Description:

Visit stunning Canada & Alaska on this superb cruise tour!

PACKAGE INCLUSIONS:

* Flights Australia to San Francisco
* Flight to Calgary
* Flights Vancouver to Australia
* 2 nights pre-tour in San Francisco staying at the Radisson Fisherman's Wharf
* Escorted Rockies tour : 1 night Calgary, 2 Banff, 2 Lake Louise at the famous Chateau,2 day Rocky Mountaineer Including extensive day tours (Columbia Icefield with Glacier Helicopter tour, as well as the Summit Helicopter over the Rocky Mountains)
* 4 days in Vancouver -with touring including a free return Whistler "Sea to Sky" rail journey ++ , Vancouver day tour and a full day to Victoria
* 8 day cruise onboard 5 star Celebrity Century including Accommodation, Meals, Entertainment
and pre paid gratuities++

++ Earlybird offer - book by 31 Oct'11 for free whistler rail journey and gratuities onboard the ship.


*Silver service upgrade $550 per adult, this offers the "Glass Dome" aboard the 2 day Rail journey with red leaf service!

*UPGRADE TO THE PREMIUM TOUR OPTION for $1800 per adult
Your hotel stays will be upgraded to the following as well as the 2 day rail service which will be gold leaf with the glass dome .
Calgary - Fairmont Palliser in a junior suite
Lake Louise - Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise in a deluxe lake view room
Banff - Fairmont Banff Springs in a deluxe room
Vancouver - pre cruise Fairmont Waterfront in a portside deluxe room
Vancouver - post cruise Times Square in a one bedroom apartment


** TOUR ITINERARY **

Wed 23 San Francisco
Coach transfer to the hotel
Day at leisure
Overnight Radisson Fisherman's Wharf

Thu 24 San Francisco
Day at Leisure
Overnight Radisson Fisherman's Wharf

Fri 25
Calgary
Arrive in Calgary and spend the rest of the day sightseeing in "The Heart of the New West" on your own.
Overnight in Calgary.

Sat 26
Calgary To Lake Louise with Summit Helicopter
Depart Calgary this morning for a full-day tour concluding in Lake Louise. Journey to Kananaskis where you will enjoy the highlight of today, a 12-minute Summit Helicopter Tour over the remarkable landscape of the Rockies. Continue on to Banff for a sightseeing tour including Bow Falls, Lake Minnewanka, Surprise Corner and the Hoodoos. A trip on the Banff Gondola is included. Your tour ends on arrival in world famous Lake Louise late this afternoon.
Overnight at The Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise.

Sun 27
Icefields & Glaciers Experience
Enjoy a full-day tour including the Icefields Parkway and a breathtaking Glacier Helicopter Tour. Upon arrival at the Columbia Icefield you will take a ride on an Ice Explorer to the middle of the Athabasca Glacier. Continue through the magnificent Canadian Rockies to Cline River for the highlight of the afternoon, a 25-minute helicopter flight seeing tour above the six glaciers. A visit to a local ranch and BBQ lunch is also included. Your tour ends late this afternoon. Overnight at The Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise.(lunch included)

Mon 28
Lake Louise to Banff
This morning you will be treated to a one-hour guided lakeshore stroll. After lunch, a half-day tour takes you into Yoho National Park to view some of its natural wonders. Among the attractions are the Spiral Tunnels, Emerald Lake and a natural rock bridge that spans the Kicking Horse River. At the end of the tour you will be transferred to Banff. Overnight in Banff staying at the Caribou Lodge.

Tue 29
Banff
Spend the entire day exploring Banff National Park on your own. Optional activities include a nature walk on nearby mountain trails, visiting Banff’s historic museums, cruising on Lake Minnewanka or playing a round of golf at The Fairmont Banff Springs (additional costs). Overnight in Banff staying at the Caribou Lodge.

Wed 30
Banff to Kamloops - ref leaf service
Travel onboard the Rocky Mountaineer from Banff to Kamloops. Highlights include the Continental Divide, the Spiral Tunnels, the Kicking Horse Canyon, Rogers Pass and Craigellachie, where the last spike of the Canadian Pacific Railway was driven. Overnight in Kamloops.
(Breakfast and Lunch served onboard)

Thu 31
Kamloops to Vancouver - ref leaf service
Your journey continues west towards the coastal city of Vancouver. Highlights include the steep slopes and rock sheds along the Thompson River and the rushing waters of Hell’s Gate in the Fraser Canyon. Overnight Hampton Inn in Vancouver
(Breakfast and Lunch served onboard)


June, 2012
Fri 1
Vancouver
Your Canadian Rockies Adventures vacation ends with checkout from your Vancouver hotel.
Join the North Shore, Capilano Suspension Bridge & Grouse Mountain Day trip. (Duration: 5.5 Hours)
Departs Vancouver @ 11:00am
The day trip begins with crossing Lions Gate Bridge to the North Shore. You will visit the Capilano Reservoir, source of Vancouver's drinking water. Then to the Grouse Mountain Skyride which rises to a viewpoint 1,200 metres (3,700 feet) above the city. The tour then goes onto the Capilano Suspension Bridge and Park. (admission included) where you will cross the world's longest suspension foot bridge and experience the new 'Treetops Adventure' forest canopy walkway. Visit the Trading Post, one of the best gift shops in Vancouver and see Native Indian totem pole carvers at work. From there onto the Capilano Fish Hatchery and learn about the life cycle of the Pacific Salmon and then Cross Vancouver Harbour on the SeaBus (fare included) from Lonsdale Quay Market. Upon your return, you will be dropped back at your accommodation.
Overnight Hampton Inn, Vancouver

Sat 2
Vancouver - Whistler day trip
This morning transfer to the Whistler Mountaineer for your scenic journey along the Sea to Sky Highway to Whistler
Depart North Vancouver @ 8:00am
enjoy breakfast onboard
Arrive Whistler @ 11:30am
Transfers on arrival to whistler village with free time to explore before reboarding the train back to Vancouver.
Departs Whistler @ 3:30pm
Arrive Vancouver @ 7:00pm
transfers on arrival to your hotel.
Overnight Hampton Inn, Vancouver

Sun 3
Vancouver - Alaskan Cruise
Make your way to "Canada Place" downtown Vancouver to board you cruise on the Celebrity Century
SAILING ITINERARY
Date Ports of Call Arrive Depart Activity
Sun 03 Jun 2012 Vancouver, British Columbia 04:30 PM Boarding
Mon 04 Jun 2012 Inside Passage (Cruising) Cruising
Tue 05 Jun 2012 Icy Strait, Alaska 03:00 PM 10:00 PM Tendered
Wed 06 Jun 2012 Hubbard Glacier (Cruising) 10:30 AM 02:30 PM Cruising
Thu 07 Jun 2012 Juneau, Alaska 07:30 AM 08:00 PM Docked
Fri 08 Jun 2012 Ketchikan, Alaska 02:00 PM 08:30 PM Docked
Sat 09 Jun 2012 Inside Passage (Cruising) Cruising
Sun 10 Jun 2012 Vancouver, British Columbia 07:00 AM Departure

Sun 10
Vancouver
disembark this morning and make your own way to the Hotel
Overnight Time Square Suites- studio room

Mon 11
Vancouver
Join your day trip to Victoria & the Butchart Gardens
Overnight Time Square Suites - studio room

Tue 12
Vancouver
Onward flights home or experience on of the exciting tours on offer