Itinerary
- Day 1
Toronto
You'll get picked up at the airport and driven to your hotel in downtown Toronto. It's a straightforward transfer to get you settled and ready to begin exploring the city.
- Day 2
Niagara Falls
After a welcome breakfast, you'll take a guided city tour through Toronto. Then you're heading to Niagara Falls where you'll go on a boat cruise (raincoats provided). If you're interested, there's an optional helicopter flight over the falls available.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Welcome Breakfast)
Included Activities
- City tour of Toronto
- Niagara Falls cruise
Optional Activities
- Helicopter flight over Niagara Falls (own expense)
Landmarks Niagara Falls - Day 3
Ottawa
The route to Ottawa takes you through the 1000 Islands on the St Lawrence Seaway where you'll cruise around and see the landscape. You'll reconvene in the evening for dinner.
- Meals
- Dinner
Included Activities
- 1000 Islands cruise on St Lawrence Seaway
Landmarks 1000 Islands - Day 4
Ottawa
A guided tour takes you through Ottawa's main sights, including Parliament Hill and the historic Rideau Canal. The rest of your day is free to wander around the city however you like.
Included Activities
- Guided sightseeing tour of Ottawa
- Parliament Hill visit
- Rideau Canal visit
Landmarks Parliament Hill Rideau Canal - Day 5
Quebec City
Stop at Parc Omega to see Canadian wildlife in natural settings. After that, you'll continue traveling to Quebec City where dinner is on your own this evening.
- Meals
- Dinner (Dinner at leisure)
Included Activities
- Parc Omega visit - wildlife viewing
Landmarks Parc Omega 
- Day 6
Quebec City
This day is completely yours to plan. You can stay at the hotel and use its facilities, or get out and explore Quebec City. There's an optional river cruise on the St Lawrence River or a guided walking tour if you want organized activities.
Optional Activities
- River cruise along the St Lawrence River (own expense)
- Guided walking tour of Quebec City (own expense)
- Day 7
Montreal
After breakfast in Quebec City, you're traveling to Montreal. Once you check into your hotel, you'll get an overview of the city on a sightseeing tour that shows its European character and blend of old and new.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Sightseeing tour of Montreal
- Day 8
Montreal
The day is yours to do what you want in Montreal. Walk through Old Montreal or check out the modern waterfront area. You can also simply stay at your hotel and relax if that's what you prefer.
- Day 9
Vancouver
Following breakfast, you'll fly to Vancouver and get transferred to your hotel when you arrive. This leg isn't escorted by a tour director, so you'll have time to settle in on your own.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Day 10
Vancouver
After breakfast you'll head to the cruise ship and get settled in your cabin. Dinner is served this evening as you start sailing through the Inside Passage.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Boarding Holland America Line cruise ship
- Day 11
Inside Passage
You're spending this day on the ship as it cruises through open water on the first part of the journey through Alaska's Inside Passage.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Landmarks Inside Passage - Day 12
Ketchikan
The ship arrives in Ketchikan, a town known for its salmon fishing heritage. You have time to explore on your own, or you can join optional activities like a walking tour or visit Saxman Native Village to learn about Tlingit culture.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Walking tour of Ketchikan
- Saxman Native Village visit to learn about Tlingit culture (own expense)
Landmarks Saxman Native Village - Day 13
Juneau
You'll dock in Juneau, Alaska's capital. There's time to walk around town and check out local shops, or explore the surrounding glacial landscape and learn about the gold rush history. Optional activities include dog sled rides, fire-baked salmon, or gold panning.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Dog sled ride (own expense)
- Salmon baked over a fire experience (own expense)
- Gold panning experience (own expense)
- Day 14
Skagway
Early morning dock at Skagway, which sits at the northernmost point of the Inside Passage. Optional activities let you learn more about gold prospecting or take a look at local wildlife in the area.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Gold prospecting experience (own expense)
- Local wildlife viewing (own expense)
- Day 15
Glacier Bay National Park
You'll wake up to views of Glacier Bay National Park, a World Heritage site. Local rangers board the ship to help explain the geology of the region and point out the wildlife you can see.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Glacier Bay National Park viewing
- Local ranger presentation on geology and wildlife
Landmarks Glacier Bay National Park 
- Day 16
College Fjord
Your final day on the Holland America Line ship has you cruising north through the Gulf of Alaska with a stop at College Fjord to take in the scenery.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Landmarks College Fjord - Day 17
Anchorage
After disembarking in Whittier, you'll travel to the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Centre where you can see native animals and participate in a moose encounter program where you actually get to feed one. Then it's on to Anchorage.
Included Activities
- Alaska Wildlife Conservation Centre visit
- Moose encounter program - get up close and feed moose
Landmarks Alaska Wildlife Conservation Centre 
- Day 18
Denali
You're taking a special rail journey to Denali township. This evening there's a hearty dinner waiting for you at Karstens Public House in Denali Square.
- Meals
- Dinner (Hearty meal at Karstens Public House in Denali Square)
Included Activities
- McKinley Explorer rail journey to Denali
Landmarks Denali Square 
- Day 19
Denali National Park
A local ranger leads you into Denali National Park to explore the wildlife and wilderness of this pristine area.
Included Activities
- Tundra Wilderness Tour of Denali National Park led by local ranger
Landmarks Denali National Park - Day 20
Fairbanks
You'll travel to Fairbanks and board a sternwheeler for a cruise on the Chena River. You'll visit a replica Native Alaska Athabascan village before heading back to Fairbanks for a farewell dinner.
- Meals
- Dinner (Farewell Dinner)
Included Activities
- Chena River cruise on sternwheeler
- Replica Native Alaska Athabascan village visit
Landmarks Chena River - Day 21
Fairbanks
After breakfast, you'll get transferred to the airport for your flight home, taking with you memories from your time across Canada and Alaska.
- Meals
- Breakfast
