Best of Canadian Rockies

BEST OF THE CANADIAN ROCKIES
07 DAYS FROM $2,490 US
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This Canadian Rockies tour is packed with breath-taking mountain scenery from beginning to end. See massive glaciers flowing out of a vast ice field, serene glacial lakes reflecting craggy, snow-capped peaks, and milky blue rivers rushing through gorges in the pine forests. Ride across the Athabasca Glacier on a special Ice Explorer. Take in Banff, Jasper, and Yoho National Parks, all part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site. See three of the most beautiful lakes in North America, and the spectacular scenery along the Icefields Parkway. Watch for bears and moose. Stay in renowned hotels, including Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise and Fairmont Banff Springs, on this Alberta travel adventure.

Day 1: Alberta travel adventure – Kananaskis country
Your Canadian Rockies tour begins at Calgary International Airport at 3:00 PM. Guests spending the previous night in Calgary will be picked up at The Fairmont Palliser at 12:45 PM, then Delta Bow Valley or The Westin Calgary between 1:00 PM and 1:10 PM. Upon arriving in Alberta travel to Kananaskis country, the foothills of Canada’s Rocky Mountains. Get to know fellow travelers at the welcome reception and dinner.
Meals: Dinner
Lodging: Delta Lodge at Kananaskis

Day 2: Spectacular glacial lakes
From Kananaskis, Alberta travel high up into the Canadian Rockies and cross the Continental Divide through Kicking Horse Pass. Enter Yoho National Park, where Emerald Lake sparkles with the surrounding peaks reflected in the green waters. See the Spiral Tunnels, a century-old railway engineering feat; Natural Bridge, a rock formation over the Kicking Horse River; and Moraine Lake in the Valley of the Ten Peaks (providing the weather conditions are right). Arrive at your chateau-style hotel on the edge of Lake Louise, overlooking Victoria Glacier.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Lodging: The Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise, Banff National Park

Day 3: Icefields Parkway, Canada's Alberta travel highlight
Enjoy a free morning to take in the amazing views while walking around Lake Louise – one of the finest Alberta travel experiences. Drive the Icefields Parkway featuring jaw-dropping views of mountains, waterfalls, glaciers, and snowfields around every turn. Watch for bears, moose, elk, bighorn sheep, and mountain goats, especially in the spring and fall. Arrive at your hotel in the heart of Jasper National Park; during your two-night stay you'll have an opportunity to attend a presentation by a national park official to hear the history, legends and folklore that are the very essence of Canada's magnificent national parks.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Lodging: The Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge, Jasper National Park Map

Day 4: A jaunt in JasperHikers
Continue your Alberta travel experience with an open day in magnificent Jasper National Park, where optional activities include horseback riding, whitewater rafting, tennis, golf, or fishing. Rent a canoe or paddleboat on Lake Beauvert. Go on a guided nature walk, or play a round of golf on a top-rated course. Another optional activity might be a visit to the historic town of Jasper.
Meals: Breakfast, dinner
Lodging: The Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge, Jasper National Park

Day 5: Glacier Ice Explorer
Retracing your route along the Icefields Parkway, view Athabasca Glacier on the Columbia Icefield, the largest ice cap in the Canadian Rockies. Take a memorable ride across the glacier’s surface on an Ice Explorer, a specially designed vehicle -- another highlight of your Alberta travel adventure; nearby are powerful Athabasca Falls. Arrive in Banff National Park, the first national park in Canada – your grand hotel, one of the Rockies' finest resorts, was built more than a century ago to resemble a Scottish baronial castle.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Lodging: The Fairmont Banff Springs, Banff National Park

Day 6: The bounty of Banff
There are many optional activities to choose from on a day at leisure in Banff National Park. You can ride the Banff gondola, take a guided nature walk, go horseback riding, mountain biking, or canoeing on the Bow River. Play a round of golf, perhaps book an alpine aromatherapy massage at the Willow Stream Spa, ranked among the top spas in Canada, or visit the town of Banff – where admission to the Whyte Museum, and two other museums, is included! The week comes to a conclusion tonight at a memorable farewell reception – join a local sommelier who introduces Canadian wines, including "ice wine," at a wine tasting that is both educational and entertaining. The wine tasting is followed by a farewell dinner.
Meals: Breakfast, dinner
Lodging: The Fairmont Banff Springs, Banff National Park

Day 7: Journey home
Travel back to Calgary, approximately 80 miles. Your Alberta travel adventure ends at Calgary International Airport at 10:00 AM.
Meals: Breakfast

Night 1: Delta Lodge at Kananaskis
Kananaskis, Alberta, Canada

Your hotel is located in the midst of the charming village of Kananaskis, surrounded by some of the most beautiful scenery on earth. Originally built for the 1988 Winter Olympics, this wonderful resort offers many recreational activities including two Robert Trent Jones golf courses, tennis courts, horseback riding and mountain biking. Summit Spa and Fitness facilities include an indoor saltwater swimming pool, a fully equipped weight and cardio room and a full range of spa treatments. Guestrooms feature duvets, a small fridge, coffee maker, iron and ironing board, bathrobes, hair dryer and windows that open to let in the fresh mountain air. Guests enjoy gathering in the friendly Bighorn Lounge for a game of pool or just relaxing after an exciting day in the “Valley of Adventure.”

Night 2: The Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise
Banff National Park, Alberta, Canada

The Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise is one of the world’s most-often photographed hotels and is one of Canada’s most renowned resorts. Built in 1890, this elegant hotel is set in the midst of extraordinary Banff National Park. Exuding old-world charm, this fine hotel is known to many as “the diamond in the wilderness.” Welcoming guestrooms, with their alpine décor, offer all the modern amenities that today’s sophisticated travelers expect. The well-equipped Health Club facilities include an indoor swimming pool and state-of-the-art exercise equipment. With its signature Palladian window offering stunning views of Victoria Glacier and rugged mountain peaks, the Lakeview Lounge is the perfect place for a pre-dinner cocktail. The Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise richly deserves its five-star rating.

Night 3 & 4: The Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge
Jasper National Park, Alberta, Canada

Nestled in the midst of majestic Jasper National Park, The Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge is the epitome of rustic elegance. Once the world’s largest single-story log structure, today the hotel delights sophisticated travelers seeking top-drawer accommodations, amenities and hospitality in combination with countless opportunities for adventurous activities in a pristine wilderness location. Cozy guestrooms feature cable TV, coffee maker, hair dryer, iron and ironing board and windows that open for fresh air. The Health Club facilities include an outdoor heated swimming pool, an indoor whirlpool, an exercise room, and sauna, while the Insignia Salon & Spa waits with pampering treatments.

Night 5 & 6: The Fairmont Banff Springs
Banff National Park, Alberta, Canada

Built in the style of a Scottish baronial castle, The Fairmont Banff Springs lies within the heart of Banff National Park. Well-appointed, cozy guestrooms feature cable TV, coffee maker, iron and ironing board and windows that open. Guests may take advantage of the hotel’s numerous facilities, which include a championship Stanley Thompson-designed golf course, tennis courts, heated indoor and outdoor swimming pools, a bowling center, beautifully landscaped grounds to explore and the acclaimed Willow Stream Spa. The Waldhaus Pub, one of Banff’s best-kept secrets, offers a wide selection of locally brewed beers while wine lovers can sample Canada’s extraordinary wines at The Fairmont Banff Springs Wine Bar.

DEPARTURE DATES
May to October

PRICES
From $2,490 US per person double occupancy