Canada Alaska Tours & Trips
Have you ever wanted to see Calgary's attractions and beautiful parks, or take a boat ride on Lake Louise’s, surrounded by glaciers? Take the Ice Explorer across the Columbia Icefield, walking on ice hundreds of years old. Don't forget Victoria and the famous Butchart Gardens, packed with colorful flowers. Keep an eye out for whales in Alaska's Inside Passage, where orcas and humpbacks breach.
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Devika • traveled in October
Good tour . But first section of the train ride was not good as I expected . Unable to see much beauty of Canda. Unfortunately I was unable to see any bears , beauty of Lake Louise due to weather changes . However we had experienced in beauty of winter .
Western Canada by Rail with Alaska Cruise - SK
Sergey • traveled in October, 2025
It was an amazing trip full of beautiful places and views. And it was absolutely well organized and maintained by our guide Caterina and our driver David. Caterina did everything to make us feel comfortable, safe and enjoy our trip, and David let us feel relaxed while in the bus. I wish Caterina and David all the best, and thank you!
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Julian • traveled in October
Everything was very well organised and the hotel accommodation ranged from good to excellent. Lots of sightseeing packed in but interspersed with plenty of opportunities to relax. Best of all was our guide, Renato who was good-humoured, knowledgeable and entertaining throughout, while organising with calm efficiency.
Heart of the Canadian Rockies with Alaska Cruise
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- The best Canada Alaska tour packages
- Travel Canada Alaska your way
- Best tour companies for Canada Alaska tours
- Popular Canada Alaska Cruise Ships
- Best places to start your Canada Alaska tour
- Canada Alaska tours for every type of group
- Top Canada Alaska travel itineraries to fit your plans
- Demographics
- Best time to visit Canada Alaska
- Contact our Canada Alaska travel experts
- What our customers ask about Canada Alaska Tours & Trips
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Spirit of the Rockies with Rocky Mountaineer and Alaska Cruise
230 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“A well organised trip giving us a good overview of the Rockies.”
Sharon, traveled in July
Alaska and Western Canada's finest await over 19 days, starting around $10,000. The route winds from Vancouver through Banff's peaks and Jasper's glaciers, with stays at legendary Fairmont hotels. A 7-night cruise through Alaska's Inside Passage aboard MS Zaandam caps the adventure.
Duration 19 days Destinations Vancouver, Kamloops, Banff National Park, Jasper National Park, Sun Peaks, Whistler, Victoria, Glacier Bay National Park, Juneau, SkagwaySee all destinations Age Range All Ages Welcome Operator Globus From
- US$10,129+$910 upfront costs
Great Canadian Rail Journey with Alaska Cruise
177 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“A wonderful experience, well organized.”
June, traveled in May
Natural wonders await on this 21-day Canada-Alaska adventure. Starting in Toronto, the journey continues via VIA Rail to the Canadian Rockies, then along Alaska's Inside Passage. Highlights include Glacier Bay National Park, historic ports like Skagway, and Vancouver's Stanley Park.
Duration 21 days Destinations Toronto, Winnipeg, Jasper National Park, Lake Louise, Banff National Park, Kamloops, Victoria, Vancouver, Juneau, SkagwaySee all destinations Age Range All Ages Welcome Operator Globus From
- US$10,014+$749 upfront costs
Alaska & the Yukon
52 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“It was a very comfortable traveling experience, and the informative guidance was great.”
Patricia, traveled in June
Alaska's natural treasures stretch from Mears Glacier to Denali National Park on this 12-day route. Rest at distinctive properties like Mountain Sky Hotel Valdez and Denali Bluffs. Features Prince William Sound cruising, Top of the World Highway drives, and authentic Gold Rush experiences at Diamond Tooth Gertie's Saloon.
Duration 12 days Destinations Anchorage, Tok, Whitehorse, Skagway, Dawson City, Fairbanks, Denali National Park Age Range All Ages Welcome Operator Cosmos From $4,319
6% Off- US$4,069You save $250
Western Canada by Rail with Alaska Cruise
108 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“Great communication. Comfortable coach and hotels.”
Alison, traveled in June
The Canadian Rockies shine with stays at Irwin's Mountain Inn Banff and Lobstick Lodge Jasper. The route features Columbia Icefield exploration, Rocky Mountaineer through Fraser Canyon, and MS Volendam cruise to Alaska's Glacier Bay and Inside Passage.
Duration 16 days Destinations Calgary, Banff National Park, Jasper National Park, Kamloops, Vancouver, Victoria, Juneau, Skagway, Glacier Bay National Park, Ketchikan Age Range All Ages Welcome Operator Cosmos From
6% Off- US$5,405+$766 upfront costs
This 24-day trip pairs Rocky Mountaineer's SilverLeaf service through Banff and Jasper with a 7-night Princess Cruise visiting Hubbard Glacier and College Fjord. Ride an Ice Explorer onto the Athabasca Glacier, walk through Butchart Gardens in Victoria, and take a Tundra wilderness tour through Denali National Park for wildlife viewing. Stay at Emerald Lake Lodge and Denali Princess Wilderness Lodge, with 47 meals of regional cuisine included throughout Canada and Alaska.
Duration 24 days Destinations Vancouver, Kamloops, Banff, Lake Louise, Jasper, Whistler, Victoria, Inside Passage, Ketchikan, JuneauSee all destinations Age Range Ages 12+ Operator Emerald Cruises From $12,879
5% Off- US$12,224You save $655
A 15-day Alaska odyssey from Anchorage through three national parks: Denali, Kluane, and Kenai Fjords. Take glacier flights, spot wildlife, and relive Gold Rush history in Dawson City. Comfortable accommodation supports expert-guided wilderness adventures.
Duration 15 days Destinations Anchorage, Denali National Park, Fairbanks, Dawson City, Whitehorse, Skagway, Haines Junction, Tok, Valdez, WhittierSee all destinations Age Range Ages 8+ Operator Ruby Range Adventure From
5% Off- US$4,390
Duration 22 days Destinations Vancouver, Kamloops, Banff National Park, Lake Louise, Jasper, Kelowna, Whistler, Victoria, Inside Passage, JuneauSee all destinations Age Range Ages 12+ Operator Emerald Cruises From $11,714
6% Off- US$11,059You save $655
Stay at six Fairmont properties including the waterfront Fairmont Empress in Victoria, the alpine Fairmont Chateau Whistler at Blackcomb Mountain base, and Fairmont Banff Springs with lakeview rooms at Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise. Ride Rocky Mountaineer's GoldLeaf Service glass-dome carriages with gourmet cuisine paired with local wines through the Canadian Rockies. Cruise through Glacier Bay National Park's forty-storey ice walls and College Fjord aboard a Princess Cruise Balcony Stateroom, plus get early access to Capilano Suspension Bridge Park opening exclusively for guests.
Duration 25 days Destinations Victoria, Whistler, Kelowna, Banff National Park, Lake Louise, Kamloops, Vancouver, Ketchikan, Juneau, SkagwaySee all destinations Age Range Ages 12+ Operator Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours From
6% Off- US$15,552
Travel through Canada's Rocky Mountains aboard Rocky Mountaineer in GoldLeaf Service, then sail Alaska's fjords from Juneau to Glacier Bay National Park on Holland America's MS Koningsdam. The 36-day route also covers major cities from Ottawa to New York. Stay at Fairmont properties including Château Lake Louise with mountain views, Fairmont Banff Springs, and Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge in the heart of Jasper National Park. View Niagara Falls from your Fallsview Room and attend a private violin and cello concert at Fairmont Banff Springs.
Duration 36 days Destinations Vancouver, Kamloops, Lake Louise, Banff National Park, Jasper National Park, Sun Peaks, Whistler, Victoria, Juneau, SkagwaySee all destinations Age Range Ages 12+ Operator Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours From
6% Off- US$22,883
This Canada-Alaska adventure combines a seven-night Holland America Line cruise through Glacier Bay National Park and Inside Passage with stays at Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise and a two-day Rocky Mountaineer SilverLeaf rail journey past Kicking Horse Canyon and Mount Robson. Ride an Ice Explorer onto Athabasca Glacier along the Icefields Parkway, then head to a western-style BBQ and wagon ride on Bow River in Banff. 39 meals included, plus a special Farewell Dinner at The Butchart Gardens in Victoria.
Duration 20 days Destinations Vancouver, Inside Passage, Juneau, Skagway, Glacier Bay National Park, Ketchikan, Kamloops, Lake Louise, Banff National Park, JasperSee all destinations Age Range Ages 12+ Operator Travel Marvel From
6% Off- US$9,596+$669 upfront costs
Travel Canada Alaska your way
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Best places to start your Canada Alaska tour
Vancouver turns out to be the most popular jumping-off point with 15 different departure options, while Calgary follows with 10 tour starts. Anchorage, Toronto and also Victoria round out the main gateway cities. Our booking data shows you should lock in your plans about 78 days ahead - that's roughly 2.5 months before you want to travel. The tours often stop in places like Banff, Victoria and also Dawson City, where you can get a real feel for local culture through food and historic sites. The food gets lots of positive feedback, especially on tours that include meals in the package. May and September are smart times to visit - you'll deal with fewer crowds and often get better prices, plus there's a chance to catch the Northern Lights in September. We've found people really like how the tours mix comfortable lodging with outdoor experiences. The Rocky Mountaineer train journey is a particular favorite - travelers love those glass-dome cars that let you see everything as you roll through the wilderness.
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- Seniors (50+)22 tours
Best time to visit Canada Alaska
- Spring 2026
Spring really comes alive in the Canadian Rockies and Alaska with three excellent cruise combinations plus two land-only options that our clients love. The Rocky Mountaineer train portions work beautifully this time of year - those glass-dome cars give you perfect views of snow-capped peaks while valley floors start showing their first green. Before heading up the Inside Passage, where you might spot whales making their way back to Alaska, cruise-combo tours let you explore Vancouver properly. The land tours focus on Banff National Park just as hiking trails open and wildlife emerges. There's this neat option with private morning access to First Nations cultural centers - our travelers really appreciate learning about indigenous traditions over breakfast before the general public arrives. A few tours add stops in Kelowna's Okanagan Valley for wine tasting, which our customers say nicely balances out all the mountain experiences.
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- Summer 2026
Long summer days make these northern regions perfect for spotting wildlife and exploring. Most people go for tours mixing land exploration with Alaska cruises - you'll see massive chunks of ice break off in Glacier Bay and brown bears catching fish along the coast. The Columbia Icefield Ice Explorer trip comes up again and again in our customer feedback; they love actually walking on ancient glacier ice. Summer stays at Fairmont hotels give you ideal bases for hiking and wildlife watching. We've got this one tour with a wagon ride to a BBQ dinner along the Bow River that our clients say captures real western Canadian culture. When you're traveling through Jasper and Banff parks, keep your camera ready - elk, bighorn sheep and sometimes grizzlies show up right beside the coach.
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How do land tours and Alaska cruises work together?
You'll find most people start with exploring the Canadian Rockies seeing amazing places like Banff and Lake Louise before hopping on their Inside Passage cruise from Vancouver. If you prefer you can do it the other way around - cruise first then explore the Rockies and finish up in Victoria. Want to see even more? Tours like "Heart of the Canadian Rockies with Alaska Cruise" let you experience both the Rockies and interior Alaska and you can add on spectacular train journeys on the Rocky Mountaineer or Alaska Railroad.
What cultural experiences can you join in Canada and Alaska?
There's some incredible First Nations culture you can experience firsthand at cultural centers and traditional villages. In Whistler you've got to try the authentic Squamish Lil'wat traditions they share a special presentation and breakfast at their Cultural Centre. Love a bit of history? Head to Dawson City Yukon where you can catch a fun can-can show at Diamond Tooth Gerties Gambling Hall it's actually featured in tours like the "Ultimate Alaska & the Yukon". Over in Fairbanks Alaska you can learn about Athabascan Native culture at the recreated Chena Indian Village part of the "Alaska & Yukon Explorer" experience.
What are the main natural areas to visit and how do you get there?
Denali National Park in Alaska is a must-see you can get there on the Alaska Railroad or park shuttles it's perfect for seeing wildlife in pristine wilderness. Then there's Kluane National Park in Yukon reached by some gorgeous scenic drives where you'll find Canada's highest peak Mount Logan and massive ice fields. If you're near Seward Alaska don't miss Kenai Fjords National Park best seen by boat tours where you can check out tidewater glaciers and marine life it's a highlight of the "Alaska & Yukon Explorer" tour.
What's the best way to get around Canada and Alaska?
In cities like Vancouver and Victoria you've got easy public transport with buses and ferries. Between cities coach buses are great taking scenic routes through the Rockies and Alaska popular with tours like "The Canadian Rockies with Alaska Cruise". Want something special? Try the Rocky Mountaineer or Alaska Railroad featured in tours like "Spirit of the Rockies" they're absolutely spectacular ways to see the landscape. For those remote spots particularly in Alaska floatplanes are your best bet.
What about those hidden routes travelers love?
The Top of the World Highway between Dawson City Yukon and Fairbanks Alaska takes you through some incredible remote tundra landscapes. People really love this route when they want to get off the tourist trail it's pretty isolated but absolutely beautiful. The Denali Highway is another gem running along Denali National Park's border perfect for hiking and exploring real Alaskan wilderness. One of our travelers Maakere from New Zealand had an amazing time seeing black and grizzly bears from their minivan on Ruby Range Tours' "Alaska & Yukon Explorer" they loved Denali National Park and mentioned how nice it was staying in comfortable hotels along the way.