Canadas Rockies 2009

Highlights

  • Calgary
  • Yoho National Park
  • Lake Louise
  • Icefields Parkway
  • Jasper National Park
  • Columbia Icefield
  • Bow Summit
  • Banff National Park

    Canadas Rockies 2009 Whats Included

    Sightseeing Highlights

  • Lake Louise Enjoy a guided walk along the lake and ride a gondola.
  • Banff National Park Explore this UNESCO World Heritage Site.
  • Moraine Lake View this stunning lake in the Valley of the Ten Peaks.
  • Yoho National Park Discover spectacular Emerald Lake.
  • Icefields Parkway Drive along this magnificent highway.
  • Columbia Icefields Enjoy a unique Ice Explorer ride on Athabasca Glacier.
  • Jasper National Park Join a narrated walk along Maligne Canyon.
  • Jasper Learn about Rocky Mountain wildlife during an informative lecture.
  • Banff See the sights of this famed resort town.

    Dining Highlights

  • 1 Welcome Reception with your Tour Director in Calgary
  • 6 Full breakfasts
  • 1 lunch at Lake Louise Sightseeing Gondola
  • 2 three-course dinners in hotels
  • Farewell Dinner with wine in Banff10 included meals in total (see day by day itinerary)

    First Class Travel Highlights

  • The services of one of Trafalgar's professional Tour Directors on tour.
  • Complimentary transfers on Day 1 from Calgary International Airport to the Trafalgar hotel in Calgary and on Day 7 from Banff to Calgary International Airport and the Trafalgar hotel in Calgary.
  • Travel on Trafalgar's luxury air-conditioned motorcoaches with reclining seats and restroom facilities.
  • You'll stay in twin-bedded rooms with private facilities.
  • All hotel service charges, baggage handling fees (one suitcase per person) and local taxes.
  • A stylish wallet, tour documents and map book journal.

    Airport Transfers

  • On all tours round trip arrival and departure transfers are included on the arrival and departure day of your tour. Should you arrive or depart at other times, Trafalgar is pleased to offer inexpensive transfers via scheduled shuttle service or mini van. Please ask at the time of confirming your reservation for these services to be booked.

    • Details

    Tour Operator
    Trafalgar Tours
    Offer
    Offer valid through 3/31/2009
    Duration
    7 Days
    Escorted
    Escorted - Yes
    DayDestinationDescription
    Day 1Calgary Arrive Calgary
    : Welcome to Calgary! A complimentary transfer is provided to the Trafalgar hotel. Your Tour Director is at the hotel this afternoon to greet you and answer questions. Join us at 6:00pm for a Welcome Reception at the hotel."(Welcome Reception)"

    Hotel: Calgary Marriott
    Day 2Calgary - Lake Louise Calgary - Lake Louise
    : We journey to Banff National Park and explore three of North America's most beautiful lakes, starting with Lake Louise, one of the most breathtaking settings in the world. Enjoy a narrated promenade along the lakeshore and learn about the geography and history of the area. Next is Moraine Lake, nestled in the dramatic Valley of the Ten Peaks. We then cross the Continental Divide and enter Yoho National Park. See the Spiral Tunnels, Natural Bridge and Emerald Lake, a jewel sparkling with the blue-green hue of an emerald. We end the day in the nearby hamlet of Lake Louise.(Full Breakfast/ Dinner)

    Hotel: Lake Louise Inn
    Day 3Lake Louise - Columbia Icefield - Jasper (2 nights) Lake Louise - Columbia Icefield - Jasper (2 nights)
    : Today our Tour Director will reveal a Hidden Treasure! We travel along the world-famous Icefields Parkway, one of the world's most spectacular mountain drives. Marvel at the unsurpassed scenery including sub-alpine forests, meadows, massive glaciers and remarkable lakes. Keep an eye out for grizzly, black bear, moose, elk and other wildlife. At the Columbia Icefield, we board an Ice Explorer for the trip of a lifetime as we drive onto the massive Athabasca Glacier. We then drive to the quaint township of Jasper, where we spend the next two nights. After dinner, we enjoy a fun and informative lecture on the area's abundant wildlife.(Full Breakfast/ Dinner)

    Hotel: Chateau Jasper (2 nights)
    Day 4Jasper National Park sightseeing & at leisure Jasper National Park sightseeing & at leisure
    : We start with a narrated walk along Maligne Canyon, one of the most beautiful gorges in the Canadian Rockies. Marvel at the spectacular rock formations and waterfalls and learn about one of Canada's longest underground river systems. The rest of the day is at leisure. Activities abound in Jasper National Park and your Tour Director will provide you with suggestions. (Full breakfast)
    Day 5Jasper - Icefields Parkway - Banff (2 nights) Jasper - Icefields Parkway - Banff (2 nights)
    : Snow-capped peaks, hanging glaciers, pounding waterfalls and surging rivers dominate the landscape as we head back toward Banff. After lunch at the beautiful Lodge of the Ten Peaks,we ride the Lake Louise Sightseeing Gondola to the top; here enjoy award-winning Interpretive Programs including indoor presentations on grizzly bears and themed guided walks. We arrive at the quintessential alpine village of Banff and enjoy an orientation tour. See Bow Falls, the classic viewpoint of Surprise Corner along Tunnel Mountain Drive and the wind-shaped"hoodoos"overlooking Bow Valley. (Full breakfast/ Lunch)

    Hotel: Banff Park Lodge (2 nights)
    Day 6Banff at leisure Banff at leisure
    : Today is at leisure in Banff for you to pursue your own interests. Why not take an optional helicopter flight over Mount Assiniboine, a Banff Gondola ride, or a relaxing float trip down the Bow River. This evening join us for a Farewell Dinner at the hotel. (Full Breakfast/ Farewell Dinner)
    Day 7Banff - Depart Calgary Banff - Depart Calgary
    : This morning we descend from the Canadian Rockies on our way back to Calgary. A complimentary transfer is provided to Calgary International Airport and the Trafalgar hotel in Calgary for passengers extending their stay.(Full breakfast)

    Note: Please do not schedule any flights before 2:00pm
    Dates/Pricing
    DatePrice / DescriptionQuote
    May 18, 2009$1,775.00* (USD) / Land PriceQuote
    May 25, 2009$1,775.00* (USD) / Land PriceQuote
    June 01, 2009$2,050.00* (USD) / Land PriceQuote
    June 15, 2009$2,050.00* (USD) / Land PriceQuote
    June 22, 2009$2,050.00* (USD) / Land PriceQuote
    June 26, 2009$2,050.00* (USD) / Land PriceQuote
    June 29, 2009$2,050.00* (USD) / Land PriceQuote
    July 13, 2009$2,050.00* (USD) / Land PriceQuote
    July 17, 2009$2,050.00* (USD) / Land PriceQuote
    July 20, 2009$2,050.00* (USD) / Land PriceQuote
    July 24, 2009$2,050.00* (USD) / Land PriceQuote
    July 27, 2009$2,050.00* (USD) / Land PriceQuote
    August 03, 2009$2,050.00* (USD) / Land PriceQuote
    August 10, 2009$2,050.00* (USD) / Land PriceQuote
    August 17, 2009$2,050.00* (USD) / Land PriceQuote
    August 24, 2009$2,050.00* (USD) / Land PriceQuote
    August 31, 2009$2,050.00* (USD) / Land PriceQuote
    September 04, 2009$2,050.00* (USD) / Land PriceQuote
    September 07, 2009$2,050.00* (USD) / Land PriceQuote
    September 11, 2009$2,050.00* (USD) / Land PriceQuote
    September 14, 2009$2,050.00* (USD) / Land PriceQuote
    September 21, 2009$2,050.00* (USD) / Land PriceQuote
    September 28, 2009$2,050.00* (USD) / Land PriceQuote
    Disclaimer
    * For earlier departures than listed below please contact your Travel agent.
    ** For single travellers purchasing the twin-share option, please note that there is a no smoking policy in all shared rooms.
    For details on discounts that apply to this tour please refer to a brochure or see your Travel Agent.
    The displayed prices are based on twin-share accommodation. A single supplement price is available on request.

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