17 Day Canada & Alaska

This morning fly to Vancouver on arrival into Vancouver transfer to your accommodation. JW Marriott Parq Vancouver or similar for the next 3 nights.

Discover the highlights of Vancouver on a memorable day combining the city’s best-known sights with the spectacular scenery of the North Shore. Explore the character of Stanley Park and its famous totem poles before enjoying time at vibrant Granville Island, home to its bustling public market, boutique stores and waterfront atmosphere. Take in sweeping views across Vancouver from the Vancouver Lookout, rising high above the city with a spectacular 360-degree panorama. Then leave the city behind and travel to the magnificent Capilano Suspension Bridge, where towering forest and dramatic canyon scenery provide an unforgettable setting. Venture across the famous suspension bridge and enjoy the surrounding attractions, including the Treetops Adventure and Cliffwalk. Along the way, see more of Vancouver’s distinctive neighbourhoods and landmarks, including Gastown, Chinatown, Canada Place and English Bay. It’s a wonderful introduction to Vancouver, bringing together city sights, local character and the natural beauty of British Columbia.

Meals Included: Breakfast

Journey across to beautiful Vancouver Island for a full day discovering the charm of Victoria and the magnificent Butchart Gardens. Begin with a scenic ferry crossing through the Gulf Islands, with wonderful coastal views and the possibility of spotting marine life along the way. On arrival, enjoy time to explore Victoria, British Columbia’s picturesque capital. Wander through the heart of the city at your own pace, taking in the lively Inner Harbour, historic streets and impressive architecture. See some of Victoria’s best-known landmarks, including the grand Fairmont Empress Hotel and the striking British Columbia Parliament Buildings, with plenty of time to find a café or enjoy lunch during your visit. Later, continue to the spectacular Butchart Gardens, one of Vancouver Island’s most celebrated attractions. Created from a former limestone quarry, these beautifully landscaped grounds have developed into an extraordinary collection of colourful gardens. Enjoy time to wander through areas such as the famous Sunken Garden, Japanese Garden, Italian Garden and Rose Garden, surrounded by an ever-changing display of plants and flowers. After a wonderful day combining coastal scenery, historic Victoria and one of Canada’s most beautiful gardens, return by ferry to Vancouver.

Meals Included: Breakfast

Transfer to your accommodation to the cruise terminal. Board the Coral Princess and settle in for your amazing cruise

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Today is at Sea enjoy the views and the ships hospitality.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Welcome to Ketchikan, a colourful Alaskan port surrounded by spectacular wilderness. Set beside the protected waterways of the Inside Passage, the town is framed by forest-covered mountains, quiet coves and the vast natural beauty of southeast Alaska. Spend time discovering Ketchikan’s fascinating heritage and strong connection with the sea, from its historic waterfront to the traditions and stories of the region’s Indigenous peoples. Beyond the town, pristine forests and waterways provide opportunities to experience the landscapes and wildlife for which Alaska is renowned. With its distinctive character and magnificent setting, Ketchikan offers a wonderful introduction to this remote corner of the world.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Surrounded by soaring mountains, waterways and immense Alaskan wilderness, Juneau enjoys one of the most impressive settings of any state capital in the United States. Accessible by sea or air, this fascinating city combines a lively waterfront with the rugged landscapes of southeast Alaska. Juneau is particularly renowned for its spectacular glaciers and opportunities to experience Alaska’s natural beauty. Explore the city’s historic streets, discover its rich Indigenous heritage and gold-rush history, or venture beyond the waterfront to encounter forests, mountains and remarkable wildlife. It is a destination where the character of an Alaskan community and the grandeur of the surrounding wilderness come together beautifully.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Nestled among the dramatic mountains of southeast Alaska, Skagway is a small town with a remarkable story. Its beautifully preserved streets offer a glimpse into the excitement of the late 1800s, when adventurers and fortune seekers arrived here on their journey towards the Klondike goldfields. Enjoy time to wander through the compact town centre, where colourful historic buildings and the character-filled streets of Broadway bring Skagway’s pioneering past to life. For those venturing further afield, the surrounding landscape reveals towering peaks, deep valleys and spectacular wilderness. The famous White Pass & Yukon Route Railway offers another perspective, climbing high into the mountains along a historic route through some of the region’s most impressive scenery. Rich in history and surrounded by quintessential Alaskan landscapes, Skagway is a memorable port where fascinating stories of the past meet the beauty of the present.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Prepare for one of Alaska’s great scenic experiences as you cruise through the extraordinary wilderness of Glacier Bay. Vast waterways wind between snow-capped mountains, ancient ice fields and immense glaciers, creating a landscape that feels wonderfully remote and untouched. This remarkable region has been shaped by ice over thousands of years, with retreating glaciers gradually revealing the spectacular bays, valleys and rugged coastline seen today. Keep watch for dramatic walls of blue-white ice, floating icebergs and the wildlife that inhabits these protected waters. With breathtaking scenery unfolding in every direction, Glacier Bay offers an unforgettable encounter with the raw beauty and immense scale of Alaska.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Cruise into the spectacular surroundings of College Fjord, a breathtaking corner of Alaska’s Prince William Sound where glaciers, mountains and pristine waterways create an unforgettable panorama. Numerous glaciers descend from the surrounding peaks, their brilliant ice contrasting beautifully with the deep green forests and rugged wilderness. On calm days, the sheltered waters can become remarkably still, reflecting the glaciers and mountains like a mirror and adding another dimension to the magnificent scenery. With one impressive vista following another, College Fjord captures the immense scale, tranquillity and untouched beauty that make Alaska such an extraordinary destination.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Tucked between the Chugach Mountains and the sheltered waters of Passage Canal, Whittier is a small Alaskan community surrounded by extraordinary natural beauty. Originally developed as a military port during the Second World War, the town has evolved into an important gateway to the spectacular wilderness of Prince William Sound. Whittier’s unusual history is matched by its remarkable location. Access by road is through the Anton Anderson Memorial Tunnel, an impressive passage carved through the mountain and shared by road and rail traffic. Beyond the town lies a magnificent landscape of deep fjords, forested mountains and immense tidewater glaciers, with the surrounding waters providing habitat for an abundance of marine life. For visitors beginning or ending an Alaskan cruise, Whittier offers a memorable glimpse of the state’s rugged coastal character. Leave the coast behind and travel by coach into Alaska’s magnificent interior, where vast wilderness and mountain scenery accompany the journey to the Denali region. On arrival, settle into the Denali Princess Wilderness Lodge, ideally positioned for exploring the natural wonders of nearby Denali National Park. The remainder of the day provides an opportunity to relax and become acquainted with your surroundings. Take in the views from the lodge, wander through the nearby village area or choose from the optional experiences available locally. With the wilderness of Denali on the doorstep, it is the perfect setting to unwind and enjoy the atmosphere of Alaska’s remarkable interior.

Meals Included: Breakfast

Enjoy time this morning to experience more of the Denali region, with the opportunity to arrange activities and discover the surrounding wilderness at your own pace. Later, travel by coach through Alaska’s magnificent interior to the Mt. McKinley Princess Wilderness Lodge for an overnight stay. Settle in and enjoy the lodge’s peaceful wilderness setting, where on a clear day you may be rewarded with spectacular views towards Denali, North America’s highest mountain. Visit the unique treehouse, relax beside the outdoor fire pit or discover fascinating stories of the adventurers who have challenged this legendary peak. Surrounded by forests and mountain scenery, the lodge provides a memorable setting for another night in the Alaskan wilderness.

Enjoy a final morning surrounded by Alaska’s magnificent mountain scenery before departing for the charming community of Talkeetna. From here, board the Princess Rail for a memorable journey south towards Anchorage, watching the vast Alaskan landscape unfold from the comfort of the train. Arrive in Anchorage, Alaska’s largest city, where the remainder of the evening is yours to enjoy at leisure. Perhaps take a stroll through the downtown area, discover the city’s shops and restaurants, or simply relax after your journey through the wilderness. Tonight, settle in for an overnight stay at the Hotel Captain Cook.

The tour ends this morning, you will be transfered to the Anchorage airport for your flight back to Australia via Vancouver.

In Flight

On arrival into Melbourne you will be transferred back to your original locattions after as very memoriable trip to Canada & Alaska.