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Ultimate Alaska and Canada Rockies Northbound Cruisetour 25 |
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The Ultimate Alaska & Rockies Cruisetour Northbound 25 features a 12 NIGHT LAND TOUR (before and after the cruise) includes 1 night Calgary, 1 night Banff, 1 night Jasper, 1 night VIA Rail, 2 nights Vancouver, 1 night Anchorage, 1 night Talkeetna, 2 nights Denali and 2 nights Fairbanks. You will enjoy the Calgary Tower, Banff Gondola, Icefields Parkway with lunch stop at Columbia Glacier, 1 night on the VIA Rail with dinner and breakfast included, Vancouver City Tour, the Lookout Tower and Harbour Centre, Butchart Gardens Tour, Victoria City Tour, Alaska Native Heritage Center, 3 days on the Wilderness Express Dome Train, Tundra Wilderness Tour into Denali National Park, Riverboat Discovery Sternwheeler and Museum of the North.
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Detailed Itinerary |
This land tour needs to be accompanied by one of the following cruise itineraries
This itinerary starts AFTER the accompanying cruise itinerary. |
Day 1: Calgary | Upon arrival in Calgary, a taxi transfer will be provided to your Calgary hotel where a local representative will greet you. Enjoy a visit to the Calgary Tower, one of the tallest 360-degree observation decks in the world. Soak in panoramic views of the city and marvel at the sights below from the observatory's remarkable glass floor. Overnight in Calgary. | Day 2: Calgary / Banff | Enjoy a motorcoach tour through the towering mountains of Norquay, Cascade, Tunnel and Rundle, while discovering breathtaking valley views from Tunnel Mountain Drive and the natural attractions of Hoodoos Surprise Corner. In the picturesque resort town of Banff, nestled in Alberta's Rockies, you'll enjoy sweeping views of the landscape aboard the Banff Gondola as you make your way to the top of Sulphur Mountain. Overnight in Banff. | Day 3: Banff / Jasper | Your day begins with an exciting journey north along the famous Icefields Parkway. Drive through Banff and Jasper National Parks, stopping at the Columbia Icefield for a Glacier Experience. This unique excursion will place you on the 1,200=feet-thick icy slopes of the Athabasca Glacier aboard a specially designed Ice Explorer. After this unique ice adventure, you'll enjoy free time at the Columbia Icefields Centre to relax over a complimentary buffet lunch. Continue to Jasper for an overnight stay. | Day 4: Jasper / Vancouver | Enjoy a morning at leisure before embarking VIA Rail's Canadian train for a breathtaking journey through the Rockies. Experience old world charm as you soak up the magnificent views, passing the gorge known as Hell's Gate, Suicide Rapids in the North Thompson Canyon, and the Cisco Tunnels above the Fraser River, Meander the domed car for majestic views. Dinner is included in the Canadian dining room. In the evening, you'll retire to your Sleeper Plus Class private cabin. | Day 5: Vancouver | Begin your morning with a delightful included breakfast in the dining car before arriving at the Vancouver Pacific Station where you will be greeted by a local representative. Embark on a city tour of Vancouver and a visit to the Lookout Tower and Harbour Centre. Afterwards, a taxi transfer to your downtown hotel will be provided for your overnight stay in Vancouver. | Day 6: Vancouver | In the morning, you'll embark on a journey through the Fraser River delta to Tsawwasen, where you'll board a B.C. Ferry for a scenic sail through the Gulf islands to Vancouver island. You'll travel to the world renowned Butchart Gardens and explore this botanical showcase, famous for its colorful and authentic series for formal gardens. Your guided tour of Victoria continues as you explore the University of Victoria, Royal Victorian Yacht Club, Beacon Hill Park, and the attractions of the Inner Harbor. Enjoy free time to explore Victoria independently before returning to Vancouver, where you'll spend a second night. | Day 7: Seward / Anchorage | Disembark and transfer via motorcoach to Anchorage. Tour the Native Heritage Center. Overnight in Anchorage. | Day 8: Anchorage / Talkeetna | Transfer via rail to Talkeetna. Overnight in Talkeetna. | Day 9: Talkeetna / Denali | Board a railcar to Denali. Overnight in Denali. | Day 10: Denali National Park | Enjoy the Tundra Wilderness Tour. Overnight in Denali. | Day 11: Denali National Park / Fairbanks | Board a railcar to Fairbanks. Overnight in Fairbanks | Day 12: Fairbanks | Take the Riverboat Discovery Tour. Overnight in Fairbanks. | Day 13: Fairbanks | Transfer to the airport for your flight home. |
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