- GoldLeaf service on the Rocky Mountaineer
- Guaranteed verandah on your Holland America Line cruise
- A maximum of 40 guests in your APT group
- Luxury dining - a total of 39 meals
- Expert APT Tour Director and cruise liaison
- Lakeview Room at Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise
- Transfers, porterage, port charges and gratuities
- Meet a Mountie in Banff and listen to tales of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police
Rockies Explorer and Alaska Cruise
Trip Type: Land Journey , Rail Journey , Ocean CruiseNZD 19,195.00 /Person
Rockies Explorer and Alaska Cruise
Explore all the essential destinations on a schedule perfect for those who like to keep things at a fast pace. Along the way, enjoy special experiences including before-hours access to The Butchart Gardens and a meet and greet with a Mountie.
Once you’ve landed in Vancouver, we’ll meet you at the airport and bring you to your hotel before tonight’s welcome dinner.
Accommodation
Two Nights, Sutton Place Hotel Vancouver
- Dinners
Location
Vancouver , Canada
Today, begin your morning with a special experience. Afterwards, discover the very best of Vancouver on a fantastic half-day sightseeing tour. Led by a knowledgeable local guide, you’ll soak in the scenery at the vast Stanley Park, explore the trendy Granville Island and immerse yourself in the historic neighbourhood of Gastown.
Meals Included- Breakfast
Location
Vancouver , Canada
Your rail holiday starts this morning when you board the Rocky Mountaineer. Relax and soak up the views from your bi-level glass-dome carriage in GoldLeaf Service.
Accommodation
Kamloops, hotel as assigned by Rocky Mountaineer (three-star accommodation)
- Breakfast
- Lunch
Location
Kamloops , Canada
The Canadian Rockies are on your mind today as your rail journey continues. Carve your way through the stunning scenery and Spiral Tunnels all the way to Banff National Park.
Accommodation
Two Nights, Banff National Park, Fairmont Banff Springs, in a Mountain View Room
- Breakfast
- Lunch
Location
Banff , Canada
Choose your activity today. Tonight, your hotel offers an impressive dining range.
Meals Included- Breakfast
- Dinners
Location
Banff , Canada
Tour Banff then travel via Moraine Lake to Lake Louise.
Accommodation
Banff National Park, Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise
- Breakfast
- Dinners
Location
Lake Louise , Canada
Travel along the Icefields Parkway and stop at the Columbia Icefield. Board an Ice Explorer vehicle and journey onto Athabasca Glacier. Arrive later in Jasper National Park.
Accommodation
Jasper National Park, Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge
- Breakfast
- Dinners
Location
Jasper , Canada
Take in Maligne Canyon before re-entering the province of British Columbia. Your journey follows the famous Yellowhead Highway. Pass Mount Robson which, at 3,954 metres, is the highest peak in the Canadian Rockies. Later, arrive in the alpine village of Sun Peaks.
Accommodation
Sun Peaks Grand Hotel
- Breakfast
- Dinners
Location
Sun Peaks , Canada
Follow the tracks of early gold rush pioneers through the Cariboo region, stopping at Seton and Duffey lakes. Later, re-enter the Coast Mountains. Ringed by mountains, forests and valleys, you’ll soon see why Whistler attracts outdoor enthusiasts.
Accommodation
The Westin Whistler Resort & Spa
- Breakfast
Location
Whistler , Canada
Travel south to Horseshoe Bay and board your BC Ferries service to Nanaimo on Vancouver Island. Continue to Chemainus before arriving in Victoria.
Accommodation
Two Nights, Victoria, Fairmont Empress
- Breakfast
Location
Victoria , Canada
Tonight, a special dinner is served for you and your fellow travellers.
Meals Included- Breakfast
- Dinners
Location
Victoria , Canada
Return to Vancouver and board your ship for a cruise through Alaska’s Inside Passage. This afternoon, settle in and explore the ship.
Accommodation
Seven Nights, Holland America Line’s Zaandam in a Vista Suite
- Breakfast
- Dinners
Location
Vancouver , Canada
Spend today on board, gliding past rocky headlands and over the icy waters of the picturesque Inside Passage.
Meals Included- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinners
Location
Vancouver , Canada
Alaska’s capital, Juneau, is set at the foot of the mountain peaks on the Gastineau Channel, and outdoor activities are plentiful. Disembark and explore at leisure or with an optional excursion (own expense).
Meals Included- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinners
Location
Vancouver , Canada
Arrive in Skagway, the Inside Passage’s northernmost point. See heritage buildings, now protected as part of the Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park, and maybe set off on an excursion (own expense).
Meals Included- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinners
Location
Vancouver , Canada
Wake among the breathtaking scenery of Glacier Bay National Park. Take in the calving tidewater glaciers and learn from local rangers about the area's geological wonders.
Meals Included- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinners
Location
Vancouver , Canada
Dock in Ketchikan today, set on the tranquil shores of the Tongass Narrows, and spend some time exploring as you please.
Meals Included- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinners
Location
Vancouver , Canada
Cruise through the Inside Passage, taking in the scenery as you near your final port.
Meals Included- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinners
Location
Vancouver , Canada
Say goodbye as you are taken to the airport.
Meals Included- Breakfast
Location
Vancouver , Canada
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Itinerary, inclusions and pricing are subject to change
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Please ensure your onward flight from Vancouver departs no earlier than 1pm
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Change of itinerary: Departure: 21 June 2025 – Tour will stay at The Rimrock Resort Hotel in Banff in lieu of Fairmont Banff Springs
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Perhaps combine with a tour to Eastern Canada (Tour Code: UTE28)
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Prices are for land/cruise and rail only. Flights not included (unless specified)
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