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Witness Canada & Alaska's most dramatic scenery in pure luxury
Highlights
- Discover the world-famous Rocky Mountains on Canada's most luxurious rail journey
- See some of Canada's & Alaska's most awe-inspiring landscapes, from deep fjords to colossal glaciers
- Discover Alaska with included excursions from whale watching to dogsledding on glaciers
- Explore the cultural delights & gastronomy of Vancouver
- Indulge in all-inclusive fine-dining and fine-wines aboard Seven Seas Explorer
In Brief
- 2 Nights Banff
- 1 Night Kamloops
- 3 Nights Vancouver
- 1 Night At sea
- 1 Night Ketchikan
- 1 Night Juneau
- 1 Night Skagway
- 1 Night Hoonah
- 1 Night At sea
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Recommended for:
Bucket-list holidays | Natural world | Ocean cruise | Rail journey | Wildlife
Pair a luxury journey on board Canada's famous Rocky Mountaineer with an all-inclusive Regent Seven Seas cruise. After exploring Banff – with an included gourmet lunch looking over Lake Louise – you'll board Rocky Mountaineer to witness some of western Canada's most famous sights, from Yoho National Park to Fraser Canyon, indulging in gourmet, wine-paired dining along the way. After exploring the cultural delights of Vancouver, you'll then board your luxury ship, sailing north to enjoy a full programme of included excursions. Expect everything from whale watching with expert naturalists and native canoe rides to dogsledding along glacial trails and exploring Gold Rush-era towns, spotting the likes of humpbacks, orcas, bald eagles and bears. Back on board, expect all the luxuries of Seven Seas Explorer, where included gourmet dining and ultra-stylish accommodation await.
Day by day itinerary
Day
1
UK to Calgary
After included VIP airport lounge access sees you begin your trip in style, board your flight to Calgary where, on arrival, you’ll be transferred to Banff for a two-night stay at either the Rimrock Hotel or Moose Hotel & Suites. Located in the centre of Banff, you'll enjoy use of a luxurious spa as well as a choice between two fine-dining restaurants.
Stay: Rimrock Hotel or Moose Hotel & Suites
Day
2
Banff & Lake Louise
After breakfast, enjoy an in-depth tour of Banff via private motor coach. You'll head on the famous Banff Gondola for fabulous views of Sulphur Mountain, the Hoodoos rock formation and Tunnel Mountain Drive, before stopping at Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise for a gourmet lunch and exploring the world-famous turquoise lake below. The rest of the day is at leisure before you return to Banff this evening.
Stay: Banff accommodation
Meals: B L
Day
3
Board Rocky Mountaineer to Kamloops
After breakfast, you'll board the Rocky Mountaineer to begin your journey to Vancouver. As you traverse past crashing waterfalls and deep valleys, speeding past regions only accessible by train, your GoldLeaf ticket will see you enjoy included gourmet dining – think fresh salmon and seared Albacre tuna – and drinks throughout. Alongside a viewing platform and glass dome for prime photo opportunities, you'll also witness the serene beauty of Yoho National Park and snow-capped mountains of Rogers Pass – keeping an eye out for moose and bears – before you arrive in Kamloops and check in to your hotel for the evening.
Stay: Kamloops accommodation
Meals: B L
Day
4
Kamloops to Vancouver
Today will see you board the Rocky Mountaineer once more for your final day on board. A trip highlight today will be traversing the Fraser Canyon, where a rocky gorge descends into the tumbling waters of the area known as 'Hell's Gate'. You'll then speed through the lush farming region of Fraser Valley before reaching Vancouver, where you'll take an included transfer to your hotel for a two-night stay. Tonight, head out and sample Vancouver's world-renowned food scene, where everything from street food to fine dining is on offer.
Stay: Vancouver accommodation
Meals: B L
Day
5
Vancouver
After breakfast today, head out and explore Vancouver, whether that's taking a gondola up the spectacular Grouse Mountain to walking across the Capilano Suspension Bridge. Then, perhaps take a stroll among the coffee shops and historic boutiques in Gastown, hike the city's rainforest trails or bike around the seawall.
Stay: Vancouver accommodation
Day
6
Board Regent Seven Seas cruise
After breakfast today, walk to the port in central Vancouver to board your luxurious Regent Seven Seas cruise ship. Settle in to your stylish suite before indulging with a pre-dinner cocktail on the pool deck – one of the world's largest on a cruise ship – before the first of your included, three-course gourmet dinners in one of the many dining venues, from fine-dining French brasserie Chartreuse to the ambient Prime 7 steakhouse.
Stay: Seven Seas Explorer
Meals: B D
Day
7
At sea
Today you've got a full day to explore the ship. Perhaps enjoy an alfresco lunch at the open-air pizzeria before an indulgent massage at the Canyon Ranch Spa, then head to one of the many opulent lounges for a sundowner – many of which are accompanied by live bands or DJs – before another wine-matched dinner.
Stay: Seven Seas Explorer
Meals: B L D
Day
8
Ketchikan
Once known as the 'Salmon Capital of the World', you'll anchor in to the world-famous totem poles and forested shores of Ketchikan today. Learn more about the histoic totem poles with a city tour accompanied by a native Tlingit guide – or, for something more adventurous, there's the chance to head out fishing, whale watching or on a fjord cruise. Remember, all excursions are included and can easily be organised directly from the ship. Tonight, perhaps head to the Constellation Theatre for a musical revue or for a thrilling night at the casino.
Stay: Seven Seas Explorer
Meals: B L D
Day
9
Juneau
Today sees you sail to Juneau, home to some of Alaska's most beautiful landscapes, including the Mendenhall Glacier. Explore with boat rides and canoe trips, learn about the area's famed gold mining history with an expert guide or even walk across the glacier itself, keeping an eye out for humpback whales, orca, moose and bears.
Stay: Seven Seas Explorer
Meals: B L D
Day
10
Skagway
Anchor in to the gold rush-era town of Skagway today. Explore with bicycle trips through the rainforest or embark on a cruise to Glacier Point through America’s longest fjord, spotting wildlife like bald eagles, moose and bears. We'd also recommend hopping on the narrow-gauge train that travel along the exact route used during the Klondike Gold Rush, on which you'll climb high into the mountains for panoramic views.
Stay: Seven Seas Explorer
Meals: B L D
Day
11
Hoonah, Icy Strait Point
After breakfast you'll have the chance to explore Icy Strait Point. This area is home to some of Alaska's most beautiful and unspoilt landscapes, such as vast lakes that are dotted with humpback whales, eagles, grizzly and black bears, all of which can be spotted today on included kayak trips with an expert naturalist. Other highlights include tours with the area's indigenous Tlingit people, fishing for halibut or even captaining a Zodiac through the area's wildlife-dotted fjords.
Stay: Seven Seas Explorer
Meals: B L D
Day
12
At sea
Your last day at sea will see you cruise past and marvel at the colossal Hubbard Glacier alongside a final chance to explore the ship. Perhaps browse the luxury boutiques or enjoy a relaxing yoga class before sundowners on the pool deck, your final gourmet dinner and a digestif at the Stars Lounge with new-found friends.
Stay: Seven Seas Explorer
Meals: B L D
Days
13-14
Seward to UK
After breakfast, you'll arrive in to Seward where, on arrival, you'll disembark and transfer to Anchorage airport ready for your flight home, arriving the following day.
Meals: B
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