Itinerary
- Day 1
Calgary
You'll arrive in Calgary and transfer to your hotel. This evening there's a Welcome Reception where you'll meet other travelers and your Tour Director.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Calgary)
Included Activities
- Welcome Reception
- Day 2
Calgary Stampede
Your first day at Calgary Stampede includes afternoon rodeo tickets, gate admission, and a souvenir program. Later you'll catch the evening Chuckwagon Races and Grandstand Show, plus you get two Skyride passes over the park.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Calgary)
Included Activities
- Afternoon Rodeo with reserved seating
- Calgary Stampede gate admission
- Chuckwagon Races and Grandstand Show evening tickets
- Two Skyride passes over Stampede Park
Landmarks Calgary Stampede - Day 3
Calgary Stampede
Spend the entire day at Stampede Park enjoying all the attractions and entertainment. There's plenty to see and do throughout the grounds.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Calgary)
Optional Activities
- Full day at Calgary Stampede Park
Landmarks Calgary Stampede - Day 4
Calgary to Banff
You'll head to Banff National Park this morning. On the way, stop at Yamnuska Wolfdog Sanctuary to see and learn about the wolfdogs. After arriving in Banff, take a sightseeing tour around the mountain town.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Banff Park Lodge)
Included Activities
- Visit Yamnuska Wolfdog Sanctuary
- Banff sightseeing tour
Landmarks Yamnuska Wolfdog Sanctuary Banff National Park 
- Day 5
Banff
Today is yours to spend as you like in Banff. You can hike, wander around town, or choose optional activities like helicopter tours, canoe trips, or rides on the mountain gondola.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Banff Park Lodge)
Optional Activities
- Heli-Flightseeing to Spray Valley and Goat Range
- Bow River Float Trip
- Local Lakes and Gems Tour to Johnson Lake, Two Jack Lake and Lake Minnewanka
- Evening Golf Course Cart Tour at Fairmont Banff Springs
- Banff Gondola to Sulphur Mountain with boardwalk stroll
- River Explorer Canoe Tour on Bow River
- Hockey Player Experience with Canmore Eagles
Landmarks Sulphur Mountain Johnson Lake Two Jack Lake Lake Minnewanka Fairmont Banff Springs Golf Course Bow River - Day 6
Banff to Lake Louise
Head out to Moraine Lake with its glacier-fed waters (weather permitting), then continue to Lake Louise. Spend the afternoon exploring this area before checking into your hotel for the night.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Lake Louise Inn)
Included Activities
- Visit Moraine Lake
- Visit Lake Louise
Landmarks Moraine Lake Lake Louise 
- Day 7
Lake Louise to Jasper
Travel the Icefields Parkway, a 232 km drive through the Canadian Rockies. You'll stop at Columbia Icefield for an Ice Explorer ride onto the Athabasca Glacier, then keep going to 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 
- Day 8
Jasper to Blue River to Mike Wiegele Heli Village
You'll pass Mount Robson on your way to Blue River. From there, take a river safari through Grizzly Bear Valley where you might see native wildlife along the banks. After the cruise through glacier-fed waters, head to Mike Wiegele Heli Village.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Mike Wiegele Heli Village)
Included Activities
- Mount Robson viewing
- Blue River Safari to Grizzly Bear Valley
Optional Activities
- Rocky Mountaineer rail journey to Vancouver (alternative itinerary with overnight stay in Kamloops at additional cost)
Landmarks Mount Robson Grizzly Bear Valley - Day 9
Blue River to Vancouver
Drive through the Cariboo region on your way to Vancouver. Once you arrive, you'll have time to relax and get your bearings in this cosmopolitan city.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Vancouver)
Optional Activities
- Rocky Mountaineer rail journey continuation to Vancouver (alternative itinerary)
Landmarks Cariboo region - Day 10
Vancouver
Take a sightseeing tour through Vancouver's main areas and attractions, including the Waterfront and historic Gastown. You can also pick from optional experiences to see more of the city.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Vancouver), Hotel (Sheraton Wall Centre Hotel or similar)
Included Activities
- Vancouver sightseeing tour including Waterfront and Gastown
Optional Activities
- Grouse Mountain admission with views of Vancouver and Pacific Ocean, bear refuge and scenic walk
- 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 11
Vancouver to Whistler
Drive to Whistler along the Sea to Sky Highway with great views the whole way. Once there, explore the mountain resort town or choose optional activities like the Peak 2 Peak Gondola or treetop adventures.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Aava Hotel)
Optional Activities
- Peak 2 Peak Gondola between Whistler Mountain and Blackcomb Peak (4.4 km, world's longest and highest)
- TreeTrek Tour through ancient forest on suspension bridges and treetop platforms
- Ziptrek Bear Tour with aerial views
- Heli-Flightseeing around Whistler
- Mountain Jeep Tour around Blackcomb Peak
- Electric Mountain Bike Rental
Landmarks Sea to Sky Highway Whistler Mountain Blackcomb Peak - Day 12
Whistler to Victoria
Board a ferry across the Georgia Strait to Victoria, passing through the Gulf Islands. You'll see forested islands and coastal landscapes before arriving in British Columbia's capital.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Victoria)
Included Activities
- Ferry crossing to Victoria via Gulf Islands
Landmarks Gulf Islands Georgia Strait 
- Day 13
Victoria
Spend the day exploring Victoria on your own or try optional activities around the city. This evening, there's a Farewell Dinner at The Butchart Gardens in the original Butchart family residence.
- 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
- Horse-Drawn Carriage Tour through Victoria including James Bay, Beacon Hill Park, Victoria's oldest church and Thunderbird Park
- Whale-Watching Tour on Zodiac or luxury motor yacht to spot whales, sea lions and marine wildlife
Landmarks The Butchart Gardens Beacon Hill Park Thunderbird Park James Bay - Day 14
Vancouver
You'll arrive in Vancouver and head to the Holland America Line terminal to board your ship. After getting settled into your cabin, you'll have time to explore the vessel before dinner this evening. It's a good opportunity to check out the dining areas and get oriented with the ship's layout. Dinner on board tonight wraps up your small group portion of the trip, and you'll be ready to start your cruise tomorrow morning.
- Meals
- Dinner (Dinner on board)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Holland America Line’s Zaandam or Koningsdam)
Included Activities
- Board Holland America Line ship (Zaandam or Koningsdam)
- Day 15
At Sea
You'll have a full day at sea as the cruise begins. Watch the dramatic coastline and rocky headlands pass by, then check out the ship's facilities and relax in the public areas.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Full day cruising Inside Passage
Landmarks Inside Passage - Day 16
Juneau, Alaska
Arrive in Juneau and explore the glacial terrain and gold rush history around town. Optional activities include dog sledding on a glacier, salmon baking, or trying your hand at gold panning.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Dog sled ride over a glacier
- Salmon baked over a fire
- Gold panning in this former gold rush town
Landmarks Juneau 
- Day 17
Skagway, Alaska
Dock at Skagway, a former frontier town at the northern edge of the Inside Passage. Walk around and see the historic stores and saloons, or choose optional tours about gold prospecting and local wildlife.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Gold prospecting tour
- Local wildlife tour
Landmarks Skagway - Day 18
Glacier Bay National Park, Alaska
Wake up to views of Glacier Bay National Park with its massive ice rivers and fjords. Local rangers join the ship to explain the geological features and wildlife of this UNESCO World Heritage site.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Cruise through Glacier Bay National Park
- Ranger-led educational program on board
Landmarks Glacier Bay National Park - Day 19
Ketchikan, Alaska
Arrive in Ketchikan, known as the salmon capital and for its scenery and Alaskan Native cultures. Explore the town or take optional activities like a walking tour or visit to Saxman Native Village to see Tlingit culture and totem poles.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Walking tour of Ketchikan
- Saxman Native Village tour with Tlingit culture history and totem pole viewing
Landmarks Ketchikan Saxman Native Village - Day 20
At Sea
Your last day onboard as the ship cruises south through the Inside Passage. Relax and enjoy the views of the magnificent landscapes and glaciers, then have a final dinner aboard.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Final dinner on board)
Included Activities
- Final day cruise through Inside Passage
Landmarks Inside Passage - Day 21
Vancouver Departure
After breakfast on the ship, you'll disembark in Vancouver for your airport transfer and onward flight home.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Breakfast on board ship
- Disembarkation in Vancouver
