The hotels used on our tours will meet the standard of a good, three-star European hotel. Rooms will have private bathrooms, telephones and TV. The vast majority will also have tea- and coffee-making facilities, and there will always be a bar or restaurant on site or nearby. You will also enjoy seven nights on board a Holland America Line cruise ship.
Elk + Avenue Hotel, Banff (nights 1-3)
This modern hotel stands on Banff Avenue, in the heart of downtown, surrounded by mountain scenery. The property has a restaurant, serving wood-fired fare and rustic dishes, a bar and a gift shop. There is also a Jacuzzi and dry sauna, as well as café. Guestrooms are bright and airy, and encompass telephones, TV, and tea/ coffee-making facilities. Most guestrooms also have minifridges.
Whistler's Inn, Jasper (night 4-5)
Located on the main street and opposite the Jasper train station, this charming hotel, full of character has a striking stone façade. There is a sophisticated Italian restaurant and a relaxed eatery, serving classic Canadian dishes, as well as a bar with live music. On the roof, there are two hot tubs and a steam room, and there is also an on-site gift shop. Cosy guestrooms have TVs, minifridges and tea/coffee-making facilities.
Rocky Mountaineer seating and overnight hotel (night 6)
SilverLeaf Service on the Rocky Mountaineer is included in your holiday price.
SilverLeaf Service
Take in the views through the large picture windows and enjoy an interpretative commentary on the passing sites from your on-board Hosts. Your ticket includes a hot breakfast and lunch, both served seat-side, along with complimentary snacks and beverages, including beer and wine.
GoldLeaf Service Upgrade
If you choose to upgrade to GoldLeaf Service, you'll enjoy assigned seating in reclining, rotating seats in a custom-designed state-of-the-art bi-level domed coach, which offers panoramic views from its full-length windows, as well as an a la carte breakfast and lunch served in the lower-level private dining room. The domed coach has a spiral staircase and lift to the dome level.
Your Overnight Hotel in Kamloops
Accommodation is arranged by Rocky Mountaineer and will be of a moderate standard. You will be advised of your overnight accommodation during check-in.
Set in two modern towers on bustling Burrard Street in downtown Vancouver, this polished hotel offers the perfect base from which to explore the city’s major attractions. There is a stylish restaurant, serving authentic West-Coast Canadian dishes, and a two-story bar and lounge area, as well as a fitness centre with an indoor swimming pool. Sleek guestrooms boast floor-to-ceiling windows, and include safes and TVs.
MS Zaandam (nights 9-15)
Boasting spacious, wraparound teak decks, a wide variety of dining options and first-class live entertainment, the sleek ships of the Holland America Line promise a memorable taste of ‘life on the ocean waves’. Guests have full-board access to a range of restaurants, serving Asian, European and American cuisines, as well a number of elegant bars, perfect for a cocktail or two at sunset. The sundeck is expansive, featuring sun loungers, a swimming pool and panoramic lookout points, and hosts regularly outdoor cinema showings. There is a spa, and live music is offered daily. Two-berth interior guest cabins are comfortable and well-appointed, featuring TVs, safes and 24-hour room service. Alternatively, if you are looking for views of the Alaskan scenery, you can upgrade your cruise to an Ocean View or Verandah Stateroom or perhaps a Suite.
Should circumstances require, we reserve the right to accommodate you in a conveniently located, alternative hotel of a similar standard.