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Rockies by Rail and Cruise
17 day Escorted Tour & Cruise & Rail Journey
Canada , USA & Canada
- Highlights
- Spectacular 7 day Alaska cruise
Beautiful scenery from the Rocky Mountaineer
Optional whale watching experience
"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
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
Itinerary 2012
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 to start your Rockies by Rail and Cruise escorted tour.
Accommodation - Best Western Village Park Inn.
Day 2 - Calgary to Banff
Journey west through Bow Valley to 'Beautiful Banff'. We'll stop off in Canmore, where you can have an optional helicopter flight over Banff National Park. This helicopter flight's unforgettable and feels like you can reach out and touch the mountain tops.
On arrival in Banff, we'll have an orientational 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. Enjoy afternoon tea at the historic Fairmont Banff Springs Resort and follow the walking trail along the Bow River for amazing mountain scenery.
Accommodation - Banff Inn.
Day 4 - Banff to Jasper
Journey north to Jasper today on the scenic Icefields Parkway, which parallels the Continental Divide. There's a huge focus on wildlife preservation here. Look out for the 24 wildlife tunnels and bridges that over 11 large mammal species use to cross the parkway safely.
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 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. Don't miss our optional excursion to Lake Maligne. It's a boat tour with commentary and includes a visit to 'Spirit Island'.
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 - Renaissance Harbourside Hotel
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. For something a bit different, hop on a water taxi to Granville Island, with its fabulous shopping and colourful market, perfect for picking up souvenirs.
Accommodation - Renaissance Harbourside Hotel
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
Disembark the 'Pearl' today with a visit to the state capital,Juneau. 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
Head into Ketchikan today, wedged between Deer Mountain's forests and Tongass Narrow's deep water. With its frontier-feel, Ketchikan's most famous for its Tlingit totem poles; you can see the world's largest standing collection at Saxman Totem Park. We arrive in Ketchikan early in the morning, and have a range of optional excursions for you to choose from.
Accommodation - Onboard the Norwegian Pearl.
Day 15 - Victoria British Columbia
Spend this evening in Victoria, on Vancouver Island, a waterfront city with a very British feel.
Accommodation - Onboard the Norwegian Pearl.
Day 16 - Vancouver to UK
Disembark this morning in Seattle and take your shuttle transfer to Vancouver Airport for your overnight flight to the UK.
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 (some restaurants include a cover charge - cruise gratuities not included)
All transfers to/from ship and Vancouver airport
Services of a professional Jetsave Tour Director days 1-8 (days 9-17 are not escorted)
Excursions described as included in the itinerary
Baggage porterage
Meals as detailed
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 2012 departures and may vary for 2011 periods. Please contact reservations for more information.
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