Trip Inclusions
- Guaranteed Ocean-View Stateroom on board your seven-night Holland America Line Alaskan cruise
- Two-day Rocky Mountaineer rail journey in SilverLeaf Service
- Services of a Canadian Travelmarvel Tour Director, Driver and Cruise Liaison
- 38 meals - 18 breakfasts, 9 lunches and 11 dinners
- Stay at the iconic Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise
- Enjoy a wagon ride and BBQ on the banks of the Bow River
- Watch for wildlife on a river safari to Grizzly Bear Valley
- Enjoy a special Farewell Dinner at The Butchart Gardens
Map & Itinerary
Trip Notes
- Itinerary and inclusions subject to change
- Prices based on Ocean-View Stateroom include port charges, airport transfers and gratuities
- Departure transfer - after your cruise please ensure your onward flight departs after 1pm
- Please note: Blue River is not available on this departure date 20 April 2024
- Please note: Glacier Bay is not available. Cruise to Endicott Arm and Dawes Glacier in lieu of Glacier Bay on departure dates 20 April and 7 Sep 2024
- A 12 day land tour is available; refer tour code URBEV12
- Prices are for land/cruise and rail only. Flights not included (unless specified)
Insider Experiences
Designed exclusively for our guests
Enhance Your Journey
Travelmarvel provides further opportunity to pursue your special interests and enhance your holiday with a range of optional experiences
Insider Experience
Enjoy an included special or unique excursion or event
Arrive Vancouver
Your journey begins today on arrival in Vancouver. You’ll be met at the airport and transferred to your hotel in the heart of this cosmopolitan city. After settling in, meet with your Tour Director and fellow guests during a Welcome Reception this evening.
Stay: Two Nights, Vancouver, Marriott Pinnacle Downtown Hotel
Vancouver
ENHANCE YOUR JOURNEY
Discover more with our Enhance Your Journey optional select experience - Perhaps take a Grouse Mountain gondola ride (additional charges apply).
Fall in love with the beautiful city of Vancouver and discover some of its most vibrant districts and best-loved attractions on a sightseeing tour, including the Waterfront and historic Gastown.
Daily :Rocky Mountaineer, Kamloops
Rocky Mountaineer GoldLeaf Service Upgrade
For the ultimate in rail travel, upgrade to the Rocky Mountaineer GoldLeaf service - (additional charges apply - enquire for details).
Board the world-famous Rocky Mountaineer and relax in your SilverLeaf carriage as you take in the stunning scenery. Later, arrive in the city of Kamloops where you’ll stay overnight.
Stay: Kamloops, hotel assigned by Rocky Mountaineer
Daily :Rocky Mountaineer, Lake Louise
INSIDER EXPERIENCE
This evening, settle into The Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise.
Your rail journey continues today past the impressive Spiral Tunnels and Kicking Horse Canyon before arriving in Banff National Park.
Stay: The Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise
Daily :
Banff
INSIDER EXPERIENCE
This evening, take a wagon ride along the banks of the Bow River and enjoy a tasty steak-fry BBQ dinner.
Travel to Moraine Lake (weather permitting) en route to Banff. Later, enjoy a tour of the charming alpine resort town of Banff.
Stay: Two Nights, Banff, Park Lodge
Daily :Banff
ENHANCE YOUR JOURNEY
Discover more with our Enhance Your Journey optional select experiences - Consider joining a heli-flightseeing tour for aerial views of this breathtaking region. Perhaps watch for local wildlife on an exhilarating Bow River float trip or why not set off on a Banff Experience tour (own expense).
After breakfast, enjoy today at leisure to explore more of this beautiful alpine resort at your own pace. If you’re after adventure, then why not choose from a range of select experiences available to you today.
Daily :Banff, Icefields Parkway, Athabasca Glacier, Jasper
Journey along the Icefields Parkway on your way to Athabasca Glacier for a ride on an Ice Explorer. Later, continue to Jasper.
Stay: Jasper, Chateau Jasper or similar
Daily :Jasper, Blue River, Sun Peaks
INSIDER EXPERIENCE
Set off on a river safari to Grizzly Bear Valley and look for native wildlife on the riverbank.
Spend the morning in Jasper before departing for Sun Peaks, passing Mt Robson on your way. Stop for lunch at River Safari in Blue River.
Stay: Sun Peaks, Sundance Lodge
Daily :Sun Peaks, Whistler
After breakfast, enjoy the scenery as you journey to Whistler. On arrival, spend time at leisure in this popular alpine resort.
Stay: Delta Whistler Village Suites
Daily :Whistler, Victoria
Today, you might like to board a ferry across the Georgia Strait to Victoria.
Stay: Two Nights, Victoria, DoubleTree by Hilton or Marriott Inner Harbour
Daily :Victoria
ENHANCE YOUR JOURNEY
Discover more with our Enhance Your Journey optional select experiences - Perhaps choose to join a whale-watching cruise or a horse-drawn carriage tour (additional charges apply).
Insider Experience
This evening, visit The Butchart Gardens for a Farewell Dinner.
Spend time exploring the elegant capital of British Columbia today.
Daily :
Victoria, Vancouver, Embark Cruise
Travel to Vancouver and board your Holland America Line ship.
Stay: Seven Nights, Holland America Line’s Zaandam
Daily :Inside Passage
Enjoy a day at sea on your cruise through the Inside Passage. You have plenty of time to take in the spectacular scenery and explore the facilities of your ship.
Daily :
Juneau
Choose to explore the Alaskan capital of Juneau, enjoy a dog sled ride, sample baked salmon or pan for gold (own expense).
Daily :Skagway
This morning, dock in Skagway, located at the northernmost point of the Inside Passage. Here you’ll have the opportunity to learn about gold prospecting or view some of the wildlife (own expense).
Daily :Glacier Bay
Wake to the breath-taking sight of Glacier Bay National Park. Here, you’ll gain an insight into the unique nature of this national park as local rangers join you on board, to explain the geology and wildlife found in this region.
Daily :
Ketchikan
Arrive today in the Alaskan city of Ketchikan, regarded as the salmon capital of the world. Enjoy free time here to relax and explore the town at your leisure. Alternatively, perhaps join a walking tour of the town or learn about the history of Tlingit culture during a visit to Saxman Native Village (own expense).
Daily :Inside Passage
Enjoy the scenery and comforts of your ship during a day at sea.
Daily :Disembark Cruise, Depart Vancouver
Your adventure comes to an end with a transfer to the airport.
Daily :Travelmarvel's program runs smoothly from go to whoa, with great guides, perfectly paced excursions.
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