ABTA 40 Years | Mon-Fri: 9am to 5:30pm | Sat: 9am to 5pm | Sun & Bank Holidays: 10am to 4:00pm
ABTA 40 Years | Mon-Fri: 9am to 5:30pm | Sat: 9am to 5pm | Sun & Bank Holidays: 10am to 4:00pm
Experience the best of Western Canada and Alaska on this 19-day adventure. Begin in Calgary before exploring Banff, Moraine Lake, and Lake Louise, with a stop at the Yamnuska Wolfdog Sanctuary. Travel the scenic Icefields Parkway to Jasper, enjoy a River Safari in Blue River, and visit Vancouver, Whistler, and Victoria, including the iconic Butchart Gardens. Embark on an Alaskan cruise through the Inside Passage, stopping at Juneau, Skagway, Ketchikan, and Glacier Bay, with opportunities for wildlife viewing and cultural experiences along the way. This journey blends stunning landscapes, unique wildlife encounters, and unforgettable experiences from start to finish.
Yamnuska Wolfdog Sanctaury
Visit the wolfdog sanctuary to meet the residents and learn about conservation in the wild.
Blue River Safari
Take a boat ride through Grizzly Bear Valley, travelling past mountains and glaciers in search of the region’s magnificent animals including bears, moose and eagles.
Dinner at The Butchart Gardens
At the end of the tour, enjoy a special Farewell dinner in the original Bucthart residence. Then take the opportunity to explore garden’s floral displays.
Day 1: Calgary
Having made your way to Calgary, you’ll be met at the airport before transferring to your hotel. This evening, enjoy a Welcome Reception where you can get to know your fellow travellers.
Calgary Marriot Downtown Hotel
Day 2: Calgary to Banff
This morning, leave Calgary and travel to Banff National Park. On the way, you’ll visit the Yamnuska Wolfdog Sanctuary. Here you’ll get the chance to interact with some of the resident wolfdogs. While here you’ll also learn more about the wolfdogs and the work being done to conserving wolves in their natural habitats. On arrival in Banff, you’ll take a sightseeing tour of the town’s surroundings.
Breakfast & Dinner | Banff Park Lodge
Day 3: Banff
Today is free for you spend as you wish. You also have option to pick one of the ‘Enhance Your Journey’ select experiences
Breafast | Banff Park Lodge
Day 4: Lake Louise
Leaving Banff, head to Moraine Lake to admire its stunning azure waters (season permitting). Later, continue to the iconic Lake Louise. Spend the afternoon exploring the area before checking into your hotel
Breakfast & Dinner | Lake Louise Inn
Day 5: Icefields Parkway to Jasper
This morning experience one of the world’s most breath-taking drives as you travel along the Icefields Parkway. Stop at the Columbia Icefield where you’ll take an Ice Explorer ride on to the immense Athabasca Glacier. From here, follow the Continental Divide to the town of Jasper.
Breakfast | Marmot Lodge
Day 6: Blue River
Head to Mount Robson before continuing to Blue River. Here you’ll board a custom-built boat and set off on a River Safari to Grizzly Bear Valley. Here you’ve a good chance to see native wildlife while you cruise along rivers and lakes. Head back ashore and travel to the Mike Wiegele Heli Village for your overnight stay.
Breakfast & Dinner | Mike Wiegele Heli Village, Blue River
Day 7: Blue River to Vancouver
Make your way through the rugged Cariboo region to reach Vancouver. On arrival, enjoy time at leisure to begin exploring.
Breakfast | Sheraton Wall Centre Hotel
Day 8: Vancouver
This morning, enjoy a sightseeing tour of the city’s best-loved landmarks before having time at leisure to explore independently. Alternatively, pick one of the day’s ‘Enhance your Journey’ experiences.
Breakfast | Sheraton Wall Centre Hotel
Day 9: Vancouver to Whistler
Drive along the Sea to Sky Highway, enjoying incredible sights as you make your way to Whistler. On arrival in Whistler, you might like to enjoy another ‘Enhance your Journey’ experiences
Breakfast | Aava Hotel
Day 10: Whistler to Victoria
Take a ferry across the George Strait to Vancouver Island. Admire the picturesque Gulf Islands and the coastal landscapes before arriving in the city of Victoria.
Breakfast | Marriott Inner Harbour
Day 11: Victoria
You’ve got a whole day at leisure today, so maybe join another ‘Enhance your Journey’ experience. Later on in the day. Head to The Butchart Gardens, where you’ll get to admire the various gardens before enjoying a special Farewell Dinner in the original Butchart family residence.
Breakfast & Dinner | Marriott Inner Harbour
Day 12: Embark Cruise
Head back over the George Strait to Vancouver, where you’ll board your ship. The rest of the day is free to settle into your cabin and the facilities onboard before dinner.
Breakfast & Dinner | MS Zaandam/Koningsdam
Day 13: Inside Passage
Enjoy a full day at sea as the ship navigates the beautiful Inside Passage.
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner | MS Zaandam/Koningsdam
Day 14: Juneau
Today the ship calls at Alaska’s capital, Juneau. There’s time to head ashore and explore, perhaps making your way to the town. Or you can choose one of the extra activities on offer, those these are at your own expense
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner | MS Zaandam/Koningsdam
Day 15: Skagway
This morning, the ship docks in Skagway, which marks the northernmost point of the Inside Passage. Here you can head ashore to see the town’s stores and saloons which capture its history of the gold rush days. Or you can learn more about gold prospecting and the local wildlife on a tour (at your own expense)
Day 16: Glacier Bay
This morning, wake up the sight of Glacier Bay National Park which you’ll spend the day cruising along. Learn more about the area from the local rangers who will join you on board.
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner | MS Zaandam/Koningsdam
Day 17: Ketchikan
Heading back south, you’ll visit the town of Ketchikan, regarded as the salmon capital of the world. You’ll have some free time to explore the town at leisure. Alternatively, you could visit the Saxman Native village to learn about Tlingit culture (at own expense)
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner | MS Zaandam/Koningsdam
Day 18: Inside Passage
Spend the day cruising back through the Inside Passage, giving you the chance to enjoy the facilities onboard while taking in the views.
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner | MS Zaandam/Koningsdam
Day 19: Disembark & Depart
After breakfast, disembark your cruise ship and transfer to the airport for your onward journey.
Discover more in hand-picked destinations with these optional select experiences that provide further opportunity to pursue your special interests. Enhance Your Journey experiences are at an additional cost to your tour price.
Banff (Day 3)
Vancouver (Day 8)
Whistler (Day 9)
Victoria (Day 11)
On this tour, you can choose to replace Days 6 & 7 with a 2-day Rocky Mountaineer rail journey. On Day 6, you’ll board the train in Jasper, passing Mount Robson and Pyramid Falls before stopping in Kamloops for the night at a hotel selected by Rocky Moutaineer. On day 7, board the Rocky Mountaineer to continue to Vancouver.
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