2014 - APT Canada & Alaska

Platinum Collection 28 Day Sparkling Rockies & Alaska Expedition Cruise 15 Nights Luxury Land Journey & 12 Night Small-Ship Alaska Expedition Cruise 2 Nights Sparkling Hill Resort | 2 Nights Jasper | 2 Nights Lake Louise | 2 Nights Banff | Alaska's Coast APT Royal Experience ARRIVE & RELAX IN VICTORIA Day 1. Victoria. On arrival in Victoria, you'll be met and transferred to your hotel. Settle in before a Welcome Dinner this evening. Two Night Stay: Vancouver Island, Delta Victoria Ocean Pointe Resort & Spa – stay in a ModeClub Room. D SMALL GROUP JOURNEYS With a maximum of just 28 guests, our exclusive Platinum Collection holidays allow you to step away from the crowds for a truly intimate discovery of Canada & Alaska. You'll enjoy more attentive service from your APT Tour Director, who is able to better shape each excursion according to your expectations and interests. What's more, there'll be more time for your questions to be answered; commentary will be more personalised and a greater sense of camaraderie is assured. In all, this personalised manner of exploration ensures you'll enjoy a greater immersion into the essence of Canada & Alaska. Freedom of ChoiceTM – Sightseeing Freedom of ChoiceTM – Dining Signature Experience 84 Day 2. Victoria, The Butchart Gardens, Freedom of Choice Sightseeing. This morning visit The Butchart Gardens before the crowds have arrived, and enjoy breakfast in the original Butchart residence. Afterwards, perhaps go whale watching; take a seaplane flight; tour the city's historic houses and gardens; fish for salmon; ride in a horse-drawn carriage; or enjoy afternoon tea at The Fairmont Empress Hotel. Alternatively, join an activity offered exclusively to you as a Platinum Collection guest – go foraging for fresh seafood during a unique eco-tour or perhaps set off by B foot on a culinary tasting tour of the city. THE INCREDIBLE SPARKLING HILL RESORT Day 3. Georgia Strait, Vancouver, Vernon. Take in views of Georgia Strait on an included floatplane flight to Vancouver this morning. From here, travel by coach to Sparkling Hill Resort. Owned by Mr Gernot Langes-Swarovski, former head of the Swarovski crystal company, Sparkling Hill Resort subtly incorporates 3.5 million Swarovski crystals throughout, making it a truly incredible property. Tonight, enjoy an extraordinary private dining experience in the resort's elegant Gernot suite. Two Night Stay: Vernon, Sparkling Hill Resort – stay in a Lakeview Room. BD Day 4. Vernon. Awake to spell-binding views out over Lake Okanagan from your floor-to-ceiling windows. With most of today at leisure, perhaps explore the region, or make use of your complimentary access to the resort's facilities. These include the European-style KurSpa, the seven steam and sauna rooms, the Kneipp water pool, the infinity salt water pools and the hot pool. This afternoon, head to Gray Monk Winery Estate for a tour, before dinner complete with perfectly paired wines at the winery's Grapevine Restaurant.BD CANADA'S AWE-INSPIRING ROCKIES Day 5. Jasper, Freedom of Choice Dining. Departing Vernon, travel via Kamloops into the Canadian Rockies. Stop to take in views of Mount Robson, the highest peak in the Rockies, then continue on into Alberta and on to Jasper National Park. Tonight, dine at one of the restaurants located within your lodge. Two Night Stay: Jasper National Park, The Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge BD – stay in a Deluxe Room. Day 6. Jasper, Freedom of Choice Sightseeing. Today you might choose to take a Harley Davidson Motorcycle Sidecar Tour; embark on a Maligne Valley Wildlife Experience; go rafting down the Athabasca River; ride the Jasper Tramway for views of the park; set out on an Interpretive Nature Hike; or perhaps take part in an Evening Wildlife Discovery. Alternatively – enjoy an indulgent treatment at the Fairmont Spa or join a retired Parks Canada ranger for an insight into the management of the park – both of which are available to you exclusively as a Platinum Collection guest. B

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