Itinerary
- Day 1
Vancouver
Your trip starts in Vancouver, positioned between the mountains and ocean. You'll check into the Fairmont Hotel Vancouver for two nights and have a welcome dinner to celebrate your arrival.
Included Activities
- Welcome dinner
Landmarks Stanley Park - Day 2
Vancouver
This morning you'll head to Capilano Suspension Bridge Park and walk across the swaying bridge above the forest canopy. After that, a city sightseeing tour takes you through Vancouver's neighbourhoods, landmarks, and cultural spots.
Included Activities
- Capilano Suspension Bridge Park visit
- City sightseeing tour
Landmarks Capilano Suspension Bridge Park - Day 3
Vancouver to Kamloops
You'll board the Rocky Mountaineer and travel through the Canadian Rockies in a GoldLeaf Service glass-dome carriage. The route goes through mountain passes and dramatic canyons before you reach Kamloops for the night.
Included Activities
- Rocky Mountaineer GoldLeaf Service journey
Landmarks Canadian Rockies - Day 4
Kamloops to Lake Louise
Your Rocky Mountaineer journey continues with meals paired to local wine or beer while you take in the scenery. You'll arrive at Lake Louise and check into the Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise for two nights in a lakeview room.
- Meals
- Lunch (On board Rocky Mountaineer with local wine or beer), Dinner
Included Activities
- Rocky Mountaineer dining service with local wine or beer
Landmarks Lake Louise 
- Day 5
Lake Louise
At Lake Louise, you can wake early for sunrise viewing if you want to see the mountains, lake, and glacier in morning light. Dining options include a French-Canadian brasserie overlooking the lake or contemporary Canadian restaurants.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Freechoice selection from multiple restaurants including French-Canadian Brasserie overlooking Lake Louise or contemporary Canadian cuisine)
Included Activities
- Sunrise viewing opportunity at Lake Louise
- Freechoice dining selection at hotel
Landmarks Lake Louise - Day 6
Lake Louise to Banff
You'll travel to Banff and check into the Fairmont Banff Springs for two nights. Later, you'll meet a retired Royal Canadian Mounted Police member to learn about the Mounties, followed by a classical violin and cello performance during dinner.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (With classical violin and cello duet performance)
Included Activities
- Meeting with retired Royal Canadian Mounted Police member
- Classical violin and cello duet during dinner
Landmarks Banff National Park - Day 7
Banff
Banff National Park offers several options to choose from. There's a 25-minute helicopter flight over Three Sisters Peaks, a Bow River float trip for wildlife viewing, spa time at Willow Stream, or the Banff Gondola for views from above. By evening, you'll explore a wildlife corridor by golf cart at dusk.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Wildlife corridor tour by golf cart at dusk
Optional Activities
- Helicopter Flightseeing - 25-minute flight over Three Sisters Peaks
- Bow River Float Trip - oar-powered raft cruise with wildlife viewing
- Fairmont Spa Banff Springs - rejuvenation in mineral pools at Willow Stream Spa
- Banff Gondola - Sulphur Mountain ascent for panoramic views of Banff township and six mountain ranges
Landmarks Three Sisters Peaks Bow River Sulphur Mountain 
- Day 8
Banff to Jasper
You'll ride an Ice Explorer onto the Athabasca Glacier to see this ancient frozen landscape up close. Later, you'll arrive in Jasper and settle into the Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge. Dinner options range from sushi to steakhouse restaurants at the hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Freechoice selection from hotel restaurants including sushi to steakhouse)
Included Activities
- Athabasca Glacier Ice Explorer experience
- Freechoice dining at hotel restaurants
Landmarks Athabasca Glacier Jasper National Park 
- Day 9
Jasper
Jasper National Park has several activities to pick from. You can take the Jasper Skytram for panoramic views, take a 90-minute cruise to Spirit Island on Maligne Lake, try whitewater rafting on the Athabasca River, or do a canyon and lakes tour.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Jasper Skytram - guided mountaintop tour with geology, wildlife and history insights
- Maligne Lake Cruise - 90-minute interpretive cruise to Spirit Island
- Athabasca River Rafting - guided whitewater rafting experience
- Maligne Canyon & Lakes Tour - scenic drive through canyon and lake areas with stunning vistas
Landmarks Jasper National Park Maligne Lake Spirit Island Athabasca River Maligne Canyon - Day 10
Jasper to Sun Peaks
You'll travel to Sun Peaks, a ski resort village in British Columbia surrounded by forests, rivers, and lakes. After arriving, you'll check into the Sun Peaks Grand Hotel for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Landmarks Sun Peaks - Day 11
Sun Peaks to Whistler
The drive takes you past the Thompson and Fraser Rivers and through Lillooet, which has Gold Rush history. You'll arrive in Whistler and check into the Fairmont Chateau Whistler for two nights. That evening, black bear expert researcher Michael Allen will speak about these creatures.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Meeting with black bear expert researcher Michael Allen
Landmarks Thompson River Fraser River Lillooet - Day 12
Whistler
In Whistler, several activities are available. Choose from a 12-minute helicopter flight, zip lining over Fitzsimmons Valley, the Peak 2 Peak Gondola connecting two mountains, a local food tasting tour with stops at restaurants and a chocolate shop, or mountain sightseeing.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Whistler Helicopter Flightseeing - 12-minute flight over Whistler mountain region
- Zip Lining - aerial adventure over Fitzsimmons Valley between Whistler and Blackcomb Mountains
- Peak 2 Peak Gondola - travel by gondola or chairlift on Blackcomb and Whistler Mountains
- Whistler Tasting Tour - multi-course lunch at local venues with chocolate shop indulgence
- Mountain Adventure Tour - sightseeing tour of Whistler Blackcomb and surrounding valley
Landmarks Whistler Mountain Blackcomb Mountain Fitzsimmons Valley - Day 13
Whistler to Victoria
You'll cross the Georgia Strait by ferry with scenic views during the journey to Victoria. Once there, you'll see the city's Victorian architecture and gardens, then check into the Fairmont Empress for two nights.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Ferry crossing to Victoria
Landmarks Georgia Strait - Day 14
Victoria
Butchart Gardens on Vancouver Island is your destination, where you can walk through flowerbeds, ponds, and pathways. Freechoice activities include whale watching, scenic floatplane flights, or a walking food tour. The day ends with a farewell dinner with your Tour Director and group.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Celebratory farewell dinner with Tour Director and fellow adventurers)
Included Activities
- Butchart Gardens visit
- Celebratory farewell dinner
Optional Activities
- Whale Watching - boat or Zodiac cruise searching for orca whales, seals and bald eagles
- Scenic Floatplane Flight - aerial overview of Victoria and Vancouver Island
- "Eat Like a Canadian" Walking Tour - guided tour with sampling of authentic Canadian dishes including poutine and maple syrup
Landmarks Butchart Gardens - Day 15
Victoria to Alaska
You'll board the ms Koningsdam for a seven-night Holland America Line Alaskan cruise. After settling into your Verandah Stateroom, keep an eye out for humpback whales or bald eagles as you head northward.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Embarkation on Holland America Line Alaskan Cruise
- Day 16
Alaskan Cruise
As the ship continues northward through Alaskan waters, you can explore the restaurants and lounges on board or find a quiet spot to relax and take in the journey.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Day 17
Juneau, Alaska
You'll explore Juneau, Alaska's state capital, which you can only reach by air or sea. The city has gold rush history and indigenous Tlingit heritage. There's a strong arts scene and glacier views to see around town.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Landmarks Juneau - Day 18
Skagway, Alaska
In Skagway, you'll walk through streets that reflect the Klondike Gold Rush era. The town has well-preserved shop facades and wooden boardwalks that tell stories from the days of gold seekers and fortune hunters.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Landmarks Skagway - Day 19
Dawes Glacier, Alaska
A cup of hot chocolate keeps you warm while you see Dawes Glacier's dramatic ice walls. The glacier towers above with ice formations, and the frozen wilderness has a quiet, peaceful quality to it.
- Meals
- Breakfast (With hot chocolate), Lunch, Dinner
Landmarks Dawes Glacier - Day 20
Ketchikan, Alaska
Ketchikan is your last Alaskan stop, known as the 'salmon capital of the world.' The town blends Native heritage with the energy of a working fishing community, and you can try local seafood dishes here.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Landmarks Ketchikan - Day 21
Alaskan Cruise
Your final cruise day has you sailing southward back toward Vancouver. It's time to unwind and think back on all the places you've seen during this Alaskan adventure.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Day 22
Vancouver
Your journey ends in Vancouver. You'll say goodbye to the friends you made on this trip, taking memories of your Canadian and Alaskan adventure with you.
