Itinerary
- Day 1
Calgary
You'll arrive in Calgary and transfer to The Dorian, Autograph Collection hotel. After checking in, there's a welcome briefing where you'll meet your Tour Director and the other travelers on this trip.
- Day 2
Calgary to Banff
The drive from Calgary to Banff takes you along Alberta's historic Cowboy Trail. You'll stop to meet two of Alberta's top food-producing families and have a special farm to fork lunch prepared by a renowned chef. Later, you'll settle into Fairmont Banff Springs for two nights.
- Meals
- Lunch (Farm to Fork welcome lunch by an exceptional chef)
Included Activities
- Scenic Enrich: Ramble the roads of Alberta's historic Cowboy Trail
- Meet two of Alberta's premiere food-producing families
- Farm to Fork welcome lunch by an exceptional chef
Landmarks Banff National Park - Day 3
Banff
Banff sits in the heart of the Canadian Rockies within the World Heritage-listed Banff National Park. You can choose your own activities like helicopter tours over Three Sisters Peaks, a float trip on Bow River, spa time at Fairmont Spa Banff Springs, the Banff Gondola up Sulphur Mountain, or snowshoeing on Top of the World. Dining options include Bavarian Alpine, Italian, and French brasserie cuisine.
- Meals
- Dinner (Scenic Freechoice Dining - selection of restaurant options including Bavarian Alpine, Italian, and French brasserie cuisine)
Included Activities
- Scenic Freechoice: Helicopter flightseeing - 25-minute flight over Three Sisters Peaks
- Scenic Freechoice: Bow River float trip - oar-powered raft cruise
- Scenic Freechoice: Fairmont Spa Banff Springs - mineral pools at Willow Stream Spa
- Scenic Freechoice: Banff Gondola - ride to top of Sulphur Mountain
- Scenic Freechoice: Snowshoeing on Top of the World (Early season only)
- Scenic Freechoice Dining - selection of restaurant options
Landmarks Banff National Park Three Sisters Peaks Bow River Sulphur Mountain - Day 4
Banff to Lake Louise
You'll arrive at Lake Louise, known locally as the 'Diamond in the Wilderness.' The Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise sits right there on the water. A retired Royal Canadian Mounted Police officer will meet with you to share stories about the Mounties and their role both historically and today. For dinner, you can choose between a French-Canadian brasserie overlooking the lake or contemporary Canadian cuisine.
- Meals
- Dinner (Scenic Freechoice Dining - French-Canadian Brasserie-style restaurant overlooking Lake Louise or contemporary Canadian cuisine)
Included Activities
- Scenic Enrich: Meet a retired member of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police
- Scenic Freechoice Dining - selection of restaurant options
Landmarks Lake Louise Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise - Day 5
Lake Louise to Jasper
The drive along the Icefields Parkway is one of the most scenic routes through the Canadian Rockies, with towering peaks, glaciers, turquoise lakes, and waterfalls all around you. At Columbia Icefield, you'll board an Ice Explorer and actually glide onto Athabasca Glacier. Later there's a guided plant walk with an indigenous storyteller who shares information about medicinal and culinary plants native to the area, then an exclusive dinner featuring ingredients from Jasper's wilderness. You'll stay two nights at Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge.
- Meals
- Dinner (Exclusive dinner inspired by guided plant walk featuring ingredients from Jasper's wilderness)
Included Activities
- Travel the Icefields Parkway
- Ice Explorer tour on Athabasca Glacier
- Scenic Enrich: Guided plant walk led by indigenous storyteller
- Scenic Enrich: Exclusive dinner inspired by the plant walk featuring wilderness ingredients
Landmarks Icefields Parkway Columbia Icefield Athabasca Glacier - Day 6
Jasper
Jasper offers rugged mountains, crystal-clear lakes, and pristine wilderness. You can choose activities like a Maligne Lake cruise to Spirit Island, Athabasca River rafting, Maligne Canyon and Lakes tour, Harley Davidson sidecar tour, or snowshoeing. There's also a guided wildlife tour where you might see elk, deer, black bears, moose, and mountain goats in their natural habitats.
Included Activities
- Scenic Freechoice: Maligne Lake cruise - 90-minute hosted cruise to Spirit Island
- Scenic Freechoice: Athabasca River rafting with experienced guide
- Scenic Freechoice: Maligne Canyon & Lakes tour
- Scenic Freechoice: Harley Davidson Sidecar tour through Jasper National Park
- Scenic Freechoice: Snowshoeing (Early season only)
- Scenic Enrich: Guided wildlife tour to witness elk, deer, black bears, moose and mountain goats
Landmarks Jasper National Park Maligne Lake Spirit Island Athabasca River Maligne Canyon 
- Day 7
Jasper to Kamloops
You'll board the Rocky Mountaineer train for a rail journey through the Canadian Rockies. The GoldLeaf Service glass-dome carriage lets you see everything from mountain passes to dramatic canyons while traveling in luxury. That evening, you'll stay at a Kamloops hotel chosen by Rocky Mountaineer.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Rocky Mountaineer rail journey through Canadian Rockies
- GoldLeaf Service glass-dome carriage experience
Landmarks Canadian Rockies - Day 8
Kamloops to Vancouver
From your glass-dome carriage, you'll see where the Fraser and Thompson rivers meet. There's fine dining on board with local wine and beer as you take in the scenery. By evening, you'll arrive in Vancouver and check into Fairmont Hotel Vancouver, known as the 'Castle in the City' in the historic downtown area.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Delicious cuisine paired with local wine or beer on board)
Included Activities
- Rocky Mountaineer journey viewing Fraser and Thompson rivers confluence
- Cuisine paired with local wine or beer on board
Landmarks Fraser River Thompson River - Day 9
Vancouver to Alaskan Cruise
This morning you have early, exclusive access to Capilano Suspension Bridge Park. You'll walk across the swaying suspension bridge high above the forest canopy with views of the wilderness around you. After a city sightseeing tour and lunch, you'll board Holland America Line's MS Koningsdam for a seven-night Alaskan cruise. Keep an eye out for humpback whales or bald eagles from your Verandah Stateroom.
- Meals
- Lunch (Delectable lunch at conclusion of city sightseeing tour)
Included Activities
- Capilano Suspension Bridge Park - early access exclusive to Scenic guests
- City sightseeing tour of Vancouver
- Lunch at conclusion of city tour
Landmarks Capilano Suspension Bridge - Day 10
Alaskan Cruise
Today you can relax on board MS Koningsdam as the ship cruises northward. Read, enjoy the entertainment, or explore the various restaurants and lounges throughout the ship.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Cruise day - relaxation and onboard activities
- Day 11
Juneau, Alaska
The ship reaches Juneau, Alaska's state capital, which you can only get to by air or sea. The city has rich history from the gold rush era and strong connections to the indigenous Tlingit heritage. You'll find glacier views and a vibrant arts scene throughout the area.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Explore Juneau's gold rush era history
- Learn about indigenous Tlingit heritage
- View glacier vistas
- Explore vibrant arts scene
Landmarks Juneau - Day 12
Skagway, Alaska
You'll walk through Skagway, which remains a living connection to the Klondike Gold Rush era. The preserved shop facades and wooden boardwalks still tell stories of the adventure seekers and fortune hunters who came through during that time.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Explore historic streets of Skagway
- View preserved shop facades and wooden boardwalks
- Learn about Klondike Gold Rush era
Landmarks Skagway - Day 13
Glacier Bay, Alaska
A hot chocolate in hand, you'll cruise through Glacier Bay and watch the dramatic ice walls of the glaciers towering above you. The cold air and the sheer size of these frozen formations create an unforgettable scene of nature's power.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Cruise through Glacier Bay viewing dramatic ice walls
- Cruise beneath towering glaciers
Landmarks Glacier Bay - Day 14
Ketchikan, Alaska
Your last Alaskan port is Ketchikan, known as the 'salmon capital of the world.' The city blends native heritage with the energy of a working fishing community. You can sample local seafood specialties and get a feel for coastal Alaskan culture.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Explore Ketchikan's vibrant atmosphere
- Learn about native heritage
- Sample local delicacies
- Experience fishing community culture
Landmarks Ketchikan - Day 15
Alaskan Cruise
On your final day aboard the cruise, you'll sail back toward Vancouver. It's a good time to relax and think back on all the places and experiences from the past week.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Cruise day - relaxation and reflection
- Day 16
Vancouver
Your journey ends in Vancouver. You'll say goodbye to the new friends you've made, taking home memories from the Canadian Rockies and Alaska.
- Meals
- Breakfast
