Canadian Rockies and 4Night Cruise

Day 1 – Arrive Vancouver

Arrive in Vancouver and transfer to your hotel on your own. The balance of your day is free to explore this great city.

Day 2 – Vancouver Sightseeing

This tour showcases the sights of Vancouver’s vibrant downtown. You will visit Stanley Park, Granville Island, and historic Chinatown and Gastown and end with a visit to The Lookout. This is one of Vancouver’s most unique attractions, with stunning views of the City, Harbour, and Mountains.

Day 3 – Vancouver to Kamloops

Transfer to the rail station and board the Rocky Mountaineer SilverLeaf service for the next two days. The train will travel the historic route built to unite Canada through the Northern route. (B, L)

Upgrade to GoldLeaf for $600

Day 4 – Kamloops to Banff

Continue the Rocky Mountaineer through the Spiral Tunnels, past Craigallache where the Golden Spike was driven. This route will bring you to the Banff National Park. Arrive late tonight at approximately 7:00pm and transfer to your hotel. (B, L)

Day 5 – Banff

Morning free to explore Banff

Afternoon Lake Louise Tour

On this four-hour sightseeing tour, you will visit the “Jewel of the Canadian Rockies,” Lake Louise, and the world-renowned Moraine Lake; both are part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site. You will have time to take photos and explore their shorelines. Learn about mountaineering history and how a tragic accident at Lake Louise shaped Canadian mountain culture. Finally, take a short walk to a viewpoint in the Valley of Ten Peaks overlooking Moraine Lake.

Day 6 – Free Time in Banff

The day is free to explore Banff on your own. Maybe you will ride the Gondola or visit the original Banff Hot Springs. There is time to visit the “Castle in the Rockies”, for dinner or tea.

Day 7- Banff to Calgary. Fly to Whitehorse

Depart this morning by coach to the Calgary Airport, only 70 miles away. Fly from Calgary to Whitehorse and overnight.

Day 8 – Travel the White Pass to Skagway and Cruise

Today is another day of high adventure.  You depart Whitehorse by coach to Fraser where you board the narrow-gauge White Pass and Yukon Route train for your trip down through the White Pass.

On arrival you are met and taken to check in for your cruise.  Here you will get boarding instructions.  This evening begins your 4-night cruise to Vancouver.  You will sail along the beautiful Lynn Canal. (D)

UPGRADE TO VIEW CABIN +$150  UPDGRADE TO VISTA SUITE $450 +

Day 9 – Cruise Glacier Bay National Park.

Today you’ll cruise through the pristine waters of Glacier Bay National Park. Bring your camera for the magnificent photo opportunities. Watch for whales, sea lions, bears, mountain goats and other wildlife. Perhaps see a calving glacier. (B, L, D)

Day 10 – Today your ship calls in Ketchikan.

Today your port of call is Ketchikan, the salmon capital of Alaska. You’ll have time to stroll along infamous Creek Street and visit Dolly’s House, tour one of Ketchikan’s totem parks and learn the stories behind the city’s many totems or take an optional flight to Misty Fjords National Monument. (B, L, D)

Day 11 – Cruise today in the beautiful Inside Passage.

Spend a full day of cruising the protected waters of the Inside Passage, past countless islands, evergreen forests and a continual procession of birds and sea animals. Take time out from the scenery to enjoy some shipboard fun and the lectures on Alaska. (B, L, D)

Day 12 Arrive Vancouver and depart for home.

Today you arrive in Vancouver. After clearing Canada Customs continue with your onward travel. Your arrangements with Knightly Tours end. (B)