Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival in Banff
You'll land at Calgary airport and get transported to Banff where you'll meet your tour director and other travelers at a welcome reception. This sets the tone for your trip through the Canadian Rockies and beyond.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ptarmigan Inn)
Included Activities
- Welcome Reception
Landmarks Banff 
- Day 2
Banff
Take a guided walk through Banff to get a feel for the town's character and main attractions. You'll see what makes this mountain town special before heading into the wilderness.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ptarmigan Inn)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Banff
Landmarks Banff - Day 3
Banff to Lake Louise
Drive along the Icefields Parkway, one of the world's most scenic highways. You'll board an Ice Explorer to ride onto a glacier, then head to Lake Louise for the night where you can take in the mountain lake views.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (The Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise)
Included Activities
- Journey along Icefields Parkway
- Ice Explorer ride onto Athabasca Glacier
Landmarks Icefields Parkway Athabasca Glacier Lake Louise 
- Day 4
Lake Louise to Sun Peaks
Head down from the Rockies through Yoho National Park, passing through thick forests and dramatic valleys. You'll end up in Sun Peaks for the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Nancy Greene’s Cahilty Lodge)
Included Activities
- Passage through Yoho National Park
Landmarks Yoho National Park - Day 5
Sun Peaks to Vancouver
Cross through the Cariboo region's wide-open landscapes on your way toward Vancouver. Once you arrive, settle into your hotel and have the evening free to check out local restaurants.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Vancouver)
Optional Activities
- Local restaurant dinner
Landmarks Cariboo region - Day 6
Vancouver
Spend the day exploring Vancouver's main areas including the waterfront, Granville Island's markets, Stanley Park's trails, and Gastown's historic streets. Later you'll attend a farewell dinner before your cruise begins.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Farewell Dinner with fellow guests)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Vancouver)
Included Activities
- Guided sightseeing tour of Vancouver
- Visit Waterfront
- Visit Granville Island
- Visit Stanley Park
- Visit Gastown
- Farewell Dinner with fellow guests
Landmarks Vancouver Waterfront Granville Island Stanley Park Gastown - Day 7
Vancouver to Cruise Embarkation
After breakfast and some downtime in Vancouver, you'll transfer to your Holland America Line cruise ship. Get settled in your cabin and then wander around to familiarize yourself with the ship's layout and facilities.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Holland America Line’s Zaandam)
Included Activities
- Transfer to cruise ship
- Ship orientation and familiarization time
- Day 8
Inside Passage
Spend the day cruising north through Alaska's Inside Passage. Remote islands, rocky headlands, and coastal cliffs line your route while you relax on deck or explore the ship.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Holland America Line’s Zaandam)
Included Activities
- Full day cruising through Inside Passage
- Viewing of coastal scenery, remote islands and rocky headlands
Landmarks Inside Passage - Day 9
Juneau
Pull into Juneau, Alaska's capital, where you can walk the town and check out shops or learn about the region's gold rush past. Optional activities include dog sledding or gold panning if you're interested in something more active.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Holland America Line’s Zaandam)
Optional Activities
- Explore glacial terrain
- Explore gold rush history
- Visit rustic shops in Juneau
- Dog sled ride over a glacier (own expense)
- Sampling salmon baked over a fire (own expense)
- Gold panning in former gold rush town (own expense)
Landmarks Juneau 
- Day 10
Skagway
Arrive at Skagway, the northernmost stop on the Inside Passage. This frontier town has plenty of gold rush history and old saloons to explore, plus optional guided tours if you want more context.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Holland America Line’s Zaandam)
Optional Activities
- Explore Skagway town
- Visit historic stores and saloons
- Gold prospecting tour (own expense)
- Local wildlife tour (own expense)
Landmarks Skagway 
- Day 11
Glacier Bay National Park
Wake up in Glacier Bay National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Park rangers board the ship to talk about the glaciers, wildlife, and geological features you'll see throughout the day.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Holland America Line’s Zaandam)
Included Activities
- Cruise through Glacier Bay National Park
- Ranger-led educational sessions on geological wonders and wildlife
Landmarks Glacier Bay National Park - Day 12
Ketchikan
Dock in Ketchikan, famous for its salmon industry. Wander the town on your own or join an optional walking tour. If totem poles interest you, there's a visit to Saxman Native Village to see them up close.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Holland America Line’s Zaandam)
Optional Activities
- Explore Ketchikan town at leisure
- Walking tour of Ketchikan (own expense)
- Saxman Native Village tour - Tlingit culture and totem poles (own expense)
Landmarks Ketchikan Saxman Native Village - Day 13
Inside Passage
Cruise south along the Inside Passage with towering glaciers and rugged landscapes all around. You'll have time to relax on the ship, use the facilities, and take in the scenery from the deck.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Final dinner on board)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Holland America Line’s Zaandam)
Included Activities
- Cruising through Inside Passage
- Viewing magnificent landscapes and towering glaciers
- Final dinner on board
Landmarks Inside Passage - Day 14
Departure from Vancouver
After breakfast, you'll disembark in Vancouver and head to the airport for your next flight. This wraps up your combined land and cruise adventure through western Canada and Alaska.
- Meals
- Breakfast
