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Escorted Tours

Canada and the Rockies including

Alaska Cruise


Route:
  • UK
  • Calgary
  • Banff
  • Kamloops
  • Vancouver
  • Alaska Cruise
  • UK

7 NIGHTS from £1099pp

Tour Highlights
  • See wildlife along the Inside Passage
  • Marvel at the Sawyer Glacier
  • Explore Alaska's capital city Juneau
  • Enjoy relics of the Klondike Gold Rush
  • Ride a gondola to Sulphur Mountain and a snow coach along Columbia Icefield
  • Marvel at awe-inspiring Lake Louise and Moraine Lake
  • Stroll across the world's highest suspended footbridge over the Capilano River
  • Visit the 1,000-acre Stanley Park, one of the largest city parks in North America
  • Tour Calgary and Vancouver and explore Banff, Yoho and Glacier National Parks
  • Wander along the walkway through Johnston Canyon

Extension from £1099pp

Tour + Extension from £3998pp

To book call us on 0330 818 8907

Alaska Cruise

Discover the last frontier of snow-dusted peaks, teal waterways inhabited by salmon hunting grizzlies, an endless blanket of spruce forests and a wealth of small town hill dwellings on our sensational 8-day cruise.

During your voyage, admire architectural remnants of the Klondike Gold Rush in Skagway, witness the spectacle of giant glaciers splitting into ice rivers and spot fauna filled fjords as you cruise the Inside Passage.

Tour Itinerary

1
UK to Calgary

Depart London on your scheduled flight to Calgary where you will be met by your guide and transferred to your hotel. The remainder of today will be at leisure.

2
Calgary

This morning, enjoy a sightseeing tour of Calgary. Set in the rolling foothills of the majestic Canadian Rockies, view the city's key sights including Scotsman's Hill, Stampede Park, Calgary Tower and Fort Calgary.

3
Calgary to Banff

Travel from Calgary to Banff National Park and embark on a day tour of the to discover some of Canada's best-kept wilderness secrets. Taking the scenic Tunnel Mountain Drive route, admire the magnificent spires of layered rock carved by the elements within Bow Valley. Later, climb a short distance to view Bow Falls, a dramatic backdrop of many classic Hollywood films. A gondola-ride to the summit of Sulphur Mountain has also been included, allowing you to marvel at the enormity of the six surrounding mountain ranges. Optional excursions - Bow River Safari or Helicopter Experience. Prices will be confirmed with your guide.

  • Breakfast
4
Banff

Continue along the Bow Valley Parkway for more unforgettable scenery including Johnston Canyon, a deep limestone ravine which can be explored upon a walkway. Visit Moraine Lake, a glacially fed lake that turns turquoise blue as it begins to thaw in the summer months, before finally arriving at Lake Louise, one of Canada's most beautiful freshwater lakes and home to a thriving population of grizzly bears, moose and timber wolves. Later embark on a journey on board a snow coach to navigate the rugged Columbia Icefield, formed from an ancient glacier.

  • Breakfast
5
Banff to Kamloops

Board your coach and embark on a breath-taking journey abound for cinematic vistas as you travel west through Yoho and Glacier National Parks. Later today arrive at the city of Kamloops in British Columbia for an evening at leisure. Optional excursion - Silver Leaf or Gold Leaf Rocky Mountaineer Rail Experience (available on request and confirmed 60 days before departure). Please call our Customer Experience Team for any additional details such as prices and availability.

  • Breakfast
6
Kamloops to Vancouver

Your journey continues along the picturesque Duffy Lake Road, a winding route affording visitors a superb vantage point to admire Duffy Lake's shimmering reflection of the surrounding mountain range. A stop will be made in the skier's paradise of Whistler to stretch your legs before continuing along the Sea to Sky Highway, arriving at Vancouver.

  • Breakfast
7
Vancouver

Framed by a rippling ocean scarred by ferry trails, vast forests of mighty Cedars and snow-dusted pinnacles, Vancouver boasts one of the most spectacular settings of any city on the planet. During your tour visit the 1,000 acre Stanley Park, one of the largest city parks in North America. Later stop at Granville Island, whose indoor market offers a colourful assortment of gastronomic delights. Today concludes upon the world's longest and highest suspended footbridge, which will take you over the towering tops of evergreens allowing you to peak down onto the roaring Capilano River below. Optional Whale Watching Excursion. Prices will be confirmed with your guide.

8
Vancouver

This morning, transfer to Vancouver airport for your return flight back to the UK.

9
Alaskan Cruise - The Inside Passage

Leaving Vancouver behind your ship will trace the outline of North America's most scenic coastal landscape, weaving through islands of the Pacific Coast known as the Inside Passage. Boasting wildlife filled fjords and evergreen-coated scenery, position yourself on the upper deck for the best chance to observe soaring eagles, grizzly bears, breaching wales and bathing seals.

  • Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
10
Alaskan Cruise - Tracy Arm Inlet & Juneau

Weather permitting, the ship will navigate the 30-mile long Tracy Arm Fjord to view the mammoth Sawyer Glacier which oversees a slow-moving river of ice. After lunch you'll arrive in Juneau, Alaska's state capital, in which there are a number of optional excursions on offer including dog sledging with huskies, whale watching and a helicopter ride over the glacier.

  • Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
11
Alaskan Cruise - Skagway

The ship arrives in Skagway this morning where it remains all day, leaving plenty of time to explore this charming relic of the 1898 Klondike Gold Rush. Wooden sidewalks and turn-of-the-century buildings will take you back to the lawless living of pioneer days. Shore excursions are also aplenty; we recommend you take a fascinating ride on the restored carriages along the old White Pass and Yukon railroad through the Alaskan wilderness.

  • Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
12
Alaskan Cruise - Glacier Bay

Today enjoy a tour highlight as your cruise ship slowly enters Glacier Bay National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site that protects a unique ecosystem of majestic humpback whales, black bears and Yukon wolves. A national park ranger will come on board to provide a detailed commentary of your wild surroundings and answer any questions you have. You may also have the chance to witness a monumental chunk of ice splitting off one of the eight gargantuan glaciers.

  • Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
13
Alaskan Cruise - Ketchikan

After a morning of cruising, the ship will arrive at the city of Ketchikan, a small metropolis that clutches the shores of the Tongrass Narrow. Explore this charming area in your own time, wandering along Creek Street, through the Totem Pole Park or pick one of the optional wildlife excursions such as a bear adventure by floatplane or an Alaskan fishing experience.

  • Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
14
Alaskan Cruise - The Inside Passage

Your final full day on board will be spent returning through the Inside Passage allowing you more time to appreciate the area's distinct beauty, observe its natural inhabitants or simply relax.

  • Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
15
Cruise Disembark to UK

This morning arrive back at Vancouver's port where you will disembark and be transferred to the airport for your return flight back to the UK.

  • Dinner

Important Information

Visas

British Citizens will need an eTA to visit Canada. Applying for an eTA is a simple online process that takes just a few minutes. You will need your passport, a credit card, and an email address. It costs $7 CAD to get an eTA and it will be valid for up to five years. You must also make sure that you carry the correct travel documents and identification. Please visit www.cic.gc.ca. Further advice should be sought from the applicable tourist authority for other nationalities and for general queries.
For the Alaska Cruise Extension, an American ESTA will be required. Further advice should be sought from the applicable tourist authority for other nationalities and for general queries. We strongly advise you check your destinations' Tourist Board or Embassy for the most up-to-date guidelines regarding passport validity.

Insurance

We strongly recommend that you and all members of your party are suitably insured as soon as you book your holiday. It is a condition of booking that you must have suitable travel insurance. It is important that you purchase travel insurance that suitably covers your participation in whatever activities you may undertake at the time that you make your booking. To assist you with this, we have arranged travel insurance in partnership with Holiday Extras. To arrange your travel insurance with Holiday Extras, please call 0800 781 4237 and quote 'WK830' for preferential rates. Please ensure you provide us with the name of your insurer, policy number and their 24-hour emergency contact number as soon as possible. Mercury Holidays will not be liable for any costs incurred by you due to your failure to take out suitable travel insurance from the date of booking.

Payment

If booking more than 10 weeks before departure a deposit of £250pp will need to be paid at the time of booking with the full amount payable at 10 weeks prior to departure. The deposit applies to adults and children. If you are within 10 weeks of travel then the full balance of the holiday will be payable.

Flight Information

Your flight to Canada is with British Airways, departing from London Heathrow, Terminal 5. Each passenger is entitled to 23kg of hold luggage (40cm/30cm/15cm) plus 1 item of hand luggage not exceeding in size and 1 personal item such as a handbag, briefcase, or laptop case. Weight restrictions will be finalised on your final documentation. Should you wish to take additional luggage you will need to pay extra at check-in. Check-In should be at least 3 hours before departure.
IMPORTANT: Please note that final flight details will be confirmed on your final documentation which will be sent to you approximately 10 days before departure. A printed E-ticket is no longer required at check-in, all you need to do is present your passport to the staff at the desk and your boarding pass will be given to you.

Health and Vaccinations

It is your responsibility to check any health and vaccination requirements applicable to your booked arrangements. We can only provide general information about this. Health and hygiene facilities and disease risks vary from country to country. You should take health advice about your own needs as early as possible and in good time before your departure. Sources of information include; www.fco.gov.uk, http://travelhealthpro.org.uk/, www.hpa.org.uk, your General Practitioner or a specialist clinic.

Physical Accessibility

This tour is accessible to most people with an average level of fitness and normal mobility. It involves moderate days of walking on uneven paths and small hills, and getting on and off coaches. This tour is not suitable for anyone with walking difficulties.

Group Size

There is no minimum number of travellers for this extension however the main tour passenger numbers will apply for the main part of the tour. If in the unlikely event there are less than the required number of people booked on your main tour date then you may be asked to change to a different date. A full refund will be made available to you should this alternative not be suitable.

Tour Guide

Excursions during your cruise are in shared services, meaning that these excursions are not exclusive to Mercury Holidays customers, you will have an English-Speaking local guide present during these excursions ensuring that you have first-hand knowledge at all times. This guide will only be available during excursions.

Currency Information

The currency in Canada is the Canadian Dollar. We recommend that you exchange your currency before you leave the UK.

Personal Expenses

You will need to take some extra money with you to cover any meals and personal purchases, such as souvenirs, extra drinks and snacks. Approximately £500-£600 per person should be sufficient for the duration of your tour. Please also bear in mind that there will be several shopping opportunities throughout your tour.
Tipping is at your discretion, however we would recommend approximately $7 per person per day. Tips are accepted in the local currency, however it is asked that if you do not tip in the local currency that you only pay with notes, as coins cannot be exchanged.

Tour Dates & Prices

Depart UKArrive UKExtension PriceTour PriceTotal Price
22 Jun 202406 Jul 2024£1259£3099£4358
07 Sep 202421 Sep 2024£1099£2899£3998

Included in the Price

  • Fully Escorted Tour with local English Speaking Guides throughout
  • Scheduled Flights from the UK.
  • All internal travel including air-conditioned/heated transportation.
  • Accommodation, meals as specified and entry fees to all sights.
  • All airport taxes and security charges.

Additional Expenses

  • Visas
  • Insurance
  • Tips
  • Any meals not specified in your itinerary
Itinerary Changes

Our intention is to adhere to the day-to-day itinerary as printed; however, the order of events and sightseeing may vary according to the local conditions or for operational purposes. For this reason, we have indicated approximate times only. Your local guide will inform you of any schedule changes as they are informed of them. Some road construction and/or weather conditions may lengthen the driving times or sailing conditions.

What to expect

Fact File
Currency

Canadian Dollar

Min/Max temperature

-15 °C / 17 °C

When to go

Weather can vary quite considerably throughout the year, so please familiarise yourself with the climate charts below.

Calgary

Banff

Kamloops

Vancouver

Juneau

Skagway

Ketchikan

What to pack
  • Insect repellent
  • High Factor Sun cream and a hat with a big brim for sunny days
  • Comfortable walking shoes such as trainers
  • Sunglasses
  • Warm clothes for colder days
  • Ruck sack or light bag per person
  • Personal toiletries and first aid kit
  • Light rain coat
  • Binoculars
  • Personal Drinks Bottle
Customer Rating:
10/10
Graham Yates
15th Jun 2017

The guide Barb, was truly excellent as was the driver Russell.

Excellent hotels & ideally positioned in the centre of most of the locations.

  • Overall Satisfaction
  • Value for money
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