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This 13-day package is a perfect retreat in the Canadian Rockies and Alaska's Inside Passage. Let the Rocky Mountaineer train take you through some of the most spectacular scenery in the world before you board Holland America's ms Zuiderdam for a 7-night cruise that will take you all the way to Glacier Bay. With an exclusive attractions pass included, this Rockies Excurion and cruise will create memories that will last a lifetime.
Call 877-929-7245 for air fares and schedules from your city to and from Vancouver.
Vacation Includes
- 2 days onboard the spectacular Rocky Mountaineer® in your choice of RedLeaf Service or GoldLeaf Service.
- 7 nights Glacier Bay Inside Passage Cruise, Verandah Stateroom
- 9 breakfasts, 8 lunches, 7 dinners
- 5 nights hotel accommodation
- Summit Helicopter Flightseeing
- Exclusive Attractions Pass
- Calgary to Banff Tour, including ranch visit
- Taxi transfer to Vancouver cruise terminal
- Rail station transfers in Banff, Kamloops and Vancouver
- Luggage handling and National Park Pass
Train Information
Westbound
Day 1 Calgary Arrival
Arrive in Calgary and spend the rest of the day sightseeing in the “Stampede City” independently. Overnight in Calgary.
Day 2 Calgary to Banff with Summit Helicopter Tour
Depart Calgary this morning for a full-day tour concluding in Banff. Journey to Kananaskis where you will enjoy the highlight of today, a 15-minute Summit Helicopter Tour over the remarkable landscape of the Rockies. Enjoy lunch at a local ranch and spend time exploring Kananaskis at your leisure before continuing on to Banff for a sightseeing tour including Bow Falls, Lake Minnewanka, Surprise Corner and the Hoodoos. Your tour ends on arrival in Banff late this afternoon. Overnight in Banff. (L)
Day 3 Banff to Kamloops
Travel onboard the Rocky Mountaineer from the mountain town of Banff to Kamloops, in the heart of British Columbia’s interior. Your journey takes you through a spectacular array of scenery as you travel between the glacier and snow-capped peaks of the Canadian Rockies, over mountain passes and through remarkable tunnels, along rocky lakeshores and across the ranchlands of the interior. Today’s highlights include the Continental Divide, the Spiral Tunnels, the Kicking Horse Canyon, Rogers Pass and Craigellachie – where the last spike of the Canadian Pacific Railway was driven. Overnight in Kamloops. (B, L)
Day 4 Kamloops to Vancouver
Your journey continues west towards the Pacific Ocean and the coastal city of Vancouver. On today’s journey you will again see dramatic changes in scenery, from the desert-like environment of the interior, through winding river canyons and pristine forests, to the Coast and Cascade mountains and the lush green fields of the Fraser River Valley. Highlights include the steep slopes and rock sheds along the Thompson River and the rushing waters of Hell’s Gate in the Fraser Canyon. Your rail journey ends on arrival in Vancouver this evening. Overnight in Vancouver. (B, L)
Day 5 Vancouver
Take the to explore one of the world's most beauitful cities. Overnight in Vancouver
Day 6 Board Alaskan Cruise in Vancouver
Transfer early this afternoon to the Vancouver cruise terminal where you board your ship. Overnight on Holland America’s ms Zuiderdam. (D)
Day 7 Cruise the Inside Passage
Enjoy sailing through the dramatic Inside Passage. Overnight on Holland America’s ms Zuiderdam. (B, L, D)
Day 8 Port of Call Juneau, Alaska
Located at the foot of grand mountain peaks on the Gastineau Channel, the town of Juneau has the massive Mendenhall Glacier and the immense Juneau Icefields at its back door. Juneau is the place to let your imagination run wild. Explore the lush Tongass National Forest, visit the rustic shops in town, set out and whale watch, flightsee, hike, kayak, raft or fish. Due to the long daylight hours, there’s plenty of time for your perfect Juneau adventure. Overnight on Holland America’s ms Zuiderdam. (B, L, D)
Day 9 Port of Call Skagway, Alaska
Take your time and poke into every little store from the Trail Bench to Lynch & Kennedy’s Dry Goods. The Red Onion Saloon, with its honky tonk piano and costumed barmaids, is a treasure trove of memorabilia featuring pictures of Klondike Kate, Peahull Annie and other vintage characters. To complete the picture of those rip-roaring days, visit the nostalgic Trail of ‘98 Museum. The Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park boasts restored buildings and wooden boardwalks that invite you to take a stroll into the past. Overnight on Holland America’s ms Zuiderdam. (B, L, D)
Day 10 Glacier Bay Scenic Cruise
As Biosphere Reserve and UNESCO World Heritage Site, Glacier Bay National Park protects a unique ecosystem of plants and animals living in concert with an ever-changing glacial landscape. Bring out the camera and listen for the thunderous sound of a monumental chunk of ice that has split from a glacier as it crashes into the sea. The impact shoots water hundreds of feet into the air. Glacier Bay has more actively calving tidewater glaciers than anyplace else in the world. Overnight on Holland America’s ms Zuiderdam. (B, L, D)
Day 11 Port of Call Ketchikan, Alaska
Built out over the water and climbing weathered stairways, Ketchikan clings to the shores of Tongass Narrows and drapes the mountains with a cheerful air. Take time to explore Creek Street, the Tongass Historical Museum, Totem Bight State Park and Saxman Village, Ketchikan’s main attractions. Deep water fjords created by retreating glaciers has left behind stunning granite cliffs towering thousands of feet above the sea and countless waterfalls cascading into placid waters. Overnight on Holland America’s ms Zuiderdam. (B, L, D)
Day 12 Cruise the Inside Passage
Enjoy sailing through the dramatic Inside Passage. Overnight on Holland America’s ms Zuiderdam. (B, L, D)
Day 13 Vancouver Departure
After breakfast you will disembark the ms Zuiderdam and be transferred by private limousine to the Vancouver International Airport, where your vacation concludes. (B)
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| Departures |
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| May 03 |
$3,299 |
$4,439 |
$4,639 |
| May 10, 17 |
$3,659 |
$4,779 |
$4,979 |
| May 24 |
$3,239 |
$4,349 |
$4,499 |
| May 31 |
$4,159 |
$5,339 |
$5,559 |
| Jun 07 |
$4,299 |
$5,449 |
$5,669 |
| Jun 14, 21, 28 July 12, 26 |
$4,449 |
$5,599 |
$5,839 |
| Aug 09 |
$4,299 |
$5,449 |
$5,669 |
| Aug 23, 30 |
$3,999 |
$5,159 |
$5,379 |
| Sep 06 |
$3,899 |
$5,099 |
$5,299 |
| Sep 13 |
$3,599 |
$4,799 |
$4,999 |
Prices are in USD and CAD.
Meals (B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner)
Prices are per person, based on double occupancy and do not include 2.5% GST. Prices for singles, triples and
children, and additional pre-purchased meals are available on request. All prices are subject to change without notice.
Call 877-929-7245 today to book your Canadian Rockies Excursion & Cruise with Vacations By Rail.
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