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Western Canada with Inside Passage & Alaska Cruise
21 day tour from Calgary to Vancouver
Tour Operator
Cosmos
Departures
Jun 6, 2027
–
Sep 12, 2027
Prices From
$6,231
Adventure awaits on this exciting Cosmos Undiscovered vacation, where you’ll travel by land, rail, and sea to experience Western Canada’s natural beauty and lesser-known destinations. Begin in Calgary with a city tour before heading to the Canadian Rockies, featuring Banff National Park, the turquoise waters of Lake Louise, and a ride aboard the all-terrain Ice Explorer on the Athabasca Glacier at the Columbia Icefield. Continue into Jasper National Park, with the opportunity to join an optional cruise on Maligne Lake to iconic Spirit Island. En route to Prince George, view Mount Robson, the highest peak in the Canadian Rockies. Embark on an all-daylight rail journey aboard VIA Rail’s Skeena train through the rugged Coast Mountains to Prince Rupert for a two-night stay. Your adventure continues with an Inside Passage cruise through British Columbia’s coastal waterways, where you may spot whales, sea lions, porpoises, bald eagles, and other wildlife. Overnight in Port Hardy before traveling south to Victoria on Vancouver Island. Enjoy time to explore this charming city before sailing across the Strait of Georgia and the Gulf Islands to Vancouver to board your 7-night Alaska cruise. Discover more dramatic coastal scenery as you cruise the Inside Passage and visit Alaska’s scenic ports. Spectacular national parks, a scenic rail journey, an Inside Passage cruise, visits to charming towns and exciting cities, and a 7-night Alaska cruise combine for an unforgettable value-minded vacation showcasing the best of Western Canada and Alaska.
Tour Itinerary
Day 1
CALGARY
Welcome to Calgary! Your Tour Director is on hand from 3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. to answer any questions.
Day 2
CALGARY–BANFF NATIONAL PARK
This morning, enjoy a city tour of Calgary, home to the world-famous Calgary Stampede. Highlights include downtown, The Confluence (formerly Fort Calgary), Stampede Park, the Saddledome, and Canada Olympic Park. Then travel west through the foothills into Banff National Park for a two-night stay. Enjoy an orientation tour upon arrival.
Day 3
BANFF NATIONAL PARK
Enjoy your day exploring Banff National Park, Canada’s first national park. Hike the many trails, stroll through the Banff townsite, or relax at the hot springs. Lift your sights higher on an optional helicopter ride offering spectacular aerial views of the Canadian Rockies. Or if you prefer to stay 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 4
BANFF NATIONAL PARK–LAKE LOUISE–COLUMBIA ICEFIELD–JASPER NATIONAL PARK
Head north to Lake Louise, where turquoise waters reflect the surrounding mountains and glaciers. Then travel to the Columbia Icefield for a ride aboard the Ice Explorer onto the Athabasca Glacier. Continue along the Icefields Parkway through the heart of the Canadian Rockies, passing rugged peaks, glaciers, and mountain valleys. Later, consider joining an optional float trip on the Athabasca River. Enjoy an orientation tour upon arrival in Jasper.
Day 5
JASPER NATIONAL PARK
Today is free to explore Jasper National Park. Enjoy hiking the area's scenic trails, browsing the shops, or watching for wildlife. Or consider an optional narrated cruise on Maligne Lake to legendary Spirit Island*. Your Tour Director will have suggestions for additional activities and dining. *This optional excursion begins operating in late May/early June.
Day 6
JASPER NATIONAL PARK–MOUNT ROBSON–PRINCE GEORGE
Depart Jasper and follow the Fraser River to the base of Mount Robson, the highest peak in the Canadian Rockies. Continue to Prince George, British Columbia’s “northern capital,” for an overnight stay.
Day 7
PRINCE GEORGE–SMITHERS–VIA RAIL THE SKEENA–PRINCE RUPERT
Today, board VIA Rail’s Skeena train for an all-daylight rail journey through the Coast Mountains and along the Skeena River, often called the “River of Mists.” Follow historic First Nations trading routes and the paths of early fur traders while watching for bald eagles, black bears, moose, and other wildlife. Disembark in Prince Rupert for a two-night stay. NOTE: Train travel is subject to unforeseen delays.
Day 8
PRINCE RUPERT
After an orientation of Prince Rupert, visit the North Pacific Cannery National Historic Site for a guided tour of British Columbia’s oldest surviving salmon cannery. Learn about the salmon-canning process and discover what life was like for the people who lived and worked here during the industry’s peak. The remainder of the afternoon is at leisure. (CB)
Day 9
PRINCE RUPERT–INSIDE PASSAGE CRUISE–PORT HARDY
Early this morning, embark on one of the world’s most beautiful ocean voyages! The scenery is spectacular, with towering mountains, waterfalls, forested islands, and rainforests. Marine life abounds, with sightings of sea lions and porpoises —and perhaps even an orca. Late night/early morning arrival into Port Hardy. (CB) NOTE: Cruising time through the Inside Passage is approximately 18 hours. Please come prepared with all medications, eyeglasses, and any other items you will need.
Day 10
PORT HARDY–CHEMAINUS–VICTORIA
Depart Port Hardy this morning and travel along the eastern coastline of Vancouver Island, passing through Campbell River, known as the “Salmon Capital of the World.” Continue south to Chemainus, where you'll stop to see the town’s famous outdoor murals depicting the region’s history and pioneer heritage. Arrive in Victoria late this afternoon.
Day 11
VICTORIA
Morning sightseeing includes the Inner Harbour, Legislative Buildings, Bastion Square, and Thunderbird Park, home to an impressive collection of totem poles. The rest of the day is yours to explore Victoria. Perhaps have afternoon tea at the Fairmont Empress Hotel, visit the Royal BC Museum, or join an optional excursion to Butchart Gardens to enjoy its 55 acres of spectacular floral displays. This evening, consider a stroll along the scenic waterfront.
Day 12
VICTORIA–FERRY CROSSING–VANCOUVER
Today, sail across the Strait of Georgia through the Gulf Islands, an archipelago known for its Mediterranean-like climate. Arrive in Vancouver and take a sightseeing tour including beautiful Stanley Park and other city highlights. This evening, perhaps explore Vancouver’s diverse culinary scene for dinner.
Day 13
VANCOUVER
Enjoy a free day to experience Vancouver. Consider taking a water taxi to lively Granville Island with its bustling Public Market, street musicians, and waterfront cafés, or visit historic Gastown with its cobblestone streets, antique shops, art galleries, and iconic Gastown Steam Clock. Or choose an memorable optional excursion, featuring a trip to Whistler on one of the world’s most scenic drives along the Sea to Sky Highway or an adventure on an optional aerial tram ride up the mountain for exquisite views and a walk through a rainforest canopy at Grouse Mountain & Capilano Suspension Bridge. Your Tour Director will have plenty of suggestions.
Day 14
VANCOUVER (EMBARKATION)
Say goodbye to your Tour Director and embark on your Alaskan cruise ship. Your package price includes Holland America’s ‘Have It All Premium Cruise Package. (D)
Day 15
SCENIC CRUISING: INSIDE PASSAGE
Spend the day cruising one of the world’s most spectacular waterways. Stretching along the coast of British Columbia, the Inside Passage is the longest sheltered inland waterway in the world. Watch for orcas, humpback whales, seals, and bald eagles as you sail past forested islands, snow-capped peaks, and quiet coastal communities. (B,L,D)
Day 16
JUNEAU
Located at the foot of towering mountain peaks on Gastineau Channel, Alaska’s capital city of Juneau is the gateway to Mendenhall Glacier and the Juneau Icefield. Explore the shops and galleries in town—or head out to kayak, raft, hike, whale watch, flightsee, or fish. With Alaska's long summer daylight hours, there's plenty of time for adventure. (B,L,D)
Day 17
SKAGWAY
Skagway is historically considered the gateway to the Klondike Gold Rush of 1898, when thousands of hopeful prospectors passed through the city and endured treacherous winter conditions on their way to the Yukon Territory. Explore Gold Rush history at the Trail of '98 Museum or the Red Onion Saloon, where memorabilia includes photos of Klondike Kate, Peahull Annie, and other historic figures. Or simply stroll the boardwalks along the dirt streets and browse the shops. (B,L,D)
Day 18
SCENIC CRUISING: GLACIER BAY
With snow-flecked, forested mountains defining its shores, Glacier Bay National Park offers some of the most dramatic scenery in Alaska. Keep your binoculars and camera on hand as you cruise Glacier Bay to the mile-wide Margerie Glacier, where you may have a chance to witness the spectacle of ice calving. Wildlife abounds in Glacier Bay, so keep a watchful eye for the fluke of a humpback whale breaking the surface or a lone grizzly bear wandering a windswept beach. (B,L,D)
Day 19
KETCHIKAN
Named Alaska's "First City," Ketchikan is the first major port of call for many cruisers entering the fjords of the Inside Passage. The town clings to the banks of the Tongass Narrows, flanked by forests nourished by abundant rainfall. An important hub of the salmon fishing and packing industries, Ketchikan offers the opportunity to try your luck on a sport-fishing excursion, savor fresh seafood at a local restaurant, or explore the cultural heritage of the Tlingit, Haida, and Tsimshian peoples. (B,L,D)
Day 20
SCENIC CRUISING: INSIDE PASSAGE
Arguably 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 alongside the ships, bald eagles soaring overhead and brown bears lumbering on the shoreline. (B,L,D)
Day 21
VANCOUVER (DISEMBARKATION)
Your cruise ends this morning. Please schedule flights after noon. (B)
What's Included
Meals
7 Breakfasts, 6 Lunches, 7 Dinners
Hotels
Sandman Signature Calgary Downtown Hotel
First-Class
Rundlestone Lodge
Moderate First-Class
Tonquin Inn
First-Class
Ramada Plaza Prince George
First-Class
Prestige Oceanview Hotel Prince Rupert
First-Class
Kwa'lilas Hotel
First-Class
Royal Scot Hotel & Suites
First-Class
Sandman Signature Vancouver Airport
First-Class
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Jun 06, 2027
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Jun 26, 2027
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Jun 20, 2027
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Jul 10, 2027
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Jul 18, 2027
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Aug 07, 2027
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$7,331
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Aug 15, 2027
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Sep 04, 2027
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$6,231
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Sep 12, 2027
End Date
Oct 02, 2027
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$6,591
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