Spectacular Canadian Rockies with Rocky Mountaineer Goldleaf and Alaska Cruise Oceanview Stateroom

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From the trendy cityscape of Vancouver to the highest peak of the Canadian Rockies, your exhilarating encounter with western Canada will see you breakfasting in floral splendour, riding out on to glaciers and meeting a real-life Mountie en-route to see the glories of Banff.

Overview

Trip type
Group Tour
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

    • City tour of Vancouver, Victoria, Banff
    • Scenic drive along the Icefields Parkway
    • View Lake Louise, Stanley Park, Athabasca Glacier, Mount Robson, Jasper, Banff National Parks
    • Visit scenic Butchart Gardens

What's this trip about?

    From the trendy cityscape of Vancouver to the highest peak of the Canadian Rockies, your exhilarating encounter with western Canada will see you breakfasting in floral splendour, riding out on to glaciers and meeting a real-life Mountie en-route to see the glories of Banff.

Details

Itinerary focusOff the Beaten Path
Group sizeStandard Group - 25 + people
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportN/A
Start CityVancouver (BC)
End CityVancouver (BC)

Travel Themes

  • 50 plus
  • Cultural
  • Education / Learning
  • Local Immersion & Homestays

Destinations

  • North America
  • Canada
  • United States

Attractions

  • Alaska
  • Canadian Rockies
  • Jasper
  • Vancouver

Activities

  • Culture
  • Historic sightseeing
  • Homestays & Cultural Immersion

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Itinerary

Day 1: Arrive Vancouver

Welcome to Vancouver, the entire day is yours to enjoy.

Day 2: Vancouver – Inside Passage Cruise (7 Nights)

Enjoy the day on your own until you are transferred to Canada Place where your cruise begins with the Inside Passage. Full Breakfast, Dinner

Day 3: Cruise the Inside Passage

With most of Southeast Alaska accessible only by boat or plane, cruise the Inside Passage for a unique view. Full Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 4: Cruise Tracy Arm and Juneau

The dramatic Sawyer Glaciers at the end of Tracy Arm are framed by mountains and bathed in the blue hue of the ice. Arrive in Juneau, where you can shop downtown, kayak, dogsled, raft or flightsee. Full Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 5: Cruise to Skagway, Alaska

Step into the town's colourful past at the Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park. Full Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 6: Cruise Glacier Bay, Alaska

From the comfort of your ship, enjoy pristine wilderness of Glacier Bay National Park. Full Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 7: Ketchikan, Alaska

While ashore, check out the world's largest collection of standing totem poles or an optional guided tour through town or a harbour cruise. Full Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 8: Cruise the Inside Passage

Today is a day of relaxation as you cruise back to Vancouver. Full Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 9: Arrive Vancouver

Sail into Vancouver Harbour this morning. After disembarking, transfer to the hotel and join your trip on Day 1 for a Welcome Reception at 6 p.m. Full Breakfast

Day 10: Vancouver – Strait of Georgia – Victoria (2 Nights)

Start your morning with a sightseeing tour of Chinatown and Gastown, then set out for Stanley Park to view First Nations totem poles. Travel by ferry to Victoria on Vancouver Island and visit a family-owned working farm and taste a freshly prepared farm to table meal at a Be My Guest lunch on the property. Later, take a tour of Victoria. Full Breakfast, Be My Guest Dining

Day 11: Victoria Sightseeing

Greet the day with breakfast at Butchart Gardens, a 55-acre showcase of gorgeous floral gardens and spend some time meandering through the property. Back in Victoria, enjoy the rest of your day. Full Breakfast

Day 12: Victoria – Kamloops

Cruise back to the mainland for a visit to the British Columbia Wildlife Park, where you get a chance to view wildlife. Tonight, be welcomed to the Shuswap territory with traditional song by a First Nations member, and Local Specialist, before indulging in a dinner followed by s'mores roasted on an open fire. Full Breakfast, Dinner

Day 13: Kamloops – Mount Robson – Jasper National Park (2 Nights)

Travel into the majestic Rocky Mountains. Stop for a knock-out view of Mount Robson, the highest peak in the Canadian Rockies, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The rest of the day is at leisure in Jasper. Full Breakfast

Day 14: Jasper National Park Sightseeing

Start the day with an interpretive walk at Maligne Canyon followed by a cruise to Spirit Island on Maligne Lake. The rest of the day is free before dinner at the hotel. Full Breakfast, Dinner

Day 15: Jasper – Athabasca Glacier – Lake Louise – Banff National Park (2 Nights)

Travel along the stunning Icefields Parkway and ride out on the Athabasca Glacier aboard a specially designed Ice Explorer. Travel on to Banff National Park and picturesque Lake Louise before you settle in at your hotel. Full Breakfast

Day 16: Banff Sightseeing

Learn about the history of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police from a Local Specialist during "Meet a Mountie." Later, see Surprise Corner and Bow Falls. Tonight, enjoy a Farewell Dinner to toast the end of your holiday with newfound friends. Full Breakfast, Farewell Dinner

Day 17: Banff - Kamloops

A sensational two day journey on-board the Rocky Mountaineer with a night in Kamloops. Your train journey through Canada's stunning Rocky Mountains begins as you head east to Vancouver. Full Breakfast, Lunch

Day 18: Depart Vancouver

Continue your journey by rail and witness the unparalleled beauty of the highest peaks in the Canadian Rockies and the stunning and remote vistas of Canada's west. Upon arrival into Vancouver, your included Rocky Mountaineer transfer will take you to the Vancouver Airport or the Pinnacle Hotel Harbourfront. Full Breakfast, Lunch

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Last Updated: 7/26/2018

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Meals Included
  • 8 full breakfasts
  • 1 lunch
  • 3 dinners
Age Requirements
No age restrictions
Additional Information
  • Audio Headsets for flexible sightseeing
  • Daily breakfast and an average of 50% of evening meals
  • Luxury air-conditioned coach with WiFi in most countries or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys)
  • Cherry-picked hotels all tried and trusted
  • Hand-picked Insider Experiences
  • Optional Experiences and free time
  • All porterage and local charges included
  • Must-see sightseeing and surprise extras
  • An expert Travel Director and separate Driver
  • All hotel tips, charges and local taxes
  • Airport transfers on the first and last day of your guided holiday
  • VIP entry to many sights
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