Rockies, Rail and an Alaskan Cruise
Rockies, Rail and an Alaskan Cruise
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Rockies, Rail and an Alaskan Cruise
15 Days Starting in Calgary, AB, Canada and ending in Vancouver, BC, Canada
Visiting: Calgary, Banff, Kamloops, Vancouver
Tour operator:
Tour code:
UCRMA
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
15 - 35
Age range:
18-99
Special diets catered:
Vegetarians, Vegans, Please make us aware of any specific dietary requests
Tour operated in:
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Activities:
From:
$6785
$6120 (USD)
including Flights from the UK
Operator discount: -$342
The Big ADVENTURE Sale: -$322
Tour Overview
If you enjoy the finer things in life and want to explore some of the most sensational scenery on the planet, this is the holiday for you.
The breathtaking sights come thick and fast in the form of snow-capped peaks and turquoise lakes in Banff National Park and the stunning landscape of the Rocky Mountains. You’ll also travel through the dramatic canyons of the Fraser River Valley before cruising Alaska’s Inside Passage, admiring fjords, forests and glaciers as you go. Remember to keep your eyes peeled for wildlife too, as this trip offers plenty of opportunities to spot, bears, elk, whales, eagles and more.
Travelling in comfort and style, your adventure includes a luxurious 2-day ride on the Rocky Mountaineer train from Banff to Vancouver and an unforgettable 7-night Alaskan cruise aboard an elegant ship. You’ll also enjoy time at leisure in Vancouver, visit the Alaskan capital Juneau, and have an opportunity to experience even more with our fabulous optional excursions.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 Uk - Calgary
Location: Calgary
Accommodation Name: Hilton Garden Inn Calgary Downtown
Your exciting holiday begins with a flight to Calgary. When we arrive, we’ll drive to our hotel, and then the rest of the day is yours to explore Calgary and relax after the journey. Heading up to the observation deck of the Calgary Tower, more than 150 metres above the city, is a great way to start your trip. On a bright day, you’ll enjoy incredible views as far as the Rocky Mountains.
Day 2 Calgary - Banff
Location: Banff
Accommodation Name: Mount Royal Hotel
This morning we will make our way to the town of Banff. On the way, we’ll pass through the spectacular scenery of the Rocky Mountains and tour Banff National Park, where staggering views appear at every turn. Snow-capped mountains, crystal-clear lakes, sparkling streams and swathes of forest are just some of the attractions in this stunning destination. The wildlife is equally as impressive, so look out for black and grizzly bears, wolves, elk and deer on land, then keep your eyes peeled for eagles, hawks and ospreys in the sky.
When we arrive in Banff, you’ll have some free time to explore and have lunch if you wish. There's plenty to see and do here, you could perhaps take a scenic walk along the town’s trails or browse the shops for souvenirs. If you prefer organised sightseeing, we offer an optional cable car ride to the top of Sulphur Mountain.
Day 3 Lake Louise
Location: Banff
Accommodation Name: Mount Royal Hotel
Our first stop today is at Johnston Canyon, where we’ll take a short walk to see the waterfalls. Then, it’s on to the breathtaking Lake Louise, a glacial, jade-green lake set high in the mountains. Surrounded by dramatic, soaring peaks, it is described as one of Canada's most beautiful locations, so be sure to have your camera ready. We’ll have plenty of time here and there are easy walking trails to explore if you want to appreciate the beauty of the lake from a different viewpoint. On the way back to the hotel, we’ll visit the awe-inspiring Moraine Lake and admire its stunning, turquoise-coloured water. Then, if you wish, you can end your time in Banff with one more unforgettable adventure. Why not take an optional helicopter flight over the Rockies for even more spectacular views!
Day 4 Rocky Mountaineer
Location: Kamloops
Accommodation Name: Rocky Mountaineer - Overnight Kamloops Hotel
Meals Included: B, L
The journey of a lifetime begins this morning as you step aboard the iconic Rocky Mountaineer train. Sit back, relax and take in the stunning views as you travel through the Canadian Rockies to Kamloops. You’ll enjoy SilverLeaf service, which includes seating in a single-level domed coach with oversized windows, giving you great viewing opportunities. Meals, snacks and drinks are all served at your seat, so all you have to do is enjoy. If you wish, you can upgrade to GoldLeaf service and have access to an exclusive outdoor viewing platform and a private dining room. After travelling over high mountain passes, through tunnels and along rocky lakeshores, you'll disembark the train in Kamloops and stay in a hotel overnight. Don't worry, your journey is not over and you will join the Rocky Mountaineer once again tomorrow.
Day 5 Rocky Mountaineer
Location: Vancouver
Accommodation Name: Century Plaza Hotel
Meals Included: B, L
Another exciting day begins as you board the Rocky Mountaineer this morning. Take your seat and enjoy the views as you follow the course of the Thompson River and then the dramatic Canyons of the Fraser River. Keep a lookout for grizzly bears too as you enjoy a fascinating commentary from your onboard hosts. Your spectacular rail journey comes to an end in the beautiful city of Vancouver.
Day 6 Vancouver - At Leisure
Location: Vancouver
Accommodation Name: Century Plaza Hotel
Set amongst spectacular natural scenery, the cosmopolitan city of Vancouver is surrounded by coastal waters, lush green forests and majestic snow-capped mountains. Enjoy a free day to relax and make your own discoveries. You could explore what culinary treats are on offer at Granville Island’s Public Market, check out a museum or head to one of the large shopping malls for some retail therapy.
If you want to explore further afield, why not join our optional tour to Victoria, on Vancouver Island. You'll travel by ferry to the capital of British Columbia, where you'll visit the famous Butchart Gardens, considered to be one of the most spectacular floral show gardens in the world. You’ll then have free time to explore Victoria at leisure and discover highlights including the Parliament Building and the impressive Empress Hotel.
Day 7 Vancouver
Location: Vancouver
Accommodation Name: MS Zaandam
Meals Included: L, D
Your tour takes a new twist today, as we take you to Vancouver Harbour to join your cruise ship. Once you've unpacked and settled into your comfortable stateroom, the rest of the day is yours to enjoy the facilities your ship has to offer.
Day 8 The Inside Passage
Location: Vancouver
Accommodation Name: MS Zaandam
Meals Included: B, L, D
Ahead lie days of luxurious relaxation and exploration as your ship traces the outline of one of North America's most scenic coastal landscapes. Today will be spent cruising Alaska’s Inside Passage, a network of waterways set amid a stunning landscape of fjords and temperate rainforests. Make sure you spend plenty of time on deck keeping a watchful eye for wildlife. If you're lucky you could see whales and seals in the water, eagles soaring overhead or brown bears on the shoreline
Day 9 Juneau
Location: Vancouver
Accommodation Name: MS Zaandam
Meals Included: B, L, D
Early this afternoon we'll dock in the Alaskan capital, Juneau, which stands on one of the largest wilderness areas of the United States. No roads lead into or out of the city, and it is surrounded by nature. Here, you can join an optional shore excursion for an adventure in the great outdoors. Perhaps you’ll choose a whale-watching tour in Auke Bay, a dog-sled adventure or a visit to the magnificent 13-mile-long river of ice known as the Mendenhall Glacier.
Day 10 Skagway
Location: Vancouver
Accommodation Name: MS Zaandam
Meals Included: B, L, D
This morning we arrive in Skagway, a lively relic of the Klondike Gold Rush. Thousands of stampeders set off from here when gold was discovered in 1896 and you can explore the frontier town at leisure today. As you wander along the wooden sidewalks, dipping in and out of preserved 19th-century buildings, you’ll feel like you’ve stepped back in time.
Day 11 Glacier Bay
Location: Vancouver
Accommodation Name: MS Zaandam
Meals Included: B, L, D
Get ready for one of the scenic highlights of your cruise as we head to Glacier Bay, a pristine wilderness of mountains, forests, and glaciers. You’ll see enormous icebergs floating in the blue-green water, and if we're lucky, we might catch sight of a glacier 'calving', sending tons of ice thundering into the bay. This area is a popular hangout for an incredible range of wildlife too, you might see humpback whales and sea otters in the water and brown bears on the remote, deserted shores. Remember to bring binoculars and don't put your camera down for a minute!
Day 12 Ketchikan
Location: Vancouver
Accommodation Name: MS Zaandam
Meals Included: B, L, D
Today our journey takes us to Ketchikan, a quaint, town clinging to a mountainside. It’s a lovely place to explore and an important hub for the salmon industry. Perhaps you’ll join an optional excursion and try your luck at catching a salmon or simply sample some in a local restaurant. There’s also the option to admire beautifully carved totem poles at the Totem Heritage Centre and Totem Bight State Park. Ketchikan is home to one of the world's largest collections of these fascinating works of art.
Day 13 The Inside Passage
Location: Vancouver
Accommodation Name: MS Zaandam
Meals Included: B, L, D
It's your final day on board, so take every opportunity to appreciate the amazing scenery as we cruise the Inside Passage back towards Vancouver. The deep fjords and islands shaped by nature offer views that will simply take your breath away. As we make our way back to Vancouver, there's also plenty of time to catch up with your new-found friends and relive the amazing moments you've shared on this trip of a lifetime.
Day 14 Vancouver - Uk
Meals Included: B
Your cruise comes to an end as you disembark the ship in Vancouver. You'll then set off on a guided sightseeing tour of this beautiful city, taking in highlights including the historic Gastown district, bustling Chinatown and Stanley Park, one of the world's biggest and best urban parks.
After free time for lunch in Vancouver, we will take you to the airport for your return flight to the UK.
Day 15 Uk
You'll arrive back in the UK today.
What's Included
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Accommodation
Great quality hotels, MS Volendam -
Return flights from London
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6 nights in great quality hotels plus 1 night in flight
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25 Meals: 9 breakfasts, 9 lunches, 7 dinners and welcome drink
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Scenic Train: 2-day half-board rail journey in SilverLeaf Service on board the Rocky Mountaineer
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Overseas transfers, other transportation and porterage
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Travelsphere Holiday Director (pre-cruise)
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7 nights sailing on Holland America Line's MS Volendam in 2023, MS Zaandam in 2024
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7 nights sailing on Holland America Line's MS Zaandam
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25 meals: 9 breakfasts, 9 lunches, 7 dinners and welcome drink
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Scenic Train: 2-day half-board rail journey in SilverLeaf Service on board the Rocky Mountaineer (Crew gratuities included).
What's Not Included
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Tipping and Gratuities
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Country Entry Visas
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Any other items not mentioned or listed as optional
Accommodation
- Mount Royal Hotel
- Perfectly situated downtown in the very heart of Banff and overlooking the mountains, this historic hotel
has been situated here since 1908. The hotel has been completely updated this winter inspired by the history of the hotel and the area.
Warm, relaxed rooms and suites benefit from a desk area, complimentary high speed Wi-Fi, mini-fridge, kettle and coffee machine, smart TV, hairdryer, safe and iron.
There are four dining options at the hotel including Tony Roma''s restaurant, a guest lounge and Toque Canadian Pub. Additionally the hotel boasts a library, and roof top lounge with outdoor hot tubs.
- Kamloops Hotel
- Your hotel in Kamloops this evening is arranged by Rocky Mountaineer and will be advised when you board the train.
- Holiday Inn & Suites Vancouver Downtown
- A 7-minute walk from shopping on Robson Street, this modern hotel is also a 10-minute walk from the Hornby Street Aquabus, which offers direct access to Granville Island.
Hotel rooms come with flat-screen TVs and desks, plus minifridges and coffeemakers.
The facility also offers a casual restaurant/lounge, an indoor heated pool and a 24-hour exercise room, plus a spa.
- MS Volendam
- You will cruise aboard Holland America’s ms Volendam a mid sized ship with a maximum guest capacity of 1432 passengers. Their ships are known for the artworks on board, and also for the generous personal space given in the suites and staterooms. The Volendam has a beautiful garden theme reflected in the artful floral motif throughout the ship, and huge vases of fresh floral arrangements.
On board there is plenty to do with facilities including two swimming pools, fitness centre, basketball and volleyball courts, shopping, and the Greenhouse Spa and Salon where you can book a treatment in one of the relaxing rooms, or book a hair or nail appointment in the Salon. Additionally, learn about the amazing natural world with exclusive content from BBC Earth, through on board concerts, films and shows.
At mealtimes the ship boasts five restaurants to choose from, there is The Dining Room for breakfast, lunch or your five course evening meal, offering elegant and sophisticated dining, from classic favourites to local dishes inspired by the region you are visiting. For a more casual meal, the Lido Market offers food from different themed stations, with a panoramic view of the sea, or enjoy a gourmet burger, hot dog, or lighter bite from the pool side – Dive In. You could choose to enjoy your evening meal at the luxurious Pinnacle Grill which serves dishes inspired by the Pacific, boutique local wines are available, as well as others from famous vineyards across the world. Alternatively try Canaletto, offering authentic Italian dining, from pasta to grill dishes.
There is a choice of three bars and a relaxing lounge, as well as the Wajang Theatre where you can enjoy complimentary films and popcorn, and the Casino, offering games for all levels, with professionals at hand to help you learn new skills.
Your holiday price is based on an inside cabin, however it is possible to upgrade your cabin to range of outside cabins and suites (subject to availability) for the latest cabin availability and price information please call our Holiday Advisors on 01858 415 420.
Optional Excursions
- Victoria and the Butchart Gardens
- Amazing Banff helicopter tour
Pre-bookable excursions: A full programme of shore excursions will be available on your cruise and are bookable on the cruise line's website.
Excursions Included
- Sightseeing tour of Banff
- Lake Louise
- Two-day journey on the Rocky Mountaineer - Click here to read more about your Rocky Mountaineer journey and watch our video
- A 7-night cruise through Alaska
- Vancouver city tour
Check out our Q&As
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Are flights included in this tour?
Yes
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Are vaccinations required for this tour?
Requirements do change, and you must check the up to date position in good time before departure so that you have the correct documentation and are adequately vaccinated. Information on health is available from your GP surgery and from the National Travel Health Network and Centre www.travelhealthpro.org.uk
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Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?
Yes
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Are children permitted to take part in the tour?
No. Min age is 18 years.
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Are airport transfers included in this 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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What policies are in place for Covid-19?
Travelsphere’s Flexibility Promise has been created to give you complete peace of mind and make you feel confident when booking your holiday with us. We have also been awarded the WTTC safe travels stamp which recognises businesses and destinations worldwide that have adopted a new set of global protocols to support the return of 'Safe Travel' around the world.
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How long has the tour company been trading?
Travelsphere has been operating escorted touring holidays for 60 years
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What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?
At Travelsphere, we are committed to operating our business operations responsibly, with integrity and always act ethically in all our business dealings and relationships. We are committed to implementing and enforcing effective systems and controls to ensure slavery and human trafficking does not take place in our own business or in any of our supply chains
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What documents will I receive before I travel?
You will receive Holiday conformation upon booking, and then several documents detailing any adddiotnal information and the optional excursions that you can book before you travel. The final information covering your flights, hotels and itinerary will be sent to you around 14 days before your departure date.
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Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?
No, we do not offer single share options
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Can I join the tour once it has departed?
No, Im afraid not
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What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?
If we can accomadate a change in date - we will always do our best to help you. Just pick up the phone and ask one of our friendly advisors - and make sure you have your booking number to hand.
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Am I contributing to any charity by booking the tour?
Our Travelsphere Cares programmes, in partnership with the Planeterra Foundation, support local projects and social enterprises by helping them earn an income from tourism. We simply donate a portion of the funds from our tours, so it’s great to know that when you travel with us you are helping to change lives and turn travel into real impact.
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Who will be my travelling companions on the tour?
Like minded travellers
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Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?
All of our accommodation providers will be working to the very highest standards of hygiene – you already always enjoy a private room of your own on all of our trips, all of our partners will be guided by local government operational standards of hygiene and the new protocols we have issued to them.
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