$9899—Rockies, Alaska & Denali: 20-day tour, rail & cruise

This 20-day Canada and Alaska holiday does not skim the surface. You travel by road, rail and sea through some of the world’s grandest landscapes. You begin in the Rockies with Lake Louise and Moraine Lake. The Icefields Parkway follows, with a stop on Athabasca Glacier. No slow build. Just icons from the start. Then the story shifts. You board a Holland America Line ship in Vancouver for a 7-night Inside Passage cruise. From your complimentary upgraded balcony cabin, glaciers are not a highlight but a constant presence. Glacier Bay, College Fjord and glacier-lined fjords unfold all around you. Most itineraries stop here. This one does not. You experience glaciers from sea level, deep fjords and land-based icefields in one journey. The same wilderness reveals itself in different ways. You continue inland into Alaska by domed rail on the McKinley Explorer. Two nights in Denali take you beyond the usual routes. It becomes quieter, wilder, and more immersive. The Tundra Wilderness Tour takes you into the heart of it, with your best chance to spot Alaska’s Big Five. Everything connects seamlessly, with stays, transport and guided touring included. This is a complex journey made simple. One you will not need to redo.

Starting at just $9899 per person, Travelzoo members save an exclusive $1096 on Inspiring Vacations’ usual prices. A complimentary Balcony cabin upgrade* brings total savings to up to $2371 per person.

What's included

• 10 nights' accommodation in 3-star accommodation
• 7 nights cruising the Inside Passage and Alaska with Holland America Line in a Balcony cabin*
  • Ports of call: Ketchikan, Juneau, Skagway, Glacier Bay, College Fjord and Whittier (ports may vary based on ship schedules)
  • All onboard meals (specialty dining excluded)
  • Onboard entertainment, including stage shows and live music
  • 24-hour room service
  • Daily housekeeping
  • All port fees and government taxes
• 2 nights at the remote Holland America Denali Lodge in Alaska
• 16 breakfasts, 6 lunches, and 7 dinners
• Traverse Alaska in the luxurious domed rail cars of the McKinley Explorer
• Spot Alaska's Big Five on your Tundra Wilderness Tour into the heart of Denali National Park
• Escorted by expert Canadian Tour Leaders throughout Canada (Days 1 to 8)
• Expert Local Guides in Alaska
• Dedicated private coach transportation
• Sightseeing, including entry fees as per itinerary
• Porterage at hotels for one piece per person
• All national park fees

When

The featured $9899 fare is valid for the 1 May 2027 departure. The exclusive discount and free upgrade also applies to four other dates: 29 May; 12 June; 31 July; and 28 August 2027.

Book by 8 April 2026.

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Members Only: Upgrade your Rockies journey with a 2-day Rocky Mountaineer rail experience. We’ve secured exclusive pricing on this elevated itinerary, replacing the coach journey between Jasper and Vancouver with this iconic rail journey.

Holiday snapshot

Calgary - Banff - Vernon - Vancouver - Inside Passage - Juneau - Skagway - Ketchikan - Whittier - Denali National Park - Fairbanks

Itinerary highlights

Begin in Calgary, where western heritage and modern energy meet with visits to the Stampede Grounds and the iconic Saddledome before heading toward the Rockies.

Travel to Banff, set within Banff National Park, where emerald lakes such as Lake Louise and Moraine Lake sit beneath soaring peaks, with stops at Bow Falls and the sculpted Hoodoos.

Journey along the spectacular Icefields Parkway, one of the world’s great alpine drives, and venture onto the Athabasca Glacier aboard the powerful Ice Explorer.

Pause near Mount Robson, the highest peak in the Canadian Rockies, where dramatic mountain scenery dominates the horizon.

Continue through Vernon, surrounded by rolling vineyards and lakes in British Columbia’s scenic Okanagan Valley.

Arrive in Vancouver, a vibrant Pacific city where Stanley Park’s famous totem poles, harbour views and the historic streets of Gastown reveal the character of Canada’s west coast.

Sail the legendary Inside Passage, cruising past forested islands, fjords and wildlife-rich waters along one of the world’s most scenic coastal routes.

Explore Juneau, Alaska’s remote capital, where glaciers and rugged mountains frame the city and excursions venture into the surrounding wilderness.

Step ashore in Skagway, a remarkably preserved gold-rush town where historic streets recall the drama of the Klondike era.

Discover Ketchikan, known for colourful waterfront buildings, rich Indigenous culture and access to the sheltered waterways of Southeast Alaska.

Cruise through Tracy Arm Fjord, where towering cliffs, waterfalls and drifting icebergs lead toward magnificent tidewater glaciers.

Arrive in Whittier, then travel inland on a spectacular rail journey along Turnagain Arm, where mountains and tidal waters create dramatic scenery.

Continue to Denali National Park, travelling aboard the glass-domed McKinley Explorer railcars before venturing deep into the wilderness on the Tundra Wilderness Tour in search of moose, bears and caribou beneath North America’s tallest peak.

Conclude in Fairbanks, an authentic Alaskan frontier city shaped by gold-rush history and vast northern landscapes.