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Day 1
ARRIVE VANCOUVER (2 NIGHTS)
Welcome to Vancouver! Check into your hotel and then spend some time exploring downtown Vancouver or perhaps take a walk near the harbour. At 6 p.m., gather at the hotel with your Travel Director and fellow travellers for a Welcome Reception.(Welcome Reception)

Day 2
VANCOUVER SIGHTSEEING
Be swept away by sparkling Vancouver with its sweeping views of English Bay. Set out for Stanley Park to see its towering totem poles and explore historic Chinatown and Gastown, the city’s first downtown, named for “Gassy” Jack Deighton who opened the area’s first saloon. This afternoon, visit an art gallery, do some shopping or just relax at a cafe. Enjoy a Highlight Dinner at a local restaurant this evening.(Full Breakfast / Highlight Dinner)

Day 3
VANCOUVER - ROCKY MOUNTAINEER - KAMLOOPS
All aboard the Rocky Mountaineer train for an unforgettable daylight rail journey through the diverse natural beauty of British Columbia. Travel through the fertile fields of the Fraser River Valley and alongside the towering peaks of the Coast Mountains before entering Fraser Canyon. End your day’s journey in historic Kamloops, which means “the meeting of the waters.”(Continental Breakfast / Lunch)

Day 4
KAMLOOPS - ROCKY MOUNTAINEER - JASPER (2 NIGHTS)
Back onboard the train, make your way through the dramatic mountain landscape of Alberta to the delightful alpine town of Jasper. Stay tonight in the heart of Jasper National Park where you’ll learn about Rocky Mountain wildlife at an interactive, after-dinner presentation by a Local Expert.(Continental Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)

Day 5
JASPER SIGHTSEEING AND FREE TIME
Start the day with an optional cruise on Maligne Lake before embarking on an interpretive walk at Maligne Canyon, one of the most beautiful gorges in the Rockies. Learn about the underground river system while following the canyon’s trail past waterfalls and jagged rock formations. This afternoon, relish the superb vistas, stroll the quaint streets, or take an optional float trip or alpine excursion.(Full Breakfast)

Day 6
JASPER - COLUMBIA ICEFIELD - ICEFIELDS PARKWAY - BANFF (2 NIGHTS)
Head south along the stunning Icefields Parkway, driving beneath snow-clad peaks and alongside thundering waterfalls and glistening glaciers. Keep an eye out for wildlife including elk, black bear and mountain goats. Upon arrival at the Columbia Icefield, board an Ice Explorer for a journey onto the massive Athabasca Glacier. Arrive this afternoon at the quintessential alpine resort of Banff.(Full Breakfast / Dinner)

Day 7
BANFF SIGHTSEEING AND FREE TIME
Immerse yourself in the glories of Banff, including the viewpoint of Surprise Corner, spectacular Bow Falls and the wind-shaped rock formations known as hoodoos. Then take the Banff Gondola for a bird’s-eye view of six mountain ranges. Spend the rest of the day as you like; explore the shops along Banff Avenue, or perhaps arrange an optional excursion such as a scenic helicopter flight over Mount Assiniboine or a river float trip down the Bow River.(Full Breakfast)

Day 8
BANFF - LAKE LOUISE - CHASE
Arrive on the shores of lovely Lake Louise where you’ll learn about the history and geography of the area on a brief interpretive walk. Soak in the stunning landscape with its azure glacial waters, deep green forests, jagged snow-covered mountains and the mighty Victoria Glacier. Then travel through the alpine majesty of Yoho and Glacier National Parks to the temperate rainforest of Mount Revelstoke National Park. Arrive in Chase in time for dinner and a peaceful evening.(Full Breakfast / Dinner)

Day 9
CHASE - VICTORIA (2 NIGHTS)
Travel back to the Pacific coast and across the Strait of Georgia by ferry to Vancouver Island and quaint Victoria, home to fashionable tea rooms and old English charm. Though the wooden fort is long gone, Bastion Square (the birthplace of the city) welcomes visitors with lovely architecture and a bustling market. Your orientation tour will also introduce you to the scenic Inner Harbour and the impressive Parliament Buildings.(Full Breakfast)

Day 10
VICTORIA SIGHTSEEING
Start your day with breakfast at the world-famous Butchart Gardens, a 55-acre preserve of gorgeous floral gardens. Learn about the history of the gardens and immerse yourself in the extravagant exhibits featuring flowers in full bloom. Spend some time exploring the gardens on your own, strolling the winding pathways, spotting butterflies and taking in their unique natural beauty. Visit a family-owned winery and taste the perfectly balanced vintages. The vintages have been carefully crafted with grapes farmed from over 100 acres and aged in French Oak barrels. Enjoy a private tour of the winery and learn how they have taken a more natural approach to pest control by using raptors to patrol the vineyards. Then, indulge in a Be My Guest Farewell Dinner featuring local cuisine delicately paired with their delicious wines.(Full Breakfast / Be My Guest dinner)

Day 11
VANCOUVER - INSIDE PASSAGE CRUISE (7 NIGHTS)
18-Day itinerary guests and Cruise members are taken to Holland America Line’s cruise ship ms Volendam for a 7-night Inside Passage cruise to Alaska.(Full Breakfast / Dinner)

Day 12
INSIDE PASSAGE CRUISING
The Inside Passage winds between the continental shoreline and the great Pacific from Alaska down to the Pacific Northwest. Revel in the scenery as you slowly glide past a maze of bays, glacier-carved fjords and waterways protected from the open sea by rugged, isolated islands. In the middle of this natural grandeur, you may see signs of human habitation—a lone totem pole, a small village clinging to the side of a hill, even the onion dome of a Russian orthodox church glittering in the distance.(Full Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)

Day 13
TRACY ARM - SAWYER GLACIERS - JUNEAU
Famed naturalist John Muir said of Tracy Arm, “no ice-work that I have ever seen surpasses this.” The 42.2-kilometre-long fjord is home to numerous glaciers, calving enormous chunks of ice into the clear waters; countless waterfalls streaming down the lush mountainsides; and a ravishing wilderness you won’t soon forget. Later today, arrive in what may be America’s prettiest capital city, Juneau, surrounded by snowy peaks, wooded valleys and sparkling rivers. Stroll its picturesque streets, stopping in eclectic shops and cosy cafes. Or visit saloons from the Gold Rush era, including the Red Dog Saloon, which showcases Wyatt Earp’s gun. Perhaps embark on an optional trip on the Mount Roberts Tramway for spectacular views of the harbour and nearby mountains. Join a guide for a trek through the lush Tongass National Forest or an expedition to Mendenhall Glacier and the Juneau Icefields.(Full Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)

Day 14
SKAGWAY
The Alaskan Gold Rush transformed Skagway from a sleepy hamlet to a riotous boomtown. Step into the town’s colourful past at The Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park. Its restored frontier-style storefronts and rustic wooden boardwalks invite you to take a stroll into the past. Poke around in its colourful stores, visit The Red Onion Saloon with its honky-tonk piano and costumed barmaids and check out the nostalgic Trail of ‘98 Museum. Or ride the antique White Pass and Yukon narrow-gauge railway past Deadhorse Gulch.(Full Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)

Day 15
GLACIER BAY NATIONAL PARK
No roads lead to the pristine wilderness of Glacier Bay National Park. Nestled between the Gulf of Alaska, Tongass National Forest and the Wrangell-St. Elias National Park, this 3.3-million acre preserve was established as a national park in 1980. Ice-sculpted peaks and valleys scoured by glaciers are evidence of the last Ice Age. Today, grizzly bears roam the seemingly endless spruce forests, bald eagles soar upon the thermals and majestic humpback whales ply the clear waters. From the comfort of your ship, watch this landscape of immense glaciers, towering peaks and icy rivers and imagine what Alaska was like before the first human stepped foot upon the land.(Full Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)

Day 16
KETCHIKAN
Scenic, remote Ketchikan clings to the side of a steep hillside overlooking the expanse of the northern Pacific. While ashore, check out the world’s largest collection of standing totem poles, intricately carved with native designs. If you like, consider taking an optional guided tour through town, a harbour cruise or a floatplane flightseeing trip. If you’re craving excitement, opt to do some fishing (Ketchikan calls itself the salmon capital of the world), paddle a kayak through the clear waters or journey into the mountains on a jeep.(Full Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)

Day 17
INSIDE PASSAGE CRUISING
Today is a day of relaxation as you cruise back to Vancouver through the famed Inside Passage. Take advantage of your ship’s superb facilities or simply relax on deck and watch the unmatched scenery glide by.(Full Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)

Day 18
DEPART VANCOUVER
Sail into Vancouver Harbour early this morning. After disembarking, take your complimentary transfer to Vancouver International Airport or to the hotel downtown if you want to extend your stay. Please do not schedule any flights before 3:30 p.m.

Sightseeing Highlights
Vancouver Discover Vancouver’s main attractions on a city tour.
Rocky Mountaineer Enjoy a 2-day scenic rail journey, Vancouver to Jasper.
Jasper Walk along beautiful Maligne Canyon.
Columbia Icefield Drive onto Athabasca Glacier aboard an Ice Explorer.
Banff See Banff’s main sights; take a gondola ride up Sulphur Mountain.
Lake Louise Walk along the lake and learn about the area’s history.
Victoria Explore this charming city’s main sights on an orientation tour.
Butchart Gardens Enjoy breakfast; learn about the gardens and explore.

Day 1
ARRIVE BILLINGS
Welcome to cowboy country! Get acquainted with your surroundings and relax. At 6 p.m., say howdy to your Travel Director and the rest of your posse at the hotel and join a Kick-off Party for your adventure.(Kick Off Party)

Day 2
BILLINGS - CODY
Git goin' and follow in the tracks of Lewis and Clark, the West's greatest explorers, with a visit to the Pompey's Pillar National Monument. Named for the son of Sacagawea, Clark's native guide, this 45 metres (150 feet) butte was inscribed with Clark's name—the only piece of physical evidence of the explorers' famed expedition back in 1806. Circle back to Cody, home to the legendary Buffalo Bill Cody, known 'round the world for his stupendous travelling Wild West Show. Visit the top-notch Buffalo Bill Historical Centre, showcasing not only the life of the great showman, but presenting great exhibits on how the Plains Indians lived and an amazing collection of firearms. Keep your Wild West spirit kickin' with a buffet dinner at Buffalo Bill's Old Irma Hotel—actually owned by Buffalo Bill and named for his daughter. There's more fun to be had tonight when you step out for the Cody Night Rodeo (through Aug.) or to a foot-stompin' cowboy music review (in Sept.).(Full Breakfast / Dinner)

Day 3
CODY - YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK
Leave the Big Horn Basin for another big day—you're off to Yellowstone, America's first National Park. Look out for herds of bison and grazing elk and listen for the roar of Yellowstone Falls. Stroll the boardwalks and watch for spouting geysers and steaming vents, peer into the turquoise hot springs, and listen to the gurgling boiling mudpots. Keep an eye on your watch for the next nearly-hourly appearance of Old Faithful, shooting up to 40 metres (180 feet) high! Kids, don't miss signing up for the Yellowstone Junior Ranger Program, where you'll learn all about the park's amazing wildlife and its geothermal energy.(Full Breakfast / Dinner)

Day 4
YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK - 320 GUEST RANCH (2 NIGHTS)
Can you tell how to find a bear or what it's just been eating? Take a walk with a Local Expert and find out all kinds of cool insights about Yellowstone's wildlife. Keep on the lookout for moose, elk and black bears as you leave the park today, but if you haven't spotted the elusive grizzly bear or a wolf yet, don't worry; you'll see them at your next stop, The Grizzly and Wolf Discovery Centre in West Yellowstone. Head on out into Montana's Big Sky Country and settle in for big fun over the next couple of days at an 1898 homestead-turned guest ranch. Take a wagon ride out to the river for a rib-stickin' Chuckwagon Highlight Dinner.(Full Breakfast / Highlight Dinner)

Day 5
320 GUEST RANCH FREE TIME
No sleepin' in today when there are so many fun choices: join a white-water rafting trip or gentle float trip down the Gallatin river; or saddle up and ride with a real-life horse wrangler in the Montana wilderness! Then, after a picnic lunch, the whole rest of the day is up to you. Maybe take a hike along one of the many nature trails at the ranch, learn fly casting at the fish pond, do some fly-fishing right on the river, or perhaps skedaddle out to the ski resort town of Big Sky.(Full Breakfast / Lunch)

Day 6
320 GUEST RANCH - HELENA
Head out of the hills and travel through the Valley of the Flowers where the great Native tribes once roamed—as well as the ancient dinosaurs! At The Museum of the Rockies, you'll be amazed at the gigantic Tyrannosaurus rex skull—it's the world's largest! Get back on the trail of Lewis and Clark, stopping at Missouri Headwaters State Park to see the source of the Missouri River. Then, board a boat to cruise through the towering limestone cliffs of the Gates of the Mountains. Look straight up to spot the Bighorn sheep scrambling up the rocks. Kick back on your own on Last Chance Gulch—main street Helena, the friendly former gold-mining town.(Full Breakfast)

Day 7
HELENA - WHITEFISH (2 NIGHTS)
When first hearing about smokejumpers—parachuters that drop out of the sky to fight fires in America's remote forests and prairies—you might think they're just made up characters for the movies. But their daring jobs are for real as you'll see during your visit to the country's largest smokejumper base and Visitor Centre in Missoula. Get the inside scoop on what it takes for this demanding occupation, including a visit to the Smokejumper Loft and ready room (seasonal). In Pablo, listen to the wisdom of a tribal elder, a Local Expert, and learn about the life of Salish, Pend d'Oreille and Kootenai tribes with a guided tour of The People's Center. Arrive in the old railroad town of Whitefish.(Full Breakfast)

Day 8
GLACIER NATIONAL PARK SIGHTSEEING
Only 25 glaciers remain in spectacular Glacier National Park, still slowly melting since the last Ice Age and the most fun way to see the amazing lakes and waterfalls left behind is by hopping aboard one of the park's original renovated red buses. As you “jam” up the Going-to-the-Sun Road, look out for giant white mountain goats and the Continental Divide. Head back to Whitefish to browse its main street shops for that perfect cowboy souvenir; then round up your compadres for a pizza dinner.(Full Breakfast / Dinner)

Day 9
WHITEFISH - SPOKANE
Bid 'so long' to Montana as you travel through Flathead country into Idaho. Stretch your legs and explore the resort town at the great lake of Coeur d'Alene, once a French and Native American trade centre. Cross the border into Washington State. Round up your gang for a special tour and Farewell Dinner at the Steam Plant Grill, a historic steam plant converted to a restaurant. Check out the original boilers and catwalks—you can even get inside the 68 metres tall (225 feet tall) smokestack!(Full Breakfast / Farewell Dinner)

Day 10
DEPART SPOKANE
Wish your partners 'Happy Trails' as your great Western round-up ends with a transfer to Spokane Airport.(Full Breakfast)

Sightseeing Highlights
Pompey's Pillar National Monument See Native American petroglyphs and the only physical evidence of the Lewis and Clark expedition.
Cody Visit the Buffalo Bill Historical Centre and take in a rodeo or Cowboy music review in season.
Yellowstone National Park See Old Faithful and Yellowstone Falls; become a Junior Ranger.
West Yellowstone Visit The Grizzly and Wolf Discovery Center.
320 Guest Ranch Horseback ride or take a floating or rafting trip on the Gallatin River; fish or hike and enjoy various ranch activities at this pleasant Montana guest ranch.
Bozeman Drop your jaw when you see the world's largest T-rex skull at The Museum of the Rockies.
Three Forks See the source of the Missouri River, named by Lewis and Clark.
Gates of the Mountains Take a boat cruise and look for mountain goats along these towering limestone cliffs.
Missoula Learn about the daring work of firefighting smokejumpers at the Smokejumper Visitor Center (seasonal).
Pablo Visit the People's Center.
Glacier National Park Cruise the Going-to-the-Sun Road aboard the historic Red Buses through Logan Pass, past the Continental Divide.
Coeur d'Alene Explore the beautiful lakefront in this resort town.

Day 1
ARRIVE VANCOUVER (2 NIGHTS)
Welcome to Vancouver! Check into your hotel and then spend some time exploring downtown Vancouver or perhaps take a walk near the harbour. At 6 p.m., gather at the hotel with your Travel Director and fellow travellers for a Welcome Reception.(Welcome Reception)

Day 2
VANCOUVER SIGHTSEEING
Be swept away by sparkling Vancouver with its sweeping views of English Bay. Set out for Stanley Park to see its towering totem poles and explore historic Chinatown and Gastown, the city’s first downtown, named for “Gassy” Jack Deighton who opened the area’s first saloon. This afternoon, visit an art gallery, do some shopping or just relax at a cafe. Enjoy a Highlight Dinner at a local restaurant this evening.(Full Breakfast / Highlight Dinner)

Day 3
VANCOUVER - ROCKY MOUNTAINEER - KAMLOOPS
All aboard the Rocky Mountaineer train for an unforgettable daylight rail journey through the diverse natural beauty of British Columbia. Travel through the fertile fields of the Fraser River Valley and alongside the towering peaks of the Coast Mountains before entering Fraser Canyon. End your day’s journey in historic Kamloops, which means “the meeting of the waters.”(Continental Breakfast / Lunch)

Day 4
KAMLOOPS - ROCKY MOUNTAINEER - JASPER (2 NIGHTS)
Back onboard the train, make your way through the dramatic mountain landscape of Alberta to the delightful alpine town of Jasper. Stay tonight in the heart of Jasper National Park where you’ll learn about Rocky Mountain wildlife at an interactive, after-dinner presentation by a Local Expert.(Continental Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)

Day 5
JASPER SIGHTSEEING AND FREE TIME
Start the day with an optional cruise on Maligne Lake before embarking on an interpretive walk at Maligne Canyon, one of the most beautiful gorges in the Rockies. Learn about the underground river system while following the canyon’s trail past waterfalls and jagged rock formations. This afternoon, relish the superb vistas, stroll the quaint streets, or take an optional float trip or alpine excursion.(Full Breakfast)

Day 6
JASPER - COLUMBIA ICEFIELD - ICEFIELDS PARKWAY - BANFF (2 NIGHTS)
Head south along the stunning Icefields Parkway, driving beneath snow-clad peaks and alongside thundering waterfalls and glistening glaciers. Keep an eye out for wildlife including elk, black bear and mountain goats. Upon arrival at the Columbia Icefield, board an Ice Explorer for a journey onto the massive Athabasca Glacier. Arrive this afternoon at the quintessential alpine resort of Banff.(Full Breakfast / Dinner)

Day 7
BANFF SIGHTSEEING AND FREE TIME
Immerse yourself in the glories of Banff, including the viewpoint of Surprise Corner, spectacular Bow Falls and the wind-shaped rock formations known as hoodoos. Then take the Banff Gondola for a bird’s-eye view of six mountain ranges. Spend the rest of the day as you like; explore the shops along Banff Avenue, or perhaps arrange an optional excursion such as a scenic helicopter flight over Mount Assiniboine or a river float trip down the Bow River.(Full Breakfast)

Day 8
BANFF - LAKE LOUISE - CHASE
Arrive on the shores of lovely Lake Louise where you’ll learn about the history and geography of the area on a brief interpretive walk. Soak in the stunning landscape with its azure glacial waters, deep green forests, jagged snow-covered mountains and the mighty Victoria Glacier. Then travel through the alpine majesty of Yoho and Glacier National Parks to the temperate rainforest of Mount Revelstoke National Park. Arrive in Chase in time for dinner and a peaceful evening.(Full Breakfast / Dinner)

Day 9
CHASE - VICTORIA (2 NIGHTS)
Travel back to the Pacific coast and across the Strait of Georgia by ferry to Vancouver Island and quaint Victoria, home to fashionable tea rooms and old English charm. Though the wooden fort is long gone, Bastion Square (the birthplace of the city) welcomes visitors with lovely architecture and a bustling market. Your orientation tour will also introduce you to the scenic Inner Harbour and the impressive Parliament Buildings.(Full Breakfast)

Day 10
VICTORIA SIGHTSEEING
Start your day with breakfast at the world-famous Butchart Gardens, a 55-acre preserve of gorgeous floral gardens. Learn about the history of the gardens and immerse yourself in the extravagant exhibits featuring flowers in full bloom. Spend some time exploring the gardens on your own, strolling the winding pathways, spotting butterflies and taking in their unique natural beauty. Visit a family-owned winery and taste the perfectly balanced vintages. The vintages have been carefully crafted with grapes farmed from over 100 acres and aged in French Oak barrels. Enjoy a private tour of the winery and learn how they have taken a more natural approach to pest control by using raptors to patrol the vineyards. Then, indulge in a Be My Guest Farewell Dinner featuring local cuisine delicately paired with their delicious wines.(Full Breakfast / Be My Guest dinner)

Day 11
VANCOUVER - INSIDE PASSAGE CRUISE (7 NIGHTS)
18-Day itinerary guests and Cruise members are taken to Holland America Line’s cruise ship ms Volendam for a 7-night Inside Passage cruise to Alaska.(Full Breakfast / Dinner)

Day 12
INSIDE PASSAGE CRUISING
The Inside Passage winds between the continental shoreline and the great Pacific from Alaska down to the Pacific Northwest. Revel in the scenery as you slowly glide past a maze of bays, glacier-carved fjords and waterways protected from the open sea by rugged, isolated islands. In the middle of this natural grandeur, you may see signs of human habitation—a lone totem pole, a small village clinging to the side of a hill, even the onion dome of a Russian orthodox church glittering in the distance.(Full Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)

Day 13
TRACY ARM - SAWYER GLACIERS - JUNEAU
Famed naturalist John Muir said of Tracy Arm, “no ice-work that I have ever seen surpasses this.” The 42.2-kilometre-long fjord is home to numerous glaciers, calving enormous chunks of ice into the clear waters; countless waterfalls streaming down the lush mountainsides; and a ravishing wilderness you won’t soon forget. Later today, arrive in what may be America’s prettiest capital city, Juneau, surrounded by snowy peaks, wooded valleys and sparkling rivers. Stroll its picturesque streets, stopping in eclectic shops and cosy cafes. Or visit saloons from the Gold Rush era, including the Red Dog Saloon, which showcases Wyatt Earp’s gun. Perhaps embark on an optional trip on the Mount Roberts Tramway for spectacular views of the harbour and nearby mountains. Join a guide for a trek through the lush Tongass National Forest or an expedition to Mendenhall Glacier and the Juneau Icefields.(Full Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)

Day 14
SKAGWAY
The Alaskan Gold Rush transformed Skagway from a sleepy hamlet to a riotous boomtown. Step into the town’s colourful past at The Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park. Its restored frontier-style storefronts and rustic wooden boardwalks invite you to take a stroll into the past. Poke around in its colourful stores, visit The Red Onion Saloon with its honky-tonk piano and costumed barmaids and check out the nostalgic Trail of ‘98 Museum. Or ride the antique White Pass and Yukon narrow-gauge railway past Deadhorse Gulch.(Full Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)

Day 15
GLACIER BAY NATIONAL PARK
No roads lead to the pristine wilderness of Glacier Bay National Park. Nestled between the Gulf of Alaska, Tongass National Forest and the Wrangell-St. Elias National Park, this 3.3-million acre preserve was established as a national park in 1980. Ice-sculpted peaks and valleys scoured by glaciers are evidence of the last Ice Age. Today, grizzly bears roam the seemingly endless spruce forests, bald eagles soar upon the thermals and majestic humpback whales ply the clear waters. From the comfort of your ship, watch this landscape of immense glaciers, towering peaks and icy rivers and imagine what Alaska was like before the first human stepped foot upon the land.(Full Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)

Day 16
KETCHIKAN
Scenic, remote Ketchikan clings to the side of a steep hillside overlooking the expanse of the northern Pacific. While ashore, check out the world’s largest collection of standing totem poles, intricately carved with native designs. If you like, consider taking an optional guided tour through town, a harbour cruise or a floatplane flightseeing trip. If you’re craving excitement, opt to do some fishing (Ketchikan calls itself the salmon capital of the world), paddle a kayak through the clear waters or journey into the mountains on a jeep.(Full Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)

Day 17
INSIDE PASSAGE CRUISING
Today is a day of relaxation as you cruise back to Vancouver through the famed Inside Passage. Take advantage of your ship’s superb facilities or simply relax on deck and watch the unmatched scenery glide by.(Full Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)

Day 18
DEPART VANCOUVER
Sail into Vancouver Harbour early this morning. After disembarking, take your complimentary transfer to Vancouver International Airport or to the hotel downtown if you want to extend your stay. Please do not schedule any flights before 3:30 p.m.

Sightseeing Highlights
Vancouver Discover Vancouver’s main attractions on a city tour.
Rocky Mountaineer Enjoy a 2-day scenic rail journey, Vancouver to Jasper.
Jasper Walk along beautiful Maligne Canyon.
Columbia Icefield Drive onto Athabasca Glacier aboard an Ice Explorer.
Banff See Banff’s main sights; take a gondola ride up Sulphur Mountain.
Lake Louise Walk along the lake and learn about the area’s history.
Victoria Explore this charming city’s main sights on an orientation tour.
Butchart Gardens Enjoy breakfast; learn about the gardens and explore.

Day 1
ARRIVE VANCOUVER
Welcome to Vancouver, Canada’s third largest city! Check into your hotel and get settled or head out to explore the jewel of British Columbia on your own. At 6 p.m., gather at the hotel with your Travel Director and fellow travelling companions for a Welcome Reception.(Welcome Reception)

Day 2
VANCOUVER - STRAIT OF GEORGIA - VICTORIA (2 NIGHTS)
Be swept away by sparkling Vancouver with its sweeping views of English Bay. Set out for Stanley Park and the towering totem poles and explore the vibrant neighbourhoods of Chinatown and Gastown with their cobbled streets. Travel by ferry to Vancouver Island and Victoria, home to fashionable tearooms and old English charm. Visit a family-owned winery and taste the perfectly balanced vintages, carefully crafted with grapes farmed from over 100 acres and aged in French Oak barrels. Indulge in a Be My Guest lunch featuring local cuisine delicately paired with their delicious wines. Enjoy a private tour of the winery and learn how they have taken a more natural approach to pest control by using raptors to patrol the vineyards. This afternoon, tour the exhibits of cyde and free flight tropical butterflies at the Butterfly Gardens, an indoor world of tropical colour and sights and home to more than 3,000 butterflies. Though the wooden fort in Victoria is long gone, Bastion Square welcomes visitors with lovely architecture and a bustling market. You’ll see the lovely Inner Harbour and the impressive Parliament Buildings.(Full Breakfast / Be My Guest Lunch)

Day 3
VICTORIA SIGHTSEEING & FREE TIME
Greet the day with breakfast at Butchart Gardens, a 55-acre preserve of gorgeous floral gardens. Site of an old cement works in the early 20th century, these gardens were transformed by the Butchart family into a world-famous preserve of exotic plants and flowers. Meet with a representative of the gardens who can answer any questions you have, and then spend some time exploring the gardens on your own, strolling the winding pathways, spotting colourful butterflies and taking in their unique natural beauty. Back in Victoria, enjoy the rest of your day on your own. Walk around town, do some shopping or perhaps join an optional whale-watching trip.(Full Breakfast)

Day 4
VICTORIA - SEA-TO-SKY-HIGHWAY - WHISTLER
Return to the mainland and board your motorcoach for a drive along the scenic Sea-to-Sky Highway, which winds between the glittering waters of Howe Sound and the soaring Coastal Mountains. Feel the spray on your face and listen to the thunder of the water at the 337-metre high (1,105-foot) Shannon Falls near the town of Squamish, once the southern terminal of the Pacific Great Eastern Railway. This afternoon, arrive in Whistler and stretch your legs on a guided walking tour of the village that hosted part of the 2010 Winter Olympic Games. This evening, enjoy a progressive Highlight Dinner, savouring your meal over the course of three restaurants in Whistler. Enjoy your appetizer and drinks at the first, your main meal at the second and round the evening off with dessert at a third local eatery.(Full Breakfast / Highlight Dinner)

Day 5
WHISTLER - CACHE CREEK - KAMLOOPS
Head east as you cross the Coast Mountains, and travel along remote Duffy Lake Road through some of the most beautiful scenery in Canada. At historic Hat Creek Ranch, chat with costumed interpreters who will introduce you to what life was like in the midst of the great gold rush of the 1860s. Before the gold rush brought prospectors and fortune seekers, the Shuswap people lived in this verdant valley. Visit a local village where you can meet and talk with these native people who still live close to the land.(Full Breakfast)

Day 6
KAMLOOPS - CANADIAN ROCKY MOUNTAIN PARKS - BANFF (2 NIGHTS)
Sample the best of Canada’s natural treasures in the UNESCO World Heritage site of the Canadian Rocky Mountain Parks. Travel through Mount Revelstoke National Park, home to old-growth rainforest of alpine meadows rich with wildflowers. Next, enter Glacier National Park and climb over stunning Rogers Pass—keep an eye out for native wildlife such as caribou, mountain goats and grizzly bears. After crossing the Columbia River, you’ll be in Yoho National Park with its towering waterfalls, ice-clad peaks and a natural bridge that spans the Kicking Horse River. Surmount the Continental Divide, and enter Banff National Park where you arrive at your quintessential alpine resort.(Full Breakfast / Dinner)

Day 7
BANFF SIGHTSEEING & FREE TIME
Immerse yourself in the natural glories of Banff, including the classic viewpoint of Surprise Corner, spectacular Bow Falls and the hoodoo rock formations. Then board the Banff Gondola for a ride to the top of Sulphur Mountain for a bird’s-eye view of six mountain ranges. Spend the rest of the day as you like; explore the shops along Banff Avenue, or join one of the many optional activities, including a scenic helicopter flight over Mount Assiniboine, a river float trip down the Bow River or a fun-filled dinner show this evening.(Full Breakfast)

Day 8
BANFF - LAKE LOUISE - ICEFIELDS PARKWAY - JASPER (2 NIGHTS)
Arrive on the shores of lovely Lake Louise where you’ll learn about the history and geology of the area on a short interpretive walk. Then, soak up the stunning scenery with its azure glacial waters surrounded by deep green forests and jagged snow-covered mountains. Head north amidst a landscape of towering peaks, thundering waterfalls and ancient glaciers, keeping an eye out for elk, black bear and mountain goats. Get ready for a unique adventure at the Columbia Icefield when you board an Ice Explorer on the massive Athabasca Glacier. More action is in store if you’d like to take an optional float trip on the Athabasca River on the way to Jasper National Park. Stay in the heart of the park where you’ll learn about the wildlife that call these stunning mountains home at an interactive, after-dinner presentation by a Local Expert.(Full Breakfast / Dinner)

Day 9
JASPER NATIONAL PARK SIGHTSEEING
Start the day with an optional cruise on Maligne Lake before embarking on an interpretive walk at Maligne Canyon. Learn about the underground river system while following the canyon’s trail past beautiful waterfalls and spectacular rock formations. The rest of the day is yours to spend as you like: relish the superb vistas, stroll the quaint streets of Jasper or join an optional guided alpine excursion to Mount Edith Cavell.(Full Breakfast)

Day 10
JASPER - MOUNT ROBSON - LAC LE JEUNE
Head west over Yellowhead Pass and arrive at Mount Robson, the Rockies’ tallest peak at 3,959 metres (12,989 feet). Follow the Thompson River as you descend through the Columbia Mountains and arrive at your resort on the shores of Lac Le Jeune. Take a nature walk with an expert to the beaver dam at the end of the lake. This evening, enjoy a festive Farewell Dinner with your travelling companions.(Full Breakfast / Farewell Dinner)

Day 11
LAC LE JEUNE - VANCOUVER
Returning to the Pacific coast, arrive back in Vancouver and settle in at your downtown hotel. Bid farewell to your Travel Director and enjoy the rest of the day on your own.(Full Breakfast)

Day 12
VANCOUVER - INSIDE PASSAGE CRUISE (7 NIGHTS)
Enjoy your day on your own until you are transferred to Canada Place, where you’ll board Holland America Line’s ms Zuiderdam for your 7-night luxury Glacier Bay Inside Passage cruise.(Full Breakfast / Dinner)

Day 13
SCENIC CRUISING - INSIDE PASSAGE
The Inside Passage winds between the continental shoreline and the great Pacific from Alaska down to the Pacific Northwest. Revel in the scenery as you slowly glide past a maze of bays, glacier-carved fjords and waterways protected from the open sea by rugged, isolated islands.(Full Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)

Day 14
SCENIC CRUISING - TRACY ARM & SAWYER GLACIERS - JUNEAU
Famed naturalist John Muir said of Tracy Arm, “no ice-work that I have ever seen surpasses this.” The 42.2-kilometres-long fjord is home to numerous glaciers, calving enormous chunks of ice into the clear waters; countless waterfalls streaming down the lush mountainsides; and a ravishing wilderness you won’t soon forget. Arrive in Juneau, Alaska’s capital, and stroll its picturesque streets, visit a Gold Rush-era saloon or take an optional excursion to Tongass National Forest.(Full Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)

Day 15
SKAGWAY
The Alaskan Gold Rush transformed Skagway from a sleepy hamlet to a riotous boomtown. Step into the town’s colourful past at The Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park with its restored frontier-style storefronts and rustic wooden boardwalks.(Full Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)

Day 16
SCENIC CRUISING - GLACIER BAY NATIONAL PARK
No roads lead to the pristine wilderness of Glacier Bay National Park. Grizzly bears roam the seemingly endless spruce forests. Bald eagles soar upon the thermals. From the comfort of your ship, watch this landscape of immense glaciers, towering peaks and icy rivers and imagine what Alaska was like before the first human stepped foot upon the land.(Full Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)

Day 17
KETCHIKAN
Scenic, remote Ketchikan clings to the side of a steep hillside overlooking the expanse of the northern Pacific. While ashore, check out the world’s largest collection of standing totem poles, intricately carved with native designs. If you like, consider taking an optional guided tour through town, a harbour cruise or a floatplane flightseeing trip. If you’re craving excitement, opt to do some fishing (Ketchikan calls itself the salmon capital of the world), paddle a kayak through the clear waters or journey into the mountains on a jeep.(Full Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)

Day 18
SCENIC CRUISING INSIDE PASSAGE
Today is a day of relaxation as you cruise back to Vancouver through the famed Inside Passage. Take advantage of your ship’s superb facilities or simply relax on deck and watch the unmatched scenery glide by.(Full Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)

Day 19
DEPART VANCOUVER
Sail into Vancouver Harbour early this morning. After disembarking, take your complimentary transfer to Vancouver International Airport or to the hotel downtown if you want to extend your stay. Please do not schedule any flights before noon.(Full Breakfast)

Sightseeing Highlights
Strait of Georgia View British Columbia’s picturesque coastline onboard a ferry cruise.
Victoria See the city’s landmarks and explore Butchart Gardens and the Butterfly Gardens.
Whistler Join a walking tour of the 2010 Olympic venue.
Cache Creek Visit the historic Hat Creek Ranch and a native village.
Banff National Park Explore this UNESCO World Heritage area.
Banff Tour the township and enjoy a scenic gondola ride.
Lake Louise Join an interpretive walk along the lake.
Icefields Parkway Motor along this spectacular alpine drive.
Columbia Icefield Ride an Ice Explorer onto the Athabasca Glacier.
Jasper National Park Enjoy an interpretive walk along Maligne Canyon.
Mount Robson View the tallest peak in the Canadian Rockies.
Lac Le Jeune Walk along the lake; learn about the resident beaver colony.

Day 1
ARRIVE SALT LAKE CITY
Welcome to Salt Lake City! Check in to your hotel and relax or take a walk around the hotel grounds to get acquainted. At 6 p.m., gather at the hotel with your Travel Director and fellow travellers for a Welcome Reception.(Welcome Reception)

Day 2
SALT LAKE CITY - JACKSON (2 NIGHTS)
Travelling north into Idaho, trace the footsteps of the pioneers at the Oregon Trail Centre in Montpelier. Through interactive exhibits, you'll travel vicariously with a covered wagon train in America's great western migration and experience the thrills and challenges of the old Oregon Trail. Then cross into Wyoming on your way to scenic Jackson, which stands in the shadows of the icy peaks of the Grand Tetons. Get spectacular 360-degree views of the Snake River Valley and Grand Teton National Park on an exciting aerial tram ride to the summit of Rendezvous Mountain.(Full Breakfast)

Day 3
GRAND TETON NATIONAL PARK & FREE TIME
If you like, hit the water this morning on an optional guided float trip down the Snake River (seasonal) where you'll float with grand views of the magnificent Grand Tetons. Keep your eyes open for some of the area's abundant wildlife, including moose and elk drinking from the rivers, bison munching on grass, and beavers putting the finishing touches on their elaborate dams. Overhead, watch for majestic bald eagles, graceful blue herons and the dozens of species of songbird that call the park their home. Enjoy some free time in Jackson this afternoon before joining your Travel Director and travel companions for a Highlight Dinner at the National Museum of Wildlife Art.(Full Breakfast / Highlight Dinner)

Day 4
JACKSON - YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK (2 NIGHTS)
Spend the day discovering the natural glories of Grand Teton National Park with its snow-capped mountains, pristine alpine lakes and evergreen forests. From Jenny Lake to the jagged peaks of the Teton Range, you'll find exhilarating vistas everywhere you look. Then it's onward to Yellowstone, established in 1872 as the world's first National Park. You could spend a year in Yellowstone and still only scratch the surface of its wonders. Watch in wonder as Old Faithful's waters arc nearly 40 metres (130 feet) into the air—as it has done approximately every hour at least since the Washburn Expedition discovered it in 1870. Take a guided walk with a Local Expert among the spouting geysers, bubbling mudpots and turquoise hot springs and learn about the geothermal dynamics of this amazing wonderland. Tonight, dine in the park; before retiring for the night, be sure to step out and take in the great panorama of stars.(Full Breakfast / Dinner)

Day 5
YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK SIGHTSEEING
Begin today by looking for wildlife in Hayden Valley en route to the impressive Grand Canyon of Yellowstone with its stunning waterfalls. Early explorers marvelled at the yellow rock of the canyon, and from this rock Yellowstone got its name. Continue on the upper loop to Dunraven Pass and the Lamar Valley; some of the less travelled, but ruggedly beautiful regions of the park. At Mammoth Hot Springs, take a stroll and admire the mineral terraces that resemble frozen waterfalls cascading down into the valley.(Full Breakfast)

Day 6
YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK - CODY - SHERIDAN
Head east to the town of Cody, named for its most famous native son, Buffalo Bill. Get a glimpse into the fascinating history of the American West at the Buffalo Bill Historical Centre where you can delve into the culture of the cowboy, the role of the firearm in the opening of the West to settlers and the culture and art of the Plains Indians. This evening, enjoy a Be My Guest dinner featuring local cuisine and a host that will welcome you with the true western hospitality this region is known for. It will be an evening you won't soon forget!(Full Breakfast / Be My Guest)

Day 7
SHERIDAN - DEADWOOD - RAPID CITY (2 NIGHTS)
Proclaimed by Theodore Roosevelt as America's first national monument, the majestic Devil's Tower rises nearly 396 metres (1,300 feet) above the Belle Fourche River in eastern Wyoming. You might recognise the iconic monolith from the climactic scenes of the movie “Close Encounters of the Third Kind.” After exploring the area around the eroded core of this ancient volcano, head into the Black Hills of South Dakota and the boomtown of Deadwood, which arose after the discovery of gold in the 1870s. Explore the town on a private trolley tour and learn a bit about its founding, expansion and decline from your entertaining guide. Journey on to Rapid City, where you have the option of visiting Mount Rushmore this evening to see the magical nightly illumination ceremony.(Full Breakfast)

Day 8
BLACK HILLS EXCURSION & FREE TIME
This morning discover more of the natural and man-made wonders of the Black Hills with a drive through stunning scenery on your way to see the Crazy Horse Memorial, a massive mountain carving of the famed war chief of the Oglala people. Next is a visit to Mount Rushmore, designed by sculptor Gutzon Borglum to celebrate the “founding, expansion, preservation and unification of the United States” through enormous carvings of George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt and Abraham Lincoln. This afternoon is yours to do as you please. If you like, embark on an optional excursion into the wild, eroded badlands of South Dakota. This evening, raise a glass of wine to your Travel Director and fellow travel companions at a festive Farewell Dinner.(Full Breakfast / Farewell Dinner)

Day 9
DEPART RAPID CITY
Bid farewell to your travelling companions and take a complimentary transfer to Rapid City Airport.(Full Breakfast)

Sightseeing Highlights
Montpelier Learn about the journey of the West's early pioneers at the Oregon Trail Centre.
Jackson Duck under the elk-horn arches and stroll the boardwalks in this authentic Old-West town; take an aerial tram to the summit of Rendezvous Mountain for spectacular views of Grand Teton National Park.
Grand Teton National Park View soaring peaks and abundant wildlife.
Yellowstone National Park Look out for Old Faithful as well as bison, elk and bears while exploring America's first National Park.
Cody Learn about the Old West at the Buffalo Bill Historical Centre.
Devil's Tower National Monument Explore the stunning landscape around this iconic natural formation.
Deadwood Tour this National Historic Landmark by private trolley.
Black Hills Visit Mount Rushmore and the Crazy Horse Memorial.