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Day 1 Saturday/Sunday Cruise Departure (some sailings depart on Sundays and require one more overnight in Vancouver) Transfer the short distance to one of Vancouver's two cruise ship terminals. Board the cruise ship in the early afternoon for a 4:00 sailing departure. We work with all the major cruise lines. We can arrange affordable inside cabins, picturesque outside cabins and verandas and staterooms. We do it all. Sail north along the beautiful inside passage.

Day 2 Sunday/Monday Cruise the inside passage. Towering mountains, narrow fjords and pre-historic glaciers combine to make one of the World's great sea voyages. This is prime habitat for grizzly bears, sea lions, bald eagles, porpoise and of course several species of whales. Ocean currents between Vancouver Island and mainland British Columbia are some of the fastest in the World and you can see fish farms, loggers and coastal cities fade into wilderness as you calmly sail north.

Day 3 Monday/Tuesday Arrive at Ketchikan, Alaska and disembark. This city is both wet and wild. Pristine wilderness is fed by the abundant moisture. It is here you find pristine wilderness and a high concentration of animal life. Consider seeing the outside museum of native art and one of the largest collections of totem poles in the World.

Day 4 Tuesday/Wednesday Juneau is the next stop. Juneau is only accessible by water and air. Grizzly bears are commonly seen here and you can see the Governer's Mansion here. Majestic Mendenhall Glacier is just 13 miles from the state capital, where you have views of Juneau Icefield, Lynn Canal and Stephens Passage. Following Juneau we cruise either Sawyer or Hubbard Glacier. These glacier parks continually amaze and inspire cruisers. Massive chunks of ice calve off the edges and crash into the salt water below, often as frequently s once per hour. Backdropped with coastal mountains with white caps the sightseeing here is unique in the World and absolutely astounding.

Day 5 Wednesday/Thursday Situated at the head of the scenic Lynn Canal, Skagway was once the gateway to the Goldrush. Listen for the echoes of "There's Gold in them thar hills" echoing from the canyon walls and valleys. Stroll the famous historic Gold Rush National Historic Park, Trail of '98 Museum and the White Pass and Yukon narrow-gauge Railroad. Others may want to experience a shore excursion to the glaciers of Chilkat State Park or go dogsledding on Denver Glacier.

Day 6 Thursday/Friday The quaint port of Wrangell, at the mouth of the Stikine River has much to offer. Be sure to check out the Anan Bear and Wildlife Observatory or Petroglyph Beach State historic Park.

Day 7 Friday/ Saturday We cruise the inside passage southbound back into Canadian waters. Enjoy the fabulous food and entertainment aboard the ship Pass the Alaska Panhandle. The colors are inspiring with brilliant blue ice of glaciers, emerald green of virgin forests, diamond-bright waterfalls and fall foliage yellow and golds.

Day 8 Saturday/Sunday Arrive in Vancouver in the morning and disembark. Transfer to one of our downtown Vancouver hotels. We can arrange extra nights before the train trip to visit BUTCHART GARDENS and the city of VICTORIA on Vancouver Island or travel up to WHISTLER Resort area (North of Vancouver).

Day 9 Sunday or Tuesday Board the train at Pacific Station, Vancouver for 5:30PM departure. Your porter will introduce you to your comfortable quarters and let you know about sitting times in the restaurant car. Overnight in your sleeper as you roll across the Delta Valley and into the semi-desert region of central British Columbia.
VIA RAIL BEDROOMS / DINING CAR / DOME CAR / PARK-LOUNGE CAR

Day 10 The train passes through no fewer than 5 mountain ranges and past Mount Robson, (tallest in the West). Arrive in Jasper, Alberta where you will have time for some quick souvenir shopping before continuing east. The great peaks of the Rockies give way to foothills and then rolling prairies as we cross the great prairies. Enter the province of Saskatchewan, the breadbasket of Canada.

Day 11 Arrive into Winnipeg to take on more passengers and continue rolling through Manitoba, the province of 100,000 lakes. Drink in the vistas from the dome cars and enjoy the terrific on-board service. Enjoy delicious lunches and dinners in the dining car as panoramic vistas of Canada roll by. All meals included.

Day 12 Enjoy sumptuous meals as we continue through the cottage country of Ontario and into Toronto, Ontario. Arrive at 8:00PM and transfer to one of our downtown Toronto hotels.

Day 13 Check out and end of services

Terrific food and magnificent views

Banff Springs Hotel

See calving glaciers

Wildlife awaits you

This tour can also be booked in the opposite direction MORE TOURS FROM VANCOUVER

This tour can also be booked in the opposite direction
MORE TOURS FROM VANCOUVER