Great Canadian Rail Journey with Alaska Cruise

Great Canadian Rail Journey with Alaska Cruise

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$9830

$9441

Great Canadian Rail Journey with Alaska Cruise

21 Days Starting in Toronto, Canada and ending in Vancouver, Canada

Visiting: Toronto, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Jasper, Banff, Victoria, Vancouver, Inside Passage, Juneau, Skagway, Glacier Bay National Park, Ketchikan, North America

Tour operator:

Globus

Tour code:

CZI-2025

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Group size:

0 - 24

Physical rating:

Medium

Age range:

21-

Tour operated in:

English

Trip Styles:

Cruise

Activities:

Walking

From: $9830 $9441 Operator discount: -$389

NB: Prices correct on 05-Nov-2024 but subject to change.

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Tour Overview

Embark on the "Great Canadian Rail Journey with Alaska Cruise" for an unforgettable adventure through Canada and Alaska. Begin your journey in Toronto, where you'll drive along Lake Ontario to the majestic Niagara Falls and enjoy a thrilling boat ride. Travel on VIA Rail's premier transcontinental train, The Canadian, and marvel at the scenic Canadian countryside from domed observation cars. Explore Jasper National Park, take a scenic cruise to Spirit Island, and experience an Ice Explorer ride on Athabasca Glacier. Visit the stunning Lake Louise and Banff National Park, then take a BC Ferry to Vancouver Island to tour Victoria's beautiful gardens. Conclude your adventure with a 7-night Alaska Inside Passage cruise, where you'll have the chance to spot humpback whales, orcas, and bald eagles, and explore the historic port town of Skagway. This tour offers a perfect blend of natural beauty, thrilling activities, and luxurious accommodations.

Highlights

  • Drive along the shores of Lake Ontario to Niagara Falls and take a thrilling boat ride to view the thundering falls from river level.

  • Travel on VIA Rail's premier transcontinental train, The Canadian, and enjoy views of the Canadian countryside from domed observation cars.

  • Explore Jasper National Park, including a scenic cruise to Spirit Island on Maligne Lake.

  • Experience a thrilling Ice Explorer ride on Athabasca Glacier in the Columbia Icefield.

  • Visit the stunning Lake Louise and continue into Banff National Park.

  • Take a BC Ferry to Vancouver Island and tour Victoria, including the gardens of Beacon Hill Park and Butchart Gardens.

  • Cruise Alaska's Inside Passage, with opportunities to spot humpback whales, orcas, and bald eagles.

  • Explore the historic port town of Skagway, a gateway to Alaska's colorful history and natural beauty.

Places You'll See

Westin Harbour Castle Toronto

Chateau Jasper

Banff Park Lodge

South Thompson Inn & Conference Centre

Inn At Laurel Point

Sheraton Wall Centre Hotel

Itinerary

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Day 1: Arrive In Toronto,Ontario

Location: Toronto

Accommodation Name: Westin Harbour Castle Toronto

At 6 pm, meet your Tour Director and travel companions for a welcome drink.
ARRIVE IN TORONTO, ONTARIO Welcome to Toronto! At 6 pm, meet your Tour Director and travel companions for a welcome drink.

Day 2: Toronto. Excursion To Niagara Falls

Location: Toronto

Accommodation Name: Westin Harbour Castle Toronto

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Drive along the shores of Lake Ontario to Niagara Falls. Take a Niagara Falls sightseeing cruise for a thrilling boat ride to view the thundering falls from river level. Return to Toronto for an orientation drive before a special dinner atop the 1,815-foot-tall CN Tower.
TORONTO. EXCURSION TO NIAGARA FALLS Taking the Plunge Drive along the shores of Lake Ontario to Niagara Falls. Take a Niagara Falls sightseeing cruise for a thrilling boat ride to view the thundering falls from river level. Return to Toronto for an orientation drive before a special dinner atop the 1,815-foot-tall CN Tower. (B,D)

TOUR HIGHLIGHT
NATURAL WONDERS The famous natural wonder of Niagara Falls consists of three massive waterfalls – American Falls, Bridal Veil Falls, and Horseshoe Falls – plummeting from the southern end of Niagara Gorge. Spanning the border between Canada’s Ontario and America’s New York State, the largest of the falls is Horseshoe Falls – also known as the Canadian Falls –which straddles the border of both countries. Take a thrilling sightseeing cruise on the waters below the thunderous cascades of Niagara Falls and feel the mist and magic of this stunning spectacle of nature.

Day 3: Toronto,Via Rail The Canadian,Ontario

Location: Toronto

Accommodation Name: VIA Rail The Canadian

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

After breakfast, head to Union Station for departure on the Canadian, VIA Rail’s premier transcontinental train.
TORONTO–VIA RAIL THE CANADIAN–ONTARIO All Aboard in Toronto! After breakfast, head to Union Station for departure on the Canadian, VIA Rail’s premier transcontinental train. (B,L,D)

On VIA Rail, during the day your cabin for two offers armchairs, toilet, and a picture window. By night it transforms into upper and lower beds where guests must be able to climb a ladder to reach the upper bed. If you are a single passenger, your cabin by day features small couch-style seating, toilet and sink, and a large picture window. By night, an economy of space requires the pull-down bed to fill the space (obstructing the furniture and bathroom facilities). Public restrooms are available on each coach. Train travel is subject to unforeseen delays.

TOUR HIGHLIGHT
TRAIN SPOTLIGHT Spend the next three days and nights on this classic trip across Canada’s heartland. Your VIA Rail Sleeper Plus class rail cars are refurbished art-deco cars from the 1950s. Domed observation cars let you enjoy views of the Canadian countryside as you roll past Ontario’s beautiful landscapes.

Day 4: Via Rail The Canadian,Ontario,Winnipeg,Manitoba

Location: Winnipeg

Accommodation Name: VIA Rail The Canadian

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Your exciting travel on the VIA Rail train continues through Ontario and Manitoba.
VIA RAIL THE CANADIAN–ONTARIO–WINNIPEG, MANITOBA Riding the Rails Your exciting travel on the VIA Rail train continues through Ontario and Manitoba. (B,L,D)

TOUR HIGHLIGHT
EPIC RIDE Watch the scenic countryside from your train as you glide past sparkling lakes and sun-dappled forests of Ontario. Try the observation dome for unparalleled views or enjoy quiet conversation in one of the comfortable lounges. Enter Manitoba with its endless golden prairies and vast cultivated fields.

Day 5: Via Rail The Canadian,Manitoba & Saskatchewan

Location: Manitoba

Accommodation Name: VIA Rail The Canadian

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Continue through the picturesque prairies and winding rivers of Manitoba and Saskatchewan.
VIA RAIL THE CANADIAN–MANITOBA & SASKATCHEWAN Spectacular Saskatchewan Continue through the picturesque prairies and winding rivers of Manitoba and Saskatchewan. (B,L,D)

TOUR HIGHLIGHT
SCENIC WONDERS View the ever-changing landscape with ease and comfort as you meet and mingle with fellow passengers and enjoy freshly prepared meals that showcase Canadian cuisine and regional specialties courtesy of your VIA Rail first-class train service.

Day 6: Via Rail The Canadian,Saskatchewan,Jasper,Alberta

Location: Jasper

Accommodation Name: Chateau Jasper

Meals Included: Breakfast

Travel from Saskatchewan to Jasper. Admire the scenery as your train roughly parallels the famed Yellowhead Route, Canada’s historic trail of westward expansion. Arrive in Jasper for an orientation drive and free time this evening.
VIA RAIL THE CANADIAN–SASKATCHEWAN–JASPER, ALBERTA Rocky Mountain Trails Travel from Saskatchewan to Jasper. Admire the scenery as your train roughly parallels the famed Yellowhead Route, Canada’s historic trail of westward expansion. Arrive in Jasper for an orientation drive and free time this evening. (B)

FREE TIME TIPS
EXPLORE MORE in Jasper with free time to taste the traditions of Alberta’s gorgeous town nestled in the Canadian Rockies. Take your pick of an abundance of local eateries serving everything from Mediterranean cuisine to wood-fired pizza to good old-fashioned comfort food like smokehouse brisket, mac-and-cheese, venison sausage, bison short ribs, and baked beans, of course! Your Tour Director can recommend the best spots to satisfy your adventurous appetite and your GlobusGO mobile app has maps and tips for a terrific night under the Dark Sky stars.

Day 7: Jasper. Excursion To Maligne Lake

Location: Jasper

Accommodation Name: Chateau Jasper

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch

Travel through Jasper’s unspoiled beauty to glacial Maligne Canyon to stunning Maligne Lake for lunch and a narrated scenic cruise to Spirit Island. Return to Jasper where the balance of the day is at leisure to explore Jasper on your own.
JASPER. EXCURSION TO MALIGNE LAKE Untamed Beauty Travel through Jasper’s unspoiled beauty to glacial Maligne Canyon to stunning Maligne Lake for lunch and a narrated scenic cruise to Spirit Island. Return to Jasper where the balance of the day is at leisure to explore Jasper on your own. (B,L)

TOUR HIGHLIGHT
NATURAL WONDERS Spanning nearly 4,250 square miles of spectacular natural beauty, Jasper is the largest national park in the Canadian Rockies. Its vast wilderness, majestic peaks, abundant wildlife, and breathtaking panoramic sights lie below an incredible Dark Sky to thrill stargazers as well. A cruise to Spirit Island on the turquoise waters of Maligne Lake is a spectacular sight to behold as one of the most photographed locations in the world for its jaw-dropping beauty.

Day 8: Jasper,Columbia Icefield,Lake Louise,Banff

Location: Jasper

Accommodation Name: Banff Park Lodge

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Head south through Jasper National Park on Icefields Parkway to the Columbia Icefield for a thrilling Ice Explorer ride on Athabasca Glacier. Climb Sunwapta Pass to savor stunning vistas of alpine meadows, waterfalls, and massive glaciers. Next, stop at Lake Louise, whose green-blue waters form a perfect mirror reflection of Mount Victoria. Continue into Banff.
JASPER–COLUMBIA ICEFIELD–LAKE LOUISE–BANFF Moving Mountains and Lifting Hearts Head south through Jasper National Park on Icefields Parkway to the Columbia Icefield for a thrilling Ice Explorer ride on Athabasca Glacier with a Glaciologist guide. Climb Sunwapta Pass to savor stunning vistas of alpine meadows, waterfalls, and massive glaciers. Next, stop at Lake Louise, whose green-blue waters form a perfect mirror reflection of Mount Victoria. Continue into Banff. (B,D)

TOUR HIGHLIGHT
EPIC RIDE Be moved by an expedition across the Athabasca Glacier. Traverse this massive ice field aboard the all-terrain Columbia Ice Explorer and walk on the surface where the Earth’s geology is changing beneath your feet. Feel the force of nature’s strength on an ancient glacier that still carves the face of the Rocky Mountains today.

Day 9: Banff

Location: Banff

Accommodation Name: Banff Park Lodge

Meals Included: Breakfast

Guided sightseeing includes Bow River and Falls. The balance of the day is at leisure. Consider an optional flightseeing trip for a bird’s-eye view of the Rockies.
BANFF Breathtaking Banff Guided sightseeing includes Bow River and Falls. The balance of the day is at leisure. Consider an optional flightseeing trip for a bird’s-eye view of the Rockies. (B)

TOUR HIGHLIGHT
PICTURE PERFECT Get ready for a spectacular adventure to explore the beauty of Rocky Mountain peaks, turquoise glacial lakes in Banff National Park - Canada’s first national park. This awe-inspiring natural wonder, where soaring peaks and sapphire lakes meet the heavens for a breathtaking experience like no other on Earth!

Day 10: Banff,Kamloops

Location: Banff

Accommodation Name: South Thompson Inn & Conference Centre

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

This morning, travel through the spectacular beauty of Yoho National Park, one of Canada’s most popular recreational areas and site of pre-Cambrian fossil finds. On to Canada’s Glacier National Park, where the motorcoach climbs 4,379-foot-high Rogers Pass, a perfect spot for photos of the surrounding mountain cliffs and glaciers. Continue to your riverside resort at the South Thompson Inn in Kamloops. Tonight, enjoy a [LF] riverside BBQ with S’mores.
BANFF–KAMLOOPS Heavenly Heights This morning, travel through the spectacular beauty of Yoho National Park, one of Canada’s most popular recreational areas and site of pre-Cambrian fossil finds. On to Canada’s Glacier National Park, where the motorcoach climbs 4,379-foot-high Rogers Pass, a perfect spot for photos of the surrounding mountain cliffs and glaciers. Continue to your riverside resort. Tonight, enjoy a [LF] riverside BBQ with S’mores. (B,D)

LOCAL FAVORITE
ACCOMMODATION SPOTLIGHT Put your feet up in historic elegance in this beautifully rugged setting at the South Thompson Inn in Kamloops. Once home to a thoroughbred-racing stable, the 55-acre riverfront property retains its original Manor and Carriage Houses, renovated into first-class luxury lodging.

Day 11: Kamloops,Victoria

Location: Victoria

Accommodation Name: Inn at Laurel Point

Meals Included: Breakfast

Continue west and catch a BC Ferry to Vancouver Island. A city tour of Victoria includes the gardens of Beacon Hill Park, the Fairmont Empress Hotel, Bastion Square, and Thunderbird Park. Free time this evening—enjoy dinner on your own at one of the many restaurants in this harbor city.
KAMLOOPS–VICTORIA British Columbia Treasures Continue west and catch a BC Ferry to Vancouver Island. An orientation tour of Victoria includes the gardens of Beacon Hill Park, the Fairmont Empress Hotel, Bastion Square, and Thunderbird Park. Free time this evening—enjoy dinner on your own at one of the many restaurants in this harbor city. (B)

TOUR HIGHLIGHT
EPIC RIDE Cruise on the BC Ferry from Vancouver to Victoria for its 90-minute cruise across the water, keep a watchful eye on this bracing crossing to spy sea birds, seals, dolphins, or maybe even a humpback whale or a pod of Orcas. Arrive in the very British city of Victoria on Vancouver Island – also known as the Garden City for its amazing array of blooming flowers. Wander the quaint downtown core with its British colonial architecture to shop and admire its heritage buildings and stunning gardens, then relax over proper British afternoon tea.

Day 12: Victoria

Location: Victoria

Accommodation Name: Inn at Laurel Point

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

The morning and afternoon are at leisure for independent sightseeing and shopping. For shoppers, Government Street’s elegant shops and Market Square’s collection of specialty stores are good places to start. History buffs should be sure to visit the Royal British Columbia Museum. Later, visit [LF] Butchart Gardens, followed by a special farewell dinner in the original, now restored, greenhouse.
VICTORIA The Grandest of Gardens The morning and afternoon is at leisure for independent sightseeing and shopping. For shoppers, Government Street’s elegant shops and Market Square’s collection of specialty stores are good places to start. History buffs should be sure to visit the Royal British Columbia Museum. Later, visit [LF] Butchart Gardens, followed by a special farewell dinner in the original, now restored, greenhouse. (B,D)

LOCAL FAVORITE
PICTURE PERFECT Butchart Gardens, named for the woman who founded this botanical oasis of blooming shades and horticultural design, is a National Historic site for its legacy and lush treasure of millions of flowering beds and over 900 varieties of plants in exquisitely landscaped gardens bring fairytales to life.

Day 13: Victoria,Vancouver (Embarkation)

Location: Vancouver

Accommodation Name: Cruise Ship

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Travel on a scenic BC Ferry crossing through the Gulf Islands to Vancouver where you will begin your 7-Night Alaska’s Inside Passage cruise.
VICTORIA–VANCOUVER (EMBARKATION) Alaskan Adventure Awaits! Travel on a scenic BC Ferry crossing through the Gulf Islands to Vancouver where you will begin your 7-Night Alaska’s Inside Passage cruise. (B,D)

TOUR HIGHLIGHT
NATURAL WONDERS
You’re in for one wild and wonderful week on a roundtrip cruise on the incredible Inside Passage through the spectacular ports of Alaska. Cruise from Vancouver to discover spellbinding scenery from narrow fjords to scattered islets and towering peaks. Get close to massive glaciers in Glacier Bay National Park and wait breathlessly for ice to calve off and plunge into the ocean. Inside Passage waters are as smooth as it gets, while on shore you’ll find endless thrills and chills.

Day 14: Cruising: Inside Passage,Alaska

Location: Inside Passage

Accommodation Name: Cruise Ship

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Alaska’s Inside Passage is a protected network of waterways that wind through glacier-cut fjords and lush temperate rain forests along the rugged coast of Southeast Alaska. 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.
CRUISING: INSIDE PASSAGE, ALASKA Glacial Fjords & Grand Forests Alaska’s Inside Passage is a protected network of waterways that wind through glacier-cut fjords and lush temperate rain forests along the rugged coast of Southeast Alaska. Arguably 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. (B,L,D)

TOUR HIGHLIGHT
WILD BY NATURE Sailing the Inside Passage offers opportunities to spot some of Alaska’s most iconic wildlife, with humpback whales and orcas plying the bountiful waters alongside the ships, bald eagles soaring overhead and brown bears lumbering on the shoreline.

Day 15: Cruising: Tracy Arm,Juneau,Alaska

Location: Juneau

Accommodation Name: Cruise Ship

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Steep cliffs and glacier-covered mountains flank the Tracy Arm fjord, fringed by the largest intact coastal temperate rain forest in the United States. Old-growth trees colonized Tracy Arm's mouth long ago as the Ice Age retreated. Continue cruising to Juneau, Alaska and visit the most remote state capital in the United States. Surrounded by water, forest and mountain sights, visitors seeking things to do in Juneau can hike on a glacier, eat fresh-caught fish on a seaside patio and tour a capitol building all in one day.
CRUISING: TRACY ARM–JUNEAU, ALASKA Coastal Cliffs & The Catch of the Day Steep cliffs and glacier-covered mountains flank the Tracy Arm fjord, fringed by the largest intact coastal temperate rain forest in the United States. Old-growth trees colonized Tracy Arm's mouth long ago as the Ice Age retreated. Continue cruising to Juneau, Alaska and visit the most remote, most beautiful, and strangest state capital in the United States. Surrounded by water, forest and mountain sights, visitors seeking things to do in Juneau indoors and outdoors can hike a glacier, eat fresh-caught fish on a seaside patio and tour a grand capitol building all in one day. (B,L,D)

TOUR HIGHLIGHT
INTO THE WILDERNESS
Even more glorious than nearby Glacier Bay, Tracy Arm is part of the 5.7 million acres (or around 23,000 square kilometers) of pure wilderness sheltered by the Tongass National Forest (America's biggest). Visitors often see bears, whales and mountain goats roaming across various corners of this pristine area—not to mention chubby baby seals resting on the ice floes. Summer temperatures average 35 to 60 degrees Fahrenheit (0 to 16 degrees Celsius), so pack warm clothing. Pack your waterproof gear, in preparation for the more than 1 ½ meters of rainfall each year!

Day 16: Skagway

Location: Skagway

Accommodation Name: Cruise Ship

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

At the height of the Klondike Gold Rush, the port town of Skagway served as the primary gateway to the legendary gold fields, and quickly grew into Alaska’s largest settlement. It was a raucous frontier hub packed with trading posts, saloons, and guesthouses. As the gold rush faded into the 1900s, so did Skagway—but today it has been reinvigorated as a gateway for a new kind of visitor: those looking to explore Alaska’s colorful history, pristine wildlife, and unrivaled natural beauty.
SKAGWAY The Rush for Gold At the height of the Klondike Gold Rush, the port town of Skagway served as the primary gateway to the legendary gold fields, and quickly grew into Alaska’s largest settlement. It was then a raucous frontier hub packed with trading posts, saloons, and guesthouses. As the gold rush faded into the 1900s, so did Skagway—but today it has been reinvigorated as a gateway for a new kind of visitor: those looking to explore Alaska’s colorful history, pristine wildlife, and unrivaled natural beauty. (B,L,D)

TOUR HIGHLIGHT
LEGENDS & LORE At every turn, you’ll find yourself immersed in gold rush lore in the town of Skagway, from the infamous Red Onion Saloon that still keeps a pistol that Wyatt Earp left behind on his way to the Klondike, to the narrow-gauge White Pass & Yukon Route Railroad, traversing rugged mountains, waterfalls, and towering glaciers on its course to Whitehorse deep in the Yukon.

Day 17: Cruising: Glacier Bay National Park

Location: Glacier Bay National Park

Accommodation Name: Cruise Ship

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

On your cruise to Glacier Bay (A UNESCO World Heritage Site), close your eyes and take in the sounds—the creaks and groans of “living” ice, the shrill cries of gulls and soaring eagles, the splash of a breaching humpback whale. Frosted peaks towering over mossy forests, wide tidewater glaciers (there are seven in the park), and marine wildlife sightings. Every experience in this changing biosphere is unique.
CRUISING: GLACIER BAY NATIONAL PARK Making a Splash On your cruise to Glacier Bay (A UNESCO World Heritage Site), close your eyes and take in the sounds—the creaks and groans of “living” ice, the shrill cries of gulls and soaring eagles, the splash of a breaching humpback whale. Frosted peaks towering over mossy forests, wide tidewater glaciers (there are seven in the park), and sighting marine wildlife is a given on Glacier Bay cruises, but every experience in this changing biosphere is unique. (B,L,D)

TOUR HIGHLIGHT
WILD DISCOVERIES Cruise to Glacier Bay where the sounds of creaking groans of living ice in constant flux, the shrill calls of gulls and soaring eagles, and the splash of breaching humpback whales are likely to greet you. Frosted peaks towering over mossy forests, wide tidewater glaciers (there are seven in the park), and marine wildlife are main attractions, but every discovery in this dynamic biosphere is unique. With the serene majesty of snow-flecked and forested mountains defining its shores, Glacier Bay National Park offers some of the most dramatic scenery in the world. Keep your binoculars and camera ready as you cruise Glacier Bay to the mile-wide Margerie Glacier for the chance to witness ice calving. Wildlife abounds in Glacier Bay —you never know when you will see the fluke of a humpback rise out of the water or spot a lone brown bear patrolling a windswept beach.

Day 18: Ketchikan

Location: Ketchikan

Accommodation Name: Cruise Ship

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Ketchikan has long been an important hub of the salmon-fishing and -packing industries. Visitors can savor the fresh seafood at one of the local restaurants in Ketchikan. Te town clings to the banks of the Tongass Narrows, flanked by green forests nurtured by abundant rain. Enjoy a stroll through Totem Bight State Park, kayak at Misty Fjords National Monument or join a salmon or trout fishing expedition to truly experience the beauty of Ketchikan.
KETCHIKAN Alaska’s First City Take an adventure and cruise to Ketchikan, Alaska. Alaska's "First City" of Ketchikan is so named because it’s the first major landfall for most cruisers as they enter the spectacular fjords of the Inside Passage, where the town clings to the banks of the Tongass Narrows, flanked by green forests nurtured by abundant rain. (B,L,D)

TOUR HIGHLIGHT
HISTORY & TRADITION Ketchikan has long been an important hub of the salmon-fishing and -packing industries. Visitors can savor the fresh seafood at one of the local restaurants on a cruise to Ketchikan excursion. Ketchikan 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. You can see intricately carved totem poles at the Totem Heritage Center and Totem Bight State Park, while the attractions of Saxman Village just outside of Ketchikan offers the chance to see Tlingit culture in action, with working carvers and a dance show in the clan house.

Day 19: Cruising: Inside Passage

Location: Inside Passage

Accommodation Name: Cruise Ship

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Scenic cruising through the Inside Passage offers outstanding opportunities to spot some of Alaska’s most iconic wildlife.
CRUISING: INSIDE PASSAGE Where the Wild Things Are Scenic cruising through the Inside Passage offers outstanding opportunities to spot some of Alaska’s most iconic wildlife. (B,L,D)

TOUR HIGHLIGHT
ALASKAN ADVENTURE Sailing the Inside Passage offers opportunities to spot some of Alaska’s most iconic wildlife, with humpback whales and orcas plying the bountiful waters alongside the ships, bald eagles soaring overhead and brown bears lumbering on the shoreline. 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.

Day 20: Vancouver,Bc (Disembarkation)

Location: Vancouver

Accommodation Name: Sheraton Wall Centre Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast

Disembark your ship for a guided sightseeing tour of Vancouver. See the waterfront, Chinatown, and Stanley Park with its old-growth evergreen forests and totem poles. Free time this evening to explore this vibrant city on your own.
VANCOUVER, BC (DISEMBARKATION) British Columbia Treasures Disembark your ship for a guided sightseeing tour of Vancouver. See the waterfront, Chinatown, and Stanley Park with its old-growth evergreen forests and totem poles. Free time this evening to explore this vibrant city on your own. (B)

TOUR HIGHLIGHT
CITY SIGHTS Created in 1888, Stanley Park is considered the 'crown jewel' of Vancouver. The oldest park in the city of Vancouver, the dramatically beautiful and panoramic setting of Stanley Park spans more than 1000+ acres right next to downtown Vancouver. Here, Native culture is preserved with a striking collection of First Nations Totem Poles, carved from western red cedar and each carving tells of a real or mythical event with each carving bearing significant meanings – the eagle representing the kingdom of air; the whale as the lord of the sea; and the wolf as the genius of the land – to name a few.

Day 21: Vancouver

Location: Vancouver

Meals Included: Breakfast

Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning.
VANCOUVER Safe travels until we meet again! Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning.

What's Included

  • Meals

    Breakfast daily, 10 lunches, and 14 dinners are included.

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation is provided at various hotels including Westin Harbour Castle Toronto, Chateau Jasper, Banff Park Lodge, South Thompson Inn & Conference Centre, Inn at Laurel Point, and Sheraton Wall Centre Hotel.

  • Transport

    Travel includes a mix of scenic drives, a VIA Rail transcontinental train journey, and a BC Ferry crossing. The tour also features a 7-night Alaska Inside Passage cruise.

  • Guided Sightseeing

    Guided sightseeing tours are included in various locations such as Niagara Falls, Jasper National Park, Banff National Park, Victoria, and Vancouver.

  • Special Activities

    Special activities such as a thrilling boat ride at Niagara Falls, an Ice Explorer ride on Athabasca Glacier, and a scenic cruise to Spirit Island on Maligne Lake are included.

  • Cruise

    A 7-night Alaska Inside Passage cruise is included, with opportunities to spot humpback whales, orcas, and bald eagles.

  • UNESCO Sites

    Visits to UNESCO World Heritage Sites including Glacier Bay, Jasper National Park, and Yoho National Park are included.

What's Not Included

  • Optional Activities

    Optional activities such as a flightseeing trip in Banff are not included.

  • Personal Expenses

    Personal expenses such as souvenirs, additional meals, and drinks are not included.

  • Travel Insurance

    Travel insurance is not included and is recommended to be purchased separately.

  • Gratuities

    Gratuities for guides, drivers, and hotel staff are not included.

  • Visas and Travel Documents

    Visas and other travel documents are not included and must be arranged by the traveler.

Meals

Breakfast daily, 10 lunches, 14 dinners

Notes

Operation of the Niagara Falls sightseeing cruise is subject to favorable weather and/or river conditions. Favorable conditions usually exist from May to mid-October. When weather is unfavorable, a walking tour through the scenic tunnels will be substituted.

Due to the frequent use of this railroad for other services, delays may occur during the journey.

One guest will be required to climb a ladder to reach the upper berth in a double cabin.

Visiting and participating in activities in this region may be subject to favorable weather conditions.

The included sightseeing and overnight in Vancouver will occur post-cruise.

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

Small Group

Globus offers Small-Group Discoveries on select North America dates. A Small-Group Discovery is limited to an average of just 24 guests per departure. There’s always room to roam with extra space between you and other travelers—while still getting up close and personal to the experiences you’ve been dreaming of. Small-Group Discoveries include all the features of a traditional Globus escorted tour, complete with expert Tour Director, Driver, and Local Guides who ensure that your health and safety is our top priority. A Small-Group Discovery trip is the perfectly sized tour—without the crowds.

UNESCO Sites

Banff National Park|Glacier Bay|Jasper National Park|Yoho National Park

Accommodation

Toronto: Westin Harbour Castle Toronto, Jasper National Park: Chateau Jasper, Banff: Banff Park Lodge, Kamloops: South Thompson Inn & Conference Centre, Victoria: Inn at Laurel Point, Vancouver: Sheraton Wall Centre Hotel.

Mode of Transport

Travel includes a mix of scenic drives, a VIA Rail transcontinental train journey, and a BC Ferry crossing. The tour also features a 7-night Alaska Inside Passage cruise.

Check out our Q&As

  • What kind of transportation is included in the tour?

    The tour includes a mix of scenic drives, a VIA Rail transcontinental train journey, and a BC Ferry crossing. Additionally, the tour features a 7-night Alaska Inside Passage cruise.

  • What types of meals are included in the tour?

    The tour includes breakfast daily, 10 lunches, and 14 dinners.

  • What kind of accommodation can I expect during the tour?

    Accommodation is provided at various hotels including Westin Harbour Castle Toronto, Chateau Jasper, Banff Park Lodge, South Thompson Inn & Conference Centre, Inn at Laurel Point, and Sheraton Wall Centre Hotel.

  • Are there any special activities included in the tour?

    Yes, special activities such as a thrilling boat ride at Niagara Falls, an Ice Explorer ride on Athabasca Glacier, and a scenic cruise to Spirit Island on Maligne Lake are included.

  • What kind of wildlife can I expect to see during the Alaska Inside Passage cruise?

    During the Alaska Inside Passage cruise, you have opportunities to spot humpback whales, orcas, and bald eagles.

  • Are there any UNESCO World Heritage Sites included in the tour?

    Yes, the tour includes visits to UNESCO World Heritage Sites such as Glacier Bay, Jasper National Park, and Yoho National Park.

  • What should I know about the VIA Rail train journey?

    On VIA Rail, during the day your cabin for two offers armchairs, a toilet, and a picture window. By night it transforms into upper and lower beds where guests must be able to climb a ladder to reach the upper bed. If you are a single passenger, your cabin by day features small couch-style seating, a toilet and sink, and a large picture window. By night, an economy of space requires the pull-down bed to fill the space, obstructing the furniture and bathroom facilities. Public restrooms are available on each coach. Train travel is subject to unforeseen delays.

  • What are some of the highlights of the Jasper National Park visit?

    In Jasper National Park, you will travel through its unspoiled beauty to glacial Maligne Canyon and stunning Maligne Lake for lunch and a narrated scenic cruise to Spirit Island. The park is known for its vast wilderness, majestic peaks, abundant wildlife, and breathtaking panoramic sights.

  • What can I expect during the visit to Banff National Park?

    In Banff National Park, guided sightseeing includes Bow River and Falls. You will also have leisure time to explore the park on your own or consider an optional flightseeing trip for a bird’s-eye view of the Rockies.

  • What is special about the visit to Butchart Gardens in Victoria?

    Butchart Gardens is a National Historic site known for its lush treasure of millions of flowering beds and over 900 varieties of plants in exquisitely landscaped gardens. The visit includes a special farewell dinner in the original, now restored, greenhouse.

  • What are some of the activities available in Ketchikan?

    In Ketchikan, you can savor fresh seafood at local restaurants, stroll through Totem Bight State Park, kayak at Misty Fjords National Monument, or join a salmon or trout fishing expedition.

  • How long has the tour company been trading?

    For over 90 years.

  • Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?

    Yes

  • What policies are in place for Covid-19?

    Please contact us for latest Covid-19 policies

  • What documents will I receive before I travel?

    Travel documents, including any air tickets, itineraries, and other information, are available approximately two to three weeks prior to departure provided full payment has been received.

  • What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?

    The Globus Lighthouse Project - an illuminating initiative where we can all come together to tread lightly and give generously for the globe's greater good. Globus, along with sister companies Avalon Waterways and Cosmos, invite our travellers and partners to help us in supporting causes that provide for a more sustainable planet and a brighter tomorrow.

Reviews of this operator

Lisset  

Great Value for your Money

19-Dec-2022

This is my second time travelling with Globus, would have been my third if not for COVID. The way they plan everything is super organized, the tour managers are very caring and knowledgeable. We always enjoy all the site visits planned for each trip. They start by picking you up from the airport and from then on everything is taken care of up until the last day of your trip, even dropping you off at the airport not matter the time of day or night. The hotels at every city are always great and centrally located so you can walk around during your free time or plan your own visits to different sites.

Joan Cupp (Google Reviewer)  

My go-to escorted travel Co My...

01-Mar-2024

My go-to escorted travel Co My 4th trip with Globus and the did not disappoint. The sales deals they offer make it affordable for me to travel. All of the guides are well versed in the history of the area you travel in.

David R  

What a wonderful trip, thanks Globus

10-Jan-2023

Globus is my favorite travel agency. I tried others, but always come back to Globus. It is a 100% stress free one-stop shop. Easy booking with flight, hotel, transportation and travel insurance all in one place. Great customer service at reasonable prices. Lots of information prepared for the trip to handle travel logistics. I planned and booked my trip within 24 hours. Highly recommended to everyon

Alexander Wright  

Great guide, accommodations, and tours.

28-Dec-2022

We had a fantastic guide, with a great mix of free time and guided tours.

CTRTeach 11  

Globus exceeded my expectations!

20-Dec-2022

This is my first Globus tour. I was pleasantly surprised with the depth and quality. The hotels were top notch, and the cruise on the Nile exceeded my expectations. The cabins were roomy and comfortable, and the food was very good.

Nancy Arias  

The experience was amazing!!

30-Dec-2022

The trip was amazing. Our tour guide was so kind and very knowledgeable. I needed to attend a very important meeting via zoom. She was very understanding and accommodating to my needs and made it happen. I was very grateful! Our driver was by far the best driver I’ve ever encountered! I was beyond impressed with our guide, driver and trip!! I will definitely be back for another adventure!!

Irish Beth Maddock (Google Reviewer)  

Did the Globus Highlands and...

30-Sep-2023

Did the Globus Highlands and Islands Scottish Tour with Ian and Allister. What a trip!! With his sharp wit, immense knowledge and fun humour, Ian absolutely brought Scotland to vivid life with his many tales, informative quips and total, utter passion for history. Was spellbound. Am so VERY thankful I had the opportunity to be on Ian's last bus tour before retiring with Globus. In addition, to being so hard working and helpful, with Allister our driver, I cannot tell you how safe and secure I felt in his capable driving hands. He had some very awkward traffic and interesting roads to navigate with our large bus, (especially on the islands and up north) but he handled it all expertly and without a hitch. So much so, I was able to relax and enjoy the journey. All in all, with our tour, you could tell both these kind men cared very much for those of us who needed the extra help and advice. Made my bucket list trip to Scotland so memorable and wonderful. Thank you Ian and Allister! Globus is truly fortunate to have you both.

Patty Walker (Google Reviewer)  

Specifically, Cosmos Tour of Ireland...

11-Aug-2024

Specifically, Cosmos Tour of Ireland and Scotland. August 2024. Let me begin with the positive , the Tour guide was knowledgable, personable and educated! He also was extremely professional and took a genuine interest in providing the highest quality of service to the client. The bus was clean and comfortable and well maintained. The driver was highly experienced and provided excellent transportation. The excursions were acceptable and enjoyable. The Variety of age groups on the trip made for wonderful traveling companions. But unfortunately, that is where the positive ends. The Leonardo hotels that are part of the chain and experience for this specific tour are below quality. We spent a night in a room with a leak in the ceiling. That was known before we checked in and continued to leak while we were there. Another Leonardo hotel, we could not get out of our room. Due to the carpet being ripped up and blocking the door. Most of these hotels I would have walked away from, had I been on my own individual trip. The customer service is missing, customer safety is also missing in these hotels. There is lack of concern to assist customers to their rooms even when it is there responsibility to change the room, there isn't assistance offered. Never have I experienced where you had to absolutely be your own advocate. Because there is no customer concern or care. Quality of food provided is also below standards. It is frowned upon if you request something and often denied. We even had a situation where another individual was placed in the same room we were in and it was considered a "oh well too bad for you." Again, we had to transport our own luggage and bags to a new room. Only after we were our own advocates. We said this stranger and ourselves are not going to stay in the same room. Finally, we received a good room, a room that would be found acceptable in every day normal travel, and we had to change again. Because there was a missing part in a Radiator and this was known to the hotel but yet they still booked us into a room. The radiator would not turn off and the room was steaming hot. So once again, we had to transfer all of our luggage and personal items and trudged down stairwell and elevators to once again change rooms. This is so sad for a bucket list, once in a lifetime, save your money and go on your anniversary trip. The rooms are old and out, dated with stains and tears in carpets and materials. Some of the missing items are a safety concern. Buyer beware! The communication for traveling in other countries is not to the level of customer service and satisfaction that we are used to, we did not expect this level of unacceptable accommodations, much like staying in a hostile. It is the Globus/Cosmos Travel companies responsibility to make sure their accommodations for housing is up to the level of expectations of their customers. The accommodations provided are a reflection of Globus/Cosmos business model and integrity in the global travel industry. This is not everything we experienced, but just a few examples. At this time, their brand appears to be old, outdated, without concern or care for the safety of their clients or their health and welfare as applied to accomodations.Customer service, is their lost art. Choose carefully for travel service. And I would not recommend Globus or Cosmos.

Suneetha Raja (Google Reviewer)  

I have done Newfoundland &...

06-Jul-2024

I have done Newfoundland & Labrador with Iceberg Festival tour with Globus in June 2024. It was absolute rubbish for the price I paid towards the tour. Terrible hotels, horrible meals, barely any sightseeing that is worth while the visit, most importantly, the Iceberg festival never happened. Globus sold this specific tour departure date as the only way to attend this supposed Iceberg Festival. I felt cheated after paying 3527£ for a 13 day tour considering the only reason I picked this departure date was because I wanted to attend this Iceberg festival. I could have used my time and money in a better way doing a different tour with another company. A Canadian company who did the exact same tour is doing it for £2400. I have been travelling with Globus and Cosmos tours since 2008. However, this company tours have been terrible after the covid shutdowns. They are charging more than the premium companies and not providing the equivalent service on par with the prices. Safe to say that I won't be recommending Globus and Cosmos tours to anyone. Try other tour companies that are on the market.

Lynda Bailey (Google Reviewer)  

I really enjoyed my Cosmos...

11-Jun-2024

I really enjoyed my Cosmos tour to Italy last September. However I was totally disappointed by two major things which completely changed the atmosphere of the holiday for me. One was the 'last minute' rearrangement of one of our hotels which then put us well outside of Florence on a trading estate for two nights instead of walking distance from the city walls. That completely blocked any plans or ideas of enjoying Florence in the evening. My biggest disappointment was the terrible travel arrangements and associated advice about travelling through Heathrow Cosmos put in place for me and for which they refused to be accountable despite the fact that they had made the ticket booking on my behalf and I had asked them for appropriate check in advice at all key points before I travelled. As a result I was put on standby when I should never have been (even the BA departure staff were shocked at this) and separated from my luggage which travelled on a later flight. I spent over 6 hrs of my first day in Rome in the airport waiting for my luggage and subsequent transfer to my hotel, without any assistance from Cosmos or BA airside staff. When I complained after my holiday, Cosmos would not take any responsibility at all for the fact that I lost the first day of my holiday and approx. 50% of the time I was due to spend in Rome, preferring to blame BA who in turn were uncontactable about my complaint. Very poor customer service indeed.

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