Vancouver, Rockies & Alaska Escapade

Day 1 - UK to Vancouver

Arrive in Vancouver and transfer to your downtown hotel. 

Day 2 - Vancouver City Highlights Tour

Today we have included a city tour of Vancouver allowing you to learn more about the city. Prepare to experience the unique history and unfolding splendour as you tour through the modern streets of Vancouver. Drive by the most renowned sights and learn how Vancouver became the city it is today. Situated on the edge of the Pacific Ocean and framed by British Columbia's imposing mountains, it's easy to fall in love with this astonishing city. Drive through historic neighbourhoods such as Gastown, Chinatown, scenic English Bay and the picturesque Vancouver Harbour. Stops in Stanley Park feature Indigenous Peoples' Totem Poles, spectacular views of the mountains and the Lions Gate Bridge. Also includes the opportunity to wander through the charming farmer's market at Granville Island.

Day 3 - Whistler & the Sea to Sky Gondola

Enjoy a visit to the Alpine Town of Whistler.This escape from the city is an ideal way to experience the natural wonders surrounding Vancouver and Whistler. Gaze out over ever-changing landscapes surrounding the Sea to Sky Highway, with scenic stops at the 335 meter Shannon Falls and ride up the awe-inspiring Sea to Sky Gondola with views of spectacular Howe Sound. Continuing the journey to Whistler, this world famous ski resort also hosted many 2010 Olympic outdoor sporting events. Spend an afternoon exploring eclectic downtown shops and cafes, hiking along nature trails, or relaxing and breathing in the fresh mountain air.

Day 4 - Vancouver to Blue River

Today make your way to Canada Place from your Vancouver hotel for your departure to Blue River at approximately 8am. Your scenic drive from Vancouver will allow you to see beautiful lakes and mountains including driving through the Fraser Valley. On your journey you will have the opportunity to stop at the Spahats Falls in Clearwater and to enjoy lunch in the town of Kamloops.

Once you arrive at Blue River you will be checking into the beautiful log cabins at Mike Wiegele resort. In the evening you will enjoy a group dinner spending the remainder of your evening at leisure. 

Meals Included: Dinner

Day 5 - Blue River to Banff

Today you will take the scenic route to Banff. Beginning by stopping at Mount Robson the highest peak of the Canadian Rockies. After making your way down the Rockies town of Jasper where you will have time to explore.

After departing Jasper you will have the opportunity to travel on the Icefields Parkway, stopping the Columbia Icefields. You will know have the opportunity to join the world-renowned Ice Explorer to the Athabasca Glacier.

Continuing to Banff you will have a stop at Bow Lake before checking into your Banff Hotel.

Meals Included: Breakfast

Day 6 - Explore Banff

Begin today by enjoying views of the Rockies as you ride the Banff Gondola to the top of Sulphur Mountain. Once you have reached the top enjoying you breakfast with a view. After breakfast enjoy a scenic tour of Lake Minnewanka and Two Jack Lake Loop.

In the afternoon enjoy a tour of the Banff Townsite with free time to explore Banff Avenue before returning to your hotel for the evening.

Meals Included: Breakfast

Day 7 - Banff to Revelstoke

Today is lake day! You will be able to explore the beautiful Lake Louise and Lake Moraine the two most photographed lakes in Canada. Enjoy the sights at Emerald Lake and have the option to explore the lake on a canoe. In the evening enjoy your stay in Revelstoke with some free time in the evening to explore the local town.

Meals Included: Breakfast

Day 8 - Revelstoke to Seattle

Today is the last day of your escorted tour, departing Revelstoke in the morning travelling through British Columbia with a visit to an Okanagan Valley winery with the oppurtunity to try a varity of wines. Enjoy lunch in Kelowna before continuing your journey to Vancouver. Disembarking the coach you will say your goodbyes to your tour guide before joining your coach transfer to Seattle. Arriving to your Seattle hotel in the evening. 

Day 9 - Board Royal Caribbean Anthem of the Seas

Today transfer to the cruise pier for your spectacular 7-night Alaska Cruise. 

Day 10 - At Sea

Spend today enjoying the onboard facilities.

Day 11 - Sitka, Alaska

Sitka truly offers the best of Alaska. Its small-town appeal stems from a unique blend of Russian, Tlingit and American history. Its snow-capped peaks and volcanic Mount Edgecumbe pose among the state’s most postcard-worthy scenes. And its rare wildlife astounds, from Saint Lazaria Island’s orange-beaked puffins to Alaska Maritime Refuge’s 40 million seabirds. This is off-the-path Alaska, where you can kayak Sitka Sound alongside swimming sea otters or fly-fish for the world’s biggest halibut. Whether it’s hiking Baranof Island trails or listening to tribal stories passed down for generations, in Sitka the midnight sun never sets on adventure.

Day 12 - Skagway

Once the starting point for gold stampeders heading for the promised land of the Yukon, Skagway symbolizes the spirit of Alaska. And now — it’s your turn to hunt for bold. Embark on the trail of the fortune seekers on a vintage train ride with dramatic, sweeping views at every turn. Trek through the dense rainforest and windswept valleys of Chilkoot Trail and follow in the footsteps of Klondike pioneers. Or stroll the charming downtown streets studded with historical buildings. Whatever you get up to in Skagway, it’ll be a day you’ll never forget.

Day 13 - Endicott Arm & Dawes Glacier

Marked by majestic waterfalls, plunging valleys and rugged mountains, Endicott Arm offers a perfect snapshot of Alaska’s wild beauty. This long, narrow fjord in the Tongass National Forest culminates at the monumental Dawes Glacier, an active tidewater glacier towering hundreds of feet high and half a mile across. It’s a spot that hardly ever sees cruise ships, making it the ultimate off-the-beaten-path adventure. Endicott Arm is one of the largest breeding grounds for harbor seals on the planet. Keep your eyes peeled for these creatures splashing in icy waters near the ship. Along the shore you might also glimpse brown bears, bald eagles, sea ducks, deer, moose and wolves.

Your journey through scenic Endicott Arm Fjord ends with a front-row view of Dawes Glacier. Standing over 600 feet tall and a half-mile wide, this very active icecap is known for its spectacular calving displays which produce huge, chunky icebergs that float in area waters.

Day 14 - Juneau

You can’t get to Juneau easily without a sprint by air or by sea. But once you arrive you’ll find majestic views and rich culture in every corner. With its snowcapped mountains, misty rainforests, massive glaciers and bounty of wildlife, Alaska’s remote state capital is the perfect place to dive into nature. Framed by Mount Juneau and Mount Roberts, the city’s picturesque downtown area offers centuries-old bars, boutique shops and historic landmarks. For a taste of the local culture, visit the historic district and the Alaska State Museum. And for outdoor thrills, you can take your pick of activities ranging from whale watching in Auke Bay Harbor to tundra trekking over Mendenhall Glacier, and even try your hand at gold panning in Last Chance Basin.

Day 15 - At Sea

A day at lesuire onboard. 

Day 16 - Victoria

Victoria delivers a delightful blend of British pomp and outdoor adventure. Here you can admire Victorian architecture at Craigdarroch Castle and eat your way around Canada’s oldest Chinatown. Explore “Garden City” floral displays or go biking in the “Cycling Capital of Canada”. From orcas whistling in the harbor to glow-in-the-dark scorpions at the Bug Zoo, Victoria has every adventure covered.

Day 17 - Disembark Seattle, fly to UK

Disemark your cruise, transfering to Seattle Airport for your onward flight home.