Secrets of the Rockies and Glacier National Park Summer 2018

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A rare and intimate encounter with the rugged Rocky Mountains, this Hidden Journey traverses undulating, unforgiving fields of ice, crosses the Continental Divide in exclusive vintage style, and follows the brave steps of the buffalo runners as they drove their prey over the edge of a cliff centuries ago.

Overview

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

Highlights

    • City tour in Calgary
    • Cruise upon Maligne Lake
    • Scenic drive along the Icefields Parkway, Red Jammers excursion along the Going-to-the-Sun Road
    • Visit Waterton Lakes, Lake Louise, Moraine Lake, Athabasca Glacier

What's this trip about?

    A rare and intimate encounter with the rugged Rocky Mountains, this Hidden Journey traverses undulating, unforgiving fields of ice, crosses the Continental Divide in exclusive vintage style, and follows the brave steps of the buffalo runners as they drove their prey over the edge of a cliff centuries ago.

Details

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

Travel Themes

  • 50 plus
  • Cultural
  • Education / Learning

Destinations

  • North America
  • Canada
  • United States

Attractions

  • Calgary
  • Glacier National Park
  • Jasper
  • Lake Louise

Activities

  • Culture
  • Historic sightseeing
  • Homestays & Cultural Immersion

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Itinerary

Day 1: Arrive Calgary

Don your Stetson and buckle up those cowboy boots. You've arrived in Stampede country. Get settled into the ways of the Wild West before meeting your Travel Director and fellow explorers at 6 p.m. for a Welcome Reception. Welcome Reception

Day 2: Calgary – Fort MacLeod – Waterton Lakes National Park

This morning, travel to the UNESCO World Heritage Site, Head-Smashed-In-Buffalo Jump, where a Local Specialist explains how buffalo were driven off a cliff by buffalo runners centuries ago. Next, trace the journey of the North-West Mounted Police across western Canada...

Day 3: Waterton Lakes National Park – Glacier National Park

The Big Skies of Montana beckon this morning as you cross the international border into Montana's famed Glacier National Park, a celebrated UNESCO World Heritage Site and Biosphere Reserve touted as the Crown of the Continent. Skirt the slopes and cross the Continenta...

Day 4: Glacier National Park – Lake Louise (2 Nights)

Continue through Glacier National Park heading north, back into Canada through the sheer red walls of Sinclair Canyon and scenic Kootenay National Park. Glacial peaks and turquoise waters of Banff National Park offer an ethereal setting arriving on the serene shores of Lake Louise, the "Jewel of the Canadian Rockies. " Full Breakfast, Dinner

Day 5: Lake Louise Sightseeing

This morning, enjoy the lake's tranquil waters, walking the Lakeshore Trail and learning about your surroundings. The next stop is the glacial Moraine Lake, one of the most photographed sites in all of Canada. Embark on a guided group stroll along its shoreline, as you ramble toward Rock Pile for inspiring views of the Valley of Ten Peaks.The afternoon is yours. Full Breakfast

Day 6: Lake Louise – Athabasca Glacier – Jasper (2 Nights)

Blaze a trail through the heart of the Canadian Rockies-a journey through stunning wilderness, passing sparkling mountain lakes, tumbling glaciers and sweeping valleys en route to the Athabasca Glacier, on the vast and untamed Columbia Icefield. Boarding a specially d...

Day 7: Jasper Sightseeing

Embark on a picturesque walk admiring the sheer limestone cliffs of Maligne Canyon and learning about the underground river system that flows out to Medicine Lake. Cruise the waters of Maligne Lake, surrounded by a ring of mountains, and journey to Spirit Island, the ...

Day 8: Jasper – Icefields Parkway – Banff National Park (2 Nights)

Admire the jaw-dropping scenery of the Icefields Parkway as we journey south towards the wild lands of Banff, stopping to admire the thunderous Athabasca Falls. Stepping out at Bow Summit, the highest point on the Columbia Icefield, enjoy the views over glacier-fed Peyto Lake. Full Breakfast, Dinner

Day 9: Banff Sightseeing

After a free morning, spend the afternoon together uncovering the rugged beauty of Banff, from its postcard viewpoint of Surprise Corner, spectacular Bow Falls and the wind-shaped rock formations known as the hoodoos. This evening, the aroma of sizzling Alberta beef a...

Day 10: Banff – Depart Calgary

A transfer is provided to Calgary International Airport or the Delta Calgary Downtown for guests extending their stay. Full Breakfast

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Price per day$360
Last Updated: 7/25/2018

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Meals Included
  • 9 full breakfasts
  • 6 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
  • Hand-picked Insider Experiences
  • 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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