Rocky Mountaineer & Alaska Cruise

Discover some of the Canadian Rockies' most spectacular scenery, travelling through both Banff and Jasper National Park and visiting the incredible Columbia Icefield.
Venture through the dramatic Canadian wilderness on a two-day rail journey aboard the luxurious Rocky Mountaineer.
Spend a day exploring Victoria, British Columbia's charming capital that is home to elegant Victorian architecture and British colonial mansions.
Embark on a captivating seven-night cruise across the Inside Passage to Alaska.
During your cruise you can spot captivating wildlife, glimpse bright blue glaciers cascading down mountainsides and stop off at a historic Gold Rush settlement.
Price based on SilverLeaf train cabin & Inside cruise cabin.

Experience the breathtaking wildernesses of Canada and Alaska on this enthralling cruise and rail adventure.

By luxury rail and cruise ship, travel through the Canadian Rockies to Vancouver and then on to Alaska via the mountain-fringed Inside Passage. Our tailor-made journey escorts you from Calgary and into the Rocky Mountains from where you will board the Rocky Mountaineer for one of the world's most coveted rail journeys. After arriving in Vancouver, you'll board Holland America Line's excellent MS Zaandam, where you will encounter world-class amenities, award-winning service and elegance at every turn. Sailing through the stunning North Passage to Alaska, you'll have the opportunity to spot whales and other wildlife plus glistening glaciers and some of the North American continent's most spectacular coastlines.

Duration 14 Nights

Per Person from

(inc. flights)

£6,355

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Itinerary idea in detail

Day 1: Arrival

Calgary Arrival & Transfer to Banff

Arriving at Calgary’s international airport, you'll board your transfer to the idyllic parkland town of Banff, located within Canada's spectacular Rocky Mountain wilderness.

Once in Banff, check into your hotel and take the rest of the day to explore the many unique shops, eateries and attractions around town.

Overnight accommodation in Banff.

Day 2: Banff

At Leisure

Enjoy a full day at leisure in Banff, one of Canada's most famous mountain resort towns.

Aside from wandering Banff's picturesque streets, you might choose to arrange a wildlife tour for the chance to glimpse some of Canada's iconic species in the wild, such as moose, elk and grizzly bears. You could also hike along the myriad trails which begin in the town and take you into the surrounding wilderness.

Overnight accommodation in Banff.

Day 3: Banff to Jasper

Banff to Jasper with Columbia Icefield Excursion

Depart on a full-day sightseeing transfer to Jasper including a stop at the incredible Columbia Icefield along the famous Icefields Parkway.

The enormous Columbia Glacier covers nearly 325 square kilometres and dominates the surrounding landscape. An Ice Explorer ride will take you onto the ancient Athabasca Glacier and is followed up by a walk on the Glacier SkyWalk – a glass-floored platform extending 30 metres out over the Sunwapta Canyon.

Afterwards, you'll continue on to arrive in Jasper late in the afternoon.

Overnight accommodation in Jasper.

Day 4: Jasper

At Leisure

Spend the day at leisure and acquaint yourself with the charming alpine town of Jasper.

Should you wish, you can arrange for an exhilarating rafting trip down the Athabasca River or climb onto a motorcycle sidecar for a unique touring experience along Jasper National Park's scenic roads.

The jaw-droppingly beautiful wilderness of Jasper National Park sits amid the snow-capped Canadian Rockies and is fed by glacier lakes, blanketed with forest and woven with glistening rivers.

Overnight accommodation in Jasper.

Day 5: Rocky Mountaineer - Jasper to Kamloops

Rocky Mountaineer: Jasper to Kamloops

After a shuttle transfer to the Jasper train station (provided by Rocky Mountaineer), you'll board the Rocky Mountaineer train for a spectacular rail excursion from Jasper to Kamloops.

This unique daylight rail journey allows you to view some of the most spectacular scenery in Western Canada. By late afternoon, you'll be in the arid ranchland of interior British Columbia, where you'll disembark for the night in the quiet city of Kamloops.

Overnight accommodation in Kamloops.

INCLUDES : Breakfast, Lunch

Day 5: Rocky Mountaineer - Jasper to Kamloops

Day 6: Rocky Mountaineer - Kamloops to Vancouver

Rocky Mountaineer: Kamloops to Vancouver

Embark on the final leg of your immersive rail journey throught the Canadian wilderness aboard the Rocky Mountaineer.

The train will take you through Canada's 'Cowboy Country' ranchlands, where lush green pastures and prairies are grazed on by vast herds of cattle, the gushing waters of the Fraser and Thompson Rivers cutting through the landscape.

This is Canada's true pioneer territory, and as you travel you can listen to the history and legends of the West while enjoying the comforts of luxury train travel. The last stretch of the journey will take you through verdant farmlands and past historic towns into Vancouver, where you will disembark.

Overnight accommodation in Vancouver.

INCLUDES : Breakfast, Lunch

Day 6: Rocky Mountaineer - Kamloops to Vancouver

Day 7: Vancouver

Victoria Excursion

Enjoy a full-day excursion to Victoria, which begins with a cruise through the picturesque Gulf Islands and includes a visit to the beautiful Butchart Gardens.

Following this, you'll continue to Victoria for a city sightseeing tour that encompasses Victoria's elaborate stately homes and historic landmarks. You'll visit the University of Victoria and Beacon Hill Park, and pass the Royal British Columbia Museum, Thunderbird Park and the Parliament Buildings.

In the early evening, you'll return to Vancouver.

Overnight accommodation in Vancouver.

Day 8: MS Zaandam - Embarkation

Holland America Line Cruise: Embarkation in Vancouver

Check out of your hotel and transfer individually to the Vancouver cruise terminal, where you will board Holland America Line’s cruise ship, the MS Zaandam, and be welcomed by the crew.

Familiarise yourself with the ship's amenities and watch the sun set from its wide deck. The ship will weigh anchor and set sail in the afternoon, thus beginning one of the most beautiful cruising itineraries in the world.

Overnight aboard MS Zaandam.

INCLUDES : Lunch, Dinner

Day 9: MS Zaandam - Inside Passage

Holland America Line Cruise: Inside Passage

On the first full day of your cruise, you'll sail through the awe-inspiring Inside Passage, passing through stunning scenery of Pacific rainforest, shimmering glaciers, breathtaking fjords and the snow-capped peaks of the North Coast Mountains.

As you sail, keep an eye on the water's surface; it's not uncommon for passengers to glimpse a variety of whale species and sea lions frolicking along the coastlines, as well as a diverse number of marine birdlife.

Overnight aboard the MS Zaandam.