Rocky Mountaineer Journey through the Clouds & Alaska Cruise
On Koningsdam

After arriving into Calgary you will be transferred to the mountain town of Banff in the heart of the Rocky Mountains, for a 2 night stay.  Enjoy a full-day sightseeing tour along the Icefields Parkway, one of the world's most scenic highways. The highlight today is a visit to the Columbia Icefield, an Ice Explorer ride on the Athabasca Glacier and a visit to the Glacier Skywalk. Arrive into Jasper and spend 2 nights exploring Jasper National Park where you can take the  SkyTram to the summit of Whistlers Mountain, with views of downtown. The Jasper Yellowhead Museum and Archives presents exhibits on the fur trade, railway and early exploration of the park. After your 2 nights, board the iconic Rocky Mountaineer train at the Jasper Station and depart for the town of Kamloops, located in the heart of the British Columbia interior. As you journey west and south you will be surrounded by the dramatic scenery of the Continental Divide and by the river valleys of the Monashee and Cariboo Mountains. Breakfast & lunch will be served onboard. Highlights include Mount Robson, Pyramid Falls, the climb over Yellowhead Pass, and the journey along the North Thompson River. On day two of your journey west, you will again see dramatic changes in scenery, from the desert-like environment of the interior, through winding river canyons and pristine forests, to the coast and Cascade Mountains and the lush green fields of the Fraser Valley. Again, breakfast and lunch will be served onboard and highlights include the steep slopes and rock sheds along the Thompson River and the rushing waters of Hell’s Gate in the Fraser Canyon. After arrival into Vancouver,  you have 2 nights of free time to explore this cosmopolitan city, before setting off on your 7 Night Alaskan Cruise.