Alaska and Canada Trip 2015

Fri Jun 12

Fly to Vancouver Flight NZ24 departs 8.00 pm arrives same day at 2.15 pm
House exchange at White Rock for 5 nights 16.13911-16 Avenue, Surrey, BCV4A
1P8

Wed Jun 17

Travel to Victoria for 3 nights

Staying at Helms Inn, 600 Douglas St. (1 (250) 385 5767)
Fly to Anchorage
Alaska Airlines 2383 departs 8.00 am to Seattle arrives 8.38 am
Alaska Airlines 147 departs 11.35am arrives Anchorage 2.06 pm

Sat Jun 20

Day 1
Starts Spectacular Alaska tour Day 1
Stay at Sheraton Anchorage Hotel and Spa 401 East 6th Avenue

Sun Jun 21

Day 2
Meet your fellow travelling companions at this mornings welcome orientation.
Travel through Palmer in the Matanuska Valley, where cabbages can grow to an
amazing 70 pounds in the 24-hour daylight, up over Tahneta Pass for wonderful
vistas of Matanuska and Worthington Glaciers. Stop at Bridal Veil Falls before
arriving in the seaside port of Valdez, often referred to as the Switzerland of
Alaska. (Breakfast, Dinner)
Stay at Valdez Mountain Sky Hotel 100 Meals Avenue Valdez.

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Fri Jun 26

Sat Jun 27

Sun Jun 28

Day 3
Board your boat for a CRUISE on Prince William Sound and along the 3-mile face of
Columbia Glacier, keeping a watchful eye out for wildlife, including seals, sea otters,
birds, and even whales! Before returning to Valdez, see the Trans-Alaska Pipeline
Terminal, where supertankers are loaded with crude oil from Prudhoe Bay.
(Breakfast, Lunch)
Stay at Valdez Mountain Sky Hotel 100 Meals Avenue Valdez
Day 4
Great scenery all the way as you travel along Richardson Highway. Stop at DELTA
JUNCTION, a living history homestead with a museum, original roadhouse, and farm
animals. Then, head west on the Alaska Highway to Fairbanks, the states secondlargest city. (Breakfast)
Stay at Wedgewood Hotel 212 Wedgewood Drive Fairbanks
Day 5
Visit GOLD DREDGE #8 and ride the narrow-gauge railroad. Then, try your luck as
you pan for gold. Later today, board the sternwheeler DISCOVERY for a cruise on
the Chena and Tanana Rivers, with a stop at the Chena Indian Village to learn about
Athabascan Native culture. You will also have the chance to meet Iditarod mushers
and their famed dog teams to learn about breeding, training, and the big race! This
evening, enjoy a special Alaska salmon bake. (Breakfast, Dinner)
Stay at Wedgewood Hotel 212 Wedgewood Drive Fairbanks
Day 6
Board the world-famous ALASKA RAILROAD for a journey through untamed
wilderness. Todays ride ends at DENALI NATIONAL PARK, where North
Americas highest peak, 20,320-foot Mount McKinley (Denali), majestically
dominates the parks 6 million acres. The afternoon is free. This evening, enjoy
dinner at the Murie Science & Learning Center followed by an exclusive
PRESENTATION on Denali National Park by a local Naturalist. (Breakfast, Dinner)
Stay at Denali Bluffs Hotel Mile Post 238, 4 Parks Highway, Denali National Park
Day 7
Morning at leisure. Optional activities include a float trip down the Nenana River and
a helicopter ride over the park. Then, dress comfortably for a WILDERNESS
EXPEDITION into Denali National Park to seek out grizzly bear, caribou, moose,
and other wildlife. (Breakfast, Lunch)
Stay at Denali Bluffs Hotel Mile Post 238, 4 Parks Highway, Denali National Park
Day 8
Continue your exploration of Denali National Park as you head south toward
Anchorage. Stop along the way at HAPPY TRAILS KENNELS, home of four-time
Iditarod Champion Martin Buser and his dogs. Meet an Iditarod competitor and learn
how they race and care for their dogs. You will also see a demo on mushing,
complete with a mock Iditarod checkpoint, and get a chance to play with the sled
dogs! Upon arrival in Anchorage, enjoy a tour of the ALASKA NATIVE
HERITAGE CENTER. Afterward, your Tour Director hosts a special farewell dinner.
Over desert, enjoy a special STORYTELLING presentation. (Breakfast, Lunch,
Dinner)
Stay at Sheraton Anchorage Hotel and Spa 401 East 6th Avenue Anchorage
Day 9
Witness one of the worlds most scenic drives as you follow the south shore of lovely
Turnagain Arm. Upon arrival in Seward, board your vessel for a cruise of KENAI
FJORDS NATIONAL PARK and the opportunity to see glaciers calving into the sea,
orcas, humpback whales, sea otters, and more! After your cruise of Kenai Fjords
National Park, transfer to the pier to embark on your Holland America cruise ship, the
MS Oosterdam . (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

Mon Jun 29

Day 10

Cruising: Gulf of Alaska

Tue Jun 30

Enjoy breathtaking scenery as we travel the route of Alaskas Marine Highway. The
entire shoreline of the Gulf of Alaska is a rugged combination of forests, mountains,
and tidewater glaciers. Be on the lookout for Alaskas wildlife including whales,
seals, otters, puffins and more. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day 11 Scenic Cruising: Glacier Bay

Wed Jul 1

Enjoy breathtaking scenery as we travel the route of Alaskas Marine Highway. The
entire shoreline of the Gulf of Alaska is a rugged combination of forests, mountains,
and tidewater glaciers. Be on the lookout for Alaskas wildlife including whales,
seals, otters, puffins and more. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day 12 Haines

Thu Jul 2

Nestled on the shores of Americas longest fjord, Haines enjoys a spectacular setting.
You may choose to take a float trip through Chilkat Bald Eagle Preserve, home to the
largest annual gathering of bald eagles, or maybe visit the Sheldon Museum, art
galleries, or local shops in town. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day13
Juneau
Visit one of the most remote capital citiesJuneau. Accessible only by air and water,
Juneau is located at the base of two towering mountains in the heart of Alaskas
Inside Passage, and is home to a rich Gold Rush history, Native culture, wildlife, and
a wealth of natural wonders. Shop for gold nuggets, visit the stately Governors
Mansion, saunter through the swinging doors of the historic Red Dog Saloon, or visit
mighty Mendenhall Glacier, an impressive river of ice that is 12 miles long and 1.5
miles wide. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

Fri Jul 3

Day 14

Sat Jul 4

Experience Native Alaska firsthand. Meet the spirits of the raven, whale, and eagle as
you view the largest collection of totems in the world at Saxman Totem Park or
Totem Bight State Historic Park. Or, explore Creek Street, now home to
contemporary art galleries and quaint boutiques. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day 15 Scenic Cruising: Inside Passage

Sun Jul 5

Sit back and relax as you cruise through the beautiful and awe-inspiring scenery of
the Inside Passage. Keep your cameras ready for spouting whales, soaring eagles,
barking seals, and other wildlife. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day 16 Vancouver

Sun Jul 5th

Mon Jul 6th
Tue Jul 7th
Wed Jul 8th
Thu Jul 9th
Fri Jul 10th

Ketchikan

The tour ends this morning. Guests depart on individual schedules; airport transfers
are provided. (Breakfast)
Stay in Vancouver overnight
Century Plaza Hotel & Spa Vancouver 1015 Burrard Street V6Z 1Y5 Vancouver
Leave Vancouver on Rocky Mountaineer
Overnight in Kamloops
Next day continue on to Calgary
Stay at Grey Eagle Resort
For 4 nights
Day one of Calgary Stampede Afternoon Rodeo 1.15 pm
Day two of Calgary stampede Evening Show 7.45 pm
Free

Sat July 11th

Day 1 of Glacier National Park and the Rockies with Globus

Welcome to Calgary! At 6 pm, meet your travelling companions for a welcome drink.
Your Tour Director will prepare you for your upcoming adventure.
DELTA BOW VALLEY. 209-4TH AVENUE S.E., CALGARY. CANADA

Sun Jul 12th

Day 2
CALGARY-HEAD-SMASHED-IN BUFFALO JUMP-WATERTON LAKES
NATIONAL PARK.
Before departing Calgary, enjoy an orientation tour of the city's highlights. Travel
south along the Macleod Trail. Just outside the town of Fort Macleod, visit HEADSMASHED-IN BUFFALO JUMP, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Then, on to
scenic WATERTON LAKES NATIONAL PARK with a photo stop at Cameron
Falls. (B)
BAYSHORE INN. 111 WATERTON AVENUE, WATERTON LAKES PARK.
UNITED STATES

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Fri Jul 17th

Day 3
WATERTON LAKES NATIONAL PARK-GLACIER NATIONAL PARK-GOINGTO-THE-SUN ROAD-WHITEFISH.
Enter Montana through Waterton-Glacier International Peace Park and behold the
awesome snowcapped peaks of GLACIER NATIONAL PARK. A highlight awaits
you as you board the famous vintage red 'JAMMER BUSES' that will take you along
one of North America's most spectacular highways: Going-to-the-Sun Road. After
crossing 2,031 metre (6,664 foot) high Logan Pass, enter a geographical wonderland
of alpine scenery where jagged mountain peaks, deep-green forests, pristine lakes,
and meadows dominate the landscape. Before arriving at your resort, enjoy a madefrom-scratch piece of HUCKLEBERRY PIE or ICE CREAM - a delicious treat to
end your day. (B,D)
GROUSE MOUNTAIN LODGE. 2 FAIRWAY DRIVE, WHITEFISH. UNITED
STATES
Day 4
WHITEFISH-FORT STEELE-RADIUM HOT SPRINGS-KOOTENAY NATIONAL
PARK-BANFF.
Re-enter Canada today, with two stops in British Columbia before crossing into
Alberta. First, visit the restored town of FORT STEELE, where fortunes were made
during the Kootenay Gold Rush; then, stop at RADIUM HOT SPRINGS, a famous
health spa. Drive through the steep red cliffs of Sinclair Canyon and KOOTENAY
NATIONAL PARK before entering BANFF NATIONAL PARK, the heart of the
Canadian Rockies. (B)
DELTA ROYAL CANADIAN LODGE BANFF. 459 BANFF AVE., Banff.
CANADA
Day 5
BANFF.
This morning, take a scenic ride on the BANFF GONDOLA to the top of Sulphur
Mountain and enjoy the spectacular views of the valley below. Additional morning
sightseeing includes stops at Bow Falls and the Hoodoos. The balance of the day is at
leisure. (B)
Country and Western Night extra
DELTA ROYAL CANADIAN LODGE BANFF. 459 BANFF AVE., Banff.
CANADA
Day 6
BANFF-COLUMBIA ICEFIELD-JASPER.
Follow breathtaking Icefields Parkway today and head for JASPER NATIONAL
PARK. Scale Bow Pass for splendid views of Peyto Lake. Then, climb to Sunwapta
Pass to savour stunning vistas of alpine meadows, waterfalls, and glacier masses.
Next is the highlight of the day: stop at the 305 metre (1,000ft) thick Columbia
Icefield for a memorable ride aboard an ICE EXPLORER. (B)
Still time this afternoon for a float trip down the historic Athabasca River. extra
SAWRIDGE HOTEL. 82 CANNAUGHT DRIVE, JASPER. CANADA
Day 7
JASPER. EXCURSION TO MALIGNE LAKE.
The morning is at leisure. Optional activities include hiking, canoeing, and strolling
the streets of Jasper. Hike to learn about glacier formations found in the area extra
This afternoon, journey to Maligne Lake for a fully narrated CRUISE of the glacial
lake and Spirit Island. Afterward, enjoy a lakeside dinner with incredible views and
local fare including famous Alberta beef. (B,D)
SAWRIDGE HOTEL. 82 CANNAUGHT DRIVE, JASPER. CANADA

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Sun Jul 19th

Tue July 21

Day 8
JASPER-LAKE LOUISE-CALGARY.
This morning, visit Athabasca Falls and then retrace the route south along Icefields
Parkway. One more highlight saved for the last day of your tour: a visit to famous
LAKE LOUISE. Continue to Calgary, where your Tour Director hosts a special
farewell dinner. Over dessert, be entertained by a local COWBOY POET who will
bring the region's Western heritage to life through stories and songs, a perfect ending
to your holiday. (B,D)
DELTA BOW VALLEY. 209-4TH AVENUE S.E., CALGARY. CANADA
Day 9 Tour finishes after breakfast.
Transfer to Calgary International
Fly to LA Westjet 2.05 pm arrive LA at 4.17 and then that night fly to Auckland on
NZ1 departing 9.45 pm arrives Tuesday 21st at 5.45am
Arrive Auckland 5.45 am