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This is one of the most popular Rocky Mountaineer tours. See all the attractions of the Canadian Rockies in a week long rail journey including Vancouver, Kamloops, Jasper, Lake Louise, Banff and Calgary. After your rail tour you will enjoy a 7 night cruise of Alaska's Inside Passage. All of the must-see attractions of Juneau, Ketchikan, Glacier Bay and Skagway are included in this week-long itinerary. A must for true rail/cruise enthusiasts.


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Western Explorer & Cruise Map  Highlights
  • 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, 9 lunches, 7 dinners
  • 7 nights hotel accommodation
  • Exclusive Attractions Pass
  • Calgary to Banff Tour, including ranch visit
  • Yoho Park Tour, Banff to Lake Louise
  • Guided lakeshore stroll at The Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise
  • Icefields Parkway Tour, including Ice Explorer, Lake Louise to Jasper
  • Choice of activity in Jasper
  • Private limousine transfer to Vancouver cruise terminal, including gratuity
  • Private limousine transfer to Vancouver airport, including gratuity
  • Rail station transfers in Jasper, Kamloops and Vancouver
  • Luggage handling and National Park Pass
 Train Information
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Westbound

Day 1 Calgary Arrival
Arrive in Calgary and spend the rest of the day sightseeing in the "Stampede City" independently. Admission to the Calgary Tower with views of the city and the Rocky Mountains is included. 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 Lake Louise
A half-day tour takes you into Yoho National Park to view some of its natural wonders. Among the attractions are the Spiral Tunnels, Emerald Lake and a natural rock bridge that spans the Kicking Horse River. The tour ends in Lake Louise, where you will be treated to a one-hour guided lakeshore stroll. The remainder of the afternoon is at your leisure to enjoy this magnificent location. Overnight in Lake Louise at The Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise.

Please note: While arrival at The Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise will be approximately 1:00 p.m., scheduled check-in time is not until 4:00 p.m. In the event that your room is not ready, your luggage will be stored and you are free to enjoy the amenities of the hotel.

Day 4 Lake Louise to Jasper
Enjoy a sightseeing tour of Banff and Jasper national parks via the Icefields Parkway. Among the highlights are Bow Lake, the Columbia Icefield and Athabasca Falls. The Columbia Icefield is one of the largest accumulations of ice south of the Arctic Circle and one of the most accessible icefields in North America. Here you will ride on an Ice Explorer to the middle of the Athabasca Glacier to learn more about its geological features. Time will be available for lunch (not included). Arrive in Jasper late this afternoon. Overnight in Jasper.

Day 5 Jasper Sightseeing
Jasper tour option, select one of the following Jasper tours to be included during your stay: Maligne Valley Tour, Wildlife Safari, Athabasca River Float Trip, “Mile 5” Rafting Trip or a one-hour horseback ride. All tours include pick-up and dropoff at your hotel. Overnight in Jasper.

Day 6 Jasper to Kamloops
Travel onboard the Rocky Mountaineer from Jasper in the Canadian Rockies to Kamloops, in the heart of British Columbia’s interior. As you journey west and south you will be surrounded by the dramatic scenery of the Continental Divide and by the river valleys of the Monashee and Cariboo mountains. Today’s highlights include Mount Robson, Pyramid Falls, the climb over Yellowhead Pass and the journey along the North Thompson River as you approach Kamloops. Overnight in Kamloops. (B, L)

Day 7 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 8 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 9 Cruise the Inside Passage
Enjoy sailing through the dramatic Inside Passage. Overnight on Holland America’s ms Zuiderdam. (B, L, D)

Day 10 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 11 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 12 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 13 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 14 Cruise the Inside Passage
Enjoy sailing through the dramatic Inside Passage. Overnight on Holland America’s ms Zuiderdam. (B, L, D)

Day 15 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)

From Calgary (Westbound):
Vacation start dates:
Saturdays
From Vancouver (Eastbound):
Vacation start dates:
Saturdays
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
2, 9, 16, 23, 30
6, 13, 20, 27
4, 11, 18, 25
1, 8, 15, 22, 29
5, 12
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
9, 16, 23, 30
6, 13, 20, 27
4, 11, 18, 25
1, 8, 15, 22, 29
5, 12, 19

USD PricesView CAD Prices

Departures Redleaf Service Rocky Mountaineer Goldleaf Service Rocky Mountaineer Fairmont Deluxe Rocky Mountaineer
02 May – 23 May $4,049 $5,499 $5,899
23 May – 30 May $4,499 $6,199 $6,669
30 May – 22 Aug $4,999 $6,699 $7,169
22 Aug - 19 Sep $4,499 $6,199 $6,669

CAD PricesView USD Prices

Departures Redleaf Service Rocky Mountaineer Goldleaf Service Rocky Mountaineer Fairmont Deluxe Rocky Mountaineer
02 May – 23 May $4,049 $5,499 $5,899
23 May – 30 May $4,499 $6,199 $6,669
30 May – 22 Aug $4,999 $6,699 $7,169
22 Aug - 19 Sep $4,499 $6,199 $6,669


Call 877-929-7245 today to book your Western Explorer Vacation featuring Vancouver, Kamloops, Jasper, Lake Louise, Banff, Calgary and an Inside Passage cruise.


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