Note: Canadian Rockies Cruisetours are not escorted by a Tour Director.

Land Travel
This 6-night land tour includes travel via motorcoach and Rocky Mountaineer Railtours' glass-domed traincar with GoldLeaf Service. Starting on the edge of the wide-open prairie in Calgary, the "Stampede City," this tour continues on to Banff and Lake Louise. Continuing on through the Rockies and past breathtaking scenery, you'll journey to Jasper and Kamloops, concluding with two days of sightseeing in beautiful Vancouver, where you'll board the Celebrity Infinity to begin your cruise. Meals on the traincar portion of your journey are included.

Lodging
Each night you'll enjoy the warm hospitality of Canada's west in one of the region's finer hotels. Food and beverage during your lodging experience is available at an additional cost.

Excursions
Activities included in the price of this tour are a sightseeing motorcoach tour of Banff including Cave and Basin Center, Bow Falls, Surprise Corner and the Hoodoos, a Snocoach ride at the Columbia Icefield, dinner at the Two River Junction Dinner and Musical Review in Kamloops and a motorcoach tour of Vancouver.

Cruising
The at-sea portion of your Cruisetour is a 7-night Inside Passage Cruise, offering explorations of cities from Vancouver to Skagway, spectacular close-up views of Alaska's natural wonders from the Inside Passage and an unforgettable trip past the world-famous Hubbard Glacier.

Day 1 Calgary, Alberta
Arrive in Calgary and enjoy sightseeing independently in the "Stampede City." Stay overnight in Calgary.

Day 2 Calgary, Banff, Lake Louise, Alberta
Depart Calgary for a motorcoach tour to Banff. Highlights include the Cave and Basin Center, Bow Falls and the Hoodoos. Your tour continues to Lake Louise for an overnight stay.

Day 3 Lake Louise, Jasper, Alberta
Depart by motorcoach for Jasper. Stop at the Columbia Icefield for a Snocoach tour. Stay overnight in Jasper.

Day 4 Jasper, Alberta / Kamloops, British Columbia
On board the Rocky Mountaineer train, you will pass by Mt. Robson, the highest peak in the Canadian Rockies. The train follows the Thompson River and along rolling plateaus until it reaches the town of Kamloops, gateway to British Columbia's interior. In the evening, enjoy the Two River Junction Dinner and Musical Review. Stay overnight in Kamloops. Breakfast and lunch are included on the train.

Day 5 Kamloops, Vancouver, British Columbia
Continue your scenic train journey through Fraser Canyon to the city of Vancouver for a two-night stay. Breakfast and lunch are included on the train.

Day 6 Vancouver, British Columbia
Enjoy a free day in Vancouver. Optional tours include a day trip to Whistler, Canada's finest four-season resort.

Day 7 Vancouver, British Columbia
Take a city highlights tour of Vancouver, including the Gastown District and a drive through Stanley Park. Conclude at the Vancouver Cruise terminal.

Day 8 Inside Passage, Alaska
Enjoy spectacular close-up views of rain forests, steep-walled fjords and snow-capped mountains.

Day 9 Juneau, Alaska
Take advantage of Juneau's wide array of excursion adventures, tasteful shopping, unique coffee bars, and great sightseeing and entertainment opportunities.

Day 10 Skagway, Alaska
Enjoy paddling a canoe through Glacier Point or taking a horseback ride through the Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park.

Day 11 Hubbard Glacier, Alaska*
Cruise the crystal-clear waters of Yakutat Bay and be simply astonished by the massive, sparkling Hubbard Glacier.

Day 12 Ketchikan, Alaska
Ketchikan is the "Salmon Capital of the World" and the perfect place for sportfishing. Take in an entertaining lumberjack show or be amazed at the skill of the totem carvers.

Day 13 Inside Passage, Alaska
Enjoy spectacular close-up views of rain forests, steep-walled fjords and snow-capped mountains.

Day 14 Vancouver, British Columbia
Depart the cruise ship in Vancouver and prepare for your flight home.

Hubbard Glacier, Alaska
This "Galloping Glacier" made history in 1986 when it surged forward at a rate of up to 130 feet a day, blocking off Russell Fjord. The ice dam was eventually broken, but Hubbard Glacier continues to surge forward, calving icebergs into the water. Keep your binoculars handy as you cruise through the glacier's home waters, the wildlife-rich Yakutat Bay.

Inside Passage, Alaska
Threading along the scenic coast of Canada and Alaska, the Inside Passage offers spectacular close-up views of rain forests, sparkling glaciers, steep-walled fjords and snow-capped mountains. Watch closely for whales, sea lions, bears and other wildlife - the Inside Passage is home to more than 100 species of mammals.

Juneau, Alaska
Nestled between mountains and sea, Alaska's capital city has a rustic charm that's a blend of cosmopolitan and frontier styles. The Alaska State Museum includes a Native clan house and birch-bark canoe, gold rush memorabilia, and Russian Orthodox relics. You can see nature up close on the Mt. Roberts alpine walk or on a whale-watching cruise. A short drive out of Juneau takes you to the impressive Mendenhall Glacier, one of 38 glaciers in the Juneau Icefield.

Ketchikan, Alaska
Ancestral home of Alaska's Tlingit Indians, this rustic waterfront village has the world's largest collection of totem poles. You can see this ancient art form and learn the meaning behind totem pole imagery at the Saxman Native Village and Totem Bight and the Totem Heritage Center. Ketchikan is also a jumping off point for seaplane excursions to the 2.2 million-acre Misty Fjords National Monument, complete with abundant wildlife, waterfalls and towering mountains.

Sitka, Alaska
Once the capital of Russian America, fishing boats colour the landscape in Sitka's salmon-rich waters. Enjoy the view from atop Castle Hill overlooking Crescent Bay, and see the onion-domed Russian Cathedral - a reminder of Sitka's czarist past. For centuries, before the Russians settled in Sitka, the area was home to the Tlingit Indians. The Sitka National Historical Park marks the site of a battle between the two groups. Today, Sitka is a peaceful blend of Russian, Tlingit and American cultures.

Skagway, Alaska
The frontier spirit is alive and well in the gold-rush town of Skagway, the northernmost point of Alaska's Inside Passage. reliev the city's boomtown past in lively saloons, rousing dance hall revues and on vintage street car tours. Board the historic White Pass and Yukon Railway or take the Klondike summit drive and pan for gold.

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
from its sparkling skyline to beautiful vistas of Puget Sound and the Cascade Mountains, the city of Vancouver offers incredible sights. In the historic Gastown district, explore cobblestone alleys, filled with galleries and shops. Visit Chinatown or Little Italy. And stroll along the seawall in Stanley Park to watch ships sail under the Lion's Gate Bridge.