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Canadian Rockies & Glacier National Park Ice-fields, rushing streams, lovely waterfalls, glacial peaks and towering summits are just a few of the scenic wonders awaiting you in the Canadian Rockies and Glacier National Park. Ride aboard a Jammer (open-air touring car) during your visit to Glacier National Park, home to more than a million acres of forest, Alpine meadows, lakes and glaciers. Travel the dramatic Icefields Parkway, where snow-capped mountains engulf the landscape. Bow Falls and the Hoodoos (the land of the sleeping giants) are among the highlights of your stay in Banff, Alberta. |
| Call (800) 395-9550 for more information or to book today! Mention code 6220077 | | Collette Vacations | | | Day | Destination | Description | | Day 1 | Calgary | Calgary, Alberta - Tour Begins: Beginning in the Canadian province of Alberta, your tour combines the best of the prairies, the majesty of the Canadian Rockies, and the beauty of Montana's Glacier National Park, giving you a superb overview of these U.S. and Canadian wonderlands. | | Day 2 | Calgary | Calgary Stampede: This morning, it's off to the Calgary Stampede which has been entertaining people since 1912. You will travel to the Stampede grounds where you can visit the Midway, an authentic Indian Village, various exhibits and entertainment. After dinner you will have the opportunity** to have reserved seating for a great view of the various Stampede performances including the Chuckwagon races and musical entertainment. Today breakfast and dinner are included. | | Day 3 | Whitefish | Calgary - Kalispell/Whitefish, Montana: This morning, journey south to the prairie lands while enjoying the distant views of the spectacular Rockies. Visit Head-Smashed-In Buffalo Jump, one of the world's oldest and best preserved buffalo jumps, and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Head-Smashed-In, in the foothills of the Rockies, has been used continuously by Aboriginal people for over 5,500 years. Traveling south to your hotel in Montana, you will pass through quaint villages and along roads sometimes traversed by grizzly bears, black bears, mountain goats, cougars, wolves, moose and elk. Today breakfast is included. | | Day 4 | Glacier National Park | Glacier National Park: Today explore Glacier National Park. A naturalist's paradise, Glacier preserves over one million acres of forests, Alpine meadows and lakes, and is home to over 70 species of mammals and 270 species of birds. Enjoy a drive aboard one of the famous Jammer cars, built in the 1930s, over one of the most breathtaking roads in North America. "Going to the Sun Road"* stretches for 52 miles across the Continental Divide and offers incredible views of the valley and Glacier National Park. Today breakfast is included. | | Day 5 | Banff | Kalispell/Whitefish - Banff, Alberta: This morning depart Montana en route to the majestic Canadian Rockies. Upon arriving in Banff, enjoy leisure time to explore its charm, grace and beauty. Your evening features a fun-filled, award-winning dinner show, "Oh Canada, Eh?!". Enjoy a musical tribute to Canada as a singing Mountie, lumberjack and other native characters serve your delicious, family-style meal in a log cabin atmosphere. Today breakfast and dinner are included. | | Day 6 | Banff | Banff: Begin the day with a sightseeing tour of the Banff area including stops at the lovely Bow Falls and at the fascinating Hoodoos, also known as the "Land of Sleeping Giants." The afternoon is at leisure. You may choose to browse through the shops and museums, or just take in the natural beauty of the area. Today breakfast is included. | | Day 7 | Jasper | Banff - Jasper: A wonderful day of sightseeing is in store for you while en route to Jasper. Journey along the unforgettable Icefields Parkway and behold lofty waterfalls, rushing rivers, glacial peaks, imposing cliffs and snowcapped mountain ranges. Stop at the Columbia Icefields for a ride (weather permitting) across this mass of glacial ice which is over 1,000 feet thick, representing the largest accumulation of ice south of the Arctic Circle. Continuing up the parkway, you may see bears and stately elk. Stop at powerful Athabasca Falls, which has carved intricate features into stone, before arriving in Jasper. Today breakfast is included. | | Day 8 | Calgary | Jasper - Calgary: Leaving the wonder of the Rockies for the prairies of Alberta, you'll enjoy a trip to the extraordinary Maligne Canyon before you return to the vibrant city of Calgary. Tonight, enjoy a farewell dinner at a popular local restaurant. Today breakfast and dinner are included. | | Day 9 | Calgary | Calgary - Tour Ends: Your tour ends, leaving you with many pleasant memories of your outstanding vacation to two of the world's most beautiful areas, the incomparable Canadian Rockies and Glacier National Park. Today breakfast is included. |
| | | Westin Calgary, Calgary, AB | | Hilton Garden Inn, Kalispell, MT | | Caribou Lodge or Ptarmigan Inn, Banff, AB | | Sawridge, Jasper, AB | | Westin Calgary, Calgary, AB | |
| | Total meals - 10 | Breakfasts - 7 | | Lunches - 0 | Dinners - 3 |
| Base Rates Per Person
Air rates are based from the following airport: Seattle Tacoma Intl Airport-Seattle *Tour and air prices are lead-in rates from a specific gateway based on twin occupancy and are subject to change. Rates do not include inter-air flights. Please call for triple or child occupancy rates. Please confirm your specific itinerary at the time of booking. For tours that feature a cruise, port taxes are not included in the prices above. |
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