USA and Canada 2012: Rockies Thrills and Glacier Chills With Calgary Stampede 2012
Tour Type: Family Experiences
Brochure Type: USA and Canada 2012
Prepare the family for a thrilling adventure from the spectacular coast of Western Canada to the Rocky Mountains taking in the stunning scenery of Jasper National Park, Lake Louise and the quaint alpine town of Banff. Experience true glacier chills along the Icefields Parkway and Columbia Icefield and discover the vibrant city life in Vancouver and the Sea-to-Sky highway to Whistler. Enjoy the world-famous Calgary Stampede at the beginning of July every year on selected departures.
Sightseeing Highlights
Brochure Type: USA and Canada 2012
Prepare the family for a thrilling adventure from the spectacular coast of Western Canada to the Rocky Mountains taking in the stunning scenery of Jasper National Park, Lake Louise and the quaint alpine town of Banff. Experience true glacier chills along the Icefields Parkway and Columbia Icefield and discover the vibrant city life in Vancouver and the Sea-to-Sky highway to Whistler. Enjoy the world-famous Calgary Stampede at the beginning of July every year on selected departures.
Sightseeing Highlights
- Vancouver Tour this vibrant waterfront city including Stanley Park.
- Sea To Sky Highway Travel this scenic highway from the coast to Whistler.
- Britannia Mine Museum Explore a historic mining tunnel and pan for gold.
- Whistler Visit the BC Aboriginal Culture Center or take a guided bike ride.
- Blackcomb and Whistler Mountains Ride a gondola between the peaks of North America's largest ski area.
- Cache Creek Experience frontier hospitality at historic Hat Creek Ranch.
- Kamloops Compete with your fellow travelers in a mini-golf tournament.
- Athabasca River Have a ball on white-water rafting or a gentle float trip.
- Jasper National Park Spend two nights inside this UNESCO World Heritage Site.
- Icefields Parkway Be astounded by the icefields, glaciers and emerald lakes along this spectacular highway.
- Athabasca Glacier Get mobile on the glacier in a specially designed Ice Explorer.
- Peyto Lake Gaze in awe at this incredible turquoise jewel of the Rockies.
- Lake Louise Walk, photograph or simply enjoy this emerald lake.
- Banff National Park Sightsee inside Canada's oldest national park.
- Banff Explore the scenic surroundings of this quaint alpine town.
- Kick-off Party with your Tour Director in Vancouver.
- 7 full breakfasts.
- 1 three-course dinner.
- Highlight Dinner with drinks in Whistler Village.
- Farewell Dinner Pizza and Bowling Party with drinks in Banff.
- Includes all First Class features.
- Just 4 Kids Surprise Pack.
- Airport transfers are provided on Day 1 and Day 8.
- Capture treasured memories of your trip with a complimentary group photo taken at a landmark location.
Call 1 (877) 371-5607 for more information or to book today! Mention code 10565298
- Tour Operator
- Trafalgar Tours
- Offer
- Offer valid through 3/31/2012
- Duration
- 9 Days
- Escorted
- Escorted - Yes
| Day | Destination | Description |
| Day 1 | Vancouver | ARRIVE VANCOUVER: Get ready for a thrilling adventure with your family and friends in the eye-popping Coast Mountains and Canadian Rockies, combining spectacular natural wonders with river rafting, canoeing, hiking and more. Take your complimentary transfer to the tour hotel and meet your Tour Director this afternoon. At 6 p.m., gather at the hotel with your Tour Director and fellow adventurers for a festive Kick-off Party. Renaissance Vancouver Harbourside Hotel (SF) |
| Day 2 | Whistler | VANCOUVER - SEA TO SKY HIGHWAY - WHISTLER: Start your morning with a brief city tour of vibrant Vancouver including Gastown, Chinatown and Stanley Park. Then, travel the scenic Sea-to-Sky Highway to Whistler, stopping to visit the Britannia Mine Museum. Here, descend by train into the depths of this historic mining tunnel and try your luck panning for gold. This afternoon, choose from two options upon arriving in Whistler, host of the 2010 Winter Olympic Games: catch your breath on a guided two-hour bike tour through this popular summer outdoors mecca, or visit the Squamish Lil'wat Cultural to learn about two distinctly different First Nations of British Columbia. Then, hold your breath when you look more than 1,300 feet (395 metres) straight down from the world's highest and longest gondola ride, the Peak 2 Peak Alpine Experience between Whistler and Blackcomb Mountains. This evening, stroll around Whistler Village and enjoy a Highlight Dinner at a local restaurant. (Full Breakfast / Highlight Dinner) Hilton Whistler Resort & Spa (SF) |
| Day 3 | Kamloops | WHISTLER - CACHE CREEK - KAMLOOPS: Leave Whistler and the Coast Mountains and time travel back to the 19th century for a visit to Historic Hat Creek Ranch. Interpreters in period clothing bring alive the fascinating tales of this 1860s roadhouse which catered to miners and wagon trains. Stroll through the apple orchard, view the antique farming equipment and explore the ranch buildings. Walk along beautiful Hat Creek to the Native Village of the Shuswap Nation where members share their captivating culture. Continue to Kamloops and check into your hotel. Tonight, rally your mateys for a fun-filled evening of miniature golf. (Full Breakfast) The Thompson Hotel (F) |
| Day 4 | Jasper | KAMLOOPS - JASPER (2 NIGHTS): Travel into the majestic Rocky Mountains, via the scenic Yellowhead Highway. Stop for a knock-out view of Mount Robson, the highest peak in the Canadian Rockies. Upon arriving in Jasper, you and your family will face two thrilling choices - either get splashed on a rip-roaring white water rafting adventure on the mighty Athabasca River or take a gentle float trip on calmer waters. Whichever you choose, you'll marvel at the magnificent landscapes of Jasper National Park. After dinner, enjoy a fun presentation on the park's wildlife with a local expert. (Full Breakfast / Dinner) Chateau Jasper (SF) |
| Day 5 | Jasper | JASPER NATIONAL PARK AT LEISURE: Spend today rockin' the Rockies as you like, or choose from optional outdoors activities. Ask your family members for a quick vote on whether to take a scenic cruise on the pristine Maligne Lake or if they want to don their hiking boots for a guided alpine walk for 'oohing and aahing' beneath the splendour of Mount Edith Cavell. (Full Breakfast) |
| Day 6 | Banff | JASPER - ICEFIELDS PARKWAY - LAKE LOUISE - BANFF (2 NIGHTS): Now that you've done some thrillin', time to start the chillin' as you travel along the stunning Icefields Parkway and the amazing Columbia Icefield, the largest reservoir of ice and snow in the Rocky Mountains. Ride out on the massive Athabasca Glacier ice sheet aboard a specially designed Ice Explorer and learn amazing facts about glaciers and their impact on the environment. Travel on to Banff National Park for another peak experience. As you step out at Bow Summit, the highest point on the Columbia Icefield, marvel at the turquoise of glacier-fed Peyto Lake below. Travel on to the ultimate postcard-setting, Lake Louise, where you can do some chillin' on your own - maybe paddle your own canoe across the emerald clear waters or take a leisurely hike along the shore. Tonight, settle into the welcoming mountain community of Banff. (Full Breakfast) Banff Park Lodge (F) |
| Day 7 | Banff | BANFF SIGHTSEEING - AT LEISURE: Strike out on your own this morning with an optional helicopter flight over Mount Assiniboine. Then, get going with one Rocky Mountain high after another. View beautiful Bow Falls, majestic Tunnel Mountain Drive, Surprise Corner and Sulphur Mountain. Play a game of 'What creature do you see?' as you spot the whimsical hoodoos overlooking Bow Valley. This afternoon, you can opt to put on your boots and bandanas for some spectacular horseback riding, following the trail along the Bow River and hanging on to your hat at the Windy Knoll Viewpoint. Tonight, join the gang at a Farewell Dinner Pizza Party with a rousing game of bowling celebrating this high-scoring family experience. (Full Breakfast / Farewell Dinner) |
| Day 8 | Calgary | BANFF - CALGARY STAMPEDE: Depart Banff this morning and you're off to the Calgary Stampede, the 'Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth.' Your all-day tickets include reserved seating at rodeo events and admission to the Stampede Park. Tonight watch the Stampede's amazing Chuckwagon Races. End the day with the Grandstand Show musical extravaganza and fireworks! (Full Breakfast) Delta Bow Valley (SF) |
| Day 9 | Depart Calgary | DEPART CALGARY: Take a complimentary transfer to Calgary International Airport. (Full Breakfast) |
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- Hotel Class Key: D: Deluxe SF: Superior First Class F: First Class
