Itinerary
- Day 1
Calgary
You'll land in Calgary and head to The Dorian, Autograph Collection hotel where you'll meet your Tour Director and get a welcome briefing with the rest of your group. This first evening sets the tone for the trip ahead.
- Day 2
Calgary to Banff
The drive from Calgary to Banff takes you along the historic Cowboy Trail through the Rocky Mountain foothills. You'll stop to meet with two local food-producing families and have a farm to fork lunch prepared by a chef on the property. From there you head to Fairmont Banff Springs for a two-night stay.
- Meals
- Lunch (Farm to Fork welcome lunch by an exceptional chef)
Included Activities
- Farm to Fork welcome lunch with Alberta food-producing families
- Scenic drive along Cowboy Trail through Rocky Mountain foothills
Landmarks/POIs Banff National Park 
- Day 3
Banff
You've got choices today in Banff National Park, Canada's first. Take a helicopter over the Three Sisters Peaks, float the Bow River, get spa treatments, ride the Banff Gondola up Sulphur Mountain, or snowshoe if it's early season. Pick your dining experience from the scenic freechoice options available.
Optional Activities
- Helicopter flightseeing: 25-minute flight over Three Sisters Peaks
- Bow River float trip: oar-powered raft cruise with wildlife observation
- Fairmont Spa Banff Springs: mineral pools and Willow Stream Spa
- Banff Gondola: ride to top of Sulphur Mountain for views of Banff and six mountain ranges
- Snowshoeing on Top of the World (early season only)
- Scenic Freechoice Dining: Bavarian Alpine, Italian, or French brasserie options
Landmarks/POIs Three Sisters Peaks Bow River Sulphur Mountain - Day 4
Lake Louise
Head to Lake Louise and check into the Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise in a lakeview room. You'll meet a retired Royal Canadian Mounted Police member who'll talk about the Mounties' role in the region. Later you'll have dinner with views of the lake and the surrounding landscape.
Included Activities
- Meet with retired Royal Canadian Mounted Police member for Mounties insight
Optional Activities
- Scenic Freechoice Dining: French-Canadian Brasserie overlooking Lake Louise or contemporary Canadian cuisine
Landmarks/POIs Lake Louise 
- Day 5
Lake Louise to Jasper
The Icefields Parkway drive between Lake Louise and Jasper takes you past towering peaks, glaciers, turquoise lakes, and waterfalls. Stop at Columbia Icefield where you'll ride an Ice Explorer onto Athabasca Glacier. An indigenous storyteller leads a plant walk about medicinal and culinary uses, and you'll have dinner inspired by the wilderness before arriving at Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge.
- Meals
- Dinner (Exclusive wilderness-inspired dinner featuring ingredients from Jasper's wilderness)
Included Activities
- Travel along Icefields Parkway with stops at scenic viewpoints
- Ice Explorer ride on Athabasca Glacier
- Guided plant walk with indigenous storyteller on medicinal and culinary uses
- Exclusive wilderness-inspired dinner featuring local ingredients
Landmarks/POIs Icefields Parkway Columbia Icefield Athabasca Glacier 
- Day 6
Jasper
Spend your day exploring Jasper's rugged terrain with options like a Maligne Lake cruise to Spirit Island, Athabasca River rafting, touring Maligne Canyon, taking a Harley Davidson sidecar tour, or snowshoeing. You'll also join a guided wildlife tour to see elk, deer, black bears, moose, and mountain goats in their natural habitat.
Included Activities
- Guided wildlife tour to witness elk, deer, black bears, moose, and mountain goats
Optional Activities
- Maligne Lake cruise: 90-minute hosted cruise to Spirit Island with local history, wildlife, and glaciology information
- Athabasca River rafting with experienced guide
- Maligne Canyon & Lakes tour: scenic vistas and drive through Jasper lake area
- Harley Davidson SidecarTM tour: chauffeured motorcycle sidecar through Jasper National Park
- Snowshoeing (early season only) with experienced guide through pristine wilderness
Landmarks/POIs Maligne Lake Spirit Island Athabasca River Maligne Canyon Jasper National Park - Day 7
Jasper to Kamloops
Board the Rocky Mountaineer train for the first leg of your rail journey through the Canadian Rockies. You'll travel in GoldLeaf Service with a glass-dome carriage that lets you see mountain passes and dramatic canyons as you go. Arrive in Kamloops for an overnight stay at a hotel chosen by Rocky Mountaineer.
Included Activities
- Rocky Mountaineer rail journey through Canadian Rockies in GoldLeaf Service glass-dome carriage
Landmarks/POIs Canadian Rockies - Day 8
Kamloops to Vancouver
Continue your Rocky Mountaineer experience with views of where the Fraser and Thompson rivers meet. You'll enjoy meals paired with local wine or beer while watching the scenery from your glass-dome carriage. Pull into Vancouver by evening and transfer to the Fairmont Hotel Vancouver in the historic downtown area.
- Meals
- Lunch (On-board meal with local wine or beer pairings)
Included Activities
- Rocky Mountaineer continuation with views of Fraser and Thompson rivers confluence
- On-board meals with local wine or beer pairings
Landmarks/POIs Fraser River Thompson River - Day 9
Vancouver
Start early with exclusive access to Capilano Suspension Bridge Park before heading across the swaying bridge through the forest canopy. Later you'll do a city sightseeing tour and grab lunch before boarding Holland America Line's MS Koningsdam for your seven-night Alaskan cruise. Your verandah stateroom offers chances to spot humpback whales and bald eagles.
- Meals
- Lunch (Delectable lunch during city sightseeing tour)
Included Activities
- Early exclusive access to Capilano Suspension Bridge Park
- Wander across suspension bridge with forest canopy views
- City sightseeing tour of Vancouver
- Lunch (provided as part of sightseeing experience)
Landmarks/POIs Capilano Suspension Bridge Park - Day 10
At Sea
This is your first full day at sea on MS Koningsdam. You can relax with a book, catch entertainment, or explore the ship's restaurants and lounges as you cruise northward.
Optional Activities
- Onboard entertainment and dining experiences
- Explore ship restaurants and lounges
- Day 11
Juneau, Alaska
Arrive in Juneau, Alaska's capital, which you can only reach by air or sea. Explore its gold rush history and Tlingit heritage. Walk through the city to find glacier views and the local arts scene.
Optional Activities
- Explore Juneau's gold rush history
- Visit indigenous Tlingit heritage sites
- View glacier vistas
- Experience Juneau's vibrant arts scene
Landmarks/POIs Juneau 
- Day 12
Skagway, Alaska
Skagway takes you back to the Klondike Gold Rush era with its preserved shop fronts and wooden boardwalks. You can wander the streets and see the buildings that tell stories of the fortune seekers who came through here.
Optional Activities
- Explore Klondike Gold Rush era heritage
- Walk historic wooden boardwalks
- Visit preserved shop facades and museums
Landmarks/POIs Skagway - Day 13
Dawes Glacier, Alaska
You'll see the dramatic ice walls of Dawes Glacier from the ship. Grab hot chocolate and watch the frozen wilderness with its towering ice formations as the ship moves through this part of Alaska.
Optional Activities
- Guided glacier viewing with hot chocolate
- View dramatic Dawes Glacier ice walls
Landmarks/POIs Dawes Glacier - Day 14
Ketchikan, Alaska
Ketchikan is your last Alaskan stop and known as the salmon capital of the world. Experience the mix of native heritage and the energy of a working fishing community. Try the local food and take in the coastal atmosphere.
Optional Activities
- Experience native heritage sites
- Explore fishing community culture
- Sample local salmon delicacies
Landmarks/POIs Ketchikan 
- Day 15
At Sea
On your final day at sea, you'll cruise south toward Vancouver. Take time to relax and think about everything you've seen and done on this trip.
Optional Activities
- Onboard entertainment and dining experiences
- Reflect on journey highlights
- Day 16
Vancouver
Your trip ends back in Vancouver. You'll say goodbye to the people you've traveled with and head to your departure flight. If you choose, you can explore Vancouver by motorcoach before you go while your luggage stays secure.
Optional Activities
- Self-guided motorcoach exploration at your own pace
