Your Itinerary
Once you’ve arrived, we’ll transfer you to your hotel where you can settle in.
Mingle over a welcome breakfast before setting off on a discovery of the city, including a visit to the CN Tower.
Day 3 - Toronto, Niagara Falls
Stop in at Niagara-on-the-Lake, and then head for Niagara Falls. Maybe set off on a helicopter flight (own expense) before cruising to the base of the falls.
Day 4 - Niagara Falls, Thousand Islands, Ottawa
Today, travel along the Thousand Islands Parkway, stopping to cruise through the beautiful Thousand Islands. By the late afternoon you’ll arrive in Ottawa, where a special Signature Experience has been arranged this evening.
Start off your day with a guided tour, pausing at Parliament Hill among other sites. Afterwards, select your Freedom of Choice activity.
Day 6 - Ottawa, Quebec City
Today you’re on high alert for exciting sightings of deer, wolves and black bears at Parc Omega, a vast safari park home to a broad variety of unique Canadian wildlife. Enjoy a delectable Signature Experience for lunch. Later, continue to the enthralling French-Canadian hub of Quebec City.
Enjoy your choice of sightseeing experience as you explore Quebec City today.
Day 8 - Quebec City, Montreal
Set off from Quebec City for the charming and historic city of Montreal, where a fascinating guided tour takes you to Old Montreal and Mount Royal.
Enjoy a range of touring options today. This evening, enjoy dinner with a Quebecois flavour.
Day 10 - Montreal, Vancouver
Fly to Vancouver today (flight not included). Once you’ve landed in Vancouver, we’ll meet you at the airport and bring you to your hotel before tonight’s welcome dinner.
Today you’ll experience the very best of Vancouver on a fantastic half-day sightseeing tour. Led by a knowledgeable local guide, you’ll soak in the scenery at the vast Stanley Park, explore the trendy Granville Island and immerse yourself in the historic neighbourhood of Gastown.
Day 12 - Vancouver, Rocky Mountaineer, Kamloops
Your rail journey starts this morning when you board the Rocky Mountaineer. Relax and soak up the views from the bi-level glass-dome carriage in GoldLeaf Service.
Day 13 - Kamloops, Rocky Mountaineer, Banff
The Canadian Rockies are on your mind today as your rail journey continues. Carve your way through the stunning scenery and Spiral Tunnels all the way to Banff National Park.
Choose your activity today. Tonight, your hotel offers an impressive range of restaurants for dinner.
Day 15 - Banff, Moraine Lake, Lake Louise
Tour Banff then travel via Moraine Lake to Lake Louise.
Day 16 - Lake Louise, Athabasca Glacier, Jasper
Travel along the Icefields Parkway, and stop at the Columbia Icefield. Board an Ice Explorer vehicle and journey onto Athabasca Glacier. Arrive later in Jasper National Park.
Day 17 - Jasper, Mount Robson, Sun Peaks
Take in Maligne Canyon before re-entering the province of British Columbia. Your journey follows the famous Yellowhead Highway. Pass Mount Robson which, at 3,954 metres, is the highest peak in the Canadian Rockies. Later, arrive in the alpine village of Sun Peaks.
Day 18 - Sun Peaks, Whistler
Follow the tracks of early gold rush pioneers through the Cariboo region, stopping at Seton and Duffey lakes. Later, re-enter the Coast Mountains. Ringed by mountains, forests and valleys, you’ll soon see why Whistler attracts so many outdoor enthusiasts.
Day 19 - Whistler, Georgia Strait, Victoria
Travel south to Horseshoe Bay and board your BC Ferries service to Nanaimo on Vancouver Island. Continue to Chemainus before arriving in Victoria. If you’d rather forgo the journey by land and ferry, take a floatplane flight instead (own expense).
Day 20 - Victoria, The Butchart Gardens
Tonight, a special dinner is served for you and your fellow travellers.
Day 21 - Victoria, Vancouver, Embark Ship
Return to Vancouver and board your ship for a cruise through Alaska’s Inside Passage. This afternoon, settle in and explore the ship.
Day 22 - The Inside Passage
Spend today on board, gliding past rocky headlands and over the icy waters of the picturesque Inside Passage.
Alaska’s capital, Juneau, is set at the foot of the mountain peaks on the Gastineau Channel, and outdoor activities are plentiful. Disembark and explore at leisure or with an optional excursion (own expense).
Arrive in Skagway, the Inside Passage’s northernmost point. See heritage buildings, now protected as part of the Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park, and maybe set off on an excursion (own expense).
Day 25 - Glacier Bay National Park
Wake among the breathtaking scenery of Glacier Bay National Park. Take in the calving tidewater glaciers and learn from local rangers about the area’s geological wonders.
Dock in Ketchikan today, set on the tranquil shores of the Tongass Narrows, and spend some time exploring as you please.
Day 27 - The Inside Passage
Cruise through the Inside Passage, taking in the scenery as you near your final port.
Day 28 - Disembark Ship, Depart Vancouver
Say goodbye as you are transferred to the airport.