18 Seattle, Vancouver, Canadian Rocky Mountains Day 1 Australia Los Angeles/San Francisco Seattle Fly to Seattle via Los Angeles or San Francisco. On arrival transfer to the hotel. Day 2 Seattle (B) Drive north to visit the world's largest airplane manufacturer, the Boeing Company* (optional admission). Announced in 1966 that it would build the world's largest jet airliner, the 747, the company was required to construct an equally impressive manufacturing complex. The complex is recognized in the Guinness Book of World Records as the largest building in the world by volume. The building has grown over the years to enclose 472 million cubic feet of space and its footprint covers 39.8 hectares and houses assembly for Boeing wide-body aircraft - the 747, 767, and 777. On the Boeing flight line, you will see airplanes in various stages of flight test and manufacture for airline customers around the world. Return to Seattle to visit all the must-sees in Seattle plus a few places off the beaten path. We begin downtown with a familiarisation drive along the major avenues and corridors leading to each distinctive portion of the tour will serve you immensely. Once out of the downtown area you will be treated to the many distinct neighbourhoods that make up Seattle's character, some of which are located high on the hilltops that surround the city, some that actually float on the calm waters of Lake Union while others in places often overlooked by the average tourist. Along the journey the coach will stop at scenic overlooks, as well as the Salmon Ladder and Ballard Locks where you will have the opportunity to view the summer passage of migrating salmon and the ingenuity of gravity fed locks filled with an endless variety of boats. Day 3 Seattle Alaska Cruise (B, L, D) Transfer to Seattle Pier for 8 Day 7 Night Alaska Cruising. Day 4-9 Alaska Cruise (B, L, D) Day 4 At Sea Day 5 Alaska Inside Passage - Arrive Juneau at 12pm, depart Alaska at 9pm Day 6 Arrive Skagway at 7am, depart Alaska at 8:30pm Day 7 Arrive Tracy Arm Fjord at 7am, depart Alaska at 12pm Day 8 At Sea Day 9 Victoria at 9am, depart Canada at 6pm Day 10 Seattle Harrison Hot Spings (B) Pick up from Seattle Pier and drive north to Seattle Premium Outlet where you can find the world's finest outlet shopping with over 120 stores at incredible prices. In the afternoon cross the border into Canada and stay overnight in Harrison Hot Spings. Day 11 Harrison Hot Spings Jasper Drive to farming communities of the Fraser Valley. Ascend into the Coastal Mountains and follow the Coquihalla Highway to Kamloops, in the arid 2016 Departures Single Supplement $2,499 Inclusions: International flights (economy class), departing Sydney, Melbourne or Brisbane on United Airlines, Delta Airlines or Air Canada Airfare taxes & fuel surcharges 8 nights standard accommodation 7 nights on board & on-board service charges Tour guide & bus driver service fees 23 Meals Included (9 Breakfasts, 7 Lunches, 7 Dinners) Coach transportation Site and national park entry fees Professional English speaking tour guide(s) Exclusions: Onshore excursions & some on board activities Optional admissions to the Boeing Factory Tour & Columbia Icefield Snowcoach (payable prior to departure) Meals in Seattle, Vancouver & Rockies Travel insurance (strongly recommended) Personal expenses ESTA Single Supplement: $2,499 on top of standard package price Stay Behind Surcharge: Vancouver $250, San Francisco $350, Los Angeles $350 (subject to availability and applicable fare difference) Tours subject to availability unless sold out prior. Please check all prices, availability and other information with your travel consultant prior to booking. 25 May 08 Jun 03 Aug 17 Aug 31 Aug Boeing Company Johnston Canyon Tour Highlights: Discover Seattle, one of the largest dynamic & inventive urban centres in the USA Visit the small resort town of Banff & stroll along the National Parks’ picturesque lakes Shop til you drop at one of the world’s finest outlets, Seattle Premium Outlet Sample wine at the world-famous wine country of Okanagan Valley Tour the largest airplane manufacturer in the world - Boeing Cruise for 7 nights through the natural wonders of Alaska Immerse yourself in its awe-inspiring landscapes