Itinerary
- Day 1
Vancouver
You'll arrive in Vancouver and connect with your tour group at the airport. After that, you're transferred to your hotel where there's a welcome dinner waiting this evening.
- Meals
- Dinner (Welcome dinner)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (The Sutton Place Hotel Vancouver)
- Day 2
Vancouver
This morning starts at Capilano Suspension Bridge Park with breakfast at Cliff House Restaurant, then you'll walk across the suspension bridge exploring the forest. In the afternoon, a guided tour takes you through Gastown, Chinatown, Stanley Park, and Granville Island. The rest of your day and evening are open for your own exploration.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at Cliff House Restaurant)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (The Sutton Place Hotel Vancouver)
Included Activities
- Capilano Suspension Bridge Park visit with nature exploration
- Breakfast at Cliff House Restaurant
- Sightseeing tour of Vancouver including Gastown, Chinatown, Stanley Park, and Granville Island
Landmarks Capilano Suspension Bridge Park Gastown Chinatown Stanley Park Granville Island - Day 3
Vancouver to Kamloops
Your Rocky Mountaineer train journey begins today in GoldLeaf Service with the bi-level glass-dome carriage. You'll take in views of the Coast Mountains and Hell's Gate as the train follows the Thompson River toward Kamloops. The views from those glass domes are what people talk about most.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (hotel as assigned by Rocky Mountaineer (three-star accommodation))
Included Activities
- Rocky Mountaineer rail journey in GoldLeaf Service
Landmarks Hell's Gate Thompson River - Day 4
Kamloops to Banff
The train continues heading into the Rockies today. You'll see the Spiral Tunnels engineering feat and cross Kicking Horse Pass before arriving at Fairmont Banff Springs in Banff National Park. That castle-like hotel sits spectacularly in the mountain setting.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Banff National Park)
Included Activities
- Rocky Mountaineer rail journey viewing Spiral Tunnels and Kicking Horse Pass
Landmarks Spiral Tunnels Kicking Horse Pass Fairmont Banff Springs 
- Day 5
Banff
You have the full day in Banff National Park with your choice of activities. Pick from a small-group tour of hidden lakes, a gondola ride up Sulphur Mountain, a helicopter tour, a float trip on the Bow River, a hockey experience with the Canmore Eagles, or time at the Fairmont Spa. Dinner tonight is your choice from the hotel restaurants.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Banff National Park)
Optional Activities
- Banff Locals, Lakes & Gems small-group tour including Johnson Lake, Two Jack Lake, and Lake Minnewanka
- Gondola ride up Sulphur Mountain with boardwalk stroll at peak (nearly 700 metres elevation gain)
- Heli Flightseeing tour of Rocky Mountains
- Bow River Float Trip
- Hockey Player Experience with Canmore Eagles including dressing room tour, gear try-on, and ice time
- Fairmont Spa Entry with mineral pool and pulsating waterfalls
Landmarks Johnson Lake Two Jack Lake Lake Minnewanka Sulphur Mountain Bow River - Day 6
Banff to Lake Louise
Start the day meeting a Canadian Mountie and hearing Royal Canadian Mounted Police stories. After that, you'll tour Banff and then head to Moraine Lake (weather permitting) and the village of Lake Louise with its turquoise water and mountain backdrop. Choose your dinner from the hotel's restaurants tonight.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise)
Included Activities
- Meet a Mountie experience with Royal Canadian Mounted Police
- Tour of Banff
Landmarks Moraine Lake Lake Louise 
- Day 7
Lake Louise to Jasper
You travel the Icefields Parkway, one of the world's great scenic roads. There's a stop at Peyto Lake, then you reach Columbia Icefield where you'll travel onto the Athabasca Glacier itself. Passing Athabasca Falls later, you arrive in Jasper. Dinner is at your lodge tonight.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge)
Included Activities
- Icefields Parkway journey
- Stop at Peyto Lake
- Journey onto Athabasca Glacier at Columbia Icefield
- Stop at Athabasca Falls
Landmarks Icefields Parkway Peyto Lake Columbia Icefield Athabasca Glacier Athabasca Falls 
- Day 8
Jasper to Sun Peaks
This morning explores Maligne Canyon before heading back into British Columbia. Following the Yellowhead Highway, you'll pass Mount Robson at 3,954 metres, the highest peak in the Canadian Rockies, then continue to the alpine village of Sun Peaks.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Sun Peaks Grand Hotel)
Included Activities
- Maligne Canyon visit
Landmarks Maligne Canyon Yellowhead Highway Mount Robson - Day 9
Sun Peaks to Whistler
You'll follow the old gold rush routes through the Cariboo region with stops at Seton and Duffey Lakes. Re-entering the Coast Mountains, the drive shows you why Whistler has such a strong reputation for outdoor activities.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Whistler)
Landmarks Seton Lake Duffey Lake - Day 10
Whistler to Victoria
Traveling south on the Sea to Sky Highway, you then board the BC Ferries to Vancouver Island. From there it's on to Chemainus, the town with vibrant outdoor murals, before finishing the day in the charming city of Victoria.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Victoria)
Included Activities
- BC Ferries service to Vancouver Island
- Stop in Chemainus
Landmarks Sea to Sky Highway Chemainus - Day 11
Victoria
The day begins with an exclusive early-morning visit to The Butchart Gardens before opening to the public, followed by breakfast in the original Butchart residence. You'll explore this 100-year-old transformed quarry with its lush plantings and colorful flowers while the grounds are quiet. Tonight brings a special farewell dinner with your tour group.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast in original Butchart residence), Dinner (Special farewell dinner with fellow travellers)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Victoria)
Included Activities
- The Butchart Gardens Before Hours exclusive early-morning visit
- Breakfast in original Butchart residence
Landmarks The Butchart Gardens - Day 12
Victoria to Vancouver
You return to Vancouver by ferry, then board your Holland America Line cruise ship for the Inside Passage. After settling into your cabin this afternoon, there's time to relax and get to know the ship.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Holland America Line’s Zaandam in a Vista Suite)
Included Activities
- Ferry return to Vancouver
- Holland America Line ship embarkation
- Day 13
Inside Passage
Today you spend time on the ship gliding past rocky headlands and across the icy waters of the Inside Passage. It's a full day at sea taking in the scenery from one of the world's most scenic sea routes.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Holland America Line’s Zaandam in a Vista Suite)
Landmarks Inside Passage - Day 14
Juneau
The ship docks in Juneau, Alaska's capital, positioned at the foot of Mount Roberts and Mount Juneau on the Gastineau Channel. Mendenhall Glacier flows down from the Juneau Icefield near the city. You can explore on your own or join one of the optional excursions offered.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Holland America Line’s Zaandam in a Vista Suite)
Optional Activities
- Optional excursions to discover Juneau's wonders
Landmarks Mount Roberts Mount Juneau Gastineau Channel Mendenhall Glacier 
- Day 15
Skagway
Arriving in Skagway, the northernmost point of the Inside Passage, you'll see this historic port town that boomed during the Klondike Gold Rush. Heritage buildings are now protected as part of the Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park. There are optional excursions available if you'd like guided exploration of the area.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Holland America Line’s Zaandam in a Vista Suite)
Optional Activities
- Optional excursions to explore Skagway
Landmarks Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park - Day 16
Glacier Bay National Park
You wake up to the striking scenery of Glacier Bay National Park. The ship glides past calving tidewater glaciers while local rangers share the area's geological story and explain what you're seeing.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Holland America Line’s Zaandam in a Vista Suite)
Included Activities
- Glacier Bay National Park viewing
- Ranger-led interpretation of geological wonders
Landmarks Glacier Bay National Park - Day 17
Ketchikan
Ketchikan is your dock stop today, a vibrant coastal town on Tongass Narrows known as the salmon capital. You can explore Alaska Native culture at your own pace. The Totem Heritage Center has a collection of 19th-century totem poles, or you might walk historic Creek Street.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Holland America Line’s Zaandam in a Vista Suite)
Optional Activities
- Totem Heritage Center visit with 19th-century totem poles
- Historic Creek Street exploration
Landmarks Totem Heritage Center Creek Street - Day 18
Inside Passage
This is your final day aboard the ship. Use the amenities while taking in the views along the British Columbia Coast. The ship glides past rocky headlands and across the icy waters of the Inside Passage, showing off the beauty of this famous sea lane.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Holland America Line’s Zaandam in a Vista Suite)
Landmarks Inside Passage - Day 19
Vancouver
After breakfast, your trip ends today. You'll say goodbye to your fellow travelers and get transferred to the airport for your departure.
- Meals
- Breakfast
