Rockies & Alaska Cruise

- Canadian Rockies resorts of Banff, Lake Louise & Jasper

 - 2 days journey onboard the Rocky Mountaineer

 - Cosmopolitan Vancouver

 - Unforgettable Alaska Cruise with Holland America

Departure Dates 2012

May 1, 8, 15, 22, 29

June 5, 12, 19, 26

July 3, 10, 17, 31

August 7, 14, 21, 28

September 4, 11

PRICE INCLUDES

• 9 nights hotel accommodation as selected

• 7 Nights on board the Holland America Volendam

• All meals on board the Volendam

• 2 day Rocky Mountaineer Rail Journey in Redleaf service

• Private transfer - Calgary airport to hotel on day 1

• Sightseeing Transfer Calgary to Banff

• Banff Gondola Admission

• Coach Transfer from Banff to Lake Louise

• Full day tour from Lake Louise to Jasper

• Ice Explorer ride on Athabasca Glacier

• Jasper Evening Wildlife Tour

• Transfer - Railway station to hotel on day 7

• Private transfer - hotel to cruise terminal on day 9

• Private transfer - cruise terminal to hotel on day 16

• Private transfer - hotel to airport on day 17

• National Park Fees

Not Included

• Airfare to/from Canada

• Meals during coach/rail tours

• Gratuities (coach & cruise)

Hotels

Standard Grade

Calgary – Sandman Hotel Downtown (Standard Room)

Banff – Spruce Grove Inn (Standard Room with Continental Breakfast)

Lake Louise – Lake Louise Inn (Superior Queen Room)

Jasper – Lobstick Lodge (Standard Room)

Kamloops – Moderate hotel as allocated by Rocky Mountaineer

Vancouver – Rosedale on Robson (One Bedroom Suite)

Superior Grade

Calgary – Delta Bow Valley (Delta Room)

Banff – Banff Caribou Lodge (Superior Room)

Lake Louise – Deer Lodge (Heritage Room)

Jasper – Sawridge Inn (Standard Room)

Kamloops – Moderate hotel as allocated by Rocky Mountaineer

Vancouver – Century Plaza Hotel (Studio Room)

Deluxe Grade

Calgary – Fairmont Palliser (Fairmont Room)

Banff – Fairmont Banff Springs (Deluxe Room)

Lake Louise – Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise (Fairmont Lakeview Room)

Jasper – Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge (Deluxe Room)

Kamloops – Moderate hotel as allocated by Rocky Mountaineer

Vancouver – Fairmont Waterfront (Portside Deluxe Room)

About your Holland America Cruise

The beautiful garden theme of the MS Volendam is reflected in an artful floral motif throughout the ship's spacious public rooms and elegant staterooms. Flowers are in abundance in the forms of floral fabrics and tapestries, as well as huge vases of tropical floral arrangements and chrysanthemums. In addition to fresh flowers throughout the ship, Holland America Line has drawn on its collection of incredible artwork to enhance the interior of the ship's public spaces. Everything from pre-Columbian fetishes and sculptures to Renaissanceera fountains imported from Italy are included in its hallway galleries. At the heart of the ship an elegant sculpture by Luciano Vistosi, inspired by the myriad of moods and colours of a kaleidoscope, greets visitors in a soaring three-story atrium.

YOUR STATEROOM

Our prices are based on an Oceanview Stateroom (Category E)*. This has 2 lower beds (convertible to 1 queen-size bed), bathtub & shower.

Stateroom amenities include:

• Luxurious beds with finely woven cotton linens

• Deluxe waffle weave and terry cloth bathrobes for use during your voyage

• 100% Egyptian cotton towels

• Premium massage showerheads

• Make-up mirrors and salon-quality hair dryers

• Fragrant soaps, lotions, shampoo and other bath amenities from Elemis Aromapure

• Flat-panel TV and DVD player Ice service, shoeshine service and nightly turndown service

* Should category E staterooms be unavailable, we may upgrade you to the next available category, a supplement may apply. Upgrades to staterooms with a private verandah are available.

Day 1 Arrive Calgary

On arrival into Calgary a private transfer is included to your hotel. The remainder of the day is at leisure. Overnight in Calgary.

Day 2 Calgary to Banff

This morning depart Calgary for a scenic drive to the foothills of the scenic Rockies to the resort town of Banff. On arrival enjoy a short tour visiting such points as Bow Falls, and Surprise Corner, and a stop at the Banff Gondola to ride up into the mountain tops for spectacular views (admission included), before arriving at your hotel. Overnight in Banff.

Day 3 Banff to Lake Louise

Depart Banff early afternoon for a short drive via the scenic Bow Valley to Lake Louise. Overnight in Lake Louise.

Day 4 Lake Louise to Jasper

Travel by coach today via one of the most scenic highways in North America - the Icefield Parkway. Visit the Columbia Icefield with time allowed for an included snocoach ride on the Athabasca Glacier. Along the way stops will be made at Bow & Peyto Lakes, the Crowfoot Glacier and the Athabasca Falls. This highway is renowned for sightings of bear, elk, moose & mountain sheep, so keep your camera handy. Overnight in Jasper.

Day 5 Jasper

Today is at your leisure to enjoy the spectacular wonders of Jasper. This evening experience the Jasper Wonderland for some amazing close-up photo opportunities of wildlife. Destinations can include the Maligne Valley and the Pyramid Bench (with its beaver ponds). Overnight in Jasper.

Day 6 Rocky Mountaineer to Kamloops

All aboard Rocky Mountaineer for a scenic rail journey to Kamloops in the interior of British Columbia. Leaving Jasper National Park, travel the 'Yellowhead' route past the sprawling grandeur of Mount Robson 'the highest peak in the Canadian Rockies' and follow the mighty Thompson River, the route of early fur traders, before arriving in Kamloops. (Breakfast & Lunch are included today). Overnight in Kamloops

Day 7 Rocky Mountaineer to Vancouver

Reboard your train this morning and continue your journey through the Fraser Canyon, where at Hells Gate watch water torrent past the canyon walls at its narrowest point. The last leg of the journey takes you through the fertile farming region of the Fraser Valley to arrive in the Pacific port of Vancouver late afternoon. On arrival at the railway station, a transfer will be waiting for you to transfer you to your hotel. (Breakfast & Lunch is included today). Overnight in Vancouver.

Day 8 Vancouver 

Today is free to explore Vancouver or perhaps take the opportunity to visit Vancouver Island. Overnight in Vancouver

Day 9 Holland America - Volendam

Enjoy a morning at leisure, before transferring to the Vancouver cruise terminal to check in for your Alaskan cruise (transfer included). Your ship sets sail at 5pm this evening.

Day 10 Cruising aboard Volendam

A full day at sea, cruising the spectacular Inside Passage. This scenic waterway reaches 1000 miles from beautiful British Columbia to historic Alaska. You’ll sail through a maze of bays, straits, arms and fjords.

Day 11 Cruising aboard Volendam

Spend the morning cruising spectacular Tracy Arm and the Sawyer Glacier. This afternoon your port of call is Juneau, Alaska's capital city.

Day 12 Cruising aboard Volendam

Today's port of call is Skagway, a historic town founded in the Gold Rush days.

Day 13 Cruising aboard Volendam

Spend the day cruising the scenic waters around Glacier Bay National Park

Day 14 Cruising aboard Volendam

Today's port of call is Ketchikan, a historic town with a colourful past that still in evidence today.

Day 15 Cruising aboard Volendam

A full day at sea, cruising the spectacular Inside Passage.

Day 16 Vancouver

Your ship arrives into Vancouver at 7am this morning. After disembarkation, a private transfer is included, to your hotel. The rest of the day is free for you to relax or explore. Overnight in Vancouver.

Day 17 End of Tour

After checking out of your hotel, transfer (included) to the airport in time for your return flight.

Prices vary depending on departure date, however seasons are generally as follows; 

Value: May 

Low: May

Mid: Jun, August, September

High: August

Peak: June, July

Please contact us for accurate pricing for your chosen date.

UPGRADE TO GOLDLEAF ON THE ROCKY MOUNTAINEER

An upgrade to Goldleaf service is available on the Rocky Mountaineer for a supplement of £695 per person.

MS VOLENDAM - STATEROOM CATEGORIES

Twin room prices are based on Oceanview staterooms Category E.  Single room prices are allocated on arrival, the cabin is guaranteed to have an oceanview but a specific category/grade cannot be made.  Twin share passengers may elect to upgrade their cabin for the following supplement:

Upgrade to Cost per person

C Oceanview £119

B Oceanview with Verandah £715

A Oceanview with Verandah £819

PAYMENT & CANCELLATION TERMS

Please note that a deposit of £350 per person is required at the time of booking (this is in addition to our standard deposit amount).

Balance payment is due 90 days prior to arrival.

Cancellations

91 days+ prior to arrival - Loss of deposit

90 - 61 days prior to arrival - 50% charges

60 - 0 days prior to arrival - 100% charges