The Great Rockies Resorts is a sampling of world-class Canadian resorts combined with breathtaking scenery highlight this tour. Start in Calgary then, travel to Lake Louise and spend an evening at Fairmont Chateau; beauty, comfort, and Old World charm. Travel on Icefields Parkway and see the alpine meadows, waterfalls, and glacier masses.
Continue on to Jasper National Park, the largest national park in Canada. For two nights, stay at the Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge, set deep in the Canadian Rockies and the embodiment of peace, tranquility, and natural beauty. Enjoy a narrated cruise and either a float trip on the Athabasca River or a guided nature walk. Leisure time in Jasper gives you time to stroll through the pretty streets and relax at Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge.
Take in the magnificent scenery of the Icefields Parkway. Journey north on Icefields Parkway and savor 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.
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.
Welcome to Calgary! Meet your traveling companions for a welcome drink. Your Tour Director will prepare you for your upcoming Canadian Rockies adventure.
