ALASKA
Alaska & Canada's Rocky Mountaineer 2015
Cruises onboard ms Noordam combined with Rocky Mountaineer's First Passage to the West
14 nights
PRICES FROM
£2179per person
Begin your holiday in Vancouver, a vibrant sophisticated city overlooking the Pacific
Ocean. Then embark on a 7-night cruise to Alaska and experience tidewater Glaciers,
rugged Mountains and abundant wildlife in the most luxurious surroundings aboard
the ms Noordam. After your cruise enjoy a further two nights in Vancouver before
boarding the award-wining Rocky Mountaineer train. Retrace the steps of 19th century
explorers, travel through the legendary Spiral Tunnels and pass by the spot where
the last spike on the Canadian Pacific Railway was driven as you make your way from
Vancouver to Banff.
ITINERARY: Day 1 - Vancouver: Fly direct from
London to Vancouver. Transfer provided from the airport
to the 4-star Georgian Court Hotel, Vancouver.
Day 2 - Vancouver: Morning at leisure to explore
Vancouver. Transfer independently to Vancouver Cruise
Terminal to join the ms Noordam for your 7-night Alaskan
Cruise. FB
Day 3 - Cruise the Inside Passage: .The fabled Inside
Passage is one of the most scenic sea-lanes in the
world, and one of the few where deep-draft vessels
can sail close to steep mountain walls. The scenery is
unbelievable, with forests in a hundred shades of green,
tumbling turquoise glaciers, and evocative towns loaded
with history, culture and adventure. FB
Day 4 - Tracy Arm Fjord & Juneau, Alaska: Nestled
between 3,000-foot high granite walls, the narrow,
twisting slice of ocean called Tracy Arm Fjord weaves
through the Tongass National Forest for roughly 35
miles. The shoreline is spotted with waterfalls created
by melting snow-caps and trees sprouting at odd angles
from rocky outcroppings. In the afternoon visit Juneau,
Alaska's capital. Take a helicopter ride to see its stunning
scenery by air or enjoy a more sedate but equally thrilling
tramcar ride to the top of Mount Roberts. FB
Day 5 - Skagway, Alaska: Take a trip on the White Pass
& Yukon Railway or explore the restored buildings and
wooden boardwalks of the Klondike Gold Rush National
Historical Park. FB
Day 6 - Cruise Glacier Bay: Glacier Bay has more
actively calving tidewater glaciers than anywhere else
in the world. Enjoy scenic cruising and see a UNESCO
World Heritage Site that protects a unique ecosystem
of plants and animals living in concert with an everchanging glacial landscape. FB
Day 7 - Ketchikan, Alaska: Known as the Salmon
capital of the world and Alaska's "First City," Ketchikan
offers a wide variety of things to do. Visit the Potlatch
Totem Park, home to one of the most elaborate
collections of wood carvings in the World. FB
Day 8 - Cruise the Inside passage: Have your
binoculars and camera ready as you enjoy further scenic
cruising en route back to Vancouver. FB
Day 9 - Vancouver: Disembark the ship and transfer
independently to the 4-star Georgian Court Hotel. Enjoy
a day and evening at leisure. B
Day 10 - Vancouver: Enjoy a further day and evening at
leisure to explore Vancouver. Perhaps take advantage of
your included admission to the Vancouver Lookout and
take a 40 second glass elevator ride to the panoramic
observation deck and enjoy a 360º aerial view of
Vancouver.
Day 11 - Vancouver to Kamloops: Transfer provided
from your hotel to join the Rocky Mountaineer train from
Vancouver to Kamloops. Highlights include the rushing
INCLUDED IN THE PRICE:
• Direct return flights from London Gatwick.
• Transfers as shown.
• 7-night full-board cruise onboard the 5-star ms
Noordam.
• Hotel Accommodation based on double occupancy
(3 nights' Vancouver/1 night Kamloops/2 nights' Banff)
• Admission to the Lookout, for a bird's eye view of the
city of Vancouver & National Parks Pass, Banff
• 2-day all-daylight rail journey in RedLeaf service
onboard the Rocky Mountaineer train from Vancouver
to Banff which includes 2 breakfasts, 2 lunches,
complimentary non-alcoholic beverages and snacks
• Upgrades to SilverLeaf & GoldLeaf services available
at a supplement.
Date Nights Interior Oceanview Balcony
May-2015 14 £2179 £2299 £2629
Jun-2015 14 £2499 £2599 £2999
Jul-2015 14 £2649 £2749 £3179
Aug-2015 14 £2649 £2749 £3099
Sep-2015 14 £2549 £2599 £2899
Weekly departures on a Friday. Prices are from and are based on
flights from London Gatwick.
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waters of Hell's Gate in the Fraser Canyon and the
steep slopes and rock sheds along the Thompson River.
Transfer provided to Kamloops Hotel. B, L
Day 12 - Kamloops to Banff: Transfer provided from
Kamloops Hotel where your journey continues eastwards
to the mighty Canadian Rockies and the province of
Alberta. Highlights include Craigellachie, where the
last spike of the Canadian Pacific Railway was driven,
Rogers Pass, the Kicking Horse Canyon, the Spiral
Tunnels and the glaciers and snow-capped peaks of
the Canadian Rockies. Transfer provided to the Banff
Caribou Lodge hotel. B, L
Day 13 - Banff: Enjoy a day at leisure and take
advantage of your National Park Pass to explore the
spectacular lakes and mountains of Banff National Park
Day 14: Transfer provided from your hotel to Calgary
airport for your direct overnight flight home.
