Travelmarvel
Highlights of Eastern and Western Canada with Alaska Cruise
Toronto to Vancouver
Trip Inclusions
- Guaranteed Ocean-View Stateroom on board your seven-night Holland America Line Alaskan cruise
- 8 nights in Eastern Canada and 11 nights in Western Canada staying in premium accommodation
- Services of a Canadian Travelmarvel Tour Director, Driver and Cruise Liaison
- 47 meals – 26 breakfasts, 7 lunches and 14 dinners, including a Welcome Breakfast and a special Farewell Dinner
- Attend the award-winning Oh Canada Eh? dinner musical
- Savour a Quebecois dinner at a local Sugar Shack
- Experience a River Safari to Grizzly Bear Valley
- Enjoy a Farewell Dinner at The Butchart Gardens
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
- Flight from Montreal to Calgary not included
- Day 9 is not escorted by a Travelmarvel Tour Director
- Departure transfer - after your cruise please ensure your onward flight departs after 1pm
- The optional Rocky Mountaineer option 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 include port charges, airport transfers and gratuities
- Prices are for land/cruise only. Flights are not included unless specified
Insider Experiences
Designed exclusively for our guests
Insider Experience
Enjoy an included special or unique excursion or event
Enhance Your Journey
Travelmarvel provides further opportunity to pursue your special interests and enhance your holiday with a range of optional experiences
Touring Variation
Some days of your itinerary provide an opportunity to select a touring variation
Arrive Toronto
Be met at the airport and transferred to your hotel.
Stay: Two Nights, Toronto, Marriott Eaton Centre
Niagara Falls
A Welcome Breakfast gives the chance to meet your fellow guests and Travelmarvel Tour Director. Then join a city tour that will take you to the picturesque waterfront districts of Toronto. Afterwards, travel to see the spectacular sight of Niagara Falls, which is collectively made up of three impressive waterfalls. From here, you’ll board a thrilling boat cruise for a journey to the base of Horseshoe Falls (raincoats provided). This is the largest of the three falls. You might also like to take an exciting helicopter flight for aerial views over Niagara Falls (own expense).
Daily :Kingston, 1000 Islands, Ottawa
INSIDER EXPERIENCE
This evening, enjoy dinner while watching the award-winning Oh Canada Eh? musical.
After breakfast, stop at Kingston for a picturesque 1000 Islands cruise on your way to the city of Ottawa.
Stay: Two Nights: Ottawa, Lord Elgin Hotel
Daily :Ottawa
Enjoy a guided tour of Ottawa, then the rest of the day is at your leisure. Perhaps tour the Canadian Museum of History or take a two-hour bicycle tour through the heart of Canada’s beautiful capital city (own expense).
Daily :Ottawa, Quebec City
Stop at Parc-Omega, where you’ll look for Canadian wildlife such as moose, elk, bison, wolves and bears amid their natural environments. Later, on arrival in Quebec City, enjoy a guided discovery. A free evening gives you the chance to relax or explore.
Stay: Two Nights, Quebec City, Hotel Manoir Victoria
Daily :Quebec City
INSIDER EXPERIENCE
Enjoy a traditional dinner at a Sugar Shack this evening.
You have the day at leisure to enjoy the delights of the city. Or, you may choose to take a horse-drawn carriage tour, cruise the St Lawrence River or join a tour through Quebec City (own expense).
Daily :Quebec City, Montreal
Travel to Montreal today.
Stay: Two Nights, Montreal, Marriott Chateau Champlain
Daily :
Montreal
Explore the sights of Montreal, then dine at a local restaurant.
Daily :Montreal, Calgary
Fly from Montreal to Calgary (flight not included). Enjoy a Welcome Reception tonight.
Stay: Calgary, Marriott Downtown Hotel
Daily :Calgary, Banff
INSIDER EXPERIENCE
Visit Yamnuska Wolfdog Sanctuary along the way to Banff.
This morning, depart for beautiful Banff National Park. On arrival in Banff, enjoy a sightseeing tour the town’s stunning surroundings.
Stay: Two Nights, Banff Park Lodge
Daily :Banff
ENHANCE YOUR JOURNEY
Discover more with our Enhance Your Journey optional select experiences - Perhaps join a heli-flightseeing tour, watch for wildlife on a scenic Bow River float trip(additional charges apply).
Enjoy a free day to explore Banff at your own pace. If you’re after adventure, then why not choose from a range of select experiences available to you today.
Daily :Banff, Lake Louise
Today, visit Moraine Lake (weather permitting) en route to iconic Lake Louise.
Stay: Lake Louise Inn
Daily :Lake Louise, Icefields Parkway, Athabasca Glacier, Jasper
Journey along the beautiful Icefields Parkway and ride an Ice Explorer onto Athabasca Glacier.
Stay: Jasper, Marmot Lodge
Daily :Jasper, Blue River, Thompson Valley
INSIDER EXPERIENCE
Keep watch for bears on a wildlife River Safari.
Rocky Mountaineer Rail Option
Perhaps replace Days 14 and 15 touring with a Rocky Mountaineer Rail journey to Vancouver. Board the Rocky Mountaineer and pass Mt Robson and Pyramid Falls before arriving in Kamloops. Stay in Kamloops at a hotel assigned by Rocky Mountaineer. Additional cost. Enquire for details.
Travel to Thompson Valley today.
Stay: Thompson Valley, South Thompson Inn
Daily :Thompson Valley, Vancouver
Rocky Mountaineer Rail Option
Rejoin the Rocky Mountaineer this morning and continue to Vancouver where you will rejoin your tour group.
Today, journey through the rugged landscapes of the Cariboo region, on your way to Vancouver.
Stay: Two Nights, Vancouver, Sheraton Wall Centre Hotel
Daily :Vancouver
Embark on a sightseeing tour of cosmopolitan Vancouver today, taking in the city’s many highlights before enjoying an afternoon and evening at your leisure.
Daily :
Vancouver, Whistler
Head along the Sea to Sky Highway to Whistler where you will stay overnight.
Stay: Whistler, Aava Hotel
Daily :Whistler, Victoria
Catch a ferry across the Georgia Strait to Victoria.
Stay: Two Nights, Victoria, DoubleTree by Hilton
Daily :Victoria
INSIDER EXPERIENCE
Tonight, enjoy a Farewell Dinner in the Butchart family home.
Visit The Butchart Gardens today.
Daily :Victoria, Vancouver, Embark Cruise
Board your Inside Passage Cruise in Vancouver. Settle into your cabin and enjoy dinner this evening.
Stay: Seven Nights, Holland America Line’s Zaandam
Daily :Inside Passage
Enjoy a full day on the open water at the start of your journey through the Inside Passage.
Daily :Juneau
Dock at Alaska’s beautiful capital, Juneau. Here, perhaps join a dog sled ride over a glacier, sample salmon baked over a fire or even try your hand at panning for gold in this former gold rush town (own expense).
Daily :Skagway
This morning you’ll dock at the historic port of Skagway, located at the northernmost point of the Inside Passage. Here, there are also opportunities to learn more about gold prospecting or view local wildlife (own expense).
Daily :Glacier Bay
Wake up within Glacier Bay National Park. Today, you’ll gain an insight into the unique nature of this national park as local rangers join you on board to explain the geology and wildlife found here.
Daily :Ketchikan
Arrive in Ketchikan, regarded as the salmon capital of the world. Enjoy free time here to relax and explore the town at your leisure. Alternatively, perhaps join a walking tour of the town or learn about the history of Tlingit culture during a visit to Saxman Native Village (own expense).
Daily :Inside Passage
Spend the day cruising south through the Inside Passage. There is time to relax and enjoy the premium facilities of your ship while you cruise. This evening, join a final dinner on board.
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Disembark Cruise, Depart Vancouver
After breakfast, your journey comes to an end. Transfer to the airport for your onward flight.
Daily :In all we had a fantastic holiday. We would recommend Travelmarvel to all who'll ask.
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