Alberta Rockies - Independent Tour

12 Days / 11 Nights

To truly appreciate the Rocky Mountains a leisurely pace is essential. Taking time to stroll some of the trails through forests, along lakes and rivers, past waterfalls, and into high alpine meadows; you will find the scenery gets more spectacular with each breath.

Indicative Price: AUD$ 2,850 per person (twin Share)

Inclusions

Banff to Lake Louise Tour
Icefields Parkway Tour
Ice Explorer Ride
Sunshine Meadows Hiker's Shuttle
Mt. Edith Cavell Guided Hike

Highlights

Banff: 4 Nights
Lake Louise: 2 Nights
Jasper: 4 Nights

Style

Walking Enthusiast's Tour
Independent Tour
Coach Tour

Map & Itinerary

	Day 1: Arrive in Calgary - board a regular scheduled transfer to Banff.
	Day 2: Banff - get familiar with Banff. Optional tours are available, or you can select any number of activities that are available mere steps from your hotel. There is a great selection of walking trails through and around the town.
	Day 3: Walking in Sunshine Meadows - board the Sunshine Meadows Shuttle in downtown Banff. The bus takes you along the restricted access road right to the trailheads. Considered one of the most spectacular settings in the Rockies the trails offer short gentle walks or longer hikes, all the while surrounded by beautiful alpine meadows.
	Day 4: Banff - enjoy one more day in Banff. You can relax around town, or take on one of the more challanging trails around the town. Either way the scenery is sure to impress.
	Day 5: Banff to Lake Louise - join a coach tour from Banff to Lake Louise. The tour will provide some insight into the National Park's conservation efforts while stopping for a few short walks along the way.
	Day 6: Lake Louise - today you will discover why this spot is known as the 'hiking capital of the Rockies.' There are several trails available from right outside your hotel. Some take you to secluded ridges where you might find a tea house, others take you high above the valley and reward you with panoramic views.
	Day 7: Lake Louise to Jasper - today you have a coach and driver take you along one of the most spectacular roads in the world, the Icefields Parkway. The tour will stop at the Icefield Centre where you can ride an Ice Explorer and walk on a glacier.
	Day 8: Jasper - now that you are in a new town, take some time today to get aquainted. There are several options for short tours, and other activities in and around town.
	Day 9: Mount Edith Cavell - join one of our local guides for a short walk around one of Jasper's most stunning mountains. Following the 'Path of the Glacier' you will experience the effects of ice on the shape of this montain wilderness. A short up hill trail rewards you with a beautiful meadow overlooking the Angel Glacier.
	Day 10: Jasper - take one more day to experience this charming town. For an easy day there is plenty to do right in the town. If you still have a bit of enrgy, there is a large selection of trails that take you from the middle of town into the wilderness.
	Day 11: Jasper to Calgary - transfer by regular scheduled connector service back to Calgary. Delta Calgary Airport Hotel or similar (1 night)
	Day 12: Depart from Calgary - Calgary International Airport offers connections to the rest of Canada, the United States and Europe.

Tour Inclusions:

11 nights accommodation in moderate grade hotels
Transfers between Calgary Airport and the Rocky Mountains
National Park Pass
Sunshine Meadows Hiker's Shuttle
Banff to Lake Louise Tour
Icefields Parkway Tour
Ice Explorer Ride
Mount Edit Cavell Walking Tour
Our in house representatives are happy to recommend additional walks and hikes that suit your interests and abilities (we have walked most of the trails ourselves)

Additional Tour Options:

Discover Banff Tour
Discover Jasper Tour
Lake Minnewanka Boat Cruise
Maligne Lake Cruise
River Rafting
Canoeing
Cycling
Horseback Riding

Hotel List:

We have carefully selected our preferred hotels in each location. These are the hotels that are used for accommodations in this tour. Due to availability, we may have to substitute similar hotels for the tour dates of your choice.

Mount Royal Hotel - Banff
Deer Lodge - Lake Louise
Lobstick Lodge - Jasper
Delta Calgary Airport Hotel - Calgary