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Details below or click here for more information INQUIRY FORM Phone: 1-888-682-6449/1-303-670-5640 Fax: (425) 984-7676 Visit three national parks and
experience the natural wonders of the Rockies on both sides of the
Canada/U.S. border on this compact nine-day vacation. From Calgary,
travel south along the Macleod Trail to Waterton Lakes National Park,
then on to Glacier National Park in Montana for a trip aboard the
famous Red Jammer bus. Take in the magnificent scenery as you cross the
Continental Divide to the town of Whitefish. Upon re-entering Canada,
enjoy visits to the gold rush town of Fort Steele, the famous health
spa at Radium Hot Springs, and Kootenay National Park in British
Columbia. On to Alberta for two-night stays in both Banff and Jasper
National Parks. Enjoy a thrilling ride aboard a snocoach at Columbia
Icefield, a cruise to Spirit Island, and a visit to famous Lake Louise
before returning to Calgary.Day 1
Calgary
Welcome to Calgary! This evening, mix and mingle with your traveling companions at the 6 p.m. WELCOME RECEPTION. Your Tour Director will prepare you for your upcoming adventure. (WR) Day 2 Calgary–Waterton Lakes National Park Travel south along the Macleod Trail. Just outside the town of Fort Macleod, visit HEAD-SMASHED-IN BUFFALO JUMP, designated a World Heritage Site. Then on to scenic WATERTON LAKES NATIONAL PARK with a photo stop at Cameron Falls. (B) Day 3 Waterton Lakes National Park–Glacier National Park–Going-to-the-Sun Road–Whitefish Enter Montana through Waterton-Glacier International Peace Park and behold the awesome snow-capped peaks of GLACIER NATIONAL PARK. Get ready today for a trip aboard the famous vintage red “JAMMER BUSES” along one of North America’s most spectacular highways: Going-to-the-Sun Road. After crossing 6,664-foot-high Logan Pass, enter a geographical wonderland of alpine scenery where jagged mountain peaks, deep green forests, pristine lakes, and meadows dominate the landscape. Arrive later this afternoon at your resort, nestled in the heart of a mountain valley. (B) Day 4 Whitefish–Banff Re-enter Canada today with two stops in British Columbia before crossing into Alberta. First, visit the restored town of FORT STEELE, where fortunes were made during the Kootenay Gold Rush; then stop at RADIUM HOT SPRINGS, a famous health spa. Drive through the steep red cliffs of Sinclair Canyon and KOTENAY NATIONAL PARK before entering BANFF NATIONAL PARK, the heart of the Canadian Rockies. (B,D) ![]() Day 5 Banff National Park Morning sightseeing includes stops at Bow Falls and the Hoodoos. Also enjoy a ride on BANFF GONDOLA up Sulphur Mountain. The balance of the day is at leisure, or join one of the optional helicopter flightseeing trips offering unsurpassed views of the Rockies. This evening, a funfilled musical about Canada awaits you at the optional dinner theater, Oh Canada Eh? (B) Day 6 Banff–Columbia Icefield–Jasper Follow the Icefields Parkway today and head for JASPER NATIONAL PARK. Scale Bow Pass, with splendid views of Peyto Lake. Then climb to Sunwapta Pass to savor stunning vistas of alpine meadows, waterfalls, and glacier masses. Next is the highlight of the day: stop at the 1,000-foot-thick Columbia Icefield for a memorable ride aboard an ICE EXPLORER. See Athabasca Falls before reaching Jasper. Still time this afternoon for an optional float trip down the historic Athabasca River. (B) Day 7 Jasper National Park. Excursion to Maligne Lake The morning is at leisure. Optional activities include hiking, canoeing, and strolling the streets of Jasper. Maybe take an optional Miette Hot Springs and wildlife excursion. This afternoon, journey to Maligne Lake for a fully narrated cruise of the glacial lake and Spirit Island. Afterward, you are treated to dinner. (B,D) Day 8 Jasper–Lake Louise–Calgary This morning, retrace the route south along the Icefields Parkway. One more highlight saved for the last day of your vacation: a visit to famous LAKE LOUISE. Continue to Calgary where this evening your Tour Director hosts a special FAREWELL CELEBRATION DINNER. Wonderful conversation and cuisine make the perfect finale for your vacation. (B,D) Day 9 Calgary The vacation ends after breakfast this morning with guests departing on individual schedules. Transfers are provided to Calgary International Airport. (B) INCLUDED FEATURES CALGARY: Welcome reception; Farewell Celebration Dinner HEAD-SMASHED-IN BUFFALO JUMP: Visit World Heritage Site WATERTON LAKES NATIONAL PARK: Sightseeing GLACIER NATIONAL PARK:Travel along Going-to-the-Sun Road in Red Jammers FORT STEELE: Visit restored town and Radium Hot Springs BANFF NATIONAL PARK: Gondola ride up Banff’s Sulphur Mountain BANFF–JASPER: Ice Explorer ride on the Columbia Icefield JASPER NATIONAL PARK:Cruise Maligne Lake LAKE LOUISE: Visit the lake INSIDE VISITS Inside visits and special features are shown in the description, including admission charges when applicable. MEALS Welcome reception (WR); American breakfast daily (B); 3 three-course dinners with choice of entrees (D), including a Farewell Celebration Dinner in Calgary. SUPERIOR HOTELS CALGARY Delta Bow Valley (SF), WATERTON Waterton Lakes Lodge (BA), WHITEFISH Grouse Mountain Lodge (SF), BANFF Banff Park Lodge (F), JASPER Sawridge Hotel (F) DEPARTURE DATES
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