Canada's Rockies With Calgary Stampede - 2017

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The Calgary Stampede takes place at the beginning of July every year. Don your boots and Stetson for the world-famous Calgary Stampede, an exciting spectacle of classic rodeo events and grandstand shows. Spend the entire day at "The Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth."

Overview

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

Highlights

    • Visit Alberta, Jasper and Calgary
    • Explore Jasper National Park.
    • Visit Lake Louise, one of the most beautiful lakes in North America
    • Explore Columbia Icefield

What's this trip about?

    The Calgary Stampede takes place at the beginning of July every year. Don your boots and Stetson for the world-famous Calgary Stampede, an exciting spectacle of classic rodeo events and grandstand shows. Spend the entire day at "The Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth."

Details

Itinerary focusOperator does not provide
Group sizeStandard Group - 25 + people
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportN/A
Start CityCalgary
End CityCalgary

Travel Themes

  • 50 plus
  • Cultural
  • National Parks
  • Nature & Wildlife

Destinations

  • North America
  • Canada

Attractions

  • Alberta
  • Calgary
  • Canadian Rockies
  • Jasper
  • Jasper National Park
  • Lake Louise

Activities

  • Adventure & Adrenaline
  • Culture
  • Festivals & Special Events
  • Historic sightseeing
  • History
  • Nature
  • Relaxing Retreat
  • Wildlife viewing

Trip includes

    • Audio Headsets for flexible sightseeing
    • Daily breakfast and an average of 50% of evening meals
    • Luxury air-conditioned coach with WiFi in most countries or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys)
    • Cherry-picked hotels all tried and trusted
    • Hand-picked Insider Experiences
    • Optional Experiences and free time
    • Porterage and local charges included
    • 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

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Day 1: Arrive Calgary

Accommodation: Delta Calgary Downtown

Welcome to beautiful Canada. Get settled in at your hotel, located in the heart of downtown Calgary, and spend the afternoon relaxing or exploring. At 6 p.m., gather at the hotel with your Travel Director and fellow travellers for a Welcome Reception.

Day 2: Calgary – Lake Louise – Jasper National Park (2 Nights)

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: Crimson Hotel

Head north up into the Canadian Rockies and stop at the "Jewel of the Canadian Rockies", Lake Louise, one of the most beautiful lakes in North America with its backdrop of glistening Victoria Glacier. Continu...

Day 3: Jasper Free Time And Sightseeing      

Meals: Breakfast

Start the day with a morning at leisure, enjoying the superb vistas, strolling Jasper's quaint streets, or if you like, take an optional float trip down the Athabasca River. This afternoon, enjoy a guided walk at Maligne Canyon, one of the most...

Day 4: Jasper – Athabasca Glacier – Banff (3 Nights)

Meals: Breakfast and Dinner

Accommodation: Banff Park Lodge

Head south and stop at the Columbia Icefield Visitor Center and step aboard an Ice Explorer, a massive vehicle specially designed for travelling on the surface of glaciers, head for Athabasca Gl...

Day 5: Banff Sightseeing And Free Time

Meals: Breakfast

This morning there is time for optional flightseeing by helicopter for 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 v...

Day 6: Banff Free Time

Meals: Breakfast

The morning is yours to do as you please in Banff, or perhaps join an optional excursion to other jewels of the Rockies-Yoho National Park and Moraine Lake in the Valley of the Ten Peaks and see Takakkaw Falls, Kicking Horse Pass and Spiral Tun...

Day 7: Banff – Canmore – Calgary

Meals: Breakfast

Descend from the glorious Canadian Rockies and stop in Canmore for a unique experience: a chance to experience the thrill and excitement of being a real Canadian hockey player. Whether you have skated before or not, played hockey on or off the ...

Day 8: Calgary Stampede

Meals: Breakfast

Don your boots and Stetson for the world-famous Calgary Stampede, an exciting spectacle of classic rodeo events and grandstand shows. Spend the entire day at "The Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth." Your all-day pass includes reserved seating for ...

Day 9: Depart Calgary

Meals: Breakfast

Take a transfer to the Calgary International Airport this morning.

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Price per day$263
Last Updated: 8/2/2018

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8 Breakfast and 1 Dinner.

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