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Western Canada with Inside Passage 2027
14 days from Calgary to Vancouver
Tour Description:
Adventure awaits on this exciting Cosmos Undiscovered vacation where you’ll travel by land, rail, and sea to experience Canada’s natural beauty and off-the-beaten-path destinations. You’ll begin in Calgary with a city tour before heading to the majestic Canadian Rockies—featuring awe-inspiring Banff National Park, the turquoise waters of Lake Louise, and a ride on an all-terrain Ice Explorer across ice measuring 750 feet thick! Journey through breathtaking wilderness to Jasper National Park with the opportunity to join an optional excursion to Maligne Lake and the much-photographed Spirit Island. En route to Prince George, see Mount Robson, the Canadian Rockies’ highest peak. Embark on a stunning all-daylight journey aboard VIA Rail’s Skeena train through the rugged Coast Mountains. Retrace the steps of the ancient First Nations trading routes following the paths of the earliest fur traders and arrive in Prince Rupert for a two-night stay. Your adventure continues on a fantastic voyage on the Inside Passage through some of the world’s most spectacular scenery and the chance to see whales, sea lions, porpoise, eagles, and other wildlife. Overnight in Port Hardy and make your way south to charming Victoria on Vancouver Island. Visit brilliant Butchart Gardens and have time to explore this very British city before setting sail across the picturesque Strait of Georgia and Gulf Islands to vibrant Vancouver. Stunning national parks, a scenic train ride, a magnificent Inside Passage cruise, and visits to charming towns and exciting cities make this an amazing, value-minded Canada vacation not to be missed!
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Dates & Pricing
| Sunday 06 Jun 27 — Saturday 19 Jun 27 | Starting at $3,859 |  SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Sunday 20 Jun 27 — Saturday 03 Jul 27 | Starting at $3,859 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Tuesday 06 Jul 27 — Monday 19 Jul 27 | Starting at $3,979 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Sunday 18 Jul 27 — Saturday 31 Jul 27 | Starting at $3,889 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Tuesday 20 Jul 27 — Monday 02 Aug 27 | Starting at $3,859 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Tuesday 03 Aug 27 — Monday 16 Aug 27 | Starting at $3,859 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Sunday 15 Aug 27 — Saturday 28 Aug 27 | Starting at $3,859 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Sunday 12 Sep 27 — Saturday 25 Sep 27 | Starting at $3,859 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
Disclaimer: Prices listed are per person, based on double occupancy, and in USD. All promotions are valid for new bookings only, capacity controlled and valid on select dates and departures. Individual Terms and Conditions will apply to all promotions. Any promotion can be withdrawn at any time without notice. Please speak with your Pavlus Travel Planner for complete vendor terms and conditions, including eligible tour and cruise dates.
Destination & Sightseeing
Destination & SightseeingThe world is within reach with everything you need for perfectly affordable touring. Cosmos includes hand-selected accommodations, guided sightseeing, and seamless transportation between destinations—with value-minded travel lovers in mind. Explore with expert Cosmos Tour Directors and Local Guides, and private, first-class, air-conditioned motorcoach with free Wi-Fi (where available). Enhance your free time to explore like a local with your CosmosGO mobile app!Your Tour Includes:• Guided city sightseeing in Calgary, Victoria, and Vancouver• Entrance fee to Banff National Park and Jasper National Park• Orientation tours of Banff, Jasper, and Prince Rupert• Ticket for the Icefields Explorer Experience at Columbia Icefields• Rail journey on VIA Rail’s Skeena Train from Smithers to Prince Rupert in Economy class• Admission and guided tour of North Pacific Cannery National Historic Site• All-day Inside Passage Cruise• Ferry to Vancouver
Notes:
• Early departures may not be able to visit Columbia Icefield which opens in early May, take the Maligne Lake & Spirit Island optional excursion which opens in late May to early June, or take the Moraine Lake optional excursion which opens in early June. Visiting and participating in other activities in this region may be subject to favorable weather conditions and vendor dates of operation.• Maximum elevation on tour: 7,500 ft.
• Early departures may not be able to visit Columbia Icefield which opens in early May, take the Maligne Lake & Spirit Island optional excursion which opens in late May to early June, or take the Moraine Lake optional excursion which opens in early June. Visiting and participating in other activities in this region may be subject to favorable weather conditions and vendor dates of operation.• Maximum elevation on tour: 7,500 ft.
MEALS
MEALS ITINERARY
ITINERARYDay 1 CALGARY
Welcome to Calgary! Your Tour Director is on hand from 3-6:00 p.m. to answer any questions
Day 2 CALGARY–BANFF NATIONAL PARK
This morning, take a city tour of Calgary, home to the world-famous Calgary Stampede. Highlights include downtown, Fort Calgary, Stampede Park, the Saddledome, and Canada Olympic Park. Then travel west into the majestic Canadian Rockies and beautiful Banff National Park where you’ll spend the next two nights. Have an orientation tour upon arrival
Day 3 BANFF NATIONAL PARK
Enjoy your day exploring Banff, one of Canada’s favorite year-round resorts, with summer activities including hiking, horseback riding, golfing, and fishing. Your Tour Director will have lots of suggestions. Lift your sights higher on an exhilarating optional helicopter ride with spectacular views over the Canadian Rockies. If you prefer your feet on the ground, join the Panoramas & Peaks* optional excursion to breathtaking Moraine Lake in the famed Valley of the Ten Peaks.
*This optional excursion begins operating in early June
Day 4 BANFF NATIONAL PARK–LAKE LOUISE–COLUMBIA ICEFIELD–JASPER NATIONAL PARK
Head north to marvel at steep gorges, snowcapped mountain ranges, and the turquoise waters of Lake Louise that perfectly mirror the surrounding mountains and glaciers. Continue to the Columbia Icefield to experience a ride to Athabasca Glacier on the Ice Explorer, an all-terrain vehicle that travels on ice measuring 750 feet thick! Wind your way up the western fringe of Alberta and through some of the Canadian Rockies’ most breathtaking wilderness. Later, go with the flow on an optional float trip down the Athabasca River. Arrive in Jasper and take an orientation tour that showcases the area’s unspoiled beauty
Day 5 JASPER NATIONAL PARK
Make your day magical with an optional narrated cruise on the gorgeous blue waters of Maligne Lake and see much-photographed Spirit Island*. The balance of the day is free to enjoy everything Jasper has to offer, from guided hikes and quaint shops to meandering wildlife.
*This optional excursion begins operating in late May/early June
Day 6 JASPER NATIONAL PARK–MOUNT ROBSON–PRINCE GEORGE
Depart Jasper and follow the Fraser River to the base of Mount Robson, the highest of Canada’s Rockies at almost 13,000 feet. Continue to Prince George, the province’s “northern capital” for an overnight stay
Day 7 PRINCE GEORGE–SMITHERS–VIA RAIL THE SKEENA–PRINCE RUPERT
Today, board VIA Rail’s Skeena train for the trip of a lifetime. Sit back and enjoy an all-daylight journey that winds its way through the majestic Coast Mountains and follows the mighty Skeena River—often referred to as the “River of Mists.” Retrace the steps of the ancient First Nations trading routes and follow the paths of the earliest fur traders. Along the way, keep an eye out for soaring bald eagles, black bears, moose, and other wildlife. Disembark in Prince Rupert for a two-night stay.
NOTE:
Train travel is subject to unforeseen delays
Day 8 PRINCE RUPERT
After an orientation of Prince Rupert, enjoy a visit to the North Pacific Cannery National Historic Site for a guided tour of British Columbia’s oldest cannery village. Learn of the canning process and what life was like in the village in the last century during peak production. The remainder of the afternoon is at leisure
Day 9 PRINCE RUPERT–INSIDE PASSAGE CRUISE–PORT HARDY
Early this morning, embark on one of the world’s most beautiful ocean voyages! The scenery is spectacular, with towering mountains, roaring waterfalls, endless islands, and virgin rainforests. Marine life abounds, often with sightings of sea lions and porpoises—you may even spot a killer whale! Late-evening arrival into Port Hardy.
NOTE:
Cruising time through the Inside Passage is approximately 16 hours. Please come prepared with all medications, eyeglasses, and any other items you will need
Day 10 PORT HARDY-CHEMAINUS–VICTORIA
An early departure from Port Hardy follows the eastern coastline of Vancouver Island, through the port of Campbell River, the “Salmon Capital of the World.” Continue south with a stop in Chemainus, a unique village with more than 30 murals depicting pioneer settlement of the area. Late afternoon arrival into Victoria
Day 11 VICTORIA
Morning sightseeing includes the Inner Harbour, Bastion Square, and Thunderbird Park with its unusual collection of totem poles. The rest of the day is yours to explore this charming city. Perhaps enjoy high tea at the Empress Hotel, visit the Royal British Columbia Museum, or stop to smell the roses and countless other gorgeous blooms on an optional excursion to Butchart Gardens with its 55 acres of magnificent floral displays. This evening, consider taking a relaxing stroll along the lovely Waterfront Promenade
Day 12 VICTORIA-FERRY CROSSING–VANCOUVER AREA
Today we set sail across the Strait of Georgia through the spectacular Gulf Islands, an area known for its Mediterranean-like climate. Arrive in Vancouver and see beautiful Stanley Park and other city highlights. This evening, perhaps venture out to explore Vancouver’s diverse culinary scene for dinner
Day 13 VANCOUVER AREA
Enjoy a free day to explore. Consider a water taxi to lively Granville Island with its bustling Public Market, street musicians, and waterfront cafés, or visit historic Gastown with its cobblestone streets, antique shops, art galleries, and iconic Gastown Steam Clock. Your Tour Director will have plenty of suggestions
Day 14 VANCOUVER AREA
Your vacation ends this morning. You may choose to extend your vacation with extra nights and explore Vancouver further.
Accommodations
Accommodations| Calgary | Banff National Park | Jasper National Park | Prince George | Prince Rupert | Port Hardy | Victoria | Vancouver |
Sandman Signature Calgary Downtown Hotel
First-Class
First-Class
Disclaimer: Prices listed are per person, based on double occupancy, and in USD. All promotions are valid for new bookings only, capacity controlled and valid on select dates and departures. Individual Terms and Conditions will apply to all promotions. Any promotion can be withdrawn at any time without notice. Please speak with your Pavlus Travel Planner for complete vendor terms and conditions, including eligible tour and cruise dates.
