Canada, Alaska, USA, Luxury Escorted Touring, Rocky Mountaineer, Lake Louise, Alaska Cruises, Whistler Canada
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BEST OF CANADA, ALASKA & THE USA | 153 Day 8. Nashville. Nashville's vibrant cultural scene comes to life on your chosen activity. See how music has evolved over time with a visit to The Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum as well as Studio B. Perhaps tour the historic letterpress showroom at Hatch Show Print, which has been in operation since 1879. Or, visit the Jack Daniel's Distillery. Tonight, delight in a performance and a post-show tour at The Grand Ole Opry House. B Day 9. Nashville, Vancouver. Your Western Canada adventure begins today as you transfer to the airport for your flight to Vancouver (flight not included). Two Night Stay: Vancouver, The Fairmont Waterfront Hotel. BD ARRIVE & RELAX IN VANCOUVER Day 10. Vancouver. Join your APT Tour Director for a tour of cosmopolitan Vancouver, discovering many of the city's must-see attractions. Visit Stanley Park, a world-class, 400-hectare evergreen oasis located just steps away from downtown Vancouver. Then head to Granville Island, the bustling heart of Vancouver's cultural scene. Here, wander amid the colourful public market. You'll also see picturesque English Bay and Vancouver Harbour, before enjoying the afternoon and evening to spend at your leisure. You may like to wander through the old cobblestone streets of Gastown, the birthplace of Vancouver, whilst others may prefer to visit the shopping mecca of Robson Street. B ROCKY MOUNTAINEER RAIL JOURNEY Day 11. Vancouver, Rocky Mountaineer, Kamloops. Board the Rocky Mountaineer and relax in the comfort of your GoldLeaf carriage as you head towards the Canadian Rockies. Stay: Kamloops, hotel as assigned by Rocky Mountaineer (Kamloops has limited accommodation, two or three-star hotels). BL Day 12. Kamloops, Rocky Mountaineer, Banff. Your rail journey continues east towards the Canadian Rockies. Journey past Shuswap Lake, along the South Thompson River and through the Spiral Tunnels to Banff. Two Night Stay: Banff National Park, The Fairmont Banff Springs. BL ITINERARY OVERVIEW DAY DESTINATION HIGHLIGHT 1 New Orleans Arrive in the Deep South 2 New Orleans Mississippi Dinner Cruise 3 New Orleans Freedom of Choice 4 Natchez Oak Alley, Houmas House 5 Vicksburg, Memphis Vicksburg National Military Park, Guided City Tour 6 Memphis Graceland Visit, Freedom of Choice 7 Nashville Guided City Tour 8 Nashville Grand Ole Opry Performance 9 Vancouver Arrive Western Canada 10 Vancouver Guided City Tour 11 Vancouver, Kamloops Rocky Mountaineer – GoldLeaf 12 Kamloops, Banff Rocky Mountaineer – GoldLeaf 13 Banff Freedom of Choice 14 Banff, Lake Louise Meet a Mountie, Banff Gondola 15 Lake Louise Mountain Heritage Guide Walk DAY DESTINATION HIGHLIGHT 16 Jasper Ice Explorer Glacier Tour 17 Jasper Freedom of Choice 18 Sun Peaks Mt Robson, Blue River Safari 19 Whistler Seton and Duffey Lakes 20 Whistler Freedom of Choice 21 Victoria Shannon Falls 22 Victoria Freedom of Choice 23 Vancouver Holland America Line Cruise 24 Inside Passage Islands and Fjords 25 Juneau Tracy Arm 26 Skagway Klondike Gold Rush Heritage 27 Glacier Bay Glaciers and Wildlife 28 Ketchikan Misty Fjords National Monument 29 Inside Passage Coastal British Columbia 30 Vancouver Farewell Say hello to the wildlife of Alaska's Inside Passage