Day 1: Vancouver
Welcome to Canada! On arrival at Vancouver International Airport, travellers are met and transferred to their hotel. Framed by snow-capped mountains and the sparkling waters of Burrard Inlet, Vancouver is one of North America's most scenic cities and the perfect place to begin this adventure.
This evening, guests meet their Tour Director and fellow travellers for a welcome dinner.
Accommodation: Sheraton Vancouver Wall Centre (or similar)
Meals: Dinner
Please note: Flights should be booked to arrive into Vancouver prior to 5:00pm.
Day 2: Vancouver
Discover more of Vancouver today, a vibrant city where urban sophistication meets spectacular natural beauty.
Included Excursion: Vancouver City Sightseeing Tour
Enjoy a guided tour featuring Stanley Park and its famous Indigenous totem poles, the waterfront precinct and Granville Island, renowned for its artisan studios, markets and local produce.
Included Excursion: Capilano Suspension Bridge Park
Visit the iconic Capilano Suspension Bridge, suspended 70 metres above the Capilano River. Explore the surrounding rainforest and experience the award-winning Treetops Adventure high among the ancient trees.
Accommodation: Sheraton Vancouver Wall Centre (or similar)
Day 3: Vancouver - Kamloops
Board the world-famous Rocky Mountaineer for the first day of a spectacular two-day rail journey through the Canadian Rockies. Travelling in SilverLeaf Service, enjoy panoramic views through oversized windows as you journey through the fertile Fraser Valley and alongside the winding Thompson River.
Throughout the day savour freshly prepared breakfast and lunch accompanied by premium beverages.
Accommodation: Hotel in Kamloops (assigned by Rocky Mountaineer)
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Day 4: Rocky Mountaineer - Banff
Rejoin the Rocky Mountaineer and continue east into the Canadian Rockies. Today's journey showcases dramatic mountain peaks, glaciers, turquoise lakes, dense forests and the Continental Divide.
Enjoy gourmet breakfast and lunch on board before arriving in Banff.
Accommodation: Ptarmigan Inn (or similar)
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Day 5: Banff
Enjoy a full day at leisure in Banff, surrounded by towering mountain peaks and pristine wilderness.
Accommodation: Ptarmigan Inn (or similar)
Day 6: Banff - Lake Louise - Emerald Lake
Travel to the iconic Lake Louise, known for its stunning turquoise waters and spectacular mountain setting. Enjoy free time to stroll the lakeshore before continuing to Emerald Lake, one of the Canadian Rockies' most picturesque destinations.
Included Excursion: Banff Sightseeing
As you depart Banff, take in the beauty of Bow River and Bow Falls, two of the region's most celebrated natural attractions.
Accommodation: Emerald Lake Lodge (or similar)
Day 7: Emerald Lake - Jasper
Travel along the legendary Icefields Parkway, considered one of the world's most scenic drives. Pass glaciers, alpine lakes, mountain peaks and dense forests while keeping watch for wildlife including elk, bighorn sheep and bears.
Included Excursion: Columbia Icefield & Ice Explorer
Journey onto the Athabasca Glacier aboard a specially designed Ice Explorer vehicle and experience the immense scale of this ancient icefield.
EmeraldPLUS: From Jasper with Love
Enjoy dinner accompanied by a live theatrical performance celebrating the history, culture and characters of Jasper.
Accommodation: Forest Park Hotel (or similar)
Day 8: Jasper - Thompson Valley
Depart Jasper and travel into British Columbia's interior, where alpine landscapes give way to rolling grasslands, ranching country and river valleys.
Arrive on the shores of the South Thompson River and enjoy a relaxing evening.
Accommodation: South Thompson Inn (or similar)
Day 9: Thompson Valley - Whistler
Follow the Thompson and Fraser Rivers through ever-changing landscapes before arriving in Whistler, Canada's premier alpine resort destination.
The remainder of the day is at leisure to explore the alpine village at your own pace.
Accommodation: Hotel in Whistler
Day 10: Whistler - Victoria
Travel along the spectacular Sea to Sky Highway before boarding a ferry across the Georgia Strait to Vancouver Island and Victoria.
Included Excursion: Shannon Falls
Stop at Shannon Falls, one of British Columbia's tallest waterfalls, cascading almost 340 metres.
Accommodation: Marriott Victoria Inner Harbour (or similar)
Day 11: Victoria - Butchart Gardens
Discover the charm of Victoria, British Columbia's picturesque capital city.
Included Excursion: Butchart Gardens
Explore the world-famous Butchart Gardens, a vibrant 22-hectare display of beautifully landscaped gardens.
Included Excursion: Victoria Orientation Tour
See highlights including the Inner Harbour, Bastion Square, Beacon Hill Park and elegant residential neighbourhoods.
The remainder of the day is at leisure.
Accommodation: Marriott Victoria Inner Harbour (or similar)
Day 12: Vancouver - Alaskan Cruise
Transfer to Vancouver and embark on a seven-night Princess Cruises Alaskan voyage. Settle into your Oceanview Stateroom as you begin your journey through the famous Inside Passage.
Your Tour Director remains on hand throughout the cruise to provide assistance and hosted activities.
Accommodation: Princess Cruises
Day 13: Cruising the Inside Passage
Enjoy a relaxing day at sea as you cruise through the scenic Inside Passage. Marvel at rugged coastlines, forested islands and sheltered waterways while watching for wildlife including whales, sea otters and bald eagles.
Accommodation: Princess Cruises
Day 14: Ketchikan
Arrive in Ketchikan, known as Alaska's salmon capital. Explore Indigenous history through impressive totem poles or stroll historic Creek Street, lined with colourful buildings perched above the water.
Accommodation: Princess Cruises
Day 15: Juneau
Visit Alaska's capital city, nestled between towering mountains, glaciers and the Gastineau Channel. Explore downtown Juneau or visit nearby Mendenhall Glacier.
Accommodation: Princess Cruises
Day 16: Skagway
Step back into Alaska's Gold Rush past in Skagway, where historic buildings and wooden boardwalks preserve the atmosphere of the late 1800s.
Accommodation: Princess Cruises
Day 17: Hubbard Glacier
Witness the immense beauty of Hubbard Glacier, North America's largest tidewater glacier. Admire its towering blue ice walls and stunning mountain backdrop from the comfort of your ship.
Accommodation: Princess Cruises
Day 18: College Fjord
Cruise through College Fjord, home to one of Alaska's greatest concentrations of glaciers. Enjoy spectacular views of immense rivers of ice reflected in calm waters.
Accommodation: Princess Cruises
Day 19: Whittier - Talkeetna
Disembark in Whittier and board the "Direct to the Wilderness" train for Talkeetna. Journey through dramatic Alaskan landscapes before arriving in this charming frontier town, known for its exceptional views of Denali.
Accommodation: Mt. McKinley Princess Wilderness Lodge (or similar)
Day 20: Talkeetna at Leisure
Enjoy a free day to explore Talkeetna at your own pace.
Accommodation: Mt. McKinley Princess Wilderness Lodge (or similar)
Day 21: Talkeetna - Denali
Travel deeper into Alaska's wilderness en route to Denali.
Included Excursion: Husky Homestead
Learn about Alaska's sled dog heritage and meet the remarkable dogs and mushers who continue this tradition today.
Included Excursion: Music of Denali Dinner Show
Enjoy an entertaining evening of music, storytelling and local history over dinner.
Accommodation: Denali Princess Wilderness Lodge (or similar)
Day 22: Denali National Park
Spend the day exploring one of North America's great wilderness areas.
Included Excursion: Denali National Park Wilderness Tour
Journey deep into the park by wildlife viewing coach in search of grizzly bears, moose, caribou, wolves and Dall sheep.
Accommodation: Denali Princess Wilderness Lodge (or similar)
Day 23: Denali - Fairbanks
Continue to Fairbanks, the cultural centre of Alaska's Interior region.
Included Excursion: Chena River Sternwheeler Cruise
Board an authentic sternwheeler and cruise along the Chena River while learning about the area's rich history, wildlife and river culture.
Accommodation: Fairbanks Princess Riverside Lodge (or similar)
Day 24: Depart Fairbanks
Transfer to Fairbanks Airport for your onward journey, taking with you unforgettable memories of Canada's spectacular landscapes, wildlife and frontier spirit.
