Journey Through The Clouds and Alaska Cruise

Fly from London to Vancouver. On arrival take a private transfer to your 4-star Hotel in Vancouver for a one-night pre-cruise stay.

Make your own way by local taxi to the cruise terminal in Vancouver to embark MS Koningsdam and begin your Alaskan Cruise.

The Alaska Inland Passage is a protected network of canals that run through glacial fjords and the lush, temperate jungles that stretch along the rugged coast of Southeast Alaska. It is undoubtedly one of the main routes worldwide, and the interior passage crosses spectacular landscapes from the Misty Fjords National Monument to the famous nature reserve of glacier bay National Park. Sailing through the inland passage will offer you opportunities to discover Alaska's most iconic wildlife, with humpback whales and killer whales navigating the beautiful waters alongside boats, with the bald eagle in the skies and brown bears slowly wagging along the shore.

Steep cliffs and glacier-covered mountains flank this fjord, surrounded by the largest virgin rainforest on the U.S. coast. Ancient trees colonized the mouth of Tracy Arm a long time ago, as the ice age retreated. But about 48 kilometres (30 miles) from the winding canal, the ice fall stops a bit. There, the twin Sawyer Glaciers flow from the peaks into the sea, dragging soaring fragments of frozen water decades or centuries ago.Cruise to Juneau, Alaska, and visit the most remote, beautiful, and strange state capital in the United States. Surrounded by water, forests and mountains, visitors looking for activities in Juneau, both indoors and outdoors, can tour a glacier, eat fresh fish on a terrace by the sea, and visit the large capitol building, all in one day.

During the height of the Klondike Gold Rush, the port city of Skagway served as the main gateway to the legendary gold deposits and quickly became Alaska's largest settlement. At that time it was noisy border centre full of exchange posts, lounges and hostels. As the gold rush faded in the 1900s, so did Skagway, but today it once again has excellent vigor as a gateway to another class of visitors: those looking to explore Alaska's colourful history, its flora and fauna, and its unparalleled natural beauty.

On your cruise to Glacier Bay, close your eyes and notice the sounds: the rustling of the "living" ice, the sharp singing of seagulls and eagles gliding overhead, the splash of a humpback whale... The icy peaks that rise above the mossy forests, the large glaciers of marine waters (there are seven in the park) and the aquatic fauna are part of these cruises through Glacier Bay, but each experience in this changing biosphere is unique.

Embark on an adventure by cruising to Ketchikan, Alaska. Alaska's "first city," Ketchikan, is named for being the first major place where most boaters set foot on dry land as they enter the picturesque fjords of the Inner Passage, where the city clings to the banks of tongass Narrows, surrounded by green forests that thrive on abundant rain.

The Alaska Inland Passage is a protected network of canals that run through glacial fjords and the lush, temperate jungles that stretch along the rugged coast of Southeast Alaska. It is undoubtedly one of the main routes worldwide, and the interior passage crosses spectacular landscapes from the Misty Fjords National Monument to the famous nature reserve of glacier bay National Park.

Disembark MS Koningsdam and make your own way from the cruise terminal in Vancouver to the 4-star Hotel where you will stay for the next 3 nights. Enjoy the rest of the day at leisure.

Explore Victoria’s historic neighbourhoods and highlights on a 5-hour, small-group trip through the city that includes Capilano Suspension Bridge Park. You’ll discover the fascinating stories behind Chinatown, Gastown, Stanley Park, and Granville Island, drive across the Lion’s Gate Bridge, visit the Capilano Fish Hatchery, then walk the 459 foot (140 meter) suspension bridge.

Enjoy free time in Vancouver.

Travel onboard Rocky Mountaineer from the coastal city of Vancouver to Kamloops, located in the heart of British Columbia's interior. On today's journey, you will see dramatic changes in scenery, from the lush green fields of the Fraser Valley, through forests and winding river canyons surrounded by the peaks of the Coast and Cascade Mountains, to the desert-like landscapes of the BC interior. Highlights include the rushing waters of Hell's Gate in the Fraser Canyon and the steep slopes and rock sheds along the Thompson River. Your day ends as the train travels along the shores of Kamloops Lake into the town of Kamloops. Overnight in Kamloops.

Your journey continues north and east to the mighty Canadian Rockies and the province of Alberta. Once again, you will be surrounded by dramatic scenery as you follow the banks of the North Thompson River through the Monashee and Cariboo Mountains, climbing ever nearer to the high peaks of the Continental Divide. Today's highlights include Mount Robson, at 3,954 metres (12,972 feet), the highest peak in the Canadian Rockies, followed by Pyramid Falls and the climb over the Yellowhead Pass into Jasper National Park. Your rail journey ends this evening on arrival in the resort town of Jasper. Overnight in Jasper.

Enjoy the day with free time to relax or book your own activities at your leisure. The resort town of Jasper and the surrounding national park offer various activities from relaxation to adventure. Overnight in Jasper.

Travel from Jasper to Lake Louise via one of the most scenic highways in the world, the Icefields Parkway. Bow Lake, the Columbia Icefield, Glacier Skywalk, and Athabasca Falls are among the day's highlights. The Columbia Icefield is one of the largest accumulations of ice south of the Arctic Circle and one of the most accessible icefields in North America. Here you will ride on an Ice Explorer to the middle of the Athabasca Glacier to learn about its geological features. Lunch is provided at the Columbia Icefield Glacier Discovery Centre. Afterwards, a brief stop will be made at Bow Lake before arriving in Lake Louise in the late afternoon. Overnight in Lake Louise.

Enjoy the day with free time to relax or book your own activities at your leisure. With its unique history and picturesque scenery, Lake Louise will not disappoint. Learn about the local wildlife, paddle the lake by canoe, or simply relax amongst the beauty. Overnight in Lake Louise.

Today you will enjoy a full-day sightseeing transfer concluding in Calgary. Begin the morning with a sightseeing tour of Banff. Among the points of interest are Bow Falls, Surprise Corner and the Hoodoos. Before leaving Banff, you will enjoy a visit to the Banff Gondola. Overnight in Calgary.

Take a private transfer from the hotel to the airport for your overnight flight back to London, UK.

Your holiday ends today.