North Pacific Passage - with Rocky Mountaineer
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Snapshot
- 27 night | 28 day package
- Rail & Sail
- Package Holiday
- Calgary to Tokyo
- Departs 09 September 2025
From
$18,045*
per person twin share
Overview
Explore the Canadian Rockies and discover where East & West converge
Experience one of the world’s greatest rail journeys while enjoying its exclusive GoldLeaf Service, on board a Rocky Mountaineer glass-domed railcar. Enjoy five nights and witness the splendor of the Canadian Rockies with visits to two spectacular UNESCO-listed national parks.
Unravel the mysteries of Japan with local guides. Experience Tokyo, the capital of Japan and the world’s most populous metropolis. Cross the Bering Sea, tracing the legendary path of the first human migration to the Americas. In Alaska, cruise into glacier-strewn, mountain-ringed bays, stopping in former frontier towns to hear stories of trappers and lumberjacks. Overnight stays in Tokyo and Sapporo help you explore fully.
*Advertised price and itinerary based on cruise departing 14 September 2025. Similar departure operates in reverse, departing Tokyo 16 May 2025. Price correct as at 11 July. Offer ends 31 July, unless sold out prior.
Inclusions
Candian Rockies package inclusions:
- 1 hotel night in Calgary at the Fairmont Palliser (or similar)
- 1 hotel night in Banff at the Rimrock Resort Hotel (or similar)
- 1 hotel night in Kamloops at Hotel 540 (or similar)
- 1 hotel night in Vancouver at the Fairmont Waterfront (or similar)
- 2 days of GoldLeaf Service on the Rocky Mountaineer railway from Banff to Vancouver including five-star dining & beverages
- 8 meals: 5 breakfasts (B), 2 lunches (L) & 1 dinner (D)
- 2 guided tours: Yoho National Park; Vancouver City Tour
- Fully escorted by your Viking Tour Director
- All transfers
Cruise Inclusions:
- 22 night cruise from Vancouver to Tokyo
- Cruise in a Deluxe Verandah giving you access to priority shore excursion and dinner reservations
- One complimentary shore excursion in every port of call
- Free Wi-Fi
- Beer, wine & soft drinks with onboard lunch & dinner
- 24-hour specialty coffees, teas & bottled water
- Alternative restaurant dining at no extra charge
- 24-hour room service
- Complimentary access to The Nordic Spa & Fitness Center.
- Self-service launderettes
- Visits to UNESCO Sites
- Enrichment lectures & Destination Performances
- Onboard gratuities
- Port taxes & fees
Itinerary
Day 1 - Calgary
Fly to Calgary International Airport, where a Viking Representative will greet you and transfer you to your hotel. After check-in, the rest of the day is yours to explore at your leisure. Your Viking Tour Director is available to help you plan your time in the Canadian Rockies so you can make the most of your visit.
Rocky Mountaineer Train
Day 2 - Banff
Journey to Yoho National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and enjoy a stunning panorama of cascading waterfalls, sheer vertical rock walls and snowcapped mountains. In Banff National Park, admire the turquoise water ringed by dramatic mountain peaks at the iconic Lake Louise from the grounds of the famous Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise. En route to your hotel, pass glacier-fed Moraine Lake in the Valley of the Ten Peaks. This evening, enjoy dinner on your own and free time to explore Banff. (B)
Rainforest walk near Vancouver
Day 3 - Kamloops
Ride into the heart of British Columbia on board the Rocky Mountaineer’s plush, glass-domed railcar. Enjoy refined service and fine dining as your route takes you into pristine wilderness that would otherwise be inaccessible—scaling peaks, weaving along silver canyons and tracing jewel-like lakes. After crossing the Continental Divide, pass by Craigellachie, where the last spike of the Canadian Pacific Railway was driven in 1885. Disembark in Kamloops, where you will stay overnight. (B, L)
Vancouver Mountains skyline
Day 4 - Vancouver
Enjoy another full day of picturesque landscapes on board the Rocky Mountaineer. Your route follows the steep slopes and rock sheds along the Thompson River, passing old frontier towns and traversing Fraser Canyon. Marvel as the scenery changes from semidesert grasslands to lush green fields and a temperate rainforest. Our destination is Vancouver, nestled between the Cascade Range and the Pacific Ocean. Transfer to your hotel, then enjoy a relaxing evening on your own. (B, L)
Stanley Park
Day 5 - Vancouver
After breakfast, enjoy a guided tour of Vancouver’s highlights. See Stanley Park, a 1,000-acre haven of beaches, gardens, totem poles and forest trails that is considered one of the greatest urban parks in the world. In Gastown, you will admire the restored Victorian architecture, galleries, shops and pubs that comprise the city’s old district. Enjoy the remainder of the day exploring Vancouver on your own. (B)
Day 6 - Vancouver
Today, after breakfast, check out of your hotel and transfer to your awaiting ship to begin your voyage at sea.
Day 7 - Scenic Sailing: The Inside Passage
Stretching some 500 miles along the Alaska Panhandle, the Inside Passage is a pristine wilderness of fjord-like channels. It winds its way through a vast maze of islands laden with emerald-green forests and strewn with glistening glaciers. Nature is at her most magnificent here, tranquil and hushed. Unspoiled waterways weave their way past tiny coastal villages and a breathtaking array of snowcapped mountains and pine-covered hills. Sea lions and otters reside in these waters, and moose and brown bears are often spotted as they wade along the coast.
Day 8 - Ketchikan, Alaska, United States
Ketchikan is set among the soaring coastal mountains and sloping woodlands of the Tongass National Forest. The gateway into America’s 49th state, it is known to travelers journeying north by ship as Alaska’s “First City” and the “Salmon Capital of the World” for its thriving fishing industry. Ketchikan also embraces its rich and enduring Tlingit heritage; it is home to the most standing totem poles anywhere in the world. The artful icons are sprinkled throughout the town as well as its parks and cultural centers.
Day 9 - Sitka, Alaska, United States
Sitka has long been inhabited by the indigenous Tlingit people. Fur trading brought Russian settlers here in 1799 as part of a colonial merchant company. The town grew to become the capital of Russian Alaska, and remains of those days can be found in the Russian Orthodox Cathedral and the Russian Bishop’s House, the latter built by the Tlingit with guidance from Finnish carpenters in the 1840s. Today’s Sitka is a delight to explore by foot, its streets dotted with inviting art galleries displaying artwork inspired by the region’s natural beauty and rich heritage.
Day 10 - Scenic Sailing: Glacier Bay
Glacier Bay, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is a breathtaking alpine paradise at the northernmost reaches of the Inside Passage. The Sitakaday Narrows lead into its waters, passing the pristine Beardslee Islands to the east. The bay feeds several inlets that wind their way deeper into the mountains, all surrounded by soaring ice-capped peaks and forested shorelines. Glacier Bay is part of a national park, a haven for wildlife including sea lions and otters, brown bears, moose, bald eagles and, in summer, humpback whales.
Day 11 - Scenic Sailing: Yakutat Bay
Surrounded by glacier-carved mountains and fed by the enormous Hubbard Glacier, Yakutat Bay spreads some 18 miles across at its widest point. On calm days, snow-covered slopes are reflected in the mirror-like bay, casting the entire scene in a soft, icy azure glow. Disenchantment Bay extends farther inland like a finger; at its farthest point, Hubbard Glacier creeps seaward from its source five miles away. The ice at the water’s edge began its journey from near Mt. Walsh more than 400 years ago in the early 1600s.
Day 12 - Valdez, Alaska, United States
Valdez enjoys a breathtaking setting at the tip of a deep-cut fjord in Prince William Sound. The glacial Chugach Mountains rise up all around the city, adding to its scenic allure. In its early days, the promise of gold attracted explorers and seekers of wealth, but the land proved barren. The town finally experienced its economic boom as North America’s northernmost ice-free port. Today, it is the southern terminus of the Trans-Alaska Pipeline that carries oil south from Prudhoe Bay on the Arctic coast.
Day 13 - Seward, Alaska, United States
Seward enjoys a magnificent setting between snowcapped peaks and Resurrection Bay, a pristine harbor ringed by mountains. The Alaskan city was named after Abraham Lincoln’s secretary of state who defied public opinion to pursue the purchase of Alaska from Russia. Seward is steeped in marine culture, from its busy fishing port to the excellent exhibits and preservation efforts of the Alaska SeaLife Center. It is also the famed starting point of the Iditarod Trail, the dogsled race route originally laid to link Seward to inland Alaska.
Day 14 - Kodiak, Alaska, United States
Kodiak plays an outsize role on its namesake island home, known as Alaska’s “Emerald Isle” for its green hillsides. It is the only link to the outside world, so all goods enter and leave through its port. Inhabited by Alutiiq natives for more than 7,000 years, it became the capital of Russian Alaska in the 18th century. Sea otter pelts were the major commodity of export until the animal was almost hunted to extinction. For 150 years, the native people fought for the beloved creature, sacrificing their lives to protect them. Today, the sea otter thrives here once again.
Day 15 - Scenic Sailing: Gulf of Alaska
The Gulf of Alaska stretches from the Aleutian Islands to the Inside Passage. Teeming with marine life, it meets dramatic shores lined with the pristine wilderness for which Alaska is celebrated. The state’s famed soaring mountains dominate the landscape, their ravines and peaks draped with snow. Lush green forests spill down steep slopes and gleaming tidewater glaciers stand like white monoliths at the water’s edge. The tiny outpost towns and villages that dot the shoreline still rely on the sea for their livelihood, offering a glimpse into life in this unspoiled region.
Day 16 - Dutch Harbor, Alaska, United States
Known simply as “Dutch” to locals, the charming town of Dutch Harbor is nestled on Unalaska, one of the Aleutian Islands. The Aleut people called this picturesque place home for nearly 10,000 years—long before the arrival of the Europeans. During the mid-1700s, Russia began trading furs and established a settlement here, trading as the Russian-American Company. The Holy Ascension Russian Orthodox Church, featuring its iconic onion domes, remains a recognizable landmark in Dutch Harbor and is a symbol of Russian influence on Aleut culture to this day.
Day 17 - Sail the Bering Sea
Set sail into one of the world's most productive eco-systems. The Bering Sea boasts deep marine canyons that feature varied temperatures, creating upwellings of nutrients that attract countless hungry fish and predators. Meet fellow guests and listen to the soothing sounds of classical music in the Living Room, an ideal setting for relaxation. Enjoy a cup of coffee or sip on a refreshing cocktail.
Day 18 - Cross the International Dateline (West)
Crossing the International Date Line is a time-honored travel milestone long marked by ceremony. A journey west across this imaginary line between the poles moves time forward by 24 hours, effectively skipping a day. While traversing this meridian, it is tradition to celebrate the occasion by raising a glass to the event.
Days 19 – 21 - Sail the North Pacific Ocean
The Mighty Pacific Leg is one of the most anticipated crossings of the Clipper Round the World Yacht Race. The crossing of the North Pacific Ocean, one of the last great wildernesses on the planet, is one of the race’s highlights. Enjoy the amenities of your ship as you sail. Perhaps take a breath of fresh air on a brisk walk around the Promenade or begin your day with a workout in the well-equipped Fitness Center.
Days 22 - 23 - Sail the Okhotsk Sea
The Okhotsk Sea, one of the world’s most biologically productive seas, is considered the “heart” of the vast Pacific Ocean, supplying the larger body of water with life-enriching oxygen, cold seawater and nutrients. Renew your body, mind and spirit in our Scandinavian-inspired Spa, a Nordic sanctuary of holistic wellness, today while at sea. Whether you unwind in the Sauna, refresh in the Snow Grotto or take a dip in the heated pool, you will feel recharged and revitalized.
Day 24 - Sapporo (Otaru), Japan
Sapporo is renowned for its traditional cuisine, green spaces, revered shrines and market culture. The city was developed with the help of President Ulysses S. Grant’s commissioner of agriculture, who became an oyatoi gaikokujin, a foreign adviser, at Grant’s request. Since then, Sapporo has been recognized for its ability to transform the natural world into the highest art. It is, however, perhaps better known as the city where miso ramen was invented; restaurants line the historic Original Sapporo Ramen Alley to celebrate the noodle’s many forms.
Day 25 - Sapporo (Otaru), Japan
Sapporo is located along the Ishikari Bay, an inlet of the Sea of Japan. It is not only the capital but also the largest city of Hokkaidō island, often referred to as the “Kingdom of Food.” As such, savvy travelers can be certain a visit to Sapporo will not leave them in want of tasty delights—particularly fresh seafood, for which the city has become nearly synonymous. From crab to salmon roe to sea urchin, some of the finest selection of seafood can be found in downtown Sapporo at the historic Nijo Fish Market, where visitors can indulge in sushi or a kaisendon.
Day 26 - Scenic Sailing: Tsugaro Strait
The Tsugaru Strait links the Sea of Japan to the Pacific Ocean, flowing between Japan’s two major islands—Honshū to the south and Hokkaidō to the north. At its narrowest point, just 12 miles wide, green slopes rise on the Tsugaru Peninsula to the south and the coastal Matsumae to the north. Halfway through, a broad channel flows into Honshū to form Mutsu Bay. At the strait’s other narrow point, the small town of Ōma rests on the northernmost tip of Honshū; opposite, Hokkaidō’s Hakodate, with its namesake mountain watching over, is one of Japan’s most modern cities.
Day 27 - Tokyo, Japan
Tokyo is a spellbinding blend of neon splendor and tranquil Shinto shrines, towering skyscrapers and meditative Zen gardens. Founded as the tiny fishing village of Edo, Tokyo’s history was shaped by emperors and shoguns. As the Edo period progressed, it grew into one of the world’s largest cities, as it remains today. Tokyoites embrace the traditional and the cosmopolitan here, both worshipping at the city’s Asakusa Kannon Temple and frequenting the high-end retail stores of the Ginza district, all while the distant symmetrical cone of Mt. Fuji watches over the city.
Day 28 - Tokyo, Japan
Tokyo as a city was officially dissolved in 1943 and 23 independent municipalities were formed, known as ku. Each neighborhood is representative of a small city yet collectively, they are still recognized as Tokyo. Exploring this vast city is easy, thanks to Tokyo’s excellent transport system. Look to the skies and admire its ever-changing skyline with towering buildings in every corner of the city. Observation platforms feature in many, including Mori Tower or the Metropolitan Government Building. After breakfast, disembark your ship and journey home.
Dates & Prices
Departs | Deluxe Veranda (DV6) | Penthouse Veranda (PV3) |
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9 September 2025 |
$18,045*pp SAVE $1,000pp |
$23,495*pp SAVE $1,000pp |
*Pricing is per person twin share correct as at 11 July 2024. Package is subject to availablity. Other departure dates available, pricing may vary. Savings amount applies for bookings made by 31 July 2024.
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