What do you get when you combine ancient glaciers, a legendary icefield, and all the wonders beneath the snow-capped Canadian peaks? One of the coolest vacations there is! This nine-day tour through the Canadian Rockies and Montana’s Glacier National Park is an adventure filled with wild history, wild scenery, wildlife, and wild rides. Aboard a famous vintage Red Jammer, a massive ice explorer, a glass-walled boat (and even a flightseeing helicopter should you choose) you’ll relish the best views of big skies, bighorn sheep, and even bigger bears. From rugged gold rush territory to the sparkling turquoise waters of Banff and Jasper National Parks, there are so many gems to sink your teeth into on this Canadian Rockies vacation. We suggest starting with a tender filet of Alberta beef and a heavenly slice of homemade huckleberry pie. It’s only fitting to add the “Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth” to your great outdoors Canadian Rockies tour. Break in your boots and break out your 10-gallon hat for the Calgary Stampede, a “Wild West” festival that tips its Stetson to more than a century of cowboy culture and heritage. From bucking broncos to daring dishes, the world’s largest rodeo – and one of Canada’s largest music festivals – promises a delicious feast for your eyes, ears, and taste buds.
3 night(s) in Calgary
2 night(s) in Banff
2 night(s) in Jasper
3 night(s) in Calgary
Day 1: Arrive In Calgary
Welcome to Calgary! At 6 pm, meet your Tour Director and traveling companions for a welcome drink.
Day 2: Calgary–head-smashed-in Buffalo Jump–waterton Lakes National Park
CALGARY Orientation drive.HEAD-SMASHED-IN BUFFALO JUMP (a UNESCO World Heritage Site) Tour with a local First Nation’s guide includes the museum and grounds. WATERTON LAKES NATIONAL PARK Scenic drive with a photo stop at Cameron Falls. Free time this evening. (B,D)
Day 3: Waterton Lakes National Park–glacier National Park–going-to-the-sun Road–whitefish, Montana
GLACIER NATIONAL PARK (a UNESCO World Heritage Site) Scenic drive via Red Jammer bus on Going-to-the-Sun Road and over Logan Pass en route to Whitefish. WHITEFISH [LF] Huckleberry pie or ice cream tasting. Free time this evening. (B)
Day 4: Whitefish–fort Steele–kootenay National Park–banff, Alberta
FORT STEELE Visit the Historic Park. Scenic drive through Sinclair Canyon en route to Kootenay National Park. KOOTENAY NATIONAL PARK Scenic drive. BANFF NATIONAL PARK Free time this evening. (B)
Day 5: Banff
BANFF NATIONAL PARK Guided sightseeing includes Bow Falls. Free time the remainder of the day. (B)
Day 6: Banff–lake Louise–jasper
BANFF NATIONAL PARK Scenic drive on Icefields Parkway en route to Jasper National Park. LAKE LOUISE Free time to explore. JASPER NATIONAL PARK Orientation drive. Free time this evening. (B)
Day 7: Jasper. Excursion To Maligne Lake
JASPER NATIONAL PARK Free time this morning. MALIGNE LAKE [LF] Scenic cruise to Spirit Island followed by a lakeside dinner. (B,D) ENHANCE YOUR FREE TIME in Jasper with a guided walk at Maligne Canyon. This and more options throughout your tour are available for purchase with MyGlobus. Get local maps and tips for free time on your GlobusGO mobile app.
Day 8: Jasper–columbia Icefield–calgary
JASPER NATIONAL PARK Scenic drive on Icefields Parkway en route to Columbia Icefield. COLUMBIA ICEFIELD Scenic Ice Explorer ride on Athabasca Glacier. CALGARY Farewell dinner with [LF] cowboy poet. (B,D)
Day 9: Calgary
CALGARY Free time this morning at the Calgary Stampede grounds. Behind-the-scenes tour of [LF] Elbow River Camp’s First Nations Village. Free time this afternoon before Chuckwagon Races and stage show this evening. (B)
Day 10: Calgary
CALGARY Free time this morning. Calgary Rodeo this afternoon includes souvenir program. Remainder of the day is free at the Calgary Stampede grounds. (B)
Day 11: Calgary
Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. (B)