Western Delights & Alaska Cruise
Day 1 - Manchester to Vancouver
On arrival make your way to downtown for two nights at the fantastic Century Plaza Hotel.
Located downtown Vancouver, only 4 blocks to Robson St shopping and 5 blocks to the trendy boutiques and fabulous dining of Yaletown's converted warehouse district. This hotel offers 236 air-conditioned guest rooms and suites.
Day 2 - Vancouver
Day at Leisure in this Fantastic city. Spend the day exploring the city. You may wish to take an optional tour to Victoria, visit the local attractions or walk along the Sea Wall.
Day 3 - Alaska Cruise
Make your way to Canada Place Cruise Terminal and Embark on the 5* Celebrity Century for your 7 night Alaska Cruise, full board on ship and sails at 1700.
Day 4 - Cruise Inside Passage
The fabled Inside Passage is one of the most scenic sea-lanes in the world, and one of the few where deep-draft vessels can sail close to steep mountain walls. The scenery is unbelievable, with forests in a hundred shades of green, tumbling turquoise glaciers, and evocative towns loaded with history, culture and adventure. With most of Southeast Alaska accessible only by boat or plane, the Inside Passage is a lifeline to the outside world. All day long it hums with activity.
Day 5 - Icy Strait Point
Icy Strait Point is located near the city of Hoonah, the largest native Tlingit Indian settlement in Alaska, and very near Glacier Bay National Park. Home to a historic cannery, the port's connection to the sea is strong. Locals share the sea with humpback whales, orcas, Dall porpoises, seals, sea otters, halibut and all five species of Pacific salmon. It is not uncommon to spot a humpback or an orca while walking along the beach.
Day 6 - Hubbard Glacier Cruising
The longest river of ice in North America, the Hubbard Glacier is also one of the most active glaciers of its kind in Alaska. Also, since our ships are designed to provide our guests with the best viewing possible, you'll be able to see this massive natural wonder, with its 1,350 square miles of blue ice, from just about anywhere on the ship.
Day 7 - Juneau
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 Tongas National Forest. Visit the rustic shops in town. Or get out and kayak, dogsled, raft, hike, whale watch, flightsee 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 shoot a souvenir photo.
Day 8 - Ketchikan
Built out over the water and climbing weathered stairways, Ketchikan clings to the shores of Tongass Narrows and drapes the mountains with a cheerful air. Besides the main attractions - Creek Street, the Tongass Historical Museum, Totem Bight State Park and Saxman Village, try a flightseeing trip to breathtaking Misty Fjords National Monument. These deep water fjords left by retreating glaciers left granite cliffs towering thousands of feet above the sea and countless waterfalls cascading into placid waters.
Day 9 - Cruise Inside Passage
The fabled Inside Passage is one of the most scenic sea-lanes in the world, and one of the few where deep-draft vessels can sail close to steep mountain walls. The scenery is unbelievable, with forests in a hundred shades of green, tumbling turquoise glaciers, and evocative towns loaded with history, culture and adventure. With most of Southeast Alaska accessible only by boat or plane, the Inside Passage is a lifeline to the outside world. All day long it hums with activity.
Day 10 - Arrive Vancouver
Make your way back to the Century Plaza Hotel, for your two nights.
The rest of the day is at your own leisure to enjoy this fantastic city.
Day 11 - Vancouver
Day at Leisure – Free to enjoy Vancouver's Fabulous Shopping, have a coffee at the cities famous harbour or search for a bargain at the Granville Island Markets.
Day 11 - Rocky Mountaineer Vancouver to Kamloops
Travel onboard the Rocky Mountaineer from Vancouver to Kamloops. Highlights include the rushing waters of Hell’s Gate in the Fraser Canyon and the steep slopes and rock sheds along the Thompson River. Overnight in Kamloops. Breakfast & Lunch included.
Day 12 - Rocky Mountaineer Kamloops to Jasper
Your rail adventure continues north and east to the mighty Canadian Rockies and the province of Alberta. Highlights include Mount Robson, at 3,954 metres (12,972 feet) the highest peak in the Canadian Rockies, Pyramid Falls, and the climb over the Yellowhead Pass into Jasper National Park. Breakfast & Lunch included.
Arrive in Jasper and make your way to the Chateau Jasper for two nights. Set amidst the rugged beauty of Jasper, you are just 10 minutes walk from the town centre.
Day 14 - Jasper
Day at Leisure in Jasper - Jasper National Park is a World Heritage Site and the Canadian Rockies largest national park. Today you can enjoy a short scenic tour including the many natural attractions, rugged peaks, and perhaps even catch a glimpse of some of the many creatures that call this mountain park home. The day is free for you to explore more of Jasper independently.
Day 15 - Jasper to Banff
From Jasper National Park to Banff, this tour guides you along one of the most scenic highways in the world. At the Columbia Icefield, take this opportunity to tour onto the surface of the Athabasca Glacier (included) on board the Ice Explorer. A brief stop is also made at Lake Louise.
Arrive Banff for two nights at the Caribou Lodge, Banff.
Just a ten-minute stroll from Banff town centre, the Lodge offers a friendly welcome and comfortable accommodation.
Day 16 - Banff
Day at Leisure.
Today you could take a trip on the Banff Gondola to the top of Sulphur Mountain for spectacular views over the Rockies, visit the World famous Lake Louise with its marvellous turquoise colours or go on a wildlife trip in search of bears.
Enjoy the Scenic wonders of Banff at your own Pace
Day 17 - Calgary to Manchester
Transfer by coach through the foothills of the Rockies before arriving Calgary Airport.
Depart Calgary for your overnight flight to Manchester.
