Rockies Odyssey and Alaska Cruise

Fly from London Heathrow to Vancouver. Be met on arrival and transferred to your hotel before enjoying a Welcome Dinner.

Visit Stanley Park, a world-class 400-hectare evergreen oasis, and head to Granville Island, the heart of Vancouver’s cultural scene. Then, enjoy panoramic views of English Bay. With free time at hand this afternoon and evening, you may wish to immerse yourself in this vibrant harbourside city at your leisure. Perhaps wander the old cobblestone streets of Gastown, the birthplace of Vancouver, or visit the shopping mecca of Robson Street.

Board the Rocky Mountaineer and relax in the comfort of your GoldLeaf carriage as you set out into the mountains aboard one of the only passenger trains that covers this historic route. Glide past incredible scenery as your train follows the Thompson River on the way to Kamloops, where you’ll stay for the night.

Your rail journey continues east towards the Canadian Rockies today. Journey through vast ranchlands, past Shuswap Lake and along the South Thompson River. See the engineering marvel of the Spiral Tunnels and traverse Kicking Horse Pass, which takes you into the province of Alberta. On arrival in Banff National Park, disembark the train and head for the Fairmont Banff Springs.

After breakfast today, select from our range of Freedom of Choice activities.

This morning, enjoy a Signature Experience before travelling to iconic Lake Louise.

After breakfast this morning, visit Moraine Lake, then join an expert Mountain Heritage Guide at Lake Louise.

Join the Icefields Parkway, one of the world’s most scenic stretches of road. Pause at Peyto Lake, stop at Columbia Icefield and journey onto Athabasca Glacier. Continuing via Athabasca Falls, your day ends in Jasper.

Explore Jasper on your Freedom of Choice activity today.

Stop to admire Mt Robson as you journey along Yellowhead Highway before continuing to Sun Peaks.

Follow the tracks of early gold rush pioneers through the Cariboo region, stopping at Seton and Duffey lakes. Later, re-enter the Coast Mountains and learn why Whistler attracts so many outdoor enthusiasts.

Enjoy breakfast and a tour at the Squamish Lil’wat Cultural Centre. Then, select your Freedom of Choice activity.

Travel south along the Sea to Sky Highway. Board your BC Ferries journey to Vancouver Island. Continue to Chemainus, a town famous for its vibrant outdoor murals, before arriving in Victoria.

After a morning exploring The Butchart Gardens, enjoy the rest of the afternoon at leisure. On the final evening of your land journey, join a special dinner with your fellow travellers.

After breakfast this morning, return by ferry to the mainland, where you will board your ship and settle in for your seven-night Alaska Inside Passage cruise.

Start your day with the incredible scenery of the Inside Passage. Enjoy a full day at sea as your ship cruises along coastal British Columbia and the Alaska Panhandle. Glide past rocky headlands and over the icy waters of the Inside Passage, one of the most picturesque sea lanes in the world and one of the few places where deep-draft vessels can sail close to steep mountain walls.

After breakfast this morning, continue your journey to the Alaskan capital of Juneau. Set at the foot of the majestic Coast Mountains on the Gastineau Channel, this beautiful capital city attracts many travellers despite its remote location. Here, you may explore at leisure or set off on an exciting excursion (own expense).

Arrive in Skagway at the northernmost point of the Inside Passage. Here, there are a variety of unique excursions on offer (own expense). The city never fails to capture the attention of visitors, with its wide range of historic buildings and intriguing stories. Alternatively, you can also choose to set out on your own discovery.

Today you will draw back your curtains to the sight of World Heritage-listed Glacier Bay National Park. As you cruise through rivers of ice and between sky-scraping peaks, you’ll enjoy commentary from local rangers who have come aboard your ship. They will explain the geological wonders of the passage and hopefully point out some of the diverse wildlife and marine mammals found here, such as sea lions and orcas.

Arrive at the city of Ketchikan, set right on the shores of the Tongass Narrows. Ketchikan acts as a gateway to a wide variety of attractions, including Misty Fjords National Monument – one of America’s largest wilderness areas. This city also lays claim to the world’s largest collection of standing totem poles.

Head south today, back through the Inside Passage, towards your final port of call, Vancouver.

On arrival in Vancouver this morning, you will be transferred to the airport for your return flight to the UK.

Arrive back in London today.