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Highlights
A taste of your adventure…
About Your Journey
All aboard, we are heading north to Alaska
Experience some of North America’s most breathtaking landscapes on one remarkable journey. Explore Victoria, Banff and Jasper, travel through the Canadian Rockies aboard the legendary Rocky Mountaineer, then sail Alaska’s Inside Passage aboard Holland America Line’s Zaandam. From turquoise lakes and soaring mountain peaks to glaciers, wildlife and remote Alaskan towns, the scenery just keeps getting better.
Itinerary
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Depart Auckland at 8.00pm, cross the International Date Line and arrive Vancouver 2.00pm the same day. Transfer to your hotel before coming together for dinner. Stay Century Plaza Hotel & Spa or similar, 1 night.
Included: D
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Travel by ferry through the Gulf Islands to Vancouver Island and visit beautiful Butchart Gardens. Continue to Victoria for an orientation tour including Beacon Hill Park, Thunderbird Park, the Fairmont Empress Hotel and Inner Harbour. Stay Inn at Laurel Point or similar, 2 nights.
Included: B, D
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Enjoy a completely free day to explore Victoria’s waterfront, historic streets, shops and galleries at your own pace.
Included: B
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Fly to Calgary and transfer to your hotel. Stay Residence Inn by Marriott Calgary Downtown or similar, 1 night.
Included: B, D
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Discover Calgary on a sightseeing tour before travelling west into the Canadian Rockies and spectacular Banff National Park. Stay Hotel Canoe & Suites or similar, 2 nights.
Included: B, D -
Explore Banff’s magnificent surroundings, including Bow Falls, the Hoodoos, Cave and Basin National Historic Site and Lake Minnewanka. Ride the Banff Gondola to Sulphur Mountain for panoramic views across the Rockies.
Included: B
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Visit beautiful Lake Louise before travelling the spectacular Icefields Parkway to the Columbia Icefield. Ride an Ice Explorer onto the Athabasca Glacier before continuing through Jasper National Park. Stay Lobstick Lodge or similar, 2 nights.
Included: B
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Cruise across Maligne Lake to Spirit Island, then ride the Jasper SkyTram up Whistlers Mountain for sweeping views across Jasper and the surrounding ranges.
Included: B, D
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Board the Rocky Mountaineer for the first day of your two day SilverLeaf rail journey through Western Canada. Enjoy breakfast and lunch onboard as you travel from the Rockies towards Kamloops. Stay Kamloops, 1 night.
Included: B, L
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Reboard the Rocky Mountaineer and continue west towards the Pacific Coast, watching the landscape transform along the way. Arrive Vancouver this evening and transfer to your hotel. Stay Century Plaza Hotel & Spa or similar, 2 nights.
Included: B, L
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Enjoy a full day at leisure to explore Vancouver at your own pace.
Included: B, D
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Discover Vancouver on a sightseeing tour including Stanley Park, English Bay, Canada Place, Gastown, Chinatown and Granville Island, plus panoramic views from Vancouver Lookout. Transfer to Canada Place and board Zaandam for your 7 night Alaska Inside Passage cruise.
Included: B, L, D
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Cruise through Alaska’s magnificent Inside Passage, surrounded by forested islands, deep waterways and rugged mountains, with opportunities to watch for wildlife from the ship.
Included: B, L, D
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Cruise through dramatic Tracy Arm Inlet before arriving in Juneau, Alaska’s remote state capital. Enjoy time to explore independently or choose from Holland America Line’s optional shore excursions.
Included: B, L, D
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Spend the day in historic Skagway, once the gateway for thousands of prospectors heading towards the Klondike during the Gold Rush.
Included: B, L, D
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Spend an unforgettable day cruising Glacier Bay, a UNESCO World Heritage Site of immense glaciers, snow covered mountains and pristine wilderness.
Included: B, L, D
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Call at Ketchikan, known for its rich Native Alaskan heritage, colourful waterfront and surrounding wilderness.
Included: B, L, D
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Enjoy a final relaxing day aboard Zaandam as you cruise south through the Inside Passage towards Vancouver.
Included: B, L, D
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Disembark Zaandam and visit Capilano Suspension Bridge Park and Grouse Mountain, including the Skyride and lunch. Later, transfer to Vancouver Airport. Depart Vancouver at 8.55pm for Auckland.
Included: B, L
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Arrive Auckland 5.45am
And just when you think the scenery can’t get better..
Reserve your place on this unforgettable tour. Numbers are limited, so don’t delay.
Why you’ll love this trip
This journey brings together three very different ways to experience the landscapes of Western Canada and Alaska – by road, rail and sea. Explore Banff and Jasper before travelling through the Rockies aboard the Rocky Mountaineer, then settle aboard Zaandam for seven nights cruising Alaska’s Inside Passage. With alpine lakes, glaciers, wildlife, historic towns and plenty of time to simply take in the scenery, it’s a wonderfully varied way to experience this remarkable part of the world.
Inclusions & Activities
Airfares: Return Economy class airfares Auckland to Vancouver, plus domestic Canadian flight Victoria to Calgary
Rail: 2 day Rocky Mountaineer journey in SilverLeaf Service travelling through the Canadian Rockies from Jasper to Vancouver, with an overnight stay in Kamloops
Cruise: 7 night Alaska Inside Passage cruise onboard Holland America Line ship Zaandam, including all meals and entertainment onboard
Accommodation: 10 nights quality accommodation throughout
Sightseeing: All sightseeing and attractions as shown, including Butchart Gardens, the Athabasca Glacier Ice Explorer and more
Meals: Daily breakfasts plus lunches and dinners as specified
Transfers: Home pick up and drop off in Auckland Metro area
Tour Leader: Travelwise Tour Leader throughout, plus local guides
Gillian Scott, Tour Leader
Your Tour Leader
Gillian Scott
Gillian is an adventurous, creative Tour Leader at Travelwise whose love of travel, sport, and storytelling brings energy and inspiration to every tour. She’s the perfect guide for travellers who want fun, friendship, and unforgettable experiences.
Before you book, you should know
Activity Level 2: A balanced pace with more time exploring throughout the day. Suitable for travellers comfortable with longer walks, standing during sightseeing, independently boarding coaches, trains and boats, walking over some uneven surfaces. A good choice if you prefer: Getting out and about, with a steady but manageable pace.
Departure: 14 August 2027
Other Notes:
Deposit: $3,000 pp
Balance Payment Date: 17 June 2027
Bookings may still be available after this date. Please contact us for availability.
Upgrade your experience:
Rocky Mountaineer: Upgrade to GoldLeaf Service and travel in a bi-level dome carriage featuring a dedicated dining room, gourmet à la carte meals, signature cocktails and premium beverages, plus access to a large exclusive outdoor viewing platform. From $1,399 per person additional to your selected tour package price.
Cruise: Our tour price is based on an Inside cabin.
Oceanview cabin (Cat. C and D) $22,495 pp share twin
Vista Suite (Cat. BB) $23,985 pp share twin
Single supplement on request.
Insurance:
Comprehensive travel insurance is mandatory for this tour and must be in place by the final payment date. We recommend arranging cover when you pay your deposit, so you are protected from the time of booking. Please ask us if you need assistance arranging insurance.
