29 Day Best of West USA Tour with Alaska Cruise & Flights
Seattle - Ketchikan - Endicott Arm - Juneau - Skagway - Los Angeles - San Francisco - Honolulu - Vancouver - Victoria - Jasper - Banff
Roundtrip international flights from Australia included
Enjoy stays in Hawaii, San Francisco & Los Angeles
7-night Alaska Inside Passage Cruise aboard Emerald Princess
Discover the Canada Rockies including Jasper, Lake Louise and Banff!
Book now with only 30% deposit!
From
$8,999
Typically $10,999
pp twin share
Description
Begin your extensive tour of West USA, Hawaii and Canada with a relaxing & luxurious stay in Waikiki, Hawaii. Enjoy three days at leisure to explore this busting vibrant neighborhood. Next you are off to Vancouver to commence your Canadian Rockies Coach tour. Visit Jasper and tour the natural highlights such as hiking through the Maligne Canyon, carry on the following day to explore the stunning Banff National Park. Next commence your 7 night Alaska Inside Passage cruise on the Emerald Princess. Dock at Ketchikan, Endicott Arm, Juneau, Skagway & Victoria along your journey to explore these beautiful cities up close. On arrival in Seatle, catch your flight to San Francisco - your home for the next three nights. Explore this magical city at your leisure. Next you are off to Los Angeles - the next three days are yours to explore Los Angeles at your leisure before traveling back to Hawaii for a final three nights of relaxation prior to returning back to Australia feeling rejuvenated, energized and insipred.
Itinerary Downloadable Itinerary
Day 1 Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5 Day 6 Day 7 Day 8 Day 9 Day 10 Day 11 Day 12 Day 13 Day 14 Day 15 Day 16 Day 17 Day 18 Day 19 Day 20 Day 21 Day 22 Day 23 Day 24 Day 25 Day 26 Day 27 Day 28 Day 29
Australia Hawaii
Fly from Australia to Hawaii and transfer to your hotel in Waikiki. Enjoy time at leisure for the next three nights in this relaxing beach escape.
Accommodation: Queen Kaplioani Hotel or similar, Waikiki
Meals included: inflight only
Hawaii
The next two days are free days to explore Honolulu at leisure. High-rise hotels line the shore in Waikiki, a vibrant neighborhood known for its popular surf beach. Designer fashion stores line Kalakaua Avenue and nearby streets, and the area buzzes after dark with waterside cocktail bars, fine dining and Kuhio Beach hula shows. Honolulu Zoo is home to Komodo dragons and wandering peacocks, while parrotfish and urchins inhabit Waikiki Aquarium’s reef exhibit.
Accommodation: Queen Kaplioani Hotel or similar, Waikiki
Meals included: breakfast
Hawaii
Enjoy your time at leisure in Waikiki today!
Accommodation: Queen Kaplioani Hotel or similar, Waikiki
Meals included: breakfast
Honolulu Vancouver
Transfer to the airport for your flight to Vancouver today. On arrival, catch a taxi to your hotel in downtown Vancouver. The remainder of the day is free to explore the city by the bay at leisure.
Accommodation: Rosedale on Robson Hotel or similar, Vancouver
Meals included: breakfast and inflight
Vancouver
Today is a free day to explore Vancouver at leisure. Vancouver, a bustling west coast seaport in British Columbia, is among Canada’s densest, most ethnically diverse cities. A popular filming location, it’s surrounded by mountains, and also has a thriving art, theatre and music scenes. Vancouver Art Gallery is known for its works by regional artists, while the Museum of Anthropology houses preeminent First Nations collections.
Accommodation: Rosedale on Robson Hotel or similar, Vancouver
Meals included: breakfast
Vancouver Jasper
Today catch a taxi (own cost) to the Hyatt Regency Hotel to check in for your Rockies tour coach departure point. From here you will depart on your Canada Rockies Coach Tour. We will drive through the farming communities of the Fraser Valley. Ascend the Coastal Mountains and follow the Coquihalla Highway to Kamloops, in the arid interior of British Columbia. After lunch, retrace the route of the famous Overlanders along the North Thompson River to reach your hotel in Jasper.
Accommodation: Lobstick Lodge Inn or similar, Jasper
Meals included: breakfast
Jasper Banff
Your day starts with a scenic hike through Maligne Canyon before heading South. Then, travel along the world-famous Icefields Parkway to take in some of nature’s most spectacular mountain scenery. Have your camera ready for possible wildlife sightings! Highlights include Athabasca Falls, Peyto Lake, and the Columbia Icefield. Ride the “Ice Explorer” on Athabasca Glacier or visit the Glacier Skywalk.
Accommodation: Banff Inns or similar, Banff
Meals included: breakfast
Banff National Park
Enjoy a full day of sightseeing in Banff National Park. Start your morning with a leisurely hike in Johnston Canyon and stroll along the shores of picturesque Lake Louise and Moraine Lake. In the afternoon, visit the world famous Banff Springs Hotel and Bow Falls. With your free time in Banff, you may also choose from optional activities such as soaking in the natural spa at the Upper Hot Springs or taking a gondola ride to the top of Sulphur Mountain.
Accommodation: Banff Inns or similar, Banff
Meals included: breakfast
Banff Vancouver
This morning, enjoy a drive through Rogers Pass, the highest part of the route to the Rockies. On your scenic return journey through Yoho National Park, catch a glimpse of an engineering marvel: the Spiral Tunnels.
Accommodation: Silvia Hotel or Barclay Hotel, Vancouver
Meals included: breakfast
Vancouver Seattle - Embark Alaska Inside Passage Cruise
After breakfast, please check out of the hotel and transfer from your Vancouver hotel to Seattle cruise dock to check in your Alaska Inside Passage cruise on Emerald Princess.
The cruise departs from port at 4 PM.
Accommodation: Emerald Princess ship in an Inside Cabin^ on a twin share basis
Meals included: breakfast and dinner
Alaska Inside Passage Cruise - At Sea
Enjoy the ship’s facilities as you cruise towards Ketchikan.
Accommodation: Emerald Princess ship in an Inside Cabin^ on a twin share basis
Meals included: breakfast, lunch and dinner
Alaska Inside Passage Cruise - Ketchikan
Arrive in Ketchikan today at 6:30 AM. Explore this beautiful city before departing from the port at 3 PM.
Accommodation: Emerald Princess ship in an Inside Cabin^ on a twin share basis
Meals included: breakfast, lunch and dinner
Alaska Inside Passage Cruise - Endicott Arm & Juneau
Today, cruise by Endicott Arm between 5 AM and 9 AM before cruising towards Juneau.
The cruise will arrive in Juneau at 12:30 PM and depart at 10 PM.
Accommodation: Emerald Princess ship in an Inside Cabin^ on a twin share basis
Meals included: breakfast, lunch and dinner
Alaska Inside Passage Cruise -Skagway
Discover Skagway today!
Dock at 6 AM and explore this incredible city before the cruise departs at 5 PM.
Accommodation: Emerald Princess ship in an Inside Cabin^ on a twin share basis
Meals included: breakfast, lunch and dinner
Alaska Inside Passage Cruise - At Sea
Enjoy the ship’s facilities as you cruise towards Victoria.
Accommodation: Emerald Princess ship in an Inside Cabin^ on a twin share basis
Meals included: breakfast, lunch and dinner
Alaska Inside Passage Cruise - Victoria
Arrive in Victoria at 7 PM and depart at 11:59 PM today.
Accommodation: Emerald Princess ship in an Inside Cabin^ on a twin share basis
Meals included: breakfast, lunch and dinner
Seattle San Francisco
Your cruise arrives back in Seattle at 7 AM today. Disembark and catch a taxi (included) to the airport for your flight to San Francisco. Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel for an incredible 3 nights in San Francisco.
Accommodation: Adante Hotel or similar, San Francisco
Meals included: breakfast and inflight
San Francisco
Enjoy the San Francisco Hop on Hop off Bus for two days (own cost). Hop On Hop Off tours are the most popular way to see San Francisco. There are 40+ stops at major San Francisco landmarks where you can Hop On and Hop Off at your leisure. Tours are via an open-topped double-decker bus for the very best sightseeing views.
Accommodation: Adante Hotel or similar, San Francisco
Meals included: breakfast
San Francisco
Enjoy your time at leisure in San Francisco today!
Accommodation: Adante Hotel or similar, San Francisco
Meals included: breakfast
San Francisco Los Angeles
Please catch a taxi (own cost) to the airport for your flights to Los Angeles. Upon arrival, transfer at own cost to your hotel for a spectacular 4-night stay in LA.
Accommodation: Oceanview Hotel Santa Monica or similar, Los Angeles
Meals included: breakfast
Los Angeles
The next three days are free to explore Los Angeles at leisure!
Accommodation: Oceanview Hotel Santa Monica or similar, Los Angeles
Meals included: breakfast
Los Angeles
Spend the day at leisure to discover Los Angeles.
Accommodation: Oceanview Hotel Santa Monica or similar, Los Angeles
Meals included: breakfast
Los Angeles
Spend the day at leisure to discover Los Angeles.
Accommodation: Oceanview Hotel Santa Monica or similar, Los Angeles
Meals included: breakfast
Los Angeles Hawaii
Fly from Los Angeles to Hawaii and transfer (included) to your hotel in Waikiki to spend the next three nights in Honolulu!
Accommodation: Queen Kaplioani Hotel or similar, Waikiki
Meals included: breakfast and inflight
Hawaii
Enjoy your time at leisure in Honolulu.
Accommodation: Queen Kaplioani Hotel or similar, Waikiki
Meals included: breakfast
Hawaii
Enjoy your time at leisure in Honolulu.
Accommodation: Queen Kaplioani Hotel or similar, Waikiki
Meals included: breakfast
Hawaii Australia
Transfer (included) to the airport for your flight back to Australia!
Meals included: breakfast and inflight
In transit due to Date Line
Meals included: inflight only
Australia
Arrive home today!
Meals included: inflight only
Inclusions & Exclusions
Inclusions
- Return economy class airfare from Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Adelaide*, Perth*, Hobart*, Darwin* or Canberra* (*surcharges apply)
- International flights with Qantas or Hawaiian Airlines (subject to availability)
- 7-night Alaska Inside Passage Cruise aboard Emerald Princess in an Inside Cabin^ on a twin share basis with private bathroom facilities
- 6 nights in 4-star hotel accommodation in Waikiki, Hawaii on a twin share basis
- 4 days Canada Rockies coach tour visiting Jasper, Lake Louise and Banff
- 10 nights modern hotel accommodation in Vancouver, San Francisco & Los Angeles
- One-way coach transfer from Vancouver to Seattle
- One-way economy flight from Seattle to San Francisco
- Train travel from San Francisco to Los Angeles
- All domestic ground transportation via air-conditioned deluxe vehicle
- Services of English-speaking tour guides
- Guided sightseeing and entrance fee as per itinerary
- All transfers between airport, hotel and cruise port
- Meals as indicated: 26 breakfasts, 6 lunches and 7 dinners
- All prepayable airport taxes, cruise taxes and port charges
Accommodation
Honolulu - Queen Kaplioani Hotel or similar
Vancouver - Rosedale on Robson Hotel or similar
Jasper - Lobstick Lodge Inn Jasper or similar
Banff - Banff Inns or similar
San Francisco - Adante Hotel or similar
Los Angeles - Oceanview Hotel Santa Monica or similar
Alaska Inside Passage Cruise - Emerald Princess ship in an Inside Cabin^ on a twin share basis with private bathroom facilities (^upgrade to Oceanview or Balcony cabin available at an additional charge)
Exclusions
- Visas, where required
- Travel insurance (strongly recommended)
- Any taxi transfers not mentioned as included in itinerary
- Meals not mentioned
- Cruise gratuities at approximately $15 per person per day
Child Policy
Children that are 2 to 11 years of age are eligible for a 10% discount. Children must be accompanied by a responsible adult 18 years old and over to travel. No unaccompanied minors are allowed.
Single Supplement
The additional supplement for a single traveller is $5000.
Looking to save on the single supplement? Join our Facebook group - Solo Traveldreamers to connect with other solo travellers or call us on 1300 350 263.
Extra Services
Looking to arrive early or stay late post-tour? Call on 1300 350 263 or email us at [email protected] to inquire. More details also available under Extra Services during checkout.
Cabin Upgrade
- Oceanview Cabin (twin-share): $500 per person
- Balcony Cabin (twin-share): $1000 per person
Group size
Maximum of 44 people
