How much does it cost?

From £6,149 per person, the operator's advertised from-price, read on its own page on 12 Sept 2026. About $8,306 at ECB reference rates. Departures, room types and dates can price differently; the operator's page is the final word.

Is train travel included?

Yes. Great Rail Journeys includes all rail travel, including two full-day journeys on the Rocky Mountaineer in SilverLeaf Class (glass-domed standard cabins), plus all coach and flight transfers.

Is the tour escorted?

Yes. A UK Tour Manager travels with the group from London Heathrow throughout the entire 16 days.

What meals are included?

Great Rail Journeys includes 9 breakfasts, 8 lunches, and 7 dinners. All meals onboard Celebrity Summit are included, plus a Classic Drinks Package with beer, spirits, cocktails, and wine by the glass.

Which hotels are used?

Hotels are 3-star properties. Calgary uses Hilton Garden Inn (1 night); Banff options include Caribou Lodge, Elk and Avenue, and Canoe & Suites (3 nights); Kamloops is a local 3-star hotel (1 night); Vancouver is a hotel near downtown and harbour (2 nights). Seven nights are spent onboard Celebrity Summit.

When does the tour depart?

Great Rail Journeys offers five departures between May 2027 and September 2026, running in May, June, July, August, and September.

Great Rail Journeys · Escorted tour

Rocky Mountaineer & Alaska Cruise

Rocky Mountaineer rail and seven-night Alaska Inside Passage cruise from Calgary

Great Rail Journeys operates this 16-day escorted adventure that combines two daytime rail journeys through the Canadian Rockies with a seven-night cruise through Alaska's Inside Passage. The tour departs London Heathrow with a dedicated UK Tour Manager, beginning in Calgary and moving through Banff, where guests enjoy a gondola ride to Sulphur Mountain and a coach excursion to the turquoise waters of Lake Louise. Over days five and six, travellers board the Rocky Mountaineer in SilverLeaf Class, crossing the Continental Divide and descending through dramatic canyons to Vancouver. After a guided tour of Vancouver's Gastown, Chinatown, and Stanley Park, the group boards Celebrity Summit for a week-long cruise through the Inside Passage. Highlights include sailing past Icy Strait Point with views of humpback whales and bald eagles, a full-day approach to Hubbard Glacier (the world's longest tidewater glacier), and stops at Juneau and Ketchikan to explore Alaska's native heritage and frontier history. Hotel stays are 3-star throughout, with all meals, the Classic Drinks Package onboard, and guided excursions included.

Price history

Across 5 checks, this price has risen £150 since 4 Jul, to £6,149.

Each point is a day we checked this operator's own page, not a weekly average, and the line holds flat between checks rather than guessing at movement we did not see. 3 of 5 points are a live read of the operator's page. Hollow points are values shown when the trip was first listed here and never confirmed with the operator.

What to know before you look closer

Single supplement of GBP 8,099 is significantly higher than half of the double-occupancy price; confirm the exact per-person cost before booking.
Port excursions in Alaska are optional, operated by Celebrity Cruises, and payable separately; they are not included in the tour package.
Some itinerary stops vary by departure date: the 16 May and 22 August departures visit Skagway instead of Hubbard Glacier on Day 11; the 29 August departure stays at Canoe & Suites in Banff rather than other listed options.

Day by day

Day 1overnight: Calgary
To Calgary on the edge of the Rockies
We meet the Tour Manager at London Heathrow and board a direct flight to Calgary, checking in to our hotel on arrival with dinner independent.
Day 2overnight: Banff
The Trans-Canada Highway into the Rocky Mountains
We travel along the Trans-Canada Highway to Banff, checking in to our hotel in the mid-afternoon with the rest of the day free. Note: the 29th August departure stays at the Canoe & Suites hotel in Banff.
Day 3overnight: Banff
Banff National Park and Lake Louise
A gondola journey up Sulphur Mountain, then a coach excursion to Lake Louise and Emerald Lake, stopping at the Spiral Tunnels Viewpoint. We meet a retired Royal Canadian Mounted Police officer before dining independently.
Day 4overnight: Banff
Free day to explore Banff at leisure
A day at leisure in Banff, with optional local excursions (payable locally) to Lake Minnewanka and Bow Falls.
Day 5overnight: Kamloops
The Rocky Mountaineer to Kamloops
We board the Rocky Mountaineer's 'First Passage to the West' route in SilverLeaf Class, passing Castle Mountain, Kicking Horse Pass, the Spiral Tunnels and the Continental Divide, descending into Yoho National Park before arriving in Kamloops.
Day 6overnight: Vancouver
The Rocky Mountaineer to the Pacific coast
We continue by Rocky Mountaineer through the Thompson and Fraser Canyons and Hell's Gate, descending towards the Pacific coast and arriving in Vancouver for a two-night stay.
Day 7overnight: Vancouver
Exploring the sights of Vancouver
A four-hour guided tour of Gastown, Chinatown and Stanley Park, with the rest of the day free to explore independently.
Day 8overnight: Aboard Celebrity Summit, sailing the Inside Passage
Setting sail for our Alaskan cruise
We transfer to Vancouver's port to board the Celebrity Summit for a seven-night cruise through the Inside Passage, with our first dinner and Classic Drinks Package on board.
Day 9overnight: Aboard Celebrity Summit
Cruising the Inside Passage to Alaska
A day cruising the UNESCO-protected Inside Passage, with all meals and the Classic Drinks Package on board.
Day 10overnight: Aboard Celebrity Summit
Icy Strait Point
We sail into Icy Strait Point near Hoonah, then continue to Juneau for a free afternoon in the former gold rush city.
Day 11overnight: Aboard Celebrity Summit
The ancient ice of Hubbard Glacier
We cruise to the Hubbard Glacier, the world's longest tidewater glacier, with an onboard naturalist narrating, before continuing overnight towards Juneau. Note: 16 May and 22 August departures visit Skagway instead.
Day 12overnight: Aboard Celebrity Summit
Free time in Juneau
A free afternoon to explore Juneau's waterfront and frontier-era streets, or relax on board.
Day 13overnight: Aboard Celebrity Summit
Ketchikan - Alaska's 'First City'
We dock in Ketchikan with the rest of the day free to explore, including the Totem Heritage Centre and Totem Bight State Park.
Day 14overnight: Aboard Celebrity Summit
Return to Vancouver
We sail back to Vancouver through the Inside Passage, passing Vancouver Island.
Day 15
Homeward bound
We disembark in Vancouver with free time until mid-afternoon, before transferring to the airport for our direct overnight flight back to the UK.
Day 16
Arrival in London
Our plane touches down at London Heathrow this morning and our Canadian and Alaskan holiday comes to an end.

The moments this trip is built around

Day 3Gondola journey to the summit of Sulphur Mountain for views across Banff, followed by coach excursion to Lake Louise, a turquoise glacial lake framed by snow-capped mountains.
Day 5First daytime journey on the Rocky Mountaineer in SilverLeaf Class, passing Castle Mountain, Kicking Horse Pass, Spiral Tunnels, and crossing the Continental Divide from Alberta into British Columbia.
Day 6Second Rocky Mountaineer journey through Thompson and Fraser Canyons, Hell's Gate, desert landscapes, and Fraser Valley rainforests to the Pacific coast.
Day 11Cruise towards Hubbard Glacier, the longest tidewater glacier in the world at 7 miles wide and 76 miles long, with onboard naturalist narration and views of calving ice, whales, seals and otters.

Included

Expertise of a UK Tour Manager from start to finish
7 nights' 3-Star hotel accommodation
7-night cruise onboard MS Celebrity Summit
Five-star service onboard
Wi-Fi onboard MS Celebrity Summit
All rail and coach travel throughout your tour
SilverLeaf Class rail travel
Direct flights (Heathrow to Calgary outbound, Vancouver to Heathrow on return)
9 breakfasts, 8 lunches, 7 dinners
Classic Drinks Package: beer, spirits, cocktails and wine by the glass included onboard MS Celebrity Summit
All guided tours and excursions during your escorted tour

Not included

Cancellation & Travel Insurance is not included in the price of the tour
Cruise line shore excursions in each port are optional, chargeable and bookable directly with Celebrity Cruises

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Questions travellers ask

How much does it cost?: From £6,149 per person, the operator's advertised from-price, read on its own page on 12 Sept 2026. About $8,306 at ECB reference rates. Departures, room types and dates can price differently; the operator's page is the final word.
Is train travel included?: Yes. Great Rail Journeys includes all rail travel, including two full-day journeys on the Rocky Mountaineer in SilverLeaf Class (glass-domed standard cabins), plus all coach and flight transfers.
Is the tour escorted?: Yes. A UK Tour Manager travels with the group from London Heathrow throughout the entire 16 days.
What meals are included?: Great Rail Journeys includes 9 breakfasts, 8 lunches, and 7 dinners. All meals onboard Celebrity Summit are included, plus a Classic Drinks Package with beer, spirits, cocktails, and wine by the glass.
Which hotels are used?: Hotels are 3-star properties. Calgary uses Hilton Garden Inn (1 night); Banff options include Caribou Lodge, Elk and Avenue, and Canoe & Suites (3 nights); Kamloops is a local 3-star hotel (1 night); Vancouver is a hotel near downtown and harbour (2 nights). Seven nights are spent onboard Celebrity Summit.
When does the tour depart?: Great Rail Journeys offers five departures between May 2027 and September 2026, running in May, June, July, August, and September.