2014 - APT Canada & Alaska

31 Day Rugged Alaska, Yukon & Glacier Cruise 23 Night Luxury Land Journey & 7 Night Holland America Line Inside Passage Cruise Canadian Rockies | Glacier Bay | Anchorage | Denali | Fairbanks | Dawson City | Whitehorse APT Royal Experience Visit the charming town of Ketchikan, set right on the shores of the Tongass Narrows ARRIVE & RELAX IN VICTORIA Day 1. Victoria. On arrival at the airport in Victoria today, you'll be met and transferred to your hotel. After settling in, this evening meet your APT Tour Director and fellow travellers at an informal Welcome Dinner. Two Night Stay: Vancouver Island, Victoria Marriott Inner Harbour Hotel. D DENALI NATIONAL PARK The diamond of the vast Alaskan landscape, Denali National Park's rolling tundras and rugged terrain showcase the best of this sub-arctic wilderness. During your three-night stay here, you'll enjoy opportunities to spot an array of wildlife, including grizzly bears, moose, caribou, foxes, wolves and more. Aside from the native wildlife, the primary attraction of the park is Mt McKinley, a high pyramid of rock, snow and glaciers rising from the valley floor. As the tallest peak of North America, it superbly complements Denali's striking landscape – a remote environment completely unlike any other. Freedom of ChoiceTM – Sightseeing Freedom of ChoiceTM – Dining Signature Experience 106 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 delight in afternoon tea at The Fairmont Empress Hotel. B ALPINE WONDERS Day 3. Georgia Strait, Whistler. This morning board a ferry for the picturesque trip across Georgia Strait to Vancouver. From here, continue by coach along the famous Sea to Sky Highway on the way to the iconic alpine resort of Whistler. This evening, after settling in to your luxury hotel, enjoy dinner. Optional floatplane to WHISTLER Perhaps take a one-hour flight from Victoria to Whistler (own expense). Arrive in Whistler in the early afternoon and enjoy time at leisure. Two Night Stay: Whistler, The Westin Whistler Resort & Spa. BD Day 4. Whistler, Freedom of Choice Sightseeing. For an insight into the heritage of Canada's indigenous people, enjoy breakfast at the Squamish Lil'wat Cultural Centre. This afternoon, take an eco-trek; enjoy a floatplane flight; explore Whistler Mountain on a 4WD or Snowcat adventure; take a Blackcomb Mountain Jeep Safari; ride the Peak 2 Peak Gondola; or perhaps set out on a Tree Trek. The evening is then yours at leisure. B Day 5. Kelowna. Departing Whistler today, head for the city of Kelowna, located in the wine-producing region of the Okanagan Valley. Stay: Kelowna, Delta Grand Okanagan. BD CANADA'S AWE-INSPIRING ROCKIES Day 6. Banff, Freedom of Choice Dining. Today you'll enter the Canadian Rockies and the province of Alberta. On arrival in Banff National Park, settle in to the iconic 'Castle in the Rockies' – The Fairmont Banff Springs. This evening, dine at one of the exceptional restaurants within your hotel. Two Night Stay: Banff National Park, The Fairmont Banff Springs. BD Day 7. Banff, Freedom of Choice Sightseeing. After breakfast today, perhaps take off on a heli-flightseeing trip; spot wildlife during the Banff Experience; take a float trip or go paddling down the Bow River; relax at the Willow Stream Spa; or go for a cruise on Lake Minnewanka. After your selected activity, the afternoon and evening are then free for you to relax or further explore. B

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