Stanley Park, Vancouver, British Columbia Athabasca Glacier, Alberta
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 • Ranch visit • Banff En route to Banff, immerse yourself 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
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
DAY 8 • Jasper • Kamloops, British Columbia Cross into the province of British Columbia( changing time zones) as you travel from Jasper to Kamloops today, with a bag lunch included en route. Arrive at your hotel with time to settle in before an included dinner this evening.
Meals: B, L | Thompson Hotel or similar
Trip Highlight
On Day 4, tour Banff National Park, Canada’ s first and most popular national park, as well as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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