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At a glance
Duration
7 days
Route
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Countries
Canada
Activity level
moderate
Style
National Parks & Wilderness
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Canada
Day 1Calgary, Alberta, CanadaGet ready for an adventure that brings together the beautiful expanse of the prairies, the soaring majesty of the Canadian Rockies, and the brilliance of Montana’s Glacier National Park. Arrive today in the province of Alberta. As travelers' arrival times vary, we have not included any sightseeing today. Following a welcome briefing, you’ll have the evening free to enjoy dinner on your own and explore at your leisure.
Get ready for an adventure that brings together the beautiful expanse of the prairies, the soaring majesty of the Canadian Rockies, and the brilliance of Montana’s Glacier National Park. Arrive today in the province of Alberta. As travelers' arrival times vary, we have not included any sightseeing today. Following a welcome briefing, you’ll have the evening free to enjoy dinner on your own and explore at your leisure.
Day 2Calgary - Waterton Lakes National ParkThis morning, journey south to the prairie lands while enjoying the distant views of the spectacular Rockies. Visit Head-Smashed-In Buffalo Jump, a UNESCO World Heritage site and one of the world’s oldest, best preserved buffalo jumps. Head-Smashed-In, in the foothills of the Rockies, has been used continuously by Aboriginal people for over 5500 years. A Blackfoot guide brings to life the culture of the Plains people, the buffalo hunt, and many secrets uncovered in archaeological digs. Continue travelling south to Waterton Lakes National Park. En route, pass through quaint villages and travel along roads sometimes traversed by grizzly bears, black bears, mountain goats, cougars, wolves, moose, and elk. You’ll even get to view and photograph the famous Prince of Wales Hotel. Tonight, enjoy dinner overlooking Waterton Lake.
Calgary
This morning, journey south to the prairie lands while enjoying the distant views of the spectacular Rockies. Visit Head-Smashed-In Buffalo Jump, a UNESCO World Heritage site and one of the world’s oldest, best preserved buffalo jumps. Head-Smashed-In, in the foothills of the Rockies, has been used continuously by Aboriginal people for over 5500 years. A Blackfoot guide brings to life the culture of the Plains people, the buffalo hunt, and many secrets uncovered in archaeological digs. Continue travelling south to Waterton Lakes National Park. En route, pass through quaint villages and travel along roads sometimes traversed by grizzly bears, black bears, mountain goats, cougars, wolves, moose, and elk. You’ll even get to view and photograph the famous Prince of Wales Hotel. Tonight, enjoy dinner overlooking Waterton Lake.
Day 3Waterton Lakes - Glacier Natl. Park, Montana, USA - Waterton Lakes, ABToday, experience Glacier National Park, a naturalist's paradise. Glacier preserves over one million acres of forests, Alpine meadows, and lakes, and is home to over 70 species of mammals and 270 species of birds. Enjoy a ride aboard one of its famous Jammer cars, built in the 1930s, along one of the most breathtaking roads in North America. Going-to-the-Sun Road* stretches across the Continental Divide and offers incredible views of the valley and Glacier National Park.
Today, experience Glacier National Park, a naturalist's paradise. Glacier preserves over one million acres of forests, Alpine meadows, and lakes, and is home to over 70 species of mammals and 270 species of birds. Enjoy a ride aboard one of its famous Jammer cars, built in the 1930s, along one of the most breathtaking roads in North America. Going-to-the-Sun Road* stretches across the Continental Divide and offers incredible views of the valley and Glacier National Park.
Day 4Waterton Lakes National Park - BanffRelax during your journey to Banff and soak in a backdrop of wonderful wildlife and the majestic Canadian Rockies. This afternoon, arrive in Banff and enjoy stops at the powerful Bow Falls and Surprise Corner, known for its picture-perfect panoramic views.
Waterton Lakes National Park
Relax during your journey to Banff and soak in a backdrop of wonderful wildlife and the majestic Canadian Rockies. This afternoon, arrive in Banff and enjoy stops at the powerful Bow Falls and Surprise Corner, known for its picture-perfect panoramic views.
Day 5Banff - Icefields Parkway - BanffSet out along the unforgettable Icefields Parkway and behold lofty waterfalls, rushing rivers, glacial peaks, imposing cliffs, and snowcapped mountain ranges. Stop at the Athabasca Glacier where <b>it’s your choice!</b> Choose a fun ride** across this mass of glacial ice nearly 1000 feet thick, the largest accumulation of ice south of the Arctic Circle <b>-OR-</b> take a walk onto a glass-bottom platform at the Columbia Icefield Skywalk to experience the breathtaking views of the Sunwapta Valley and witness the dramatic landscape. This afternoon, stop at stunning Peyto Lake, a glacier-fed lake that evokes pure serenity. Be on the lookout for bears and stately elk on your return to Banff.
Banff
Set out along the unforgettable Icefields Parkway and behold lofty waterfalls, rushing rivers, glacial peaks, imposing cliffs, and snowcapped mountain ranges. Stop at the Athabasca Glacier where <b>it’s your choice!</b> Choose a fun ride** across this mass of glacial ice nearly 1000 feet thick, the largest accumulation of ice south of the Arctic Circle <b>-OR-</b> take a walk onto a glass-bottom platform at the Columbia Icefield Skywalk to experience the breathtaking views of the Sunwapta Valley and witness the dramatic landscape. This afternoon, stop at stunning Peyto Lake, a glacier-fed lake that evokes pure serenity. Be on the lookout for bears and stately elk on your return to Banff.
Day 6Banff - Lake Louise - CalgaryThe famous glacier-fed, turquoise waters of Lake Louise are yours for admiring this morning. Perhaps you will choose to hike along the lakeshore or simply relax in the majesty of your surroundings. Enjoy lunch at the Ski Lake Louise Lodge before boarding the gondola, which ascends the mountain in fourteen minutes to a height of 6850 feet above sea level. Later, enjoy views of the prairies while en route to Calgary. Join your fellow travellers at Heritage Park for a farewell dinner celebrating the end of a memorable trip.
Banff
The famous glacier-fed, turquoise waters of Lake Louise are yours for admiring this morning. Perhaps you will choose to hike along the lakeshore or simply relax in the majesty of your surroundings. Enjoy lunch at the Ski Lake Louise Lodge before boarding the gondola, which ascends the mountain in fourteen minutes to a height of 6850 feet above sea level. Later, enjoy views of the prairies while en route to Calgary. Join your fellow travellers at Heritage Park for a farewell dinner celebrating the end of a memorable trip.
Day 7Calgary - Tour EndsYour adventure comes to a close today, leaving you with a wealth of memories from your outstanding journey to two of the world’s most beautiful areas, the incomparable Canadian Rockies and Glacier National Park.
Calgary
Your adventure comes to a close today, leaving you with a wealth of memories from your outstanding journey to two of the world’s most beautiful areas, the incomparable Canadian Rockies and Glacier National Park.
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