Alaskan Inside Passage, Best of the Rockies, Calgary & Vancouver

Discover the pristine wilderness and wildlife of Alaska & the Canadian Rockies with a spectacular 6-night land tour from Calgary to Vancouver. From stunning national park visits to exciting city tours, this escorted tour is one you won’t want to miss. Combined with a fantastic 7-night cruise onboard Quantum of the Seas, you will have both adventure and relaxation on your 2024 cruise holiday. Reawaken your wanderlust this year and explore the snow-capped mountains of this gorgeous highland region – it’s truly a must-see!


April Temperature in British Columbia

AVERAGE
TEMPERATURE
14°C
  HIGH
TEMPERATURE
16°C
  LOW
TEMPERATURE
10°C
DAILY SUNSHINE
HOURS

15HRS

     
 


Best of the Rockies Tour April 2024

Start Date 23 April 2024
End Date: 06 May 2024
Duration: 14 Nights
Price: £2299pp
Ship: Quantum of the Seas
Highlights:


6nt Escorted Coach tour (BB), 7nt Cruise (FB)

   


Escorted Tour Highlights
 Rockies escorted tour to Banff & Lake Louise • 2-nights in Banff, including bed & breakfast basis (BB)
• The Icefields Parkway and Jasper National Park drive
• The Icefields Discovery Centre and chance to ride the Icefield Explorer onto the glacier (paid locally)
​• Glaciers, Mountain passes & spectacular scenery to Abbotsford (1-night)
• 2-night Vancouver city break (BB)
• Vancouver city tour and Granville Island foodie tour
• 7-night full board Inside Passage cruising onboard Royal's Quantum of the Seas
• Book now from just £199pp!


Call & book now from £2299pp

 


Your itinerary in detail:
 

 

Your tour:

‣ Fly from the UK to Calgary and travel independently to your hotel, then remainder of day at leisure.

‣  This morning, enjoy breathtaking scenery of the Rocky Mountains en route to Banff National Park. There, experience the wonders of glaciers, dramatic peaks and stunning waters of Lake Louise and Moraine as you learn mountaineering history and local legends. In the evening, enjoy at your leisure and stay overnight in Banff. (BB) 

‣ In the morning, drive the famous Icefields Parkway (Highway 93) and Jasper National Parks from Banff north towards the Columbia Icefield Discovery Centre. On your drive, encounter ancient glaciers, cascading waterfalls and turquoise lakes. At the Centre, you can ride the innovative ‘Ice Explorer’ (pay locally) for an intimate look at the stunning Columbia Glacier. Afterwards, return to Banff for an afternoon at your leisure. (BB) 

‣ Road trip day – journey through three of Canada’s most breathtaking national parks: Mount Revelstoke, Glacier and Yoho. On the way, witness snow-capped mountains and tree-lined lakes before stopping at Eagle Pass for a visit to the “Last Spike” of the transcontinental railway. Next continue to Abbotsford to enjoy the remainder of the evening at leisure.

‣ Today, head to Vancouver for an introductory city tour including the Chinatown and Gastown districts as well as Stanley Park. In the afternoon, enjoy a foodies tour of Granville Island then relax with a Vancouver overnight stay. (BB)

For your final day, take advantage of the city with a full day of leisure in Vancouver. (BB)

 


Your cruise:

‣ This morning, travel independently to the cruise port to embark the stunning Quantum of the Seas for your full board 7-night Inside Passage sailing (overnight in port)
  Vancouver, British Columbia
  Ketchikan, Alaska  
  Sitka, Alaska     
 Scenic cruising (Endicott Arm & Dawes Glacier), Alaska
  Juneau, Alaska
  Day at sea
  Victoria, British Columbia
  Disembark Quantum of the Seas in Seattle, Washington for overnight flight back to UK

  Book now from just £199pp deposit!

  Wish for more time? Extend your stay in Seattle from £89pppn!