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15 Days Rocky Mountaineer Rail Tour & Alaska Cruise
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What's included
- Accommodation based on twin share room
- Activities as per the itinerary
- Cruise as per itinerary
- Cruise meals and non-chargeable entertainment
- Local experience or activity
- Rail travel as per itinerary
- Airport transfers
- Any items or services not specified
- Cruise gratuities
- Cruise transfers
- Gratuities for guides and drivers
- International flights
- Medical and emergency insurance
- Optional tours and activities
- Personal expenses
Canada & Alaska trip overview
Begin in Calgary, where you’ll overnight before enjoying a full day of spectacular touring that concludes in Banff. In the famous resort town, you’ll have two nights to explore at your leisure and could opt to take a gondola to the top of Sulphur Mountain or relax in the Banff hot springs.
Next, it’s time to board the magnificent Rocky Mountaineer for a rail experience unlike any other. The train journey offers a spectacular range of scenery as you travel between the high peaks of the Canadian Rockies. Travel with ease over mountain passes and through remarkable tunnels. Along rocky lakeshores and across the ranchlands of the interior. Overnight in Kamloops and continue west towards the Pacific, as the train winds through river canyons, pristine forests and lush green valleys.
After stopping in Vancouver for three nights to experience the vibrant city, board the 7-night cruise aboard Royal Caribbean’s Brilliance of the Seas.
Witness amazing views and wildlife as you sail through Alaska’s magical Inside Passage. Cruise by Tracy Arm Fjord and dock in Alaska’s remote capital of Juneau and culturally-rich town of Ketchikan. Sail past evergreen-clad cliffs and floating frozen “bergy bits” on this scenic voyage.
With the magical Rocky Mountaineer Railway, a Royal Caribbean cruise, many meals, hotel accommodation and more, don’t miss your chance to see the Canada and the USA’s most remarkable landscapes in one unbeatable package!
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Special deal
Now’s the time to lock in a great early bird deal, because space is already filling quickly for departures in 2024.
Departs from Calgary between 27 May to 11 September, 2024:
- From $6,999 per person – Inside Cabin on cruise
- From $7,799 per person – Oceanview Cabin on cruise
- From $8,299 per person – Balcony Cabin on cruise
Solo travellers pay a single supplement from $3900 for private rooms and cabin (August discount does not apply to the supplement).
Treat yourself to an upgrade!
GoldLeaf Service on the Rocky Mountaineer from an extra $1300 per person (see the brochure for inclusions)
Want to add flights?
When you book this trip we can find you the best airfares from Australia. Contact us today for a quote.
Note: Prices are per person, based on twin share, and subject to confirmation at time of booking. Prices can change without notice due to availability and currency fluctuations. Call us for cabin availability and prices on your preferred travel date.
Inclusions at a glance
- Hotels – 7 nights in selected hotels or similar, standard rooms
- 1 night Calgary – Ramada Hotel
- 2 nights Banff – Moose Hotel or Aspen Hotel
- 1 night Kamloops – hotel to be advised
- 3 nights Vancouver – Moda Hotel or Barclay Hotel Atrium
- Coach Transfer – Calgary to Banff via full day tour
- Canada Rocky Mountaineer – 2 days Rocky Mountaineer train trip
- Silver Leaf Service from Banff to Vancouver
- Meals served to seat
- Overnight hotel stay in Kamloops
- Sightseeing– Vancouver Hop On Hop Off Bus Tour 48-Hour Pass
- Cruise – 7 nights Ultimate Alaska Glacier Cruise, roundtrip from Vancouver
- Choice of cabin aboard Royal Caribbean’s Brilliance of the Seas
- All non-chargeable meals & entertainment on board
- All pre-payable cruise taxes and port fees
Photo credit: Rocky Mountaineer for train and SilverLeaf Service photos.
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- DAY 5
- DAYS 6 & 7
- DAY 8
- DAYS 9-14
- DAY 15
Arrive Calgary
After checking in to the hotel, spend time exploring this cosmopolitan city on your own. That could be going to the top of the Calgary Tower, exploring Prince's Island Park or much more. Overnight in Calgary Ramada Suites Hotel or similar.
Calgary to Banff
Depart Calgary this morning for a full-day tour concluding in Banff. Journey to Banff where you will enjoy a spectacular boat cruise on Lake Minnewanka. Continue on to a sightseeing tour including Bow Falls, Surprise Corner and the Hoodoos. Banff Gondola included. Your tour ends on arrival in Banff late this afternoon. Overnight in Banff at Moose Hotel or Banff Aspen Inn or similar.
Banff
Enjoy the day with free time to relax or book your own activities at your leisure. Banff has activities for all, from taking the gondola to the top of Sulphur Mountain, relaxing in the Banff hot springs, exploring the bustling town, to outdoor wildlife adventures. Overnight in Banff at Moose Hotel or Banff Aspen Inn or similar.
Banff to Kamloops – By Rocky Mountaineer
Make you own way to the railway station. Travel aboard the famously scenic Rocky Mountaineer from the mountain resort town of Banff to Kamloops, in the heart of the British Columbia Interior. Your journey takes you through ever-changing scenery as you travel between the iconic glacier and snow-capped peaks of the Canadian Rockies over mountain passes and through remarkable tunnels, along rocky lakeshores and across the ranchlands of the Interior. Today's highlights include the Continental Divide, the Spiral Tunnels, Kicking Horse Canyon, Rogers Pass and Craigellachie, where the last spike of the Canadian Pacific Railway was driven. Overnight in Kamloops. B, L.
Kamloops to Vancouver – By Rocky Mountaineer
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 B.C. Interior, through winding river canyons and pristine forests, to the Cascade and Coast Mountains and the lush green fields of the Fraser 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. Accommodation for 3 nights at Moda Hotel or similar. B, L
Vancouver
The next two days are free to explore amazing Vancouver with a Hop-On Hop Off Vancouver Bus Pass for 48 hours. Choose which stop you Hop-On and Hop-Off to explore the city! Your view of the city will be like no other as you tour the streets with the wind in your hair, experiencing our vibrant downtown with all of your senses. You will be accompanied by a recorded commentary that is available in multiple languages.
Depart on Alaska Inside Passage Cruise
Today, make your way to Vancouver cruise port to check in at your designated time for the Alaska Inside Passage Cruise on Brilliance of the Seas. Departure is scheduled for 5:00pm.
Alaska Cruise
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Date |
Ports of Call |
Activity |
Arv |
Dep |
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Day 8 |
Vancouver, British Columbia |
Boarding |
-- |
5:00 PM |
|
Day 9 |
Inside Passage |
Cruising |
-- |
-- |
|
Day 10 |
Sitka, Alaska |
Docked |
8:00 AM |
5:00 PM |
|
Day 11 |
Tracy Arm Fjord, Alaska |
Cruising |
5:00 AM |
9:00 AM |
|
Day 11 |
Juneau, Alaska |
Docked |
1:00 PM |
10:00 PM |
|
Day 12 |
Haines, Alaska |
Docked |
7:00 AM |
4:00 PM |
|
Day 13 |
Ketchikan, Alaska |
Docked |
11:00 AM |
10:00 PM |
|
Day 14 |
Cruising |
Cruising |
-- |
-- |
|
Day 15 |
Vancouver, British Columbia |
Departure |
7:00 AM |
-- |
Cruise arrives back in Vancouver
Your Alaska cruise arrives back in Vancouver this morning. This is where the spectacular Canada and Alaska journey ends and memories begin!
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As far as cruising and rail travel goes, it doesn't get much more spectacular than Alaska and the Canadian Rockies. This is your chance to grab a great early bird deal with Royal Caribbean and Rocky Mountaineer.
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See the brochure
CLICK HERE to view, download or print a copy of this cruise and rail brochure.
The brochure includes details of the inclusions, itinerary and other relevant travel information. Information contained in the brochure is subject to change and at the time of booking you will be provided with an updated copy that includes the current details for your reservation.
Tour departures
Departs from Calgary between the following dates:
2024 - 27 May to 03 September
Contact us for the price on your preferred date.
Departure is subject to availability and prices may vary at time of booking. Please contact us to find out about departures at other times of the year.
Important to remember...
The day-by-day tour descriptions in the itinerary are intended as an indicative guide only. Travel by nature is unpredictable. Weather patterns, ocean conditions, road accessibility, public holidays, travel restrictions and a multitude of other factors may necessitate itinerary changes that are ultimately for the client's benefit. It is essential that travellers are flexible and open minded in this regard.
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