Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival in Calgary
You'll fly into Calgary and connect with your tour director for the drive to your hotel. Later in the afternoon, join everyone for a Welcome Reception to meet the group.
- Day 2
Calgary to Banff
After breakfast, head to Banff National Park. You'll spend the day checking out the area's natural landscape and iconic viewpoints throughout the park.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Banff National Park tour
Landmarks Banff National Park 
- Day 3
Banff
This day is yours to spend however you like in Banff. You can hike around, drive scenic routes, or take advantage of optional experiences available in the park.
Optional Activities
- Select experiences in Banff
Landmarks Banff National Park - Day 4
Banff to Lake Louise
Travel to Moraine Lake with its glacier-fed turquoise waters (weather dependent), then continue to Lake Louise. The lake here is famous and worth spending time exploring the shoreline and trails.
Included Activities
- Moraine Lake visit (weather permitting)
- Lake Louise visit
Landmarks Moraine Lake Lake Louise - Day 5
Lake Louise to Jasper
Drive the Icefields Parkway and stop at Athabasca Glacier. You'll ride an Ice Explorer vehicle onto the glacier surface, then head to Jasper for the evening.
Included Activities
- Icefields Parkway drive
- Athabasca Glacier Ice Explorer ride
Landmarks Icefields Parkway Athabasca Glacier 
- Day 6
Jasper to Thompson Valley
Leave Jasper and head toward Thompson Valley. You'll descend through the Canadian Rockies as you make your way down to lower elevation terrain.
Optional Activities
- Rocky Mountaineer Rail Option - replace Days 6 and 7 with Rocky Mountaineer rail journey to Vancouver, stopping at Mt Robson and Pyramid Falls, with overnight stay in Kamloops at Rocky Mountaineer assigned hotel (additional cost)
- Day 7
Thompson Valley to Vancouver
Arrive in Vancouver and have free time to explore the city on your own. Walk around neighborhoods, visit markets, or relax at a café.
- Day 8
Vancouver
Join a guided tour of Vancouver today. You'll see the city's main attractions including neighborhoods, parks, and key landmarks with a local guide leading the way.
Included Activities
- Vancouver city tour
- Day 9
Vancouver to Whistler
Travel to Whistler from Vancouver. Once there, you have time to explore the village or sign up for optional activities if you're interested (at additional cost).
Optional Activities
- Select experiences in Whistler (own expense)
- Day 10
Whistler to Victoria
Take a ferry across the Georgia Strait from Whistler to Victoria. The crossing takes a few hours and offers views of the water and coastline.
Included Activities
- Ferry crossing across Georgia Strait
Landmarks Georgia Strait - Day 11
Victoria
Spend the day in Victoria with no scheduled activities. Walk through downtown, visit the Royal BC Museum, check out the Inner Harbour, or book optional tours if you want.
Optional Activities
- Select experiences in Victoria (own expense)
- Day 12
Victoria to Vancouver (Cruise Departure)
Drive back to Vancouver and board your seven-night Holland America Line cruise ship, the Zaandam. You'll have time to settle in before the ship departs.
- Meals
- Dinner
- Day 13
Inside Passage Cruise
Spend the day cruising through the Inside Passage. The route takes you through narrow waterways and past forested coastlines as you head north into Alaska.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Inside Passage cruise navigation
Landmarks Inside Passage - Day 14
Juneau
Dock in Juneau, Alaska's capital city. You can walk around downtown, or book activities like a dog sled tour, tasting fresh baked salmon, or gold panning (all at extra cost).
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Explore Juneau
- Dog sled ride (own expense)
- Sample baked salmon (own expense)
- Pan for gold (own expense)
Landmarks Juneau 
- Day 15
Skagway
The ship stops at Skagway, a historic gold rush town. Optional activities include learning about prospecting history or taking a wildlife viewing tour in the surrounding area.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Learn about gold prospecting (own expense)
- View local wildlife (own expense)
Landmarks Skagway - Day 16
Glacier Bay National Park
Wake up in Glacier Bay National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Park rangers board the ship to talk about the glaciers, wildlife, and geology of the region.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Glacier Bay National Park ranger presentation on board
Landmarks Glacier Bay National Park 
- Day 17
Ketchikan
Arrive in Ketchikan, famous for its salmon fishing. You can take a guided walk through town or visit Saxman Native Village to learn about Tlingit culture and traditions (optional activities).
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Walking tour of Ketchikan (own expense)
- Saxman Native Village visit to learn about Tlingit culture (own expense)
Landmarks Ketchikan Saxman Native Village 
- Day 18
Inside Passage Return
Cruise south through the Inside Passage for the full day, passing through forested waterways and scenic terrain. Later this evening, you'll have a final dinner on board the ship.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Final dinner on board)
Included Activities
- Inside Passage cruise navigation
Landmarks Inside Passage - Day 19
Departure
After breakfast, grab your bags and head to the airport for your onward flight. The ship will provide transport to get you there.
- Meals
- Breakfast
