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Western Canada and Alaska

2013

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Tour Code - CS

9 days Calgary to Calgary

All inclusive prices starting at: $2289

From Calgary, travel to Waterton Lakes National Park, a beautiful national park with rugged mountains, beautiful water, and wilderness. Enter Montana through Glacier National Park, where you’ll enjoy a thrilling drive on the spectacular Going-to-the-Sun Road aboard the famous red "Jammer" bus. The Going-to-the-Sun Road crosses 6,664-foot-high Logan Pass and offers alpine scenery where jagged mountain peaks, deep green forests, pristine lakes, and meadows dominate the landscape. Re-enter Canada and visit the historic mining town of Fort Steele, the famous health spa at Radium Hot Springs, and Kootenay National Park in British Columbia. On to Alberta for 2-night stays in both Banff and Jasper National Parks. In Banff, enjoy a ride on the Banff gondola up Sulphur Mountain and leisure time to explore on your own. As you head to Jasper National Park, stop for a memorable ride aboard an Ice Explorer at the 1,000-foot-thick Columbia Icefield. In Jasper National Park, take a cruise to Spirit Island. Visit famous Lake Louise, a highlight of your holiday, before returning to Calgary. Your Tour Director hosts a special farewell dinner in Calgary—a wonderful way to end this scenic, thrilling vacation to Glacier National Park and the Canadian Rockies.

 

 Local Favourites Include

Farewell dinner at Heritage Park
Sample made-from-scratch huckleberry pie or icecream

 

Meals

  • Breakfast - 8
  • Lunch - 0
  • Dinner - 3

Standard Features

CALGARY: Orientation tour; farewell dinner at Heritage Park.
HEAD-SMASHED-IN BUFFALO JUMP: Visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site.
WATERTON LAKES NATIONAL PARK: Sightseeing.
GLACIER NATIONAL PARK: Travel along Going-to-the-Sun Road in Red Jammers; sample made-from-scratch huckleberry pie or ice cream.
FORT STEELE: Visit restored town and Radium Hot Springs.
BANFF NATIONAL PARK: Gondola ride with breakfast on top of Banff's Sulphur Mountain.
COLUMBIA ICEFIELD: Ice Explorer ride on the Columbia Icefield.
JASPER NATOINAL PARK: Cruise Maligne Lake and enjoy incredible views with a lakeside dinner.
LAKE LOUISE: Visit the lake.
MEALS: Breakfast daily (B), 3 three-course dinners (D) including a farewell dinner in Calgary; Calgary Stampede Extension: breakfast daily. (B)
INSIDE VISITS and SPECIAL FEATURES are shown in UPPERCASE in the tour description, including admission charges where applicable.

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Day by Day

Day Description
1

ARRIVE IN CALGARY.

Welcome to Calgary! At 6 pm, meet your travelling companions for a welcome drink. Your Tour Director will prepare you for your upcoming adventure.

2

CALGARY-HEAD-SMASHED-IN BUFFALO JUMP-WATERTON LAKES NATIONAL PARK.

Before departing Calgary, enjoy an orientation tour of the city's highlights. 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 WATERT ON LAKES NATIONAL PARK with a photo stop at Cameron Falls. (B)

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 snowcapped peaks of GLACIER NATIONAL PARK. A highlight awaits you as you board the famous vintage red "JAMMER BUSES" that will take you 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. Before arriving at your resort, enjoy a made-from-scratch piece of HUCKLEBERRY PIE or ICE CREAM. A delicious treat to end your day. (B,D)

4

WHITEFISH-FORT STEELE-RADIUM HOT SPRINGS-KOOTENAY NATIONAL PARK-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 KOOTENAY NATIONAL PARK before entering BANFF NATIONAL PARK, the heart of the Canadian Rockies. (B)

5

BANFF.

This morning, take a scenic ride on the BANFF GONDOLA to the top of Sulphur Mountain. Enjoy the spectacular views of the valley below as you savor breakfast. Additional morning sightseeing includes stops at Bow Falls and the Hoodoos. 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 fun-filled musical about Canada awaits you at the optional dinner theater, Oh Canada Eh? (B)

6

BANFF-COLUMBIA ICEFIELD-JASPER.

Follow the breathtaking 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)

7

JASPER. EXCURSION TO MALIGNE LAKE.

The morning is at leisure. Optional activities include hiking, canoeing, and strolling the streets of Jasper. Maybe take an optional hike to learn about glacier formations found in the area. This afternoon, journey to Maligne Lake for a fully narrated CRUISE of the glacial lake and Spirit Island. Afterward, enjoy a lakeside dinner featuring incredible views and local fare including famous Alberta beef. (B,D)

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 you Tour Director hosts a special farewell dinner at the unique Selkirk Grille at Heritage Park. Wonderful conversation and Canadian specialties make the perfect finale for your vacation. (B,D)

9

CALGARY.

The tour ends after breakfast this morning with guests departing on individual schedules. Transfers are provided to Calgary International Airport. (B)

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PRE Tour Calgary 01 Jan 2013 03 Jul 2013 $173 AUD $105 AUD $82 AUD
PRE Tour Calgary 04 Jul 2013 16 Jul 2013 $245 AUD $141 AUD $107 AUD
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Tour Code - CS

9 days Calgary to Calgary

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Name: Float Trip Down The Bow River
Prices Starting From $45.00 AUD
Location: Banff
Description: A chance to really experience the beauty and tranquility of the Canadian Rockies with a peaceful one-hour float trip down the Bow River past Tunnel Mountain, the Hoodoos and Mount Rundle. No experience necessary & guide does all the paddling. The rafts are customized with elevated floorboards, so your shoes even stay dry! Guests often bring cameras to catch the scenery as they float by. Lifejackets are required and provided. (Subject to favorable weather & water conditions)

Name: Mount Assiniboine Glacier Helicopter Tour
Prices Starting From $282.00 AUD
Location: Banff
Description: Your adventure will take you past the Three Sisters Peaks as you spectacularly escape to the Spray Valley. You will see the magnificent Goat Range where you will observe the radiant aqua blue/green colors of the Spray Lakes. Next, your journey will take you to new heights through the Goat Range Pass and along the Sundance Range of Banff National Park where you will see mountain peaks, alpine meadows and pristine lakes. Finally, you will be transported 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 where you will get up close and personal with the Gloria Glacier as it tumbles off of Mount Assiniboine. This is an experience you will not forget! (30 minute flight) Flights are subject to favorable weather conditions and minimum of 2 passengers.

Name: Oh Canada Eh?! Dinner Show
Prices Starting From $80.00 AUD
Location: Banff
Description: Come join a fun-filled musical celebration of Canada, featuring totally Canadian music in a log cabin type building. During the show, costumed performers also serve a five course family style dinner. Everything about this award winning show is Canadian.

Name: Royal Canadian Helicopter Tour
Prices Starting From $251.00 AUD
Location: Banff
Description: Your adventure will take you past the Three Sisters Peaks as you spectacularly escape to the Spray Valley. You will see the magnificent Goat Range where you will observe the radiant aqua blue/green colors of the Spray Lakes. Next, your journey will take you to new heights through the Goat Range Pass and along the Sundance Range of Banff National Park where you will see mountain peaks, alpine meadows and pristine lakes. An extraordinary adventure not to be missed! (25 minute flight) Flights are subject to favorable weather conditions and minimum of 2 passengers.

Name: Three Sisters Peaks Tour - 12 Minute Helicopter Tour
Prices Starting From $125.00 AUD
Location: Banff
Description: This will be the most action packed 12 minutes of your life. Your adventure will take you past the Three Sisters Peaks as you spectacularly escape to the Spray Valley. You will see the magnificent Goat Range where you will observe the radiant aqua blue/green colors of the Spray Lakes. Your return flight will provide views of the Bow River as it meanders back towards the Town of Canmore. (12 minute flight) Flights are subject to favorable weather conditions and minimum of 2 passengers.

Name: Jasper Raft On The Athabasca River
Prices Starting From $64.00 AUD
Location: Jasper
Description: Bring the entire family and join us for a unique perspective of Jasper National Park. Jasper's best rafting float trips take you down the Athabasca River for those in seek of a complete and fun filled Alberta wilderness adventure. Our 16 kilometer trip passes through many small sets of rapids and calm stretches, which allows your National Park Licensed guide to point out the natural and human history of Jasper. The Athabasca River is the same route that was used by the fur traders many years ago, (David Thompson 1811). Our specially designed rafts offer a safe, comfortable ride that any first time rafter will enjoy. This trip is for everyone from toddlers to seniors. The guides do all the rowing so you can sit back & enjoy the majestic scenery. (2.5 hours) Subject to favorable weather conditions.

Name: Mount Edith Cavell Nature Walk
Prices Starting From $68.00 AUD
Location: Jasper
Description: An absolute must for the most snow and ice avalanche activity! Join your experienced guide on this two-hour hike on the "Path of the Glacier" walk with Mount Edith Cavell's snowcapped peak towering a mile overhead. Experience three kinds of glacier formations, icebergs, waterfalls and the emerald green of "Lake of Forgiveness." An exceptional "soft adventure" to one of Jasper's gems. You need to wear good walking shoes, but no previous hiking experience is necessary. This excursion operates mid June to the first week in October.
 
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