Day 1 - Arrive Calgary
When you arrive at the Calgary International Airport you will be met by your private limousine driver who will drive you to the historical Fairmont Palliser Hotel where your exclusive Gold Level room awaits. The remainder of the day is free for you to explore Calgary. Calgary's small town warmth coupled with the vibrant urban ambience makes it a metropolis of wonderful contrasts. Set in the heart of the city, The Fairmont Palliser is a historical landmark which offers distinctive accommodation in elegant surroundings.
Luxury: Overnight Fairmont Palliser Hotel - Fairmont Gold (includes deluxe continental breakfast and afternoon hors d'oeuvres)
Day 2 - Rocky Mountaineer GoldLeaf Service®- Calgary to Kamloops
Early in the morning, the Fairmont Palliser Bellman will transfer your luggage to the Rocky Mountaineer® Railway Station which is accessible by walkway from the hotel. For the next two days, you will be experience the "Most Spectacular Train Trip in the World!"® aboard Rocky Mountaineer®. Travel in exceptional style in the GoldLeaf Service® dome coach that puts you in the middle of the awe-inspiring scenery of the Canadian Rockies. As you relax in your reserved seat, coffee or chilled orange juice is served, and the pampering does not stop. Comfort and luxury are found in the GoldLeaf Service® dining room on the lower level, where white linen, gleaming tableware and fresh flower bouquets await you. Your menu choices will include seasonal regional cuisine created by talented onboard GoldLeaf® chefs. Savour the ultimate dining experience, with stunning and constantly changing vistas outside your window. When you arrive in Kamloops you will be quickly transported to you deluxe hotel accommodation where you luggage will have already been placed in your room. Tonight you may choose to attend one of the entertaining dinner shows presented by Rocky Mountaineer® or relax and enjoy the western ambiance of this bustling city.
Luxury: GoldLeaf Service® Overnight Kamloops (Hotel to be advised)
Day 3 - Rocky Mountaineer GoldLeaf Service® - Kamloops to Vancouver
Early this morning, depart for your second day aboard Rail Mountaineer®. Continue your journey westwards from Kamloops and travel along the Thompson River to the Fraser Canyon. At Hell's Gate watch water torrent past the canyon walls at its narrowest point, a true highlight of the canyon. Leaving this region, the train will journey through the fertile Fraser Valley to the coastal city of Vancouver. Upon arrival at the Vancouver Train Station, you will be met by a driver and private limousine that will transfer you to the beautiful Fairmont Waterfront Hotel and you your exclusive Fairmont Gold Level room.
Luxury: Overnight Fairmont Waterfront - One Bedroom Fairmont Gold Suite (includes deluxe continental breakfast and afternoon hors d'oeuvres)
Day 4 - Vancouver at Leisure / Depart Vancouver aboard Holland America's ms Statendam
You have the morning at leisure to explore Vancouver. This afternoon, the Fairmont Waterfront Bell Services department will transfer your luggage to Canada Place Pier, located just steps from the hotel. Here you will set sail for new adventures on board the exciting Holland America Line ms Statendam. This afternoon, you will set sail for new adventures on board the exciting ms Statendam. The ms Statendam dazzles guests with more of everything they desire on a cruise ship: more staterooms with verandahs for private dining, sunning and relaxing more dining choices from fancy dress-up dinners to casual pool-side dining more ways to be pampered in The Greenhouse Spa and Salon. This spectacular cruise ship delights guests with unforgettable onboard experiences. Guests can also expect signature Holland America touches, such as a gracious and unobtrusive staff, gourmet meals, spacious accommodations and the very best in entertainment and activities. This spectacular cruise ship delights guests with unforgettable onboard experiences. Your Deluxe Veranda Suite (Category S) comprises of 2 lower beds convertible to 1 king-size bed, whirlpool bath & shower, large sitting area, dressing room, private veranda, 1 sofa bed for 2 persons, mini-bar, refrigerator, and floor-to-ceiling windows.
Luxury: Overnight ms Statendam in a Deluxe Veranda Suite (S class)
Day 5 - Scenic Cruising Inside Passage
Today is at sea. Journey deep into one of nature's most isolated monuments accessible only by sea and air and encounter the magnificence of the Ice Age as you slowly glide through the Inside Passage. Expect the unexpected on your Alaska cruise - a massive glacier calves, a bald eagle soars above, a humpback whale clears the water and the night sky awakens to waves of color. With guaranteed views of sky-splitting peaks, glaciers and vast wilderness.
Luxury: Overnight ms Statendam in a Deluxe Veranda Suite (S class)
Day 6 - Tracy Arm & Juneau, Alaska
In the morning you will cruise through this narrow, 26-mile long fjord which is one of Alaska's most dramatic glacier settings. Stand on deck as the lush forest recedes and you enter a stunning canyon of bare rock. The panorama of 7,000 foot mountain peaks and nearly vertical rock cliffs is astounding. Waterfalls appear at every turn. Icebergs make their way to the sea in all sorts of wondrous shapes. And tucked away at the end of this remarkable waterway are two very active reminders of the Ice Age - the twin Sawyer Glaciers. The face of the South Sawyer Glacier stretches one-third of a mile and calves icebergs big and small. Harbour seals dot the floating platforms. Kittiwakes and mountain goats are a common sight. Whales and bears may even make an appearance in this magical place where closeness and intimacy make visitors a part of the scene. In the afternoon, arrive in Juneau. For years Juneau's livelihood, like that of many cities in Alaska, was tied to mining. The city itself is built on tailings from the A-J mine whose shafts perforate the hillside above town. Because it is Alaska's capital, Juneau prospers through government work and tourism. This is a great place to sample salmon baked over an alderwood fire, pan for gold, and hike the massive Juneau Icefield. If you feel the need for speed, hop on a sled and let a dog team pull you across the surface of a glacier. Sample Shore Excursions (not included): Alaska-style Salmon Bake, Glacier View Sea Kayaking, Gold Panning at Gold Creek.
Luxury: Overnight ms Statendam in a Deluxe Veranda Suite (S class)
Day 7 - Skagway, Alaska
The sidewalks are all but rolled up in Skagway come winter, so you can only imagine the frightful conditions endured by the gold prospectors who passed through en route to the Yukon, with a mandatory ton of supplies to be hauled with them over the steep and treacherous Trail of '98. 21st-century summertime visits to Skagway require nothing of the sort, but you can still ride the antique White Pass & Yukon narrow-gauge railway up through silvery-purple rock faces, past Deadhorse Gulch, to see what it was like back then. Sample Shore Excursions (not included): White Pass Summit Scenic Railway, Biking, rock- climbing and flight seeing adventures.
Luxury: Overnight ms Statendam in a Deluxe Veranda Suite (S class)
Day 8 - Glacier Bay Scenic Cruising
Cloistered in the rocky recesses of Alaska, Glacier Bay is a world still emerging from the Ice Age. Sixteen dazzling tidewater glaciers creep back and forth by millimeters, chiseling great masses of moraine onto their pristine surfaces.
Luxury: Overnight ms Statendam in a Deluxe Veranda Suite (S class)
Day 9 - Ketchikan, Alaska
In the heart of the Tongass National Forest, immerse yourself in Tlingit Indian culture and view the world's largest collection of totem poles, kayak the colourful waterfront and stroll the boardwalk that once led to Ketchikan's red light district. Sample Shore Excursions (not included): Adventure Kart & Jet Boat Expedition, Misty Fjords by Floatplane, snorkeling adventure, Totems & Town Tour.
Luxury: Overnight ms Statendam in a Deluxe Veranda Suite (S class)
Day 10 - Scenic Cruising Inside Passage
Today is at sea as you continue your cruise back to Vancouver. You set the pace and choose your pleasure: Start your day early with a brisk walk around the teak deck or enjoy a long, lazy morning with breakfast served in your stateroom. Relax away the afternoon by the pool or participate in one of many classes or speaker presentations. Dress for another stylish dinner or enjoy an excellent meal at one of our more casual restaurants. In the evening, watch a great show, try your luck in the casino or dance into a moonlit night at sea.
Luxury: Overnight ms Statendam in a Deluxe Veranda Suite (S class)
Day 11 - Arrive Vancouver / Depart
Arrive back into Vancouver in the early morning. Upon arrival back in Vancouver, you will be met by your driver and private limousine and be transferred to the Vancouver Airport in time for your flight departure home.
PACKAGE INCLUDES:
- 4 nights accommodation, room tax and any mandatory service charges
- Rocky Mountaineer® 2 day rail tour (Calgary to Vancouver) in GoldLeaf Service® including 2 breakfasts,2 lunches & snacks & 1 dinner at hotel in Kamloops
- 7 night Alaska Glacier Bay & Tracy Arm Holland America cruise aboard the ms Statendam including onboard meals & entertainment, taxes and port charges
- Private limousine transfers between Calgary Airport & hotel, Vancouver train station & hotel and Vancouver cruise ship terminal & Vancouver Airport including gratuities
- Alaska State Cruise Tax
- Personalized documentation package
PACKAGE DOES NOT INCLUDE:
- Rocky Mountaineer® Fuel Surcharge as of May 15, 2008 - $30 PP
- Shore Excursions
- Alcoholic beverages
- Gratuities not listed as included (including meals & cabin attendants onboard the ms Statendam)
- Meals not listed as included
- Transfers not listed as included
- Optional activities not listed as included
- Goods and Services tax (GST)
- Trip Cancellation Insurance (Insurance can be purchased from your Vacation Specialist, ask for more details)