ROCKIES ODYSSEY 16 DAYS VANCOUVER RETURN

Luxury Touring

YOUR INCLUDED SIGNATURE EXPERIENCES

Meet a Mountie in Banff and hear tales of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police

Take a stroll by Lake Louise with an expert Mountain Heritage Guide

Enjoy breakfast at Whistler’s Squamish Lil’wat Cultural Centre and learn about First Nations animal symbolism

Explore The Butchart Gardens before the crowds arrive and enjoy breakfast in the original Butchart family residence

Day 01. Depart London, Arrive Vancouver Fly from London Heathrow to Vancouver. Be met on arrival and transferred to your hotel before enjoying a welcome dinner.

Two Night Stay: Vancouver, Fairmont Waterfront Hotel. D

Day 02. Vancouver

See Stanley Park, a world-class 400-hectare evergreen oasis and Granville Island, the heart of Vancouver’s cultural scene, then enjoy panoramic views of English Bay. Make the most of free time this afternoon and evening with a visit to Gastown, or go shopping on Robson Street. B

Day 03. Vancouver, Rocky Mountaineer, Kamloops

Board the Rocky Mountaineer and relax in a GoldLeaf carriage as you travel to Kamloops. Stay: Kamloops, hotel as assigned by Rocky Mountaineer (Kamloops has limited three-star accommodation). BL

Day 04. Kamloops, Rocky Mountaineer, Banff Continue your rail journey toward the Rockies, arriving in Banff National Park.

Two Night Stay: Banff National Park, Fairmont Banff Springs, in a Mountain View Room. BL

Day 05. Banff

Today, join the Banff Experience tour, ride the Banff Gondola or take a heli-sightseeing trip. You may prefer to take a float trip along the Bow River or tour the Canmore Eagles dressing room. Tonight, choose from one of your hotel’s restaurants. BD

Day 06. Banff, Lake Louise

Meet a Mountie and hear tales of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police. Afterwards, travel to Lake Louise and dine at your hotel. Two Night Stay: Banff National Park, Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise. BD

Day 07. Moraine Lake, Lake Louise

After breakfast, visit Moraine Lake, then join an expert Mountain Heritage Guide at Lake Louise B

Day 08. Lake Louise, Athabasca Glacier, Jasper

Ride an Ice Explorer onto the Athabasca Glacier. Choose where to dine at your hotel this evening.

Two Night Stay: Jasper National Park, Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge. BD

Day 09. Jasper

Explore Jasper with a Freedom of Choice activity. Choose from a Harley-Davidson motorcycle sidecar tour, a Maligne Valley experience, rafting on the Athabasca River or take a Jasper SkyTram ride. B

Day 10. Jasper, Mt Robson, Sun Peaks

Stop to admire Mt Robson as you journey along Yellowhead Highway before continuing to Sun Peaks.

Stay: Sun Peaks Grand Hotel. BD

Day 11. Sun Peaks, Whistler

Travel to the resort village of Whistler and see why it attracts so many outdoor enthusiasts. Two Night Stay: The Westin Whistler Resort and Spa. BD

Day 12. Whistler

Enjoy breakfast and a tour at Whistler’s Squamish Lil’wat Cultural Centre and learn about First Nations animal symbolism. Then choose from a floatplane flight, a snowcat adventure, a mountain Jeep safari, a ride on the Peak 2 Peak Gondola, or a tree trek or a zip trek. B

Day 13. Whistler, Georgia Strait, Victoria Travel south from Whistler and take a ferry to Vancouver Island, then on to Victoria.

Two Night Stay: Delta Hotels Victoria Ocean Pointe Resort, in a Deluxe Water View room. B

Day 14. Victoria, The Butchart Gardens

Visit The Butchart Gardens before the crowds arrive and enjoy breakfast in the original Butchart family residence. There is also time to explore the beautiful floral displays here. Enjoy the rest of the afternoon at leisure before joining your fellow travellers for a special dinner. BD

Day 15. Victoria, Vancouver

Return to Vancouver International Airport for your return flight to the UK. B

Day 16. Arrive London Arrive back in London today.

Your Luxury Holiday Includes

Return scheduled flights from London Heathrow

Maximum of 40 guests on your land journey

Enriching Signature Experiences and Freedom of Choice Inclusions

Two-day Rocky Mountaineer rail journey in GoldLeaf Service

14 breakfasts (B), 2 lunches (L) and 7 dinners (D)

APT Tour Director, plus local guides in select locations

Overseas transfers and tipping

2024 DATES & PRICES

16 Day Luxury Land Tour (UT16BEVF) from £7,745 per person, twin share†

OPTIONAL SEVEN-NIGHT INSIDE PASSAGE CRUISE

Spectacular vistas await on this iconic cruise with Holland America Line in a verandah. See pages 38-39 for further information.

Day 15. Victoria, Vancouver, Embark Ship.

Day 16. Cruise the Inside Passage. Day 17. Juneau.

Day 18. Skagway.

Day 19. Glacier Bay National Park.

Day 20. Ketchikan.

Day 21. Inside Passage.

Day 22. Disembark Ship, Depart Vancouver. Day 23. Arrive London.

23 days from £9,145 pp, twin share.

Tour code: UT23BEVVF.

23 Day Luxury Land Tour & Cruise (UT23BEVVF) from £9,145 per person, twin share†

Make the most of your days at sea with Holland America Line’s ‘Have it all’ offer including a Signature Beverage Package, wi-fi internet, a shore excursion and dinner at the ship’s Pinnacle Grill. Price: £280 per person.

2024 Departure Dates

Apr. 13*, 27*; May 4*, 11*, 18*, 25*; Jun. 1, 8, 15, 22; Jul. 6, 10*, 27; Aug. 3, 10, 17, 21, 24, 31; Sep. 8, 14*. †Prices shown are per person, twin share, based on the 13 April 2024 departure. *Indicates itinerary varies slightly. Please enquire for cruise upgrade details and solo traveller prices.

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PLEASE NOTE: For further information, as well as all terms and conditions, see pages 68-70.