Heart of the Canadian Rockies with Alaska Cruise
Heart of the Canadian Rockies with Alaska Cruise
Heart of the Canadian Rockies with Alaska Cruise
17 Days Starting in Calgary and ending in VANCOUVER
Visiting: Calgary, Banff National Park, Athabasca Glacier, Lake Louise, Jasper National Park Of Canada, Kamloops, Mount Robson, Victoria, Vancouver, Inside Passage, Juneau, Skagway, Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve, Ketchikan
Tour operator:
Tour code:
8915-2024
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
0 - 43
Age range:
21-99
Special diets catered:
Vegetarians
Tour operated in:
EnglishTrip Styles:
Interests:
Activities:
Tour Overview
The Canadian Rockies are known for their stunning scenery, rugged mountains, breathtaking glaciers, mighty rivers, and gorgeous national parks. On this Heart of the Canadian Rockies tour, you’ll experience this breathtaking scenery and enjoy thrilling experiences as you overnight in Calgary, Banff National Park, Jasper National Park, Kamloops, Victoria, and Vancouver. Plus, you’ll enjoy a 7-night Alaska cruise where you’ll witness the amazing Inside Passage, one of the world’s most picturesque sea lanes with unbelievable beauty. Enjoy two nights in Banff National Park, Canada’s oldest national park and gateway to the Canadian Rockies. You’ll have time to take an optional excursion and explore the alpine meadows, glaciers, lakes, hot springs, and quaint shops on your own. You’ll also enjoy two nights in Jasper National Park, the largest national park in Canada. You can hike, explore the shops, and take an optional excursion to Maligne Lake and Spirit Island. Between Banff and Jasper, enjoy a highlight of this Canadian Rockies tour—a thrilling ride aboard an Ice Explorer, an all-terrain vehicle, on the Columbia Icefield, the largest expanse of ice in the Canadian Rockies. Your journey between the two national parks also includes a stop in Lake Louise, whose turquoise waters create a natural mirror that reflects the surrounding mountains and pristine wilderness. This tour also includes ferry crossings between Vancouver and Victoria as well as sightseeing in Calgary, Vancouver, and Victoria. In Victoria, your sightseeing includes world-famous Butchart Gardens with its 55 acres of showcase floral exhibits. Free time in Victoria allows you to explore on your own or to take an optional excursion. All of this and more await you on this Canadian Rockies tour designed for the savvy, value-minded traveler. Be sure to bring your camera to capture the stunning landscapes you’ll see on this once-in-a-lifetime vacation!
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Calgary
Location: Calgary
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Sandman Signature Calgary Downtown Hotel
Welcome to Calgary! Your Tour Director is on hand late this afternoon to answer any questions.
Day 2 : Calgary-Banff National Park
Location: Calgary, Banff National Park
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Bow View Lodge
The discovery of oil converted this ranching town into a sophisticated city. It is also home to the world-famous Calgary Stampede. See many of the city’s attractions, including Canada Olympic Park and the Saddledome. Motor west through the foothills and into Banff National Park, gateway to the majestic Canadian Rockies. An orientation tour highlights Banff’s unspoiled beauty.
Day 3 : Banff National Park
Location: Banff National Park
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Bow View Lodge
Banff is one of Canada’s favorite year-round resorts, with summer activities such as hiking, boating, and fishing. With a free day, your Tour Director will have many suggestions, including an optional helicopter ride over the Canadian Rockies.
Day 4 : Banff National Park-Lake Louise-Columbia Icefield-Jasper National Park
Location: Athabasca Glacier, Lake Louise, Jasper National Park Of Canada, Banff National Park
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Marmot Lodge
Enjoy a day of scenic grandeur. First stop is Lake Louise, whose turquoise waters create a natural mirror that reflects the surroundings. Up next: a stop at the Columbia Icefield to experience the Ice Explorer, an all-terrain vehicle that travels on ice measuring 750 feet thick. Then, journey north into Jasper National Park, where precipitous gorges, snowcapped summits, and lakes of exquisite blues and greens come into view as the motorcoach scales three mountain passes. Later, perhaps take an optional float trip down the Athabasca River. Enjoy an orientation tour of the town of Jasper upon arrival.
Day 5 : Jasper National Park
Location: Jasper National Park Of Canada
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Marmot Lodge
Today, join our optional excursion to Maligne Lake and Spirit Island, where you embark on a narrated cruise of the lake. The balance of the day is free to enjoy everything Jasper has to offer—from guided hikes and quaint shops to meandering wildlife.
Day 6 : Jasper National Park-Mount Robson-Kamloops
Location: Kamloops, Jasper National Park Of Canada, Mount Robson
Accommodation: Hotel, Hotel
Accommodation Name: The Thompson Hotel & Conference Centre
Depart Jasper and follow the Fraser River to the base of Mount Robson, the highest peak in the Canadian Rockies. The Yellowhead Highway continues south along the mighty Thompson River, with spectacular views of the Monashee Mountains. Overnight in Kamloops.
Day 7 : Kamloops-Ferry Crossing-Victoria
Location: Kamloops, Victoria
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Royal Scot Hotel & Suites
As you travel through British Columbia’s Coast Mountain Range to its majestic Pacific coastline, the vegetation changes from desert landscape to lush alpine forest. Board your ferry for the spectacular crossing to Vancouver Island. Sightseeing in Victoria includes world-famous Butchart Gardens, the Inner Harbour, Bastion Square, and Thunderbird Park. This evening, consider a stroll along the lively Waterfront Promenade.
Day 8 : Victoria
Location: Victoria
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Royal Scot Hotel & Suites
Today is free to explore on your own. You may choose to join an optional wildlife and whale watching trip cruising the beautiful waters of the San Juan and Gulf Islands, looking for whales, porpoises, seals, and eagles. Your Tour Director will have ideas for enjoying this most British of Canadian cities.
Day 9 : Victoria-Ferry Crossing-Vancouver
Location: Vancouver, Victoria
Accommodation: Hotel, Hotel
Accommodation Name: Holiday Inn & Suites Vancouver Downtown
This morning, set sail across the Strait of Georgia and through the spectacular Gulf Islands. In Vancouver, city sightseeing includes Stanley Park, Gastown, Chinatown, and other famous landmarks. The remainder of the day is free to explore Robson Street and experience British Columbia’s premier shopping and entertainment location.
Day 10 : Vancouver (Embarkation)
Location: Vancouver
Accommodation: Overnight cruise
Meals Included: Dinner
Embark your cruise ship. Your package price includes Holland America’s ‘Have It All Premium Cruise Package.
Day 11 : Scenic Cruising: Inside Passage
Location: Inside Passage
Accommodation: Overnight cruise
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Spend the day cruising one of the world’s most spectacular waterways. Located along the coast of British Columbia, the Inside Passage is the longest sheltered inland waterway in the world. Watch the water for orcas and humpback whales.
Day 12 : Juneau
Location: Juneau
Accommodation: Overnight cruise
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Located at the foot of grand mountain peaks on Gastineau Channel, Alaska’s capital city of Juneau has massive Mendenhall Glacier and the Juneau Icefield at its back door. Visit the rustic shops in town—or get out and kayak, raft, hike, whale watch, flightsee, or fish. There’s no end to the adventure because of the long daylight hours.
Day 13 : Skagway
Location: Skagway
Accommodation: Overnight cruise
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
In winter, the sidewalks are all but rolled up in Skagway, so you can imagine the frightful conditions endured by gold prospectors who passed through en route to the Yukon. Take your time and poke your head into every little shop, 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 historic characters. To complete the picture of those rip-roaring days, visit the nostalgic Trail of ’98 Museum.
Day 14 : Scenic Cruising: Glacier Bay
Location: Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve
Accommodation: Overnight cruise
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Glacier Bay has more actively calving tidewater glaciers than anyplace else in the world. How does it feel when a colossal chunk of ice splits off a glacier and crashes into the sea? The sound is like thunder. The impact shoots water hundreds of meters into the air. You hold your breath as you capture the moment on camera, then you wait for it all to happen again.
Day 15 : Ketchikan
Location: Ketchikan
Accommodation: Overnight cruise
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Alaska’s “First City” of Ketchikan is so named because it is the first major landfall for most cruisers as they enter the picturesque fjords of the Inside Passage, where the town clings to the banks of the Tongass Narrows, flanked by green forests nurtured by abundant rain. An important hub of the salmon-fishing and -packing industries—visitors can try their luck on a sport-fishing excursion or simply savor the fresh seafood at one of the local restaurants. It is also one of the best spots along the Inside Passage to explore the rich cultural sights of Native Alaskan nations like the Tlingit, Haida and Tsimshian.
Day 16 : Scenic Cruising: Inside Passage
Location: Inside Passage
Accommodation: Overnight cruise
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Arguably one of the greatest cruising routes in the world, the Inside Passage stretches through stunning landscapes, from Misty Fjords National Monument to famed Glacier Bay National Park & Preserve. Sailing the Inside Passage offers opportunities to spot some of Alaska’s most iconic wildlife, with humpback whales and orca plying the bountiful waters alongside the ships, bald eagles soaring overhead and brown bears lumbering on the shoreline.
Day 17 : Vancouver (Disembarkation)
Location: Vancouver
Accommodation: Overnight cruise
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast
Your cruise ends this morning. Please schedule flights after noon.
What's Included
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Meals
As detailed in the itinerary
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Fully Guided
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Transport
Private, first-class, air-conditioned motorcoach with free Wi-Fi
What's Not Included
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Airport Transfers at Destination
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Insurance
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International Travel
Meals
7 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 7 dinners
Notes
Cruise itineraries are provided by Holland America Line and are up to date at time of printing. Your travel documents will contain the most current information. At least one member of the traveling party must be 21 years of age or older
UNESCO Sites
Banff National Park|Glacier Bay|Jasper National Park
Accommodation
Sandman Signature Calgary Downtown Hotel
Conveniently located in downtown Calgary, the Sandman Hotel is minutes away from local transportation and shopping areas. The hotel features a fitness center, an indoor pool, and 301 well-equipped guestrooms.
Rundlestone Lodge
Guests will find a warm welcome with a large, open fireplace in the lobby and friendly staff at the Rundlestone Lodge. Conveniently located on Banff Avenue only minutes from Downtown Banff, the Lodge offers a host of amenities including a fitness center, whirlpool, and swimming pool.
Bow View Lodge
The Bow View Lodge is the only 3-Star Canada Select hotel located directly on the beautiful Bow River, where you can enjoy a river walk along a tree-lined path that offers an exceptional view of the surrounding mountains and occasional wildlife. This limited service hotel is able to offer guests access to facilities at their sister property, the Banff Park Lodge, located next door; guests at the Bow View may use the swimming pool, hot tub, fitness center, and concierge services. There are also two restaurants available, and a variety of shops.
Irwin's Mountain Inn
Conveniently located right on Banff Avenue close to the heart of downtown Banff, we are proud to offer our guests recreation and relaxation opportunities.The El Toro Restaurant serving Breakfast and Dinner, 8 Person Hot Tub, Fitness Centre, Close to Local Transportation, Complimentary guest computer kiosk, available 24 hours, Complimentary Wireless Internet, Coin Laundry, Safety Deposit Boxes available at the front desk, individual Air Conditioning units.
Banff High Country Inn
Set against a mountain backdrop, the High Country Inn offers an array of luxurious amenities that will ensure comfort and relaxation. Swim a lap in the indoor heated pool, soak in the hot tub or unwind in the traditional dry cedar sauna. In addition to comfortable units and spacious suites, guests will also find indoor heated pool, hot tubs and dry cedar sauna, Complimentary Wireless Internet, 24-hour front desk, Internet kiosk, and laundry services. Rooms feature Individual climate control and air conditioning, mini fridge, coffee maker, and courtesy coffee, cable TV.
Marmot Lodge
The Marmot Lodge features a number of services including concierge service, currency exchange, indoor pool, business center, and Embers Steakhouse restaurant. All 107 guestrooms are all equipped with coffeemakers, mini-fridge, hairdryers, and complimentary toiletries.
Maligne Lodge
Serenely nestled at the end of Jasper¿s main street where the Rocky Mountains meet the town site, Maligne Lodge is a relaxing haven to retreat to after an invigorating day. We invite you to discover why there¿s no better place to relax with friends or family and enjoy all that the Canadian Rockies have to offer.
The Plaza Hotel
Following a complete renovation, The Plaza Hotel now proudly offers stylish, renovated heritage accommodations in the heart of downtown Kamloops.
Royal Scot Hotel & Suites
Located in the center of downtown, the Royal Scot hotel & Suites is just a short walk to Victoria's famous Inner Harbour as well as shopping, dining, entertainment, and attractions. The hotel features an indoor and outdoor pool, hot tub, fitness center, game room, concierge service, guest laundry, gift shop, business center, Internet access, restaurant, and lounge.
Holiday Inn & Suites Vancouver Downtown
This seven-story Downtown Hotel is located 3 blocks from the shopping plaza & 15 km from the airport. Overlooking the vibrant view, the modern guestrooms put you near the heart of Vancouver. Enjoy free W-Fi, cable TV and rest easy on a pillow top mattress for a great night's sleep.
Check out our Q&As
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Are children permitted to take part in the tour?
Yes, 5 years or above
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Will there be an escort accompanying this tour?
Yes
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What is the maximum group size?
Usually max 43 people
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Will passengers from another country be participating in the tour?
Yes
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Will I know the names and details of all the accommodation before I depart?
Yes
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Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?
Yes
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How long has the tour company been trading?
Since 1961
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What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?
Cosmos is committed to minimizing our impact on the environment and to reducing dependence on non-renewable resources. In this endeavor, we have implemented policies to support this mission and are working carefully to enhance our products with this mission and our values combined. We are committed to complying with all relevant legislation and/or regulations.
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What documents will I receive before I travel?
Travel documents, including any air tickets, itineraries, and other information, are available approximately two to three weeks prior to departure provided full payment has been received.
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What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?
All guests are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 for travel through February, 2023. Beginning March 1, 2023, while we highly recommend vaccination, we will no longer require it. We ask all guests to comply with airline and destination requirements, which still may apply. To check your destination requirements for your travel dates, view the Latest Travel & Health Restrictions for Travel.
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Cosmos requires a minimum deposit of 200 GBP per person or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 90 days before departure.
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Cancellation Policy
We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of cosmos charges.
Up to 91 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
At 90 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.
At 29 days before tour starts: Forfeit 80% of booking price.
At 1 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.