Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival in Alberta
You'll arrive in Alberta today and kick off your trip through the Canadian Rockies, heading into British Columbia's forest country and eventually making your way toward Alaska's Inside Passage. This is your starting point for the full adventure ahead.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Calgary Marriott Downtown Hotel)
- Day 2
Calgary to Lake Louise
Today brings the cowboy experience with a ranch visit where you'll try line dancing and take a wagon ride looking for buffalo. After lunch, you'll have a traditional Albertan barbecue with mountain views, then settle in at Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise for dinner at one of their restaurants.
- Meals
- Lunch (Traditional Albertan barbecue lunch at Boundary Ranch), Dinner (Dinner at Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise restaurant)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise)
Included Activities
- Line dancing lesson at local ranch
- Wagon ride in search of buffalo
- Traditional Albertan barbecue lunch at Boundary Ranch
- Dinner at Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise restaurant
Landmarks Lake Louise - Day 3
Lake Louise to Banff
Start your morning by the turquoise waters of Lake Louise at a relaxed pace. Drive through Banff to see Bow Falls and stop at Surprise Corner for the panoramic views. You'll meet with a local ammolite specialist to learn about this rare Alberta gemstone, then have free time in the afternoon to wander Banff's downtown shops and galleries.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (The Rimrock Resort Hotel)
Included Activities
- Scenic drive through Banff featuring Bow Falls and Surprise Corner
- Meeting with local ammolite specialist to learn about rare gemstone
Optional Activities
- Stroll through Banff's charming downtown during afternoon leisure time
Landmarks Bow Falls Surprise Corner - Day 4
Icefields Parkway
The Icefields Parkway is the focus today, showing off waterfalls, rivers, glacial peaks, and snowcapped ranges. You can either ride across the Athabasca Glacier (1,000 feet thick) or walk the Columbia Icefield Skywalk with its glass floor views. Stop at Peyto Lake on your way back to Banff.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (The Rimrock Resort Hotel)
Included Activities
- Scenic drive along Icefields Parkway
Optional Activities
- Ride across Athabasca Glacier (1,000-foot-thick glacial ice)
- Walk on Columbia Icefield Skywalk with glass-floored platform views
Landmarks Athabasca Glacier Columbia Icefield Skywalk Peyto Lake - Day 5
Banff to Kamloops via Rocky Mountaineer
You'll board Rocky Mountaineer for a rail journey through the legendary route that helped unite Canada. The route takes you through Spiral Tunnels and alongside the Kicking Horse River while crossing the Continental Divide. Watch for moose, elk, bighorn sheep, eagles, osprey, and bears along the way. You'll arrive in Kamloops by evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast onboard Rocky Mountaineer), Lunch (Lunch onboard Rocky Mountaineer), Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Kamloops* hotel)
Included Activities
- Rocky Mountaineer rail journey through Spiral Tunnels
- Travel along Kicking Horse River
- Continental Divide crossing
- Breakfast onboard Rocky Mountaineer
- Lunch onboard Rocky Mountaineer
- Unlimited drinks onboard Rocky Mountaineer
Optional Activities
- Wildlife viewing: moose, elk, bighorn sheep, eagles, osprey, bears
Landmarks Spiral Tunnels Kicking Horse River Continental Divide - Day 6
Kamloops to Vancouver via Rocky Mountaineer
This morning continues your Rocky Mountaineer journey heading west through river canyons and snowcapped mountains. From the single-level dome coach, you'll see the Fraser River and Hell's Gate's white waters, then watch the landscape shift to coastal forests and the Coast Mountains before reaching Vancouver.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast onboard Rocky Mountaineer), Lunch (Lunch onboard Rocky Mountaineer)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Sheraton Vancouver Wall Centre)
Included Activities
- Rocky Mountaineer journey through river canyons
- Viewing Fraser River and Hell's Gate
- Breakfast onboard Rocky Mountaineer
- Lunch onboard Rocky Mountaineer
- Unlimited drinks onboard Rocky Mountaineer
Landmarks Fraser River Hell's Gate Coast Mountains - Day 7
Vancouver
Take the gondola up Grouse Mountain and have breakfast at the peak with panoramic views. Meet two rescued grizzly bears with a ranger. Later, start your Vancouver tour at Stanley Park's seawall, walking through trails and beaches. Check out Granville Island Public Market for handmade crafts and artisan foods, then celebrate with dinner at a local restaurant.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast atop Grouse Mountain - the Peak of Vancouver), Dinner (Dinner at local restaurant)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Sheraton Vancouver Wall Centre)
Included Activities
- Grouse Mountain gondola ascent
- Breakfast atop Grouse Mountain
- Grizzly bear encounter with ranger
- Stanley Park seawall tour
- Granville Island Public Market visit
- Dinner at local restaurant
Landmarks Grouse Mountain Stanley Park Granville Island Public Market - Day 8
Alaska Cruise Embarkation
You'll have a free morning to explore Vancouver on your own before heading to the port. Later this afternoon, you'll board your Holland America cruise to head out into Alaska's Inside Passage.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Holland America Cruises' <i>Zaandam</i> or <i>Koningsdam</i>)
Optional Activities
- Free morning activities in Vancouver
- Day 9
Inside Passage
Your ship sails along the Inside Passage today, a coastal route known for its natural beauty and wildlife. You'll have time to settle into cruise life and take in the scenery from the deck as you sail north.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Holland America Cruises' <i>Zaandam</i> or <i>Koningsdam</i>)
Included Activities
- Inside Passage cruise sailing
Landmarks Inside Passage - Day 10
Tracy Arm Inlet to Juneau
This morning you'll reach Tracy Arm Inlet, a fjord with steep cliffs and glacier-covered mountains. By afternoon, you'll arrive in Juneau, Alaska's most remote state capital, surrounded by water, forests, and mountains.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Holland America Cruises' <i>Zaandam</i> or <i>Koningsdam</i>)
Included Activities
- Tracy Arm Inlet sightseeing
Landmarks Tracy Arm Inlet Juneau - Day 11
Skagway
You'll spend time in Skagway, known as the Gateway to the Klondike and the starting point for the Gold Rush. This historic town sits against mountain scenery, and you can still feel the echoes of gold rush history throughout the streets.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Holland America Cruises' <i>Zaandam</i> or <i>Koningsdam</i>)
Included Activities
- Historic Skagway visit - Gateway to the Klondike
- Alaska Gold Rush experience
Landmarks Skagway Chilkoot Trail - Day 12
Glacier Bay
Today the ship cruises through Glacier Bay, a national park filled with tidewater glaciers and scenic coastal islands. You'll see rich marine life and glacier scenery as the ship navigates this spectacular area.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Holland America Cruises' <i>Zaandam</i> or <i>Koningsdam</i>)
Included Activities
- Glacier Bay national park and preserve cruise
Landmarks Glacier Bay - Day 13
Ketchikan
You'll arrive in Ketchikan, known as the salmon capital of the world and the city of totems. The town sits on Revillagigedo Island and holds the world's largest collection of totem poles. Visit the Totem Heritage Center to learn about the First Nations people of Alaska.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Holland America Cruises' <i>Zaandam</i> or <i>Koningsdam</i>)
Included Activities
- Totem Heritage Center visit
- First Nations of Alaska cultural experience
Landmarks Ketchikan Revillagigedo Island Totem Heritage Center - Day 14
Inside Passage
Another day of cruising along one of the world's greatest cruising routes. Watch for Alaska's iconic wildlife including humpback whales, orcas in the water, bald eagles overhead, and brown bears on the shoreline.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Holland America Cruises' <i>Zaandam</i> or <i>Koningsdam</i>)
Included Activities
- Inside Passage cruise sailing
- Wildlife viewing opportunities
Landmarks Inside Passage - Day 15
Return to Vancouver
Your cruise ends this morning as you return to Vancouver with plenty of memories from your trip through one of the last great frontiers. The full journey through the Canadian Rockies and Alaska comes to a close.
Landmarks Vancouver
