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Get ready to be blown away by the sheer grandeur of this captivating Canada, Alaska & USA package!
Embark on an unforgettable journey starting from Australia to Vancouver, where you'll spend a night delving into the charms of the 'City by the Bay.' From there, jet off to Toronto on Canada's east coast, followed by an overnight escapade to the awe-inspiring Niagara Falls, complete with a scenic cruise up the river for an unparalleled view of the falls.
Return to Canada's west coast for a two-night exploration of Vancouver before embarking on a mesmerizing Canadian Rockies coach tour. Traverse the stunning landscapes of British Columbia en route to Jasper, stopping to marvel at natural wonders like Maligne Canyon, Icefield Parkway, and the Columbia Icefield, with the option to visit the breathtaking Athabasca Glacier. Spend two enchanting nights in Banff, meandering along the shores of the picturesque Lake Louise, before embarking on a scenic drive through Rogers Pass and Yoho National Park on your way back to Vancouver.
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Following another remarkable night in Vancouver, set sail on a 7-night Alaska cruise aboard Royal Caribbean’s Serenade of the Seas. Cruise through the enchanting Inside Passage and marvel at the breathtaking Tracy Arm Inlet with the Twin Sawyer Glaciers, all while catching glimpses of magnificent wildlife. Explore shore excursions at Sitka, Juneau, Icy Strait Point, and Ketchikan, each offering a unique blend of natural beauty and cultural richness.
Then, jet from Vancouver to the vibrant city of Las Vegas, where you'll have three nights to immerse yourself in the glitz and glamour of "Sin City" and perhaps catch a dazzling show. Bid farewell to the neon lights as you embark on an unforgettable full-day coach tour of the legendary Grand Canyon.
With included return international flights, a comprehensive Canadian Rockies tour, a luxurious Royal Caribbean cruise, expertly guided sightseeing, comfortable hotel accommodations, numerous delectable meals, and much more, seize this opportunity to experience the extraordinary highlights of Canada and the USA.
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Australia Vancouver, Canada
Today you will check in and board your flight bound for Canada! Enjoy the services of your flight as you fly North.
Welcome to Vancouver! (as you are crossing the international date line you will arrive the same date you depart)
On arrival, catch a taxi (own expense) to your hotel in downtown Vancouver. The remainder of the day is free to explore the city by the bay at leisure.
Meals: Inflight Menu
Accommodation: Comfort Inn Downtown, Quality Inn & Suites Downtown or similar
Vancouver Toronto
This morning, check out of your hotel and take a taxi (own expense) to the airport for your domestic flight to Toronto. Upon arrival, take a taxi or shuttle bus to your hotel for the overnight stay.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Chelsea Hotel or similar
Toronto Niagara Falls
Enjoy a day trip from Toronto to Niagara Falls that includes stops at Niagara Falls, the Floral Clock (seasonal), the Niagara Whirlpool, and a viewpoint overlooking the Niagara River. You'll travel aboard a modern coach and have a minimum of three hours in Niagara Falls to explore independently. Tours are conducted by licensed Niagara Parks Commission Tour Guides, so you'll learn interesting information with commentary given throughout the day. On the day of the tour, included is the Niagara Hornblower City cruise up the Niagara River to the base of Niagara Falls.
*You will also have the option to go up the Skylon Tower giving amazing views overlooking Niagara Falls from above.
Following the tour, you’ll remain in Niagara Falls to enjoy viewing the incredible illuminated falls by night.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham or similar
Niagara Falls Toronto
Today, check out of the hotel this morning and then make your own way to the train station in time to catch the train back to Toronto. On arrival, check back into your hotel and enjoy the rest of the day at leisure.
Train notes: Each passenger may bring one personal item (25 lbs./11kg and 14 x 11 x 7 in. each), two carry-on items (50 lbs./22kg and 28 x 22 x 14 in. each) and two checked bags (50 lbs./22kg and 75 linear inches). You must be able to store personal items under the seat and safely lift carry-on items over your head onto a luggage shelf. Carry-on bags must fit in the sizer at the station.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Chelsea Hotel or similar
Toronto Vancouver
Check out of your hotel this morning and take a taxi to the airport for your domestic flight to Vancouver. Upon arrival, take a taxi to your hotel for the overnight stay.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Comfort Inn Downtown, Quality Inn & Suites Downtown or similar
Vancouver
Today is a free day for you to explore Vancouver at leisure. Blessed with a spectacular Pacific Rim location, Vancouver is a study in contrasts and cohesion. Set between the mountains and the sea, the city blends cultures and landscapes, allowing visitors to enjoy a modern, cosmopolitan city alongside the great outdoors.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Comfort Inn Downtown, Quality Inn & Suites Downtown or similar
Vancouver Jasper
Please catch a taxi from the hotel to the departure point of the Canada Rockies Coach Tour.
After setting off from here, we will drive through the farming communities of the Fraser Valley. Ascend the Coastal Mountains and follow the Coquihalla Highway to Kamloops, in the arid interior of British Columbia. After lunch, retrace the route of the famous Overlanders along the North Thompson River to reach your hotel in Jasper.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Mount Robson Inn or similar
Jasper Banff
Your day starts with a scenic hike through Maligne Canyon before heading South. Then, travel along the world-famous Icefields Parkway to take in some of nature’s most spectacular mountain scenery. Have your camera ready for possible wildlife sightings! Highlights include Athabasca Falls, Peyto Lake, and the Columbia Icefield. Ride the “Ice Explorer” on Athabasca Glacier or visit the Glacier Skywalk (subject to suitable weather conditions).
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Banff Aspen Inn or similar
Banff
Enjoy a full day of sightseeing in Banff National Park. Start your morning with a leisurely hike in Johnston Canyon and stroll along the shores of picturesque Lake Louise and Moraine Lake. In the afternoon, visit the world-famous Banff Springs Hotel and Bow Falls. With your free time in Banff, you may also choose from optional activities such as soaking in the natural spa at the Upper Hot Springs or taking a gondola ride to the top of Sulphur Mountain.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Banff Aspen Inn or similar
Banff Vancouver
This morning, enjoy a drive through Rogers Pass, the highest part of the route to the Rockies. On your scenic return journey through Yoho National Park, catch a glimpse of an engineering marvel: the Spiral Tunnels.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Comfort Inn Downtown, Quality Inn & Suites Downtown or similar
Vancouver
Today, make your own way to Vancouver cruise port to check in for the Alaska Inside Passage Cruise on Holland America Zaandam.
Meals: Breakfast and All Meals Onboard
Accommodation: Holland America Zaandam
Inside Passage (Cruising)
Today is a full day of cruising the inside passage.
Many Alaska cruise itineraries sail the waterways of the Inside Passage, which stretches from Washington's Puget Sound up through Southeast Alaska's panhandle. As ships glide across the reliably smooth waters, passengers have plenty of opportunity to absorb the transforming terrain and abundant wildlife that Alaska has to offer. Scenic views comprise an ever-changing landscape of charming coastal towns, towering forest walls and imperious glaciers. Be sure to search the sky for bald eagles and watch the water for signs of sea lions, otters and whales.
Meals: All Meals Onboard
Accommodation: Holland America Zaandam
Tracy Arm (Twin Sawyer Glaciers) and Juneau, Alaska
This morning you will arrive at Tracy Arm at 9AM and remain here until 930AM.
Tucked away in Tongass National Forest about 45 miles south of Juneau, Tracy Arm boasts some of the most spectacular scenery in North America. This 30-mile fjord, formed centuries ago by glacial activity, is flanked by colossal granite cliffs, with snow-capped mountains looming beyond. Boat cruises, Zodiac expeditions and kayaking adventures lead you past cascading waterfalls and a diversity of wildlife, from goats and whales to brown bears and bald eagles. Come springtime, you can spot harbor seals tending to their newborns. At the end of the waterway are the main attractions-the twin Sawyer Glaciers, which calve every hour or so, sending slabs of clear blue ice plummeting into the water below. Witnessing these purges is a memorable experience, one that allows you to see, hear and feel the full force of nature.
Then continuing onto Juneau, the ship will arrive at 1PM.
Accessible only by air or sea, Alaska's capital city entices travelers with its beauty, tranquility and outdoor activities. The Mendenhall Glacier, the jewel of the Juneau Icefield, can be discovered on scenic drives, hikes, boat rides, rafting trips, kayaking excursions and helicopter tours. Thrill-seekers get their adrenaline fix while ziplining above alpine forests, and culture lovers learn about landmarks such as the governor's mansion and St. Nicholas Russian Orthodox Church during explorations of downtown. A prospector-led panning adventure to Last Chance Basin allows you to strike gold, just as folks did in the late 19th century. Juneau's waters are a hot spot for humpback whales, and daily cruises afford the opportunity to witness these majestic creatures-a truly unforgettable experience. Brush up on local history with a visit to the Alaska State Museum, and cap off the day's adventures with a sampling of freshly caught salmon and locally sourced beer.
The ship will depart at 10PM.
Meals: All Meals Onboard
Accommodation: Holland America Zaandam
Skagway, Alaska
The ship will arrive at 7AM.
Though it's small in terms of population, Skagway is plenty big when it comes to adventure. Sail among waterfalls and wildlife on Lynn Canal, one of the longest, deepest fjords in North America, or take a helicopter tour over glaciers before trying your hand at dog sledding. A kayaking expedition down the Inside Passage will have you paddling past seals, sea lions, porpoises and possibly humpback whales. Hikers can trek the Chilkoot Trail, the primary route prospectors followed in Alaska's 19th-century gold rush, while photographers will marvel at the jaw-dropping photo ops from atop White Pass summit, which is accessible via railway or a picturesque drive on the Klondike Highway. Amid the scenery and stillness of Chilkat Bald Eagle Preserve, keep your eyes peeled for the rare and endangered birds during a river float.
The ship will depart at 8PM.
Meals: All Meals Onboard
Accommodation: Holland America Zaandam
Glacier Bay National Park & Preserve, Alaska (Cruising)
Today is a full day of cruising the National Park.
A popular tour destination on cruise itineraries, Glacier Bay National Park & Preserve wows with its icy wilderness and grand glaciers in southeastern Alaska. Cruise ships, sailboats, kayaks and more navigate the 65-mile bay for picturesque vantage points of more than 1,000 glaciers, but they can't draw too near to the frozen giants since chunks of ice often break off, or calve, from glaciers and thunder down into the water, creating icebergs. Glaciers of note include the park's largest tidewater glacier, John Hopkins; the elongated 21-mile Margerie; and the rapidly receding Muir. The park also is home to an amazing world of marine life, including humpback whales, sea otters, giant Pacific octopuses and harbor porpoises. An array of species resides on land, from brown and black bears to moose, mountain goats, wolves and prickly porcupines, while the bird variety includes bald eagles, tufted puffins and trumpeter swans.
Meals: All Meals Onboard
Accommodation: Holland America Zaandam
Ketchikan, Alaska
The ship will arrive at 11AM.
With its boat-filled harbor and colorful waterfront, Ketchikan welcomes visitors to southeastern Alaska's Inside Passage. Fishing opportunities abound in the self-proclaimed salmon capital of the world, and bear viewing spots often find the creatures munching on their catch of the day. The Totem Heritage Center displays 33 19th-century totem poles, making it the largest collection in the U.S. Expeditions to the country's largest national forest, Tongass, explore its 16.7 million acres by Jeep, canoe or on foot, while floatplane tours provide a bird's-eye view of Misty Fjords National Monument. Other outings explore the town's past as a Native American settlement and gold rush hub or take to the water with kayaks or paddleboards for encounters with harbor seals and the occasional humpback or killer whale.
The ship will depart at 7PM.
Meals: All Meals Onboard
Accommodation: Holland America Zaandam
Inside Passage (Cruising)
Today is a full day of cruising the inside passage.
Many Alaska cruise itineraries sail the waterways of the Inside Passage, which stretches from Washington's Puget Sound up through Southeast Alaska's panhandle. As ships glide across the reliably smooth waters, passengers have plenty of opportunity to absorb the transforming terrain and abundant wildlife that Alaska has to offer. Scenic views comprise an ever-changing landscape of charming coastal towns, towering forest walls and imperious glaciers. Be sure to search the sky for bald eagles and watch the water for signs of sea lions, otters and whales.
Meals: All Meals Onboard
Accommodation: Holland America Zaandam
Vancouver Las Vegas, USA
The ship will arrive back in Vancouver at 7AM.
Make your way to the airport by taxi (own expense) for the flight to Las Vegas. On arrival, make your own way to the Las Vegas hotel where you’ll be staying for 3 nights.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Harrah’s Hotel & Casino or similar
Las Vegas Grand Canyon Las Vegas
The full-day tour begins when a professional driver picks up participants at their hotel. The air-conditioned bus takes passengers across the Hoover Dam and Lake Mead, stopping first in Kingman and Williams, Arizona, visiting the Grand Canyon Railway. Lunch is included before travelling to Grand Canyon National Park. Tours stop at the visitors' centre, then continue on to Mather Point, Yavapai Point and the destination with the most panoramic views, Bright Angel Point.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Harrah’s Hotel & Casino or similar
Las Vegas
Today is a free day in Las Vegas. Lined with upscale casino hotels, the neon-soaked Strip is quintessential Las Vegas. As well as gambling floors, the vast hotel complexes house a variety of shops, restaurants and performance venues for music, comedy and circus-style acts.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Harrah’s Hotel & Casino or similar
Las Vegas Australia
It’s time to check out of your hotel this morning. Please catch a taxi (own expense) to Las Vegas airport for your flights home to Australia.
Meals: Breakfast and Inflight Menu
In flight (Crossing International Date Line)
Australia
Welcome Home! We hope you have had a wonderful holiday and we look forward to making your next Traveldream a reality!
Inclusions & Exclusions
Inclusions
- Return International Economy Class Airfare from Australia to Vancouver & from Las Vegas
- Return Economy Class Airfare from Vancouver to Toronto
- One-way Economy Class airfare from Vancouver to Las Vegas
- Including all prepayable airport departure taxes
- 13 nights in selected hotels or similar, standard rooms
- 4 nights Vancouver – Comfort Inn Downtown or Quality Inn & Suites Downtown
- 2 nights Toronto – Chelsea Hotel
- 1 night Niagara – Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham
- 1 night Jasper – Mount Robson Inn
- 2 nights Banff – Banff Aspen Inn
- 3 nights Las Vegas – Harrah’s Hotel & Casino
- 13 breakfasts, 7 lunches & 7 dinners
- One-way train from Niagara to Toronto
- Canadian Rockies– 4-day escorted coach tour from Vancouver
- Services of an English-speaking tour director
- Transport in air-conditioned vehicle
- Overnight in Jasper & Banff
- 7 nights Alaska Glaciers Cruise, roundtrip from Vancouver
- Choice of cabin aboard Holland America Zaandam
- All non-chargeable meals & entertainment on board
- All pre-payable cruise taxes and port fees
- Sightseeing –Toronto to Niagara Falls day trip with Niagara Hornblower City Cruise
- Grand Canyon full day coach tour from Las Vegas
Exclusions
- Any visas or ESTA as required
- Transfers
- Meals not mentioned
- All drinks
- Any additional requests
- Tips and Gratuities ($10 USD per person/day in total for driver and guide is recommended)
- Travel Insurance
- Items of a Personal Nature
- Baggage fees on Internal Flights (payable directly to the airport on check in)
- Las Vegas Resort Fee (Approx AUD $50pp per night) This is payable directly to the hotel upon check out.
Single Supplement: There is a solo supplement of $6000 payable upon checkout.
Group Size: On the Rockies tour, the minimum group size is 25 and the maximum is 40 passengers,