Koningsdam Canadian Rockies

Day 1 Depart Vancouver

Depart Vancouver for Alaska aboard the MS Koningsdam. As you depart Vancouver you pass by Stanley Park and sail underneath the Lion’s Gate Bridge. Your ship gracefully turns to the north and you begin your Inside Passage cruise. (D)
(Upgrade to View Balcony $299 per person)

Day 2 Cruising the Inside Passage

Spend a full day of cruising the protected waters of the Inside Passage, past countless islands, evergreen forests and a continual procession of birds and sea animals. Take time out from the scenery to enjoy some shipboard fun and the lectures on Alaska. (B, L, D)

Day 3 Call at Juneau

This morning enjoy more vistas along the Inside Passage. This afternoon you cruise the Gastineau Channel into Juneau, Alaska’s capital city. One of the most popular optional shore excursions is to Mendenhall Glacier or you might consider sportfishing, flightseeing, tram ride up Mt Roberts or a musical comedy review. (B, L, D)

Day 4 Arrive Skagway and travel to Whitehorse

You arrive in Skagway today. Known as the gateway to the Gold Rush, Skagway is part of the Klondike Gold Rush Historic Park. You are greeted upon arrival and arrangements are made for your trip to Whitehorse. (B)

At noon you travel 27.7 miles by train up the famed White Pass from Skagway to Fraser. From there you take a coach tour to Whitehorse, ending at the White Pass Depot in Whitehorse beside the Yukon River.

Your hotel is across the street from the depot.

Day 5 Fly to Calgary

Today transfer to the airport for your flight to Calgary, gateway to the Rockies.  On arrival it is a short walk to your hotel (in the terminal) for you overnight stay.

Day 6 Tour Calgary to Lake Louise

Today meet your coach and driver at the Calgary Airport.  You head to the Rockies and spectacular Lake Louise.  As you travel west the Rockies rise up in front of you.

Day 7 Lake Louise to Banff and Columbia Icefields

Depart today on an adventure you will never forget.  Today you will travel the Icefields Parkway and ride on an actual glacier.   At the Columbia Icefield Discovery Centre, you have a chance to experience one of the most unique attractions in the world –a ride on a glacier.  Time will be provided for lunch. (L)

Then on to Banff.  Check into your hotel for two nights

Day 8 Free day to explore Banff

Today is free to take advantage of this alpine city. There are lots activities in the area from hiking to exploring to just wandering the charming town.

Day 9 Rocky Mountaineer SilverLeaf service to Kamloops

Today you depart Banff for a complete two-day daylight trip through the magnificent mountains of British Columbia and Alberta.  From Banff the train crosses over the Continental Divide, and then passes through the Spiral Tunnels in Yoho National Park, a remarkable engineering achievement. Complimentary hot breakfast and lunch are served at your seat during the trip. (B, L).

Upgrade to GoldLeaf Service $550

Day 10 Rocky Mountaineer Kamloops to Vancouver

Continue your journey westwards traveling along the Thompson River to the Fraser Canyon. At Hell’s Gate watch water torrent past the canyon walls at its narrowest point, a true highlight of the canyon. (B, L)

On arrival transfer to your hotel for one night.

Day 11 Arrangements end with a transfer to the airport

Today your arrangements with Knightly Tours end when you transfer to the Vancouver Airport.