East Coast Highlights and Alaskan Adventure

You will be met on arrival at the airport and transferred to your hotel, located in the heart of the action in downtown Toronto. Stay Two Nights: Toronto, Marriott Downtown Eaton Centre

After a Welcome Breakfast, take a city tour. Then head to Niagara Falls for a cruise (raincoats provided). You might like to take an exciting helicopter flight over Niagara Falls (own expense). (B)

Continue on your journey to Ottawa today. Along the way, cruise around the 1000 Islands of the St Lawrence Seaway.

This evening, we reconvene for dinner. Stay Two Nights: Ottawa, Lord Elgin Hotel (B/D)

Today, enjoy a guided sightseeing tour of Ottawa, which includes Parliament Hill and the historic Rideau Canal. Then the rest of the day is yours to explore at leisure. (B)

Stop at Parc Omega where you'll look for Canadian wildlife amid their natural environments.

On arrival in Quebec City, enjoy dinner at leisure. Stay Two Nights: Quebec City, Hotel Manoir Victoria (B)

Farewell Quebec City after breakfast this morning and travel to Montreal.

On arrival, check into your hotel, before getting to know this European-influenced city on a sightseeing tour. Stay Two Nights: Montreal, Marriott Chateau Champlain (B)

Today is yours to explore Montreal as you like. You'll discover a quintessentially French city, which excels at blending old and new, from the streets of Old Montreal to the city's contemporary waterfront. Alternatively, enjoy time to relax at your hotel. (B/D)

After breakfast today, fly to Vancouver (flight not included).

On arrival, you'll be met and transferred to your hotel. Stay: Vancouver, Marriott Pinnacle Downtown Hotel (B)

After breakfast, transfer to your cruise ship. Settle into your cabin and enjoy dinner this evening. Stay Seven Nights: Holland America Line's Nieuw Amsterdam or Noordam (B/D)

Spend the day on the open water at the start of your journey through the Inside Passage. (B/L/D)

Arrive in the Alaskan town of Ketchikan, regarded as the salmon capital of the world. Enjoy time to explore, perhaps join a walking tour of the town or learn about the history of Tlingit culture at Saxman Native Village (own expense). (B/L/D)

In Alaska's capital, Juneau, explore the region's glacial terrain and gold rush history or head into town and visit the rustic shops located here. Perhaps try a select experience. These include a dog sled ride, sampling salmon baked over a fire or trying your hand at panning for gold (own expense). (B/L/D)

This morning, dock at the port of Skagway, at the northernmost point of the Inside Passage. Perhaps learn more about gold prospecting or view some of the fascinating local wildlife (own expense). (B/L/D)

Wake to the breathtaking sight of Glacier Bay National Park. You'll soon discover why this region has earnt World Heritage status. Local rangers join you on board to explain the geological wonders and wildlife of this region. (B/L/D)

Today marks the final day on board your premium Holland America Line cruise ship. You'll spend time cruising north through the Gulf of Alaska, stopping at College Fjord. (B/L/D)

Travel to Fairbanks and cruise the Chena River on a sternwheeler. Visit a replica Native Alaska Athabascan village, returning to Fairbanks for a Farewell Dinner. Stay: Westmark Fairbanks Hotel (B/L/D)

After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your onward flight. (B)