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Grand Western Canada Vacation with Alaska Cruise 2027
20 Day Tour from Vancouver to Vancouver
Tour Description:
Pack your bags for countless adventures because we’ve packed the best of British Columbia and Alberta into one unforgettable vacation in Canada. From international cities to national parks, snow-dusted summits to vineyard-dotted valleys, dramatic glaciers to soothing hot springs, and the calmest of lakes to the wildest of creatures, Western Canada presents the greatest range of sights and cities, not to mention mountains! On this grand tour of Western Canada, you’ll spend time in the multicultural metropolis of Vancouver and the British-infused city of Victoria before trading the pubs of the “garden city” for the peaks of the Canadian Rockies. Devour the majestic scenery of four national parks – Glacier, Yoho, Banff, and Jasper – get a taste of resort life in Whistler, sip local wine at a charming lakeside resort in Kelowna, and clink your glasses to mountains of fun. Make a grand vacation even grander by adding a leisurely Alaska cruise after your tour of Western Canada. While your ship will sail through the glacial beauty of the Inside Passage, Tracy Arm, and Glacier Bay National Park, you’ll personally cruise through several exciting ports of call, including the capital city of Juneau, the gold rush town of Skagway, and totem-pole-dotted Ketchikan. PLUS, your tour includes your choice of excursions in Victoria so you can plan your day your way.
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Dates & Pricing
Start Dates Listed Below are US departure dates, please verify specific dates with your Pavlus Travel Planner
| Monday 17 May 27 — Saturday 05 Jun 27
Small Group Discovery | Starting at $6,615 | Get a Quote | |
| Monday 24 May 27 — Saturday 12 Jun 27 | Starting at $6,712 | Get a Quote | |
| Monday 14 Jun 27 — Saturday 03 Jul 27
Small Group Discovery | Starting at $7,072 | Get a Quote | |
| Monday 19 Jul 27 — Saturday 07 Aug 27 | Starting at $6,956 | Get a Quote | |
| Monday 16 Aug 27 — Saturday 04 Sep 27
Small Group Discovery | Starting at $6,956 | Get a Quote | |
| Monday 23 Aug 27 — Saturday 11 Sep 27 | Starting at $6,702 | Get a Quote | |
| Monday 06 Sep 27 — Saturday 25 Sep 27 | Starting at $6,848 | Get a Quote | |
| Monday 13 Sep 27 — Saturday 02 Oct 27
Small Group Discovery | Starting at $6,819 | Get a Quote |
Destination & Sightseeing
Destination & SightseeingSpecial features included in this tour:• Visits to Glacier, Yoho, Banff, and Jasper National Parks with sightseeing• including Maligne Lake, Lake Louise, and Bow Falls• Wine country visit to Kelowna and the Okanagan Valley with dinner• Banff Gondola ride to the top of Sulphur Mountain for breakfast• Ice Explorer ride across Athabasca Glacier in the Columbia Icefield• Cultural fireside storytelling with the [LF] Warrior Women in Jasper• Narrated cruise on Maligne Lake to Spirit Island• Ferry crossing to Vancouver Island through the Gulf Islands• Private breakfast and cultural visit at the [LF] Squamish Lil’wat Cultural• Centre• Guided sightseeing in Victoria with visit to [LF] Butchart Gardens and dinner• Globus Choice excursions in Victoria – included in your tour with your choice of a visit to the Royal BC Museum or Vancouver Island’s Malahat SkyWalk nature experience• Guided sightseeing in Vancouver including Stanley Park and Chinatown• 7-day Alaskan cruise on the Inside Passage and Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve, and Tracy Arm fjords, featuring Holland America’s ‘Have It All Premium Cruise Package,’ including signature beverage package, dinner in a specialty restaurant, $100 shore excursion credit, and Wi-Fi package
Notes:
• Visiting and participating in activities in this region may be subject to favorable weather conditions. • Maximum elevation on tour: 7,500 ft (2,286 m).• At least one member of the traveling party must be 21 years of age or older.
• Visiting and participating in activities in this region may be subject to favorable weather conditions. • Maximum elevation on tour: 7,500 ft (2,286 m).• At least one member of the traveling party must be 21 years of age or older.
MEALS
MEALS ITINERARY
ITINERARYDay 1 ARRIVE IN VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA
Welcome to Vancouver! At 6 pm, meet your travel companions for a welcome drink. Your Tour Director will prepare you for your upcoming adventure
Day 2 VANCOUVER–KELOWNA
Bountiful Beauty Your magnificent journey through Canada begins in Vancouver on a guided tour to discover the historic, cultural, and natural sites. Depart Vancouver and travel into the agricultural region of the Okanagan Valley to the thriving lakefront resort community of Kelowna. Enjoy dinner at a local restaurant tonight. (B,D)
TOUR HIGHLIGHT
CULTURE & TRADITION Explore the captivating city of Vancouver on a guided tour, including the waterfront, Chinatown, and Stanley Park with its old-growth evergreen forests and totem poles.
ENHANCED FREE TIME
EXPLORE MORE in Kelowna with its long stretches of sandy beaches, vineyards, and orchards. Indulge in a dessert featuring regionally grown fruit, take an evening stroll on the lakefront boardwalk or sample a glass of local wine. Your Tour Director has suggestions to make the most of your free time. Tap your GlobusGO mobile app for maps, tips, and more
Breakfast Dinner
Breakfast
DinnerDay 3 KELOWNA–GLACIER NATIONAL PARK–BANFF, ALBERTA
Breathtaking Banff Drive east and enjoy the panoramic vistas of peaks exceeding 10,000 feet on Rogers Pass at the summit in Canada’s Glacier National Park. Continue over the Continental Divide into Alberta before descending Kicking Horse Pass into Banff National Park. (B)
TOUR HIGHLIGHT
PICTURE PERFECT Get ready for a spectacular adventure to explore the beauty of Rocky Mountain peaks and turquoise glacial lakes in Banff National Park - Canada’s first national park. This awe-inspiring natural wonder, where soaring peaks and sapphire lakes meet the heavens for a breathtaking experience like no other on Earth!
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BreakfastDay 4 BANFF
Heavenly Heights Breakfast this morning is served on top of Sulphur Mountain. Take a scenic ride on the [LF] Banff Gondola to the top of the mountain and enjoy spectacular views of Bow Valley served with a great meal. Additional sightseeing in Banff includes a visit to Bow Falls. The balance of the day is at leisure. Consider an optional helicopter flightseeing trip for a bird’s-eye view of the Rockies or visit the Cave and Basin National Historic Site. Many Indigenous nations value the Cave and Basin as a sacred and spiritual place where people have gathered for generations, and cultural ceremonies are still practiced today. (B)
LOCAL FAVORITE
EPIC RIDE Soar to the top of the world on the Banff Gondola ride to the summit of Sulphur Mountain. Enjoy breakfast and be in awe of the magnificent, natural beauty of the Canadian Rockies with breathtaking views you’ll never forget
Breakfast
BreakfastDay 5 BANFF–LAKE LOUISE–COLUMBIA ICEFIELD –JASPER
Fire & Ice Visit Lake Louise, whose blue-green waters form a perfect mirror reflection of Mount Victoria. Experience the awe-inspiring Icefields Parkway past towering peaks and immense hanging glaciers to the Columbia Icefield for a thrilling ride on the Ice Explorer. Discover the power of nature as you drive on the Athabasca Glacier. Continue along the Icefields Parkway to Jasper National Park. Tonight, enjoy a special fireside chat with drumming, singing, and indigenous stories shared by the legendary [LF] Warrior Women. (B,D)
LOCAL FAVORITE
CULTURE & TRADITIONS “Tell me the facts and I’ll learn. Tell me the truth and I’ll believe. But tell me a story and it will live in my heart forever.” So goes the powerful heartbeat of Mother Earth relayed in the stories and songs of Jasper’s Warrior Women. Gather ‘round the fire to hear unforgettable indigenous stories and moving music performed with a passion for sharing tradition and culture.
TOUR HIGHLIGHT
EPIC RIDE Be moved by an expedition across the Athabasca Glacier. Traverse this massive glacier aboard the all-terrain Columbia Ice Explorer and walk on the surface where the Earth’s geology is changing beneath your feet. Feel the force of nature’s strength on an ancient glacier that still carves the face of the Rocky Mountains today
Breakfast Dinner
Breakfast DinnerDay 6 JASPER. EXCURSION TO MALIGNE LAKE
Spectacular Jasper Enjoy a brief orientation tour to see Jasper’s unspoiled beauty, followed by an excursion to glacial Maligne Lake for a narrated cruise to Spirit Island. Cruise on clear azure waters amid lofty snow-capped peaks and learn the history of Spirit Island. The balance of the day is at leisure to explore Jasper on your own. Perhaps take an optional float trip down the historic Athabasca River, where your experienced rafting guide will navigate as you absorb the splendor of Jasper National Park. (B)
TOUR HIGHLIGHT
NATURAL WONDERS Spanning nearly 4,250 square miles of spectacular natural beauty, Jasper is the largest national park in the Canadian Rockies. Its vast wilderness, majestic peaks, abundant wildlife, and breathtaking panoramic sights lie below an incredible Dark Sky to thrill stargazers as well. A cruise to Spirit Island on the turquoise waters of Maligne Lake is a spectacular sight to behold as one of the most photographed locations in the world for its jaw-dropping beauty
Breakfast
BreakfastDay 7 JASPER–KAMLOOPS, BRITISH COLUMBIA
Historic British Columbia Scenic drive on Yellowhead Highway past Mount Robson, the highest peak in the Canadian Rockies, en route to Kamloops. Venture to Clearwater and the Wells Gray Provincial Park for stunning views of Spahats Creek Falls, created from deposits of volcanic rock. (B)
ENHANCED FREE TIME
EXPLORE MORE in Kamloops with a stroll through downtown to find a wealth of shops, cafes, and eateries amid a vibrant local art and cultural scene in this outdoor mecca for hikers, skiers, and nature lovers. Take a walk through picturesque Riverside Park along the Thompson River for a touch of natural beauty in the heart of this modern city with roots in 10,000 years of its Native People and early 19th-century fur traders and gold prospectors. Check with your Tour Director for the best way to explore Kamloops or get the maps and tips you need on your handy GlobusGO mobile app!
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BreakfastDay 8 KAMLOOPS–WHISTLER
Alpine Adventures Travel to the alpine resort of Whistler, nestled at the base of breathtaking Whistler & Blackcomb Mountains, for a 2-night stay at the luxury basecamp, the Fairmont Chateau. The evening is free with time to explore. (B)
TOUR HIGHLIGHT
ACCOMMODATION SPOTLIGHT The luxurious Fairmont Chateau Whistler resort has a spectacular mountain setting with stunning architecture that blends with the natural alpine views. Relax in the spa or by the pool, play pickleball, kayak or unwind with a stroll through Whistler Village. Your Tour Director and GlobusGO mobile app have plenty of expert tips, maps, and more
Breakfast
BreakfastDay 9 WHISTLER
Peak Perfection Full free day to explore all that Whistler has to offer. (B)
ENHANCED FREE TIME
EXPLORE MORE in Whistler. Consider a trip on Whistler’s Peak2Peak Gondola, connecting Whistler and Blackcomb Mountains. Enjoy marvelous scenery and incredible photo opportunities as you travel via the longest unsupported gondola span in the world. Other options include a guided canopy walk in the treetops on suspension bridges and trails, zipline excursion, shopping in the village, or just relaxing at your resort
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BreakfastDay 10 WHISTLER–VICTORIA
Ancient Traditions and British Columbia Treasures Enjoy a visit and private breakfast at the [LF] Squamish Lil’wat Cultural Centre, dedicated to the history and traditions of indigenous cultures. Then travel west to catch a BC Ferry to Vancouver Island for Victoria, Canada’s most British city. See major attractions on your city tour, including the Fairmont Empress Hotel, Bastion Square, and Thunderbird Park. (B)
LOCAL FAVORITE
CULTURAL GEMS Visit the Squamish Lil’wat Cultural Centre before opening hours where you will be greeted with a First Nations welcome followed by breakfast. The centre is a spectacular setting, highlighting the history of Native traditions and beautiful culture which still resonate today
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BreakfastDay 11 VICTORIA
Spend your day your way in Victoria Explore more of Victoria with your choice of included Globus Choice excursions.
The afternoon is free to explore on your own. Your Tour Director can recommend an optional wildlife and whale-watching trip, point you in the direction of Canada’s oldest Chinatown, walking trails, unique shopping neighborhoods or suggest museums to visit. Later, visit world-famous [LF] Butchart Gardens, followed by a special farewell dinner in the former greenhouse, renovated to the Blue Poppy Restaurant. (B,D)
LOCAL FAVORITE
PICTURE PERFECT Butchart Gardens, named for visionary, Jennie Butchart, who founded this botanical oasis of blooming shades and horticultural design in 1912.A National Historic site recognized for its legacy and lush treasure - millions of flowering beds and over 900 varieties of plants in exquisitely landscaped gardens bringing fairytales to life
Breakfast Dinner
Breakfast DinnerDay 12 VICTORIA–VANCOUVER
City Sights Board a BC Ferry and cross the Strait of Georgia through the spectacular Gulf Islands, an archipelago known for its Mediterranean-type climate, to Vancouver. Wave goodbye to your Tour Director and Driver and enjoy free time for the remainder of the day to explore Vancouver.
ENHANCED FREE TIME
EXPLORE MORE in Vancouver. Consider an afternoon exploring Granville Island or discovering the shops and restaurants in the West End or Gastown neighborhood. Check your GlobusGO mobile app for maps and dining suggestions
Day 13 VANCOUVER (EMBARKATION)
Alaskan Adventure by Sea Free time in Vancouver this morning. Then, transfer to Canada Place to board Holland America’s Koningsdam cruise ship for an unforgettable Alaskan Inside Passage cruise. (B,D)
TOUR HIGHLIGHT
NATURAL WONDERS You’re in for one wild and wonderful week on a roundtrip cruise on the incredible Inside Passage through the spectacular ports of Alaska. Cruise from Vancouver to discover spellbinding scenery from narrow fjords to scattered islets and towering peaks. Get close to massive glaciers in Glacier Bay National Park and watch breathlessly for calving ice as it plunges into the ocean
Breakfast Dinner
Breakfast DinnerDay 14 CRUISING: INSIDE PASSAGE, ALASKA
Glacial Fjords & Grand Forests Alaska’s Inside Passage is a protected network of waterways that wind through glacier-cut fjords and lush temperate rain forests along the rugged coast of Southeast Alaska. 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 and Preserve. (B,L,D)
TOUR HIGHLIGHT
WILD BY NATURE Enjoy onboard activities and entertainment while at sea, and savor time on the observation deck to spot some of Alaska’s scenic views and incredible wildlife
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BreakfastLunch DinnerDay 15 CRUISING: TRACY ARM–JUNEAU, ALASKA
Coastal Cliffs & The Catch of the Day Steep cliffs and glacier-covered mountains flank the Tracy Arm fjord, fringed by the largest intact coastal temperate rain forest in the United States where old-growth trees took hold of the mouth of the fjord long ago as the Ice Age retreated. Continue cruising to Juneau and visit the most remote state capital in the United States. Surrounded by water, forest and mountain sights, visitors in Juneau can hike a glacier, eat fresh-caught fish on a seaside patio, and tour a grand capitol building all in one day. (B,L,D)
TOUR HIGHLIGHT
UNTAMED WILDERNESS Even more glorious than nearby Glacier Bay, Tracy Arm is part of the 5.7 million acres (or around 23,000 square kilometers) of pure wilderness sheltered by the Tongass National Forest (America's biggest). Visitors often see bears, whales, and mountain goats roaming across various corners of this pristine area—not to mention chubby baby seals resting on the ice floes. Summer temperatures average 35 to 60 degrees Fahrenheit (0 to 16 degrees Celsius), so pack warm clothing and waterproof gear in preparation for the more than 60 inches (1 ½ meters) of rainfall each year!
Day 16 SKAGWAY
The Rush for Gold At the height of the Klondike Gold Rush, the port town of Skagway served as the primary gateway to the legendary gold fields and quickly grew into Alaska’s largest settlement. It was then a raucous frontier hub packed with trading posts, saloons, and guesthouses. As the gold rush faded into the 1900s, so did Skagway—but today it has been reinvigorated as a gateway for modern explorers to discover Alaska’s colorful history, pristine wilderness habitats, and unrivaled natural beauty. (B,L,D)
TOUR HIGHLIGHT
LEGENDS & LORE At every turn, you’ll find yourself immersed in gold rush lore in the town of Skagway, from the infamous Red Onion Saloon that still keeps a pistol that Wyatt Earp left behind on his way to the Klondike, to the narrow-gauge White Pass and Yukon Route Railroad, traversing rugged mountains, waterfalls, and towering glaciers on its course to Whitehorse deep in the Yukon
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BreakfastLunch DinnerDay 17 CRUISING: GLACIER BAY NATIONAL PARK
Ice Dancing Cruise Glacier Bay (UNESCO World Heritage Site), where the creaks and groans of “living” ice, the shrill cries of gulls and soaring eagles, the splash of breaching humpback whales provide a thrilling spectacle of nature’s power. Frosted peaks towering over mossy forests, wide tidewater glaciers (there are seven in the park), and regular sightings of marine wildlife in abundance here. (B,L,D)
TOUR HIGHLIGHT
WILD DISCOVERIES With the serene majesty of snow-flecked and forested mountains defining its shores, Glacier Bay National Park offers some of the most dramatic scenery in the world. Keep your binoculars and camera handy as you cruise Glacier Bay to the mile-wide Margerie Glacier for the chance to witness ice calving, the fluke of a humpback breaking the surface, or spot a lone brown bear patrolling a windswept beach
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BreakfastLunch DinnerDay 18 KETCHIKAN
Port of Call Experience an adventure in Ketchikan, home to 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. Consider an optional guided rainforest walk in the Tongass National Forest and a visit to the Southeast Alaska Discovery Center to explore the rich Alaska Native culture and coastal rainforest ecosystem during your time in Ketchikan. (B,L,D)
TOUR HIGHLIGHT
HISTORY & TRADITION Ketchikan has long been an important hub of the salmon-fishing and salmon-packing industries. Savor the fresh seafood at one of the local restaurants or take a fishing excursion to catch your own! Ketchikan is one of the best spots along the Inside Passage to explore the rich culture of Native Alaskan nations like the Tlingit, Haida, and Tsimshian. See intricately carved totem poles at the Totem Heritage Center and Totem Bight State Park and visit the Saxman Village just outside of Ketchikan to see Tlingit heritage in action, with working carvers and a dance show in the clan house
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BreakfastLunch DinnerDay 19 CRUISING: INSIDE PASSAGE
Where the Wild Things Are Scenic cruising through the Inside Passage again offering opportunities to spot some of Alaska’s most iconic wildlife. Enjoy the amenities and entertainment onboard the ship, recharge with a spa service or savor the last full day of sailing from the observation deck. (B,L,D)
TOUR HIGHLIGHT
ALASKAN ADVENTURE Relish the last day of leisure on the ship and watch the horizon for the opportunity to spot humpback whales and orcas plying the bountiful waters, bald eagles soaring overhead and brown bears lumbering on the shoreline
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BreakfastLunch DinnerDay 20 VANCOUVER, BC (DISEMBARKATION)
Safe travels until we meet again! Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. Schedule flights departing from Vancouver International Airport after noon. Want to explore more of Vancouver? Extra nights are available for purchase. (B)
Accommodations
Accommodations| Vancouver | Kelowna | Banff | Jasper | Kamloops | Whistler | Victoria |
Georgian Court Hotel
Superior First-Class
773 Beatty St Vancouver BC Canada
The boutique Georgian Court Hotel is situated in downtown Vancouver, steps from BC Place Stadium, Rogers Arena, fashionable Robson Street, and many of Vancouver's main attractions. The hotel features sophisticated and elegant decor, attentive service, first class amenities, and one of Vancouver's best Italian restaurants - Frankie's Italian Kitchen and Bar.
Superior First-Class
773 Beatty St Vancouver BC Canada
The boutique Georgian Court Hotel is situated in downtown Vancouver, steps from BC Place Stadium, Rogers Arena, fashionable Robson Street, and many of Vancouver's main attractions. The hotel features sophisticated and elegant decor, attentive service, first class amenities, and one of Vancouver's best Italian restaurants - Frankie's Italian Kitchen and Bar.
