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Mt Robson Provincial Park, Alberta, Canada. Road trip through Canada in August 2015.
Land, Rail and Ocean Cruise

Rockies Explorer and Alaska (Cruise First)

2025

Land Tour

Rockies Explorer and Alaska Cruise

Rockies Explorer and Alaska (Cruise First)

Explore all the essential Western Canada and Alaska destinations on a schedule perfect for those who like to keep things at a fast pace. Along the way, enjoy special experiences including before-hours access to The Butchart Gardens and a meet and greet with a Mountie.

20 day Land Tour

Itinerary

20 days / 19 night Land Tour

Day 1

Arrive Vancouver

Day 2

Vancouver, Embark Ship

Day 3

The Inside Passage

Day 4

Juneau

Day 5

Skagway

Day 6

Glacier Bay National Park

Day 7

Ketchikan

Day 8

The Inside Passage

Day 9

Disembark Ship, Vancouver

Day 10

Vancouver

Signature Experience

Day 11

Vancouver, Rocky Mountaineer, Kamloops

Day 12

Kamloops, Rocky Mountaineer, Banff

Day 13

Banff

Freedom of Choice

Day 14

Banff, Moraine Lake, Lake Louise

Signature Experience

Day 15

Lake Louise, Athabasca Glacier, Jasper

Day 16

Jasper, Mount Robson, Sun Peaks

Day 17

Sun Peaks, Whistler

Day 18

Whistler, Georgia Strait, Victoria

Day 19

Victoria, The Butchart Gardens

Signature Experience

Day 20

Depart Victoria

Cruise
Coach/Vehicle
Rail

Trip Inclusions

Discover the inclusions provided on your all-inclusive tour, ensuring a stress-free journey where every detail is taken care of.

A maximum of 40 guests in your APT group
Locally inspired dining – a total of 43 meals
Expert APT Tour Director and Cruise Liaison
Lakeview Room at Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise
GoldLeaf Service on the Rocky Mountaineer
Guaranteed verandah on your Holland America Line cruise
Transfers, porterage, port charges and gratuities
Meet a Mountie in Banff and listen to tales of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police

Tour Highlights

These exclusive or unique events are designed to deepen your experience, taking you on an inspiring journey beneath the surface of local history, culture and traditions. What's more, these once-in-a-lifetime moments are often not available to a regular traveller. The following experiences are just a taste of what we have prepared especially for you.

Capilano Suspension Bridge Park

Savour a sensational visit to Capilano Suspension Bridge Park on the beautiful outskirts of Vancouver. After breakfast at the Cliff House Restaurant, you’ll join an insightful nature exploration through the grounds and across the suspension bridge.

The Butchart Gardens Victoria British Columbia

The Butchart Gardens Before Hours

The gates to The Butchart Gardens are opened a little early just for you. Free to explore with before-hours access, you’ll be treated to a delicious breakfast in the original family residence. Then, take the opportunity to wander among the floral displays without the crowds.

Meet a Mountie

On an exciting morning in beautiful Banff National Park, you’ll have the chance to meet one of Canada’s renowned Mounties and hear tales from the iconic Royal Canadian Mounted Police.

What's On Board

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Cruise aboard the Holland America Line

With over 75 years of operation in Alaska, Holland America Line is the true pioneer of cruising in the region. Enjoy a cruise that is small enough to embrace the little luxuries, while large enough to offer award-winning onboard entertainment and a range of culinary options, developed by a team of world-class chefs. Holland America Line ships are refreshingly uncrowded and perfectly sized to cruise Alaska’s Inside Passage and picturesque Canada and New England.

What our customers are saying

We have just returned home after a fabulous trip to Canada/Alaska and San Francisco. What a blast! From the moment we left Australia everything went like clockwork, no hassles whatsoever.

Canada

We have been on many adventure filled holidays but our guide on the Alaska tour with you was the best guide we have ever had.

Canada

Frequently Asked Questions

Visa Requirements for North America

The information is only relevant for Australian and New Zealand citizens/passport holders. For the most up to date visa and travel advice please make sure to check the relevant travel advice website.

Trip Notes

  • Itinerary, inclusions and pricing are subject to change 

  • Please refer to UT19BEVV Rockies Explorer and Alaska Cruise for additional departures throughout the season

  • Prices are for land/cruise and rail only. Flights not included (unless specified)

  • Flights can depart anytime from Victoria, or after 6pm from Vancouver 

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