Itinerary
- Day 1
Vancouver
You'll arrive in Vancouver and get settled into the city that's consistently ranked among the world's most livable places. This evening, you'll meet your Travel Director and the rest of the group for a welcome dinner to kick things off.
- Meals
- Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Holiday Inn & Suites Vancouver Downtown)
Included Activities
- Explore Vancouver's historic neighbourhoods
- Visit Stanley Park and view totem pole display at Brockton Point
Landmarks Stanley Park Brockton Point Totem Poles Gastown 
- Day 2
Vancouver to Vancouver Island - Victoria
Start with a morning tour through Vancouver's historic Chinatown and Gastown neighbourhoods with your Travel Director. After that, you'll board a ferry to Vancouver Island where you'll tour a family-owned ciderhouse and taste local ciders with orchard views before heading on to Victoria.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Grand Pacific)
Included Activities
- Tour historic neighbourhoods of Chinatown and Gastown in Vancouver
- Visit family-owned ciderhouse and taste local ciders on Vancouver Island
Landmarks Chinatown Gastown - Day 3
Victoria
Grab breakfast at Butchart Gardens before it opens, then wander through the 55-acre showcase of floral gardens at your own pace before the crowds arrive. Spend the rest of your day exploring Victoria's walkable downtown, getting fish and chips, trying high tea, or checking out the Inner Harbour and Parliament Buildings. If it interests you, there's an optional whale watching cruise to spot orca, humpback whales, bald eagles, porpoises and seals.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at Butchart Gardens), Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Grand Pacific)
Included Activities
- Breakfast at Butchart Gardens
- Explore Butchart Gardens (55-acre floral gardens)
- View Parliament Buildings and gardens
- Explore Inner Harbour and Market Square in Victoria
Optional Activities
- Victoria Whale Watching cruise
Landmarks Butchart Gardens Parliament Buildings Inner Harbour Market Square - Day 4
Victoria - Chemainus - Squamish - Whistler
Check out the vivid murals of Chemainus, a community-driven art experience that started back in 1981. Later, you'll board a ferry and drive the scenic Sea-to-Sky Highway, then take the Sea-to-Sky Gondola up to Summit Lodge for views of the coastal mountains and panoramic vistas.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hilton Whistler Resort and Spa)
Included Activities
- View murals of Chemainus
- Ride on Sea-to-Sky Gondola in Squamish
- Enjoy Sea-to-Sky Highway drive
Landmarks Chemainus Murals Sea-to-Sky Gondola - Day 5
Whistler
You'll head to the Squamish Lil'wat Cultural Centre for a Make Travel Matter Experience where Aboriginal Ambassadors share their own stories and first-hand cultural experiences. You'll learn about First Nations cultures and the traditional way of life of the original inhabitants while exploring artifacts and contemporary pieces. Lunch is included at the centre, and the rest of the day is yours to spend however you'd like.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at Squamish Lil'wat Cultural Centre), Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hilton Whistler Resort and Spa)
Included Activities
- Make Travel Matter Experience at Squamish Lil'wat Cultural Centre
- Learn about First Nations cultures and history
- Lunch at Squamish Lil'wat Cultural Centre
Landmarks Squamish Lil'wat Cultural Centre - Day 6
Whistler to Sun Peaks
You'll travel toward Sun Peaks, taking in views of Seton Lake and the snow-capped mountains around it. The drive takes you through Glacier National Park and Yoho National Park with mountain views throughout. You'll stop at the Golden Skybridge for views of the Rocky and Purcell mountain ranges. Dinner is at a local restaurant this evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Dinner at a local restaurant)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Sun Peaks Lodge)
Included Activities
- Drive through Glacier National Park
- Drive through Yoho National Park
- View Seton Lake
- Visit Golden Skybridge and views of Rocky and Purcell mountain ranges
Landmarks Seton Lake Glacier National Park Yoho National Park Golden Skybridge - Day 7
Sun Peaks to Banff
You'll drive through Glacier National Park and Yoho National Park on your way to Banff, experiencing Canada's highest suspension bridge at the Golden Skybridge. There's canyon ridge walking trails with sweeping views of the Columbia Valley and the Rocky and Purcell mountain ranges. You'll overnight in Banff National Park.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Banff Park Lodge)
Included Activities
- Drive through Glacier National Park
- Drive through Yoho National Park
- Visit Golden Skybridge
- Canyon ridge walking trails with views of Columbia Valley, Rocky and Purcell mountains
Landmarks Glacier National Park Yoho National Park Golden Skybridge Columbia Valley - Day 8
Banff
Your morning is free, so you might take an optional gondola ride or explore on your own. Later in the morning, your Travel Director will give you an orientation tour of Banff National Park. This evening, you'll meet a retired Canadian Mountie in traditional red serge uniform who'll share stories about their history before you have dinner together.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Banff Park Lodge)
Included Activities
- Orientation tour of Banff National Park
- Meet a retired Canadian Mountie and hear about their history
- Explore Banff town with guided tour
- Visit Bow Falls
- Visit Surprise Corner
Optional Activities
- Gondola ride
Landmarks Banff National Park Bow Falls Surprise Corner - Day 9
Banff to Jasper
Take a lakeside walk at Lake Louise with its turquoise waters and Victoria Glacier in the background. Then you'll board an Ice Explorer and drive over the Athabasca Glacier, one of the largest non-polar ice fields in the world. After that, you'll drive along the Icefields Parkway to Jasper, passing pristine wilderness, rocky mountain peaks, waterfalls, and ancient glaciers.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Forest Park Hotel)
Included Activities
- Lakeside walk at Lake Louise
- Ice Explorer ride on Athabasca Glacier
- Drive along Icefields Parkway
- View Columbia Icefield
Landmarks Lake Louise Victoria Glacier Athabasca Glacier Columbia Icefield Icefields Parkway 
- Day 10
Jasper
You'll board a narrated cruise on Maligne Lake (seasonal) with a stop at Spirit Island, learning about the geology, wildlife, and history of this alpine destination. Later, you'll join Matricia Bauer for a Be My Guest experience on traditional First Nations land where you'll learn about curated drink bitters made from foraged ingredients and hear stories over dinner.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Dinner with storytelling and cultural experience)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Forest Park Hotel)
Included Activities
- Narrated cruise on Maligne Lake to Spirit Island
- Be My Guest experience with Matricia Bauer
- Foraging walk around Jasper
- Learn about foraged ingredients in drink bitters
- Drumming performance
- Dinner with storytelling
Landmarks Maligne Lake Spirit Island - Day 11
Jasper to Kamloops
You'll see Mount Robson, the tallest peak in the Canadian Rockies and one of the world's crown jewels. The day ends in Kamloops, known as the Tournament Capital of Canada. Take it easy this evening and enjoy your time at leisure.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (South Thompson Inn & Conference Centre)
Included Activities
- View Mount Robson
Landmarks Mount Robson - Day 12
Kamloops to Vancouver
You'll drive from Kamloops, passing dramatic mountainscapes as you head toward Vancouver. The journey takes you back to the coastal city after experiencing the heart of the Canadian Rockies.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Holiday Inn & Suites Vancouver Downtown)
- Day 13
Vancouver
You'll make your way to Canada Place where you'll board the MS Koningsdam at the Port of Vancouver. Get settled on the ship and prepare for your Alaskan adventure.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Holland America MS Koningsdam)
Landmarks Canada Place - Day 14
Inside Passage
You'll cruise the Inside Passage, which is only accessible by boat or plane. This gives you a unique view of Alaska's pristine coastal wilderness and remote landscapes from the water.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Holland America MS Koningsdam)
Included Activities
- Cruise Inside Passage
Landmarks Inside Passage - Day 15
Tracy Arm - Juneau
You'll arrive in Juneau where you can explore downtown shopping, go on a rafting adventure, or take a flightseeing tour to view the surrounding landscapes from the air.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Holland America MS Koningsdam)
Optional Activities
- Shop downtown Juneau
- Rafting
- Flightseeing tour
Landmarks Tracy Arm Juneau - Day 16
Skagway
You'll visit the Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park and learn about the gold rush era that shaped this historic Alaskan town, including the excitement and hardship people experienced.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Holland America MS Koningsdam)
Included Activities
- Visit Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park
Landmarks Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park - Day 17
Glacier Bay
From your ship, you'll view Glacier Bay National Park with its pristine glaciers, remote wilderness, and abundant wildlife. It's one of Alaska's most spectacular natural areas.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Holland America MS Koningsdam)
Included Activities
- View Glacier Bay National Park
Landmarks Glacier Bay National Park - Day 18
Ketchikan
You'll visit Ketchikan and see the world's largest collection of standing totem poles. There are various optional activities available in this charming Southeast Alaska community if you'd like to explore further.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Holland America MS Koningsdam)
Included Activities
- Visit world's largest collection of standing totem poles
Optional Activities
- Various optional activities in Ketchikan
Landmarks Ketchikan Totem Poles - Day 19
Inside Passage
You'll spend a leisurely day at sea cruising back to Vancouver along the remote Inside Passage. This is a relaxing time to unwind and reflect on your Alaskan adventure.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Holland America MS Koningsdam)
Landmarks Inside Passage - Day 20
Vancouver
You'll sail into Vancouver Harbor this morning with port arrival at approximately 9:30am. Head home at your leisure with unforgettable memories of your Canada and Alaska journey.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Landmarks Vancouver Harbor
