Day 1: Arrive Calgary, Banff

Be met at the airport and transferred to Banff. Meet your Tour Director and get to know your fellow guests at a special Welcome Reception.

Stay: 2 nights at Ptarmigan Inn, Banff

Day 2: Banff

Explore the charming town of Banff on a tour.

ENHANCE YOUR JOURNEY 
Discover more with our Enhance Your Journey optional select experiences- Perhaps join a heli-flightseeing tour, watch for wildlife on a scenic Bow River float trip or take a River Explorer tour (additional charges apply).

Meals: Breakfast

Day 3: Banff, Icefields Parkway, Athabasca Glacier, Lake Louise

Journey along the scenic Icefields Parkway, then board an Ice Explorer for a ride onto Athabasca Glacier. This evening, enjoy time to relax in the iconic setting of Lake Louise, which is one of western Canada’s best-known natural attractions.

INSIDER EXPERIENCE
Settle in to The Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise.

Stay: The Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise
Meals: Breakfast & dinner

Day 4: Lake Louise, Sun Peaks

Descend from the Rockies via beautiful Yoho National Park, then continue to Sun Peaks.

TOURING VARIATION
Rocky Mountaineer Rail Option: Perhaps replace Days 4 and 5 touring with a Rocky Mountaineer Rail journey to Vancouver. Board the Rocky Mountaineer and pass the Spiral Tunnels and Kicking Horse Canyon before arriving in Kamloops. Stay in Kamloops at a hotel assigned by Rocky Mountaineer. Additional cost. Enquire for details.

Stay: Sun Peaks, Nancy Greene’s Cahilty Lodge
Meals: Breakfast

Day 5: Sun Peaks, Vancouver

Travel through the vast landscapes of the Cariboo region this morning, which stretches from the border of Alberta to the Pacific Ocean. Later, arrive in Vancouver where you will spend two nights. Settle into your hotel and enjoy free time this evening to perhaps try one of the local restaurants for dinner.

TOURING VARIATION
Rocky Mountaineer Rail Option: Rejoin the Rocky Mountaineer this morning and continue to Vancouver where you will rejoin your tour group

Stay: 2 nights at Marriott Pinnacle Downtown Hotel, Vancouver
Meals: Breakfast

Day 6: Vancouver

Discover Vancouver’s best-loved attractions on a sightseeing tour today. These include the Waterfront, Granville Island and Stanley Park. There is also time to visit its historic heart, Gastown, a hub for cuisine, fashion and stylish interior design boutiques. Later this evening, enjoy a Farewell Dinner with fellow guests ahead of your Alaskan cruise.

ENHANCE YOUR JOURNEY
Discover more with our Enhance Your Journey optional select experiences- Perhaps take a Grouse Mountain gondola ride (additional charges apply).

Meals: Breakfast & dinner

Day 7: Vancouver, embark cruise

After breakfast and a leisurely morning in Vancouver, you will be transferred to board your premium cruise ship for the next part of your journey. There’s time to settle in and familiarise yourself with life on board.

Stay: 7 nights aboard Holland America Line’s Zaandam
Meals: Breakfast & dinner

Day 8: Inside Passage

Enjoy a full day at sea as you cruise north through Alaska’s Inside Passage. Take in the majestic coastal scenery, as your ship journeys past remote islands and rocky headlands. You’ll also have time to relax and explore the facilities of your cruise ship.

Meals: Breakfast, lunch & dinner

Day 9: Juneau

Today your journey brings you to Alaska’s capital, Juneau. There is time to explore the region’s glacial terrain and gold rush history or perhaps choose to make your way to the town and explore the rustic shops located here. You may also like to experience an exhilarating dog sled ride over a glacier or try one of the other activities available to you. These include sampling delicious salmon baked over a fire or even trying your hand at panning for gold in this former gold rush town (own expense).

Meals: Breakfast, lunch & dinner

Day 10: Skagway

This morning, you’ll dock at the port of Skagway, which is located at the northernmost point of the Inside Passage. Skagway was once a frontier town and gateway to the Klondike and still celebrates its gold rush past to this day. You will find a variety of stores and saloons in town that capture the excitement and history of the gold rush days. Here, you will also have the opportunity to learn more about gold prospecting or to view some of the fascinating local wildlife on a tour (own expense).

Meals: Breakfast, lunch & dinner

Day 11: Glacier Bay

Wake to Glacier Bay National Park. As you cruise through the national park, it’s easy to see why this area has earned World Heritage status. Throughout today, gain a more detailed insight into the unique nature of Glacier Bay National Park. Local rangers join you on board to explain the geological wonders and diverse wildlife found in this region.

Meals: Breakfast, lunch & dinner

Day 12: Ketchikan

Arrive today in the Alaskan town of Ketchikan, regarded as the salmon capital of the world and renowned for its idyllic scenery and rich Alaskan Native cultures. Here, you will have free time to relax and explore the town at your leisure. Alternatively, perhaps choose to join a walking tour of the town or learn about the history of Tlingit culture at Saxman Native Village (own expense), where you’ll be fascinated by the collection of Native American totem poles found on display.

Meals: Breakfast, lunch & dinner

Day 13: Inside Passage

You’ll spend time cruising south through the Inside Passage and its magnificent landscapes and towering glaciers. There is time to relax on board and enjoy the premium facilities of your ship while you take in the incredible views. This evening, savour a final dinner on board.

Meals: Breakfast, lunch & dinner

Day 14: Disembark cruise, depart Vancouver

After breakfast this morning, disembark in Vancouver and transfer to the airport for your onward journey.

Meals: Breakfast

*Advertised price is based on 11 September 2025 departure and includes saving amount. Price and availability correct as at 10 October 2024 and are subject to change at any time. 

*Prices are per person (pp), AUD, twin share, include port charges and include savings and Early Payment Discount where applicable. Book by 30 November 2024, unless sold out prior. Prices and offers are correct as at 10 October 2024 but may fluctuate due to changes in surcharges, taxes or currency. Advertised price based on tour URBWBV14 departing 01 May 2025 and includes saving amount.

^Save up to $1600 per couple: Valid until 30 November 2024 or until sold out. Offer valid when booking on Rockies Marvel and Alaska Cruise departing April to September 2025. Save up to $1600 per couple or up to $800 per person. Saving amount of $600 per person combined with Early Payment discount of $200 per person. Credit is not transferrable or redeemable for cash. Early Payment Discount valid when bookings are paid in full 10 months prior to departure. A non-refundable deposit of $1000 per person is due within seven days of booking.

Travel with Friends: When six or more friends book a tour of 15 days or more at the same time and travel together on the same tour departure date save $300 per person. The 15 days or more must be part of the tour and not made up of pre and post tour accommodation, with the exception of our Grand Tour of America, which is eligible for a $150 per person saving. Save $150 per person for tours of less than 15 days. Discount is combinable with one market offer, as well as Early Payment Discount where applicable. Not combinable with any other group discount.

General Information & Conditions: Offers are available for travellers departing from Australia. All pricing and save amounts are in Australian Dollars. Information correct as at 10 October 2024 but may fluctuate due to changes in surcharges, taxes or currency. A strictly limited number of offers are available on selected itineraries and departure dates in selected suites/staterooms/cabins/room categories. Offers are subject to availability, not combinable unless specified, available on new bookings only and may be withdrawn at any time. Prices shown are inclusive of any applicable dollar savings and Early Payment Discount.

Further Travelmarvel terms and conditions apply, please enquire with your RAC travel consultant for details. A further $165 deposit per person is due at time of booking. General RAC Travel terms and conditions apply.