National Parks: Canadian Rockies, Glacier & Yellowstone

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Take in the highlights of some of North America’s most alluring national parks on this immersive, multi-country journey. Discover breathtaking wildlife and geographic diversity as you make your way from the Canadian Rockies to the Grand Tetons. Scenic drives, jewel-colored lakes, geothermal marvels, snowy summits—this tour’s extraordinary landscapes and natur...
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Overview

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

Highlights

    • The spectacular wildlife of five national parks in Canada and the United States
    • Impressive lakeside views and glacier backdrops in the Canadian Rockies
    • Important First Nations history at the Head-Smashed-In Buffalo Jump
    • The unparalleled beauty of the Going-to-the-Sun Road in Glacier National Park
    • Unique geothermal features in Yellowstone National Park
    • The vivid, striking landscape of Grand Teton National Park

What's this trip about?

    Take in the highlights of some of North America’s most alluring national parks on this immersive, multi-country journey. Discover breathtaking wildlife and geographic diversity as you make your way from the Canadian Rockies to the Grand Tetons. Scenic drives, jewel-colored lakes, geothermal marvels, snowy summits—this tour’s extraordinary landscapes and natural wonders are sure to leave you in awe.

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Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeGroup - max of 35 people
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CityCalgary
End CityJackson

Travel Themes

  • Hiking & Walking
  • National Parks
  • Nature & Wildlife
  • Festivals & Special Events

Destinations

  • North America
  • Canada

Attractions

  • Alberta
  • Banff National Park
  • Calgary
  • Canadian Rockies
  • Glacier National Park
  • Grand Tetons
  • Lake Louise
  • Montana
  • Yellowstone National Park

Activities

  • Festivals & Special Events
  • Historic sightseeing
  • History
  • Mountaineering
  • Nature
  • Wildlife viewing

Max Group Size

  • Max Group Size: 35

Trip includes

    • 10 nights in handpicked hotels
    • Breakfast daily, 1 lunch, 5 three-course dinners with beer or wine
    • Expert Tour Director
    • Private deluxe motor coach
    • Guided sightseeing and select entrance fees

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Itinerary

CALGARY, ALBERTA 1 night

Day 1: Arrival in Calgary

Included meals:
Dinner Welcome to Canada! Arrive at your hotel in Calgary and settle in before getting to know your Tour Director and fellow travelers at tonight’s welcome dinner. BANFF, ALBERTA 3 nights

Day 2: Sightseeing tour of Calgary

Included meals:
Breakfast, Dinner Head out on a sightseeing coach tour of Calgary, a lively city that served as the site of the 1988 Winter Olympic Games. Enjoy panoramic city views from the observation deck at the top of Calgary Tower Drive by City Hall, Canada Olympic Park and th...
Day 3: Sightseeing tour of Lake Louise

Included meals:
Breakfast Journey into Banff National Park to Lake Louise, a mirror-like glacial lake known as Canada’s “diamond in the wilderness.” Discover a landscape rich in wildlife and history Stroll along the glittering shores of Lake Louise and take in staggering vistas of ...
Day 4: Free day in Banff

Included meals:
Breakfast Enjoy a full free day in Banff to explore on your own or add an excursion.

Optional Excursion - Icefields Parkway & Glacier Experience $69pp*

Soak in the beauty of one of the most scenic drives in North America as you journey along the Icefields P...

GLACIER COUNTY, MONTANA 1 night

Day 5: Glacier County via Waterton Lakes National Park

Included meals:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Transfer into the United States to Montana today. Before crossing the border, stop to admire some of Alberta’s scenic gems. Drive south to the Head-Smashed-In Buffalo Jump, a UNESCO-listed site that serves as a telling remnant from the time of...
MISSOULA, MONTANA 1 night

Day 6: Missoula via Glacier National Park & Kalispell

Included meals:
Breakfast Hop in a Red Jammer car and make your way along the Going-to-the-Sun Road, a national landmark considered to be one of the world’s most scenic drives. (Please note: Activities in Glacier National Park may vary depending on the season and weather conditions.) ...
YELLOWSTONE REGION, MONTANA 2 nights

Day 7: Transfer to the Yellowstone Region

Included meals:
Breakfast, Dinner Transfer through Montana to the town of West Yellowstone today. Enjoy a free afternoon to explore on your own or add an excursion.

Optional Excursion - Dude Ranch: Cowboy Culture of the West $99pp*

Experience true cowboy culture on horseback a...

Day 8: Sightseeing tour of Yellowstone National Park

Included meals
: Breakfast

Drive into Yellowstone National Park in Wyoming, designated the world’s first national park in 1872, to discover its unique landscape and vast array of animal life.

Make a photo stop at the Fountain Paint Pot, a colorful, geothermal mudpot located i...
JACKSON, WYOMING 2 nights

Day 9: Jackson via Grand Teton National Park

Included meals:
Breakfast Enjoy a scenic drive to Jackson, one of the West’s premier arts communities. Stop along the way for photo ops in Grand Teton National Park, an area that has a human history dating back over 10,000 years. Explore the Grand Tetons, the youngest mountain range ...
Day 10: Free day in Jackson

Included meals:
Breakfast, Dinner Spend a full free day in Jackson or add excursions. Then, say goodbye to your group at a farewell dinner this evening.

Optional Excursion - Volunteer at Grand Tetons National Park $0pp*

Take a few hours to give back to the U.S. national parks ...

Day 11: Departure

Included meals:
Breakfast (excluding early morning departures) Transfer to the airport for your flight home.

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Accommodation

International Hotel Calgary For over four decades, Calgary’s International Hotel has been the choice for discerning, value-conscious business and pleasure travelers who have an eye for quality. Calgary’s original all-suites hotel, we are independently owned, and we pride ourselves on our reputation for creating an outstanding, memorable, and unique guest experience.

Irwin's Mountain Inn An absolutely charming Banff hotel, The Irwin's Mountain Inn is an ideal choice for accommodation in the Canadian Rockies. A family owned and operated Banff hotel, The Irwin's Mountain Inn is nestled right in heart of the world class destination that is Banff, Alberta. A naturally lit new lobby entrance and charming lounge await you at this attractive Banff lodge, where guests will find a warm welcome with a charming fireplace in the lobby at check-in.

Yellowstone Park Hotel Located three blocks from the West Entrance to Yellowstone National Park

Elk Country Inn Nestled at the base of the majestic Grand Teton Mountains, within five blocks of the boutiques, restaurants and theaters of Jackson Town Square, the Elk Country Inn welcomes guests to Jackson, Wyoming. The 76 contemporary guestrooms in the main building of the Elk Country Inn with traditional décor, include cable television with premium channels, microwave ovens and refrigerators.

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