Itinerary
- Day 1
Calgary
You'll arrive in Calgary this afternoon. Your tour director will be on hand later to answer questions and help you get settled into your accommodations.
- Day 2
Calgary
Dress up in cowboy gear and head to the Calgary Stampede with admission included. Walk through Stampede Park to check out Canadian First Nations culture at Elbow River Camp, catch entertainment on various stages, and see Western art exhibits. Later, the Chuckwagon Races deliver plenty of action, followed by an outdoor musical variety show to wrap up the evening.
Included Activities
- Calgary Stampede admission
- Elbow River Camp - Canadian First Nations experience
- Frontier town exploration
- Entertainment stages
- International exhibits and Western art displays
- Chuckwagon Races viewing
- Outdoor stage show featuring singers, dancers, and musicians
Landmarks/POIs Stampede Park Elbow River Camp - Day 3
Calgary
Start the day with a pancake breakfast at Fluor Rope Square before heading back to Stampede grounds to watch rodeo action. Spend the afternoon at the Grandstand for the Calgary Stampede Rodeo with professionals competing in bull riding and other events. Walk around and take in square dancing, mock gun fights, country bands, and local food throughout the festive grounds.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Pancake breakfast at Fluor Rope Square, Olympic Plaza)
Included Activities
- Pancake breakfast at Fluor Rope Square, Olympic Plaza
- Calgary Stampede Rodeo at Grandstand
- Bull riding event viewing
- Stampede grounds exploration
Optional Activities
- Cowboy hat, threads, and boots purchases at stalls
Landmarks/POIs Fluor Rope Square Olympic Plaza Stampede Park - Day 4
Calgary to Banff
An included city tour takes you through Calgary's downtown, Fort Calgary, Stampede Park, the Saddledome, and Canada Olympic Park. After that, you'll head west into the Canadian Rockies and Banff National Park for a two-night stay with an orientation tour when you arrive.
Included Activities
- Calgary city tour - downtown, Fort Calgary, Stampede Park, Saddledome, Canada Olympic Park
- Orientation tour in Banff National Park
Landmarks/POIs Fort Calgary Stampede Park Saddledome Canada Olympic Park Banff National Park - Day 5
Banff
You'll have the day to explore Banff, one of Canada's favorite year-round resorts. Summer activities include hiking, boating, horseback riding, and fishing. Your tour director can point out different ways to spend your time based on what interests you.
Optional Activities
- Helicopter ride over the Canadian Rockies with spectacular views
Landmarks/POIs Banff National Park - Day 6
Banff to Jasper
Drive north through the Canadian Rockies, passing through gorges and viewing snowcapped ranges with turquoise and green lakes. Stop at Lake Louise to see the water's reflection of surrounding mountains and glaciers. Then head to the Columbia Icefield for an included ride on the Ice Explorer across 750-foot-thick ice. By evening you'll reach Jasper for an orientation tour.
Included Activities
- Lake Louise viewing
- Ice Explorer ride on Columbia Icefield
Optional Activities
- Float trip down Athabasca River
Landmarks/POIs Lake Louise Columbia Icefield Athabasca River Jasper National Park - Day 7
Jasper
This is your free day in Jasper to move at your own pace. The area has guided hikes available, shops to browse, and chances to spot wildlife while walking through this mountain resort town.
Optional Activities
- Narrated cruise on Maligne Lake to see Spirit Island
Landmarks/POIs Maligne Lake Spirit Island Jasper National Park - Day 8
Jasper to Prince George
Leave Jasper and follow the Fraser River toward Mount Robson, the highest peak in Canada's Rockies at almost 13,000 feet. Continue south to Prince George, the province's northern capital, where you'll stay overnight.
Landmarks/POIs Mount Robson Fraser River - Day 9
Prince George to Prince Rupert
Board VIA Rail's Skeena train for an all-day journey through the Coast Mountains and along the Skeena River, known as the River of Mists. You'll follow old First Nations trading routes and fur trader paths while watching for bald eagles, black bears, moose, and other wildlife. Arrive in Prince Rupert for a two-night stay.
Included Activities
- VIA Rail Skeena train journey - Prince George to Prince Rupert, Economy class
Landmarks/POIs Coast Mountains Skeena River - Day 10
Prince Rupert
An orientation tour shows you around Prince Rupert. Then you'll visit the North Pacific Historic Fishing Village, a National Historic Site, for a guided tour of British Columbia's oldest cannery village. Learn about the canning process and how people lived during peak production. The afternoon is free to explore on your own.
Included Activities
- Orientation tour of Prince Rupert
- North Pacific Historic Fishing Village guided tour
Landmarks/POIs North Pacific Historic Fishing Village - Day 11
Prince Rupert to Port Hardy
Early this morning you'll board a ship for the Inside Passage, one of the world's most beautiful ocean voyages. See towering mountains, waterfalls, countless islands, and rainforests while watching for sea lions, porpoises, and possibly killer whales. You'll arrive in Port Hardy late evening.
Included Activities
- Inside Passage ferry crossing to Port Hardy
Landmarks/POIs Inside Passage - Day 12
Port Hardy to Victoria
Leave Port Hardy early and travel south along Vancouver Island's eastern coast. Pass through Campbell River, stop in Chemainus to see its collection of more than 30 murals depicting pioneer settlement, then continue to Victoria, arriving late afternoon.
Landmarks/POIs Campbell River Chemainus - Day 13
Victoria
Morning sightseeing covers the Inner Harbour, Bastion Square, and Thunderbird Park with its unusual totem pole collection. The rest of the day is yours to explore. You could have high tea at the Empress Hotel, visit the Royal British Columbia Museum, or take an optional trip to Butchart Gardens. Later, take a relaxing walk along the Waterfront Promenade.
Included Activities
- Inner Harbour viewing
- Bastion Square
- Thunderbird Park with totem pole collection
Optional Activities
- High tea at the Empress Hotel
- Royal British Columbia Museum visit
- Butchart Gardens excursion with 55-acres of magnificent floral displays
Landmarks/POIs Inner Harbour Bastion Square Thunderbird Park Empress Hotel Royal British Columbia Museum Butchart Gardens Waterfront Promenade - Day 14
Victoria to Vancouver
Set sail across the Strait of Georgia through the Gulf Islands, an area known for its Mediterranean-like climate. You'll arrive in Vancouver late afternoon.
Included Activities
- Strait of Georgia crossing through Gulf Islands
Landmarks/POIs Strait of Georgia Gulf Islands - Day 15
Vancouver
Morning sightseeing includes an included city tour showing Stanley Park, Chinatown, the harbour, beaches, and more. The rest of the day is free. Your tour director can suggest options like taking a water taxi to Granville Island for outdoor markets and street musicians, or visiting historic Gastown with its steam-powered clock, antique shops, art galleries, and street vendors.
Included Activities
- Vancouver city tour - Stanley Park, Chinatown, harbour, beaches
Optional Activities
- Water taxi to Granville Island with outdoor markets and street musicians
- Historic Gastown exploration with steam-powered clock, antique shops, art galleries, and street vendors
Landmarks/POIs Stanley Park Chinatown Granville Island Gastown - Day 16
Vancouver
Say goodbye to your tour director and head aboard your cruise ship. Your package includes Holland America's 'Have It All Premium Cruise Package' with dinner included this evening.
- Meals
- Dinner
Included Activities
- Cruise ship embarkation
- Day 17
Inside Passage Cruise
Spend the day cruising the Inside Passage, one of the world's most spectacular waterways and the longest sheltered inland waterway in the world along British Columbia's coast. Watch for orcas and humpback whales in the water.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Inside Passage cruising
Landmarks/POIs Inside Passage - Day 18
Juneau, Alaska
Juneau sits at the foot of grand mountain peaks on Gastineau Channel, home to massive Mendenhall Glacier and the Juneau Icefield. Explore rustic shops in town or head out to kayak, raft, hike, whale watch, flightsee, or fish. The long daylight hours mean endless adventure options.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Kayaking in Juneau
- Rafting in Juneau
- Hiking in Juneau
- Whale watching in Juneau
- Flightseeing in Juneau
- Fishing in Juneau
Landmarks/POIs Juneau Mendenhall Glacier Juneau Icefield Gastineau Channel - Day 19
Skagway, Alaska
Explore Skagway and its connection to the Klondike Gold Rush. Browse every little shop from the Trail Bench to Lynch and Kennedy's Dry Goods. Visit the Red Onion Saloon with its honky-tonk piano and costumed barmaids, filled with memorabilia and pictures of historic gold rush characters. Finish with the Trail of '98 Museum to round out the experience.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Trail Bench shop visit
- Lynch & Kennedy's Dry Goods visit
- Red Onion Saloon visit
- Trail of '98 Museum visit
Landmarks/POIs Trail of '98 Museum Red Onion Saloon - Day 20
Glacier Bay, Alaska
Glacier Bay has more actively calving tidewater glaciers than anywhere else. Watch massive chunks of ice split off and crash into the sea with thunderous sounds. The impact shoots water hundreds of meters into the air, creating an unforgettable moment for photos that happens repeatedly throughout your visit.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Landmarks/POIs Glacier Bay National Park & Preserve - Day 21
Ketchikan, Alaska
Explore Ketchikan, Alaska's first major stop for cruisers entering the Inside Passage. The town sits on the banks of the Tongass Narrows, surrounded by green forests fed by heavy rain. An important center for salmon fishing and packing, you can try sport fishing or eat fresh seafood at local restaurants. It's also a great spot to learn about Native Alaskan culture of the Tlingit, Haida, and Tsimshian nations.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Sport-fishing excursion in Ketchikan
- Fresh seafood dining at local restaurants
- Native Alaskan cultural exploration
Landmarks/POIs Ketchikan Tongass Narrows - Day 22
Inside Passage Cruise
Today you're cruising arguably one of the world's greatest routes, the Inside Passage, which stretches through landscapes from Misty Fjords National Monument to Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve. From the ship you'll spot humpback whales and orca in the water, bald eagles overhead, and brown bears along shorelines.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Inside Passage cruising through Misty Fjords and Glacier Bay area
Landmarks/POIs Inside Passage Misty Fjords National Monument Glacier Bay National Park & Preserve - Day 23
Cruise End
Your cruise ends this morning. Plan to schedule your flights after noon to give yourself time to disembark and make your way to the airport.
- Meals
- Breakfast
