Itinerary
- Day 1
Vancouver
You'll arrive in Vancouver and head to a welcome meeting at 6 pm. Your Tour Director and travel companions will be there for a welcome drink while everyone gets oriented for the week ahead.
- Day 2
Vancouver to Kelowna
This morning you're traveling from Vancouver into the Okanagan Valley toward Kelowna, a lakefront resort community. You'll have the rest of the day to explore on your own, whether that's the sandy beaches, checking out vineyards and orchards, walking the lakefront boardwalk, or tasting local wine.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner at a local restaurant)
Included Activities
- Dinner at a local restaurant
Optional Activities
- Dessert featuring regionally grown fruit
- Evening stroll on the lakefront boardwalk
- Wine tasting at local establishments
- Day 3
Kelowna to Banff
You'll drive east through mountain scenery, crossing Rogers Pass at Glacier National Park and the Continental Divide. After descending Kicking Horse Pass, you'll reach Banff National Park with its turquoise glacial lakes and Rocky Mountain peaks to explore.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Scenic drive through Glacier National Park and Banff National Park
Landmarks/POIs Glacier National Park Rogers Pass Kicking Horse Pass Banff National Park - Day 4
Banff
The Banff Gondola takes you up Sulphur Mountain where you'll see views of Bow Valley and the Rocky Mountains. Later you'll visit Bow Falls, then have free time to wander around. If you're interested, there's an optional helicopter flightseeing trip available.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Scenic ride on Banff Gondola to Sulphur Mountain summit
- Visit to Bow Falls
Optional Activities
- Optional helicopter flightseeing trip for bird's-eye view of the Rockies
Landmarks/POIs Banff Gondola Sulphur Mountain Bow Valley Bow Falls - Day 5
Banff to Jasper
You'll see Lake Louise with its blue-green waters and Mount Victoria reflection, then travel the Icefields Parkway past peaks and hanging glaciers. At the Columbia Icefield, you'll ride an Ice Explorer onto the Athabasca Glacier. By evening you'll be in Jasper for a fireside chat with indigenous stories, drumming, and singing from the Warrior Women.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Special fireside chat with drumming, singing, and indigenous stories shared by Warrior Women)
Included Activities
- Visit to Lake Louise
- Scenic drive on Icefields Parkway
- Columbia Icefield Ice Explorer ride on Athabasca Glacier
- Special fireside chat with indigenous stories, drumming, and singing by Warrior Women
- Dinner
Landmarks/POIs Lake Louise Mount Victoria Icefields Parkway Columbia Icefield Athabasca Glacier Jasper National Park - Day 6
Jasper
This morning starts with an orientation tour of Jasper, then you'll head to glacial Maligne Lake for a narrated cruise to Spirit Island. The rest of the day is yours to explore Jasper independently, or you could take an optional float trip down the Athabasca River if that interests you.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Orientation tour of Jasper
- Excursion to Maligne Lake
- Narrated cruise to Spirit Island
Optional Activities
- Optional float trip down the Athabasca River with experienced rafting guide
Landmarks/POIs Maligne Lake Spirit Island Athabasca River - Day 7
Jasper to Kamloops
You're driving along the Yellowhead Highway with Mount Robson, the highest peak in the Canadian Rockies, in view as you head to Kamloops. Once there, you can check out downtown shops, cafes, restaurants, local art, or take a walk through Riverside Park along the Thompson River.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Scenic drive on Yellowhead Highway past Mount Robson
Optional Activities
- Stroll through downtown Kamloops shops, cafes, and eateries
- Walk through Riverside Park along Thompson River
- Explore local art and cultural scene
Landmarks/POIs Mount Robson Yellowhead Highway Riverside Park Thompson River - Day 8
Kamloops to Whistler
You'll travel to the alpine resort of Whistler and settle in at the luxury Fairmont Chateau Whistler for the next two nights. This evening is free to wander the resort and village at your own pace.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Relax in spa or by pool
- Play pickleball
- Kayaking
- Stroll through Whistler Village
- Explore with Tour Director tips and GlobusGO mobile app
Landmarks/POIs Whistler Mountain Blackcomb Mountain Whistler Village - Day 9
Whistler
You have a full free day at Whistler. Options include the Peak2Peak Gondola, a guided canopy walk, flightseeing tours, zipline excursions, shopping, or you could just relax at the resort.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Whistler Peak2Peak Gondola connecting Whistler and Blackcomb Mountains
- Guided canopy walk in the treetops on suspension bridges and trails
- Whistler Valley flightseeing tour
- Zipline excursion
- Whistler Spectacular Glacier flightseeing tour
- Shopping in Whistler Village
- Relax at resort
Landmarks/POIs Peak2Peak Gondola Whistler Mountain Blackcomb Mountain - Day 10
Whistler to Victoria
This morning you'll have private breakfast at the Squamish Lil'wat Cultural Centre to learn about indigenous cultures. Then you're heading west and catching a BC Ferry to Vancouver Island, arriving in Victoria. You'll take a city tour that includes the Fairmont Empress Hotel, Bastion Square, and Thunderbird Park.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Private breakfast at Squamish Lil'wat Cultural Centre)
Included Activities
- Visit to Squamish Lil'wat Cultural Centre with private breakfast
- First Nations welcome
- BC Ferry to Victoria
- City tour of Victoria including Fairmont Empress Hotel, Bastion Square, and Thunderbird Park
Landmarks/POIs Squamish Lil'wat Cultural Centre Fairmont Empress Hotel Bastion Square Thunderbird Park - Day 11
Victoria
You have a free morning and afternoon to explore Victoria. Your Tour Director can suggest optional wildlife and whale-watching trips, visits to Chinatown, hiking trails, museums, shopping on Government Street, or Market Square. Later you'll visit the famous Butchart Gardens, then have a special dinner in the Blue Poppy Restaurant, which is located in a former greenhouse.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Special dinner in Blue Poppy Restaurant in former greenhouse)
Included Activities
- Visit to Butchart Gardens
- Dinner in Blue Poppy Restaurant in former greenhouse
Optional Activities
- Optional wildlife and whale-watching trip
- Visit to Canada's oldest Chinatown
- Walking trails exploration
- Museums
- Shopping on Government Street
- Browse Market Square specialty stores
Landmarks/POIs Butchart Gardens Blue Poppy Restaurant Chinatown Government Street Market Square - Day 12
Victoria to Vancouver
You'll board a BC Ferry and cross the Strait of Georgia through the Gulf Islands, an archipelago with a Mediterranean-type climate. Back in Vancouver, you'll take a guided tour of the waterfront, Chinatown, and Stanley Park. The day ends with a festive farewell dinner with your Tour Director and fellow travelers.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Festive farewell dinner)
Included Activities
- BC Ferry crossing through Gulf Islands
- Guided tour of Vancouver including waterfront, Chinatown, and Stanley Park
- Farewell dinner with Tour Director and travel companions
Landmarks/POIs Gulf Islands Strait of Georgia Stanley Park Vancouver Waterfront Vancouver Chinatown - Day 13
Vancouver to Alaska Inside Passage Cruise
You're starting a 7-night Alaska's Inside Passage cruise from Vancouver. Your journey begins through spectacular ports of Alaska, with scenery ranging from narrow fjords and scattered islets to towering peaks.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Embarkation on 7-night Alaska Inside Passage cruise from Vancouver
Landmarks/POIs Inside Passage Glacier Bay National Park - Day 14
Alaska Inside Passage Scenic Cruising
You're cruising through Alaska's Inside Passage, a protected network of waterways winding through glacier-cut fjords and lush temperate rain forests along Southeast Alaska's rugged coast. Keep watch for humpback whales, orcas, bald eagles, and brown bears.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Scenic cruising through Inside Passage
- Wildlife viewing opportunities
Landmarks/POIs Inside Passage Misty Fjords National Monument Glacier Bay National Park & Preserve - Day 15
Tracy Arm and Juneau, Alaska
You'll cruise through Tracy Arm fjord with its steep cliffs, glacier-covered mountains, and the largest intact coastal temperate rain forest in the United States. Then you're heading to Juneau, Alaska's remote state capital surrounded by water, forest, and mountains. You could hike a glacier, try fresh-caught fish, or tour the capitol building.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Scenic cruising through Tracy Arm fjord
- Visit to Juneau, Alaska state capital
Optional Activities
- Glacier hike
- Fresh-caught fish dining at seaside patio
- Capitol building tour
Landmarks/POIs Tracy Arm Fjord Tongass National Forest - Day 16
Skagway, Alaska
You'll arrive in Skagway, a port town that was the main gateway during the Klondike Gold Rush. You can explore gold rush history at the Red Onion Saloon, ride the narrow-gauge White Pass and Yukon Route Railroad, and see pristine wildlife and natural scenery.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit to Skagway
Optional Activities
- Explore gold rush historic sites including Red Onion Saloon
- Ride on White Pass & Yukon Route Railroad through rugged mountains, waterfalls, and glaciers to Whitehorse, Yukon
Landmarks/POIs Red Onion Saloon White Pass & Yukon Route Railroad - Day 17
Glacier Bay National Park, Alaska
You're cruising to Glacier Bay, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, where you'll hear the sounds of living ice and wildlife calls as you watch whales breach. You'll cruise to the mile-wide Margerie Glacier surrounded by frosted peaks, mossy forests, and tidewater glaciers. Keep your binoculars and camera ready for frequent wildlife sightings.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Cruise through Glacier Bay National Park
- Cruise to Margerie Glacier
Landmarks/POIs Glacier Bay National Park Margerie Glacier - Day 18
Ketchikan, Alaska
You'll visit Ketchikan, situated on the banks of Tongass Narrows with picturesque fjords and green forests. You can explore Native Alaskan culture at the Totem Heritage Center, Totem Bight State Park, and Saxman Village with working carvers and clan house dance shows. Fresh seafood is available at local restaurants, or you could go on a fishing excursion.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit to Ketchikan
Optional Activities
- Visit Totem Heritage Center
- Explore Totem Bight State Park
- Visit Saxman Village to see Tlingit heritage with working carvers and dance show in clan house
- Fresh seafood dining at local restaurants
- Fishing excursion to catch your own fish
Landmarks/POIs Totem Heritage Center Totem Bight State Park Saxman Village Tongass Narrows - Day 19
Alaska Inside Passage Scenic Cruising
You'll continue scenic cruising through the Inside Passage with chances to spot humpback whales, orcas, bald eagles, and brown bears. You're traveling through one of the world's greatest cruising routes with landscapes ranging from Misty Fjords National Monument to Glacier Bay National Park.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Scenic cruising through Inside Passage
- Wildlife viewing opportunities
Landmarks/POIs Inside Passage Misty Fjords National Monument Glacier Bay National Park & Preserve - Day 20
Vancouver Departure
After breakfast this morning, you'll head back to Vancouver International Airport with flights departing after noon.
- Meals
- Breakfast
