The Canadian Rockies and Glacier National Park (9 Days starting from $3,160)

The Canadian Rockies and Glacier National Park

A 9-Day tour starting from $3,160

Length:	9 Days
Type:	Deluxe Tour
Category:	Canada Tour
Operator:	Tauck
Tour Code:	CR2008

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About This Tour

Tour four Canadian national parks plus Montana’s Glacier National Park on a Rockies memory-maker that includes the Icefields Parkway, a ride on a glacier, a lake cruise, and a mountain photography lesson.

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Guided exploration of 5 national parks in Canada and the U.S.- Banff, Jasper, Kootenay, Waterton Lakes and Glacier, including 1930s touring buses on the Going- to-the Sun Road and an Ice Explorer ride on Athabasca Glacier

Inside-the-heart-of-the-park accommodations at the most celbrated Fairmont wilderness resorts in North America- Chateau Lake Louise, Jasper Park Lodge and Banff Springs

Private lake cruises, photography tips from a local expert, and a wine and cheese reception hosted by a local artist

Airport transfers upon arrival and departure as noted

21 meals, service charges, gratuities to local guides, admission fees, taxes and porterage

Day 1: Arrive in Calgary
Tour begins at 6:00 p.m. at The Fairmont Palliser in the heart of downtown Calgary. Meet your Tauck Director and travel companions at the welcome reception and dinner. Meals: Dinner Lodging: The Fairmont Palliser, Calgary, AB

Day 2: Glacier National Park and International Peace Park
Travel south to Canada's Waterton Lakes National Park, where the prairie abruptly hits the mountains. En route, visit Head-Smashed-In Buffalo Jump, a prehistoric site used continuously by indigenous peoples for over 5,500 years. Continue on to Waterton Lakes; in 1932, the park was joined with Montana's Glacier National Park to form the Waterton-Glacier International Peace Park – a world first. It’s now a UNESCO World Heritage Site and Biosphere Reserve. Cross the border to Montana’s side of the park, where you might see grizzly or black bears. Your rustic accommodations in a historic lakeside hotel built in 1915 are the best available within Glacier National Park. Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner Lodging: Many Glacier Hotel,* Glacier National Park, MT

Day 3: A lake cruise and the Going-to-the-Sun Road
Take a morning lake cruise to admire the reflection of snow-capped peaks on the water’s surface, in an area that's been called the "Switzerland of North America." Conditions permitting, journey over the Going-to-the-Sun Road in Glacier National Park aboard a restored 1930s-vintage red touring bus; the road skirts the shores of St. Mary’s Lake, and crosses the Continental Divide over Logan Pass. View many of the park’s mountains and glaciers on your way to Lake McDonald, the largest lake in Glacier National Park. Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner Lodging: Lake McDonald Lodge,* Glacier National Park, MT

Day 4: Kootenay & Banff National Parks
Depart Glacier National Park and head into the timberlands along the western slope of the Canadian Rockies to Kootenay National Park. See Radium Hot Springs, and Sinclair Canyon’s red walls. Arrive at your world-famous chateau-style hotel on the edge of emerald Lake Louise overlooking Victoria Glacier on steep, sculpted mountains in Banff National Park. Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner Lodging: The Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise, Banff National Park, AB

Day 5: Photo tips and a drive along the Icefields Parkway
Learn the secrets of great alpine photography during a lesson from a professional photographer before setting out from Lake Louise for a drive along the spectacular Icefields Parkway. Then put what you've learned into your pictures as you encounter jaw-dropping views of mountains, waterfalls, glaciers, and snowfields around every turn; watch for bears, elk, bighorn sheep, and mountain goats, especially in the spring and fall. Arrive at your hotel in the heart of Jasper National Park, and enjoy a wine and cheese reception, hosted by a local artist, during which you'll learn about the history of art in the Canadian Rockies. Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner Lodging: The Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge, Jasper National Park, AB

Day 6: A jaunt in Jasper and more
Your Glacier National Park and Canadian Rockies vacation continues with a day at leisure in your 900-acre resort within Jasper National Park. Optional activities at your resort (available at additional charge) include horseback riding, white-water rafting, or fishing; renting a canoe or paddleboat; taking a guided nature walk; or playing a round of golf on a top-rated course. Or you may choose to visit the town of Jasper on your own. Meals: Breakfast, dinner Lodging: The Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge, Jasper National Park, AB

Day 7: Glacier Ice Explorer
rideView Athabasca Glacier on the Columbia Icefield, the largest ice cap in the Canadian Rockies. Take a memorable ride across the glacier’s surface on an Ice Explorer, a specially designed vehicle. Wind your way along the Icefields Parkway to Banff National Park, the first national park in Canada. Your grand hotel was built more than a century ago to resemble a Scottish baronial castle. Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner Lodging: The Fairmont Banff Springs, Banff National Park, AB

Day 8: The bounty of Banff as you please
During an open day in Banff National Park, there are many optional activities (available at additional cost) to choose from. You can ride the Banff Gondola, take a guided nature walk, go horseback riding, mountain biking, or canoeing on the Bow River. Play a round of golf, perhaps book an alpine aromatherapy massage at the Willow Stream Spa, ranked among the top spas in Canada, or visit the charming village of Banff on your own. Conclude this Glacier National Park and Canadian Rockies adventure by joining us for a festive farewell dinner tonight. Meals: Breakfast, dinner Lodging: The Fairmont Banff Springs, Banff National Park, AB

Day 9: Journey home
Return to Calgary, approximately 80 miles. Your Glacier National Park and Canadian Rockies tour ends at 10:00 a.m. at Calgary International Airport. Allow a minimum of two hours for airport check-in; U.S. flights clear U.S. customs in Calgary. Meals: Breakfast

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Touring Date	Land Only	Land + Air	Single (Land Only)	Single (Land + Air)
6/2/2009 - 6/10/2009	$3,160
6/10/2009 - 6/18/2009	$3,160
6/18/2009 - 6/26/2009	$3,160
6/26/2009 - 7/4/2009	$3,460
7/4/2009 - 7/12/2009	$3,460
7/12/2009 - 7/20/2009	$3,460
7/17/2009 - 7/25/2009	$3,460
7/20/2009 - 7/28/2009	$3,460
7/28/2009 - 8/5/2009	$3,460
8/5/2009 - 8/13/2009	$3,460
8/10/2009 - 8/18/2009	$3,460
8/13/2009 - 8/21/2009	$3,460
8/21/2009 - 8/29/2009	$3,460
8/29/2009 - 9/6/2009	$3,460

All prices are per person Airfare is additional

Five National Parks in Canada & the U.S.:
Explore five national parks – Banff, Jasper, Kootenay and Waterton Lakes in Canada, and Glacier in the U.S.

Vintage Buses – Going-to-the-Sun Road
Journey over the scenic Going-to-the-Sun Road aboard restored red 1930s touring buses for unmatched views!

Tips on Mountain Photography in Banff: Learn expert tips on taking professionally inspired pictures of Canada’s alpine scenery with a professional photographer.

Hotel Rooms Before and After Tours – To avoid jet lag and possible flight delays, you may wish to make hotel arrangements for the nights preceding or following your tour. As a service, Tauck will book additional nights for you on a space-available basis using special rates only available through Tauck. Hotel room charges will be added to the tour cost. If you wish to spend additional nights, please consult the Extend This Journey section on this website and discuss it with the reservations agent when you book your tour.

All prices are per person

Airfare is additional

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