Vancouver & Alaska Adventure

Day 1 - Fly UK to Vancouver

Fly from your UK airport to Vancouver and transfer to your chosen hotel for a 3 night city stay

Transfer not included.

Day 2 - Vancouver City Highlights tour

This morning we have included the 3.5 hour Vancouver City Highlights tour.

Prepare to experience the unique history and unfolding splendour as you tour through the modern streets of Vancouver. Drive by the most renowned sights and learn how Vancouver became the city it is today. Situated on the edge of the Pacific Ocean and framed by British Columbia's imposing mountains, it's easy to fall in love with this astonishing city. Drive through historic neighbourhoods such as Gastown, Chinatown, scenic English Bay and the picturesque Vancouver Harbour. Stops in Stanley Park feature Indigenous Peoples' Totem Poles, spectacular views of the mountains and the Lions Gate Bridge. Also includes the opportunity to wander through the charming farmer's market at Granville Island. Remainder of the afternoon at your leisure.

Day 3 - Whistler & Sea to Sky Gondola Tour

Today you have your full day tour to Whistler and the Sea to Sky Gondola.

This escape from the city is an ideal way to experience the natural wonders surrounding Vancouver and Whistler. Gaze out over ever-changing landscapes surrounding the Sea to Sky Highway, with scenic stops at the 335 metre Shannon Falls and ride up the awe-inspiring Sea to Sky Gondola with views of spectacular Howe Sound. Continuing the journey to Whistler, this world famous ski resort also hosted many 2010 Olympic outdoor sporting events. Spend an afternoon exploring eclectic downtown shops and cafes, hiking along nature trails, or relaxing and breathing in the fresh mountain air.

Highlights: Sea to Sky Highway, Shannon Falls Park, Sea to Sky Gondola (admission included), Tantalus Glacier Range, Whistler Village, Whistler and Blackcomb Mountains.

Day 4 - Embark Holland America Line

Today, set sail from Vancouver for an awe-inspiring 7 night Alaska cruise.

Day 5 - Cruise the Inside Passage

Today cruise one of the most scenic sea-lanes in the world - the Inside Passage - where ships can sail close to steep mountain walls, giving magnificent views of the unbelievable scenery from forests to evocative towns.

Day 6 - Ketchikan, Alaska

With shops and houses built out over the water, Ketchikan clings to the shoreline of the Tongass Narrows.. The stairways are weathered and the vibe is cheerful in the town that calls itself the Salmon Capital of the World. Besides the main attractions – Creek Street, the Tongass Historical Museum, Totem Bight State Park and Saxman Village – try a flightseeing trip to Misty Fjords National Monument. These deepwater fjords were gouged out by retreating glaciers, leaving granite cliffs towering thousands of feet above the sea and countless waterfalls plunging into placid waters.

Day 7 - Juneau, Alaska

Juneau, the capital of Alaska, has an air of mystique – a town you cannot reach by road, you need to fly or come by sea! Juneau delights with an abundance of water, forests and mountains.Situated between the Coast Mountains and the Gastineau Channel, Juneau offers a lot of variety, with the immense Mendenhall Glacier and the Juneau Icefields at its back door and the Tongass National Forest stretching out to the northeast. Juneau offers a variety of activities from shopping downtown to dogsledging, hiking, whale-watching and so much more.

Day 8 - Skagway, Alaska

Skagway was the gateway to the Klondike gold rush in 1898 and the glory days still resound through the town. Strolol through Skagway and browse the restored buildings and wooden boardwalks at the Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park or take a ride on the White Pass & Yukon narrow-guage railway and finish up in the Red Onion Saloon!

Day 9 - Glacier Bay, Alaska

Just west of Juneau, this breathtaking national park and preserve boasts some of the world's most spectacular tidewater glaciers, such as Margerie Glacier, which often drops colossal chunks of ice into the sea. Not surprisingly, Glacier Bay National Park and its epic ice giants are part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site comprising Alaska's magnificent park system. During your scenic cruise, friendly Park Rangers will join the ship to share their knowledge of this amazing place and host a fun Junior Ranger program for kids. They may even be able to help you identify Glacier Bay's abundant wildlife, including humpback whales, sea otters, porpoises, harbor seals, black bears, mountain goats, bald eagles and large colonies of seabirds. Take in the awe-inspiring scenery as you enjoy an unforgettable day of sailing through this dazzling park, where you'll glide along emerald waters and past calving icebergs, and can breathe in the crisp, fresh air to your heart's content.

Day 10 - Cruise the Gulf of Alaska

Enjoy a leisurely day of cruising

Day 11 - Denali National Park

Disembark the Noordam and enjoy deluxe motorcoach sightseeing to Denali National Park for a three night stay at this majestic national treasure (lunch included)

Mt McKinley Lodge

Day 12 - Denali National Park

Venture deep into Denali on the Tundra Wilderness Tour (snack included), the best way to see wildlife and hopefully Mt. McKinley too

Day 13 - Denali National Park

Explore on your own or take optional excursions with an entire free day in Denali

Day 14 - Denali to Anchorage

This morning, board the luxurious domed rail cars of the McKinley Explorer bound for Anchorage.

Overnight in Anchorage - moderate grade hotel supplied by Holland America

Day 15 - Fly Anchorage to UK

Your Land + Sea Journey concludes this morning in Anchorage as you check-out from your hotel & transfer to airport for return flight to the UK