Alaska & Canada's Rocky Mountaineer

The Awe inspiring Rocky Mountains are Canada’s crowning glory, coupled with an Alaskan cruise creates one of the finest scenic and wildlife holidays on earth! You will start your holiday in Vancouver, a vibrant sophisticated city overlooking the Pacific Ocean. Then embark a 7 night cruise to Alaska and experience tidewater Glaciers, rugged Mountains and abundant wildlife in the most luxurious surroundings aboard the Celebrity Century. After your cruise enjoy a further night in Vancouver before boarding the Rocky Mountaineer. Retrace the steps of 19th century explorers, travel through the legendary Spiral Tunnels and pass by the spot where the last spike on the Canadian Pacific Railway was driven. This is the only passenger rail service on this historic route, and its construction is one of the most important in Canadian history as it united Canada from east to west.

Day 1 – Vancouver: Fly direct from London to Vancouver. Transfer provided from the airport to the 4* Georgian Court Hotel, Vancouver. Afternoon at leisure.

Day 2 – Vancouver: Morning at leisure to explore Vancouver. Transfer independently to Vancouver Cruise Terminal to Join Celebrity Century for your 7 night Alaskan Cruise. FB

Day 3 – Cruise the Inside Passage: Shaped by the staggering force of massive glaciers millions of years ago, Alaska’s inside passage boasts wildlife-filled fjords and lush Island scenery – habitat for bald eagles, sea lions, porpoises and whales. FB

Day 4 – Icy Straight Point, Alaska: Icy Point straight is located near the town of Hoonah, the largest native Tlingit Indian settlement in Alaska. Take an excursion to Chicagof Island, home to one of the world’s biggest brown bear populations. Or take a walk along the shore where it is not uncommon to spot a humpback or Orca whales.FB

Day 5 – Hubbard Glacier, Alaska: From the comfort of the ship you can feast your eyes on one of the most active glaciers of its kind in Alaska. The Hubbard Glacier is a spectacular sight to behold and, at 1,350 square miles of clear blue ice, is the longest river of ice anywhere in North America.FB

Day 6 - Juneau, Alaska: Today you will visit Juneau, Alaska’s capital which was founded in the Gold Rush of 1880. Take a helicopter ride to see its stunning scenery by air or enjoy a more sedate but equally thrilling tramcar ride to the top of Mount Roberts.FB

Day 7 – Ketchikan, Alaska: Known as the Salmon capital of the world and Alaska’s “First City,” Ketchikan offers a wide variety of things to do. Visit the Potlatch Totem Park, home to one of the most elaborate collections of wood carvings in the World. Or take a scenic flight over the impressive Misty Fiords National Monument.FB

Day 8 – Cruise the Inside passage: Have your binoculars and camera ready as you enjoy further scenic cruising en route back to Vancouver.FB

Day 9 – Vancouver: Disembark the ship and transfer independently to the 4* Georgian Court Hotel. Enjoy a day and evening at leisure to explore one of the world’s most beautiful cities.B

Day 10 – Vancouver to Kamloops: Transfer provided from your hotel to join the Rocky Mountaineer from Vancouver to Kamloops. Highlights include the rushing waters of Hell’s Gate in the Fraser Canyon and the steep slopes and rock sheds along the Thompson River. Transfer provided to Kamloops Hotel. B,L

Day 11 – Kamloops to Banff: Transfer provided from Kamloops Hotel where your journey continues eastwards to the mighty Canadian Rockies and the province of Alberta. Highlights include Craigellachie, where the last spike of the Canadian Pacific Railway was driven, Rogers Pass, the Kicking Horse Canyon, the Spiral Tunnels and the glaciers and snow-capped peaks of the Canadian Rockies. Transfer provided to the 4* Banff Caribou Lodge & Spa. Evening at leisure. B,L

Day 12 – Banff: Enjoy a day and evening at leisure to explore the spectacular lakes and mountains of Banff National Park. With the Caribou Lodge only a 10 minute walk to the centre of town, you will have plenty of time to explore this picturesque Mountain town.

Day 13: Transfer provided from the Banff Caribou Lodge & Spa to Calgary airport for your direct return flight home to London.

The following meals are included: B = Breakfast; L = Lunch; FB = Full Board

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