Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival
You'll be picked up at the airport and driven to your hotel. Later this evening there's a Welcome Reception to start things off.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Vancouver)
- Day 2
Vancouver
A guided tour takes you through Vancouver's main areas, including the Waterfront and Gastown. You can add activities like a hop-on, hop-off bus, Grouse Mountain, Capilano Suspension Bridge, or the Flyover Canada flight simulator if you want more to do.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Vancouver)
Included Activities
- Sightseeing tour including Waterfront and Gastown
Optional Activities
- Hop-On, Hop-Off Sightseeing bus tour
- Grouse Mountain admission with bear refuge visit and scenic walk
- Capilano Suspension Bridge admission (70 metres above the Capilano River)
- Flyover Canada virtual flight simulator experience
Landmarks Vancouver Waterfront Gastown Grouse Mountain Capilano Suspension Bridge - Day 3
Vancouver to Kamloops
You'll board the Rocky Mountaineer train with big windows for great views all day. The route goes through Fraser Valley, the Coast Mountains, and Fraser Canyon. You'll reach Kamloops in the late afternoon and stay there overnight.
- 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 Banff National Park
The train journey continues past the Spiral Tunnels and Kicking Horse Canyon, then into Banff National Park. You'll stay at the Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise with special perks and premium dining in the mountains.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise)
Included Activities
- Rocky Mountaineer train journey in SilverLeaf Service
- Insider Experience at Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise with premium amenities and dining
Landmarks Spiral Tunnels Kicking Horse Canyon Lake Louise 
- Day 5
Banff National Park
Drive to Moraine Lake if the season allows to see the bright turquoise water. You'll get a guided tour of Banff town, then in the evening there's a wagon ride along the Bow River with western activities and a BBQ dinner.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Steak-fry BBQ dinner on the Bow River)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Banff Park Lodge)
Included Activities
- Travel to Moraine Lake (season permitting)
- Guided tour of Banff
- Insider Experience: Wagon ride along the Bow River with western-style activities (lassoing and horseshoes) and BBQ steak-fry dinner
Landmarks Moraine Lake Bow River - Day 6
Banff
You have the day free to explore Banff on your own. Optional tours are available including small-group lake tours, Banff Gondola rides, helicopter flights, river floats, canoe trips, or golf course visits.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Banff Park Lodge)
Optional Activities
- Local Lakes and Gems Tour - exclusive small-group tour to Johnson Lake, Two Jack Lake, and Lake Minnewanka
- Banff Gondola - ascend nearly 700 metres up Sulphur Mountain with boardwalk access at the peak
- Heli Flightseeing - helicopter tour to Spray Valley and Goat Range
- Bow River Float Trip - relaxing float trip with wildlife viewing, suitable for most fitness levels
- Hockey Player Experience - tour Canmore Eagles facilities, try on gear, and step onto the ice
- River Explorer Canoe Tour - guided Voyageur Canoe paddle on Bow River
- Evening Golf Course Cart Tour - guided tour of Fairmont Banff Springs golf course designed by Stanley Thompson
Landmarks Sulphur Mountain Johnson Lake Two Jack Lake Lake Minnewanka Spray Valley Goat Range Fairmont Banff Springs Golf Course - Day 7
Banff to Jasper
You'll drive the Icefield Parkway, a very scenic route through the mountains. At the Columbia Icefield there's an Ice Explorer ride onto the Athabasca Glacier. After that you continue to Jasper for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Chateau Jasper)
Included Activities
- Travel along Icefield Parkway
- Ice Explorer ride onto Athabasca Glacier
Landmarks Icefield Parkway Columbia Icefield Athabasca Glacier 
- Day 8
Jasper to Sun Peaks
Start your morning in Jasper, then begin driving toward Sun Peaks. You'll pass Mount Robson on the way, so there's a good chance to stop and take in the scenery. By midday, pull into Blue River for lunch. After eating, you'll head out on a river safari through glacier-fed rivers and lakes in Grizzly Bear Valley. This is where you might spot grizzlies and other wildlife along the riverbanks as you cruise through the water.
- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch in Blue River)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Nancy Greene’s Cahilty Lodge)
Included Activities
- River Safari to Grizzly Bear Valley
- Cruise glacier-fed rivers and lakes
- Wildlife viewing on riverbanks
Landmarks Mount Robson Grizzly Bear Valley - Day 9
Sun Peaks to Whistler
After breakfast you'll travel to Whistler through the Cariboo Chilcotin Coast, the area where gold was found back in the 1860s. Once you reach Whistler you'll have free time to walk around this mountain resort town.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Delta Whistler Village Suites), Hotel (Delta Hotels Whistler Village Suites)
Landmarks Cariboo Chilcotin Coast - Day 10
Whistler to Victoria
The Sea to Sky Highway offers great views of the Coast Mountains as you head south. You'll stop at Horseshoe Bay, take a ferry across the water to Nanaimo, then drive through Chemainus before arriving in Victoria for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Victoria)
Included Activities
- Sea to Sky Highway scenic drive
- Ferry crossing from Horseshoe Bay to Nanaimo
Landmarks Sea to Sky Highway Coast Mountains Horseshoe Bay Georgia Strait Chemainus 
- Day 11
Victoria
Victoria is yours to explore during the day. Optional experiences include whale-watching tours or horse-drawn carriage rides through historic neighborhoods. In the evening there's a special Farewell Dinner at The Butchart Gardens after you spend time looking at the flowers.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Farewell Dinner at The Butchart Gardens)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Victoria)
Included Activities
- Insider Experience: Farewell Dinner at The Butchart Gardens in the original Butchart family residence with exploration of floral displays
Optional Activities
- Whale-Watching Tour - cruise on Zodiac or luxury motor yacht to spot whales, sea lions, and marine wildlife
- Horse-Drawn Carriage Tour - traditional carriage tour through Victoria visiting James Bay district, Beacon Hill Park, Victoria's oldest church, and Thunderbird Park with First Nations totem poles
Landmarks The Butchart Gardens James Bay Beacon Hill Park Thunderbird Park - Day 12
Victoria to Vancouver
You'll travel back to Vancouver and board the Holland America Line ship. Get to your cabin and settle in, then have dinner on board this evening.
- Meals
- Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Holland America Line’s Zaandam)
Included Activities
- Boarding Holland America Line Zaandam
- Day 13
At Sea
You'll spend the full day at sea as the cruise heads north. The ship goes past rocky headlands and through the Inside Passage with its cold, deep water. Plenty of time to check out the ship's areas and relax.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Holland America Line’s Zaandam)
Landmarks Inside Passage - Day 14
Juneau, Alaska
The ship arrives in Juneau, Alaska's capital. You can walk around town to check out the glaciers and gold rush history or visit local shops. Optional activities include dog sled rides on a glacier, fire-baked salmon, or gold panning.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Holland America Line’s Zaandam)
Optional Activities
- Dog sled ride over a glacier
- Sample salmon baked over a fire
- Pan for gold in the former gold rush town
Landmarks Juneau 
- Day 15
Skagway, Alaska
You'll dock at Skagway at the far north of the Inside Passage. This old frontier town has period stores and saloons from its gold rush days. Walk around on your own or join a tour about gold prospecting or local wildlife.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Holland America Line’s Zaandam)
Optional Activities
- Gold prospecting tour
- Local wildlife viewing tour
Landmarks Skagway 
- Day 16
Glacier Bay National Park, Alaska
Glacier Bay National Park comes into view with its huge glaciers, wild coast, and protected fjords. Rangers board the ship to explain the geology and wildlife you're seeing as you cruise through this World Heritage park.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Holland America Line’s Zaandam)
Included Activities
- Cruise through Glacier Bay National Park with onboard ranger presentations
Landmarks Glacier Bay National Park - Day 17
Ketchikan, Alaska
The ship reaches Ketchikan, known for salmon fishing and Alaskan Native cultures. You'll have time to walk around or you can join a town tour or visit Saxman Native Village to see Tlingit culture and totem poles.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Holland America Line’s Zaandam)
Optional Activities
- Walking tour of Ketchikan
- Saxman Native Village tour featuring Tlingit culture and traditional totem pole collection
Landmarks Ketchikan Saxman Native Village 
- Day 18
At Sea
Your last day on the cruise going south through the Inside Passage with views of glaciers and mountains. Relax on board using the facilities and take in the landscape, then have a final dinner this evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Final dinner on board)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Holland America Line’s Zaandam)
Landmarks Inside Passage - Day 19
Departure
After breakfast on the ship you'll leave in Vancouver and get a transfer to the airport for your flight home.
- Meals
- Breakfast
