Reflections of the Rockies and Alaskan Adventure

Your journey begins today upon your arrival in Victoria. Be met at the airport and then transferred to your hotel.

After you check in and relax, you will meet your fellow guests and Tour Director at a Welcome Reception later today. Stay Two Nights: Victoria, The Parkside Hotel

This morning, enjoy a short orientation tour of Victoria before visiting The Butchart Gardens. Among the most famous gardens in the world, The Butchart Gardens are more than a hundred years old and have a distinctive style all of their own. Spend time wandering through the lovely Sunken Garden and relax in the beautiful settings of the Japanese Garden and the Italian Garden. Explore the plants and floral displays on show. (B)

Today is yours at leisure to explore. Perhaps enjoy one of the select experiences available to you. (B)

After breakfast, travel through the rugged Cariboo region to Sun Peaks. Stay: Sun Peaks, Sundance Lodge (B/D)

After breakfast today, you have the whole day to relax or explore Jasper National Park. There is no end to the excitement you can find in this beautiful region, so perhaps choose one of the select experiences on offer. (B)

This morning, travel to the stunning mountainscapes of glacier-fed Moraine Lake (weather permitting) on your way to Banff.

This afternoon, arrive in Banff with time to explore this charming alpine town on a sightseeing tour. Stay Two Nights: Banff Park Lodge or similar (B)

Enjoy today at leisure to discover more of this beautiful alpine resort at your own pace. If you're after adventure, then why not choose from a range of select experiences available to you. (B)

This morning, board the world-famous Rocky Mountaineer train and settle into your carriage with large panoramic windows for expansive views of the fabled Rocky Mountains. Your journey takes you through the Spiral Tunnels, a historic engineering feat which snakes its way through the region. Then continue on through impressive Kicking Horse Canyon before arriving in the city of Kamloops late in the afternoon. There is time to settle into your comfortable hotel, explore, relax and dine this evening. Stay: Kamloops, hotel assigned by Rocky Mountaineer (B/L)

Rejoin the Rocky Mountaineer and continue your rail adventure west towards the Pacific Ocean. Along the way, enjoy incredible front-row views of the region's natural beauty, taking in some of its many highlights, which include Fraser Canyon, the Coast Mountains and Fraser Valley.

Late this afternoon, arrive in Vancouver where you will spend the next two nights. Settle into your centrally located hotel and enjoy free time to explore.

Tonight, you might like to try a local restaurant for dinner. Stay Three Nights: Vancouver, Marriott Pinnacle Downtown Hotel (B/L)

Enjoy a day at leisure to explore Vancouver. (B)

After breakfast this morning, transfer to Vancouver pier to board your premium cruise ship. Enjoy time to settle into your cabin, familiarise yourself with life on board and enjoy dinner tonight. Stay Seven Nights: Holland America Line's Noordam or Nieuw Amsterdam (B/D)

Enjoy a full day at sea today. Relax and take in the majestic scenery as your ship cruises through the Inside Passage. (B/L/D)

Arrive in Ketchikan today. Here, you'll have free time to relax and explore. Alternatively, join a walking tour of the town or learn about fascinating Tlingit culture at Saxman Native Village (own expense). (B/L/D)

Today you'll arrive in Juneau. Here, you may like to experience a dog sled ride on a glacier, sample delicious salmon baked over a fire or even try your hand at panning for gold (own expense). (B/L/D)

This morning, you'll dock at the port of Skagway. Here you'll have the opportunity to learn more about gold prospecting or view some of the fascinating local wildlife (own expense). (B/L/D)

Wake up to the incredible sight of Glacier Bay National Park today. Local rangers join you on board to explain the region's geological wonders and wildlife. (B/L/D)

Today you'll cruise north the open waters of the Gulf of Alaska stopping at College Fjord. (B/L/D)

Disembark in Whittier before travelling to Anchorage. Stay: Sheraton Anchorage Hotel or similar (B)

Travel by train today on the McKinley Explorer to Denali. Stay Two Nights: Denali, McKinley Chalet Resort (B/D)

Cruise the Chena River aboard a sternwheeler in Fairbanks today. Stay: Westmark Fairbanks Hotel or similar (B/L/D)

Transfer to the airport for your onward flight home. (B)