Canada's Rockies

CANADA'S ROCKIES

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Experience the rugged beauty of Banff's lakes and mountains, peer into Jasper's gorges, and go for a unique Ice Explorer ride on Athabasca Glacier.

Day 1 - Arrive Calgary
Welcome to Calgary! A complimentary transfer is provided to the tour hotel. Your Tour Director is at the hotel this afternoon to greet you and answer your questions. Join us at 6:00pm for a Welcome Drink at the hotel.

Hotel: International Hotel Suites Calgary

Day 2 - Calgary – Icefields Parkway – Columbia Icefield – Jasper (2 nights)
Today our Tour Director will reveal a Hidden Treasure! We travel along the worldfamous Icefields Parkway, one of the world’s most spectacular mountain drives. Marvel at the unsurpassed scenery including sub-alpine forests, meadows, massive glaciers and remarkable lakes. Keep an eye out for grizzly and black bears, moose, elk and other wildlife. At the Columbia Icefield, we board an Ice Explorer for the trip of a lifetime as we drive onto the massive Athabasca Glacier. En route to Jasper, perhaps enjoy an optional float trip down the Athabasca River. We then drive to the quaint township of Jasper, where we spend the next two nights. After dinner, we enjoy a fun and informative lecture on the area’s abundant wildlife. (Full breakfast / Dinner)

Hotel: The Sawridge Inn Map

Day 3 - Jasper National Park sightseeing & at leisure
We start the day with a narrated walk along Maligne Canyon, one of the most beautiful gorges in the Canadian Rockies. Marvel at the spectacular rock formations and waterfalls and learn about one of Canada’s longest underground river systems. The rest of the day is at leisure. Perhaps enjoy an optional cruise on Maligne Lake, or a guided nature walk. Activities abound in Jasper National Park and your Tour Director will provide you with suggestions. (Full breakfast)

Day 4 - Jasper – Emerald Lake – Moraine Lake – Lake Louise – Banff (3 nights)
Snow-capped peaks, hanging glaciers, pounding waterfalls and surging rivers dominate the landscape as we head to Banff National Park and explore three of North America’s most beautiful lakes. First we cross the Continental Divide and enter Yoho National Park where we view the Spiral Tunnels, Natural Bridge and Emerald Lake, a jewel sparkling with the blue-green hue of an emerald. Next is Moraine Lake, nestled in the dramatic Valley of the Ten Peaks. We then head to Lake Louise, one of the most breathtaking settings in the world. Here we enjoy a narrated promenade along the lakeshore and learn about the geography and history of the area. We end the day in the quintessential alpine village of Banff for a relaxing three night stay. (Full breakfast / Dinner)

Day 5 - Banff sighseeing & at leisure
Today enjoy an orientation tour of the Banff area viewing Bow Falls, the classic viewpoint of Surprise Corner along Tunnel Mountain Drive and the wind-shaped hoodoos overlooking Bow Valley. The rest of the day is at leisure. Optional activities in Banff include a helicopter fl ight over Mount Assiniboine, a Banff Gondola ride, or a relaxing float trip down the Bow River. This evening, perhaps join an optional fun and entertaining musical dinner show. (Full breakfast)

Day 6 - Banff at leisure
Today is at leisure in Banff for you to pursue your own interests. Enjoy a stroll along Banff Avenue and browse through quaint art galleries and unique specialty shops, or discover more about Banff at one of the local museums featuring interesting exhibits about the history and cultures of Western Canada. A variety of optional activities will be available from your Tour Director who will be happy to assist you in planning your day. This evening, join newfound friends at our Farewell Dinner. (Full breakfast / Farewell dinner)

Day 7 - Banff – Depart Calgary
This morning as we descend from the Canadian Rockies, we stop for a visit to the Ammonite Factory. Found primarily in southeastern Alberta, we learn how this rare opal-like gemstone is mined and manufactured into beautiful jewelry. Upon arrival in Calgary, a complimentary transfer is provided to Calgary International Airport and the tour hotel in Calgary for passengers extending their stay. (Full breakfast)

Note: Please do not schedule any flights before 2:00pm

Highlights:

Calgary
Jasper
Banff National Park
Yoho National Park
Lake Louise
Icefields Parkway
Columbia Icefield

Sightseeing Highlights

Lake Louise - Enjoy a guided walk along the lake.
Banff - Spend a relaxing three nights in this famed alpine resort town.
Moraine Lake - View this stunning lake in the Valley of the Ten Peaks.
Yoho National Park - View the Spiral Tunnels, Natural Bridge, Emerald Lake.
Icefields Parkway - Motor along this stunning highway.
Columbia Icefields - Ride an Ice Explorer on Athabasca Glacier.
Jasper National Park - Join a narrated walk along Maligne Canyon.
Jasper - Learn about Rocky Mountain wildlife from a local expert.
Banff National Park - Explore this UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Canmore - Visit the Ammonite Factory and learn about this rare gem.

Dining Highlights

6 full breakfasts
2 three-course dinners
Farewell Dinner with wine in Banff
9 included meals in total (see day by day itinerary)

First Class Travel Highlights

First Class hotel accommodation includes two-bedded rooms with private facilities, all hotel service charges and tips, baggage handling fees and local taxes.
Touring by luxury air-conditioned motorcoach with reclining seats and onboard restroom.
The services of one top professional Tour Directors.
A stylish wallet, travel documents and Welcome on Tour book with map.
Complimentary airport transfers are provided on Day 1 and Day 7.

Canada's Rockies 2010 Optional Excursions

YNF-1 - Banff Float Trip - One hour
Grab your camera and join us for a marvelously scenic raft ride down Banff’s Bow River. Our friendly, experienced oarsmen will guide us gently downstream along the scenic curves and beneath the majestic Rockies for about an hour. Don’t worry, we won’t get wet! In the past, we’ve spotted elk, deer and even an occasional bear along the banks. The tranquility of the river makes this one of the best opportunities for an intimate experience with nature at her most magnificent. Tour Duration: One Hour; Seasonal (Minimum: 10 Passengers) Child: $21.00
42 (C$)

YNF-5 - Banff Gondola
Take the thrilling gondola ride to the top of Sulphur Mountain – all the way to an elevation of 2,281 m (7,486 ft) above sea level. This offers the best view, 360 degrees of the most memorable mountain scenery in the Canadian Rockies! Child: $17.00
29 (C$)

YNF-2 - Banff Scenic Helicopter 30 minute Flight - Mt. Assiniboine
"This sensational flight will transport you to “The Matterhorn” of the Canadian Rockies, which rises majestically to 3,611 meters (11,870 feet) along the Great Divide. The surrounding glaciers and icefalls will astound you and capture your imagination. This is a photographer’s dream come true. An experience you will never forget! (Flight subject to weather conditions) Please note: The Mt. Assiniboine Helicopter Flight may be unavailable due to weather conditions. When it is unavailable, an alternative helicopter flight excursion may be offered. Please check with your Tour Director for more details. (Minimum: 2 Passengers) Child: $262.00
262 (C$)

YJA-5 - Cottonwood Nature Walk
Enjoy an interpretive walk through the cottonwood slough. This trail circles around wetland habitat while crossing through forests containing aspen, conifer and grasslands. Watch for beavers, birds and other wildlife and view the Maligne, Trident and Colin Mountain ranges. Your guide will intoriduce you to a variety of ecosystems in this moderately flat walk. This walk covers between 4.1 and 2 km depending on the ability of the group and there is less than one story of elevation gain. Transportation provided. Round trip including driving time: 3 hours. (Seasonal) (Minimum: 10 Passengers) Child: $29.00
58 (C$)

YJA-3 - Jasper Rafting
Enjoy a unique perspective of Jasper National Park on the Athabasca River. This safe, comfortable ride along 16 kilometers (10 miles) of river passes through small sets of rapids and calm stretches for a ride that any first time rafter will enjoy. Your journey through this route will be narrated by a licensed National Park guide who will point out the natural and human history of Jasper and the famous route that was used by fur traders many years ago. (Minimum: 6 Passengers) Child: $21.00
58 (C$)

YJA-1 - Maligne Lake Boat Cruise
Maligne Lake is Jasper’s oldest attraction and one of the most photographed lakes in the world. It is the largest lake in the Canadian Rockies and was known to the Stoney Indians as Chaba Imne-Great Beaver Lake. Our one and a half hour boat cruise will take you past glacier studded mountain peaks to world famous Spirit Island. Unsurpassed for the scenery it affords, this cruise is also known for its interpretive quality. Bring your cameras and binoculars, this is a true photographers delight! (This excursion operates June through September and is subject to weather condition; Minimum: 20 Passengers) Child: $55.00
75 (C$)

YJA-6 - Miette Hot Springs & Wildlife Spotting
Travel southeast from Jasper through to the Fiddle Valley, an area known for elk, sheep, deer, moose, bears, wolves and mountain goats. Your guide will safely transport you through the area while providing commentary relevant to the ecology and heritage of this region. Upon reaching the Miette Hot Springs, you will have time to soak in the therapeutic mineral waters of the hot pools, have a bite to eat in the café (food and drink is extra) and/or join the guide for a leisurely walk to the hot spring source. On the return, continue to look for wildlife or sit back and enjoy the Jasper scenery. Round-trip: 3.5-4 hours. (Seasonal) (Minimum: 10 Passengers) Child: $37.00
76 (C$)

YJA-4 - Mount Edith Cavell Guided Walk
Join your guide on the “Path of the Glaciers” with Mount Edith Cavell’s snow-capped peak towering a mile overhead. See the emerald green of the “Lake of Forgiveness” and experience incredible glacial formations: icebergs, snow and ice avalanches. This is a soft adventure which requires good walking shoes. The walk is a 90 minute moderate walk with plenty of stops for picture taking, enjoying the scenery and learning about the local history and geography. During the 40 minute drive to and from this area there is the possibility of viewing local wildlife. (Seasonal) (Minimum: 10 Passengers) Child: $34.00
68 (C$)

YNF-4 - Oh Canada, Eh?!
A short drive takes us from Banff to the popular dinner theatre show “Oh Canada, Eh?!” Classic Canadian stereotypes in songs and jokes entertain us before, during and after our bountiful family-style dinner. Our wait staff are also the entertainers, dressed in period and stereotypical costumes of Canada. (Minimum: 15 Passengers) Child: $46.00
78 (C$)
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Child Prices: Apply to children 11 years of age and under.

DEPARTURE DATES

May - September

PRICES
From $1,399 US per person double occupancy

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