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• Rockies Odyssey & Alaska Cruise

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Discover the very best of the Canadian Rockies, including a journey aboard the Rocky Mountaineer in GoldLeaf service and two nights at Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise, before a spectacular Alaska cruise. 

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• Journey aboard the Rocky Mountaineer in GoldLeaf service
• Stay 2 nights at the renowned Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise^
• Cruise the Inside Passage with Holland America Line for 7 nights, with a guaranteed Verandah Stateroom#
• Enjoy luxury dining with a total of 43 included meals
• Transfers, porterage, port charges and gratuities included 

     HIGHLIGHTS: 

• Meet a Mountie in Banff and listen to tales of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police.
• Discover the natural history of Lake Louise with an expert Mountain Heritage Guide.
• Learn about First Nation’s animal symbolism at Whistler’s Squamish Lil’wat Cultural Centre
• Visit The Butchart Gardens and dine in the original Butchart residence.

From $13,595* per person twin share SAVE $2,800* per couple

Day 01: Arrive Victoria Welcome to Canada! We’ll meet you at the airport and take you to your hotel where a welcome dinner awaits this evening. Stay: Two Nights, Delta Hotels Victoria Ocean Pointe Resort, in a Deluxe Water View Room Meals: Dinner

  Day 02: Victoria, The Butchart Gardens Signature Experience Visit The Butchart Gardens. With some free time this afternoon, spend the rest of the day however you please. Meals: Breakfast

Day 03: Victoria, Georgia Strait, Whistler Take your BC Ferries service across Georgia Strait, then travel via Shannon Falls to Whistler.  Stay: Two Nights, The Westin Whistler Resort & Spa Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 04: Whistler Signature Experience The heritage of Canada’s Indigenous people comes to light at the Squamish Lil’wat Cultural Centre. Enjoy breakfast and explore the museum, discovering your First Nations ‘animal spirit’ with the help of your guide. Freedom of Choice Enjoy a floatplane flight, explore Whistler Mountain on a snowcat adventure, take a mountain Jeep safari or ride the Peak 2 Peak Gondola. Adventurous ones may prefer a tree trek or a zip trek. The afternoon is left for you to decide how you want to explore with a Freedom of Choice inclusion. Meals: Breakfast

Day 05: Whistler, Sun Peaks Travel through the Coast Mountains and stop at Duffey and Seton lakes. Stay: Sun Peaks Grand Hotel Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 06: Sun Peaks, Mount Robson, Jasper Freedom of Choice Choose where to dine at your lodge.  Travelling along the Yellowhead Highway today, you’ll be brought to a pause at Mount Robson, the highest peak in the Canadian Rockies. Take in Maligne Canyon on your way to Jasper.  Stay: Two Nights, Jasper National Park, Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 07: Jasper Freedom of Choice See Jasper National Park on a Harley-Davidson motorcycle sidecar tour, set off on a Maligne Valley experience by hike or cruise, go rafting down the Athabasca River, or maybe ride the Jasper SkyTram – it’s up to you. Choose from today’s experiences on offer. Meals: Breakfast

Day 08: Jasper, Athabasca Glacier, Lake Louise Freedom of Choice Select one of your hotel’s restaurants for dinner this evening. Travel through the Rockies and along the Icefields Parkway to Athabasca Falls. Then stop at Columbia Icefield and journey onto Athabasca Glacier. Your day ends at Lake Louise. Stay: Two Nights, Banff National Park, Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 09: Lake Louise, Moraine Lake Signature Experience On the shores of Lake Louise, join an expert Mountain Heritage Guide and learn about the area’s rich natural history. First up this morning, you’ll travel to Moraine Lake, and spend time marvelling at the glacially fed waters. This evening is free for you to enjoy at leisure.  Meals: Breakfast

Day 10: Lake Louise, Banff Signature Experience Meet a Mountie and listen to tales of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police. Freedom of Choice Tonight, choose which of your hotel’s restaurants to dine at. Be guided through the town of Banff today. Stay: Two Nights, Banff National Park, Fairmont Banff Springs, in a Mountain View Room Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 11: Banff 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-flightseeing excursion. Perhaps enjoy a float trip along Bow River, or learn to be a Canadian ice hockey player. Otherwise, spend some time at the Willow Stream Spa. Set out on your chosen activity this morning. The remainder of the day is left free for you to explore however you please. Meals: Breakfast 

Day 12: Banff, Rocky Mountaineer, Kamloops Board the Rocky Mountaineer and soak up the views from your bi-level glass-dome carriage, complete with GoldLeaf Service. Stay: Kamloops, hotel as assigned by Rocky Mountaineer (three-star accommodation) Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Day 13: Kamloops, Rocky Mountaineer, Vancouver The Rocky Mountaineer continues west today, bringing you to Vancouver. Stay: Two Nights, Vancouver, Fairmont Waterfront Hotel Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Day 14: Vancouver Today you’ll experience the very best of Vancouver on a fantastic half-day sightseeing tour. Led by a knowledgeable local guide, you’ll soak in the scenery at the vast Stanley Park, explore the trendy Granville Island and immerse yourself in the historic neighbourhood of Gastown. Celebrate tonight with a special dinner. Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

  Day 15: Vancouver, Embark Ship Board your ship and set off for your journey along Alaska’s iconic coastline. Stay: Seven Nights, Holland America Line’s Koningsdam in a Verandah Stateroom Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

  Day 16: The Inside Passage Spend a full day on board as your ship cruises the coast of British Columbia. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 17: Juneau Alaska’s picturesque capital, Juneau, is set at the foot of the mountain peaks on the Gastineau Channel. Explore at leisure or join an optional excursion (own expense). Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

  Day 18: Skagway Journey to Skagway, a gateway for the gold rush. Spend time exploring the town where frontier history still lives on. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 19: Glacier Bay National Park Wake to the sight of Glacier Bay National Park. Later, learn from local rangers about the area’s geological wonders. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner  

Day 20: Ketchikan Dock in Ketchikan today, set on the tranquil shores of the Tongass Narrows, and spend some time exploring as you please.

Day 21: The Inside Passage Cruise south through the Inside Passage. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 22: Disembark Ship, Depart Vancouver Disembark and transfer to the airport. Meals: Breakfast  

  *Conditions apply. Offer ends 30 Sep 2023. Price is per person, twin share in AUD. All savings have been applied to the advertised prices. Single supplements apply, see Helloworld Travel for details. Prices are correct at time of printing but are subject to change. Valid on new bookings only and subject to availability. Limited seats and offers on set departures are available and are subject to availability. Agents may charge service fees, rates vary. Payments by credit card will incur a surcharge. Airfares not included unless otherwise stated. Offers may be withdrawn without notice and are not combinable with any other offers unless stated. Please check all prices, availability and other information before booking. Other conditions may apply. Speak to your Helloworld specialist for more information. APT and Helloworld Travel booking terms and conditions apply, see in store for details or visit Helloworld.com.au. Supplier Terms & Conditions *Conditions apply. Book by 30 September 2023, unless sold out prior. Prices are per person (pp), AUD, twin share, include port charges and include savings and Early Payment Discount where applicable. Prices and offers are correct as at 10 August 2023. Price based on UT22BWIV: 13 April 2024. OFFERS: Limited seats and offers on set departures are available and are subject to availability. SAVE UP TO $2,800 PER COUPLE: Available for bookings made between 20 August and 30 September 2023. Offer includes a bonus helloworld saving of $400 pp valid when booking an APT Canada & Alaska tour of 15 days or more departing in 2024, a and SuperDeal saving of $1,000 pp. Offer not combinable unless specified, available on new bookings only and may be withdrawn at any time. DEPOSITS: A first non-refundable deposit of $1,000 pp is due within 7 days of booking. ^Departures 13 April 2024 to 25 May 2024 for the UT22BWIV will stay in the Deluxe Mount Temple Room at Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise. #Holland America Line Inside Passage cruise will go to Glacier Bay or Hubbard Glacier on select departures in April and September 2024.

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• At Whistler's Squamish Lil'wat Cultural Centre, learn about First Nations animal symbolism and enjoy breakfast.
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Arrive Victoria

Welcome to Canada! We’ll meet you at the airport and take you to your hotel where a welcome dinner awaits this evening.

Stay: Two Nights, Delta Hotels Victoria Ocean Pointe Resort, in a Deluxe Water View Room

Victoria, The Butchart Gardens

Visit The Butchart Gardens before the public is granted access and enjoy an exclusive breakfast in the original Butchart residence. More than 100 years in the making, with a former quarry as the initial canvas, this space was transformed by Jennie Butchart into a haven overflowing with lush greens and colourful blooms. The result of her vision are the gardens you will see today, which are still family-run to this day.

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Take your BC Ferries service across Georgia Strait, then travel via Shannon Falls to Whistler.

Stay: Two Nights, The Westin Whistler Resort & Spa

The heritage of Canada’s Indigenous people comes to light at the Squamish Lil’wat Cultural Centre. Enjoy breakfast and explore the museum, discovering your First Nations ‘animal spirit’ with the help of your guide.

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Enjoy a floatplane flight, explore Whistler Mountain on a snowcat adventure, take a mountain Jeep safari or ride the Peak 2 Peak Gondola. Adventurous ones may prefer a tree trek or a zip trek.

The afternoon is left for you to decide how you want to explore with a Freedom of Choice inclusion.

Whistler, Sun Peaks

Travel through the Coast Mountains and stop at Duffey and Seton lakes.

Stay: Sun Peaks Grand Hotel

Sun Peaks, Mount Robson, Jasper

Choose where to dine at your lodge.

Travelling along the Yellowhead Highway today, you’ll be brought to a pause at Mount Robson, the highest peak in the Canadian Rockies. Take in Maligne Canyon on your way to Jasper.

Stay: Two Nights, Jasper National Park, Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge

See Jasper National Park on a Harley-Davidson motorcycle sidecar tour, set off on a Maligne Valley experience by hike or cruise, go rafting down the Athabasca River, or maybe ride the Jasper SkyTram – it’s up to you.

Choose from today’s experiences on offer.

Jasper, Athabasca Glacier, Lake Louise

Select one of your hotel’s restaurants for dinner this evening.

Travel through the Rockies and along the Icefields Parkway to Athabasca Falls. Then stop at Columbia Icefield and journey onto Athabasca Glacier. Your day ends at Lake Louise.

Stay: Two Nights, Banff National Park, Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise

Lake Louise, Moraine Lake

On the shores of Lake Louise, join an expert Mountain Heritage Guide and learn about the area’s rich natural history.

First up this morning, you’ll travel to Moraine Lake, and spend time marvelling at the glacially fed waters. This evening is free for you to enjoy at leisure.

Lake Louise, Banff

Meet a Mountie and listen to tales of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police.

Tonight, choose which of your hotel’s restaurants to dine at.

Be guided through the town of Banff today.

Stay: Two Nights, Banff National Park, Fairmont Banff Springs, in a Mountain View Room

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-flightseeing excursion. Perhaps enjoy a float trip along Bow River or learn to be a Canadian ice hockey player. Otherwise, spend some time at the Fairmont Spa.

Set out on your chosen activity this morning. The remainder of the day is left free for you to explore however you please.

Banff, Rocky Mountaineer, Kamloops

Board the Rocky Mountaineer and soak up the views from your bi-level glass-dome carriage, complete with GoldLeaf Service.

Stay: Kamloops, hotel as assigned by Rocky Mountaineer (three-star accommodation)

Kamloops, Rocky Mountaineer, Vancouver

Rocky Mountaineer continues west today, bringing you to Vancouver.

Stay: Two Nights, Vancouver, Fairmont Waterfront Hotel

Today you’ll experience the very best of Vancouver on a fantastic half-day sightseeing tour. Led by a knowledgeable local guide, you’ll soak in the scenery at the vast Stanley Park, explore the trendy Granville Island and immerse yourself in the historic neighbourhood of Gastown. Celebrate tonight with a special dinner.

Vancouver, Embark Ship

Board your ship and set off for your journey along Alaska’s iconic coastline.

Stay: Seven Nights, Holland America Line’s Koningsdam in a Verandah Stateroom

The Inside Passage

Spend a full day on board as your ship cruises the coast of British Columbia.

Alaska’s picturesque capital, Juneau, is set at the foot of the mountain peaks on the Gastineau Channel. Explore at leisure or join an optional excursion (own expense).

Journey to Skagway, a gateway for the gold rush. Spend time exploring the town where frontier history still lives on.

Glacier Bay National Park

Wake to the sight of Glacier Bay National Park. Later on, learn from local rangers about the area's geological wonders.

Dock in Ketchikan today, set on the tranquil shores of the Tongass Narrows, and spend some time exploring as you please.

Cruise south through the Inside Passage.

Disembark Ship, Depart Vancouver

Disembark and transfer to the airport.

Every day we were amazed by the beauty of Canada and Alaska, each one of your chosen destinations was breathtaking in its own way... What a fabulous tour… We would certainly recommend APT.

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We are thinking about a Scenic trip called 'Icons of Western Canada and Alaska' for 22 days and we noticed a very similar trip with APT. Just wondering if anyone has information or opinions about which company is best.

Thank you for your reply.

Would you be able to suggest a more suitable forum for my question? At this stage, I am seeking opinions from people who have travelled with either or both companies.

Still not clear what your question is? Are you wondering about the service, quality of hotels? Or are you asking about value for $$?

It’s the standard tour bus route from Vancouver to the Rockies which follows the Bronze Medal ( third choice) way to travel to the Rockies , stops at Sun Peaks ( an out of the way ski resort at which you will have no time to do any activities) and has a one way drive along the Ice Field Parkway so if you have any bad weather too bad for your views.

At the cost of this tour you could do a luxury self drive holiday and an Alaska cruise and still have money in your pocket.

People who do tours seldom review them here as this is mostly a DIY forum and TA doesn’t make it easy to store tour reviews or trip reports.

Why would people do both tours of the same region? I request again, please post inks to the two tours you are considering.

What you mightget from people having been on a tour is likely complaints rather then what was good about the tour.

so asking - would you not want the best info from both camps if you want to find the best info and then be informed either way before you decide.?

Travelbug ~

The Scenic tour you mentioned is here:

https://www.scenic.com.au/tours/magnificent-canadian-rockies--alaskan-cruise/9007

The similar APT tour might be this one:

https://www.aptouring.com/trips/canadaalaska/ut23bwiv

Here is an older thread of 37 posts discussing both APT and Scenic. Although an older thread, the companies will very likely be operating with the same business model, IMO.

https://www.tripadvisor.ca/ShowTopic-g659487-i11598-k4695841-Scenic_Tours_or_A_P_T_for_Canada_Alaska_Cruise_Rail_tours-Canadian_Rockies_Alberta.html

And a shorter thread from last year about APT:

https://www.tripadvisor.com/ShowTopic-g154943-i81-k11583799-Do_APT_organise_a_good_tour_of_Vancouver_and_Rocky_Mnts-Vancouver_British_Columbia.html

I have taken coach tours and can share with you what I look for in one.

Cost: You get what you pay for. If the price is low, you can be sure that you will be responsible for more meals and more optional activities. There will be more free time ("at leisure" is the term, I believe) where doing anything would be on your own dime. Higher end tours will include payment for some optional activities. So look for that to see if you would be satisfied there.

Restaurants: How many meals are included? How many meals are included in the cost, but allow you to choose from several options? Does that matter to you? i.e. do you want to eat frequently with tour friends, or do you want to break away fairly often to eat independently.

Tour program/activities/inclusions: Is there a variety? Educational component? Excursions? Free time? Included admission to attractions?

Pacing: On a coach tour like the one you want to take, it is usually better to spend 2 nights in a location, to give you one full day there. Your tour accomplishes that for the BC/Rockies portion of the trip. In fact, APT allots 3 nights to Banff . Only Kamloops has 1 night and this is because 1) the train is a two day trip and 2) Kamloops is half way and is the city with the infrastructure to tend to the train stop and passenger overnight. Sun Peaks, again is another half way point for the coach trip. It's a resort with summer activities on the mountain:

https://www.sunpeaksresort.com/explore/sun-peaks-in-summer

Most posters here do not speak highly of Sun Peaks as a stop. I agree for a self drive trip because it is removed from the highway and a self contained mountain resort community. The Village is pedestrian only. Summer brings free concerts, festivals, a variety of hiking, mountain biking, alpine flowers (depending on what month you are travelling), scenic views.

You can check out their summer offerings here: https://www.sunpeaksresort.com/explore/sun-peaks-in-summer

HAL is a well known cruise company. The ships mentioned in the links above are Nieuw Amsterdam (APT) and either Koningsdam or Volendam (Scenic) which each have a capacity of 2100 pax + crew.

I'm afraid that deciding on "best" is going to be down to you, after assessing the content of the tours based on your personal preferences between the two. I think it is fair to say that either company would give you a good show.

Apt and Scenic both do basically the same tour. They are close competitors to each other and stay in similar properties. They both have sister companies that are similar tours at lower costs (Evergreen and Travelmarvel).

Sorry Mufti. I have to take you to task over this.

- Nieuw Amsterdam , mentioned as shown by APT, is not sailing any Alaska itineraries in 2020.

- Koningsdam carries 2650 passengers

- Volendam carries 1432 passengers.

@ david, thanks for dropping by. I was hoping you would see this thread.

Aaah, Frommy.

I see I linked this year's APT tour. The '19 and '20 tours seem to be on display in the same page. Thanks for catching that.

The 2020 APT tour (different tour name, identical itinerary) is here:

https://www.aptouring.com/trips/canadaalaska/ut22bwiv

APT, Day 15. "Seven Nights, Holland America Line ’s Koningsdam or Volendam"

Thanks so much everyone!

I really appreciate your time and the great detail in your responses. Lots of useful information. 😊

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