Iconic National Parks of the American & Canadian Rockies
10 Days from $3,236 per person
Embark on an epic encounter with the spectacularly scenic western wilderness of Canada and the U.S., where you'll meet the smokejumpers who risk their lives to protect the remote forests.
Overview
Embark on an epic encounter with the spectacularly scenic western wilderness of Canada and the U.S., where you'll meet the smokejumpers who risk their lives to protect the remote forests.
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Day 1: Arrive Jackson (2 Nights)
Check in to your Jackson hotel and enjoy an afternoon at leisure before meeting your Travel Director and fellow travelers for a Welcome Reception this evening.
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Day 2: Jackson Sightseeing
Admire the dazzling natural wonders of the Grand Teton National Park by raft as you float* down the Snake River. Visit to the National Museum of Wildlife Art, then walk through the town's signature elk-antler arches during an afternoon at leisure. Enjoy a Regional Meal with live entertainment this evening.
*Note: Participation in this activity is at your own risk, and a signed liability waiver will be required.
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Day 3: Jackson – Grand Teton and Yellowstone National Parks - West Yellowstone (2 Nights)
Learn about the Mormon settlers of Jackson Hole before continuing through the scenic Teton Park Road. Stop at the Colter Bay Visitor's Center to view a collection of Native American artifacts. Arriving in Yellowstone National Park, you'll pay a visit to Old Faithful and encounter Yellowstone's geothermal wonderland.
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Day 4: Yellowstone National Park Sightseeing
Explore the rusting walls of the Grand Canyon of Yellowstone, then continue on the upper loop to Dunraven Pass, the Lamar Valley and Mammoth Springs, renowned for its multi-colored mineral terraces.
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Day 5: Yellowstone National Park – Missoula
Big Sky Country beckons next as we travel through Montana and stop at the Grant-Kohrs Ranch National Historic Site for insights into the Western cattle industry. In Missoula, we'll meet a Local Specialist at the Smokejumper Visitor Center who'll reveal how the smokejumpers parachute into remote forests to help fight the spread of wildfires.
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Day 6: Missoula – Whitefish (2 Nights)
Enter UNESCO-listed Glacier National Park and journey along its Southern Road with a stop at Goat Lick Overlook to see its famous mountain goats.
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Day 7: Glacier National Park Sightseeing
Journey deep into the Rockies this morning on board the park's original renovated red “jammers” (buses). Cross the Continental Divide in vintage style, winding along the Going-to-the-Sun Road.
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Day 8: Whitefish – Banff (2 Nights)
Head to the UNESCO-listed Head-Smashed-In Buffalo Jump, located across the border in Canada. Meet a Blackfoot Native and Local Specialist who'll explain how brave hunters would drive herds of buffalo over the cliff. We'll continue north to another UNESCO-listed site, Banff National Park.
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Day 9: Banff National Park Sightseeing
Admire the ethereal beauty of Lake Louise as you gaze into its vivid reflection of Victoria Glacier should you choose to take a Lakeshore Trail walk. Connect with the natural beauty of Moraine Lake, then visit Banff where you will have some free time before a Farewell Dinner.
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Day 10: Banff – Depart Calgary
After breakfast, we'll bid farewell to the mighty Rockies and transfer to Calgary International Airport or to the Westin Calgary for guests extending their stay. Airport arrival will be at 1 pm. Please be aware when booking your flights.
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30 Day Refund Guarantee
We promise you’ll enjoy a stress-free travel experience from the minute you start your vacation planning or we’ll refund your deposit. Make your reservation with a $350 deposit. If you change your mind for any reason within 30 days of booking, we’ll offer you a full refund.
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Definite Departure
| Depart Date | Return Date | Price | Discount | Availability | Price | ||
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| 10 Jul 19 | 19 Jul 19 | $3,795$3,416pp | Early PaymentPay by Jan 17 | Request Quote Book Now | |||
| 24 Jul 19 | 2 Aug 19 | $3,795$3,416pp | Early PaymentPay by Jan 17 | Request Quote Book Now | |||
| 31 Jul 19 | 9 Aug 19 | $3,795$3,416pp | Early PaymentPay by Jan 17 | Request Quote Book Now | |||
| 7 Aug 19 | 16 Aug 19 | $3,795$3,416pp | Early PaymentPay by Jan 17 | Request Quote Book Now | |||
| 14 Aug 19 | 23 Aug 19 | $3,795$3,416pp | Early PaymentPay by Jan 17 | Request Quote Book Now | |||
| 21 Aug 19 | 30 Aug 19 | $3,795$3,416pp | Early PaymentPay by Jan 17 | Request Quote Book Now | |||
| 4 Sep 19 | 13 Sep 19 | $3,750$3,375pp | Early PaymentPay by Jan 17 | Request Quote Book Now | |||
| 11 Sep 19 | 20 Sep 19 | $3,595$3,236pp | Early PaymentPay by Jan 17 | Request Quote Book Now |
Price is per person and is based on two people sharing a twin bedded room. Single rooms are available at a supplement.
Single Room Supplement: $1750 p.p.
Gratuities: Option to pre-pay gratuities for Travel Director and Driver $124 per person.
AARP Members are entitled to an exclusive Member Benefit Discount on all Grand European Travel vacations. Plus receive a free travel gift! Call Toll Free: 1-866-847-3858 for details.
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Professional Travel Director
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Sightseeing with Local Experts
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VIP Access
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Expertly Selected Hotels
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Cultural Enrichment
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Hotel Tips
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Most Meals
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Personal Flight Options
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WIFI on Coach and in Hotels
Meal Summary
15 meals: 9 full breakfasts, 6 dinners.
Included Highlights
Local Specialist
- Learn how the expert-trained smokejumpers parachute into national forests to help fight the spread of wildfires. Meet a member of the Blackfoot tribe who describes the way of life at Head-Smashed-In Buffalo Jump
Sightseeing Highlights
- Visit the National Museum of Wildlife Art, Mormon Row Historic District, Yellowstone National Park, Grant-Kohrs Ranch National Historic Site, Glacier National Park, Banff National Park, Lake Louise
- View the epic mountains of Grand Teton National Park
- Scenic drive along the Going-the-Sun Road, South Road, Bow Valley Parkway
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30 Day Refund Guarantee
We promise you’ll enjoy a stress-free travel experience from the minute you start your vacation planning or we’ll refund your deposit. Make your reservation with a $350 deposit. If you change your mind for any reason within 30 days of booking, we’ll offer you a full refund.
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30 Day Refund Guarantee
We promise you’ll enjoy a stress-free travel experience from the minute you start your vacation planning or we’ll refund your deposit. Make your reservation with a $350 deposit. If you change your mind for any reason within 30 days of booking, we’ll offer you a full refund.
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Packing
We suggest bringing a variety of lightweight clothing items that can be layered to save space in your suitcase and give you more options for how to dress. For more helpful information please refer to our Packing Tips & Packing List.
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Gratuity
At the end of your guided vacation, it’s customary to offer your motor coach driver and Travel Director a gratuity. We recommend $4-5 per person/per day for your driver and $6-7 per person/per day for your Travel Director. Recommended gratuity for a Local Host and Local Specialist is 1-2 dollars per person, paid at the conclusion of each guided visit. A convenient option is to prepay your tips before your departure.
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Baggage
Baggage on our trips is restricted to one large suitcase per person with dimensions not exceeding 30x19x10 inches and a maximum weight of 50 pounds. You are also permitted one piece of hand luggage, which should be small enough to fit under your coach seat or on the small overhead shelf compartment. Please note that luggage with an adjustable handle and wheels will not fit in the overhead compartment of the coach. Hotel porterage is included in your vacation.
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Health and Fitness
You will need to be comfortable on your feet, walking and standing for up to three hours in various weather conditions. All of our vacations involve walking, often on cobblestone and uneven surfaces in historic city centers. In order to get the most out of your vacation you need to be able to comfortably walk 1-3 miles unassisted in one day, be in good condition and be able to keep pace with the group.
If you need any medications, it is important that you bring enough to last you the whole trip and keep them in your carry-on bag while you travel.
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Insurance
We highly recommend our optional Travel Protection Plan, which allows you to cancel for any reason up to 24 hours before departure. The plan also includes trip interruption, baggage loss or delay, and medical and emergency assistance. Click here for a summary of coverage details, terms and conditions.
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30 Day Refund Guarantee
We promise you’ll enjoy a stress-free travel experience from the minute you start your vacation planning or we’ll refund your deposit. Make your reservation with a $350 deposit. If you change your mind for any reason within 30 days of booking, we’ll offer you a full refund.
