2021 Victoria > Vancouver

A land larger than life

Things don’t get much greater than the Rocky Mountains, which tower over northwestern America. As you’ll discover, everything in this part of the world is monumental in scale.

Wind your way through the Rocky Mountains by train, admiring local wildlife and the immense firs that grace the route, before venturing into Alaska’s mighty fjords. This is a part of the world that’s as vast as it is beautiful. Gigantic glaciers, expansive plains, peaks that will take your breath away and predators that inspire awe – there’s nothing small about the great American North, or about the impression it will leave on you.

Tour Code:: RPCL
Duration:: 21 days
Departure City:: Victoria
Return City:: Vancouver

Selected Itinerary

2021 Victoria > Vancouver

21 Day Itinerary

Day 1 - Victoria

Your journey into wonder begins with an exclusive two night Special Stay at Victoria’s iconic The Fairmont Empress.

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Prepare to capture the majesty of the natural wonders and unique sights on a photowalk designed for Scenic guests. Learn all the tips and tricks to capture the perfect shot on your mobile device.

Celebrate tonight at a welcome dinner.

Meals Included: Dinner
Day 2 - Victoria > Butchart Gardens

Explore the spectacular Butchart Gardens.

Freechoice

Look out for Orcas on a whale watching cruise by Zodiac or cruise boat. Alternatively, indulge in afternoon tea at The Fairmont Empress or explore Victoria on a walking tour.

Meals Included: Breakfast
Day 3 - Victoria > Whistler

Cross Georgia Strait by ferry. Visit Squamish Lil’wat Cultural Centre in Whistler.

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Join renowned Black bear expert researcher Michael Allen for an enlightening session about these extraordinary creatures.

Enjoy a two night Special Stay at the exclusive Fairmont Chateau Whistler.

Freechoice Dining

Choose from a selection of restaurants in Whistler.

Floatplane flight - Soar over Georgia Strait on an optional floatplane flight to Whistler (additional expense).
Day 4 - Whistler

Freechoice

Whistler is an outdoor adventure playground. You might choose to soar above Whistler on a helicopter flight, enjoy the view by Zipline or Peak 2 Peak Gondola or take a mountain adventure tour.

Meals Included: Breakfast
Day 5 - Whistler > Sun Peaks

Drive to the alpine village of Sun Peaks where you’ll stay at the Sun Peaks Grand Hotel. Scenic guests have exclusive access to the Summit Lounge, a quiet haven where you can relax and enjoy incredible views. There’s even a telescope and binoculars for wildlife spotting. Later, you will be treated to a special indigenous-inspired feast.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 6 - Sun Peaks > Jasper

After breakfast in the private Summit Lounge, travel to Jasper via Mt Robson, the Rockies’ highest peak. Enjoy a two night stay Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge.

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Jasper National Park is one of the world’s largest dark sky preserves. Join astronomers from Jasper Planetarium for a breathtaking Dark Sky Experience and an exclusive twilight supper.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 7 - Jasper

Freechoice

Don your leathers and hit the open road in a Harley Davidson™ sidecar, go rafting down the Athabasca River or boating on Maligne Lake. Alternatively, take a scenic drive around Jasper’s stunning lakes and explore Maligne Canyon or ride the Jasper SkyTram.

Meals Included: Breakfast
Day 8 - Icefields Parkway > Lake Louise

Drive along one of the most famous roads in the world, the Icefields Parkway, then take an ‘Ice Explorer’ onto the Athabasca Glacier. Reach Lake Louise, a true natural wonder, and the opulent Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise where you’ll enjoy an overnight Special Stay in a stunning lakeview room.

Freechoice Dining

Enjoy a choice of restaurants at your hotel tonight, from fine to casual dining.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 9 - Lake Louise > Banff

Small town charm nestled in stunning mountain scenery greets you in Banff.

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Meet a retired member of the Mounties for an insight into their role in Canadian history and the country today.

Settle into your two night Special Stay at the Fairmont Banff Springs.

Freechoice Dining

Choose from a range of restaurants.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 10 - Banff

Freechoice

Choose to ascend Sulphur Mountain on the Banff Gondola for awe-inspiring views of Bow Valley or take a helicopter flight over the Three Sisters Peaks. Alternatively, enjoy a Bow River float trip, take a guided nature hike, rejuvenate in relaxing mineral pools or head into the mountains by wagon for a cowboy cookout lunch.
Whichever activity you choose, you’re sure to be swept away by Banff National Park, the first national park established in Canada and a World Heritage-listed Site.

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Head out at dusk on a unique wildlife spotting experience in search of Banff’s magnificent beasts including deer, elk, caribou and the elusive Grizzly bear.

Meals Included: Breakfast
Day 11 - Rocky Mountaineer > Kamloops

The Rocky Mountaineer is one of the most iconic rail journeys in the world, and you’ll relish your two days of GoldLeaf Service. Enjoy this ultimate treat for the senses, as you carve through the otherwise inaccessible terrain of the Rocky Mountains in luxurious comfort. Gaze in awe through the glass-dome windows as you soak up the magnificent scenery stretching as far as the eye can see. Savour delectable delights and sip on local beer and wine in the company of your newfound friends. You don’t have to be an engineer to delight in the ingenious construction of the spiral tunnels you’ll venture through. Tonight, stay at a Kamloops hotel assigned by Rocky Mountaineer.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
Day 12 - Rocky Mountaineer > Vancouver

View the confluence of the Fraser and Thompson rivers from your glass-dome carriage. Later, you’ll arrive at the exclusive Fairmont Hotel Vancouver, where you’ll be comfortably appointed for the next two nights.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
Day 13 - Vancouver

Visit Capilano Suspension Bridge Park as it opens early, exclusively for Scenic guests. Be the first to wander among the glistening morning dew of the rainforest, before the crowds arrive. Later, a sightseeing tour will showcase Vancouver’s hidden treasures. Tonight, join your Tour Director and fellow adventurers for a celebratory dinner as you farewell Canada and prepare for the next part of your journey – cruising Alaska, the last frontier.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 14 - Vancouver > Alaskan Cruise

Join your Cruise Director for a luxurious seven night Alaskan voyage on board Holland America Line’s ms Koningsdam in a Verandah Stateroom.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 15 - Scenic Cruising

Celebrate your first day at sea with a festive lunch, then settle back and relax with a book or explore the ship’s facilities, restaurants and lounges.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 16 - Juneau

Alaska’s charming state capital is only accessible by air or sea, so go ahead and explore knowing you’ll never get lost.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 17 - Skagway

Take a stroll into the past. Historic shop facades, wooden boardwalks and echoes of the gold rush typify Skagway, the gateway of the Klondike Gold Rush.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 18 - Glacier Bay

A National Park Service Ranger will interpret the natural wonders you see in this spectacular area.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 19 - Ketchikan

Alaska’s last port of call is Ketchikan, known as the ‘salmon capital of the world’. Be sure to sample some fresh local fare while you’re in town.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 20 - Scenic Cruising

Continue cruising south then celebrate your Canadian and Alaskan adventure with a farewell dinner.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 21 - Vancouver

Your wondrous journey comes to an end as you transfer to Vancouver airport.
Please note: Pre-release itinerary subject to change.

Meals Included: Breakfast

Tour inclusions

Highlights

Join astronomers from Jasper Planetarium for an exclusive Dark Sky Experience
Learn photography tips to capture the wonders you’ll see on your journey on your mobile device
Embark on a wildlife spotting expedition in search of Banff’s magnificent beasts
Meet a retired member of the iconic Royal Canadian Mounted Police
Join Whistler local legend and Black bear expert Michael Allen as he takes you into the world of these extraordinary creatures

5-star luxury inclusions