Grand Canada & Alaska, Voyage of the Glaciers Cruise and East Coast Discovery

Welcome to Canada! You will be met at Vancouver International Airport and transferred to your hotel. This evening, meet your Tour Director and fellow travellers for a welcome dinner.  
Two Night Stay: Sheraton Vancouver or similar

Please book your flight to arrive into Vancouver prior to 05:00 PM.

Meals Included: Dinner

Set off on a sightseeing tour of Vancouver including Stanley Park, famous for its totem poles, the waterfront and Gastown. Visit Capilano Suspension Bridge Park suspended 70 metres above the river. Walk amongst the canopy on the award winning Treetops Adventure.

Meals Included: Breakfast

Set off on a two day rail experience on ‘The Most Spectacular Train Journey in the World’. Settle back in your SilverLeaf carriage (upgrade to GoldLeaf at additional expense). Travel through the Fraser Valley then follow the Thompson River towards Kamloops.
Overnight Stay: Kamloops Hotel (as assigned by Rocky Mountaineer)

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch

Continue your journey into the soaring, rugged snow-capped mountains. Marvel at the beauty of the glaciers, lakes and forest sitting at the foot of these grand mountains. Arrive in Banff, a picturesque town located within Banff National Park and the quintessential Rocky Mountains town.
Two Night Stay: Caribou Lodge or similar

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch

Today is free for you to enjoy Banff.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Start the day with a tour of Banff including the Bow River, the Hoodoos and Bow Falls. Continue along the Trans-Canada Highway past Castle Mountain and Mount Temple to Lake Louise, the “Diamond in the Wilderness”. Enjoy some free time taking in the spectacular scenery. Your destination today is Emerald Lake, so named because of the vibrant colour of its glacier fed waters. The Lodge sits right on the shores of the lake surrounded by towering peaks and forests.
Overnight Stay: Emerald Lake Lodge or similar 

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

This morning, we travel north along the Icefields Parkway, acclaimed as one of the most spectacular journeys in the world. Enjoy breathtaking mountain scenery as you pass rugged peaks and glaciers fringed by thick forest and shimmering lakes. We make a stop at the Columbia Icefield, North America’s largest sub-polar ice pack, where you’ll climb aboard the ‘Ice Explorer’ for a once-in-a-lifetime journey onto the mighty 300 metre thick Athabasca Glacier. The day’s end finds us in Jasper National Park, an alpine wonderland of pristine wilderness and abundant wildlife.
Overnight Stay: Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge or similar

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Travel past ice age glaciers, waterfalls and mountian peaks as we weave through lush forests before arriving at our unique ranch style inn on the shores of the South Thomspon River.
Overnight Stay: South Thompson Inn or similar

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Travel through scenic landscapes and the Thompson and Fraser River past the town of Lillooet to the charming alpine resort of Whistler. Time at leisure this evening to explore Whistler village.
Overnight Stay: Hilton Whistler Resort & Spa or similar

Meals Included: Breakfast

View this spectacular landscape from the air with a one hour floatplane flight over the Georgia Strait to Victoria (seasonal, must be pre-booked, additional cost).

Travel along the Sea to Sky Highway following the rugged coastline, stopping at the awesome Shannon Falls. Board the BC ferry and cruise through the Georgia Strait to Vancouver Island before arriving into Victoria, British Columbia’s capital.
Two Night Stay: Marriott Victoria Inner Harbour or similar

Meals Included: Breakfast

This morning, visit the world-famous Butchart Gardens, a 22 hectare showplace of magnificent, colourful gardens. Learn about the history and flora while exploring the gardens. Afterwards, enjoy an orientation tour of Victoria’s Inner Harbour, Bastion Square, Beacon Hill and residential areas.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

This morning, board your luxurious cruise ship. Check into your Outside Stateroom on the Holland America ms Niew Amsterdam and settle-in for an unforgettable 7 night voyage through the famed Inside Passage. 

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Spend the day cruising the Inside Passage, one of the world’s most spectacular waterways. 

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Welcome to the salmon capital of the world! Part of the town is built along a steep hillside, part is built on pilings over the water. 

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Surrounded by the Gastineau Channel, the Mendenhall Glacier and Juneau Icefields, Alaska’s capital is famed for its scenery and isolation.  

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Established in 1897 as a trading post for prospectors headed to the Klondike Gold Rush, Skagway’s colourful past is carefully preserved in the Klondike Gold Rush National Historic Park.  

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Enter the iceberg-strewn waters of Glacier Bay National Park, where spectacular glaciers flow into the bay. A National Park Ranger will help you spot wildlife, while explaining glacial activity. 

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Within Prince William Sound lies College Fjord and its collection of glaciers, some reaching forty stories above sea level, dwarfing even the largest of cruise ships.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Disembark and enjoy a scenic rail journey aboard the cruisetrain. Glaciers, canyons, waterfalls and spectacular scenery await at every turn.
Overnight Stay: The Hotel Captain Cook or similar

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Get our first taste of the vast natural beauty of Alaska as we travel north from Anchorage to Denali State Park. Visit the quaint and quirky town of Talkeetna, and if you’re lucky, catch a glimpse of impressive Mt. Denali.
Overnight Stay: Talkeetna Alaskan Lodge or similar

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Relax and soak up the surroundings on board the full-dome McKinley Explorer to Denali National Park. This evening is a Music of Denali Dinner Show.
Two Night Stay: McKinley Chalet Resort or similar

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Denali is deep in the Alaskan wilderness and this unique location gives you the opportunity to witness the fascinating landscape and wildlife. Embark on a wilderness tour which takes you  into the park for a once in a lifetime experience.

Meals Included: Breakfast

Continue your journey into the heart of the last frontier, Fairbanks. Known as the “Golden Heart City”, Fairbanks has a prominent Gold Rush history.  Board an authentic sternwheeler for a unique cruise along one of Alaska’s great rivers. Tonight, enjoy a farewell dinner.
Overnight Stay: Westmark Fairbanks Hotel or similar

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Transfer to Fairbanks Airport for your flight to Seattle (Flight not included in land only bookings, day is unescorted)
Overnight Stay: Sheraton Grand Seattle or similar 

Meals Included: Breakfast

Transfer to Seattle Airport for your flight to Boston (flight not included in land only bookings)
Two Night Stay: Sheraton Boston or similar 

Meals Included: Breakfast

The morning is free for you to explore Boston.
In the afternoon, we are joined by a local guide for a walk along the Freedom Trail. Follow this journey through history which tells stories of the American Revolution which began in Boston. Visit the interesting sights of Boston Common, Faneuil Hall and the Old State House. Tonight, enjoy a welcome dinner.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Travel through the states of Vermont and New Hampshire, passing through Franconia Notch and the picturesque White Mountains, which come alive during the autumn foliage. Pass into Canada and the French-Canadian province of Québec. We continue our journey to the quintessentially French city of Montréal. Montréal is a slice of old Europe mixed with contemporary design, where rich history and culture meet chic modernism. A simple stroll can lead you past 18th Century facades of old Montréal in one step and glittering skyscrapers and modern sculpture in the next.
Two Night Stay: Hampton Inn by Hilton Montreal Downtown or similar

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Today, enjoy a sightseeing tour of the city, viewing the Olympic Complex, Notre Dame Cathedral, an intricate and historical basilica built in gothic style, then soak up the fantastic views of the city skyline from the parklands of Mt. Royal. This afternoon is at leisure to explore this historic and vibrant city.

Meals Included: Breakfast

Continue along the picturesque St. Lawrence River and follow the scenic “Chemin du Roy” (King’s Road), the oldest roadway in Canada before arriving at a traditional Québécois Sugar Shack. You’re Invited: Enjoy French Canadian country charm and hospitality and learn how to make maple candy, then partake in a delicious French Canadian lunch that showcases the local country cuisine. Visit Deschambault, a quaint village along the St. Lawrence River, then follow the historic “New France Route” to Québec City, the UNESCO World Heritage Site spectacularly perched atop Cap Diamant.  Arrive into Québec City in the afternoon and meet our local guide for a tour of The Plains of Abraham, the Citadel and Parliament buildings. You will then embark on a walking tour within the walls of the Vieux Carré (Old City) and visit Lower Town. This is truly a remarkable city, every building in Old Québec tells a story and every square exudes the spirit of New France with a history dating back many hundreds of years.
Two Night Stay: Hotel Clarendon or similar

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch

Spend the day exploring the quaint streets, ancient buildings and getting to know the local food and people.  

Meals Included: Breakfast

Leaving old-world Québec behind, we drive through rolling countryside following the St. Lawrence River to Canada’s national capital, Ottawa. Enroute visit Madahoki Farms,  an authentic cultural experience.  After a traditional arrival and welcome spend some time with their cultural Ambassadors who will share their indigenous culture including the story of the Spirit Horses.
Overnight Stay: Delta Ottawa Hotel City Centre

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

This morning, our local guide joins us for a tour of Ottawa, famous for its stately boulevards, imposing buildings and tulip filled gardens during spring. See the green-peaked roofs of the Parliament Buildings, City Hall and the National Gallery. We view the residences of the Prime Minister and the Governor General, the Royal Canadian Mint and the Rideau Canal. Travel through the beautiful Thousand Islands region of the St. Lawrence River and along the shores of Lake Ontario to Toronto.
Two Night Stay: Westin Harbour Castle or similar

Meals Included: Breakfast

Start the day with a journey to the top of CN Tower, the tallest free-standing tower in the Americas, for some spectacular views over Toronto. Travel up University Avenue to take in the sights of Ontario’s Parliament Buildings, Queen’s Park and museum row. Visit Canada’s majestic castle, Casa Loma and step back in time to a period of European elegance and splendour. Enjoy a tour of the castle and free time to explore the magnificent gardens.

Meals Included: Breakfast

Visit the historic and beautifully preserved village of Niagara-on-the-Lake before continuing our journey to one of the most spectacular natural sights of North America, Niagara Falls. A highlight today is a thrilling cruise which takes you through churning waters past the American and Bridal Veil Falls and into the inside curve of Horseshoe Falls. Get up close to one of the most incredible waterfalls in the world and feel the mist washing over you on this magnificent cruise. Afterwards, enjoy some free time or take an optional helicopter ride over the falls
Overnight Stay: DoubleTree Fallsview Resort & Spa or similar

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

This morning, we cross the border into the United States and journey through the countryside of Pennsylvania and the Appalachian Mountains. Make our way to the quaint and attractive Lancaster County, home to the religious Amish and Mennonite communities who are known for their simple and traditional lives largely void of modern conveniences. This evening, savour an authentic Amish feast prepared in the traditional ways.
Overnight Stay: The Inn at Leola Village

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

You’re Invited: Experience the way of the Amish on a tour through a local village. We are joined by a local guide for a tour around the Amish countryside to learn about the culture, faith and traditional way of life. Continue to the world’s most powerful capital, Washington D.C. home to some of the nation’s finest national treasures
Two Night Stay: Washington Marriott Georgetown or similar

Meals Included: Breakfast

Enjoy a city tour viewing such highlights as the U.S. Capitol Building, the F.B.I. Building, Washington Monument, Lincoln Memorial, the White House and Arlington National Cemetery, site of the John F. Kennedy Memorial. Spend the remainder of the day exploring some of the many museums or historic & cultural sights.

Meals Included: Breakfast

Leaving the city, we travel north to Philadelphia, the ‘City of Brotherly Love’ and the birthplace of a nation. You will have free time to explore the Independence Mall area on your own and see the award-winning National Constitution Centre or the Liberty Bell. Continue our journey to the exciting and vibrant New York City. A visit to the bustling and iconic “Big Apple” is a must on any trip to the USA and this thriving city will no doubt live up to its reputation. Wonder at the concrete metropolis of sky scrapers, shops, bars, restaurants, boutiques, iconic and historic sights mixed with the style and culture of the people as you soak up the New York atmosphere.
Two Night Stay: New York Hilton Midtown or similar

Meals Included: Breakfast

Discover New York City at your own pace with an included Hop-On Hop-Off Double Decker Bus Tour. Your ticket will allow you to explore over 50 stops throughout Manhattan and Brooklyn, from The United Nations to Times Square, from Harlem to Battery Park.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Transfer to New York International Airport to board your homeward flight, or consider taking in more of New York with some post tour accommodation. 

The itinerary is a guide only and may be amended for operational reasons. As such Evergreen Tours cannot guarantee the tour will operate unaltered from the itinerary stated above. Please refer to our terms and conditions for further information.

Meals Included: Breakfast