Rockies, Alaska & Yukon Adventure Glacier Discovery Cruise and Highlights of Eastern Canada

Welcome to Canada! You will be met at Victoria International Airport and transferred to your hotel. This evening meet your Tour Director and fellow travellers for a welcome dinner.
Two Night Stay: DoubleTree by Hilton

Meals Included: Dinner

This morning visit the world-famous Butchart Gardens. Learn about the history and flora while exploring the colourful gardens. Afterwards enjoy an orientation tour of Victoria.

Discover More: Take a horse and carriage ride, or go whale watching (additional cost)

Meals Included: Breakfast

View this spectacular landscape from the air with a one hour floatplane flight over the Georgia Strait to Whistler (seasonal, must be pre-booked, additional cost).

Drive along Vancouver Island to Nanaimo. Board the BC Ferry and travel through the Georgia Strait to Horseshoe Bay. Journey along the Sea to Sky Highway to the charming alpine resort of Whistler.
Overnight Stay: Hilton Whistler Resort & Spa

Discover More: Undertake a bear viewing tour with a local expert, or have dinner with a twist on a tasting tour (additional cost)

Meals Included: Breakfast

Travel the scenic Duffy Lake Road into the town of Lillooet. Head to the picturesque ski resort of Sun Peaks. You’re Invited: Enjoy a fur trader’s feast and presentation accompanied by a tranquil canoe journey.
Overnight Stay: Cahilty Lodge

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Enjoy glimpses of the soaring mountains as you make your way through the three spectacular National Parks of Mount Revelstoke, Glacier and Yoho, towards the Canadian Rockies. Arrive into Banff National Park where you’ll catch the gondola to the top of Sulphur Mountain. Enjoy the sweeping views while dining on a hearty meal
Two Night Stay: Elk + Avenue Hotel or similar

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Today is free for you to enjoy Banff.

Discover More: Discover wolfdogs, helicopter flight, outback dinner and wagon ride, or a float trip (additional cost)

Meals Included: Breakfast

Morning sightseeing tour including Bow River, the Hoodoos and Bow Falls. On the way to Emerald Lake see the ‘Diamond in the Wilderness’, Lake Louise and the spectacular Natural Bridge. Emerald Lake is so called due to the vibrant turquoise colour of its waters which is surrounded by majestic peaks.
Two Night Stay: Emerald Lake Lodge

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Today is yours to enjoy your authentic Rockies lodge and the spectacular surroundings.

Meals Included: Breakfast

Travel along the Icefields Parkway, acclaimed as one of the most spectacular journeys in the world. Stop at the Columbia Icefield, where you’ll climb aboard the ‘Ice Explorer’ for a journey onto the Athabasca Glacier. The day’s end finds us in Jasper National Park, an alpine wonderland of pristine wilderness and abundant wildlife where you will be taken to the beautifully carved Maligne Canyon. Overnight Stay: Mountain Park Lodges or similar

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Set off on “The Most Spectacular Train Journey in the World”. Settle back in your SilverLeaf carriage (upgrade to GoldLeaf at additional expense) and enjoy incredible views of the soaring mountains including Canada’s highest peak, the 3954 metre Mount Robson.
Overnight Stay: Kamloops Hotel (as assigned by Rocky Mountaineer)

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch

Continue our journey on the Rocky Mountaineer following the Thompson River and passing into the Fraser Valley. Late afternoon arrival into Vancouver.
Two Night Stay: Pinnacle Hotel or similar

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch

Set-off on a sightseeing tour of Vancouver including Stanley Park, the waterfront and Gastown. Make your way across the Capilano Suspension Bridge suspended 70 metres above the river, then walk amongst the canopy on the Treetops Adventure. Finish with an enthralling visit to the 4D virtual reality experience of FlyOver Canada.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

This morning board your luxurious cruise ship. Check into your Outside Stateroom on the Holland America ms Westerdam and settle-in for an unforgettable 7 night voyage through the famed Inside Passage.

Please be advised that shore excursions are an additional expense and can be purchased online prior to departure or onboard your cruise ship. It is recommended to book as early as possible through the cruise company’s’ Cruise Personaliser to ensure availability.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Spend the day cruising the Inside Passage, one of the world’s most spectacular waterways.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Welcome to the salmon capital of the world! Part of the town is built along a steep hillside, part is built on pilings over the water.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Surrounded by the Gastineau Channel, the Mendenhall Glacier and Juneau Icefields, Alaska’s capital is famed for its scenery and isolation.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Established in 1897 as a trading post for prospectors headed to the Klondike Gold Rush, Skagway’s colourful past is carefully preserved in the Klondike Gold Rush National Historic Park.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Enter the iceberg-strewn waters of Glacier Bay National Park, where spectacular glaciers flow into the bay. A National Park Ranger will help you spot wildlife, while explaining glacial activity.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Take advantage of the ship’s many outstanding facilities, or simply watch the scenery glide by.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Disembark in Seward and enjoy a scenic rail journey aboard the cruisetrain. Glaciers, canyons, waterfalls and spectacular scenery await at every turn. On arrival in Anchorage be taken on a tour of the points of interest of the downtown area.
Two Night Stay: The Hotel Captain Cook

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Head to Portage and take a cruise to Portage Glacier for fantastic views of the blue-white icebergs that decorate the lake. Travel to the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Centre which is a refuge for orphaned and injured wildlife.

Meals Included: Breakfast

Get our first taste of the vast natural beauty of Alaska as we travel north from Anchorage to Denali State Park. Visit the quaint and quirky town of Talkeetna and if you’re lucky, catch a glimpse of impressive Mt. Denali.
Overnight Stay: Mt. McKinley Princess Wilderness Lodge

Discover More: Scenic flight to Mt. Denali (additional cost)

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Relax and soak up the surroundings on board the full-dome McKinley Explorer to Denali National Park. This evening is a Music of Denali Dinner Show.
Two Night Stay: McKinley Chalet Resort

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Denali is deep in the Alaskan wilderness and this unique location gives you the opportunity to witness the fascinating landscape and wildlife. Embark on a Tundra Wilderness Tour which takes you into the park for a once in a lifetime experience.

Meals Included: Breakfast

You’re Invited: In the morning visit Husky Homestead, home of four-time Iditarod Champion Jeff King. Enjoy a warm welcome and take an authentic look into rural Alaskan lifestyle while getting to know a champion Iditarod team. Continue your journey into the heart of the last frontier, Fairbanks. Known as the “Golden Heart City”, Fairbanks has a prominent Gold Rush history.
Two Night Stay: Westmark Fairbanks Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Learn of Alaska’s gold mining history. View the Trans Alaska Pipeline, then board a replica of the Tanana Valley Railroad to Gold Dredge 8. In the afternoon board an authentic sternwheeler for a unique cruise along one of Alaska’s great rivers.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch

Fly to Dawson City. Dawson was the heart of the Klondike Gold Rush and is now a National Historic Site.
Two Night Stay: Westmark Inn Dawson

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Tour historic Dawson City and see some of the original gold rush era buildings. Head to Gold Dredge No. 4 and Discovery Claim where the first gold was discovered. In the afternoon cruise on the only operating paddle wheeler in the Yukon.

Meals Included: Breakfast

Travel via the Klondike Highway to Whitehorse. This journey loosely follows the original overland route to the goldfields first used in 1902. On arrival, see the S.S. Klondike National historic site.
Two Night Stay: Coast High Country Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch

Explore the MacBride Museum. You’re Invited: See what it takes to be a competitive musher at the home of Yukon Quest legend Frank Turner. Learn how integral dog sledding is to the Yukon history, then be served a home-cooked lunch to round off this authentic Yukon experience. Tonight, enjoy a farewell dinner.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Transfer to Whitehorse Airport for your flight to Vancouver (flight not included in price, day is unescorted).
Overnight Stay: Pacific Gateway Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast

Fly to Toronto (flight not included in price). On arrival you will be met and transferred to your hotel (day is unescorted).
Three Night Stay: Westin Harbour Castle

Meals Included: Breakfast

Spend the day exploring the city of Toronto.

Meals Included: Breakfast

Today you will see one of the most spectacular natural sights of North America as you visit the incredible Niagara Falls. Travel through the countryside before arriving at Niagara for a thrilling cruise to the foot of Horseshoe Falls. Get up close to one of the most amazing waterfalls in the world as you feel the mist washing over you. After some free time or an optional helicopter ride over the falls, visit the historic and beautifully preserved village of Niagara-on-the-Lake before returning to Toronto early this evening. Tonight enjoy a welcome dinner.

Discover More: Experience a spectacular helicopter flight over the falls (additional cost)

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

This morning take a journey to the top of CN Tower, the tallest free-standing tower in the Americas for some spectacular views over Toronto. Travel up University Avenue to take in the sights of Ontario’s Parliament Buildings, Queens Park and museum row. Travel east following Lake Ontario to the colonial city of Kingston, the gateway to the beautiful Thousand Islands region of the St. Lawrence River. Board your vessel for a cruise of one of the most picturesque areas in Eastern Canada. Travel through the islands and canals and view spectacular old buildings, attractive neighbourhoods and abundant birdlife. Continue following the rivers and lakes to Canada’s capital.
Two Night Stay: The Westin Ottawa or similar

Meals Included: Breakfast

This morning our local guide joins us for a tour of Ottawa, famous for its stately boulevards, imposing buildings and tulip filled gardens during spring. See the green-peaked roofs of the Parliament Buildings, City Hall and the National Gallery. We view the residences of the Prime Minister and the Governor General, the Royal Canadian Mint and the Rideau Canal. Take a break at Byward Market where you have free time to explore before continuing your city tour with a visit to the Canadian Museum of History, Canada’s largest and most popular cultural institution. You’re Invited: Travel to a First Nations camp on Victoria Island where you will partake in an informative tour of the Native village, then witness a vibrant performance of traditional dancing.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Bienvenue! Welcome to the French-Canadian province of Quebec. Make your way to a traditional Quebecois Sugar Shack. You’re Invited: Enjoy French Canadian country charm and hospitality and learn how to make maple candy, then partake in a delicious lunch that showcases the local country cuisine. Visit Deschambault a quaint village along the St. Lawrence River before a scenic drive along the “Chemin du Roy” (King’s Road), the oldest roadway in Canada. This historic “New France Route,” takes you to Quebec City, the UNESCO World Heritage Site spectacularly perched atop Cap Diamant. French is the primary language in this unique city, founded in 1608 as a trading post. Arrive into Quebec City in the afternoon and meet our local guide for a tour of The Plains of Abraham, the Citadel and Parliament buildings. You will then embark on a walking tour within the walls of the Vieux Carré (Old City) and visit Lower Town. This is truly a remarkable city, every building in Old Quebec tells a story and every square exudes the spirit of New France with a history dating back many hundreds of years.
Two Night Stay: Clarendon Hotel or similar

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch

Quebec City is one of the world’s most historical and fascinating cities. Spend the day exploring the quaint streets, ancient buildings and getting to know the local food and people.

Discover More: Savour the local cuisine on a gastronomic walking tour, or take a spectacular helicopter flight over the city and picturesque countryside (additional cost)

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Leaving old-world Quebec, travel along the St. Lawrence River. Head for the quintessentially French city of Montreal, located on an island of the St. Lawrence River. On arrival, enjoy a sightseeing tour of the city, viewing the Olympic Complex, St. Joseph’s Oratory, Notre Dame Cathedral and views of the city skyline from the parklands of Mt. Royal. Montreal abounds with sightseeing options, such as taking a stroll, bicycle or a horse-drawn carriage through the narrow cobblestone streets of the famous Parisian-style historic district, which is filled with cultural landmarks, museums, boutiques and restaurants.
Overnight Stay: Marriott Chateau Champlain or similar

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Transfer to the airport for your homeward flight.

Meals Included: Breakfast