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Spirit of the Rockies with Alaska Cruise 2025
19 Day Tour from Vancouver to Vancouver
Tour Description:
Nothing lifts your spirits like sunny days, blue skies, and even bluer water – not to mention soaring peaks, stunning glaciers, and heartwarming wildlife. This lofty tour of Western Canada leads you to see the inspirational sights of British Columbia and Alberta – and from a variety of vantage points. Enjoy a two-day scenic rail journey from bustling Vancouver to the still beauty of Banff National Park; cross the Columbia Icefield aboard an exciting Ice Explorer; then get ready to melt as you ferry to the “garden city” of Victoria to tiptoe through the tulips. You’ll also relish the timeless scenery of Jasper National Park and the newer resorts of Sun Peaks and Whistler. These dream sights are complemented by the dreamiest of hotels as you rest your wonder-filled head at the best of the Fairmont Collection, including the Fairmont Hotel Vancouver, Banff Springs Hotel, Chateau Lake Louise, Jasper Park Lodge, and the Chateau Whistler Resort. Catch the spirit of Alaska by adding a leisurely cruise around the 49th state to your tour of Western Canada and the Canadian Rockies. 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.
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Dates & Pricing
Start Dates Listed Below are US departure dates, please verify specific dates with your Pavlus Travel Planner
| Saturday 03 May 25 — Wednesday 21 May 25 | Starting at $8,541 | Get a Quote | |
| Saturday 10 May 25 — Wednesday 28 May 25 | Starting at $8,639 | Get a Quote | |
| Saturday 17 May 25 — Wednesday 04 Jun 25 | Starting at $8,639 | Get a Quote | |
| Saturday 31 May 25 — Wednesday 18 Jun 25 | Starting at $9,238 | Get a Quote | |
| Saturday 07 Jun 25 — Wednesday 25 Jun 25 | Starting at $9,366 | Get a Quote | |
| Saturday 14 Jun 25 — Wednesday 02 Jul 25 | Starting at $9,366 | Get a Quote | |
| Saturday 21 Jun 25 — Wednesday 09 Jul 25 | Starting at $9,366 | Get a Quote | |
| Saturday 28 Jun 25 — Wednesday 16 Jul 25 | Starting at $9,366 | Get a Quote | |
| Saturday 05 Jul 25 — Wednesday 23 Jul 25 | Starting at $9,415 | Get a Quote | |
| Saturday 12 Jul 25 — Wednesday 30 Jul 25
Small Group Discovery | Starting at $9,955 | Get a Quote | |
| Saturday 19 Jul 25 — Wednesday 06 Aug 25 | Starting at $9,415 | Get a Quote | |
| Saturday 26 Jul 25 — Wednesday 13 Aug 25 | Starting at $9,415 | Get a Quote | |
| Saturday 02 Aug 25 — Wednesday 20 Aug 25
Small Group Discovery | Starting at $9,945 | Get a Quote | |
| Saturday 09 Aug 25 — Wednesday 27 Aug 25 | Starting at $9,366 | Get a Quote | |
| Saturday 16 Aug 25 — Wednesday 03 Sep 25 | Starting at $9,356 | Get a Quote | |
| Saturday 30 Aug 25 — Wednesday 17 Sep 25 | Starting at $9,248 | Get a Quote | |
| Saturday 06 Sep 25 — Wednesday 24 Sep 25 | Starting at $9,179 | Get a Quote |
Destination & Sightseeing
Destination & SightseeingWe’ve packed everything you need for the perfect vacation—from hand-selected hotels and dining to the friendly expertise of Globus Tour Directors and Local Guides, to seamless transportation between destinations and VIP access to the world’s most iconic sites! Touring by private, first-class, air-conditioned motorcoach with free Wi-Fi.Your package price includes Holland America’s ‘Have It All Premium Cruise Package.’ Included for 2025:•Signature Beverage package•$100 Shore Excursion Credit•One dinner in a specialty restaurant•Surf Wi-Fi packageYour Train: SilverLeaf service is included and features a single-level dome coach, and panoramic oversized windows. GoldLeaf service update is available and offers luxury reminiscent of a bygone era, including extra attendants, an elegant bi-level dome car, and regional cuisine in an exclusive dining car.
Notes:
Kamloops properties are considered moderate 2 or 3-star hotels or motor inns. Rocky Mountaineer determines hotels that also meet our high standards of cleanliness and comfort. Moraine Lake is typically accessible from late May to early September.Visiting and participating in activities in this region may be subject to favorable weather conditions.
Kamloops properties are considered moderate 2 or 3-star hotels or motor inns. Rocky Mountaineer determines hotels that also meet our high standards of cleanliness and comfort. Moraine Lake is typically accessible from late May to early September.Visiting and participating in activities in this region may be subject to favorable weather conditions.
ITINERARY
ITINERARYDay 1
At 6pm, meet your travel companions for a welcome drink. Your Tour Director will prepare you for your upcoming adventure
Day 2
Tour Vancouver, including the waterfront, Chinatown, and Stanley Park with its old-growth evergreen forests and totem poles. The afternoon is free to explore the many attractions at your leisure before dinner at a local restaurant
Day 3
At Vancouver’s Rocky Mountaineer Station, board the Rocky Mountaineer train to follow the Fraser Canyon and the Thompson River through beautiful landscapes to historic Kamloops. Tonight, enjoy free time in Kamloops
Day 4
Back aboard the Rocky Mountaineer, journey from Kamloops eastward to Shuswap Lake with its many miles of shoreline. Follow the Kicking Horse River and pass over the Continental Divide into Banff National Park
Day 5
Breathe in the fresh mountain air! This morning, tour the highlights of Banff: Bow Falls, Tunnel Mountain, and Surprise Corner. The remainder of the day is at leisure to enjoy all that Banff has to offer. You may wish to ride on the Banff Gondola, visit the shops on Main Street, or perhaps take an optional helicopter flightseeing trip for impressive views of the Rocky Mountains and Banff
Day 6
Day 7
Travel on awe-inspiring Icefields Parkway past towering peaks and immense hanging glaciers to Jasper National Park. Ride an exciting Ice Explorer with a Glaciologist Guide on the Athabasca Glacier and see thundering Athabasca Falls. Your overnight destination is the charming village of Jasper in Jasper National Park
Day 8
Departing Jasper, watch the scenery unfold while traveling the Yellowhead Highway
Day 9
A spectacular day lies ahead! This morning, travel past some of the most beautiful and rugged lakes and mountains in British Columbia. This afternoon, we arrive in Whistler—one of Canada’s newest and most exciting mountain resorts, and host of the 2010 Winter Olympics— and settle into the deluxe Fairmont Chateau Whistler
Day 10
Visit the [LF] Squamish Lil’wat Cultural Centre, dedicated to the history and culture of the First Nations people, for a private presentation and breakfast. Afterward, Victoria awaits! Board a BC Ferry for a picturesque cruise to Vancouver Island and the charming, very British “Garden City” of Victoria. This afternoon, discover British Columbia’s capitol on a city highlights tour. Later, you may want to stroll around the Parliament buildings or do some shopping. Enjoy dinner on your own at one of the many restaurants in this delightful harbor city
Day 11
Free time this morning before an afternoon visit to world-famous [LF] Butchart Gardens
Day 12
Travel on a scenic BC Ferry crossing through the Gulf Islands to Vancouver where you will begin your 7-Night Alaska’s Inside Passage cruise
Day 13
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. Arguably 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 & Preserve
Day 14
Steep cliffs and glacier-covered mountains flank the Tracy Arm fjord, fringed by the largest intact coastal temperate rain forest in the United States. Old-growth trees colonized Tracy Arm's mouth long ago as the Ice Age retreated. Continue cruising to Juneau, Alaska and visit the most remote, most beautiful, and strangest state capital in the United States. Surrounded by water, forest and mountain sights, visitors seeking things to do in Juneau indoors and outdoors can hike a glacier, eat fresh-caught fish on a seaside patio and tour a grand capitol building all in one day
Day 15
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 a new kind of visitor: those looking to explore Alaska’s colorful history, pristine wildlife, and unrivaled natural beauty
Day 16
On your cruise to Glacier Bay (A UNESCO World Heritage Site), close your eyes and take in the sounds—the creaks and groans of “living” ice, the shrill cries of gulls and soaring eagles, the splash of a breaching humpback whale. Frosted peaks towering over mossy forests, wide tidewater glaciers (there are seven in the park), and sighting marine wildlife is a given on Glacier Bay cruises, and every experience in this changing biosphere is unique
Day 17
Your adventure continues with a visit to Ketchikan, Alaska, where the town clings to the banks of the Tongass Narrows, flanked by green forests nurtured by abundant rain and picturesque fjords to welcome you to the Inside Passage
Day 18
Scenic cruising through the Inside Passage offers outstanding opportunities to spot some of Alaska’s most iconic wildlife
Day 19
Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. Schedule flights departing from Vancouver International Airport after Noon.
Accommodations
Accommodations| Vancouver | Banff | Lake Louise | Jasper | Sun Peaks | Whistler | Victoria |
Fairmont Hotel Vancouver
Moderate Deluxe
900 W. Georgia St. Vancouver BC Canada
Known as the "Castle in the City," Fairmont Hotel Vancouver reflects timeless luxury and history of Vancouver. Holding a prime downtown location, the hotel is minutes away from some of Vancouver's biggest attractions including Granville Island, Robson Street shopping, Gastown, and Canada Place.
Moderate Deluxe
900 W. Georgia St. Vancouver BC Canada
Known as the "Castle in the City," Fairmont Hotel Vancouver reflects timeless luxury and history of Vancouver. Holding a prime downtown location, the hotel is minutes away from some of Vancouver's biggest attractions including Granville Island, Robson Street shopping, Gastown, and Canada Place.
