Day 1: Vancouver

Once you’ve landed, we’ll meet you at the airport and bring you to your hotel before tonight’s welcome dinner.

Stay: Two Nights, Sutton Place Hotel Vancouver
Meals: Dinner

Day 2: Vancouver

After an incredible Signature Experience this morning, discover Vancouver’s highlights 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.

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.

Meals: Breakfast

Day 3: Vancouver, Rocky Mountaineer, Kamloops

Board the Rocky Mountaineer and soak up the views from the bi-level glass-dome carriage in GoldLeaf Service. Gaze up at the Coast Mountains and pass Hell’s Gate. Follow the Thompson River on the way to Kamloops.

Stay: Kamloops, hotel as assigned by Rocky Mountaineer (three-star accommodation)
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Day 4: Kamloops, Rocky Mountaineer, Banff

Today, your rail journey heads towards the Rockies. See the engineering marvel of the Spiral Tunnels and traverse Kicking Horse Pass. Once in Banff National Park, head for the ‘Castle in the Rockies’, Fairmont Banff Springs.

Stay: Two Nights, Banff National Park, Fairmont Banff Springs, in a Mountain View Room
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Day 5: Banff

Spend the day on your preferred Freedom of Choice activity, then choose your dining experience this evening.

Freedom of Choice
Give your holiday a personal touch with a choice of included sightseeing or dining options to suit your interests.

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 6: Banff, Moraine Lake, Lake Louise

Tour Banff and embark on a Signature Experience, then travel via Moraine Lake to Lake Louise. As you arrive at the hamlet of Lake Louise, you will be in awe of the unique setting. Turquoise water is bordered by a jagged mountainscape, dotted with trees. Breathe in the crisp air as you enjoy your first day in this stunning location. Choose where to dine tonight from the hotel’s exceptional 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.

Stay: Banff National Park, Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

 

Day 7: Lake Louise, Athabasca Glacier, Jasper

Join the Icefields Parkway, one of the world’s most scenic stretches of road. Pause at Peyto Lake and stop at the Columbia Icefield, where you will embark on a memorable journey onto the Athabasca Glacier. Continuing via Athabasca Falls, your day ends in Jasper. Choose where to dine tonight at your lodge.

Stay: Jasper National Park, Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 8: Jasper, Mount Robson, Sun Peaks

Take in Maligne Canyon before re-entering the province of British Columbia. Your journey follows the famous Yellowhead Highway. Pass Mount Robson, which is the highest peak in the Canadian Rockies, soaring at 3,954 metres above sea level. Later, arrive in the alpine village of Sun Peaks.

Stay: Sun Peaks Grand Hotel
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 9: Sun Peaks, Whistler

Follow the tracks of early gold rush pioneers through the Cariboo region, stopping at Seton and Duffey Lakes. Later, re-enter the Coast Mountains and learn why Whistler attracts so many outdoor enthusiasts.

Stay: Whistler, The Westin Resort & Spa

Meals: Breakfast

Day 10: Whistler, Georgia Strait, Victoria

Travel south along the Sea to Sky Highway and then take the BC Ferries service to Vancouver Island. Continue to Chemainus, a town famous for its vibrant outdoor murals, before arriving in the charming city of Victoria.

Stay: Two Nights, Victoria, Fairmont Empress

Meals: Breakfast

Day 11: Victoria, The Butchart Gardens

Begin the day with a memorable Signature Experience. Tonight, savour a special farewell dinner with your fellow travellers.

Signature Experience - The Butchart Gardens Before Hours
Visit The Butchart Gardens before the public is granted access and enjoy an exclusive 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. Enjoy the opportunity to wander among the floral displays without the crowds.

Daily: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 12: Victoria, Vancouver, Embark Ship

Return to Vancouver and board your ship for a cruise through Alaska’s Inside Passage. This afternoon, settle in and explore the ship.

Stay: Seven Nights, Holland America Line’s Zaandam in a Vista Suite

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 13: The Inside Passage

Spend today on board, gliding past rocky headlands and over the icy waters of the Inside Passage, one of the most picturesque sea lanes in the world.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 14: Juneau

Alaska’s capital, Juneau, is set at the foot of the mountain peaks on the Gastineau Channel, and outdoor activities are plentiful. Disembark and explore at leisure or with an optional excursion (own expense).

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner (onboard)

Day 15: Skagway

Arrive in Skagway, the Inside Passage’s northernmost point. See heritage buildings, now protected as part of the Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park, and maybe set off on an excursion (own expense).

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner (onboard)

Day 16: Glacier Bay National Park

Wake among the breathtaking scenery of Glacier Bay National Park. Take in the calving tidewater glaciers and learn from local rangers who explain the geological wonders.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 17: Ketchikan

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

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 18: The Inside Passage

Enjoy a last day on board, cruising the Inside Passage.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 19: Disembark Ship, Depart Vancouver

Disembark and be transferred to the airport for your onward flight.

Meals: Breakfast

*Advertised price is based on 25 April 2026 departure and includes saving amount. Other departure dates available at seasonal surcharge. Information is correct as at 17 February 2025 and subject to change without notice. 

*Price is per person (pp), AUD, twin share and includes all saving amounts. Price and offer are correct as at 17 February 2025. Price based on UT19BEVV: 25 April 2026. A $1000 per person non-refundable deposit must be paid within 7 days of booking. Book by 31 March 2025, unless sold out prior.

^Save up to $2600 per couple: Valid until 24 April 2025 or until sold out. Offer valid when booking on select Western Canada or Eastern Canada tours departing April to September 2026. Save up to $2600 per couple or up to $1300 per person. Credit is not transferrable or redeemable for cash. A non-refundable deposit of $1,000 per person is due within seven days of booking.

General Information & Conditions: Offers are available for travellers departing from Australia. All pricing and save amounts are in Australian Dollars. Information correct as at 17 February 2025 but may fluctuate due to changes in surcharges, taxes or currency. A strictly limited number of offers are available on selected itineraries and departure dates in selected suites/staterooms/cabins/room categories until 24 April 2025, unless sold out earlier. Offers are subject to availability, not combinable unless specified, available on new bookings only and may be withdrawn at any time. A non-refundable deposit of $1000 per person is due within seven days of booking. Final payment is due 100 days prior to the tour’s departure date.

A further $165 deposit per person is due at time of booking. General RAC Travel terms and conditions apply.