Luxury Silversea Alaska cruise & Rocky Mountaineer

An early start is rewarded with some of the Rockies' most iconic scenery at its quietest. Travelling before the day begins in earnest, you'll experience Moraine Lake and Lake Louise as the first light touches the peaks above them. The stillness of the water, the scale of the surrounding landscape, and the changing colours of dawn combine to create a memorable introduction to this corner of Canada. Returning to Banff later in the morning, you'll have the rest of the day at leisure to explore, perhaps browsing the town's galleries and cafes or enjoying one of the many walking trails nearby.

Today offers a chance to experience the Rockies from a different perspective as you head up into the Alpine landscapes of Sunshine Meadows. Accompanied by a specialist guide, you'll follow trails that weave through high meadows, past crystal-clear lakes, and beneath sweeping mountain panoramas. During the summer months, wildflowers bring splashes of colour to the landscape, while wildlife sightings are always a possibility. It's an immersive way to appreciate the scale and beauty of Banff National Park, with plenty of opportunities to pause and absorb the scenery along the way. The remainder of the afternoon is free to enjoy at your own pace.

Today's journey along the Icefields Parkway is widely regarded as one of the most scenic drives in North America. Travelling through the heart of the Rockies, you'll pass glacier-fed lakes, vast icefields, and mountain peaks that seem to rise endlessly on either side of the road. En route, you'll venture onto the Athabasca Glacier, gaining a closer appreciation of the forces that have shaped this remarkable landscape. Arriving in Jasper later in the day, you'll find a quieter, more laid-back atmosphere than Banff, with a strong sense of wilderness never far away.

The landscapes around Jasper lend themselves to a slower pace of exploration, and this morning you'll experience them from the water on Pyramid Lake. Canoeing across its calm surface offers a different perspective on the national park, with mountain reflections mirrored in the water and tree-lined shores stretching away into the distance. It's a peaceful way to connect with the landscape and one that often brings wildlife encounters. Afterwards, the rest of the day is free to enjoy at leisure, whether exploring Jasper itself or simply making the most of your surroundings.

Board the Rocky Mountaineer this morning and begin one of the world's most celebrated rail journeys. Travelling with GoldLeaf Service, you'll enjoy uninterrupted views through the train's panoramic glass-domed coaches as the scenery unfolds around you. The route threads through mountain passes, follows powerful river systems, and reveals landscapes inaccessible by road, while attentive onboard service adds to the experience. By late afternoon, you'll arrive in Kamloops, where you'll spend the night before continuing west tomorrow.

Rejoining the train, you'll continue west through an ever-changing landscape of river canyons, forests, and fertile valleys. As the day progresses, the rugged terrain of the interior gradually softens, hinting at the Pacific coast beyond. The contrast with the mountain scenery of previous days is striking and provides a fitting finale to the rail journey. Arriving in Vancouver in the evening, you'll check into your elegant city-centre hotel, with the rest of the evening free to explore or relax.

Vancouver's easy-going character and spectacular setting make it one of North America's most appealing cities to explore. Today's cycling experience introduces you to its neighbourhoods, waterfront districts, and green spaces, weaving between urban landmarks and areas where nature feels wonderfully close at hand. Stanley Park, the harbour front, and the city's extensive seawall are particular highlights, but the day is as much about experiencing Vancouver's atmosphere as its sights. Return to your hotel afterwards and enjoy another evening in the city.

Spend today discovering Vancouver through its food and local culture. Your guided exploration centres on Gastown, the city's oldest neighbourhood, where Victorian architecture, independent businesses, and a thriving culinary scene combine to create one of its most characterful districts. Along the way, you'll gain an insight into the city's diverse influences, sampling a variety of local flavours while learning about the stories that have shaped modern Vancouver. The evening is yours to enjoy before embarking on your cruise tomorrow.

Today marks the beginning of the next stage of your journey as you board Silversea's Silver Moon. Once settled into your suite, take time to explore the ship and ease into the rhythm of life on board. As Vancouver's skyline recedes into the distance and the tree-lined coastline unfolds ahead, the focus shifts from the mountains and cities of western Canada to the waterways, islands, and wilderness of the Pacific coast. This evening, enjoy your first taste of life at sea as your voyage north begins.

The Inside Passage is one of the world's great coastal voyages, and today it’s devoted to experiencing it. Tree-lined islands, secluded inlets, and remote stretches of shoreline drift past throughout the day, creating a landscape that feels both vast and intimate. Wildlife is often part of the experience, with opportunities to spot bald eagles, seals, whales, and other marine life as you sail. Whether watching from the open deck or from the comfort of your suite, there's a sense of immersion in the landscape that defines this stretch of coastline.

Set among steeply tree-lined hills and sheltered waterways, Ketchikan offers an engaging introduction to Alaska. The town's rich Indigenous heritage remains an important part of its identity, reflected in the region's impressive collections of totem poles and longstanding cultural traditions. Beyond the town itself, dense rainforest and wildlife-rich waterways emphasise the close relationship between the community and its natural surroundings. Whether your interests lie in history, culture, or nature, Ketchikan offers a fascinating first glimpse of life in southeast Alaska.

Accessible only by air or sea, Juneau occupies a spectacular setting between mountains, waterways, and vast icefields. Alaska's state capital feels deeply connected to the wilderness that surrounds it, and much of its appeal lies beyond the town itself. Glaciers descend from the mountains, whales frequent nearby waters, and wooded landscapes stretch in every direction. Whether you're drawn to wildlife, local history, or simply the scenery, Juneau is one of the most rewarding ports of call on the voyage.

Few places evoke the spirit of Alaska's Gold Rush era quite like Skagway. Its historic streets, wooden-fronted buildings, and mountain backdrop recall a time when fortune-seekers passed through on their way to the Klondike. While reminders of that era remain throughout the town, it's the surrounding landscapes that leave the strongest impression, with dramatic valleys, mountain passes, and rugged wilderness extending beyond the settlement. Combined, they create one of the most atmospheric and evocative stops along the Inside Passage.

Framed by wooded mountains and the waters of the Pacific, Sitka has a character unlike anywhere else in Alaska. Russian influences remain visible in its architecture and history, blending with Indigenous traditions and a strong maritime heritage to create a distinctive sense of place. Beyond the town, wildlife-rich waters and untouched coastal scenery reinforce the feeling of being immersed in one of North America's great wilderness regions. It's a destination best explored at an unhurried pace, allowing time to appreciate both its history and its setting.

As you draw closer to Hubbard Glacier, the scale of Alaska's wilderness becomes ever more apparent. Mountains rise steeply from the water's edge, and vast fields of ice spill down from distant peaks, creating a landscape that feels both remote and timeless. Time on deck is richly rewarded as the glacier gradually reveals itself, its towering face etched with deep blues and shifting textures that change with the light. Whether accompanied by the distant crack of calving ice or the silence of the surrounding wilderness, Hubbard Glacier provides one of the most memorable and humbling moments of the voyage.

Arriving in Seward this morning, you'll bid farewell to Silver Moon and continue inland through some of south-central Alaska's most scenic landscapes. Travelling by rail, the route follows a corridor of mountains, rivers and open wilderness, offering a final opportunity to take in the grandeur of the state. On arrival in Anchorage, you'll spend your last evening in Alaska at leisure. It's a chance to reflect on the journey, from the Rockies and the Rocky Mountaineer to the glacier-carved coastlines and remote communities of Alaska.

Enjoy a leisurely breakfast before heading to the airport for your flight home. Your return flight will arrive the same day.