21 day Canadian Rocky Mountains and Alaska Cruise

Day 1 -DEPART HOME/ARRIVE VANCOUVER

Today, we make our to Vancouver with Cathay Pacific. There will be a short stopover in Hong Kong, before our group reboards bound for Canada. Upon arrival into Vancouver in the late evening, your trusty local guide will be on hand to greet you and once we have loaded up our bus, we will check into our hotel for some much needed rest.

Accommodation -Hilton Vancouver Airport Hotel or similar

Included Meals - As per fight

Day 2 - VANCOUVER ISLAND

Today, we take the BC Ferry across the strait of Georgia to British Columbia Provincial Capital, Victoria which is located on Vancouver Island. Here, we will visit the oldest Chinatown in Canada, the Legislative building and the national historic site, Empress Hotel. We will also have entry to the famous Butchart Gardens, home to hundreds of varieties of flowers. Back to Vancouver in the afternoon.

Accommodation -Hilton Vancouver Airport Hotel or similar

Included Meals - Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner

Day 3 - VANCOUVER CITY TOUR

A full day to explore Vancouver as your guide will take you on a city tour! Highlights today include Stanley Park, Totem Park, Capilano Suspension Bridge, Queen Elizabeth Park, Chinatown and also Gas town.

Accommodation -Hilton Vancouver Airport Hotel or similar

Included Meals - Breakfast / Lunch (Own arrangement) / Dinner

Day 4 - VANCOUVER/KAMLOOPS/CLEARWATER

This morning we drive to Hope, located in the Frazer Valley which was famous for Sylvester Stallone's Rambo movie, 'First Blood'. We then stop into the city of Kamloops, which is the Ginseng capital of Canada. Afterwards our journey will take us into Wells Gray Provincial Park - here we visit Helmcken Falls and Dawson Falls. Tonight, we spend the night in Clearwater.

Accommodation - Best Western Plus Hotel or similar

Included Meals - Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner

Day 5 - CLEARWATER/JASPER (OR HINTON)

After our breakfast we will visit Mount Robson, the second oldest park in British Columbia. It is truly one of the world’s crown jewels and has the highest peak in the Canadian Rockies. Other highlights today include Jasper National Park to visit Medicine Lake, Maligne Lake and Maligne Canyon. Overnight in the township of Jasper/Hinton.

Accommodation - Chateau Jasper or Best Western Plus Hinton (or similar)

Included Meals - Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner

Day 6 - JASPER (HINTON)/ICEFIELD PARKWAY/BANFF

A very busy day is arranged for our group today and serves as one of the highlights on this trip! Stops include Athabasca Falls, Bow Lake, Crowfoot Glacier and Banff National Park. Not to mention, we will also drop into Columbia Ice Field and hop onto a gigantic Ice Explorer and walk along the Skywalk. Tonight, we settle into the sleepy township of Banff, often regarded as Little Switzerland.

Accommodation - The Kenrick Hotel or similar

Included Meals - Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner

Day 7 - BANFF/LAKE LOUISE/BANFF

This morning we ride a gondola up Sulphur Mountain and from the viewing platform at an altitude of 2,350 meters, you will have a magical 360 degree view of the majestic Rocky Mountains. Other stops today include Bow River Falls and Lake Moraine (if open). Another highlight of this tour is Lake Louise- known for its turquoise, glacier-fed lake ringed by high peaks and overlooked by a stately chateau. We also invite you to walk along the scenic trail of Johnston Canyon - The views here are truly remarkable. Back to Banff Town in the evening.

Accommodation - The Kenrick Hotel or similar

Included Meals - Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner (Own arrangement)

Day 8 - BANFF/GOLDEN/SALMON ARM

We depart Banff this morning and make our way towards Vernon. Stops today include Emerald Lake, Natural bridge, Rogers Pass and the site of the Last Spike. The Last Spike is a historical site symbolling the completion of Canadian Pacific Railway dated back in 1885.

Accommodation - Prestige Hotel or similar

Included Meals - Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner

Day 9 - SALMON ARM/KELOWNA/VANCOUVER

As we finally exit the Rocky Mountains and make our way back to Vancouver, we'll firstly drop into the city of Kelowna - located in Okanagan Valley, on the eastern shore of Okanagan Lake surrounded by provincial parks, pine forest, vineyards, orchards and mountains. We'll visit Okanagan Lake, Okanagan Valley and spend a bit of time in the city town. We will also get a chance to visit Summerhill Winery - Canada's largest organic winery for a free tasting of its' award-winning red and white ice wines. Overnight in Vancouver.

Accommodation - Hilton Vancouver Airport Richmond or similar

Included Meals - Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner

Day 10 - VANCOUVER/BOARD CRUISE

Free time in the morning until our scheduled time to board the Royal Caribbean Anthem of the Seas cruise ship. Once on board, enjoy lunch and your tour leader will provide more information on what can be done whilst on board the ship.

Accommodation - Anthem of the Seas (Balcony Cabin)

Included Meals - Breakfast / As per cruise

Day 11 - AT SEA

While at sea, take time to recharge before the next stop. Lounge by the pool, be spoiled at the spa, dine at any of the onboard restaurants or explore the thrills on each deck until we arrive at the next destination.

Accommodation - Anthem of the Seas (Balcony Cabin)

Included Meals - As per cruise

Day 12 - ARRIVE KETCHIKAN (ALASKA)

Known as 'Salmon Capital of the World', Ketchikan is also the ancestral home of the Tlingit people, who have carved the world's largest collection of totem poles.  If you're up for an adventure, you can book a shore excursions (at own cost) where some can take you on a nature trail excursion through the rain forest or a wilderness exploration. In the evening, we depart for our next stop.

Accommodation - Anthem of the Seas (Balcony Cabin)

Included Meals -As per cruise

Day 13 - ARRIVE ICY STRAIT POINT (ALASKA)

For thousands of years, the Tlingit Indians have called this place home. Located near the city of Hoonah, and home to a historic cannery, Icy Strait Point also offers travellers the chance to view wildlife like humpback whales, orcas, seals, eagles, and brown bears, or to explore monuments to the region's fishing heritage.

Accommodation - Anthem of the Seas (Balcony Cabin)

Included Meals - As per cruise

Day 14 - ARRIVE SITKA (ALASKA)

Sitka truly offers the best of Alaska. Its small-town appeal stems from a unique blend of Russian, Tlingit and American history. It is famous for its iconic onion-domed Saint Michael's Russian Orthodox Cathedral and the towering totem poles of the Sitka National Park.

Accommodation - Anthem of the Seas (Balcony Cabin)

Included Meals - As per cruise

Day 15 - ARRIVE SKAGWAY (ALASKA)

Once the starting point for gold stampeders heading for the promised land of the Yukon, Skagway symbolizes the spirit of Alaska. There’s lots to see and do in Skagway especially strolling the charming downtown streets studded with historical buildings. Whatever you get up to in Skagway, it’ll be a day you’ll never forget.

Accommodation - Anthem of the Seas (Balcony Cabin)

Included Meals - As per cruise

Day 16 - HUBBARD GLACIER (CRUISING)

The Hubbard Glacier is located about 30 miles north off the coast of Yakutat and is by far one of Alaska’s most exciting natural treasures. On your cruise to Hubbard Glacier, enjoy incredible picture-perfect views of this glorious mount of ice from about every angle on your ship. Named after Gardiner Hubbard, the founder and president of the National Geographic Society, Hubbard Glacier is the longest tidewater glacier in the world.

Accommodation - Anthem of the Seas (Balcony Cabin)

Included Meals - As per cruise

Day 17 - ARRIVE SEWARD/ANCHORAGE/SEATTLE

Your ship arrives into the port of Seward this morning. We will arrange shared coach transfers with Royal Caribbean to the nearest airport which is Anchorage, about 2.5 hours away. Sit back and relax, not long you will arrive to Anchorage airport for your flight for Seattle. We anticipate to arrive later in the evening and our trusty local guide will be on hand to pick us up and then back to hotel for rest.

Accommodation - Doubletree by Hilton Seattle Airport or similar

Included Meals - As per cruise / Own arrangements for Lunch and Dinner

Day 18 - SEATTLE/VANCOUVER

This morning, enjoy a city highlights tour of Seattle which includes an outside photo stop at the Space Needle and of course, the soul of Seattle, Pike Place Market. In the afternoon we will have some shopping at Seattle Premium outlets before we cross the border back into Vancouver for the night.

Accommodation - Marriott Vancouver Airport Hotel or similar

Meals - Breakfast / Own arrangements for Lunch and Dinner

Day 19 - VANCOUVER/HONG KONG

A bit of free time in the morning before we depart for our Cathay Pacific flight bound for Hong Kong.

Meals - Breakfast / As per flight

Day 20 - HONG KONG/ HOME

Our overnight flight arrives into Hong Kong this evening and after a short transit, we reboard our flight bound for home.

Meals - As per flight

Day 21 - ARRIVE HOME

Our flight arrives back home today and from everyone at Friendly Travel, we hope you truly enjoyed your time visiting the Canadian Rockies and Alaska!

Meals - As per flight