Unearth richer experiences and hidden treasures in Canada & Alaska in 2025 with APT and PHT! Combining the best of land and sea this tour is not to be missed.
Join APT for a 22 day land, rail and cruise journey from Victoria or Vancouver. Experience spectacular natural wonders, buzzing cities, iconic train journeys and premier ocean cruising with everything taken care of along the way. Includes luxury dining, Gold leaf service on the Rocky Mountaineer, transfers, day touring and more!
Explore the Canadian Rockies in depth before embarking on an unforgettable seven‐night cruise to Alaska in a guaranteed Verandah Stateroom, with sights including Glacier Bay and the Inside Passage. In the Rockies, ride the Rocky Mountaineer in GoldLeaf Service, and explore Banff, Lake Louise and Jasper.
*Advertised price based on 19 April 2025. Offer valid when booking selected Canada Land and Cruise tours departing April to September 2025. Offer valid until 30 Nov 2024 unless sold out prior.
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Inclusions
A maximum of 40 guests in your APT group
Luxury dining - a total of 43 meals
Expert APT tour director and cruise liaison
Lakeview Room at Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise
GoldLeaf service on the Rocky Mountaineer
Guaranteed verandah on your Holland America Line cruise
Transfers, porterage, port charges and gratuities
Visit The Butchart Gardens before hours and dine in the original Butchart residence
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Itinerary
DAY 1 Arrive Victoria
Welcome to Canada! We’ll meet you at the airport and take you to your hotel where a welcome dinner awaits this evening.
Stay: Two Nights, Delta Hotels Victoria Ocean Pointe Resort, in a Deluxe Water View Room
Daily: Dinner
DAY 2 Victoria, The Butchart Gardens
SIGNATURE EXPERIENCE
Visit The Butchart Gardens.
With some free time this afternoon, spend the rest of the day however you please.
Daily: Breakfast
DAY 3 Victoria, Georgia Strait, Whistler
Take your BC Ferries service across Georgia Strait, then travel via Shannon Falls to Whistler.
Stay: Two Nights, The Westin Whistler Resort & Spa
Daily: Breakfast, Dinner
DAY 4 Whistler
SIGNATURE EXPERIENCE
The heritage of Canada’s Indigenous people comes to light at the Squamish Lil’wat Cultural Centre. Enjoy breakfast and explore the museum, discovering your First Nations ‘animal spirit’ with the help of your guide.
FREEDOM OF CHOICE™
Enjoy a floatplane flight, explore Whistler Mountain on a snowcat adventure, take a mountain Jeep safari or ride the Peak 2 Peak Gondola. Adventurous ones may prefer a tree trek or a zip trek.
The afternoon is left for you to decide how you want to explore with a Freedom of Choice inclusion.
Daily: Breakfast
DAY 5 Whistler, Sun Peaks
Travel through the Coast Mountains and stop at Duffey and Seton lakes.
Stay: Sun Peaks Grand Hotel
Daily: Breakfast, Dinner
DAY 6 Sun Peaks, Mount Robson, Jasper
FREEDOM OF CHOICE™
Choose where to dine at your lodge.
Travelling along the Yellowhead Highway today, you’ll be brought to a pause at Mount Robson, the highest peak in the Canadian Rockies. Take in Maligne Canyon on your way to Jasper.
Stay: Two Nights, Jasper National Park, Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge
Daily: Breakfast, Dinner
DAY 7 Jasper
FREEDOM OF CHOICE™
See Jasper National Park on a Harley-Davidson motorcycle sidecar tour, set off on a Maligne Valley experience by hike or cruise, go rafting down the Athabasca River, or maybe ride the Jasper SkyTram – it’s up to you.
Choose from today’s experiences on offer.
Daily: Breakfast
DAY 8 Jasper, Athabasca Glacier, Lake Louise
FREEDOM OF CHOICE™
Select one of your hotel’s restaurants for dinner this evening.
Travel through the Rockies and along the Icefields Parkway to Athabasca Falls. Then stop at Columbia Icefield and journey onto Athabasca Glacier. Your day ends at Lake Louise.
Stay: Two Nights, Banff National Park, Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise
Daily: Breakfast, Dinner
DAY 9 Lake Louise, Moraine Lake
SIGNATURE EXPERIENCE
On the shores of Lake Louise, join an expert Mountain Heritage Guide and learn about the area’s rich natural history.
First up this morning, you’ll travel to Moraine Lake, and spend time marvelling at the glacially fed waters. This evening is free for you to enjoy at leisure.
Daily: Breakfast
DAY 10 Lake Louise, Banff
SIGNATURE EXPERIENCE
Meet a Mountie and listen to tales of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police.
FREEDOM OF CHOICE™
Tonight, choose which of your hotel’s restaurants to dine at.
Be guided through the town of Banff today.
Stay: Two Nights, Banff National Park, Fairmont Banff Springs, in a Mountain View Room
Daily: Breakfast, Dinner
DAY 11 Banff
FREEDOM OF CHOICE™
You may like to take part in the Banff Experience which includes a visit to the Cave and Basin National Historic Site. Alternatively, board the Banff Gondola, or set off on a heli-flightseeing excursion. Perhaps enjoy a float trip along Bow River or learn to be a Canadian ice hockey player. Otherwise, spend some time at the Fairmont Spa.
Set out on your chosen activity this morning. The remainder of the day is left free for you to explore however you please.
Daily: Breakfast
DAY 12 Banff, Rocky Mountaineer, Kamloops
Board the Rocky Mountaineer and soak up the views from your bi-level glass-dome carriage, complete with GoldLeaf Service.
Stay: Kamloops, hotel as assigned by Rocky Mountaineer (three-star accommodation)
Daily: Breakfast, Lunch
DAY 13 Kamloops, Rocky Mountaineer, Vancouver
Rocky Mountaineer continues west today, bringing you to Vancouver.
Stay: Two Nights, Vancouver, Fairmont Waterfront Hotel
Daily: Breakfast, Lunch
DAY 14 Vancouver
Today you’ll experience 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. Celebrate tonight with a special dinner.
Daily: Breakfast, Dinner
DAY 15 Vancouver, Embark Ship
Board your ship and set off for your journey along Alaska’s iconic coastline.
Stay: Seven Nights, Holland America Line’s Koningsdam in a Verandah Stateroom
Daily: Breakfast, Dinner
DAY 16 The Inside Passage
Spend a full day on board as your ship cruises the coast of British Columbia.
Daily: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 17 Juneau
Alaska’s picturesque capital, Juneau, is set at the foot of the mountain peaks on the Gastineau Channel. Explore at leisure or join an optional excursion (own expense).
Daily: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 18 Skagway
Journey to Skagway, a gateway for the gold rush. Spend time exploring the town where frontier history still lives on.
Daily: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 19 Glacier Bay National Park
Wake to the sight of Glacier Bay National Park. Later on, learn from local rangers about the area's geological wonders.
Daily: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 20 Ketchikan
Dock in Ketchikan today, set on the tranquil shores of the Tongass Narrows, and spend some time exploring as you please.
Daily: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 21 The Inside Passage
Cruise south through the Inside Passage.
Daily: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 22 Disembark Ship, Depart Vancouver
Disembark and transfer to the airport.
Daily: Breakfast
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Booking terms and conditions apply.
* Term and conditions apply: All pricing subject to change and availability. Advertised prices are per person twin share unless stated otherwise. Offers may be withdrawn at any time. Itineraries are subject to change. Booking Conditions and Phil Hoffmann Travel Schedule of Professionalism* applies. Please speak to your Phil Hoffmann Travel Consultant for more information.
