Geysers and Glaciers Summer 2018

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Delve into the raw beauty of the snowcapped peaks, raging rivers and rugged canyons of the Rockies-an epic encounter with Canada and the United States' spectacularly scenic western wilderness, where you'll meet the smokejumpers who risk their lives to protect the remote forests.

Overview

Trip type
Group Tour
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

    • Scenic drive along the Going-the-Sun Road, South Road, Bow Valley Parkway
    • View the epic mountains of Grand Teton National Park
    • 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

What's this trip about?

    Delve into the raw beauty of the snowcapped peaks, raging rivers and rugged canyons of the Rockies-an epic encounter with Canada and the United States' spectacularly scenic western wilderness, where you'll meet the smokejumpers who risk their lives to protect the remote forests.

Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeStandard Group - 25 + people
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportN/A
Start CityJackson (WY)
End CityCalgary

Travel Themes

  • 50 plus
  • Cultural
  • Education / Learning

Destinations

  • North America
  • Canada
  • United States

Attractions

  • Calgary
  • Glacier National Park
  • Yellowstone National Park

Activities

  • Culture
  • Historic sightseeing

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Itinerary

Day 1: Arrive Jackson (2 Nights)

Welcome to historic Jackson, Wyoming, gateway to the vast grasslands and towering mountain ranges of the Tetons and Jackson Hole area. Check in to your hotel and start exploring on your own. At 6 p.m. gather at the hotel with your Travel Director and fellow travellers for a Welcome Reception. Welcome Reception

Day 2: Jackson Sightseeing

Start the day with a relaxing 10 mile (16 kilometre) float trip down the Snake River in Grand Teton National Park and view some of the west's most spectacular mountain scenery including the magnificent jagged peaks of the Tetons. Keep your eyes peeled for the abundant...

Day 3: Jackson – Grand Teton National Park – Yellowstone National Park (2 Nights)

Today, you'll enjoy more majestic vistas of Grand Teton National Park. Stop at Mormon Row Historic District, a line of homestead complexes on the National Register of Historic Places and the setting for one of the most iconic pictures of Grand Teton National Park. Tra...

Day 4: Yellowstone National Park Sightseeing

Begin the day by looking for wildlife in Hayden Valley on the way to the impressive Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone with its stunning waterfall. Continue on the upper loop to Dunraven Pass and the Lamar Valley, some of the most ruggedly beautiful regions of the park. ...

Day 5: Yellowstone National Park – Missoula

Travel through Montana and stop at the Grant-Kohrs Ranch National Historic Site commemorating the Western cattle industry that now functions as a working ranch by the National Park Service. Arrive in the township of Missoula where you visit the Smokejumper Visitor Cen...

Day 6: Missoula – Glacier National Park (2 Nights)

Enter Glacier National Park which was joined in 1932 with Waterton Lakes National Park to form the Waterton-Glacier International Peace Park-a world first and a UNESCO World Heritage Site and Biosphere Reserve. Cross the park along the scenic Southern Road, and keep a...

Day 7: Glacier National Park Sightseeing

This morning enjoy some of the most spectacular mountain scenery the Rocky Mountains have to offer. Twenty-five glaciers remain in spectacular Glacier National Park from the last Ice Age. The most exciting way to see these glaciers, amazing lakes, waterfalls and fores...

Day 8: Glacier National Park – Canmore (2 Nights)

This morning, cross the International Border and head north to Head-Smashed-In Buffalo Jump, a UNESCO-listed prehistoric site that serves as a telling remnant from the time of the First Nations people. Meet with a Blackfoot Native, a Local Specialist, who describes th...

Day 9: Banff National Park Sightseeing

Soaring mountains and stunning lakes await you this morning as you explore the most treasured spots of Banff National Park. Enjoy the "Jewel of the Rockies" - stunning Lake Louise where there is time to wander along Lakeshore Trail. Stop at Moraine Lake, one of the mo...

Day 10: Lake Louise – Depart Calgary

After breakfast, bid farewell to your newfound friends and transfer to Calgary International Airport or to the Westin Calgary for guests extending their stay. Full Breakfast

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Price From $3,675
Price per day$368
Last Updated: 7/25/2018

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Meals Included
  • 10 full breakfasts
  • 5 dinners
Age Requirements
No age restrictions
Additional Information
  • Audio Headsets for flexible sightseeing
  • Daily breakfast and an average of 50% of evening meals
  • Luxury air-conditioned coach with WiFi in most countries or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys)
  • Cherry-picked hotels all tried and trusted
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  • Optional Experiences and free time
  • All porterage and local charges included
  • Must-see sightseeing and surprise extras
  • An expert Travel Director and separate Driver
  • All hotel tips, charges and local taxes
  • Airport transfers on the first and last day of your guided holiday
  • VIP entry to many sights
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