Magical Starry Nights
View the natural display of brilliant lights as it dances across the night sky
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Intimate Rockies, Northern Lights and Alaska Cruise
Vancouver Return
Trip Code: UT20JEVV
Inclusions
- A maximum of 40 guests in your APT group
- Luxury dining – a total of 42 meals
- Expert APT Tour Director and cruise liaison
- Lakeview Room at Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise
- GoldLeaf service on the Rocky Mountaineer
- Guaranteed verandah on your Holland America Line cruise
- Transfers, porterage, port charges and gratuities
- Enjoy dinner and entertainment in a private ‘ViTeepee’ at Aurora Village
Map & Itinerary
Vancouver Return
Signature Experiences
Designed Exclusively for APT guests
SIGNATURE EXPERIENCE
These once-in-a-lifetime moments allow you to experience an unforgettable world of exclusive moments, incredible cultures and charming surprises
FREEDOM OF CHOICE™
Give your holiday a personal touch with a choice of included sightseeing or dining options
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Arrive Vancouver
Welcome to Canada. On arrival, you’ll be met and whisked to your hotel where you can meet your fellow guests at tonight’s welcome dinner.
Stay: Vancouver, Fairmont Waterfront Hotel
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Vancouver, Rocky Mountaineer, Kamloops
Board the Rocky Mountaineer and soak up the views in GoldLeaf Service.
Stay: Kamloops, hotel as assigned by Rocky Mountaineer (three-star accommodation)
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Kamloops, Rocky Mountaineer, Jasper
Your rail journey continues as you slice through the Rockies and Jasper National Park.
Stay: Two Nights, Jasper National Park, Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge
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Jasper
FREEDOM OF CHOICE™
Enjoy a Harley-Davidson motorcycle sidecar tour, go rafting down the Athabasca River, or ride the Jasper SkyTram.
FREEDOM OF CHOICE™
Choose from one of your lodge’s restaurants for dinner this evening.
Experience the beauty of Jasper on your chosen activity today.
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Jasper, Athabasca Glacier
SIGNATURE EXPERIENCE
Embark on a Maligne Lake Cruise followed by lunch at a historic chalet.
SIGNATURE EXPERIENCE
Enjoy an after-hours visit to the Glacier Skywalk.
Cruise Maligne Lake to see Spirit Island. Enjoy lunch at a historic chalet then make a stop at Maligne Canyon and Athabasca Falls on your way to your lodge, nestled in the Columbia Icefield. This evening, savour dinner with entertainment on the side.
Stay: Athabasca Glacier, Glacier View Lodge, in a Glacier View Room
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Athabasca Glacier, Lake Louise
SIGNATURE EXPERIENCE
Board an Ice Explorer vehicle and journey onto Athabasca Glacier for a before-hours visit.
FREEDOM OF CHOICE™
Choose from one of your lodge’s restaurants for dinner this evening.
Arrive at Lake Louise after your Signature Experience.
Stay: Banff National Park, Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise, in a Lakeview Room
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Lake Louise, Moraine Lake, Banff
SIGNATURE EXPERIENCE
Meet a Mountie and hear tales from the Royal Canadian Mountain Police.
FREEDOM OF CHOICE™
This evening, enjoy Freedom of Choice Dining.
Stop to explore Moraine Lake on your way to Banff. On arrival, set off on a tour of the town.
Stay: Two Nights, Banff National Park, Fairmont Banff Springs, in a Mountain View Room
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Banff
FREEDOM OF CHOICE™
You might like to take part in the Banff Experience, board the Banff Gondola, or set off on a heli-flightseeing excursion. Or perhaps enjoy a float trip along Bow River or learn to be a Canadian ice hockey player. Otherwise, you might like to spend some time at the Willow Stream Spa.
Explore Banff on your preferred activity today.
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Banff, Calgary, Yellowknife
SIGNATURE EXPERIENCE
This evening, a gathering of teepees strung out along a private lake at the Aurora Village is the magical setting from which you’ll enjoy a northern lights viewing.
Head to Calgary airport and fly to Yellowknife (flight not included).
Keep exploring: Discover why Yellowknife is one of the world’s best spots for seeing the Northern Lights | Read article
Stay: Three Nights, Yellowknife, The Explorer Hotel, in a Deluxe Room
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Yellowknife
FREEDOM OF CHOICE™
Explore the wilderness with a local guide on the lookout for bison, foxes and birds. Or, take a guided walk along the back trails to learn about the local flora and fauna.
Enjoy your chosen activity today. Tonight is spent gazing at the northern lights.
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Yellowknife
Explore the city with a local before a drive through the downtown area to Yellowknife’s original settlement. Jump aboard a boat and cruise over Great Slave Lake. Wave to local house boats, watch for birds, and see float planes land and take off. Back at Aurora Village this evening, gather once more in the hope of watching the northern lights shimmer into the night.
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Yellowknife, Vancouver (Independent)
Fly from Yellowknife to Vancouver (flight not included). Enjoy a free evening.
Stay: Vancouver, Fairmont Waterfront Hotel
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Vancouver, Embark Ship
Board your ship for your cruise.
Stay: Seven Nights, Holland America Line’s Koningsdam, in a Verandah Stateroom
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The Inside Passage
Spend today on board.
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Juneau
Disembark to explore Alaska’s capital, Juneau, which is surrounded by mountain peaks.
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Skagway
Arrive in Skagway, the Inside Passage’s northernmost point.
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Glacier Bay National Park
Wake among the breathtaking scenery of Glacier Bay National Park. Learn from local rangers about the area’s geological wonders.
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Ketchikan
Dock in Ketchikan today and spend some time exploring as you please.
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The Inside Passage
Cruise south through the Inside Passage.
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Disembark Ship, Depart Vancouver
Disembark and be transferred to the airport.
Daily :It has been a privilege to welcome so many guests aboard APT’s award-winning journeys, and a joy to see those guests fall in love with each new experience the world presents.
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