Rockies Glacier Adventure Cruisetour

Itinerary

Day 1-8CruiseCruise

See the Celebrity Infinity – 7 Night Alaska Hubbard Glacier Cruise

Day 8VIA Rail

After your scenic cruise, you’ll debark your ship in Vancouver and begin your adventure across the spectacular Canadian Rockies. From the pier, you’ll embark on a city tour of Vancouver. Relish incredible views of Lion’s Gate Bridge, historic Gastown, Stanley Park, Granville Island and an array of other natural and historic sights on your city tour. The afternoon and early evening are yours to enjoy at leisure, with options for independent city exploration, shopping, and dining. In Vancouver, you’ll also be treated to 360-degree views of the harbour, mountains, and downtown area from the Lookout! Tower and Harbour Centre (admission included).

The excitement continues as you transfer to Vancouver’s Pacific Central Station and board the legendary VIA Rail Canada for a breathtaking journey through the Rockies eastward to Jasper. Experience A-list treatment as you soak up magnificent landscape views aboard this luxurious railway. In the evening, you’ll retire to your Sleeper Plus Class private cabin and enjoy a restful night’s sleep in your premier accommodations.

Please Note: Your primary luggage will be transferred to the VIA Rail station directly from the Cruise Terminal while you enjoy the city tour. Ensure that you carry any special items with you, including medications, during the day. Please pack an overnight bag for the train portion of your tour, as you will not have access to your luggage once you board the train.

Day 9Jasper

Begin your morning with a delightful breakfast in the dining car as you pass between the stunning Monashee and Cariboo mountain ranges. Meander to the domed car for majestic views of Mt. Robson and Cariboo Falls. Lunch will be served in the dining car prior to arrival in Jasper, where you’ll enjoy leisure time in the late afternoon and evening for sightseeing and dining. Overnight at the Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge. Breakfast & Lunch are Included.

Day 10Lake Louise

Your day begins with an exciting journey south along the famous Icefields Parkway, one of the most spectacular highways in North America. Drive through Jasper and Banff National Parks, stopping at the Columbia Icefield for a Brewster “Glacier Experience”. This unique excursion will place you on the 1,200-feetthick icy slopes of the Athabasca Glacier aboard a specially-designed Brewster Ice Explorer. Venture to the middle of the glacier as your experienced guide explains how glaciers are formed and points out interesting geological features.

After this unique ice adventure, you’ll enjoy free time at the Columbia Icefield Centre to relax over a buffet lunch (included) and visit the new and expanded Parks Canada Interpretive Centre. Continue to Lake Louise, the “Jewel of the Rockies”, where you’ll have the option of relaxing at the Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise or enjoying a scenic stroll around the cerulean waters of the glacial-fed lake for the remainder of your afternoon and evening. Retire to your accommodations at the Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise for a peaceful overnight stay.

Day 11Banff

Kick off your day with a deluxe motorcoach ride to Yoho National Park, where you’ll experience some of nature’s most aweinspiring wonders, including the Spiral Tunnels, Emerald Lake, and Natural Rock Bridge that spans the Kicking Horse River. After your tour, you’ll continue to the picturesque resort town of Banff, nestled in Alberta’s Rockies, for an overnight stay amidst the mountains at the Fairmont Banff Springs.

Day 12Calgary

Begin your day with a scenic motorcoach tour of Banff National Park, enjoying spectacular views of Bow Falls, Surprise Corner, and the Hoodoos. After, you’ll enjoy sweeping views of the landscape aboard the Banff Gondola as you make your way to the top of Sulphur Mountain.

Later, you’ll depart Banff and set off to Calgary, the largest city in the province of Alberta. Upon arrival, you’ll be dropped off at the Fairmont Palliser, where you’ll enjoy leisure time to relax before your afternoon’s adventures, featuring a visit to the Calgary Tower, the tallest 360-degree observation deck in the world (admission included). Soak in panoramic views of the city and marvel at the sights below from the observatory’s remarkable glass floor, which looks straight down the side of the tower.

After, you’ll head back to your hotel and enjoy an overnight stay in Calgary at the Fairmont Palliser.

Day 13Calgary

Bid farewell to Calgary before enjoying a complimentary transfer to the Calgary International Airport for your flight home, taking with you a lifetime of memories from your unforgettable experience in the Canadian Rockies.

Note: All Canadian Rockies itineraries are independent travel itineraries and do not include an escort. Independent travel offers all the features of a structured group vacation plus the advantages only true independence can offer. All tours and activities described are included in your Cruisetour vacation. Upgrades for travel on VIA Rail are available for an additional fee. Contact your travel agent for details.