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Day 1 - Arrive Banff
Welcome to Canada! You will be met at Calgary International Airport and transferred to Banff in the majestic Rocky Mountains. Banff is a picturesque town located within Banff National Park. With Mount Rundle and Mount Cascade dominating the skyline, it is the quintessential Rocky Mountains town. This evening, meet your Tour Director and fellow travellers for a tour briefing and Welcome Dinner.
Two Night Stay: Caribou Lodge or similarPlease book your flight to arrive into Banff prior to 03:00 PM.
Meals Included: Dinner
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Day 2 - Banff and Lake Louise Sightseeing
Make your way out of Banff and prepare yourself for one of the highlights of your journey, Canada’s “Diamond in the Wilderness”, the gorgeous Lake Louise. Spend time relaxing and exploring the surrounds of this iconic and beautiful area. Take a walk around the edge of the lake and gaze at the towering mountains or venture inside the phenomenal Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise Hotel. Return to Banff and enjoy a sightseeing tour including the Bow River, the Hoodoos and Bow Falls.
Meals Included: Breakfast
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Day 3 - Glacier ‘Ice Explorer’ – Jasper
This morning, we travel north along the Icefields Parkway, acclaimed as one of the most spectacular journeys in the world. Enjoy breathtaking mountain scenery as you pass rugged peaks and glaciers fringed by thick forest and shimmering lakes. We make a stop at the Columbia Icefield, North America’s largest sub-polar ice pack, where you’ll climb aboard the ‘Ice Explorer’ for a once-in-a lifetime journey onto the mighty 300 metre thick Athabasca Glacier. The day’s end finds us in Jasper National Park, an alpine wonderland of pristine wilderness with an abundance of wildlife that can often be spotted roaming around the town. You’re Invited: Walk above the Rockies deepest canyon; Maligne Canyon, then dine at Wilderness Kitchen an original Canadian smokehouse located at the canyon trailhead.
Overnight Stay: Maligne Lodge or similarMeals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
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Day 4 - Jasper – Sun Peaks
Bid farewell to Jasper as we make our way out of the beautiful Jasper National Park. Enjoy views of the towering 3,954 metre Mt. Robson, the highest peak in the Canadian Rockies. Weave through lush forests, winding rivers and jewelled lakes before arriving in the picturesque ski resort village of Sun Peaks.
Overnight Stay: Cahilty Lodge or similarMeals Included: Breakfast
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Day 5 - Sun Peaks – Vancouver
Travel through the countryside before reaching the peaks and valleys of the coastal mountain range. Follow the fertile Fraser Valley and pass an abundance of rural scenery before arriving in the exciting city of Vancouver.
Two Night Stay: Residence Inn by MarriottMeals Included: Breakfast
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Day 6 - Vancouver Sightseeing
Enjoy a Vancouver sightseeing tour including Chinatown, Gastown and waterfront area with its lively shops and restaurants. This evening, visit Stanley Park. See the intricately carved totem poles before enjoying a sumptuous farewell dinner with your fellow travelling companions and Evergreen Tour Director.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
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Day 7 - Vancouver – Seattle – 7 Night Alaskan Cruise
Transfer south and cross the US border. Enjoy coastal scenery and forested countryside before arriving in the “Emerald City”, Seattle. Farewell your Tour Director as you board your luxurious cruise ship and check into your comfortable inside stateroom (upgrade to ocean view or verandah staterooms additional expense) on the Holland America Line. Settle in for an unforgettable 7 night voyage through the famed Inside Passage.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
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Day 8 - Scenic Cruising
Relax as you cruise one of the world’s most spectacular waterways. Take advantage of the ship’s many outstanding facilities, or simply relax on deck and watch unmatched scenery glide by.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Day 9 - Stephens Passage – Juneau
Sail picturesque Stephens Passage, known for its wildlife and dramatic beauty before arriving into Juneau. Perched on a thin strip of land at the mouth of Gold Creek, Juneau is arguably one of America’s most beautiful state capitals, with the looming summits of Mt. Juneau and Mt. Roberts providing a gorgeous backdrop.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Day 10 - Hubbard Glacier
Enter the narrow inlet of Deception Bay and sail up to the impressive Hubbard Glacier. Known for its sheer size and high levels of activity, it’s not uncommon to see a large piece of ice calve from the face of this gnarled glacier and land with a thunderous boom in the bay. Wildlife is prolific in this area and chunks of ice that break off become floating islands for seals who like the icebergs because orca sonar doesn’t work well among them.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Day 11 - Sitka
In and around Sitka, you’ll witness a unique slice of Alaskan history not found anywhere else. Russia controlled Alaska from the mid-1700s until the United States purchased it in 1867. You’ll still see vestiges of Russia’s influence, including the unmistakable onion dome of St. Michael’s Cathedral and the Russian Bishop’s House, both National Historic Landmarks.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Day 12 - Ketchikan
Welcome to the salmon capital of the world! Part of the town is built along a steep hillside and part is built on pilings over the water. Rich native history and an outstanding collection of totem poles makes the town an essential stop for anyone interested in native art.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Day 13 - The Inside Passage – Victoria
Today is a day of relaxation. Take advantage of the ship’s many outstanding facilities, or simply relax on deck and watch unmatched scenery glide by as you travel south through the Inside Passage. Pull into the capital of British Columbia, Victoria. Reflecting the charm of Britain, Victoria is an easy city to walk. Explore the inner harbour or venture further afield on one of the shore excursions (additional expense).
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Day 14 - Depart Seattle
Disembark early this morning and transfer to Seattle Airport to board your homeward flight (book flight after 2pm).
Please book your flight to depart out of Seattle after 02:00 PM.
The itinerary is a guide only and may be amended for operational reasons. As such Evergreen Tours cannot guarantee the tour will operate unaltered from the itinerary stated above. Please refer to our terms and conditions for further information.
Meals Included: Breakfast
Rockies Highlights and Alaska Inside Passage Cruise (2024)
Table of Contents
Day 1 - Arrive Banff
Day 2 - Banff and Lake Louise Sightseeing
Day 3 - Glacier ‘Ice Explorer’ – Jasper
Day 4 - Jasper – Sun Peaks
Day 5 - Sun Peaks – Vancouver
Day 6 - Vancouver Sightseeing
Day 7 - Vancouver – Seattle – 7 Night Alaskan Cruise
Day 8 - Scenic Cruising
Day 9 - Stephens Passage – Juneau
Day 10 - Hubbard Glacier
Day 11 - Sitka
Day 12 - Ketchikan
Day 13 - The Inside Passage – Victoria
Day 14 - Depart Seattle
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