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Canada's Rockies & Alaska Cruise

Canada's Rockies & Alaska Cruise, a rail journey with Vacations By Rail

Take on the world by land and sea, as you traverse the very best of the Canadian Rockies by train and board a luxury cruise liner for a cruise through Alaska's Inside Passage.

Day by day

  1. Day 1overnight: Banff

    Calgary to Banff

    Fly into Calgary and transfer to Banff for a two-night stay, with time to explore the hotel grounds and the town.

  2. Day 2overnight: Banff

    Banff Sightseeing

    A guided tour of Banff's scenic sites including Tunnel and Rundle Mountains, the Cave and Basin National Historic Site and the Hoodoos, plus a ride on the Banff Gondola to Sulphur Mountain.

  3. Day 3overnight: Lake Louise

    Banff to Lake Louise

    Travel west to Lake Louise, optionally via a sightseeing transfer through Yoho National Park taking in the Valley of the Ten Peaks, Spiral Tunnels and Emerald Lake.

  4. Day 4overnight: Jasper

    Lake Louise to Jasper

    A scenic drive to Jasper along the Icefields Parkway with a stop at the Columbia Icefield.

    Meals: Lunch

  5. Day 5overnight: Jasper

    Jasper at Leisure

    A free day in Jasper, with optional Jasper Tramway rides, a walking food tour or a rafting/float trip on the Athabasca River.

  6. Day 6railovernight: Overnight aboard VIA Rail's Canadian

    VIA Rail's Canadian to Vancouver

    Board VIA Rail's Canadian for a scenic journey through the Canadian Rockies to Vancouver, with Sleeper Plus access to the Skyline and Park Cars.

    Meals: Lunch, Dinner

  7. Day 7overnight: Vancouver

    Vancouver

    Arrive in Vancouver and transfer to the hotel, with an optional Hop-On Hop-off sightseeing tour or free time to explore independently.

    Meals: Breakfast

  8. Day 8overnight: Vancouver

    Vancouver at Leisure

    A free day in Vancouver, with optional add-ons such as a Capilano Suspension Bridge city tour, a Granville Island food tour or a Stanley Park bike tour.

  9. Day 9overnight: Ship

    Cruise Departure

    Check out of the hotel and board the Holland America ship in Vancouver, settling in before departure.

    Meals: Dinner

  10. Day 10overnight: Ship

    Inside Passage Scenic Cruising

    A day of scenic cruising along Alaska's Inside Passage, with wildlife viewing opportunities and onboard amenities including the spa and Culinary Arts Center.

    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

  11. Day 11overnight: Ship

    Tracy Arm Inlet/Juneau

    The ship cruises through Tracy Arm Inlet before docking in Juneau, Alaska's capital, with time to explore independently or via optional excursions.

    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

  12. Day 12overnight: Ship

    Skagway

    Dock in the Gold Rush town of Skagway, part of Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park, with optional shore excursions available.

    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

  13. Day 13overnight: Ship

    Glacier Bay Scenic Cruising

    A day of scenic cruising through Glacier Bay's calving glaciers and fjords, with National Park Service Rangers and Huna Tlingit cultural guides onboard.

    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

  14. Day 14overnight: Ship

    Ketchikan

    Dock in Ketchikan, "Alaska's First City," with time to explore its Native Alaskan heritage sites or visit Misty Fjords National Monument via optional excursion.

    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

  15. Day 15overnight: Ship

    Inside Passage Cruising

    A final day of scenic cruising back down the Inside Passage, with time to enjoy the ship's onboard amenities and entertainment.

    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

  16. Day 16

    Vancouver

    Arrive back in Vancouver and disembark; transfer to the airport for the flight home or extend your stay.

    Meals: Breakfast

Included

  • Hotel accommodations for 7 nights
  • 7-night round-trip Alaska cruise aboard Holland America's ms Koningsdam
  • Choice of ship staterooms
  • Rail travel on VIA Rail (1 night on train)
  • Choice of train accommodations ranging from semi-private berths to private cabins
  • Select transfers
  • All meals onboard the train and ship

Not included

  • Cancellation & Travel Insurance is not included in the price of the tour but can be arranged
  • Flights and Airport transfers not included

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