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Driving The Pacific Coast & Cruising Alaska
From £2,861 pp
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15 nights
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Fly Drive
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Economy flights
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Available May - September
Drive the stunning Sea to Sky Highway running alongside the sea & the steep cliffsides of the Coast Mountains prior to heading to Canada's Pacific Rim National Park. Then embark on an unforgettable journey from Vancouver to Alaska encountering some of the worlds most scenic waterways & stunning wildlife.
What’s included?
- International flights from the UK based on economy class
- 8 nights hotel accommodation
- 7 nights on board Holland America Line in an inside cabin
- Full board on Holland America Line
- 5 days Intermediate car hire with Fully Inclusive insurance
- Return ferry crossing between Vancouver & Vancouver Island
Special Offers
Take advantage of the following offers on this holiday
Exclusive Cruise Discount
Receive £250 off per cruise booking
Offer is valid for all cruise liners with selected 2024/2025 sailings. This offer is available until 17th May. T&C's apply.
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Holland America Line Anniversary Sale
Up to 35% off cruise fares and up to $300 USD onboard credit per stateroom
Offer is valid for selected 2024/2025 sailings. This offer is available until 31st May. T&C's apply.
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Holland America Line Have it All
Upgrade your base cruise fare to the 'Have It All' premium package and receive the best amenities
Shore Excursions, Drink Package, Specialty Dining, Crew Appreciation and Wi-Fi. Offer is valid for selected 2024/2025 sailings. Offer applies to guest 1 & 2. T&C's apply.
Holiday Map
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Your day-to-day plan
Day 1-2
Vancouver
Arrive at Vancouver International Airport and transfer independently to your downtown hotel. The next day is yours to explore this enchanting coastal city. Take a stroll round Stanley Park, head over to Granville Island to discover a world of food, art and culture or take a shuttle bus over to the North Shore and the famous Capilano Suspension Bridge, hanging 70 metres over the Capilano River.
Day 3-4
Whistler
Pick up your rental car and head up the Sea to Sky Highway to Whistler. This scenic journey has many stops along the way such as Brandywine Falls. The next day is free to allow you to explore Whistler, a vibrant year-round resort nestled amongst the Pacific Coastal mountains. Stroll the pedestrian downtown, which is home to fabulous restaurants, bars, and souvenir shops, take the gondola up Whistler Mountain and enjoy breath-taking views or join a bear-watching tour to go in search of local Black bears.
Day 5-7
Ucluelet
Drive back down the Sea to Sky highway to Horseshoe Bay where you'll get your ferry crossing to Vancouver Island to experience the incredible natural beauty of the Pacific Rim National Park. Explore the rugged coastline along the network of hiking trails or walk the shoreline of Long Beach. Whale watching in this region is hugely popular so why not join a boat tour in search of marine wildlife?
Day 8
Vancouver
Travel back over Vancouver Island to Nanaimo and catch the ferry back over to the mainland. The journey by ferry is very scenic, as it weaves through the Gulf Islands.
Day 9
Holland America Line
Arrive independently at the cruise terminal in Vancouver’s picturesque Canada Place ready to board your cruise to Alaska with Holland America Line. With over 150 years of experience of exploring Alaska, you are in for an experience that will create memories to last a lifetime.
*This is a sample itinerary that may vary by sailing date.
Day 10
Inside Passage
Sit back and relax as you cruise Alaska's Inside Passage, a spectacular route through a protected network of waterways, featuring glacier-cut fjords, lush rainforests, and diverse wildlife. With Holland America’s Explorations Central program, you can immerse yourself in the destination by joining one of the dynamic and informative talks on subjects that include the history of the region, and Alaska’s iconic whales.
Day 11
Tracy Arm Inlet & Juneau
The day begins with a scenic cruise into Tracy Arm Inlet, where steep cliffs and glacier-covered mountains flank this fjord, fringed by the largest intact coastal temperate rain forest in the United States. After, cruise to Juneau and visit the most remote, most beautiful, and strangest state capital in the United States. Surrounded by water, forest and mountain sights, visitors seeking things to do in Juneau indoors and outdoors can hike a glacier, eat fresh-caught fish on a seaside patio and tour a grand capitol building all in one day.
Day 12
Skagway
At the peak of the Klondike Gold Rush, the town of Skagway served as the primary gateway to the legendary gold fields, and quickly grew into Alaska’s largest settlement. Today the town is a gateway for a new kind of visitor: those looking to explore Alaska’s colourful history, pristine wildlife, and unrivalled natural beauty.
Day 13
Glacier Bay
As you cruise into Glacier Bay, close your eyes, and take in the sounds—the creaks and groans of “living” ice, the shrill cries of gulls and soaring eagles, the splash of a breaching humpback whale. Open them again and you will see frosted peaks towering over mossy forests, wide tidewater glaciers, and marine wildlife. Holland America Line partner with rangers and local Huna Tlingit guides who provide expert insight into this diverse ecosystem and millennia-old culture meaning you will have leave with a deeper understanding and appreciation of this 3.3-million-acre UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Day 14
Ketchikan
Surrounded by soaring peaks and green forests, Ketchikan clings to the shoreline of the Tongass Narrows, with shops and houses built out over the water. Ketchikan is one of the best spots along the Inside Passage to explore the rich cultural sights of Native Alaskan nations and you can see intricately carved totem poles at the Totem Heritage Center and Totem Bight State Park. Make sure to leave time to explore the sights in the town itself, including historic Creek Street, a boardwalk built over the Ketchikan Creek, where you can shop for souvenirs, smoked salmon, and local art.
Day 15
Inside Passage
Enjoy another day of scenic cruising as you sail back down the Inside Passage. Make sure you enjoy one last meal at your favourite onboard restaurant. With a wide variety of restaurants to choose from and a focus on fresh, sustainably caught seafood, a cruise with Holland America is also an unforgettable journey in flavour.
Day 16
Fly Home
Your adventures in Canada and Alaska have come to an end. Transfer independently to Vancouver International Airport for your flight home.
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