Speak to a Consultant

Rockies Odyssey & Alaska Cruise

Sep 3, 2023 | Deals | 0 comments

Discover the very best of the Canadian Rockies, including a journey aboard the Rocky Mountaineer in GoldLeaf service and two nights at Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise, before a spectacular Alaska cruise. 

INCLUSIONS:

  • Expert APT Tour Director and Cruise Liaison
  • Journey aboard the Rocky Mountaineer in GoldLeaf service
  • Stay 2 nights at the renowned Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise^
  • Cruise the Inside Passage with Holland America Line for 7 nights, with a guaranteed Verandah Stateroom#
  • Enjoy luxury dining with a total of 43 included meals
  • Transfers, porterage, port charges and gratuities included 

 

    

HIGHLIGHTS: 

  • Meet a Mountie in Banff and listen to tales of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police.
  • Discover the natural history of Lake Louise with an expert Mountain Heritage Guide.
  • Learn about First Nation’s animal symbolism at Whistler’s Squamish Lil’wat Cultural Centre
  • Visit The Butchart Gardens and dine in the original Butchart residence.

From $13,595* per person twin share
SAVE $2,800* per couple

ITINERARY:

Day 01: Arrive Victoria
Welcome to Canada! We’ll meet you at the airport and take you to your hotel where a welcome dinner awaits this evening.
Stay: Two Nights, Delta Hotels Victoria Ocean Pointe Resort, in a Deluxe Water View Room
Meals: Dinner

 Day 02: Victoria, The Butchart Gardens
Signature Experience
Visit The Butchart Gardens.
With some free time this afternoon, spend the rest of the day however you please.
Meals: Breakfast

Day 03: Victoria, Georgia Strait, Whistler
Take your BC Ferries service across Georgia Strait, then travel via Shannon Falls to Whistler. 
Stay: Two Nights, The Westin Whistler Resort & Spa
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 04: Whistler
Signature Experience
The heritage of Canada’s Indigenous people comes to light at the Squamish Lil’wat Cultural Centre. Enjoy breakfast and explore the museum, discovering your First Nations ‘animal spirit’ with the help of your guide.
Freedom of Choice
Enjoy a floatplane flight, explore Whistler Mountain on a snowcat adventure, take a mountain Jeep safari or ride the Peak 2 Peak Gondola. Adventurous ones may prefer a tree trek or a zip trek.
The afternoon is left for you to decide how you want to explore with a Freedom of Choice inclusion.
Meals: Breakfast

Day 05: Whistler, Sun Peaks
Travel through the Coast Mountains and stop at Duffey and Seton lakes.
Stay: Sun Peaks Grand Hotel
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 06: Sun Peaks, Mount Robson, Jasper
Freedom of ChoiceChoose where to dine at your lodge. 
Travelling along the Yellowhead Highway today, you’ll be brought to a pause at Mount Robson, the highest peak in the Canadian Rockies.
Take in Maligne Canyon on your way to Jasper. 
Stay: Two Nights, Jasper National Park, Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 07: Jasper
Freedom of Choice
See Jasper National Park on a Harley-Davidson motorcycle sidecar tour, set off on a Maligne Valley experience by hike or cruise, go rafting down the Athabasca River, or maybe ride the Jasper SkyTram – it’s up to you.
Choose from today’s experiences on offer.
Meals: Breakfast

Day 08: Jasper, Athabasca Glacier, Lake Louise
Freedom of Choice
Select one of your hotel’s restaurants for dinner this evening.
Travel through the Rockies and along the Icefields Parkway to Athabasca Falls. Then stop at Columbia Icefield and journey onto Athabasca Glacier. Your day ends at Lake Louise.
Stay: Two Nights, Banff National Park, Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 09: Lake Louise, Moraine Lake
Signature Experience
On the shores of Lake Louise, join an expert Mountain Heritage Guide and learn about the area’s rich natural history.
First up this morning, you’ll travel to Moraine Lake, and spend time marvelling at the glacially fed waters. This evening is free for you to enjoy at leisure. 
Meals: Breakfast

Day 10: Lake Louise, Banff
Signature Experience
Meet a Mountie and listen to tales of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police.
Freedom of Choice
Tonight, choose which of your hotel’s restaurants to dine at.
Be guided through the town of Banff today.
Stay: Two Nights, Banff National Park, Fairmont Banff Springs, in a Mountain View Room
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 11: Banff
Freedom of Choice
You may like to take part in the Banff Experience which includes a visit to the Cave and Basin National Historic Site. Alternatively, board the Banff Gondola, or set off on a heli-flightseeing excursion. Perhaps enjoy a float trip along Bow River, or learn to be a Canadian ice hockey player. Otherwise, spend some time at the Willow Stream Spa.
Set out on your chosen activity this morning. The remainder of the day is left free for you to explore however you please.
Meals: Breakfast 

Day 12: Banff, Rocky Mountaineer, Kamloops
Board the Rocky Mountaineer and soak up the views from your bi-level glass-dome carriage, complete with GoldLeaf Service.
Stay: Kamloops, hotel as assigned by Rocky Mountaineer (three-star accommodation)
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Day 13: Kamloops, Rocky Mountaineer, Vancouver
The Rocky Mountaineer continues west today, bringing you to Vancouver.
Stay: Two Nights, Vancouver, Fairmont Waterfront Hotel
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Day 14: Vancouver
Today you’ll experience the very best of Vancouver on a fantastic half-day sightseeing tour. Led by a knowledgeable local guide, you’ll soak in the scenery at the vast Stanley Park, explore the trendy Granville Island and immerse yourself in the historic neighbourhood of Gastown.
Celebrate tonight with a special dinner.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

 Day 15: Vancouver, Embark Ship
Board your ship and set off for your journey along Alaska’s iconic coastline.
Stay: Seven Nights, Holland America Line’s Koningsdam in a Verandah Stateroom
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

 Day 16: The Inside Passage
Spend a full day on board as your ship cruises the coast of British Columbia.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 17: Juneau
Alaska’s picturesque capital, Juneau, is set at the foot of the mountain peaks on the Gastineau Channel. Explore at leisure or join an optional excursion (own expense).
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

 Day 18: Skagway
Journey to Skagway, a gateway for the gold rush. Spend time exploring the town where frontier history still lives on.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 19: Glacier Bay National Park
Wake to the sight of Glacier Bay National Park. Later, learn from local rangers about the area’s geological wonders.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner 

Day 20: Ketchikan
Dock in Ketchikan today, set on the tranquil shores of the Tongass Narrows, and spend some time exploring as you please.

Day 21: The Inside Passage
Cruise south through the Inside Passage.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 22: Disembark Ship, Depart Vancouver
Disembark and transfer to the airport.
Meals: Breakfast 

 

*Conditions apply. Offer ends 30 Sep 2023. Price is per person, twin share in AUD. All savings have been applied to the advertised prices. Single supplements apply, see Helloworld Travel for details. Prices are correct at time of printing but are subject to change. Valid on new bookings only and subject to availability. Limited seats and offers on set departures are available and are subject to availability. Agents may charge service fees, rates vary. Payments by credit card will incur a surcharge. Airfares not included unless otherwise stated. Offers may be withdrawn without notice and are not combinable with any other offers unless stated. Please check all prices, availability and other information before booking. Other conditions may apply. Speak to your Helloworld specialist for more information. APT and Helloworld Travel booking terms and conditions apply, see in store for details or visit Helloworld.com.au. Supplier Terms & Conditions *Conditions apply. Book by 30 September 2023, unless sold out prior. Prices are per person (pp), AUD, twin share, include port charges and include savings and Early Payment Discount where applicable. Prices and offers are correct as at 10 August 2023. Price based on UT22BWIV: 13 April 2024. OFFERS: Limited seats and offers on set departures are available and are subject to availability. SAVE UP TO $2,800 PER COUPLE: Available for bookings made between 20 August and 30 September 2023. Offer includes a bonus helloworld saving of $400 pp valid when booking an APT Canada & Alaska tour of 15 days or more departing in 2024, a and SuperDeal saving of $1,000 pp. Offer not combinable unless specified, available on new bookings only and may be withdrawn at any time. DEPOSITS: A first non-refundable deposit of $1,000 pp is due within 7 days of booking. ^Departures 13 April 2024 to 25 May 2024 for the UT22BWIV will stay in the Deluxe Mount Temple Room at Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise. #Holland America Line Inside Passage cruise will go to Glacier Bay or Hubbard Glacier on select departures in April and September 2024.