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DAY 1 BANFF
Arrive in Banff and spend the rest of the day sightseeing. This
beautiful mountain resort town offers a variety of activities for both
relaxation and adventure. Overnight in Banff.

DAY 3 KAMLOOPS
Departing early in the morning, travel onboard Rocky Mountaineer
from the mountain resort town of Banff to Kamloops, in the heart of
the British Columbia Interior. Your journey takes you through
ever-changing scenery as you travel between the iconic glacier
and snow-capped peaks of the Canadian Rockies over mountain
passes and through remarkable tunnels, along rocky lakeshores
and across the ranchlands of the Interior. Today’s highlights
include the Continental Divide, the Spiral Tunnels, Kicking Horse
Canyon, Rogers Pass and Craigellachie, where the last spike of the
Canadian Pacific Railway was driven. You will arrive in Kamloops in
the evening. Overnight in Kamloops. B, L.

DAY 4 VANCOUVER
Early in the morning, your journey continues west towards the
Pacific Ocean and the coastal city of Vancouver. On today’s
journey, you will again see dramatic changes in scenery, from the
desert-like environment of the B.C. Interior, through winding river
canyons and pristine forests, to the Cascade and Coast Mountains
and the lush green fields of the Fraser Valley. Highlights include
the steep slopes and rock sheds along the Thompson River and the
rushing waters of Hell’s Gate in the Fraser Canyon. Your rail
journey ends on arrival in Vancouver this evening. Overnight in
Vancouver. B, L.

DAY 5 VANCOUVER
Enjoy the day with free time to relax or book your own activities at
your leisure. Vancouver has activities for all interests, including
visiting historic Gastown, dining in lively Yaletown, or enjoying a
walk on the Stanely Park Seawall. No matter what you choose to
do, the Coast Mountains and the Pacific Ocean surround you.
Overnight in Vancouver.

24 ports and cities. Over 40 land excursions. Your combinations are nearly endless in this unspoiled land nestled between glacier and rain forest. Explore Alaska by land, sea and air, viewing North America’s most noble creatures and natural wonders. It’s all designed to get you refueled on inspiration. This is your opportunity to take the adventure you always dreamed of. Witness dramatic displays of ice-shelves breaking off into icebergs. Visit cultures that have lived and loved the land for thousands of years. Marvel at moose and bear on the land, bald eagles soaring above, and humpback whales peacefully rolling with the sea. And gaze upon the backdrop of a million stars showcasing the miracle of the Aurora Borealis.

Located between Vancouver and Ketchikan, Alaska’s Inside Passage is hot to some of the most breathtaking scenery on the face of the earth, 3000 foot mountain peaks meet the oceans within a mile of the shore. Marvel at the spring wildflowers and the migration of the Humpback and Killer whales. Visit in the autumn when the passage is ablaze with autumn foliage, it’s perfect place to view gathering of Bald Eagles.

Uncovering authentic local finds and having experiences that make you feel like you’ve really connected with a place are important elements in ensuring an extraordinary vacation. We’re taking advantage of our partnership with Travel + Leisure to get their editors’ recommendations and insider tips on the places you will want to visit. Here are their picks for just one of the 150 destinations they covered.

Here’s your chance to take a glacial dogsled adventure via helicopter in Alaska’s capital. A city that gracefully balances frontier ruggedness with cosmopolitan flair. Mendenhall Glacier, a river of ice measuring 1.5 miles in width and over 6 miles in length, is part of Juneau’s Icefield, 1500 square miles of ice that feeds 38 glaciers and ready for you to take a float trip on it.

You’ve never tasted salmon so fresh. Known as the ‘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, take a canoe and nature trail excursion through the rain forest or a wilderness exploration followed by a sumptuous crab feast you can’t resist.

Located between Vancouver and Ketchikan, Alaska’s Inside Passage is hot to some of the most breathtaking scenery on the face of the earth, 3000 foot mountain peaks meet the oceans within a mile of the shore. Marvel at the spring wildflowers and the migration of the Humpback and Killer whales. Visit in the autumn when the passage is ablaze with autumn foliage, it’s perfect place to view gathering of Bald Eagles.

24 ports and cities. Over 40 land excursions. Your combinations are nearly endless in this unspoiled land nestled between glacier and rain forest. Explore Alaska by land, sea and air, viewing North America’s most noble creatures and natural wonders. It’s all designed to get you refueled on inspiration. This is your opportunity to take the adventure you always dreamed of. Witness dramatic displays of ice-shelves breaking off into icebergs. Visit cultures that have lived and loved the land for thousands of years. Marvel at moose and bear on the land, bald eagles soaring above, and humpback whales peacefully rolling with the sea. And gaze upon the backdrop of a million stars showcasing the miracle of the Aurora Borealis.

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