Itinerary
- Day 1
Calgary
You'll arrive in Calgary this afternoon. Your Tour Director will be on hand later in the day to answer questions and help you get oriented to the city.
- Day 2
Calgary to Banff
Start by checking out Calgary's key spots like Canada Olympic Park and the Saddledome, which tell the story of how the city changed after oil was discovered. From there you'll drive west through the foothills and enter Banff National Park for an orientation tour of this gateway to the Canadian Rockies.
Included Activities
- Sightseeing in Calgary including Canada Olympic Park and Saddledome
- Orientation tour of Banff National Park
Landmarks/POIs Canada Olympic Park Saddledome Banff National Park - Day 3
Banff
You have the day free in Banff to do as you like. Your Tour Director has suggestions for hiking, boating, and fishing, and can set up an optional helicopter ride over the Canadian Rockies if you're interested.
Optional Activities
- Helicopter ride over the Canadian Rockies
Landmarks/POIs Banff National Park - Day 4
Banff to Jasper
Begin at Lake Louise with its turquoise waters, then head to the Columbia Icefield where you'll ride the Ice Explorer across 750-foot thick ice. Continue north through Jasper National Park, crossing three mountain passes with gorges, snowcapped peaks, and lakes visible throughout. You'll get an orientation tour once you arrive in Jasper.
Included Activities
- Visit to Lake Louise
- Ice Explorer ride at Columbia Icefield
- Motorcoach journey through Jasper National Park with three mountain passes
- Orientation tour of Jasper
Optional Activities
- Float trip down the Athabasca River
Landmarks/POIs Lake Louise Columbia Icefield Jasper National Park - Day 5
Jasper
You have a free day in Jasper. Consider the optional excursion to Maligne Lake and Spirit Island with a narrated cruise, or take a guided hike, wander through local shops, and watch for wildlife around town.
Optional Activities
- Excursion to Maligne Lake and Spirit Island with narrated cruise
Landmarks/POIs Maligne Lake Spirit Island - Day 6
Jasper to Kamloops
Head out from Jasper following the Fraser River toward Mount Robson, the highest peak in the Canadian Rockies. After that you'll travel south along the Thompson River on the Yellowhead Highway with views of the Monashee Mountains. You'll stay overnight in Kamloops.
Included Activities
- Drive through Fraser River valley to Mount Robson
- Scenic motorcoach journey along Thompson River on Yellowhead Highway
Landmarks/POIs Mount Robson Monashee Mountains - Day 7
Kamloops to Victoria
Drive through British Columbia's Coast Mountain Range as the landscape shifts from desert to alpine forest. You'll board a ferry for a crossing to Vancouver Island. Once there, check out Victoria's famous Butchart Gardens, the Inner Harbour, Bastion Square, and Thunderbird Park. If you want, take an evening walk along the Waterfront Promenade.
Included Activities
- Ferry crossing to Vancouver Island
- Sightseeing in Victoria including Butchart Gardens, Inner Harbour, Bastion Square, and Thunderbird Park
Landmarks/POIs Butchart Gardens Inner Harbour Bastion Square Thunderbird Park - Day 8
Victoria
Spend the day exploring Victoria on your own. You can join an optional wildlife and whale watching cruise through the San Juan and Gulf Islands to see whales, porpoises, seals, and eagles, or follow your Tour Director's other suggestions.
Optional Activities
- Wildlife and whale watching trip cruising the San Juan and Gulf Islands
Landmarks/POIs San Juan Islands Gulf Islands - Day 9
Victoria to Vancouver
Cross the Strait of Georgia and sail through the Gulf Islands to reach Vancouver. Check out the city's highlights including Stanley Park, Gastown, and Chinatown. You'll have the rest of the day for shopping and enjoying the entertainment on Robson Street.
Included Activities
- Ferry crossing across Strait of Georgia through Gulf Islands
- City sightseeing in Vancouver including Stanley Park, Gastown, and Chinatown
Landmarks/POIs Stanley Park Gastown Chinatown Robson Street - Day 10
Vancouver
You'll board your Holland America cruise ship. Your package includes Holland America's 'Have It All Premium Cruise Package' with various amenities and benefits included.
- Meals
- Dinner
Included Activities
- Embarkation on Holland America cruise ship
- Day 11
Inside Passage Cruise
Cruise through the Inside Passage, the longest sheltered inland waterway in the world, stretching along the British Columbia coast. Throughout the day you'll watch for orcas and humpback whales in these waters.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Cruising the Inside Passage
Landmarks/POIs Inside Passage - Day 12
Juneau
Arrive in Juneau, Alaska's capital, located at the foot of mountain peaks on Gastineau Channel. With long daylight hours, check out local shops or choose activities like kayaking, rafting, hiking, whale watching, flightseeing, or fishing.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Kayaking from Juneau
- Rafting from Juneau
- Hiking from Juneau
- Whale watching from Juneau
- Flightseeing from Juneau
- Fishing from Juneau
Landmarks/POIs Mendenhall Glacier Juneau Icefield Gastineau Channel - Day 13
Skagway
Explore Skagway's historic shops and character from the gold rush era. Visit the Red Onion Saloon with its honky-tonk piano and costumed staff, see memorabilia of gold rush characters, and check out the Trail of '98 Museum to learn about the prospectors' days.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Visit to Red Onion Saloon
- Visit to Trail of '98 Museum
Landmarks/POIs Red Onion Saloon Trail of '98 Museum - Day 14
Glacier Bay
Arrive at Glacier Bay, which has more actively calving tidewater glaciers than anywhere else in the world. You'll watch massive chunks of ice break off and crash into the sea in dramatic displays, sending water hundreds of meters into the air.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Viewing of Glacier Bay and calving glaciers
Landmarks/POIs Glacier Bay National Park & Preserve - Day 15
Ketchikan
Pull into Ketchikan, Alaska's 'First City' and the first major port for cruise ships on the Inside Passage. The town sits on the banks of the Tongass Narrows surrounded by green forests. See Native Alaskan cultural sites from the Tlingit, Haida, and Tsimshian nations, try sport fishing, or eat fresh local seafood.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Sport-fishing excursion from Ketchikan
Landmarks/POIs Tongass Narrows - Day 16
Inside Passage Cruise
Sail through one of the world's greatest cruising routes with views ranging from Misty Fjords National Monument to Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve. Watch for Alaska's wildlife including humpback whales, orca, bald eagles, and brown bears.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Cruising the Inside Passage through Misty Fjords National Monument and Glacier Bay National Park & Preserve
Landmarks/POIs Misty Fjords National Monument Glacier Bay National Park & Preserve - Day 17
Cruise Disembarkation
Your cruise ends this morning. Plan to schedule any flights after noon to allow time for disembarkation.
- Meals
- Breakfast
