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Discover the Canadian Rockies in depth, including a two-day rail adventure aboard the Rocky Mountaineer. Visit Victoria, Lake Louise, Banff, Jasper and Whistler. Then cruise Alaska's stunning Inside Passage with Holland America Line.
Departures May - August 2027
Highlights
BBQ on the Bow River
Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise
Blue River Safari
Dinner at the Butchart Gardens
Inclusions
Includes:
Guaranteed Ocean-View Stateroom on board your seven-night Holland America Line Alaskan cruise
Two-day Rocky Mountaineer rail journey in SilverLeaf Service
38 meals – 18 breakfasts, 9 lunches and 11 dinners
Services of a Canadian Travelmarvel Tour Director, driver and Cruise Liaison
Stay at the iconic Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise
Insider Experiences
Designed exclusively for our guests
Enjoy an included special or unique excursion or event
ENHANCE YOUR JOURNEY
Travelmarvel provides further opportunity to pursue your special interests and enhance your holiday with a range of optional experiences
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrive Vancouver
On arrival, you’ll be met at the airport and transferred to your hotel. Enjoy a Welcome Reception this evening.
Stay: Two Nights, Vancouver, Marriott Pinnacle Downtown Hotel
Day 2: Vancouver
Fall in love with Vancouver and enjoy a sightseeing tour which takes you through some of the city’s most vibrant areas and best-loved attractions, including the Waterfront and historic Gastown. Discover more with an Enhance Your Journey optional select experience.
Enhance Your Journey
Hop-On, Hop-Off Sightseeing
Grouse Mountain Admission
Capilano Suspension Bridge Admission
Flyover Canada Experience
Daily: Breakfast
Day 3: Rocky Mountaineer, Kamloops
This morning, board the world-famous Rocky Mountaineer train and settle into your carriage with large panoramic windows for expansive views. Discover the region’s breathtaking natural beauty, taking in some of its many highlights, which include Fraser Valley, the Coast Mountains and Fraser Canyon. Later, arrive in the city of Kamloops where you’ll stay overnight.
Stay: Kamloops, hotel assigned by Rocky Mountaineer
Daily: Breakfast· Lunch
Day 4: Rocky Mountaineer, Lake Louise
Your rail journey continues today past the impressive Spiral Tunnels and Kicking Horse Canyon before arriving in Banff National Park. This evening, settle into the Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise for your Insider Experience.
Insider Experience – Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise
Relax and unwind at the stunning Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise. Set against the backdrop of towering mountain peaks and breathtaking turquoise water, the iconic hotel preserves the elegance of a bygone era. Enjoy premium amenities and delicious dining in the awe-inspiring alpine surrounds of Lake Louise.
Stay: Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise
Daily: Breakfast· Lunch· Dinner
Day 5: Banff
Travel to Moraine Lake (season permitting) and witness the incredible turquoise colours of this spectacular glacier-fed lake. Then continue to the charming alpine resort town of Banff. Later, enjoy a guided tour, and in the evening, a memorable Insider Experience awaits.
Insider Experience – BBQ on the Bow River
This evening, embark on a true western experience and take a wagon ride along the banks of the Bow River. Try your hand at western-style activities like lassoing and horseshoes before joining the horseback riders for a BBQ cookout. Enjoy a tasty steak-fry dinner as you soak up the stunning surrounds.
Stay: Two Nights, Banff Park Lodge
Daily: Breakfast· Dinner
Day 6: Banff
Enjoy today at your leisure to discover Banff. Perhaps choose one of our Enhance Your Journey experiences to explore the spectacular scenery.
Enhance Your Journey
Local Lakes and Gems Tour
Banff Gondola
Heli Flightseeing
Bow River Float Trip
River Explorer Canoe Tour
Daily: Breakfast
Day 7: Banff, Icefields Parkway, Athabasca Glacier, Jasper
Today, you'll travel along the Icefield Parkway which is considered to be one of the world's most scenic highways. Stop at the Columbia Icefield for an exhilarating Ice Explorer ride onto the Athabasca Glacier. Later, continue to the beautiful mountain town of Jasper.
Stay: Chateau Jasper
Daily: Breakfast
Day 8: Jasper, Blue River, Sun Peaks
Spend the morning in Jasper before departing for Sun Peaks, passing the spectacular Mount Robson on your way. Stop for lunch in Blue River, where you will enjoy and exciting Insider Experience.
Insider Experience - Blue River Safari
Stay: Sun Peaks, Nancy Greene’s Cahilty Lodge
Daily: Breakfast· Lunch· Dinner
Day 9: Sun Peaks, Whistler
After breakfast, enjoy the spectacular scenery as you journey to Whistler, travelling through the historic Cariboo Chilcotin Coast. Gold was discovered in the region in the 1860s, sparking a rush that attracted prospectors from around the world. On arrival in Whistler, enjoy time at leisure to explore this renowned alpine resort.
Stay: Delta Hotels Whistler Village Suites
Daily: Breakfast
Day 10: Whistler, Victoria
Today begins with one of Canada’s most scenic drives, as you travel along the spectacular Sea to Sky Highway, admiring expansive views of the Coast Mountains. Continue to Horseshoe Bay, where you’ll board a ferry for a cruise across the Georgia Strait to Vancouver Island. Upon arriving in Nanaimo, travel by coach to the charming seaside town of Chemainus. Then, make your way to the delightful, flower-filled Victoria, aptly known as ‘the Garden City.’
Stay: Two Nights, Victoria, Double Tree by Hilton
Daily: Breakfast
Day 11: Victoria
Spend time exploring the elegant capital of British Columbia today. Choose from a range of Enhance Your Journey optional select experiences and discover Victoria’s history and charm. You’ll enjoy a special Insider Experience in the evening, visiting The Butchart Gardens for a Farewell Dinner.
Insider Experience
Farewell Dinner at The Butchart Gardens
Enhance Your Journey
Whale-Watching Tour
Horse-Drawn Carriage Tour
Daily:Breakfast· Dinner
Day 12: Victoria, Vancouver, Embark Cruise
Travel to Vancouver and board your Holland America Line ship. Enjoy time to relax and settle into your cabin before dinner on board this evening.
Stay: Seven Nights, Holland America Line’s Zaandam
Daily: Breakfast· Dinner
Day 13: Inside Passage
Enjoy a full day at sea at the beginning of your phenomenal journey. Take in the majestic scenery as your ship cruises past dramatic rocky headlands and glides over the frigid waters of the Inside Passage. You also have plenty of time to explore the facilities of your cruise ship and perhaps relax in one of the onboard public areas.
Daily: Breakfast· Lunch· Dinner
Day 14: Juneau
Today your journey brings you to Alaska’s capital, Juneau. There is time to explore the region’s glacial terrain and gold rush history or perhaps choose to make your way to the town and explore the rustic shops located here. You may also like to experience an exhilarating dog sled ride over a glacier or try one of the other activities available to you. These include sampling delicious salmon baked over a fire or even trying your hand at panning for gold in this former gold rush town (additional expense).
Daily:Breakfast· Lunch· Dinner
Day 15: Skagway
This morning, you’ll dock at the port of Skagway, which is located at the northernmost point of the Inside Passage. Skagway was once a frontier town and gateway to the Klondike and still celebrates its gold rush past to this day. You will find a variety of stores and saloons in town that capture the excitement and history of the gold rush days. Here, you will also have the opportunity to learn more about gold prospecting or to view some of the fascinating local wildlife on a tour (additional expense).
Daily: Breakfast· Lunch· Dinner
Day 16: Glacier Bay
Wake up to the breathtaking sight of Glacier Bay National Park this morning, with its formidable rivers of ice, wild coastline and sheltered fjords. As you cruise through the national park, it is easy to see why the area has received World Heritage status. Today, you’ll gain a more detailed insight into the unique nature of this national park as local rangers join you on board to explain the geological wonders and diverse wildlife found in this remarkable region.
Daily:Breakfast· Lunch· Dinner
Day 17: Ketchikan
Arrive today in the Alaskan town of Ketchikan, regarded as the salmon capital of the world and renowned for its idyllic scenery and rich Alaskan Native cultures. Here, you will have free time to relax and explore the town at your leisure. Alternatively, perhaps choose to join a walking tour of the town or learn about the history of Tlingit culture at Saxman Native Village (additional expense), where you’ll be fascinated by the collection of Native American totem poles found on display.
Daily: Breakfast· Lunch· Dinner
Day 18: Inside Passage
Today marks your final day aboard your premium Holland America Line cruise ship. You’ll spend the day cruising south through the Inside Passage and its magnificent landscapes and towering glaciers. There is time to relax on board and enjoy the premium facilities of your ship while you take in the incredible views. This evening, savour a final dinner on board.
Daily: Breakfast· Lunch· Dinner
Day 19: Disembark Cruise, Depart Vancouver
After breakfast aboard your cruise ship this morning, disembark in Vancouver for your airport transfer and onward flight.
Daily: Breakfast
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