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The Railway Touring Company · Escorted rail and cruise holiday
Canada by Rail and Alaskan Inside Passage Cruise
A 22-day escorted rail and cruise holiday across Canada aboard 'The Ocean' and 'The Canadian' trains, followed by a 7-day Inside Passage cruise to Alaska.
Day by day
- Day 1overnight: Halifax
Flight to Halifax, Nova Scotia
Flight from London Heathrow to Halifax, Nova Scotia, arriving mid-afternoon, and check in to the hotel.
- Day 2overnight: Halifax
Free day in Halifax
A free day to enjoy Halifax and its natural harbour.
- Day 3railovernight: On board The Ocean (sleeper cabin)
'The Ocean' to Montreal
Board 'The Ocean' luxury train at Halifax Station for the journey through Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and the lower St. Lawrence River valley to Montreal, with sleeper cabin accommodation.
- Day 4overnight: Montreal
Free day in Montreal
Arrive in Montreal in the morning with a free day to explore the city before checking in to the hotel.
- Day 5railovernight: Toronto
Montreal to Toronto
A high speed rail connection to Toronto along the St. Lawrence River valley and west of Lake Ontario, arriving mid-afternoon.
- Day 6railovernight: Toronto
Niagara Falls
A morning train to Niagara Falls, spanning the border between Ontario and New York State, with the day spent at the falls before returning to Toronto by service train.
- Day 7railovernight: On board The Canadian (sleeper cabin)
The Canadian departs
Board Canada's premier train 'The Canadian' for a sleeper journey, with cabins featuring a large window, two chairs and a private washroom.
- Day 8overnight: On board The Canadian (sleeper cabin)
Crossing Canada
A day relaxing on The Canadian as it crosses four time zones through spectacular scenery, stopping at Gogama and Hornepayne.
- Day 9overnight: On board The Canadian (sleeper cabin)
Winnipeg
Cross from Ontario into Manitoba, reaching Winnipeg, then travel west across the Prairies of Manitoba, Saskatchewan and Alberta.
- Day 10overnight: On board The Canadian (sleeper cabin)
The Rocky Mountains
Arrive at Edmonton, then climb into the Rockies and arrive in Jasper for a short break before continuing towards Vancouver.
- Day 11overnight: Vancouver
Vancouver
Arrive at Vancouver Station and check in to the hotel for two nights, with time to explore the city.
- Day 12overnight: Vancouver
Free Day in Vancouver
A free day to explore the sights and attractions of Vancouver.
- Day 13overnight: On board MS Koningsdam
Cruise - The Inside Passage Alaska
Transfer to the harbour and board the Holland America Line cruise ship MS Koningsdam for the voyage to Alaska via the Inside Passage.
- Day 14overnight: On board MS Koningsdam
The Inside Passage
A relaxing day cruising the Inside Passage, viewing rugged capes, cliffs, glaciers, fjords and forests, navigating the Seymour Narrows and Grenville Channel late in the evening.
- Day 15overnight: On board MS Koningsdam
Juneau, capital of Alaska
Cruise into Tracy Arm Fjord to see the Sawyer Glaciers, then arrive in Juneau, known for its surrounding glaciers, including the Mendenhall Glacier, and the Tongass National Forest.
- Day 16railovernight: On board MS Koningsdam
Skagway; White Pass and Yukon Railway
A day in the historic Gold Rush town of Skagway, with an optional ride on the White Pass and Yukon Railway (built in 1898) to White Pass summit at extra cost.
- Day 17overnight: On board MS Koningsdam
Cruise Glacier Bay
Cruise in Glacier Bay National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, viewing tidewater glaciers and temperate rainforest.
- Day 18overnight: On board MS Koningsdam
Visit to Ketchikan
Visit Ketchikan, the 'Salmon Capital of the World', on Revillagigedo Island, surrounded by the Tongass National Forest, with attractions including Totem Bight State Park and Saxman Village.
- Day 19overnight: On board MS Koningsdam
Cruise the Inside Passage
Continue cruising the Inside Passage south towards Vancouver.
- Day 20overnight: Vancouver
Return to Vancouver
Arrive back in Vancouver in the morning and stay overnight in a centrally located hotel, with dinner together.
- Day 21
Free time in Vancouver
Free time to explore Vancouver, including Gastown, Granville Island and Stanley Park, before transferring to the airport for the flight to London Heathrow.
- Day 22
Arrival in the UK
Arrive at London Heathrow in the afternoon.
Included
- Scheduled flights from London to Halifax and from Vancouver to London
- 8 nights bed and breakfast accommodation in quality hotels
- A day's rail travel with overnight accommodation on 'The Ocean' luxury train
- A visit to Niagara Falls
- 4 days on 'The Canadian' luxury train with overnight accommodation on the train
- Other meals as shown in the itinerary
- 7 days Inside Passage cruise
- All transfers
- The services of a Tour Manager
Not included
- Shore excursions on the cruise
- Alcoholic drinks outside of meal times on The Ocean, The Canadian and the cruise ship
- Optional White Pass and Yukon Railway excursion at Skagway (extra cost)
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