Heart of the Canadian Rockies with Alaska Cruise

The Canadian Rockies are known for their rugged mountains, glaciers, mighty rivers, and beautiful national parks. On this Heart of the Canadian Rockies tour, you’ll experience all of this plus a 7-night Alaska cruise through the Inside Passage, one of the world’s most scenic coastal routes. Enjoy two nights in Banff National Park, gateway to the Canadian Rockies, with free time to hike, stroll along the river, visit the hot springs, or perhaps take an optional helicopter excursion to see the spectacular scenery from above. You’ll also have two nights in Jasper National Park, the largest national park in the Canadian Rockies, where you can hike, explore the townsite, or join an optional excursion to see Maligne Lake and iconic Spirit Island. Between Banff and Jasper, two tour highlights await—a stop at stunning Lake Louise, whose turquoise waters reflect the surrounding mountains, and a ride aboard an Ice Explorer all-terrain vehicle onto the Athabasca Glacier. Sail across the Strait of Georgia to charming Victoria, where sightseeing includes Butchart Gardens with its 55 acres of showcase floral displays. You’ll also have free time to perhaps enjoy high tea at the Fairmont Empress Hotel, visit the Parliament Buildings, or take the optional Marine Wildlife & Whale-Watching Expedition. Ferry across the picturesque Gulf Islands to Vancouver, where sightseeing includes Stanley Park and other city highlights. Then board your Alaska cruise ship and sail the Inside Passage to Juneau, Skagway, and Ketchikan, passing forested islands, glacier-carved fjords, and coastal scenery along the way. Cruise Glacier Bay, where you may spot whales, porpoises, orcas, eagles, and other wildlife. Create memories to last a lifetime on this Canadian Rockies and Alaska adventure designed for savvy, value-minded travelers.