Itinerary
- Day 1
Vancouver
You'll arrive in Vancouver and get settled at your hotel. Later this afternoon, you'll meet your Travel Director who'll give you the rundown on what's ahead for your Canadian trip.
- Day 2
Vancouver to Whistler
The day kicks off with a tour through Gastown, Vancouver's oldest part of the city, then you're heading to Stanley Park to see the totem poles. After that, you'll drive along the Sea-to-Sky Highway with mountain and ocean views on both sides. You'll stop at Shannon Falls Provincial Park to check out British Columbia's third highest waterfall, and finish up in Whistler, the alpine village.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Sightseeing tour of Gastown
- Visit Stanley Park and view famous totem poles
- Stop at Shannon Falls Provincial Park
- Drive along Sea-to-Sky Highway
Landmarks/POIs Gastown Stanley Park Shannon Falls Provincial Park Whistler - Day 3
Whistler
You'll spend time in Whistler Village exploring the hiking and biking trails and walking through the scenic lanes. The afternoon and evening are yours to do what you want, but there are optional activities available if you're interested like bear viewing, whitewater rafting, or zip lining.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Explore Whistler Village
Optional Activities
- Bear viewing with a local wildlife photographer
- Whitewater rafting
- Zip lining at 100 km per hour
- Hiking on trails
- Biking on trails
Landmarks/POIs Whistler Village - Day 4
Whistler to Victoria
After breakfast at Squamish Lil'wat Cultural Centre where you'll experience First Nations culture and food, you'll take the ferry from Horseshoe Bay to Vancouver Island. You'll visit Chemainus, a seaside town known for its outdoor murals, then head to Victoria for an orientation tour of the city.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Authentic breakfast at Squamish Lil'wat Cultural Centre including blueberry, cheese and onion Bannock with First Nations performance), Lunch
Included Activities
- Breakfast and MAKE TRAVEL MATTER Experience at Squamish Lil'wat Cultural Centre
- Ferry to Vancouver Island
- Visit Chemainus and view outdoor murals
- Orientation tour of Victoria
Landmarks/POIs Squamish Lil'wat Cultural Centre Horseshoe Bay Chemainus Parliament Buildings Beacon Hill Park - Day 5
Victoria
You'll spend the morning at Butchart Gardens, walking through the different sections including the sunken, rose, Japanese, Italian, and Mediterranean gardens. The rest of your day is free to explore Victoria on your own, or you can choose the optional whale watching cruise to look for orcas, bald eagles, porpoises, and seals.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Butchart Gardens
Optional Activities
- Whale watching cruise
Landmarks/POIs Butchart Gardens - Day 6
Victoria to Kamloops
You'll take the ferry back to the mainland from Vancouver Island and drive through scenic landscapes toward Kamloops. The route takes you through some nice terrain with views of the surrounding area.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Ferry back to mainland
- Scenic drive to Kamloops
- Day 7
Kamloops to Jasper
Driving along the Yellowhead Highway, you'll pass through white fenced ranch lands and see views of the snow-capped Columbia Mountains and Mount Robson, the highest peak in the Canadian Rockies. By the end of the day you'll arrive in Jasper, located in Jasper National Park, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Drive through Yellowhead Highway and ranch lands
- View Mount Robson
Landmarks/POIs Mount Robson Jasper National Park - Day 8
Jasper
You have lots of choices for how to spend your day in Jasper National Park. You can cruise on Maligne Lake, try a food tour, take a guided e-bike tour, go hiking, or do a raft tour on the water.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Boat cruise on Maligne Lake (seasonal)
- Jasper Food Tour with Local Expert
- Guided E-bike tour
- Guided nature hike
- Jasper Raft Tour
Landmarks/POIs Maligne Lake Jasper National Park - Day 9
Jasper to Canmore
You'll travel along the Icefields Parkway and visit the Columbia Icefield. There you'll ride the Ice Explorer across the Athabasca Glacier to get up close to this ancient glacier. From there you'll continue through the Icefields Parkway into Banff National Park, see Lake Louise, and arrive in Canmore by evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Explore Columbia Icefield
- Ride Ice Explorer across Athabasca Glacier
- Drive Icefields Parkway
- View Lake Louise
Landmarks/POIs Columbia Icefield Athabasca Glacier Lake Louise Banff National Park - Day 10
Canmore to Banff
You'll have the chance to take an optional helicopter flight over the peaks and glaciers (if weather allows). There's a sightseeing tour along Tunnel Mountain Drive where you'll see Cascade Mountain, Mt. Rundle, Bow Falls, and hoodoo rock formations. You can also choose other guided experiences or ride the Banff Gondola with dinner.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Sightseeing tour along Tunnel Mountain Drive
Optional Activities
- Helicopter flights over Three Sisters Peak, Sundance Ranges, Gloria and Assiniboine Glaciers (weather dependent)
- Plant Medicine Walk with First Nations Local Guide
- Banff Gondola ride including dinner with a view
Landmarks/POIs Tunnel Mountain Drive Cascade Mountain Mount Rundle Bow Falls Banff National Park Three Sisters Peak Banff Gondola - Day 11
Banff to Vernon
You'll climb to the Continental Divide at Kicking Horse Pass and stop at the Spiral Tunnels to see one of the steepest railroad stretches in the world. As you travel through three national parks, the landscape shifts from snowcapped peaks to wineries and fruit orchards in the Okanagan Valley. You'll visit Larch Hills Winery for a tour and tasting before reaching Vernon.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Stop at Spiral Tunnels
- Cross Continental Divide at Kicking Horse Pass
- Drive through three national parks
- Tour and tasting at Larch Hills Winery
Landmarks/POIs Kicking Horse Pass Spiral Tunnels Larch Hills Winery Okanagan Valley - Day 12
Vernon to Vancouver
You'll head back to Vancouver for an overnight stay to get ready for your Alaskan cruise departure the next day.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Day 13
Vancouver Cruise Departure
Check in to the Holland America cruise liner MS Koningsdam by 1:00pm at Canada Place. The ship departs and passes below Vancouver's Lion's Gate suspension bridge as you head out to sea.
- Meals
- Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Check in to Holland America cruise liner
Landmarks/POIs Canada Place Lion's Gate Bridge - Day 14
Cruising Inside Passage
You'll cruise the Inside Passage surrounded by deep fjords, forested islands, and snowcapped peaks. It's a full day at sea to take in the scenery and relax on the ship.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Cruise Inside Passage
Landmarks/POIs Inside Passage - Day 15
Tracy Arm Fjord to Juneau
You'll venture into Tracy Arm Fjord surrounded by high granite walls, weaving through the Tongass National Forest until you reach Juneau, Alaska's capital.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Explore Tracy Arm Fjord
Landmarks/POIs Tracy Arm Fjord Tongass National Forest Juneau - Day 16
Skagway
You'll explore Skagway, the largest city in Alaska that still has a gold rush era feeling. The buildings and landscape reflect that historical period with some great views.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Explore Skagway
Landmarks/POIs Skagway - Day 17
Glacier Bay
You'll visit Glacier Bay National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site that protects a unique ecosystem. The glacial landscape and scenery here is different from anywhere else you'll see.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Glacier Bay National Park
Landmarks/POIs Glacier Bay National Park - Day 18
Ketchikan
You'll arrive in Ketchikan, known as the salmon capital of the world. The city has a cheerful, vibrant atmosphere that reflects its Alaskan character.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Explore Ketchikan
Landmarks/POIs Ketchikan - Day 19
Cruising Inside Passage
Your final day at sea takes you back through the Inside Passage. You'll spend time on deck enjoying the crisp air and the scenery as you make your way toward Vancouver.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Cruise Inside Passage
Landmarks/POIs Inside Passage - Day 20
Vancouver Cruise Arrival
You'll sail back into Vancouver Harbour as your cruise ends. You'll disembark at approximately 9:30am and head home with your Canadian and Alaskan adventure behind you.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Landmarks/POIs Vancouver Harbour
