Iconic National Parks of the American and Canadian Rockies Summer 2019

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Embark on an epic encounter with the spectacularly scenic western wilderness of Canada and the U.S., where you'll meet the smokejumpers who risk their lives to protect remote forests.

Overview

Trip type
Group Tour
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

    • SCENIC DRIVE along the Going-the-Sun Road, South Road, Bow Valley Parkway
    • VIEW the epic mountains of Grand Teton National Park
    • VISIT the National Museum of Wildlife Art, Mormon Row Historic District, Yellowstone National Park, Grant-Kohrs Ranch National Historic Site, Glacier National Park, Banff National Park, Lake Louise

What's this trip about?

    Embark on an epic encounter with the spectacularly scenic western wilderness of Canada and the U.S., where you'll meet the smokejumpers who risk their lives to protect remote forests.

Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeOperator does not provide
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportN/A
Start CityJackson (WY)
End CityCalgary

Travel Themes

  • 50 plus
  • Cultural
  • Education / Learning

Destinations

  • North America
  • Canada
  • United States

Attractions

  • Banff National Park
  • Calgary
  • Yellowstone National Park

Activities

  • Culture
  • Historic sightseeing

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Itinerary

Day 1: Arrive Jackson (2 Nights)

The Old West gateway to Yellowstone and the Tetons launches our epic journey through towering mountain ranges and inspiring landscapes. Check in to your Jackson hotel and enjoy an afternoon at leisure before meeting your Travel Director and fellow travellers for a Welcome Reception this evening.

Day 2: Jackson Sightseeing

Admire the dazzling natural wonders of the Grand Teton National Park by raft as you float down the Snake River, keeping a keen eye out for moose and grizzly bears. You'll visit the National Museum of Wildlife Art, featuring pieces that date back as far as 2500 b.c. Th...

Day 3: Jackson – Grand Teton and Yellowstone National Parks – West Yellowstone (2 Nights)

Learn about the Mormon settlers who battled the harsh conditions of Jackson Hole to sustain their community in Mormon Row, an Historic District we'll have an opportunity to visit as we chart our course through Grand Teton National Park. Travel along the scenic Teton P...

Day 4: Yellowstone National Park Sightseeing

Our day begins the expansive landscapes of Hayden Valley, home to herds of bison, scattered elk and the occasional grizzly bear. Explore the rusting walls of the Grand Canyon of Yellowstone, then continue on the upper loop to Dunraven Pass and the Lamar Valley, the mo...

Day 5: West Yellowstone – Missoula

Big Sky Country beckons next as we travel through Montana and stop at the Grant-Kohrs Ranch National Historic Site. Gain insights into the heritage of cowboys and cattlemen at this working ranch which celebrates the Western cattle industry. Our final stop in Glacier C...

Day 6: Missoula – Whitefish (2 Nights)

Enter UNESCO-listed Glacier National Park, the Crown of the Continent and the world's first International Peace Park. Cross the park along its scenic Southern Road, keeping an eye out for its resident bears. Stop at Goat Lick Overlook to see if you can spot the mountain goats that flock to the river to lick the surrounding mineral-laden cliffs.

Day 7: Glacier National Park Sightseeing

Journey deep into the Rockies this morning, weaving through spectacular glacial landscapes and mountain scenery on board the park's original renovated red "jammers" (buses). Cross the Continental Divide in vintage style, winding along the Going-to-the-Sun Road past such iconic sites as Rising Sun and Logan Pass.

Day 8: Whitefish – Banff (2 Nights)

We venture across the Canadian border this morning and head to the UNESCO-listed Head-Smashed-In Buffalo Jump. Meet a Blackfoot Native and Local Specialist who'll take you back to a time when brave hunters would dress up as coyotes and drive herds of buffalo over the ...

Day 9: Banff National Park Sightseeing

Embark on a spiritual encounter with the iconic and unexpected highlights of Banff National Park. Admire the ethereal beauty of Lake Louise, the "Jewel of the Rockies", as you gaze into its vivid reflection of Victoria Glacier should you choose to take a Lakeshore Tra...

Day 10: Banff – Depart Calgary

After breakfast, bid farewell to your newfound friends and transfer to Calgary International Airport or to the Westin Calgary for guests extending their stay.

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Price per day$360
Last Updated: 9/6/2019

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Meals Included
  • 9 full breakfasts
  • 6 dinners
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No age restrictions
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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 All 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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