8 May 2025
Fly Sydney to Vancouver
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Check in for your flight from Sydney to Vancouver.
8 May 2025
Airport to Hotel Transfer
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8 May 2025
Vancouver Hotel
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Check into your hotel in Vancouver for a 1 night stay. Hotel is on a room only basis.
9 May 2025
Hotel to Port Transfer
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9 May 2025
Vancouver, British Columbia
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17:00
Ranked in the world’s top 5 cities for quality of life, on a clear day you’ll see as far as distant Mount Baker. Find nirvana amongst the ferns and lofty cedars in Stanley Park, taste oysters in Granville Island market, and explore historic Gastown.
10 May 2025
Inside Passage, Cruising
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11 May 2025
Juneau
14:00
22:00
You can’t get to Juneau easily without a sprint by air or by sea. But once you arrive you’ll find majestic views and rich culture in every corner. With its snowcapped mountains, misty rainforests, massive glaciers and bounty of wildlife, Alaska’s remote state capital is the perfect place to dive into nature. Framed by Mount Juneau and Mount Roberts, the city’s picturesque central area offers centuries-old bars, boutique shops and historical landmarks. For a taste of the local culture, visit the historic district and the Alaska State Museum. And for outdoor thrills, you can take your pick of activities ranging from whale watching in Auke Bay Harbour to tundra trekking over Mendenhall Glacier, and even try your hand at gold panning in Last Chance Basin.
12 May 2025
Hubbard Glacier
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19:00
Experience the daunting power of the largest tidewater glacier in North America. While most glaciers tend to thin and retreat, Hubbard Glacier continues to thicken and actively advance toward the Gulf of Alaska, earning the nickname “Galloping Glacier”. Sailing into Disenchantment Bay near the glacier’s 400-foot-tall face, you’ll get panoramic views of its gigantic expanse— Hubbard is a monstrous 76 miles long and 1,200 feet deep.
13 May 2025
Icy Strait
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16:00
Icy Strait Point is one tiny port that’s big on Alaskan wilderness and Native culture. Opened a decade ago by the Huna Tlingit Native Alaskans, it’s easily one of the best spots in the region for fishing and whale watching. Dive into Native Alaska culture at a tribal dance show or pay a visit to Hoonah, Alaska’s largest Tlingit village. If you want to venture over to the wild side, go on a guided nature hike through nearby rainforests or hop into an ATV and explore the backroads of Chichagof Island. At the end of the day, you can take in forest views while soaring high above the trees on the longest zip line in the world. No matter what kind of Alaska adventure you’re craving, you’ll find it in Icy Strait Point.
14 May 2025
Ketchikan
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18:00
Ketchikan sits at the southern end of Alaska’s Inside Passage – a gateway to the wild landscapes and seascapes of Misty Fjords National Monument. The canned salmon capital of the world, it’s a hub for fishing and outdoor sports. It’s also home to three tribes of Northwest Coast Indians, making it a great place to get a taste for the local culture. You’ll see it in the colourful, hand-carved totems that line the city’s streets and parks, and in the unique stilted homes that cling to Deer Mountain’s slopes. If you want to get up close and personal with nature, venture into the Tongass National Forest, the largest in the United States. Or head to Ketchikan Creek Waterfall for amazing views of downtown Ketchikan and a glimpse at the yearly salmon runs.
15 May 2025
Inside Passage, Cruising
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16 May 2025
Vancouver, British Columbia
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01:00
Ranked in the world’s top 5 cities for quality of life, on a clear day you’ll see as far as distant Mount Baker. Find nirvana amongst the ferns and lofty cedars in Stanley Park, taste oysters in Granville Island market, and explore historic Gastown.
16 May 2025
Port to Hotel Transfer
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16 May 2025
Vancouver Hotel
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Check into your hotel in Vancouver for a 1 night stay. Hotel is on a bed & breakfast basis.
17 May 2025
Amtrak Canadian Rockies Discovery Eastbound
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Day 1 – Vancouver
Welcome to Vancouver! Check-in at your hotel for a two-night stay and start exploring this nature lover’s paradise, where the majestic mountains meet the serene coast. Why not head over to Granville Island Market, for a delicious dinner sampling from the variety of food stalls? (Overnight in Vancouver)
18 May 2025
Amtrak Canadian Rockies Discovery Eastbound
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Day 2 – Vancouver
Today, embark on a sightseeing tour that will take you to all of Vancouver’s most popular attractions, including the Waterfront, Chinatown, Gastown, and more! The tour will feature live commentary from your guide, so you will get to learn what makes Vancouver so special. After the bus tour, you’ll then learn about the rich history of Stanley Park on a guided walking tour. (Overnight in Vancouver)
19 May 2025
Amtrak Canadian Rockies Discovery Eastbound
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Day 3 – Overnight Onboard VIA Rail, Roomette basis
Spend the morning crossing any sights in Vancouver off your list, then head to the train station to board The Canadian® train eastbound to Jasper. After you settle in, head to the observation car for the incredible scenery. Want to learn more about upgrading to your private sleeping cabin, with meals included? Just ask your Rail Expert! (Overnight onboard VIA Rail)
20 May 2025
Amtrak Canadian Rockies Discovery Eastbound
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Day 4 – Jasper
Wake up in the Canadian Rockies and enjoy a relaxing day on the train. Take in the majestic landscape as you wind through the Canadian Rockies. Sit in the observation car for panoramic views of these soaring mountains and be sure to look out for amazing natural monuments such as Pyramid Falls. Later this morning, you will arrive in Jasper and travel on your own to your hotel. After getting settled in, take a stroll through the mountain town nestled in the heart of the mountains that make the Canadian Rockies famous. (Overnight in Jasper)
21 May 2025
Amtrak Canadian Rockies Discovery Eastbound
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Day 5 – Icefields Parkway and Columbia Icefields Tour to Banff
This morning, depart Jasper for a leisurely drive out to Banff, one of the most scenic towns in the Canadian Rockies. Enjoy the wildlife, pristine lakes, and breathtaking mountain peaks along the world-famous Icefields Parkway. Visit the natural wonder of Columbia Icefield, one of the largest expanses of ice and snow south of the Arctic Circle. Step onboard the Ice Explorer for an interpretive adventure of the Athabasca Glacier. Enjoy unobstructed views on a glass-floored observation platform extending out over the Sunwapta Valley at the Glacier Skywalk. (Overnight in Banff)
22 May 2025
Amtrak Canadian Rockies Discovery Eastbound
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Day 6 – Mountains, Lake Louise, and Waterfalls Tour
Today you will explore Lake Louise, one of the most photographed landscapes in the Canadian Rockies. Experience this remarkable destination and take some time to explore the lake at your leisure. Canoe, hike, view the wildlife, or just relax in the historical Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise. You will also tour Johnston Canyon, another spectacular treasure of the Rockies. A hot buffet lunch is included at Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise today. After a day filled with stunning views, return to Banff in the evening for your final night’s stay. (Overnight in Banff)
23 May 2025
Amtrak Canadian Rockies Discovery Eastbound
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Day 7 – Your Journey Ends in Calgary
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Hotel to airport transfer
23 May 2025
Fly Vancouver to Sydney
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Check in for your fight from Vancouver back to Sydney.