Western Explorer + Holland America Cruise

Tour Information

After an overnight stop in Calgary this trip features tours of Jasper, Yoho National Park and Banff, including the Banff Gondola Icefields Parkway. There is an overnight stop at the world famous Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise and two days aboard the Rocky Mountaineer, travelling by rail across the spectacular Canadian Rockies. You will enjoy RedLeaf service, which include breakfast and lunch selections served at your seat by your onboard attendant. The journey ends in cosmopolitan Vancouver.

Day 1

Fly from UK to Calgary
Arrive in Calgary and spend the rest of the day sightseeing in the “Stampede City” independently.
Overnight in Calgary at International Hotel.

Day 2

Calgary to Banff with Summit Helicopter Tour
Depart Calgary this morning for a full-day tour concluding in Banff. Journey to Kananaskis where you will enjoy the highlight of today, a 12-minute Summit Helicopter Tour over the remarkable landscape of the Rockies. Continuing on to Banff for a sightseeing tour including Bow Falls, Lake Minnewanka, Surprise Corner and the Hoodoos. A trip on the Banff Gondola is included. Your tour ends on arrival in Banff late this afternoon.
Overnight in Banff at Caribou Lodge & Spa. L.
No refund will be offered in the event a guest chooses not to fly or in the even of inclement weather.

Day 3

Banff to Lake Louise
A half-day tour takes you into Yoho National Park to view some of its natural wonders. Among the attractions are the Spiral Tunnels, Emerald Lake and a natural rock bridge that spans the Kicking Horse River. The tour ends in Lake Louise, where you will be treated to a one-hour guided lakeshore stroll. The remainder of the afternoon is at your leisure to enjoy this magnificent location.
Overnight in Lake Louise at The Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise.

Day 4

Lake Louise to Jasper
Enjoy a sightseeing tour of Banff and Jasper National Parks via the Icefields Parkway. Among the highlights are Bow Lake, the Columbia Icefield and Athabasca Falls. Upon arrival at the Columbia Icefield you will take a ride on an Ice Explorer to the middle of the Athabasca Glacier. Time will be available for lunch (not included). Arrive in Jasper late this afternoon.
Overnight in Jasper at Lobstick Lodge.

Day 5

Jasper
Jasper National Park is a World Heritage Site and the Canadian Rockies largest national park. Today you will enjoy a short scenic tour including the many natural attractions, rugged peaks and perhaps even catch a glimpse of some of the many creatures that call this mountain park home. The remainder of the day is free for you to explore more of Jasper independently.
Overnight in Jasper at Lobstick Lodge

Day 6

Jasper to Kamloops
Travel onboard the Rocky Mountaineer from Jasper to Kamloops. You will be surrounded by the dramatic scenery of the Continental Divide and by the river valleys of the Monashee and Cariboo mountains. Highlights include Mount Robson, Pyramid Falls, Yellowhead Pass and the journey along the North Thompson River.
Overnight in Kamloops. B, L.

Day 7

Kamloops to Vancouver
Your journey continues west towards the coastal city of Vancouver. Highlights include the steep slopes and rock sheds along the Thompson River and the rushing waters of Hell’s Gate in the Fraser Canyon.
Overnight in Vancouver at Holiday Inn. B, L.

Day 8

Embarkation
Transfer early this afternoon to the Vancouver cruise terminal where you
board your ship. Overnight on Holland America’s ms Zuiderdam. D.

Day 9

Cruise the Inside Passage
Enjoy sailing through the dramatic Inside Passage. Overnight on Holland
America’s ms Zuiderdam. B, L, D.

Day 10

Port of Call Juneau, Alaska
Located at the foot of grand mountain peaks on the Gastineau Channel,
the town of Juneau has the massive Mendenhall Glacier and the immense
Juneau Icefields at its back door. Juneau is the place to let your imagination
run wild. Explore the lush Tongass National Forest, visit the rustic shops in
town set out and whale watch, flightsee, hike, kayak, raft or fish. Due to the
long daylight hours, there’s plenty of time for your perfect Juneau adventure.
Overnight on Holland America’s ms Zuiderdam. B, L, D.

Day 11

Port of Call Skagway, Alaska
Take your time and poke into every little store 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 vintage characters. To
complete the picture of those rip-roaring days; visit the nostalgic Trail of ‘98
Museum. The Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park boasts restored
buildings and wooden boardwalks that invite you to take a stroll into the
past. Overnight on Holland America’s ms Zuiderdam. B, L, D.

Day 12

Glacier Bay Scenic Cruise
As Biosphere Reserve and UNESCO World Heritage Site, Glacier Bay
National Park protects a unique ecosystem of plants and animals living
in concert with an ever-changing glacial landscape. Bring out the camera
and listen for the thunderous sound of a monumental chunk of ice that has
split from a glacier as it crashes into the sea. The impact shoots water
hundreds of feet into the air. Glacier Bay has more actively calving tidewater
glaciers than anyplace else in the world. Overnight on Holland America’s ms
Zuiderdam. B, L, D.

Day 13

Port of Call Ketchikan, Alaska
Built out over the water and climbing weathered stairways, Ketchikan clings
to the shores of Tongass Narrows and drapes the mountains with a cheerful
air. Take time to explore Creek Street, the Tongass Historical Museum, Totem
Bight State Park and Saxman Village, Ketchikan’s main attractions. Deep
water fjords created by retreating glaciers has left behind stunning granite
cliffs towering thousands of feet above the sea and countless waterfalls
cascading into placid waters. Overnight on Holland America’s ms Zuiderdam.
B, L, D.

Day 14

Cruise the Inside Passage
Enjoy sailing through the dramatic Inside Passage. Overnight on Holland
America’s ms Zuiderdam. B, L, D.

Day 15

Vancouver
After breakfast you will disembark the ms Zuiderdam in Vancouver, where
your holiday concludes. B.

What's Included

• Scheduled flights
• 2 day Rocky Mountaineer RedLeaf Service
• 7 night Glacier Bay Inside Passage Cruise in Ocean View Stateroom on Holland America ms Zuiderdam
• 9 breakfasts, 8 lunches and 7 dinners
• 7 nights hotel accommodation
• Calgary Tower
• Calgary to Banff Tour, including Banff Gondola
• Summit Helicopter Flightseeing
• Yoho Park Tour, Banff to Lake Louise
• Guided lakeshore stroll at The Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise
• Icefields Parkway Tour, including Ice Explorer, Lake Louise to Jasper
• Jasper Highlights Tour
• Vancouver Lookout
• Rail station transfers in Jasper, Kamloops and Vancouver
• Luggage handling and National Park Pass