The Rockies & Alaska's Natural Wonders
with APT Luxury Travel
- Wildlife like moose, grizzly bears, caribou, eagles and wolves await
- Visit The Butchart Gardens before hours & enjoy breakfast in the original residence
- Discover Alaska’s Indigenous cultures at the Alaska Native Heritage Center
- Save up to $4000 per couple^
Embark on an unforgettable journey through the rugged beauty of Canada's wilderness and the stunning landscapes of Alaska with APT's expertly guided tour. Experience the perfect blend of adventure and luxury as you explore breathtaking natural wonders and awe-inspiring wildlife on this once-in-a-lifetime adventure.
Highlights
- Visit The Butchart Gardens before hours and enjoy breakfast in the original residence.
- Meet a Mountie and hear tales from the iconic Royal Canadian Mounted Police.
- Join an insightful exploration through the grounds and across the suspension bridges at Capilano Suspension Bridge Park’s Cliff House Restaurant.
- Get the chance to see moose, grizzly bears, caribou, eagles and wolves on a Tundra Wilderness Tour.
- Delight in an in-depth visit to the Alaska Native Heritage Center, where you’ll enjoy a talk from an elder before taking a cooking class learning how to make traditional akutaq (Alaskan ice cream) before enjoying your unique creations.
Inclusions
- A maximum of 40 guests in your APT group
- Luxury dining - a total of 48 meals
- Expert APT tour director and cruise liaison
- Guaranteed verandah on your Holland America Line cruise
- GoldLeaf service on the Rocky Mountaineer
- Denali Suite at McKinley Chalet Resort
- Transfers, porterage, port charges and gratuities
Day 1: Arrive Victoria
On arrival in Victoria, be transferred to your hotel for a welcome dinner.
Stay: Two Nights, Delta Hotels Victoria Ocean Pointe Resort, in a Deluxe Water View Room.
Meals: Dinner
Day 2: Victoria, The Butchart Gardens
SIGNATURE EXPERIENCE
Visit The Butchart Gardens before hours and enjoy breakfast in the original residence.
Enjoy time at leisure after this morning’s Signature Experience.
Meals: Breakfast
Day 3: Victoria, Georgia Strait, Whistler
Take your BC Ferries service across Georgia Strait, and travel the Sea to Sky Highway, pausing at Shannon Falls on the way to beautiful Whistler.
Stay: The Westin Whistler Resort & Spa
Meals: Breakfast
Day 4: Whistler, Sun Peaks
Travel through the Coast Mountains and stop at Duffey and Seton lakes en route to Sun Peaks.
Stay: Sun Peaks Grand Hotel
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 5: Sun Peaks, Banff
Admire Moraine Lake on your way to the beautiful alpine hub of Banff. On arrival, be guided through Banff.
Stay: Two Nights, Banff National Park, Fairmont Banff Springs, in a Mountain View Room
Meals: Breakfast
Day 6: Banff
Explore Banff on your preferred activity today, then dine at the restaurant of your choice tonight.
FREEDOM OF CHOICE
You may like to take part in the Banff Experience, which includes a visit to the Cave and Basin National Historic Site. Alternatively, board the Banff Gondola, or set off on a heli-sightseeing excursion. Perhaps enjoy a float trip along Bow River or learn how to be a Canadian ice hockey player. Otherwise, spend some time at the Fairmont Spa.
FREEDOM OF CHOICE
For dinner, choose from one of your hotel's restaurants.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 7: Banff, Moraine Lake, Lake Louise
Enjoy a Signature Experience before heading to Lake Louise today. On your way, travel through three iconic national parks. Choose where to dine this evening.
SIGNATURE EXPERIENCE
Meet a Mountie and hear tales from the iconic Royal Canadian Mounted Police.
FREEDOM OF CHOICE
Tonight, choose where to enjoy dinner at your hotel.
Stay: Banff National Park, Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 8: Lake Louise, Athabasca Glacier, Jasper
Travel along the Icefields Parkway and stop at the Columbia Icefield. Board an Ice Explorer vehicle and journey onto Athabasca Glacier. Arrive later in Jasper and enjoy a choice of dining options at your lodge for dinner.
FREEDOM OF CHOICE
This evening, choose from one of your lodge’s restaurants to dine at.
Stay: Jasper National Park, Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 9: Jasper, Rocky Mountaineer, Kamloops
Board the Rocky Mountaineer and soak up the views from your bi-level glass-dome carriage, complete with GoldLeaf Service, on the picturesque journey to Kamloops.
Stay: Kamloops, hotel as assigned by Rocky Mountaineer (three-star accommodation)
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Day 10: Kamloops, Rocky Mountaineer, Vancouver
Your Rocky Mountaineer rail journey continues. Following along the Thompson River, pass the waters of Hell’s Gate, and gaze up at the Coast Mountains on your way to Vancouver.
Stay: Two Nights, Vancouver, Fairmont Waterfront Hotel
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Day 11: Vancouver
Enjoy a Signature Experience this morning, then on a guided discovery, explore Vancouver’s most famous sites including Stanley Park and Granville Island, the bustling heart of Vancouver’s cultural scene. Also see English Bay and Vancouver Harbour. The rest of the day is yours at leisure.
SIGNATURE EXPERIENCE
After breakfast at Capilano Suspension Bridge Park’s Cliff House Restaurant, join an insightful exploration through the grounds and across the suspension bridges.
Daily: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 12: Vancouver, Embark Ship
Head to the harbour where your ship awaits, and take a moment to settle in, ready for your unforgettable Inside Passage cruise. Enjoy your first dinner on board this evening.
Stay: Seven Nights, Holland America Line’s Noordam or Nieuw Amsterdam in a Verandah Stateroom
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 13: The Inside Passage
Your day is enjoyed on board. Take in coastal views or relax and enjoy the facilities and delicious dining experiences.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 14: Ketchikan
Dock in Ketchikan today, set on the tranquil shores of the Tongass Narrows, and spend some time exploring at your leisure.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 15: Juneau
Disembark in Alaska’s picturesque capital, set along the Gastineau Channel, and spend your time exploring at leisure or with an optional excursion (own expense).
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 16: Skagway
This morning you’ll arrive in historic Skagway, where a delightful frontier-style atmosphere is still evident in the colourful heritage buildings.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 17: Glacier Bay National Park
You might need to pinch yourself this morning – wake to the World Heritage-listed Glacier Bay National Park. Take in the calving tidewater glaciers and learn from local rangers about the area's geological wonders.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 18: College Fjord
Today you’ll cruise through the scenic College Fjord, a magnificent stretch home to five tidewater and large valley glaciers.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 19: Whittier, Disembark Ship, Denali National Park
Board the deluxe dome railcars of the McKinley Explorer train and travel to Denali National Park today, enjoying a choice of dining options at your resort for dinner this evening.
FREEDOM OF CHOICE
This evening, choose one of your resort’s restaurants to dine in for a delicious dinner.
Stay: Three Nights, Denali National Park, McKinley Chalet Resort, in a Denali Suite
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 20: Denali National Park
Choose how you’d like to discover Denali National Park today.
FREEDOM OF CHOICE
Perhaps tour the home and Kennel of an Iditarod Musher, explore the wilderness on an ATV or Horse-Drawn Wagon Ride, or enjoy a round of golf at a unique Alaskan course.
Meals: Breakfast
Day 21: Denali National Park
A magnificent Signature Experience reveals the magnificent wildlife of Denali National Park today before you enjoy some free time in the afternoon.
SIGNATURE EXPERIENCE
A Tundra Wilderness Tour is the perfect chance to see moose, grizzly bears, caribou, eagles and wolves in the national park.
Meals: Breakfast
Day 22: Denali National Park, Talkeetna, Anchorage
Set out on the road to Anchorage, stopping en route at the charming town of Talkeetna before heading to the Happy Trails Kennel. Here you’ll be able to meet playful puppies and learn all about sled racing and what it takes to train sled dogs and take part in the iconic Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race. Later, continue to Anchorage.
Stay: Two Nights, Anchorage, The Hotel Captain Cook
Meals: Breakfast
Day 23: Anchorage
Set out on a morning sightseeing tour around Anchorage, then enjoy a Signature Experience. This evening, gather for a farewell dinner with your newfound friends.
SIGNATURE EXPERIENCE
Delight in an in-depth visit to the Alaska Native Heritage Center, where you’ll enjoy a talk from an elder before taking a cooking class learning how to make traditional akutaq (Alaskan ice cream) before enjoying your unique creations.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 24: Depart Anchorage
With a goodbye, you’ll be transferred to the airport for your onward flight.
Meals: Breakfast
Departures | Per person, twin share* |
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07 May - 30 May 2025 | From $19,295 |
11 June - 04 July 2025 | From $21,495 |
23 July - 15 August 2025 | From $21,495 |
27 August - 19 September 2025 | From $21,495 |
*Advertised price is based on 07 May 2025 departure and includes saving amount.
*Price is per person (pp), AUD, twin share and includes all saving amounts. Price and offer are correct as 01 July 2024. Price based on UTAH24: 07 May 2025. A $1000 per person non-refundable deposit must be paid within 7 days of booking. Book by 30 November 2024, unless sold out prior.
^Save up to $4000 per couple: Valid until sold out. Valid on select Canada & Alaska tours in 2025. Save up to $4000 per couple or up to $2000 per person. Saving amount of $1000 per person combined with Early Payment discount of $1000 per person. Credit is not transferrable or redeemable for cash. A non-refundable deposit of $1000 pp is due within 7 days of booking. Bonus Early Payment Discount applies when you book and pay in full 10 months prior to departure, except departures from 01 April – 24 May 2025 full payment is due 8 months prior to departure.
General Information & Conditions: Offers are available for travellers departing from Australia. All pricing and save amounts are in Australian Dollars. Information correct as at 01 July 2024 but may fluctuate due to changes in surcharges, taxes or currency. A strictly limited number of offers are available on selected itineraries and departure dates in selected suites/staterooms/cabins/room categories until 30 November 2024, unless sold out earlier. Offers are subject to availability, not combinable unless specified, available on new bookings only and may be withdrawn at any time. Prices shown are inclusive of Early Payment Discount and any other applicable dollar savings. A non-refundable deposit of $1000 per person is due within seven days of booking. Final payment is due 100 days prior to the tour’s departure date.
A further $165 deposit per person is due at time of booking. General RAC Travel terms and conditions apply.