Start with the mountain grandeur of the Canadian Rockies — lakes, glaciers and legendary drives — then transition to the ocean’s edge for a week of Alaska cruising. This itinerary is built for comfort-focused sightseeing, mixing escorted land touring, pre-arranged meals and a full-board cruise experience with dramatic fjords, glaciers and classic Alaskan port towns.
Start with the mountain grandeur of the Canadian Rockies — lakes, glaciers and legendary drives — then transition to the ocean’s edge for a week of Alaska cruising. This itinerary is built for comfort-focused sightseeing, mixing escorted land touring, pre-arranged meals and a full-board cruise experience with dramatic fjords, glaciers and classic Alaskan port towns.
D1 Calgary | D2 Banff–Yoho–Lake Louise | D3 Icefields Parkway–Columbia Icefield | D4 Jasper–Mt Robson–Kamloops | D5 Vancouver | D6 Seattle (Cruise) | D7 Sea Day | D8 Juneau | D9 Skagway | D10 Glacier Bay | D11 Ketchikan | D12 Victoria | D13 Seattle City Tour + Fly | D14 Arrive Home
| Tour code | — |
|---|---|
| Country | Canada, USA (Alaska) |
| Hotel rating | 3-4 + Cruise (Inside Cabin) |
| Minimum age | — |
| Maximum age | 75 |
Departures and costs are as per Sonatours scheduled dates. Port times and the cruise itinerary can change due to weather, maritime conditions and operational requirements.
Day 1: Depart for Calgary + City Orientation
Fly into Calgary and, after clearing immigration and customs, begin the tour with a short orientation drive introducing the city’s key landmarks. Typical viewpoints include Stampede Park, Olympic Park, St. Stephen’s Avenue, City Hall and Fort Calgary, along with an external view of Calgary Tower. Settle into your hotel and enjoy an included Indian dinner before overnight in Calgary.
Day 2: Banff + Lake Louise + Emerald Lake + Spiral Tunnels (Banff & Yoho National Parks)
Today is a showcase of the Canadian Rockies. Begin with Banff and Yoho National Parks highlights, starting with Lake Minnewanka and continuing through Banff town’s classic viewpoints including the Bow Falls area and surrounding mountain scenery. Time permitting, you may choose to add the optional Banff gondola/cable car for sweeping valley views. Later visit Lake Louise, famous for its vivid turquoise water and glacier backdrop, then continue to the Spiral Tunnels viewpoint, Emerald Lake and the Natural Bridge area in Yoho. Dinner included; overnight in the Rocky area.
Day 3: Columbia Icefield Snowcoach + Glacier Skywalk + Athabasca Falls + Jasper (Overnight Hinton)
Travel along the Icefields Parkway through Jasper National Park — one of the world’s most scenic mountain routes. Enjoy photo stops at Bow Lake and Waterfowl Lake before reaching the Columbia Icefield. Board the Snowcoach for an unforgettable ride onto the Athabasca Glacier, then continue to the Glacier Skywalk, a glass-floored platform high above glacier-carved valleys and waterfalls. Stop at thundering Athabasca Falls before continuing toward Jasper for a brief town orientation. Dinner included; overnight in Hinton.
Day 4: Jasper + Mt Robson + Clearwater (Spahats Falls) + Kamloops
After breakfast, return toward Jasper for an orientation of this alpine mountain town before travelling onward to Mt Robson — the highest peak in the Canadian Rockies — for a scenic viewpoint stop. Continue through Clearwater to visit Spahats Falls, a striking waterfall set within deep canyon scenery. Arrive in Kamloops and enjoy an orientation drive including Riverside Park. Dinner included; overnight in Kamloops.
Day 5: Kamloops + Hope (Wood Carvings) + Vancouver City Tour
Journey west toward the Pacific coast, stopping in the charming town of Hope to admire its famous street-side wood carvings. Continue to Vancouver for a guided city tour featuring major highlights such as Stanley Park, Gastown’s historic brick streets, Chinatown, Robson Street, English Bay, Prospect Point, the Lions Gate Bridge and Canada Place. Enjoy dinner and your overnight stay in Vancouver.
Day 6: Vancouver → Seattle + Cruise Embarkation
This morning, depart Vancouver and cross the border into the USA, travelling to Seattle. Embark your Alaska cruise around early afternoon (approximately 13:00) at the Port of Seattle. Once onboard, settle into your cabin, explore the ship’s facilities and enjoy full-board dining as your voyage begins.
Day 7: Cruise Day at Sea
A full day at sea to enjoy the cruise experience. Attend onboard briefings and entertainment, relax in lounges and pools, or enjoy activities such as the fitness centre, spa and sports facilities. Meals are provided onboard as part of the cruise’s full-board plan.
Day 8: Cruise Port — Juneau, Alaska
Arrive in Juneau, Alaska’s capital, surrounded by fjords, forests and spectacular glacier landscapes. The nearby Mendenhall Glacier is a favourite for visitors. Optional shore excursions may include helicopter sightseeing and glacier experiences, wildlife viewing and other locally operated tours. Return to the ship for dinner and overnight.
Day 9: Cruise Port — Skagway, Alaska
Dock in Skagway, a historic gateway to the Klondike Gold Rush. The town’s heritage vibe and dramatic mountain setting make it a memorable stop. Optional excursions commonly include the White Pass & Yukon Route Railroad or helicopter flights into glacier systems for a deeper wilderness experience. Overnight onboard.
Day 10: Cruise Scenic Cruising — Glacier Bay
Today is dedicated to Glacier Bay scenic cruising, one of Alaska’s most iconic highlights. From the decks and viewing areas, watch tidewater glaciers and listen for the crack and thunder of calving ice as it meets the sea — a true “front row” nature spectacle.
Day 11: Cruise Port — Ketchikan, Alaska
Arrive in Ketchikan, known for Indigenous heritage and totem poles, colourful history and coastal charm. Explore the port area or join optional cruise excursions to learn more about local culture, wildlife and rainforest landscapes before returning onboard.
Day 12: Cruise Port — Victoria, British Columbia
Visit Victoria on Vancouver Island, celebrated for gardens, galleries and museums with a relaxed British-Columbia coastal ambience. Enjoy time ashore for sightseeing and cafés, with optional shore activities available through the cruise line.
Day 13: Seattle Disembarkation + Seattle City Tour + Flight Home
Disembark in Seattle and enjoy an orientation tour featuring city landmarks such as Pioneer Square, Pike Place Market and an external view of the Space Needle, among other highlights. Later, transfer to the international airport for your return or onward flight (extensions possible at extra cost).
Day 14: Arrive at Your Destination
Arrive back at your destination, concluding your Canada Rockies and Alaska Cruise experience.
Land: 3★/4★ hotels with breakfast as per routing (Calgary, Rocky area/Golden, Hinton, Kamloops, Vancouver). Cruise: Inside Cabin on full-board basis (balcony upgrades may be available at extra cost).
Meals are provided as indicated in the itinerary: breakfasts during the land portion; Indian dinners on land touring days as scheduled; and full-board dining during the cruise (breakfast, lunch and dinner).
Land touring by executive coach from Calgary to Vancouver. Cruise portion operates as scheduled from the Port of Seattle (embark/disembark).
Base price shown is an approximate ‘from’ rate in CAD converted from GBP 3000 (double room, without flights, validity 13/05/2025) using ~1.72 CAD/GBP. Sonatours lists different rates by departure and origin (with/without flights). Please update pricing at time of sale.
| Start | End | Status | Seats left | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-05-13 | 2025-05-26 | Available | 14 | Sonatours scheduled departure |
| 2025-06-17 | 2025-06-30 | Available | 14 | Sonatours scheduled departure |
| 2025-07-22 | 2025-08-04 | Available | 14 | Sonatours scheduled departure |
| 2025-08-12 | 2025-08-25 | Available | 14 | Sonatours scheduled departure |
• 13 nights total: 6 nights land touring (Calgary, Rocky area/Golden, Hinton, Kamloops, Vancouver) + 7 nights Alaska cruise.
• Accommodation in 3★/4★ hotels with breakfast on the land portion.
• Cruise accommodation in Inside Cabin on a full-board basis (meals onboard included).
• Meal plan as indicated in the itinerary (includes multiple breakfasts; lunches & dinners during cruise days; Indian dinners on land days as listed).
• Executive coach transportation from Calgary to Vancouver for the land tour segment.
• Services of a Bi-lingual Tour Director (land segment; cruise segment may not have a tour director for groups under 20 as per operator note).
• Driver tips included (driver gratuities covered for land segment).
• Land sightseeing as per itinerary including: Banff & Yoho National Parks touring, Lake Louise, Emerald Lake, Natural Bridge, Spiral Tunnels viewpoint.
• Columbia Icefield experiences: Snowcoach onto Athabasca Glacier + Glacier Skywalk admission.
• Vancouver guided city tour covering key districts and viewpoints.
• Cruise embarkation and the full Alaska cruise itinerary as scheduled (Seattle embark/disembark with ports and scenic cruising).
• Free bottle of water during the land portion of the tour (operator perk).
• Visa charges (Canada/USA) and any related processing fees.
• Travel insurance.
• Personal expenses such as phone calls, beverages, laundry, porter service and any meals not listed in the itinerary.
• Optional excursions purchased through the cruise line (shore excursions such as helicopters, rail rides, etc.).
• Any services not listed under inclusions or not mentioned in the itinerary.
• For “without flight” bookings: international return flights and any arrival/departure transfers as per operator conditions.
| Tour code | — |
|---|---|
| Style | Fixed Departure Escorted Land Tour + Alaska Cruise |
| Duration | 14 days, 13 nights |
| Start city | Calgary |
| End city | Seattle |
| Seat limit | 45 |
| Seats left | — |
| Hotel rating | 3-4 + Cruise (Inside Cabin) |
| Country | Canada, USA (Alaska) |
| Minimum age | — |
| Maximum age | 75 |