This tour is conducted at a medium-fast pace. Some long travel days may be required to complete this itinerary and you will typically spend two nights at each destination, with some one night stays required. This trip includes a mix of sightseeing and free time to explore at your own pace. You will be required to move about unassisted, including getting on and off vehicles, walking up and down stairs and some activities will be conducted on uneven or steep terrain. You will be required to handle your own luggage.
A portion of this tour runs as a group tour where you will be escorted by an expert tour leader. Another portion is self-guided, whether conducted by rail, cruise or land, and you will travel between destinations on your own, with free time to explore at your own pace.
With more than 70 years of operation in Alaska, Holland America Line are the true pioneers of cruising in the region. Small enough to embrace those little luxuries, but large enough to house a wide range of culinary options developed by a team of world-class chefs and exclusive award-winning onboard entertainment, Holland America Line ships are refreshingly uncrowded and perfectly sized sized to cruise Alaska’s Inside Passage and picturesque Canada New England.
✓ Travel with Travelmarvel
✓ Ocean-view Stateroom on board
✓ Seven-night Holland America Line Alaskan cruise
✓ 11 nights in premium accommodation
✓ Services of a Canadian Travelmarvel Tour Director and Driver
✓ 35 meals - 18 breakfasts, 6 lunches and 11 dinners
✓ A Welcome Reception and special Farewell Dinner
✓ Visit Yamnuska Wolfdog Sanctuary
✓ Cruise through alpine scenery on a River Safari to Grizzly Bear Valley
✓ Keeping an eye out for bears, eagles and moose
✓ Stay overnight at Blue River’s Mike Wiegele Heli Village
✓ Enjoy a Farewell Dinner at The Butchart Gardens
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Fly into Calgary where you’ll be met and transferred to your hotel. Later, enjoy a Welcome Reception.
After breakfast, journey to Banff National Park. Upon arrival, tour Banff’s many sights and its stunning natural surrounds.
Insider Experience: Enjoy a visit to Yamnuska Wolfdog Sanctuary.
Perhaps enjoy a select experience today as a way to take in Banff’s incredible scenery. You might like to take a Banff Experience Tour, join a Bow River float trip or embark on a heli-flightseeing tour (own expense).
Today, travel to view the azure waters of glacier-fed Moraine Lake (weather permitting). Later, you’ll continue on your way to the ‘Jewel of the Rockies’, iconic Lake Louise.
Journey along the Icefields Parkway this morning and stop at Athabasca Glacier for a thrilling Ice Explorer ride. Afterwards, continue to Jasper.
Journey to Blue River today.
Insider Experience: Set off on an extraordinary River Safari to stunning Grizzly Bear Valley. Arrive at Mike Wiegele Heli Village for an evening of serenity in a picturesque setting.
Upon arrival in Vancouver, enjoy time at leisure to explore this beautiful cosmopolitan city.
Enjoy a tour of Vancouver today. Perhaps take a Grouse Mountain gondola ride (own expense).
Travel to Whistler where you may opt to try a select experience (own expense). Perhaps take a floatplane flight, tour Blackcomb Mountain on a Jeep Safari or head up to the snowline of Whistler Mountain by 4x4 or snow cat.
Take a ferry across the Georgia Strait to Victoria, or take a floatplane flight from Whistler to Victoria (own expense).
Enjoy a day at leisure. Perhaps choose a select experience (own expense). Join a whale-watching cruise or a horse-drawn carriage tour.
Insider Experience: Enjoy a memorable Farewell Dinner at The Butchart Gardens.
Travel to Vancouver and board your Inside Passage cruise.
Cruise the breathtaking waters of the Inside Passage.
Choose to explore the Alaskan capital of Juneau, enjoy a dog sled ride, sample baked salmon or pan for gold (own expense).
Today, you will dock at the former frontier town of Skagway. Where you’ll also have the opportunity to learn more about gold prospecting or view some of the fascinating local wildlife (own expense).
Wake up to World Heritage-listed Glacier Bay National Park, where local rangers join you on board to talk about the geology and wildlife of the park.
Arrive in Ketchikan, which is known as the salmon capital of the world. Perhaps join a walking tour or learn about Tlingit culture at Saxman Native Village (own expense).
Spend time cruising south through the majestic landscapes of the Inside Passage. This evening, enjoy a final dinner on board.
After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your onward flight.
Bedding on board the cruise is restricted to the following configurations. If you wish to upgrade your cabin, the following amounts are payable in addition to the package price prior to travel:
Ocean-View Stateroom
Relax in style with unparalleled panoramas of pristine coastline a guaranteed spacious Ocean-View Stateroom. Approximately 16-18 sq. m.
Verandah Stateroom
Upgrade to a Verandah Stateroom, including a well-appointed sitting area, large private verandah and generous floor-to-ceiling windows. Approximately 21-23 sq. m. with verandah.
Your Stateroom Includes:
Your stateroom is a spacious haven featuring a variety of modern amenities. The centrepiece of every stateroom is the Mariner Dream™ bed with a plush quilted pillow top, providing unmatched comfort and ensuring a peaceful night's sleep.
Please request your cabin upgrade in the 'special requests' field. Availability and price will then be confirmed and added to your invoice upon acceptance.
Discover Alaska and New England with Holland America Line, the leading premium cruise line for explorers, foodies and music lovers who want to pursue these passions on perfectly sized, refreshingly uncrowded ships. Holland America Line ships are designed to make the journey relaxing and remarkable, with award-winning dining and service that attends to every detail, all while adhering to the most stringent health and safety protocols. Come savour the journey.
When you're exploring big-picture destinations like Alaska's Inside Passage and Glacier Bay, we've enlisted the experts in the region to take you there. Holland America Line (HAL) ships are designed to make an Alaskan cruise as relaxing as it is remarkable. East-coast cruising with HAL is an elegant affair as you explore Canada's Maritime provinces and more.
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Booking Process
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COVID-19
Due to COVID there maybe disruptions to standard operating schedules of particular components of this itinerary. Should a component be effected a substitute will be confirmed prior to departure.
Fitness Requirements
While the tour itinerary should give you some guidance and overview to the expected requirements, to determine if this tour is right for you we categorise each of our tours in terms of their intensity. These guidelines are to ensure that each tour group is conducted as expected and to ensure the overall satisfaction of all Inspiring Vacations customers.
As a general rule, porterage is not included, therefore at all times you are expected to handle your own luggage where help may not be available.
Accommodation
The accommodation listed is subject to change. Any changes will be of an equal or higher standard.
Single Supplement
Single supplement is $5,800.00 per person, in addition to the twin-share price.
Triple Share
Not Available
Travel Insurance
Travel insurance is required to protect yourself against the unexpected.
Tour Documentation
Final documentation including, e-tickets and hotel details, will be provided approximately 30 days prior to travel.
Group Size
Group size varies from package to package. Depending on the services provided, the group size might range from private 2 person experiences up to coaches of 50 people depending on your selected holiday.
Children
Children must share a room with parents at all times and are charged the same price as adults.
For all international voyages, it is the traveller's responsibility to ensure that they have a valid passport and they meet the visa requirement. The passport must be valid for a minimum of six months from the intended date of return.
Visas may be required.
Please note that these details are subject to change without notice. We recommend visiting https://smartraveller.gov.au for up to date information in terms of entry requirements.
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