Whispers of the Wild

22 Days

An incredible journey by sea and rail through the wilds of Alaska and the majestic Rocky Mountains.

Day 1 - Anchorage

On arrival in Anchorage, transfer to your hotel for a 2 night stay.

Day 2 - Anchorage

Gateway to one of the worlds final frontiers, Anchorage is a vibrant city framed by mountain peaks and true wilderness. It’s the perfect introduction to Alaska.

Day 3 - Seward

Board the Coast Classic train for a scenic journey to Seward. From Anchorage the train winds along Turnagain Arm, before veering off into the backcountry wilderness. This beautiful stretch of the journey is why National Geographic regard this as one of the top 10 rail journeys in North America.

Day 4 - Silversea Cruise

Embark from Seward aboard the Silver Whisper.

Day 5 - Hubbard Glacier

Lying off the coast of Yakutat, the Hubbard Glacier is the largest in North America, with a calving front that spans more than 6 miles.

Day 6 - Juneau

As your ship glides into the narrow channel, Juneau appears like a secret whispered between sea and sky—an Alaskan capital unlike any other. Accessible only by water or air, this remote city feels like stepping into a storybook of glaciers, rainforest, and gold rush legends.

Day 7 - Haines

This is Alaska at its wildest. Explore a landscape of tangled waterways, delve into the Chilkat Tlingit culture and discover the abundant wildlife. This is where bears wade in rushing waters, and walruses and sea lions gaze watchfully from the river banks.

Day 8 - Sitka

Once part of the Russian empire, Sitka is a captivating port of call. This is where history and pure, natural beauty come together.

Day 9 - Wrangell

Sitting within the legendary Inside Passage, Wrangell is a highlight for all visitors to the region. The mighty Stikine River has been the lifebloodof this area for centuries. If the tides are friendly, explore the abundant waters of Ana Creek by jet boat.

Day 10 - Inside Passage

This stretch of the Inside passage calls to the adventurer in all of us. From the islands of the spirit bears to the snow-capped mountains, this wilderness is sheltered from the open furies of the Pacific Ocean and affords breathtaking scenery, vast swathes of rainforest and dramatic encounters with seabirds and bald eagles.

Day 11 - Vancouver

On arrival in Vancouver, make your way to your hotel for an overnight stay.

Days 12-13 – Victoria

A shared transfer will take you to Victoria on Vancouver Island for a 2 night stay at the Fairmont Empress. A beautiful inner harbour nestled beside a city with historic landmarks and architecture, manicured gardens, friendly locals, eclectic neighbourhoods and Pacific Northwest nature at every turn; welcome to Victoria.

Day 14-15 - Vancouver

Return to enjoy 2 nights at the Fairmont Vancouver, in this most beautiful of coastal cities. Vancouver is where urban sophistication meets untamed wilderness—an ocean-wrapped city framed by snow-dusted peaks and lush coastal rainforest.

Day 16 - Rocky Mountaineer

Join one of the most spectacular rail journeys in the world as you step aboard the famed Rocky Mountaineer. As you relax into your comfortable seat in the GoldLeaf bi-level domed carriage, sit back and follow the route of the Fraser River through forests and river canyons to Kamloops. Overnight in Kamloops.

Day 17 - Rocky Mountaineer to Jasper

Your journey continues as you reboard the train this morning travelling through the Rockies into Alberta. Climbing ever closer to the peaks of the Continental Divide, and over the Yellowhead Pass into the Jasper National Park. Spend 2 nights in Jasper at Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge.

Day 18 - Jasper

Jasper epitomises the wild spirit of the Rockies. Less busy then Banff, this is where Elk wander freely and the night skies are at their most brilliant in what is the world’s largest Dark Sky Preserve.

Days 19 – 21 - Banff

Depart Jasper via the spectacular Icefields Parkway. This natural wonder of snow and ice is where you’ll step aboard an Ice Explorer for an interpretive adventure on to the Athabasca Glacier, and take a stroll on the glass-floored observation platform on the Glacier Skywalk. Enjoy 3 nights in Banff at the iconic Fairmont Banff Springs. There is time here to explore Lake Louise, Moraine Lake and just soak up the scenery in this pretty alpine town.

Day 22 - Calgary - UK

A private transfer will take you to Calgary airport for your onward flight.