Itinerary
- Day 1
Vancouver
You'll arrive in Vancouver and check into your hotel. Later this evening, your Tour Director and fellow travellers meet up for a welcome dinner.
- Meals
- Dinner (Welcome dinner)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Sheraton Vancouver Wall Centre)
Included Activities
- Welcome dinner
- Day 2
Vancouver
Start with a sightseeing tour through Stanley Park where you'll see the famous totem poles and Gastown's waterfront. After that, head to Capilano Suspension Bridge Park where you walk across a bridge suspended 70 metres above the river.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Sightseeing tour of Vancouver
- Stanley Park with totem poles
- Waterfront and Gastown exploration
- Visit to Capilano Suspension Bridge Park
- Nature walk through rainforest at Capilano Suspension Bridge Park
Landmarks Stanley Park Capilano Suspension Bridge Park Gastown - Day 3
Vancouver to Kamloops
Board the Rocky Mountaineer train and settle into your SilverLeaf carriage (you can upgrade to GoldLeaf if you want). You'll spend the day traveling through mountain scenery as the train carries you east toward the Rockies.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Kamloops Hotel (as assigned by Rocky Mountaineer))
Included Activities
- Rocky Mountaineer train journey in SilverLeaf carriage
Optional Activities
- Upgrade to GoldLeaf carriage (additional expense)
- Day 4
Kamloops to Banff
Continue on the Rocky Mountaineer through snow-capped mountains and rugged terrain. By afternoon you arrive in Banff and get settled into your accommodation in this mountain town.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ptarmigan Inn or similar)
Included Activities
- Rocky Mountaineer train journey in SilverLeaf carriage
Landmarks Banff 
- Day 5
Banff
You have the full day to yourself in Banff. Wander around the town at your own pace, grab lunch at local spots, check out shops, or just relax and take in the mountain views.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Banff Gondola ride (extra expense)
- Float trip along the river (extra expense)
Landmarks Banff - Day 6
Lake Louise - Emerald Lake
Join a guided tour of Banff starting with the Bow River and Bow Falls. Then you'll head to Lake Louise where you have free time to explore on your own. Later, drive to Emerald Lake to see its glacier-fed waters.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Emerald Lake Lodge or similar)
Included Activities
- Tour of Banff
- Bow River and Bow Falls exploration
- Visit to Lake Louise
- Travel to Emerald Lake
- See Emerald Lake and Natural Bridge in the Rocky Mountains
Landmarks Bow River Bow Falls Lake Louise Emerald Lake 
- Day 7
Athabasca Glacier
Travel north on the Icefields Parkway, one of the most scenic drives around. Stop at Columbia Icefield and board an Ice Explorer to walk onto Athabasca Glacier. That evening, you'll enjoy a dinner theatre show.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner with 'From Jasper with Love' theatre production)
Included Activities
- Travel along the Icefields Parkway
- Columbia Icefield stop
- Ice Explorer journey onto Athabasca Glacier
- Board the Ice Explorer and climb the Athabasca Glacier
- 'From Jasper with Love' theatre production with dinner
Landmarks Icefields Parkway Columbia Icefield Athabasca Glacier - Day 8
South Thompson River
You'll drive past glaciers, waterfalls, and mountain peaks as you head north. By evening you reach the South Thompson River and check in to your lodge accommodation.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (South Thompson Inn or similar)
Included Activities
- Journey past glaciers, waterfalls, and mountain peaks
Landmarks South Thompson River - Day 9
Whistler
Travel through scenic country along the Thompson and Fraser rivers, passing through Lillooet. Later you arrive at the alpine resort of Whistler. Optional activities include a Photo Safari tour or a tasting dinner if you're interested.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hilton Whistler Resort & Spa or similar)
Included Activities
- Travel through Thompson and Fraser rivers
- Pass through Lillooet
Optional Activities
- Photo Safari tour with expert (extra expense)
- Dinner tasting tour (extra expense)
Landmarks Whistler Lillooet - Day 10
Vancouver Island
Drive the scenic Sea to Sky Highway and stop at Shannon Falls to stretch and take photos. Then board a ferry to cruise through the Georgia Strait heading to Vancouver Island where you'll settle in for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Marriott Victoria Inner Harbour or similar)
Included Activities
- Travel along the Sea to Sky Highway
- Stop at Shannon Falls
- Cruise through Georgia Strait to Vancouver Island
Landmarks Shannon Falls Georgia Strait 
- Day 11
Victoria
Spend time at Butchart Gardens, a 22-hectare property filled with colorful garden displays. Afterward, you'll get an orientation tour of Victoria's Inner Harbour. Horse and carriage rides or whale watching tours are available if you'd like to add those.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Butchart Gardens
- Wander through Butchart Gardens
- Orientation tour of Victoria's Inner Harbour
Optional Activities
- Horse and carriage ride (extra expense)
- Whale watching (extra expense)
Landmarks Butchart Gardens Victoria Inner Harbour - Day 12
Alaska Cruise Embarkation
Board your Princess Cruise ship and check into your Ocean View Stateroom (balcony upgrades available). Your Tour Director will be available throughout the voyage as you begin your seven-night journey through Alaska's Inside Passage.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Check-in to Ocean View Stateroom
Optional Activities
- Upgrade to Balcony Stateroom (additional expense)
Landmarks Inside Passage - Day 13
Inside Passage
Spend the day cruising through the Inside Passage. You'll have time on deck to watch the coastline and enjoy the ship's facilities and dining options.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Cruise the Inside Passage
Landmarks Inside Passage - Day 14
Ketchikan
The ship docks in Ketchikan, known as the salmon capital. You have the day to explore this historic fishing town, walk the streets, and check out local shops and restaurants.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Landmarks Ketchikan - Day 15
Juneau
You arrive in Juneau, Alaska's capital, surrounded by the Gastineau Channel, glaciers, and icefields. The ship remains in port so you can go ashore and explore the town.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Landmarks Juneau Gastineau Channel 
- Day 16
Skagway
Stop in Skagway where the Gold Rush history is preserved at the Klondike Gold Rush National Historic Park. You can walk through the town and learn about this colorful chapter of Alaskan history.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Landmarks Skagway Klondike Gold Rush National Historic Park 
- Day 17
Glacier Bay National Park
Cruise into Glacier Bay National Park where you'll see icebergs and spectacular glaciers. The ship navigates through these waters so you can watch the landscape from deck.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Experience Glacier Bay National Park
Landmarks Glacier Bay National Park - Day 18
Prince William Sound
Navigate Prince William Sound and visit College Fjord. You'll see a collection of glaciers, some of which are massive compared to the ship itself.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Landmarks Prince William Sound College Fjord - Day 19
Whittier to Talkeetna
Disembark at Whittier and board the Direct to the Wilderness train heading to Talkeetna. You'll travel through stunning Alaskan scenery throughout the journey.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Mt. McKinley Princess Wilderness Lodge or similar)
Included Activities
- Take the 'Direct to the Wilderness' train from Whittier to Talkeetna
Landmarks Talkeetna - Day 20
Talkeetna
You have the day to explore Talkeetna on your own. This small Alaskan town offers plenty of opportunities to walk around, visit local cafes, and experience small-town charm.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Optional Activities
- Chulitna Gorge jet-boat adventure (extra expense)
- Denali Flight Experience (extra expense)
Landmarks Talkeetna Chulitna Gorge - Day 21
Denali
Take the Husky Homestead tour to see authentic rural Alaskan life. That evening you'll head to your lodge and enjoy the Music of Denali Dinner Show.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Music of Denali Dinner Show)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Denali Princess Wilderness Lodge or similar)
Included Activities
- Husky Homestead tour
- Music of Denali Dinner Show
Landmarks Denali 
- Day 22
Denali National Park
Join a wilderness tour into Denali National Park. You'll see the landscape and wildlife that make this area so remarkable, with chances to spot moose, bears, and other animals.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Explore Denali National Park on a Tundra tour
Landmarks Denali National Park 
- Day 23
Fairbanks
Travel to Fairbanks, the heart of interior Alaska. In the afternoon you'll board an authentic steam wheeler riverboat for a cruise on the river.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Fairbanks Princess Riverside Lodge or similar)
Included Activities
- Embark on an authentic steam wheeler cruise in Fairbanks
Landmarks Fairbanks 
- Day 24
Departure
Transfer to Fairbanks Airport for your flight home, ending your two-week Canadian and Alaskan adventure.
