Mountain Rails & Alaska Cruise - Duration: 15 Days / 14 Nights

DAY 1: CALGARY

Upon arrival in Calgary, you will be met by our professional local representative, who will greet and assist you with your transfer to your hotel.

DAYS 2-3: BANFF

This morning depart Calgary on a full day sightseeing coach transfer to Banff, including a gondola ride to the summit of Sulphur Mountain for wonderful panoramic views. The following day enjoy a full day visit to the Columbia Icefield and a trip on the Ice Explorer.

DAY 4: ROCKY MOUNTAINEER/KAMLOOPS

Early this morning, climb aboard the Rocky Mountaineer train for your journey from Banff to Kamloops. This daylight service offers incredible mountain views. Arrive in Kamloops late afternoon and take the private transfer to your hotel.

DAY 5: ROCKY MOUNTAINEER/VANCOUVER

Re-board the Rocky Mountaineer and travel through ranching country, farmlands and historic towns to Vancouver where you will make your own way to your hotel and stay for the next two nights.

DAY 6: VANCOUVER/VICTORIA

Set sail for your full day trip to Victoria. After your scenic cruise through the stunning Gulf Islands, continue to Butchart Gardens. A sightseeing tour of Victoria follows.

DAY 7: VANCOUVER/CRUISE

Morning at leisure in Vancouver before embarking Holland America Line's elegant MS Zuiderdam, which sails at approx. 5pm. This premium ship has 1015 spacious staterooms, modern comforts and facilities including a choice of restaurants, indoor and outdoor swimming pools, a spa and casino.

DAY 8: CRUISE

Spend today cruising the waters of the Inside Passage. Thousands of bays, coves and islands provide an ever-changing panorama that unfolds before you.

DAY 9: CRUISE

Sail through the narrow strait of Tracy Arm, to Juneau to see the sights of Alaska’s isolated capital city, nestling in the shadow of mighty Mendenhall Glacier. Set sail at 10.30pm.

DAY 10: CRUISE

Early arrival in the pioneer city of Skagway. Leave at approx. 9pm.

DAY 11: CRUISE

Early morning arrival at Glacier Bay National Park where you will see thousand year-old glacier ice cliffs. Depart 4pm.

DAY 12: CRUISE

Arrive Ketchikan and stroll along historic Creek Street and see the largest collection of totem poles in the world. Set sail at 6pm.

DAY 13: CRUISE

Sail through the ever fascinating Inside Passage which is rich in marine fauna including seals, sea lions, porpoises, eagles and whales.

DAY 14: CRUISE/VANCOUVER

Arrive back in Vancouver early morning and you will be transferred to your hotel for overnight stay in Vancouver.

DAY 15: VANCOUVER

You will be transferred to the airport for your flight back home with happy memories of your journey.