Canadian Rockies & Glacier Park in 11 Days, with Calgary Stampede
Tour details
- Nature & Wildlife Explore untamed landscapes teeming with wildlife
- Group Tour Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
- Fully Guided An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
- Low Intensity Travelers can expect some light physical activities
- Guided in English
- Group Size 8 - 46
- All Ages Welcome
Itinerary
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Picture ancient glaciers, a vast icefield, and the world that opens up beneath those snow-dusted Canadian peaks. Over 11 days you'll travel through the Canadian Rockies and across into Montana's Glacier National Park, with big scenery, local history, wildlife and a string of memorable rides along the way. You'll roll through the mountains aboard a vintage Red Jammer, climb onto a glacier in a massive ice explorer, and drift out on a glass-walled boat, with an optional flightseeing helicopter if you'd like to add it. Watch for wide skies, bighorn sheep and bears, and let the landscape shift from old gold rush country to the turquoise lakes of Banff and Jasper National Parks. Good eating comes with it: a tender filet of Alberta beef and a slice of homemade huckleberry pie are the place to start. No trip through the Canadian West is complete without the Calgary Stampede, billed as the "Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth." Pull on your boots and your 10-gallon hat for a festival that marks more than a hundred years of cowboy culture, western heritage and Indigenous traditions. You'll walk through the First Nations village, cheer on world-class rodeo riders, and take in everything from bucking broncos to live music and local food. As the world's largest rodeo and one of Canada's biggest festivals, it's a fitting way to close out your time in the Rockies. You'll also choose from a selection of included excursions in Banff, so you can shape that day around what interests you most.
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Your Canadian Rockies trip begins in Calgary tonight. At 6:00 p.m. you'll gather with your tour director and fellow travellers over a welcome drink. It's a relaxed way to settle in and meet the group before the journey really gets going in the morning.
Locations
- Calgary
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The day opens with an orientation drive past Calgary's main sights, then you'll head south to Head-Smashed-In Buffalo Jump. There a local First Nations guide shares the story of the area's ancient buffalo hunting traditions. Carrying on to Waterton Lakes National Park, you'll pause at Cameron Falls to photograph the water tumbling down the cliffs.
Locations
- Calgary, Fort MacLeod, Waterton Lakes National Park
Meals
- Breakfast
- Dinner
Included Activities
- Orientation tour of Calgary
- Guided tour of Head-Smashed-In Buffalo Jump with local First Nations guide
- Photo stop at Cameron Falls
Landmarks
- Head-Smashed-In Buffalo Jump
- Cameron Falls
- Waterton Lakes National Park
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You'll cross into Montana through the Waterton-Glacier International Peace Park and reach Glacier National Park, ringed by snow-capped peaks. Lunch is at a local restaurant, where huckleberry dishes are on the menu. Afterwards you'll climb aboard a scenic Red Jammer Bus to ride the Going-to-the-Sun Road, crossing Logan Pass at 6,646 feet.
Locations
- Waterton Lakes National Park, Glacier National Park, Whitefish
Meals
- Breakfast
- Lunch Lunch at a local restaurant featuring a seasonal huckleberry treat
Included Activities
- Guided passage through Waterton-Glacier International Peace Park
- Scenic ride on Red Jammer Bus on Going-to-the-Sun Road
- Lunch at local restaurant with huckleberry treat
Landmarks
- Glacier National Park
- Going-to-the-Sun Road
- Logan Pass
- Waterton-Glacier International Peace Park
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This morning takes you back into Canada and through British Columbia, winding past the red cliffs of Sinclair Canyon and Kootenay National Park. Once you're over the line into Alberta, you'll reach Banff National Park. The evening is yours to wander the lively alpine village, with its restaurants, shops and galleries set against a dramatic mountain backdrop.
Locations
- Kootenay National Park, Banff
Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Drive through Sinclair Canyon
- Drive through Kootenay National Park
Landmarks
- Sinclair Canyon
- Kootenay National Park
- Banff National Park
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The day begins at Bow Falls, then you'll pick one of two included activities: a guided horseback ride along the Bow River, or a gondola up to the summit of Sulphur Mountain for views across the peaks. The rest of your time stays open for Banff's downtown shops and restaurants, or any optional activities that catch your eye.
Locations
- Banff, Sulphur Mountain
Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Stop at Bow Falls
- Globus Choice excursion: one-hour guided horseback trail ride along Bow River (OR)
- Globus Choice excursion: Banff Gondola to Sulphur Mountain summit with interactive exhibits (OR)
Optional Activities
- Helicopter flightseeing trip
- Visit to Cave and Basin National Historic Site
- Cruise on Lake Minnewanka
- Downtown shopping and dining
Landmarks
- Bow Falls
- Sulphur Mountain
- Bow River
- Cave and Basin National Historic Site
- Lake Minnewanka
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Heading north along the Icefields Parkway toward Jasper, you'll stop at Lake Louise to take in its turquoise water with Victoria Glacier behind it. Further on comes Sunwapta Pass and its alpine outlook. You'll reach Jasper by afternoon, with time to unwind or add an optional float trip down the Athabasca River if you're after more activity.
Locations
- Banff, Lake Louise, Jasper
Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit to Lake Louise
- Travel along Icefields Parkway
- Stop at Sunwapta Pass
Optional Activities
- Float trip down Athabasca River
- Exploration of Jasper National Park
Landmarks
- Lake Louise
- Victoria Glacier
- Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise
- Icefields Parkway
- Sunwapta Pass
- Jasper National Park
- Athabasca River
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The morning is free to get to know Jasper's mountain-town feel, go for a hike, or head out in a canoe. Later you'll make your way to Maligne Lake for a narrated cruise toward Spirit Island, one of the region's most photographed spots. The day closes with a lakeside dinner of local Alberta beef, taking in the views and the stars overhead in the clear wilderness sky.
Locations
- Jasper, Spirit Island
Meals
- Breakfast
- Dinner Lakeside dinner with incredible views and local fare including famous Alberta beef
Included Activities
- Narrated cruise on Maligne Lake to Spirit Island
- Lakeside dinner with local Alberta beef
Optional Activities
- Hiking in Jasper National Park
- Canoe outing
- Downtown Jasper exploration
Landmarks
- Maligne Lake
- Spirit Island
- Jasper National Park
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First up is Athabasca Falls, then you'll follow the Icefields Parkway south again to the Columbia Icefield. An Ice Explorer carries you out onto the Athabasca Glacier for a walk on the ice, and you'll visit the Glacier Discovery Centre. From there it's back to Calgary for a special farewell dinner hosted by your tour director to round off the trip.
Locations
- Jasper, Calgary
Meals
- Breakfast
- Dinner Special farewell dinner
Included Activities
- Visit to Athabasca Falls
- Ice Explorer ride on Athabasca Glacier
- Glacier Discovery Centre visit
- Farewell dinner hosted by Tour Director
Landmarks
- Athabasca Falls
- Columbia Icefield
- Athabasca Glacier
- Glacier Discovery Centre
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Your admission to the Calgary Stampede grounds is included, so you can explore at your own pace, including the First Nations village at Elbow River Camp. The afternoon is free for more time on the grounds or a look at other parts of Calgary. In the evening you'll watch the chuckwagon races and a stage show with hundreds of singers, dancers and musicians.
Locations
- Calgary
Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Admission to Calgary Stampede grounds
- Visit to Elbow River Camp (First Nations village)
- Chuckwagon races (evening)
- Stage show with musical variety spectacular (evening)
Optional Activities
- Exploration of Calgary highlights
Landmarks
- Calgary Stampede
- Elbow River Camp
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The morning is yours to spend in Calgary as you please. In the afternoon you'll take your seat for the Calgary Rodeo and receive a souvenir program. You'll round out the day back at the Stampede grounds, strolling through the agricultural exhibits and sampling classic fair foods before things wind down.
Locations
- Calgary
Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Calgary Rodeo viewing (afternoon)
- Souvenir program
- Access to Calgary Stampede grounds
Optional Activities
- Calgary city exploration
- Agricultural exhibits
- Classic fair foods
Landmarks
- Calgary Stampede
- Rope Square
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Your trip comes to an end this morning after breakfast.
Locations
- Calgary
Meals
- Breakfast
Dates & Prices
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From Saturday 12 Jun 2027To Sunday 20 Jun 2027
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From Monday 14 Jun 2027To Tuesday 22 Jun 2027
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From Sunday 20 Jun 2027To Monday 28 Jun 2027
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From Sunday 27 Jun 2027To Monday 5 Jul 2027
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From Saturday 3 Jul 2027To Tuesday 13 Jul 2027
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From Saturday 3 Jul 2027To Sunday 11 Jul 2027
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From Monday 5 Jul 2027To Tuesday 13 Jul 2027
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From Monday 5 Jul 2027To Thursday 15 Jul 2027
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From Saturday 10 Jul 2027To Sunday 18 Jul 2027
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From Monday 12 Jul 2027To Tuesday 20 Jul 2027
Partners
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Alesia Tour
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Globus
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- An expert guide is included.
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- Breakfast daily, 1 Lunch, 3 Dinner
- Transport
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Mitzy
Our tour guide was terrific. Lynda Brown was organized and well prepared for each day. Her enthusiasm and in-depth knowledge made the the trip well worth the cost. We had a wonderful time!
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Mitzy
Amazing experiences!
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Jeanne
Our tour guide Mark Love was above and beyond my expectations. He was so organized, extremely knowledgeable and we could tell he loved his job. The tour was amazing with stops at so many beautiful locations.
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John
Tour guide Lynda brown great as well as bus driver Bruce
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Denise
Itinerary was slow to start but got better and better each day.
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Jan
Professional Attention to detail Tikely
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Dennis
Very well organized by caring enthusiastic caring staff! Michel Meyers and Driver Bruce are super!!! Well informed and made the tour very enjoyable
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Sharon
Had a wonderful tour guide, Michelle and a great coach driver, Bruce!
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Veronica
was very glad not have to wear name tags, the tour guide and bus driver were very knowledgeable about the places we toured, everyone was very friendly
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Eileen
Great tours, guides and accommodations.
Tour ID: 51561
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