Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Vancouver
Vancouver- Meals
- Dinner (Welcome dinner with Tour Director and fellow travellers)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Delta Vancouver Downtown Suites or similar)
Landmarks Burrard Inlet - Day 2
Vancouver
VancouverIncluded Activities
- Breakfast with the bears at Grouse Mountain
- Sightseeing tour of Vancouver including Stanley Park with totem poles
- Granville Island visit - fresh food markets, artist studios, restaurants and bars
- Capilano Suspension Bridge Park - suspension bridge crossing
- Treetops Adventure - elevated walkways through old-growth forest
Landmarks Stanley Park Granville Island Capilano Suspension Bridge Park Grouse Mountain - Day 3
Vancouver
VancouverOptional Activities
- Gastronomic Gastown Walking Tour (five tasting stops exploring neighbourhood history and cuisine)
- E-Bike Tour of Stanley Park (three-hour guided ride from Downtown to ancient cedar trees, totem pole display, rainforest cycling)
- Hop-On Hop-Off City Tour (self-paced bus exploration of waterfronts, Gastown, Granville Island, Stanley Park)
Landmarks Gastown Yaletown Granville Island Stanley Park - Day 4
Vancouver to Kamloops
Vancouver to Kamloops- Meals
- Breakfast (Freshly prepared, regionally inspired cuisine served at seat), Lunch (Freshly prepared, regionally inspired cuisine served at seat)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Kamloops Hotel or similar (as assigned by Rocky Mountaineer))
Included Activities
- Rocky Mountaineer train journey in SilverLeaf carriage
- Freshly prepared breakfast and lunch service at seat
- Premium beverages included - wines, beers, spirits, soft drinks, coffee, tea, juices
Optional Activities
- Upgrade to GoldLeaf carriage at additional expense
Landmarks Fraser Valley Thompson River - Day 5
Kamloops to Banff
Kamloops to Banff- Meals
- Breakfast (Gourmet breakfast served at seat), Lunch (Gourmet lunch served at seat)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Caribou Lodge or similar)
Included Activities
- Rocky Mountaineer train journey continuation in SilverLeaf carriage
- Gourmet breakfast and lunch service at seat
- Full range of included beverages throughout journey - wines, beers, spirits, soft drinks, coffee, tea, juices
Landmarks Continental Divide Canadian Rockies 
- Day 6
Banff
Banff- Meals
- Dinner (Dinner at Sky Bistro, a striking mountaintop setting at Banff Gondola summit with locally inspired dishes)
Included Activities
- Ascend the Banff Gondola to the summit of Sulphur Mountain with far-reaching views across Banff, the Bow Valley and surrounding Rocky Mountains
- Dinner at Sky Bistro at the Banff Gondola summit with locally inspired dishes and impressive mountain outlooks
Optional Activities
- Heli Flightseeing Banff (helicopter tour weaving between Three Sisters Peaks and along Bow River)
- Bow River Float Trip (raft journey past towering peaks, wildflower banks, and water birds with possible wildlife sightings)
- Discover Banff & Its Wildlife (coach tour of heritage landmarks and mountain vistas with hot chocolate and maple cookie at viewpoint)
- E-Bike & Hike Johnston Canyon (guided e-bike tour followed by canyon hike to Lower Falls)
Landmarks Sulphur Mountain Bow Valley Three Sisters Peaks Bow River Johnston Canyon - Day 7
Banff to Lake Louise
Banff to Lake Louise- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise)
Included Activities
- Sightseeing tour of Bow River and Bow Falls
Landmarks Bow River Bow Falls 
- Day 8
Lake Louise
Lake LouiseOptional Activities
- Stroll beside Lake Louise
- Lake Louise history presentation
- Lakeside campfire gathering
- Adventure equipment rentals
- Plain of Six Glaciers trail to Mount Victoria and Victoria Glacier viewpoint
Landmarks Lake Louise Mount Victoria Victoria Glacier Plain of Six Glaciers - Day 9
Lake Louise to Jasper
Lake Louise to Jasper- Accommodation
- Hotel (Forest Park Hotel or similar)
Included Activities
- Travel along the Icefields Parkway
- Columbia Icefield visit
- Ice Explorer journey onto Athabasca Glacier surface
Landmarks Icefields Parkway Columbia Icefield Athabasca Glacier - Day 10
Jasper
Jasper- Meals
- Dinner (Sumptuous dinner following the evening guided wildlife tour)
Included Activities
- Guided wildlife tour into Jasper's wilderness keeping watch for elk, deer and black bears in their natural habitat as day turns to evening
- Sumptuous dinner following the evening wildlife tour
Optional Activities
- Harley-Davidson Sidecar Tour (mountain road adventure with possible backcountry exploration)
- Athabasca River Rafting (gentle rapids float downstream with possible elk, moose, wolves, eagles, and bear sightings)
- Maligne Valley & Lakes Tour (journey to Medicine Lake and Maligne Lake with three glaciers and Spirit Island views)
- Wildfire Peak-Nic Hike (guided hike through 2024 wildfire aftermath with new growth, wildflowers, and hot lunch at peak)
- Jasper SkyTram (aerial cable car to 2,263 metres with outdoor boardwalk and optional tundra trail to summit)
Landmarks Athabasca Valley Athabasca River Jasper National Park Medicine Lake Maligne Lake Spirit Island - Day 11
Jasper to Kamloops
Jasper to Kamloops- Accommodation
- Hotel (Delta Hotels Kamloops or similar)
Included Activities
- Scenic drive past Mt. Robson
- BC Wildlife Park visit - rescue and rehabilitation facility with bears, cougars, wolves, and owls
Landmarks Mount Robson BC Wildlife Park - Day 12
Kamloops to Whistler
Kamloops to Whistler- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Secwépemc Museum & Heritage Park
Landmarks Secwépemc Museum & Heritage Park Lilloet Whistler - Day 13
Whistler
WhistlerOptional Activities
- Peak 2 Peak Gondola (connects Whistler and Blackcomb mountains spanning over three kilometres with high alpine terrain exploration)
- Whistler Tasting Tour (leisurely evening stroll through Whistler Village with four restaurant stops, courses, wine tastings, and local stories)
- Zip Lining Over Whistler Valley (four thrilling ziplines over valley between mountains with suspension bridges and forest trails)
- Whistler Heli Flightseeing (helicopter tour of Whistler and Blackcomb summits, glacier-fed lakes, and mountain peaks)
- Whistler Mountain Adventure Tour (4x4 backcountry adventure with black bear viewing and finish at Olympic Ski Jumps viewpoint)
Landmarks Whistler Village Whistler Mountain Blackcomb Mountain Whistler Valley Olympic Ski Jumps - Day 14
Whistler to Victoria
Whistler to Victoria- Accommodation
- Hotel (Marriott Victoria Inner Harbour or similar)
Included Activities
- Scenic drive along Sea to Sky Highway
- Shannon Falls stop and short walk to viewing area
Landmarks Sea to Sky Highway Shannon Falls Georgia Strait 
- Day 15
Victoria
Victoria- Meals
- Dinner (Dinner at The Dining Room at Butchart Gardens set within original Butchart family residence with seasonally inspired menus crafted from fresh local ingredients)
Included Activities
- Orientation tour of Victoria's iconic sites including elegant Inner Harbour, historic Bastion Square, leafy Beacon Hill Park, and residential neighbourhoods
- Visit to Butchart Gardens (22-hectare showplace of colourful gardens in reclaimed limestone quarry)
- Dinner at The Dining Room at Butchart Gardens (dining experience set within original Butchart family residence with seasonally inspired menus crafted from fresh local ingredients)
Optional Activities
- Whale Watching Cruise (three-hour guided cruise on Salish Sea with expert naturalists observing orcas, humpback whales, sea lions, and bald eagles)
- Horse-Drawn Carriage Tour (clip through elegant streets into Beacon Hill Park with ancient oak meadows and wildflower fields)
- Take to the Skies Over Victoria (floatplane flight over Pacific coast departing from Inner Harbour with views of Strait of Juan de Fuca and Olympic Peninsula)
- Victoria Bites & Sights Tour (ferry crossing Inner Harbour to Canada's oldest Chinatown with historic pub stop for snack and craft beer, followed by chocolate shop visit)
- Afternoon Tea at The Empress (traditional afternoon tea at world-renowned Fairmont Empress featuring Empress Blend tea and historic setting)
Landmarks Inner Harbour Bastion Square Beacon Hill Park Butchart Gardens Salish Sea Strait of Juan de Fuca Olympic Peninsula Chinatown Fairmont Empress - Day 16
Victoria to Alaska Cruise
Victoria to Alaska CruiseIncluded Activities
- Check-in on ms Koningsdam cruise ship
- Emerald Cruise Liaison support and hosted activities
Optional Activities
- Upgrade to Verandah Stateroom at additional expense
Landmarks Alaskan Waterways - Day 17
Cruising - Inside Passage
Cruising - Inside PassageLandmarks Inside Passage - Day 18
Inside Passage to Juneau
Inside Passage to JuneauLandmarks Juneau Mount Juneau Mount Roberts - Day 19
Skagway
SkagwayOptional Activities
- Explore Skagway on foot - weathered boardwalks and gold rush era architecture
Landmarks Skagway - Day 20
Glacier Bay National Park
Glacier Bay National ParkIncluded Activities
- Glacier Bay National Park cruise with National Park Service Ranger
- Wildlife spotting and glacial activity explanation
Landmarks Glacier Bay National Park - Day 21
Ketchikan
KetchikanOptional Activities
- Explore Ketchikan's totem pole collection and Indigenous heritage
- Walk along historic Creek Street with shops, galleries, and cafés
Landmarks Ketchikan Creek Street - Day 22
Inside Passage Return Cruise
Inside Passage Return CruiseOptional Activities
- Swim or spa treatment
- Fitness Center
- Live music venues
- World Stage performance
Landmarks Tongass National Forest - Day 23
Depart Vancouver
Depart VancouverIncluded Activities
- Disembark cruise ship
- Luggage storage on coach
- City exploration time in Vancouver
Landmarks Vancouver International Airport
