The Rocky Mountains of Canada are the embodiment of the word  “Unforgettable.” These are landscapes that will remain with you forever. When President Truman was asked about the Rocky Mountains, he replied admiringly: “In the face of the Rocky Mountains, the English language is dwarfed.” The Rocky Mountains extend over 4,800 km, of which about 1,500 km in Canada. The peaks of the ridge are exposed and pointed. The Canadian Rocky Mountains have all the possible landscape experiences: forests and lakes, icebergs and fjords, snow surfaces, towns and mountain villages, world class flower parks, salmon in the rivers.

We’ll welcome our first Shabbat in the city of Vancouver, British Columbia, one of the most beautiful cities in the world. After the weekend we’ll board a Holland America luxury cruise liner where we’ll enjoy 7 days and nights, sailing mainly within the “Inside Passage”, a quiet and calm waterway between islands, mountains, forests and glaciers. The ship is a floating palace – a friendly home, from which we’ll disembark at a few cities and towns. We’ll sail along the fjords, stop to gaze with awe at the glaciers as well as mighty and unforgettable bays. So, enjoy the experience of glaciers, scenic landscapes and special animals.
Alaska is a wonderful expanse of glaciers, fjords, towns of “an age gone by,” natural phenomena, a fascinating world of flora and fauna, and especially a curious encounter between the “last frontier” of yesteryear and modern-day tourists. In Alaska, we’ll meet and admire fascinating periods in the life of men who discovered gold arteries here. In the town of Skagway, we will visit the “Gold Rush” museum. We will be amazed at the amazing results of this wonderful event. Skagway is undoubtedly the peak of victory in Alaska. A small town reminiscent of the old west from where man’s nature seat out to beat the forces of nature. 100 years ago or more the Americans built one the world’s most spectacular railway lines through the granite cliffs above the town, elevating travelers up to divine landscapes of lakes, mountains and wonders of creation.

ITINERARY

DAY 1

SUNDAY: CALGARY - BANFF

Arrival to Calgary. We’ll meet the tour guide at the hotel.

DAY 2

MONDAY: BANFF

After breakfast we’ll head to the most beautiful national park in the world and the charming Canadian town of Banff. The first impression of the enchanting scenery that awaits us in the coming days will make us understand the saying “מה רבו מעשיך ה’?”.

DAY 3

TUESDAY: BANFF - LAKE LOUISE - BANFF

Today we will visit the six mandatory sites of the spectacular Banff National Park. We’ll drive to Kicking Horse Canyon in Yoho National Park to view the amazing circular railway tunnels.

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DAY 4

WEDNESDAY: BANFF - JASPER

This morning we’ll travel north along the Icefields Parkway, acclaimed as one of the most spectacular journeys in the world. We’ll enjoy breathtaking mountain scenery, as we pass between mountain peaks, glaciers and lakes.

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DAY 5

THURSDAY: JASPER - KAMLOOPS

This morning we’ll begin with a stop at the twin lakes Patricia and Pyramid. On our way westward, we’ll view “Red Granite Mountain” as we travel through Jasper National Park, a UNESCO World Cultural Treasure.

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DAY 6

FRIDAY: KAMLOOPS - VANCOUVER

Today we’ll travel to Vancouver, the diamond in the crown of British Columbia, and for a decade considered the best city in the world in which to live.

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DAY 7

SHABBAT: VANCOUVER

After Shabbat services and lunch we’ll enjoy a walking tour about the streets of downtown Vancouver.

DAY 8

SUNDAY: VANCOUVER - SEATTLE

Today We’ll start with an enjoyable visit to the colorful Granville Island, where street performances, various markets, art galleries and more are held.

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DAY 9-16

ALL ABOARD THE HOLLAND AMERICA LUXURY CRUISE LINER

Today we’ll embark on the luxury vessel that will serve as our luxurious floating hotel. This is a time for relaxation from our week of great natural experiences – and now its time for a different kind of fun.

After completing the somewhat lengthy boarding process, we’ll have time to study the ship, and view the city of Seattle, from which our ship departs on our fabulous cruise. Tonight we’ll enjoy a gala dinner and a hearty reception. During the coming unforgettable week, we’ll sail comfortably and peacefully through a unique waterway known as British Columbia’s Inner Passage; some call it the “magical route to Alaska.” This is a completely peaceful marine route between mountains and land, between forests and glaciers. If we are lucky, we might come across various marine animals such as whales, dolphins and more.
We will leave the ship in several cities in Alaska, some of which will remind us of the “Wild West” towns. The most fascinating cities are: Juno, the capital of Alaska; Skagway, the “gold rush capital” town, whose people have overcome the hardships of nature and built bridges and tracks that tourists today welcome and admire; and Ketchikan, the native town and the capital of the northern fisherman.
Answer to the question of many travelers:
Our cruise is different from others in a number of ways:
1. The ship is more luxurious and sought after. The service, meals and performances are among the best in the world. That’s why you must hurry up and register, many in the world sign up here a year in advance!
2. Our cruise includes: lectures, presentations and films in Hebrew and some of the most beautiful shows in the world.
3. The level of meals – full board – exceeds ten times the rest of the voyages.

DAY 9

MONDAY: BOARDING THE SHIP

Our ship sails at 4:00 p.m.
The Ship’s Facilities: What’s on the ship?

DAY 10

TUESDAY: CRUISING THE INSIDE PASSAGE

Spend the entire day sailing the Inside Passage, one of the worlds’ most spectacular waterways, as our ship threads her way past forests of spruce and hemlock, mountains, islands and inlets.

DAY 11

WEDNESDAY: KETCHIKAN

Today we will dock in the small picturesque town of Ketchikan. This is the the center of Alaska’s salmon industry. It was also a central departure point during the famous Gold Rush. We will take a walking tour and see the old wooden buildings and the Indian totem poles that adorn the town.

DAY 12

THURSDAY: JUNEAU

Juno had a reputation for being one of Alaska’s most scenic towns. Above it are the snowy peaks of the Juno Mountains and Mount Roberts. We’ll tour the city and the Capitol building of Alaska. We’ll go to the Mendenhall Glacier and the salmon hatchery. Those who wish may also go whale watching (for a fee).

DAY 13

FRIDAY: SKAGWAY

Established in 1897 as a trading post for prospectors headed to the Klondike Gold Rush, Skagway was once known as “hell on earth,” an untamed, violent town controlled by organized criminals. Today, of course, the town is a bit more civilized, though its colorful past is carefully preserved in the Klondike Gold Rush National Historic Park.

DAY 14

SHABBAT: AT SEA

Today is a day of relaxation as our cruise sails Southward. Take advantage of the ship’s many outstanding facilities, or simply relax on deck with a drink and watch unmatched scenery glide by.

DAY 15

SUNDAY: VICTORIA, BC

In the evening we’ll dock in Victoria for a while. If time permits, we’ll take a short walking tour. (Not to worry – we’ll be coming back here.)

DAY 16

MONDAY: SEATTLE

After breakfast, we’ll leave the ship and disembark at Seattle Harbor, Washington. This is the northernmost city in the west of the US. We’ll take a tour of the city including the famous Pike Place Market, one of the oldest markets in the US as well as the most famous building in Seattle is the Space Needle, which is 185 meters high. We’ll also visit Park Discovery, the largest park in Seattle.

DAY 17

TUESDAY: SEATTLE - VICTORIA VANCOUVER

Today we’ll travel by ferry to Vancouver Island and Victoria, home to fashionable tearooms and old English charm. Though the wooden fort is long gone, Bastion Square welcomes visitors with lovely architecture and a bustling market. We’ll see the lovely Inner Harbour and the impressive Parliament Buildings. We’ll visit Buchart Gardens – one of the most beautiful botanical gardens in the world.

DAY 18

WEDNESDAY: VANCOUVER - HOME GATEWAY

Today we’ll make our way to Vancouver airport for airport from where we’ll take our flight home. We’ve had an unforgettable experience, seen a beautiful and fascinating part of the world, and developed an appetite for more.