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The Canadian Rockies with Alaska Cruise
20 day tour from Vancouver roundtrip
Tour Operator
Cosmos
Departures
Apr 30, 2027
–
Sep 6, 2027
Prices From
$5,012
Spectacular national parks, scenic drives, and an exciting Alaskan cruise highlight this Canadian Rockies tour. Begin in vibrant Vancouver, where city sightseeing includes Stanley Park and other famous landmarks. Continue to Banff National Park with free time to hike, bike, soak in the natural hot springs, or take in breathtaking mountain views on an optional helicopter excursion. Stop to admire the turquoise waters of Lake Louise before traveling the Icefields Parkway to ride the Ice Explorer onto the Athabasca Glacier at the Columbia Icefield. Continue to Jasper National Park, where you may spot elk, bighorn sheep, bears, and other wildlife. Enjoy free time to explore or choose optional excursions, including a float trip on the Athabasca River and a visit to Maligne Lake and iconic Spirit Island. a visit to Maligne Lake and Spirit Island. Travel past Mount Robson, the highest peak in the Canadian Rockies, en route to the resort town of Sun Peaks, then continue to Whistler with time to explore the village, hike, or choose an optional Ziptrek adventure through an old-growth rainforest. Sail across the Strait of Georgia to Victoria on Vancouver Island, where guided sightseeing includes world-renowned Butchart Gardens. Enjoy free time for afternoon tea at the Fairmont Empress or an optional wildlife and whale-watching cruise. Return to Vancouver by ferry through the Gulf Islands before boarding your 7-night Alaska cruise. Sail the scenic Inside Passage, cruise past glaciers, and visit ports such as Juneau, Skagway, and Ketchikan for an unforgettable land-and-sea adventure designed for value-minded travelers.
Tour Itinerary
Day 1
VANCOUVER
Welcome to Vancouver! Your Tour Director is on hand from 3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. to answer any questions. Once settled, perhaps head out and start exploring this vibrant, culturally diverse city between the Pacific Ocean and the Coast Mountains. Take a walk along the waterfront or explore the city’s thriving culinary scene, with a wide variety of cuisines to choose from.
Day 2
VANCOUVER
This morning, enjoy an included city tour highlighting Stanley Park, the harbour, beaches, and more. Enjoy the rest of the day exploring this exciting city. Perhaps take a water taxi to Granville Island to browse the bustling Public Market and relax at one of its waterfront cafés, or spend time in historic Gastown, Vancouver’s oldest neighborhood, known for its cobblestone streets, Victorian architecture, and the iconic Gastown Steam Clock.
Day 3
VANCOUVER–KELOWNA
Depart Vancouver and journey through British Columbia’s fertile valleys and mountain forests to Okanagan Lake. Travel along the lake to the resort city of Kelowna, situated on the lakeshore and surrounded by orchards and vineyards.
Day 4
KELOWNA–BANFF NATIONAL PARK
Head north through the Okanagan Valley, famous for its peaches and vineyards, and climb 4,364-foot-high Rogers Pass, a National Historic Site in Glacier National Park. Make a photo stop at the pass to capture the views of rugged mountains, glaciers, and waterfalls. Enter Yoho National Park and ascend Kicking Horse Pass at 5,332 feet. Reach Banff National Park, nestled in the heart of the magnificent Canadian Rockies, for a two-night stay.
Day 5
BANFF NATIONAL PARK
Take an orientation tour this morning, then enjoy the day exploring Banff, Canada’s first national park and home to 53 species of mammals. Deer, elk, and big horn sheep are among the wildlife most commonly seen. Hike, shop in town, or relax at the hot springs. Perhaps treat yourself to an optional helicopter flight for spectacular views of the Canadian Rockies. Or if you prefer to keep your feet on the ground, join the Panoramas & Peaks* optional excursion to visit stunning Moraine Lake in the Valley of the Ten Peaks. *This optional excursion begins operating in early June.
Day 6
BANFF NATIONAL PARK–LAKE LOUISE–COLUMBIA ICEFIELD–JASPER NATIONAL PARK
First, travel to Lake Louise, where turquoise waters reflect the surrounding mountains and glaciers. Then continue north to see steep gorges, snowcapped peaks, and brilliant blue and green lakes along the Icefields Parkway. Stop at the Columbia Icefield for a ride on the Ice Explorer, an all-terrain vehicle that travels across ice measuring up to 750 feet/228 meters thick, and walk on Athabasca Glacier. Upon arrival in Jasper, enjoy an orientation tour of the town.
Day 7
JASPER NATIONAL PARK
Today is free to enjoy everything Jasper has to offer, from quaint shops to opportunities for wildlife viewing. Perhaps join an optional narrated cruise on the glacial-blue waters of Maligne Lake to legendary Spirit Island*, where you’ll learn about the history, geology, flora, and fauna of the largest natural lake in the Canadian Rockies. Later, enjoy an optional scenic float trip down the Athabasca River. *This optional excursion begins operating in late May/early June.
Day 8
JASPER NATIONAL PARK–MOUNT ROBSON–SUN PEAKS
Depart Jasper and follow the Fraser River to the base of Mount Robson, the highest peak in the Canadian Rockies at 12,972 feet. Continue along the Yellowhead Highway, following the North Thompson River on a route once used by fur trappers. Overnight in the mountain resort village of Sun Peaks.
Day 9
SUN PEAKS–LILLOOET–WHISTLER
Head south, following the once treacherous Cariboo Wagon Trail. Via Lillooet, “Mile 0 of the Gold Rush Route,” your motorcoach follows the shores of Seton and Duffey Lakes before a late-afternoon arrival in Whistler for a two-night stay. Enjoy an evening at leisure to start exploring this resort town, surrounded by dramatic alpine scenery.
Day 10
WHISTLER
Spend the day in Whistler, located at the base of Whistler and Blackcomb Mountains. Have free time to explore the many sites of the 2010 Winter Olympics, or choose your own adventure from a variety of optional excursions, including a Ziptrek Adventure through an old-growth temperate rainforest, a guided Tree-Trek Canopy Walk along suspension bridges and boardwalks high in the forest canopy, or a ride on the Guinness World Record holding PEAK 2 PEAK Gondola* between Whistler and Blackcomb Mountains! *Operation of the PEAK 2 PEAK Gondola is seasonal and may not be available on all departure dates.
Day 11
WHISTLER–FERRY CROSSING–VICTORIA
Set sail across the Strait of Georgia to Victoria, British Columbia’s capital city, on scenic Vancouver Island. Afternoon sightseeing includes world-famous Butchart Gardens, home to 55 acres of spectacular floral displays, followed by a tour of the picturesque city featuring Legislative Buildings, Bastion Square, Inner Harbour, and Thunderbird Park, known for its impressive collection of First Nations totem poles.
Day 12
VICTORIA
A day at leisure offers the chance to discover this charming city. Consider a visit to the Royal British Columbia Museum, shop along Government Street, or take a leisurely stroll around the harbour. Or choose an optional wildlife and whale-watching expedition through the waters of the San Juan and Gulf Islands, with the chance to spot whales, porpoises, seals, and eagles.
Day 13
VICTORIA–FERRY CROSSING–VANCOUVER (EMBARKATION)
Board a scenic ferry to the mainland. Upon arrival, say goodbye to your Tour Director and transfer to Canada Place to board Holland America’s MS Koningsdam or MS Zaandam for your Inside Passage cruise. Your package includes Holland America’s ‘Have It All Premium Cruise Package.' (D)
Day 14
SCENIC CRUISING: INSIDE PASSAGE
Spend the day cruising the Inside Passage, one of the world’s longest sheltered inland waterways. Located along the coast of British Columbia, this scenic route is known for forested islands, quiet channels, and opportunities to see orcas and humpback whales. (B,L,D)
Day 15
JUNEAU
Located at the foot of mountain peaks along Gastineau Channel, Alaska’s capital city of Juneau is the gateway to Mendenhall Glacier and the Juneau Icefield. Visit the rustic shops in town or choose from outdoor adventures including kayaking, rafting, hiking, whale watching, flightseeing, or fishing. With long daylight hours, opportunities for adventure seem endless. (B,L,D)
Day 16
SKAGWAY
Skagway is considered the gateway to the Klondike Gold Rush of 1898, when thousands of prospectors passed through town on their way to the Yukon Territory, enduring treacherous winter conditions in search of fortune. Explore gold rush lore at the Trail of ’98 Museum or visit the Red Onion Saloon, home to memorabilia featuring Klondike Kate, Peahull Annie, and other colorful characters from the era. Or simply walk on the boardwalks along the dirt streets and browse the shops. (B,L,D)
Day 17
SCENIC CRUISING: GLACIER BAY
Cruise through Glacier Bay National Park, where snow-capped, forested mountains line the shoreline. Keep your binoculars and camera ready as you sail to the mile-wide Margerie Glacier, where you may witness the dramatic spectacle of ice calving. Glacier Bay is also home to abundant wildlife, so watch for humpback whales, grizzly bears, seals, sea otters, and bald eagles along the way. (B,L,D)
Day 18
KETCHIKAN
Named Alaska’s “First City,” Ketchikan is often the first major port of call for cruisers entering the fjords of the Inside Passage. Here, the town lines the shores of the Tongass Narrows, surrounded by the Tongass National Forest. An important hub for the salmon fishing and seafood processing industries, Ketchikan offers the opportunity to try your luck on a sportfishing excursion, savor fresh seafood at a local restaurant, or explore the rich cultural heritage of the Tlingit, Haida and Tsimshian peoples. (B,L,D)
Day 19
SCENIC CRUISING: INSIDE PASSAGE
One of the greatest cruising routes in the world, the Inside Passage stretches through stunning landscapes, from Misty Fjords National Monument to famed Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve. Sailing the Inside Passage offers opportunities to spot some of Alaska’s most iconic wildlife, with humpback whales and orca plying the bountiful waters, bald eagles soaring overhead and brown bears lumbering on the shoreline. (B,L,D)
Day 20
VANCOUVER (DISEMBARKATION)
Your vacation ends this morning. Please schedule homebound flights after noon. (B)
What's Included
Meals
7 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 7 dinners
Hotels
Sandman Suites on Davie
First-Class
Ramada by Wyndham Kelowna Hotel & Conference Centre
First-Class
Irwin's Mountain Inn
Superior Tourist-Class
Banff Inn
Superior Tourist-Class
Tonquin Inn
First-Class
Lobstick Lodge
First-Class
Sun Peaks Lodge
Moderate First-Class
Listel Whistler Hotel
Superior First-Class
Royal Scot Hotel & Suites
First-Class
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Apr 30, 2027
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May 19, 2027
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May 26, 2027
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Jun 19, 2027
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Jul 10, 2027
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$6,804
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