The Ultimate Canada and Alaska

Your journey begins on arrival in Toronto, where you will be met at the airport and transferred to your hotel.

A Welcome Breakfast gives you the chance to meet your fellow guests and Travelmarvel Tour Director. Afterwards, embark on a sightseeing tour which takes you to some of Toronto’s many highlights and attractions. Soak up the buzzing atmosphere and cosmopolitan charm of this vibrant city, which is said to be the most culturally diverse in the world.

Cruise the spectacular Niagara Falls today, which is collectively made up of three impressive waterfalls. You’ll board a thrilling boat cruise for a journey to the base of Horseshoe Falls (raincoats provided), the largest of the three falls.  

Insider Experience – Niagara Falls Illumination Tower

Overlook this incredible natural spectacle at dinner before an exclusive visit to the Illumination Tower, where you can project your very own light display onto the Falls.

Today, cruise through the picturesque Thousand Islands of the St. Lawrence Seaway. Glide past tiny islands, castles reminiscent of fairy tales, and waterside mansions. You’ll be taken back to a time when pirates and bootleggers roamed the area, as well as the Gilded Age, when the rich and famous made this region their personal playground.

Join a guided sightseeing tour of Ottawa, which includes a visit to Parliament Hill and the historic Rideau Canal. The rest of the day is yours to explore at leisure. You may like to enjoy one of our Enhance Your Journey experiences on offer.

Enhance Your Journey – Ottawa by Bicycle

Set off with a local guide on a leisurely two-hour bicycle tour through the beautiful heart of Canada’s capital.

Enhance Your Journey – Rideau Canal Cruise

Discover the wonderful canal from Dow’s Lake to the Ottawa River and learn about the city’s history aboard a fully electric vehicle.

Enhance Your Journey – Canadian Museum of History

Learn about the achievements of Canada’s First Peoples on a tour of the First Peoples Hall.

Enhance Your Journey – Vintage Biplan

Experience bird’s-eye views and panoramic vistas of the city, river systems and farmlands on a biplane adventure.

Following breakfast this morning, your journey continues to Québec City. On the way, you’ll make a stop for a unique drive-through experience in Parc Oméga. As your vehicle winds through the park and passes meadows, lakes and forests, watch out for wildlife, such as moose, deer and wolves. Afterwards, continue your journey to Québec City. 

Join a guided sightseeing tour of Québec City, a beautiful and historic city that offers visitors a unique cultural experience. Spend the afternoon as you wish. Enjoy the facilities of your hotel or perhaps head out and explore. You may like to choose one of our Enhance Your Journey select experiences. In the evening, a special Insider Experience awaits.

Enhance Your Journey – River Cruise

Set out on a fascinating cruise on the St. Lawrence River, which separates Canada from the USA. See historic towns and inlets.

Enhance Your Journey – City Walking Tour

Explore North America’s only walled city during a walking tour, and learn about its history, culture and significant landmarks.

Enhance Your Journey – Taste Trail on the Island of Orleans

Join this tour for an immersive experience. Enjoy local tastings and learn about the island’s history and legends.

Enhance Your Journey – Château Frontenac Tour

Meet historical figures tied to Fairmont Le Château Frontenac and experience castle life.

Insider Experience - Maple Syrup Sugar Shack

Delight in a hearty Québécois dinner and sample maple syrup in a traditional sugar shack. These small wooden cabins are located in the woods, where sap is collected from maple trees to produce the sweet syrup. You’ll learn all about how this Canadian national treasure is made.

This morning after breakfast, journey to the city of Montréal. Experience the cosmopolitan city’s thriving arts and culture scene, with its many museums, galleries and theatres. See beautiful buildings and monuments, such as the Notre-Dame Basilica, and explore the many picturesque parks and outdoor spaces. This evening, meet with your fellow travellers to enjoy a special Farewell Dinner.

Today, fly from Montréal to Vancouver (flight not included) and begin the next chapter of your journey through Canada and Alaska. You’ll be met at the airport and transferred to your hotel, located in the heart of this vibrant city. After settling in, meet with your Western Canada Tour Director and fellow travellers during a Welcome Reception this evening.

Fall in love with Vancouver and enjoy a sightseeing tour which takes you through some of the city’s most vibrant areas and best-loved attractions, including the Waterfront and historic Gastown. Discover more with an Enhance Your Journey experience.

Enhance Your Journey – Hop-On, Hop-Off City Tour

Take in the sights of Vancouver at your own pace during a self-guided hop-on, hop-off bus tour.

Enhance Your Journey – Grouse Mountain

Enjoy views of lush greenery, the spectacular city of Vancouver and the sparkling Pacific Ocean. Visit the bear refuge and take a scenic walk.

Enhance Your Journey – Capilano Suspension Bridge

Wander across the Capilano Suspension Bridge, some 70 metres above the Capilano River.

Enhance Your Journey – Flyover Canada Experience

View Canada’s most incredible sights on a truly breathtaking virtual flight simulator experience. 

This morning, board the world-famous Rocky Mountaineer train and settle into your carriage with large panoramic windows for expansive views. Along the way, admire the region’s natural beauty as you take in some of its many highlights, including Fraser Valley, the Coast Mountains and Fraser Canyon. Later, arrive in the city of Kamloops, where you’ll stay overnight.

Reboard the Rocky Mountaineer as you continue your spectacular rail adventure today. Follow the North Thompson River past rolling landscapes before ascending through the majestic scenery of the Monashee Mountains. Journey onwards past Pyramid Falls and the expansive glaciers of the Alberta Icefields. Then head past Mount Robson, the highest peak in the Canadian Rockies, before traversing the Yellowhead Pass. Later, you’ll enter Jasper National Park, which is one of Canada’s oldest and largest national parks. Tonight, enjoy free time to explore and perhaps dine in one of the local restaurants.

Continue exploring Jasper National Park this morning with a visit to Maligne Canyon, where you’ll enjoy walking through its deep rocky ravines. Then travel along the Icefields Parkway, which is considered to be one of the world’s most scenic highways. Stop at the Columbia Icefield for a thrilling Ice Explorer ride onto the Athabasca Glacier. Then continue to Banff, where you’ll stay for the next two nights.

After breakfast, enjoy today at leisure to discover more of this beautiful alpine resort at your own pace. We have a range of exciting Enhance Your Journey experiences available to help guide your exploration. In the evening, an Insider Experience awaits.

Enhance Your Journey – Heli-Flightseeing

Escape to Spray Valley and the spine of the Goat Range on this extraordinary tour for the first-time flyer in the Canadian Rockies.

Enhance Your Journey – Bow River Float Trip

Enjoy a relaxing float trip down Bow River and keep your eyes peeled for wildlife. This activity is suitable for most fitness levels.

Enhance Your Journey – Banff Experience Tour

Learn about the township of Banff, its people and wildlife. Visit the famous Johnston Canyon, known for its spectacular waterfalls and spring water pools.

Enhance Your Journey – Golf Cart Tour

Designed by the renowned Stanley Thompson, the golf course at Fairmont Banff Springs is famous for its panoramic beauty. Embark on an informative guided tour, where you’ll learn about the course as well as the history of the region.

Enhance Your Journey – Banff Gondola Ride

Ride the Banff Gondola to the summit of Sulphur Mountain for incredible views of the surrounding region.

Enhance Your Journey – River Explorer Tour

Enjoy your guide’s tales and the beauty of the Bow River while you paddle in a Voyageur Canoe.

Enhance Your Journey – Ice Hockey Player for a Day

Experience the thrill of being a real Canadian ice hockey player. No matter your skill level, you’ll love getting to know Canada’s renowned sport with the Canmore Eagles.

Insider Experience – BBQ on the Bow River

This evening, embark on a true western experience and take a wagon ride along the banks of the Bow River. Try your hand at western-style activities like lassoing and horseshoes before joining the horseback riders for a BBQ cookout. Enjoy a tasty steak-fry dinner as you soak up the stunning surrounds.

Depart Banff to visit Moraine Lake (season permitting) and then Lake Louise, which is known as the ‘Jewel of the Rockies’. Continue to Emerald Lake Lodge, where you will enjoy an Insider Experience.

Insider Experience – Emerald Lake Lodge

Nestled among lush pines and mountain vistas, arrive at the serene Emerald Lake Lodge for an idyllic overnight stay. Overlooking the secluded Emerald Lake in Yoho National Park, you’ll love waking up to the postcard-perfect views at this inviting eco-friendly lodge.

Descend from the Rockies via beautiful Yoho National Park and travel to Kelowna. Surrounded by mountains and overlooking the beautiful Okanagan Lake, this stunning, laid-back city is a summer haven. The serene waters are perfect for boating and swimming on hot summer days. Settle into your room at the relaxing Manteo at Eldorado Resort, primely located on the shores of Okanagan Lake. In the evening, enjoy a delicious dinner with views of the water.

Travel through the vast landscapes of the Cariboo region today, before arriving in Whistler. This famous alpine resort town offers an array of cultural and outdoor discoveries.

On your journey south to Victoria this morning, travel along the Sea to Sky Highway for breathtaking views. On the way, stop at Shannon Falls, which towers above Howe Sound, North America’s southernmost fjord. Then take a ferry ride across the Georgia Strait and continue to the charming city of Victoria.

Spend the day at leisure and explore British Columbia’s elegant capital. You may like to enjoy one of our Enhance Your Journey experiences on offer. This evening, savour a memorable Farewell Dinner during your Insider Experience.

Enhance Your Journey – Whale-Watching Cruise

Choose between cruising on a Zodiac or a luxury motor yacht on an adventure in search of British Columbia’s enchanting marine wildlife. Be awed by the unique opportunity to spot whales, sea lions and more in their natural habitat.

Enhance Your Journey – Horse-Drawn Carriage Tour

Embark on a traditional horse-drawn carriage tour through Victoria and learn about the city’s culture and history. Visit the picturesque James Bay district, known for its vibrant waterfront. See the serene, lush gardens of Beacon Hill Park, Victoria’s oldest church and Thunderbird Park, home to many traditional First Nations totem poles.

Insider Experience – Farewell Dinner at The Butchart Gardens

Dine in the original Butchart family residence after exploring The Butchart Gardens’ vivid floral displays. As you indulge in a delicious menu at the special Farewell Dinner, enjoy the opportunity to swap travel stories with fellow guests.

After breakfast this morning, transfer to Vancouver to board your premium cruise ship. Take time to settle into your cabin and familiarise yourself with life on board before indulging in a delicious dinner tonight.

Enjoy a full day at sea today. Relax and take in the majestic scenery as your ship cruises through the Inside Passage.

Arrive today in the Alaskan town of Ketchikan, regarded as the salmon capital of the world and renowned for its idyllic scenery and rich Alaskan Native cultures. Here, you will have free time to relax and explore the town at your leisure. Alternatively, perhaps choose to join a walking tour of the town or learn about the history of Tlingit culture at Saxman Native Village (own expense), where you’ll be fascinated by the collection of Native American totem poles found on display.

Today, your journey brings you to Alaska’s capital, Juneau. There is time to explore the region’s glacial terrain and gold rush history or perhaps choose to make your way to the town and explore the rustic shops located here. You may also like to experience an exhilarating dog sled ride over a glacier or try one of the other activities available to you. These include sampling delicious salmon baked over a fire or even trying your hand at panning for gold in this former gold rush town (own expense).  

This morning, you’ll dock at the port of Skagway, which is located at the northernmost point of the Inside Passage. Skagway was once a frontier town and gateway to the Klondike and still celebrates its gold rush past to this day. You will find a variety of stores and saloons in town that capture the excitement and history of the gold rush days. Here, you will also have the opportunity to learn more about gold prospecting or view some of the fascinating local wildlife (own expense). 

Wake up to the breathtaking sight of Glacier Bay National Park this morning, with its formidable rivers of ice, wild coastline and sheltered fjords. As you cruise through the national park, it is easy to see why the area has received World Heritage status. Today, you’ll gain a more detailed insight into the unique nature of this national park as local rangers join you on board to impart their knowledge, explaining the geological wonders and diverse wildlife found in this remarkable region. 

Today, you’ll cruise north to the open waters of the Gulf of Alaska, stopping at College Fjord.

Disembark in Whittier and travel to Anchorage, stopping on the way to enjoy an Insider Experience.

Insider Experience – Moose Encounter

During an up-close encounter at the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center, enjoy the chance to feed the resident moose. Learn about their diet, behaviour and wild counterparts as you snap a picture of this magical creature. 

Enjoy a scenic journey to Denali on your Insider Experience today.

Insider Experience – McKinley Explorer

Travel aboard the McKinley Explorer to the township of Denali. Expansive glass-domed windows offer 360-degree views, while a host guide accompanies each rail car. Witness the breathtaking expanse of the pristine Alaskan wilderness unfolding before you as you traverse the magnificent Hurricane Gulch and journey through Broad Pass. Admire the majestic peak of Denali, the tallest mountain in North America. 

Today begins with a special Insider Experience. With the rest of the afternoon and evening at leisure, you may like to relax and unwind at McKinley Chalet Resort. Perhaps spend time at the social hub of Denali Square and enjoy a ranger talk.

Insider Experience – Tundra Wilderness Tour

Explore the tundra wilderness country of Denali National Park, accompanied by a knowledgeable local ranger. Look out for native wildlife, such as moose, caribou, grizzly bears and wolves. Learn about the work of wildlife biologists and see why conservation is so paramount to this part of Alaska. 

Depart Denali today and travel to Fairbanks for a cruise on the Chena River aboard a sternwheeler.

Transfer to the airport for your return flight home.