This amazing tour combines a wonderful train journey aboard the Rocky Mountaineer from Banff to Vancouver, followed by a magical 7-day cruise.

Alaska is a world apart, with snow-clad mountain ranges, deep fjords, colossal glaciers, forests and rare wildlife on an unparallelled scale. The only way to fully appreciate the natural wonders of this region is by ship, as you cruise the spectacular Inside Passage, with its myriad islands, channels and inlets.

• UK/Calgary - 1
  

  Situated in the province of Alberta, Calgary is the perfect place from which to begin your Canadian adventure. As you journey towards Banff, admire how the landscapes gradually change.

• Banff - 2
  

  Surrounded by the Rockies and Banff National Park, the town of Banff offers a unique setting. You’ll see the gushing waters of Bow Falls, the Cave and Basin and Sulphur Mountain, where you will have time to take a gondola ride to the top for wonderful views of the snow-capped mountains and town below (fare not included).

• Lake Louise - 3
  

  Leaving Banff this morning, your journey takes you through the heart of the Rocky Mountains to Lake Louise. Keep a lookout for wildlife as you pass beneath these imposing mountains, you just never know what you might see. Lake Louise is set in a small glacial valley, its sapphire waters reflecting the surrounding forests and mountains, it’s easy to see why writers have often described it as the most beautiful place in Canada.

• Kamloops - 4
  

  Travelling by road through the Rockies is one thing, but travelling aboard the iconic Rocky Mountaineer is quite another. Sit back and admire the grandeur of these beautiful mountains as they pass your window before reaching Lake Wapata and the Kicking Horse Pass, before arriving in Kamloops, your base for the night.

• Vancouver - 5
  

  Today is the second part of your spectacular journey aboard the iconic Rocky Mountaineer and yet more fascinating scenery awaits. The meadows, canyons, wildlife and of course mountains you’re sure to see will ensure this a journey you’ll never forget. Arrive in Vancouver for a two night stay.

• Vancouver - 6
  

  Vancouver has to be one of the most beautiful settings of any city in the world, surrounded by mountains, forests and beautiful islands. Explore it at your leisure today, or why not take the opportunity to join your Tour Guide on a visit to the attractive capital of British Columbia, Victoria. This is where much of Canada’s British Victorian heritage is preserved and you’ll admire the marvellous Butchart Gardens, the Parliament building and the impressive Empress Hotel.

• Vancouver - 7
  

  Spend a last morning uncovering Vancouver’s myriad of delights before stepping aboard your magnificent 5-star Holland America Line ship in the harbour, setting sail at 1700.

• Cruising the Inside Passage - 8
  

  As you cruise the Inside Passage for the first time, keep a watchful eye open for breaching whales, soaring eagles, grizzly bears hunting on the shoreline and inquisitive seals. Thiswhole region is a spectacular natural playground for wildlife.

• Juneau - 9
  

  Make sure you’re on deck as your ship elegantly glides through the waters, passing Tracy Arm and Sawyer Glacier (weather permitting), en route to Juneau, Alaska’s state capital and the perfect perfect place from where to start exploring this vast country. Located on the Gastineau Channel on the border with Canada, this fascinating place is only accessible by sea or air making it even more special. Taste the incredible local baked salmon and other delicacies; pan for gold; go dog sledding; visit the mighty Mendenhall Glacier or even take a trip on the Mount Roberts Aerial Tramway for spectacular views.

• Skagway - 10
  

  Feel the awesome scale of nature dwarfing the ship as you cruise through Glacier Bay. Watch out for great ice castles which float serenely in the radiant blue-green waters; moose, bears, seals and even humpback whales make their home here.

• Glacier Bay - 11
  

  Glacier Bay will be the scenic highlight of your cruise. Great ice castles float serenely in radiant blue-green water. And, as a glacier ‘calves’ and thousands of tons of ice crash into the mirror-calm water, so a thunderous sound echoes across the bay.

• Ketchikan - 12
  

  Ketchikan is a quaint, weathered town clinging to the mountainside. You may wish to take a seaplane flight over the spectacular Misty Fjords, explore the Totem Poles Park or simply enjoy another lunch of delicious fresh Alaskan salmon.

• Cruising at sea - 13
  

  The scenic splendours continue to unfold in front of your eyes as you cruise back along the Inside Passage to Vancouver. The wonderland of ice and rock, forest and river that you have seen throughout your cruise will remain in your memory – and photograph album – for many years to come.

• Vancouver - 14
  

  Disembarking your ship in Vancouver this morning, you will reintegrate yourself into the pace of life here on a city tour. Take in the sights of Chinatown, Gastown, the harbour and the remarkable1,000 acre Stanley Park.

• UK - 15 to 16
  

  Following a morning at leisure in Vancouver, head to the airport for your return flight to the UK, arriving on Day 16.

Accommodation

All rooms feature private facilities, air-conditioning, telephone and TV. Hotel facilities include a restaurant and bar.

Train
Rocky Mountaineer Accommodation on board the Rocky Mountaineer is in RedLeaf class, which includes breakfast and lunch at your seat, complimentary snacks, tea, coffee and soft drinks, beer and wine with meals. Upgrades to GoldLeaf are available, please see below for details.

Ship
Your ship for this marvellous cruise is Holland America Line’s Volendam or Zuiderdam. On board you’ll find a great choice of restaurants, bars, the Greenhouse Spa & Salon, show lounge and much more.

• Flights are scheduled services of
• Flights depart at 12:00 am and return at 11:25 am

Includes

Not Included