Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival in Victoria
You'll land in Victoria and connect with your Tour Director and group members at a welcome dinner this evening. It's a chance to settle in and get to know everyone you'll be traveling with over the next couple of weeks.
- Day 2
Victoria
Start the day at Butchart Gardens, where you can walk through 22 hectares of colorful displays across different garden sections. After that, an orientation tour takes you through Victoria's Inner Harbour, Bastion Square, Beacon Hill, and some residential neighborhoods. The rest of your day is yours to spend however you like exploring the city.
Included Activities
- Visit to Butchart Gardens with guided exploration
- Orientation tour of Victoria including Inner Harbour, Bastion Square, Beacon Hill and residential areas
Optional Activities
- Whale watching (extra expense)
- Horse and carriage ride (extra expense)
Landmarks/POIs Butchart Gardens Victoria Inner Harbour Bastion Square Beacon Hill - Day 3
Victoria to Whistler
You'll head north through Vancouver Island's forested roads to Nanaimo, then board the BC Ferry across Georgia Strait to Horseshoe Bay. From there, travel north on the Sea to Sky Highway with coastal views along the way, stopping at Shannon Falls before reaching Whistler. You'll have time to check out this alpine resort village once you arrive.
Included Activities
- Drive through Vancouver Island to Nanaimo
- BC Ferry crossing through Georgia Strait to Horseshoe Bay
- Sea to Sky Highway journey with coastal scenery
- Stop at Shannon Falls
Optional Activities
- Photo Safari tour with local expert (extra expense)
Landmarks/POIs Shannon Falls Horseshoe Bay Bowen Island Gambier Island Anvil Island - Day 4
Whistler to Lillooet and Thompson Valley
Travel along Duffy Lake Road lined with thick forest as you make your way to Lillooet. By afternoon, you'll arrive at your riverside boutique inn, which sits on 22 hectares in the Thompson Valley. This gives you time to get settled and take in the surroundings.
Landmarks/POIs Duffy Lake Road Lillooet - Day 5
Thompson Valley to Banff
This is a driving day through the Canadian Rockies. You'll travel through eastern British Columbia and into Alberta, passing through Mount Revelstoke, Glacier, and Yoho National Parks. You'll see everything from thick forests to glaciers, waterfalls, and mountain peaks before reaching Banff National Park in the evening.
Included Activities
- Travel through Mount Revelstoke National Park
- Travel through Glacier National Park
- Travel through Yoho National Park
Landmarks/POIs Mount Revelstoke National Park Glacier National Park Yoho National Park - Day 6
Banff
Banff is yours to explore at your own pace today. Whether you want to hike, visit shops, grab a meal at a local restaurant, or just wander around town, you have the full day to do what interests you most in this mountain community.
Optional Activities
- Banff Gondola ride (extra expense)
- Float trip along the river (extra expense)
- Day 7
Banff to Emerald Lake
A guided tour of Banff takes you to the Bow River and Bow Falls first. Then you'll drive along the Trans-Canada Highway past Castle Mountain and Mount Temple to reach Lake Louise. After that, you'll head to Emerald Lake, known for its bright glacier-fed waters, where you'll stay at Emerald Lake Lodge surrounded by peaks and forests.
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Banff including Bow River and Bow Falls
- Travel past Castle Mountain and Mount Temple to Lake Louise
Landmarks/POIs Bow River Bow Falls Castle Mountain Mount Temple Lake Louise Emerald Lake - Day 8
Emerald Lake to Jasper
Travel north on the Icefields Parkway, one of the most recognized scenic drives in the world. You'll pass rugged peaks, glaciers, and clear lakes. At Columbia Icefield, you'll board an Ice Explorer and travel onto the Athabasca Glacier (about 300 meters thick). Later, you'll reach Jasper National Park, walk above Maligne Canyon, and hear a presentation about the area's wildlife.
Included Activities
- Travel along the Icefields Parkway
- Visit Columbia Icefield
- Ice Explorer journey onto Athabasca Glacier
- Guided walk through Maligne Canyon with horns and antler presentation
- Theatre production "From Jasper with Love" with dinner (EmeraldPLUS option)
Landmarks/POIs Icefields Parkway Columbia Icefield Athabasca Glacier Maligne Canyon - Day 9
Jasper to Kamloops via Rocky Mountaineer
You'll start a two-day rail journey on the Rocky Mountaineer train. Settle into your SilverLeaf carriage as the train heads toward Kamloops. Throughout the day, you'll have views of Canada's Rockies, including Mt. Robson at 3,954 meters high, from your seat on the train.
Included Activities
- Rocky Mountaineer train journey in SilverLeaf carriage
Optional Activities
- Upgrade to GoldLeaf carriage (additional expense)
Landmarks/POIs Mt. Robson - Day 10
Kamloops to Vancouver via Rocky Mountaineer
Your train journey continues today following the Thompson River and passing through the Fraser Valley. By late afternoon, you'll pull into Vancouver. After you disembark, you'll head to the cruise ship to check in and get settled for the next part of your trip.
Included Activities
- Rocky Mountaineer train journey following Thompson River through Fraser Valley
Landmarks/POIs Thompson River Fraser Valley - Day 11
Vancouver and Cruise Embarkation
A sightseeing tour of Vancouver takes you through Stanley Park, the waterfront, Gastown, and Capilano Suspension Bridge Park. You'll walk across the 70-meter suspension bridge above the Capilano River. This afternoon, you'll check into your Ocean View Stateroom on the ms Koningsdam and get ready for a 7-night cruise through the Inside Passage.
Included Activities
- Sightseeing tour of Vancouver including Stanley Park, waterfront and Gastown
- Nature walk through Capilano Suspension Bridge Park
- Walk across Capilano Suspension Bridge
Optional Activities
- Upgrade to Verandah Stateroom (additional expense)
Landmarks/POIs Stanley Park Vancouver Waterfront Gastown Capilano Suspension Bridge Capilano River - Day 12
Cruising the Inside Passage
You'll spend today cruising the Inside Passage, one of the major waterways along the coast. The route takes you past forests, mountains, islands, and inlets. It's a full day to relax on the ship or take in the scenery from the deck.
Landmarks/POIs Inside Passage - Day 13
Inside Passage to Juneau
Another day cruising through the Inside Passage. In the afternoon, the ship sails into Juneau, a state capital with Mt. Juneau and Mt. Roberts towering in the background. You'll have time to explore this Alaskan city during your port stop.
Landmarks/POIs Mt. Juneau Mt. Roberts - Day 14
Skagway
Today you'll visit Skagway, which started as a trading post back in 1897 for prospectors heading to the Klondike Gold Rush. The town still has that gold rush character, and you can see the Klondike Gold Rush National Historic Park to learn about its colorful past.
Landmarks/POIs Klondike Gold Rush National Historic Park - Day 15
Glacier Bay National Park
Early this morning, the ship enters Glacier Bay National Park, where thirteen glaciers flow from the surrounding mountains down into the bay's waters. It's one of the highlights of the Inside Passage route, and you'll want to be on deck to see the icebergs and glaciers.
Landmarks/POIs Glacier Bay National Park - Day 16
Ketchikan
You're arriving in Ketchikan, known as the salmon capital. The town is built partly on a steep hillside and partly on pilings over the water. The area has strong indigenous heritage, and you'll find an outstanding collection of totem poles throughout the town.
- Day 17
Relaxation at Sea
Today is a relaxation day at sea. Use the ship's facilities like the gym, pools, or dining options, or simply spend time on deck with a drink watching the scenery pass by. It's a chance to rest before the journey ends.
- Day 18
Disembark Vancouver and Departure
You'll leave the ship early this morning and transfer to Vancouver Airport for your flight home. If you're flying out at 6 PM or later, there's an option to join a self-guided motorcoach tour to explore Vancouver at your own pace before heading to the airport (note that entrance fees, meals, and purchases are on you, and luggage stays on the motorcoach).
Optional Activities
- Self-guided motorcoach exploration experience (luggage storage included; entrance fees, meals, and personal purchases not included)
