North American Glaciers & National Parks
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Hey there! Welcome to this epic, nature-studded adventure. This evening, you’ll meet your Trip Manager and Contiki fam before we grab a delicious welcome dinner at a local restaurant.
Days Inn by Wyndham Calgary South (or similar)
Dinner
Wakey wakey, it’s our first full day of exploration. And we’ll begin by ticking off Calgary’s awesome city sights. Then, you’ll head off into the forest to meet Indigenous locals and learn all about their traditions (and even precious forest-survival skills!). Then, y...
Goodbye, Canada (just for a lil’ while). After breakfast, we’ll hop South of the border into Montana. Brace yourself for surreal views (and grab your camera!). Oh yes - we’re finally inside Glacier National Park. It’s a jaw-dropping show of giant glaciers, alpine mead...
Aaaand, this is what you’ve been waiting for. Our vehicle for the day? A classic Jammer bus!Lace up your boots. Stretch your legs. Grab your water bottle. And get exploring! You’ll hike the trail across Grinnell Glacier - passing by pristine turquoise lakes, icy plain...
Morning, travellers. With no time to waste, we’ll make our way straight to our next stop - Washington.You’ve got an afternoon to yourself in the wonderful Lilac City. You can spend it by exploring the city on foot. Or choose to join us on a horse riding adventure through the scenic trails. Ya already know what we’d choose…
Hotel Indigo (or similar)
Breakfast
Spokane, our fate has spoken (soz). It’s time to say goodbye, because we're heading back to Canada today!Welcome back to the Land of Maple Leaf! After a quick city orientation tour led by your Trip Manager, you’ll have some time to grab lunch. Then, we’ll wind down wi...
Rise and shine, you’ve got the ENTIRE day to explore Kelowna however you like. There are so many ways to explore the scenery here. You can choose to take a hiking tour with a local guide. Or if you’re feeling a bit adventurous, ride an ATV through Okanagan Valley. It's views on views on views.
Accent Inns Kelowna (or similar)
Breakfast
Buckle up, folks. We’re heading further up Northeast, driving through the swoops and slopes and curves of the Rockies. Keep your cameras at the ready, we’ve got some stunning stops on the way. You’ll be able to catch epic panoramas of the sprawling fields of Similkame...
Another day, another national park. After breakfast, we’ll head out to immerse ourselves in the wild wonders of Jasper. Take a deep breath. Because these gorgeous views of towering cliffs. serene lakes and majestic peaks are going to leave you breathless. We’ll stroll...
Hinton, you were wonderful. But Banff’s calling our name!Welcome to our very last national park of this trip. Don���t worry, you’ve got a couple of days to check out the postcard-worthy spots here. Today, you’ll walk over the picturesque Athabasca Glacier. Plus, you’l...
The sun's out! And, you guessed it. We’re heading back into Banff today.We can’t leave Canada without trying our hand at ice hockey, can we? Today’s your chance to do just that (and with pro hockey players, ofc!) Then, we’ll make our way to admire the mighty Mt Norqua...
What? It’s the last day? Already? Oh, we better make it epic then. This morning, you'll have the chance to catch a birds-eye view of all the jaw-dropping beauty at Banff on an unforgettable helicopter ride (!). Then, we'll make our way back to Calgary. And we’re back ...
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