Rocky Mountain Adventure (Self Drive Vacation)

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Days
7

Location
United States

  • Accommodation
    included
Included

  • Stay in Quality Hotels
  • Daily Breakfast and Dinner
  • All Hotel Taxes

Not Included

  • Air / Rail Tickets
  • Visa

Tour Information

Day 1: Arrive Calgary

Arrive at Calgary International Airport, proceed to car rental location to pick up the vehicle, and proceed to hotel. Rest of the day is at your leisure to create your own urban adventure and form your first impressions of Western Canada. Overnight at the hotel in Calgary.

Day 2: Calgary to Banff

Today depart for Banff. On arrival, check-in at hotel. Overnight at the hotel in Banff. (B)

Day 3: Banff

Today's day is at leisure. The resort town of Banff, set amongst the towering mountains of Rundle, Tunnel, Cascade and Norquay. Explore Bow Falls, Tunnel Mountain Drive, Surprise Corner, Hoodoos, Two Jack Viewpoint and Lake Minnewanka Boat Cruise (admission included) for one hour which portraits the wildlife and vegetation including the Devil’s gap at foothills of the Rockies. A gentle ride on the Banff Gondola (admission included) takes you to the summit of Sulphur Mountain for a 360 degree panorama of the Bow Valley. Afternoon hike along one of the groomed trails or stroll through the town site of Banff to shop in the many boutiques and shops. Overnight at the hotel in Banff. (B)

Day 4: Banff to Lake Louise

This morning drive through the Bow Valley to Lake Louise. With the Victoria Glacier in the background, this emerald-coloured lake is sure to leave an indelible impression. Overnight at the hotel in Lake Louise. (B)

Day 5: Lake Louise to Jasper

Today drive to Jasper via the Ice fields Parkway – Canada’s most scenic mountain roadway, a route to glaciers, lakes and waterfalls. Arrive at the Columbia Ice fields Discovery Center, take the Ice Explorer Ride which takes you up the Athabasca Glacier. Later take a coach from the Discovery Center to the Glacier Sky walk, a glass-floored observation platform over the Sunwapta Valley for an unobstructed view of the surrounding glaciers. Continue along the Parkway to the Crowfoot Glacier, Peyto Lake and Bow Lake En route to Jasper. Overnight at the hotel in Jasper. (B)

Day 6: Jasper

Today's day is at leisure to experience the uniquely beautiful landscape of Jasper National Park where history is set amid some of the most rugged peaks in the Rockies. Explore Jasper town-site, Athabasca Viewpoint, Maligne Canyon and Maligne Lake. At Maligne Canyon, stroll along 50 meter walls and learn about its unique underground water system. Later, enjoy Maligne Lake Boat Cruise (admission included) and we suggest a visit to Miette Hot Springs, White Water Rafting, Jasper Skytram, Sky Gazing and much more. Overnight at the hotel in Jasper. (B)

Day 7: Depart Jasper to Edmonton

Proceed to Edmonton Airport. On arrival drop off vehicle at car rental agency and proceed to board for your flight back home or your next destination. (B)