Holidays to Canada - Rockies Rover & Alaska Cruise Ref: C305

Day 1 - Fri
UK – Calgary
Your Canada holiday starts with a departure from Heathrow o­n a scheduled Air Canada flight to Calgary. O­n arrival, there will be a private transfer to your centrally located hotel. The rest of your day is at leisure.
Overnight(1): Calgary

Day 2 - Sat
Calgary – Banff (77 miles)
Experience the pioneering spirit of Calgary and this area of Alberta by visiting o­ne of the historic parks. Enjoy a morning at leisure to explore this city of contrasts or to do some shopping. Visit the Eaton Centre, TD Square or the Hudson’s Bay store. After lunch pickup your hire car and drive to your Banff hotel.
Overnights(3): Banff

Days 3-4 - Sun/Mon
Banff
Situated o­n the doorstep of spectacular scenery, Banff nestles amidst the glory of the Canadian Rockies. With a wealth of attractions, ranging from the Hot Springs to the gondola ride to the summit of Sulphur Mountain, Banff boasts an attractive main street with numerous cafes and craft shops. Renowned for its winter activities, Banff is also the summer “gateway” to National Parks and the scenic splendour of the Icefields Parkway.

Day 5 - Tues
Banff – Jasper
Travel to Jasper along the Icefields Parkway which features superb alpine scenery. Seemingly at every turn a new vista awaits with emerald lakes, waterfalls and swiftly flowing mountain streams. Visit the extensive Columbia Icefield, the largest formation of ice and snow in the Canadian Rockies and, weather permitting, why not take the ‘snocoach’ ride o­nto the Athabasca Glacier to walk o­n this imperceptibly moving river of ice.
Overnights(2): Jasper

Day 6 - Wed
Jasper
A showcase of pearly blue lakes, long ridge-top hikes, canyons and a world-class golf resort, the town of Jasper is a sleepy sanctuary, known as a refuge for bighorn sheep, elk, deer and moose - all of which have been spotted wandering its streets. A trip to the exquisite Maligne Lake, the second largest glacier-fed lake in the Rockies, is well recommended where a cruise will take you past glacier-studded mountains peaks to world-famous Spirit Island. Return your hire car late afternoon.

Day 7 - Thurs
Jasper – Kamloops
Travel o­nboard the Rocky Mountaineer to Kamloops in the heart of British Columbia’s interior. As you journey west and south you will be surrounded by the dramatic scenery of the Continental Divide and by the river valleys of the Monashee and Cariboo Mountains. Today’s highlights include Mount Robson, the highest peak in the Canadian Rockies at 3954 metres (12,972 ft) and the journey along the Thompson River as you approach your overnight destination, Kamloops. Breakfast & Lunch Included.
Overnight(1): Kamloops

Day 8 - Fri
Kamloops – Vancouver
Your journey continues west towards the Pacific Ocean and the coastal city of Vancouver. o­n today’s journey you will again see dramatic changes of scenery, from the desert-like environment of the interior, through winding river canyons and forests surrounded by the peaks of the Coast and Cascade Mountains to the lush green fields of the Fraser River Valley. Highlights include the steep slopes and rock sheds along the Thompson River and the rushing waters of Hell’s Gate in the Fraser Canyon. Your journey ends in Vancouver arriving late afternoon. Breakfast & Lunch Included.
Overnights(2): Vancouver

Day 9 - Sat
Vancouver
A day to explore this stunning harbour city on an included sightseeing tour. Renowned as o­ne of the most beautiful cities in the world, Vancouver is home to spectacular natural scenery with breathtaking views in each, and every direction, has a bustling metropolitan core and boasts o­ne of the mildest climates in Canada.

Day 10 - Sun
Vancouver - Seattle
Today you will transferred by scheduled coach to the cruise ship terminal at Seattle to embark in time for a 5.30pm departure.
Overnights(7): O­nboard the Norwegian Pearl.

Day 11 - Mon
Cruise the Inside Passage
The calm, protected waters along this 1,000 mile Alaskan 'marine highway' are filled with sea lions,sea otters and migrating whales. o­n beaches and in coves o­n shore moose, deer and bears forage for food and in the sky eagles soar.

Day 12 - Tues
Juneau
This morning visit Juneau. Accessible o­nly by water and air, wildlife thrives in this stunning frontier landscape. Take an optional helicopter flight to the Mendenhall Glacier or try whale watching by jetboat. Arrive Juneau at 7am depart 1.15pm.

Day 13 - Wed
Skagway
Skagway's development started in 1896, when gold was discovered in a tributary of the Klondike River and tiny Skagway quickly grew to 20,000 residents. By 1900, the White Pass and Yukon Route railway began carrying the more fortunate gold seekers over the mountain pass. Take an optional ride o­n the White Pass Scenic Railway or try gold-panning. The real gold, some say, never left Skagway. It's still there in the matchless golden sunrises and sunsets. Arrive Skagway 7am and depart 9pm.

Cruise ship facts:
Norwegian Pearl
Gross tonnage 93,530
Passengers: 2380
Crew: 1089
Length: 965 ft
Beam: 125 ft
Max. speed: 25 knots

Freestyle Dining
NCL's Freestyle Dining policy means that you can choose where to eat, when to eat and what to eat. There are no fixed meal sittings unless you want to specify them and then o­n-board reservations can be made. Stateroom service is available 24-hours a day.


Stateroom choice o­n MS Norwegian Pearl:
All staterooms aboard Norwegian Sun have a TV, refrigerator, safe, duvet and bathroom with shower and hair dryer. All lower beds are convertible to a queen-size bed. All Suites & Penthouses feature floor-to-ceiling glass doors with private balcony.
Inside Stateroom (Grade IF); 2 lower beds
Oceanview Stateroom (Grade OK ); 2 lower beds and Porthole
Oceanview Stateroom with Balcony (Grade BD); 2 lower beds, sitting area, floor-to-ceiling glass doors opens to private balcony.

Rates are available o­n all stateroom categories, please enquire for details.

SPECIAL OFFERS

Enjoy a Toronto and Niagara Falls add-on for £349 per person.
Price includes internal scheduled flights, airport taxes, return airport coach transfers from Toronto Airport to your centrally located hotel, 2 nights accommodation at a 4-star hotel and a full day sightseeing tour to Niagara Falls including a boat ride o­n the Maid of Mist (seasonal) and lunch.