Canada's Rockies with Calgary Stampede
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- Visit Jasper, Yoho and Banff National Parks and ride aboard an Ice Explorer on the Athabasca Glacier
- Cruise upon Maligne Lake
- Scenic drive along the Icefields Parkway
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- Luxury air-conditioned coach with WiFi in most countries or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys)
- Hand-picked 4 and 5 star accommodation
- Hand-picked Insider Experiences
- Optional Experiences and free time
- All porterage and restaurant gratuities
- Must-see sightseeing and surprise extras
- An expert Travel Director and separate Driver
- All hotel tips, charges and local taxes
- Airport transfers on the first and last day of your guided holiday
- VIP entry to many sights
- Audio Headsets for flexible sightseeing
- 6 nights First Class accommodation
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Accommodation: Banff Park Lodge
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This morning there is time for optional flightseeing by helicopter for a bird's-eye views of the Canadian Rockies. Then, immerse yourself in the natural glories of Banff during a morning sightseeing excursion around Banff, including the classic...
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Accommodation: The Westin Calgary
After completing a unique hockey experience in Canmore, bid farewell to your newfound friends and transfer to your hotel in Calgary. This evening, get your adrenaline pumping at the Stampede's thrilling chuckwagon races, in which teams of horses pull traditional chuckwagons around a racetrack.
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Take a transfer to the Calgary International Airport this morning.
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- The Calgary Stampede takes place at the beginning of July every year. With Trafalgar you can experience this world-famous event on selected departures.
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- International Flights
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Accommodation
6 Breakfasts and 3 Dinners
Optional Experiences are subject to change. Your Travel Director will supply you with a final list of Optional Experiences available on your trip. Optional Experiences cannot be booked online; they can be purchased during your trip through your Travel Director.
Jasper
Jasper Rafting
Adult Price: $73.00
Enjoy a unique perspective of Jasper National Park as you raft down the Athabasca River. This safe, comfortable ride along 10 miles (16 kilometers) of river passes through small sets of rapids and calm stretches for a ride that any first-time rafter will enjoy. Your journey will be narrated by a licensed National Park guide who will point out the natural and human history of Jasper National Park and the famous route that was used by fur traders many years ago.Tour length: 50-90 minutes depending on water levels. (Minimum: 6 passengers).
Banff
Banff Gondola
Adult Price: $46.00
At the Banff Gondola, you’ll see more mountains in a moment than most see in a lifetime! Ride to the top of Sulphur Mountain to experience a bird’s eye view of six mountain ranges of the Canadian Rockies. Begin with an eight-minute journey to the summit in a fullyenclosed four-passenger gondola cabin. The views become increasingly spectacular as you climb to an elevation of 7,486 feet ( 2,281 meters) to the Summit Upper Terminal. Witness the breathtaking views in every direction or go to the restaurant area to enjoy the views inside or from its upper deck. You can also take the Banff Skywalk for a short self-guided interpretive walkway along the summit ridge leading to the Cosmic Ray Station National Historic Site of Canada. Tour length: 2.5 hours.
Bighorn Wesley First Nations Glacier Helicopter Tour 20 mins (including transportation)
Adult Price: $189.00
Launch from our heliport at an elevation of 4386 ft. We'll soar over Cline Pass at 9000ft. Then we'll fly by the Cline, Lion & Lioness glaciers. View a spectacular 900 foot waterfall flowing from two aqua green lakes! Flight duration 20 minutes. Tour length: 2 hours. (Minimum: 2 passengers).
Signature Lake Minnewanka & Three Sisters Helicopter Tour, 30 mins (including transportation)
Adult Price: $319.00
Cruise at 100 mph as you climb above the Bow Valley and cross the imposing massif of Mt. Lougheed before circling the summit of Mt. Sparrowhawk, a 10,000 ft Rockies peak. Return over Mt. Allen site of the 1988 Winter Olympic Games Downhill Skiing - a thrilling finale to a remarkable tour! Flight duration 30 minutes. Tour length: 2 hours. (Minimum: 2 passengers).
Summit Helicopter Tour, 12 mins (including transportation)
Adult Price: $129.00
The Summit Tour will provide you with you first glimpse into the spectacular Rocky Mountains. Flying up to 7,000 ft. (2,300 m) above sea level, this tour will give you a taste of beautiful Kananaskis Country and the glorious peaks of the Rocky Mountains. Flight duration 12 minutes.(Minimum: 2 passengers).
Yoho National Park and Moraine Lake Excursion
Adult Price: $39.00
Explore the jewels of the rockies, and head to Yoho National Park and Moraine Lake in the Valley of Ten Peaks. See Takakkaw Falls, one of the tallest waterfalls in British Columbia. Stradle the continental divide at kicking Horse Pass as you head to view the Spiral Tunnels, the famous railway built in the early 1900's.
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