Destination:
Canada,
Duration:
27 days
Style:
River/Small ship/Barge,
Travel Period:
April 2027 - August 2027
Overview
27 days from Toronto to Vancouver
Discover Canada's iconic cities, the Canadian Rockies, and Alaska on a journey that combines guided sightseeing, scenic rail travel, and a 7-night Inside Passage cruise. Explore Toronto, Ottawa, Québec City, and Vancouver, then experience the power of Niagara Falls on a sightseeing cruise and also enjoy a cruise through the scenic Thousand Islands.Fly west to Vancouver before boarding the Rocky Mountaineer for a two-day, all-daylight rail journey through British Columbia. Travel along the Fraser River to Kamloops, then cross Kicking Horse Pass and the Continental Divide on the way to Banff National Park. Visit Lake Louise, ride the Ice Explorer across the Columbia Icefield, and discover the landscapes of Jasper National Park. Continue past Mount Robson through Sun Peaks and Whistler before crossing to Vancouver Island to explore Victoria and visit world-famous Butchart Gardens.Return to Vancouver to board your 7-night Alaska cruise through the Inside Passage. Visit Juneau, Skagway, and Ketchikan, and cruise through Glacier Bay National Park, where towering tidewater glaciers and abundant wildlife highlight one of Alaska's most remarkable landscapes.This Canada’s Best from East to West with Rocky Mountaineer and an Alaska cruise vacation is truly the adventure of a lifetime!
All This. Included
The world is within reach with everything you need for perfectly affordable touring. Cosmos includes hand-selected accommodations, guided sightseeing, and seamless transportation between destinations—with value-minded travel lovers in mind. Explore with expert Cosmos Tour Directors and Local Guides, complimentary headsets, and private, first-class, air-conditioned motorcoach with free Wi-Fi (where available). Your Tour Includes:• Guided city sightseeing in Ottawa, Québec City, Montréal, and Vancouver, featuring each city’s highlights and landmarks• Orientation tours of Toronto, Banff, Jasper, Whistler, and Victoria, introducing you to their unique character and must-see attractions• Sightseeing cruise at Niagara Falls, offering close-up views of one of North America’s most famous natural wonders• Sightseeing cruise through the Thousand Islands, where grand estates, cottages, and forested islands dot the scenic St. Lawrence River• Visit Basilica of Notre-Dame-du-Cap, an important pilgrimage site known for its beautiful basilica, peaceful gardens, and rich religious history • Enjoy a two-day, all-daylight rail journey on the Rocky Mountaineer in SilverLeaf Service, traveling through the Canadian Rockies (GoldLeaf Service upgrades are available)• Entrance fee to Banff National Park and Jasper National Park, two of Canada’s most celebrated national parks, featuring spectacular panoramic scenery• Ride the Ice Explorer onto the ancient Athabasca Glacier at the Columbia Icefields• Ferry crossing to/from Vancouver Island • Admission to Butchart Gardens on Vancouver Island featuring 55 acres of floral displays• Sail to Alaska aboard Holland America’s MS Zaandam with Holland America’s ‘Have It All Premium Cruise Package,’ featuring a signature beverage package, dinner in a specialty restaurant, $100 shore excursion credit, and Wi-Fi package
Discover Canada's iconic cities, the Canadian Rockies, and Alaska on a journey that combines guided sightseeing, scenic rail travel, and a 7-night Inside Passage cruise. Explore Toronto, Ottawa, Québec City, and Vancouver, then experience the power of Niagara Falls on a sightseeing cruise and also enjoy a cruise through the scenic Thousand Islands.Fly west to Vancouver before boarding the Rocky Mountaineer for a two-day, all-daylight rail journey through British Columbia. Travel along the Fraser River to Kamloops, then cross Kicking Horse Pass and the Continental Divide on the way to Banff National Park. Visit Lake Louise, ride the Ice Explorer across the Columbia Icefield, and discover the landscapes of Jasper National Park. Continue past Mount Robson through Sun Peaks and Whistler before crossing to Vancouver Island to explore Victoria and visit world-famous Butchart Gardens.Return to Vancouver to board your 7-night Alaska cruise through the Inside Passage. Visit Juneau, Skagway, and Ketchikan, and cruise through Glacier Bay National Park, where towering tidewater glaciers and abundant wildlife highlight one of Alaska's most remarkable landscapes.This Canada’s Best from East to West with Rocky Mountaineer and an Alaska cruise vacation is truly the adventure of a lifetime!
All This. Included
The world is within reach with everything you need for perfectly affordable touring. Cosmos includes hand-selected accommodations, guided sightseeing, and seamless transportation between destinations—with value-minded travel lovers in mind. Explore with expert Cosmos Tour Directors and Local Guides, complimentary headsets, and private, first-class, air-conditioned motorcoach with free Wi-Fi (where available). Your Tour Includes:• Guided city sightseeing in Ottawa, Québec City, Montréal, and Vancouver, featuring each city’s highlights and landmarks• Orientation tours of Toronto, Banff, Jasper, Whistler, and Victoria, introducing you to their unique character and must-see attractions• Sightseeing cruise at Niagara Falls, offering close-up views of one of North America’s most famous natural wonders• Sightseeing cruise through the Thousand Islands, where grand estates, cottages, and forested islands dot the scenic St. Lawrence River• Visit Basilica of Notre-Dame-du-Cap, an important pilgrimage site known for its beautiful basilica, peaceful gardens, and rich religious history • Enjoy a two-day, all-daylight rail journey on the Rocky Mountaineer in SilverLeaf Service, traveling through the Canadian Rockies (GoldLeaf Service upgrades are available)• Entrance fee to Banff National Park and Jasper National Park, two of Canada’s most celebrated national parks, featuring spectacular panoramic scenery• Ride the Ice Explorer onto the ancient Athabasca Glacier at the Columbia Icefields• Ferry crossing to/from Vancouver Island • Admission to Butchart Gardens on Vancouver Island featuring 55 acres of floral displays• Sail to Alaska aboard Holland America’s MS Zaandam with Holland America’s ‘Have It All Premium Cruise Package,’ featuring a signature beverage package, dinner in a specialty restaurant, $100 shore excursion credit, and Wi-Fi package
Notes:
- Operation of the Niagara Falls sightseeing cruise is subject to favorable weather and/or river conditions (typically favorable May to October). Cruise sightseeing may be substituted with a Journey Behind the Falls excursion when necessary.
- Early departures may not be able to visit Columbia Icefield, which opens in early May or take the Maligne Lake & Spirit Island optional excursion, which opens in late May to early June. Visiting and participating in other activities in this region may be subject to favorable weather conditions and vendor dates of operation.
- At least one member of the traveling party must be 21 years of age or older.
- Cruise itineraries are provided by Holland America Line and are up to date at time of printing. Your travel documents will contain the most current information.
- Maximum elevation on tour: 7,500 ft.
What's Included
- 9 Breakfasts, 8 Lunches, 7 Dinners
Start:Toronto, Canada
Finish:Vancouver, Canada
Finish:Vancouver, Canada
Type:Group tour (max 48)
Tripcode:
833C
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Your Itinerary
Day 1 - TORONTO
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Day 2 - TORONTO. EXCURSION TO NIAGARA FALLS
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Day 3 - TORONTO–KINGSTON–THOUSAND ISLANDS NATIONAL PARK–OTTAWA
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Day 4 - OTTAWA
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Day 5 - OTTAWA–QUÉBEC CITY AREA
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Day 6 - QUÉBEC CITY AREA
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Day 7 - QUÉBEC CITY AREA–MONTRÉAL
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Day 8 - MONTRÉAL
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Day 9 - MONTRÉAL–VANCOUVER
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Day 10 - VANCOUVER
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Day 11 - VANCOUVER–ROCKY MOUNTAINEER–KAMLOOPS
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Day 12 - KAMLOOPS–ROCKY MOUNTAINEER–BANFF NATIONAL PARK
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Day 13 - BANFF NATIONAL PARK
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Day 14 - BANFF NATIONAL PARK–LAKE LOUISE–COLUMBIA ICEFIELD–JASPER NATIONAL PARK
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Day 15 - JASPER NATIONAL PARK-MOUNT ROBSON-SUN PEAKS
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Day 16 - SUN PEAKS-LILLOOET-WHISTLER
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Day 17 - WHISTLER
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Day 18 - WHISTLER–FERRY CROSSING–VICTORIA
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Day 19 - VICTORIA
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Day 20 - VICTORIA–VANCOUVER (EMBARKATION)
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Day 21 - SCENIC CRUISING: INSIDE PASSAGE
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Day 22 - JUNEAU
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Day 23 - SKAGWAY
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Day 24 - SCENIC CRUISING: GLACIER BAY
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Day 25 - KETCHIKAN
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Day 26 - SCENIC CRUISING: INSIDE PASSAGE
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Day 27 - VANCOUVER (DISEMBARKATION)
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