Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival
You'll get picked up at the airport and taken to your hotel. Once you check in and get settled, later in the day you'll meet the other travelers and your Tour Director at a Welcome Reception.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Sheraton Wall Centre Hotel)
- Day 2
Vancouver to Sun Peaks
Start with a tour of Vancouver's waterfront and historic Gastown. Then head east toward Kamloops, driving through mountain terrain along the North Thompson River and into the Monashee Mountains before reaching Sun Peaks for dinner.
- Meals
- Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Nancy Greene’s Cahilty Lodge)
Included Activities
- Vancouver sightseeing tour including Waterfront and Gastown
- Travel along North Thompson River and through Monashee Mountains
Optional Activities
- VIA Rail Overnight Option - Replace days 2 and 3 with an overnight rail journey from Vancouver to Jasper (additional cost)
Landmarks Waterfront Gastown North Thompson River Monashee Mountains - Day 3
Sun Peaks to Jasper
Travel the Yellowhead Highway toward Jasper National Park, passing Mount Robson, the highest peak in the Canadian Rockies. Stop in Blue River for a river safari to Grizzly Bear Valley to see native wildlife. Arrive in Jasper for the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Jasper)
Included Activities
- Travel on Yellowhead Highway to Jasper National Park
- River safari to Grizzly Bear Valley with wildlife viewing
Optional Activities
- VIA Rail Option - Arrive by train and spend afternoon at leisure or exploring
Landmarks Mount Robson Jasper National Park Blue River Grizzly Bear Valley 
- Day 4
Jasper
After breakfast, you'll have the full day to explore Jasper National Park on your own or just relax. Several optional activities are available if you want to do something more, like wildlife tours, gondola rides, or rafting.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Jasper)
Included Activities
- Free day to explore Jasper National Park at own pace
Optional Activities
- Harley Davidson Sidecar Tour - Explore Jasper wilderness on a chauffeured motorcycle sidecar
- Maligne Valley Tour with Hike - Trek through area known for osprey, eagles, bighorn sheep, mountain goats, moose, elk, deer and bears
- Maligne Valley Tour with Cruise - Cruise across Maligne Lake to Spirit Island
- River Rafting - Introduction to rafting with small rapids and calm waters
- Jasper Skytram - View the Athabasca Valley and Jasper National Park from the peak
- Evening Wildlife Tour - Discover elk, deer, coyotes, moose and mountain goats
Landmarks Jasper National Park Maligne Canyon Maligne Lake Spirit Island Athabasca Valley Jasper Skytram 
- Day 5
Jasper to Banff
Drive the Icefields Parkway, one of the world's most scenic routes. Stop at Columbia Icefield for an Ice Explorer ride onto Athabasca Glacier. Continue to Lake Louise, then arrive in the alpine town of Banff.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Banff)
Included Activities
- Drive along Icefields Parkway
- Ice Explorer ride onto Athabasca Glacier at Columbia Icefield
- Stop at Lake Louise
Landmarks Icefields Parkway Columbia Icefield Athabasca Glacier Lake Louise - Day 6
Banff
Spend the day exploring Banff at your own pace. In the evening, take a wagon ride along the Bow River with western-style activities and a steak-fry BBQ. Optional adventure experiences are also available if you prefer something more active.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (BBQ on the Bow River - Steak-fry dinner with western experience)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Banff)
Included Activities
- BBQ on the Bow River - Wagon ride along the Bow River, western-style activities like lassoing and horseshoes, horseback ride with steak-fry dinner
Optional Activities
- Local Lakes and Gems Tour - Small-group tour to hidden gems including Johnson Lake, Two Jack Lake and Lake Minnewanka
- Banff Gondola - Ascend nearly 700 metres on Sulphur Mountain with boardwalk stroll at peak
- Heli Flightseeing - Tour over Spray Valley and the Goat Range
- Bow River Float Trip - Relaxing float trip suitable for most fitness levels with wildlife viewing
- Hockey Player Experience - Tour Canmore Eagles dressing rooms, try on gear and step onto the ice
- River Explorer Canoe Tour - Paddle in a Voyageur Canoe while enjoying guide's tales
- Evening Golf Course Cart Tour - Guided tour of Stanley Thompson-designed Fairmont Banff Springs golf course
Landmarks Bow River Sulphur Mountain Johnson Lake Two Jack Lake Lake Minnewanka Spray Valley Goat Range Fairmont Banff Springs - Day 7
Banff to Salmon Arm
Leave Banff with stops at Moraine Lake and Emerald Lake. See glacier-fed Moraine Lake with mountain peaks surrounding it, then visit Emerald Lake in Yoho National Park. Continue to Salmon Arm in the Shuswap region.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Prestige Harbourfront Resort)
Included Activities
- Visit Moraine Lake (season permitting)
- Visit Emerald Lake in Yoho National Park
Landmarks Moraine Lake Emerald Lake Yoho National Park - Day 8
Salmon Arm to Whistler
After breakfast, head to Whistler through the Cariboo Chilcotin Coast, an area where gold was discovered in the 1860s. Once you arrive in Whistler, you'll have free time to explore this alpine resort.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Aava Whistler Hotel)
Included Activities
- Travel through Cariboo Chilcotin Coast
Landmarks Cariboo Chilcotin Coast - Day 9
Whistler to Vancouver
Spend time in Whistler before heading back to Vancouver along the Sea to Sky Highway with views of the Coast Mountains. Stop at Shannon Falls, the third tallest waterfall in British Columbia. Gather for a Farewell Dinner that evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Farewell Dinner with fellow travellers)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Sheraton Wall Centre), Hotel (Sheraton Vancouver Wall Centre)
Included Activities
- Travel along Sea to Sky Highway
- Stop at Shannon Falls
- Farewell Dinner
Optional Activities
- Peak 2 Peak Gondola - Breathtaking 4.4-kilometre journey between Whistler Mountain and Blackcomb Peak, the longest and highest gondola in the world
- TreeTrek Tour - Informative forest tour with bird's-eye view from suspension bridges and treetop platforms
- ZipTrek Bear Tour - Soar above British Columbia's rugged terrain on zip lines
- Heli-Flightseeing - Helicopter flight with aerial view of Peak 2 Peak Gondola and surrounding Whistler area
- Mountain Jeep Tour - Tour through surrounds of Blackcomb Peak
- Electric Mountain Bike Rental - Explore Whistler by e-bike through lush green landscapes
Landmarks Sea to Sky Highway Shannon Falls Coast Mountains Whistler Mountain Blackcomb Peak Peak 2 Peak Gondola - Day 10
Vancouver Cruise Embarkation
After breakfast, transfer to the Holland America Line cruise ship. You'll have time to relax and settle into your cabin before dinner on board this evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner on board cruise ship)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Holland America Line’s Koningsdam)
Included Activities
- Board premium cruise ship
- Day 11
Cruise At Sea
Spend a full day at sea as your cruise begins. Watch the ship pass dramatic rocky headlands and cruise through the Inside Passage. Explore the ship's facilities and relax in the public areas.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Holland America Line’s Koningsdam)
Included Activities
- Cruise through Inside Passage viewing dramatic rocky headlands
- Explore cruise ship facilities and relax
Landmarks Inside Passage - Day 12
Juneau, Alaska
The cruise reaches Juneau, Alaska's capital. You'll have time to explore the glacial terrain and gold rush history, or check out shops in town. Optional activities include dog sled rides, sampling fire-baked salmon, or panning for gold.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Holland America Line’s Koningsdam)
Included Activities
- Arrive in Juneau, Alaska
Optional Activities
- Dog sled ride over a glacier (own expense)
- Salmon baked over a fire (own expense)
- Gold panning experience (own expense)
Landmarks Juneau 
- Day 13
Skagway, Alaska
Dock at Skagway at the northern end of the Inside Passage. This former frontier town celebrates its gold rush history with historic stores and saloons. Explore the town and learn about gold prospecting or join optional wildlife tours.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Holland America Line’s Koningsdam)
Included Activities
- Arrive in Skagway
Optional Activities
- Gold prospecting experience (own expense)
- Local wildlife tour (own expense)
Landmarks Skagway - Day 14
Glacier Bay National Park
Wake up at Glacier Bay National Park with its glaciers, wild coastline, and sheltered fjords. As the ship cruises through the World Heritage national park, local rangers join you to explain the geology and wildlife.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Holland America Line’s Koningsdam)
Included Activities
- Cruise through Glacier Bay National Park
- Ranger presentation on board about geological wonders and wildlife
Landmarks Glacier Bay National Park 
- Day 15
Ketchikan, Alaska
Arrive in Ketchikan, known as the salmon capital of the world. You'll have free time to explore and relax. Optionally, take a walking tour or visit Saxman Native Village to learn about Tlingit culture and see totem poles.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Holland America Line’s Koningsdam)
Included Activities
- Arrive in Ketchikan
Optional Activities
- Walking tour of Ketchikan (own expense)
- Saxman Native Village tour - Learn about Tlingit culture and see Native American totem poles (own expense)
Landmarks Ketchikan Saxman Native Village - Day 16
Cruise at Sea
Your final day on the ship as you cruise south through the Inside Passage with its landscapes and glaciers. Relax on board and enjoy the ship's facilities while taking in the views. Have a final dinner on board this evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Final dinner on board)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Holland America Line’s Koningsdam)
Included Activities
- Cruise through Inside Passage viewing magnificent landscapes and glaciers
- Relax and explore cruise ship facilities
Landmarks Inside Passage - Day 17
Disembark in Vancouver
After breakfast on the cruise ship, disembark in Vancouver and transfer to the airport for your onward flight.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Disembark cruise ship
