5 Day Canadian Rockies Express

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Overview

Trip type
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

    • Calgary, set between prairies and peaks, a city that grew out of the Canadian West
    • Views of glistening Lake Louise, located in the heart of grand and historic Banff National Park
    • Wander the picturesque trails of Yoho National Park
    • Explore wondrous Banff National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site †Arrival transfers are available for purchase for land only or on alternative flight dates. Departure transfer is only available on package departure date

What's this trip about?

    1 Calgary, 3 Banff

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Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeSmall Group - 24 max
Age range18 years and up
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CityOperator does not provide
End CityOperator does not provide

Travel Themes

  • 50 plus
  • Cultural

Destinations

  • North America

Attractions

  • Banff
  • Banff National Park
  • Calgary

Trip includes

    • Round trip flights Seattle-Calgary, Calgary-SeattleSome departure dates may be offered from an alternate nearby airport. Check flight itinerary options when booking.Other departure cities available. Click on date of departure for selection and prices
    • Airline taxes & fuel surcharges
    • 4 nights accommodations 1 night Calgary 3 nights Banff Hotel taxes, fees & service charges
    • Hotel porterage
    • All transfers included only with airfare purchase on package arrival & departure dates†
    • Breakfast daily
    • Sightseeing per itinerary in modern air-conditioned motor coach
    • Services of English-speaking tour manager throughout
    • Services of English-speaking local guides
    • Entrance fees per itinerary
    • Comfortable wireless earphones for enhanced touring

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Itinerary

All sightseeing and itinerary inclusions are subject to favorable weather conditions and seasonality. In those instances, and until the roads are available for travel, often unpredictable until the last moment, roads, routes and sites will be amended.

DAY 1, Saturday - Depart for Canada
Arrive in Calgary, Alberta's major city and gateway to the Canadian Rockies. Transfer to your hotel in this rising city that grew out of the Canadian West. This evening, enjoy a Welcome Drink during an orientation meeting with your Tour Manager and fellow travelers Overnight: Calgary

DAY 2, Sunday - Calgary City Tour, Travel to Banff
This morning, take a city tour of Calgary. Set dramatically between prairies and peaks, Calgary is a chic metropolis, buzzing with innovative energy while embracing its rich western heritage. Drive past the major sites to see a combination of historical, architectural an...
DAY 3, Monday - Yoho National Park & Lake Louise
Begin the day in the scenic Yoho National Park, named after a Cree word meaning "wonder and awe". The park boasts snow-covered peaks, towering rock walls, spectacular waterfalls and roaring rivers. Marvel at the Natural Bridge, an impressive natural rock formation, gradu...
DAY 4, Tuesday - Banff National Park
Enjoy the wondrous Banff National Park. Nestled in the heart of the magnificent Canadian Rockies, the snow-capped vistas, crystal glaciers and sweeping panoramas are just one part of the astonishing allure of Banff. Follow the Tunnel Mountain drive for spectacular scener...
DAY 5, Wednesday - Depart Canada
Early morning group departure from Banff to Calgary International Airport for your departure flight back to your hometown city. Passengers returning to Calgary from Banff on Day 5 should select flights that depart no earlier than 2 PM. Banff is approximately a two-hour drive from the Calgary International Airport Meals: Breakfast

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Price From $1,299
Price per day$260
Last Updated: 7/13/2023

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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.

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Age Requirements
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Optional Activities
Banff Gondola Ride Soar to the top of Sulphur Mountain via gondola to experience a stunning bird's-eye view of six incredible mountain ranges. Your adventure begins with an eight-minute journey to the summit of Sulphur Mountain in a modern, fully enclosed four-passenger gondola cabin. Glide up over the treetops to the crest of a steep-sided Rocky Mountain peak and step out into a mountaintop experience at an elevation of 7,486 feet. Stroll along the ridge top boardwalk or perhaps step inside the newly transformed, state-of-the-art summit facility. Experience interactive interpretive exhibits, a multi-sensory theatre and a breathtaking 360-degree rooftop observation before descending back down the mountainside. Approximate tour duration is 2 hours include transfers. OnDay : 4 Price : $50 Float Tour on Bow River This gentle raft float is the perfect way to intimately encounter the natural mountain beauty. Launch from the base of Bow River Falls, and float on rafts approximately 4.5 miles down the river between Tunnel Mountain and Mount Rundle. You will glide past the Hoodoos and land near the towering face of Mount Rundle. You will see and experience the UNESCO World Heritage Site and have the opportunity to see wildlife in their natural habitat. Pick-up and drop-off at hotel. Approximate tour duration is 1.5 hours.* *Length of tour is subject to change due to season and river flow. OnDay : 2 Price : $47
Additional Information
Additional Information: Land only price does not include arrival/departure transfers, nor are the transfers included if flight schedule does not meet the schedule below:
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