Day
01: Vancouver at Leisure
On arrival Vancouver Airport please make your own way to your hotel*
where you will meet your Tour Director. (* we can book your hotel) |
Day
02: Vancouver Vernon
We depart from Vancouver this morning and travel along the scenic
Fraser River Valley. We cross the Cascade Mountains towards the beautiful
Okanagan Valley and Okanagan Lake to arrive at Vernon, where we stay
tonight. |
Day
03: Vernon Banff
Our scenic route today takes us past Mt. Revelstoke National Park,
across spectacular Rogers Pass in Canada's Glacier National Park,
and through Yoho National Park until we reach Banff National Park.
We will stay in the town of Banff for two nights. |
Day
04: Banff Sightseeing
We enjoy a sightseeing including Bow Falls and Tunnel Mountain. The
afternoon is at leisure, with a chance to relax and soak up the beautiful
surroundings. Perhaps join an optional raft trip on the Bow River,
or an optional helicopter flight for eagle-eye views of the mighty
glaciers and pristine lakes. |
Day
05: Banff Jasper
This morning we stroll by the edge of Lake Louise before continuing
to Jasper. We drive along the world famous Ice fields Parkway, enjoying
views of the Columbia Ice fields and the Athabasca Glacier. We stop
for a ride on the side of the Glacier itself, on board the 'Snowcoach'.
In the afternoon we reach Jasper National Park. |
Day
06: Jasper Sun Peaks
This morning we leave Jasper and view Mount Robson, the highest peak
in the Canadian Rockies, almost 4,000 meters above sea level. Then
we continue along the Yellow head Highway on our way to the mountain
resort of Sun Peaks. |
Day
07: Peaks Victoria
This morning we pass the town of Kamloops and see in the distance
the Lillooet Ranges and Camels foot Mountains. We travel along the
Fraser Valley to the coast, to Tsawwassen, where we board the 'super'
ferry for our scenic crossing to Swartz Bay. We cross the Strait of
Georgia, heading to Vancouver Island and the city of Victoria. |
Day
08: Victoria Sightseeing
Today our sightseeing tour includes the waterfront district, capital
building areas and the marina district. Then we visit world famous
Butchart Gardens, to enjoy over 50 acres of spectacular floral displays.
The rest of the afternoon is at leisure to explore the gardens. |
Day
09: Victoria Whistler
This morning we board the ferry to Horseshoe Bay on the Canadian mainland.
We travel by coach the stunning 'Sea to Sky Highway' and continue
to Whistler. |
Day
10: Whistler Seattle Cruising
We return to Vancouver for our sightseeing tour*. We see Gastown and
Stanley Park before being transferred to Seattle to board our deluxe
cruise ship, the 'Star Princess'. (D) |
Day
11: Cruising Inside Passage
We cruise past the dense forests and uninhabited islands of the Inside
Passage today. Spend the day exploring our 'floating hotel' or just
soak up the spectacular scenery. (B, L, D) |
Day
12: Cruising Skagway
Early this afternoon we arrive at Juneau, capital of Alaska. Perhaps
enjoy an optional shore excursion to visit the Alaskan State Museum
or go flight seeing by helicopter over the Ice fields? (B, L, D) |
Day
13: Cruising Skagway
At the end of the inside Passage is Skagway. We have a full day at
this historic town where we may visit the Klondike Gold Rush National
Historic Park. This area is filled with local lore and reminders of
the colorful characters who populated this once bustling town. (B,
L, D) |
Day
14: Cruising Tracy Arm or Endicott Arm
Today we cruise into either Tracy Arm or Endicott Arm. Enjoy a close
up look at the Nordic landscapes of these scenic fjords before we
continue further south. (B, L, D) |
Day
15: Cruising Ketchikan
Choose from available shore excursions or wander around town in Ketchikan,
perhaps admire the amazing totem poles, carved into fantastic and
impressive shapes by native artists of the past and present. |
Day
16: Cruising Victoria
Our last port of call is charming Victoria. You may decide to enjoy
the shipboard facilities or take one more stroll along the Harbourfront
and into town. (B, L, D) |
Day
17: Victoria Seattle Vancouver Departure
Our Inside Passage cruise ends this morning on arrival into Seattle.
After clearing disembarkation procedures you are transferred to Vancouver
airport to board your outbound flight. (Flights should not be scheduled
before 3 pm). (B) |
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