Canadian Rockies & Glacier National Park
Ice-fields, rushing streams, lovely waterfalls, glacial peaks and towering summits are just a few of the scenic wonders awaiting you in the Canadian Rockies and Glacier National Park. Ride aboard a Jammer (open-air touring car) during your visit to Glacier National Park, home to more than a million acres of forest, Alpine meadows, lakes and glaciers. Travel the dramatic Icefields Parkway, where snow-capped mountains engulf the landscape. Bow Falls and the Hoodoos (the "Land of the Sleeping Giants") are among the highlights of your stay in Banff, Alberta.Waterton Lakes National Park, Glacier National Park, "Going to the Sun Road", Banff, Columbia Icefields, Athabasca Falls, Jasper, Calgary Enjoy the views of the Canadian Rockies and Waterton Lake during your two night stay in Waterton Lakes National Park. Ride aboard a Jammer, an open-air touring car, during your visit to Glacier National Park. Stop at the Columbia Icefield for a special ride (weather permitting) across the glacial ice which is over 1,000 feet thick.
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- Tour Operator
- Collette Vacations
- Offer
- Offer valid through 3/31/2012
- Duration
- 8 Days
| Day | Destination | Description |
| Day 1 | Calgary | Calgary, Alberta - Tour Begins : Beginning in the Canadian province of Alberta, your tour combines the best of the prairies, the majesty of the Canadian Rockies, and the beauty of Montana's Glacier National Park, giving you a superb overview of these U.S. and Canadian wonderlands. |
| Day 2 | Waterton Lakes National Park | Calgary - Waterton Lakes National Park : This morning, journey south to the prairie lands while enjoying the distant views of the spectacular Rockies. Visit Head-Smashed-In Buffalo Jump, one of the world's oldest and best preserved buffalo jumps, and a UNESCO World Heritage site. Head-Smashed-In, in the foothills of the Rockies, has been used continuously by Aboriginal people for over 5,500 years. Continue traveling south to Waterton Lakes National Park. En route, pass through quaint villages and travel along roads sometimes traversed by grizzly bears, black bears, mountain goats, cougars, wolves, moose, and elk. Enjoy some leisure time to explore the grounds and take some photographs. Today breakfast and dinner will be included. |
| Day 3 | Waterton Lakes | Waterton Lakes National Park - Glacier National Park - Waterton Lakes : Today you'll explore Glacier National Park. A naturalist's paradise, Glacier preserves over one million acres of forests, Alpine meadows and lakes, and is home to over 70 species of mammals and 270 species of birds. Enjoy a drive aboard one of the famous Jammer cars, built in the 1930s, over one of the most breathtaking roads in North America. "Going to the Sun Road"* stretches across the Continental Divide and offers incredible views of the valley and Glacier National Park. Today breakfast will be included. |
| Day 4 | Banff | Waterton Lakes National Park - Banff, Alberta : This morning, relax during your journey to Banff and soak in a backdrop of wonderful wildlife and the majestic Canadian Rockies. Arrive at the grand Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel, known as the "Castle in the Mountains," for a luxurious three night stay. Enjoy leisure time to explore its charm, grace and beauty. Diner's Choice...a Collette Exclusive. Tonight your dinner is included - and you'll choose the perfect spot from a "menu" of Banff's great restaurants. Today breakfast and dinner will be included. |
| Day 5 | Banff | Banff : Begin the day with a sightseeing tour of the Banff area including stops at the lovely Bow Falls and at the fascinating Hoodoos, also known as the "Land of Sleeping Giants." Later, enjoy a visit to a local ammonite specialist where you will learn about this rare gemstone that is found only in Alberta. The afternoon is at leisure. You may choose to browse through the shops and museums, or just take in the natural beauty of the area. Today breakfast will be included. |
| Day 6 | Icefields Parkway and Columbia Icefield | Icefields Parkway and Columbia Icefield : Start your day with breathtaking views of Banff's Sulphur Mountain. Enjoy a gondola ride to the summit where you will enjoy breakfast as you overlook the town and the valley. A wonderful day of sightseeing is in store as you journey along the unforgettable Icefields Parkway and behold lofty waterfalls, rushing rivers, glacial peaks, imposing cliffs, and snowcapped mountain ranges. Stop at the Columbia Icefield for a ride (weather permitting) across this mass of glacial ice which is over 1,000 feet thick, representing the largest accumulation of ice south of the Arctic Circle. This afternoon enjoy a stop at Peyto Lake, a turquoise glacier-fed lake that evokes pure serenity. Be on the lookout for bears and stately elk on your return to Banff. Today breakfast will be included. |
| Day 7 | Calgary | Banff - Calgary : Leave the wonders of the Rockies for the prairies of Alberta en route to the Kananaskis Valley. Enjoy a visit to a local ranch where you will have some leisure time to play a game of horseshoes, take a line dance lesson and enjoy a wagon ride** to view some buffalo. Then, enjoy a traditional Albertan barbeque with beautiful views of the mountains in the background. Later, enjoy the views of the prairies before you reach the vibrant city of Calgary. Today breakfast and lunch will be included. |
| Day 8 | Tour ends | Calgary - Tour Ends : Your tour ends today, leaving you with many pleasant memories of your outstanding vacation to two of the world's most beautiful areas: the incomparable Canadian Rockies and Glacier National Park. |
- Dates/Pricing
- Lodging
- Westin Hotel Calgary, Calgary, AB
- Prince of Wales Hotel, Waterton Lakes, AB
- Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel, Banff, AB
- Chateau Jasper, Jasper, AB
- Westin Hotel Calgary, Calgary, AB
- Disclaimer
- NOTE: Specials are marked with a *
NOTE: NOTE: Tour prices are Land Only rates based on per person double occupancy. Please call for triple or child occupancy rates. Taxes and fees are additional for tours that feature a cruise; port taxes are not included in the prices shown. Some dates may feature various changes in hotels, sightseeing and inclusions. Please confirm your specific itinerary at the time of booking.
