Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival in Vancouver
You'll arrive in Vancouver and connect with your tour director at the airport. From there, it's a transfer to your hotel in the city center. Later this evening, you'll gather with other guests for a welcome reception to get to know the group.
Included Activities
- Welcome Reception with Tour Director and fellow guests
- Day 2
Vancouver Sightseeing
This morning you'll take a guided tour through Vancouver's main neighborhoods and popular spots. You'll check out the Waterfront and head through historic Gastown to see what makes the city tick.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided sightseeing tour of Vancouver including the Waterfront
- Visit to historic Gastown
Landmarks/POIs Vancouver Waterfront Gastown - Day 3
Rocky Mountaineer to Kamloops
Board the Rocky Mountaineer train this morning and settle into your seat with panoramic windows. Throughout the day you'll see the Fraser Valley, Coast Mountains, and Fraser Canyon as you travel east. You'll arrive in Kamloops by evening for an overnight stay.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Rocky Mountaineer rail journey in SilverLeaf Service with panoramic window views
- Scenic views of Fraser Valley, Coast Mountains, and Fraser Canyon
Landmarks/POIs Fraser Valley Coast Mountains Fraser Canyon - Day 4
Rocky Mountaineer to Jasper
Your second day on the Rocky Mountaineer continues with more spectacular scenery. You'll follow the North Thompson River, climb through the Monashee Mountains, and pass Pyramid Falls and glaciers. Mt Robson comes into view next. After crossing Yellowhead Pass, you'll reach Jasper National Park by evening with time to walk around and find dinner.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Rocky Mountaineer rail journey in SilverLeaf Service
- Scenic views of North Thompson River, Monashee Mountains, Pyramid Falls, Alberta Icefields, Mt Robson, and Yellowhead Pass
- Entry to Jasper National Park
Optional Activities
- Dining at one of Jasper's restaurants (own expense)
Landmarks/POIs North Thompson River Monashee Mountains Pyramid Falls Alberta Icefields Mount Robson Yellowhead Pass Jasper National Park - Day 5
Jasper National Park and Icefields Parkway
Early in the day you'll walk through Maligne Canyon's rocky ravines in Jasper National Park. From there, you'll travel the Icefields Parkway, known for its incredible views. Later you'll stop at the Columbia Icefield to ride an Ice Explorer vehicle onto Athabasca Glacier.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Maligne Canyon exploration with guided walk through rocky ravines
- Icefields Parkway scenic drive
- Ice Explorer ride onto Athabasca Glacier at Columbia Icefield
Landmarks/POIs Maligne Canyon Icefields Parkway Columbia Icefield Athabasca Glacier - Day 6
Leisure at Banff
You have the day to spend as you like in this alpine resort setting. If you want something more active, there are options available to you. This evening you'll have dinner as part of an insider experience.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Insider Experience dinner)
Included Activities
- Insider Experience dinner
Optional Activities
- Range of select adventure experiences (own expense)
Landmarks/POIs Banff National Park - Day 7
Moraine Lake, Lake Louise and Emerald Lake
Leaving Banff, you'll head to Moraine Lake and Lake Louise, sometimes called the 'Jewel of the Rockies'. You'll spend time taking in this natural landscape before moving on to Emerald Lake Lodge for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit to Moraine Lake (weather permitting)
- Visit to Lake Louise
- Stay at Emerald Lake Lodge
Landmarks/POIs Moraine Lake Lake Louise Emerald Lake - Day 8
Yoho National Park to Kelowna
You'll come down from the Rockies through Yoho National Park and continue to Kelowna. By evening you'll be settled at the Manteo resort on Lake Okanagan's shore.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Travel through Yoho National Park
Landmarks/POIs Yoho National Park Lake Okanagan - Day 9
Cariboo Region to Whistler
Today you'll drive through the wide-open spaces of the Cariboo region before reaching Whistler, an alpine resort town with plenty of cultural activities and outdoor options to explore.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Travel through Cariboo region
- Arrival in Whistler
Landmarks/POIs Cariboo Region Whistler - Day 10
Whistler to Victoria
You'll head south to Victoria this morning along the Sea to Sky Highway with water views throughout. There's a stop at Shannon Falls, which rises above Howe Sound (North America's southernmost fjord). After that, you'll take a ferry across the Georgia Strait to reach Victoria.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Sea to Sky Highway scenic drive with breathtaking views
- Stop at Shannon Falls
- Ferry ride across Georgia Strait
Landmarks/POIs Sea to Sky Highway Shannon Falls Howe Sound Georgia Strait - Day 11
Leisure in Victoria
You have free time in Victoria to do your own thing. Or, if you're interested, there are organized experiences available for you to join.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Select experiences available (own expense)
- Day 12
Victoria to Vancouver and Cruise Embarkation
After breakfast, you'll transfer to Vancouver to board your cruise ship. You'll get settled in your cabin and explore the ship a bit. Dinner happens this evening once you're onboard.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Transfer to Vancouver
- Cruise ship embarkation and cabin settlement
- Dinner on board
- Day 13
Full Day at Sea
You'll spend the full day at sea while the ship cruises through the Inside Passage. It's time to relax and take in the scenery from the water.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Cruise through the Inside Passage
Landmarks/POIs Inside Passage - Day 14
Ketchikan, Alaska
The ship docks in Ketchikan, a place known for salmon and Alaskan Native culture. You have free time to walk around town and explore things on your own.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Walking tour of Ketchikan (own expense)
- Saxman Native Village visit to learn about Tlingit culture and view Native American totem poles (own expense)
Landmarks/POIs Ketchikan Saxman Native Village - Day 15
Juneau, Alaska
You'll arrive in Juneau, Alaska's capital. You can explore the glacial landscape and gold rush history, wander through rustic shops in town, or try activities like a dog sled ride over a glacier.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Exploration of glacial terrain and gold rush history (own expense)
- Dog sled ride over a glacier (own expense)
- Sampling delicious salmon baked over a fire (own expense)
- Gold panning in this former gold rush town (own expense)
- Browsing rustic shops in town
Landmarks/POIs Juneau - Day 16
Skagway, Alaska
The ship docks in Skagway this morning, at the northern tip of the Inside Passage. It's a former frontier town and Klondike gateway, and you'll find shops and saloons reflecting its gold rush days.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Learn about gold prospecting (own expense)
- View fascinating local wildlife (own expense)
Landmarks/POIs Skagway - Day 17
Glacier Bay National Park
You'll wake to views of Glacier Bay National Park with its massive ice rivers, wild shores, and fjords. Rangers will come aboard to talk through the geological features and wildlife you'll see while cruising this UNESCO site.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Cruise through Glacier Bay National Park
- Local ranger presentation and knowledge sharing about geological wonders and wildlife
Landmarks/POIs Glacier Bay National Park - Day 18
Gulf of Alaska and College Fjord
Today the ship cruises north through the Gulf of Alaska with a stop at College Fjord.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Cruise through Gulf of Alaska
- Stop at College Fjord
Landmarks/POIs College Fjord - Day 19
Whittier to Anchorage
You'll disembark in Whittier and then travel on to Anchorage.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Landmarks/POIs Whittier Anchorage - Day 20
McKinley Explorer Train to Denali
You'll board the McKinley Explorer train heading to Denali. From your seat, you'll take in the Alaskan wilderness. The route crosses Hurricane Gulch and goes through Broad Pass. Weather permitting, Mt. Denali comes into view.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Journey aboard the McKinley Explorer train to Denali
- Scenic views of Hurricane Gulch, Broad Pass, and Mt. Denali
Landmarks/POIs Hurricane Gulch Broad Pass Mount Denali - Day 21
Denali National Park Day Tour
A local ranger leads your tour into Denali National Park. You might see moose, caribou, grizzly bears, or wolves. The ranger will explain what wildlife biologists do and how the park is managed. The rest of your day is free at McKinley Chalet Resort, where you can hang out at Denali Square or catch a ranger talk.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Tundra Wilderness Tour led by local ranger in Denali National Park
- Wildlife viewing opportunities (moose, caribou, grizzly bears, wolves)
- Learning about wildlife biology and conservation efforts
Optional Activities
- Visit Denali Square at McKinley Chalet Resort
- Ranger talk at McKinley Chalet Resort
Landmarks/POIs Denali National Park - Day 22
Denali to Fairbanks
You'll leave Denali and head to Fairbanks for a sternwheeler cruise on the Chena River. This river runs through central Alaska and has good fishing, plus nice scenery. You'll also visit a replica Athabascan village.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Travel to Fairbanks
- Sternwheeler cruise on Chena River
- Visit to replica Native Alaska Athabascan village
Landmarks/POIs Chena River - Day 23
Departure from Fairbanks
You'll transfer to the airport for your flight home.
- Meals
- Breakfast
