Canada, Alaska, USA, Luxury Escorted Touring, Rocky Mountaineer, Lake Louise, Alaska Cruises, Whistler Canada
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122 | BEST OF CANADA & ALASKA Day 13. Whistler, Sun Peaks. Sit back and enjoy today's journey through the Cariboo region to the alpine village of Sun Peaks, Canada's second-largest ski area. Stay: Sun Peaks Grand Hotel. BD Day 14. Sun Peaks, Blue River, Mt Robson, Jasper. At Blue River, enjoy a river safari, watching for grizzly and black bears. On your way to Jasper, stop at Mt Robson. Enjoy Freedom of Choice Dining tonight. Stay: Jasper National Park, The Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge. BLD Day 15. Jasper, Athabasca Glacier, Lake Louise. Relish the scenery along the Icefields Parkway and ride onto the Athabasca Glacier. Tonight, dine at one of the exceptional restaurants within your hotel. Stay: Banff National Park, The Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise in a Lakeview Room. BD CANADA'S AWE-INSPIRING ROCKY MOUNTAINS Day 16. Lake Louise, Banff. Go for a stroll with a Mountain Heritage Guide along Lake Louise, before visiting Moraine Lake. Tour Banff and ride the Banff Gondola. Later, Meet a Mountie. Tonight dine at one of your hotel's restaurants. Two Night Stay: Banff National Park, The Fairmont Banff Springs. BD Day 17. Banff. Today, you may like to participate in the Banff Experience; take to the skies on a heli-flightseeing trip; take to the waters of Bow River on a float trip or a canoe adventure; relax at the Willow Stream Spa; or cruise along Lake Minnewanka. B ROCKY MOUNTAINEER RAIL JOURNEY Day 18. Banff, Rocky Mountaineer, Kamloops. Embark your Rocky Mountaineer rail journey. Along the way, enjoy views of the Rockies from the glass-domed GoldLeaf carriage. Stay: Kamloops, hotel as assigned by Rocky Mountaineer (Kamloops has limited accommodation, two or three-star hotels). BL Day 19. Kamloops, Rocky Mountaineer, Vancouver. Back aboard the Rocky Mountaineer, take in the stunning landscapes as you journey through the Coastal Mountain Range and Fraser Canyon on the way to Vancouver. Two Night Stay: Four Seasons Hotel Vancouver. BL Day 20. Vancouver. The beautiful attractions of Vancouver unravel before your eyes on an in-depth sightseeing tour this morning. Visit Stanley Park, a world-class, 400-hectare evergreen oasis located just steps away from downtown Vancouver. Then head over to Granville Island and wander amid the colourful public market before enjoying the rest of the day to explore at leisure. BD VOYAGE OF THE GLACIERS CRUISE Day 21. Vancouver, Embark Ship. Travel back to Vancouver and transfer to your ship. This evening, enjoy a Sail Away Dinner at the elegant Sabatini's. Seven Night Cruise: Princess Cruises' Star Princess in a Verandah Stateroom. BD Day 22. Cruise the Inside Passage. Enjoy the view as your ship glides past rocky headlands and over the still blue waters of the Inside Passage during a full day at sea. Take advantage of the wide range of stylish public areas on your ship. BLD Day 23. Ketchikan. A cheerful town set on the shores of the Tongass Narrows, Ketchikan and its surrounds present a range of attractions, including Misty Fjords National Monument – one of America's largest wilderness areas, with glacial valleys where wildlife roam in abundance. Disembark and explore as you please. BLD Day 24. Tracy Arm, Juneau. Cruise to the entrance of Tracy Arm, a narrow and twisting fjord. Later, arrive in Alaska's capital, Juneau, set at the foot of mountain peaks on the Gastineau Channel. Explore at leisure or set off on one of the available excursions (own expense). BLD Day 25. Skagway. Journey to Skagway, a former gateway for the gold rush, located at the northernmost point of the Inside Passage. BLD Day 26. Glacier Bay National Park. Wake to the sight of World Heritage-listed Glacier Bay National Park with its rivers of ice and skyscraping peaks. BLD Day 27. College Fjord. Relax and take in the scenery as you cruise through College Fjord, with its five stunning tidewater glaciers, five large valley glaciers and many smaller glaciers. BLD EXPLORE ALASKA BY LAND Day 28. Whittier, Disembark Ship, Talkeetna, Denali (Mt McKinley). Disembark in Whittier and board Princess Cruises' exclusive Direct-to-the-Wilderness rail service. From Talkeetna, you'll journey all the way to your lodge which is located just south of pristine Denali National Park. Two Night Stay: Mount McKinley Princess Wilderness Lodge. BD Day 29. Denali (Mt McKinley), Talkeetna. During breakfast, enjoy views of the Alaska Range, Denali National Park and perhaps even Denali, formerly known as Mt McKinley. Today, you'll venture outdoors and explore on your chosen activity. You might select a jetboat tour for a thrilling ride along the Talkeetna River. Perhaps take a more leisurely option – a relaxing float trip down the Talkeetna River. Join a guide for an easy stroll around Byers Lake or take a ride in a horse-drawn wagon. B Day 30. Denali (Mt McKinley), Denali National Park. Tour the Sun Dog Kennels and meet some of the endearing sled dogs, then continue to Denali National Park. Enjoy an evening of fun, festivity and Alaskan food at the Music of Denali Musical Theatre tonight. Performed in a rustic-style roadhouse, the musical show gives you a light-hearted overview of the first men to reach the summit of Denali. Two Night Stay: Denali Princess Wilderness Lodge. BD Wander the paths of moose in Alaska