Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Victoria
Victoria- Meals
- Dinner (Welcome dinner with Tour Director and fellow travelers)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Chateau Victoria or similar)
Included Activities
- Welcome dinner with Tour Director and fellow travelers
Landmarks Victoria International Airport Butchart Gardens - Day 2
Victoria
Victoria- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Butchart Gardens - 22-hectare garden showcasing the Sunken Garden at its heart with sweeping flowerbeds
- Orientation tour of Victoria's Sights - Inner Harbour, Bastion Square, Beacon Hill Park, and residential neighbourhoods
Optional Activities
- Whale Watching Cruise (extra expense, pre-booking recommended) - 3-hour cruise on the Salish Sea with expert naturalists observing orcas, humpback whales, sea lions, and bald eagles
- Horse-Drawn Carriage Tour (extra expense, pre-booking recommended) - Clip through elegant streets and Beacon Hill Park, one of Canada's oldest parks with ancient oak meadows and wildflower fields
- Take to the Skies Over Victoria (extra expense, pre-booking recommended) - Floatplane flight over the Pacific coast departing from Victoria's Inner Harbour with views of the Strait of Juan de Fuca and the snow-capped Olympic Peninsula
- Victoria Bites & Sights Tour (extra expense, pre-booking recommended) - Ferry across Inner Harbour, explore Canada's oldest Chinatown with hidden alleys and courtyards, historic pub stop for snack and craft beer or local cocktail, visit classic Canadian chocolate shop
- Afternoon Tea at The Empress (extra expense, pre-booking recommended) - World-renowned Fairmont Empress Lobby Lounge featuring Empress Blend tea, immaculate setting, and over a century of tradition welcoming royalty and celebrities
Landmarks Butchart Gardens Inner Harbour Bastion Square Beacon Hill Park Fairmont Empress - Day 3
Victoria - Whistler
Victoria - Whistler- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hilton Whistler Resort & Spa or similar)
Optional Activities
- Peak 2 Peak Gondola (extra expense, pre-booking recommended) - Connects Whistler and Blackcomb mountains, spanning over three kilometres of open sky with access to both summits and high alpine terrain
- Whistler Tasting Tour (extra expense, pre-booking recommended) - Evening stroll through Whistler Village stopping at four local restaurants for four courses, wine tastings, and local stories
- Zip Lining Over Whistler Valley (extra expense, pre-booking recommended) - Four thrilling ziplines over the valley between Whistler and Blackcomb, flying over ancient forests and glacial creeks with suspension bridges and elevated boardwalks
Landmarks Horseshoe Bay Whistler Blackcomb Mountains - Day 4
Whistler - Thompson Valley
Whistler - Thompson Valley- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (South Thompson Inn or similar)
Landmarks Duffy Lake Road Lillooet - Day 5
Thompson Valley - Lake Louise - Emerald Lake
Thompson Valley - Lake Louise - Emerald Lake- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Emerald Lake Lodge or similar)
Landmarks Castle Mountain Mount Temple Lake Louise Emerald Lake - Day 6
Athabasca Glacier
Athabasca Glacier- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Columbia Icefield & Ice Explorer - Board a purpose-built glacier vehicle designed to travel safely onto the surface of the 300-metre-thick Athabasca Glacier to experience the sheer scale and raw beauty of the Canadian Rockies
Landmarks Icefields Parkway Columbia Icefield Athabasca Glacier - Day 7
Emerald Lake - Banff
Emerald Lake - Banff- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Sightseeing tour of Banff - View Bow River and Bow Falls, natural landmarks shaped by glacier melt flowing through Banff National Park, known for its broad, powerful rush of water and dramatic mountain setting
Landmarks Moraine Lake Valley of the Ten Peaks Bow River Bow Falls Banff National Park - Day 8
Banff
Banff- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Dinner at Sky Bistro with locally inspired dishes)
Included Activities
- Banff Gondola to Sulphur Mountain summit - Ascend to the summit for far-reaching views across Banff, the Bow Valley and surrounding Rocky Mountains
- Dinner at Sky Bistro - Locally inspired dishes served at a striking mountaintop setting
Optional Activities
- Heli Flightseeing Banff (extra expense, pre-booking recommended) - Helicopter tour weaving between the iconic Three Sisters Peaks with sheer rock faces, rugged peaks, glittering lakes, and untouched wilderness, returning along the winding Bow River
- Bow River Float Trip (extra expense, pre-booking recommended) - Raft trip down the Bow River through the heart of the Canadian Rockies past towering peaks, wildflower banks, and gliding water birds, with possible wildlife sightings
- Discover Banff & Its Wildlife (extra expense, pre-booking recommended) - Coach tour through iconic heritage landmarks and mountain vistas uncovering layered history of this World Heritage Site, with wildlife viewing opportunities and hot chocolate and maple cookie at a breathtaking viewpoint
- E-Bike & Hike Johnston Canyon (extra expense, pre-booking recommended) - Guided e-bike tour past shimmering lakeshores and through mountain forest, then hike into towering rock walls to view the spectacular Lower Falls
Landmarks Sulphur Mountain Three Sisters Peaks Johnston Canyon Sky Bistro - Day 9
Banff - Kamloops
Banff - Kamloops- Meals
- Breakfast (Freshly prepared, regionally inspired cuisine served at seat), Lunch (Freshly prepared, regionally inspired cuisine served at seat)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel in Kamloops (assigned by Rocky Mountaineer))
Included Activities
- Rocky Mountaineer rail journey in SilverLeaf service - Travel through Canadian Rockies with panoramic window views, including views of Mount Robson (Canada's highest peak at 3,954 metres)
Optional Activities
- GoldLeaf carriage upgrade (additional expense) - Upgrade from SilverLeaf to GoldLeaf service
Landmarks Mount Robson - Day 10
Kamloops - Vancouver
Kamloops - Vancouver- Meals
- Breakfast (Served on board with full range of included beverages), Lunch (Served on board with full range of included beverages)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Sheraton Vancouver Wall Centre or similar)
Included Activities
- Rocky Mountaineer rail journey completion - Final stage following Thompson River through Fraser Valley to Vancouver
Landmarks Thompson River Fraser Valley - Day 11
Vancouver
Vancouver- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Sightseeing tour of Vancouver - Stanley Park with intricately carved totem poles, waterfront area, and Granville Island with fresh food markets, artist studios, restaurants and bars
- Capilano Suspension Bridge Park - Cross the spectacular suspension bridge 70 metres above the Capilano River and join the award-winning Treetops Adventure along elevated walkways high above the forest floor
Landmarks Stanley Park Granville Island Capilano Suspension Bridge Park Capilano River - Day 12
Vancouver - Alaska Cruise Departure
Vancouver - Alaska Cruise Departure- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast with the bears at Grouse Mountain)
Included Activities
- Breakfast with the bears at Grouse Mountain - Experience breakfast at the grizzly bear sanctuary on Grouse Mountain overlooking the city's North Shore
Optional Activities
- Verandah Stateroom upgrade (additional expense) - Upgrade from Ocean View Stateroom to Verandah Stateroom
Landmarks Grouse Mountain Canada Place Pier - Day 13
Cruising - Inside Passage
Cruising - Inside Passage- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Landmarks Inside Passage - Day 14
Inside Passage - Juneau
Inside Passage - Juneau- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Landmarks Mt. Juneau Mt. Roberts - Day 15
Skagway
Skagway- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Landmarks Skagway - Day 16
Endicott Arm - Dawes Glacier
Endicott Arm - Dawes Glacier- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Snack (Hot chocolate)
Landmarks Endicott Arm Dawes Glacier - Day 17
Ketchikan
Ketchikan- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Landmarks Ketchikan Creek Street Ketchikan Creek - Day 18
Inside Passage
Inside Passage- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Landmarks Tongass National Forest - Day 19
Vancouver - Departure
Vancouver - Departure- Meals
- Breakfast
