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The Canadian Rockies with Alaska Cruise

20 days from Vancouver to Vancouver
Spectacular national parks and scenic drives highlight this wonderful Canadian Rockies tour that travels to Vancouver, Kelowna, Banff National Park, Jasper National Park, Sun Peaks, Whistler, and Victoria. Begin in vibrant Vancouver where city sightseeing includes Stanley Park, historic Gastown, bustling Chinatown and more. Then journey to Kelowna, attractively set on the shores of Okanagan Lake and surrounded by orchards and vineyards. Climb Rogers Pass in Glacier National Park then enter Yoho National Park and ascend Kicking Horse Pass before arriving in magnificent Banff National Park—Canada’s first national park. Have free time to hike, bike, enjoy the natural hot springs or get breathtaking views from above on an optional helicopter excursion. Stop to see the gorgeous turquoise waters of Lake Louise then travel to Icefields Parkway to ride the Ice Explorer on the Columbia Icefield, the largest expanse of ice in the Canadian Rockies. Arrive in the vast wilderness and wildlife of Jasper National Park—home to elk, bighorn sheep, moose, and bear! Enjoy free time for independent exploration or go on optional excursions like floating down the Athabasca River and visiting Maligne Lake’s Spirit Island. See Mount Robson, the Canadian Rockies’ highest peak at 12,972 feet, en route to the mountain resort of Sun Peaks. Travel to the alpine town of Whistler, surrounded by stunning glaciated mountains where you can hike, explore the village, or take an optional excursion, like a Ziptrek Adventure through an old-growth rainforest. Continue to the Pacific Coast to sail across the Strait of Georgia for two nights in Victoria on Vancouver Island, complete with sightseeing and a visit to magnificent Butchart Gardens. Perhaps enjoy high tea at the Empress Hotel or take an optional Wildlife and Whale Watching Expedition before ferrying through the picturesque Gulf Islands to Vancouver where you’ll board your ship for an amazing 7-night Alaska cruise. For the value-minded traveler, this Canadian Rockies tour with an Alaska cruise is an adventure that will create memories to last a lifetime!
All This. Included
The world is within reach with everything you need for perfectly affordable touring. Cosmos includes hand-selected accommodations, guided sightseeing, and seamless transportation between destinations—with value-minded travel lovers in mind. Explore with expert Cosmos Tour Directors and Local Guides, and private, first-class, air-conditioned motorcoach with free Wi-Fi (where available). Enhance your free time to explore like a local with your CosmosGO mobile app!

Your Tour Includes:
• Guided city sightseeing in Vancouver
• Scenic drive through Yoho National Park and Glacier National Park
• Entrance fee to Banff National Park and Jasper National Park
• Orientation tours of Banff, Jasper, Whistler, and Victoria
• Tickets for the Icefields Explorer Experience at Columbia Icefields
• Admission to Butchart Gardens, Vancouver Island
• Ferry to/from Vancouver Island
• Cruise on Holland America’s MS Koningsdam or MS Zaandam with Holland America’s ‘Have It All Premium Cruise Package,’ featuring a signature beverage package, dinner in a specialty restaurant, $100 shore excursion credit, and Wi-Fi package.

Notes:
  • Early departures may not be able to visit Columbia Icefield which opens in early May, take the Maligne Lake & Spirit Island optional excursion which opens in late May to early June or take the Moraine Lake optional excursion which opens in early June. Visiting and participating in other activities in this region may be subject to favorable weather conditions and vendor dates of operation.

  • At least one member of the traveling party must be 21 years of age or older.

  • Cruise itineraries are provided by Holland America Line and are up to date at time of printing. Your travel documents will contain the most current information.

  • Maximum elevation on tour: 7,500 ft.

Tour details Collapse
Tour Provider Cosmos
Number Of Days
20
Price From
RRP: $7,540 Our price: $7,054
Start Location
Vancouver, Canada
End Location
Vancouver, Canada
Age Range
Avg. 40+
Group Size
20 to 48
Tour Style
Standard
Tour Themes
River/Small ship/Barge
Physical Rating
Easy to Moderate
Itinerary Expand all
Day 1 - VANCOUVER
Welcome to Vancouver! Your Tour Director is on hand from 3-6:00 p.m. to answer any questions.

Once you get settled, perhaps head out and start exploring this vibrant, culturally diverse city nestled between the Pacific Ocean and the Coast Mountains. Take a walk to the harbourfront or check out the city’s thriving culinary scene that offers a wide array of delicious cuisines.

Day 2 - VANCOUVER
This morning, enjoy an included city tour that highlights Stanley Park, Chinatown, the harbour, beaches, and more. Have the rest of the day to explore this vibrant city. Perhaps take a water taxi to Granville Island to visit its bustling Public Market and waterfront cafés or spend time in historic Gastown, Vancouver’s oldest neighborhood, with its cobblestone streets, Victorian architecture, and iconic Gastown Steam Clock.

Day 3 - VANCOUVER–KELOWNA
Depart Vancouver and journey through British Columbia’s fertile valleys and rich mountain forests to Okanagan Lake. Travel along the lake to the resort city of Kelowna, beautifully situated on the lake shore and surrounded by orchards and vineyards.

Day 4 - KELOWNA–BANFF NATIONAL PARK
Head north through the Okanagan Valley, famous for its peaches and vineyards, and climb up 4,364-foot-high Rogers Pass, a National Historic Site in Glacier National Park. Make a photo stop at the Pass to enjoy the vistas of rugged mountains, glaciers, and waterfalls. Enter Yoho National Park and ascend Kicking Horse Pass at 5,332 feet. Reach Banff National Park, Canada’s first national park, nestled in the heart of the magnificent Canadian Rockies.

Day 5 - BANFF NATIONAL PARK
Go on an orientation tour this morning and then enjoy the day exploring Banff, Canada’s first national park and home to 53 species of mammals. The most commonly seen are deer, elk, and big horn sheep. Hike, shop in the townsite, or relax at the hot springs. Perhaps treat yourself to a once in a lifetime experience on an optional helicopter ride for spectacular views of the Canadian Rockies! Or if you prefer keeping your feet on the ground, join the Panoramas & Peaks* optional excursion to see breathtaking Moraine Lake in the famed Valley of the Ten Peaks.

*This optional excursion begins operating in early June.

Day 6 - BANFF NATIONAL PARK–LAKE LOUISE–COLUMBIA ICEFIELD–JASPER NATIONAL PARK
First, to Lake Louise, its turquoise waters a perfect natural mirror that reflects the surrounding mountains and glaciers. Then travel northward, and see precipitous gorges, snowcapped summits, and lakes of exquisite blues and greens come into view. Stop for a one-of-a-kind experience at the Columbia Icefield to ride the Ice Explorer, an all-terrain vehicle that travels on ice measuring 750 feet thick! Enjoy an orientation tour of the town of Jasper upon arrival.

Day 7 - JASPER NATIONAL PARK
Today is free to enjoy everything Jasper has to offer—from quaint shops to meandering wildlife. Find serenity on the glacial blue waters of Maligne Lake this morning on an optional narrated cruise to Spirit Island*, revealing the history, geology, flora, and fauna of the largest natural lake in the Canadian Rockies. Later, go with the flow on an optional scenic float trip down the Athabasca River.

*This optional excursion begins operating in late May/early June.

Day 8 - JASPER NATIONAL PARK–MOUNT ROBSON–SUN PEAKS
Leave Jasper and follow the Fraser River to the base of Mount Robson, the highest mountain in the Canadian Rockies, peaking at 12,972 feet. Continue following the Yellowhead Highway south along the North Thompson River—a route pioneered by fur trappers. Overnight in the mountain resort village of Sun Peaks.

Day 9 - SUN PEAKS–LILLOOET–WHISTLER
Head south, following the once treacherous Cariboo Wagon Trail. Via Lillot, “Mile 0 of the Gold Rush Route,” your motorcoach will follow the shores of Seton and Duffey Lakes with a late-afternoon arrival in Whistler. Have an evening at leisure to start exploring this wonderful resort town with its stunning mountain scenery.

Day 10 - WHISTLER
Spend the day in Whistler, nestled at the base of breathtaking Blackcomb and Whistler Mountains. Have free time to explore the many sites of the 2010 Winter Olympics that were held here. Or have your own adventure with a choice of optional excursions, including a Ziptrek Adventure through an old-growth temperate rainforest, a guided Tree-Trek Canopy Walk via suspension bridges and boardwalks high above in the treetops, or ride the Guinness World Record holding Peak 2 Peak Gondola* between Whistler and Blackcomb Mountains!

*Operation of the Peak 2 Peak Gondola is seasonal and may not be available on all departure dates.

Day 11 - WHISTLER–FERRY CROSSING–VICTORIA
Set sail across the Strait of Georgia, known for its Mediterranean-type climate, for beautiful Victoria, the capital city of British Columbia. Afternoon sightseeing includes world-famous Butchart Gardens with its 55 acres of floral displays, and then a tour of the picturesque city featuring Bastion Square, Inner Harbour, and Thunderbird Park with its unusual collection of totem poles.

Day 12 - VICTORIA
A day at leisure gives you the chance to discover this splendid city. Visit the Royal British Columbia Museum, shop on Government Street, or take a leisurely stroll around the harbour. Or get back to nature on an optional Wildlife and Whale-Watching Expedition while cruising the pristine waters of the San Juan and Gulf Islands, seeking whales, porpoises, seals, and eagles.

Day 13 - VICTORIA–FERRY CROSSING–VANCOUVER (EMBARKATION)
A scenic ferry crossing to the mainland. Upon arrival, say goodbye to your Tour Director and transfer to Canada Place to board Holland America’s MS Koningsdam or MS Zaandam for an unforgettable Inside Passage cruise. Your package price includes Holland America’s ‘Have It All Premium Cruise Package.' (D)

Day 14 - SCENIC CRUISING: INSIDE PASSAGE
Spend the day cruising one of the world’s most spectacular waterways. Located along the coast of British Columbia, the Inside Passage is the longest sheltered inland waterway in the world. Watch the water for orcas and humpback whales. (B,L,D)

Day 15 - JUNEAU
Located at the foot of grand mountain peaks on Gastineau Channel, Alaska’s capital city of Juneau has massive Mendenhall Glacier and the Juneau Icefield at its back door. Visit the rustic shops in town—or get out and kayak, raft, hike, whale watch, flightsee, or fish. There’s no end to the adventure because of the long daylight hours. (B,L,D)

Day 16 - SKAGWAY
Skagway is historically considered the gateway to the Gold Rush of 1898 when thousands of men with dreams of striking it rich poured into the city and withstood treacherous winter conditions traveling on to the Yukon Territory. Explore gold rush lore at the Trail of ’98 Museum or at the Red Onion Saloon, with its treasure trove of memorabilia featuring pictures of Klondike Kate, Peahull Annie, and other historic characters. Or simply walk on the boardwalks along the dirt streets and enjoy perusing the shops. (B,L,D)

Day 17 - SCENIC CRUISING: GLACIER BAY
Glacier Bay has more actively calving tidewater glaciers than anyplace else in the world. How ds it feel when a colossal chunk of ice splits off a glacier and crashes into the sea? The sound is like thunder and the impact shoots water hundreds of meters into the air. You hold your breath as you capture the moment on camera, then wait for it to happen again! (B,L,D)

Day 18 - KETCHIKAN
Alaska’s “First City” of Ketchikan is so named because it is the first major landfall for most cruisers as they enter the picturesque fjords of the Inside Passage, where the town clings to the banks of the Tongass Narrows, flanked by green forests nurtured by abundant rain. An important hub of the salmon-fishing and -packing industries, visitors can try their luck on a sport-fishing excursion or simply savor the fresh seafood at one of the local restaurants. It is also one of the best spots along the Inside Passage to explore the rich cultural sights of Native Alaskan nations like the Tlingit, Haida and Tsimshian. (B,L,D)

Day 19 - SCENIC CRUISING: INSIDE PASSAGE
One of the greatest cruising routes in the world, the Inside Passage stretches through stunning landscapes, from Misty Fjords National Monument to famed Glacier Bay National Park & Preserve. Sailing the Inside Passage offers opportunities to spot some of Alaska’s most iconic wildlife, with humpback whales and orca plying the bountiful waters alongside the ships, bald eagles soaring overhead and brown bears lumbering on the shoreline. (B,L,D)

Day 20 - VANCOUVER (DISEMBARKATION)
Your vacation ends this morning. Please schedule homebound flights after noon. (B)

Inclusions Expand
7 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 7 dinners
Departure dates Expand
Start End Availability Price AUD
17 Jul 2026 05 Aug 2026 Please call $7,759
24 Jul 2026 12 Aug 2026 Sold Out POA
03 Aug 2026 22 Aug 2026 Available $7,663
07 Aug 2026 26 Aug 2026 Available $7,775
14 Aug 2026 02 Sep 2026 Available $7,715
17 Aug 2026 05 Sep 2026 Available $7,655
21 Aug 2026 09 Sep 2026 Available $8,355
28 Aug 2026 16 Sep 2026 Please call $7,685
30 Apr 2027 19 May 2027 Please call $7,540
$7,054
07 May 2027 26 May 2027 Available $7,700
14 May 2027 02 Jun 2027 Available $7,700
24 May 2027 12 Jun 2027 Available $8,015
28 May 2027 16 Jun 2027 Available $8,235
31 May 2027 19 Jun 2027 Available $8,487
04 Jun 2027 23 Jun 2027 Available $8,545
07 Jun 2027 26 Jun 2027 Available $8,697
14 Jun 2027 03 Jul 2027 Available $8,689
21 Jun 2027 10 Jul 2027 Available $8,779
28 Jun 2027 17 Jul 2027 Available $8,779
02 Jul 2027 21 Jul 2027 Available $8,529
05 Jul 2027 24 Jul 2027 Available $8,625
12 Jul 2027 31 Jul 2027 Available $8,609
16 Jul 2027 04 Aug 2027 Available $8,537
19 Jul 2027 07 Aug 2027 Available $8,609
26 Jul 2027 14 Aug 2027 Available $8,449
02 Aug 2027 21 Aug 2027 Available $8,377
09 Aug 2027 28 Aug 2027 Available $8,377
13 Aug 2027 01 Sep 2027 Available $8,472
16 Aug 2027 04 Sep 2027 Available $8,385
23 Aug 2027 11 Sep 2027 Available $8,303
30 Aug 2027 18 Sep 2027 Available $8,303
06 Sep 2027 25 Sep 2027 Available $8,295

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