Canadas Rockies & Rocky Mountaineer Train (Redleaf) & Calgary Stampede - About this Tour

Tour Details | Departure Dates and Pricing

Details

• Duration (with arrival/departure): 9
• Tour Style: Discovery Tours
• Destinations: Calgary, Yoho National Park, Lake Louise, Athabasca Glacier, Jasper National Park, Banff National Park

Itinerary

• Day 1 - Arrive Calgary (2 nights) Welcome to Calgary, a city with a unique Western atmosphere during the Stampede. A complimentary transfer is provided to the Trafalgar hotel. Your Tour Director is available at the hotel this afternoon to greet you and answer your questions. Join us at 6:00pm for a Welcome Reception at the hotel. At 8:00pm, we attend the amazing Calgary Stampede Chuckwagon Races and Grandstand Show. The chuckwagon races relive the days of the "Old West" as teams compete for a prize topping $1 Million! Watch as chuckwagons and their outriders thunder down the tracks as if chased by a herd of stampeding cattle! End the day with the Evening Show musical extravaganza, complete with fireworks! (Welcome Reception) 
  
  Hotel: Calgary Marriott



• Day 2 - Calgary Stampede We're off to the Calgary Stampede, the world's largest rodeo, featuring world-class talent. Our all-day tickets include reserved seating at rodeo events and admission to the Fairgrounds. Besides the exciting rodeo events, you can visit agricultural exhibits and listen to live bands. (Full Breakfast)



• Day 3 - Calgary - Lake Louise We journey north to Banff National Park, in the heart
  of the Canadian Rockies, and explore three of North America's most beautiful lakes. We start with Lake Louise, one of the most breathtaking settings in the world, where dark green forests frame the lake's azure waters against a backdrop of dramatic snow-capped peaks. Enjoy a narrated promenade along the lakeshore and learn about the wildlife, nature and history of Lake Louise. Next is Moraine Lake, nestled in the dramatic Valley of the Ten Peaks. Marvel at the stunning scenery with jagged peaks reflecting on the tranquil waters of the lake. We then cross the Continental Divide through Kicking Horse Pass and enter Yoho National Park. See Natural Bridge, Spiral Tunnels and Emerald Lake, a jewel sparkling with the blue-green hue of an emerald. We end the day at our hotel in the nearby hamlet of Lake Louise. Dinner tonight is served at the Lake Louise Railway Station & Restaurant, a carefully restored historic train station offering a classic Canadian dining experience. (Full Breakfast, Highlight Dinner)
  
  Hotel: Lake Louise Inn



• Day 4 - Lake Louise – Columbia Icefield – Jasper (2 nights) We travel northwest along the Great Divide and the spine of the Rockies on the world-famous Icefields Parkway, one of the world's most spectacular mountain drives. Marvel at the unsurpassed scenery including subalpine forests, alpine 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 follow the Sunwapta and Athabasca Rivers into the quaint township of Jasper, where we spend the next two nights. After dinner, we enjoy a fun and informative lecture by a local expert on the area's abundant wildlife. (Full Breakfast, Dinner)
  
  Hotel: Chateau Jasper (2 nights)



• Day 5 - Jasper National Park sightseeing & at leisure We start the day 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 for you to pursue your own interests. Activities abound in Jasper National Park, and your Tour Director will provide you with suggestions for optional excursions available to you. (Full breakfast)
  



• Day 6 - Jasper – Icefields Parkway – Banff (2 nights) Snow-capped peaks, hanging glaciers, pounding waterfalls and surging rivers dominate the landscape as we retrace our steps on the Icefields Parkway on our way to Banff. Enjoy lunch at the beautiful Lodge of the Ten Peaks, before riding the Lake Louise Sightseeing Gondola. Capture the beauty of Lake Louise, glaciers, wildflowers and possibly even some wildlife. At the top, there are award-winning Interpretive Programs including indoor presentations on grizzly bears and themed guided walks. We end the day on arrival at the quintessential alpine village of Banff for our two-night stay. This evening, why not enjoy an entertaining musical celebration of Canada at the optional dinner theatre, Oh Canada Eh? (Full breakfast, Lunch)
  
  Hotel: Banff Park Lodge (2 nights)



• Day 7 - Banff sightseeing & at leisure Our morning orientation tour introduces us to the best of Banff. See Bow Falls, the classic viewpoint of Surprise Corner along Tunnel Mountain Drive, and the wind-shaped hoodoos overlooking Bow Valley. The afternoon is at leisure in Banff for you to pursue your own interests. Optional activities include a helicopter flight over Mount Assiniboine, the Matterhorn of the Canadian Rockies, and a relaxing float trip down the beautiful Bow River. This evening, join us for a farewell dinner at the hotel. (Full Breakfast, Dinner)
  



• Day 8 - Banff – Rocky Mountaineer – Kamloops Travel aboard the Rocky Mountaineer train in your choice of RedLeaf or GoldLeaf Service, on a two-day independent daytime rail journey from Banff to Vancouver. Travel through the Spiral Tunnels, past the glaciers of Kicking Horse Pass, under Mount McDonald, and along the South Thompson River to Kamloops where you are transferred to your hotel. Meals: GoldLeaf: (Full breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
  
  Hotel: Assigned by Rocky Mountaineer



• Day 9 Kamloops – Rocky Mountaineer – Depart Vancouver Continue your rail journey through the Thompson and Fraser Canyons, arriving in Vancouver at approximately 5:30pm. A complimentary transfer is provided from the train station to Vancouver International Airport or the Georgian Court Hotel in Vancouver for passengers extending their stay. The train’s arrival into Vancouver can be subject to delays; we therefore recommend that you allow plenty of time for your onward travel arrangements. 
  
  Meals: RedLeaf (Continental Breakfast / Lunch)
  
  Note: Please do not schedule any flights before 9:00pm
  


Arrive Calgary Calgary StampedeCalgary - Lake LouiseLake Louise – Columbia Icefield – Jasper Jasper National Park sightseeing & at leisureJasper – Icefields Parkway – Banff Banff sightseeing & at leisureBanff – Rocky Mountaineer – KamloopsKamloops – Rocky Mountaineer – Depart Vancouver

Whats Included

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Sightseeing Highlights

• Calgary Stampede: Experience the world's largest rodeo, featuring world-class talent.
• Lake Louise: Enjoy a narrated walk along the lake and ride the Lake Louise Sightseeing Gondola
• Banff National Park: Explore the Valley of the Ten Peaks and beautiful Moraine Lake
• Yoho National Park: Discover Emerald Lake, Natural Bridge and the Spiral Tunnels.
• Icefields Parkway: Drive along this spectacular highway, past more than 200 glaciers and unsurpassed Rocky Mountain vistas
• 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 at a fun and informative lecture by a local expert
• Banff: See the sights of the resort town of Banff where Canada’s National Parks were first established.

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Dining Highlights

• A welcome drink hosted by your Tour Director
• 6 Full breakfasts
• 3 three-course dinners in hotels and on the Rocky Mountaineer.
• 3 lunch at Lake Louise Sightseeing Gondola and on the Rocky Mountaineer
• 1 specialty dinner at a local restaurant in Lake Louise.
• 2 Continental breakfasts
• Complimentary snacks and non-alcoholic beverages with RedLeaf service.
15 included meals in total (see day by day itinerary)

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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 9 from Banff to Calgary International Airport and the Trafalgar hotel on 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 travel bag and wallet containing tour documents and helpful information.

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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.

Options

Child Prices: Apply to children 11 years of age and under.