Eite Canada Specialist .
Westoe Travel are proud that Joan Brett is an Elite Canada Specialists appointed by Destination Canada.
We have 34 years of experience in selling Canada and our staff have made over sixty visits to the Country.
Why not extend your holiday to include Alaska.
Please call to discuss your holiday and we will be delighted to suggest some options for you based on our personal experiences
Some of the tours we have include the following Jewels of Alaska.
NEW - Jewels of Alaska
This wonderful tour to the Land of the Midnight Sun includes a journey along the Alaskan Railroad into Denali National Park. Learn about the tundra and wildlife in Denali, meet a champion dog musher and his dogs and take a Glacier Cruise through Prince William Sound. See the delightful sea life such as otters, porpoises and whales and be awed by the thundering calving of glaciers. You will truly experience the jewels of Alaska!
• 6 nights’ accommodation
• 6 breakfasts, 2 lunches and 5 dinners
• Return transfers to and from the airport
• Tour director throughout
• Private presentation at the Alaska Native Heritage Centre
• Visit to a float plane base and meet with a bush pilot
• Alaskan Railroad journey from Talkeetna to Denali National Park
• Guided walk into Denali
• Visit to a champion dog musher with talk and visit with the dogs
• Ride the aerial Gondola at Mount Aleyska
• Prince William Sound cruise
• Visit to the Alaska Sealife Centre with an exclusive presentation on their research
Day 1 - Welcome to Anchorage! On arrival at Anchorage Airport, there is a transfer to your downtown hotel. At 6.00 pm, join your Tour Director for a Welcome Reception and an opportunity to mingle and get to know each other over drinks and a light meal.
Hotel: Sheraton Anchorage Hotel and Spa
Welcome Dinner
Day 2 - Anchorage
This morning visit the Alaska Native Heritage Centre and learn about the traditions of Alaska’s first people during this private presentation. Afterwards, drive around Lake Hood to visit the largest float plane base in the world. Meet a bush pilot who shares fascinating stories about the joys and hazards of flying in rural Alaska. Remainder of the day at leisure until dinner in a popular downtown restaurant.
Hotel: Sheraton Anchorage Hotel and Spa
Full Breakfast, Dinner
Day 3 – Anchorage to Denali National Park
After breakfast continue by coach for the journey to Talkeetna, nestled at the base of Mount McKinley, North America’s tallest peak and the inspiration for the TV program ‘Northern Exposure’. After a brief visit downtown, board the world famous Alaskan Railroad train for a spectacular journey over narrow gorges and swift-rushing streams to Denali National Park. View steep valleys framed by craggy mountains from the comfort of your reclining seat in the deluxe dome railcar. Your welcoming hotel is located on the slopes of Sugarloaf Mountain, perched at the end of a bluff, with unparalleled views of the surrounding Denali wilderness and Nenana River Canyon. Tonight enjoy a taste of the frontier at a rollicking Highlight Dinner theatre, featuring old-time sourdough song-and-dance and hearty Alaska fare.
Hotel: Grande Denali Lodge
Full Breakfast,DinnerDay 4 – Denali National ParkThe six million acre Denali National Park and Preserve is just a short walk away from your hotel. Learn about the tundra and wildlife in the park. The remainder of the day is at leisure and there are many optional activities that you can choose from including a flightseeing tour for close-up views of Mount McKinley.
Hotel: Grande Denali Lodge
Full Breakfast
Day 5 – Denali National Park to Girdwood and Mount Alyeska
Your day begins with a scenic journey south on the George Parks Highway. Stop along the way for lunch and an exclusive visit with a champion dog musher and four-time Iditarod winner. At the home of Martin Buser, you are invited to meet his dogs and share the challenges of competing in the 1049 mile dog sled race. Continue on the Seward Highway along Turnagain Arm with its dramatic views. Arrive in the town of Girdwood, home of Alyeska Resort and ski area. Ride the aerial Gondola for panoramic views of the mountains and sea at your leisure
Hotel: The Hotel Alyeska
Full Breakfast, Lunch
Day 6 - Girdwood and Mount Alyeska
Today join the 26 Glacier Cruise through Prince William Sound and College Fjord. Experience the thundering calving of glaciers and keep your eyes peeled for wildlife such as sea otters, porpoises and whales. In the evening enjoy a wonderful dinner.
Passage Through The Rockies
Visit: Calgary | Banff | Athabasca Glacier | Jasper | Blue River | Vancouver | Whistler | Victoria
Discover the natural beauty of the Canadian Rockies and British Columbia; from the country’s first National Park and the delightful town of Banff, to the spectacular scenery of the Icefields Parkway, glistening Lake Louise and the sparkling Athabasca Glacier. Visit the mountain resorts of Jasper and Whistler; explore the cosmopolitan city of Vancouver and the ever so British Victoria. You can take the whole journey on a comfortable coach or choose to upgrade to a journey onboard the Rocky Mountaineer between Jasper and Vancouver
Tour Highlights
Delightful Banff in Canada’s first National Park
Ride on the Athabasca Glacier
Icefields Parkway, one of Canada’s top scenic drives
Explore the Jasper wilderness at night with a guide
2 night stays in Banff, Jasper, Vancouver & Victoria
Option to upgrade to the spectacular 2 day Rocky Mountaineer train journey
Trans Canadian Rail Extravaganzer
Visit: Toronto | Niagara Falls | The Canadian Train | Jasper | Lake Louise | Banff | Rocky Mountaineer Train | Vancouver
Travel across Canada’s vast and diverse landscape, through the Ontario Lakelands and the great open Prairies; across the soaring Rockies and the desert like landscape of interior British Columbia; through stunning scenery in the Rockies national parks and along rushing river valleys. Travel on The Canadian and the Rocky Mountaineer, both iconic trains with their own charm and character and both quite different. Experience the alpine villages of Banff and Jasper, and the cosmopolitan cities of Toronto and Vancouver. Stunning scenery, iconic trains, vibrant cities and alpine villages... what more could you want.
Tour Highlights
Travel on VIA Rail’s iconic train, The Canadian from Toronto to Jasper
The Rocky Mountaineer from Jasper to Vancouver
Stay in Banff, Lake Louise and Jasper
Toronto, diverse and multicultural
Niagara Falls, a natural wonder of the world
Best of the Canadian Rockies
Visit: Vancouver | Sunpeaks | Jasper | Athabasca Glacier | Icefields Parkway | Lake Louise | Banff
You’ll see the very best of the amazing Rockies scenery on this tour, with every guest guaranteed a window seat. From the coastal city of Vancouver to the mountain retreat of Sun Peaks and Jasper; the awesome majesty of the Athabasca Glacier to the stunning beauty of Lake Louise, Peyto and Emerald Lakes. Look for moose, elk and mountain sheep along the Icefields Parkway; shop in Robson Street’s designer shops or wander the heart of Banff. This tour has it all.
Tour Highlights
Vancouver, Canada’s most livable city
Sun Peaks and Jasper, idyllic Alpine villages
Lake Louise, Jewel of the Rockies
Ride on the Athabasca Glacier
Small groups - so every seat is a window seat^
Western Discovery and Inside Passage
Visit: Vancouver | Sunpeaks | Jasper | Athabasca Glacier | Icefields Parkway | Lake Louise | Banff
Rockies Odyessey & Alaska Cruise
Visit: Vancouver | Rocky Mountaineer - Kamloops | Banff | Lake Louise | Jasper | Sun Peaks | Whistler | Victoria | Holland America Alaska Cruise
On this luxury tour take in all the wonderful sights Canada has to offer. Start in one of the most exciting cities in the world, Vancouver before heading on a 2 day journey on-board the famous Rocky Mountaineer. Enjoy the views of the countryside as you relax in GoldLeaf service. Your tour will then take you to visit Banff, Lake Louise, Jasper and Whistler before heading back to Vancouver, where you will make a stop in the lovely city of Victoria situated on Vancouver Island. An optional luxury Alaska cruise is available for those wanting to take in the breath-taking sights of Alaska. This tour allows for you to live in luxury with stays at some of the most prestigious hotels in Canada plus gourmet dining.
Tour Highlights,
2 day rail journey on-board the Rocky Mountaineer in GoldLeaf service
7 night Holland America Alaska cruise in a Verandah Stateroom
Dedicated Tour guide
Stays in spectacular Fairmont Banff Springs and Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise
Freedom of choice sightseeing
Meet a Mountie in Banff
Spot bears and other wildlife on a Blue River Safari
Visit beautiful Butchart Gardens in Victoria
You’ll see the very best of the amazing Rockies scenery on this tour, with every guest guaranteed a window seat. From the coastal city of Vancouver to the mountain retreat of Sun Peaks and Jasper; the awesome majesty of the Athabasca Glacier to the stunning beauty of Lake Louise, Peyto and Emerald Lakes. Look for moose, elk and mountain sheep along the Icefields Parkway; shop in Robson Street’s designer shops or wander the heart of Banff. This tour has it all.
Tour Highlights
Vancouver, Canada’s most livable city
Sun Peaks and Jasper, idyllic Alpine villages
Lake Louise, Jewel of the Rockies
Ride on the Athabasca Glacier
Small groups - so every seat is a window seat^
Alaska and the Yukon
Visit: Whitehorse | Dawson City | Tok | Fairbanks | Denali | Anchorage | Prince William Sound | Beaver Creek | Skagway
Emerald forests, rushing rivers, icing sugar peaks reflected in sparkling lakes; calving glaciers crashing into icy waters, glistening fjords and gliding whales; historic enclaves of a bygone era, remote villages and thriving towns. Wildlife abounds with bears, wolves, moose and elk; birdlife is prolific and the pioneering spirit lives on…… Welcome to the Yukon and US state of Alaska, a land that at times seems untouched by modern life where man lives at one with nature; where wild natural beauty can be seen at every turn and life takes on a somewhat different pace.
Tour Highlights
The stunning scenery of Denali National Park
Silent Icebergs and living glaciers
Dawson City, heart of the Klondike goldrush
Learn about the famous Iditarod Sled Dog race
Cruise Prince William Sound
Polar Bears of Churchill
Each year in the fall, along the west shore of Canada’s Hudson Bay, magnificent Polar bears gather near Churchill, Manitoba waiting for the bay to freeze over so that they can begin their annual hunt for seals, their choice prey. Not accessible by road, the small northern seaport of Churchill is often referred to as the “polar bear capital of the world”
Churchill is a small, northern community with a lot of character; you won’t find one of the big-chain hotels here that you might find in a larger centre. You will, however, find warm hospitality in basic but clean, comfortable hotels with all the amenities. Staying in town will allow you to walk to and from the different venues, spend some time on your own, and perhaps meet some of the locals. Because Churchill is not accessible by road all our packages start and end with an overnight in Winnipeg. Most people choose to fly between Winnipeg and Churchill, the cost is included, but we do offer a package that uses VIA Rail in one direction on selected departures, please ask.
Adventurer Polar Bear Tours
These polar bear tours are designed for those who wish to visit Churchill in hope of seeing a polar bear, but are not necessarily interested in taking part in community-based activities. The Adventurer tours are unescorted but very knowledgeable driver guides provide excellent interpretation while on the Tundra Buggy. For a more comprehensive tour, please ask about our Polar Bear Enthusiast Experiences.
The Tundra Buggy
Our packages allow you to view polar bears from the remarkable Tundra Buggies - the most comfortable and safe way to experience polar bears in their natural environment. On days that have a Tundra Buggy Adventure scheduled, you will be transferred from town to the Tundra Buggy Launch to board a Buggy and begin your search for wildlife. The Buggy meanders over a system of established trails, stopping at leisure to enjoy the scenery, search for wildlife, and take photos. When daylight begins to fade, you head back to the Launch to be transferred back to town and your hotel.
Alaska - The Great Land
SMALL GROUP ESCORTED TOUR
ANCHORAGE | SEWARD | PRINCE WILLIAM SOUND | VALDEZ | FAIRBANKS | DENALI NATIONAL PARK
Alaska conjures images of massive sweeping glaciers, salmon leaping into the mouths of waiting bears, endless white-capped mountains, whales breaching from frigid seas and the lure of gold that lives with the land. There’s nowhere quite like it….
HIGHLIGHTS:
Small group touring
The scenic majesty of the Denali National Park
Unforgettable hiking experience on Matanusk Glacier
Stunning Kenai Fjord National Park
Discover the small frontier town of Talkeetna
Travel to the top of Mt. Ayeska by tram
Day 1 : Arrive Anchorage
On arrival in Anchorage you’ll be transferred to your hotel.
Day 2 : Anchorage - Seward
Sit back and enjoy the spectacular landscape roll by as you head to the seaside town of Seward. Following the Turnagain Arm enjoy sweeping views of first the Chugach Mountains then the Kenai Range; the drive along the dramatic shoreline of Turnagain Arm with its immense tidal flats is one of the most beautiful roads in North America. Then climb to Turnagain Pass and descend into the Anchorage Bowl, which is often blanketed with colourful wildflowers. Approaching Seward we come to Moose Pass where the start of the 1600 km Iditarod Trail begins; here teams of hardy men and huskies begin one of the toughest, most arduous races in the world. On the final stretch to Seward we encounter numerous glacier lakes including Kenai, Meridien and Grayling.
Day 3 : Seward - Valdez (via Prince William Sound)
Board the ferry to cruise past Prince William Sound’s massive icebergs, calving glaciers and abundant sea life. Make sure to have your camera handy for the puffins, seals, otters and even whales on this stretch of water! After disembarking continue to Valdez; during this stretch of road keep an eye out for bear, moose and sheep.
Day 4 : Valdez - Fairbanks
Enjoy incredible stops along the way as we head to Fairbanks through towering mountain ranges, glaciers and wildlife. Expect to see cascading waterfalls, colourful glacier terminus lakes, alpine tundra, historic buildings and maybe even a stop in North Pole to send some postcards to the kids!
Day 5 : Fairbanks - Denali
A short drive from Fairbanks brings us to Denali National Park with it’s abundant wildlife, expansive tundra and, of course, the 6193 metre Mount McKinley dominating the horizon will be a lifelong memory.
Day 6 : Denali National Park Shuttle Bus Tour
Today we team up with the park staff to join their Wonder Lake Tour. This full-day trip delves into the heart of Denali National Park. Along the way expect to see an abundance of wildlife including caribou, foxes, wolves, bears and so much more. Wonder Lake is a glacier-carved gem with the gorgeous backdrop of Mount McKinley.
Day 7 : Denali - Anchorage
Heading south we complete our mountainous loop, moving through ever-changing landscapes with wildlife and history around every bend. Enjoy some free time in Anchorage this afternoon, perhaps taking time to explore and shop.
Day 8 : Anchorage Departure
Your tour ends this morning.
This tour the perfect add-on to a cruise to or from Vancouver or Seattle, where you can see the pristine glaciers calving into the ocean, visit gold rush towns and experience the stunning beauty ofthe famous Inside Passage. Just ask us for details and how we can include this tour in your itinerary.
Highlights of the Kenai Fjords & Denali
ANCHORAGE | GIRDWOOD | SEWARD | TALKNEETA | FAIRBANKS
See bears in their natural habitat, take a helicopter ride and land on a glacier, go dog-sledding across snow-filled landscaped and take part in option adrenaline-filled activities - this tour is full of once-in-a-lifetime experiences.
HIGHLIGHTS:
Redoubt Bay bear viewing
Fjord cruising
Dogsledding
Day 1 : Anchorage
On arrival in Anchorage make your way to your hotel.
Day 2 : Redoubt Bay Bear Viewing
A half day guided tour by floatplane to view Alaska’s black and brown bears in their natural habitat from a covered pontoon boat.
Day 3 : Anchorage - Girdwood & Glacier Dog Sled Helicopter Tour
Board the Coastal Classic Train in the Goldstar Railcar for a breath taking ride to Girdwood. This scenic journey takes you along Cook Inlet and into the glacier-filled Chugach Mountains. Upon arrival in Girdwood, transfer by shuttle to your overnight accommodation at Alyeska Resort. This is where your next adventure begins. A helicopter ride, a glacier landing & dog sledding on snow in the summer in Alaska... there is no better way to see Alaska than from the air, and there's no better Alaskan activity than dog sledding. Returning to the heliport you will be transferred back to Alyeska Resort. The rest of the day is at leisure to explore this scenic alpine resort. We have included air tram tickets for the ride to the peak of Alyeska. (Breakfast is included onboard the train today
Day 4 : Girdwood - Seward
Leave late morning by coach, visiting the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Centre en-route to Seward.
Day 5 : Northwestern Fjord Cruise
Travel farther into Kenai Fjords National Park than any other cruise and visit the Northwestern Fjord.
Day 6 : Seward - Talkeetna
Travel north today through Anchorage to Talkeetna.
Day 7 : Talkeetna - Denali National Park
This morning take the Denali Star, the Alaska Railroad’s flagship train, in the Goldstar Railcar to Denali National Park. The afternoon is open for optional activities such as white water rafting down the Nenana River, helicopter flightseeing, or hiking.
Day 8 : Denali National Park Tour - Fairbanks
Early this morning embark on the Tundra Wilderness Tour of Denali National Park, wildlife sightings are common, so keep your camera handy. This afternoon board the Denali Star Train in the Goldstar Railcar to Fairbanks, where you trip ends.
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