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Journey Extensions - Canada, Alaska & USA
Delve deeper into remarkable locations and seasonal experiences to create your perfect holiday with our land journey extensions.
Captivating extended journeys
Extend your stay to the far reaches of the continent and discover more of what these incredible destinations have to offer. Experience moments of wonder that are so unique and spectacular you’ll cherish them for a lifetime.
Explore our extended journey options available to add to your tour below:
Explore our extended journey options available to add to your tour below:
Knight Inlet Lodge
4 or 5 Day Extension, Vancouver > Vancouver
Venture to the wild and pristine region of Western Canada’s Pacific Northwest. Experience the incomparable thrill of close encounters with some of North America’s most impressive creatures – massive grizzly bears, soaring bald eagles and pods of orcas.
From May to late August spot mother grizzly’s and their cubs feeding and playing in the tall grass. Come Fall, see the spawning of salmon in one of nature’s most dramatic spectacles. Onward from late August to mid-October, the grizzly’s gather in a spectacular sight and take to rivers, catching the salmon as they strive upstream. Whatever time you visit, you’ll find yourself in a world of amazing wonder.
*Terms and conditions apply.
Board a flight from Vancouver to Campbell River (flight not included), situated on the east coast of Vancouver Island. After checking into the Comfort Inn & Suites for the night, explore the town.
Get a taste of the splendors in store as you stroll along Discovery Pier and look out over the views of Discovery Passage, Quadra Island and the Coast Mountain Range on British Columbia’s mainland.
Transfer by floatplane and marvel at the magnificent views on your way to Glendale Cove, Knight Inlet. Your cosy floating lodge for the next three nights - Knight Inlet Lodge - is exclusive to Scenic.
Glendale Cove is home to one of the largest concentrations of grizzly bears in British Columbia. Venture up the estuary through shallow tidal waters in search of these impressive and awe-inducing creatures.
Later, enjoy lunch at the lodge before a second expedition in search of bears and a sightseeing cruise. Be captivated by tremendous waterfalls, ancient glaciers and wild rivers teeming with life. Make sure you keep an eye out for other wildlife in the area, such as seals, sea lions and dolphins.
Evenings at the lodge are the perfect end to an amazing day, where you can relax and catch up with your fellow explorers over a sumptuous dinner with included wine.
Meals: B, L, D
Venture out on a guided walk of the beautiful Kwalate River Valley and experience the wonder of the temperate rainforest ecosystem. Alternatively, enjoy a guided tracking tour and learn more about bear habitat and behaviour.
To round out the day, you’ll have another opportunity to search for bears before dinner, either by boat in the spring or from the viewing platforms in the summer. Either way, you’re sure to have amazing photo opportunities.
Meals: B, L, D
Guests booked on the 5 day package will have the opportunity today to view Canada’s other beautiful beast – the mighty whale. Venture out on a marine tour over miles of untouched wilderness and revel in intimate encounters with orcas along with other marine life like porpoises and birds. Perhaps be lucky enough to see the magnificent humpback breaching and blowing. This evening, enjoy one last dinner at your floating lodge.
Meals: B, L, D
4-day guests have one last opportunity to view the bears this morning before departing on the floatplane to Campbell River and connecting flight to Vancouver (flight not included).
Grab your one last chance for a tour to view the bears by sea kayak or boat before your floatplane flight to Campbell River departs. On arrival, transfer to the airport for your connecting flight to Vancouver (flight not included).
Meals: B
Contact your local Travel Advisor or Scenic reservations consultant to add the Knight Inlet Lodge extension to your journey.
Journey Code: KNIB
Departures: Dates can be requested to suit your travel plans, subject to availability and confirmation.
3-night itinerary from $4,495 per person*.
4-night itinerary from $6,315 per person*.
Calgary Stampede
4 Day Extension, Calgary > Calgary
Experience the thrill and excitement of the world’s largest outdoor rodeo, held every July in Alberta. The Calgary Stampede is a not-for-profit community organisation that preserves and celebrates Calgary’s western heritage, its culture and its community spirit. From professional cowboys to entertainment extravaganzas, there are memorable and captivating moments galore.
*Terms and conditions apply.
Welcome to Calgary for the famous Calgary Stampede celebrations. The Fairmont Palliser will be your luxurious accommodation for the next three nights.
Enjoy exploring the city and absorbing the vibrant atmosphere of this wonderful annual spectacle. You’ll find Calgary a fusion of sophisticated urban life and warm western hospitality. Perhaps venture next door to the Calgary Tower for the best views overlooking the town.
Enjoy a hearty breakfast at your hotel before embarking on the festivities of the Calgary Stampede. A short stroll to the nearby train station and you’re on your way to the Stampede grounds.
Prepare yourself for Rodeo’s roughest ride from the comfort of your grandstand seats. Marvel and cheer at the amazing abilities of the professional cowboys as they compete in a range of rodeo events, including bull riding, barrel racing, chuckwagon racing and tiedown roping.
Your experience also includes the Skyride chairlift, allowing you take in the action and great views from above across the park.
Meals: B
After breakfast, don your Western duds again to venture to the Stampede grounds and revel in the atmosphere of the street fair.
Tonight, immerse yourself in all the bravado and talent on display, including the exhilarating chuckwagon races. After the excitement of the racing, sit back and enjoy the entertainment extravaganza of the Grandstand Show, which comes to an explosive finale with an outstanding fireworks display. The perfect ending to two days filled with thrills and excitement.
Meals: B
Unfortunately, your Calgary Stampede adventure comes to an end today, but what an experience it’s been. Breakfast is served at your hotel before transferring to Calgary airport for your onward flight.
Meals: B
Contact your local Travel Advisor or Scenic reservations consultant to add the Calgary Stampede extension to your journey.
Journey Code: CALS
Departures: Between 4-13 July 2025.
3-night itinerary from $3,045 per person*.
Belugas, Bears and Blooms
6 Day Extension, Winnipeg > Winnipeg
Encounter a magical time on the Churchill River, as it comes to life in summer with what feels like countless beluga whales. Witness their playful behaviour and curious spirit.
While on land, enjoy the seemingly endless view as the surrounding tundra landscape erupts into bright summer blooms. Explore the colourful Churchill Wildlife Management Area by Tundra Buggy in search of summer polar bears, arctic foxes and more.
*Terms and Conditions apply.
Arrive in Winnipeg, the capital of the province of Manitoba, for your overnight stay at the Lakeview Signature by Wyndham hotel. Tonight, enjoy a welcome dinner with your guide and meet your fellow travelers.
Meals: D
After breakfast, board an early morning flight to Churchill, located on Hudson Bay. Upon arrival discover Churchill and surrounding area with a guided tour. Stop at the Park Canada Visitor Centre, which reveals the remarkable history of Churchill and see an Inukshuk, a stone formation traditionally built by the Inuit people.
In the afternoon, relax and explore Churchill's charming shops and restaurants. Enjoy the start of your three-night stay at the historic Hotel Churchill.
Meals: B, L, D
In the morning, search for beluga whales on a boat tour on the Churchill River. Stop at the The Itsanitaq Museum, home to an exceptional collection of Inuit carvings and artifacts of the Indigenous cultures of the region.
Later, go on an interpretive guided tour of Prince of Wales Fort and get a real sense of a fur trader’s life in the subarctic.
Meals: B, L, D
Today, you’ll head out on a tundra buggy tour in the Churchill Wildlife Management Area. This is a great opportunity to spot a multitude of northern wildlife and learn about the geological and natural history of the tundra while admiring the vast colourful landscapes.
Whilst enjoying a picnic lunch on the Tundra Buggy, you might even spot a summer polar bear as they begin their migration into the area at this time of the year.
Meals: B, L, D
Today embark on a zodiac boat tour, that will take you into the Churchill River estuary. You may be lucky enough to spot beluga whales who migrate into the warm, shallow waters to give birth and feed on small fish.
Later depart on your flight to Winnipeg, enjoying an overnight stay at the Lakeview Signature by Wyndham hotel.
Meals: B, L, D
Your Belugas, Bears and Blooms adventure comes to an end today. Say goodbye to your fellow travellers and tour guide. Transfer to Winnipeg airport for your onward flight, taking your truly remarkable memories with you.
Meals: Nil
Contact your local Travel Advisor or Scenic reservations consultant to add the Belugas, Bears and Blooms extension to your journey.
Journey Code: CBBB
Departures: 13 July, 20 July, 3 August, 17 August 2025.
5-night itinerary from $9,425 per person*.
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*Terms and Conditions Apply:
This is an independent journey, not escorted by a Scenic Tour Director. The itinerary is a guide only and may be amended for operational reasons. As such Scenic cannot guarantee the journey will operate unaltered from the itinerary stated above. Please refer to our terms and conditions for further information.
All prices are in AUD, from per person twin share and include taxes and charges. Prices and departure dates are correct as of 16 May 2024 however are subject to change due to independent operator requirements. Please refer to our full terms and conditions for further information.
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