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Western Canada by Rail with Alaska Cruise
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Length
16 Days
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Quality
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Starts in
Calgary (Alberta)
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Ends in
Vancouver (British Columbia)
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Available Tour Start Dates
MAY 11, 2027 to AUG 31, 2027
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Activity Level
No Rating Provided
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Style
Fully-Guided
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Language
English
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Guaranteed Date(s)
Yes means that there is at least one tour date that the vendor guarantees will occur. No means that there is not at least one tour date that the vendor guarantees will occur, which usually means that the vendor wants a certain amount of reservations on each tour in order for each one to occur. Of course, the terms and conditions of the vendor do allow for the vendor to cancel guaranteed tour dates for certain reasons (for example, a natural disaster).Yes
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Special Interest(s)
Includes Cruise, Sailing and/or Rail
From
Pricing listed is per person, based on double occupancy, and is the least expensive price for at least one departure date of this tour. Price is for the tour only. Additional items, including but not limited to, airfare (unless noted otherwise), travel insurance, and more, are additional.
$6,589.41
Overview
Create lasting memories traveling through the Canadian Rockies and Alaska. The adventure begins in Calgary, home of the world-famous Calgary Stampede, and continues to Banff National Park, stunning Lake Louise, and the Icefields Parkway, where you’ll ride the all-terrain Ice Explorer onto the Athabasca Glacier. Continue to the dramatic landscapes of Jasper National Park before experiencing a two-day, all-daylight rail journey aboard the Rocky Mountaineer from Jasper to Vancouver. Pass Mount Robson, the highest peak in the Canadian Rockies, wild rivers, mountain ranges, and the Hell’s Gate rapids on the Fraser River. See Stanley Park and other highlights in Vancouver before crossing by ferry through the Gulf Islands to Victoria on Vancouver Island. Visit beautiful Butchart Gardens, then enjoy free time to explore Victoria before returning by ferry across the Strait of Georgia to Vancouver to board your Alaska cruise. Cruise the spectacular Inside Passage, watching for whales, bald eagles, seals, and other wildlife. Marvel at Alaska’s glaciers and, if conditions allow, witness the dramatic spectacle of ice calving into the sea. This value-minded tour of Western Canada with an Alaska cruise is an unforgettable vacation!
Visited During Tour
Banff National Park (Alberta) | Calgary (Alberta) | Columbia Icefield (Canada) | Glacier Bay National Park (Alaska) | Gulf Islands (British Columbia) | Inside Passage (Alaska) | Inside Passage Cruise (Alaska) | Jasper National Park (Alberta) | Juneau (Alaska) | Kamloops (British Columbia) | Ketchikan (Alaska) | Lake Louise (Alberta) | Mount Robson (British Columbia) | Skagway (Alaska) | Vancouver (British Columbia) | Vancouver Island (British Columbia) | Victoria (British Columbia)
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Tour Itinerary Itinerary
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Dates, Offers & Prices
The following are Western Canada by Rail with Alaska Cruise tour dates available from Cosmos. Select a bonus offer graphic to view its details, including its terms.
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Tour Itinerary
Cosmos Tour Code 8934
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1CALGARY
Welcome to Calgary! Your Tour Director is on hand from 3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. to answer any questions.
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2CALGARY–BANFF NATIONAL PARK
Home to the Calgary Stampede, Calgary was transformed by the discovery of oil from a ranching town into a thriving city. See many of downtown Calgary’s attractions on today’s sightseeing tour, including The Confluence (formerly Fort Calgary), Stampede Park, the Saddledome, and Canada Olympic Park. Next, drive west through the foothills of the Rocky Mountains into Banff National Park. Enjoy an orientation tour upon arrival. The evening is at leisure.
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3BANFF NATIONAL PARK
Enjoy the day exploring Banff National Park, Canada’s first national park. Hike the many trails, stroll through Banff townsite, or relax at the hot springs. Banff National Park is also an excellent place for wildlife viewing, with opportunities to spot deer, elk, and bighorn sheep. For a different perspective, choose an optional helicopter ride for breathtaking aerial views of the Canadian Rockies. If you prefer to stay on the ground, join the Panoramas & Peaks* optional excursion to visit gorgeous Moraine Lake in the Valley of the Ten Peaks.*This optional excursion begins operating in early June.
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4BANFF NATIONAL PARK–LAKE LOUISE–COLUMBIA ICEFIELD–JASPER NATIONAL PARK
First stop is stunning Lake Louise, the crown jewel of Banff National Park, where turquoise waters reflect the surrounding mountains and glaciers. Then travel the Icefields Parkway, crossing three mountain passes as gorges, snowcapped peaks, and glacier-fed lakes come into view. Stop at the Columbia Icefield for a tour highlight – a ride aboard the Ice Explorer onto the Athabasca Glacier. Late this afternoon, consider an optional float trip down the Athabasca River. Upon arrival in Jasper National Park, enjoy an orientation tour of the townsites.
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5JASPER NATIONAL PARK
Enjoy a day at leisure to explore Jasper National Park, the largest national park in the Canadian Rockies. Immerse yourself on a memorable optional narrated cruise on the glacial waters of Maligne Lake to legendary Spirit Island*. Along the way, see Medicine Lake and Maligne Canyon while keeping an eye out for wildlife, including grizzly bears, moose, and elk. Then perhaps hike one of the park’s trails or browse the shops in the Jasper townsite.*This optional excursion begins operating in late May/early June.
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6JASPER NATIONAL PARK–ROCKY MOUNTAINEER–MOUNT ROBSON–KAMLOOPS
Board the Rocky Mountaineer for a two-day, all-daylight rail journey from the Canadian Rockies to the Pacific Coast. Along the way, pass Mount Robson, the highest peak in the Canadian Rockies, and follow the North Thompson River with views of the Monashee Mountains. Enjoy free time in Kamloops this evening.
- Meals Included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
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7KAMLOOPS–ROCKY MOUNTAINEER–VANCOUVER
This morning, continue your Rocky Mountaineer rail journey through the ranchlands along the Thompson River. Travel through the Fraser Canyon and see the powerful whitewater of Hell’s Gate on the Fraser River. Arrive in Vancouver this evening and transfer to your hotel.
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- Breakfast
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8VANCOUVER–FERRY CROSSING–VICTORIA
Morning sightseeing highlights Stanley Park and other Vancouver landmarks. Afterward, sail through the Gulf Islands, to Victoria, the capital of British Columbia, on Vancouver Island. Visit Butchart Gardens and its 55-acres of floral displays, then continue sightseeing in Victoria, including Bastion Square, the Parliament Buildings, and Thunderbird Park home to an impressive collection of totem poles. This evening, perhaps enjoy a stroll along Victoria’s Inner Harbour and dinner at one of the waterfront restaurants.
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9VICTORIA–FERRY CROSSING–VANCOUVER (EMBARKATION)
Sail via ferry across the Strait of Georgia to Vancouver this morning. After arriving, transfer to Canada Place and bid farewell to your Tour Director and board your Holland America cruise ship for a 7-night voyage through the Inside Passage. Your package price includes Holland America’s ‘Have It All Premium Cruise Package.'
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- Dinner
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10SCENIC CRUISING: INSIDE PASSAGE
Spend the day cruising the Inside Passage, one of the world’s most scenic coastal waterways. Located along the coast of British Columbia, the Inside Passage is the longest sheltered inland waterway in the world. Watch the water for marine life, including orcas and humpback whales.
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- Breakfast
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11JUNEAU
Located at the foot of mountain peaks on Gastineau Channel, Alaska’s capital city of Juneau is home to Mendenhall Glacier and the Juneau Icefield. Browse the shops in town—or get out and kayak, raft, hike, whale watch, flightsee, or fish. With long daylight hours, you'll have even more time to enjoy Juneau’s outdoor adventures.
- Meals Included:
- Breakfast
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12SKAGWAY
Skagway is known as the gateway to the Klondike Gold Rush of 1898, when thousands of prospectors passed through town on their way to the Yukon Territory. Visit the Trail of ’98 Museum or the historic Red Onion Saloon to learn more about Skagway’s Gold Rush history, including stories of Klondike Kate, Peahull Annie, and other colorful characters. Or stroll the wooden boardwalks and browse the shops of this historic frontier town.
- Meals Included:
- Breakfast
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13SCENIC CRUISING: GLACIER BAY
Cruise through Glacier Bay National Park, where snow-capped mountains, forests, and tidewater glaciers create one of Alaska’s most spectacular landscapes. Keep your binoculars and camera ready as you sail to Margerie Glacier, where you may have the chance to witness the dramatic spectacle of ice calving. Watch for wildlife along the shoreline and in the water, including humpback whales, grizzly bears, and other native species.
- Meals Included:
- Breakfast
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- Dinner
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14KETCHIKAN
Named Alaska’s “First City” as the first major port of call for many cruises sailing the Inside Passage, Ketchikan sits along the Tongass Narrows and is surrounded by the Tongass National Forest. Known for its salmon fishing and Native Alaska heritage, Ketchikan offers opportunities to try your luck on an optional sport-fishing excursion, savor fresh local seafood, or learn about the traditions of the Tlingit, Haida, and Tsimshian peoples.
- Meals Included:
- Breakfast
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15SCENIC CRUISING: INSIDE PASSAGE
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 and 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, bald eagles soaring overhead and brown bears lumbering on the shoreline.
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16VANCOUVER (DISEMBARKATION)
Your cruise ends this morning. Please schedule flights after noon.
- Meals Included:
- Breakfast
Accommodations
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Sandman Signature Calgary Downtown Hotel
Hotel rating (by Cosmos): First-Class
Other Details
- Free Wifi
- Hotel as shown or similar (Cosmos may replace it with a similar First-Class property)
Rundlestone Lodge
Hotel rating (by Cosmos): Moderate First-Class
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- Free Wifi
- Hotel as shown or similar (Cosmos may replace it with a similar Moderate First-Class property)
Lobstick Lodge
Hotel rating (by Cosmos): First-Class
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- Free Wifi
- Hotel as shown or similar (Cosmos may replace it with a similar First-Class property)
Holiday Inn & Suites Vancouver Downtown
Hotel rating (by Cosmos): First-Class
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- Free Wifi
- Hotel as shown or similar (Cosmos may replace it with a similar First-Class property)
Royal Scot Hotel & Suites
Hotel rating (by Cosmos): First-Class
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- Free Wifi
- Hotel as shown or similar (Cosmos may replace it with a similar First-Class property)
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Travelers Notes
The world is within reach with everything you need for perfectly affordable touring. Cosmos includes hand-selected accommodations, guided sightseeing, and seamless transportation between destinations—with value-minded travel lovers in mind. Explore with expert Cosmos Tour Directors and Local Guides, and private, first-class, air-conditioned motorcoach with free Wi-Fi (where available). Your Tour Includes:• Entrance fee to Banff National Park and Jasper National Park, home to glacier-fed lakes, mountain peaks, and abundant wildlife• Orientation tours of Banff, Jasper, and Victoria, introducing each destination's scenic and historic highlights• Ticket for the Icefields Explorer Experience at Columbia Icefield to travel onto the Athabasca Glacier• 2-day, all-daylight rail journey on the Rocky Mountaineer in SilverLeaf Service, following rivers, canyons, and mountain passes through western Canada (GoldLeaf Service upgrades are available)• Guided city sightseeing of Vancouver, featuring Stanley Park and other city highlights• Ferry crossing to/from Vancouver Island, sailing through the scenic Strait of Georgia• Admission to Butchart Gardens on Vancouver Island, featuring 55 acres of spectacular floral displays• Alaskan cruise on Holland America’s MS Zaandam including Holland America’s ‘Have It All Premium Cruise Package,’ featuring a signature beverage package, dinner in a specialty restaurant, $100 shore excursion credit, and Wi-Fi package..
Meals Included
9 breakfasts, 8 lunches, 7 dinners
Private Touring
Cosmos offers an optional paid upgrade if you would like to arrange for Western Canada by Rail with Alaska Cruise tour as a Private Tour. Here's a sample of the additional cost:
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