Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival in Victoria
You'll touch down in Victoria and get picked up at the airport for transport to your hotel. Once you check in and get settled, you'll meet the other guests and your Tour Director at a welcome reception later that evening.
Included Activities
- Welcome Reception
- Day 2
Victoria
Start with a quick orientation tour through Victoria, then head to The Butchart Gardens for the rest of the day. You'll walk through the Sunken Garden, Japanese Garden, and Italian Garden, checking out the floral displays and plants at this famous spot.
Included Activities
- Orientation tour of Victoria
- Visit to The Butchart Gardens including Sunken Garden, Japanese Garden, and Italian Garden
Landmarks/POIs The Butchart Gardens - Day 3
Victoria to Whistler
Drive to Chemainus and board a ferry across the Georgia Strait to Horseshoe Bay. From there you'll follow the Sea to Sky Highway toward Whistler, stopping at Shannon Falls along the way with nice views of the Coastal Mountains.
Included Activities
- Ferry across Georgia Strait to Horseshoe Bay
- Stop at Shannon Falls
Landmarks/POIs Shannon Falls - Day 4
Whistler
Whistler is yours to explore however you'd like. You can try some of the available activities or just wander around the resort town and relax at your own pace.
Optional Activities
- Select experiences available at Whistler
- Day 5
Whistler to Sun Peaks
After breakfast, you'll head through the rugged Cariboo region on the way to Sun Peaks, a mountain resort in the British Columbia interior.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Breakfast
- Day 6
Sun Peaks to Jasper
Travel on the Yellowhead Highway through alpine scenery toward Jasper National Park. You'll pass Mt Robson, the highest peak in the Canadian Rockies, before getting to Jasper.
Landmarks/POIs Mt Robson Jasper National Park - Day 7
Jasper
After breakfast, the day is completely yours in and around Jasper National Park. You can choose from some available activities or venture out on your own to explore at whatever pace feels right.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Breakfast
- Cruise through alpine scenery on a River Safari to Grizzly Bear Valley
Optional Activities
- Select experiences in Jasper National Park
Landmarks/POIs Jasper National Park Grizzly Bear Valley - Day 8
Jasper to Lake Louise
Drive the Icefields Parkway, which is one of the world's most scenic highways. You'll stop at Columbia Icefield for an Ice Explorer ride onto Athabasca Glacier, then continue to Lake Louise, known as the 'Jewel of the Rockies'.
Included Activities
- Travel along Icefields Parkway
- Ice Explorer ride onto Athabasca Glacier at Columbia Icefield
Landmarks/POIs Icefields Parkway Columbia Icefield Athabasca Glacier Lake Louise - Day 9
Lake Louise to Banff
Head to Moraine Lake (if weather cooperates) to see its glacier-fed waters, then continue into Banff. This afternoon you'll do a sightseeing tour of this charming alpine town.
Included Activities
- Visit to Moraine Lake (weather permitting)
- Sightseeing tour of Banff
Landmarks/POIs Moraine Lake - Day 10
Banff
Today is free in Banff. Wander through the alpine scenery at your own pace, or if you're looking for something more active, there are some experiences available for you to choose from.
Optional Activities
- Select experiences available in Banff
- Day 11
Banff to Kamloops
Board the Rocky Mountaineer train in SilverLeaf Service with large panoramic windows. You'll travel through the Spiral Tunnels and Kicking Horse Canyon, arriving in Kamloops late afternoon. Check into your hotel and spend the evening exploring or relaxing.
Included Activities
- Two-day Rocky Mountaineer rail journey in SilverLeaf Service
- Journey through Spiral Tunnels
- Journey through Kicking Horse Canyon
Landmarks/POIs Spiral Tunnels Kicking Horse Canyon - Day 12
Kamloops to Vancouver
Get back on the Rocky Mountaineer for the train journey heading west toward Vancouver and the Pacific. You'll have great views of Fraser Canyon, the Coast Mountains, and Fraser Valley. Pull into Vancouver late afternoon and spend the next two nights here exploring on your own.
Included Activities
- Rocky Mountaineer train journey continuation
Optional Activities
- Local restaurant dinner
Landmarks/POIs Fraser Canyon Coast Mountains Fraser Valley - Day 13
Vancouver
Later today, you'll do a sightseeing tour of Vancouver's neighborhoods including Gastown and Granville Island. Tonight you'll have a special farewell dinner with your fellow travelers to celebrate the trip.
- Meals
- Dinner (Farewell Dinner with fellow guests)
Included Activities
- Sightseeing tour of Vancouver including Gastown and Granville Island
- Farewell Dinner
Landmarks/POIs Gastown Granville Island - Day 14
Vancouver to Cruise Ship
After breakfast, you'll transfer to board your Holland America Line cruise ship. Get settled into your cabin and relax before dinner on board this evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Breakfast
- Transfer to cruise ship
- Day 15
At Sea
Spend a full day at sea at the start of your cruise. Watch the dramatic rocky headlands and the waters of the Inside Passage from the ship. You can explore the ship's facilities and check out the public areas.
Included Activities
- Cruise through Inside Passage
Landmarks/POIs Inside Passage - Day 16
Juneau, Alaska
Arrive in Juneau, Alaska's capital. Check out the glacial terrain and gold rush history, browse shops in town, or pick one of the available activities like a dog sled ride over a glacier, fire-baked salmon, or gold panning.
Optional Activities
- Explore the region's glacial terrain and gold rush history
- Dog sled ride over a glacier (own expense)
- Salmon baked over a fire (own expense)
- Gold panning in former gold rush town (own expense)
Landmarks/POIs Juneau - Day 17
Skagway, Alaska
The ship docks at Skagway, at the far north end of the Inside Passage. This old frontier town was once a gateway to the Klondike, and it still has stores and saloons from that era. You can learn about gold prospecting or see local wildlife on a tour.
Optional Activities
- Learn about gold prospecting (own expense)
- Wildlife tour (own expense)
Landmarks/POIs Skagway - Day 18
Glacier Bay National Park, Alaska
Wake up to views of Glacier Bay National Park with its massive rivers of ice, wild coastline, and sheltered fjords. Local rangers come on board to explain the geological features and the wildlife you'll see in this World Heritage-designated park.
Included Activities
- Cruise through Glacier Bay National Park with ranger naturalist presentation
Landmarks/POIs Glacier Bay National Park - Day 19
Ketchikan, Alaska
Dock in Ketchikan, known as the salmon capital of the world and famous for its scenery and Alaskan Native cultures. Relax and explore the town, or join a walking tour. You can also visit Saxman Native Village to learn about Tlingit culture and see Native American totem poles.
Optional Activities
- Walking tour of Ketchikan (own expense)
- Visit Saxman Native Village with Tlingit culture and totem poles display (own expense)
Landmarks/POIs Ketchikan Saxman Native Village - Day 20
Inside Passage Cruise
Your last day on the ship. Cruise south through the Inside Passage, taking in the landscapes and glaciers. Relax and enjoy the ship's facilities while soaking in the views. Tonight you'll have a final dinner on board.
- Meals
- Dinner (Final dinner on board)
Included Activities
- Cruise through Inside Passage
Landmarks/POIs Inside Passage - Day 21
Departure from Vancouver
After breakfast on the ship, disembark in Vancouver and get transferred to the airport for your onward flight.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Breakfast
- Disembarkation
