14 Days | Canadian Rockies and Alaskan Inside Passage

Hop On Hop Off Bus Vancouver

Explore the best of Vancouver as your Hop-On, Hop-Off tour circles through a series of cultural districts, seaside points of interest and open spaces. Enjoy a comfortable sightseeing experience from a clear-top bus. On this tour, you will have the freedom to plan your own sightseeing itinerary with stops close to the major Vancouver attractions. The on-board live GPS commentary in 7 languages will give you the opportunity to learn about what makes this city so special. 

Some of the major attractions covered along the route are:

• Canada Palace
• Coal Harbour (Harbour cruises)
• Robson Street
• Chinatown
• Vancouver Aquarium
• Stanley Park
• Granville Island
• Entertainment District
• Library Square
• Parq Casino
• Science World

Accommodation: TBC, Vancouver

Meals: none

Vancouver to Jasper – Canada Rockies Coach Tour

Please catch a taxi from the hotel to the departure point of the Canada Rockies Coach Tour. After setting off from here, we will drive through the farming communities of the Fraser Valley. Ascend the Coastal Mountains and follow the Coquihalla Highway to Kamloops, in the arid interior of British Columbia. After lunch, retrace the route of the famous Overlanders along the North Thompson River to reach your hotel in Jasper. 

Accommodation: Mount Robson Inn or similar

Meals: none

Jasper To Banff – By Coach

Your day starts with a scenic hike through Maligne Canyon before heading South. Then, travel along the world-famous Icefields Parkway to take in some of nature’s most spectacular mountain scenery. Have your camera ready for possible wildlife sightings! Highlights include Athabasca Falls, Peyto Lake, and the Columbia Icefield. Ride the “Ice Explorer” on Athabasca Glacier or visit the Glacier Skywalk (subject to suitable weather conditions). 

Accommodation: Banff Aspen Inn

Meals: none

Banff National Park – By Coach

Enjoy a full day of sightseeing in Banff National Park. Start your morning with a leisurely hike in Johnston Canyon and stroll along the shores of picturesque Lake Louise and Moraine Lake. In the afternoon, visit the world-famous Banff Springs Hotel and Bow Falls. With your free time in Banff, you may also choose from optional activities such as soaking in the natural spa at the Upper Hot Springs or taking a gondola ride to the top of Sulphur Mountain. 

Accommodation: Banff Aspen Inn

Meals: none

Banff to Vancouver – By Coach

This morning, enjoy a drive through Rogers Pass, the highest part of the route to the Rockies. On your scenic return journey through Yoho National Park, catch a glimpse of an engineering marvel: the Spiral Tunnels. 

Accommodation: TBC, Vancouver

Meals: none

Depart on Alaska Inside Passage Cruise

Today, make your own way to Vancouver cruise port to check in at your designated time for the Alaska Inside Passage Cruise on Brilliance of the Seas. Departure is scheduled for 5:00pm.

Accommodation: Brilliance of the Seas

Meals: Dinner

Inside Passage- Cruising

Your ship offers the perfect platform for viewing British Columbia’s Inside Passage. This archipelago spans 25,000 miles from Seattle to Prince Rupert near the Alaskan border. Here you’ll ply calm waters sheltered between the British Columbia mainland and Vancouver Island. Along the way catch a glimpse of breathtakingly rugged scenery, plus staggering wildlife like salmon sharks, white spirit bears, and millions of seabirds.

Accommodation: Brilliance of the Seas

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Sitka

Sitka truly offers the best of Alaska. Its small-town appeal stems from a unique blend of Russian, Tlingit and American history. Its snow-capped peaks and volcanic Mount Edgecumbe pose among the state’s most postcard-worthy scenes. And its rare wildlife astounds, from Saint Lazaria Island’s orange-beaked puffins to Alaska Maritime Refuge’s 40 million seabirds. This is off-the-path Alaska, where you can kayak Sitka Sound alongside swimming sea otters or fly-fish for the world’s biggest halibut. Whether it’s hiking Baranof Island trails or listening to tribal stories passed down for generations, in Sitka the midnight sun never sets on adventure.

Accommodation: Brilliance of the Seas

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Juneau

You can’t get to Juneau easily without a sprint by air or by sea. But once you arrive you’ll find majestic views and rich culture in every corner. With its snowcapped mountains, misty rainforests, massive glaciers and bounty of wildlife, Alaska’s remote state capital is the perfect place to dive into nature. Framed by Mount Juneau and Mount Roberts, the city’s picturesque downtown area offers centuries-old bars, boutique shops and historic landmarks. For a taste of the local culture, visit the historic district and the Alaska State Museum. And for outdoor thrills, you can take your pick of activities ranging from whale watching in Auke Bay Harbor to tundra trekking over Mendenhall Glacier, and even try your hand at gold panning in Last Chance Basin.

Accommodation: Brilliance of the Seas

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Skagway

The tiny town of Skagway still looks like it did during the Klondike Gold Rush over 100 years ago— and today it remains an outpost for thrilling Alaskan adventure. An old-time street car ride along bustling Broadway Street reveals well-preserved buildings, including the state’s oldest hotel. You can see engraved walrus tusks at the Corrington Museum, or get lost in riveting historical reenactments around town. If outdoor adventure is more your thing, there are plenty of ways to amp up the adrenaline, from sledding with Alaskan Huskies on Laughton Glacier to rafting Lynn Canal, the longest fjord in North America.

Accommodation: Brilliance of the Seas

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Haines

If you’re looking for an authentic taste of wild, rugged adventure, a cruise to Haines, Alaska is just the ticket. Located less than 70 miles north of Juneau, along the continent’s longest and deepest fjord, Haines offers endless outdoor activities for intrepid explorers. Hike deep into misty coastal rainforests and ancient spruce woodlands. Set out on a rafting adventure along the rivers that thread the Chilkat Bald Eagle Preserve. Learn about the gold rush era at Fort William H. Seward. And discover the area’s rich cultural heritage at museums dedicated to the Native Tlingit People.

Accommodation: Brilliance of the Seas

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

 Tracy Arm Fjord

Tracy Arm Fjord extends over 30 miles alongside the wilderness of Tongass National Forest. Sailing through this deep and narrow passage delivers some of the most breathtaking scenery you’ll find in Alaska. See active glaciers carved into 7,000-foot-tall mountain peaks and plunging waterfalls burrowed into evergreen-clad cliffs. Glimpse native wildlife and watch deep blue icebergs float past the ship.

Accommodation: Brilliance of the Seas

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Cruise arrives back in Vancouver.

Your Alaska cruise arrives back in Vancouver this morning. Make your way to the airport by taxi for flights to Australia. We hope you have had a wonderful holiday.