Trip Inclusions
- 23 nights in premium accommodation
- Guaranteed Ocean-View Stateroom on board your seven-night Holland America Line Alaskan cruise
- Two-day Rocky Mountaineer rail journey in SilverLeaf Service
- 55 meals - 30 breakfasts, 9 lunches and 16 dinners
- Enjoy a wagon ride and BBQ on the banks of the Bow River
- Dine overlooking Niagara Falls and create your very own light display from the Illumination Tower on the falls
- Journey aboard the McKinley Explorer to Denali
- Join a Tundra Wilderness Tour led by a local ranger
Map & Itinerary
Trip Notes
- Itinerary, inclusions and pricing are subject to change
- Prices include port charges, airport transfers and gratuities
- Flight from Montreal to Vancouver not included
- Day 9 is not escorted by a Travelmarvel Tour Director
- Prices include the services of a Canadian Travelmarvel Tour Director, Driver and Cruise Liaison
- Prices are for land/cruise and rail only. Flights not included (unless specified)
Insider Experiences
Designed exclusively for our guests
Insider Experience
Enjoy an included special or unique excursion or event
Enhance Your Journey
Travelmarvel provides further opportunity to pursue your special interests and enhance your holiday with a range of optional experiences
Arrive Toronto
Your journey begins today as you arrive in Toronto, where you will be met at the airport and transferred to your hotel.
Stay: Two Nights, Toronto, Marriott Downtown Eaton Centre
Toronto
A Welcome Breakfast gives you the chance to meet your fellow guests and Travelmarvel Tour Director. After breakfast this morning, enjoy a tour of this vibrant city, which is said to be the most multiculturally diverse in the world with a vibrant mix of cultures, languages and cuisines. Spend time discovering some of its many attractions and highlights.
Daily :Niagara Falls
INSIDER EXPERIENCE
At dinner, overlook this incredible natural spectacle before an exclusive visit to the Illumination Tower where you can project your very own light display on the falls.
Cruise the spectacular Niagara Falls today which is collectively made up of three impressive waterfalls. You’ll board a thrilling boat cruise for a journey to the base of Horseshoe Falls (raincoats provided). This is the largest of the three falls.
Stay: Niagara Falls, Marriott on the Falls
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Kingston, 1000 Islands, Ottawa
Board a cruise around the picturesque 1000 Islands of the St Lawrence Seaway. The Thousand Islands is a scenic area which forms the border between the United States and Canada. It is known for its beautiful landscapes, crystal-clear waters and over 1800 islands which make it a popular destination for outdoor activities.
Stay: Two Nights, Ottawa, Lord Elgin Hotel
Daily :Ottawa
ENHANCE YOUR JOURNEY
Discover more with our Enhance Your Journey optional select experiences – Perhaps explore Ottawa by Bicycle or take a Rideau canal cruise (own expense).
Join a guided tour of Ottawa, a vibrant city with a rich culture, diverse culinary experiences and outdoor activities. Explore the myriad of museums, historic sites, beautiful architecture and attractions. The rest of the day is at leisure.
Daily :Ottawa, Quebec City
Visit Parc Omega, a wildlife park located in Montebello, Quebec that provides guests with an immersive experience, allowing them to observe the animals in their natural habitat from the safety of their vehicle. It covers over 2,200 acres of land and is home to many Canadian animals including moose, deer, wolves, bears and beavers. Afterwards, arrive in Quebec City.
Stay: Two Nights, Quebec City, Hotel Manoir Victoria
Daily :Quebec City
ENHANCE YOUR JOURNEY
Discover more with our Enhance Your Journey optional select experiences – You might like to join a relaxing river cruise along the St Lawrence River or explore Quebec City on an informative guided walking tour (own expense).
INSIDER EXPERIENCE
Tonight, delight in a hearty Quebecois dinner at a local sugar shack and learn all about the intricacies of maple syrup production.
Join a guided sightseeing tour of Quebec City, a beautiful and historic city that offers visitors a unique cultural experience. Spend the afternoon as you wish. Enjoy the facilities of your hotel or perhaps head out and explore.
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Quebec City, Montreal
This morning after breakfast, journey to the city of Montreal. Experience it’s thriving arts and culture scene with many museums, galleries and theatres. See beautiful buildings and monuments such as Notre Dame Basilica and explore the many beautiful parks and outdoor spaces. This evening, meet with your fellow travellers to enjoy a special Farewell Dinner.
Stay: Montreal, Marriott Chateau Champlain
Daily :Arrive Vancouver
Today, fly from Montreal to Vancouver (flight not included). Your journey begins 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
Daily :Vancouver
ENHANCE YOUR JOURNEY
Discover more with our Enhance Your Journey optional select experiences – Grouse Mountain gondola ride (own expense).
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
This morning, board the world-famous Rocky Mountaineer train and settle into your carriage with large panoramic windows for expansive views. Along the way, enjoy incredible front-row views of the region’s natural beauty, taking in some of its many highlights, which include Fraser Valley, the Coast Mountains and Fraser Canyon. Later, arrive in the city of Kamloops where you’ll stay overnight.
Stay: Kamloops, hotel assigned by Rocky Mountaineer
Daily :Rocky Mountaineer, Jasper
Reboard the Rocky Mountaineer as you continue your spectacular rail adventure today. Follow the North Thompson River past rolling landscapes before ascending through the majestic scenery of the Monashee Mountains. Journey onward past Pyramid Falls and the expansive glaciers of the Alberta Icefields. Then head past Mt Robson, the highest peak in the Canadian Rockies, before traversing the Yellowhead Pass. Later you’ll enter Jasper National Park, one of Canada’s oldest and largest national parks. Tonight, enjoy free time to explore and perhaps dine in one of Jasper’s restaurants.
Stay: Chateau Jasper
Daily :Jasper, Icefields Parkway, Athabasca Glacier, Banff
Your discovery of Jasper National Park continues today as you explore Maligne Canyon. Enjoy time walking through its deep rocky ravines then hit the road as you travel along the Icefields Parkway, considered to be the world’s most scenic highway. Stop along the way at the Columbia Icefield for a thrilling Ice Explorer ride onto Athabasca Glacier.
Stay: Two Nights, Banff Caribou Lodge and Spa
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Banff
ENHANCE YOUR JOURNEY
Discover more with our Enhance Your Journey optional select experiences – Perhaps join a heli-flightseeing tour, watch for wildlife on a scenic Bow River float trip or take a River Explorer tour (own expense).
INSIDER EXPERIENCE
This evening, take a wagon ride along the banks of the Bow River and enjoy a tasty steak-fry BBQ dinner.
Today is yours to spend at leisure and explore more of this beautiful alpine resort at your own pace.
Daily :Banff, Lake Louise, Emerald Lake
INSIDER EXPERIENCE
Arrive at the picturesque Emerald Lake Lodge for an idyllic overnight stay.
Depart Banff to visit Moraine Lake (weather permitting) and Lake Louise. Also known as the ‘Jewel of the Rockies’, nothing quite prepares you for this incredible natural setting. Continue on to Emerald Lake Lodge.
Stay: Emerald Lake Lodge
Daily :Emerald Lake, Kelowna
Descend from the Rockies via beautiful Yoho National Park and travel to Kelowna. Stay on the banks of the lake at Manteo at Eldorado Resort.
Stay: Kelowna, Manteo at Eldorado Resort
Daily :Kelowna, Whistler
Travel through the vast landscapes of the Cariboo region today, before arriving in Whistler. This famous alpine resort town offers an array of cultural and outdoor discoveries.
Stay: Delta Whistler Village Suites
Daily :Whistler, Victoria
On your journey south to Victoria this morning, travel along the Sea to Sky Highway for breathtaking views. On the way, stop at Shannon Falls, which towers above the Howe Sound, North America’s southernmost fjord, before taking a ferry ride across the Georgia Strait.
Stay: Two Nights, Victoria, 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 (own expense).
INSIDER EXPERIENCE
Visit The Butchart Gardens for a Farewell Dinner.
Enjoy time at leisure today to explore Victoria as you wish.
Daily :Vancouver, Embark Cruise
After breakfast this morning, transfer to Vancouver to board your premium cruise ship. Enjoy time to settle into your cabin, familiarise yourself with life on board and enjoy dinner tonight.
Stay: Seven Nights, Holland America Line's Nieuw Amsterdam or Noordam
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Inside Passage
Enjoy a full day at sea today. Relax and take in the majestic scenery as your ship cruises through the Inside Passage. Pass rocky headlands and glide over icy waters while enjoying your ship’s ample facilities.
Daily :Ketchikan
Arrive in the Alaskan town of Ketchikan today, renowned for its idyllic scenery and Alaska Native cultures. Here you’ll have free time to relax and explore. Alternatively, join a walking tour of the town or learn about fascinating Tlingit culture at Saxman Native Village (own expense).
Daily :Juneau
Today, arrive in Juneau, Alaska’s capital. Explore the region’s glacial terrain and uncover its gold rush history. While here, you may like to join a dog sled experience and ride across the surface of a glacier. You may prefer to sample some delicious salmon baked over a fire or even try your hand at panning for gold (own expense).
Daily :Skagway
This morning, dock in the port of Skagway, which sits at the northernmost point of the Inside Passage. This former frontier town is the gateway to the Klondike. Here you’ll have the opportunity to learn more about gold prospecting or perhaps view some of the fascinating local wildlife (own expense).
Daily :Glacier Bay
Wake up to the incredible sight of Glacier Bay National Park this morning. Formidable rivers of ice, pristine fjords and wild coastlines are in abundance here. Gain further insight as local rangers join you on board your ship today to explain the geological wonders and diverse wildlife of the region.
Daily :Day at Sea
Today, cruise north through the open waters of the Gulf of Alaska. Enjoy the fresh ocean air and endless horizon while relaxing on board and making the most of your ship’s premium facilities. This evening, savour a final dinner on board with your fellow travellers.
Daily :Disembark Cruise, Whittier, Anchorage
INSIDER EXPERIENCE
During an up-close encounter at the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Centre, enjoy the chance to feed the centre’s moose.
Disembark in Whittier and visit the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Centre. There’s a chance to get up close to a moose, and learn about and feed Canada’s national animal on a moose encounter program. Later, head to Anchorage.
Stay: Sheraton Anchorage
Daily :Anchorage, Denali
INSIDER EXPERIENCE
Aboard the McKinley Explorer, enjoy 360-degree views through large glass-domed windows. A host guide accompanies each train car and a full bar service is available upstairs for purchase. On the lower level you will find an outdoor viewing platform and a restaurant.
Today, travel on the McKinley Explorer to Denali township. This evening, enjoy a hearty meal in Denali Square.
Stay: Two Nights, Denali McKinley Chalet Resort
Daily :Denali National Park
INSIDER EXPERIENCE
Join a Tundra Wilderness Tour led by a local ranger.
Travel into Denali National Park and discover its beauty during a tundra wilderness tour led by a local ranger. Some of the highlights may include seeing herds of caribou, muskoxen and other arctic animals, as well as observing the local flora and fauna of the tundra. You’ll also have the opportunity to learn more about the work of wildlife biologists.
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Denali, Fairbanks
Depart Denali today and travel to Fairbanks for a cruise on the Chena River aboard a sternwheeler. Flowing through the central part of Alaska it is a popular destination for water activities and home to several species of fish and stunning views. Visit a replica Native Alaska Athabascan village.
Stay: Westmark Fairbanks Hotel
Daily :Depart Fairbanks
Your journey comes to an end today, as you transfer to the airport for your onward flight.
Daily :Travelmarvel's program runs smoothly from go to whoa, with great guides, perfectly paced excursions.
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