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Passage Through the Rockies and Alaska Cruise Calgary → Vancouver (2025)

19 days
From Calgary to Vancouver
4.1
26 traveler reviews

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Curated to ignite your sense of adventure
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 1 - 200
Ages 8+
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Calgary

    You'll arrive in Calgary and meet your tour director at the airport. After getting transferred to your hotel and settling in, you'll join the group for a Welcome Reception later this evening.

    Meals
    Welcome Reception
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Marriott Downtown Hotel)
    Landmarks
    Calgary
  2. Day 2

    Calgary to Banff National Park

    Following breakfast, you'll head out to Banff National Park. The day focuses on taking in the natural sights and landscapes that make this area so special.

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Banff Park Lodge)

    Included Activities

    • Tour Banff and its natural surrounds
    Landmarks
    Banff National Park
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  3. Day 3

    Banff

    This is a leisure day in Banff, so you can choose how to spend it. Relax back at your hotel or take advantage of optional activities available in the area.

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Banff Park Lodge)

    Optional Activities

    • Range of activities available at leisure
    Landmarks
    Banff National Park
  4. Day 4

    Banff to Lake Louise

    You'll travel to Moraine Lake to see the glacier-fed turquoise waters (weather permitting), then continue to Lake Louise. After spending the afternoon exploring, you'll check into your hotel for the night.

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Lake Louise Inn)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Moraine Lake
    • Visit Lake Louise
    Landmarks
    Moraine Lake
    Lake Louise
  5. Day 5

    Lake Louise to Jasper National Park

    The drive along the Icefields Parkway covers 232 km through the Canadian Rockies with views the entire way. You'll stop at Columbia Icefield for an Ice Explorer ride on Athabasca Glacier before heading to Jasper.

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Marmot Lodge)

    Included Activities

    • Travel along Icefields Parkway
    • Ice Explorer ride on Athabasca Glacier at Columbia Icefield
    Landmarks
    Icefields Parkway
    Columbia Icefield
    Athabasca Glacier
    Jasper National Park
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  6. Day 6

    Jasper National Park to Blue River

    You'll depart Jasper National Park with a stop at Mt. Robson along the way, then continue driving to Blue River for the evening.

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Mike Wiegele Heli Village)

    Included Activities

    • Stop at Mt. Robson
    Landmarks
    Mount Robson
  7. Day 7

    Blue River to Vancouver

    The route takes you through the Cariboo region's rugged landscapes on your way to Vancouver. Once you arrive, you'll have leisure time to explore the city at your own pace.

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Sheraton Vancouver Wall Centre)

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Vancouver at leisure
    Landmarks
    Cariboo
  8. Day 8

    Vancouver

    A guided tour takes you through Vancouver's vibrant neighborhoods and notable spots. You'll see the Waterfront and historic Gastown, getting a sense of different parts of the city.

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Sheraton Vancouver Wall Centre)

    Included Activities

    • Sightseeing tour of Vancouver including Waterfront and historic Gastown
    Landmarks
    Vancouver Waterfront
    Gastown
  9. Day 9

    Vancouver to Whistler

    You'll take a scenic drive along the Sea to Sky Highway heading to Whistler. There are optional experiences available if you'd like to try something specific at your own expense.

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Aava Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Scenic drive along Sea to Sky Highway

    Optional Activities

    • Select experiences at Whistler (own expense)
    Landmarks
    Sea to Sky Highway
    Whistler
  10. Day 10

    Whistler to Victoria

    A scenic ferry takes you across the Georgia Strait to Victoria, passing through the Gulf Islands along the way.

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Victoria)

    Included Activities

    • Ferry crossing Georgia Strait through Gulf Islands
    Landmarks
    Georgia Strait
    Gulf Islands
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  11. Day 11

    Victoria

    This evening in Victoria you'll participate in a special insider experience, giving you a unique perspective on the city.

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Victoria)

    Included Activities

    • Insider Experience in Victoria
  12. Day 12

    Victoria to Vancouver (Cruise Embarkation)

    You'll travel to Vancouver and board the Holland America Line Inside Passage cruise. After settling into your cabin, you'll enjoy dinner on board this evening.

    Meals
    Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Seven Nights: Holland America Line’s Zaandam)

    Included Activities

    • Board Holland America Line cruise
  13. Day 13

    Inside Passage (At Sea)

    A full day cruising through the Inside Passage lets you take in the rocky headlands and deep waters. Explore the ship's facilities and relax in the public areas as you travel.

    Included Activities

    • Full day cruising Inside Passage
    • Explore cruise ship facilities
    Landmarks
    Inside Passage
  14. Day 14

    Juneau, Alaska

    You'll dock in Juneau, Alaska's capital. Walk around to see glacial terrain, learn about gold rush history, and browse local shops. Optional activities include dog sledding, salmon baking, or gold panning.

    Included Activities

    • Explore Juneau

    Optional Activities

    • Dog sled ride over a glacier (own expense)
    • Salmon baked over a fire (own expense)
    • Gold panning (own expense)
    • Other activities available (own expense)
    Landmarks
    Juneau
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  15. Day 15

    Skagway, Alaska

    The ship arrives at Skagway, a frontier town at the northernmost point of the Inside Passage. Explore the saloons and stores celebrating the gold rush era, with optional activities available.

    Included Activities

    • Explore Skagway

    Optional Activities

    • Learn about gold prospecting (own expense)
    • Local wildlife tour (own expense)
    Landmarks
    Skagway
  16. Day 16

    Glacier Bay National Park, Alaska

    You'll wake to Glacier Bay National Park with its massive ice formations, wild coastline, and fjords. Local rangers join you on board to discuss the geological features and wildlife.

    Included Activities

    • Cruise through Glacier Bay National Park
    • Ranger presentations on board about geological wonders and wildlife
    Landmarks
    Glacier Bay National Park
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  17. Day 17

    Ketchikan, Alaska

    Arriving in Ketchikan, you can relax and walk around the salmon capital at your own pace. Optional activities include a guided tour or a visit to Saxman Native Village to see Tlingit totem poles.

    Included Activities

    • Free time to explore Ketchikan

    Optional Activities

    • Walking tour of Ketchikan (own expense)
    • Saxman Native Village tour with Tlingit culture and totem poles (own expense)
    Landmarks
    Ketchikan
    Saxman Native Village
  18. Day 18

    Inside Passage (Final Cruise Day)

    Your final day on the ship involves cruising south through the Inside Passage with views of landscapes and glaciers. You'll relax on board and enjoy a final dinner this evening.

    Meals
    Dinner (Final dinner on board)

    Included Activities

    • Cruise through Inside Passage
    • Enjoy ship's premium facilities
    Landmarks
    Inside Passage
  19. Day 19

    Departure

    After breakfast, you'll transfer to the airport for your onward flight home.

    Meals
    Breakfast
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    2000
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    1432 - 1718
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    647
    Length
    202 m / 663 ft
    Width
    32 m / 105 ft
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    61396 gt
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    23 kn / 43 kph / 26 mph
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    Cabin
    716
    Deck
    10
    Deck with Cabins
    5

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    · January 7th, 2020
    Overall the tour was well.planned and places we visited were beautiful. The accommodation was first class but the quality of the food was poor given the reputation of Fairmont Hotels being exclusive. It was the only disappointing aspect.
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