Vancouver

Today is a free day for you to explore Vancouver at leisure. Blessed with a spectacular Pacific Rim location, Vancouver is a study in contrasts and cohesion. Set between the mountains and the sea, the city blends cultures and landscapes, allowing visitors to enjoy a modern, cosmopolitan city alongside the great outdoors.

Accommodation: Quality Inn Vancouver Downtown or similar

Meals: Breakfast

Vancouver Jasper

Begin your Vancouver to Rockies tour by driving through the farming communities of the Fraser Valley. Ascend into the Coastal Mountains and follow the Coquihalla Highway to Kamloops, in the arid interior of British Columbia. After lunch, retrace the route of the famous Overlanders along the North Thompson River to reach your hotel in Jasper.

Accommodation: Mt Robson Inn Lodge or similar

Meals: Breakfast

Jasper Banff

Start your morning with a refreshing hike (optional) through the Maligne Canyon, a remarkable limestone gorge adorned with six narrow bridges and picturesque waterfalls. Continuing our journey south along the magnificent Icefield Parkway, often hailed as one of the most beautiful highways in the world, we will explore its must-see attractions, including Athabasca Falls, Peyto Lake, and the majestic Castle Mountain. At the Columbia Icefield, ride the “Ice Explorer” on Athabasca Glacier or visit the Glacier Skywalk.

Accommodation: Banff Aspen Inns Hotel or similar

Meals: Breakfast

Banff  Banff National Park  Lake Louise  Banff

Prepare yourself for another exhilarating day of sightseeing and activities in Banff National Park. As we make our way to Lake Louise, we will pause at Johnston Canyon for a leisurely hike (optional) along the trail that guides us to the breathtaking Lower Falls. While at Lake Louise, you’ll find numerous viewpoints offering splendid photo opportunities of the majestic Victoria Glacier towering over the lake. In the afternoon, our adventure continues as we explore other notable attractions in the Rockies, including Moraine Lake, Banff Springs Hotel, and Bow Falls Don’t forget to take advantage of the gondola ride up Sulphur Mountain** for a breathtaking panoramic view of Banff town and its surrounding or Upper Hot Springs for a soothing soak in the hot, mineral-rich water.

Accommodation: Banff Aspen Inns Hotel or similar

Meals: Breakfast

Banff Vancouver

This morning, enjoy a drive through Rogers Pass, the highest part of the route to the Rockies. On your scenic return journey through Yoho National Park, catch a glimpse of an engineering marvel: the Spiral Tunnels. Arrive in downtown Vancouver in the evening.

Accommodation: Quality Inn Vancouver Downtown or similar

Meals: Breakfast

 Vancouver

This morning take a taxi from your Vancouver Hotel to the cruise terminal. You will then check in for the Alaska Inside Passage cruise on Holland America.

The ship will depart at about 5PM.

Accommodation: Holland America's  'Zaandam'

Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner

Alaska Inside Passage Cruise (at sea)

Enjoy the ship’s facilities as you cruise towards Alaska.

Accommodation: Holland America's  'Zaandam'

Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner

Alaska Inside Passage Cruise (Tracy Arm Fjord & Juneau)

Tucked away in Tongass National Forest about 45 miles south of Juneau, Tracy Arm boasts some of the most spectacular scenery in North America. This 30-mile fjord, formed centuries ago by glacial activity, is flanked by colossal granite cliffs, with snow-capped mountains looming beyond. Boat cruises, Zodiac expeditions and kayaking adventures lead you past cascading waterfalls and a diversity of wildlife, from goats and whales to brown bears and bald eagles. Come springtime, you can spot harbor seals tending to their newborns. At the end of the waterway are the main attractions-the twin Sawyer Glaciers, which calve every hour or so, sending slabs of clear blue ice plummeting into the water below. Witnessing these purges is a memorable experience, one that allows you to see, hear and feel the full force of nature.

Arrive into port at approximately 9AM and depart at about 930AM.

Accessible only by air or sea, Alaska's capital city entices travelers with its beauty, tranquility and outdoor activities. The Mendenhall Glacier, the jewel of the Juneau Icefield, can be discovered on scenic drives, hikes, boat rides, rafting trips, kayaking excursions and helicopter tours. Thrill-seekers get their adrenaline fix while ziplining above alpine forests, and culture lovers learn about landmarks such as the governor's mansion and St. Nicholas Russian Orthodox Church during explorations of downtown. A prospector-led panning adventure to Last Chance Basin allows you to strike gold, just as folks did in the late 19th century. Juneau's waters are a hot spot for humpback whales, and daily cruises afford the opportunity to witness these majestic creatures-a truly unforgettable experience. Brush up on local history with a visit to the Alaska State Museum, and cap off the day's adventures with a sampling of freshly caught salmon and locally sourced beer.

Arrive into port at Juneau at approximately 1PM and depart at about 10PM.

Accommodation: Holland America's  'Zaandam'

Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner

Alaska Inside Passage Cruise (Skagway)

Though it's small in terms of population, Skagway is plenty big when it comes to adventure. Sail among waterfalls and wildlife on Lynn Canal, one of the longest, deepest fjords in North America, or take a helicopter tour over glaciers before trying your hand at dog sledding. A kayaking expedition down the Inside Passage will have you paddling past seals, sea lions, porpoises and possibly humpback whales. Hikers can trek the Chilkoot Trail, the primary route prospectors followed in Alaska's 19th-century gold rush, while photographers will marvel at the jaw-dropping photo ops from atop White Pass summit, which is accessible via railway or a picturesque drive on the Klondike Highway. Amid the scenery and stillness of Chilkat Bald Eagle Preserve, keep your eyes peeled for the rare and endangered birds during a river float.

Accommodation: Holland America's  'Zaandam'

Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner

Alaska Inside Passage Cruise (Glacier Bay National Park & Preserve)

Today is a cruising day.

A popular tour destination on cruise itineraries, Glacier Bay National Park & Preserve wows with its icy wilderness and grand glaciers in southeastern Alaska. Cruise ships, sailboats, kayaks and more navigate the 65-mile bay for picturesque vantage points of more than 1,000 glaciers, but they can't draw too near to the frozen giants since chunks of ice often break off, or calve, from glaciers and thunder down into the water, creating icebergs. Glaciers of note include the park's largest tidewater glacier, John Hopkins; the elongated 21-mile Margerie; and the rapidly receding Muir. The park also is home to an amazing world of marine life, including humpback whales, sea otters, giant Pacific octopuses and harbor porpoises. An array of species resides on land, from brown and black bears to moose, mountain goats, wolves and prickly porcupines, while the bird variety includes bald eagles, tufted puffins and trumpeter swans.

Accommodation: Holland America's  'Zaandam'

Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner

Alaska Inside Passage Cruise (Ketchikan)

The ship will arrive at 11AM.

With its boat-filled harbor and colorful waterfront, Ketchikan welcomes visitors to southeastern Alaska's Inside Passage. Fishing opportunities abound in the self-proclaimed salmon capital of the world, and bear viewing spots often find the creatures munching on their catch of the day. The Totem Heritage Center displays 33 19th-century totem poles, making it the largest collection in the U.S. Expeditions to the country's largest national forest, Tongass, explore its 16.7 million acres by Jeep, canoe or on foot, while floatplane tours provide a bird's-eye view of Misty Fjords National Monument. Other outings explore the town's past as a Native American settlement and gold rush hub or take to the water with kayaks or paddleboards for encounters with harbor seals and the occasional humpback or killer whale.

The ship will depart at 7PM.

Accommodation: Holland America's  'Zaandam'

Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner

Alaska Inside Passage Cruise (at sea)

Enjoy the ship’s facilities as you cruise back towards Canada.

Accommodation: Holland America's  'Zaandam'

Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner

Vancouver Las Vegas

Your Alaska cruise arrives back in Vancouver this morning at around 7AM. Make your own way to airport for flights to Las Vegas.

Accommodation: Harrah's Resort & Casino or similar

Meals: None

Las Vegas Grand Canyon Experience Las Vegas

Grand Canyon Bus Tour - Your South Rim Experience

Come explore the Grand Canyon South Rim National Park along with the South Rim’s scenic overlooks. During your tour, your tour guide will make multiple stops along the Rim of the Canyon for a variety of viewing and photo opportunities, including Mather Point, where you can see almost 1/4 of the entire Grand Canyon.

The Grand Canyon Village is home to many of the South Rim’s most iconic buildings and attractions, including Bright Angel Lodge, Lookout Studio, guided Ranger programs, restaurants and cafeterias, and souvenir shopping.

Your tour includes a visit to the National Geographic Grand Canyon Visitor Center and IMAX® theater complex in nearby Tusayan, Arizona. Complimentary lunch is also included.

Make your way back to Las Vegas with a brief stop at McDonald’s in Kingman, AZ along Route 66.

Please Note: Comfortable clothing & footwear is advised on our tours.

Accommodation: Harrah's Resort & Casino or similar

Meals: Lunch

Las Vegas

Time at leisure to explore Las Vegas.

Accommodation: Harrah's Resort & Casino or similar

Meals: None

Las Vegas  Australia

Make your own way to the airport for your departure flight home.

Meals: None

In transit due to dateline

Meals: Inflight only

Australia

Arrive home.

Meals: Inflight only