Let the spirit of the Rockies lift you from the moment you arrive—where Vancouver's coastal skyline gives way to soaring peaks, turquoise lakes, glacier-carved valleys, and some of North America's most spectacular scenery. This unforgettable Western Canada adventure brings the landscape to life from every angle: travel through the Canadian Rockies aboard the legendary Rocky Mountaineer, ride an all-terrain Ice Explorer onto the Athabasca Glacier at the Columbia Icefield, journey along the breathtaking Icefields Parkway, and ferry across to Victoria, British Columbia's charming Garden City.
Along the way, discover the natural beauty of Banff and Jasper National Parks, visit iconic Lake Louise, experience the mountain communities of Sun Peaks and Whistler, explore Indigenous traditions at the Squamish Lil'wat Cultural Centre, and stroll among the colorful displays of Butchart Gardens. Premium Fairmont Collection accommodations—including Fairmont Banff Springs, Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise, Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge, and Fairmont Chateau Whistler—make every overnight stay part of the experience.
The adventure continues at sea with a spectacular Alaska cruise through the Inside Passage, Tracy Arm, and Glacier Bay National Park. Cruise past tidewater glaciers, misty fjords, and forested coastlines, with memorable ports of call in Juneau, Skagway, and Ketchikan adding a remarkable finale to this journey through Western Canada and Alaska.
PLUS, this tour includes your choice of excursions in Vancouver, so you can plan your day your way.
Itinerary
ARRIVE IN VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA
Welcome to Vancouver! At 6pm, meet your travel companions for a welcome drink. Your Tour Director will prepare you for your upcoming adventure.
VANCOUVER
British Columbia Treasures 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. (B,D)
VANCOUVER – ROCKY MOUNTAINEER – KAMLOOPS
Riding the Rails Board the Rocky Mountaineer train to follow the Fraser Canyon and Thompson River through beautiful landscapes from Vancouver to historic Kamloops. Tonight, enjoy free time in Kamloops. (B,L)
KAMLOOPS – ROCKY MOUNTAINEER – BANFF, ALBERTA
The Continental Divide Continue aboard the Rocky Mountaineer train from Kamloops eastward to scenic Shuswap Lake. Follow the Kicking Horse River and pass over the Continental Divide into Banff National Park. (B,L)
BANFF
Breathtaking Banff 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 free 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. (B,D)
BANFF – LAKE LOUISE
Rocky Mountain Majesty Travel north within Banff National Park to Lake Louise, one of the most photographed lakes in the world, framed with mountains, glacial creeks and lakeshore trails. Take delight in the enchanting Lake Louise with a [LF] guided heritage walk along the lake. Enjoy an overnight stay and dinner at the exclusive Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise. (B,D)
LAKE LOUISE – COLUMBIA ICEFIELD – JASPER
On the Ice Travel on awe-inspiring Icefields Parkway past towering peaks and immense hanging glaciers to Jasper National Park. Take an exciting ride on an all-terrain Ice Explorer to the Athabasca Glacier and thundering Athabasca Falls. Consider an optional guided raft excursion on the Athabasca River to admire the scenery of the Jasper National Park and the Canadian Rockies from the water. Your overnight destination is the charming village of Jasper in Jasper National Park. (B,D)
JASPER – SUN PEAKS, BRITISH COLUMBIA
Legendary Pathways Departing Jasper, watch the scenery unfold while traveling the Yellowhead Highway to the year-round alpine resort of Sun Peaks in British Columbia. (B)
SUN PEAKS – WHISTLER
Rugged Beauty A spectacular day lies ahead! This morning, travel past some of the most beautiful and rugged lakes and mountains in British Columbia. This afternoon, arrive in Whistler—one of Canada’s most exciting mountain resorts and host of the 2010 Winter Olympics—and settle into the deluxe Fairmont Chateau Whistler. (B)
WHISTLER – VICTORIA
Ancient Traditions Visit the [LF] Squamish Lil’wat Cultural Centre, dedicated to the history and culture of First Nations, 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 the beauty and rich history of British Columbia’s capital 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. (B)
VICTORIA
Spend your day your way in Victoria Discover vibrant colors and floral beauty at the world-famous [LF] Butchart Gardens this morning. (B,D)
Explore more of Victoria with your choice of included Globus Choice excursions.
VICTORIA – VANCOUVER (EMBARKATION)
Ready to Cruise! Wave goodbye to your Tour Director and Driver this morning before departing for your Alaska cruise. Travel on a scenic BC Ferry crossing through the Gulf Islands to Vancouver where you will begin your 7-night Alaskan Inside Passage cruise. (B,D)
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)
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 to 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)
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)
CRUISING: GLACIER BAY NATIONAL PARK
Making a Splash 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. Be awed by 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)
KETCHIKAN
Alaska’s First City Your adventure continues with a visit to Ketchikan, where the town clings to the banks of the Tongass Narrows, flanked by green forests nurtured by abundant rain and picturesque fjords welcoming you to the Inside Passage. (B,L,D)
CRUISING: INSIDE PASSAGE
Where the Wild Things Are Scenic cruising through the Inside Passage offers outstanding opportunities to spot some of Alaska’s most iconic wildlife. (B,L,D)
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. (B)
Includes discount: $350.00, Intra-vacation air transfers. Arrival and destination airfare not included.
Charges not included in the price may include but are not limited to: airfare to and from the start of your trip; airline baggage fees including checked and/or excess baggage fees; Federal inspection fees for the Federal U.S. Customs and Immigrations; agricultural tax; other per person taxes imposed by government entities; applicable cruise taxes, fees, fares and port charges; passports; visas and vaccinations; transfers; tips to your Tour or Cruise Director, Local Host, driver, Local Guides, and/or ships' crew; gratuities on ferries, trains, and cruise ships; laundry; telephone; minibar; alcohol, beverages, and food outside of the contracted menu as presented at a hotel or restaurant (these extra items will be billed to you before leaving the hotel, ship, or restaurant); additional excursions and activities not listed as 'included' in the itinerary; porterage at airports or train stations; Travel Protection premiums; and all other items of a personal nature.
The "Starting at" or listed price is based on the lowest price available to book. Price is per passenger based on double occupancy and does not include international airfare. Some tours require intra-vacation flights (and in some cases intra-vacation segments must be purchased from Globus) in which case intra-vacation air and taxes are included in the price shown.
Ship's registry: The Netherlands
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