Iconic Rockies and Western Canada with Rocky Mountaineer (Goldleaf) and Alaska Cruise (Verandah Cabin)
Deal Number 20876248
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Relax onboard the Rocky Mountaineer for two days of all-daylight rail travel through Canada's West and the Canadian Rockies. Continue to 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.
Duration 20 days
Destination Vancouver
Company Trafalgar
Availability From 01/09/2025 to 04/10/2025
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What's Included?
- Highlights
- 11 Dinner (D)19 Breakfast (B)9 Lunch (L)Jasper: Join your host Matricia on a foraging walk around Jasper and enjoy a drumming performance
- Learn about the local flora through the lens of the Indigenous Peoples and the importance of each foraged ingredient in drink bitters
- Enjoy storytelling during dinner
- 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
- Vancouver: Vancouver's historic neighbourhoods spring to life on a tour with your Travel Director
- Admire the Victorian facades, cobblestone streets and charming lighting of Gastown as you make your way to the leafy sanctuary of Stanley Park
- Vancouver: Go beyond Stanley Park’s iconic seawall with a trip to the famous totem pole display at Brockton Point
- Delve into history starting in 1920 when four totem poles from the Alert Region on Vancouver Island were created
- Originally located on Lumbermen's arch and Prospect Point, they were moved to their current location at Brockton Point in 1962, with thee display growing over the decades with totem poles from Haida Gwaii and Rivers Inlet
- 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
- 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
- An expert Travel Director and professional DriverCherry-picked hotels, all tried and trustedAll porterage and restaurant gratuitiesAll hotel tips, charges and local taxesBreakfast daily and up to half of your evening mealsMust-see sightseeing and surprise extrasAudio headsets for flexible sightseeingAll transport and transfers shownLuxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi in most countries or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys)Optional Experiences and free timeOn occasion, hotels of similar standard and location may be utilised
Availability
- From 01/09/2025 to 04/10/2025
Visit Vancouver
Day 1
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 travellers for a dinner.
Day 2
This morning, delve into the historic neighbourhoods of Chinatown and Gastown before boarding a ferry to Vancouver Island.
Tour a family-owned ciderhouse and taste local ciders while enjoying views overlooking the orchard, before continuing to Victoria.
Day 3
Today on your Canadian Rockies tour, the Garden City comes to life as you greet the day before opening hours with breakfast at Butchart Gardens, a 55-acre showcase of gorgeous floral gardens that have colourfully transformed a once unused quarry.
After breakfast, enjoy time in the garden before the crowds. Spend the rest of the day exploring the walkable capital of British Columbia perhaps treating yourself to high tea or tucking into local fish and chips. Or, join an optional Victoria Whale Watching cruise and keep your eyes peeled for orca and humpback whales, bald eagles, porpoises and seals.
Day 4
See the vivid murals of Chemainus, which started in 1981 and have since become the world's leading community-driven art experience.
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.
Day 5
Enjoy an insightful MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience and learn about the First Nations at the Squamish Lil'wat Cultural Centre.
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 centre, enjoy your time at leisure.
Day 6
We continue towards Sun Peaks where we’ll enjoy dinner at a local restaurant.
Day 7
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.
Day 8
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, Dive into Culture and meet a Mountie dressed in traditional red serge uniform and hear about their exciting history before enjoying dinner.
Day 9
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.
Day 10
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 Be My Guest experience, on traditional First Nations land. Learn about the significance of curated drink bitters from foraged ingredients and listen to stories over dinner. Note: Maligne Canyon is currently closed due to safety concerns following significant fire damage from the 2024 Jasper wildfire. Assessments are ongoing, and the canyon will stay closed until further notice.
Day 11
Embark on a two-day journey on the luxury Rocky Mountaineer with a night in Kamloops.
Day 12
Discover the elegance of yesteryear, continuing your journey through the clouds by rail until you reach Vancouver.
An included transfer is offered from Vancouver train station to hotel.
Day 13
Make your way to The Port of Vancouver’s cruise terminal at Canada Place, where your Alaska cruise begins on the MS Koningsdam.
Day 14
Only accessible by boat or plane, cruise the Inside Passage for a unique view.
Day 15
Arrive in Juneau where you can shop downtown, raft or flightsee.
Day 16
Step into the town's past at the Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park.
Day 17
From your ship, view pristine Glacier Bay, National Park.
Day 18
Visit the world's largest collection of standing totem poles or enjoy a variety of optionals.
Day 19
Today is a relaxing day as you cruise back to Vancouver.
Day 20
Sail into Vancouver Harbor this morning with port arrival at approximately 9:30am.
Depart at your leisure.
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Departure dates and Pricing
| Departure Date | Return Date | Availability | Price | Enquire |
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| Mon 1st September, 202501/09/2025 | Sat 20th September, 202520/09/2025 | On Request | Per person from$18592* | Enquire » |
| Mon 8th September, 202508/09/2025 | Sat 27th September, 202527/09/2025 | On Request | Per person from$0* | Enquire » |
| Mon 15th September, 202515/09/2025 | Sat 4th October, 202504/10/2025 | On Request | Per person from$18442* | Enquire » |
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