Day 1 Vancouver
Arrive Vancouver
Overnight Vancouver
Day 2 Vancouver
Vancouver Highlights tour in a small coach
offering the best of Vancouver for an Up-close & personal
look (4hrs)
Tour includes Gastown - Historic area of Vancouver. Chinatown
- Vancouver's cultural diversity in action. Robson Street
- High fashion shopping area. Canada Place - Alaska cruise
ship terminal. Stanley Park With stops at the totem poles
and Prospect Point. English Bay and Vancouver Harbour. The
Lookout! - Get a bird's eye view of Vancouver from The Lookout
viewing deck high atop Harbour Centre Tower, Granville Island
- Stop to see artists' studios, craft galleries and the Granville
Island Public Market.
Overnight Vancouver
Day 3 Vancouver to Kamloops
This morning board the Rocky Mountaineer
railtour in Redleaf class.
Pass through the fertile fields of the Fraser Valley and view
the towering peaks of the Coast Mountains before entering
the Fraser Canyon. See the
Thundering waters of Hell’s Gate and follow the Thompson
River to Historic Kamloops gateway to the Interior of British
Columbia.
Depart Vancouver @ 7:30am
Arrive Kamloops @ 5:35pm
Overnight Kamloops (B, L)
Day 4 Kamloops to Banff
Rejoin the Rocky Mountaineer this Morning
for your journey to Banff.
Continue East through the vast ranchlands along the South
Thompson River pass Craigellachie, where the “Last Spike”
of the Canadian Pacific Railway was driven and enter Rogers
Pass with it’s tunnels, snowsheds and glistening glaciers.
Climb thought the Spiral Tunnels and over the Continental
Divide to Banff National Park.
Depart Kamloops @ 6:30am
Arrive Banff @ 7:00pm
Overnight Banff (B,L)
Day 5 Banff to Jasper
Day trip along Ice Field Parkway to Jasper
Travel through Banff and Jasper National Parks on a luxury
motorcoach. Journey from Vermilion Lakes to the "Jewel
of the Canadian Rockies" Lake Louise. Here you will see
the famous Victoria Glacier where the rock flour turns the
lake emerald green. Then shadow the Great Divide exploring
the natural viewpoints of Crowfoot Glacier and Peyto Lake.
Continue alongside the Mistaya River to the Big Hill and the
Columbia Icefield. At the Columbia Icefield time is allowed
to explore the giftshop, Glacier Gallery or restaurant Ride
the famous Ice Explorer on Columbia Icefield. Continue on
through the Sunwapta Valley and take a stroll at Athabasca
Falls before a late afternoon arrival at Jasper.
Overnight Jasper
Day 6 Jasper
Day at leisure to relax and explore Jasper.
Overnight Jasper
Day 7 Jasper to Prince George
This morning time to explore beautiful Jasper
before boarding the “Skeena” train for the scenic
journey to Prince George (Totem Class meals served at your
seat)
Taking a fabulous 1,160-kilometre journey over two days, the
Skeena travels between Jasper National Park in the heart of
the superb Canadian Rockies and Prince Rupert, on the Pacific
coast. Discover the region's scenery, First Nations' culture,
and other attractions.
Depart Jasper @ 12:45pm
Arrive Prince George @ 7:08pm
Overnight Prince George (L,D)
Day 8 Prince George to Prince Rupert
Rejoin the “Skeena” train this
morning with Breakfast served upon boarding. Today enjoy the
famous “Cedar” country of British Columbia on
a fully narrated scenic and interesting journey. Arriving
into Prince Rupert (the third largest natural harbour in the
world) (all meals served on the train)
Depart Prince George @ 8:00am
Arrive Prince Rupert @ 8:25pm
Overnight Prince Rupert B&B (B,L,D)
Day 9 Prince Rupert to Juneau
Begin your journey north to Alaska on the
Alaska Marine Highway today Alaska’s state ferry which
services the remote communities of the Inside Passage a favourite
of independent travellers.
Depart Prince Rupert @ 2:45pm
Port Call Ketchikan @ 9:15pm
Overnight private ferry cabin (Outside) (B)
Day 10 Cruise Inside Passage
Cruise the Inside Passage today
Port Call Wrangell @ 4:00am
Port Call Petersburg @ 7:45am
Port Call Kake @ 12:15pm
Port Call Sitka @ 10:30pm
Overnight private ferry cabin
Day 11 Juneau
Arrive Juneau @ 7:45am Disembark Alaska
Marine Highway ferry.
Today explore Alaska’s Capital Juneau
Overnight Juneau
Day 12 Juneau
Today join Tracy Arm Fjord Day Cruise.
Departs Juneau @ 8:00am
Returns @ 6:00pm
Enjoy a spectacular small boat cruise to Tracy Arm Fjords,
as you experience breathtakingly beautiful scenery, view carving
Glaciers and remote fjords before returning to Juneau this
afternoon, lunch served onboard.
Overnight Juneau
Day 13 Juneau to Skagway
This morning at leisure in Juneau before
boarding the Alaska Marine Highway ferry for a cruise up the
Lynne Canal via Haines to Skagway
Depart Juneau @ 4:30pm
Port Call Haines @ 10:00pm
Arrive Skagway @ 11:00pm
Overnight Skagway
Day 14 Skagway to Whitehorse
This morning Board the White Pass &
Yukon Route narrow gauge rail to the top of the Summit where
you board a motorcoach through to Whitehorse with afternoon
to experience Yukon hospitality perhaps enjoy the famous Follies
tonight.
Built in 1898 during the Klondike Gold Rush, this narrow gauge
railroad is an International Historic Civil Engineering Landmark,
a designation shared with the Panama Canal, the Eiffel Tower
and the Statue of Liberty.
Depart Skagway @ 8:00am
Arrive Whitehorse @ 12 Noon
Overnight Whitehorse
Day 15 Whitehorse
Whitehorse at leisure to explore join escorted
Alaska Tour today
Whitehorse, the capital of Canada’s Yukon Territory,
named by some as the Wilderness City, Whitehorse nestles on
the banks of the famous Yukon River surrounded by mountains
and clear mountain lakes.
There are many interesting things to discover like for example
the longest wooden fishladder of the world or the Transportation
Museum. Equally recommendable is a visit to the restored sternwheeler
SS Klondike next to the Yukon River or a boat trip through
Miles Canyon at the headwaters of the Yukon River.
This evening join your escorted Alaskan Tour upon hotel check
in.
Overnight Whitehorse Hotel
Day 16 Whitehorse to Haines Junction Alaska
After breakfast you will get a general view
of the Yukon's capital. Part of it may be a visit to the restored
sternwheeler MS Klondike next to the Yukon River. The big
roundtrip will begin with a first short stage on the Alaska
Highway westbound. You will encounter scenic points of interest
inviting you to stop before reaching Haines Junction - situated
right next to Kluane National Park - early in the afternoon.
Kluane National Park not only is Canada's biggest national
park, here you will find apart from a variety of wildlife
the largest glacier area of the world outside North and South
Pole. Even today, most of this huge national park is still
unexplored and pristine. Depending on the weather and the
group wishes a guided small hike into the national park can
take place. Another possible attraction is a flight with a
bush plane to the impressive glaciers within the park or a
flight with a helicopter over deserted areas (optional). (Overnight
accommodation in Haines Junction).
Day 17 Haines Junction to Tok
Today we drive along the scenic shore of
the huge Lake Kluane. A first stop is planned at the Sheep
Mountain Visitor Center. Chances are you will spot some of
the scarce snow-white dall sheep on the surrounding mountains.
In Tok you may visit a sled dog demonstration. (Overnight
accommodation in Tok).
Day 18 Tok to Valdez
The first part of today‰s stretch
will lead us via the Glenn Highway along countless rivers,
lakes, glaciers and finally the majestic Wrangell-St. Elias
National Park. Then we will drive the Richardson Highway southbound
to the small seaport of Valdez at the Pacific coast. The crossing
of the coastal range via the Thompson Pass is spectacular,
with thundering falls right next to the road. Valdez, called
little Switzerland by its inhabitants, is enframed by alpine
surroundings. The town is also known for the world famous
Trans Alaska Pipeline that ends here and the big oil tankers
taking a load. (Overnight accommodation in Valdez).
Day 19 Valdez to Whittier to Anchorage
Today we travel the Prince William Sound
via ferry. Without a doubt this is a highlight among the scenic
beauties of Alaska. The route is close to the Pacific coast,
passing calving glaciers, the Columbia Glacier probably being
the most spectacular of them all. Odds are you will spot a
variety of wildlife. With a little luck you will be able to
take pictures not only of otters and puffins, but of sea lions
and even whales, too. Ashore again, the next stop is the Portage
Glacier, which is almost accessible by car. Concluding this
eventful stage, we drive along the Turnagain Arm into Anchorage.
The tidal wave rolling into Turnagain Arm twice a day is said
to be spectacular. (Overnight accommodation in Anchorage).
Day 20 Anchorage
This day in Alaska's biggest city is at
your free disposal for sightseeing in and around Anchorage.
There are many interesting things to discover: Lakes Hood
and Spenard, the largest marine airport. In summer, up to
800 floatplanes take off and land here daily. Nearby is the
aviation museum where you can admire several legendary aircraft.
In downtown Anchorage you will find the Art Museum, the Museum
of History and Art and of course the typically American shopping
malls. Maybe you would like to visit one of the bars or microbreweries
which offer various kinds of beer brewed in the house. For
night people, Anchorage still has one or the other surprise
to offer. For example a very special dinner at the restaurant
"Gwennies", they not only offer the biggest and
best steaks - gold digger style - you may admire the history
of the origins of Anchorage there, too. Another very nice
option to spend the day is a trip south to Seward including
a tour into Kenai Fjords National Park (optional). (Overnight
accommodation in Anchorage).
Day 21 Anchorage to Denali National Park
Today we leave the Pacific coast region
and its particular climate. Via the George Parks Highway we
travel northbound towards Denali National Park. The breathtaking
landscape offers constantly changing panoramic views with
distant glaciers and beaver dams in the nearby river. Late
afternoon, there is the opportunity for a one hour glacier
flight to Mount McKinley for all those who would like to go
for it (optional). This is a very recommendable adventure,
in particular when the weather is fine. (Overnight accommodation
close to the park).
Day 22 Denali National Park
Without a doubt this is another highlight
of this tour. In the morning we will go on a Denali wildlife
tour. A park owned shuttle bus takes us deep into one of the
most scenic landscapes in North America. Weather permitting
you will get to see majestic Mount McKinley, 6193 meters high,
the highest mountain in the U.S.A.. The variety of wildlife
is very impressive, too. With a little luck you will see wolves,
dall sheep, moose, caribou and grizzly bears. Admire Wonder
Lake, the largest lake in the surroundings, located approximately
in the middle of the park. Here in particular you will find
lots of wildlife. (Overnight accommodation close to the park).
Day 23 Denali National Park to Fairbanks
Back on the George Parks Highway, we will
stop in Nenana to visit the Alaska Railroad Museum. Fairbanks
will be reached early in the afternoon. The remainder of the
day is reserved for the places of interest in and around this
town located about 320 km south of the Arctic Circle. Perhaps
you would like to visit the Alaska Dog Mushing Museum, or
treat yourself with the local delicacies in one of the numerous
restaurants. You really should try the king crabs! And there
is more. Particularly recommendable is a sternwheeler cruise
on the Chena River, the Crown of Light show, a photo symphony
covering the aurora borealis, or the Gold Rush show at the
Malemute Saloon (optional). (Overnight accommodation in Fairbanks).
Day 24 Fairbanks to Tok
After strolling through downtown Fairbanks
in the morning we are on our way southbound passing innumerable
lakes and rivers in this beautiful landscape. Today we are
going to see the Trans-Alaska Pipeline again, crossing the
Tanana River right next to the highway. In Delta Junction
we meet the Alaska Highway and visit the local visitor center.
(Overnight accommodation in Tok).
Day 25 Tok to Dawson City
The journey continues via the Top of the
World Highway. Beyond the timberline we will pass through
beautiful tundra scenery and cross the border at Little Gold
Creek, which is the checkpoint with the highest elevation
between Canada and the U.S.A.. On this stretch villages with
strange sounding names like Chicken, Action Wade Camp are
to be seen until in the afternoon we will cross the Yukon
River by ferry to reach Dawson City. (Overnight accommodation
in Dawson City).
Day 26 Dawson City
People still dig for gold in this historical
town located where the Klondike flows into the Yukon River.
You may try your luck panning for gold yourself. A visit to
Bonanza Creek, the Jack London cabin, and the Midnight Dome,
Dawson City's very own mountain, are on the agenda, as is
the remarkable Gold Diggers Museum. Afterwards you may want
to stroll around town with its nice buildings, some of them
still original, some affectionately restored. Diamond Tooth
Gerties Casino and Cancan š dance girls will entertain
us in the evening. The Palace Grand Theatre - offering musical
entertainment, turn-of-the-century style - is another option.
(Overnight accommodation in Dawson City).
Day 27 Dawson City to Whitehorse
Today it is back to Whitehorse via the
Klondike Highway. You will repeatedly see the mighty Yukon
River, about 3200 km long and thus one of the longest waterways
in North America. Of course there is a stop to visit the infamous
Five Finger Rapids - mighty rapids posing a threat to many
sternwheelers navigating the Yukon in the past. Old post offices,
roadhouses and small villages constantly bring back to mind
the gold rush era 100 years ago. (Overnight accommodation
in Whitehorse).
Day 28 Whitehorse to Vancouver
Escorted Yukon Alaska Tour Ends today
Transfer to airport
Onward flight to Vancouver with Air North Depart @ 8:00am
Arrive Vancouver @ 10:15am
Overnight Vancouver
Day 29 Vancouver
Tour Ends in Vancouver this morning.
Total Cost $9350.00 pp AUD Twin
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Tour Includes
Itinerary includes 28 Nights Accommodation
13 Night Fully Escorted Alaska Yukon Small Coach Tour
Rocky Mountaineer 2 Day 1 Night Rail Journey Redleaf Class
(Goldleaf Upgrade available) AUD$1050.00pp
Skeena Train - 2 Day Journey Totem Deluxe Class
Outside Cabin with Private Facilities on Alaska Marine Highway
ferry
Flight Whitehorse to Vancouver - Economy Class
Meals as indicated (B,L,D)
Note – Itinerary is subject to
availability costing based on Twin Share, Single Supp available
on request please see Alaska Bound Terms & Conditions
Note – Alaska Marine Highway
ferry times and Port Calls may vary
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