Best of The Rockies

Departing Jasper
Day 1 Arrive Jasper
Upon arrival into Jasper check-in to your selected hotel, the balance of
the day is yours to explore this scenic mountain town.

Day 2 Jasper - Evening wildlife tour
Today is free to explore Jasper before departing this evening to experience
the environs of Jasper and for some amazing close-up photo opportunities
of wildlife.

Day 3 Jasper to Lake Louise (Coach)
Travel by coach today via one of the most scenic highways in North America
- the Icefields Parkway. Visit the Columbia Icefield that covers an area
of nearly 325 sq km’s and reaches a depth of 320 metres. Time allows
for an (included) Ice Explorer ride on the Athabasca Glacier. Along the
way stops will be made at Lake Louise, Bow & Peyto Lakes, the Crowfoot
Glacier and the Athabasca Falls. This highway is renowned for sightings of
bear, elk, moose & mountain sheep, so keep your camera handy. Please
note: mountain lakes in this region will be frozen through to mid June.

Day 4 Lake Louise to Banff (Coach)
Depart Lake Louise mid-morning for a short drive via the scenic Bow Valley
to Banff, arriving midday.

Day 5 Morning sightseeing tour of Banff
This morning, tour through the town of Banff and its environs. Among
the highlights are visits to the Hoodoos (shaped by centuries of wind),
Surprise Corner, Sulphur Mountain and Tunnel Mountain Drive - which
overlooks the splendour of Bow Valley. Enjoy the afternoon on your own
to explore this charming resort.

Day 6 Banff to Calgary (Coach)
This morning is free to explore Banff, before your scheduled coach to
Calgary departs midday. Following the Trans Canada Highway, depart
the Rocky Mountains to the Great Central Plains that roll to the east for
2000 kilometres and extend as far south as Mexico. This is ‘cattle ranching
country’ and the breadbasket of Canada. Arrive Calgary airport at 2.30pm
or downtown Calgary at 3.00pm.

Departing Calgary
Day 1 Calgary to Banff (Coach)
Leave the Stampede City of Calgary on the express service to Banff where
you will have ample opportunity to take in the sights.

Day 2 Morning sightseeing tour of Banff
This morning, tour through the town of Banff and its environs. Among
the highlights are visits to the Hoodoos (shaped by centuries of wind),
Surprise Corner, Sulphur Mountain and Tunnel Mountain Drive - which
overlooks the splendour of Bow Valley, . Enjoy the afternoon on your own
to explore this charming resort.

Day 3 Banff to Lake Louise (Coach)
Depart Banff early afternoon for a short drive via the scenic Bow Valley
to Lake Louise.

Day 4 Lake Louise to Jasper (Coach)
Travel by coach today via one of the most scenic highways in North America
- the Icefields Parkway. Visit the Columbia Icefield that covers an area
of nearly 325 sq km’s and reaches a depth of 320 metres. Time allows
for an (included) Ice Explorer ride on the Athabasca Glacier. Along the
way stops will be made at Lake Louise, Bow & Peyto Lakes, the Crowfoot
Glacier and the Athabasca Falls. This highway is renowned for sightings of
bear, elk, moose & mountain sheep, so keep your camera handy. Please
note: mountain lakes in this region will be frozen through to mid June.

Day 5 Jasper - Evening wildlife tour
Today is free to explore Jasper before departing this evening to experience
the environs of Jasper and for some amazing close-up photo opportunities
of wildlife. Destinations can include the Maligne Valley, the
Pyramid Bench (with its beaver ponds) and many other unique wildlife or
natural splendours.

Day 6 Depart Jasper
Your Tour ends upon check-out of your hotel

Hotel Information
Moderate Grade
* Jasper - Lobstick Lodge (Standard Room)
* Lake Louise - Lake Louise Inn (Superior Queen Room)
* Banff - Spruce Grove Inn (Standard Room)

Superior Grade
* Jasper - Sawridge Inn (Standard Room)
* Lake Louise - Deer Lodge (Heritage Room)
* Banff - Banff Caribou Lodge (Standard Room)

Fairmont Deluxe Grade
* Jasper - Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge (Fairmont Room)
* Lake Louise - Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise (Fairmont Room)
* Banff - Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel (Fairmont Room)

Features:
• Hotel accommodation including provincial taxes for 5 nights
• Transfers between rail depot and hotel in Jasper
• Full day tour between Jasper and Lake Louise, pick-up/drop-off at
hotels .
• Evening wildlife tour in Jasper
• Ice Explorer ride on to Athabasca Glacier
• Scheduled coach transfer between Lake Louise and Banff hotels
• Sightseeing tour of Banff
• Sulphur Mountain gondola ride
• Scheduled coach transfer between Banff hotel and Calgary
• National Park fees
• 452 page Canada Guide
• Rand McNally Canada Map