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Western Canada by Rail with Calgary Stampede & Alaska Cruise

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From Calgary to Vancouver
4.9 (109 reviews)
Western Canada by Rail with Calgary Stampede & Alaska Cruise - Cosmos

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City & Culture
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
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Guided in English
Group Size 42 - 50
All Ages Welcome

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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Calgary

    Calgary
  3. Day 2

    Calgary

    Calgary

    Included Activities

    • Admission to Calgary Stampede with reserved tickets to Evening Show (including Chuckwagon Races)
    • Explore Elbow River Camp (Canadian First Nations traditions and culture)
    • Experience live entertainment on performance stages
    • Explore international exhibits and displays of Western art

    Optional Activities

    • Sample Western fare at the Midway
    Landmarks
    Stampede Park
  4. Day 3

    Calgary

    Calgary

    Included Activities

    • Admission to Calgary Stampede Rodeo (reserved tickets)
    • Explore Stampede grounds and grandstands

    Optional Activities

    • Pancake breakfast at Fluor Rope Square at Stephen Avenue Mall
    • Purchase cowboy hat, shirt, or boots from vendors
    • Enjoy square dancing, country bands, and livestock displays
    Landmarks
    Stampede Park
  5. Day 4

    Calgary to Banff National Park

    Calgary to Banff National Park

    Included Activities

    • Downtown Calgary sightseeing (The Confluence, Stampede Park, Saddledome, Canada Olympic Park)
    • Drive through Rocky Mountain foothills to Banff National Park
    • Orientation tour of Banff
    Landmarks
    The Confluence (formerly Fort Calgary)
    Stampede Park
    Saddledome
    Canada Olympic Park
    Banff National Park
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  6. Day 5

    Banff National Park

    Banff National Park

    Included Activities

    • Entrance to Banff National Park

    Optional Activities

    • Hike trails in Banff National Park
    • Stroll through Banff townsite
    • Relax at hot springs
    • Wildlife viewing (deer, elk, bighorn sheep)
    • Optional helicopter ride for aerial views of Canadian Rockies
    • Panoramas & Peaks optional excursion to Moraine Lake in the Valley of the Ten Peaks
    Landmarks
    Moraine Lake
  7. Day 6

    Banff National Park - Lake Louise - Columbia Icefield - Jasper National Park

    Banff National Park - Lake Louise - Columbia Icefield - Jasper National Park

    Included Activities

    • Visit Lake Louise
    • Travel the Icefields Parkway
    • Ride aboard the Ice Explorer onto the Athabasca Glacier at Columbia Icefield
    • Orientation tour of Jasper National Park

    Optional Activities

    • Optional float trip down the Athabasca River
    Landmarks
    Lake Louise
    Icefields Parkway
    Columbia Icefield
    Athabasca Glacier
    Athabasca River
    Jasper National Park
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  8. Day 7

    Jasper National Park

    Jasper National Park

    Optional Activities

    • Optional narrated cruise on Maligne Lake to Spirit Island (including views of Medicine Lake and Maligne Canyon)
    Landmarks
    Jasper National Park
    Maligne Lake
    Spirit Island
    Medicine Lake
    Maligne Canyon
  9. Day 8

    Jasper National Park to Kamloops

    Jasper National Park to Kamloops
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch

    Included Activities

    • Rocky Mountaineer SilverLeaf Service rail journey (2-day, all-daylight)

    Optional Activities

    • GoldLeaf Service upgrade
    Landmarks
    Mount Robson
    North Thompson River
    Monashee Mountains
  10. Day 9

    Kamloops to Vancouver

    Kamloops to Vancouver
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch

    Included Activities

    • Rocky Mountaineer rail journey continuation through Fraser Canyon and Hell's Gate
    • Transfer to Vancouver hotel
    Landmarks
    Fraser Canyon
    Hell's Gate
    Fraser River
  11. Day 10

    Vancouver to Victoria

    Vancouver to Victoria

    Included Activities

    • Guided city sightseeing of Vancouver (Stanley Park and other landmarks)
    • Ferry crossing through Gulf Islands to Victoria
    • Admission to Butchart Gardens
    • Sightseeing in Victoria (Bastion Square, Parliament Buildings, Thunderbird Park)

    Optional Activities

    • Dinner at waterfront restaurants in Victoria
    • Stroll along Victoria's Inner Harbour
    Landmarks
    Stanley Park
    Butchart Gardens
    Bastion Square
    Parliament Buildings
    Thunderbird Park
    Victoria Inner Harbour
  12. Day 11

    Victoria to Vancouver

    Victoria to Vancouver
    Meals
    Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Ferry crossing across the Strait of Georgia from Victoria to Vancouver
    • Guided city sightseeing of Vancouver
    • Embarkation on Holland America cruise ship at Canada Place
    Landmarks
    Strait of Georgia
    Canada Place
    Vancouver
  13. Day 12

    Inside Passage

    Inside Passage
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Scenic cruising through the Inside Passage
    Landmarks
    Inside Passage
  14. Day 13

    Juneau

    Juneau
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Browse shops in Juneau
    • Kayaking in Juneau
    • Rafting in Juneau
    • Hiking in Juneau
    • Whale watching in Juneau
    • Flightseeing in Juneau
    • Fishing in Juneau
    Landmarks
    Mendenhall Glacier
    Juneau Icefield
    Gastineau Channel
  15. Day 14

    Skagway

    Skagway
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Trail of '98 Museum
    • Visit Red Onion Saloon
    • Stroll wooden boardwalks
    • Browse shops in Skagway
    Landmarks
    Trail of '98 Museum
    Red Onion Saloon
  16. Day 15

    Glacier Bay Scenic Cruising

    Glacier Bay Scenic Cruising
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Scenic cruising through Glacier Bay National Park
    • Sail to Margerie Glacier
    Landmarks
    Glacier Bay National Park
    Margerie Glacier
  17. Day 16

    Ketchikan

    Ketchikan
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Optional sport-fishing excursion
    • Sample fresh local seafood
    • Learn about Tlingit, Haida, and Tsimshian peoples
    Landmarks
    Tongass Narrows
    Tongass National Forest
  18. Day 17

    Inside Passage Scenic Cruising

    Inside Passage Scenic Cruising
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Scenic cruising on Inside Passage (Misty Fjords National Monument to Glacier Bay)
    Landmarks
    Inside Passage
    Misty Fjords National Monument
    Glacier Bay National Park
  19. Day 18

    Vancouver (Cruise Disembarkation)

    Vancouver (Cruise Disembarkation)
    Meals
    Breakfast

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    Guests
    1432
    Crew
    647
    Length
    238 m / 781 ft
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    Electricity
    Beam
    32 m / 105.8 ft
    Cruising Speed
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Traveler Reviews

4.9
Overall rating based on 109 Reviews
  • Itinerary
    4.2
  • Transport
    4.5
  • Guide
    4.6
  • Accommodation
    4.0
  • Food
    3.9
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  • Donna5.0•September 2026
    This trip was more than I expected. Our tour guide, Tarek, was wonderful. Very informative and such a wonderful...
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  • Patricia5.0•June 2025
    A well organised tour covering the highlights of Banff, Jasper and the Rocky Mountaineer. Good overview of Vancouver...
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  • Karla
    Karla5.0•September 2024
    The overall organization was excellent and seamless as was the guide. Our original itinerary was side blinded because...
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    Gail4.0•September 2024
    A lot of changes were made at the last minute due to the fires in Jasper, so there were issues because of that. But...
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  • Stefania5.0•May 2024
    Everything was perfectly organized for our convenience. Director was experienced and handled everything flawlessly....
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  • Luther5.0•October 2023
    Everything was perfect. Exceeded my expectations. Kacy, our tour guide was the best.
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  • Marsha5.0•October 2023
    I felt our trip was wonderful. Our guide Heather Cowan was very professional and very knowledgeable about the area...
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  • Lynn5.0•October 2023
    Our tour guide and bus drivers were excellent. The tour guide was very informative and we could clearly hear her in...
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  • Anonymous5.0•September 2023
    Very pleased with the way my vacation plans were handled by Cosmos.
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  • Norman5.0•September 2023
    A group size of 27 was just perfect. The tour was amazing.
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