Journey Locations has simply launched the primary of its Small Group Absolutely Escorted Excursions for 2023. Do you may have purchasers preferring to journey in a small group of like-minded vacationers with a devoted, skilled tour escort from Australia? Then that is the proper journey for them.
Canadian Rockies, Alaska Cruise & Northern Lights
Absolutely Escorted Tour
23 days from $16,399*
per particular person twin share
Departs Melbourne, Sydney or Brisbane: 27 August, 2023
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Sit again and chill out on this totally escorted tour of Canada’s West & Alaska. Expertise the majesty of the Canadian Rockies within the cities of Banff, Lake Louise and Jasper earlier than travelling by the inside of British Columbia to Vancouver. Take pleasure in a day tour to Victoria and the world well-known Butchart Gardens. Fly to the distant Yukon Territory and the goldrush city of Whitehorse to hunt the Northern Lights. Return to Vancouver and board a 7 night time 5 star Alaska Inside Passage Cruise. Take a go to to Whistler earlier than returning house.
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27 Aug 23: Australia – Calgary – Banff. (D)
Fly from Australia to Calgary by way of Vancouver on Air Canada.
Take pleasure in an orientation tour of Calgary to see the Calgary Tower, the well-known Stampede Park the place the annual rodeo is held, and the downtown enterprise district. Proceed on by the foothills of the Rockies to Banff Nationwide Park and the city of Banff.
This night get pleasure from a welcome dinner on the lodge or native restaurant.
Lodging: Charltons Banff, Deluxe Room, Banff – 3 nights
28 Aug 23: Banff. (B)
Right now depart for a full day sightseeing tour of Banff and space together with Tunnel Mountain Drive with the wind eroded Hoodoos and Shock Nook with views of Bow River Falls and Banff Springs Lodge.
Afternoon Tea at Fairmont Banff Springs Lodge this night, get pleasure from an Night Wildlife Safari.
Dinner at personal preparations.
29 Aug 23: Banff. (B,D)
This morning, get pleasure from a experience on the Banff Gondola for panoramic views of the world. With six beautiful mountain ranges and the sweep of the Bow Valley laid out earlier than you, views from the Sulphur Mountain summit are nothing in need of breathtaking. And there’s far more to find contained in the state-of-the-art facility on the summit.
Remainder of the day at leisure.
This night get pleasure from dinner on the lodge or native restaurant.
30 Aug 23: Banff – Lake Louise. (B,D)
Morning departure for Yoho Nationwide Park to see the Pure Bridge of stone and delightful Emerald Lake. Return to Banff Nationwide Park and discover the Valley of the Ten Peaks and scenic Moraine Lake. Lastly, arrive at picturesque Lake Louise to admire the reflection of the Victoria Glacier onto the turquoise blue waters of Lake Louise.
This night get pleasure from dinner on the lodge or native restaurant.
Lodging: Lake Louise Inn, Deluxe Room, Lake Louise – 1 night time
31 Aug 23: Lake Louise – Jasper. (B,D)
Right now journey alongside the Icefield Parkway, one of many world’s most lovely highways, passing a few of Canada’s highest mountains and most luxurious glaciers. Cease at Bow Lake, Crowfoot Glacier and cross by Peyto Lake earlier than reaching the Columbia Icefield, which is without doubt one of the largest accumulations of ice south of the Arctic Circle. Take a experience on the Ice Explorer onto the Athabasca Glacier for an in depth take a look at the ice formations. Go to the Glacier Skywalk, an expertise like no different, an ideal stability of breathtaking views, interpretive story-telling and adrenaline-pumping pleasure. Proceed to Jasper by way of Athabasca Falls and Sunwapta Falls.
This night get pleasure from dinner on the lodge or a neighborhood restaurant.
Lodging: Jasper Inn & Suites by INNHotels, Normal Room, Jasper – 2 nights
01 Sep 23: Jasper. (B)
Right now get pleasure from a full day of sightseeing in Jasper Nationwide Park. Begin by exploring the townsite, Pyramid and Patricia Lakes in addition to the Maligne River Valley. Cease for a nature stroll in lovely Maligne Canyon, to look at the slim gorge and limestone partitions, and at Medication Lake. Take pleasure in a scenic cruise on Maligne Lake to Spirit Island.
Dinner at personal preparations.
02 Sep 23: Jasper – Kamloops. (B,D)
Right now, cross the Yellowhead Cross heading east passing Mount Robson, the best peak within the Canadian Rockies. At Mount Robson Customer Centre cease for a leisurely stroll. Subsequent cease is Wells Grey Provincial Park – not simply well-known for its waterfalls but additionally house to wildlife like black bears, grizzlies, moose and lots of different species. Proceed to Kamloops, situated on the confluence of the South and North Thompson rivers in British Columbia’s semi-arid grasslands. Go to the BC Wildlife Park, a non-profit group devoted to the rescue & rehabilitation of injured wildlife. Uncover a few of British Columbia’s iconic wildlife and think about almost 200 animals and 65 animal species, together with bears, elk, bobcats, arctic wolves, and cougars.
This night get pleasure from dinner on the lodge or native restaurant.
Lodging: Coast Kamloops Lodge, Coast Room, Kamloops – 1 night time
03 Sep 23: Kamloops – Vancouver. (B,D)
Right now, journey alongside the Thompson River in direction of Cache Creek and south to Lytton, see two mighty rivers meet within the Fraser Canyon – Thompson and Fraser River. This afternoon drive by the Fraser Valley in direction of Vancouver. Upon arrival, go to FlyOver Canada, an incredible digital flight experience wherein you’ll “take off” into an enormous domed display screen to soar over Canada’s most spectacular sights on an unforgettable experience expertise!
This night get pleasure from dinner on the lodge or native restaurant.
Lodging: Sheraton Wall Centre, Conventional Room, Vancouver – 3 nights
04 Sep 23: Vancouver. (B)
Take pleasure in a morning sightseeing tour of Vancouver together with Stanley Park stopping on the Totem Poles and Prospect Level, Chinatown with a cease at Dr Solar-Yat-Sen-Park and cease on the Steam Clock in Gastown. Proceed to Granville Island for time at leisure to discover by yourself. Noisy and chaotic, but irresistibly atmospheric, Granville Island is Vancouver’s vacation spot for lovers of meals, artwork and tradition. This afternoon journey throughout the Lion’s Gate Bridge to Vancouver’s North Shore. Highlights embody a go to to the well-known Capilano Suspension Bridge which spans the Capilano Canyon and a experience on the Skyride up Grouse Mountain for panoramic views over town and Strait of Georgia.
Dinner at personal preparations.
05 Sep 23: Victoria Day Tour. (B)
Depart this morning to the Tsawwassen ferry terminal to board a ferry for the 1.5 hour crossing of the Georgia Straight by the attractive Gulf Islands and an opportunity to view a number of the native wildlife together with bald eagles, seals and even orca whales! Upon arrival, go to the well-known Butchart Gardens, created within the early 1900’s from a stone quarry. The completely different areas of the backyard are planted such that they bloom year-round. A number of the highlights of this 50 acre backyard are the Italian gardens, Japanese gardens, the English rose backyard and the Star Pond. Proceed to downtown Victoria, the provincial capital for a brief metropolis tour of the primary sights: Beacon Hill Park, Seaside Drive, Bastion Sq., the Interior harbour with the BC Parliament buildings and the historic Empress Lodge. Time at leisure in Victoria earlier than returning to Vancouver by way of the identical coach and ferry route.
Dinner at personal preparations.
06 Sep 23: Vancouver – Whitehorse – Northern Lights Viewing. (B,D)
Morning at leisure till the switch to Vancouver Airport for the flight to Whitehorse. Upon arrival switch to the lodge.
Dinner shall be on the lodge or a neighborhood restaurant.
This night at 2330hrs depart for Northern Lights viewing. A comfortable, heated cabin or wall tent with sizzling drinks and snacks makes Northern Lights viewing much more gratifying. Return to the lodge round 0330hrs.
Lodging: Sternwheeler Lodge, Normal Room, Whitehorse – 3 nights
07 Sep 23: Wildlife, Sizzling Springs & Northern Lights Viewing. (B,D)
This morning, embark on a metropolis tour of Whitehorse. Go to the SS Klondike Nationwide Historic Website; among the many final of the good paddle-wheelers that plied the Yukon River system till the 1950’s, the Outdated Log Church, the distinctive Log Cabin Skyscraper, Fish Ladder and Customer Centre. Cease at Predominant Avenue, good for strolling and procuring with its store’s galleries and café’s.
This afternoon, go to the Yukon Wildlife Protect for shut views of lots of the Yukon’s giant mammal species together with elk, moose, mule deer, caribou, Dall’s sheep, mountain goats, bison and even the musk-ox of the excessive Arctic, all of their pure environment. Not removed from the protect is Eclipse Nordic Sizzling Springs, an opportunity to indulge within the pure sizzling springs and chill out in a wide ranging summer time mountain setting.
This night dinner shall be on the lodge or a neighborhood restaurant.
Depart at 2330hrs for extra Northern Lights viewing. Once more, sizzling drinks and snacks are offered in a warm-up cabin. Sit round a roaring fireplace and share tales with fellow travellers. Return to the lodge round 0330hrs.
08 Sep 23: Northern Lights Viewing. (B,D)
After a protracted night the night time earlier than, at present is at leisure to chill out and revel in Whitehorse.
This night dinner shall be on the lodge or a neighborhood restaurant.
Depart for Northern Lights viewing at 2330hrs. Once more, sizzling drinks and snacks are offered in a warm-up cabin. Sit round a roaring fireplace and share tales with fellow travellers. Return to the lodge round 0330hrs.
09 Sep 23: Whitehorse – Vancouver – 7 night time Alaskan Inside Passage Cruise. (D)
Switch to Whitehorse Airport and fly to Vancouver. Switch to Vancouver cruise terminal. Take pleasure in free time to take a stroll alongside the waterfront, seize a espresso or discover someplace for a chunk to eat earlier than boarding the Holland America Line “Koningsdam” departing at 1630hrs, for a 7 night time cruise of Alaska’s Inside Passage.
Depart from Vancouver and sail down the Inside Passage in your solution to Alaska’s Inside Passage, a protected community of waterways that wind by glacier-cut fjords and plush temperate rain forests alongside the rugged coast of Southeast Alaska. Arguably one of many best cruising routes on this planet, the Inside Passage stretches by beautiful landscapes, from Misty Fjords Nationwide Monument to famed Glacier Bay Nationwide Park & Protect. Quite a few ports alongside the way in which recount Alaska’s vibrant historical past.
Lodging: Veranda Cabin, “Koningsdam”, Holland America Line – 7 nights
10 Sep 23: Inside Passage Cruising. (B,L,D)
Crusing the Inside Passage provides alternatives to identify a few of Alaska’s most iconic wildlife, with humpback whales and orca plying the bountiful waters alongside the ships, bald eagles hovering overhead and brown bears lumbering on the shoreline.
11 Sep 23: Tracy Arm Fjord & Juneau, Alaska (B,L,D)
Arrive into Tracy Arm Fjord at 0900hrs and depart at 0930hrs. Tracy Arm is a part of the 23,000 sq. kilometres of pure wilderness sheltered by the Tongass Nationwide Forest (America’s greatest). Guests typically see bears, whales and mountain goats roaming throughout numerous corners of this pristine space—to not point out chubby child seals resting on the ice floes. The dual Sawyer Glaciers stream from the peaks right down to the ocean, sloughing off stories-high chunks of water frozen many years and even centuries earlier than.
Cruise to Juneau, Alaska and go to essentially the most distant, most lovely and strangest state capital in the US. Surrounded by water, forest and mountain sights, guests in search of issues to do in Juneau indoors and outdoor can hike a glacier, eat fresh-caught fish on a seaside patio and tour a grand capitol constructing all in in the future. Arrive in Juneau at 1300hrs and depart at 2200hrs.
12 Sep 23: Skagway, Alaska. (B,L,D)
Arrive into Skagway at 0700hrs and depart at 2000hrs. On the top of the Klondike Gold Rush, the port city of Skagway served as the first gateway to the legendary gold fields, and rapidly grew into Alaska’s largest settlement with its buying and selling posts, saloons and guesthouses. Immerse in gold rush lore, from the notorious Purple Onion Saloon to the White Cross & Yukon Route Railroad, a basic narrow-gauge railway that traverses rugged mountains and passes cascading waterfalls and towering glaciers connecting Skagway to Whitehorse.
13 Sep 23: Glacier Bay, Alaska. (B,L,D)
Arrive into Glacier Bay at 0700hrs and depart at 1600hrs. On the cruise to Glacier Bay, shut your eyes and take within the sounds—the creaks and groans of “dwelling” ice, the shrill cries of gulls and hovering eagles, the splash of a breaching humpback whale. Frosted peaks towering over mossy forests, large tidewater glaciers (there are seven within the park), and marine wildlife are givens on the cruise to Glacier Bay.
14 Sep 23: Ketchikan, Alaska. (B,L,D)
Arrive into Ketchikan at 1100hrs and depart at 1900hrs. Ketchikan offers a glimpse of the Native Alaskan expertise, with historic totem poles and native-arts galleries. It has lengthy been an vital hub of the salmon-fishing and -packing industries. Discover the sights within the city itself, together with historic Creek Avenue, a boardwalk constructed over the Ketchikan Creek, or store for souvenirs, smoked salmon and native artwork, whereas exploring gold rush–period vacationer sights like Dolly’s Home Museum.
15 Sep 23: Inside Passage Cruising. (B,L,D)
Sail the Inside Passage and benefit from the services onboard the ship.
16 Sep 23: Vancouver – Whistler – Vancouver – Australia. (B) 
This morning the cruise arrives at 0700hrs. After breakfast disembark the ship and revel in a full day tour to the attractive resort village of Whistler. Comply with the Sea to Sky Freeway alongside lovely Howe Sound. Cease at BC’s highest waterfall, Shannon Falls and think about the Stawamanus Chief, the second largest standing piece of granite on this planet and in style rock-climbing space. Upon arrival in Whistler Village, go to Squamish Lil’wat Cultural Centre. View artefacts and listen to tales that give an outline of the previous and current lifestyle of the Squamish and Lil’wat peoples. Then, make a journey on the Gondola for panoramic views of the Village and surrounding mountains, be sure to cross the Peak2Peak Gondola from Whistler to Blackcomb Mountain – a singular expertise! Time at leisure for procuring and sightseeing within the village earlier than returning to Vancouver Airport for the flight again to Australia. Entry is included to the Vancouver Airport Lounge for two hours to will let you clean up and chill out in consolation.
17 Sep 23: Inflight.
18 Sep 23: Arrive in Australia.
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