The experience of a lifetime! Glaciers and green forests combine to create a pristine experience that captures the grandeur of the Canadian West and Alaska. Big, beautiful and wildly bountiful. Far away, rurally isolated and very expensive. Alaska is a traveller’s dilemma. There are few places in the world with the grandeur and breathtaking beauty of Alaska. Everything is bigger in Canada, including the Rockies. See them from every angle as you explore the jewel-colored lakes and snowcapped mountains of Ban and Jasper National Parks. One of the Biggest Highlight of the tour is to visit Lake Louise, the most beautiful lake in the world!
2015 Departure Date :03 Jun 24 Jun* 09 Sep
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Fly to Seattle via Los Angeles/San Francisco.
NOTE: Customers who join the 09 Sep tour will y directly to Vancouver and will
then be transferred to the Seattle hotel by coach
Visit the world's largest airplane manufacturer, the Boeing Company, announced
in 1966 that it would build the world's largest jet airliner, the 747. This would
require the company to construct an equally impressive manufacturing complex.
The complex is recognized in the Guinness Book of World Records as the largest
building in the world by volume. Its footprint covers 39.8 hectares and houses
assembly for Boeing wide-body aircraft - the 747, 767, and 777. On the Boeing
ight line, you will see airplanes in various stages of ight test and manufacture
for airline customers around the world. Then return to Seattle to visit all the
must-sees in Seattle plus a few places o the beaten path. Whether it's the
Shopping district, lively Pike Place Market, Historic Pioneer Square or the
ever-fascinating China Town, we're positive this portion of the tour will serve
you immensely. Once out of the downtown area you will be treated to the many
distinct neighbourhoods that make up Seattle's character, some of which are
located high on the hilltops that surround the city, some that actually oat on
the calm waters of Lake Union while others are tucked in out of the way places
often overlooked by the average tourist. Along the journey the coach will stop
at scenic overlooks, as well as the Salmon Ladder and Ballard Locks where you
will have the opportunity to view the summer passage of migrating salmon and
the ingenuity of gravity fed locks lled with an endless variety of boats.
Transfer to Seattle Pier for 8 Day 7 Night Alaska Cruising.
Arrive Juneau at 11am, depart Alaska at 8pm
Alaska Inside Passage
Millions of years ago, southbound glaciers carved out the Inside Passage, leaving
majestic ords, islands and bays in their wake. Today, the spectacular views will
leave a lasting impression on you. From the lush greenery of Tongass National
Forest - the world's largest and northernmost temperate coastal rainforest - to the
brilliant blue glaciers, you'll see jaw-dropping beauty everywhere you look.
Juneau
The City and Borough of Juneau is the capital city of Alaska. It is a uni ed
municipality located on the Gastineau Channel in the Alaskan panhandle and is
the second largest city in the United States by area.
Arrive Skagway at 7am, depart Alaska at 8:30pm.
Skagway
Skagway rarely disappoints visitors. A seven-block corridor along Broadway
features historic false-front shops and restaurants, wooden sidewalks, locals in
period costumes and restored buildings, many of which are part of the National
Park Service-managed Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park. Beginning in
1897, Skagway and the nearby ghost town of Dyea was the starting place for
more than 40,000 gold-rush stampeders who headed to the Yukon primarily by
way of the Chilkoot Trail.
Arrive Tracy Arm Fjord at 7am, depart Alaska at 12pm
Tracy Arm Fjord
Nestled between 914 m (3,000 ft) high granite walls, the narrow, twisting slice of
ocean called Tracy Arm Fjord weaves through the Tongass National Forest for
roughly 35 miles. The coastline is dotted with waterfalls created by melting
snowcaps and trees sprouting at odd angles from rocky outcrops. You will have
ample time to admire the landscape and perhaps catch sight of a few native
animals as you cruise through this port.
Victoria
Victoria is a unique blend of old world charm and new world experiences.
Boasting the mildest climate in Canada we are green and beautiful year-round.
In fact, Vancouver Island, where Victoria is located, is rated the TOP ISLAND in the
Continental US and Canada and one of the top TOP TEN ISLANDS in the world by
the 2012 Travel + Leisure World's Best Awards. In Victoria, heritage architecture,
colourful gardens and traditions like afternoon tea mix with a plethora of
outdoor adventure, world-class culinary experiences and a vibrant arts and
culture scene. This combined with the wild beauty of the Paci c Ocean and
old-growth rainforests set against a backdrop of the Olympic Mountains makes
Victoria the perfect getaway. We were even rated as the NO. 1 Destination to visit
in Canada by the 2010 TripAdvisor Travelers' Choice Awards.
Pick up from Seattle Pier and drive north to Seattle Premium Outlet where you
can nd the world's nest outlet shopping with over 120 stores at incredible
prices. In the afternoon cross the border into Canada and stay overnight in
Harrison Hot Spings .
Ascend into the Coastal Mountains and follow the Coquihalla Highway to
Kamloops, in the arid interior of British Columbia. After lunch, retrace the route
of the famous Overlanders along the North Thompson River and make a stop at
Mount Robson Visitor Center to see Mount Robson, the most prominent
mountain in the Rocky Mountain range. Arrive in Jasper in the evening.
Your day start with a scenic hike through Maligne Canyon before heading South.
Travel along the world-famous Ice elds Parkway in Jasper National Park to take
in some of nature's most spectacular mountain scenery. Have your camera ready
for possible wildlife sightings! Highlights include Athabasca Falls, Peyto Lake,
and the Columbia Ice eld. Ride the "Ice Explorer" on Athabasca Glacier
(admission included).
Enjoy a full day of sightseeing in Ban National Park. Start with a leisurely hike
in Johnston Canyon and stroll along the shores of picturesque Lake Louise and
Moraine Lake, voted one of the most beautiful lakes on the earth! Later, visit the
world famous Ban Springs Hotel and Bow Falls. With your free time in Ban , you
may choose from optional activities (at your own expense) such as soaking in
the natural spa at the Upper Hot Springs* or taking a gondola ride to the top of
Sulphur Mountain*.
Re-board your coach bound for the world-famous wine country of the
Okanagan Valley, home to sandy beaches, wineries, orchards, and gardens. On
the way bypass Yoho National Park and Glacier National Park for beautiful
scenery. Enjoy a refreshing tour and samples of one of the best wineries in the
region. Your tour continues South through the sunbelt cities of Peachland and
Summerland. Take in the spectacular views of Okanagan Lake before arriving in
Vernon.
After breakfast, drive back to Vancouver alongside Okanagan Lake.
Your Vancouver city highlights include: Stanley Park - home to traditional First
Nations totem poles, Granville Island Public Market, Vancouver Lookout - 360
degree city views, Chinatown, Gastown, Canada Place, English Bay etc. In the
afternoon, transfer to Vancouver International Airport for your homebound ights.
Arrive in Australia
Enjoy easy travels and ample comfort when you make a reservation at our non-smoking Ramada Tukwila/SeaTac Airport hotel. Just three miles from the airport and train station, our location gives you prime access to all the sights and sounds of Washington’s Emerald City. CenturyLink Field, the Museum of Flight and the Space Needle are just some of our many nearby attractions.
Jewel of the Seas is aptly named – she positively sparkles with light which oods in through her expansive glass exteriors. This light and airy feel enhances Jewel of the Seas spacious quality and provides enviable levels of comfort. One of the ship’s most exciting features is the nine deck Centrum. Located in the centre, it enjoys an elegantly curved staircase, domed ceilings and glass lifts with sea views. During the day you can soak up the sun under the retractable roof of the solarium, soothed by the soft sound of the cascading waterfall. During the evening you can catch a West End-style show, try your luck at the casino, or sip a ne wine, beer or freshly-made cocktail at one of the many themed bars. Jewel of the Seas really does live up to her name.
Harrison Hot Springs is one of the most dramatic meetings of land and water in the world. For centuries, the therapeutic benefits of its mineral-rich hot springs have been celebrated by those who visit and those who call this land home. The Ramada invites you to experience this beautiful part of the world with Harrison’s best value for Hot Springs beach resort accommodation. Offering highly competitive rates and a variety of luxury hotel amenities, our hotel is a place to relax, rejuvenate and savour the finer the finer things in life.
The Mount Robson Inn preferred hotel accommodation in Jasper, Alberta. Set amidst spectacular mountain ranges in the charming town of Jasper, Alberta, the Mount Robson Inn is five blocks walk to downtown; providing a quiet setting for couples and families.
Nature feeds well-being. There’s nowhere else in Banff like the Juniper Hotel. For more than 60 years we have been a peaceful gathering point along the national park’s wildlife corridor, with the mountains rising five thousand feet up from our back door—yet downtown is only minutes away.
Village Green Hotel – Celebrating 40 Years! Welcome to the Village Green Hotel located at the north end of the City of Vernon – nestled in the heart of B.C.’s recreational paradise – the North Okanagan. Our full-service Vernon hotel offers a restaurant, a bar and a liquor store. An independently run wellness spa is also on-site.
The Executive Airport Plaza Hotel in Richmond ,British Columbia is a world class 4 star hotel and state-of-the-art Convention Centre. The Executive has long been the preferred choice for business & leisure travelers requiring full service hotel facilities close to the Vancouver International Airport.. We offer extensive meeting and conference facilities for business, corporate, social and wedding events and seat up to 800 people. The Executive is located in close proximity to Richmond's business centre and shopping malls and is 10 minutes to the Vancouver International Airport.
