On arrival in Victoria, be transferred to your hotel for a welcome dinner.

Today begins with an incredible Signature Experience. The rest of the day is free for you to spend at leisure.

Signature Experience – The Butchart Gardens Before Hours

Visit The Butchart Gardens before the public is granted access and enjoy breakfast in the original Butchart residence. More than 100 years in the making with a former quarry as the initial canvas, this space was transformed by Jennie Butchart into a haven overflowing with lush greenery and colourful blooms. Relish the opportunity to wander among the floral displays without the crowds. 

Take your BC Ferries service across the Georgia Strait and then travel along the Sea to Sky Highway to beautiful Whistler, stopping at spectacular Shannon Falls on the way.

Travel through the Coast Mountains and stop at Duffey and Seton Lakes en route to Sun Peaks.

Continue your journey onwards to Banff. On arrival, enjoy a guided tour of this breathtaking alpine town. 

Explore Banff during your preferred sightseeing activity today, then dine at the restaurant of your choice tonight.

Freedom of Choice – Banff Experience

It’s Banff’s people, alpine architecture and wildlife that make it so unique, and this is your chance to hear about it all. You will also visit the Cave and Basin National Historic Site.

Freedom of Choice – Gondola Ride

Head to the top of Sulphur Mountain and take in Banff from above, climbing nearly 700 metres in elevation as you are carried through the pines. Once you reach the peak, you can head off for a stroll along the boardwalk.

Freedom of Choice – Heli-Sightseeing

Take to the skies for a bird’s-eye view of the Rocky Mountains. Soar past snowy peaks and jagged mountains, enjoying breathtaking views of pristine lakes and alpine meadows.

Freedom of Choice – Bow River Float Trip

Ah yes, the relaxation of the river! Spend some time floating down the Bow River, keeping your eyes peeled for any signs of cheeky wildlife on the banks. This activity is suitable for most fitness levels.

Freedom of Choice – Ice Hockey Player for a Day

When in Canada, it’s only fitting that you experience a day in the life of an ice hockey player. Get to know the Canmore Eagles as you tour their dressing rooms, try on their gear and step onto the ice.

Freedom of Choice – Fairmont Spa

Harking back to the hot spring that first called travellers some 100 years ago, soothe your tired muscles in the mineral pool and pulsating waterfalls at Fairmont Banff Springs. 

Enjoy a unique Signature Experience before heading to the picturesque Lake Louise. On your way, travel through three iconic national parks and marvel at Canada’s awe-inspiring natural wonders. Stop at Moraine Lake (season permitting), which is nestled in the incredible Valley of the Ten Peaks. Upon arrival at your final destination for the day, settle in at the luxurious Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise. Choose where to dine tonight from the hotel’s superb collection of restaurants.

Signature Experience – Meet a Mountie

On an exciting morning in beautiful Banff National Park, you’ll have the chance to meet one of Canada’s renowned Mounties and hear tales from the iconic Royal Canadian Mounted Police. 

Travel along the Icefields Parkway and visit the Columbia Icefield, where you’ll take a thrilling Ice Explorer ride onto the Athabasca Glacier. Later, arrive in the spectacular mountain town of Jasper and enjoy one of your lodge’s restaurants during dinner this evening.

Board the Rocky Mountaineer and soak up the views from your bi-level glass-dome carriage, complete with GoldLeaf Service, on the picturesque journey to Kamloops.

Your Rocky Mountaineer rail journey continues. Following along the Thompson River, pass the waters of Hell’s Gate, and gaze up at the Coast Mountains on your way to Vancouver.

Today, begin your morning with a special Signature Experience. Afterwards, experience the best of Vancouver on a fantastic half-day sightseeing tour. Led by a knowledgeable local guide, you’ll soak up the scenery at the vast Stanley Park, explore the trendy Granville Island, and immerse yourself in the historic neighbourhood of Gastown. Tonight, savour a special dinner with your fellow travellers.

Signature Experience – Capilano Suspension Bridge Park

Enjoy a sensational visit to Capilano Suspension Bridge Park on the beautiful outskirts of Vancouver. After breakfast at the Cliff House Restaurant, you’ll join an insightful nature exploration through the grounds and across the suspension bridge. 

Head to the harbour, where your ship awaits, and take a moment to settle in ahead of your unforgettable cruise through the Inside Passage.

Enjoy life on board with a full day at sea today. Perhaps take in the sweeping coastal views, use the facilities, simply relax or savour the delicious dining options.

Dock in Ketchikan today, set on the tranquil shores of the Tongass Narrows, and spend some time exploring as you please.

Disembark in Alaska’s picturesque capital, set along the Gastineau Channel, and spend your time exploring at leisure or with an optional excursion (own expense).

Arrive in Skagway and discover a delightful frontier-style atmosphere, which is evident in the colourful heritage buildings located throughout the town.

You might need to pinch yourself this morning – wake to the World Heritage-listed Glacier Bay National Park. Take in the calving tidewater glaciers and learn from local rangers about the area's geological wonders.

Cruise amid the stunning setting of the five tidewater glaciers of College Fjord, a magnificent stretch home to five tidewater and large valley glaciers.

Travel to Anchorage, where you’ll enjoy a Signature Experience. Afterwards, continue to Talkeetna. 

Signature Experience – Alaska Native Heritage Center

Discover Alaska’s Indigenous cultures at the Alaska Native Heritage Center during an enriching guided visit and cultural presentation. Gain a deeper insight into Alaska Native history and learn about the values and traditions which remain today. 

Enjoy breakfast at a leisurely pace today with the spectacular Alaska Range in the background. Then embark on your preferred Freedom of Choice activity.

Freedom of Choice – Talkeetna River Float Trip

Treat yourself to a day immersed in nature, embarking on a relaxing float ride down the Talkeetna River. Soak in the beautiful scenery and lush surrounds as you keep watch for resident creatures including bald eagles, beavers and lynx.

Freedom of Choice – Wilderness Jet Boat Tour

Hold on tight as you zip through Denali National Park on an exhilarating jet boat ride. Heading deep into the wilderness, you’ll power along the water with ease as you discover unique jewels. Along the way, stop off to meet the friendly people who call this remote area home.

Freedom of Choice – Talkeetna Zip Line Adventure

Embark on an exciting zip line adventure as you traverse nine zip lines and cross three suspension bridges while viewing Denali and the dramatic vistas of the Alaska Range, the foot of the Ruth Glacier, and the braided Chulitna River Valley. The final and longest zip line of the tour is sure to exhilarate you, spanning close to six hundred feet over a beautiful glacial kettle pond.

Freedom of Choice – Talkeetna Lakes Hike

Explore Talkeetna’s best hiking trail alongside an expert naturalist guide. Be on the lookout for loons and kingfishers on the lakes and moose and bears in the woods. A new scene of beauty unfolds at every turn on this three-mile moderate hike through lush old-growth forest, which is teeming with life and home to songbirds, wildflowers, berries and mushrooms. 

Enjoy an enriching Signature Experience this morning. Then, board the deluxe dome railcars of the McKinley Explorer train and travel to Denali National Park. Later, arrive at your resort in time for dinner at your chosen restaurant.

Signature Experience – Denali Climbing Presentation

Join an experienced mountaineer for a first-hand account of what it’s like to scale Denali, North America’s highest mountain peak. 

Discover the magnificent wildlife of Denali National Park during an incredible Signature Experience today. The evening is free for you to spend at leisure.

Signature Experience – Tundra Wilderness Tour

Journey into the heart of Denali National Park and embark on a phenomenal wilderness tour. Enjoy a spectacular opportunity to spot Alaska’s diverse wildlife in the national park, including moose, grizzlies, caribou, eagles and wolves. 

After a morning at leisure in Denali National Park, travel to Fairbanks, Alaska’s Golden Heart City.

Cruise the Chena River aboard a sternwheeler and be transported back to a time when riverboats filled Alaska’s waterways. Later, discover Alaska’s gold rush history as you travel along the Tanana Valley Railroad to Gold Dredge 8. In the evening, a farewell dinner with your fellow travellers awaits.

Be transferred to the airport after breakfast.