Grand Western Canada Vacation with Alaska Cruise

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Pack your bags for countless adventures because we’ve packed the best of British Columbia and Alberta into one unforgettable vacation in Canada. From international cities to national parks, snow-dusted summits to vineyard-dotted valleys, dramatic glaciers to soothing hot springs, and the calmest of lakes to the wildest of creatures, Western Canada presents t...
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Overview

Trip type
Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Very Easy

What's this trip about?

    Pack your bags for countless adventures because we’ve packed the best of British Columbia and Alberta into one unforgettable vacation in Canada. From international cities to national parks, snow-dusted summits to vineyard-dotted valleys, dramatic glaciers to soothing hot springs, and the calmest of lakes to the wildest of creatures, Western Canada presents the greatest range of sights and cities, not to mention mountains! On this grand tour of Western Canada, you’ll spend time in the multicultural metropolis of Vancouver and the British-infused city of Victoria before trading the pubs of the “garden city” for the peaks of the Canadian Rockies. Devour the majestic scenery of four national parks – Glacier, Yoho, Banff, and Jasper – get a taste of resort life in Whistler, sip local wine at a charming lakeside resort in Kelowna, and clink your glasses to mountains of fun. Make a grand vacation even grander by adding a leisurely Alaska cruise after your tour of Western Canada. While your ship will sail through the glacial beauty of the Inside Passage, Tracy Arm, and Glacier Bay National Park, you’ll personally cruise through several exciting ports of call, including the capital city of Juneau, the gold rush town of Skagway, and totem-pole-dotted Ketchikan.

Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeStandard Group - 25 + people
Age range6 years and up
Flights and transport
Start City VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA
End CityVANCOUVER, BC (DISEMBARKATION)

Travel Themes

  • Cultural
  • 50 Plus

Destinations

Attractions

  • Alaska
  • Alberta
  • Banff
  • Banff National Park
  • Glacier National Park
  • Jasper
  • Juneau
  • Ketchikan
  • Lake Louise
  • Vancouver
  • Victoria
  • Whistler

Activities

  • Culture

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Itinerary

Travel Map

Day 1: ARRIVE IN VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA

Welcome to Vancouver! At 6 pm, meet your travel companions for a welcome drink. Your Tour Director will prepare you for your upcoming adventure.

Day 2: VANCOUVER–KELOWNA

Bountiful Beauty Depart Vancouver and travel into the agricultural region of the Okanagan Valley to the thriving lakefront resort community of Kelowna. Enjoy dinner at a local restaurant tonight. (Breakfast,Dinner)

ENHANCED FREE TIME EXPLORE MORE in Kelowna wit...

Day 3: KELOWNA–GLACIER NATIONAL PARK–BANFF, ALBERTA

Breathtaking Banff Drive east and enjoy the panoramic vistas of peaks exceeding 10,000 feet on Rogers Pass at the summit in Canada’s Glacier National Park. Continue over the Continental Divide into Alberta before descending Kicking Horse Pass into Banff National Park...

Day 4: BANFF

Heavenly Heights Take a scenic ride on the [LF] Banff Gondola to the top of the mountain and enjoy spectacular views of Bow Valley. Additional sightseeing in Banff includes a visit to Bow Falls. The balance of the day is at leisure. Consider an optional helicopter fl...

Day 5: BANFF–LAKE LOUISE–COLUMBIA ICEFIELD –JASPER

Fire & Ice Visit Lake Louise, whose blue-green waters form a perfect mirror reflection of Mount Victoria. Experience the awe-inspiring Icefields Parkway past towering peaks and immense hanging glaciers to the Columbia Icefield for a thrilling ride on the Ice Expl...

Day 6: JASPER. EXCURSION TO MALIGNE LAKE

Spectacular Jasper Enjoy a brief orientation tour to see Jasper’s unspoiled beauty, followed by an excursion to glacial Maligne Lake for a narrated cruise to Spirit Island. Cruise on clear azure waters amid lofty snow-capped peaks and learn the history of Spirit Isla...

Day 7: JASPER–KAMLOOPS, BRITISH COLUMBIA

Historic British Columbia Scenic drive on Yellowhead Highway past Mount Robson, the highest peak in the Canadian Rockies, en route to Kamloops. (Breakfast)

ENHANCED FREE TIME EXPLORE MORE in Kamloops with a stroll through downtown to find a wealth of shops, caf...

Day 8: KAMLOOPS–WHISTLER

Alpine Adventures Travel to the alpine resort of Whistler, nestled at the base of breathtaking Whistler & Blackcomb Mountains, for a 2-night stay at the luxury basecamp, the Fairmont Chateau. The evening is free with time to explore. (Breakfast)

TOUR HIGHLIG...

Day 9: WHISTLER

Peak Perfection Full free day to explore all that Whistler has to offer. (Breakfast)

ENHANCED FREE TIME EXPLORE MORE in Whistler. Consider a trip on Whistler’s Peak2Peak Gondola, connecting Whistler and Blackcomb Mountains. Enjoy marvelous scenery and incredible...

Day 10: WHISTLER–VICTORIA

Ancient Traditions Enjoy a visit and private breakfast at the [LF] Squamish Lil’wat Cultural Centre, dedicated to the history and traditions of indigenous cultures. Then travel west to catch a BC Ferry to Vancouver Island for Victoria, Canada’s most British city. See ...

Day 11: VICTORIA

The Grandest of Gardens This morning and afternoon are free to explore on your own; your Tour Director can recommend an optional wildlife and whale-watching trip, point you in the direction of Canada’s oldest Chinatown, walking trails or suggest museums to visit. For ...

Day 12: VICTORIA–VANCOUVER

British Columbia Treasures Board a BC Ferry and cross the Strait of Georgia through the spectacular Gulf Islands, an archipelago known for its Mediterranean-type climate. Enjoy a guided tour of Vancouver’s cultural and natural sites. In the evening, join your Tour Dir...

Day 13: VANCOUVER (EMBARKATION)

Alaskan Adventure by Sea Today, wave goodbye to your Tour Director and Driver in Vancouver before embarking on your 7-night Alaska Inside Passage cruise. (Breakfast,Dinner)

TOUR HIGHLIGHT NATURAL WONDERS You’re in for one wild and wonderful week on a roundtrip c...

Day 14: CRUISING: INSIDE PASSAGE, ALASKA

Glacial Fjords & Grand Forests Alaska’s Inside Passage is a protected network of waterways that wind through glacier-cut fjords and lush temperate rain forests along the rugged coast of Southeast Alaska. Arguably one of the greatest cruising routes in the world, ...

Day 15: CRUISING: TRACY ARM–JUNEAU, ALASKA

Coastal Cliffs & The Catch of the Day Steep cliffs and glacier-covered mountains flank the Tracy Arm fjord, fringed by the largest intact coastal temperate rain forest in the United States. Old-growth trees colonized Tracy Arm's mouth long ago as the Ice Age retre...

Day 16: SKAGWAY

The Rush for Gold At the height of the Klondike Gold Rush, the port town of Skagway served as the primary gateway to the legendary gold fields, and quickly grew into Alaska’s largest settlement. It was then a raucous frontier hub packed with trading posts, saloons, a...

Day 17: CRUISING: GLACIER BAY NATIONAL PARK

Ice Dancing On your cruise to Glacier Bay (a UNESCO World Heritage Site), close your eyes and take in the sounds—the creaks and groans of “living” ice, the shrill cries of gulls and soaring eagles, the splash of a breaching humpback whale. Frosted peaks towering over ...

Day 18: KETCHIKAN

Port of Call Experience an adventure in Ketchikan, Alaska home to picturesque fjords of the Inside Passage, where the town clings to the banks of the Tongass Narrows, flanked by green forests nurtured by abundant rain. Consider an optional guided rainforest walk in th...

Day 19: CRUISING: INSIDE PASSAGE

Where the Wild Things Are Scenic cruising through the Inside Passage again offering opportunities to spot some of Alaska’s most iconic wildlife. Enjoy the amenities and entertainment onboard the ship, recharge with a spa service or savor the last full day of sailing f...

Day 20: VANCOUVER, BC (DISEMBARKATION)

Safe travels until we meet again! Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. Schedule flights departing from Vancouver International Airport after noon. (Breakfast)

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Last Updated: 3/11/2025
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Accommodation

Georgian Court Hotel

The boutique Georgian Court Hotel is situated in downtown Vancouver, steps from BC Place Stadium, Rogers Arena, fashionable Robson Street, and many of Vancouver's main attractions. The hotel features sophisticated and elegant decor, attentive service, first class amenities, and one of Vancouver's best Italian restaurants - Frankie's Italian Kitchen and Bar.

Vancouver

Canada

773 Beatty St

Delta Grand Okanagan Resort

This beautiful hotel is ideally situated in downtown Kelowna and features contemporary design, fitness centre, business centre, gift shop, and several restaurants. Guestrooms are also fully equipped with internet access, air-conditioning, and private baths.

Kelowna

Canada

1310 Water Street

Banff Park Lodge

The hotel offers an indoor pool, steam room, Jacuzzi, Hot Plunge Pool, several boutiques, concierge desk, restaurant, and room service. Guestrooms feature cable TV, coffee maker, Internet access, iron/ironing board, hairdryer, and in-room safe.

Banff

Canada

201 Lynx Street

Chateau Jasper

The Chateau Jasper offers an excellent variety of accommodations and facilities. This conveniently located hotel offers 119 fully air-conditioned guestrooms and suites, pleasantly furnished with mountain decor in mind.

Jasper

Canada

96 Geikie Street Jasper

Sandman Signature Hotel

Facing Riverside Park and the Thompson River, Sandman Signature Hotel is smartly designed with thoughtfully appointed guestrooms, indoor pool and hot tub, on-site restaurant, fitness room, and complimentary Wi-Fi.

Kamloops

Canada

225 Lorne Street

Fairmont Chateau Whistler Resort

The Chateau is located at the base of Blackcomb Mountain and just 5 minutes from the center of Whistler Village. The hotel has a golf-course, indoor & outdoor pool, hot tub, tennis courts, fitness center, spa, concierge service, gift shops, guest laundry, business center, several restaurants, baker, lounge, Afternoon Tea, and room service.

Whistler

Canada

4599 Chateau Blvd.

Marriott Victoria Inner Harbour

Ideally located in downtown Victoria, Marriott Inner Harbour is within walking distance to all there is to see and do in Victoria BC. Stroll to the famous Inner Harbour for Victoria attractions, musicians, artisans, and whale watching tours.

Victoria

Canada

728 Humboldt St

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