Holiday Overview
Journey through the western reaches of Canada and experience some of the most dramatic landscapes and untouched wildlife in the northern hemisphere.
Explore the abundant nature, culture and tradition of British Columbia, relax to the railway rhythm of the award winning Rocky Mountaineer in GoldLeaf Service, one of the most luxurious ways to see the majestic, snow–capped Rocky Mountains and the mighty waters of the Thompson & Fraser Rivers.
Enjoy the vibrant charms of Vancouver and embark on an unforgettable Alaskan cruise on Holland America Lines' Koningsdam, spotting orcas, humpback whales and even bald eagles along the way.
'Hi - we’ve just returned from our trip to Canada and wanted to say how amazing it was. We were really impressed with how well organised it was by you. Everything ran like clockwork right down to all the taxi vouchers - it was excellent. While we were out there we met other people who had booked a similar trip through other travel agencies and they were having all sorts of problems with their travel arrangements. We are really glad that we have booked our next holiday to Banff with you in January 2019. Dr Sarah Hirst-Winthrop '
This itinerary can be booked for a range of dates from April to September :
Rockies & Alaska Experience includes:
- Return flights from the UK
- 8 Nights hotel accommodation
- All transfers
- Full 2 day Rocky Mountaineer journey from Jasper to Vancouver - GoldLeaf Service (inc breakfast, lunch, snacks & beverages)
- 7 night Alaska Cruise on board Holland America's Nieuw Amsterdam (2021) or Zuiderdam (2022) or Koningsdam (2021/2022)
- Icefields Discovery Tour from Lake Louise to Jasper
- Ice Explorer ride & Glacier Skywalk
Day 1 - Fly UK to Calgary
On arrival at Calgary, transfer to your hotel in Banff. Transfer included.
Featured accommodation
Banff Aspen Lodge
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The Moose Hotel and Suites Banff
The Fairmont Banff Springs
Day 2 - Banff
At leisure in Banff. Why not take a trip on the Gondola and have lunch at the top, or relax at the Banff Hot Springs
Featured accommodation
Banff Aspen Lodge
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The Moose Hotel and Suites Banff
The Fairmont Banff Springs
Day 3 - Banff to Lake Louise
Today, take the short transfer to Lake Louise (included) and check in at your hotel for your one night stay.
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Post Hotel
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Lake Louise Inn
Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise
Day 4 - Lake Louise to Jasper
Today you travel to Jasper on our "scenic transfer" : Depart Lake Louise and journey along The Icefields Parkway, Canada’s most scenic mountain roadway. This is the route to over one hundred visible glaciers, turquoise lakes, and rushing waterfalls. The highlight of this tour is the Columbia Icefield Glacier Adventure on an Ice Explorer, for a “Once in a life time trip” on to the 1000-foot deep Athabasca Glacier. Following lunch (included). Experience Jasper National Park’s newest attraction, the Glacier Skywalk. Step out onto a glass-floored observation platform extending 30 metres out over the Sunwapta Valley for an unobstructed view of the surrounding glaciers. Take a stroll around Athabasca Falls before your late afternoon arrival into Jasper. Highlights: Lake Louise, Icefields Parkway, Crowfoot Glacier, Bow Lake, Peyto Lake, Columbia Icefield, Athabasca Falls, Glacier Adventure and Skywalk admission and hot buffet lunch at Columbia Icefield Discovery Centre. Glacier Skywalk admission weather dependent.
Featured accommodation
Chateau Jasper
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Sawridge Inn & Conference Centre Jasper
Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge
Day 5 - Jasper
Day at leisure in scenic Jasper. Jasper National Park is a designated Dark Sky Preserve. We highly recommend adding on the evening Discover Jasper & its Wildlife tour, it is our best selling tour.
Featured accommodation
Chateau Jasper
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Sawridge Inn & Conference Centre Jasper
Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge
Day 6 - Jasper to Kamloops - Rocky Mountaineer GoldLeaf Service
Travel on board the Rocky Mountaineer from Jasper in the Canadian Rockies to Kamloops, in the heart of British Columbia’s interior. As you journey west and south you will be surrounded by the dramatic scenery of the Continental Divide and by the river valleys of the Monashee and Cariboo mountains. Today’s highlights include Mount Robson, the highest peak in the Canadian Rockies at 3,954 metres (12,972 feet), Pyramid Falls, the climb over Yellowhead Pass and the journey along the North Thompson River as you approach Kamloops. Overnight in Kamloops. Breakfast and Lunch included.
Day 7 - Kamloops to Vancouver - Rocky Mountaineer GoldLeaf Service
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 interior, through winding river canyons and pristine forests, to the Coast and Cascade mountains and the lush green fields of the Fraser River 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, where you will be transferred to your Vancouver hotel.(Transfer included) Breakfast and Lunch included
Featured accommodation
Sheraton Wall Centre
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Rosedale on Robson Suite Hotel
Fairmont Waterfront Hotel
Day 8 - Explore Vancouver
Day at leisure to explore Vancouver - take in Gastown, English Bay, Stanley Park and vibrant Granville Island. Ask one of Canada Experts for some recommended optional excursions.
Featured accommodation
Sheraton Wall Centre
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Rosedale on Robson Suite Hotel
Fairmont Waterfront Hotel
Day 9 - Cruise from Vancouver
Transfer from your hotel to Canada Place and embark Holland America Line's Koningsdam or Nieuw Amsterdam for an awe-inspiring 7 night Alaska Cruise.
Day 10 - Scenic Cruising of Inside Passage
Today cruise one of the most scenic sea-lanes in the world - the Inside Passage - where ships can sail close to steep mountain walls, giving magnificent views of the unbelievable scenery from forests to evocative towns.
Day 11 - Tracy Arm/Juneau
The narrow Tracy Arm Fjord twists is way through the Tongass National Forest, surrounded by 300 foot high granite walls! The melting snowcaps create waterfalls which dot the shoreline, along with trees growing at odd angles from the rocky outcroppings. Catch a glimpse of the varied wildlife that make their home in and around the fjord’s icy waters, including black & brown bears, wolves, deer, moose, seals and whales At the end of the Fjord, view the dramatic Sawyer glaciers which are framed by the mountains. Juneau, the capital of Alaska, has an air of mystique – a town you cannot reach by road, you need to fly or come by sea! Juneau delights with an abundance of water, forests and mountains. Situated between the Coast Mountains and the Gastineau Channel, Juneau offers a lot of variety, with the immense Mendenhall Glacier and the Juneau Icefields at its back door and the Tongass National Forest stretching out to the northeast. Juneau offers a variety of activities from shopping downtown to dogsledging, hiking, whale-watching and so much more.
Day 12 - Skagway
Skagway was the gateway to the Klondike gold rush in 1898 and the glory days still resound through the town. Stroll through Skagway and browse the restored buildings and wooden boardwalks at the Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park or take a ride on the White Pass & Yukon narrow-guage railway and finish up in the Red Onion Saloon!
Day 13 - Glacier Bay
Glacier Bay National Park is a UNESCO World Heritage Site that protects a unique ecosystem of plants and animals living in concert with an ever-changing glacial landscape. It has more actively calving tidewater glaciers than any place else in the world. Watch as monumental chunks of ice split off a glacier and thunder into the sea - the impact sending water hundreds of feet into the air. Hold your breath, catch the moment on film. Then wait for it all to happen again. As it always does.
Day 14 - Ketchikan
With shops and houses built out over the water, Ketchikan clings to the shoreline of the Tongass Narrows. The stairways are weathered and the vibe is cheerful in the town that calls itself the Salmon Capital of the World. Besides the main attractions – Creek Street, the Tongass Historical Museum, Totem Bight State Park and Saxman Village – try a flight sightseeing trip to Misty Fjords National Monument. These deepwater fjords were gouged out by retreating glaciers, leaving granite cliffs towering thousands of feet above the sea and countless waterfalls plunging into placid waters.
Day 15 - Scenic Cruising of Inside Passage
Cruise back along the Inside Passage and take in the breath-taking wilderness coastline, with snow capped mountain peaks, glaciers, and rain forests. You may see whales, eagles, sea lions, sea otters, and mountain sheep.
Day 16 - Fly Vancouver to UK
Disembark in Vancouver this morning and transfer to the airport (included).
Banff Aspen Lodge
The Banff Aspen Lodge hotel offers warm, friendly hotel accommodations in Banff National Park. Enjoy an intimate Canadian mountain experience and make the Banff Aspen Lodge Hotel your base as you explore the surrounding Rocky Mountains and the culture of the town of Banff. The Banff Aspen Lodge offers a friendly and cosy atmosphere with the best hotel rooms in Banff. Guestrooms are spacious, newly renovated and offer excellent value!
The Moose Hotel and Suites Banff
A brand new 4 star hotel property in Banff: The Moose Hotel & Suites. The design of the Moose is Mountain elegance with warm, rich, natural materials. Located a 1 minute walk from the heart of downtown Banff, the Moose Hotel & Suites features 174 air conditioned guests rooms, with a combination of One and Two Bedroom Suites and hotel rooms.
The Fairmont Banff Springs
The Fairmont Banff Springs hotel in Alberta, Canada is one of the world's leading luxury hotels set in its own extensive grounds. This resort, built in 1888, is styled after a Scottish Baronial castle and is a National Historic Site. Located in Banff National Park, the Banff Springs hotel boasts stunning views, exceptional regional cuisine and impeccable service offering an unforgettable retreat.
Lake Louise Inn
Nestled in a picturesque wilderness setting in the heart of Banff National Park, Lake Louise Inn is the ideal resort hotel from which to enjoy world-class outdoor adventure, hearty mountain dining and unforgettable views of the Canadian Rocky Mountains. The village of Lake Louise is a five-minute walk from the Inn, offering a range of shops and services, including a local grocery store, bakery and deli, liquor store and post office. You will also find unique west coast Native art, pottery and Canadian handcrafted goods at the specialty gift shops.
Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise
The iconic Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise located in Alberta's Banff National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and surrounded by soaring mountain peaks, the majestic Victoria Glacier and a glistening emerald lake.
Chateau Jasper
The Chateau Jasper is an exceptional hotel with an excellent variety of accommodations and facilities. Situated in Jasper, this eco-friendly hotel is close to Jasper Activity Centre, Jasper National Park, and Jasper-Yellowhead Museum and Archives. Also nearby are Jasper Information Centre National Historic Site and Jasper Municipal Library. Athabasca Falls is 30 minutes' drive from the Chateau Jasper and the Miette Hot springs are 1 hour's drive away.
Sawridge Inn & Conference Centre, Jasper
Offering cosy accommodations, eclectic dining, extensive resort style facilities, and a wide variety of exciting adventure and relaxation packages, The Sawridge Inn Jasper is the hotel of choice when visiting the beautiful Jasper National Park. Located at the east end of the town's main street, this resort style property can accommodate all of your needs.
Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge
Located on the shores of Beauvert Lake in the magnificent Canadian Rockies in a UNESCO World Heritage Site, The Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge resort invites you to experience the unique accommodations and Luxury Signature Cabins, sure to evoke memories of this Jasper Lodge that will last a lifetime.
Sheraton Wall Centre
Located in the heart of downtown Vancouver, the Sheraton Wall Centre is a short walk from business and entertainment neighbourhoods, Robson Street shops and Yaletown restaurants.
Rosedale on Robson Suite Hotel, Vancouver
Located in the heart of Vancouver, this family-friendly hotel is a favourite for sports fans & theatre goers. The hotel is just two blocks from BC Place Stadium, home of the BC Lions, and just three blocks from Rogers Arena, home of the Vancouver Canucks. The hotel is also close to the Queen Elizabeth Theatre, Vancouver Centre for the Performing Arts, Vancouver Playhouse, and Orpheum Theatre.
Fairmont Waterfront Hotel, Vancouver
The Fairmont Waterfront luxury hotel showcases the best of Vancouver. Conveniently located, the hotel connects by covered walkway to the Vancouver Convention and Exhibition Centre, the cruise ship terminal at Canada Place, and the Sky train. Situated on scenic Burrard Inlet, it has a central to sightseeing and shopping in Vancouver.
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Jasper
Jasper Town
Rockies & Alaska Experience Rocky Mountaineer
Rocky Mountaineer
Rocky Mountaineer GoldLeaf service
Rocky Mountaineer GoldLeaf dinning
Rockies & Alaska Experience Bear
Rockies & Alaska Experience Alaska Cruise
Cascade Mountain Banff
Rockies & Alaska Experience Banff Gondola
Lake Louise
View of Vancouver from Granville Bridge at night
Rockies & Alaska Experience Vancouver
Kamloops
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