Itinerary
- Day 1
Calgary
You'll arrive in Calgary and head to your hotel to get settled. Later this evening, you'll join your Tour Director and other travellers for a Welcome Reception to kick things off.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Calgary Marriott Downtown Hotel)
Included Activities
- Welcome Reception
- Day 2
Calgary to Lake Louise
The drive to Banff National Park starts early, and you'll stop at the Yamnuska Wolfdog Sanctuary to see and interact with these animals up close. After that, you'll check out Moraine Lake with its glacier-fed waters (if the season allows it), then continue on to Lake Louise. You're staying at the Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise, which sits right on the water.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise)
Included Activities
- Visit Yamnuska Wolfdog Sanctuary
- View Moraine Lake
- Visit Lake Louise
Landmarks Yamnuska Wolfdog Sanctuary Moraine Lake Lake Louise 
- Day 3
Lake Louise to Banff
Today is about driving the Icefields Parkway, which is one of the most scenic routes you can take. You'll stop at Columbia Icefield and ride an Ice Explorer vehicle right onto the Athabasca Glacier. From there you'll head into Banff, and your evening is free to do what you'd like.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Banff Ptarmigan Inn)
Included Activities
- Travel Icefields Parkway
- Ice Explorer ride on Athabasca Glacier
Landmarks Columbia Icefield Athabasca Glacier - Day 4
Banff
A guided tour walks you through Banff town to see the local sights and character. If you want to add on experiences, there are options like guided hikes to hidden lakes, a gondola ride up Sulphur Mountain, helicopter flights, a float trip on the Bow River, a hockey experience, canoe tours, or an evening golf course tour.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Banff Ptarmigan Inn)
Included Activities
- Explore Banff town on a tour
Optional Activities
- Local Lakes and Gems Tour (small-group tour to Johnson Lake, Two Jack Lake, Lake Minnewanka)
- Banff Gondola (Sulphur Mountain aerial ride, approximately 700 metres elevation gain with boardwalk)
- Heli Flightseeing (Spray Valley and Goat Range)
- Bow River Float Trip (suitable for most fitness levels)
- Hockey Player Experience (tour Canmore Eagles dressing rooms, try on gear, step onto ice)
- River Explorer Canoe Tour (Voyageur Canoe on Bow River)
- Evening Golf Course Cart Tour (Fairmont Banff Springs designed by Stanley Thompson)
Landmarks Johnson Lake Two Jack Lake Lake Minnewanka Sulphur Mountain Bow River Fairmont Banff Springs - Day 5
Banff to Sun Peaks
You'll travel through Yoho National Park on your way down from the Rockies toward Sun Peaks. Alternatively, if you booked the Rocky Mountaineer rail option, that journey to Vancouver happens now at an additional cost.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Nancy Greene’s Cahilty Lodge)
Included Activities
- Travel through Yoho National Park
Optional Activities
- Rocky Mountaineer Rail Option (replace days 5-6 with rail journey through Spiral Tunnels and Kicking Horse Canyon, overnight in Kamloops with Rocky Mountaineer assigned hotel, additional cost)
Landmarks Yoho National Park Spiral Tunnels Kicking Horse Canyon - Day 6
Sun Peaks to Vancouver
The route goes through the Cariboo region as you head to Vancouver, where you'll stay for two nights. Get checked into your hotel and spend time exploring on your own. Try out a local restaurant for dinner. If you're on the Rocky Mountaineer, board the train this morning and it'll take you to Vancouver to rejoin the group.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Vancouver)
Included Activities
- Travel through Cariboo region to Vancouver
- Day 7
Vancouver
A city tour covers Vancouver's main attractions including the Waterfront, Granville Island, Stanley Park, and historic Gastown. You can add on optional experiences like Grouse Mountain, a hop-on hop-off bus tour, Capilano Suspension Bridge, or the Flyover Canada experience. A Farewell Dinner with your group happens this evening.
- Meals
- Dinner (Special Farewell Dinner)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Vancouver)
Included Activities
- Vancouver sightseeing tour
- Visit Waterfront
- Visit Granville Island
- Visit Stanley Park
- Visit Gastown
- Farewell Dinner
Optional Activities
- Grouse Mountain (views of greenery, Vancouver city, Pacific Ocean, bear refuge, scenic walk)
- Hop-On, Hop-Off City Tour (self-guided bus tour)
- Capilano Suspension Bridge (70 metres above Capilano River)
- Flyover Canada Experience (virtual flight simulator)
Landmarks Vancouver Waterfront Granville Island Stanley Park Gastown Grouse Mountain Capilano Suspension Bridge - Day 8
Vancouver to Cruise Ship
After breakfast and a relaxed morning in Vancouver, you'll transfer to the Holland America Line cruise terminal. Board the ship and get familiar with the layout and onboard amenities as you settle into your cabin.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Holland America Line’s Zaandam)
Included Activities
- Board Holland America Line Zaandam cruise ship
- Day 9
At Sea
Your first full day at sea lets you take in the Inside Passage scenery, with rocky headlands and cold water passing by your ship. Spend time exploring the cruise ship's restaurants, lounges, and other facilities, or simply relax and watch the landscape go by.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Holland America Line’s Zaandam)
Included Activities
- Cruise through Inside Passage
Landmarks Inside Passage - Day 10
Juneau
The ship pulls into Juneau, Alaska's capital, and you have time to explore on your own. Walk through town to check out local shops, or learn about the area's gold rush history and glaciers. Optional activities include a dog sled ride on a glacier, salmon cooked over a fire, or gold panning.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Holland America Line’s Zaandam)
Optional Activities
- Explore glacial terrain
- Explore gold rush history
- Dog sled ride over a glacier (own expense)
- Sample salmon baked over a fire (own expense)
- Pan for gold (own expense)
Landmarks Juneau 
- Day 11
Skagway
Skagway is your port today, sitting at the far north of the Inside Passage. The town has kept its gold rush character with historic buildings, stores, and saloons. You can take tours focused on gold prospecting or local wildlife if you're interested.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Holland America Line’s Zaandam)
Optional Activities
- Learn about gold prospecting (own expense)
- Wildlife viewing tour (own expense)
Landmarks Skagway 
- Day 12
Glacier Bay National Park
Glacier Bay National Park appears before you this morning with its massive ice rivers, rugged coastline, and protected fjords. Local park rangers come aboard to talk about the geology and the variety of wildlife you'll see in this World Heritage site.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Holland America Line’s Zaandam)
Included Activities
- Cruise through Glacier Bay National Park
- Local rangers presentation on geological wonders and wildlife
Landmarks Glacier Bay National Park - Day 13
Ketchikan
Ketchikan is known as the salmon capital and has beautiful scenery and rich Native cultures. The day is yours to explore at your own pace. Optional experiences include a walking tour of town or a visit to Saxman Native Village to learn about Tlingit culture and see totem poles.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Holland America Line’s Zaandam)
Optional Activities
- Walking tour of Ketchikan
- Saxman Native Village tour with Tlingit culture history and totem poles (own expense)
Landmarks Ketchikan Saxman Native Village - Day 14
At Sea
Your last day on the cruise takes you south through the Inside Passage with its dramatic landscapes and tall glaciers. Relax onboard using the premium facilities while you take in the final views. A special final dinner happens this evening.
- Meals
- Dinner (Final dinner on board)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Holland America Line’s Zaandam)
Included Activities
- Cruise through Inside Passage
Landmarks Inside Passage - Day 15
Vancouver
After breakfast on board, you'll disembark the ship in Vancouver and head to the airport for your onward flight home.
- Meals
- Breakfast
