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Canadian Rockies Rail & Alaska Cruise with Flights
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- Accommodation based on twin share room
- Activities as per the itinerary
- Cruise as per itinerary
- Cruise meals and non-chargeable entertainment
- International flights from Australia
- Rail travel as per itinerary
- Any items or services not specified
- Cruise gratuities
- Cruise transfers
- Gratuities for guides and drivers
- Medical and emergency insurance
- Optional tours and activities
- Personal expenses
- Visa arrangements and fees
Canada and Alaska Trip Overview
This special Canada rail and Alaska, USA, cruise trip is packed with breathtaking highlights!
Begin with flights to Calgary, where you’ll be transferred to enjoy an overnight stay in Jasper. The alpine town sits amidst the snow-capped Canadian Rockies, surrounded by glacier-fed lakes and soaring forests.
Next, it’s time to board VIA Rail for a scenic train experience as you travel westward from Jasper to Vancouver. The train journey offers a spectacular range of scenery, as you leave Jasper National Park and travel through British Columbia’s Cariboo Mountains and Fraser Valley.
Arrive in Vancouver in time to embark on an unforgettable 7-night cruise aboard Holland America Line’s Nieuw Amsterdam.
Witness amazing views and wildlife as you sail through Alaska’s magical Inside Passage. Cruise to Alaska’s remote capital of Juneau. Other ports include Skagway and the culturally-rich town of Ketchikan. Sail past Endicott Arm, Dawes Glacier, evergreen-clad cliffs and floating frozen “bergy bits” on this scenic voyage.
With the magical VIA Rail journey, a luxurious cruise, many meals, hotel accommodation and flights from Australia, don’t miss your chance to experience Canada and the USA in one unbeatable package!
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Special Deal
Get in quickly for departures in 2024 – the lowest-price departure is on 26 April 2024. Departures later in the season are available with a surcharge.
Flights are included from Melbourne, Sydney or Brisbane. Extra $300 per person from Adelaide, Canberra or Hobart. Extra $550 per person from Perth.
Want to extend your holiday?
Leave earlier or stay longer by adding overnight accommodation in Banff at the Mount Royal Hotel from $145 per person or Moda Hotel in Vancouver from an extra $175 per person, per night.
Note: Prices are per person, based on twin share, and subject to confirmation at time of booking. Please request a quote for single supplements. Prices can change without notice due to availability and currency fluctuations. Booking conditions apply. Call us for cabin availability and prices on your preferred travel date.
Inclusions at a glance
- Flights – Return economy airfares to Calgary & from Vancouver
- Fly from Brisbane, Melbourne or Sydney (contact us for other cities)
- Transfer – One-way transfer from Calgary Airport to Jasper
- Hotel – 1 night Jasper – Tonquin Inn or Malign Lodge in a standard room
- Via Rail – 2 days VIA Rail train trip
- Jasper to Vancouver one-way
- Overnight in a 2-berth sleeper cabin
- Includes meals on the train
- Cruise – 7 nights Alaska Inside Passage Glacier Cruise, roundtrip from Vancouver
- Choice of cabin aboard Holland America Line’s Nieuw Amsterdam
- All non-chargeable meals & entertainment on board
- Cruise taxes and port fees
- DAY 1
- DAY 2
- DAY 3
- DAYS 4-9
- DAY 10
Fly to Calgary, Canada
Fly from Australia to Canada and after your flight lands in Calgary, you will be transferred to the Rocky Mountains village of Jasper for the overnight stay.
VIA Rail from Jasper, Overnight train
Travel onboard the Canadian train from the mountain town of Jasper. Your journey offers you a spectacular array of scenery as you travel between the high peaks of the Canadian Rockies, over mountain passes and through British Columbia’s Cariboo Mountains. Overnight aboard the train in a 2-berth sleeper cabin.
VIA Rail arrives in Vancouver, Board Cruise
Your journey continues West toward 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 interior, through winding river canyons and pristine forests, to the lush green fields of British Columbia’s Fraser River Valley.
Upon arrival in Vancouver, catch a taxi from the train station to the port and check in for your Alaskan cruise on Holland America Line Nieuw Amsterdam.
Alaska Inside Passage Cruise
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Date |
Port |
Arrive |
Depart |
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Day 4 Sunday, April 28 |
Vancouver, BC, Canada |
4:00pm |
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Day 5 Monday, April 29 |
Inside Passage, AK (Cruising) |
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Day 6 Tuesday, April 30 |
Juneau, AK |
1:00pm |
10:00pm |
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Day 7 Wednesday, May 1 |
Skagway, AK |
7:00am |
9:00pm |
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Day 8 Thursday, May 2 |
Endicott Arm, AK (Cruising) |
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Day 8 Thursday, May 2 |
Dawes Glacier, AK (Cruising) |
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Day 9 Friday, May 3 |
Ketchikan, AK |
11:00am |
7:00pm |
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Day 10Saturday, May 4 |
Inside Passage, AK (Cruising) |
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Day 11 Sunday, May 5 |
Vancouver, BC, Canada |
7:00am |
Cruise arrives back in Vancouver, Fly to Australia
Your Alaska cruise arrives back in Vancouver this morning. Make your way to the airport by taxi or shuttle for flights to Australia.
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For mammoth mountains and cruising go, it doesn't get much more spectacular than the Canadian Rockies and Alaska. This is your chance to grab a great deal with VIA Rail, Holland America Line and flights included.
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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 Australia on select dates between April and September.
Prices will vary depending on your travel dates.
Contact us for the package price on your preferred departure.
Departure is subject to availability and prices may vary at time of booking.
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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New safety measures and greater peace of mind.
The wellbeing and safety of our passengers and staff is always a priority, especially as we adjust to a new world for travellers. My Travel Experience is committed to ensuring your peace of mind with customer-friendly booking practices and enhanced health and safety standards on our trips.
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Safe travel requirements:
It's your responsibility to ensure you have all the necessary documentation and have had any required vaccinations and health checks prior to departure. Please ensure that you are aware of current conditions and travel restrictions at your time of travel and allow time to obtain any tests if required.
If required, in most cases testing must be conducted at an accredited testing facility. Only get tested through verified official testing centres. Scammers are taking advantage of travellers by charging for fake tests. If you're unsure where to get tested, contact the local health authority for advice.
Guidelines and requirements are subject to change. The enforcement of certain measures (i.e. covid testing, social distancing, mask-wearing etc.) will vary in different regions. It's your responsibility to check with local health authorities for best practices in their region and know if you're eligible to travel.
How to make a booking:
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Prices were correct as of 28 November 2023. Please contact us for current rates.
Advertised price is based on lead-price departure(s) and rates will be advised for your preferred travel date prior to any payment being required.
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