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Rockies by Rail and Cruise Tour
17 day Escorted Tour & Cruise & Rail Journey
Canada , USA & Canada
- Highlights
- Stunning sights of Alaska
- City sights tour of beautiful Banff
- Athabasca Glaciers
"See some of the world's most spectacular scenery from some of the region's most stylish transport. We fly you to Calgary, take to the road for Lake Louise and the Columbia Ice field, join the Rocky Mountaineer for its journey from Jasper to Vancouver, and then board a splendid cruise liner to see the wildlife, wilderness and intriguing ports of Alaska and the Inside Passage. Magnificent!"
Jeff hall, Tour Director
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Day 13 - Glacier Bay, Alaska -
Day 15 - Victoria -
Rocky Mountain Rail Tours -
Day 8 - Downtown Vancouver and Lions Gate Bridge -
Day 3 - Banff National Park -
Day 16 - Seattle Space Needle -
Days 9 to 16 - Alaskan Cruise on the Norwegian Pearl
Optional Excursions
Helicopter RideOver the Rockies
Soar into the air with this opportunity to enjoy the panoramic delights of Banff National Park. This helicopter ride will let you see the Rockies from a unique perspective. Your flight will take you via the Sundance Range, the Hidden Glacier and Spray Lake among many other sights. Just make sure you don?t run out of film.
Oh Canada,Eh?!
This dinner show is a musical celebration of Canada that provides an unforgettable experience. Multi-Talented singers perform Canadian songs in a log cabin and wilderness atmosphere while you enjoy a delicious five-course meal featuring totally Canadian foods. Enjoy this great night out celebrating Canada?s musical diversity.
Sulphur Mountain& Lunch
Today we start with a tour through Tunnel Mountain with a stop at Lake Minnewanka. We then continue on to Sulphur Mountain where we journey to 'the top of the world' on a thrilling eight-minute ride to the summit of Sulphur Mountain. Enjoy the panoramic views as you eat lunch gazing over the surrounding mountainscape. After lunch we take the gondola back down the mountain. This tour is truly a photographer?s paradise. Price includes tax and tips in the restaurant.
Canyons & Peaks
This tour begins with a scenic route that meanders through lovely eco-systems, rich in wildlife and scenery. We will stop at spectacular Johnson Canyon where years of erosion have created a magnificent gorge. A series of bridges allow access to stunning views of the rock formations and thundering waterfalls. From here we continue along the Parkway towards one of the most spectacular vistas in the Rockies-Moraine Lake and the Valley of Ten Peaks. Enjoy a short guided walk to a stunning viewpoint overlooking the sparkling turquoise waters of this amazing lake. This tour is a perfect combination of wildlife viewing, leisurely walks and once-in-a-lifetime photo opportunities.
Columbia Icefields
Located on the scenic Icefields Parkway between Lake Louise and Jasper, the Athabasca Glacier extends almost to the road. The Glacier is one of the largest accumulations of snow and ice south of the Arctic Circle. We take you on a 3-mile journey up the Glacier on a snocoach to see this natural wonder at first hand.
Jasper River Float
Experience the breathtaking scenery of the Canadian Rockies as you float down the Athabasca River. On our journey we pass by Mount Edith Cavell, named after the English nurse.
Lake Maligne Cruise & Canyon
Our tour starts with a ride to magnificent Maligne Canyon approx 30 minutes from Jasper. On arrival at Maligne Canyon we take a walk through the Canyon. Afterwards there is time for you to browse through the gift shop and have tea in their teashop before departing on your 90 minute commentated boat cruise with a stop at the world famous Spirit Island. This is one of the most beautiful trips in the Rockies.
Sunwapta Falls BBQ
Join our evening optional to Sunwapta Falls Resort outside of Jasper. Here we enjoy choice of steak, chicken, salmon, trout, or vegetarian BBQ'd to perfection and served with Caesar and green salad, baked potato, garlic toast and fresh baked apple pie and ice cream for dessert. After dinner is the highlight of the evening with an informative and entertaining presentation by a certified Park Naturalist. Price includes transfer, dinner, wine and all taxes.
Vancouver City Tour
A must for the first time visitor to Vancouver. This tour will take you to see all the important sights such as Gastown, Chinatown, Stanley Park and Granville Island, known for its artists, studios and craft galleries.
North Shore
A fully narrated half-day tour of Vancouver's wealthy North Shore. The tour will cross Vancouver Harbour on Lions Gate Bridge, to the Capilano Fish Hatchery to learn the life
Rockies by Rail and Cruise Tour Itinerary
Coach
Ship
Train
Day 1 - UK to Calgary
Start your Jetsave journey with a flight to Calgary. We'll meet you on arrival and transfer you to your hotel
Accommodation - Best Western Village Park Inn.
Day 2 - Calgary to Banff
Journey west through Bow Valley to 'Beautiful Banff'. On arrival, we'll have an orientation tour, then you can enjoy the rest of the day as you like, strolling Banff Avenue or maybe riding the Banff Gondola to the top of Sulphur Mountain for amazing views of the Rockies.
Accommodation - Banff Inn.
Day 3 - Banff
Enjoy a full day in Banff, Canada's first National Park. If you get time, head to the Upper Hot Springs to relax in warm water with beautiful alpine views.
Accommodation - Banff Inn.
Day 4 - Banff to Jasper
Journey north to Jasper today, with unforgettable stops on the way. First, we stop at Lake Louise, with its truly blue water. Then it's on to Columbia Icefield, for an optional Glacier Experience, before continuing on to Jasper.
Accommodation - Lobstick Lodge.
Day 5 - Jasper
Wake up to a whole day in Jasper, a beautiful town with the backdrop of Jasper National Park's sprawling lakes and soaring mountains.
Accommodation - Lobstick Lodge.
Day 6 - Jasper to Kamloops on the Rocky Mountaineer
Board the Rocky Mountaineer train for a spectacular journey. With some of Canada' most unbelievable sights, highlights include towering Mount Robson, the stark Albreda Icefields, Little Hell's Gate Canyon and the white Monashee Mountains.
Accommodation - Sandman Inn or similar (provided by Rocky Mountaineer).
Day 7 - Kamloops to Vancouver on the Rocky Mountaineer
Soak up more amazing scenery today, passing sights including the Thompson River, Hell's Gate gorge and Fraser Canyon. When the train journey ends, you'll be in buzzing Vancouver.
Accommodation - Century Plaza Hotel & Spa.
Day 8 - Vancouver
Enjoy a day at leisure in Vancouver, whether you're riding bikes in Stanley Park, driving out to Capilano Suspension Bridge or taking in the views from Vancouver Lookout.
Accommodation - Century Plaza Hotel & Spa.
Day 9 - Vancouver to Seattle
Leave Vancouver behind and board the Norwegian Pearl for our early evening sailing.
Accommodation - Onboard the Norwegian Pearl.
Day 10 - Cruising the Inside Passage
Spot all kinds of wildlife on the maze of islands around the Inside Passage. As we head north into even more incredible settings, enjoy time on board the Norwegian Pearl.
Accommodation - Onboard the Norwegian Pearl.
Day 11 - Juneau
A day of contrasts begins with a visit to the state capital, Juneau where you could take a tram to the top of Mt Roberts or enjoy the shops and atmosphere of the old town.
Accommodation - Onboard the Norwegian Pearl.
Day 12 - Juneau to Skagway
Dock at Skagway, Alaska, today, once a single log cabin, it became a boom town in the 1890s Klondike Gold Rush and is now home to 20,000 people.
Accommodation - Onboard the Norwegian Pearl.
Day 13 - Cruise Glacier Bay
Enjoy cruising through Glacier Bay today, whether you have a spa treatment or just relax and take in the scenery out on deck.
Accommodation - Onboard the Norwegian Pearl.
Day 14 - Ketchikan
Wedged between the steep forests of Deer Mountain and the deep waters of the Tongass Narrows, Ketchikan is a town full of character with a frontier atmosphere. It's most famous for its Tlingit totem poles, with saxman Totem Park housing the world's largest standing collection of them. We arrive here early this morning and offer a range of optional excursions.
Accommodation - Onboard the Norwegian Pearl.
Day 15 - Victoria British Columbia
This evening we visit the very British City of Victoria.
Accommodation - Onboard the Norwegian Pearl.
Day 16 - Seattle to UK
Disembark this morning in Seattle and enjoy some time at leisure before your transfer to the airport for your overnight return flight.
Day 17 - Return Landing
Morning arrival at your chosen UK airport. Times vary.
What's Included
- Trans-Atlantic flights on scheduled airlines
- 8 nights hotel accommodation
- 7 nights cruise accommodation
- All meals aboard the cruise ship
- Services of a professional Jetsave Tour Director days 1-11
- Excursions described as included in the itinerary.
Please Note
Holiday prices are in £'s per person based on twin occupancy.
Regional Departures available. Please contact our Travel Centre Team for details.
Supplements may apply. Alternative but similar hotels may be used at certain times of the year.
Prices can increase or decrease, you will be quoted the up to date price at the time of booking.
The itinerary shown is for 2011 departures and may vary for 2010 periods. Please contact reservations for more information.
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