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| Canada's Rockies |
| Tour Code: CRK |
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| 7 Day Trip |
Per person rates from:
$1424 Land Only Rate
Rate includes discounts. Some taxes, fees additional. Read More.
Terms and Conditions
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| Departures are available May through September 2010. |
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| Trip Itinerary |
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| Day 1 Fly to Calgary |
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| VIP Door-to-Door Transfer to your local airport for your flight to Calgary! A complimentary transfer is provided to the hotel. Your Tour Director is at the hotel this afternoon to greet you and answer questions. Join us at 6:00pm for a Welcome Drink at the hotel. |
| Day 2 Calgary - Icefields Parkway - Columbia Icefield - Jasper |
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Today our Tour Director will reveal a Hidden Treasure! We travel along the worldfamous
Icefi elds 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 Icefi eld, 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 fl oat 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 and Dinner Included |
| Day 3 Jasper National Park |
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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 Included |
| Day 4 Jasper - Emerald Lake - Moraine Lake - Lake Louise - Banff |
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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 threenight
stay.
Full Breakfast and Dinner Included |
| Day 5 Banff |
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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 fl oat trip down the Bow River. This evening, perhaps join an optional fun
and entertaining musical dinner show.
Full Breakfast Included |
| Day 6 Banff |
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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 and Farewell Dinner Included |
| Day 7 Banff - Depart Calgary |
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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 Included
Please do not schedule any flights before 2:00pm |
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