Calgary to Vancouver
Best of the Canadian Rockies:
Calgary to Vancouver
Canada: Calgary, Banff, Jasper, Kamloops, Kelowna, Vancouver
Maligne Lake, Jasper National Park, Alberta, Canada
14 days starting from $ 5,495 including airfare from Seattle Single Supplement: FREE Departure Dates: May; Jul-Sep
WHAT TO EXPECT
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ITINERARY
DAY 1 • Arrive Calgary, Alberta Today, journey to Calgary. Later, join your Grand Circle Program Director and fellow travelers, including those from our Yellowstone National Park & Montana pre-trip extension.
Hilton Garden Inn Calgary or similar
DAY 2 • Calgary Discover Calgary this morning during a city tour against the stunning Canadian Rockies. Shaped by a 1940s oil boom, the city blends Western charm. The rest of the day is yours to explore. Meals: B, L | Hilton Garden Inn Calgary or similar
DAY 3 • Calgary • Banff En route to Banff, immerse in local cowboy culture at an Exclusive Discovery Series event on an Alberta ranch. Engage with ranch hands, experience daily life, and savor rustic fare for lunch. Arrive in Banff with the evening free for relaxation or exploration. Meals: B, L | Elk Avenue Hotel or similar
Discover some of nature ' s most stunning creations on this comprehensive tour of the Canadian Rockies. Journey through the flat prairies of Alberta ' s cowboy country to the dramatic mountainous landscapes of British Columbia and the Pacific Coast— exploring the grandeur of Banff, Jasper, and beautiful Kelowna along the way.
DAY 4 • Banff • Buffalo Nations Museum • Banff National Park
Explore Buffalo Nations Luxton Museum, honoring indigenous people. Head to UNESCO-listed Banff National Park via Tunnel Mountain Drive, discovering scenic gems. After lunch, enjoy personal exploration in the park. Meals: B, L | Elk Avenue Hotel or similar
DAY 5 • Banff • Lake Louise Explore Lake Louise’ s blue-green waters with stunning mountain views this morning. The rest of the day is yours to uncover Banff’ s delights at your leisure. Meals: B, L | Elk Avenue Hotel or similar
DAY 6 • Banff • Columbia Icefield • Jasper This morning, travel the Icefield Parkway, marveling at Rocky Mountain peaks and glacier-fed lakes. Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant. Explore the Athabasca Glacier up close with an Ice Explorer snowcoach. Arrive in Jasper in the evening. Meals: B, L, D | Lobstick Lodge or similar
DAY 7 • Jasper • Maligne Lake Enjoy a cruise on Maligne Lake, available from June to September. Pass by Spirit Island, a picturesque spot in the Canadian Rockies. Return to Jasper for leisure exploration. Meals: B | Lobstick Lodge or similar
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