Canada's Rockies and Calgary Stampede

Thrill to the world's biggest rodeo at the action-packed Calgary Stampede before heading for the Rocky Mountains on this memorable tour of the Canadian west. There'll be trips to the classic mountain resorts of Banff, Lake Louise and Jasper with plenty of stunning vistas on the way.

Tour Itinerary

Day 1 - Calgary

Arrive in Calgary and transfer to your city hotel for a two-night stay. Meet your Tour Director and find out more about your forthcoming trip before meeting your fellow travelers at an evening Welcome Reception.

Hotel: Calgary Marriott

Day 2 - Calgary Stampede

Spend a day at the world's biggest rodeo - the Calgary Stampede. Your all-day ticket includes reserved seats and fairground admission and you can visit the wealth of stalls and exhibits or enjoy live music. In the evening, witness the action-packed chuckwagon races, and round the day off with the firework and musical Evening Show.

Hotel: Calgary Marriott

Day 3 - Calgary - Lake Louise

We head out from Calgary to Banff National Park and its stunning lakes. Start with a narrated walk along the Lake Louise shore before visiting Moraine Lake in the Valley of the Ten Peaks. After that we drive across the Continental Divide to reach Yoho National Park. We stop at the Spiral Tunnels and Natural Bridge on the way to the beautiful Emerald Lake, before returning to the village of Lake Louise to spend the night.

Hotel: Lake Louise Inn

Day 4 - Lake Louise - Columbia Icefield - Jasper

We journey down the incredibly scenic Icefields Parkway with unforgettable mountain views, passing lakes, glaciers and forests. You'll also see wildlife like black and grizzly bears, elk and moose. At the Columbia Icefield, we take an Ice Explorer vehicle onto Athabasca Glacier and then move on to the pretty mountain town of Jasper for a two night stay. There will be an interesting talk after dinner on the region's diverse wildlife which will increase your appreciation of the Rockies.

Hotel: Chateau Jasper

Day 5 - Jasper National Park

Striking out from Jasper to Maligne Canyon, we take a narrated stroll along one of the most scenic spots in the Rockies, with its tumbling waterfalls and dramatic rock formations. Then it's back to Jasper for the rest of the day where you can do your own thing. There is no shortage of activities to try and your Tour Director can help you make the most of the Jasper area.

Hotel: Chateau Jasper

Day 6 - Jasper - Icefields Parkway - Banff

We leave Jasper and head for Banff, stopping at the Lodge of the Ten Peaks on the way with a ride on the Lake Louise Gondola, where you can join a guided walk or enjoy the award-winning nature presentations at the visitor centre. Later, in Banff, there will be a tour of the area, visiting spots like Tunnel Mountain Drive, Surprise Corner and the characteristic eroded rock 'hoodoos' the area is known for. You'll spend two nights in this classic mountain resort.

Hotel: Banff Park Lodge Resort

Day 7 - Banff

You're free to explore Banff independently. Options include a trip on the Banff Gondola, helicopter flights over the Rockies and cruises down the Bow River. Join your fellow travelers in the evening for a Farewell Dinner to celebrate a great Canadian tour.

Hotel: Banff Park Lodge Resort

Day 8 - Banff - Calgary

Leave the Rockies behind as you return to Calgary to transfer to the airport or city centre hotel for those choosing to extend their stay in Canada.

Departure Dates & Prices

All prices and tour information is correct at time of publication on our website, however is subject to change and availability – please check all details at time of booking

Departs On	Returns On	Tour + Air
Thursday, July 02, 2009	Thursday, July 09, 2009	€2867
Sunday, July 05, 2009	Sunday, July 12, 2009	€2867
Tuesday, July 07, 2009	Tuesday, July 14, 2009	€2867
Thursday, July 09, 2009	Thursday, July 16, 2009	€2867

There is a no smoking policy in all rooms for all travellers.

The displayed prices are based on twin-share accommodation. A single supplement price is available on request.- These prices are correct at the time of the website going live, however are subject to confirmation at the time of booking. All tour information is correct at time of tours going live, however is subject to change, please confirm all details at time of booking.

Included Highlights

• Lake Louise - gondola ride; guided walk by the lakeside
• Banff National Park
• Moraine Lake - view from the Valley of the Ten Peaks
• Yoho National Park - Emerald Lake
• Icefields Parkway
• Columbia Icefields - Athabasca Glacier Ice Explorer ride
• Jasper National Park - narrated walk along Maligne Canyon
• Jasper - informative talk on Rocky Mountain wildlife
• Banff

Dining Highlights

• Calgary Welcome Reception
• Seven full breakfasts
• Lunch at Lake Louise Gondola
• Two three-course hotel dinners
• Farewell Dinner with wine in Banff

11 included meals in total.

First Class Travel Highlights

• Professional Tour Director throughout tour
• Complimentary airport transfers
• Deluxe air-conditioned motorcoach transport including onboard restrooms and reclining seats
• En suite hotel accommodation including all hotel service fees, local taxes and baggage handling charges (one case each)

Airport Transfers

Complimentary transfers are included on standard arrival and departure dates. If you are joining or leaving the tour on other days then Trafalgar can organise inexpensive transfers - check at time of booking for more details.

Calgary Stampede

The world-famous Calgary Stampede takes place every year at the start of July.