Upon arrival into Victoria transfer on own (taxi) to your hotel for a 2 night stay. Spend the rest of the afternoon at leisure.
Victoria is truly walkable, and the Inner Harbour and downtown core are best explored by foot or water taxi with the Empress Dock located across from the Fairmont Empress Hotel being the closest to your hotel... and here are a few suggestions!
FISHERMAN'S WHARF
One of Victoria's most colourful attractions is the floating Fisherman's Wharf, where you'll explore unique vendors and vibrant houseboats. It's a fun, quaint spot where the spirit of Victoria truly shines and you'll likely have an opportunity to meet some locals, whether they're working as vendors or standing next to you in line at the taco stand.
CHINATOWN
A great place to wander through if you have an hour or two is Victoria’s Chinatown. It’s the oldest Chinatown in Canada and the 2nd oldest in North America behind San Francisco’s Chinatown. Located on Fisgard Street, between Government Street & Store Street.
VICTORIA PUBLIC MARKETS
Victoria Public Market is located in the historic Hudson building in downtown Victoria, and features locally produced cheese, local meats, farm-fresh groceries, handmade pies, a French bakery, oils and vinegar's, fresh flowers, specialty retail, gourmet food service offerings, and much more.
TEA AT THE EMPRESS
A grand tradition for over a century, the world-renowned Fairmont Empress has served England's most beloved ritual of afternoon tea to famed royalty, celebrities, and dignitaries alike. Reinvigorated in our timeless, sophisticated Lobby Lounge, Tea at the Empress will continue this quintessentially Victoria Experience.
Shared Group Tour - Butchart Gardens Experience Tour
Travelling to The Butchart Gardens? We've got you covered! Join Sightseeing Victoria for your fully narrated round-trip transportation between Downtown Victoria, and The Butchart Gardens. Your ticket includes round-trip transportation and admission into the Gardens for quick and convenient entrance. You can book the return bus from The Butchart Garden on the day of your visit, and you will have the flexibility to extend your stay in the garden if desired.
- Butchart Gardens Admission & Shuttle
Shared Scheduled Coach | Ferry Service - Victoria Bus Depot to Vancouver Cruise Terminal
07:35 am - 12:00pm
Leaving Victoria, drive north to Swartz Bay Ferry Terminal for a for a 90-minute sail through the serene beauty of the Gulf Islands waterways and historic shipping channels. Marine wildlife sightings from the outdoor ship decks are common, especially eagles, sea lions and whales. Onboard BC Ferries enjoy the scenery of the Gulf Islands as you cross the Strait of Georgia. All South Coast ferries facilities include restaurants, cafes, indoor lounges with large viewing windows, and a large outdoor viewing deck to take in the BC Coastal Island views.
NOTE: Ensure all passports, boarding documents and medications are with you or in your carry-on as you will not see the luggage again until you are on-board the cruise ship, as your driver will give the luggage to the staff for your cruise ship, where the luggage will be delivered to your respective cabins.
Embark your 7 night Alaskan Cruise.
- 7 nights in lead-in oceanview cabin
- Taxes, fees & Port Expenses
- In addition to breakfast, lunch and a multi-course dinner, you can enjoy afternoon tea, hearty salads, comfort classics, global cuisine, an ice cream bar, hot hors d’oeuvres during the cocktail hours, and the traditional late-night snack
- Elite Beverage Package has a daily limit of 15 beverages, including all beverages priced at US$15 or less, and includes beverage service charges. The Elite Beverage Package includes wine, beer, spirits, cocktails, non-alcoholic beverages, sodas, bottled water (sparkling or still, 400ml or less) and coffee. Guests must order one beverage at a time and be 21 years+ for alcoholic beverages. Sharing of any beverage or the package is not permitted. Beverage management/HAL reserve the right to revoke the package if misused and refuse service for any reason, including service of alcoholic beverages to intoxicated guests. Package excludes beverages purchased in The Shops, from the mini-bar, through 24-hour room service or on Half Moon Cay.
- Onboard Gratuities
- Transfers to and from port
- Shore Excursions
- Travel Insurance
- Visas
- Items of personal nature
Scenic Cruising The Inside Passage
Alaska's Inside Passage is a renowned cruising route through a protected network of waterways, featuring glacier-cut fjords, lush rainforests, and diverse wildlife. Stops along the route showcase Alaska's rich history, including Native Alaskan culture in Ketchikan and Skagway's Gold Rush era legacy. Here's how to experience the best of the Inside Passage.
Tracy Arm Inlet
Steep cliffs and glacier-covered mountains flank this fjord, fringed by the largest intact coastal temperate rain forest in the United States. Old-growth trees colonized Tracy Arm's mouth long ago as the Ice Age retreated. But further up the sinuous 48-kilometer (30-mile) waterway, its icy grip lingers a little. There, the twin Sawyer Glaciers flow from the peaks down to the sea, sloughing off stories-high chunks of water frozen decades or even centuries before. Even more glorious than nearby Glacier Bay, Tracy Arm is part of the 5.7 million acres (or around 23,000 square kilometers) of pure wilderness sheltered by the Tongass National Forest (America's biggest). Visitors often see bears, whales and mountain goats roaming across various corners of this pristine area—not to mention chubby baby seals resting on the ice floes. Summer temperatures average 35 to 60 degrees Fahrenheit (0 to 16 degrees Celsius), so pack warm clothing. And don';t forget waterproof gear, even when traveling by cruise ship: More than a meter and a half of rain falls here each year! We also recommend a water bottle, thermos or reusable coffee cup: On scenic cruising days, cruise ships ban paper and disposable plastic products that could litter this unsullied environment.
Juneau
Cruise to Juneau, Alaska and visit the most remote, most beautiful and strangest state capital in the United States. Surrounded by water, forest and mountain sights, visitors seeking things to do in Juneau indoors and outdoors can hike a glacier, eat fresh-caught fish on a seaside patio and tour a grand capitol building all in one day.
Juneau is known for its outdoor recreation, fresh seafood and fine dining. The city itself is pleasant, but the real highlight of a visit to Juneau is tracking down some wildlife. You can hike up Mount Roberts to chance upon wild deer and bald eagles. Most sightseeing and whale-watching tours head north to Auke Bay—bring a good pair of binoculars to get the best view of these majestic and surprisingly graceful creatures. If you prefer land mammals, catch a floatplane to a nearby wildlife reserve such as Chichagof or Admiralty Island to spy some bears lolling around on Alaska cruise excursion.
Skagway
At the height of the Klondike Gold Rush, the port town of Skagway served as the primary gateway to the legendary gold fields, and quickly grew into Alaska’s largest settlement. It was then a raucous frontier hub packed with trading posts, saloons and guesthouses. As the gold rush faded into the 1900s, so did Skagway—but today it has been reinvigorated as a gateway for a new kind of visitor: those looking to explore Alaska’s colorful history, pristine wildlife and unrivaled natural beauty.
Set sail on an Alaska Cruise and take an adventure in Skagway. At every turn, you’ll find yourself immersed in gold rush lore, from the infamous Red Onion Saloon that still keeps a pistol that Wyatt Earp left behind en route to the Klondike, to the White Pass & Yukon Route Railroad, a classic narrow-gauge railway that traverses rugged mountains and passes cascading waterfalls and towering glaciers as it connects Skagway to Whitehorse deep in the Yukon. Known as the "Garden City of Alaska," Skagway is filled with beauty and nature. Explore the town on a Skagway excursion. Much of the town has been preserved as part of the Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park, where rangers offer free walking tours around the historic district. Take an Alaska Cruise to Skagway and you’ll also find a vibrant local community, home to a rich collection of local galleries, curio shops and restaurants serving seafood plucked fresh from nearby waters.
Glacier Bay
On your cruise to Glacier Bay, close your eyes and take in the sounds—the creaks and groans of “living” ice, the shrill cries of gulls and soaring eagles, the splash of a breaching humpback whale. Frosted peaks towering over mossy forests, wide tidewater glaciers (there are seven in the park), and marine wildlife are givens on Glacier Bay cruises, but every experience in this changing biosphere is unique.
Glacier Bay National Park & Preserve is best explored on an Alaska Cruise or an Alaska Land+ Sea Journey cruise tour. Our ships are perfectly sized for the optimal experience. Prepare for inclement weather, even in summer and dress for rain. Pack a hat, gloves, wool or fleece layers, a warm coat and waterproof gear to comfortably admire the landscape from the open deck of your ship. There are glaciers, fjords, inlets, rivers, streams and wildlife galore on Glacier Bay cruises, so bring those binoculars.
Ketchikan
Take an adventure and cruise to Ketchikan, Alaska. Alaska's "First City" of Ketchikan is so named because it’s the first major landfall for most cruisers as they enter the picturesque fjords of the Inside Passage, where the town clings to the banks of the Tongass Narrows, flanked by green forests nurtured by abundant rain.
Ketchikan has long been an important hub of the salmon-fishing and -packing industries. Visitors can try their luck on a sportfishing or simply savor the fresh seafood at one of the local restaurants on a cruise to Ketchikan excursion.
Scenic Cruising The Inside Passage.
Disembark your 7 night cruise.
On arrival in Vancouver, make your way by short taxi to your hotel for 2 nights stay. Explore Vancouver at leisure. Optional Post Cruise, half day and full day tours available.
Any of these must-sees will kick-start your Vancouver sightseeing, and you are sure to stumble upon plenty of other Vancouver treasures along the way. Full and half day tours available to some of Vancouver's must-see attractions
- Stanley Park
- Capilano Suspension Bridge
- Grouse Mountain
- Granville Island
- Gastown
- Tasting Tours
Rocky Mountaineer Day 1 Vancouver to Kamloops
Travel onboard the Rocky Mountaineer from the coastal city of Vancouver to Kamloops, in the heart of British Columbia’s interior. On today’s journey you will see dramatic changes in scenery, from the lush green fields of the Fraser River valley, through forests and winding river canyons surrounded by the peaks of the Coast and Cascade mountains, to the desert-like environment of the interior. Highlights include the rushing waters of Hell’s Gate in the Fraser Canyon and the steep slopes and rock sheds along the Thompson River. Your day concludes as the Rocky Mountaineer travels along the shores of Kamloops Lake and into Kamloops. Overnight in Kamloops. B, L.
- 2 days Rocky Mountaineer SilverLeaf Service
- Luggage handling and rail station transfers in Vancouver, Kamloops and Jasper
- 2 breakfast, 2 lunch
- 1 night hotel accommodation in Kamloops
- Onboard train gratuities
- Fuel Surcharge & GST
SilverLeaf Service
- A single-level dome coach with panoramic views through oversized windows.
- Regionally-inspired meals served by a culinary team member at your seat.
- Reclining, comfortable pre-assigned seating with ample leg room.
- Attended by up to three Hosts.
- Complimentary alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages available throughout the journey.
- Gourmet sweet and savoury snacks.
- Outdoor viewing area.
- Engaging Hosts with stories about historic sites, scenery and wildlife.
- Luggage delivery to overnight accommodation in Kamloops
- Airport Transfers
- Meals, other than specified
- Activities, other than specified
- Gratuities for hotel and transfer staff
Rocky Mountaineer Day 2 Kamloops to Jasper
Your journey continues north and east to the mighty Canadian Rockies and the province of Alberta. Once again you will be surrounded by dramatic scenery as you follow the banks of the North Thompson River through the Monashee and Cariboo mountains, climbing ever nearer to the high peaks of the Continental Divide. Today’s highlights include Mount Robson, at 3,954 metres (12,972 feet) the highest peak in the Canadian Rockies, Pyramid Falls, and the climb over the Yellowhead Pass into Jasper National Park. Your rail journey ends on arrival in the resort town of Jasper this evening. B, L.
Coach Transfer to your Jasper hotel is provided by Rocky Mountaineer.
2 nights in Jasper are included.
- Transfers not listed as included
Small Group Tour - Maligne Valley Sightseeing Tour with Cruise
08:30 am - 2:30 pm
This introduction to Jasper begins with a short tour of the town before heading across the Athabasca River to Maligne Lake. A century after Mary Schaeffer's remarkable adventure, come discover the world-renowned Maligne Lake for yourself! A stop at Maligne Canyon offers staggering views of the river thundering through a series of magnificent waterfalls in a gorge 10,000 years in the making. Farther up the valley, stop to solve the mystery of "disappearing" Medicine Lake. Next we'll carry on to the pinnacle of our tour, breathtaking Maligne Lake! Once there you can enjoy an interpretative boat cruise bound for Spirit Island, truly another of Canada's iconic images.
Small Group Tour - Jasper to Banff Tour With Picnic Lunch, Ice Explorer & Glacier Skywalk
08:30 am - 8:00 pm
Following the spine of the Canadian Rockies, view a never-ending procession of mammoth mountains, jagged snowy peaks, and over 100 glaciers. The entire day is spent in the majesty of Canada's two most famous National Parks, Banff and Jasper. Enroute, make a stop at Athabasca Falls located just outside of the Jasper Townsite. Among the most powerful and breathtaking falls in the Rocky Mountains, the Athabasca River thunders through a narrow gorge where the walls have been smoothed and potholed by the sheer force of the rushing water carrying sand and rock. Our next stop is the breathtaking Columbia Icefields and Athabasca Glacier where we will allow time to enjoy a Ice Explorer ride on the Glacier & Glacier Skywalk. Next we continue to the Weeping Wall, and the Crowfoot Glacier before joining the Trans Canada Highway near Lake Louise where a stop will be made to view the lake and famous Chateau, then continue on the Trans Canada Highway, passing fortress formations of Castle and Protection Mountains to arrive in to Banff late afternoon. Your picnic lunch and Glacier Adventure package is included.
3 nights in Banff are included.
Shared Group Tour - Discover Banff & its Wildlife with Gondola
08:30am - 2:00pm
This small group tour is the perfect introduction to Banff and includes some of Banff's most scenic and historically significant highlights such as the Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel, Bow Falls, Surprise Corner Lookout, and Banff's largest lake, Lake Minnewanka. Plus, enjoy hot chocolate or fresh water (depending on the time of year) and maple cookies at one of the scenic stops.
You'll then be transported to the base of Sulphur Mountain and ride the Banff Gondola to the top at 7,486 feet. At the summit, marvel at the unsurpassed view of Banff, the Bow Valley and a 360-degree view of six scenic mountain ranges. You'll feel like you're on top of the world when you are standing on the spacious main level observation deck. After your download on the Banff Gondola, the guide will transport you back to your Banff hotel.
Spend the day explore Banff at leisure.
Small Group Tour - Moraine Lake & Lake Louise Sunset Wildlife Adventure
6:00pm - 11:00 pm
On this small group experience, you'll have access to Moraine Lake after the crowds have dispersed, here your expert local guide will show you to the best locations to watch as the setting sun transforms the lake into a stunning shade of turquoise, reflecting the Ten Peaks. Utilize their photography skills & knowledge to fine-tune your camera settings for an amazing photoshoot. Next, venture to the iconic Lake Louise. Experience the sunset casting a golden glow over the lake, creating a breathtaking panorama against the backdrop of the majestic Victoria Glacier. It's a moment of tranquility and awe-inspiring beauty that you will cherish forever. Making your way back to Banff as dusk falls along the Bow Valley Parkway, it's the ideal time of day for wildlife sightings. Keep your cameras ready for possible encounters with elk, deer, bears, and other native wildlife in their natural habitat. The guides will share insights about the local ecosystem and wildlife behaviours.
Highlights: golden hour at Moraine Lake after the big tour buses depart; sunset at Lake Louise; dusk wildlife adventure along the Bow Valley Parkway; expert local guide shares stories and photo tips.
Express Coach Transfer - Banff to Calgary Airport (2 hours)
Today it's time to say goodbye to the fresh mountain air and majestic sights of the Rockies. Following the highway to Calgary, you'll travel back through the Great Central Plains that roll to the east for 2,000 kilometres and extend south as far as Mexico. In the late 1700's, over 60 million buffalo roamed these plains but by 1900 it took concerted efforts and the establishment of national parks to keep them safe from extinction. Arrive at Calgary Airport in time to connect with your flight
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