Day 1 - Saturday - Sep 3, 2022
Upon arrival in Fairbanks, a transfer will be provided to your Fairbanks hotel where your tour director will greet you. Relax with a drink at your riverfront lodge that sits on the riverside, or explore downtown. Overnight at the Pike's Waterfront Lodge. Note: Tours and activities as described, other than optional activities and meals, are included in your Cruisetour vacation. Tour arrival times are tentative and are subject to change. All properties are subject to change for properties of a similar quality.
Day 2 - Sunday - Sep 4, 2022
Denali National Park, United States |
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Board your deluxe motorcoach for a city drive around Fairbanks. Then enjoy a scenic cruise down the Chena River on the Riverboat Discovery sternwheeler, visiting an Athabascan Indian Village and a dog sled camp. In the afternoon, depart for the scenic drive to Denali aboard your deluxe motorcoach. From 4:30 pm, Denali is yours to explore. The Visitor Center offers fascinating natural history exhibits, films, and the opportunity to meet and speak to rangers. Overnight at the Denali Park Village.
Day 3 - Monday - Sep 5, 2022
Denali National Park, United States |
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Explore Denali National Park on the Denali Natural History Tour. After your tour, Denali is yours to discover. Embark on a guided four-mile hike as part of an optional land excursion, or explore the remote trails that surround your lodge. Overnight at the Denali Park Village.
Day 4 - Tuesday - Sep 6, 2022
Denali National Park, United States |
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Wilderness Express Train Travel |
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Spend your morning relaxing or exploring before boarding the Wilderness Express, a luxurious glass-domed railcar, for the scenic ride to Talkeetna. From 5 pm, enjoy time on your own to explore nearby nature trails. Overnight at the Talkeetna Alaskan Lodge.
Day 5 - Wednesday - Sep 7, 2022
Wilderness Express Train Travel |
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For most of the day, Talkeetna is yours to discover. Take in dramatic panoramic views that only climbers usually see, flying above Denali on an optional land excursion, or take a stroll in Talkeetna Lakes Park and watch for otters and beavers. In the afternoon, board the Wilderness Express for the scenic ride to Anchorage. From 8:30 pm, Anchorage is yours to experience. Enjoy the lively bars and eclectic dining, or take a stroll along the Tony Knowles Coastal Trail that gently winds along the coast. Overnight at the Anchorage Marriott.
Day 6 - Thursday - Sep 8, 2022
Start your day with an Anchorage city tour, including a visit to the Anchorage Museum, where you'll learn about native cultures before departing for Seward. From 5 pm, Seward is yours to discover. Hike up close to Exit Glacier and experience the dense blue ice while listening to it crackle, or stroll the rustic port town. Overnight at the Seward Windsong Lodge.
Day 7 - Friday - Sep 9, 2022
Meet your tour director for a scenic drive, after which you'll embark on the Resurrection Bay Wildlife Cruise, viewing marine wildlife on the peninsula. Lunch on Fox Island is included. In Seward, join the Millennium for your 7-night cruise to Vancouver.
Seward, United States |
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Depart: 8:00 pm |
Day 8 - Saturday - Sep 10, 2022
Cruising Hubbard Glacier, United States |
Arrive: 2:00 pm |
Depart: 6:00 pm |
Day 9 - Sunday - Sep 11, 2022
Juneau, United States |
Arrive: 9:00 am |
Depart: 9:00 pm |
Day 10 - Monday - Sep 12, 2022
Skagway, United States |
Arrive: 7:00 am |
Depart: 8:30 pm |
Day 11 - Tuesday - Sep 13, 2022
Icy Strait Point, United States |
Arrive: 6:30 am |
Depart: 3:00 pm |
Day 12 - Wednesday - Sep 14, 2022
Ketchikan, United States |
Arrive: 9:00 am |
Depart: 6:00 pm |
Day 13 - Thursday - Sep 15, 2022
Cruising Alaska's Inside Passage, United States |
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Day 14 - Friday - Sep 16, 2022
Vancouver, Canada |
Arrive: 7:00 am |
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VIA Rail's The Canadian Train Travel |
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Embark on a city tour of Vancouver and a visit to the Vancouver Lookout at Harbour Centre. The afternoon and early evening are yours to enjoy at leisure. Embark VIA Rail's 'Canadian' train for a breathtaking journey through the Rockies. Experience mid-century charm as you soak up the magnificent views. In the evening, you'll retire to your Sleeper Plus Class private cabin. Dinner is included in the 'Canadian' dining room.; Note: All Canadian Rockies Cruisetours are independent travel itineraries and do not included an escort. Independent travel offers all the features of a structured group vacation plus the advantages only true independence can offer. All tours and activities described, other than meals unless noted, are included in your Cruisetour vacation. Upgrades for travel on VIA Rail are available for an additional fee. All lodgings are subject to change to a property of similar quality
Day 15 - Saturday - Sep 17, 2022
VIA Rail's The Canadian Train Travel |
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Begin your morning with a delightful breakfast in the dining car as you pass between the stunning Monashee and Cariboo mountain ranges. Stroll to the domed car for majestic views of Mt. Robson and Cariboo Falls. Breakfast is included in the 'Canadian' dining room. Overnight stay at the Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge.
Day 16 - Sunday - Sep 18, 2022
Cruising Athabatha Glacier, Canada |
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Your day begins with an exciting journey south along the famous Icefields Parkway. Drive through Jasper and Banff National Parks, stopping at the Columbia Icefield for a glacier experience. This unique excursion will place you on the 1,200-feet-thick icy slopes of the Athabasca Glacier aboard a specially designed Ice Explorer. After this unique ice adventure, you'll enjoy free time at the Columbia Icefield Centre to relax over a complimentary buffet lunch. Continue to Lake Louise, "Jewel of the Rockies", for an overnight stay at the Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise.
Day 17 - Monday - Sep 19, 2022
Yoho National Park, Canada |
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Kick off your day by taking in the astonishing views of Moraine Lake and the Valley of the Ten Peaks. Travel the Great Divide into Yoho National Park where the sights include the Takakkaw Falls in the magnificent Yoho Valley and the Natural Rock Bridge that spans the Kicking Horse River. Afterward, you'll continue to the picturesque resort town of Banff, nestled in Alberta's Rockies for an overnight stay at the Fairmont Banff Springs.
Day 18 - Tuesday - Sep 20, 2022
Begin your day with a guided motorcoach tour through the towering mountains while discovering the natural attractions of Hoodoos Surprise Corner and breathtaking valley views from Tunnel Mountain Drive. After, you'll enjoy sweeping views of the landscape onboard the Banff Gondola as you make your way to the top of Sulphur Mountain. Later, you'll depart Banff and set off to Calgary, the largest city in the province of Alberta. Your afternoon adventures include a visit to the Calgary Tower. Soak in panoramic views of the city and marvel at the sights below from the observatory's remarkable glass floor. Overnight stay in Calgary at the Fairmont Palliser.
Day 19 - Wednesday - Sep 21, 2022
Transfer to the Calgary International Airport for your flight home.