Itinerary
- Day 1
Victoria
You'll be transferred from the airport to your hotel in Victoria. After checking in, you have time to settle into your room and freshen up. This evening, there's a welcome dinner waiting for you to meet your travel companions and kick things off.
- Meals
- Dinner (Welcome dinner)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Delta Hotels Victoria Ocean Pointe Resort)
Included Activities
- Welcome dinner
- Day 2
Victoria
Head out early to The Butchart Gardens before the general public arrives. You'll have breakfast in the original residence and wander through the flowering displays without the crowds. The rest of the day is yours to explore Victoria at whatever pace works for you.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast in the original Butchart residence at The Butchart Gardens)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Delta Hotels Victoria Ocean Pointe Resort)
Included Activities
- The Butchart Gardens Before Hours with breakfast in original Butchart residence
Landmarks The Butchart Gardens - Day 3
Victoria to Whistler
Board BC Ferries and cross the Georgia Strait, then drive along the scenic Sea to Sky Highway. You'll stop at Shannon Falls along the way before arriving in Whistler for the night.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Whistler)
Included Activities
- BC Ferries crossing across Georgia Strait
- Stop at Shannon Falls
Landmarks Shannon Falls - Day 4
Whistler to Sun Peaks
Travel through the Coast Mountains with stops at Duffey Lake and Seton Lake to take in the views. Later, you'll continue on to Sun Peaks where you'll spend the evening.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Sun Peaks Grand Hotel)
Included Activities
- Stop at Duffey Lake
- Stop at Seton Lake
Landmarks Duffey Lake Seton Lake 
- Day 5
Sun Peaks to Banff
You're heading to Banff today in the Canadian Rockies. Upon arrival, a guide will show you around the area and point out the main highlights and attractions to help you get oriented.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Banff National Park)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Banff
- Day 6
Banff
You've got options for how to spend your day in Banff. Try a gondola ride, helicopter tour, river rafting, ice hockey, or book a spa session if you want to relax. Dinner tonight is at a restaurant of your choosing.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Banff National Park)
Optional Activities
- Banff National Park hidden gems small-group tour including Johnson Lake, Two Jack Lake, and Lake Minnewanka
- Gondola ride up Sulphur Mountain with boardwalk stroll at peak
- Heli Flightseeing over Rocky Mountains
- Bow River Float Trip
- Hockey Player Experience with Canmore Eagles
- Fairmont Spa Entry with mineral pool and waterfalls at Fairmont Banff Springs
Landmarks Johnson Lake Two Jack Lake Lake Minnewanka Sulphur Mountain Bow River - Day 7
Banff to Lake Louise
Start the morning meeting with a Canadian Mountie and hearing their stories. Then you'll travel through three national parks with a stop at Moraine Lake (if it's open seasonally) and continue to Lake Louise. You'll stay at the Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise and pick from their restaurants for dinner.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise)
Included Activities
- Meet a Mountie Signature Experience in Banff National Park
- Travel through three national parks
- Stop at Moraine Lake (season permitting)
Landmarks Moraine Lake Valley of the Ten Peaks Lake Louise 
- Day 8
Lake Louise to Jasper
Travel along the famous Icefields Parkway and reach the Columbia Icefield. You'll ride an Ice Explorer out onto the Athabasca Glacier for a close-up experience. After that, head to Jasper and have dinner at one of your lodge's restaurants.
- Meals
- Dinner (Dinner at lodge restaurant)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge)
Included Activities
- Travel along Icefields Parkway
- Visit Columbia Icefield
- Ice Explorer ride onto Athabasca Glacier
Landmarks Icefields Parkway Columbia Icefield Athabasca Glacier 
- Day 9
Jasper to Kamloops
Your Rocky Mountaineer train journey begins in GoldLeaf Service. Settle into your bi-level glass-dome carriage and enjoy the views as you travel from Jasper toward Kamloops throughout the day.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (hotel as assigned by Rocky Mountaineer (three-star accommodation))
Included Activities
- Rocky Mountaineer rail journey in GoldLeaf Service from Jasper to Kamloops
- Day 10
Kamloops to Vancouver
Continue your Rocky Mountaineer experience today. You'll travel along the Thompson River, pass Hell's Gate, and see the Coast Mountains as you make your way to Vancouver.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Vancouver)
Included Activities
- Rocky Mountaineer rail journey from Kamloops to Vancouver
- Pass Hell's Gate along Thompson River
Landmarks Hell's Gate Thompson River Coast Mountains - Day 11
Vancouver
Grab breakfast at Capilano Suspension Bridge Park and then explore the nature trails. Cross the iconic suspension bridge for the experience. Later, a sightseeing tour takes you through Gastown, Chinatown, Stanley Park, and Granville Island. By evening, you'll join everyone for a farewell-style dinner together.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at Cliff House Restaurant at Capilano Suspension Bridge Park), Dinner (Special dinner with fellow travellers)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Vancouver)
Included Activities
- Capilano Suspension Bridge Park visit with breakfast at Cliff House Restaurant and nature exploration
- Sightseeing tour of Vancouver including Gastown, Chinatown, Stanley Park, and Granville Island
- Special dinner with fellow travellers
Landmarks Capilano Suspension Bridge Park Gastown Chinatown Stanley Park Granville Island - Day 12
Vancouver to Ship
Head to Vancouver's harbor to board your Holland America Line cruise ship. Get settled into your verandah stateroom and then enjoy your first dinner aboard this evening.
- Meals
- Dinner (First dinner aboard ship)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Holland America Line’s Noordam or Nieuw Amsterdam in a Verandah Stateroom)
Included Activities
- Embark on Holland America Line cruise
- Day 13
At Sea
You have a full day at sea today. Take in the coastal views from the deck, use the ship's facilities, try the dining options, or just relax in your room if that's what you're in the mood for.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Holland America Line’s Noordam or Nieuw Amsterdam in a Verandah Stateroom)
- Day 14
Ketchikan
The ship docks in Ketchikan, a charming port town on the shores of Tongass Narrows. You'll have the day to walk around and explore the area at your own pace.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Holland America Line’s Noordam or Nieuw Amsterdam in a Verandah Stateroom)
Landmarks Tongass Narrows - Day 15
Juneau
You'll arrive in Juneau, Alaska's capital, which sits at the foot of Mount Roberts and Mount Juneau. Explore the city on your own, or sign up for an optional excursion if you want to see Mendenhall Glacier and other highlights.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Holland America Line’s Noordam or Nieuw Amsterdam in a Verandah Stateroom)
Optional Activities
- Optional excursion to explore Juneau and Mendenhall Glacier area
Landmarks Mount Roberts Mount Juneau Mendenhall Glacier Gastineau Channel 
- Day 16
Skagway
Skagway is your stop today, the northern gateway during the historic Klondike Gold Rush. You can check out the heritage buildings in the national historical park, learn about Alaska's history, or join an optional excursion for additional activities.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Holland America Line’s Noordam or Nieuw Amsterdam in a Verandah Stateroom)
Optional Activities
- Optional excursions in Skagway
Landmarks Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park - Day 17
Glacier Bay National Park
Wake up in Glacier Bay National Park, a World Heritage site. You'll see calving tidewater glaciers and local rangers will share information about the geological features and what you're looking at.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Holland America Line’s Noordam or Nieuw Amsterdam in a Verandah Stateroom)
Included Activities
- Viewing of calving tidewater glaciers in Glacier Bay
- Geological presentation from local rangers
Landmarks Glacier Bay National Park 
- Day 18
College Fjord
The ship cruises through College Fjord today, where you can see five tidewater and large valley glaciers. There are good opportunities to spot wildlife and take in the scenery throughout the day.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Holland America Line’s Noordam or Nieuw Amsterdam in a Verandah Stateroom)
Landmarks College Fjord - Day 19
Whittier to Denali
Disembark in Whittier and board the McKinley Explorer train heading north. You'll travel in bi-level glass-domed railcars or step out on the open-air platform for views. Pass through Talkeetna and catch glimpses of Denali before arriving at Denali National Park. Choose your dining option at your resort this evening.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Denali National Park)
Included Activities
- McKinley Explorer train from Whittier to Denali National Park through Talkeetna
Landmarks Denali Talkeetna 
- Day 20
Denali
Several activities are available to explore Denali your way, like a horse-drawn wagon across the tundra, ATV tour, tundra golf, or whitewater rafting. Later in the day, attend a private presentation at the Denali Education Center to learn more about the park.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Denali National Park)
Included Activities
- Private presentation at Denali Education Center
Optional Activities
- Covered Wagon Adventure across Alaskan tundra on horse-drawn wagon
- ATV Wilderness Tour on automatic side-by-side ATV at speeds up to 50 km/h
- Tundra Mountain Golfing at Black Diamond Golf Course on Alaskan tundra
- Wilderness Wave Rafting with mild whitewater along Denali National Park boundary
Landmarks Denali National Park Black Diamond Golf Course - Day 21
Denali
Join a wilderness tour deep into Denali National Park today. You'll have good chances to see moose, grizzly bears, caribou, eagles, and wolves. The afternoon is free for you to relax back at your resort or explore further.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Denali National Park)
Included Activities
- Tundra Wilderness Tour with wildlife viewing in Denali National Park
Landmarks Denali National Park - Day 22
Denali to Anchorage
Travel by motorcoach toward Anchorage, stopping in Talkeetna along the way. Visit the Happy Trails Kennel to meet sled dog puppies and learn about training and the Iditarod. After that, continue to Anchorage for the evening.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (The Hotel Captain Cook), Hotel (Anchorage)
Included Activities
- Stop in Talkeetna
- Happy Trails Kennel visit with puppy experience and Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race education
Landmarks Talkeetna Happy Trails Kennel 
- Day 23
Anchorage
Start with a sightseeing tour of Anchorage. Visit the Alaska Native Heritage Center to learn about Indigenous cultures and hear from an elder. You'll also take a cooking class to make traditional akutaq (Alaskan ice cream) and taste what you created. Finish the evening with a farewell dinner with your travel group.
- Meals
- Dinner (Farewell dinner with fellow travellers)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Anchorage)
Included Activities
- Morning sightseeing tour of Anchorage
- Alaska Native Heritage Center visit with guided tour, elder talk, and traditional akutaq cooking class
- Farewell dinner with fellow travellers
Landmarks Alaska Native Heritage Center - Day 24
Anchorage to Departure
Your journey through Canada and Alaska comes to an end today. You'll be transferred to the airport for your onward flight, leaving with memories from this remarkable adventure.
