The Ultimate Canada and Alaska

Your journey begins today as you arrive in Toronto, where you will be met at the airport and transferred to your hotel.

Accommodation
Two Nights, Toronto, Marriott Downtown Eaton Centre

After breakfast this morning, enjoy a tour of this vibrant city, which is said to be the most multiculturally diverse in the world with a vibrant mix of cultures, languages and cuisines. Spend time discovering some of its many attractions and highlights.

• Breakfast
• Dinners

Visit Niagara Falls for a cruise to Horseshoe Falls, the largest and most famous of the 3 waterfalls. Named for it’s horseshoe shaped crest, the water of Horseshoe Falls drops approximately 57 meters into the river below, producing a stunning display of nature’s power and beauty. (raincoats provided). Relax at the stunning Marriott on the Falls in your Fallsview Room.

Accommodation
Niagara Falls, Marriott on the Falls, in a Fallsview Room

• Breakfast

Board a cruise around the picturesque 1000 Islands of the St Lawrence Seaway. The Thousand Islands is a scenic area which forms the border between the United States and Canada. It is known for its beautiful landscapes, crystal-clear waters and over 1800 islands which make it a popular destination for outdoor activities.

Accommodation
Two Nights, Ottawa, Lord Elgin Hotel

• Breakfast

Join a guided tour of Ottawa, a vibrant city with a rich culture, diverse culinary experiences and outdoor activities. Explore the myriad of museums, historic sites, beautiful architecture and attractions. Ottawa is The rest of the day is at leisure.

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Visit Parc Omega, a wildlife park located in Montebello, Quebec that provides guests with an immersive experience, allowing them to observe the animals in their natural habitat from the safety of their vehicle. . It covers over 2,200 acres of land and is home to many Canadian animals including moose, deer, wolves, bears and beavers. Afterwards, arrive in Quebec City.

Accommodation
Two Nights, Quebec City, Hotel Manoir Victoria

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Join a guided sightseeing tour of Quebec City, a beautiful and historic city that offers visitors a unique cultural experience. a. Tonight, visit a local sugar shack, a traditional Canadian cultural attraction that is typically associated with the production of maple syrup. Sugar shacks also offer cultural experiences such as Quebecois music and dancing, horse drawn sleigh rides and traditional cuisine.

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• Dinners

This morning after breakfast, journey to the city of Montreal. Experience it’s thriving arts and culture scene with many museums, galleries and theatres. See beautiful buildings and monuments such as Notre Dame Basilica and explore the many beautiful parks and outdoor spaces.

Accommodation
Montreal, Marriott Chateau Champlain

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• Dinners

Today, fly from Montreal to Vancouver (flight not included). Your journey begins on arrival in Vancouver. You’ll be met at the airport and transferred to your hotel in the heart of this cosmopolitan city. After settling in, meet with your Tour Director and fellow guests during a Welcome Reception this evening.

Accommodation
Two Nights, Vancouver, Marriott Pinnacle Downtown Hotel

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Fall in love with the beautiful city of Vancouver and discover some of its most vibrant districts and best-loved attractions on a sightseeing tour, including the Waterfront and historic Gastown.

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Board the world-famous Rocky Mountaineer and relax in your SilverLeaf carriage as you take in the stunning scenery. Later, arrive in the city of Kamloops where you’ll stay overnight.

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Kamloops, hotel assigned by Rocky Mountaineer

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• Lunch

Reboard the Rocky Mountaineer as you continue your spectacular rail adventure today. Follow the North Thompson River past rolling landscapes before ascending through the majestic scenery of the Monashee Mountains. Journey onward past Pyramid Falls and the expansive glaciers of the Alberta Icefields. Then head past Mt Robson, the highest peak in the Canadian Rockies, before traversing the Yellowhead Pass. Later you’ll enter Jasper National Park, one of Canada’s oldest and largest national parks. Tonight, enjoy free time to explore and perhaps dine in one of Jasper’s restaurants.

Accommodation
Jasper, Chateau Jasper

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• Lunch

Your discovery of Jasper National Park continues today as you explore Maligne Canyon. Enjoy time walking through its deep rocky ravines then hit the road as you travel along the Icefields Parkway, considered to be the world’s most scenic highway. Stop along the way at the Columbia Icefield for a thrilling Ice Explorer ride onto Athabasca Glacier. An Insider Experience awaits for dinner tonight.

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Two Nights, Banff Caribou Lodge and Spa

• Breakfast
• Dinners

Today is yours to spend at leisure and explore more of this beautiful alpine resort at your own pace. If you’re after adventure, then why not choose from a range of select experiences available to you today. Perhaps join a heli-flightseeing tour for aerial views of this breathtaking region. Alternatively, watch for local wildlife on a thrilling Bow River float trip, or on a Banff Experience tour (own expense).

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Visit Moraine Lake and Lake Louise today. Also known as the ‘Jewel of the Rockies’, nothing quite prepares you for this incredible natural setting. Continue on to Emerald Lake Lodge.

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Emerald Lake Lodge

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• Dinners

Descend from the Rockies via beautiful Yoho National Park and travel to Kelowna. Stay on the banks of the lake at Manteo at Eldorado Resort.

Accommodation
Manteo at Eldorado Resort, Kelowna

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• Dinners

Travel through the vast landscapes of the Cariboo region today, before arriving in Whistler. This famous alpine resort town offers an array of cultural and outdoor discoveries.

Accommodation
Delta Whistler Village Suites

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On your journey south to Victoria this morning, travel along the Sea to Sky Highway for breathtaking views. On the way, stop at Shannon Falls, which towers above the Howe Sound, North America’s southernmost fjord, before taking a ferry ride across the Georgia Strait.

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Two Nights, Victoria, Marriott Inner Harbour

• Breakfast

Enjoy time at leisure today or, if you’d prefer to explore further afield, consider choosing from one of the select experiences available to you. Perhaps join an exhilarating whale-watching cruise or enjoy a leisurely horse-drawn carriage tour to discover some of Victoria’s many attractions (own expense).

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• Dinners

After breakfast this morning, transfer to Vancouver to board your premium cruise ship. Enjoy time to settle into your cabin, familiarise yourself with life on board and enjoy dinner tonight.

Accommodation
Seven Nights, Holland America Line's Nieuw Amsterdam or Noordam

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• Dinners

Enjoy a full day at sea today. Relax and take in the majestic scenery as your ship cruises through the Inside Passage. Pass rocky headlands and glide over icy waters while enjoying your ship’s ample facilities.

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Arrive in the Alaskan town of Ketchikan today, renowned for its idyllic scenery and Alaska Native cultures. Here you’ll have free time to relax and explore. Alternatively, join a walking tour of the town or learn about fascinating Tlingit culture at Saxman Native Village (own expense).

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• Dinners

Today, arrive in Juneau, Alaska’s capital. Explore the region’s glacial terrain and uncover its gold rush history. While here, you may like to join a dog sled experience and ride across the surface of a glacier. You may prefer to sample some delicious salmon baked over a fire or even try your hand at panning for gold (own expense).

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• Dinners

This morning, dock in the port of Skagway, which sits at the northernmost point of the Inside Passage. This former frontier town is the gateway to the Klondike. Here you’ll have the opportunity to learn more about gold prospecting or perhaps view some of the fascinating local wildlife (own expense).

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• Dinners

Wake up to the incredible sight of Glacier Bay National Park this morning. Formidable rivers of ice, pristine fjords and wild coastlines are in abundance here. Gain further insight as local rangers join you on board your ship today to explain the geological wonders and diverse wildlife of the region.

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• Lunch
• Dinners

Today, cruise north through the open waters of the Gulf of Alaska. Enjoy the fresh ocean air and endless horizon while relaxing on board and making the most of your ship’s premium facilities. This evening, savour a final dinner on board with your fellow travellers.

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• Dinners

Disembark in Whittier and visit the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Centre. There’s a chance to get up close to a moose, and learn about and feed Canada’s national animal on a moose encounter program. Later, head to Anchorage.

Accommodation
Sheraton Anchorage

• Breakfast

Today, travel on the McKinley Explorer to Denali township. This evening, enjoy a hearty meal at Karstens Public House in Denali Square.

Accommodation
Two Nights, Denali McKinley Chalet Resort

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• Dinners

Travel into Denali National Park and discover its beauty during a tundra wilderness tour led by a local ranger. Some of the highlights may include seeing herds of caribou, muskoxen and other arctic animals, as well as observing the local flora and fauna of the tundra. You’ll also have the opportunity to learn more about the work of wildlife biologists.

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Cruise the Chena River aboard a sternwheeler. Flowing through the central part of Alaska it is a popular destination for water activities and home to several species of fish and stunning views. Visit a replica Native Alaska Athabascan village.

Accommodation
Westmark Fairbanks Hotel

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• Dinners

Your journey comes to an end today, as you transfer to the airport for your onward flight.

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