Uncommon Canadian Rockies
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Honeymoon; Family; Cruising; Singles; Family Reunion; Once in a Lifetime; Family; Family Friendly; family travel; Family Trip; Train ride over the rockies; Canada Train ride; uncommon journey; Train travel; Canadian Rockies; Banff; Lake Louise; Maligne Canyon; Whistler; Vancouver; Seven night Alaska Inside Passage cruise; ketchikan; Juneau; Victoria; Gay/lesbian travel; One tfme only; Calgary;
ONE TIME ONLY! Departing Calgary to San Francisco 17-Days & 16-Nights Overnight hotel stay including transfers at the Sheraton Cavalier in Calgary, avoiding tight same-day connections and concerns. Dinner at Carver's restaurant, the highest-rated Steakhouse in Western Canada is also included. Three nights in the Canadian Rockies with both Banff ...
Read Full Description- Destination:
- Alberta, Canada; Canada
- Trip Length:
- 17 days
- Price Range:
- From $4000 to $7000 per person See what this includes and what this excludes
- Best Time to Go:
- Recommended for:
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11 - 14, 36 - 40, 41 - 50, 51 - 55, 61 - 70, 7 - 10, 71 - 80
Religious, Risque
Girlfriend Getaway, Group Retreat, Spiritual Journey
Detailed Trip Description
ONE TIME ONLY! Departing Calgary to San Francisco 17-Days & 16-Nights Overnight hotel stay including transfers at the Sheraton Cavalier in Calgary, avoiding tight same-day connections and concerns. Dinner at Carver's restaurant, the highest-rated Steakhouse in Western Canada is also included. Three nights in the Canadian Rockies with both Banff and Jasper along with sightseeing; Lake Louise, the Icefields Parkway, Maligne Canyon and Maligne Lake. A grand welcome dinner at Le Beaujolais in Banff is included. Passage aboard the Rocky Mountaineer train from Jasper to Whistler, British Columbia via the Frasier Discovery Route with overnight hotel stay en route in Quesnel. We include 'Red Leaf' accommodations though guests may upgrade to Gold Leaf Class. The train operates only in day time so you do not miss a moment of great scenery. Two night deluxe hotel stay with breakfast daily in Whistler along with plenty of free time. The new 'Whistler Mountaineer' train from Whistler to Vancouver in luxury 'Glacier Dome' class with access to open-air observation car and Afternoon Tea en route. Two night deluxe hotel stay in Vancouver at the Hyatt Regency Hotel along with complete city sightseeing tour including Queen Elizabeth Park and luncheon at the landmark Imperial Restaurant overlooking Vancouver Harbour. Seven night Alaska Inside Passage cruise aboard the ms Norwegian Sun from Vancouver to San Francisco with port calls at ketchikan, Juneau and Victoria via the Inside Passage with special cocktail parties and events onboard including Farewell dinner in the swank Le Bistro dining room
Trip Itinerary
Highlights - Alberta
The sublime Canadian Rockies holiday with new routes, stunning vistas, unusual stopover points and a glorious ending, sailing under the Golden Gate Bridge and docking in the shadow of Telegraph Hill in 'Everybody's Favorite City, San Francisco', all at the perfect time of the year.
Adventure
With a leisure pace, excellent hotels, grand dining, complete sightseeing and two of North America's most scenic train trips combined with truly stunning sights in Alaska and the Inside Passage, this is a brilliant itinerary.
This one-time holiday features a new great route, not normally offered, the Frasier Discovery Route from Jasper to Whistler through the Rocky Mountain Trench, past Mount Robson and into the Cariboo Mountains en route to Whistler, a rare passage over the Canadian National Railway. In Whistler, a two-night luxury stay before another glorious train ride, this time on the new Whistler Mountaineer to Vancouver Two nights in Vancouver before a beautiful Alaska Inside Passage cruise that features Victoria, British Columbia before sailing south to San Francisco, the perfect end to an elegant holiday. With time and sightseeing in such jewels as Jasper, two great new train routes, added treats like Butchart Gardens in Victoria, British Columbia and much more, this program is certain to sell out and prompt reservations are encouraged.
Days 1 & 2 - Canada
Calgary Alberta September 5
Airport Transfer
Arrive Calgary and a complimentary transfer to the nearby Sheraton Cavalier with a special treat, dinner at Carver's Restaurant, the highest-rated Steakhouse in all of Alberta. D
Days 3-17 - Canada
After breakfast, the short drive west to Banff,,Banff Alberta
Bus
After breakfast, the short drive west to Banff with all afternoon at leisure, with time for the famed Banff Hot Springs or walking along the Bow River. Tonight, a welcome dinner at Le Beaujolais Restaurant, a favorite of the Royal Family, hosted by Uncommon Journeys. B,D
Bus
After breakfast, we depart for one of the most awe-inspiring drives in the world, up the Icefields Parkway to Jasper, stopping at Lake Louise and Peyto Lake en route. Every mile of this road is spectacular and we arrive in the quaint village of Jasper this afternoon with the balance of the evening at leisure. B
River, Barge or Yacht Cruise
This morning we depart for magnificent Maligne Canyon and the number one highlight for years for all of our guests, Maligne Lake with the unbelievably scenic boat cruise to Spirit Island, one of the most photographed sights in the Rockies for every good reason. After Maligne Lake, a special luncheon alongside the rushing Athabasca River with the Rockies as a backdrop. The evening is at leisure to enjoy this quaint village. B,L
Train
All Aboard! We board the Rocky Mountaineer this morning at Jasper and immediately plunge into the heart of the Rockies, passing Mt Robson, the highest peak in the Rockies, traveling through the Rocky Mountain Trench and past the Cariboo Mountain Range. Many travelers consider this the most scenic of all of the rail routes through the Canadian Rockies and the entire day is spent traveling west through fantastic scenery over the Canadian National Railway with an evening arrival in Quesnel, B.C. where we stay the night. B,L
Train
Another day of a spectacular vistas including the Fraser River, the haunting goldfields of the Cariboo Plateau, Anderson and Seton Lakes before our evening arrival in the resort village of Whistler where splendid rooms await at the acclaimed Hilton Whistler Resort. B,L
Adventure
All morning to sleep in with all day to enjoy all that this wonderful resort town has to offer, from golf to riding, the aerial tramway, to quaint boutiques and shops, all within a ten minute walk of our hotel. We have intentionally left all day at leisure for you to spend as you like. Whistler is always highly rated by our guests and you will soon see why. Overnight at the Hilton Whistler Resort.
Sightseeing
Another morning to sleep in, enjoy one of the world-class spas, swim in the heated indoor pool and we have included brunch today, the highlight being Belgian Waffles with Quebec Maple syrup! This afternoon, we board the Whistler Mountaineer train, in luxury Glacier Dome class, for the scenic ride along the Coast, past Howe Sound and Britannia Beach, one of the prettiest train rides anywhere, to Vancouver. Onboard, Afternoon Tea, complete with Devon Cream and scones, the perfect entrée to Vancouver where luxury rooms at the Hyatt Regency await.B,AT
Sightseeing
All day to enjoy Vancouver and we have included a complete city tour today thatl takes in Queen Elizabeth Park and leaves plenty of free time for exploring historic Gastown, Robson Street or famed Stanley Park
Sightseeing
Another full day to enjoy this marvelous city since we do not leave for the pier and the Norwegian Sun until late this afternoon. Once onboard, over ten restaurants and eleven lounges beckon and you may dine when you like, with whom you like, in the restaurant of your choice since the entire ship is casual. At 5:30pm, the whistle blows and we set sail.
Ocean Cruise
Scenic cruising the Inside Passage north to Alaska and tonight, our welcome aboard cocktail party in the Observation Lounge, martinis and bald eagles and chocolate colored moose begin a nice start to an evening that allows dinner in a Teppanyaki Restaurant, Steakhouse or Italian trattoria.
Sightseeing
Quaint Ketchikan, the gateway to incredible Misty Fjord, is our port of call today.
Sightseeing
Juneau greets us today, the highlight being nearby Mendanhall Glacier, a 'must-see' sight and upon departure we sail into Endicott Arm, you will want your camera ready. Tonight, another fun evening onboard with a choice of 11 restaurants to choose from, followed by cabaret, the casino or the piano bar.
Ocean Cruise
All day cruising the Inside Passage south with time to enjoy lunch with new found friends, visit the superb spa, see a movie, or curl up with a good book as some of the most spectacular scenery anywhere slides past.
Sightseeing
Charming and very British Victoria is our port of call today and we have included, with our compliments a visit to Victoria's most acclaimed site, wonderful Butchart Gardens, possibly the finest flower display in the world. There is time after Butchart for downtown including the Parliament Buildings or the remarkable Royal British Columbia Museum.
Ocean Cruise
A final day, off the coast of Oregon to enjoy sea travel at its best and later tonight, our farewell dinner in the elegant Le Bistro.
Airport Transfer
There is no finer way to arrive in San Francisco than by ship, sailing under the Golden Gate Bridge, past Alcatraz and docking in the shadow of Telegraph Hill and this is the perfect end to our holiday. Guests may extend their stay in San Francisco or travel home today by train or air. B
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excellent hotels, grand dining, complete sightseeing and two of North America's most scenic train trips combined with truly stunning sights in Alaska and the Inside Passage, this is a brilliant itinerary
Budget Excludes:Port taxes of $147 per person are additional and not included in the above rates. Prices listed are per person based on double occupancy. Single occupancy rates begin at $5,795. This tour is available ‘Land-Only’ without the cruise for $3,495 per person, double occupancy.
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