Wilderness Adventure
Perhaps see one of many Grizzly bears that freely roam Denali National Park
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Destinations
By Destination
Special DealsBy Mode of Travel
Inclusions
- A maximum of 40 guests in your APT group
- Luxury dining - a total of 48 meals
- Expert APT Tour Director and cruise liaison
- Denali Suite at McKinley Chalet Resort
- GoldLeaf service on the Rocky Mountaineer
- Guaranteed verandah on your Holland America Line cruise
- Transfers, porterage, port charges and gratuities
- Discover Alaska’s Indigenous cultures at the Alaska Native Heritage Center during a guided visit and cultural presentation
Map & Itinerary
Victoria → Fairbanks
Signature Experiences
Designed Exclusively for APT guests
SIGNATURE EXPERIENCE
These once-in-a-lifetime moments allow you to experience an unforgettable world of exclusive moments, incredible cultures and charming surprises
FREEDOM OF CHOICE™
Give your holiday a personal touch with a choice of included sightseeing or dining options
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Arrive Victoria
Be taken to your hotel for a welcome dinner
Stay: Two Nights, Delta Hotels Victoria Ocean Pointe Resort, in a Deluxe Water View Room
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Victoria, The Butchart Gardens
SIGNATURE EXPERIENCE
Visit The Butchart Gardens before hours before and enjoy breakfast in the original residence.
Enjoy time at leisure after this morning’s activity.
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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
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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
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Sun Peaks, Banff
Admire Moraine Lake on your way to Banff. On arrival, be guided through Banff.
Stay: Two Nights, Banff National Park, Fairmont Banff Springs, in a Mountain View Room
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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-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 Willow Stream Spa.
FREEDOM OF CHOICE™
For dinner, choose from one of your hotel's restaurants.
Explore Banff on your preferred activity today.
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Banff, Moraine Lake, Lake Louise
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.
Head to Lake Louise today. On your way, travel through three iconic national parks.
Stay: Banff National Park, Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise
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Lake Louise, Athabasca Glacier, Jasper
FREEDOM OF CHOICE™
This evening, choose from one of your lodge’s restaurants to dine at.
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.
Stay: Jasper National Park, Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge
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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)
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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
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Vancouver
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 your leisure.
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Vancouver, Embark Ship
Head to the harbour where your ship awaits, and take a moment to settle in.
Stay: Seven Nights, Holland America Line’s Noordam or Nieuw Amsterdam in a Verandah Stateroom
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The Inside Passage
Your day is enjoyed on board. Take in coastal views or relax and enjoy the facilities.
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Ketchikan
Dock in Ketchikan today, set on the tranquil shores of the Tongass Narrows, and spend some time exploring as you please.
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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).
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Skagway
Arriving in Skagway, a delightful frontier-style atmosphere is still evident in the colourful heritage buildings.
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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.
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College Fjord
Cruise amid the stunning setting of the five tidewater glaciers of College Fjord.
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Whittier, Disembark Ship, Anchorage, Talkeetna
SIGNATURE EXPERIENCE
Discover Alaska’s Indigenous cultures at the Alaska Native Heritage Center during a guided visit and cultural presentation.
Travel to Anchorage and journey on to Talkeetna.
Stay: Two Nights, Talkeetna Alaskan Lodge
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Talkeetna
FREEDOM OF CHOICE™
Take a jetboat tour or a float trip down the Talkeetna River.
Breakfast is at a leisurely pace today, with the Alaska Range set in the background. Then, a Freedom of Choice activity is waiting.
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Talkeetna, Denali National Park
SIGNATURE EXPERIENCE
Join an experienced mountaineer for a first-hand account of what it’s like to scale Denali, North America’s highest mountain peak.
FREEDOM OF CHOICE™
Tonight, choose where to enjoy dinner.
Board the deluxe dome railcars of the McKinley Explorer train and travel to Denali National Park. Arrive at your resort in time for dinner at your chosen restaurant.
Stay: Two Nights, Denali National Park, McKinley Chalet Resort, in a Denali Suite
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Denali National Park
SIGNATURE EXPERIENCE
A Tundra Wilderness Tour is the perfect chance to see moose, grizzlies, caribou, eagles and wolves in the national park.
After today’s activity, look forward to a free evening.
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Denali National Park, Fairbanks
After a morning at leisure in Denali National Park, travel to Fairbanks, Alaska’s Golden Heart City.
Stay: Two Nights, Fairbanks, Pikes Waterfront Lodge
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Fairbanks
Cruise the Chena River aboard a sternwheeler and travel back to a time when riverboats filled Alaska’s waterways. Later, take a trip through Alaska’s gold rush history as you travel along the Tanana Valley Railroad to Gold Dredge 8. Enjoy a farewell dinner.
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Depart Fairbanks
Be transferred to the airport after breakfast.
Daily :It has been a privilege to welcome so many guests aboard APT’s award-winning journeys, and a joy to see those guests fall in love with each new experience the world presents.
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