canada-alaska



Canadian Rockies & Alaska - 29 Days THIS TOUR HAS DEPARTED Miss out? Check out our tour to the Rockies next year! Departs: Sunday 27 May 2007 Costs per person, twin share: $11,990 Sydney $12,120 Melbourne/Brisbane $12,320 Adelaide/Hobart $3,800 Single Supplement Cruise upgrades, per person, twin share: $480 Ocean View State Room (S.Sup $960) $1,000 Verandah State Room (S.Sup $2,000) Experience the ultimate journey of both Canada and Alaska. Travel through the Rockies, along the spectacular Icefield Parkway, Ride the Snowcoach on the Columbia Icefield. Head north to Alaska along the legendary Alaska Highway. Visit such fascinating places as Dawson City, Fairbanks, Denali National park and Anchorage. Enjoy a 7 night luxury Inside Passage and Alaska cruise from Seward to Vancouver. DAY 1 (D) Sunday 27 May Australia – Vancouver Tour commences in Sydney, and we fly via Honolulu to Vancouver arriving the same day as we leave, due to crossing the International Date Line. On arrival in Vancouver, you will be met by your coach captain and transferred to the Century Plaza Hotel. 2 nights. DAY 2 (BD) Monday 28 May Vancouver Sightseeing Vancouver’s physical setting and features nestled between sea and mountain make it one of the world’s most scenically attractive cities in Canada. Our sightseeing program today includes the 400-hectare Stanley Park, English Bay, Chinatown and Gastown. We also visit the world’s longest suspension bridge over the Capilano Gorge, and take a cable car ride to the top of Grouse Mountain for some great views over Vancouver. DAY 3 (BD) Tuesday 29 May Vancouver – Victoria This morning after breakfast we ferry to Vancouver Island via the scenic Gulf Islands. On arrival we take a drive along Marine Parade capturing the sensational views of the Straight of Juan de Fuca. The Victoria City Tour also explores the exclusive homes of Oak Bay area and the University of Victoria. The included highlight of today’s tour is strolling through the world famous Butchart Gardens, 50 acres of perfectly groomed gardens on a 1904 country estate that has won the hearts of millions of visitors. Overnight at the Chateau Victoria Hotel in Down Town Victoria. Dinner and breakfast on the Roof Top Restaurant with magnificent views. DAY 4 (BD) Wednesday 30 May Victoria – Whistler Early this morning after breakfast we ferry back to Vancouver before we journey north along the scenic Sea to Sky Highway to the mountain resort of Whistler, your overnight destination. Stay overnight in the Pinnacle Hotel centrally located within Whistler Village. DAY 5 (BD) Thursday 31 May Whistler – Kelowna This morning we will travel the Duffey Lake Road with its spectacular scenery of steep canyons and rugged mountains. Before arriving at our overnight destination Kelowna, we will stop for lunch and a visit at the historic Hat Creek Ranch. Stay overnight in the Prestige Hotel Kelowna situated in the heart of downtown Kelowna. DAY 6 (BD) Friday 1 June Kelowna – Canmore After breakfast we will continue our journey through Vernon to Sicamous, where we will join the Trans Canada Highway. Travelling through Kicking Horse Canyon and Yoho National Park, we will eventually arrive at our accommodation, the Radisson Hotel Canmore in the late afternoon. (3 nights) DAY 7 (BD) Saturday 2 June Banff Sightseeing Enjoy a leisurely day experiencing the delights of this famous mountain community. Take a ride on the Sulphur Mountain Gondola for a breathtaking 360 degree view of snow-capped peaks and valleys in the Banff area. Visit the Cave and Basin historical site and discover where Canada’s national park system began. Tonight we will visit the award winning "Oh Canada Eh?" Dinner show. This is a musical celebration of Canada featuring singing Mounties, lumberjacks and Anne of Green Gables and many more famous Canadian characters. DAY 8 (BL) Sunday 3 June Lake Louise Sightseeing Walk through the deep gorge of Johnston Canyon and admire the Valley of the Ten Peaks reflected in Moraine Lake’s turquoise waters. Stroll the shores of Lake Louise, ‘Jewel of the Canadian Rockies’, with its stunning glacier backdrop. Enjoy lunch at the Chateau Lake Louise. Visit such sights at Takakkaw Falls, Emerald Lake and the natural Rock Bridge that spans the Kicking Horse River. Having enjoyed lunch at the Chateau Lake Louise, there is no need to rush back to the hotel for dinner. Opportunity, though, will be given for you to purchase a lighter meal as we return to our hotel. Being Sunday, a time to worship our Lord will be a fitting conclusion to a wonderful day. DAY 9 (BD) Monday 4 June Canmore – Saskatchewan Crossing Travel northward along one of the most spectacular highways in North America. The Icefield Parkway is highlighted by the frequent wildlife sightings, towering mountain peaks, tranquil lakes and cascading waterfalls. On route to the Columbia Icefield, stop at Crowfoot Glacier, Bow Lake, and Peyto Lake. Ride the snow-coach on the Columbia Icefield, a 325 square kilometre expanse of ice up to 320 metres deep that has been growing for 400 years. Overnight accommodation at The Crossing Resort. DAY 10 (BD) Tuesday 5 June Saskatchewan Crossing – Dawson Creek Our journey continues north along Highway 40, also known as The Bighorn Highway. This route takes us along the eastern slopes of the Rockies to Grande Cache, where we take time to relax and enjoy the surrounding. There are walking trails ranging from 5 to 15 minutes, from short and light to long and difficult trails. After lunch we head further north through Grand Prairie, leaving the Canadian Rockies behind us. Stay overnight in George Dawson Inn. DAY 11 (BLD) Wednesday 6 June Dawson Creek – Fort Nelson Dawson Creek is where the Alaska Highway begins, winding its path all the way to Fairbanks, Alaska. Today we travel through Peace River country to Fort St. John, a service town to the oil and gas industries. Then on to Pink Mountain, where again we see the Rocky Mountains in the distance. Today we also cross the Trutch Mountain by-pass and the Muska River Bridge – at 1000ft, it’s the lowest point on the Alaska Highway. Stay overnight at Woodlands Inn. DAY 12 (BLD) Thursday 7 June Fort Nelson – Watson Lake Continue along the Alaska Highway through Stone Mountain Provincial Park and over the Summit Pass – the highest point of the Alaska Highway. More picturesque scenery as we pass Summit Lake, and Muncho Lake, known for its deep green and blue waters. This afternoon, you may wish to take a dip in the soothing waters of Laird Hot Springs Pool. It is here we leave the Rocky Mountains and enter the Yukon Territory for our overnight stop in Watson Lake. In Watson Lake, we visit the Northern Lights Centre and learn about the aurora borealis and other space research studies through a panoramic video and laser technology show that is one of a kid in North America. Stay overnight at the Gateway Motor Inn. DAY 13 (BLD) Friday 8 June Watson Lake – Whitehorse Before moving on, we visit the Signpost Forest, a collection of some 22,000 signs brought here by visitors from around the world. You may add your own if you wish. More beautiful scenery today as we travel through southern Yukon, crossing the British Columbia / Yukon border nine times. We pass through the Cassiar Mountains, then cross two of the longest bridge spans on the Alaska Highway – Nisutlin Bridge at 1917ft long, and Teslin River Bridge, at 1770ft long. Here we have our first view of the mighty Yukon River. On arrival in Whitehorse, the capital city of Yukon, we visit the SS Klondike, once the largest sternwheeler to ply the mighty Yukon River, now a National Historic Site. Stay overnight in the Westmark Whitehorse Hotel. DAY 14 (BLD) Saturday 9 June Whitehorse – Dawson City The excitement continues as we push further north, taking the alternate route, the Klondike Highway, with its incredible mountain scenery, lakes and historic towns. This is the route that some 40,00 gold seekers took in 1898. At Five Finger Rapids, we view from an observation deck the treacherous rapids that posed a navigational hazard to the riverboats, which were winched through a narrow channel against the current. Stay two nights at Westmark Dawson City Hotel. DAY 15 (BD) Sunday 10 June Dawson City For many people who take this journey through western Canada and Alaska, Dawson City, on the confluence of the Klondike and Yukon Rivers is the highlight of their trip. With a whole day here, you will have plenty of time to stroll the boardwalks of this most colourful and architecturally preserved town of the gold rush era. A city walking tour, and attending a church service will all add interest and excitement to this day. DAY 16 (BD) Monday 11 June Dawson City – Fairbanks Leaving Dawson City and the Yukon today, we travel through the lonely and remote lands of the “Top of the World Highway”. Many people consider this to be the highlight of their visit north, as the breathtaking vistas typify the “Great Land”. Overnight accommodation at the Bridgewater Hotel (2 nights). DAY 17 (BD) Tuesday 12 June Fairbanks No visit to Fairbanks would be complete without a trip on the Riverboat Discovery: rated in the top three Alaskan attractions. As we cruise along the Chena and Tanana Rivers, we experience first hand something of a culture and heritage of the Alaskan people as we view an Indian village and see a dog team demonstration. We will also come to appreciate why the riverboat was once the only transportation in Alaska and Yukon. A local guide will ensure we see all the sights of Alaska’s second largest city. DAY 18 (BLD) Wednesday 13 June Fairbanks – Anchorage Depart today from Fairbanks to Denali National Park, home to more than 40 species of mammals and 155 species of birds. Here you will be hosted to a guided four hour natural history tour of the Park. Be sure to bring a camera to record the magnificent Mount McKinley, North America’s highest peak. After lunch, we carry on to Anchorage, Alaska’s most cosmopolitan city. DAY 19 (BD) Thursday 14 June Anchorage Opportunities abound. Our last full day on land before seven wonderful nights cruising the Inside Passage. Enjoy a half day city sightseeing tour with a local guide, with the afternoon free for personal shopping and sightseeing, or you can join one of many optional day tours that could take you you to the Arctic Circle, Glacier Cruises, bear viewing, fishing, or even a snow dog sledding tour (Own expense). DAY 20 (BLD) Friday 15 June Anchorage – Seward Today we will travel 127 miles to Seward. Known as the “Gateway to Kenai Fjords National Park,” Seward is a picturesque community with a frontier-town atmosphere, with homes and buildings dating back to the early 1900s. Seward is a fishing village surrounded by the unrivalled beauty of the Kenai Wildlife Refuge, the Alaska Maritime National Refuge, Chugach National Forest and the Kenai Fjords National Park. Today we board our luxury Celebrity Cruise Ship Summit for our seven night Inside Passage Cruise to Vancouver. DAY 21 (BLD) Saturday 16 June Hubbard Glacier Hubbard Glacier is the one glacier in the world that does not move at a glacial pace. Quite the opposite. In fact, in 1986, Hubbard Glacier - the largest tidewater glacier on the North American continent - moved an average of just under 5.5 feet per hour. Keep a watchful eye as you sail through the Yakutat Bay, as you may be a witness to geological history. DAY 22 (BLD) Sunday 17 June Skagway, Alaska It's doubtful you'll succumb to gold fever, but if any place on earth can summon up the thrill of prospecting, it's Skagway. By embracing its gold rush past, Skagway has managed to preserve a frontier spirit complete with saloons and dance-hall revues. One option worth considering today is to board the vintage 1890’s parlour cars of the White Pass and Yukon Railway which takes you up the White Pass (3290 feet). The scenery here is among the most breathtaking anywhere. This and all shore excursions are at your expense. DAY 23 (BLD) Monday 18 June Juneau, Alaska Where Earl Grey meets Eddie Bauer® would be a good way to describe the charms of Alaska's capital city. Here the pioneering spirit lives on in an interesting mix of cosmopolitan chic and frontier ruggedness. Visit the Alaska State Museum and its exquisite collection of Russian Orthodox and Gold Rush relics. DAY 24 (BLD) Tuesday 19 June Icy Straight Point, Alaska Fifty miles west of Juneau and at the mouth of Glacier Bay, lies historic Icy Straight Point. Travellers have the unique opportunity to experience Tlingit culture, superior wildlife viewing opportunities and years of Alaskan history. DAY 25 (BLD) Wednesday 20 June Ketchikan, Alaska In addition to being the jumping-off point for seaplane excursions into the Misty Fjords National Monument and its 2.2 million acres of wilderness nirvana, Ketchikan is also the ancestral home of the Tlingit tribe. Another "must-see" here is the world's largest collection of totem poles. You can learn what motivates someone to turn a piece of lumber into a towering work of art at the Saxman Native Village and Totem Bight and Totem Heritage Centre. DAY 26 (BLD) Thursday 21 June Inside Passage This is one of the most famously beautiful passages in the entire world. It features virtually everything you came to Alaska hoping to see, including rain forests, glaciers, fjords and white-capped peaks. All of which create a setting that's perfect for viewing whales and sea lions. DAY 27 (B) Friday 22 June Arrive / Depart Vancouver On arrival into Canada Place Pier at 7.00am you will be disembarking around 9.00am. You will be able to store your luggage at the terminal and enjoy your final day in Vancouver for last minute shopping and personal sightseeing before our coach will transfer you to the airport for evening flight. Alternatively, you can continue on with our Holy Land and Egypt tour. See blue text below. DAY 28 Saturday 23 June Cross the International Date Line, loose a day. DAY 29 Sunday 24 June Arrive Australia Optional add-on Holy Land Tour. Instead of returning home after your cruise, stay overnight Friday 22 June in the Century Plaza Hotel Vancouver. On Saturday 23 June depart Vancouver with Air Canada and fly via Toronto to Tel Aviv and join Christian Fellowship Tours in the *Israel: Holy Land* tour, arriving in Tel Aviv Sunday 24 June 2007. Here you will join up with those coming from Australia. Click here to view our Israel Tour itinerary. With an Around the World ticket you get this additional tour for just $3560 ret Sydney (plus taxes and levies approximately $455), and slightly more from other ports. You get two fabulous tours (equalling 47 days) for just $15,550 per person twin share ($4865 single supplement). Ocean View and Verandah State Rooms cost extra. :: You can now book your place on this tour! :: Download a booking form for this tour to print (.pdf file). Fill in your details and return it to our office (PO Box 330, Chirnside Park, Victoria 3116) with a $750 deposit per person included. Make an enquiry Read Terms and Conditions NOTE: Christian Fellowship Tours reccomends all passengers to purchase travel insurance. Insurance is available through Christian Fellowship Tours, and a brochure can be requested when you book this tour. ALL TOURS INCLUDE Airfares where applicable Meals as indicated Cruises and attractions Quality accommodation Luxury coach transportation EXPLORE ALL TOURS 2007> Victorian Day Tours 2007 ~ Short Breaks 2007 Canadian Rockies & Alaska ~ Israel: The Holy Land Cook Islands ~ Tropical Cairns Off the Beaten Track ~ Sydney Opera Tour ~ Thailand 2008> Discover New Zealand ~ Rocky Mountains Grand Tour of Britain & Ireland ~ Grand Highlights of Europe 2010> Oberammergau Home > Bookings > Contact CFT > Site Map