Western Canada & California · Rail & cruise
Banff and Lake Louise · Jasper · VIA Rail Canadian
14 days
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Explore Banff, Jasper and the Canadian Rockies before riding VIA Rail’s Canadian into British Columbia. Continue through Whistler and Vancouver to a Pacific coastal voyage ending in San Diego.
Banff and Lake Louise
Jasper
VIA Rail Canadian
Whistler
Pacific coastal cruise
Guests arrive throughout the day and check in to The Westin Calgary Airport with a complimentary shuttle from the airport. This evening, join your fellow travelers for a welcome reception as we begin our Canadian Rockies adventure.
Travel west into the Canadian Rockies, arriving in Banff for a two-night stay at the Royal Canadian Lodge. Enjoy sightseeing through this mountain town before dinner this evening at the Sky Bistro atop Sulphur Mountain.
Spend a free day in Banff. Options mentioned in the itinerary include Cascade Gardens, the Bow River and the Whyte Museum.
Today is a visual sensation that almost defies the English language. Begin with a visit to Lake Louise, for its turquoise, glacier-fed lake and one of the most photographed sights in the world.
Discover Jasper National Park on a tour showcasing its mountain scenery, pristine lakes and abundant wildlife, with free time to explore Jasper at your leisure. You’ll also enjoy a boat cruise on beautiful Maligne Lake.
As we depart Jasper aboard Via Rail Canada’s domeliner Canadian for a daylight journey through the Canadian Rockies. Disembarking after the Rockies passage in Blue River, BC a short drive brings us to Sun Peaks, BC with views and everything within walking distance of our hotel in the village.
Begin with a drive filled with glacierclad peaks as we traverse British Columbia. Filled with cli!s, waterfalls and towering peaks, this drive is widely considered one of the best in all of Canada.
Ride the Peak 2 Peak Gondola for views of mountains, glaciers, forests, and alpine valleys. The balance of the day is yours to enjoy Whistler Village.
Enjoy a drive south to Vancouver over the Sea to Sky Highway hugging the coast, an ideal way to arrive in Vancouver and board Holland America’s Nieuw Amsterdam. Settle into your stateroom before setting sail on a relaxing Pacific coastal voyage.
Enjoy your first full day aboard Nieuw Amsterdam. Relax with fine dining, afternoon tea, outstanding entertainment, or simply watch the Pacific coastline drift by.
Another leisurely day at sea to enjoy the ship’s many amenities, perhaps indulging in breakfast in bed, a spa treatment, or an evening show.
Sail beneath the Golden Gate Bridge and past Alcatraz before arriving in San Francisco. Enjoy time ashore to explore one of America’s most beloved cities before rejoining the ship.
A final relaxing day at sea provides time to enjoy Nieuw Amsterdam and celebrate our journey together at a special farewell gathering.
Arrive in San Diego this morning and disembark after breakfast, taking home wonderful memories of the Canadian Rockies and the Pacific Coast.
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