an enthralling floatplane flight across Georgia Strait to Whistler (see page 96). Two Nights: Whistler, Aava Whistler Hotel. BD Day 4. Whistler Today is yours at leisure to explore this outdoor enthusiasts' paradise however you wish. Enjoy one of the select experiences available to you today. You might like to take an incredible float plane flight, tour Blackcomb Mountain on a Jeep Safari, or head up to the snow-line of Whistler Mountain by 4x4 or snowcat. Other options include a gondola ride, an informative Tree Trek, an adventurous zip trek or a breathtaking helicopter flight (see page 95). B Day 5. Whistler, Blue River After breakfast this morning, travel through the rugged Cariboo region to Blue River. Enjoy an overnight escape at Mike Wiegele Heli Village, which offers adventure and serenity in a picturesque setting. Relax amid the rustic surrounds of the lodge and enjoy a laid-back dinner on the waterfront this evening as you YOUR HOLIDAY PRICE INCLUDES ✓ Guaranteed Ocean-view Stateroom on board your seven-night Holland America Line Alaskan cruise ✓ Two-day Rocky Mountaineer rail journey in SilverLeaf Service ✓ 13 nights premium accommodation ✓ Services of a Canadian Travelmarvel Tour Director and Driver ✓ 40 meals – 20 breakfasts (B), 8 lunches (L) and 12 dinners (D) ✓ Enjoy a Welcome Reception and a special Farewell Dinner ✓ Tipping for all staff, port charges and airport transfers INSIDER EXPERIENCES Enjoy an indigenous-inspired dinner at the Lil'wat Squamish Cultural Centre, and gain insight into the heritage of the local First Nations Awake to stunning mountainscapes at Blue River's Mike Wiegele Heli Village Experience a River Safari to Grizzly Bear Valley, keeping an eye out for bears, eagles and moose Enjoy a western-style BBQ dinner at the Jasper Stables Stay at the iconic Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise Visit Grouse Mountain Bear Refuge for breakfast and bear viewing 21 Days