Snow-dusted peaks. Sapphire lakes. Iconic wildlife roaming the land and cruising the sea. Cities that hum in two languages. Canada and Alaska do not whisper, they resonate. For travellers who have waited for the right moment to go, 2027 might be calling their name.
“Canada and Alaska consistently rank among our most sought-after journeys,” CEO and Co-founder at Inspiring Vacation (inspiringvacations.com) Paul Ryan said.
“Our 2026 departures sold out quickly. Travellers prioritise meaningful, well-curated experiences and these are destinations that deliver scale, beauty and depth in equal measure.”
The new season of Canada and Alaska tours blends iconic highlights with immersive moments. On the 15 Day Highlights of Eastern Canada and The Rockies with Rocky Mountaineer, travellers journey from the cultured streets of Montreal and Quebec City, where French heritage lingers in cobblestone lanes and café windows, to the thundering spectacle of Niagara Falls.
In Ottawa, grand architecture tells the story of a young nation with deep roots, while Toronto’s neighbourhoods reveal a tapestry of global cultures.
Then the landscape shifts.
A flight west delivers travellers to Calgary, gateway to the Rockies and a city with a confident cowboy spirit. From here, guided sightseeing explores the cinematic wilderness of Banff National Park and Jasper National Park. Think emerald lakes ringed by pine forests, mirror-still mornings, and the possibility of spotting elk, bears or mountain goats in their natural habitat. Wildlife watching here is not staged, it is serendipitous. A movement in the trees, a silhouette on a ridge, a reminder that nature still writes the script.
The journey crescendos aboard the legendary Rocky Mountaineer, travelling in SilverLeaf class through the Continental Divide. Glass-domed carriages frame the drama: the climb over Yellowhead Pass, the rush of Pyramid Falls, the commanding presence of Mount Robson.
There is something quietly luxurious about watching the wilderness unfurl from a train seat, fine dining and attentive service woven into the rhythm of the rails. An overnight stop in Kamloops punctuates the journey before arrival in cosmopolitan Vancouver.
For those with time to extend their adventure, Alaska provides a fitting finale. The 22 Day Highlights of Eastern Canada and the Rockies with Rocky Mountaineer and Alaska Inside Passage Cruise adds a voyage through the famed Alaska Inside Passage. From the comfort of a cabin, glaciers calve into icy waters and forested shorelines drift past like living postcards. Bald eagles wheel overhead. Whales surface in slow, graceful arcs. Historic frontier towns offer a glimpse into Gold Rush lore and Indigenous heritage, enriching the journey with stories of resilience and discovery.
“Our guests seek experiences that feel both effortless and extraordinary,” Ryan said.
“By combining escorted touring, iconic rail journeys and the serenity of an Alaska cruise, we create a seamless adventure that allows travellers to focus on what matters most: being present.”
A journey through Canada and Alaska is travel at its most rewarding. It is not about rushing through a checklist. It is about standing before a glacier and feeling gloriously small. Sharing a maple syrup tasting in Quebec. Watching sunlight linger on a mountain peak long past dinner.
Canada and Alaska are vast, yes. But with the right itinerary, they feel wonderfully within reach. Inspiring Vacations’ new 2027 departures are now on sale, inviting travellers to go wild, comfortably.
View the full range of tours at inspiringvacations.com or call the travel specialists at Inspiring Vacations on 1300 006 804.
