22 Day Luxury Rail, Coach and Cruise Holiday
From AU$13,700* + 30,000^ credits* per person, twin share
APT Launches Canada and Alaska for 2025
SPECIAL OFFER! Save up to AU$3,200^ per couple
Relish spectacular scenery on the 22-day Rockies Odyssey and Alaska Cruise holiday. The journey begins with venturing through the idyllic Rockies on the Rocky Mountaineer. Other highlights include seeing the crystal-clear lakes and lush mountains in Banff and Lake Louise before spending a week on an unforgettable cruise through Alaska’s extraordinary glacial landscapes
Now is the time to make the most of every moment in Canada & Alaska. APT's passionate Tour and Cruise Directors and local guides draw on their vast wealth of knowledge to provide the fascinating insider insights and life-enriching travel experiences others can't.
Discover the iconic Rocky Mountains by rail aboard the Rocky Mountaineer in GoldLeaf Service. Be awed by magical mountain scenery, mighty glaciers and enchanting lakes, with an unforgettable stay at Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise and more. Continue to Whistler and Vancouver Island, visiting the Butchart Gardens, before embarking on a seven-night cruise through Alaska’s majestic Inside Passage aboard Holland America Line, visiting Glacier Bay National Park and other iconic destinations. Throughout your journey, stay in luxury accommodation and savour the finest dining.
Travelflex payment options available to eligible Lifestyle Gold, Platinum and 100 Club Owners
Rates
| Price Per Person, Twin Share Please enquire for solo traveller pricing. This tour starts and ends in Vancouver. Lifestyle Gold, Platinum and 100 Club members are eligible to use Travel Flex payment options. |
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| Tour Departure Month | From Price |
| 19 April 2025 | AU$13,700* + 30,000^ credits |
| 3 May 2025 | AU$16,200* + 30,000^ credits |
| 7 June 2025 | AU$19,890* + 30,000^ credits |
| 12 July 2025 | AU$20,000* + 30,000^ credits |
| 23 August 2025 | AU$19,300* + 30,000^ credits |
| More departure dates available on request | |
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| Bookings subject to availability. Valid for sale until 29 May 2024, unless sold out prior. Offer valid when booking select tours departing April to September 2025. Savings combined with early payment discount. | |
Inclusions
- 22 day luxury holiday with APT exploring Western Canada and Alaska
- Touring and sightseeing included, plus a good selection of ‘Freedom of Choice’ inclusions
- Luxury dining – a total of 43 meals
- Expert APT tour director and cruise liaison
- Travel aboard a luxury climate-controlled coach with WiFi
- Relax in a Lakeview Room or Deluxe Mount Temple Room at Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise
- Indulge yourself with GoldLeaf service on the Rocky Mountaineer
- Guaranteed verandah on your cruise to make the most of the stunning Alaskan glaciers and coastline on Holland America Line Cruise
- Transfers, porterage and gratuities
- VIP highlights like a visit to the Butchart Gardens before hours and dine in the original Butchart residence.
Itinerary:
Signature Experiences Designed Exclusively for APT guests
SIGNATURE EXPERIENCE – These once-in-a-lifetime moments allow you to experience an unforgettable world of exclusive moments, incredible cultures and charming surprises
FREEDOM OF CHOICE™ – Give your holiday a personal touch with a choice of included sightseeing or dining options
Day 1: Arrive Vancouver
Once you’ve landed, we’ll take you to your hotel before tonight’s welcome dinner.
Stay: Two Nights, Vancouver, Fairmont Waterfront Hotel
Daily : Dinner
Day 2: Vancouver
Today you’ll experience the very best of Vancouver on a fantastic half-day sightseeing tour. Led by a knowledgeable local guide, you’ll soak in the scenery at the vast Stanley Park, explore the trendy Granville Island and immerse yourself in the historic neighbourhood of Gastown.
Daily : Breakfast
Day 3: Vancouver, Rocky Mountaineer, Kamloops
Board the Rocky Mountaineer and soak up the views from your bi-level glass-dome carriage in GoldLeaf Service. Gaze up at the Coast Mountains and pass Hell’s Gate. Follow the Thompson River on the way to Kamloops.
Stay: Kamloops, hotel as assigned by Rocky Mountaineer (three-star accommodation)
Daily : Breakfast & Lunch
Day 4: Kamloops, Rocky Mountaineer, Banff
Your rail journey heads towards the Rockies. See the engineering marvel of the Spiral Tunnels and traverse Kicking Horse Pass. Once in Banff National Park, head for the ‘Castle in the Rockies’, Fairmont Banff Springs.
Stay: Two Nights, Banff National Park, Fairmont Banff Springs, in a Mountain View Room
Daily : Breakfast & Lunch
Day 5: Banff
FREEDOM OF CHOICE™ – You may like to take part in the Banff Experience which includes a visit to the Cave and Basin National Historic Site. Alternatively, board the Banff Gondola, or set off on a heli-flightseeing excursion. Perhaps enjoy a float trip along Bow River, or learn to be a Canadian ice hockey player. Otherwise, spend some time at the Willow Stream Spa.
FREEDOM OF CHOICE™ – This evening, dine at one of your hotel’s restaurants.
Spend today on your chosen activity.
Daily : Breakfast & Dinner
Day 6: Banff, Lake Louise
SIGNATURE EXPERIENCE – This morning, meet a Mountie and listen to tales of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police.
FREEDOM OF CHOICE™ – For dinner, choose from one of your hotel’s restaurants this evening. After a tour through the town, set out along the Trans-Canada Highway and through Banff National Park to Lake Louise.
Stay: Two Nights, Banff National Park, Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise
Daily : Breakfast & Dinner
Day 7: Moraine Lake, Lake Louise
SIGNATURE EXPERIENCE – On the shores of Lake Louise, join an expert Mountain Heritage Guide and learn about the area’s rich natural history.
First up this morning, you’ll travel to Moraine Lake, and spend time marvelling at the glacially fed waters. Look forward to a free evening.
Daily : Breakfast
Day 8: Lake Louise, Athabasca Glacier, Jasper
FREEDOM OF CHOICE™ – Choose where to dine at your lodge.
Join the Icefields Parkway, one of the world’s most scenic stretches of road. Pause at Peyto Lake, stop at Columbia Icefield and journey onto Athabasca Glacier. Continuing via Athabasca Falls, your day ends in Jasper.
Stay: Two Nights, Jasper National Park, Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge
Daily : Breakfast & Dinner
Day 9: Jasper
FREEDOM OF CHOICE™ – Enjoy a thrilling Harley-Davidson motorcycle sidecar tour, embark on a Maligne Valley experience by hike or cruise, go rafting down the Athabasca River, or ride the Jasper SkyTram. Experience Jasper your own way with five Freedom of Choice experiences on offer today.
Daily: Breakfast
Day 10: Jasper, Mt Robson, Sun Peaks
Today, take in views of Mt Robson as you travel along the Yellowhead Highway.
Stay: Sun Peaks Grand Hotel
Daily: Breakfast & Dinner
Day 11: Sun Peaks, Whistler
Follow the tracks of early gold rush pioneers through the Cariboo region, stopping at Seton and Duffey lakes. Later, re-enter the Coast Mountains and learn why Whistler attracts so many outdoor enthusiasts.
Stay: Two Nights, The Westin Whistler Resort & Spa
Daily : Breakfast & Dinner
Day 12: Whistler
SIGNATURE EXPERIENCE – The heritage of Canada’s indigenous people comes to light at the Squamish Lil’wat Cultural Centre. Enjoy breakfast and explore the museum, discovering your First Nations ‘animal spirit’ with the help of your guide.
FREEDOM OF CHOICE™ – Enjoy a float plane flight, explore Whistler Mountain on a snow cat adventure, enjoy a mountain Jeep safari or ride the Peak 2 Peak Gondola. Adventurous ones may prefer a tree trek or a zip trek.
This afternoon, set out on your chosen activity.
Daily : Breakfast
Day 13: Whistler, Georgia Strait, Victoria
Travel south along the Sea-to-Sky Highway. Board your BC Ferries journey to Vancouver Island. Continue to Chemainus, a town famous for its vibrant outdoor murals, before arriving in Victoria.
Stay: Two Nights, Delta Hotels Victoria Ocean Pointe Resort, in a Deluxe Water View Room
Daily : Breakfast
Day 14: Victoria, The Butchart Gardens
SIGNATURE EXPERIENCE – Visit The Butchart Gardens before the general public is granted access, and enjoy an exclusive breakfast in the original Butchart residence. More than 100 years in the making with a former quarry as the initial canvas, Jennie Butchart transformed this space into a haven overflowing with lush greens and colourful blooms. The result of her vision is the gardens you will see today, which are still family-run to this day.
Tonight, enjoy a special dinner with your fellow travellers.
Daily : Breakfast & Dinner
Day 15: Victoria, Vancouver, Embark Ship
Return to Vancouver and board your ship for a cruise through Alaska’s Inside Passage.
Stay: Seven Nights, Holland America Line’s Zuiderdam or Koningsdam in a Verandah Stateroom
Daily : Breakfast & Dinner
Day 16: The Inside Passage
Spend a full day on board as your ship cruises the coast of British Columbia.
Daily : Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 17: Juneau
Alaska’s picturesque capital, Juneau, is set at the foot of the mountain peaks on the Gastineau Channel, and outdoor activities are plenty. Disembark and explore at leisure or with an optional excursion (own expense).
Daily : Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 18: Skagway
Arrive in Skagway, the Inside Passage’s northernmost point. See heritage buildings, now protected as part of the Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park, and maybe set off on an excursion (own expense).
Daily : Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 19: Glacier Bay National Park
Awake to World Heritage-listed Glacier Bay National Park. Take in the calving tidewater glaciers and learn from local rangers who explain the geological wonders. If you’re lucky, you might spot whales in the wild. Humpbacks and orcas are plentiful in these waters.
Daily : Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 20: Ketchikan
Disembark in the cheery town Ketchikan and spend the day exploring as you please.
Daily : Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 21: The Inside Passage
Head south through the Inside Passage.
Daily : Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 22: Disembark Ship, Depart Vancouver
Disembark and transfer to the airport.
Daily : Breakfast
Terms & Conditions
- Bookings subject to availability.
- Prices are per person twin share, in Australian Dollars.
- Pricing correct as of 22 April 2024 and may fluctuate due to changes in availability, surcharges, fees or taxes.
- Standard Travel Club Terms and Conditions apply.
- This tour is offered and managed by APT and their terms and conditions apply.
- Featured rates include discounts provided by APT. This special can be withdrawn without notice at any time.
- No airfares are included in the featured package, but assistance with booking can be provided.
- Cancellation and change fees apply. Bookings are non-transferable.
- Travel insurance is not included in the package. Please ensure you have valid Travel Insurance, or request a quotation.
TRAVELFLEX Important guidelines:
These offers are provided by Wyndham Destinations Asia Pacific Pty Ltd ACN 090 083 613 (Developer) via the TravelFlex benefit as part of Lifestyle by Wyndham membership and are subject to availability at time of booking. TravelFlex is available to all Lifestyle Gold members and above.
- You can use up to maximum number of credits as listed below of your Lifestyle Qualified credits toward TravelFlex:
- 60,000 credits for Gold,
- 90,000 credits for Platinum
- 150,000 credits for 100 Club
- It is a limited offer which can only be used once before the expiry date
- Your credits must have a minimum of 6 months / 180 days validity for use with TravelFlex
- You must provide a Housekeeping Token for the first 19,999 credits and for each additional 10,000 Lifestyle Qualified Credits exchanged for Travel Flex
- If you do not have enough allocated tokens per above, a fee of AU$131 is payable per 10,000 credits (or part thereof) exchanged
- If you prefer to use less credits and more cash, we can adjust the pricing accordingly
