Canada, Alaska, USA, Luxury Escorted Touring, Rocky Mountaineer, Lake Louise, Alaska Cruises, Whistler Canada
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72 | ROCKIES & ALASKA CRUISE HOLIDAYS Day 1. Arrive Victoria. Welcome to British Columbia's picturesque capital, located at the tip of Vancouver Island. Be met on arrival and transferred to your hotel before a Welcome Dinner tonight. Two Night Stay: Vancouver Island, Delta Victoria Ocean Pointe Resort & Spa. D Day 2. Victoria, The Butchart Gardens. Visit The Butchart Gardens before the crowds have arrived and enjoy breakfast in the original Butchart residence. After time to wander and take in the floral displays, you can explore Victoria as you wish on your chosen Freedom of Choice activity. B Day 3. Victoria, Georgia Strait, Whistler. Take the ferry across Georgia Strait, then continue by road along the Sea to Sky Highway. As you follow the curves of the British Columbian coast, you'll travel past soaring mountains and tumbling Shannon Falls to the alpine resort village of Whistler. Perhaps take a one-hour floatplane flight from Victoria to Whistler (own expense). Two Night Stay: The Westin Whistler Resort & Spa. BD Day 4. Whistler. For an insight into the heritage of Canada's indigenous people, enjoy breakfast and a tour at the Squamish Lil'wat Cultural Centre this morning. Get ready to explore Whistler's stunning scenery as you spend the afternoon on your chosen activity. Take an eco-trek to Lost Lake; enjoy a floatplane flight; explore Whistler Mountain on a 4x4 or snowcat adventure; enjoy a mountain Jeep safari; ride the Peak 2 Peak Gondola; or perhaps set out on a tree trek or zip trek. After a fun-filled day, you'll appreciate an evening at leisure to relax and recharge. B Day 5. Whistler, Sun Peaks. Follow a picturesque path through the rugged Cariboo region to Sun Peaks. Stay: Sun Peaks Grand Hotel. BD Day 6. Sun Peaks, Blue River, Mt Robson, Jasper. At Blue River, set off on a river safari, watching for grizzly and black bears. Stop to marvel at Mt Robson en route to Jasper. Two Night Stay: Jasper National Park, The Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge. BL ROCKIES ODYSSEY 15 DAYS – VICTORIA TO VANCOUVER 14 Night Luxury Land Journey ITINERARY OVERVIEW DAY DESTINATION 1 Victoria 2 Victoria 3 Whistler 4 Whistler 5 Sun Peaks 6 Jasper 7 Jasper 8 Lake Louise 9 Lake Louise 10 Banff 11 Banff 12 Kamloops 13 Vancouver 14 Vancouver 15 Vancouver YOUR INCLUDED SIGNATURE EXPERIENCES Explore The Butchart Gardens before the crowds arrive and enjoy breakfast Enjoy a tour and breakfast at Whistler's Squamish Lil'wat Cultural Centre Spot bears and other wildlife on a Blue River Safari Enjoy a refined lakeside barbecue and First Nations entertainment in Jasper Take a stroll by Lake Louise with an expert Mountain Heritage Guide Meet a Mountie in Banff and hear tales of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police Sun Peaks Kamloops BRITISH COLUMBIA Vancouver Island ALBERTA VANCOUVER VICTORIA Mt Robson Blue River Athabasca Glacier Lake Louise Ban Jasper National Park Jasper CANADA Ban National Park Whistler 2 2 2 2 2 2 1 1 Coach Rocky Mountaineer National Park No. of Nights Stay 40 MAX. GUESTS G U A R A N TE E D S M A L L E R G R O U P S KEY SIGNATURE EXPERIENCE FREEDOM OF CHOICE TM – Sightseeing FREEDOM OF CHOICE TM – Dining (B) Breakfast (L) Lunch (D) Dinner