Overview
Itinerary
On arrival in Victoria, be transferred to your hotel where you'll meet your fellow travellers at a delicious welcome dinner. Stay Two Nights: Victoria, Fairmont Empress (D)
Signature Experiences:
- Visit The Butchart Gardens before the public is granted access and enjoy breakfast in the original residence.
Take your BC Ferries service across Georgia Strait and travel the Sea to Sky Highway, pausing at Shannon Falls, on the way to beautiful Whistler. Stay Two Nights: The Westin Whistler Resort & Spa (B/D)
Freedom of Choice:
- Enjoy a floatplane flight, explore Whistler Mountain on a snowcat adventure, enjoy a mountain Jeep safari or ride the Peak 2 Peak Gondola. Adventurous ones may prefer a tree trek or a zip trek.
- The heritage of Canada's Indigenous people comes to light at the Squamish Lil'wat Cultural Centre. Enjoy breakfast and explore the museum, discovering your First Nations ‘animal spirit' with the help of your guide.
Travel through the Coast Mountains and stop at Duffey and Seton lakes en route to Sun Peaks. Stay: Sun Peaks Grand Hotel (B/D)
Freedom of Choice:
- Tonight, choose where to enjoy dinner at your hotel.
Signature Experiences:
- On the shores of Lake Louise, join an expert Mountain Heritage Guide and learn about the area's rich natural history.
Freedom of Choice:
- Your hotel has plenty of restaurants to choose from for dinner.
Freedom of Choice:
- You may like to take part in the Banff Experience which includes a visit to the Cave and Basin National Historic Site. Alternatively, board the Banff Gondola, or set off on a heli-flightseeing excursion. Perhaps enjoy a float trip along Bow River or learn to be a Canadian ice hockey player. Otherwise, spend some time at the Fairmont Spa.
Freedom of Choice:
- This evening, choose one of your lodge's restaurants to dine at.
Freedom of Choice:
- See Jasper National Park on a Harley-Davidson motorcycle sidecar tour, embark on a Maligne Valley experience by hike or cruise, go rafting down the Athabasca River, or ride the Jasper SkyTram.
Board the Rocky Mountaineer and soak up the views from your bi-level glass-dome carriage, complete with GoldLeaf Service, on the picturesque journey to Kamloops. Stay: Kamloops, hotel as assigned by Rocky Mountaineer (three-star accommodation) (B/L)
Your Rocky Mountaineer rail journey continues. Following along the Thompson River, pass the waters of Hell's Gate, and gaze up at the Coast Mountains on your way to Vancouver. Stay Two Nights: Vancouver, Fairmont Waterfront Hotel (B/L)
Signature Experiences:
- After breakfast at Capilano Suspension Bridge Park's Cliff House Restaurant, you'll join an insightful nature exploration through the grounds and across the suspension bridges.
Head to the harbour and step aboard your ship, ready for your unforgettable Inside Passage cruise. Enjoy your first dinner on board this evening. Stay Seven Nights: Holland America Line's Noordam or Nieuw Amsterdam in a Verandah Stateroom (B/D)
Your day is enjoyed on board. Take in coastal views or relax and enjoy the facilities and delicious dining experiences. (B/L/D)
Dock in Ketchikan today, set on the tranquil shores of the Tongass Narrows, and spend some time exploring at your leisure. (B/L/D)
Disembark in Alaska's picturesque capital, Juneau, set along the Gastineau Channel, and spend your time exploring at leisure or with an optional excursion (own expense). (B/L/D)
This morning you'll arrive in historic Skagway, where a delightful frontier-style atmosphere is still evident in the colourful heritage buildings. (B/L/D)
Wake to the spectacular scenery of the World Heritage-listed Glacier Bay National Park. Admire its beauty and learn from local rangers who explain the many geological wonders of the park. (B/L/D)
Today you'll cruise through the scenic College Fjord, a magnificent stretch home to five tidewater and large valley glaciers. (B/L/D)
Freedom of Choice:
- This evening, choose one of your resort's restaurants to have dinner at.
Freedom of Choice:
- Perhaps tour the home and Kennel of an Iditarod Musher, explore the wilderness on an ATV or Horse-Drawn Wagon Ride, or enjoy a round of golf at a unique Alaskan course.
Signature Experiences:
- A Tundra Wilderness Tour is the perfect chance to see moose, grizzly bears, caribou, eagles and wolves in the national park.
Set out on the road to Anchorage, stopping en route at the charming town of Talkeetna before heading to the Happy Trails Kennel. Here you'll be able to meet playful puppies and learn all about sled racing and what it takes to train sled dogs and take part in the iconic Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race.
Later, continue to Anchorage. Stay Two Nights: Anchorage, The Hotel Captain Cook (B)
Signature Experiences:
- Delight in an in-depth visit to the Alaska Native Heritage Center, where you'll enjoy a talk from an elder before taking a cooking class learning how to make traditional akutaq (Alaskan ice cream) before enjoying your unique creations.
With a goodbye, you'll be transferred to the airport for your onward flight. (B)
Trip Inclusions
- Visit The Butchart Gardens before the public is granted access and enjoy breakfast in the original residence.
- Join an expert Mountain Heritage Guide and learn about the rich natural history of Lake Louise.
- Join an insightful nature exploration through the grounds and across the suspension bridges at Capilano Suspension Bridge Park.
- Set off on a Tundra Wilderness Tour in Denali National Park
- Delight in an in-depth visit to the Alaska Native Heritage Center
- Enjoy breakfast at Squamish Lil'wat Cultural Centre and explore the museum, discovering your First Nations ‘animal spirit' with the help of your guide.
- GoldLeaf service on the Rocky Mountaineer
- A maximum of 40 guests in your APT group
- Expert APT Tour Director and cruise liaison
- Transfers, porterage, port charges and gratuities
- Luxury dining - a total of 50 meals
- Enjoy a two-night stay at the Fairmont Empress in Victoria.
- Experience a two-night stay at The Westin Whistler Resort & Spa.
- Relax during a one-night stay at the Sun Peaks Grand Hotel.
- Immerse yourself in the beauty of Banff National Park with a two-night stay at the Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise, in a Lakeview Room.
- Two-night stay at the Fairmont Banff Springs, in a Mountain View Room.
- Enjoy the tranquility of Jasper National Park with a two-night stay at the Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge.
- Stay overnight in Kamloops, with accommodation assigned by Rocky Mountaineer, ensuring a comfortable stay at a three-star hotel.
- Spend two nights in Vancouver at the Fairmont Waterfront Hotel.
- Embark on a seven-night journey aboard Holland America Line's Noordam or Nieuw Amsterdam, enjoying the comfort of a Verandah Stateroom.
- Experience Denali National Park with a three-night stay at the McKinley Chalet Resort, in a Denali Suite.
- Enjoy a two-night stay in Anchorage at The Hotel Captain Cook.
- Itinerary, inclusions and pricing are subject to change
- The Alaska land journey has been exclusively customised for APT by Holland America Line
- Accommodation in Alaska is limited to an average of three stars - APT selects the best available
- Change of Itinerary: 3 August departure will stay at the Rimrock Resort in Banff instead of the Fairmont Banff Springs.
- Prices are for land/cruise and rail only. Flights not included (unless specified)
Cabins
Verandah Stateroom (Included)
Filled with light from floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking a private verandah, these staterooms include a sitting area, two lower beds convertible to one queen-size bed - Holland America's signature Mariner's Dream™ bed - with plush Euro-Top mattresses, and shower with premium massage showerheads. The configuration of staterooms may vary from the images shown. Approximately 213-379 sq. ft. including verandah.
Vista Suite (Upgrade)
With a verandah, floor-to-ceiling windows and comfortable sitting area, these comfortable suites are filled with light. They include two lower beds convertible to one queen-size bed, Holland America's signature Mariner's Dream™ bed, with plush Euro-Top mattresses, , plus a shower with premium massage head and a refrigerator. Approximately 260-356 sq. ft. including verandah.
Signature Suite (Upgrade)
These large, comfortable suites feature a spacious sitting area with floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking a private verandah, two lower beds convertible to one queen-size bed—our signature Mariner's Dream™ bed with plush Euro-Top mattresses, and one sofa bed for one person. The bathroom includes a dual-sink vanity, full-size whirlpool bath and shower, and an additional shower stall. Approximately 273–456 sq. ft. including verandah.
Brochure
APT Canada & Alaska (2025)
Availability
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Cabin Upgrades Optional cabin upgrades. Upgrades priced per person
| Base Cabin (Prices Shown) | $ 0 |
| Category SS | $ 700 |
Upgrade prices shown are per person. Upgrade prices can vary depending on the departure date & the month of travel. Your Global Journeys Travel Advisor will confirm and include the upgrade price in your quote.
Tour & cruises prices are per person. Prices shown have savings applied, are subject to availability and may be withdrawn at any time without notice. Pricing and trip details are correct at this point in time, however are subject to confirmation at the time of booking and are subject to change by APT. For cruise itineraries, cabin images are sourced from APT. These should be treated as indicative only. Cabin inclusions, upholsteries and room layout may differ to the image(s) shown depending on the ship selected and your sailing dates.
