22 May 2027
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Grand Journey: Rocky Mountaineer & Alaska Cruise – 16 Days
The Icefields Parkway, Banff, the Rocky Mountaineer and a seven-night Alaska cruise, with flights included.
16 days
From £6,299 incl. flights
Tour overview
This 16-day escorted tour pairs the mountains of western Canada with a week's cruise along the Inside Passage to Alaska, linked by two days on the Rocky Mountaineer, one of the world's most celebrated train journeys. A tour director travels with you on land, and flights to Calgary and home from Vancouver are included. You stay seven nights in superior three-star hotels, including the Banff Park Lodge with its cosy fireplace and indoor pool, and seven nights aboard Holland America Line's Koningsdam. Hotels are on a room-only basis, with meals on the train and full board on the cruise.
From Calgary you set off on a spectacular journey into the Rockies along the Icefields Parkway, one of the most beautiful roads in the world, lined with glaciers, waterfalls and turquoise lakes such as Peyto and Bow. In Banff you have a free day to take a leisurely walk, ride the gondola up Sulphur Mountain, visit Lake Louise or relax in the hot springs.
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Boarding the Rocky Mountaineer, you travel through the mountains by daylight, with an overnight stop in Kamloops, then continue along the Fraser River canyon to Vancouver. Regularly named one of the world's most liveable cities, Vancouver offers a free day for Stanley Park, Granville Island's market or the historic Gastown district.
Boarding Koningsdam, you spend a first full day at sea easing into life on board, then cruise into Tracy Arm, a narrow fjord lined with waterfalls and glaciers, before calling at Juneau. In Skagway, a gold-rush town of wooden boardwalks, you can ride the White Pass railway. A highlight is a day in Glacier Bay National Park, watching tidewater glaciers calve into the sea, before a final call at Ketchikan, famous for its totem poles and salmon, and a last day at sea through the Inside Passage. You leave the ship in Vancouver for your flight home.
The physical rating is low, with optional excursions. This tour suits travellers who want to see the Rockies and Alaska in one comfortable, well-organised journey.
Trip highlights
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The Icefields Parkway (Day 3)
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A free day in Banff (Day 4)
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Two days on the Rocky Mountaineer (Days 5–6)
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Tracy Arm fjord and Juneau (Day 10)
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Skagway's gold-rush history (Day 11)
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Glacier Bay National Park (Day 12)
Your route
10 stops from Calgary to Vancouver
- Calgary Day 1
- Banff Days 2–4
- Lake Louise Day 3
- Kamloops Day 5
- Vancouver Days 6–7
- Juneau Days 8–10
- Skagway Day 11
- Glacier Bay National Park Day 12
- Ketchikan Days 13–14
- Vancouver Day 15
Why choose this tour
The Rockies, a legendary train and an Alaska cruise in one tour. Flights, the train and full board on the cruise included.
Best suited to
- Rail and cruise lovers
- First-time visitors to Canada
- Couples and solo travellers
- Nature and scenery lovers
Day-by-day itinerary
16 days from Calgary, Canada to Vancouver, Canada
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Day 1 · Calgary Arrive in Calgary
Fly to Canada.
- Hotel
- Superior three-star hotel
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Day 2 · Calgary Calgary
Set off towards the Rockies.
- Hotel
- Superior three-star hotel
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Day 3 · Icefields Parkway, Banff Icefields Parkway
Glaciers and turquoise lakes.
- Hotel
- Banff Park Lodge or similar
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Day 4 · Banff Banff
A free day in the mountains.
- Hotel
- Banff Park Lodge or similar
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Day 5 · Kamloops Rocky Mountaineer
Board the famous train.
- Hotel
- Hotel
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
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Day 6 · Fraser River, Vancouver Vancouver
Along the canyon to the coast.
- Hotel
- Superior three-star hotel
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
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Day 7 · Stanley Park Vancouver
A free day in the city.
- Hotel
- Superior three-star hotel
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Day 8 · Vancouver Board Koningsdam
Join your cruise ship.
- Hotel
- MS Koningsdam
- Meals
- Dinner
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Day 9 · Inside Passage At sea
A first day at sea.
- Hotel
- MS Koningsdam
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Day 10 · Tracy Arm, Juneau Juneau
A glacier fjord and Alaska's capital.
- Hotel
- MS Koningsdam
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Day 11 · Skagway Skagway
A gold-rush town.
- Hotel
- MS Koningsdam
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Day 12 · Glacier Bay National Park Glacier Bay
Calving glaciers.
- Hotel
- MS Koningsdam
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Day 13 · Ketchikan Ketchikan
Totem poles and salmon.
- Hotel
- MS Koningsdam
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Day 14 · Inside Passage At sea
A last day at sea.
- Hotel
- MS Koningsdam
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Day 15 · Vancouver Fly home
Leave the ship and fly home.
- Hotel
- Overnight flight
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 16 · United Kingdom Arrive home
Arrive back in the UK.
Where you stay
- Calgary (2 nights) Superior three-star hotel
- Banff (2 nights) Banff Park Lodge or similar
- Kamloops (1 night) Hotel
- Vancouver (2 nights) Superior three-star hotel
- Alaska cruise (7 nights) MS Koningsdam
Hotel names are indicative and may be replaced with a property of similar standard and location.
What's included
Included
- Flights to Calgary and home from Vancouver
- Accommodation 7 nights in hotels and 7 nights on a cruise ship
- Meals 9 breakfasts, 8 lunches and 7 dinners, including on board the train and full board on the cruise
- Icefields Parkway coach journey
- Two days on the Rocky Mountaineer
- Seven-night Alaska cruise with Tracy Arm and Glacier Bay
- Tour director on land
Not included
- Meals not included 5 breakfasts, 5 lunches and 7 dinners
- Meals in hotels
- Optional excursions
- Tips on board
- Travel insurance and personal spending
This trip might not be for you if…
Honest disclaimer — please read
- You want many meals included on land — hotels are room only
- You want an active holiday
- You want a small group
- You dislike cruising
Good to know
Meals by day
Breakfast: Days 5–6 and 9–15 · Lunch: Days 5–6 and 9–14 · Dinner: Days 8–14
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Departures & prices
From £6,299 per person, including flights. 34 upcoming departures.
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29 May 2027
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05 Jun 2027
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£6,799pp
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12 Jun 2027
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19 Jun 2027
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26 Jun 2027
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03 Jul 2027
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10 Jul 2027
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17 Jul 2027
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24 Jul 2027
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07 Aug 2027
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28 Aug 2027
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04 Sep 2027
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11 Sep 2027
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18 Sep 2027
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06 May 2028
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13 May 2028
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20 May 2028
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27 May 2028
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03 Jun 2028
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10 Jun 2028
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17 Jun 2028
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24 Jun 2028
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01 Jul 2028
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08 Jul 2028
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15 Jul 2028
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22 Jul 2028
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05 Aug 2028
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19 Aug 2028
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26 Aug 2028
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02 Sep 2028
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09 Sep 2028
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16 Sep 2028
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23 Sep 2028
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Frequently asked questions
How do I book this tour?
Tap any "Enquire" button on the page and one of our travel specialists will be in touch within 24 hours (often same day). We'll confirm availability on your preferred date, run through anything you need to know, and only ask for the deposit once you've decided.
What financial protection do I get?
Every Travelisto booking is 100% financially protected. Your money is held in a ring-fenced Trust account until you return from your trip, and we are members of the Protected Trust Services scheme (PTS 6035). Most tours also include ATOL protection where flights are part of the package.
Are flights included?
Yes, flights to Calgary and home from Vancouver are included.
Are meals included in hotels?
No, hotels are room only. Meals are included on the train and on the cruise.
What is the Rocky Mountaineer?
A daylight train across the Rockies, with meals served on board and an overnight stop in Kamloops.
Do I need a visa?
UK visitors need an eTA for Canada and an ESTA for the Alaskan ports.
What is the minimum age?
The minimum age is 18.
Who leads the tour?
A tour director travels with you on land.
Can you tailor the trip?
Yes — every escorted tour can be modified into a private tailor-made version with your own dates, adjusted pace, upgraded hotels and add-on extensions. Tell us what you'd like changed when you enquire and we'll quote it both ways so you can compare.
What if my flight is delayed or cancelled?
If your international flight is part of your booking through us, we re-book at no cost. If you've booked flights separately, the tour's local team holds your transfer slot until you arrive. We strongly recommend a comprehensive travel insurance policy that includes delay and cancellation cover.
ATOL protected
100% financially protected in a Trust bank account
PTS 6035
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Tailor-made option
Not quite the right fit? Make it tailor-made.
If this group tour doesn't match your ideal trip, our specialists will turn it into a private tailor-made journey — your own dates, your own pace, upgraded hotels where you want them, and the parts you don't love swapped out. Same destinations, just rebuilt around you.
Contact us for a tailor-made version of this itinerary