Rocky Mountaineer^® & Alaska Cruise

Alaska boasts one of the most stunning and awe-inspiring coastlines in the world, leading to it becoming one of the most popular cruise destinations, but behind the amazing scenery lays the another of Mother Nature's beauties, the Rocky Mountains.

The Rocky Mountains spread from Northern Canada all the way down to New Mexico, but one of the most popular, beautiful and wonderful journies you can take is from the resort town of Banff, via Kamloops, to the Canadian coast and the city of Vancouver. Quite possibly the most relaxing way of taking this fantastic journey is onboard the Rocky Mountaineer train.

Such is the popularity and famous beauty of the voyage, the Rocky Mountaineer was listed as one of the "World’s Greatest Trips" by National Geographic.

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We have combined these two wonderful destinations together by offering two itineraries with the Rocky Mountaineer train and a selection of Alaska cruises with Celebrity Cruises, including the popular Inside Passage and Glacier Bay. You can choose between taking a pre-cruise journey, beginning in Calgary and finishing with an Alaskan cruise, or you can cruise this stunning coastline first, then board the train in Vancouver, finishing your journey in Alberta.

We are currently offering two pre-packed tours, the First Passage to the West and the Highlights of the Rockies. The First Passage to the West includes an overnight stay in Banff, before you join the Rocky Mountaineer train. The train journey itself includes an overnight stay Kamloops, before arriving in Vancouver, where you can enjoy two nights in this fabulous city, before joining your cruise.

The Highlights of the Rockies begins with an overnight in Calgary, followed by a coach journey to the gorgeous Lake Louise, where you will stay in the iconic Fairmont Chateaux Lake Louise. The following day you will take the short coach to Banff, where you can enjoy the Banff National Park, before an overnight in the town. You will then join the train first thing in the morning, with the usual overnight in Kamloops, and again finish your pre-cruise journey with two nights in Vancouver.

The Highlights of the Rockies tour also includes two helicopter flightseeing tours. The first is a 12 minute summit tour over the remarkable landscape of the Rockies and the second is a 25 minute tour above the six glaciers of Mount Resolute, Mount Cline and the Whitegoat Peaks.

We have a great selection of Alaska cruises featuring the Rocky Mountaineer train. For those looking for something a little different, our team of experts can also tailor make your journey to your requirements, with additional over night stays, or a journey on one of the Rocky Mountaineer's other itineraries, which include the world famous mountain resort of Whistler.

The Rocky Mountaineer^®

All of our packages are based on the RedLeaf tier, which offers a relaxing and traditional train journey through this stunning part of the world. For those who like a little more luxury you can upgrade to the new SilverLeaf tier or even the elegant GoldLeaf tier, as described below.

Whichever standard you prefer, you will no doubt have a fantastic experience, and all three tiers will offer an overnight stay in Kamloops and transfers as part of the package. You can sit back and enjoy commentary from the onboard attendants, while complimentary soft drinks and snacks are served during the voyage.

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GoldLeaf

The GoldLeaf tier offers the ultimate Rocky Mountaineer experience, with the custom designed, double-decker dome coach, boasting unparalleled panoramic views. You can step out onto the covered vestibule to take in the fresh mountain air, or take photos of the dramatic and beautiful scenery. You can start your journey with a morning toast, before indulging in the wonderful à la carte menu offering gourmet cuisine during breakfast and lunch, and served in the comfort of the GoldLeaf dining room.

As a GoldLeaf tier customer you can also enjoy complimentary alcoholic drinks and snacks throughout your journey and your luggage will be delivered to your hotel for the overnight stay in Kamloops. You will also benefit from staying in a wonderful selection of Fairmont hotels throughout your holiday, including the iconic Fairmont Banff Springs, the Fairmont Vancouver, the Fairmont Chateaux Lake Louise (only on the Highlights of the Rockies) and the Fairmont Palliser Calgary (also, only on the Highlights of the Rockies).

SilverLeaf

The new SilverLeaf tier offers huge panoramic windows, from which you can take in the incredible scenery on this journey, in the single-level dome coach. The journey starts with a morning toast and you can enjoy a hot breakfast and lunch, served at your seat — with a complimentary glass of wine or beer served during lunch. Again, as a SilverLeaf customer, your luggage will be delivered to your hotel, for the overnight stay in Kamloops. This new tier is available from 2012, so you can be among the first to enjoy the SilverLeaf service and stunning new single-level dome coach.

RedLeaf

The RedLeaf tier offers a traditional experience of travelling through the mountains, relax in the comfort of the classic rail coach, with its roomy reclining seats. Your journey through the Rockies begins with a morning toast, before enjoying your fresh breakfast and lunch at your seat — with a complimentary glass of wine or beer served during lunch.