Great Resorts of the Canadian Rockies

Globus Tours
Date: 
Depatures May through September
Region: 
North America: Canada
Duration: 
7 Days
Price: 
From $2819
Sub Description 2: 
$700 Savings Per Couple!!! Was $3169, now from $2819

 

7 days Calgary to Calgary
Calgary, Lake Louise, Jasper, Banff

Experience the luxury of the world-famous Fairmont resorts on this 7-day Globus Platinum tour. Enjoy sightseeing in Calgary before heading to the breathtaking Lake Louise where you will discover the region’s history and wildlife on a private tour and overnight at the famous Fairmont Chateau. Journey north to the Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge, set deep in the Canadian Rockies, where you will enjoy one of the world’s finest golf courses and a range of outdoor adventure activities. Continue on to enjoy two nights at the Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel with its unique blend of opulence and seclusion, offering stunning vistas, championship golf courses and a world-class European spa.  

 

Meals
Breakfast - 6
Lunch - 1
Dinner - 3

Features: 

Standard Features
CALGARY: Welcome reception, sightseeing including Fort Calgary
LAKE LOUISE: Sumptuous buffet lunch followed by a private historic tour of area
COLUMBIA ICEFIELD: Ice Explorer ride
JASPER NATIONAL PARK: Cruise Maligne Lake; CHOOSE YOUR EXPERIENCE Enjoy a float trip on the Athabasca River or a guided nature walk
BANFF NATIONAL PARK: Guided sightseeing, Sulphur Mountain Gondola, farewell dinner
MEALS: Welcome reception (WR); American breakfast daily (B); 1 lunch (L); 2 three-course dinners (D), including a farewell dinner in Banff.
Inside visits and special features are shown in UPPERCASE in the tour description, including admission charges where applicable.

Day by Day: 
DayDescription
1CALGARY.
Welcome to Calgary! This evening, mix and mingle with your travelling companions at the 6 pm welcome reception. Your Tour Director will prepare you for your upcoming Canadian Rockies adventure. (WR)
2CALGARY - LAKE LOUISE.
This morning, enjoy a sightseeing tour of Calgary's major sights, including Stampede Park, Saddledome Stadium, and a visit to FORT CALGARY. We continue into the Canadian Rockies with a stop at beautiful Moraine Lake. Upon arrival at Lake Louise, enjoy a sumptuous buffet lunch. Afterwards, discover Lake Louise on a private guided tour covering the history, wildlife, and lore of this world-famous location. The remainder of the day is at leisure to join a hike to the Lake Agnes Teahouse, enjoy a canoe excursion, or just relax at this historic Canadian resort. (B,L) Special Feature: Your hotel tonight is the famous Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise. Situated in one of the world's most breathtaking settings, Chateau Lake Louise evokes a sense of timeless beauty, warmth, intimacy, comfort, and Old World charm. Resting next to majestic mountains soaring skyward and the vibrant blues and greens of glacier-fed Lake Louise, the resort affords incredible opportunities for sightseeing, recreation, photography, shopping, and dining.
3LAKE LOUISE - ICEFIELDS PARKWAY - JASPER.
Journey north on Icefields Parkway and savour stunning vistas of alpine meadows, waterfalls, and glacier masses. We'll stop at Peyto Lake, which many consider to be the best view in Canada and perhaps one of the best in the world. Get ready for one of the trip's highlights: a stop at the Columbia Icefield for a memorable ride on an ICE EXPLORER. Stand on 1,000 feet of ice and come face to face with the glaciers that feed into a Triple Continental Divide. We continue to JASPER NATIONAL PARK. (B,D) Special Feature: Your hotel for the next two nights is Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge. Set deep in the Canadian Rockies, the charming cabins and rugged elegance of Jasper Park Lodge make it the embodiment of peace, tranquillity, and natural beauty. With one of the world's finest golf courses, spectacular outdoor adventure opportunities, gracious hospitality, and fine cuisine, Jasper Park Lodge is the ideal holiday spot.
4JASPER. EXCURSION TO MALIGNE LAKE. CHOOSE YOUR EXPERIENCE.
This morning, enjoy an excursion to Maligne Lake for a fully narrated CRUISE to Spirit Island. After your cruise, a Globus Platinum exclusive, select how you wish to spend your afternoon. Choose between a leisurely FLOAT TRIP on the Athabasca River or a guided NATURE WALK to learn more about the area's flora and fauna. The balance of the day is at leisure. Your world-class resort offers all kinds of things to do. Hollywood greats like Marilyn Monroe, Robert Mitchum, and Bing Crosby were known to play a round of golf on this scenic course - and you can, too. Treat yourself like royalty with a spa treatment, or stroll the streets of Jasper with its array of specialty stores. (B)
5JASPER - BANFF.
This morning we stop at thundering Athabasca Falls before continuing our sightseeing with visits to BANFF and YOHO NATIONAL PARK. See the Natural Bridge spanning Kicking Horse River and Emerald Lake. Arrive in Banff with the balance of the day at leisure. (B) Special Feature: Your hotel for the next two nights is the Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel. Few hotels in the world rival the majesty, hospitality, and scenery of the Banff Springs Hotel. With its unique blend of opulence and seclusion, it's been a symbol of the Canadian Rockies for more than a century. Styled after a Scottish baronial castle, Banff Springs offers stunning vistas, championship golf courses, a world-class European-style spa, and luxurious comfort in a pristine wilderness.
6BANFF.
Enjoy sightseeing with a ride on the BANFF GONDOLA up Sulphur Mountain. Afterward, a scenic drive around Tunnel Mountain, where each corner brings a new surprise - from animals like elk and deer to the unique landscape features of the Hoodoos and Bow River. This afternoon is at leisure. Perhaps take advantage of an optional helicopter flightseeing trip with dramatic aerial views of the Rocky Mountains and Banff. Or, you may wish to stroll the colourful streets of Banff or fish for trout on Lake Minnewanka. This evening your Tour Director hosts a special farewell dinner, the perfect finale for your holiday! (B,D)
7BANFF - CALGARY.
Your journey comes to a close today as you arrive at Calgary International Airport for your flight home. Flights should be scheduled after 1 pm. (B)

Please note map shows the 7 Day tour with the optional Rocky Mountaineer Rail Extension for an additional cost.

 

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