Itinerary
- Day 1
Vancouver
You'll arrive in Vancouver and get settled with your Travel Director and other travelers. The day focuses on orientation, so you'll learn your way around the city before everyone heads out to dinner together that evening.
- Meals
- Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Holiday Inn & Suites Vancouver Downtown)
Included Activities
- Discover Vancouver
Landmarks Vancouver 
- Day 2
Vancouver to Victoria
Start by walking through Vancouver's historic Chinatown and Gastown with your Travel Director. After that, you'll board a ferry to Vancouver Island and stop at a family-owned ciderhouse where you can taste local ciders while looking out over the orchards. Then it's on to Victoria for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Grand Pacific)
Included Activities
- Tour historic neighbourhoods of Chinatown and Gastown in Vancouver
- Taste local cider at a family-owned ciderhouse on Vancouver Island
Landmarks Chinatown Gastown 
- Day 3
Victoria
You'll have breakfast at Butchart Gardens before it opens to the public, then spend the morning exploring the 55-acre floral gardens at your own pace. The afternoon is flexible, so grab high tea or fish and chips around Victoria's capital, or consider joining an optional whale watching cruise to see orca, humpback whales, bald eagles, porpoises and seals.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at Butchart Gardens), Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Grand Pacific)
Included Activities
- Breakfast at Butchart Gardens
- Explore Butchart Gardens before crowds arrive
- Explore Victoria's walkable capital
Optional Activities
- Victoria Whale Watching cruise (view orca, humpback whales, bald eagles, porpoises, seals)
Landmarks Butchart Gardens Parliament Buildings Inner Harbour Market Square 
- Day 4
Victoria to Squamish
Check out the vivid murals covering Chemainus, a town known for its community-driven art that started back in 1981. You'll then board a ferry and drive along the scenic Sea-to-Sky Highway. Later, the Sea-to-Sky Gondola takes you up to Summit Lodge where the views across the landscape really open up.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hilton Whistler Resort and Spa)
Included Activities
- View murals of Chemainus
- Enjoy drive along the Sea-to-Sky Highway
- Ride the Sea-to-Sky Gondola to Summit Lodge
Landmarks Chemainus Murals Sea-to-Sky Gondola Summit Lodge 
- Day 5
Squamish
Spend time at the Squamish Lil'wat Cultural Centre learning from Aboriginal Ambassadors who share their own stories and cultural knowledge through artifacts and contemporary pieces. Lunch happens at the centre, and you'll have free time afterward to wander around on your own.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at the Squamish Lil'wat Cultural Centre), Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hilton Whistler Resort and Spa)
Included Activities
- Visit Squamish Lil'wat Cultural Centre with Aboriginal Ambassadors
- Learn about First Nations history and culture
- Lunch at the Squamish Lil'wat Cultural Centre
Landmarks Squamish Lil'wat Cultural Centre - Day 6
Squamish to Sun Peaks
You'll travel to Sun Peaks and have dinner at a local restaurant. From your table, you'll take in views of Seton Lake and the snow-capped mountains surrounding everything.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Dinner at a local restaurant)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Sun Peaks Lodge)
Included Activities
- View Seton Lake and snow-capped mountains
- Drive through Glacier National Park
- Drive through Yoho National Park
Landmarks Seton Lake Glacier National Park of Canada Yoho National Park - Day 7
Sun Peaks to Banff
Driving through Glacier and Yoho National Parks on the way to Banff, you'll cross Canada's highest suspension bridge at the Golden Skybridge. Then there's canyon ridge walking with sweeping views of the Columbia Valley and the Rocky and Purcell mountain ranges. You'll overnight in Banff National Park.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Banff Park Lodge)
Included Activities
- Drive through Glacier National Park and Yoho National Park
- Visit Golden Skybridge
- Explore canyon ridge walking trails with views of Columbia Valley, Rocky and Purcell mountain ranges
Landmarks Golden Skybridge Columbia Valley Rocky Mountain Range Purcell Mountain Range - Day 8
Banff
The morning is yours to use however you like, whether that's taking an optional gondola ride or exploring on your own. Later, you'll get an orientation tour of Banff National Park. This evening brings a special moment when a Mountie dressed in traditional red serge shares stories about their history before dinner together.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Dinner after meeting a Mountie)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Banff Park Lodge)
Included Activities
- Orientation tour of Banff National Park
- Meet a retired Canadian Mountie and hear stories about their history and traditions
Optional Activities
- Gondola ride
Landmarks Banff National Park Bow Falls Surprise Corner - Day 9
Banff to Jasper
Take a lakeside walk at Lake Louise to see the turquoise waters and Victoria Glacier. After that, you'll board an Ice Explorer and drive directly over the Athabasca Glacier. The day ends with a drive along the scenic Icefields Parkway before arriving in Jasper.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Forest Park Hotel)
Included Activities
- Lakeside walk at Lake Louise
- Ice Explorer ride over Athabasca Glacier
- Drive along the Icefields Parkway
Landmarks Lake Louise Athabasca Glacier Victoria Glacier Icefields Parkway 
- Day 10
Jasper
You'll do a guided walk through the natural landscape (note that Maligne Canyon is currently closed due to wildfire damage). Then board a narrated cruise on Maligne Lake where you'll stop at Spirit Island. The evening features a Be My Guest experience on traditional First Nations land where you'll learn about foraged ingredient drink bitters and have dinner with storytelling.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Dinner with storytelling hosted by Matricia Bauer on traditional First Nations land)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Forest Park Hotel)
Included Activities
- Narrated cruise on Maligne Lake to Spirit Island
- Be My Guest experience with Matricia Bauer on traditional First Nations land
- Learn about curated drink bitters from foraged ingredients
- Dinner with storytelling on traditional First Nations land
Landmarks Maligne Canyon Maligne Lake Spirit Island - Day 11
Jasper to Kamloops
Start a two-day luxury journey aboard the Rocky Mountaineer rail service. You'll have an overnight stay in Kamloops, giving you time to settle in and enjoy the mountain views from the train.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (South Thompson Inn & Conference Centre)
Included Activities
- Travel on luxury Rocky Mountaineer train
Landmarks Rocky Mountaineer Route - Day 12
Kamloops to Vancouver
Continue traveling through the clouds aboard the Rocky Mountaineer until you reach Vancouver. A transfer is included to get you from the train station to your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Pinnacle Harbourfront)
Included Activities
- Travel on luxury Rocky Mountaineer train to Vancouver
- Hotel transfer from Vancouver train station
Landmarks Vancouver - Day 13
Vancouver to Alaska Cruise
Head to The Port of Vancouver's cruise terminal at Canada Place where you'll board the MS Koningsdam and your Alaska cruise begins.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Holland America MS Koningsdam)
Landmarks Canada Place - Day 14
Cruising the Inside Passage
You'll cruise the Inside Passage, which you can only reach by boat or plane. This gives you a view of Alaska's pristine coastal scenery from the water.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Holland America MS Koningsdam)
Included Activities
- Cruise the Inside Passage
Landmarks Inside Passage - Day 15
Juneau, Alaska
After arriving in Juneau, there are several ways to spend the day. Shop downtown, go rafting, or take a flightsee adventure to see the area from the air.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Holland America MS Koningsdam)
Optional Activities
- Shop downtown Juneau
- Rafting
- Flightsee
Landmarks Juneau - Day 16
Skagway, Alaska
Explore the Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park and step into Skagway's past. The park tells the story of the gold rush era that shaped this region.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Holland America MS Koningsdam)
Optional Activities
- Visit Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park
Landmarks Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park - Day 17
Glacier Bay, Alaska
From your ship, take in the pristine beauty of Glacier Bay National Park. You'll view the glaciers and landscapes without leaving the comfort of the deck.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Holland America MS Koningsdam)
Included Activities
- View Glacier Bay National Park from ship
Landmarks Glacier Bay National Park - Day 18
Ketchikan, Alaska
Visit the world's largest collection of standing totem poles in Ketchikan, or explore any number of optional activities available for the day.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Holland America MS Koningsdam)
Optional Activities
- Visit the world's largest collection of standing totem poles
- Various optional activities in Ketchikan
Landmarks Ketchikan Totem Poles Ketchikan 
- Day 19
Cruising Back to Vancouver
Relax and settle into a leisurely day cruising back toward Vancouver. This is a good chance to enjoy the ship's amenities and reflect on the week.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Holland America MS Koningsdam)
- Day 20
Vancouver Departure
You'll sail into Vancouver Harbor this morning with port arrival around 9:30am. From there, you're free to depart at your own pace.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Landmarks Vancouver Harbor
