| DAY TO DAY |
| Day 1 |
San Diego |
D |
| Guests arrive in San Diego today by plane
or train and board Holland America Line’s
ms Rotterdam this afternoon . This evening
we set sail for our four-night Pacific Coastal
voyage to British Columbia. (D) |
| Day 2 |
Cruising the Pacific Coast |
B L D |
| At Sea aboard ms Rotterdam. A special
cocktail party is held today for our guests, a
chance to meet your fellow travelers! (B,L,D) |
| Day 3 |
Cruising the Pacific |
B L D |
| At sea off the coast of Oregon, sailing
North. All day at sea to sleep in, savor
Afternoon Tea, see a movie and enjoy life
aboard one of the finest ships afloat. (B,L,D) |
| Day 4 |
Victoria BC |
B L D |
| Glorious enchanting Victoria is our port of
call today with plenty of time for Butchart
Gardens, a visit to the magnificent Royal
British Columbia Museum or afternoon tea
at the Empress Hotel. (B,L,D) |
| Day 5 |
Arrive Vancouver |
B AT D |
| We arrive in Vancouver this morning and
disembark the Rotterdam after breakfast.
We enjoy a sightseeing tour of this lovely
city including Queen Elizabeth Park along
with ample free time before afternoon tea
and an evening boarding of the legendary
‘CANADIAN’ bound for Jasper. The train is
a perfect 1950’s time capsule with its famed
Vista-dome cars, a real old-fashioned dining
car with first rate dining and service. Tonight
there is time for cocktails in the swank, end
of train ‘Bullet Lounge’ as we roll east over
the Canadian Pacific Rwy. Tonight is spent
on board. (B,AT,D) |
| Day 6 |
Arrive Jasper |
B L |
| After breakfast, the ‘CANADIAN’ begins its
ascent of the western slope of the Rockies,a not to be missed spectacle. After lunch,
we arrive in gorgeous Jasper and transfer to
Chateau Jasper where we enjoy a two-night
stay. The evening is at leisure to enjoy this
quaint town (B,L) |
| Day 7 |
Jasper |
B L |
| All morning to sleep in with a midday
excursions to stunningly beautiful Maligne
Canyon and Maligne Lake with its haunting
views of Spirit Island. A final overnight in
Jasper to enjoy the unhurried charm of this
small town. (B,L) |
| Day 8 |
Banff |
B |
| A stunning day of sightseeing as we travel
to Banff via the Columbia Icefields Parkway
and enjoy a ride on the Glacier itself on a
‘Sno-coach’ stopping for lunch en route before
our arrival at the Banff Park Lodge with
its oversized rooms and great location. (B) |
| Day 9 |
Banff |
B D |
| A full day to enjoy Banff beginning with a
gondola ride up Sulphur Mountain followed
by a visit to the Banff Hot Springs that have
made this village famous. Later tonight, our
special dinner at Le Beaujolais. (B D) |
| Day 10 |
Banff |
B L |
| Another magical day with a sightseeing tour
to Yoho National Park that takes in Bridal
Veil Falls, Moraine Lake and Lake Louise
with all afternoon at leisure to further enjoy
Banff. (B,L) |
| Day 11 |
Journey Home |
|
| We depart Banff this morning arriving at
Calgary airport by 11am with easy connections
possible to all North America points.
We recommend not booking flights that depart
before 1pm to allow time for Customs
and checking-in. |
