Guide

Services of a professional Tour Director; crew member service while cruising on Holland America’s MS Volendam.

Accommodation

1 night in a twin-share room at the International Hotel Calgary. 2 nights in twin-share rooms at the Irwin’s Mountain Inn. 2 nights in twin-share rooms at the Lobstick Lodge. 1 night in a twin-share SilverLeaf room by Rocky Mountaineer. 1 night in a twin-share room at the Holiday Inn & Suites Vancouver Downtown. 1 night in a twin-share room at the Royal Scot Hotel & Suites. 7 nights in twin-share rooms onboard Holland America’s MS Volendam. For more information on the MS Volendam please see "transport" section below. Accommodation upgrades are available on request. Please be aware that all accommodations are subject to change until 4-6 weeks before the departure date. Final accommodation details will be provided to you with your finalised travel documents.

Meals

9 breakfasts, 8 lunches, 7 dinners

Others

CALGARY - Sightseeing BANFF NATIONAL PARK - Orientation tour; stay overnight inside the park LAKE LOUISE - Visit the lake COLUMBIA ICEFIELD - Ice Explorer ride on the Columbia Icefield JASPER NATIONAL PARK - Orientation tour; stay overnight inside the park JASPER NATIONAL PARK–VANCOUVER - Journey aboard Rocky Mountaineer in SilverLeaf Service VANCOUVER - Sightseeing; Stanley Park VICTORIA - Sightseeing; visit Butchart Gardens HOLLAND AMERICA CRUISE - 7-night Inside Passage cruise on the MS Volendam

Hygieneprotocol

The health and safety of our guests remains our top priority and while we highly recommend that travellers are vaccinated against COVID-19, after 1 March, 2023 , we will no longer require it. Destinations and other transportation operators – like airlines – have their own rules and regulations. It will be up to the responsibility of our guests to understand and comply with those policies to move freely across the globe. The Globus family of brands previous policy – requiring all guests be vaccinated against COVID-19 – remains in effect until 1 March , 2023. Anyone travelling before that date on a Globus, Cosmos or Avalon Waterways holiday must be fully vaccinated. ---------------------------------------------------- The following requirements are in place traveling Internationally throughout 2021 and domestically beginning Sept. 1, 2021: - Full vaccination against COVID-19 in the form of written documentation (paper or electronic copy), in English. Vaccination documentation must include information that identifies the person and vaccination date(s). Proof of full vaccination must show that official vaccination dose(s) were administered at least 14-days prior to the start of your first service purchased from the Globus family of brands. Globus accepts vaccines authorized or recognized by the World Health Organization (WHO), Centers for Disease Control (CDC), European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC). Travelers may encounter additional requirements if their vaccine is not recognized by the travel destination. - For children who do not qualify for vaccination, one of the two forms of documentation are required to travel: 1) Verifiable negative COVID-19 test result in the form of written documentation (paper or electronic copy), in English. Testing must be performed by an entity recognized by your government of residence, using a viral test (NAAT/PCR or antigen). The test result documentation must include information that identifies the person, a specimen collection date and the type of test. A negative test result must show the test was done within 72 hours before the start of your first service purchased from the Globus family of brands. 2) If you recovered from COVID-19 in the last three months, and have met the criteria to end isolation, you may travel instead with documentation of recovery, which includes a positive test result and a letter from your health care provider that states you have been cleared to end isolation (return to work, travel, etc.) The test result documentation and letter must include information that identifies the person, a specimen collection date and the type of test. A positive test result must show test was done within 3 months of the start of your first service purchased from the Globus family of brands. A SAFE & WARM WELCOME: We will enact new tour check-in procedures and pre-trip health screenings to offer guests a safe start to their journey, including adherence to social distancing requirements. BLENDING CULTURAL PROXIMITY WITH SOCIAL DISTANCE: We will ensure safe distances for our guests throughout the journey, on coach and during excursions. This includes providing masks for our guests use at any time where social proximity could be an issue as well as the possibility of reducing group sizes, if required. And wireless listening technology—including our Go Beyond Devices in Europe—enables safe distances between our guests and other travelers on excursions. FOCUS ON GUEST AND TEAM MEMBER HEALTH: To ensure a healthy environment for our team and our guests, we will conduct regular temperature checks for both guests and our team, and when necessary, masks will be worn by our team when with guests. TOUCHING HEARTS, NOT HANDS: Traveling with Cosmos removes many of the “touch points” of travel, including luggage handling, check in/out, expedited entry into attractions and more. We are further reducing risk with hands-free services, including all self-services replaced by staff, including buffet meals replaced with table service. We will also ensure hand sanitizing is available throughout each trip, on coach and in hotels. COMMITMENT TO CLEAN: As a part of our commitment to clean, we are requiring enhanced cleaning procedures with our hotel partners, on our motorcoaches, vehicles and throughout every trip, including additional daily disinfecting procedures that go above-and-beyond our already strict health and safety procedures. PARTNERS IN DISCOVERY AND IN HEALTH: Cosmos has strict health and safety protocols, which have been in place for years, focused on ensuring all aspects of our operation—from vehicles and equipment used on trip to excursions and hotel procedures. This process will continue with new, elevated health and safety checks, to maintain our promise that each touch-point of our tours and cruises are considered in our commitment to guest and team member well-being.

Transport

On Rocky Mountaineer—2-day, all-daylight rail journey in SilverLeaf Service; GoldLeaf Service upgrades are available; ferry crossing to/from Vancouver Island; Holland America’s MS Zuiderdam; private, deluxe, air-conditioned motorcoach touring with free Wi-Fi.

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Optional

Optional experiences are available on this tour for an additional cost and will be provided to you with your finalised travel documents.

Others

Canadian hotel taxes are not included in the price of this tour. The exact amount will be added after you complete your booking, but before your final payment. Arrival and departure transfers (Available on request). Tipping. Other meals, snacks and drinks. Pre and post tour accommodation. Single supplement (Optional) - Can be purchased on the ‘Book Now’ page. Accommodation upgrades (Avaialble on request).

Insurance

Insurance is not included. Travel insurance is required for this tour. Please make sure you are adequately covered. If you require travel insurance, TourRadar has partnered up with World Nomads to provide a hassle-free experience. More information can be found here (http://www.tourradar.com/travel-insurance).

Flights

As we have travellers from all over the world, flights before and after the tour are not included in the tour price and you need to arrange these separately by yourself once your tour is guaranteed. As we specialise in organising the best tours around the world for you, we are unable to advise on flight prices or book flights on your behalf. We recommend that you do not book your flights until your place on the tour has been confirmed. Check out the following link which is powered by Skyscanner to book your flight - https://flights.tourradar.com

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Day 1 Day 1: Calgary
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 1: Calgary

Welcome to Calgary! Your Tour Director is on hand late this afternoon to answer any questions.
Day 2 Day 2: Calgary–Banff National Park
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 2: Calgary–Banff National Park

The discovery of oil converted this cattle-ranching town into a thriving, sophisticated city. Sightseeing highlights downtown, Fort Calgary, Stampede Park, the Saddledome, and Canada Olympic Park. Next, drive west through the foothills of the Rockies into Banff National Park. On arrival, enjoy an orientation tour.
Day 3 Day 3: Banff National Park
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 3: Banff National Park

Today is at leisure. Play golf, horseback ride, hike the many wilderness trails in the area, stroll through Banff, or simply relax at the hot springs. The park is the perfect place for wildlife watching, and you may spot some of these amazing creatures in their natural habitat. The most commonly seen are deer and big horn sheep.
Day 4 Day 4: Banff National Park–Lake Louise–Columbia Icefield–Jasper National Park
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 4: Banff National Park–Lake Louise–Columbia Icefield–Jasper National Park

First stop is Lake Louise, with its cold waters reflecting the surrounding mountains and glaciers. Precipitous gorges, snowcapped mountain ranges, and exquisite lakes come into view as your motorcoach scales three mountain passes. Another highlight is a stop at the Columbia Icefield to experience the Ice Explorer, an all-terrain vehicle that travels on ice measuring 750 feet thick. Late this afternoon, join our optional float trip down the historic Athabasca River. In Jasper, an orientation tour showcases the area’s unspoiled beauty. Accommodation for the next two nights is in Jasper National Park.
Day 5 Day 5: Jasper National Park
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 5: Jasper National Park

Join the optional narrated cruise on Maligne Lake to Spirit Island. On the return journey, view picturesque Medicine Lake and Maligne Canyon. With much of the afternoon and evening free, consider hiking or exploring Jasper’s local charm. While exploring the largest national park in the Canadian Rockies keep an eye out for native wildlife, including grizzly bears, moose, elk, and wolves.
Day 6 Day 6: Jasper National Park–Mount Robson–Rocky Mountaineer–Kamloops
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 6: Jasper National Park–Mount Robson–Rocky Mountaineer–Kamloops

An exciting morning as you board the Rocky Mountaineer for a 2-day, all-daylight, classic rail journey from the Canadian Rockies to the Pacific Coast. En route, pass Mount Robson, the highest mountain in the Canadian Rockies. Follow the North Thompson River and enjoy vistas of the Monashee Mountains. Free time in Kamloops this evening. (B,L)
Day 7 Day 7: Kamloops–Rocky Mountaineer–Vancouver
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 7: Kamloops–Rocky Mountaineer–Vancouver

Reboard your train and head through the ranchlands along the Thompson River. Continue through the stark beauty of Fraser Canyon and the turbulence of mighty Hell’s Gate. After an evening arrival in Vancouver, transfer to your hotel. (B,L)
Day 8 Day 8: Vancouver–Ferry Crossing–Victoria
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 8: Vancouver–Ferry Crossing–Victoria

Morning sightseeing focuses on Vancouver’s Chinatown, Gastown, and lovely Stanley Park. Afterward, sail through the spectacular Gulf Islands, known for their Mediterranean-like climate. Afternoon sightseeing in Victoria includes world-famous Butchart Gardens, Bastion Square, and Thunderbird Park with its collection of totem poles.
Day 9 Day 9: Victoria–Ferry Crossing–Vancouver (Embarkation)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 9: Victoria–Ferry Crossing–Vancouver (Embarkation)

Morning departure for Vancouver. After arrival in Vancouver, transfer to Canada Place and board your cruise ship. Your package price includes Holland America’s ‘Have It All Premium Cruise Package.’ (D)
Day 10 Day 10: Scenic Cruising: Inside Passage
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 10: Scenic Cruising: Inside Passage

Spend the day cruising one of the world’s most spectacular waterways. Located along the coast of British Columbia, the Inside Passage is the longest sheltered inland waterway in the world. Watch the water for orcas and humpback whales. (B,L,D)
Day 11 Day 11: Juneau
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 11: Juneau

Located at the foot of grand mountain peaks on Gastineau Channel, Alaska’s capital city of Juneau has massive Mendenhall Glacier and the Juneau Icefield at its back door. Visit the rustic shops in town—or get out and kayak, raft, hike, whale watch, flightsee, or fish. There is no end to the adventure because of the long daylight hours. (B,L,D)
Day 12 Day 12: Skagway
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 12: Skagway

In winter, the sidewalks are all but rolled up in Skagway, so you can imagine the frightful conditions endured by gold prospectors who passed through enroute to the Yukon. Take your time and poke your head into every little shop, from the Trail Bench to Lynch & Kennedy’s Dry Goods. The Red Onion Saloon, with its honky-tonk piano and costumed barmaids, is a treasure trove of memorabilia featuring pictures of Klondike Kate, Peahull Annie, and other historic characters. To complete the picture of those rip-roaring days, visit the nostalgic Trail of ’98 Museum. (B,L,D)
Day 13 Day 13: Scenic Cruising: Glacier Bay
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 13: Scenic Cruising: Glacier Bay

Glacier Bay has more actively calving tidewater glaciers than anyplace else in the world. How does it feel when a colossal chunk of ice splits off a glacier and crashes into the sea? The sound is like thunder. The impact shoots water hundreds of meters into the air. You hold your breath as you capture the moment on camera, then you wait for it all to happen again. (B,L,D)
Day 14 Day 14: Ketchikan
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 14: Ketchikan

Alaska’s “First City” of Ketchikan is so named because it is the first major landfall for most cruisers as they enter the picturesque fjords of the Inside Passage, where the town clings to the banks of the Tongass Narrows, flanked by green forests nurtured by abundant rain. An important hub of the salmon-fishing and -packing industries—visitors can try their luck on a sport-fishing excursion or simply savor the fresh seafood at one of the local restaurants. It is also one of the best spots along the Inside Passage to explore the rich cultural sights of Native Alaskan nations like the Tlingit, Haida and Tsimshian. (B,L,D)
Day 15 Day 15: Scenic Cruising: Inside Passage
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 15: Scenic Cruising: Inside Passage

Arguably one of the greatest cruising routes in the world, the Inside Passage stretches through stunning landscapes, from Misty Fjords National Monument to famed Glacier Bay National Park & Preserve. Sailing the Inside Passage offers opportunities to spot some of Alaska’s most iconic wildlife, with humpback whales and orca plying the bountiful waters alongside the ships, bald eagles soaring overhead and brown bears lumbering on the shoreline. (B,L,D)
Day 16 Day 16: Vancouver (Disembarkation)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 16: Vancouver (Disembarkation)

Your cruise ends this morning. Please schedule flights after Noon. (B)

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16 days tour

Western Canada By Rail With Alaska Cruise

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Itinerary of your trip Western Canada By Rail With Alaska Cruise

Day 1: Calgary

Day 2: Calgary–Banff National Park

Day 3: Banff National Park

Day 4: Banff National Park–Lake Louise–Columbia Icefield–Jasper National Park

Day 5: Jasper National Park

Day 6: Jasper National Park–Mount Robson–Rocky Mountaineer–Kamloops

Day 7: Kamloops–Rocky Mountaineer–Vancouver

Day 8: Vancouver–Ferry Crossing–Victoria

Day 9: Victoria–Ferry Crossing–Vancouver (Embarkation)

Day 10: Scenic Cruising: Inside Passage

Day 11: Juneau

Day 12: Skagway

Day 13: Scenic Cruising: Glacier Bay

Day 14: Ketchikan

Day 15: Scenic Cruising: Inside Passage

Day 16: Vancouver (Disembarkation)

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