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Mountain Tracks to
the Sea
Your package includes transportation from the Calgary Airport to the
Rimrock Resort Hotel. Banff has an alpine setting with meadows, forests, and
jagged mountain peaks. The town has dozens of shops and restaurants to keep
you occupied during your stay.
Overnight – Rimrock Resort Hotel
This morning you will travel along the Bow Valley Parkway to Johnston
Canyon, where you will enjoy an easy walk before touring to the Lake Louise
area. Stop at the famous Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise to see the lake with the
famous Victoria Glacier in the background. Afterwards, travel to Moraine Lake
and the Valley Of The Ten Peaks and then it is off to Yoho National Park to
Emerald Lake, Natural Bridge and Takakkaw Falls. Arrive back into Banff in the
late afternoon.
Overnight – Rimrock Resort Hotel
Today you board the Rocky Mountaineer. You will soon understand why this
rail trip is billed as “The Most Spectacular Train Trip(s) in the World”. Your
journey takes you over the Continental Divide, the Spiral Tunnels, and Kicking
Horse Pass. You will travel through Roger’s Pass through tunnels, snow-sheds,
and past glistening glaciers. Continue along Shuswap Lake, the South Thompson
River and the ranchlands leading to Kamloops. Upon arrival in Kamloops, the
Rocky Mountaineer staff will meet and transfer you to your hotel. Breakfast
and lunch are served aboard the train. Tonight we have included a wonderful
treat. The dinner show “Rhythm of the Rails", which is certain to draw you
into the Canadian culture, eh!?
Overnight – Kamloops
You return to your train to set off for another day of scenic wonders as
you travel through the fertile fields of the Fraser River valley and the
towering peaks of the Coastal Mountains on your way to Vancouver. Once again
Rocky Mountaineer will be on hand to serve you breakfast, lunch and snack
service at your seat. Upon arrival into Vancouver, we have provided a transfer
to your hotel. Visit Gastown, a lovely 19th century restoration offering a
selection of excellent restaurants and shops.
Overnight – Renaissance Vancouver Harbourside Hotel
You have a full day to explore Vancouver with the hop on/off trolley tour.
The entire “loop” takes about 2 hours with trolleys running at about 20 minute
intervals. There are 24 stops, some of which include: Gastown, Canada Place,
Granville Island, Chinatown, Yaletown, Stanley Park (multiple stops
throughout), and more including a great lunch location stop at the Sequoia
Grill at the Teahouse.
Overnight – Renaissance Vancouver Harbourside Hotel
You have the morning to relax prior to boarding the ship. The Renaissance
Vancouver Harbourside Hotel is a short taxi ride to the pier. Welcome aboard
Holland America’s msVolendam, your home for the next week while cruising the
inside passage of Alaska. You will feel like a welcomed guest the moment you
board the ship. Lunch will be available to boarding guests.
Overnights – All overnights will be aboard Holland America’s msVolendam
Relax and enjoy the passing scenery, as well as the many activities offered during your cruise.
Tracy Arm is a narrow, 26 mile-long fjord with dramatic glacier settings.
Lush rain forests recede to reveal bare canyon rock, and waterfalls
everywhere. Icebergs of every size and shape are making their way to the sea.
At the end of the waterway are two reminders of the Ice Age – The twin Sawyer
Glaciers. Mountain goats and seals are common sights with the sighting
possibility of bears or whales.
This afternoon you will arrive in Juneau, the capital of Alaska. Located at
the foot of grand mountain peaks on the Gastineau Channel, the town of Juneau
has the massive Mendenhall Glacier and the immense Juneau Icefields at its
back door. Juneau is the place to let your imagination run wild. Explore the
lush Tongass National Forest, visit the rustic shops in town or get out and
kayak, dogsled, raft, hide, whale watch, “Flightseeing” or fish. There’s no
end to the adventure because of the long daylight hours. Climb aboard the Mt.
Roberts Tramway for a great spot to hike and take a dramatic souvenir photo.
Don’t forget to visit the world famous Red Dog Saloon in town!
Skagway is everyone’s picture of what Alaska must have been like during the Gold Rush. It is also famous for being the home to The White Pass and Yukon Railroad. It is a very memorable trip. There are also many other shore excursions to choose from. Visions of the Klondike days are plentiful with old time saloons, shops, memorabilia, and costumed people throughout town
The trip to Glacier Bay takes you through scenery that is breathtakingly beautiful. You travel through passages that bring you close to the rock walls and under high cliffs. The highlight is seeing “calving”; you hear a loud crash and then see a huge chunk of the ice break off into the water. A stunning event you will never forget.
Native heritage plays a large role in Ketchikan culture. For example, the largest collection of totem poles in the world is found in Ketchikan at Totem Bight State Historical Park, Saxman Native Village and the Totem Heritage Center Museum.
The ship’s fun-loving crew will keep you busy and entertained throughout your cruise.
Enclosed with your travel documents is a transfer voucher from the pier to the airport. The pickup point is just outside the Pan Pacific hotel. We hope you enjoyed your visit to Canada, and that it will be one of many return trips.
| Cruise Category: | May 21, 2010 | June 4, 2010 | June 18 & July 2, 2010 | July 16 & 30, 2010 | August 13, 2010 | August 27, 2010 | September 10, 2010 |
| K - Inside | $2,599 | $3,079 | $3,129 | $3,159 | $3,109 | $2,929 | $2,829 |
| E - Outside | n/a | $3,179 | $3,279 | $3,309 | $3,359 | $3,029 | $2,929 |
| DD - Outside | $2,719 | $3,199 | $3,299 | $3,329 | $3,379 | $3,049 | $2,949 |
| DA - Outside | $2,749 | $3,229 | $3,329 | $3,359 | $3,409 | $3,079 | $2,979 |
| D-Outside | $3,819 | $3,329 | $3,429 | $3,459 | $3,439 | $3,149 | $3,019 |
| C - Outside | $2,849 | $3,359 | $3,459 | $3,489 | $3,469 | $3,179 | $3,039 |
| AA - Verandah Suite | $3,729 | Request | $4,429 | $4,459 | $4,149 | $4,059 | $3,849 |
Port Taxes & Government Fees of $360 must be added to the prices shown above.
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