22 DAYS ~ BRITISH COLUMBIA ~ ALBERTA ~ ALASKA

Tour Pace - Experience the majesty of theCanadian West, enjoying two-night stays inVancouver, Victoria, Banff and Jasper. Then, after atwo-day scenic rail journey from the Rockies to thePacific, unwind on a seven-night luxury cruisethrough Alaska’s scenic Inside Passage.

Fellow Passengers - This tour is an excellentchoice for a complete Western Canada & Alaskaexperience. Aside from Alberta’s stunning nationalparks, there is a chance to explore the remoteSunshine Coast, charming Vancouver Island anddramatic southwest Alaska.

DAY 1 - ARRIVE VANCOUVER.
Welcome to Vancouver! Your tour begins with a complimentary transfer from the airport to your hotel. After meeting with your Tour Director this afternoon, please join us at 6 p.m. for a Welcome Reception. Meet your fellow travelers and prepare yourself for an adventure like no other.
Hotel: Renaissance Vancouver Hotel Harbourside.

DAY 2 - VANCOUVER SIGHTSEEING.
Enjoy breakfast at the Vancouver Aquarium and learn about indigenous marine life. Then explore Vancouver. Visit the evergreen oasis of Stanley Park and learn of the significance of the park’s famous totem poles to the aboriginal people. Discover the eclectic community of English Bay and explore Chinatown, North America’s second largest Chinese community after San Francisco’s.Visit historic Gastown, where Vancouver was originally built in 1867. The afternoon is at leisure in Vancouver. End the day with dinner served at a local restaurant beforeretiring to your hotel. (B,HD)

DAY 3 - VANCOUVER - SUNSHINE COAST.
This morning stop at Cypress Mountain Lookout andmarvel at stunning views ofVancouver and the surrounding region.The spectacular wilderness of theSunshine Coast is just a ferry ride away as you cross Howe Sound. Delight in some of BritishColumbia’s most beautiful marine landscapes and arrive at your unique wilderness retreat situatedin protected Secret Cove. This evening enjoy a delectable dinner at your oasis nestled between themajesty of the rainforest and the Pacific Ocean.
Hotel: Rockwater Secret Cove Resort (B,D)

DAY 4 - SUNSHINE COAST - VICTORIA.
Ferry across the Strait of Georgia to Vancouver Islandand journey to the charming village of Chemainus, where antique stores, art galleries, quaint cafes andgift shops appear on every corner. Follow the yellow footprints to the world’s largest outdoor artgallery where artists from around the world painted huge heritage murals on the sides of buildings.Continue on to delightful Victoria, where an orientation tour introduces you to the Inner Harbour,the ornate Parliament Buildings and Bastion Square. Then settle into the plush and welcomingMagnolia Hotel & Spa, your home for the next two nights. As an option this evening, why notexperience the magic of Old Chinatown on a guided walking tour, complete with Chinese banquet?
Hotel: The Magnolia Hotel & Spa (B)

DAY 5 - VICTORIA SIGHTSEEING.
Start the day with breakfast at the famous Butchart Gardens,55 acres of exquisite floral displays, meandering paths and spectacular views. A horticulturist joinsyou and explains the garden’s history and flora. There is ample time to explore these gardens whichhave delighted visitors from around the world for over one hundred years. The rest of the day is yoursto leisurely explore Victoria. Popular optional activities include a whale watching cruise, horse-drawncarriage ride or a tall ship cruise. Dinner tonight is served at one of Victoria’s restaurants. (B,HD)

DAY 6 - VICTORIA - KELOWNA.
After returning to the mainland, travel alongside the Coast Mountains and over the Cascade Mountain range into the OkanaganValley to Kelowna, one of Canada’s most beloved vacation spots. The lush Okanagan region is Canada’s wine capital with some 60 wineries producing world-class vintages. Visit a beautiful winery and estate situated on a hill with magnificent views of the region.Enjoy a winery tour and sample an array of outstanding local wines. Spend the night at the beautiful Grand Okanagan Resort Hotel, located on the shores of Lake Okanagan.
Hotel: Grand Okanagan Lakefront Resort (B)

DAY 7 - KELOWNA - YOHO NATIONAL PARK.
Today journey through three of Canada’s most spectacular national parks: Mount Revelstoke, Glacier and Yoho. Travel from primeval forests to Ice Age glaciers, from spectacular waterfalls to soaring peaks. At Giant Cedar in Mount Revelstoke, enjoy a self- guided walk through a stand of 1,000-year-old red cedars (weather permitting). This afternoon arrive at the historic Emerald Lake Lodge, built of hand-hewn timber and featuring massive stone fireplaces. After dinner,enjoy an informative presentation by an expert on the local history of the region. Later star gaze outside and savour a liqueur and s’mores by a lakeside bonfire.
Hotel: Emerald Lake Lodge (B,D)

DAY 8 - YOHO NATIONAL PARK - CALGARY.
Visit Natural Bridge, the famous Spiral Tunnels, Moraine Lake (seasonal), and enjoy an interpretive walk along Lake Louise. Arrive at the luxuriousWestin Calgary, your home for the next two nights. Later enjoy the evening chuckwagon races followed by live musical entertainment.
Hotel: TheWestin Calgary. (B)

DAY 9 - CALGARY STAMPEDE.
Visit the world’s largest rodeo and enjoy all the action.You have access to all the events including the world-famous rodeo and fairgrounds. (B)

DAY 10 - CALGARY - BANFF NATIONAL PARK.
Visit spectacular Natural Bridge, patiently carved by the Kicking Horse River. View the famous Spiral Tunnels, constructed so freight trains (typically a mile long) can safely climb the narrow valley. Visit an icon of the Canadian Rockies - Moraine Lake (seasonal), crowned by ten notable peaks before arriving at Lake Louise. Enjoy an interpretive walk along Lake Louise, Canada’s “Diamond in the Wilderness”, and learn about the history and geography of this spectacular area. Later this afternoon arrive at the Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel, a spectacular Scottish baronial castle, for a two-night stay in the heart of Banff National Park. This evening, exemplary service and a variety of sumptuous restaurants await you for dinner. Hotel: The Fairmont Banff Springs. (B,DA)

DAY 11 - BANFF SIGHTSEEING.
Tour Banff, then enjoy some leisure time. Perhaps enjoy an optionalfloat trip down the Bow River, a helicopter tour or a guided walk to Sunshine Meadows. This eveningwhy not partake in a fun and entertaining dinner show? (B)

DAY 12 - BANFF NATIONAL PARK - JASPER NATIONAL PARK.
Today motor along the unforgettable Icefields Parkway and witness spectacular scenes such as Crowfoot Glacier (hanging improbably from a cliff face some 900 feet above and Columbia Icefield, North Am...