Canadian Rockies 2012
7 Days · 9 Meals
Passport Required
Featuring Banff, Jasper and Lake Louise
The majesty of the Canadian Rockies unfolds as you travel through the natural wonders -- Jasper and Banff National Parks, the Columbia Icefields, the Athabasca Glacier and so much more. Take a look at the departure featuring the 100th Anniversary Calgary Stampede.
Highlights
- 9 Meals (3 dinners and 6 breakfasts)
- Free roundtrip airport transfers
- Spend 2 nights in the mountain town of Jasper inside Jasper National Park, the largest park in the Canadian Rockies
- Spend 3 nights in the town of Banff inside Banff National park, Canada’s first national park
- Enjoy a leisurely narrated cruise on Maligne Lake with some of the most spectacular scenery in the Rockies
- Take a gondola ride to the top of Sulphur Mountain for a breathtaking view of the Banff village valley and surrounding mountains
- Snocoach excursion on the Columbia Icefield’s Athabasca Glacier, the largest in North America
- Travel the scenic Icefields Parkway through Jasper and Banff National Parks
- Enjoy a farewell dinner at the glorious Banff Springs Hotel featuring casual elegance in the heart of the Rockies
- Spend 1 night in Calgary, known for its cowboys and beauty
- Visit Chateau Lake Louise located on the vibrant blue, glacier-fed waters of Lake Louise
- $35 in Mayflower Money
Itinerary
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Day One – Arrive in Calgary
Welcome to one of North America's most rugged and beautiful cities, Calgary. Known for its cowboys and spectacular beauty, Calgary was brought to the world's attention during the 1988 Winter Olympics. Meet your Tour Manager in the hotel lobby at 6:00 p.m. for dining suggestions.
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Day Two – Travel the Icefields Parkway
Aboard our motorcoach, we’ll travel along one of the world's most spectacular mountain highways, the Icefields Parkway. Unsurpassed scenery paralleling the Great Divide in the Valley of the Ten Peaks, the Columbia Icefields, Bow and Crowfoot Glaciers, Athabasca Falls and Peyto Lake, come into view. See snow-capped mountains reflected in the turquoise waters of Moraine Lake and watch for black bear, moose and caribou along the way. (Breakfast and dinner)
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Day Three – Maligne Lake Cruise
Today, in spite of its highways and railroad, Jasper National Park looks very much like it did when David Thompson, Canada's great fur-trade-era explorer, first saw it. Enjoy the breathtaking scenery of Jasper National Park as we cruise Maligne Lake with its unparalleled vistas. Learn of the local history, geology, wildlife and glaciology of Maligne Lake and Jasper National Park as some of the most spectacular scenery in the Rockies drifts past your window. Watch moose lazily wander the shoreline and look for other wildlife that are native to the area. In the afternoon we return to Jasper in plenty of time for exploring the city. (Breakfast and dinner)
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Day Four – Experience the Ice Age
This morning it’s on to Banff, Canada's first National Park. Located amid the rugged alpine beauty of the Rocky Mountains, Banff is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. We trade in our motorcoach for a “snocoach” and venture on to North America’s largest glacier, the Columbia Icefield’s Athabasca Glacier. You will travel in a specially designed vehicle to the middle of the glacier, as your driver points out interesting geological features. At the icefall below the glacier headwall, you will step out onto ice formed from snow which fell as long as 400 years ago. Savor magnificent views of the region as we continue along the parkway to the town of Banff. (Breakfast)
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Day Five – Banff Sightseeing
Enjoy a tour of Banff, including Bow Falls and Tunnel Mountain. We take a gondola ride in enclosed cars to the peak of Sulphur Mountain for a spectacular panoramic view of the village and valley below. The remainder of the day is free to explore the quaint village of Banff, full of wonderful shops and charming boutiques. Enjoy strolling alongside locals and world-travelers as you discover a cosmopolitan collection of galleries, boutiques and cafés. (Breakfast)
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Day Six – Chateau Lake Louise and Banff Springs Hotel
We travel to beautiful Chateau Lake Louise where majestic mountains soaring skyward are reflected in the vibrant blues of the glacier-fed Lake Louise. This evening, we celebrate our Canadian adventure and say goodbye to new friends during a special farewell dinner at the glorious Banff Springs Hotel, casual elegance in the heart of the Rocky Mountains. (Breakfast and dinner)
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Day Seven – Calgary and Home
Following breakfast, we depart Banff on a group transfer to Calgary for flights home after 1:00 p.m. (Breakfast)
Accommodations
Day One
The International Hotel, Calgary, Alberta
Days Two and Three
Sawridge Hotel, Jasper, Alberta
Days Four through Six
Banff International Hotel, Banff, Alberta
Dates & Rates
| 2012 Departure Dates | Per Person Twin | Single Room Add | Triple Room Deduct |
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| July 14* | $2,649 | add $1,129 | deduct $14 |
| July 21 | $2,199 | add $959 | deduct $12 |
| August 4 | $2,199 | add $959 | deduct $12 |
*Special Calgary Stampede departure. (8 Days & 10 Meals)
Call for rates and schedules from your city to and from Calgary.
Calgary Stampede 100th Anniversary Departure - July 14
Enjoy an extra day of cowboys and rodeo events at the incredible Calgary Stampede. The evening includes dinner and is highlighted by the exciting Chuckwagon Races, fabulous variety show and spectacular fireworks display.
Rooms for the night before the tour are available. Cost for a room in Calgary is $329 during Stampede and $249 for the remainder, tax included.
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