Itinerary
- Day 1
Calgary
You'll arrive in Calgary and get transferred to your hotel. This evening there's a welcome reception where you'll meet other guests and your tour director.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Calgary Marriott Downtown Hotel)
- Day 2
Calgary to Banff
Head out to Banff National Park this morning. You'll get a sightseeing tour of the town, then stop at Yamnuska Wolfdog Sanctuary to see and learn about the wolves and their conservation.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Banff Park Lodge)
Included Activities
- Sightseeing tour of Banff
- Visit to Yamnuska Wolfdog Sanctuary
Landmarks Banff National Park Yamnuska Wolfdog Sanctuary 
- Day 3
Banff
This is a free day to do what you want around the resort town. You can walk around on your own or pick from optional activities like helicopter tours, river activities, or gondola rides.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Banff Park Lodge)
Optional Activities
- Heli-Flightseeing to Spray Valley and Goat Range
- Bow River Float Trip
- Local Lakes and Gems Tour (small-group tour visiting Johnson Lake, Two Jack Lake, and Lake Minnewanka)
- Evening Golf Course Cart Tour at Fairmont Banff Springs
- Banff Gondola ride up Sulphur Mountain
- River Explorer Canoe Tour on Bow River
- Hockey Player Experience with Canmore Eagles
Landmarks Spray Valley Goat Range Bow River Johnson Lake Two Jack Lake Lake Minnewanka Fairmont Banff Springs Golf Course Sulphur Mountain - Day 4
Banff to Lake Louise
Travel to Moraine Lake to see the glacier-fed blue water, then continue to Lake Louise. You'll spend the afternoon checking out Lake Louise before heading to your hotel.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Lake Louise Inn)
Included Activities
- Visit to Moraine Lake
- Visit to Lake Louise
Landmarks Moraine Lake Lake Louise 
- Day 5
Lake Louise to Jasper
Drive the Icefields Parkway this morning, a 232 km route through the Canadian Rockies with views all along the way. You'll stop at Columbia Icefield for a ride on the Ice Explorer onto Athabasca Glacier.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Lake Louise Inn)
Included Activities
- Journey along Icefields Parkway
- Ice Explorer ride onto Athabasca Glacier
Landmarks Icefields Parkway Columbia Icefield Athabasca Glacier - Day 6
Lake Louise to Salmon Arm
After breakfast, head from Lake Louise toward Salmon Arm. You'll stop at Emerald Lake in Yoho National Park, then continue through the Shuswap region to reach your destination.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Prestige Harbourfront Resort)
Included Activities
- Visit to Emerald Lake in Yoho National Park
Optional Activities
- Rocky Mountaineer Rail Option - Replace days six and seven with a Rocky Mountaineer rail journey to Vancouver. Board the Rocky Mountaineer, pass the Spiral Tunnels and Kicking Horse Canyon before arriving in Kamloops, where you'll stay at a hotel assigned by Rocky Mountaineer (additional expense). Enquire for details.
Landmarks Emerald Lake Yoho National Park 
- Day 7
Salmon Arm to Vancouver
Travel through the Cariboo region on the way to Vancouver. Once you arrive, you'll have free time to check out the city on your own.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Vancouver)
Optional Activities
- Rocky Mountaineer Rail Option - Board the Rocky Mountaineer in the morning and continue to Vancouver to rejoin the tour group
Landmarks Cariboo region - Day 8
Vancouver
Take a guided tour through Vancouver's neighborhoods including the Waterfront and Gastown. After the tour, you can explore more on your own or try some optional activities.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Vancouver), Hotel (Sheraton Wall Centre Hotel or similar)
Included Activities
- Sightseeing tour of Vancouver including Waterfront and Gastown
Optional Activities
- Grouse Mountain Admission - enjoy views of lush greenery, Vancouver, and the sparkling Pacific Ocean, visit the bear refuge and take a scenic walk
- Hop-On, Hop-Off Sightseeing bus tour
- Capilano Suspension Bridge Admission - wander across the bridge 70 metres above Capilano River
- Flyover Canada Experience - virtual flight simulator experience
Landmarks Vancouver Waterfront Gastown Grouse Mountain Capilano Suspension Bridge Capilano River - Day 9
Vancouver to Whistler
Drive to Whistler along the Sea to Sky Highway. When you get there, walk around the village or choose from optional experiences available in the area.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Aava Hotel)
Optional Activities
- Peak 2 Peak Gondola - breathtaking journey spanning 4.4 kilometres between Whistler Mountain and Blackcomb Peak, the longest and highest gondola in the world
- TreeTrek Tour - discover Whistler's ancient forest on an informative tour with bird's-eye views from suspension bridges and treetop platforms
- Ziptrek Bear Tour - soar above British Columbia's rugged terrain on a Ziptrek Ecotour
- Heli-Flightseeing - helicopter flight with aerial views of Whistler surroundings and Peak 2 Peak Gondola
- Mountain Jeep Tour - tour through Blackcomb Peak surroundings
- Electric Mountain Bike Rental - explore Whistler by e-bike
Landmarks Sea to Sky Highway Whistler Mountain Blackcomb Peak - Day 10
Whistler to Victoria
Take a ferry across the Georgia Strait to Victoria, passing through the Gulf Islands. You'll see forested islands and coastal views as you approach Vancouver Island.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Victoria)
Included Activities
- Ferry journey across Georgia Strait through Gulf Islands
Landmarks Georgia Strait Gulf Islands Vancouver Island 
- Day 11
Victoria
Spend the day in Victoria doing what you like. You have free time to wander around, or you can do optional activities. Tonight there's a special farewell dinner at The Butchart Gardens.
- Meals
- Dinner (Farewell Dinner in the original Butchart family residence after exploring The Butchart Gardens' vivid floral displays)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Victoria)
Included Activities
- Farewell Dinner at The Butchart Gardens
Optional Activities
- Horse-Drawn Carriage Tour through Victoria - learn about the city's culture and history, visit James Bay district, Beacon Hill Park, Victoria's oldest church, and Thunderbird Park with traditional First Nations totem poles
- Whale-Watching Tour - cruise on a Zodiac or luxury motor yacht searching for whales, sea lions and other marine wildlife in their natural habitat
Landmarks The Butchart Gardens James Bay Beacon Hill Park Thunderbird Park - Day 12
Vancouver
Head to Vancouver and get ready to board your Holland America Line ship. Once you're settled into your cabin, there's dinner on board this evening as your small group experience wraps up.
- Meals
- Dinner (Dinner on board)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Holland America Line’s Zaandam or Koningsdam)
Included Activities
- Board Holland America Line ship (Zaandam or Koningsdam)
- Dinner on board
Landmarks Port of Vancouver - Day 13
At Sea
Spend a full day at sea as the ship heads through the Inside Passage. You'll see rocky headlands and dramatic water views, and you can check out the ship's facilities and relax.
Included Activities
- Cruising through the Inside Passage
Landmarks Inside Passage - Day 14
Juneau, Alaska
Arrive in Juneau, Alaska's capital. Walk around town and its rustic shops, or try optional activities like dog sledding on a glacier, sampling fire-baked salmon, or panning for gold.
Optional Activities
- Exhilarating dog sled ride over a glacier
- Sampling salmon baked over a fire
- Panning for gold in this former gold rush town
Landmarks Juneau 
- Day 15
Skagway, Alaska
Dock in Skagway, a former frontier town at the north end of the Inside Passage. The town has shops and saloons showing off its gold rush history. You can learn about prospecting or see local wildlife on optional tours.
Optional Activities
- Learning about gold prospecting
- Tour to view local wildlife
Landmarks Skagway 
- Day 16
Glacier Bay National Park, Alaska
Wake up to Glacier Bay National Park, a World Heritage area with glaciers, wild coastline, and fjords. Rangers board the ship to explain the geology and wildlife you'll see while cruising.
Included Activities
- Cruising through Glacier Bay National Park
- Ranger presentations on geological features and wildlife
Landmarks Glacier Bay National Park - Day 17
Ketchikan, Alaska
Pull into Ketchikan, known as the salmon capital and popular for its scenery and Native Alaskan cultures. You'll have free time to relax and explore. Optional walking tours or visits to Saxman Native Village are available.
Optional Activities
- Walking tour of Ketchikan
- Visit to Saxman Native Village to learn about Tlingit culture and view Native American totem poles
Landmarks Ketchikan Saxman Native Village - Day 18
At Sea
Your last day on the ship as it heads south through the Inside Passage. You'll see the glaciers and landscapes, relax in the ship's facilities, and have a final dinner on board this evening.
- Meals
- Dinner (Final dinner on board)
Included Activities
- Cruising through the Inside Passage
Landmarks Inside Passage - Day 19
Vancouver
After breakfast on the ship, disembark in Vancouver and head to the airport for your onward flight.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast on board cruise ship)
