Itinerary
- Day 1
Vancouver
You'll arrive in Vancouver and connect with your Tour Director at the airport. After getting settled at your hotel in the city center, you'll head to a Welcome Reception this evening to meet the other travelers on your trip.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Vancouver)
- Day 2
Vancouver
A guided tour takes you through Vancouver's neighborhoods, including the Waterfront and historic Gastown. The day is flexible with several options available, so you can choose activities like a hop-on hop-off bus, the Capilano Suspension Bridge, or a trip up Grouse Mountain based on what interests you.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Vancouver)
Included Activities
- Sightseeing tour of Vancouver including Waterfront and Gastown
Optional Activities
- Hop-On, Hop-Off Sightseeing - self-guided bus tour
- Grouse Mountain Admission - views of Vancouver, Pacific Ocean, bear refuge, scenic walk
- Capilano Suspension Bridge Admission - 70 metres above the Capilano River
- Flyover Canada Experience - virtual flight simulator
Landmarks Waterfront Gastown Grouse Mountain Capilano Suspension Bridge - Day 3
Vancouver to Kamloops
You'll board the Rocky Mountaineer train with large windows that let you see everything as you travel. The route takes you through Fraser Valley, past the Coast Mountains and Fraser Canyon. You'll arrive in Kamloops by evening for an overnight stay.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (hotel assigned by Rocky Mountaineer)
Included Activities
- Rocky Mountaineer train journey in SilverLeaf Service
Landmarks Fraser Valley Coast Mountains Fraser Canyon - Day 4
Kamloops to Jasper
The train continues with views of the North Thompson River as you move through the Monashee Mountains. You'll see Pyramid Falls, pass Alberta Icefields, and spot Mount Robson before heading into Jasper National Park. After arriving, you have free time to walk around and try restaurants in the area.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Chateau Jasper)
Included Activities
- Rocky Mountaineer train journey in SilverLeaf Service
- Entry to Jasper National Park
Optional Activities
- Dinner at local restaurants in Jasper
Landmarks North Thompson River Monashee Mountains Pyramid Falls Alberta Icefields Mount Robson Yellowhead Pass Jasper National Park 
- Day 5
Jasper to Banff
In Jasper, you'll walk through Maligne Canyon's deep rocky ravines, then drive the scenic Icefields Parkway. A ride on an Ice Explorer takes you onto the Athabasca Glacier, and from there you continue to Banff for a two-night stay.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Banff)
Included Activities
- Visit to Maligne Canyon with walking tour
- Travel along Icefields Parkway
- Ice Explorer ride on Athabasca Glacier
Landmarks Maligne Canyon Icefields Parkway Columbia Icefield Athabasca Glacier 
- Day 6
Banff
After breakfast, the day is yours to explore Banff at your own pace or try optional activities if you prefer. Later, you'll join a western-style wagon ride along the Bow River where you can try your hand at lassoing and horseshoes, then sit down for a steak-fry BBQ dinner.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (BBQ steak-fry dinner on the Bow River)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Banff)
Included Activities
- Breakfast
- BBQ on the Bow River - wagon ride, western activities, steak-fry dinner
Optional Activities
- Heli-Flightseeing - Spray Valley and Goat Range tour
- Bow River Float Trip - wildlife viewing
- Local Lakes and Gems Tour - small-group tour of Johnson Lake, Two Jack Lake, Lake Minnewanka
- Evening Golf Course Cart Tour - Stanley Thompson golf course and regional history
- Banff Gondola - Sulphur Mountain ascent nearly 700 metres with boardwalk
- River Explorer Canoe Tour - Voyageur Canoe on Bow River
- Hockey Player Experience - ice hockey with Canmore Eagles
Landmarks Bow River Spray Valley Goat Range Johnson Lake Two Jack Lake Lake Minnewanka Fairmont Banff Springs Golf Course Sulphur Mountain Banff Gondola - Day 7
Banff to Emerald Lake
You'll leave Banff and visit Moraine Lake (depending on seasonal conditions), then head to Lake Louise, known as the 'Jewel of the Rockies'. The journey ends at Emerald Lake Lodge in Yoho National Park, an eco-friendly property with views of the secluded lake.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Emerald Lake Lodge)
Included Activities
- Visit to Moraine Lake (season permitting)
- Visit to Lake Louise
- Overnight stay at Emerald Lake Lodge
Landmarks Moraine Lake Lake Louise Emerald Lake Yoho National Park 
- Day 8
Emerald Lake to Kelowna
After descending through Yoho National Park, you'll travel to Kelowna, a relaxed mountain town on Okanagan Lake. You'll settle into your room at Manteo at Eldorado Resort right on the lake, and dinner tonight comes with water views.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Dinner overlooking Okanagan Lake)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Manteo at Eldorado Resort)
Included Activities
- Travel through Yoho National Park
- Dinner with views of Okanagan Lake
Landmarks Yoho National Park Okanagan Lake - Day 9
Kelowna to Whistler
You'll travel through the Cariboo region's wide open landscapes before reaching Whistler, a well-known alpine resort town with plenty of cultural activities and outdoor options to explore.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Delta Whistler Village Suites)
Landmarks Cariboo Region - Day 10
Whistler to Victoria
The drive south follows the Sea-to-Sky Highway with coastal and mountain views. After that, you'll take a ferry across the Georgia Strait and continue to Victoria.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Victoria)
Included Activities
- Travel along Sea-to-Sky Highway
- Ferry ride across Georgia Strait
Landmarks Sea-to-Sky Highway Georgia Strait - Day 11
Victoria
You have the day to explore Victoria, or you can choose from optional activities if something appeals to you. Your Farewell Dinner takes place at The Butchart Gardens in the original family residence, where you'll share stories with fellow travelers.
- Meals
- Dinner (Farewell Dinner at The Butchart Gardens in original Butchart family residence)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Victoria)
Included Activities
- Farewell Dinner at The Butchart Gardens in original Butchart family residence
Optional Activities
- Whale-Watching Tour - choice of Zodiac or luxury motor yacht for whale, sea lion, and marine wildlife viewing
- Horse-Drawn Carriage Tour - tour of Victoria including James Bay district, Beacon Hill Park, Victoria's oldest church, Thunderbird Park with First Nations totem poles
Landmarks The Butchart Gardens James Bay Beacon Hill Park Thunderbird Park - Day 12
Victoria to Vancouver (Cruise Embarkation)
After breakfast, you'll transfer to Vancouver and board your Holland America Line cruise ship. You'll get settled in your cabin, explore the ship, and then enjoy dinner on your first evening aboard.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Holland America Line's Nieuw Amsterdam or Noordam), Hotel (Holland America Line's Nieuw Amsterdam or Westerdam)
Included Activities
- Transfer to Vancouver cruise port
- Embarkation on Holland America Line cruise ship
- Day 13
At Sea
Today you're at sea as the ship travels through the Inside Passage past rocky headlands and icy waters. You can use the ship's facilities or find a quiet spot in one of the onboard lounges to relax.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Holland America Line's Nieuw Amsterdam or Noordam), Hotel (Holland America Line's Nieuw Amsterdam or Westerdam)
Included Activities
- Cruise through Inside Passage
Landmarks Inside Passage - Day 14
Ketchikan, Alaska
You'll arrive in Ketchikan, known as the salmon capital and for its Alaskan Native cultures. Free time lets you walk around town at your own pace. If you're interested, you can join a walking tour or visit Saxman Native Village to learn about Tlingit culture.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Holland America Line's Nieuw Amsterdam or Noordam), Hotel (Holland America Line's Nieuw Amsterdam or Westerdam)
Optional Activities
- Walking tour of Ketchikan
- Saxman Native Village - Tlingit culture and Native American totem poles (own expense)
Landmarks Saxman Native Village - Day 15
Juneau, Alaska
Juneau, Alaska's capital, is your port today with dramatic glacial landscapes and gold rush history to explore. You can wander into town for shops, or if you want adventure, try dog sled rides on a glacier or gold panning.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Holland America Line's Nieuw Amsterdam or Noordam), Hotel (Holland America Line's Nieuw Amsterdam or Westerdam)
Optional Activities
- Dog sled ride over glacier
- Gold panning in historic gold rush town
- Other activities in Juneau area (own expense)
Landmarks Juneau 
- Day 16
Skagway, Alaska
You'll dock at Skagway, at the northern edge of the Inside Passage. This frontier town still has the spirit of the gold rush, with period stores and saloons. Local history, gold prospecting information, and wildlife viewing are all available.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Holland America Line's Nieuw Amsterdam or Noordam), Hotel (Holland America Line's Nieuw Amsterdam or Westerdam)
Optional Activities
- Gold prospecting lessons
- Local wildlife viewing (additional expense)
Landmarks Skagway - Day 17
Glacier Bay National Park, Alaska
Glacier Bay National Park comes into view with its towering ice rivers, rugged coastline, and quiet fjords. Onboard rangers will share knowledge about the park's geology and wildlife. The area is recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Holland America Line's Nieuw Amsterdam or Noordam), Hotel (Holland America Line's Nieuw Amsterdam or Westerdam)
Included Activities
- Cruise through Glacier Bay National Park
- Ranger-led presentation on park geology and wildlife
Landmarks Glacier Bay National Park 
- Day 18
College Fjord, Alaska
The ship heads north into the Gulf of Alaska's open waters past remote wilderness and tall mountain ranges. Your first stop is College Fjord, a dramatic inlet with massive glaciers. Snow-covered mountains reflect in calm water, creating views perfect for photos and quiet moments.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Holland America Line's Nieuw Amsterdam or Noordam), Hotel (Holland America Line's Nieuw Amsterdam or Westerdam)
Included Activities
- Cruise through Gulf of Alaska
- Visit to College Fjord
Landmarks Gulf of Alaska College Fjord - Day 19
Whittier to Anchorage, Alaska
You'll leave the ship in Whittier and travel to Anchorage, stopping at the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center to see moose up close. You'll have a chance to feed the moose and learn about their eating habits and behavior in the wild.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Sheraton Anchorage Hotel or similar)
Included Activities
- Moose Encounter at Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center - feeding and learning experience
Landmarks Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center - Day 20
Anchorage to Denali, Alaska
A scenic train journey on the McKinley Explorer takes you to Denali. The glass-domed windows give 360-degree views while a host guide travels in each rail car. You'll see untouched Alaskan landscape, cross Hurricane Gulch, go through Broad Pass, and see Denali, North America's tallest mountain.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Holland America Denali Lodge or similar)
Included Activities
- McKinley Explorer train journey to Denali with glass-domed windows and host guide
Landmarks Hurricane Gulch Broad Pass Denali - Day 21
Denali, Alaska
A special Tundra Wilderness Tour through Denali National Park with a local ranger gives you chances to see moose, caribou, grizzly bears, and wolves. You'll learn about wildlife biologists and conservation efforts. The afternoon and evening are free to rest at Holland America Denali Lodge, visit Denali Square, or catch a ranger talk.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Holland America Denali Lodge or similar)
Included Activities
- Tundra Wilderness Tour in Denali National Park with local ranger
- Wildlife viewing - moose, caribou, grizzly bears, wolves
Optional Activities
- Visit to Denali Square
- Ranger talks at Holland America Denali Lodge
Landmarks Denali National Park 
- Day 22
Denali to Fairbanks, Alaska
You'll leave Denali and head to Fairbanks. Once there, a scenic cruise on the Chena River aboard a historic sternwheeler lets you see lush landscapes and spot local wildlife from the calm water.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Westmark Fairbanks Hotel or similar)
Included Activities
- Scenic cruise on Chena River aboard historic sternwheeler
- Wildlife viewing
Landmarks Chena River - Day 23
Fairbanks Departure
You'll transfer to the airport for your flight home.
- Meals
- Breakfast
