Canadian Rockies with Alaskan Cruise

Welcome to Calgary. On arrival, proceed to the hotel for check-in on your own. Thereafter the day is free to explore the city on your own. Your tour manager will meet you next day in the Hotel Lobby.

Today, proceed on an orientation tour of Calgary. Later, we drive to Banff National Park - Canada’s oldest national park, nestled amid the Canadian Rocky Mountains. Enroute Feel the fresh mountain air, watch for wildlife and get adventurous on Banff's largest lake. Lake Minnewanka is one of Banff’s most popular destinations. Later take a ride to the summit of Sulphur Mountain in the Banff Gondola - a scenic cableway. The scenic cableway ride leads to viewing decks, hiking trails and breathtaking 360-degree rooftop observation deck.

Today, we see more of Banff National Park, taking a bus tour through the towering mountains of Rundle, Tunnel, Cascade and Norquay and learning about natural attractions. Visit the beautiful Bow Falls a major waterfall on the Bow River. Also Visit Surprise Corner which is Scenic viewpoint overlooking the 1888 Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel & Sulphur Mountain. Later visit the enchanting Lake Louise, world famous for its turquoise water, the Victoria Glacier and soaring mountain backdrop and Marvel at Moraine Lake's opalescent waters; learn about the human history of the landscapes; look for moose, bear, and elk.

Today, we proceed to Ice-fields Parkway, one of the world’s most scenic mountain drives, through the natural splendor of Banff and Jasper national parks. Ice fields Parkway is one of the largest non-polar ice fields in the world. Here, you’ll travel on a massive Ice Explorer to a place where you can walk on, feel and drink from the Athabasca Glacier.

Today, experience Jasper National Park by travelling along the trails of the early explorers and viewing the park’s unspoiled grandeur. Later, visit Maligne Canyon, created by over 10,000 years of water erosion. An exciting place with waterfalls, underground stream outlets, birds and plant life. Later, drive to Kamloops.

Today, we’ll drive to Whistler, one of the largest ski resorts in North America and 2010 Vancouver winter Olympics venue. Take a ride on the breathtaking ‘Peak 2 Peak’ Gondola, a 4.4-kilometre world record-breaking journey provides an unparalleled perspective of British Columbia's rooftop and incomparable views of towering volcanic peaks, coastal rainforests, and ancient glaciers. Later, explore Whistler on your own.

Today, we drive to Vancouver, en route stop by to view the Shannon falls. Later, visit the Capilano Park and take a walk over the famous suspension bridge. Next proceed on a guided city tour of Vancouver, visit Stanley Park, Canada Place and view the famous steam clock while driving through historic Gastown. Later experience the ‘FlyOver Canada’, a breath-taking flight simulation ride that will whisk you away on an exhilarating journey across Canada.

Today, board the British Columbia Ferry and sail through the Active Pass and Gulfs Islands to Victoria. Here, visit the beautiful Butchart Gardens, the 55 acres of beautiful garden haven, overflowing with lush greens and colourful blooms. Next, proceed on a panoramic tour of Victoria, see the Royal British Columbia Museum, Victoria’s Inner Harbor and the Parliament Building. Later some free to explore Victoria City before we return back to Vancouver.

Today, we proceed to port to board your cruise for a magnificent journey to the land of Alaska. Enjoy your stay in Inside cabins.

This day the guests have all by themselves where they can sit at the deck or at any part of the open area of the ship and enjoy the falling glaciers. Keep your cameras and camcorders ready with you to capture some of the rarest moments to see and believe.

The ship sails through the most popular spot of Alaska that is the Tracy Arm Fjords. The ship takes a halt for half an hour or so for you to capture those melting Glaciers in your camera and camcorder.
Nestled between 3,000-foot-high granite walls, the narrow, twisting slice of ocean called Tracy Arm Fjord weaves through the Tongass National Forest for roughly 35 miles. The dramatic Sawyer Glaciers at the end of Tracy Arm are framed by mountains on either side, and are often bathed in a light mist that amplifies the blue hue of the ice. The glaciers also are home to black and brown bears, wolves, deer and moose, and seals and whales make their home in the fjord’s icy waters.
Sitka, Alaska
After breakfast the guests and get off the ship and take one of our recommended shore excursions or just walk around the pier. Sitka is an Alaskan city and borough near Juneau, the state capital. It was part of Russia until 1867 and St. Michael’s Orthodox Cathedral is topped with an onion dome. The 1842 Russian Bishop’s House is nearby. Sitka is famous for its fishing, both commercial and recreational. Sitka offers superb hiking with dozens of trails that begin in the lush rainforest that surrounds the city and often end up high in the mountains. Many of these trails are located in the Tongass National Forest, the largest national forest in the United States.

After breakfast our guest can get off the ship for enjoying one of the shore excursions they booked from the cruise liner. Juneau has been called “Alaska's peak experience,” certainly due in part to its unparalleled glacier viewing from such places as Tracy Arm Fjord, the Juneau Ice fields and Glacier Bay National Park. Kayak up one of the area's many protected waterways, go flight seeing, tour historic downtown or try your hand at panning for gold. Juneau is the capital of Alaska and one of the most famous cities to see Salmons and king crabs. The ship reaches the port in the afternoon so our guests have ample of time to walk around the ship, participate in a trivia or a treasure hunt that is arranged for you by the onboard staff. When the ship docks in Alaska we recommend you take one of the shore excursions from the ship, as they say no roads lead to Juneau, which gives the Alaskan capital a misty inscrutability. The massive Mendenhall Glacier and the immense Juneau Ice fields are at its back door. You can shop downtown or get out and kayak, dogsled, raft, hike, whale watch, flight see or fish.

Hubbard Glacier (Cruising).)

We have half day at Ketchikan and our guests can choose to walk around the port or take one of our recommended shore excursions. Its Tlingit Indian name, Kach Khanna, means “spread wings of the eagle.” Chances are you'll see one of these magnificent birds perched atop a Sitka tree. Thanks to its abundant rainfall, Ketchikan is surrounded by some of the world's most lush wilderness. Our guests can take a tour of Misty Fjords & Wilderness Explorer. Explore Misty Fjords, one of nature’s most spectacular creations aboard a luxury sightseeing vessel. Your adventure begins as you leave the harbour, passing colourful fishing boats and floatplanes, en route to a wilderness experience you’ll never forget. Or a visit to Saxman
Native Village & Lumberjack Show. Discover the rich culture of Southeast Alaska’s Native Americans and witness a rip roaring lumberjack competition on this comprehensive tour of Ketchikan.

This day the guests have all by themselves where they can sit at the deck or at any part of the open area of the ship and enjoy the falling glaciers. Keep your cameras and camcorders ready with you to capture some of the rarest moments to see and believe. The guests can also spend their time on board by playing at the slot machines in the casino or a game of poker. The fitness centre and the spa are open from morning till evening for our guests to enjoy their facilities. You can enjoy your lunch at the open deck and enjoy the glaciers around. In the evening enjoy one of our specialty restaurants and the show in our main theatre.

Today, disembark from the cruise at Vancouver ports and proceed to the airport on your own as your memorable tour comes to an end. Please do spare a few moments of your valuable time to write and share with us your wonderful experience.