Rockies Marvel and Alaska Cruise

Be met at the airport and transferred to Banff. Meet your Tour Director and get to know your fellow guests at a special Welcome Reception. Stay Two Nights: Ptarmigan Inn

Explore the charming town of Banff on a tour. (B)

Descend from the Rockies via beautiful Yoho National Park, then continue to Sun Peaks. Stay: Sun Peaks, Nancy Greene's Cahilty Lodge (B)

Travel through the vast landscapes of the Cariboo region this morning, which stretches from the border of Alberta to the Pacific Ocean. Later, arrive in Vancouver where you will spend two nights. Settle into your hotel and enjoy free time this evening to perhaps try one of the local restaurants for dinner. Stay Two Nights: Vancouver, Marriott Pinnacle Downtown Hotel (B)

Discover Vancouver's best-loved attractions on a sightseeing tour today. These include the Waterfront, Granville Island and Stanley Park. There is also time to visit its historic heart, Gastown, a hub for cuisine, fashion and stylish interior design boutiques. Later this evening, enjoy a Farewell Dinner with fellow guests ahead of your Alaskan cruise. (B/D)

After breakfast and a leisurely morning in Vancouver, you will be transferred to board your premium cruise ship for the next part of your journey. There's time to settle in and familiarise yourself with life on board. Stay Seven Nights: Holland America Line's Zaandam (B/D)

Enjoy a full day at sea as you cruise north through Alaska's Inside Passage. Take in the majestic coastal scenery, as your ship journeys past remote islands and rocky headlands. You'll also have time to relax and explore the facilities of your cruise ship. (B/L/D)

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). (B/L/D)

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 to view some of the fascinating local wildlife on a tour (own expense). (B/L/D)

Wake to Glacier Bay National Park. As you cruise through the national park, it's easy to see why this area has earned World Heritage status. Throughout today, gain a more detailed insight into the unique nature of Glacier Bay National Park. Local rangers join you on board to explain the geological wonders and diverse wildlife found in this region. (B/L/D)

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. (B/L/D)

You'll spend time cruising south through the Inside Passage and its magnificent landscapes and towering glaciers. There is time to relax on board and enjoy the premium facilities of your ship while you take in the incredible views. This evening, savour a final dinner on board. (B/L/D)

After breakfast this morning, disembark in Vancouver and transfer to the airport for your onward journey. (B)