Rockies and Alaska Grand Discovery

Day 1 - Banff

Join your tour group at the hotel in the beautiful city of Banff, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in the heart of the Rocky Mountains. This mountain town is the stuff Rocky Mountain holiday dreams are made of.

Day 2 - Banff - Lake Louise

Today we discover the naturally beautiful, unspoiled, rugged landscapes surrounding Banff, as we visit one of the Canadian Rockies’ most beloved destinations - Lake Louise - with turquoise waters sparkling underneath the towering Victoria Glacier. This evening take a stroll down Banff Avenue and soak up the atmosphere of this lovely mountain resort.

Day 3 - Banff

Today is free to explore Banff at your leisure. Maybe take the gondola to the top of Sulphur Mountain for spectacular views and great photo opportunities or take a helicopter ride for a bird’s-eye view of the mountain ranges.

Day 4 - Columbia Icefield - Jasper

Today we travel the Icefields Parkway, considered one of the most scenic highways in the world offering ever-changing scenery of waterfalls, emerald lakes, alpine meadows and snow-capped peaks. We make a stop at the Columbia Icefield, on the boundary of the Banff and Jasper National Parks, and board an Ice Explorer that has been specially designed for glacier travel (subject to favourable weather conditions). We continue our journey to our hotel in Jasper.

Day 5 - Jasper

This morning we discover Jasper National Park with its many iconic landmarks such as Maligne Canyon, the shores of Medicine Lake, and one of the most photographed lakes in the world - Maligne Lake. This evening we enjoy an included dinner with an interpretative talk.

Day 6 - Sun Peaks

Today we drive through the Rockies, past Mount Robson, the highest peak in the Canadian Rockies, to Sun Peaks. This popular alpine ski resort is a summer playground too, and a peaceful overnight stop to enjoy the mountains.

Day 7 - Vancouver

It’s an early start today for our journey to Vancouver.

Day 8 - Vancouver

A leisurely morning before we transfer to the harbour to board our ship, for an unforgettable cruise to Alaska.

Day 9 - Inside Passage

The fabled Inside Passage is one of the most scenic sea lanes in the world, and one of the few where deep-draft vessels can sail close to steep mountain walls. Calm and sheltered, this scenic ‘marine highway’ is cut deeply by fjords and passes dense forests and snow-capped peaks. Keep a watchful eye out for wildlife including seals, whales and bald eagles.

Day 10 - Juneau

Today we sail along narrow fjords to reach Juneau, the state capital of Alaska and the gateway to the Tongass National Forest. You can explore the compact city centre, or perhaps choose to join a whale-watching trip in the nearby waters.

Day 11 - Skagway

We arrive in Skagway early this morning. Gold-rush history is a big part of holidays to Alaska, and you'll find plenty of it here. This compact town was the starting point for the Chilkoot Trail and still remains rich in gold mining history and character with its boardwalks, pebble streets and original buildings.

Day 12 - Glacier Bay National Park

We awake to the unforgettable scenery of Glacier Bay National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Glacier Bay has more actively calving tidewater glaciers than anywhere else in the world and is home to huge icebergs and an abundance of birds and wildlife. We depart late afternoon for Ketchikan.

Day 13 - Ketchikan

A morning arrival into Ketchikan, built out over the water and climbing weathered stairways. Ketchikan stretches along a narrow shelf of shoreline beneath the slope of Deer Mountain. The main attractions of this unique town are Creek Street, Totem Bight State Park and Saxman Village.

Day 14 - Inside Passage

We travel southwards, back through the Inside Passage, with more opportunities of wildlife sightings.

Day 15 - Vancouver

We arrive back into Vancouver this morning and disembark. Our coach awaits to take us on an orientation tour so you can familiarise yourself with this cosmopolitan city. You may choose one of our optional excursions.

Day 16 - Vancouver

Today you’re free to explore this coastal city on your own. Maybe take a stroll to Gastown to see the famous steam clock or explore the attractive Stanley Park.

Day 17 - Vancouver

Say goodbye to your tour group for your onward travel.