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Rockies Grandeur and Alaska Inside Passage Cruise 2027 - 19 Days (25 destinations)

19 days
From Victoria to Vancouver
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Nature & Wildlife
Explore untamed landscapes teeming with wildlife
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 30 - 182
Ages 12+
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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Victoria

    Victoria
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Chateau Victoria or similar)
    Landmarks
    Victoria International Airport
    Itinerary Image 1Itinerary Image 2
  3. Day 2

    Victoria

    Victoria

    Included Activities

    • Visit Butchart Gardens, a 22-hectare showplace featuring the striking Sunken Garden
    • Orientation tour of Victoria's iconic sites including Inner Harbour, historic Bastion Square, Beacon Hill Park, and residential neighbourhoods

    Optional Activities

    • Whale Watching Cruise - 3-hour guided tour on the Salish Sea to spot orcas, humpback whales, sea lions, and bald eagles (extra expense, pre-booking recommended)
    • Horse-Drawn Carriage Tour through Victoria's elegant streets and Beacon Hill Park (extra expense, pre-booking recommended)
    • Floatplane flight over the Pacific coast departing from Victoria's Inner Harbour with views of the Strait of Juan de Fuca and Olympic Peninsula (extra expense, pre-booking recommended)
    • Victoria Bites & Sights Tour - ferry across Inner Harbour, explore Canada's oldest Chinatown with hidden alleys and courtyards, historic pub stop, and visit Victoria's chocolate shop (extra expense, pre-booking recommended)
    • Afternoon Tea at The Empress - historic afternoon tea experience at the world-renowned Fairmont Empress Lobby Lounge (extra expense, pre-booking recommended)
    Landmarks
    Butchart Gardens
    Inner Harbour
    Bastion Square
    Beacon Hill Park
    Fairmont Empress Hotel
  4. Day 3

    Victoria to Whistler

    Victoria to Whistler
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Drive from Victoria north along Vancouver Island to Nanaimo
    • BC Ferry crossing through Georgia Strait from Nanaimo to Horseshoe Bay
    • Journey inland on the Sea to Sky Highway with views of Horseshoe Bay and forested parks

    Optional Activities

    • Peak 2 Peak Gondola - connect Whistler and Blackcomb mountains on a gondola crossing spanning over 3 kilometres of open sky with access to both summits (extra expense, pre-booking recommended)
    • Whistler Tasting Tour - leisurely evening stroll through Whistler Village stopping at four local restaurants for four courses, wine tastings, and local stories (extra expense, pre-booking recommended)
    • Zip Lining Over Whistler Valley - soar above the valley on four ziplines ranging from gentle glides to full-speed flights, connected by suspension bridges and elevated boardwalks (extra expense, pre-booking recommended)
    Landmarks
    Whistler Blackcomb Mountains
    Whistler Village
    Horseshoe Bay
    Strait of Juan de Fuca
  5. Day 4

    Whistler - Thompson Valley

    Whistler - Thompson Valley
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (South Thompson Inn or similar)
    Landmarks
    Duffy Lake Road
    Lillooet
    Thompson Valley
  6. Day 5

    Thompson Valley - Lake Louise - Emerald Lake

    Thompson Valley - Lake Louise - Emerald Lake
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Emerald Lake Lodge or similar)
    Landmarks
    Castle Mountain
    Mount Temple
    Lake Louise
    Emerald Lake
    Itinerary Image 1
  7. Day 6

    Athabasca Glacier

    Athabasca Glacier
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Columbia Icefield & Ice Explorer - board a purpose-built glacier vehicle to travel safely onto the 300-metre-thick Athabasca Glacier surface for a remarkable experience among the mountains
    Landmarks
    Icefields Parkway
    Columbia Icefield
    Athabasca Glacier
  8. Day 7

    Emerald Lake - Banff

    Emerald Lake - Banff
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Sightseeing tour of Banff including the Bow River and Bow Falls, natural landmarks shaped by glacier melt in the Canadian Rockies
    Landmarks
    Moraine Lake
    Valley of the Ten Peaks
    Bow River
    Bow Falls
    Banff National Park
  9. Day 8

    Banff

    Banff
    Meals
    Dinner (Dinner at Sky Bistro with locally inspired dishes served at a mountaintop setting with impressive outlooks across the region)

    Included Activities

    • Ascend the Banff Gondola to the summit of Sulphur Mountain
    • Dinner at Sky Bistro with locally inspired dishes and views across Banff, the Bow Valley and surrounding Rocky Mountains

    Optional Activities

    • Heli Flightseeing Banff - helicopter tour weaving between Three Sisters Peaks with views of the Canadian Rockies, glittering lakes, and return via the Bow River (extra expense, pre-booking recommended)
    • Bow River Float Trip - raft journey down the Bow River through the heart of the Canadian Rockies past towering peaks, wildflower banks, and opportunities for wildlife sightings (extra expense, pre-booking recommended)
    • Discover Banff & Its Wildlife - coach tour through iconic heritage landmarks and mountain vistas with stops at viewpoints, hot chocolate and maple cookie included (extra expense, pre-booking recommended)
    • E-Bike & Hike Johnston Canyon - guided e-bike tour past lakeshores and mountain forest, then hiking into Johnston Canyon to view the Lower Falls (extra expense, pre-booking recommended)
    Landmarks
    Sulphur Mountain
    Sky Bistro
    Three Sisters Peaks
    Bow River
    Johnston Canyon
  10. Day 9

    Banff - Kamloops

    Banff - Kamloops
    Meals
    Breakfast (Freshly prepared, regionally inspired cuisine served at seat on Rocky Mountaineer), Lunch (Freshly prepared, regionally inspired cuisine served at seat on Rocky Mountaineer), Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel in Kamloops (assigned by Rocky Mountaineer))

    Included Activities

    • Rocky Mountaineer train journey through the Canadian Rockies in SilverLeaf carriage with oversized panoramic windows

    Optional Activities

    • GoldLeaf carriage upgrade (additional expense)
    Landmarks
    Mount Robson
  11. Day 10

    Rocky Mountaineer - Vancouver

    Rocky Mountaineer - Vancouver
    Meals
    Breakfast (Freshly prepared, regionally inspired cuisine served on Rocky Mountaineer), Lunch (Freshly prepared, regionally inspired cuisine served on Rocky Mountaineer)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Sheraton Vancouver Wall Centre or similar)

    Included Activities

    • Rocky Mountaineer train journey continuing west through scenic landscapes to Vancouver with breakfast and lunch served on board
    Landmarks
    Thompson River
    Fraser Valley
  12. Day 11

    Vancouver

    Vancouver
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Sightseeing tour of Vancouver including Stanley Park with intricately carved totem poles, the waterfront area, and Granville Island famous for fresh food markets, artist studios, restaurants and bars
    • Capilano Suspension Bridge Park - cross the spectacular suspension bridge 70 metres above the Capilano River and experience the Treetops Adventure with elevated walkways through old-growth forest
    Landmarks
    Stanley Park
    Granville Island
    Capilano Suspension Bridge Park
    Capilano River
  13. Day 12

    Vancouver - Alaska Cruise Embarkation

    Vancouver - Alaska Cruise Embarkation
    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast with the Bears at Grouse Mountain), Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Breakfast with the Bears at Grouse Mountain - unique experience watching grizzly bears in their habitat over breakfast at the mountain sanctuary

    Optional Activities

    • Verandah Stateroom upgrade (additional expense)
    Landmarks
    Grouse Mountain
    Canada Place Pier
  14. Day 13

    Inside Passage Cruising

    Inside Passage Cruising
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Landmarks
    Inside Passage
  15. Day 14

    Inside Passage - Juneau

    Inside Passage - Juneau
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Landmarks
    Inside Passage
    Juneau
    Mount Juneau
    Mount Roberts
  16. Day 15

    Skagway

    Skagway
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Landmarks
    Skagway
  17. Day 16

    Glacier Bay National Park

    Glacier Bay National Park
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Glacier Bay National Park experience with National Park Service Ranger guidance for wildlife spotting and glacial activity interpretation
    Landmarks
    Glacier Bay National Park
  18. Day 17

    Ketchikan

    Ketchikan
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Landmarks
    Ketchikan
    Creek Street
    Ketchikan Creek
  19. Day 18

    Inside Passage

    Inside Passage
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Landmarks
    Tongass National Forest
    Inside Passage
  20. Day 19

    Depart Vancouver

    Depart Vancouver

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Vancouver's vibrant neighbourhoods, scenic parks, waterfront paths, and local eats with freedom to discover the city by coach (available for flights departing after 6:00 PM)
    Landmarks
    Vancouver International Airport

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