For an immersive exploration of Alaska, this is the trip for you. The Rocky Mountaineer whisks you from national parks to the harbour city of Vancouver. And an Inside Passage cruise takes you past glaciers to Alaska, where you’ll spend six nights.
Set off on an exploration of Alaska after soaking up the best of the Rockies and your Inside Passage cruise. Delve into Indigenous cultures at the Alaska Native Heritage Center, journey along the Talkeetna River, explore Denali National Park and discover Fairbanks.
SIGNATURE EXPERIENCE
These once-in-a-lifetime moments allow you to experience an unforgettable world of exclusive moments, incredible cultures and charming surprises
FREEDOM OF CHOICE™
Give your holiday a personal touch with a choice of included sightseeing or dining options
*Advertised price based on 28 May 2025 departure. Offer valid when booking selected Canada Land and Cruise tours departing April to September 2025. Offer valid until 30 November 2024 unless sold out prior.
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Inclusions
A maximum of 40 guests in your APT group
Luxury dining - a total of 48 meals
Expert APT Tour Director and cruise liaison
Denali Suite at McKinley Chalet Resort
GoldLeaf service on the Rocky Mountaineer
Guaranteed verandah on your Holland America Line cruise
Transfers, porterage, port charges and gratuities
Discover Alaska’s Indigenous cultures at the Alaska Native Heritage Center during a guided visit and cultural presentation.
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Itinerary
Day 1: Arrive Victoria
Be taken to your hotel for a welcome dinner
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 before hours before enjoying breakfast in the original residence.
Enjoy time at leisure after this morning’s activity.
Daily: Breakfast
Day 3: Victoria, Georgia Strait, Whistler
Take your BC Ferries service across Georgia Strait, and travel the Sea to Sky Highway, pausing at Shannon Falls on the way to beautiful Whistler. Or if you’d rather take a unique route to the alpine hub, you can take a floatplane flight instead (own expense).
Stay: The Westin Whistler Resort & Spa
Daily: Breakfast
Day 4: Whistler, Sun Peaks
Travel through the Coast Mountains and stop at Duffey and Seton lakes en route to Sun Peaks.
Stay: Sun Peaks Grand Hotel
Daily: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 5: Sun Peaks, Banff
Admire Moraine Lake on your way to Banff. On arrival, be guided through Banff.
Stay: Two Nights, Banff National Park, Fairmont Banff Springs, in a Mountain View Room
Daily: Breakfast
Day 6: 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-sightseeing excursion. Perhaps enjoy a float trip along Bow River or learn how to be a Canadian ice hockey player. Otherwise, spend some time at the Willow Stream Spa.
FREEDOM OF CHOICE™
For dinner, choose one of your hotel's restaurants.
Explore Banff on your preferred activity today.
Daily: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 7: Banff, Moraine Lake, Lake Louise
SIGNATURE EXPERIENCE
Meet a Mountie and hear tales from the iconic Royal Canadian Mounted Police.
FREEDOM OF CHOICE™
Tonight, choose where to enjoy dinner at your hotel.
Head to Lake Louise today. On your way, travel through three iconic national parks.
Stay: Banff National Park, Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise
Daily: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 8: Lake Louise, Athabasca Glacier, Jasper
FREEDOM OF CHOICE™
This evening, choose one of your lodge’s restaurants to dine at.
Travel along the Icefields Parkway and stop at the Columbia Icefield. Board an Ice Explorer vehicle and journey onto Athabasca Glacier. Arrive later in Jasper.
Stay: Jasper National Park, Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge
Daily: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 9: Jasper, Rocky Mountaineer, Kamloops
Board the Rocky Mountaineer and soak up the views from your bi-level glass-dome carriage, complete with GoldLeaf Service , on the picturesque journey to Kamloops.
Stay: Kamloops, hotel as assigned by Rocky Mountaineer (three-star accommodation)
Daily: Breakfast, Lunch
Day 10: Kamloops, Rocky Mountaineer, Vancouver
Your Rocky Mountaineer rail journey continues. Following along the Thompson River, pass the waters of Hell’s Gate, and gaze up at the Coast Mountains on your way to Vancouver.
Stay: Two Nights, Vancouver, Fairmont Waterfront Hotel
Daily: Breakfast, Lunch
Day 11: Vancouver
SIGNATURE EXPERIENCE
After breakfast at Capilano Suspension Bridge Park’s Cliff House Restaurant, join an insightful exploration through the grounds and across the suspension bridges.
Today, begin your morning with a special experience. Afterwards, discover the very best of Vancouver on a fantastic half-day sightseeing tour. Led by a knowledgeable local guide, soak in the scenery at the vast Stanley Park, explore the trendy Granville Island and immerse yourself in the historic neighbourhood of Gastown.
Daily: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 12: Vancouver, Embark Ship
Head to the harbour where your ship awaits, and take a moment to settle in.
Stay: Seven Nights, Holland America Line’s Noordam or Nieuw Amsterdam in a Verandah Stateroom
Daily: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 13: The Inside Passage
Your day is enjoyed on board. Take in coastal views or relax and enjoy the facilities.
Daily: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 14: 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 15: Juneau
Disembark in Alaska’s picturesque capital, set along the Gastineau Channel, and spend your time exploring at leisure or with an optional excursion (own expense).
Daily: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 16: Skagway
Arriving in Skagway, a delightful frontier-style atmosphere is still evident in the colourful heritage buildings.
Daily: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 17: Glacier Bay National Park
You might need to pinch yourself this morning – wake to the World Heritage-listed Glacier Bay National Park. Take in the calving tidewater glaciers and learn from local rangers who explain the geological wonders.
Daily: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 18: College Fjord
Cruise amid the stunning setting of the five tidewater glaciers of College Fjord.
Daily: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 19: Whittier, Disembark Ship, Anchorage, Talkeetna
SIGNATURE EXPERIENCE
Discover Alaska’s Indigenous cultures at the Alaska Native Heritage Center during a guided visit and cultural presentation.
Travel to Anchorage and journey on to Talkeetna.
Stay: Two Nights, Talkeetna Alaskan Lodge
Daily: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 20: Talkeetna
FREEDOM OF CHOICE™
Take a jetboat tour or a float trip down the Talkeetna River.
Breakfast is at a leisurely pace today, with the Alaska Range set in the background. Then, a Freedom of Choice activity is waiting.
Daily: Breakfast
Day 21: Talkeetna, Denali National Park
SIGNATURE EXPERIENCE
Join an experienced mountaineer for a first-hand account of what it’s like to scale Denali, North America’s highest mountain peak.
FREEDOM OF CHOICE™
Tonight, choose where to enjoy dinner.
Board the deluxe dome railcars of the McKinley Explorer train and travel to Denali National Park. Arrive at your resort in time for dinner at your chosen restaurant.
Stay: Two Nights, Denali National Park, McKinley Chalet Resort, in a Denali Suite
Daily: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 22: Denali National Park
SIGNATURE EXPERIENCE
A Tundra Wilderness Tour is the perfect chance to see moose, grizzlies, caribou, eagles and wolves in the national park.
After today’s activity, look forward to a free evening.
Daily: Breakfast
Day 23: Denali National Park, Fairbanks
After a morning at leisure in Denali National Park, travel to Fairbanks, Alaska’s Golden Heart City.
Stay: Two Nights, Fairbanks, Pikes Waterfront Lodge
Daily: Breakfast
Day 24: Fairbanks
Cruise the Chena River aboard a sternwheeler and travel back to a time when riverboats filled Alaska’s waterways. Later, take a trip through Alaska’s gold rush history as you travel along the Tanana Valley Railroad to Gold Dredge 8. Enjoy a farewell dinner.
Daily: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 25: Depart Fairbanks
Be taken to the airport after breakfast.
Daily: Breakfast
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