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Travelmarvel

East Coast Highlights and Alaskan Adventure

Toronto to Fairbanks

Trip Code: UREA21
21 Days
39 Meals
2 Countries
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Trip Inclusions

  • Guaranteed Ocean-View Stateroom on board your seven-night Holland America Line Alaskan cruise
  • 13 nights in premium accommodation
  • 39 meals - 20 breakfasts, 7 lunches and 12 dinners
  • Enjoy a Welcome Breakfast and a Farewell Dinner
  • Learn about maple syrup and enjoy a meal at a sugar shack
  • Enjoy the chance to feed a moose at the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Centre
  • Journey aboard the McKinley Explorer to Denali
  • Take a Tundra Wilderness Tour led by a local ranger

Map & Itinerary

Trip Notes

  • Itinerary and inclusions are subject to change
  • Prices are based on Ocean-View Stateroom
  • Prices include the services of a Canadian Travelmarvel Tour Director, Driver and Cruise Liaison
  • Prices include port charges, airport transfers and gratuities
  • Flight from Montreal to Vancouver not included
  • Day 9 is not escorted by a Travelmarvel Tour Director
  • Please Note: Variation to itinerary on 23 Aug 2024. This departure has 2 nights in Montreal followed by 2 nights in Quebec City. Flight required from Quebec City to Vancouver
  • Prices are for land/cruise only. Flights are not included unless specified
Canada & Alaska Map UREA21 2024
Toronto to Fairbanks

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Insider Experience

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You will be met on arrival at the airport and transferred to your hotel, located in the heart of the action in downtown Toronto.

Stay: Two Nights, Toronto, Marriott Downtown Eaton Centre

After a Welcome Breakfast, take a city tour. Then head to Niagara Falls for a cruise (raincoats provided). You might like to take an exciting helicopter flight over Niagara Falls (own expense).

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  • Breakfast
rainbow across niagara falls canada usa border

Continue on your journey to Ottawa today. Along the way, cruise around the 1000 Islands of the St Lawrence Seaway. This evening, we reconvene for dinner.

Stay: Two Nights, Ottawa, Lord Elgin Hotel

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  • Dinner

Today, enjoy a guided sightseeing tour of Ottawa, which includes Parliament Hill and the historic Rideau Canal. Then the rest of the day is yours to explore at leisure.

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Stop at Parc Omega where you’ll look for Canadian wildlife amid their natural environments. On arrival in Quebec City, enjoy dinner at leisure.

Stay: Two Nights, Quebec City, Hotel Manoir Victoria

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INSIDER EXPERIENCE

Tonight, enjoy a Quebecois dinner at a local sugar shack and learn all about maple syrup production.


Spend today as you wish. Enjoy the facilities of your hotel or perhaps head out and explore. You might like to join a relaxing river cruise along the St Lawrence River or explore Quebec City on an informative guided walking tour (own expense).

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  • Dinner

Farewell Quebec City after breakfast this morning and travel to Montreal. On arrival, check into your hotel, before getting to know this European-influenced city on a sightseeing tour.

Stay: Two Nights, Montreal, Marriott Chateau Champlain

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Today is yours to explore Montreal as you like. You’ll discover a quintessentially French city, which excels at blending old and new, from the streets of Old Montreal to the city’s contemporary waterfront. Alternatively, enjoy time to relax at your hotel.

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After breakfast today, fly to Vancouver (flight not included). On arrival, you’ll be met and transferred to your hotel.

Stay: Vancouver, Marriott Pinnacle Downtown Hotel

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After breakfast, transfer to your cruise ship. Settle into your cabin and enjoy dinner this evening.

Stay: Seven Nights, Holland America Line’s Nieuw Amsterdam or Noordam

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  • Dinner

Spend the day on the open water at the start of your journey through the Inside Passage.

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  • Dinner

Arrive in the Alaskan town of Ketchikan, regarded as the salmon capital of the world. Enjoy time to explore, perhaps join a walking tour of the town or learn about the history of Tlingit culture at Saxman Native Village (own expense).

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In Alaska’s capital, Juneau, explore the region’s glacial terrain and gold rush history or head into town and visit the rustic shops located here. Perhaps try a select experience. These include a dog sled ride, sampling salmon baked over a fire or trying your hand at panning for gold (own expense).

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This morning, dock at the port of Skagway, at the northernmost point of the Inside Passage. Perhaps learn more about gold prospecting or view some of the fascinating local wildlife (own expense).

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Wake to the breathtaking sight of Glacier Bay National Park. You’ll soon discover why this region has earnt World Heritage status. Local rangers join you on board to explain the geological wonders and wildlife of this region.

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View of passengers on deck of Holland America Line facing Glacier Bay, Alaska

Today marks the final day on board your premium Holland America Line cruise ship. You’ll spend time cruising north through the Gulf of Alaska, stopping at College Fjord.

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  • Dinner

INSIDER EXPERIENCE

Enjoy the chance to feed a moose at the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Centre.


Disembark in Whittier and travel to the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Centre. View native wildlife and enjoy a chance to get up close to a moose, and to feed and learn about Canada’s national animal on a moose encounter program. Later, head to Anchorage.

Stay: Sheraton Anchorage

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  • Breakfast
moose turning head to the side in a field of yellow and red

INSIDER EXPERIENCE

Ride aboard the McKinley Explorer, where Large glass-domed windows provide 360-degree views and a host guide accompanies each rail car.


Travel to Denali township aboard a special rail journey. This evening, enjoy a hearty meal at Karstens Public House in Denali Square.

Stay: Two Nights, Denali, McKinley Chalet Resort

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  • Breakfast
  • Dinner

INSIDER EXPERIENCE

Explore Denali National Park on a Tundra Wilderness Tour led by a local ranger.


Journey into Denali National Park and discover the fascinating wildlife.

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  • Breakfast

Travel to Fairbanks and cruise the Chena River on a sternwheeler. Visit a replica Native Alaska Athabascan village, returning to Fairbanks for a Farewell Dinner.

Stay: Westmark Fairbanks Hotel

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After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your onward flight.

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