Itinerary
- Day 1
Calgary
You'll arrive in Calgary and get transferred to your hotel. Later this evening, there's a welcome reception where you can meet the other travelers and your tour director.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Marriott Downtown Hotel), Hotel (Calgary Marriott Downtown Hotel)
Included Activities
- Welcome Reception
- Day 2
Calgary to Banff
This morning you'll head to Banff National Park. Once there, you'll take a sightseeing tour around town and then stop at Yamnuska Wolfdog Sanctuary to interact with the wolfdogs and learn about conservation efforts.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Banff Park Lodge)
Included Activities
- Sightseeing tour of Banff
- Visit Yamnuska Wolfdog Sanctuary
Landmarks Banff National Park Yamnuska Wolfdog Sanctuary 
- Day 3
Banff
The day is completely open in Banff. You can walk around the resort town at your own pace or pick from optional activities like helicopter tours, a float trip on Bow River, guided lake hikes, the Banff Gondola, canoeing, or an ice hockey experience.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Banff Park Lodge)
Optional Activities
- Heli-Flightseeing to Spray Valley and Goat Range
- Bow River Float Trip
- Local Lakes and Gems Tour (Johnson Lake, Two Jack Lake, Lake Minnewanka)
- Evening Golf Course Cart Tour at Fairmont Banff Springs
- Banff Gondola (Sulphur Mountain)
- River Explorer Canoe Tour on Bow River
- Hockey Player Experience with Canmore Eagles
Landmarks Sulphur Mountain Johnson Lake Two Jack Lake Lake Minnewanka Bow River Fairmont Banff Springs - Day 4
Banff to Lake Louise
You'll head to Moraine Lake to see the turquoise glacial waters, then continue to Lake Louise (weather permitting). Spend the afternoon exploring before checking into your hotel near the lake.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Lake Louise Inn)
Included Activities
- Visit Moraine Lake
- Visit Lake Louise
Landmarks Moraine Lake Lake Louise 
- Day 5
Lake Louise to Jasper
The Icefields Parkway is your route today, a 232 km drive through the Canadian Rockies. You'll stop at Columbia Icefield for an Ice Explorer ride onto Athabasca Glacier, then continue through the Continental Divide before arriving in Jasper.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Marmot Lodge)
Included Activities
- Icefields Parkway scenic drive
- Ice Explorer ride on Athabasca Glacier
Landmarks Icefields Parkway Columbia Icefield Athabasca Glacier Jasper National Park Continental Divide - Day 6
Jasper to Blue River to Mike Wiegele Heli Village
You'll pass Mount Robson on the way to Blue River, where you take a river safari through Grizzly Bear Valley. Look for wildlife along the glacier-fed rivers and lakes, and you'll see waterfalls and forest scenery before heading to Mike Wiegele Heli Village.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Mike Wiegele Heli Village)
Included Activities
- Blue River Safari to Grizzly Bear Valley
Optional Activities
- Rocky Mountaineer Rail journey to Vancouver (replaces Days 6-7, requires additional cost, stay in Kamloops at Rocky Mountaineer-assigned hotel)
Landmarks Mount Robson Grizzly Bear Valley 
- Day 7
Blue River to Vancouver
After traveling through the Cariboo region, you'll arrive in Vancouver. The rest of the day is yours to walk around the city and get a feel for things.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Vancouver)
Optional Activities
- Rocky Mountaineer Rail journey from Kamloops to Vancouver (if chosen on Day 6)
Landmarks Cariboo Region - Day 8
Vancouver
Take a guided tour through Vancouver's main areas, including the Waterfront and historic Gastown. If you prefer, there are optional activities available to explore different parts of the city on your own.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Vancouver), Hotel (Sheraton Wall Centre Hotel or similar)
Included Activities
- Vancouver sightseeing tour (Waterfront and Gastown)
Optional Activities
- Grouse Mountain admission and bear refuge visit
- Hop-On, Hop-Off sightseeing bus tour
- Capilano Suspension Bridge admission (70 metres above Capilano River)
- Flyover Canada virtual flight simulator experience
Landmarks Vancouver Waterfront Gastown Grouse Mountain Capilano Suspension Bridge - Day 9
Vancouver to Whistler
You'll drive up the Sea to Sky Highway to Whistler, passing beautiful scenery along the way. Once there, you can explore on your own or try optional activities like gondola rides, forest adventures, zip-lining, helicopter flights, jeep tours, or e-bike rentals.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Aava Hotel)
Optional Activities
- Peak 2 Peak Gondola (4.4 km journey between Whistler and Blackcomb peaks)
- TreeTrek forest tour with suspension bridges and treetop platforms
- Ziptrek Bear Tour zip-lining adventure
- Heli-Flightseeing around Whistler
- Mountain Jeep Tour around Blackcomb Peak
- Electric Mountain Bike rental
Landmarks Sea to Sky Highway Whistler Mountain Blackcomb Peak - Day 10
Whistler to Victoria
A ferry takes you across the Georgia Strait to Victoria, passing through the Gulf Islands. You'll see forested islands and coastal views before arriving at Vancouver Island and British Columbia's capital city.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Victoria)
Included Activities
- Ferry crossing to Victoria via Gulf Islands
Landmarks Georgia Strait Gulf Islands Vancouver Island 
- Day 11
Victoria
Spend the day exploring Victoria at your own pace. Tonight features a special farewell dinner at The Butchart Gardens in the original family home, where you'll see the flower displays and dine with fellow guests.
- Meals
- Dinner (Farewell Dinner at The Butchart Gardens in original Butchart family residence)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Victoria)
Included Activities
- Farewell Dinner at The Butchart Gardens
Optional Activities
- Horse-Drawn Carriage Tour (includes James Bay, Beacon Hill Park, Victoria's oldest church, Thunderbird Park with First Nations totem poles)
- Whale-Watching Tour (choice of Zodiac or luxury motor yacht)
Landmarks The Butchart Gardens James Bay District Beacon Hill Park Thunderbird Park - Day 12
Vancouver
You'll arrive in Vancouver and head to the Holland America Line terminal to board your ship. Once you're settled into your cabin, take some time to explore the vessel and get your bearings. Dinner is served on board this evening, which wraps up your small group experience. It's a good chance to relax after traveling and meet some fellow passengers as you prepare for your voyage ahead.
- Meals
- Dinner (Dinner on board Holland America Line ship)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Holland America Line’s Zaandam or Koningsdam)
Included Activities
- Board Holland America Line ship (Zaandam or Koningsdam)
- Day 13
At Sea
Enjoy a full day at sea as the ship cruises through the Inside Passage. You'll see dramatic rocky headlands and icy waters. Explore the ship's facilities and relax in the public areas throughout the day.
Landmarks Inside Passage 
- Day 14
Juneau
The ship arrives in Juneau, Alaska's capital. Walk around town and check out the shops, or choose optional activities like a glacier dog sled ride, fire-baked salmon, or gold panning in this former gold rush area.
Optional Activities
- Dog sled ride over a glacier
- Salmon baking experience
- Gold panning activity
Landmarks Juneau 
- Day 15
Skagway
You'll dock in Skagway at the north end of the Inside Passage. This old frontier town has period shops and saloons from its gold rush days. Explore the town freely or join optional activities about prospecting or local wildlife.
Optional Activities
- Gold prospecting tour
- Local wildlife tour
Landmarks Skagway - Day 16
Glacier Bay National Park
Glacier Bay National Park comes into view this morning with its massive glaciers, wild coastlines, and fjords. Rangers board the ship to explain the geology and wildlife of this UNESCO World Heritage site as you cruise through.
Included Activities
- Glacier Bay National Park cruise with ranger presentation
Landmarks Glacier Bay National Park 
- Day 17
Ketchikan
The ship docks in Ketchikan, known for salmon and Alaskan Native culture. You can explore the town on your own, or take optional activities like a walking tour or visit to Saxman Native Village to see Tlingit culture and totem poles.
Optional Activities
- Walking tour of Ketchikan
- Saxman Native Village visit (Tlingit culture and totem poles)
Landmarks Ketchikan Saxman Native Village - Day 18
At Sea
This is your last day on the Holland America ship. You'll cruise south through the Inside Passage seeing glaciers and mountain scenery. Relax on board and enjoy dinner this evening as your cruise ends.
- Meals
- Dinner (Final dinner on board cruise ship)
Landmarks Inside Passage - Day 19
Vancouver
After breakfast on the ship, you'll disembark in Vancouver and arrange your airport transfer for your flight home.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Breakfast on board cruise ship
