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Panoramic Canadian Rockies with Alaska Cruise

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 Trip Length
20 Days
 Trip Starts
Vancouver
 Trip Finishes
Vancouver
20 Day Panoramic Canadian Rockies with Alaska Cruise Itinerary (Costsaver)
Countries Explored: Canada, USA
Trip Style
Regional
Accommodation
3 - 4 Star
Max. Group Size
53
Guide Level
Fully Guided, Locally Guided
Trip Code
SPCRI
Ship
Ship Class
Pinnacle Class
Passengers
2650
Crew
1,036
Launched
2016

Overview

Read 3 reviews and enjoy exclusive savings on Costsaver's 20 Day Panoramic Canadian Rockies with Alaska Cruise. Starting and ending in Vancouver, this trip will take you straight to the literal and metaphorical heart of the Canadian Rockies.

Itinerary

Welcome to outdoorsy, nature-loving Vancouver! Also known as one of the world's most culturally rich cities, Vancouver is the kind of place where you can ski in the morning, swim in the ocean by early afternoon and indulge in the city's diverse culinary scene in the evening. After settling in to your hotel, you'll meet your Travel Director this afternoon. Stay: Accent Inns Vancouver Airport

This morning's sightseeing tour of lovely Vancouver will visit the city's oldest neighbourhood, Gastown, which was designated a National Historic Site in 2009. You'll also admire the famous collection of totem poles at Stanley Park, before jumping on the ferry bound for Vancouver Island and driving into the capital of British Columbia, Victoria.

After docking at Swartz Bay and making the short drive into the city, you'll no doubt be struck by the distinctly English influence of Victoria. An orientation tour of the city will take you along the waterfront district and into the bustling downtown area, passing the Parliament Buildings, Government Street and through Beacon Hill Park so you can really get your bearings.

This evening is yours to explore or dine out with new-found friends. Stay: Days Inn Uptown

Spend the morning amid the blossoms of world famous Butchart Gardens. This expansive estate is over a century old and offers sunken, rose, Japanese, Italian and Mediterranean gardens. Stroll through and find plenty of photo opportunities amidst moments of beauty. The rest of the day is yours to explore Victoria as you like. Learn about the surrounding waters on a whale watching cruise and keep a lookout for orcas, bald eagles, porpoises and seals.

First up on today's agenda is Chemainus, a seaside community and former industrial town that is best known for its series of giant outdoor murals depicting local history. Hopping on board a ferry across the Georgia Strait and arriving into Horseshoe Bay, you'll then travel along the iconic Sea-to-Sky Highway, one of the world's most scenic drives.

We challenge you not to keep your eyes to the horizon as you pass cascading waterfalls, jagged mountain peaks and the dreamy ocean vistas of Howe Sound, before stopping off at Shannon Falls Provincial Park, which boasts the third highest waterfall in all of British Columbia. Still in awe of the scenery offered by today's drive, you'll finish today in the alpine village of Whistler, which sits nestled in the shadows of the Blackcomb Mountains. Stay: The Crystal Lodge

Enjoy your day in Whistler as you explore this stunning adventure playground. Go hiking or biking on one of the many trails or the labyrinth of lanes that make up Whistler Village. Or make the day your own with action-packed Choice Experiences, each one more exhilarating than the next! You could go bear viewing with a local wildlife photographer, whitewater rafting, zip lining at 100 km per hour amidst the stunning mountain wilderness, and many more options. When we said exhilarating, we weren't joking!

Fuel for another big day with a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® iconic breakfast at Squamish Lil'wat Cultural Centre where you'll get to know more about First Nations culture through food and music, treated to authentic tastes including blueberry and cheese and onion bannock (a kind of quick skillet bread) and a performance by cultural ambassadors dressed in traditional regalia singing, dancing, and sharing stories from Squamish and Lil'wat Nations.

You will then leave Whistler behind as you venture along scenic Duffey Lake Road, spotting the freshwater fjord of Seton Lake, and the ominous sounding Mt. Rohr along the way.

Following the once treacherous Cariboo Wagon Trail, which formed part of the Gold Rush Route, your final port of call for today is Sun Peaks. (B) Stay: Sun Peaks Lodge

Fall in love with the gorgeous prairie provinces of Canada as you drive through the white fenced ranch lands that surround the Yellowhead Highway. Keeping an eye on the snow-capped peaks of the Columbia Mountains in the distance, catch a first glimpse of Mount Robson, the most prominent mountain in the North American Rockies and the highest point in the Canadian range. Continue to unpretentious, heart-warming Jasper, which sits in the heart of Jasper National Park, another UNESCO World Heritage Site. Stay: Lobstick Lodge

Stepping outside and smelling the fresh mountain air, let the prospect of a day exploration bring a smile to your face. Your activity options are abundant in the largest national park in the Canadian Rockies. Perhaps choose to explore the beautiful Maligne Lake. A boat cruise (seasonal) around the largest glacially fed lake in the Canadian Rockies is right for you.

Next up in Jasper, foodies will want to join a Local Expert on a Jasper Food Tour downtown or take a guided E-bike tour. If you're looking to get active, choose to experience the majestic scenery of Jasper National Park on foot during a guided nature hike or take to the water on a Jasper Raft Tour.

Cue the ‘wow' – today's ride down the Icefields Parkway serves up big Canadian energy.

First up, the 10,000-year-old Athabasca Glacier, explored in style aboard the Ice Explorer—one seriously cool all-terrain ride. Then it's glass-floor thrills on the Columbia Icefield Skywalk, suspended high above the Sunwapta Valley. After lunch, say hello to Banff National Park as the journey continues south into the UNESCO World Heritage Site. Snap the ultimate shot at dreamy Lake Louise, then wind down with free time in Banff Village. Nature walks, souvenir hunts or a cheeky maple latte? You choose. The Rockies don't disappoint. Stay: Banff Centre

Today's all about freedom. Chill out in Banff or dial up the adventure with a line-up of epic Choice Experiences. Start early with a Moraine Lake sunrise – a Local Guide leads you to the best glacier-framed views as the first light hits the turquoise water. Feel like going deeper? Join the Mahikan Medicine Walk, a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience where a Local Guide shares traditional medicines and survival techniques passed down through Indigenous ancestors.

In the afternoon, opt for a thrilling helicopter tour – either soaring over Mt. Assiniboine or the striking Three Sisters. Or, choose a ride up the Banff Gondola to Sulphur Mountain, topped off with dinner and incredible summit views. Your day, your way.

It will be another incredible drive today as you climb higher and higher to cross the Continental Divide at Kicking Horse Pass, stopping at the Spiral Tunnels on the way to marvel at one of the steepest railroad stretches in the world. You'll then travel through not one, not two, but three beautiful national parks, slowly descending from the mountains as the landscape changes from snowcapped peaks to sprawling wineries and fruit orchards, indicating that you've arrived in Canada's ‘fruit basket', the Okanagan Valley.

Surrounded by so many grapes the temptation for a tasting will be hard to resist, so you'll stop off at Larch Hills Winery for a tour and tasting before heading on to Vernon. Stay: Sandman Hotel Vernon

Return to Vancouver for an overnight to get ready for your Alaskan cruise. Stay: Accent Inns Vancouver Airport

Check in to your Holland America cruise liner by 1:00pm at Canada Place for a departure that will pass below Vancouver's spectacular Lion's Gate suspension bridge. (D) Stay: MS Koningsdam

Deep fjords, forested islands and snowcapped peaks are your surroundings today as you cruise the Inside Passage. (B/L/D)

High granite walls will surround you as you venture into Tracy Arm Fjord, weaving through the Tongass National Forest to reach the Alaskan capital of Juneau. (B/L/D)

Gold rush era buildings and spectacular vistas await you in Skagway, the largest city in Alaska that still retains a magical glory days feeling. (B/L/D)

A UNESCO World Heritage site protecting a unique eco-system of plants and animals, soak in the glacial landscape unlike anywhere else in the world. (B/L/D)

Venturing into the 'salmon capital of the world', enjoy the cheerful atmosphere that surrounds you in Ketchikan. (B/L/D)

Returning through the Inside Passage, soak in the crisp air and phenomenal scenery on your final day at sea. (B/L/D)

Sailing back into Vancouver Harbour, your cruise will end. You will disembark at approximately 9:30 AM. (B)

Trip Inclusions

  • Vancouver - Explore Gastown and Stanley Park
  • Whistler - Travel along the scenic Sea-to-Sky Highway. Enjoy an Iconic Breakfast at the Squamish Lil'wat Cultural Centre.
  • British Columbia - Your journey includes a drive along the Sea to Sky Highway
  • Vancouver Island - Visit the seaside community of Chemainus and explore their outdoor murals and sculptures
  • Victoria - Embark on an introductory sightseeing tour of the city and visit Butchart Gardens
  • Victoria - Ferry across to Victoria from the coast of British Columbia and from Victoria to Vancouver
  • Mount Robson Provincial Park - Visit an UNESCO World Heritage Site known as one of the most remarkable areas in the world
  • Jasper National Park - Visit one of the most beautiful protected wilderness areas in the world
  • Columbia Icefield - Take a ride in a massive Ice Explorer to Athabasca Glacier
  • Icefields Parkway - A stunning drive with jaw-dropping vistas
  • Lake Louise - Admire the majestic mountains and Victoria Glacier
  • Banff - View stunning hoodoos and waterfalls at this UNESCO World Heritage Site
  • Salmon Arm - Enjoy a guided tour and tasting at Larch Hills Winery
  • British Columbia - Follow along a portion of the once trecherous Cariboo Wagon Road and Gold Rush Trail
  • British Columbia - Enjoy a scenic drive through Yoho, Glacier & Mount Revelstoke National Parks

  • An expert Travel Director and professional Driver
  • Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted
  • Audio Headsets provided throughout your holiday to enhance your included sightseeing experiences
  • Luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi in most countries
  • City orientation tours
  • Extensive variety of Choice Experiences (Additional Cost)
  • On occasion, hotels of similar standard and location may be utilised.

  • 8 Breakfasts (B)
  • 6 Lunches (L)
  • 7 Dinners (D)

  • Itinerary and inclusions are subject to change
  • Price is for land, cruise and internal flights as specified. Flights not specified are not included

Cabins

Inside Stateroom (Included)

Two lower beds convertible to one queen-size bed—our signature Mariner's Dream™ bed with plush Euro-Top mattresses, premium massage shower heads and a host of amenities are featured in these comfortable staterooms. The configuration of staterooms may vary from the images shown. Approximately 143–225 sq. ft.

Oceanview Stateroom (Upgrade)

These expansive staterooms include two lower beds convertible to one queen-size bed—our Signature Mariner's Dream™ bed with plush Euro-Top mattresses, premium massage shower heads, a host of amenities and an ocean view. The configuration of staterooms may vary from the images shown. Approximately 175–282 sq. ft.

Verandah Stateroom (Upgrade)

Filled with light from floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking a private verandah, these staterooms include a sitting area, two lower beds convertible to one queen-size bed - Holland America's signature Mariner's Dream™ bed - with plush Euro-Top mattresses, and shower with premium massage showerheads. The configuration of staterooms may vary from the images shown. Approximately 213-379 sq. ft. including verandah.

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Rocks and trees and water 1 , NSW, Australia, Jul 2019
The Canadian Rockies are a sight to behold, the many rivers and lakes with the clear glacier water and trees makes the most beautiful scenery. Our Costsaver tour was everything and more than we expected. Our tour guide Robina was exceptional, her cheerful, caring, personality added with her knowledge and organisational skills left us all just to enjoy ...read more and relax with our other travellers.
Panoramic Canadian Rockies with Alaska Cruise 3 , NSW, Australia, Jul 2018
From booking to finishing our tour experience was great. Madeline from Global Journeys looked after our booking with timely advice and reminders. The tour pace was comfortable and tour director Dave was very helpful and knowledgeable. Accommodation was reasonably good except at Banff. Wish the tour included daily breakfast and at least one farewell ...read more dinner at the end.
A wonderful Rockies & Inside Passage Experience 10 , VIC, Australia, Aug 2017
The Canadian Rockies were just magnificent, with beautiful towering mountains and glistening lakes. Walking on a glacier was an amazing experience and the gondola rides and views at Whistler and Banff were breathtaking. Travelling to Vancouver Island and visiting the beautiful Butchart Gardens was another wonderful experience and I have so many photos ...read more to remind me of it. Even though the Trafalgar Coach tour had 50 people on board (which was more than any other tour I had been on), our tour guide, Lisa, ran it really efficiently, and provided us with lots of interesting information (and fun!)

The accommodation was all good - although unlike Australia, milk is not provided in the rooms, and finding milk for tea and coffee became a daily challenge. (Tip to others - take small long life packs from home!). There were plenty of reasonably priced options to buy meals everywhere we stayed, and I was glad I hadn't paid for a more expensive trip with meals included.

Although having said that we did enjoy the indulgent 7 day Alaska cruise. The scenery through the Inside Passage was beautiful, and the visits to the towns of Juneau, Skagway and Ketchikan were great. The White Pass railway trip at Skagway was a highlight, as we travelled through this rugged terrain, hearing about the early settlers and miners who blazed these trails. And to top everything off, we were blessed with beautiful warm, sunny weather every day (except Ketchikan, where it always rains!)
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