Brochures: USA Canada and Central America 2023
Visits: Canada, United States
Relax onboard the Rocky Mountaineer for two days of all-daylight rail travel through Canada's West and the Canadian Rockies. Continue to travel via cruise ship through the calm, protected waters of the Inside Passage, through glacier-carved fjords, snowcapped mountains and lush forests of Sitka spruce and the western hemlock.
Day 1 | Voyage To Vancouver |
| Tackle the ‘Great Outdoors’ on this effortlessly delivered adventure through Western Canada. Discover why Vancouver consistently ranks as one of the world’s most livable cities. Then, join your Travel Director and fellow travellers for a Welcome Reception. |
| Visits: Vancouver |
| Meals: Welcome Reception |
| Accommodation: Pinnacle Harbourfront |
Day 2 | Sample Cider On Vancouver Island Dive Into Culture |
| This morning, delve into the historic neighbourhoods of Chinatown and Gastown before boarding a ferry to Vancouver Island. Dive into Culture and taste local cider at a familly-owned ciderhouse, before continuing to Victoria. |
| Visits: Vancouver, Victoria |
| Meals: Breakfast |
| Accommodation: Hotel Grand Pacific |
Day 3 | Explore Butchart Gardens In Victoria |
| Start your day at Butchart Gardens, a must-see oasis, which has been growing in Victoria, BC for over 100 years. Enjoy breakfast at Butchart Gardens and learn how the spectacular floral display was once a giant disused quarry. This evening, join an optional whale watching experience or spend the remainder of your stay in Victoria at leisure. |
| Visits: Victoria |
| Meals: Breakfast |
| Accommodation: Hotel Grand Pacific |
Day 4 | Take In The Sights Of Chemainus, Squamish, and Whistler |
| See the vivid murals of Chemainus. Board a ferry and then take the scenic Sea-to-Sky Highway. Ascend to Summit Lodge, admiring the views from the Sea-to-Sky Gondola. |
| Visits: Victoria, Chemainus, Squamish, Whistler |
| Meals: Breakfast |
| Accommodation: Hilton Whistler Resort and Spa |
Day 5 | Explore Whistler Your Way Make Travel Matter |
| Today includes a Your Choice Sightseeing experience. Enjoy an insightful MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience and learn about the First Nations at the Squamish Lil'wat Cultural Centre or visit the Audain Art Museum, a comprehensive Permanent Collection of the province’s most celebrated artists. Exemplifying the richness of cultural difference in Canada, the collection takes visitors on a transformative visual journey from the late 18th century to present. Later enjoy your time at leisure or join an Optional Experience and travel across BC’s rooftop on the world record-breaking PEAK 2 PEAK Gondola. |
| Visits: Whistler |
| Meals: Breakfast, Lunch |
| Accommodation: Hilton Whistler Resort and Spa |
Day 6 | Travel To Sun Peaks |
| We continue towards Sun Peaks where we’ll enjoy an evening at leisure and explore this beautiful city. |
| Visits: Whistler, Sun Peaks |
| Meals: Breakfast |
| Accommodation: Sun Peaks Lodge |
Day 7 | Explore The Rocky Mountain National Parks |
| Drive through Glacier & Yoho National Park en route to Banff. Sample the best of the UNESCO-listed Canadian Rocky Mountain Parks. The excitement of Canada’s highest suspension bridges awaits at the Golden Skybridge! Explore canyon ridge walking trails with sweeping views of the Columbia Valley and the Rocky and Purcell mountain ranges. We then overnight in beautiful Banff National Park. |
| Visits: Sun Peaks, Banff |
| Meals: Breakfast |
| Accommodation: Banff Park Lodge |
Day 8 | Wander Beautiful Banff |
| Your morning is at leisure, perhaps do an optional gondola ride or explore on your own terms. Later in the morning, you will have your orientation tour of Banff National Park. |
| Visits: Banff |
| Meals: Breakfast, Dinner |
| Accommodation: Banff Park Lodge |
Day 9 | Cross The Athabasca Glacier |
| Enjoy a lakeside talk at Lake Louise, then board an Ice Explorer and drive over the Athabasca Glacier. |
| Visits: Banff, Lake Louise, Jasper |
| Meals: Breakfast |
| Accommodation: Sawridge Inn & Conference Centre |
Day 10 | Walk Through The Wilderness In Jasper Connect with Locals |
| Embark on an invigorating guided walk to Maligne Canyon. Board a narrated cruise on Maligne Lake (seasonal) stopping at Spirit Island. Travel on to Jasper and this evening join Matricia Bauer for a one of a kind Be My Guest experience, on traditional First Nations land. Learn how to make curated drink bitters from foraged ingredients, enjoy a designer cocktail and listen to stories and drumming over dinner. |
| Visits: Jasper |
| Meals: Breakfast, Be My Guest |
| Accommodation: Sawridge Inn & Conference Centre |
Day 11 | All Aboard The Rocky Mountaineer |
| Embark on a two-day journey on the luxury Rocky Mountaineer with a night in Kamloops. |
| Visits: Jasper, Kamloops |
| Meals: Breakfast, Lunch |
| Accommodation: Assigned by Rocky Mountaineer |
Day 12 | Take A Rustic Railway To Vancouver |
| Discover the elegance of yesteryear, continuing your journey through the clouds by rail until you reach Vancouver. |
| Visits: Kamloops, Vancouver |
| Meals: Breakfast, Lunch |
| Accommodation: Pinnacle Harbourfront |
Day 13 | Embark On Your Alaskan Cruise |
| Make your way to Canada Place where your Alaska cruise begins on the ms Koningsdam. |
| Visits: Vancouver |
| Meals: Breakfast, Dinner |
| Accommodation: Holland America MS Koningsdam |
Day 14 | Glimpse At Gold Rush Life In Skagway |
| Step into the town's past at the Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park. |
| Visits: Skagway |
| Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
| Accommodation: Holland America MS Koningsdam |
Day 15 | Cruise Through Glaciers |
| From your ship, view pristine Glacier Bay, National Park. |
| Visits: Glacier Bay National Park |
| Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
| Accommodation: Holland America MS Koningsdam |
Day 16 | Discover The Charm Of Ketchikan |
| Visit the world's largest collection of standing totem poles or enjoy a variety of optionals. |
| Visits: Ketchikan |
| Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
| Accommodation: Holland America MS Koningsdam |
Day 17 | Sail The Remote Inside Passage |
| Today is a relaxing day as you cruise back to Vancouver. |
| Visits: Inside Passage |
| Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
| Accommodation: Holland America MS Koningsdam |
Day 18 | Depart Vancouver |
| Sail into Vancouver Harbor this morning. Included transfer from cruise terminal will arrive airport at approximately 10:30 a.m., please be aware when booking your flights. |
| Visits: Vancouver |
| Meals: Breakfast |