Gold Leaf Rockies Explorer & Alaska Cruise with APT – Save $2,600 per couple*
PP From
$14,795
Duration
19 days
Deal Type
Expedition Cruise, Ocean Cruise, Tour
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Experience this once in a lifetime Rockies Explorer & Alaska Cruise! 😱 Save $2,600 per couple on this Earlybird Offer for 2026*
Experience the breathtaking landscapes of Canada and Alaska through a journey encompassing land, rail, and ocean cruise adventures. Embark on the renowned Rocky Mountaineer Train to traverse the iconic Rocky Mountains, followed by visits to Banff, Jasper, and Whistler, each offering their own unique charm and natural wonders.
This awe-inspring itinerary will then see you embark on Holland America Line’s ms Zaandam cruising through Alaska’s Inside Passage. This region features massive tidewater glaciers, forest-covered islands, ice-carved fjords, and charming coastal towns like Juneau, Ketchikan, Haines, and Skagway. Small ship cruises offer the chance to visit even more intimate ports of call. Highlights include Glacier Bay National Park and Hubbard Glacier. Glacier Bay National Park, ever-changing and stunning, remains one of Alaska’s most popular coastal attractions and one of its most visited national parks.
Lake Louise
Included Items
Smaller group journeys with a maximum of 40 guests
3 once-in-a-lifetime Signature Experiences
Luxury Dining - total of 39 meals
Freedom of Choice Experiences
Enjoy GoldLeaf Service on board the Rocky Mountaineer in Canada
Expert APT Tour Director and Cruise Liaison
Lakeview Room at Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise
Transfers, porterage, port charges and gratuities
Guaranteed Verandah Stateroom on board your Alaska cruise
Return airport transfers
Tipping and gratuities
Port charges
Tour Company
APT
Tour Location
North America
Deal Type
Expedition Cruise, Ocean Cruise, Tour
Map
APT Rockies Explorer and Alaska Cruise
More Information
Itinerary Days 1 - 10 +
DAY 1 – VANCOUVER
Once you’ve landed in Vancouver, we’ll meet you at the airport and bring you to your hotel before tonight’s welcome dinner.
Stay: Two Nights, Sutton Place Hotel Vancouver
Meals Included: Dinner
Vancouver Skyline
DAY 2 – VANCOUVER
After an incredible Signature Experience this morning, discover Vancouver’s highlights on a fantastic half-day sightseeing tour. Led by a knowledgeable local guide, you’ll soak up the scenery at the vast Stanley Park, explore the trendy Granville Island, and immerse yourself in the historic neighbourhood of Gastown.
Signature Experience – Capilano Suspension Bridge Park
Enjoy a sensational visit to Capilano Suspension Bridge Park on the beautiful outskirts of Vancouver. After breakfast at the Cliff House Restaurant, you’ll join an insightful nature exploration through the grounds and across the suspension bridge.
Meals Included: Breakfast
DAY 3 – ROCKY MOUNTAINEER TO KAMLOOPS
Board the Rocky Mountaineer and soak up the views from the bi-level glass-dome carriage in GoldLeaf Service. Gaze up at the Coast Mountains and pass Hell’s Gate. Follow the Thompson River on the way to Kamloops.
Stay: Kamloops, hotel as assigned by Rocky Mountaineer (three-star accommodation)
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
DAY 4 – ROCKY MOUNTAINEER TO BANFF
Today, your rail journey heads towards the Rockies. See the engineering marvel of the Spiral Tunnels and traverse Kicking Horse Pass. Once in Banff National Park, head for the ‘Castle in the Rockies’, Fairmont Banff Springs.
Stay: Two Nights, Banff National Park, Fairmont Banff Springs, in a Mountain View Room
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
Rocky Mountaineer Goldleaf
DAY 5 – BANFF
FREEDOM OF CHOICE™
You may like to take part in the Banff Experience, which includes a visit to the Cave and Basin National Historic Site. Alternatively, board the Banff Gondola, or set off on a heli-sightseeing excursion. Perhaps enjoy a float trip along Bow River or learn how to be a Canadian ice hockey player. Otherwise, spend some time at the Fairmont Spa.
FREEDOM OF CHOICE™
This evening, dine at one of your hotel’s restaurants.
Choose your activity today. Tonight, your hotel offers an impressive dining range.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
DAY 6 – BANFF TO LAKE LOUISE
Tour Banff and embark on a Signature Experience, then travel via Moraine Lake to Lake Louise. As you arrive at the hamlet of Lake Louise, you will be in awe of the unique setting. Turquoise water is bordered by a jagged mountainscape, dotted with trees. Breathe in the crisp air as you enjoy your first day in this stunning location. Choose where to dine tonight from the hotel’s exceptional collection of restaurants.
Signature Experience – Meet a Mountie
On an exciting morning in beautiful Banff National Park, you’ll have the chance to meet one of Canada’s renowned Mounties and hear tales from the iconic Royal Canadian Mounted Police.
Stay: Banff National Park, Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Lake Louise
DAY 7 – LAKE LOUISE TO JASPER
Join the Icefields Parkway, one of the world’s most scenic stretches of road. Pause at Peyto Lake and stop at the Columbia Icefield, where you will embark on a memorable journey onto the Athabasca Glacier. Continuing via Athabasca Falls, your day ends in Jasper. Choose where to dine tonight at your lodge.
Stay: Jasper National Park, Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
DAY 8 – JASPER TO SUN PEAKS
Take in Maligne Canyon before re-entering the province of British Columbia. Your journey follows the famous Yellowhead Highway. Pass Mount Robson, which is the highest peak in the Canadian Rockies, soaring at 3,954 metres above sea level. Later, arrive in the alpine village of Sun Peaks.
Stay: Sun Peaks Grand Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
DAY 9 – SUN PEAKS, WHISTLER
Follow the tracks of early gold rush pioneers through the Cariboo region, stopping at Seton and Duffey Lakes. Later, re-enter the Coast Mountains and learn why Whistler attracts so many outdoor enthusiasts.
Stay: The Westin Whistler Resort & Spa
Meals Included: Breakfast
DAY 10 – WHISTLER TO VICTORIA
Travel south along the Sea to Sky Highway and then take the BC Ferries service to Vancouver Island. Continue to Chemainus, a town famous for its vibrant outdoor murals, before arriving in the charming city of Victoria.
Stay: Two Nights, Victoria, Fairmont Express
Meals Included: Breakfast
Itinerary Days 11-19 +
DAY 11 – VICTORIA, THE BUTCHART GARDENS
Begin the day with a memorable Signature Experience. Tonight, savour a special farewell dinner with your fellow travellers.
Signature Experience – The Butchart Gardens Before Hours
Visit The Butchart Gardens before the public is granted access and enjoy an exclusive breakfast in the original Butchart residence. More than 100 years in the making with a former quarry as the initial canvas, this space was transformed by Jennie Butchart into a haven overflowing with lush greenery and colourful blooms. Enjoy the opportunity to wander among the floral displays without the crowds.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Butchart Gardens
DAY 12 – VICTORIA TO VANCOUVER, EMBARK SHIP
Return to Vancouver and board your ship for a cruise through Alaska’s Inside Passage. This afternoon, settle in and explore the ship.
Stay: Seven Nights, Holland America Line’s Zaandam in a Vista Suite
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
DAY 13 – INSIDE PASSAGE
Spend today on board, gliding past rocky headlands and over the icy waters of the picturesque Inside Passage.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 14 – JUNEAU
Alaska’s capital, Juneau, is set at the foot of the mountain peaks on the Gastineau Channel, and outdoor activities are plentiful. Disembark and explore at leisure or with an optional excursion (own expense).
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
ms Zaandam
DAY 15 – SKAGWAY
Arrive in Skagway, the Inside Passage’s northernmost point. See heritage buildings, now protected as part of the Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park, and maybe set off on an excursion (own expense).
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 16 – GLACIER BAY NATIONAL PARK
Wake among the breathtaking scenery of Glacier Bay National Park. Take in the calving tidewater glaciers and learn from local rangers about the area’s geological wonders.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 17 – KETCHIKAN
Dock in Ketchikan today, set on the tranquil shores of the Tongass Narrows, and spend some time exploring as you please.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 18 – INSIDE PASSAGE
Cruise through the Inside Passage, taking in the scenery as you near your final port.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 19 – DISEMBARK SHIP, VANCOUVER
Disembark and be transferred to the airport for your onward flight.
Meals Included: Breakfast
Athabasca Glacier
ms Zaandam and Rocky Mountaineer GoldLeaf +
ms Zaandam
Designed to carry fewer guests while offering greater space, Zaandam is elegant and comfortable. Her décor is inspired by music and features musical instruments including signed guitars from Queen, Iggy Pop, Eric Clapton and the Rolling Stones and a Baroque-style pipe organ. While on board, rejuvenate with a spa treatment in the serene Greenhouse Spa & Salon®, indulge in a tantalizing meal at a fine dining restaurant or play a friendly game of pickleball at sea.
1432 guests
Glacier Bay National Park
Verandah Stateroom:
With a verandah, floor-to-ceiling windows and comfortable sitting area, these comfortable suites are filled with light. They include two lower beds convertible to one queen-size bed—our signature Mariner’s Dream™ bed with plush Euro-Top mattresses, plus a whirlpool bath and shower, mini-bar and refrigerator.
Daily housekeeping
Complimentary 24-hour room service
Elemis Aromapure soap, lotion, shampoo
Luxurious bathrobes
Hair dryers, makeup mirrors
Fresh fruit upon request
Safe
Ice service
Shoeshine
TV with On Demand movies, programming
Binoculars
Whirlpool bath
Verandah Stateroom
Dining Options:
The Dining Room: Flagship dining experience is a welcoming and sophisticated setting for breakfast, lunch or dinner.
Lido Market: A casual, modern marketplace, Lido Market offers the widest range of food options on board.
Dive In: This casual poolside grill serves up the best burgers at sea.
Pinnacle Grill: The ultimate steakhouse at sea, with an exceptional menu of prime steaks, seafood and wine.
Canaletto: Canaletto is a relaxed setting with authentic Italian cuisine.
Fitness centre
Rocky Mountaineer GoldLeaf
With our GoldLeaf Service, indulge your senses with gourmet meals prepared by Executive Chefs, and expansive views through the panoramic windows of a bi-level glass dome coach to the Canadian Rockies.
Room With a View: Stretch your legs and your viewing angles in our bi-level glass-dome coaches. Sink into your spacious seat on the upper level and enjoy meals in the lower-level dining area.
Outdoor Viewing Platform: Step out onto your exclusive outdoor viewing platform to get closer to the action.
You’ll Taste the Difference: Savour every second as you enjoy elegantly plated meals prepared with local ingredients from the comfort of a dedicated dining room – all the while, sprawling views of the Rocky Mountains will be unfolding right outside your window.
Award-Winning Service: Sit back and enjoy the scenery as our Hosts attend to your every need. From entertaining you with stories about passing landmarks to topping up your glass of wine and calling out wildlife sightings, you can rest assured that everything will be taken care of.
Rocky Mountaineer GoldLeaf Dining
Booking Terms & Conditions
Advertised price based on 25 April 2026 departure in GoldLeaf and Vista Suite with verandah. Pricing per person is correct as of 10 February 2025 and includes the offer discount, subject to availability at the time of booking. Offers may be withdrawn or prices updated by the supplier at any time, so please enquire with our expert consultants for the latest pricing, terms and conditions. Single supplement may also apply. *Save up to $2600 per couple: Offer valid when booking selected tours that feature Western Canada or Eastern Canada land and Cruise departing April to September 2025. Valid until 24 April 2025 or until sold out. Tour Code: UT19BEVV.
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