APT Rockies Explorer and Alaska Land, Rail & Cruise

Once you’ve landed, we’ll meet you at the airport and bring you to your hotel before tonight’s welcome dinner.
Stay: Two Nights, The Sutton Place Hotel Vancouver.
Meals: Dinner

Today begins with an incredible Signature Experience. Then, embark on a sightseeing tour of beautiful Vancouver, where you'll be introduced to the city's must-see attractions, including the cobblestone streets of historic Gastown, vibrant Chinatown, and vast Stanley Park. You will also stop by Granville Island, the bustling heart of Vancouver's cultural scene. The rest of the afternoon and evening is yours to explore at leisure.
Signature Experience – Capilano Suspension Bridge Park.
Meals: Breakfast

Begin your Rocky Mountaineer rail journey in GoldLeaf Service and take in the views from your bi-level glass-dome carriage. Gaze up at the Coast Mountains and pass Hell’s Gate. Follow the Thompson River on the way to Kamloops.
Stay: Kamloops, hotel as assigned by Rocky Mountaineer (three-star accommodation).
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Today, your rail journey continues towards the Rockies. Marvel at the engineering feat of the Spiral Tunnels as you traverse the Kicking Horse Pass. Once in Banff National Park, head for the ‘Castle in the Rockies’, Fairmont Banff Springs.
Stay: Two Nights, Banff National Park, Fairmont Banff Springs, in a Fairmont Mountain View Room.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Spend the day on your preferred Freedom of Choice activity, then choose your dining experience this evening.
Freedom of Choice activities - Banff Locals, Lakes and Gems; Gondola Ride; Heli Flightseeing; Bow River Float Trip; Hockey Player Experience; Fairmont Spa Entry.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Tour Banff and enjoy a Signature Experience, then travel via Moraine Lake (season permitting) to Lake Louise. As you arrive at the hamlet of Lake Louise, you will be in awe of the unique setting. Turquoise water is bordered by a jagged mountainscape, dotted with trees. Breathe in the crisp air as you enjoy your first day in this stunning location. Choose where to dine tonight from your hotel’s exceptional collection of restaurants.
Signature Experience - Meet a Mountie
Stay: Banff National Park, Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise, in a Fairmont Lakeview Room.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Join the Icefields Parkway, one of the world’s most scenic stretches of road, and pause at Peyto Lake and stop at the Columbia Icefield, where you will embark on a memorable journey onto the Athabasca Glacier. Continuing via Athabasca Falls, your day ends in Jasper. Choose where to dine this evening.
Stay: Jasper National Park, Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Take in Maligne Canyon before re-entering the province of British Columbia. Your journey follows the famous Yellowhead Highway. Pass Mount Robson, which is the highest peak in the Canadian Rockies, soaring at 3,954 metres above sea level. Later, arrive in the alpine village of Sun Peaks.
Stay: Sun Peaks Grand Hotel.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Follow the tracks of early gold rush pioneers through the Cariboo region, stopping at Seton and Duffey lakes. Later, re-enter the Coast Mountains and learn why Whistler attracts so many outdoor enthusiasts.
Stay: The Westin Resort & Spa, Whistler or Fairmont Chateau Whistler.
Meals: Breakfast

Travel south along the Sea to Sky Highway, then take the BC Ferries service to Vancouver Island. Continue to Chemainus, a town famous for its vibrant outdoor murals, before arriving in the charming city of Victoria.
Stay: Two Nights, Victoria, Fairmont Empress.
Meals: Breakfast

Begin the day with a Signature Experience. Tonight, savour a special dinner with your fellow travellers.
Signature Experience – The Butchart Gardens Before Hours.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Return to Vancouver by ferry, then board your ship to begin your cruise through Alaska’s magnificent Inside Passage. This afternoon, unpack, relax and get acquainted with your ship.
Stay: Seven Nights, Holland America Line’s Zaandam in a Verandah stateroom.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Spend today on board, gliding past rocky headlands and over the icy waters of the Inside Passage, one of the most picturesque sea lanes in the world.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Alaska’s capital, Juneau, sits at the foot of Mount Roberts and Mount Juneau on the Gastineau Channel. Flowing from the Juneau Icefield, the magnificent Mendenhall Glacier lies just beyond the city's doorstep. Widely regarded as one of the most remote and breathtaking state capitals in the United States, this picturesque destination is surrounded by pristine waters, lush forests and rugged mountains, offering endless opportunities for outdoor adventure. Disembark and explore at your leisure, or join an optional excursion to discover more of Juneau’s wonders (additional expense).
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner