Trip Inclusions
- 8 nights in Eastern Canada and 11 nights in Western Canada staying 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 aboard the famous Rocky Mountaineer
- Services of a Canadian Travelmarvel Tour Director, Driver and Cruise Liaison
- 49 meals – 26 breakfasts, 9 lunches and 14 dinners
- Enjoy a Welcome Breakfast and a Farewell Dinner
- Delight in a musical performance dinner at Oh Canada Eh?
- Sit down to a meal at a local sugar shack
Map & Itinerary
Trip Notes
- Itinerary and inclusions are subject to change
- Prices are based on Ocean-View Stateroom
- Prices include port charges, airport transfers and gratuities
- Flight from Montreal to Vancouver not included
- Departure transfer - after your cruise please ensure your onward flight departs after 1pm
- Day 9 is not escorted by a Travelmarvel Tour Director
- Please Note: Variation to itinerary on 23 Aug 2024. This departure has 2 nights in Montreal followed by 2 nights in Quebec City. Flight required from Quebec City to Vancouver
- 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
Arrive Toronto
Your journey begins today as you are met on arrival and transferred to your hotel.
Stay: Two Nights, Toronto, Marriott Downtown Eaton Centre
Niagara Falls
Enjoy a Welcome Breakfast, before a city tour to explore the sights of Toronto. Later, travel to Niagara Falls for a cruise to Horseshoe Falls (raincoats provided).
Daily :
1000 Islands, Ottawa
INSIDER EXPERIENCE
Tonight, enjoy dinner while watching the award-winning Oh Canada Eh? musical.
Join a picturesque cruise around the pretty 1000 Islands of the St Lawrence Seaway. Later, sit down to this evening’s Insider Experience.
Stay: Two Nights, Ottawa, Lord Elgin Hotel
Daily :Ottawa
Take a guided tour of Ottawa. The rest of the day is at leisure. Perhaps tour the Canadian Museum of History or enjoy a two-hour bicycle tour through the heart of Canada’s beautiful capital (own expense).
Daily :Ottawa, Quebec City
Stop at Parc Omega and search for Canadian wildlife. On arrival in Quebec City, enjoy a free evening to explore, or perhaps check out the local restaurants for dinner.
Stay: Two Nights, Quebec City, Hotel Manoir Victoria
Daily :Quebec City
INSIDER EXPERIENCE
Enjoy dinner at a local sugar shack.
Enjoy a day at leisure or perhaps choose to cruise the St Lawrence River or take a walking tour of Quebec City (own expense). This evening, enjoy an Insider Experience.
Daily :Quebec City, Montreal
Journey to Montreal today and enjoy a city sightseeing tour.
Stay: Two Nights, Montreal, Marriott Chateau Champlain
Daily :Montreal
Explore the sights of Montréal. 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. then enjoy time at leisure. Tonight, dine at a local restaurant.
Daily :Montreal, Vancouver
Fly from Montreal to Vancouver today (flight not included).
Stay: Two Nights, Vancouver, Marriott Pinnacle Downtown Hotel.
Daily :
Vancouver
Take a tour of the city. 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, before a day at leisure.
Daily :Rocky Mountaineer, Kamloops
Board the Rocky Mountaineer and relax in your SilverLeaf carriage while you admire the stunning scenery from the comfort of your seat Later, arrive in Kamloops.
Stay: Kamloops, hotel assigned by Rocky Mountaineer
Daily :Rocky Mountaineer, Lake Louise
INSIDER EXPERIENCE
Tonight, settle into The Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise.
Your journey continues via the Spiral Tunnels and Kicking Horse Canyon to Banff National Park. Enjoy today’s Insider Experience at Lake Louise.
Stay: The Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise
Daily :Banff
INSIDER EXPERIENCE
Later, take a wagon ride along the banks of the Bow River and enjoy a steak fry BBQ dinner.
Visit Moraine Lake (weather permitting) before arriving in Banff for a tour and this evening’s Insider Experience.
Stay: Two Nights, Banff Park Lodge
Daily :Banff
Enjoy today at your leisure. You might like to join a heli-flightseeing tour, watch for wildlife on a scenic Bow River float trip or take a River Explorer tour (own expense).
Daily :Banff, Icefields Parkway, Athabasca Glacier, Jasper
Journey along the Icefields Parkway and stop at Athabasca Glacier for a ride on an Ice Explorer. Then continue to Jasper.
Stay: Jasper, Chateau Jasper
Daily :
Jasper, Blue River, Sun Peaks
INSIDER EXPERIENCE
Set off on a river safari to Grizzly Bear Valley.
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, travel to Whistler and enjoy some free time.
Stay: Delta Whistler Village Suites
Daily :Whistler, Victoria
Take a ferry across the Georgia Strait.
Stay: Two Nights, Victoria, DoubleTree by Hilton or Marriott Inner Harbour
Daily :Victoria
INSIDER EXPERIENCE
Visit The Butchart Gardens for a special Farewell Dinner.
Perhaps choose a select experience such as a whale-watching cruise (own expense). Later, enjoy an Insider Experience.
Daily :Victoria, Vancouver, Embark Cruise
Travel to Vancouver and board your premium cruise ship.
Stay: Seven Nights, Holland America Line’s Zaandam
Daily :Inside Passage
Enjoy a full day on the open water at the start of your journey through the Inside Passage. Relax and take in the majestic scenery, which lines this famous stretch of coastline, as your ship cruises past dramatic rocky headlands and glides over the icy waters of the world-famous Inside Passage.
Daily :
Juneau
Today your adventure brings you to Alaska’s capital, Juneau. There is time to explore the region’s glacial terrain and gold rush history or you may prefer to make your way to the town and explore the rustic shops located here. You might also like to join an exhilarating dog sled ride over a glacier or try one of the other activities on offer. These include sampling delicious salmon baked over a fire or even trying your hand at panning for gold in this former gold rush town (own expense).
Daily :Skagway
This morning you’ll dock at the historic port of Skagway, located at the northernmost point of the Inside Passage. Skagway huddles below mountains and was once a frontier town and gateway to the Klondike. You’ll soon discover that this is a place that still celebrates its gold rush past to this day. In town, you’ll find a variety of stores and saloons that capture the excitement and history of the gold rush days. Here, there are also opportunities to learn more about gold prospecting or view local wildlife (own expense).
Daily :Glacier Bay
Wake up to the breathtaking sight of Glacier Bay National Park this morning, with its formidable rivers of ice, wild coastline and sheltered fjords. As you cruise through the national park, it is easy to see why this stunning region is regarded as a national monument and has received World Heritage status. Today, 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). Here, you’ll discover an extensive collection of Native American totem poles on display.
Daily :Inside Passage
Spend the day cruising south through the Inside Passage. There is time to relax and enjoy the premium facilities of your ship while you take in the incredible views. This evening, join a final dinner on board.
Daily :Disembark Cruise, Depart Vancouver
This morning, transfer to the airport for your onward flight.
Daily :I could not have asked for more regarding a tour guide. Helpful in all ways, terrific personality.
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