Western Canada Explorer with Alaska Cruise
Stunning lakes, towering peaks, breathtaking landscapes, and thrilling experiences describe this Canadian Rockies tour with an Alaska cruise. You’ll overnight aboard your Holland America cruise ship and in Vancouver, Seattle, Spokane, Cranbrook, Banff National Park, Lake Louise, Jasper National Park, Kamloops, Whistler, and Victoria.Tour highlights include a ride on the Ice Explorer on the 1000-foot Athabasca Glacier and a river safari on the Blue River, where you’ll have the opportunity to see wildlife such as bears, eagles, moose, elk, and more. These exciting adventures, along with a western barbeque in Banff National Park and a salmon barbecue in Lillooet, are special experiences Globus includes to make your Canadian Rockies tour a once-in-a-lifetime vacation. Other tour highlights include a cruise on Maligne Lake, the largest glacially fed lake in the Canadian Rockies; a trip to Moraine Lake, where 10 mountain peaks soar above 10,000 feet and surround the lake’s tranquil, turquoise waters; a walk in Maligne Canyon to see unique rock formations and waterfalls; and a visit to Emerald Lake, where you’ll witness turquoise-colored water and amazing scenery. But that’s not all…watch for wildlife on your 7-night Alaska cruise as you marvel at glaciers and witness the tremendous slabs of ice break off into the sea. Explore the remote and rugged beauty of areas such as Glacier Bay National Park, Juneau, Ketchikan, and the amazing Inside Passage. This is just a small sampling of the many experiences and stunning scenery included on this amazing Canadian Rockies tour with an Alaska cruise. Just be sure to bring your camera!
City Highlights
VANCOUVERSightseeingSEATTLESightseeingSPOKANESightseeingFORT STEELE Visit the restored townBANFF NATIONAL PARK Sightseeing; [LF] Western ranch barbecue dinner with entertainmentLAKE LOUISE Sightseeing including visit to Moraine Lake, Natural Bridge, and Emerald LakeCOLUMBIA ICEFIELDIce Explorer ride on the Columbia IcefieldJASPER NATIONAL PARKMaligne Lake cruise and visit to Maligne CanyonBLUE RIVER[LF] Scenic wildlife river safariLILLOOET Xwisten archaeological site with [LF] salmon barbecueVICTORIAOrientation tour; farewell dinnerCRUISE7-night cruise aboard Holland America’s MS Nieuw Amsterdam or MS Volendam
Meals
Breakfast daily, 8 lunches, 14 three-course dinners including a farewell dinner in Victoria
Notes
The Canadian Rockies are blessed with stunning scenery and extraordinary outdoor attractions. Visiting and participating in activities in these locations is subject to favorable weather conditions.Cruise itineraries are provided by Holland America Line and are up to date at time of publishing. Your Travel Documents will contain the most current information.
Transportation
Free Wi-Fi available on your motorcoach and in most hotels.
PRODUCT_LINE: GLOBUS-CJI-2018