Itinerary
- Day 1
Vancouver
You'll arrive in Vancouver and head straight to the Fairmont Hotel Vancouver for a two-night stay. After settling in, there's a welcome dinner to kick off your trip between the mountains and the Pacific coast.
- Meals
- Dinner (Welcome dinner)
Included Activities
- Welcome dinner at Fairmont Hotel Vancouver
Landmarks Stanley Park 
- Day 2
Vancouver
Start early with exclusive access to Capilano Suspension Bridge Park before most visitors arrive. You'll cross the swaying bridge above the forest, then join a city tour to walk through Vancouver's different neighborhoods and see the main landmarks and cultural spots around town.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Capilano Suspension Bridge Park early access
- City sightseeing tour
Landmarks Capilano Suspension Bridge Park - Day 3
Vancouver to Kamloops
Board the Rocky Mountaineer train for your journey through the Canadian Rockies. You'll travel in GoldLeaf Service with a glass dome carriage, watching dramatic mountain passes and canyons pass by. By evening you'll arrive in Kamloops and check into your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Rocky Mountaineer GoldLeaf Service rail journey
Landmarks Canadian Rockies - Day 4
Kamloops to Lake Louise
Continue on the Rocky Mountaineer with lunch and drinks (wine or beer included) while you take in the scenery from your dome carriage. Later you'll arrive at Lake Louise and check into a Lakeview Room at Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise for two nights.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Delicious cuisine paired with local wine or beer on board Rocky Mountaineer), Dinner
Included Activities
- Rocky Mountaineer GoldLeaf Service rail journey continuation
- Meals on Rocky Mountaineer
Landmarks Lake Louise - Day 5
Lake Louise
This day is yours to spend at Lake Louise however you'd like. Early risers catch the sunrise with colors reflecting on the mountain and glacier. For meals, choose between French-Canadian brasserie style or contemporary Canadian options, all with views overlooking the lake.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Scenic Freechoice Dining - choice of French-Canadian Brasserie-style restaurant overlooking Lake Louise or contemporary Canadian cuisine)
Included Activities
- Scenic Freechoice Dining at Lake Louise
Optional Activities
- Sunrise viewing at Lake Louise
Landmarks Lake Louise - Day 6
Lake Louise to Banff
You'll travel to Banff and check into Fairmont Banff Springs for a two-night stay. Meet a retired Royal Canadian Mounted Police member who'll talk about the Mounties' history. That evening, there's an intimate dinner with classical violin and cello performances.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Exclusive intimate dinner concert with classical violin and cello duet)
Included Activities
- Scenic Enrich - Meet retired Royal Canadian Mounted Police member
- Scenic Enrich - Classical violin and cello dinner concert
Landmarks Banff National Park - Day 7
Banff
Banff National Park is yours to explore on your own terms. You might take a helicopter flight over Three Sisters Peaks, float down the Bow River looking for wildlife, relax at Willow Stream Spa, or ride the Banff Gondola up Sulphur Mountain. Later at dusk, join a wildlife corridor exploration by golf cart.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Scenic Enrich - Wildlife corridor exploration at dusk via golf cart
Optional Activities
- Scenic Freechoice - Helicopter flightseeing 25-minute flight over Three Sisters Peaks
- Scenic Freechoice - Bow River float trip
- Scenic Freechoice - Fairmont Spa Banff Springs mineral pools at Willow Stream Spa
- Scenic Freechoice - Banff Gondola ride to Sulphur Mountain summit
- Scenic Freechoice - Snowshoeing on Top of the World (Early season only)
Landmarks Three Sisters Peaks Bow River Sulphur Mountain - Day 8
Banff to Jasper
Head to Athabasca Glacier and climb onto the ice in an Ice Explorer to walk on this ancient frozen landscape. Then travel to Jasper and settle into Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge. Pick from Italian, steakhouse, or other restaurant options for dinner.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Scenic Freechoice Dining - choice from Italian or steakhouse restaurants at hotel)
Included Activities
- Athabasca Glacier Ice Explorer experience
- Scenic Freechoice Dining at Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge
Landmarks Athabasca Glacier Jasper National Park 
- Day 9
Jasper
Spend your day in Jasper, the largest national park in the Canadian Rockies. Choose your own activities: a 90-minute cruise on Maligne Lake to Spirit Island, rafting on Athabasca River, exploring Maligne Canyon, a Harley Davidson sidecar tour, or seasonal snowshoeing options.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Scenic Freechoice - Maligne Lake cruise 90-minute hosted cruise to Spirit Island
- Scenic Freechoice - Athabasca River rafting
- Scenic Freechoice - Maligne Canyon & Lakes Tour
- Scenic Freechoice - Harley Davidson Sidecar tour
- Scenic Freechoice - Snowshoeing (Early season only)
Landmarks Maligne Lake Spirit Island Athabasca River Maligne Canyon - Day 10
Jasper to Sun Peaks
Travel to Sun Peaks, a ski resort village surrounded by forests, rivers, and lakes. You'll spend the night at Sun Peaks Grand Hotel in this outdoor recreation hub.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Landmarks Sun Peaks - Day 11
Sun Peaks to Whistler
Pass by the Thompson and Fraser rivers on your way to Lillooet with its gold rush heritage, then continue to Whistler. Check into Fairmont Chateau Whistler at the base of Blackcomb Mountain for two nights. Meet black bear expert Michael Allen for a talk about these animals.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Scenic Enrich - Black bear expert presentation by Michael Allen
Landmarks Lillooet Whistler Blackcomb Mountain - Day 12
Whistler
Pick how you want to spend your day in Whistler. Options include a 12-minute helicopter flight, zip lining over Fitzsimmons Valley, the Peak 2 Peak Gondola between mountains, a food tasting tour with lunch, a mountain sightseeing tour, or seasonal Sea to Sky Gondola rides.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Scenic Freechoice - Whistler helicopter flightseeing 12-minute flight
- Scenic Freechoice - Zip lining over Fitzsimmons Valley
- Scenic Freechoice - Peak 2 Peak Gondola
- Scenic Freechoice - Whistler tasting tour with multi-course lunch
- Scenic Freechoice - Mountain adventure tour
- Scenic Freechoice - Sea to Sky Gondola (Early season only)
Landmarks Peak 2 Peak Gondola Fitzsimmons Valley Sea to Sky Gondola - Day 13
Whistler to Victoria
Visit the Squamish Lil'wat Cultural Centre to learn about the Squamish and Lil'wat Nations and their traditions. Then take a ferry across the Georgia Strait to Victoria and check into the Fairmont Empress on the waterfront for two nights. Walk around the city to see Victorian architecture and gardens.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Squamish Lil'wat Cultural Centre visit
- Ferry crossing Georgia Strait
Landmarks Squamish Lil'wat Cultural Centre Georgia Strait - Day 14
Victoria
Wander through Butchart Gardens with its flower beds, ponds, and pathways. Later, choose whale watching by boat or Zodiac to see orcas and bald eagles, a floatplane flight over Victoria and Vancouver Island, or an 'Eat Like a Canadian' walking tour with poutine and maple syrup. End with a farewell dinner.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Celebratory farewell dinner)
Included Activities
- Butchart Gardens visit
Optional Activities
- Scenic Freechoice - Whale watching cruise by boat or Zodiac
- Scenic Freechoice - Scenic floatplane flight
- Scenic Freechoice - 'Eat Like a Canadian' Walking Tour
Landmarks Butchart Gardens - Day 15
Victoria to Alaska Cruise
Board Holland America Line's MS Koningsdam for a seven-night Alaska cruise. Get settled in your Verandah Stateroom and watch for humpback whales or bald eagles as the ship heads north.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Embarkation on MS Koningsdam cruise
- Day 16
Alaskan Cruise
Take a relaxation day on board. Grab a book, visit the spa, or check out the different restaurants and lounges while the ship moves north.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Spa services on board MS Koningsdam
- Restaurant and lounge exploration
- Day 17
Juneau, Alaska
The ship reaches Juneau, Alaska's capital (only accessible by air or sea). Explore the gold rush history and indigenous Tlingit heritage, see glacier views, and check out the local arts scene around town.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Landmarks Juneau - Day 18
Skagway, Alaska
Walk through Skagway's streets and see preserved buildings and wooden boardwalks from the Klondike Gold Rush era. The architecture and layout tell stories of fortune seekers from over a century ago.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Landmarks Skagway - Day 19
Glacier Bay, Alaska
Cruise through Glacier Bay and watch the dramatic ice walls from the ship. With a hot chocolate in hand, you'll see towering glaciers and feel the cold air as the ship glides through this frozen landscape.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Landmarks Glacier Bay - Day 20
Ketchikan, Alaska
Arrive at Ketchikan, known as the 'salmon capital of the world.' You'll experience native heritage alongside the busy fishing community atmosphere. Try local seafood and learn about the coastal culture here.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Landmarks Ketchikan - Day 21
Alaskan Cruise
On your last day at sea, relax and reflect on the places you've visited as the ship sails back toward Vancouver.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Day 22
Vancouver
Your trip ends in Vancouver. Say goodbye to people you met and carry home memories from Canada and Alaska. If you have time before your flight, there's a self-guided motorcoach option to explore, with luggage stored safely.
Optional Activities
- Self-guided motorcoach exploration (available for flights departing 06:00 PM or later)
