Experience Gems of Rockies (theme)

Experience Gems of Rockies

★★★★★ 4/5

Overview :

The Rockies are one of the biggest attractions of living in Calgary, and they have so much to offer outdoor enthusiasts or people who simply want to explore hiking or snowsports for the first time.Drive west from Calgary for less than thirty minutes and the magnificent mountain range will begin to emerge from the horizon. While it’s most famous for its fabulous ski slopes, the Rockies are a playground for all seasons and it is something that every Calgarian should make the absolute most of. There is so much to see and do here that even the most ardent explorers have usually only scratched the proverbial surface of this vast mountain range.

Itinerary :

Day 1 Calgary – Banff :

On arrival, transfer from Calgary airport to the hotel in Banff and Check in. Overnight in Banff.
Day 2 Banff :

Enjoy your breakfast at the hotel and proceed for the 4-hour tour of the spectacular natural landscape surrounding the city of Banff is the perfect introduction to this famous Canadian resort town and Banff National Park. Begin your tour with hotel pickup, and then proceed along Tunnel Mountain Drive, where you can enjoy views of the town, Mount Rundle, Cascade Mountain and Bow Falls. Along the way, you’ll also have a chance to view the hoodoos, a series of interesting rock pillars shaped by countless years of wind and water. From there, make an ascent to the top of Sulphur Mountain aboard the Banff Gondola, which ferries passengers to the peak of the 7,486-foot (2,281-meter) mountain. Snap a few photos, and then head back down the mountain for drop-off at your hotel. Overnight in Banff. (B )
Day 3 Banff – Jasper :

Enjoy your breakfast and check out from the hotel. Later proceed for Jasper and explore Explore the wilds of western Alberta on this 10-hour Banff to Jasper one-way tour. Travel with your guide through the rugged wilderness of Banff and Jasper national parks. Take in top regional attractions such as Bow Lake, the Crowfoot Glacier, Athabasca Falls, Lake Louise and the Weeping Wall. At the Columbia Icefield, hike to the Athabasca Glacier or take the Glacier Skywalk over Sunwapta Valley. Learn of the region’s geology at the Columbia Icefield Centre or enjoy a guided walk to a scenic viewpoint. Then, finish your journey in Jasper. After pickup from Banff, spend the day in the majesty of Canada’s two most famous national parks: Banff National Park and Jasper National Park. Sightseeing stops along this beautiful highway include Lake Louise, Crowfoot Glacier, Bow Lake, the Columbia Icefield, the Weeping Wall and Athabasca Falls. During your visit to the Columbia Icefield, take part in the Ice Explorer tour to the Athabasca Glacier, and/or explore the Glacier Skywalk overlooking Sunwapta Valley. Either way you have approximately 4 hours here to enjoy lunch and explore the interpretive exhibits at the Columbia Icefield Centre or take a short-guided walk. Tour includes admissions to Ice Explorer & Glacier Skywalk. Overnight in Jasper. (B )
Day 4 Jasper :

Enjoy your breakfast at the hotel and later proceed for the tour of Jasper. Discover all that Jasper has to offer during this 4-hour excursion covering the top natural attractions near town. During your trip you’ll explore the towering limestone walls of Maligne Canyon during a walk to check out the waterfalls below, and gaze at the beautiful alpine waters at Maligne Lake and Medicine Lake. You’ll also have a chance to scout for local wildlife like sheep, elk and bears that populates the area around Maligne Lake. Immerse yourself in the stunning landscape of the Canadian Rockies during this 4-hour excursion near Jasper. Breathe in some fresh mountain air, and keep your eyes peeled for local wildlife, as you experience some of the area’s top natural attractions. Start your outdoor exploration with pickup from select Jasper hotels at 8:30am, continuing by coach for your sightseeing journey. Head to Maligne Canyon, a magnificent gorge where you’ll walk along the edge and cross two bridges offering dramatic views of the waterfalls down below. Continue to Medicine Lake, a relatively shallow body of water fed by nearby glaciers. You’ll enjoy fantastic vistas of the nearby Colin and Queen Elizabeth mountain ranges in your field of view. Then proceed to stunning Maligne Lake, where you’ll take in more incredible views of the three nearby glaciers and the much-photographed Spirit Island. Make sure to watch for wildlife during your stop at the lake, as the surrounding valley is home to a variety of moose, big horn sheep, deer and bears. Osprey, eagles and a pack of wolves are known to inhabit the area as well. Finish your trip with a drop-off back at your Jasper hotel. Overnight in Jasper. (B)
Day 5 Jasper :

Enjoy your breakfast and check out from the hotel and transfer from your hotel to Edmonton Airport (YEG). End of the services. (B).

Inclusion :

2 nights stay in Banff
2 nights stay in Jasper
Daily Breakfast
Arrival transfer from Calgary Airport to Hotel in downtown Banff on SIC
Inter-resort tour transfer from Banff to Jasper on SIC
Departure transfer from Jasper to YEG Airport on SIC
Discover Banff Tour with Banff Gondola Tour on SIC
Parkway Tour from Banff to Jasper including visit to Columbia Ice fields and admissions to Ice Explorer & Glacier Sky walk on SIC
Discover Jasper Tour on SIC
Taxes

Exclusion :

Train station transfers
Airfare
Travel and medical insurance
Services other than those specified under inclusions
Lunches and dinners
Tips and gratuities for guides/drivers and porters
Bottled Water on coaches and in hotel rooms

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