Itinerary
- Day 1
Calgary to Banff
You'll arrive in Calgary and head to your hotel in Banff. After you get settled, meet the other travelers and your tour director over welcome dinner.
- Meals
- Dinner (Welcome dinner)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Banff National Park)
Included Activities
- Welcome dinner with fellow travelers and APT Tour Director
Landmarks Fairmont Banff Springs - Day 2
Banff
You have the day to yourself in Banff with several options. Take a guided tour of hidden lakes and gems, ride the gondola up Sulphur Mountain for views, go on a helicopter flight over the Rockies, float down Bow River, or relax at the spa at Fairmont Banff Springs. Spend your afternoon however you like.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Banff National Park)
Optional Activities
- Freedom of Choice - Banff Locals, Lakes & Gems: Small-group tour exploring Johnson Lake, Two Jack Lake and Lake Minnewanka
- Freedom of Choice - Gondola Ride: Sulphur Mountain gondola ride ascending nearly 700 metres with boardwalk exploration at peak
- Freedom of Choice - Heli Flightseeing: Helicopter tour over Rocky Mountains, snowy peaks, lakes and alpine meadows
- Freedom of Choice - Bow River Float Trip: Scenic float down Bow River suitable for most fitness levels
- Freedom of Choice - Fairmont Spa Entry: Access to mineral pool and pulsating waterfalls at Fairmont Banff Springs
Landmarks Johnson Lake Two Jack Lake Lake Minnewanka Sulphur Mountain Bow River Fairmont Banff Springs - Day 3
Banff to Lake Louise
Start with a guided tour of Banff, then meet with a member of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police to hear stories about Canada's iconic force. You'll head to Moraine Lake in the Valley of the Ten Peaks (if weather allows), then continue to Lake Louise. Pick where you want to eat dinner from the hotel's restaurant options.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Banff
- Signature Experience - Meet a Mountie: Meet a Royal Canadian Mounted Police officer and hear tales from the iconic force
- Visit to Moraine Lake (season permitting)
- Visit to Lake Louise
Landmarks Banff Moraine Lake Valley of the Ten Peaks Lake Louise Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise 
- Day 4
Lake Louise to Jasper
Drive along the Icefields Parkway and stop at Columbia Icefield for an Ice Explorer ride onto Athabasca Glacier. Keep going to Jasper, passing Athabasca Falls on the way. After you arrive, have dinner at the lodge and catch the First Nations Warrior Women Performance with Indigenous songs, drumming, and Cree stories.
- Meals
- Dinner (Dinner at the lodge)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Jasper National Park)
Included Activities
- Travel along Icefields Parkway
- Ice Explorer ride onto Athabasca Glacier
- Visit to Athabasca Falls
- Signature Experience - First Nations Warrior Women Performance: Captivating performance featuring songs and drumming with Indigenous culture stories
Landmarks Icefields Parkway Columbia Icefield Athabasca Glacier Athabasca Falls Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge - Day 5
Jasper
You'll have options to see Jasper on your own terms. Take a Harley-Davidson sidecar tour through the wilderness, do a Maligne Valley tour with hiking or a cruise to Spirit Island, go river rafting to spot wildlife, or ride the Jasper SkyTram for views of Athabasca Valley and the national park.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Jasper National Park)
Optional Activities
- Freedom of Choice - Harley-Davidson Sidecar Tour: Chauffeured motorcycle sidecar tour through Jasper's wilderness
- Freedom of Choice - Maligne Valley Tour with Hike: Trail hike through Maligne Canyon looking for osprey, eagles, bighorn sheep, mountain goats, moose, elk, deer and bears
- Freedom of Choice - Maligne Valley Tour with Cruise: Glacial water cruise across Maligne Lake to Spirit Island (only accessible by boat)
- Freedom of Choice - River Rafting: Small rapids and calm waters with licensed guide pointing out areas of interest and wildlife
- Freedom of Choice - Jasper SkyTram: Peak attraction with views of Athabasca Valley and Jasper National Park with included SkyTram shuttle transport
Landmarks Maligne Canyon Maligne Lake Spirit Island Athabasca Valley Jasper SkyTram 
- Day 6
Jasper to Kamloops
Board the Rocky Mountaineer train and start your rail journey through the Rockies. Relax in the bi-level glass-dome GoldLeaf carriage while taking in views as you travel toward Kamloops.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (hotel as assigned by Rocky Mountaineer (three-star accommodation))
Included Activities
- Rocky Mountaineer train journey in GoldLeaf Service with bi-level glass-dome carriage from Jasper to Kamloops
Landmarks Rocky Mountains - Day 7
Kamloops to Vancouver
Your Rocky Mountaineer continues west today heading toward Vancouver. Along the way you'll pass the striking orange truss bridge at Cisco Crossing and see water rushing over Hell's Gate.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Fairmont Waterfront Hotel)
Included Activities
- Rocky Mountaineer train journey in GoldLeaf Service from Kamloops to Vancouver
- Views of Cisco Crossing orange truss bridge
- Views of Hell's Gate
Landmarks Cisco Crossing Hell's Gate Fairmont Waterfront Hotel - Day 8
Vancouver to Alaska
Take a guided tour of Vancouver's main sights. Later you'll board your Holland America Line ship and begin traveling along Alaska's Inside Passage with fjords, tidewater glaciers, and rugged mountains.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Holland America Line’s Koningsdam in a Verandah Stateroom)
Included Activities
- Guided discovery tour of Vancouver's must-see sights
- Board Holland America Line cruise ship
Landmarks Vancouver Inside Passage - Day 9
Inside Passage
Spend the day on ship moving through the Inside Passage. Watch the rocky headlands and icy waters pass by, enjoy the views, and take advantage of the ship's facilities and activities.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Holland America Line’s Koningsdam in a Verandah Stateroom)
Included Activities
- Sailing along the Inside Passage with views of rocky headlands and icy waters
Landmarks Inside Passage - Day 10
Juneau
Arrive in Juneau, Alaska's capital, with Mount Roberts and Mount Juneau in the background. Mendenhall Glacier sits nearby flowing from the Juneau Icefield. Get off the ship and explore at your own pace, or book an optional excursion if you'd like (extra cost).
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Holland America Line’s Koningsdam in a Verandah Stateroom)
Included Activities
- Dock in Juneau
- Leisure time to explore
Optional Activities
- Optional excursion to discover more of Juneau's wonders (additional expense)
Landmarks Mount Roberts Mount Juneau Mendenhall Glacier Juneau Icefield - Day 11
Skagway
Dock in Skagway, the northernmost point on the Inside Passage and the main hub during the Klondike Gold Rush. Walk through heritage buildings that are part of the Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park and learn about Alaska's history. Optional tours are available (additional cost).
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Holland America Line’s Koningsdam in a Verandah Stateroom)
Included Activities
- Arrive in Skagway
- Explore heritage buildings at Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park
Optional Activities
- Optional excursion to discover more of Skagway's wonders (additional expense)
Landmarks Skagway Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park 
- Day 12
Glacier Bay
Wake up to the striking landscape of Glacier Bay National Park. You'll see tidewater glaciers calving and can learn about the area's geological features from local rangers.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Holland America Line’s Koningsdam in a Verandah Stateroom)
Included Activities
- Viewing of calving tidewater glaciers in Glacier Bay National Park
- Geological interpretation from local rangers
Landmarks Glacier Bay National Park 
- Day 13
Ketchikan
Pull into Ketchikan, a vibrant town on Tongass Narrows known as the salmon capital of the world. Check out Alaska Native culture or wander on your own. Visit the Totem Heritage Center to see 19th-century totem poles or stroll through historic Creek Street.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Holland America Line’s Koningsdam in a Verandah Stateroom)
Included Activities
- Arrive in Ketchikan
- Leisure time to explore
Optional Activities
- Visit to Totem Heritage Center's collection of 19th-century totem poles
- Stroll along historic Creek Street
Landmarks Ketchikan Tongass Narrows Totem Heritage Center Creek Street - Day 14
Inside Passage
Your final day at sea gives you time to enjoy the ship's facilities. Watch the rocky headlands and icy waters of the Inside Passage pass by along the British Columbia Coast.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Holland America Line’s Koningsdam in a Verandah Stateroom)
Included Activities
- Final day aboard Holland America Line ship with access to all amenities
- Sailing along British Columbia Coast and Inside Passage with views of rocky headlands and icy waters
Landmarks British Columbia Coast Inside Passage - Day 15
Departure
Your trip ends after breakfast. You'll say goodbye to everyone and head to the airport for your flight home.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Airport transfer
