19 Day Rockies Explorer & Alaska Cruise
This tour is categorised as 3 out of 5
Balanced exploration with walking tours: Our most popular style, this tour offers a good mix of planned activities and free time. Expect moderate daily walking tours, so pack comfortable shoes.
As a general requirement across all of our trips, you may be required to walk up and down stairs, get on and off transportation, handle your own luggage, and participate in all scheduled sightseeing that may be conducted on uneven ground and terrain. Any physical ailments you may have must be disclosed at the time of booking to determine your suitability and where required, supporting documentation may be requested to ensure that we are comfortable that you will enjoy your trip.
This tour features a combination of escorted and independent travel. Part of your journey will be enjoyed as a group experience, led by expert tour leaders or local guides. The remainder is self-guided—whether by rail, cruise, or overland—allowing you the freedom to travel between destinations independently and explore at your own pace.
With more than 70 years of operation in Alaska, Holland America Line are the true pioneers of cruising in the region. Small enough to embrace those little luxuries, but large enough to house a wide range of culinary options developed by a team of world-class chefs and exclusive award-winning onboard entertainment, Holland America Line ships are refreshingly uncrowded and perfectly sized sized to cruise Alaska’s Inside Passage and picturesque Canada New England.
✓ Travel with Australian Pacific Touring
✓ Freedom of Choice Inclusions
✓ Luxury dining - a total of 39 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 cruise
✓ Transfers, porterage, port charges and gratuities
✓ Meet a Mountie in Banff and listen to tales of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police
Travel with the experts for a carefully curated, value-packed discovery of the world's most iconic destinations. Our tours are bursting with must-see sights, rich experiences and quality inclusions, all at an unbeatable price. Bucket list dreams are ticked off on these all-encompassing journeys.
Once you’ve landed in Vancouver, we’ll meet you at the airport and bring you to your hotel before tonight’s welcome dinner.
Be guided through Vancouver’s must-see sites today.
Signature Experience: After breakfast at Capilano Suspension Bridge Park’s Cliff House Restaurant, join an insightful exploration through the grounds and across the suspension bridges.
Your rail holiday starts this morning when you board the Rocky Mountaineer. Relax and soak up the views from your bi-level glass-dome carriage in GoldLeaf Service.
The Canadian Rockies are on your mind today as your rail journey continues. Carve your way through the stunning scenery and Spiral Tunnels all the way to Banff National Park.
Choose your activity today. Tonight, your hotel offers an impressive dining range.
Freedom of Choice™: You may like to take part in the Banff Experience which includes a visit to the Cave and Basin National Historic Site. Alternatively, board the Banff Gondola, or set off on a heli-flightseeing excursion. Perhaps enjoy a float trip along Bow River, or learn to be a Canadian ice hockey player. Otherwise, spend some time at the Willow Stream Spa. This evening, dine at one of your hotel’s restaurants.
Tour Banff then travel via Moraine Lake to Lake Louise.
Signature Experience: Meet a Mountie and listen to tales of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police.
Freedom of Choice™: Tonight, choose where to dine.
Travel along the Icefields Parkway, and stop at the Columbia Icefield. Board an Ice Explorer vehicle and journey onto Athabasca Glacier. Arrive later in Jasper National Park.
Freedom of Choice™: At your lodge, choose where to dine this evening.
Take in Maligne Canyon before re-entering the province of British Columbia. Your journey follows the famous Yellowhead Highway. Pass Mt Robson which, at 3,954 metres, is the highest peak in the Canadian Rockies. Later, arrive in the alpine village of 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. Ringed by mountains, forests and valleys, you’ll soon see why Whistler attracts outdoor enthusiasts.
Travel south to Horseshoe Bay and board your BC Ferries service to Nanaimo on Vancouver Island. Continue to Chemainus before arriving in Victoria. If you’d rather forgo the journey by land and ferry, take a floatplane flight instead (own expense).
Tonight, a special dinner is served for you and your fellow travellers.
Signature Experience: Visit The Butchart Gardens before the general public is granted access, and enjoy an exclusive breakfast in the original Butchart residence.
Return to Vancouver and board your ship for a cruise through Alaska’s Inside Passage. This afternoon, settle in and explore the ship.
Spend today on board, gliding past rocky headlands and over the icy waters of the picturesque Inside Passage.
Alaska’s capital, Juneau, is set at the foot of the mountain peaks on the Gastineau Channel, and outdoor activities are plenty. Disembark and explore at leisure or with an optional excursion (own expense).
Arrive in Skagway, the Inside Passage’s northernmost point. See heritage buildings, now protected as part of the Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park, and maybe set off on an excursion (own expense).
Wake among the breathtaking scenery of Glacier Bay National Park. Take in the calving tidewater glaciers and learn from local rangers who explain the geological wonders.
Dock in Ketchikan today, set on the tranquil shores of the Tongass Narrows, and spend some time exploring as you please.
Head through the Inside Passage, taking in the scenery as you near your final port.
Say goodbye as you are taken to the airport.
Designed Exclusively for APT guests
SIGNATURE EXPERIENCE
These once-in-a-lifetime moments allow you to experience an unforgettable world of exclusive moments, incredible cultures and charming surprises
FREEDOM OF CHOICE™
Give your holiday a personal touch with a choice of included sightseeing or dining options
Bedding on board the cruise is restricted to the following configurations. If you wish to upgrade your cabin, the following amounts are payable in addition to the package price prior to travel:
Verandah Stateroom
Approx. 21-22 sq. m. including verandah. Filled with light from floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking a private verandah, these staterooms include a sitting area, a queen-size bed with plush Euro-Top mattresses, and a shower with premium massage showerheads.
Vista Suite
Approx. 25-27 sq. m. including verandah. With a teak-lined verandah, floor-to-ceiling windows and comfortable sitting area, these comfortable suites are light-filled. They include a queen-size bed with plush Euro-Top mattresses, plus a shower with premium massage head and a refrigerator.
Signature Suite
Approx. 35-37 sq. m. including verandah. These large, comfortable suites feature a spacious sitting area with floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking a private verandah and a queen-size bed with plush Euro-Top mattresses. The bathroom includes a dual-sink vanity, full-size whirlpool bath and shower, and an additional shower stall.
Neptune Suite
Approx. 53 sq. m. including verandah. With floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking a private verandah, these spacious suites are flooded with light. They feature a large sitting area and a king-size bed with a plush Euro-Top mattress. The bathroom comes with a dual-sink vanity, full-size whirlpool bath and shower, plus additional shower stall. Amenities include use of the exclusive Neptune Lounge, a private concierge and an array of complimentary services.
Please request your cabin upgrade in the 'special requests' field. Availability and price will then be confirmed and added to your invoice upon acceptance.
With more than 70 years of operation in Alaska, Holland America Line are the true pioneers of cruising in the region. Small enough to embrace those little luxuries, but large enough to house a wide range of culinary options developed by a team of world-class chefs and exclusive award-winning onboard entertainment, Holland America Line ships are refreshingly uncrowded and perfectly sized sized to cruise Alaska’s Inside Passage and picturesque Canada New England.
Cruising on Holland America Line, you'll enjoy a range of incredible amenities on board.
Onboard Features
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Deposit & Payments
Booking Process
Booking On Request
COVID-19
Due to COVID there maybe disruptions to standard operating schedules of particular components of this itinerary. Should a component be effected a substitute will be confirmed prior to departure.
Fitness Requirements
While the tour itinerary should give you some guidance and overview to the expected requirements, to determine if this tour is right for you we categorise each of our tours in terms of their intensity. These guidelines are to ensure that each tour group is conducted as expected and to ensure the overall satisfaction of all Inspiring Vacations customers.
As a general rule, porterage is not included, therefore at all times you are expected to handle your own luggage where help may not be available.
Accommodation
The accommodation listed is subject to change. Any changes will be of an equal or higher standard.
Single Supplement
Please follow the 'book now' prompts and select 1 passenger to view the single supplement cost.
Triple Share
Not Available
Travel Insurance
Travel insurance is required to protect yourself against the unexpected.
We have partnered with nib to offer our customers competitive rates for their travel insurance. You can book comprehensive or budget cover simply by clicking HERE to arrange your policy.
Tour Documentation
Final documentation including, e-tickets and hotel details, will be provided approximately 30 days prior to travel.
Group Size
Group size varies from package to package. Depending on the services provided, the group size might range from private 2 person experiences up to coaches of 50 people depending on your selected holiday.
Children
Children must share a room with parents at all times and are charged the same price as adults.
For all international voyages, it is the traveller's responsibility to ensure that they have a valid passport and they meet the visa requirement. The passport must be valid for a minimum of six months from the intended date of return.
Please note that these details are subject to change without notice. We recommend visiting https://smartraveller.gov.au or https://safetravel.govt.nz/ for up to date information in terms of entry requirements.
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