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Iconic Rockies and Western Canada with Alaska Cruise

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 Trip Length
20 Days
 Trip Starts
Vancouver
 Trip Finishes
Vancouver
20 Day Iconic Rockies and Western Canada with Alaska Cruise Itinerary (Trafalgar)
Countries Explored: Canada, USA
Trip Style
Discoveries
Departures
Accommodation
4 Star
Max. Group Size
48
Guide Level
Fully Guided, Locally Guided
Trip Code
DIRWI
Ship
Ship Class
Pinnacle Class
Passengers
2650
Crew
1,036
Launched
2016

Overview

Book online and enjoy exclusive savings on Trafalgar's 20 Day Iconic Rockies and Western Canada with Alaska Cruise. Travel via cruise ship through the calm, protected waters of the Inside Passage, through glacier-carved fjords, snowcapped mountains and lush forests of Sitka spruce and the western hemlock.

Itinerary

Tackle the ‘Great Outdoors' on this effortlessly delivered adventure through Western Canada. Discover why Vancouver consistently ranks as one of the world's most livable cities. Then, join your Travel Director and fellow travelers for a Welcome Reception. (WR) Stay: Pinnacle Harbourfront

This morning, delve into the historic neighborhoods of Chinatown and Gastown before boarding a ferry to Vancouver Island. Dive into Culture and taste local cider at a familly-owned ciderhouse, before continuing to Victoria. (B) Stay: Hotel Grand Pacific

Start your day at Butchart Gardens, a must-see oasis, which has been growing for over 100 years. Enjoy breakfast at Butchart Gardens and learn how the spectacular floral display was once a giant disused quarry.

This evening, join an optional whale watching experience or spend the remainder of your stay in Victoria at leisure. (B)

See the vivid murals of Chemainus. Board a ferry and then take the scenic Sea-to-Sky Highway. Ascend to Summit Lodge, admiring the views from the Sea-to-Sky Gondola. (B) Stay: Hilton Whistler Resort and Spa

Enjoy an insightful MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience and learn about the First Nations at the Squamish Lil'wat Cultural Center. Get a first-hand look into the traditional way of life of the original inhabitants of the area and their collection of artifacts and contemporary pieces led by Aboriginal Ambassadors who share their own stories and first-hand cultural experiences. After lunch at the Center, enjoy your time at leisure. (B/L)

We continue towards Sun Peaks where we'll enjoy dinner at a local restaurant. (B/D) Stay: Sun Peaks Lodge

Drive through Glacier & Yoho National Park en route to Banff. Sample the best of the UNESCO-listed Canadian Rocky Mountain Parks. The excitement of Canada's highest suspension bridges awaits at the Golden Skybridge! Explore canyon ridge walking trails with sweeping views of the Columbia Valley and the Rocky and Purcell mountain ranges. We then overnight in beautiful Banff National Park. (B) Stay: Banff Park Lodge

Your morning is at leisure, perhaps do an optional gondola ride or explore on your own terms.

Later in the morning, you will have your orientation tour of Banff National Park.

This evening, meet a Mountie dressed in traditional red serge uniform and hear about their exciting history before enjoying dinner. (B/D)

Enjoy a lakeside walk at Lake Louise, then board an Ice Explorer and drive over the Athabasca Glacier.

Continue your drive along the Icefields Parkway to your overnight in Jasper. (B) Stay: Forest Park Hotel

Embark on an invigorating guided walk to Maligne Canyon. Board a narrated cruise on Maligne Lake (seasonal) stopping at Spirit Island. Travel on to Jasper and this evening join Matricia Bauer for a one of a kind Be My Guest experience, on traditional First Nations land. Learn how to make curated drink bitters from foraged ingredients, enjoy a designer cocktail and listen to stories and drumming over dinner. (B/D)

Admire Mount Robson – the tallest peak in the Canadian Rockies. End the day in the Tournament Capital of Canada, Kamloops. Though the city is known for hosting competitions, we will take it easy and enjoy an evening at leisure. (B) Stay: South Thompson Inn & Conference Center

Drive from Kamloops, past dramatic moutainscapes toward the scenic coastal setting of Vancouver. (B) Stay: Pinnacle Harbourfront

Make your way to The Port of Vancouver's cruise terminal at Canada Place, where your Alaska cruise begins on the ms Koningsdam. (B/D) Stay: Holland America MS Koningsdam

Only accessible by boat or plane, cruise the Inside Passage for a unique view. (B/L/D)

Arrive in Juneau where you can shop downtown, raft or flightsee. (B/L/D)

Step into the town's past at the Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park. (B/L/D)

From your ship, view pristine Glacier Bay, National Park. (B/L/D)

Visit the world's largest collection of standing totem poles or enjoy a variety of optionals. (B/L/D)

Today is a relaxing day as you cruise back to Vancouver. (B/L/D)

Sail into Vancouver Harbor this morning with port arrival at approximately 9:30. Depart at your leisure. (B)

Trip Inclusions

  • Explore Vancouver, Victoria, Columbia Icefield Adventure
  • Visit Kamloops, Banff National Park, Jasper National Park, Squamish Lil'wat Cultural Centre, local Vancouver Island Ciderhouse, Sea-to-Sky Gondola, Maligne Canyon, Mount Robson Visitor Center, Golden Skybridge, join Warrior Women in Jasper
  • View Lake Louise, Athabasca Glacier, Athabasca Falls, Murals of Chemainus, Bow Falls, Surprise Corner, Mount Robson, Stanley Park Totem Poles
  • Scenic drive along the Sea-to-Sky Highway, Icefields Parkway
  • Scenic cruise across Maligne Lake
  • See Glacier National Park of Canada, Yoho National Park, Section Lake

Be My Guest

  • Jasper: Learn about the local flora through the lens of the Indigenous Peoples and how to make curated drink bitters utilizing the foraged ingredients as you enjoy storytelling and drumming during dinner.

Dive Into Culture

  • Vancouver Island: Taste local cider at a familly-owned ciderhouse before continuing to Victoria.
  • Banff National Park of Canada: Meet a retired Canadian Mountie and hear exciting and colourful stories of their rich history and traditions.

Iconic Experience

  • Vancouver: Vancouver's historic neighbourhoods spring to life on a tour with your Travel Director. Savour the smells of freshly steamed Siopao in Chinatown and admire the Victorian facades, cobblestone streets and charming lighting of Gastown as you make your way to the leafy sanctuary of Stanley Park.
  • Victoria: Victoria. A waterfront city of historic sites known for its gardens and British influence. View the Parliament Buildings erected in 1897 with beautiful gardens. Then explore on your own, strolling along the Inner Harbour where you will have the chance to watch street buskers perform or venturing to Victoria's unique shopping areas in Market Square.
  • Victoria: Buchart Gardens' lush and expansive garden is a must-see oasis which has been growing in Victoria, BC for over 100 years. With over a million visitors per year, you will love this morning's visit to the gardens before opening hours. Starting with a breakfast on the grounds, you will get to explore the 55-acre garden rich with ever-changing colours and blooms before the crowds arrive.
  • Chemainus: Enjoy looking upon the Murals of Chemainus that started in 1981 and is now the world's leading community driven art experience.
  • Squamish: Enjoy a drive along the 300 kilometres long Sea to Sky Highway and bask in the variety of landscapes on offer.
  • Squamish: Enjoy a ride on the Sea to Sky Gondola and bask in the stunning views of the coastal mountains and panoramic views.
  • Sun Peaks: Spend some time seeing Seton Lake and the beautiful snow capped mountains surrounding it.
  • Sun Peaks: Take a drive through the Glacier National Park of Canada and enjoy the landscape of mountains along the way.
  • Sun Peaks: Drive through Yoho National Park and marvel over the spectacular landscape of massive ice fields and mountain peaks.
  • Sun Peaks: Enjoy a visit to Golden Skybridge and take in the views of the Rocky and Purcell mountain ranges as well as the tumbling waterfall.
  • Banff: Uncover how Banff is in a league of its own. Stroll through the downtown lined with historic buildings as majestic mountains stand tall in the distance. This is your chance to visit the iconic sites and the local spots on a guided tour around town. Stop at Bow Falls for great sightseeing opportunities of the river and the falls. At Surprise Corner, named for its spectacular, surprising views from Buffalo Street, capture a photo of another unique vantage point.
  • Lake Louise: Get ready for a showstopper. Walk down a forest path before coming up upon the unreal turquoise colour of Lake Louise popping through the trees for the first time. After this stunning first-time glance, admire the turquoise waters of Lake Louise and the Victoria Glacier with its scenic mountain backdrop. Be amazed by the glacier-fed waters fringed by high peaks, deep forests and overlooked by Victoria Glacier and palatial hotel.
  • Columbia Icefield: Gear up for a Columbia Icefield Adventure. Board a massive, specially designed ‘Ice Explorer' to view one of the largest non-polar ice fields in the world, the Athabasca Glacier. Stop at the best spot to walk on, feel and drink from the Glacier. What better way to appreciate this natural wonder? You'll even enhance your visit learning about the Columbia Icefield, how the glacier has changed and the thrill of driving up the moraine deposits to reach the glacier.
  • Icefields Parkway: Unlock the Canadian Rockies' pristine wilderness on one of the most scenic drives in North America – the Icefield Parkway. This stretch of double-lane highway from Jasper to Lake Louise winds along the Continental Divide through rocky mountain peaks, rock spires, waterfalls, icefields, valleys and more than 100 ancient glaciers. Snap a pic at a viewpoint to capture the beauty.
  • Jasper: Maligne Canyon promises natural wonders from mosses and lichens on the canyon walls to ice caves, fossils and frozen waterfalls. On this guided walk, admire this incredible natural landmark as you cross bridges built across various points of the canyon. As the deepest canyon in Jasper National Park, you pass incredible sights including a spectacular waterfall that makes for a great photo opp.
  • Maligne Lake: See how Maligne Lake is in a league of its own on a scenic cruise. Discover world-famous Spirit Island and get great photo opportunities with beautiful views of the mountains, its three glaciers and Spirit Island - significant to the Indigenous Stoney Nation. Learn about the geology, wildlife and history of this spectacular alpine destination and how, because visitors cannot walk on the island, it remains an enclave of evergreens. And since you can only see Spirit Island from a cruise, you'll love being one of the few who get to see it.
  • Mount Robson: Mount Robson, one of the world's crown jewels awaits. Admire one of the finest views in the Rocky Mountains of this UNESCO-listed icon which is also the highest peak in the Canadian Rockies at 12,972 feet. Not only will you bask in a view of Mount Robson but learn from your Travel Director why it's the most prominent mount in North America's Rocky Mountain Range.

Make Travel Matter®

  • Squamish Lil'wat Cultural Centre: Enjoy an insightful visit at the Lil'wat Cultural Centre in Squamish. Learn about the First Nations cultures as you delve into the history of the region.

  • An expert Travel Director and professional Driver
  • Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted
  • All porterage and restaurant gratuities
  • All hotel tips, charges and local taxes
  • Breakfast daily and up to half of your evening meals
  • Must-see sightseeing and surprise extras
  • Audio headsets for flexible sightseeing
  • All transport and transfers shown
  • Luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi in most countries or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys)
  • Optional Experiences (Additional Cost) and free time
  • On occasion, hotels of similar standard and location may be utilised.

  • 1 Welcome Reception (WR)
  • 19 Breakfast (B)
  • 7 Lunch (L)
  • 10 Dinner (D)

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