Secrets of Rockies and Glacier Park with Stampede

Secrets of Rockies and Glacier Park with Stampede Itinerary

• Day 1 Arrive Calgary

  Don your Stetson and buckle up those cowboy boots. You've arrived in Stampede country. Get settled into the ways of the Wild West before meeting your Travel Director and fellow explorers for a Welcome Reception. Meals: Welcome Reception Locations: Calgary

• Day 2 Calgary – Fort MacLeod – Waterton Lakes National Park

  This morning, travel to the UNESCO-listed Head-Smashed-In-Buffalo Jump, where a Local Specialist explains how buffalo were driven off a cliff by buffalo runners centuries ago. Travel on to meet the majestic Rockies at the tranquil Waterton Lakes National Park. Beneath ice-capped peaks, indulge in a memorable dinner. Meals: Breakfast, Dinner Locations: Waterton Park

• Day 3 Waterton Lakes National Park – Glacier National Park

  The Big Skies of Montana beckon this morning as you cross the international border into Montana's UNESCO-listed Glacier National Park touted as the Crown of the Continent. Skirt the slopes and cross the Continental Divide over Logan Pass in a restored 1930s vintage touring "jammer" along the Going-to-the-Sun Road. Later, we pass the tranquil blue waters of St. Mary's Lake en route to Lake McDonald. Meals: Breakfast, Dinner Locations: Revelstoke

• Day 4 Glacier National Park – Banff (2 Nights)

  Continue through Glacier National Park heading back into Canada through the sheer red walls of Sinclair Canyon and scenic Kootenay National Park. The glacial peaks and turquoise waters of Banff National Park offer an ethereal backdrop as we stop to admire Athabasca Falls. Stepping out at Bow Summit, enjoy the views over glacier-fed Peyto Lake. Tonight our 'Stay with a Story' is the proud "Castle in the Rockies" located within Banff National Park. Meals: Breakfast Locations: Lake Louise

• Day 5 Banff Sightseeing

  After a free morning, spend the afternoon exploring the rugged beauty of Banff, from its postcard viewpoint of Surprise Corner to Bow Falls. Meals: Breakfast, Dinner Locations: Banff

• Day 6 Banff – Lake Louise

  This morning, travel to glacial Moraine Lake, one of the most photographed sites in all of Canada. Embark on a guided group stroll along its shoreline, as you ramble toward Rock Pile for inspiring views of the Valley of Ten Peaks. In the afternoon continue to Lake Louise and enjoy the lake's tranquil waters. You have the choice to either join your Travel Director for a walk along the Lakeshore Trail or take a piece of Lake Louise home with you-put paint brush to canvas and create your very own artistic masterpiece. Meals: Breakfast Locations: Banff

• Day 7 Lake Louise – Athabasca Glacier – Jasper (2 Nights)

  Blaze a trail through the heart of the Canadian Rockies-a journey through stunning wilderness, passing sparkling mountain lakes, tumbling glaciers and sweeping valleys en route to the Athabasca Glacier. Board a specially designed Ice Explorer, crunching over the white wonderland of the glacier's surface. Later, head to your home in the heart of Jasper National Park. Meals: Breakfast Locations: Jasper AB

• Day 8 Jasper Sightseeing

  Embark on a leisurely walk admiring the sheer limestone cliffs of Maligne Canyon and learning about the underground river system that flows out to Medicine Lake. Surrounded by a ring of mountains, we cruise the waters of Maligne Lake to Spirit Island (seasonal), the heart and soul of Jasper National Park. Tonight's Regional Meal delights with views of the lake. Meals: Breakfast, Regional Dinner Locations: Banff

• Day 9 Jasper – Icefields Parkway – Kananaskis

  Journey south towards the wild lands of Jasper and Banff National Park. Arrive at your resort. This evening, the aroma of sizzling Alberta beef awaits as we Connect with Locals and join the Guinn family on their ranch for a special Be My Guest Farewell Dinner, horse-drawn wagon ride and private dance lesson. Meals: Breakfast, Be My Guest Locations: Canmore, Banff, Kananaskis

• Day 10 Kananaskis - Calgary (2 Nights)

  Descend from the Canadian Rockies to the festive pavilions and parades of the 'Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth'. Check into your downtown hotel before joining your travel companions for the Calgary Stampede's exhilarating Chuckwagon Races. Meals: Breakfast Locations: Calgary

• Day 11 Calgary Stampede

  Immerse yourself in the Spirit of the Stampede - your all-inclusive pass is the gateway to a day of effortless fun as you witness the world's largest rodeo first-hand and visit Stampede Park, tapping your Cowboy boots to the jaunty tunes of the Stampede Showband. End the day with a bang at the Grandstand Show, a singing and dancing musical extravaganza with a fireworks display. Meals: Breakfast Locations: Waterton Park

• Day 12 Depart Calgary

  This morning, a transfer is provided to Calgary International Airport or you may choose to extend your stay at the Westin Calgary hotel. Meals: Breakfast Locations: West Glacier, Revelstoke