Canadian Masterpiece with Alaska Cruise
Canadian Masterpiece with Alaska Cruise
Canadian Masterpiece with Alaska Cruise
19 Days
Visiting: Vancouver, Rocky Mountaineer, Kamloops, Lake Louise Inn, Lake Louise, Banff National Park, Athabasca Glacier, Jasper National Park Of Canada, Mount Robson, Sun Peaks Resort, Sun Peaks, Lillooet, Whistler, Victoria, Inside Passage, Juneau, Skagway, Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve, Ketchikan
Tour operator:
Tour code:
8922-2024
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
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Interests:
Activities:
From:
$6857
$6668 (USD)
Operator discount: -$190
Tour Overview
Experience unmatched natural beauty on this affordable Canadian vacation and Alaskan Cruise. Arrive in Vancouver for a morning guided tour of the coastal seaport, including Stanley Park. You’ll board your Rocky Mountaineer train for a 2-day trip following the Fraser River through snowcapped peaks to Kamloops. Travel through the Selkirk Mountains before entering Yoho National Park, and wind through the Spiral Tunnels before your train climbs Kicking Horse Pass. Cross the Continental Divide before entering Alberta and Banff National Park and onto Lake Louise for a night. Spend two nights in Banff and see the natural bridge spanning Kicking Horse River, and visit Emerald and Moraine Lakes. Ascend Bow Pass for views of glistening Peyto Lake. Next, board the Ice Explorer on the 750-foot-thick ice of the Columbia Icefield. Travel through magnificent Jasper National Park, and arrive at the base of 12,972-foot Mount Robson on your way to Sun Peaks, then Whistler. Cross via ferry to Victoria for sightseeing and a visit to beautiful Butchart Gardens. Embark on your 7-night cruise through the Inside Passage from Vancouver to Alaskan ports of call. Follow the coast through spectacular waterways to watch for orcas, whales, otters, and eagles. Dock in Juneau on the Gastineau Channel, and visit the Alaskan capital’s rustic shops in town. Next port is Skagway, with its history of tough prospectors who passed through on their way to find Gold in the Yukon. Visit Skagway’s Trail of ’98 Museum for a glimpse into the Klondike Gold Rush of the 1800s. Cruise on to Glacier Bay, which has more actively calving tidewater glaciers than anywhere in the world. Your next port of call is the picturesque town of Ketchikan. This value-minded vacation in Canada with an affordable Alaskan cruise is not to be missed and won’t soon be forgotten!
Itinerary
Day 1 : Vancouver
Location: Vancouver
Welcome to Vancouver! Your Tour Director is on hand late this afternoon to answer any questions.
Day 2 : Vancouver
Location: Vancouver
This morning, an included city tour highlights Stanley Park, Chinatown, the harbour, beaches, and more. The remainder of the day is at leisure. You could take a water-taxi to lively Granville Island with its outdoor markets, street musicians, and waterfront cafés, or visit historic Gastown with its steam-powered clock, antique shops, and art galleries!
Day 3 : Vancouver,Rocky Mountaineer,Kamloops
Location: Vancouver, Rocky Mountaineer, Kamloops
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
An exciting morning as you board the Rocky Mountaineer for a 2-day, all-daylight, classic rail journey. The train travels through some of Canada’s most spectacular scenery. Follow the Fraser River through snowcapped mountains, eventually arriving at Kamloops.
Day 4 : Kamloops,Rocky Mountaineer,Lake Louise
Location: Kamloops, Rocky Mountaineer, Lake Louise Inn
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
Reboard the train and prepare for spectacular sights, such as Shuswap Lake, the Selkirk Mountains, and Yoho National Park. The train follows railway history as it rolls by Craigellachie, through Rogers Pass and winds through the Spiral Tunnels while climbing Kicking Horse Pass. Cross the Continental Divide into the province of Alberta. Enter Banff National Park, and journey to Lake Louise Village for an overnight stay.
Day 5 : Lake Louise,Banff National Park
Location: Lake Louise, Banff National Park
Enjoy a day of scenic grandeur. First visit famous Lake Louise, where green-blue waters form a perfect mirror reflection of Mount Victoria. Then it’s on to Natural Bridge and Emerald and Moraine lakes before arriving in Banff. Upon arrival, an orientation tour highlights Banff’s unspoiled beauty. Your Tour Director will have suggestions for independent activities.
Day 6 : Banff National Park
Location: Banff National Park
Today is at leisure. Play golf, horseback ride, hike the many wilderness trails in the area, stroll through Banff, or simply relax at the hot springs. Banff National Park is the perfect place for photographers and wildlife watching, and as a visitor you may be lucky enough to encounter some of these amazing creatures in their natural habitat. If the timing is right, you may spot black bears, grizzlies, or wolves. Your Tour Director will also have suggestions for an optional helicopter ride over the Canadian Rockies and can offer recommendations for dinner.
Day 7 : Banff National Park,Columbia Icefield,Jasper National Park
Location: Banff National Park, Athabasca Glacier, Jasper National Park Of Canada
Scale Bow Pass for splendid views of Peyto Lake, then climb Sunwapta Pass for stunning vistas of alpine meadows, waterfalls, and massive glaciers. Next stop: the Columbia Icefield to ride the Ice Explorer that travels on ice measuring 750 feet thick.
Day 8 : Jasper National Park,Mount Robson,Sun Peaks
Location: Jasper National Park Of Canada, Mount Robson, Sun Peaks Resort
Stand at the base of the awesome 12,972-foot Mount Robson, the highest peak in the Canadian Rockies. Travel through British Columbia’s Fur Trade and Cariboo regions for tantalizing glimpses of the soaring granite mountains. Watch for wildlife as you continue to the internationally renowned Sun Peaks ski resort.
Day 9 : Sun Peaks,Lillooet,Whistler
Location: Sun Peaks, Lillooet, Whistler
Head south, following the once-treacherous Cariboo Wagon Trail. From Lillooet, “Mile 0 of the Gold Rush Route,” our motorcoach will follow the shores of Seton and Duffey Lakes, with a mid-afternoon arrival in Whistler. There are optional activities to choose from, including flightseeing by floatplane over glaciated peaks or a Gondola ride between Whistler and Blackcomb mountains for the perfect bear-spotting perch.
Day 10 : Whistler,Ferry Crossing,Victoria
Location: Whistler, Victoria
Set sail across the Strait of Georgia to Vancouver Island. In Victoria, sightseeing includes Butchart Gardens, the Empress Hotel, Legislative Buildings, Bastion Square, and Thunderbird Park.
Day 11 : Victoria
Location: Victoria
A day at leisure gives you the chance to stroll around the harbour, go shopping on Government Street, or have lunch in one of the many pubs. Your Tour Director will have suggestions for shopping, dining, and additional sightseeing such as a flightseeing excursion with spectacular vistas of downtown Victoria. You may also choose to join an optional wildlife and whale-watching trip where you’ll cruise the beautiful waters of the San Juan and Gulf Islands, looking for whales, porpoises, seals, and eagles.
Day 12 : Victoria,Vancouver (Embarkation)
Location: Victoria, Vancouver
Meals Included: Dinner
Board your ferry this morning and head back to the Canadian mainland, where you will transfer to Holland America’s luxurious MS Zaandam for a 7-night voyage through the famed Inside Passage. Your package price includes Holland America’s ‘Have It All Premium Cruise Package.'
Day 13 : Scenic Cruising: Inside Passage
Location: Inside Passage
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Spend the day cruising one of the world’s most spectacular waterways. Located along the coast of British Columbia, the Inside Passage is the longest sheltered inland waterway in the world. Watch the water for orcas and humpback whales.
Day 14 : Juneau
Location: Juneau
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Located at the foot of grand mountain peaks on Gastineau Channel, Alaska’s capital city of Juneau has massive Mendenhall Glacier and the Juneau Icefield at its back door. Visit the rustic shops in town—or get out and kayak, raft, hike, whale watch, flightsee, or fish. There is no end to the adventure because of the long daylight hours.
Day 15 : Skagway
Location: Skagway
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
In winter, the sidewalks are all but rolled up in Skagway, so you can imagine the frightful conditions endured by gold prospectors who passed through enroute to the Yukon. Take your time and poke your head into every little shop, from the Trail Bench to Lynch & Kennedy’s Dry Goods. The Red Onion Saloon, with its honky-tonk piano and costumed barmaids, is a treasure trove of memorabilia featuring pictures of Klondike Kate, Peahull Annie, and other historic characters. To complete the picture of those rip-roaring days, visit the nostalgic Trail of ’98 Museum.
Day 16 : Scenic Cruising: Glacier Bay
Location: Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Glacier Bay has more actively calving tidewater glaciers than any place else in the world. How does it feel when a colossal chunk of ice splits off a glacier and crashes into the sea? The sound is like thunder. The impact shoots water hundreds of meters into the air. You hold your breath as you capture the moment on camera, then you wait for it all to happen again.
Day 17 : Ketchikan
Location: Ketchikan
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Alaska’s “First City” of Ketchikan is so named because it is the first major landfall for most cruisers as they enter the 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. An important hub of the salmon-fishing and -packing industries—visitors can try their luck on a sport-fishing excursion or simply savor the fresh seafood at one of the local restaurants. It is also one of the best spots along the Inside Passage to explore the rich cultural sights of Native Alaskan nations like the Tlingit, Haida and Tsimshian.
Day 18 : Scenic Cruising: Inside Passage
Location: Inside Passage
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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. Sailing the Inside Passage offers opportunities to spot some of Alaska’s most iconic wildlife, with humpback whales and orca plying the bountiful waters alongside the ships, bald eagles soaring overhead and brown bears lumbering on the shoreline.
Day 19 : Vancouver (Disembarkation)
Location: Vancouver
Meals Included: Breakfast
Your cruise ends this morning. Please schedule flights after noon.
Meals
9 breakfast, 8 lunches, 7 dinners
UNESCO Sites
Banff National Park|Jasper National Park
Accommodation
Sandman Hotel Vancouver City Center
Located in the heart of the theater district in downtown Vancouver, the hotel features 302 comfortable guestrooms, an indoor pool, and three restaurants.
Lake Louise Inn
The Lake Louise Inn is nestled in the peaks of Banff National Park and part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The hotel features 247 rooms and suites in a collection of lodges set on spectacular wooded setting.
Mountaineer Lodge
You have found the right place for mountain adventure at Mountaineer Lodge, centrally located in Lake Louise, Alberta.
Rundlestone Lodge
Guests will find a warm welcome with a large, open fireplace in the lobby and friendly staff at the Rundlestone Lodge. Conveniently located on Banff Avenue only minutes from Downtown Banff, the Lodge offers a host of amenities including a fitness center, whirlpool, and swimming pool.
Banff Ptarmigan Inn
The Banff Ptarmigan Inn is centrally located in Banff National Park only steps away from the downtown area. Rooms feature Mountain Luxury beds, coffee maker, tea kettle, iron & board, Rocky Mountain soap, flat panel television, complimentary Wi-Fi, clock radio, complimentary local calls, wake up calls, hairdryer, climate control, and electric fan.
Banff High Country Inn
Set against a mountain backdrop, the High Country Inn offers an array of luxurious amenities that will ensure comfort and relaxation. Swim a lap in the indoor heated pool, soak in the hot tub or unwind in the traditional dry cedar sauna. In addition to comfortable units and spacious suites, guests will also find indoor heated pool, hot tubs and dry cedar sauna, Complimentary Wireless Internet, 24-hour front desk, Internet kiosk, and laundry services. Rooms feature Individual climate control and air conditioning, mini fridge, coffee maker, and courtesy coffee, cable TV.
Tonquin Inn
Surrounded by majestic snow-peaked mountains, the Tonquin Inn hotel in Jasper National Park, Alberta provides endless opportunities for adventure in the Canadian Rockies. Our accommodations offer an idyllic Rocky Mountain getaway for families, friends and couples.
Nancy Greene's Cahilty Hotel & Suites
Surrounded by spectacular mountain views, the hotel features 168 cozy lodge rooms, indoor and outdoor hot tubs, fitness room, business center, and complimentary Wi-Fi.
Listel Whistler Hotel
This beautiful property is ideally located in downtown Whistler and offers guests a relaxing stay. The hotel features easy access to local surroundings, an outdoor pool, spa, business center, concierge service, and gift shop. All guestrooms are fully equipped with cable television, telephones, refrigerators, in-room safes, and coffeemakers.
Royal Scot Hotel & Suites
Located in the center of downtown, the Royal Scot hotel & Suites is just a short walk to Victoria's famous Inner Harbour as well as shopping, dining, entertainment, and attractions. The hotel features an indoor and outdoor pool, hot tub, fitness center, game room, concierge service, guest laundry, gift shop, business center, Internet access, restaurant, and lounge.
Check out our Q&As
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How long has the tour company been trading?
Since 1961
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What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?
Cosmos is committed to minimizing our impact on the environment and to reducing dependence on non-renewable resources. In this endeavor, we have implemented policies to support this mission and are working carefully to enhance our products with this mission and our values combined. We are committed to complying with all relevant legislation and/or regulations.
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What documents will I receive before I travel?
Travel documents, including any air tickets, itineraries, and other information, are available approximately two to three weeks prior to departure provided full payment has been received.
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What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?
All guests are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 for travel through February, 2023. Beginning March 1, 2023, while we highly recommend vaccination, we will no longer require it. We ask all guests to comply with airline and destination requirements, which still may apply. To check your destination requirements for your travel dates, view the Latest Travel & Health Restrictions for Travel.
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Cosmos requires a minimum deposit of 200 GBP per person or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 60 days before departure.
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Cancellation Policy
We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of cosmos charges.
Up to 65 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
At 64 days before tour starts: Forfeit 20% of booking price.
At 21 days before tour starts: Forfeit 30% of booking price.
At 7 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.
At 1 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.