Grand Western Canada Vacation with Alaska Cruise Reviews

We enjoyed our tour and cruise. Our Tour Director Alba was amazing. Her knowledge was incredible. Half the hotels were very good and some were below expectations. A hiccup in Jasper with no power and hot water at our hotel and although Alba and Globus tried to find us other accommodation there was none. An uncomfortable 2 days. We enjoyed the itinerary ...read more on both the Tour and Cruise, the scenery was amazing.

Everything on this tour either met or exceeded expectations. The tour guide had the balance right between talking too much and keeping us interested with his commentary. He did a great job and made it look effortless. The scenery was magnificent and with no forest fires during July, and kind weather, we were able to do and see everything that was on ...read more the itinerary. Too many magnificent lakes and mountains to single one out - all of the scenery was grand. I chose to do most of the additional tours and am pleased that I did as they were all worthwhile and complemented the tour. Really easy to get along with group of people comprising several nationalities and a wide age group. One of the best tours I have done.

Had an absolutely fantastic time, every facet from booking through Global (thanks Madeline and Tracey) to the day we landed back home was filled with memorable moments including bears, whales, deer, elk, eagles, otters and many other wildlife sightings. The scenery was breathtaking at times and left you in awe of mother nature in all her glory. Hotels ...read more were fantastic, meals regular and of a high standard, out tour director Caterina was an absolute joy and so organised it left us with no thinking to do at all, just sit back and enjoy the trip.

Driver Mike was on time, professional, courteous and just the guy you would want behind the wheel on the open roads of Canada. Pace of the road tour was great with just enough two day stops to allow you to unwind, the cruise was also fine but just did not quite live up to the road portion of the trip with a half day to start and finish (boarding and disembarking), and two days all cruising it left 4 days for adventures.

We both think our 13 Day Globus Tour was a very good choice and were delighted we took the Holland America cruise extension. Global Journeys helped make sure we had all the details sorted out well in advance and everything went to plan. The Globus tour director and coach driver both did an excellent job of keeping everything running smoothly. They anticipated ...read more almost everything we might need, were entertaining, and were kind and courteous guides to some spectacular parts of British Columbia and Alberta.

With several bear sightings at Whistler, Jasper and elsewhere not to mention all the other wildlife, marine life and exquisite scenery there were numerous memorable moments. The absolute highlight of the Alaska cruise has to be Glacier Bay National Park (yet it gets only a brief line in the Globus brochure). We greatly enjoyed the formal dinners each evening and the very leisurely cruise through the (tranquil) Inside Passage.

We thoroughly recommend this tour with Globus. It was very well organised, we never felt rushed, were entertained by our guide on the longer drives and had freedom to buy our own lunches which we preferred. I chose this particular itinerary as I wanted to spend time at the Butchard gardens in Victoria. We had plenty of time at the gardens followed by ...read more a wonderful buffet meal served in their Blue Poppy restaurant on site.

We toured in June and had amazing weather the whole trip. In Whistler it was 30 deg. Celsius with blue skies and we spent all afternoon travelling on gondolas from peak to peak and back again amazed to see people skiing on the snow and yet we were wearing t-shirts and not cold. Our Globus tour guide, Doug Miller and our coach driver Keith did a superb job and I would certainly do a Globus Tour again in the future.

Thanks Global Journeys for your help with this wonderful holiday with Globus. We thought this was the best time to travel as there was lots of snow around still and it wasn't too hot.The hotels we stayed at were wonderful as was our tour guide.The extras that we took were very good and you won't go wrong with this tour.

This was an exceptional holiday, broken into two parts. First we toured through the Grandeur of the Canadian Rockies, spectacular and beautiful could barely describe it. Canada opened it's soul to us and we delighted in her form. Our guide was a witty and intelligent gentleman whose enthusiasm for his country and its history he graciously imparted on ...read more to each of us. We had an extraordinary group who melded harmoniously, forming some lifelong friendships from our twelve days together. The hotels were first rate, our coach and driver guided us through the Canadian countryside and cities with expert ease. The chosen restaurants for group evening dinners were top quality and the food was exceptional. Our Hotel check-in process was streamlined so well it all went off without a glitch. Full marks to Globus and the organization working in the background.

For those of us traveling on to the Cruise liner, the transfer process was well managed. This being the next part of our adventure, we were not to be disappointed. The ship was fantastic, the service was always excellent, the selection of food was first rate, the rooms were very comfortable. Everyone on the ship was very friendly, helpful and polite. The decor was just exceptional, being a smaller vessel we never felt overcrowded with about 1200 to 1400 on board.

The Cruise was something special to behold, we were subject to some of the most beautiful scenery and waterways that took our breath away. Along the way, we were always allowed sufficient time to explore some of the quaint towns and embark on extra activities to suit all tastes. The evening entertainment was varied, hilarious with added intimacy to embrace all comers.

Overall it was a fantastic twenty-day tour that left wanting to stay a bit longer.

We had a fabulous holiday, too many highlights to mention! The size and beauty of the Rockies, the history of Alaska, the beauty of the city of Vancouver and Victoria, and the great tour guide Doug Miller are just a few. Beauty around every corner.

First big trip overseas and first time ever cruising, enjoyed it immensely would book with Globus and Yvonne again in a heartbeat. Everything was perfectly organised and ran like clockwork.

This was a holiday of a lifetime and far exceeded our expectations. Our travel consultant Yvonne Brooks was brilliant from start to finish nothing was ever a problem for her. Our tour guide in Canada Doug Miller went above and beyond the call of duty as did the driver Roger. Accommodation was exceptional, everything was well organised and would definitely ...read more recommend Globus to anyone who will listen. Will travel with Globus if we ever get the opportunity to holiday again and this sentiment was echoed by everyone on the tour.

Fantastic trip, we loved Whistler, Jasper, Sun Peaks and Banff. Alaska was amazing all the ports were beautiful, the people of Canada and Alaska were so friendly and obliging it really is amazing.

Another well presented holiday from Globus showcasing the best and the beauty of western Canada and Alaska. The highlight for us was the amazing scenery and wildlife that the Rockies of western Canada provide. Our Holland America cruise was very good with Glacier Bay being the highlight. Thanks to Global Journeys for another well organised holiday.

We had an amazing time. Unfortunately it was during the forest fire and Vancouver was a bit smokey, but enjoyable all the same. The hotels were all lovely and there was a good mix of people on the coach tour and the cruise is not to be missed. Amazing staff, amazing sights and just couldn’t fault it, definitely a must for the bucket list. Leanne at ...read more Global Journeys was excellent to deal with and nothing was a problem for her to deal with and any questions were answered quickly. Would highly recommend this tour!!

Excellent trip all round. Stunning scenery, great standard of accommodation in excellent locations with friendly fellow travellers. We can't wait to plan our next trip. Thanks Jemma.

We really enjoyed our trip to the Rockies and seeing the Glaciers. The tour was very good and at a good pace. We could have spent more time at some places as some places was really good (Kelowna). The Tour guide and the driver were very friendly and always on time.

I cannot speak highly enough of this wonderful tour. Everything met our expectations and more. Our tour guide was excellent, both professional and extremely friendly and nothing was too much for him. Our fellow coach travellers were a mix of mostly Aussie and New Zealand travellers and we enjoyed everyone's company and have made lots of new friends. ...read more The tour itself was well paced as we had lots of two night stays which let us explore the areas more throughly (plus have a bit of a sleep in) the scenery was spectacular and we even got to see it snowing in Banff, when we went up the mountains. Loved the cities of Vancouver & Victoria and had extra time at the beginning & end of the tour to explore these beautiful cities.

Will definitely be booking with Globus for our next holiday and thought we really got value for money. The cruise was good, and we saw some beautiful scenery ( especially glacier bay) the only negative was in the ports we went to, there where always about 4 other ships which swelled these little town to over 10,000 people. Maybe a small boat tour would have been better, going to different places. Finally a big thank you to Georgie who booked our tour for us, she was extremely helpful answering all my queries and made the whole process easy.

We both enjoyed our Globus tour and Alaska cruise with Holland America and thought both were well organised. We saw some great scenery but few animals! Apart from Jasper the hotel location and standard were very good and the Fairmont Hotel at Whistler was memorable. The tour director was well intentioned but a bit erratic...she spent too much time on ...read more the coach talking to the whole group on matters that affected only a few. The Holland America 7 day cruise to Alaska on Nieuw Amsterdam was relaxing and enjoyable and the trip into Glacier Bay stood out. The organisation, facilities, food were of a high standard but the night entertainment was repetitive and a bit ordinary. The passengers tended to be almost all elderly, we would prefer a cross section of ages, this fact would make us think twice about cruising with HA again.

This was my first group tour and I was pleasantly surprised. The tour was well organised, the tour director (Darcy) was exceptional and the pace of the tour was not too rushed. Having two nights in most locations allowed for more free time to do my own thing. The service provided by Yvonne at Global Journeys was also exceptional. Great tour.

Our Globus Grand Western Canada tour with Alaska Cruise was amazing! Firstly, the bus tour was a good steady pace with lots of things to see and do. Our Tour Director, Serena, and Bus Driver Steve were excellent. Serena was very informative about each destination, and her friendly manner was appreciated by us all. The hotels we stayed at were very ...read more comfortable and accessible to local sights. We did many of the optional tours, which further enhanced the trip. The Alaskan Cruise was a great contrast to the bus tour, with chance to relax and do nothing, or join in with the extensive activities on offer each day. We did both, thoroughly enjoying a variety of dining options and shows each night. The shore excursions were a bonus. We had pre booked these, but decided to change our selection once on board. This was easy to do, and in hindsight we would wait until on board next time before booking. We were very happy with the service we received from Global Journeys, both during the booking, and planning process. It was great to know that any questions we had along the way were welcomed and answered promptly. We are already thinking about where to next, and will have no hesitation in using Global Journeys again!