3-Week Canada and USA Tour Packages

Insider tips: Recommended 3-week Canada And USA itineraries

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• 21 Days in USA & Canada, incl. Washington DC and Las Vegas

  A grand 21-day route through 17 cities across USA and Canada, from Washington DC to Las Vegas. Highlights include Georgetown evening visits, Potomac River cruising, and Chicago's Millennium Park. Accommodations at selected properties like Holiday Inn Arlington and Westin Jersey City Newport, with daily continental breakfast.

  

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  • Days 1-2

    Washington DC

    Start your trip in the capital exploring Georgetown's excellent dining options. Get to the National Mall early to beat the crowds. The Lincoln Memorial and Vietnam Veterans Memorial are particularly beautiful at sunset. A Potomac River cruise offers unique city perspectives but isn't available from October through March.

    
  • Days 3-4

    New York City

    Stop in Pennsylvania's Amish country (Lancaster) on your way to NYC. Visit Top of the Rock instead of Empire State Building for better Manhattan skyline photos. Wait until after 8 PM to see Times Square in its full glory. Book your hotel in Chelsea or Lower Manhattan for better subway connections than Times Square.

    
  • Days 5-6

    Boston & Vermont

    Visit Boston's historic sites including Harvard University and Beacon Hill. Trinity Church reflects beautifully in Hancock Tower during early mornings. Take a scenic drive through Vermont's fall colors (best mid-September to early October) and stop in charming Woodstock.

    
  • Days 7-8

    Montreal & Quebec City

    Plan for border crossing delays (30-60 minutes). Start your Montreal visit at Mount Royal for city views. Walk through Quebec City's Old Town but prepare for steep streets. Check out Montmorency Falls near Quebec City it's taller than Niagara.

    
  • Days 9-11

    Ottawa & Toronto

    See the Changing of the Guard at Parliament Hill in summer (arrive before 9:45 AM). Take the Thousand Islands cruise and sit on the right for the best castle views. Toronto's PATH system makes winter sightseeing comfortable.

    
  • Days 12-13

    Niagara Falls & Detroit

    Visit Niagara-on-the-Lake for wine tasting before seeing the falls. Take the Hornblower cruise and use their poncho you'll get wet. Head to Detroit to see its new riverfront and historic Greektown.

    
  • Days 14-15

    Chicago

    Pack layers even in summer it really is windy. "Take the architecture river cruise first thing it gives you the best orientation of the city and the morning light is perfect for photos." Visit Willis Tower Skydeck early to avoid crowds.

    
  • Days 16-17

    Los Angeles

    Visit Venice Beach in the morning before it gets busy. Photograph the Hollywood Walk of Fame early or late to avoid tour groups. Long Beach offers good dinner options in a relaxed setting.

    
  • Days 18-21

    Las Vegas & Grand Canyon

    See the Strip at night for the best experience but take photos in the morning. Visit Bright Angel and Mather Points at the Grand Canyon. Bring warm clothes the rim can be 20°F cooler than Las Vegas.

    

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• 21 Days in Canada & Alaska, incl. Toronto and Vancouver

  The ultimate 21-day adventure connecting Canada and USA's natural wonders. Roll through 5 Canadian provinces via VIA Rail before exploring Alaska's Inside Passage. Visit Niagara Falls, 4 national parks in Canadian Rockies, and cruise Glacier Bay with stops in Juneau and Skagway.

  

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  • Days 1-2

    Toronto & Niagara Falls

    Begin in Toronto with a welcome gathering. Take a scenic drive to Niagara Falls on day 2 for the famous boat ride. "Watching the thundering falls from river level was absolutely incredible - just remember to wear the provided poncho!" End your day with dinner at the CN Tower overlooking Toronto.

    
  • Days 3-6

    VIA Rail Journey Across Canada

    Start your cross-country adventure on The Canadian train. The 1950s art deco cars offer spectacular views of Ontario's lakes, Manitoba's prairies and Saskatchewan's rivers. "The observation dome car was perfect for wildlife spotting - we saw moose and eagles right from our seats." Book a Sleeper Plus cabin for maximum comfort during your journey.

    
  • Days 7-9

    Canadian Rockies

    Reach Jasper and take in the mountain views. Visit Maligne Lake and Spirit Island early for the best photos. Take the Icefields Parkway to the Columbia Icefield and ride an Ice Explorer onto Athabasca Glacier. Continue to Lake Louise and Banff National Park. "The Icefields Parkway drive takes longer than expected with all the photo stops - plan for a full day."

    
  • Days 10-12

    British Columbia & Vancouver Island

    Head through Yoho National Park to Kamloops for a riverside dinner. Take the BC Ferry to Vancouver Island and watch for whales from the deck. Explore Victoria's charm and the beautiful Butchart Gardens. "Visit the gardens in late afternoon when tour buses leave and light is perfect for photos."

    
  • Days 13-20

    Alaska Cruise

    Take a 7-night Alaska cruise from Vancouver through the Inside Passage. You'll see Tracy Arm Fjord, Juneau, Skagway's Gold Rush sites and Glacier Bay National Park. "Pack binoculars - we saw whales, bears, and eagles right from the ship deck." The Inside Passage waters are typically calm.

    
  • Day 21

    Vancouver

    Finish in Vancouver with a morning tour of Stanley Park and Chinatown. Book an afternoon flight to allow time for morning activities.

    

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• 21 Days in Western Canada & Alaska, incl. Canadian Rockies and Inside Passage

  A grand 21-day tour spanning Canada and USA. Marvel at Banff's wilderness, ride Columbia Icefield's Ice Explorer, cruise Alaska's Inside Passage aboard MS Koningsdam, and visit Juneau's Mendenhall Glacier before ending in Vancouver.

  

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  • Days 1-2

    Calgary & Banff

    Start your trip with a morning tour of Calgary before driving west into the Canadian Rockies. Visit Calgary Tower first thing for the best views and shortest lines. Plan your 90-minute drive to Banff in the afternoon to avoid traffic on Highway 1.

    
  • Days 3-4

    Banff National Park

    Banff is your perfect base for hiking and wildlife watching. Take the Sulphur Mountain Gondola before 10 AM to avoid crowds. Lake Minnewanka's 2-hour boat tour is great for spotting bighorn sheep along the shore. Visit Lake Louise but skip the parking hassle. Take the early shuttle from Banff since parking lots fill up by 8 AM in summer.

    
  • Days 5-6

    Jasper National Park & Columbia Icefield

    The Icefields Parkway to Jasper is a 3.5-hour drive, but set aside 6 hours for photo stops. Book the first Ice Explorer tour at Columbia Icefield (9 AM) to beat the crowds. Look for elk in Jasper, especially around Pyramid Lake during early morning or evening hours.

    
  • Days 7-8

    Prince George & VIA Rail Journey

    Take the 8-hour Skeena train through the Coast Mountains. Get to the dome car early for the best seats. Bring your own food since onboard options are limited. The train follows old First Nations trading routes where you might spot bears and eagles.

    
  • Days 9-10

    Inside Passage Cruise & Vancouver Island

    The Inside Passage cruise takes 16 hours and offers excellent wildlife viewing. Pack binoculars and layer your clothing. Morning fog typically clears by midday. Once on Vancouver Island, you can drive to Victoria in about 4 hours along the coast.

    
  • Days 11-13

    Victoria & Vancouver

    Victoria's Inner Harbour is perfect for walking tours. Take the 90-minute ferry to Vancouver through the Gulf Islands. In Vancouver, explore Stanley Park by bike. You can rent one near the entrance and ride the 5.5-mile seawall path for great city views.

    
  • Days 14-21

    Alaska Cruise

    Your cruise visits Juneau, Skagway and Ketchikan. Book shore trips early since popular ones like helicopter glacier tours fill up fast. Bring rain gear since Southeast Alaska gets wet even in summer. For the best glacier views in Glacier Bay, find a spot on the forward observation deck early.

    

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