5* Alaska Cruise & the Canadian Rockies

The undoubted highlight of this extraordinary - and extraordinary value - holiday will be the seven night cruise aboard Holland America Line's superbly appointed, five star ms Volendam. After a breathtaking journey through the natural paradise of the Rocky Mountains, you'll board the ship in Vancouver, British Coloumbia, for an unforgettable cruise through the fabled 'Inside Passage' to wild, remote Alaska, refuge of eagle and black bear, and through Glacier Bay, a UNESCO World Heritage site and protected seascape at the edge of one of  North America's last great wilderness.

You'll fly west to Calgary, spending the first two nights of the holiday in the spectacular surrounds of Banff, Lake Louise and Jasper are other highlights of your trip through the heart-stoppingly beautiful Rockies, before you reach the pacific Rim city of Vancouver and begin your cruise. Distant Juneau and even more remote Skagway, last trading post before the Yukon, as well as colourful Ketchikan, are simply marvellous ports of call. Shore excursions incude expeditions into the Alaskan back country, or more comfortable, but equally stunning sightseeing. You'll also spend three nights in Vancouver, often voted best place in the world to live. Optional tours of the city and the Island will show you just why, before you return from a truly marvellous 'holiday-of-a-lifetime'.

Included in the price:

• Return flights from London Gatwick
• Return transfers from airport
• Seven night cruise aboard Holland America's Line ms Volendam sharing an inside twin staeroom on a full board basis
• Seven nights room only accommodation (except in Banff where two breakfasts are included)staying in good quality hotels, in twin bedded rooms with private facilities
• Cruise feastures include Glacier Bay, the scenic Inside Passage and visit to Juneau, Skagway and Ketchikan
• Touring through the Rockies including Banff, Jasper and Kamloops plus beautiful Vancouver
• Government taxes
• Services of a tour manager

Optional Excursions: Vancouver City Tour and North Shore-£89, Vancouver Island, Victoria and The Butchart Gardens-£95, Banff Helicopter Ride-£179, Banff Sightseeing Tour and Sulpur