Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival in Vancouver
You'll get picked up at the airport and taken to your hotel. This evening you'll meet the rest of your group for a welcome dinner.
- Meals
- Dinner (Welcome dinner)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (The Sutton Place Hotel Vancouver)
- Day 2
Vancouver
Start with breakfast at Cliff House Restaurant, then walk across the Capilano Suspension Bridge with time in the park. After that, you'll get a guided tour of Vancouver covering Gastown, Chinatown, Stanley Park, and Granville Island. The afternoon and evening are yours to spend however you'd like exploring the city.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at Cliff House Restaurant at Capilano Suspension Bridge Park)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (The Sutton Place Hotel Vancouver)
Included Activities
- Capilano Suspension Bridge Park visit with nature exploration
- Breakfast at Cliff House Restaurant
- Guided sightseeing tour of Vancouver including Gastown, Chinatown, Stanley Park, and Granville Island
Landmarks Capilano Suspension Bridge Park Gastown Chinatown Stanley Park Granville Island - Day 3
Vancouver to Kamloops via Rocky Mountaineer
Board the Rocky Mountaineer train in GoldLeaf Service with bi-level glass-dome cars. You'll travel along the Thompson River and see the Coast Mountains and Hell's Gate on your way toward Kamloops.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (hotel as assigned by Rocky Mountaineer (three-star accommodation))
Included Activities
- Rocky Mountaineer rail journey in GoldLeaf Service with glass-dome carriage viewing
Landmarks Coast Mountains Hell's Gate Thompson River - Day 4
Kamloops to Banff National Park via Rocky Mountaineer
Continue on the Rocky Mountaineer heading into the Rockies. You'll see the Spiral Tunnels and cross Kicking Horse Pass, then arrive at the Fairmont Banff Springs in Banff National Park for the night.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Banff National Park)
Included Activities
- Rocky Mountaineer rail journey viewing Spiral Tunnels and Kicking Horse Pass
Landmarks Spiral Tunnels Kicking Horse Pass Fairmont Banff Springs - Day 5
Banff National Park
Pick your own activity today - options include checking out Johnson Lake or Two Jack Lake, going up Sulphur Mountain on the gondola, taking a heli-tour over the Rockies, floating down the Bow River, playing ice hockey with the Canmore Eagles, or relaxing at the spa. You'll also choose where to eat this evening.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Banff National Park)
Optional Activities
- Banff Locals, Lakes & Gems guided small-group tour exploring Johnson Lake, Two Jack Lake, and Lake Minnewanka
- Gondola ride to top of Sulphur Mountain with boardwalk walk
- Heli flightseeing tour over Rocky Mountains
- Bow River float trip
- Hockey Player Experience with Canmore Eagles
- Fairmont Spa entry with mineral pool and waterfall access
Landmarks Johnson Lake Two Jack Lake Lake Minnewanka Sulphur Mountain Bow River Fairmont Banff Springs - Day 6
Banff National Park to Lake Louise
This morning you'll meet a Canadian Mountie and hear stories about the Royal Canadian Mounted Police. Then you'll head to Lake Louise, passing Moraine Lake along the way. You can pick from several restaurants at your hotel for dinner.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise)
Included Activities
- Meet a Mountie experience in Banff National Park with Royal Canadian Mounted Police tales
Landmarks Moraine Lake Lake Louise Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise 
- Day 7
Lake Louise to Jasper National Park via Icefields Parkway
Drive the Icefields Parkway with stops at Peyto Lake and the Columbia Icefield. You'll walk out onto the Athabasca Glacier, then continue past Athabasca Falls before reaching Jasper by evening. Choose where to dine at your lodge.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge)
Included Activities
- Icefields Parkway drive
- Peyto Lake stop
- Columbia Icefield visit
- Athabasca Glacier journey
Landmarks Icefields Parkway Peyto Lake Columbia Icefield Athabasca Glacier Athabasca Falls 
- Day 8
Jasper National Park to Sun Peaks
Start by seeing Maligne Canyon, then head back into British Columbia on the Yellowhead Highway. You'll pass Mount Robson (3,954 metres) and arrive in Sun Peaks for the night.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Sun Peaks Grand Hotel)
Included Activities
- Maligne Canyon visit
Landmarks Maligne Canyon Mount Robson Yellowhead Highway - Day 9
Sun Peaks to Whistler
Follow the old gold rush route through the Cariboo region with stops at Seton and Duffey lakes. You'll re-enter the Coast Mountains and learn about Whistler's outdoor scene before arriving there for the night.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Whistler)
Included Activities
- Cariboo region tour following gold rush pioneer routes
- Seton Lake stop
- Duffey Lake stop
Landmarks Cariboo region Seton Lake Duffey Lake Coast Mountains 
- Day 10
Whistler to Victoria via Sea to Sky Highway and BC Ferries
Drive south on the Sea to Sky Highway, then take the BC Ferries to Vancouver Island. Continue to Chemainus to see the outdoor murals, then arrive in Victoria.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Victoria)
Included Activities
- BC Ferries crossing to Vancouver Island
Landmarks Sea to Sky Highway Chemainus - Day 11
Victoria
Head to The Butchart Gardens early before other visitors arrive. You'll have breakfast in the original residence and walk through the gardens and blooms with fewer crowds. This evening features a special farewell dinner with your travel group.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Exclusive breakfast in the original Butchart residence), Dinner (Special farewell dinner with fellow travelers)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Victoria)
Included Activities
- The Butchart Gardens Before Hours visit
- Breakfast in original Butchart residence
Landmarks The Butchart Gardens - Day 12
Victoria to Alaska via Cruise
Take the ferry back to Vancouver in the morning, then board your Holland America Line cruise ship. Spend the afternoon getting settled, unpacking, and meeting other passengers.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Holland America Line’s Zaandam in a Vista Suite)
Included Activities
- Holland America Line cruise boarding
- Day 13
Alaska Inside Passage
Spend the day on the cruise ship traveling through the Inside Passage. You'll see rocky headlands and icy waters while relaxing on board.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Holland America Line’s Zaandam in a Vista Suite)
Landmarks Inside Passage - Day 14
Juneau, Alaska
Arrive in Juneau, Alaska's capital, set at the foot of Mount Roberts and Mount Juneau. The Mendenhall Glacier is nearby. You can explore the city on your own, and optional activities are available for an extra cost.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Holland America Line’s Zaandam in a Vista Suite)
Optional Activities
- Optional excursion exploring Juneau's attractions
Landmarks Juneau Mount Roberts Mount Juneau Gastineau Channel Mendenhall Glacier Juneau Icefield 
- Day 15
Skagway, Alaska
Dock in Skagway, the northernmost stop on the Inside Passage. This town was central to the Klondike Gold Rush and has heritage buildings now protected as part of the national historical park. Explore the town and its history at your own pace with optional excursions available.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Holland America Line’s Zaandam in a Vista Suite)
Optional Activities
- Optional excursion exploring Skagway attractions
Landmarks Skagway Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park 
- Day 16
Glacier Bay National Park, Alaska
You'll see Glacier Bay National Park with its tidewater glaciers. Local rangers will explain the geological history of the area.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Holland America Line’s Zaandam in a Vista Suite)
Included Activities
- Glacier Bay National Park scenic viewing
- Ranger-led geological interpretation
Landmarks Glacier Bay National Park - Day 17
Ketchikan, Alaska
Pull into Ketchikan, a coastal town on the Tongass Narrows known as the salmon capital. Check out the Totem Heritage Center with its 19th-century totem poles or walk along historic Creek Street on your own.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Holland America Line’s Zaandam in a Vista Suite)
Optional Activities
- Totem Heritage Center visit featuring 19th-century totem poles
- Historic Creek Street exploration
Landmarks Ketchikan Tongass Narrows Totem Heritage Center Creek Street 
- Day 18
Alaska Inside Passage
Enjoy your last day on the ship using all the amenities available. You'll see the British Columbia coast as you pass rocky headlands and icy waters of the Inside Passage.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Holland America Line’s Zaandam in a Vista Suite)
Landmarks Inside Passage British Columbia Coast - Day 19
Departure from Vancouver
After breakfast, you'll say goodbye to your fellow travelers and head to the airport for your flight home.
- Meals
- Breakfast
