Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise
Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise
Banff townsite, Alberta
Banff townsite, Alberta
The Athabasca Glacier in Alberta
The Athabasca Glacier in Alberta
Banff National Park, Sulphur Mountain gondola & Kananaskis Trail
Banff National Park, Sulphur Mountain gondola & Kananaskis Trail
Athabasca Falls and Glacier in Jasper
Athabasca Falls and Glacier in Jasper
Maligne Lake, Jasper National Park
Maligne Lake, Jasper National Park
Lake Louise mountains
Lake Louise mountains

Experience Alberta

10 nights from £2,499 per person Including Flights

Overview

A lovely relaxed independent tour to enjoy the beauty of the Rockies in Alberta Canada, with its soaring peaks, sparkling lakes and spectacular national parks. You’ll enjoy three nights stays in both the wonderful mountain towns of Jasper and Banff, and a couple of nights each in Lake Louise and Calgary. You won’t need to hire a car and drive, with all transfers are included*.

Fly to Calgary and enjoy a two night stay in this fun city, sitting between the prairies and the foothills of the Canadian Rockies. Next you’ll be picked up from your hotel by a scheduled coach transfer to stunning Lake Louise with a two night stay at the iconic Chateau Lake Louise. Day 5 you will be driven along what many people consider to be the most scenic route in Canada, if not the world - the Icefields Parkway. En route you will enjoy scenic stops at Crowfoot Glacier, Bow Lake and Athabasca Falls, plus a visit to the Columbia Icefields and a ride on an Ice Explorer onto the Athabasca Glacier plus taking in the unique views from the Glacier SkyWalk.

Experience the beauty of Jasper National Park with three nights in this lovely town, and choose from a wildlife tour, a cruise on Maligne Lake or you can tour the area on a Harley Davidson!

Your final destination is the charming mountain town off Banff, where you can take a fascinating tour of the national park, or cruise Lake Minnewanka, ascend Sulphur Mountain on the gondola, or enjoy a birds-eye view of the Rockies on a helicopter trip.
This suggested itinerary can be tailormade to suit you, so chat to our travel experts if you would like change the number of nights in any location or try other activities.

Highlights

  • Enjoy a stay in the iconic Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise
  • Travel the spectacular Icefields Parkway and board an Ice Explorer to see the Athabasca Glacier
  • Discover the beautiful national park of Jasper and choose from a wide variety of excursions
  • Explore Canada’s oldest national park – Banff – on one of our suggested tours

Itinerary Overview

Fly to Calgary 2 nights - Lake Louise 2 nights - Jasper 3 nights - Banff 3 nights – Return flight from Calgary

* Calgary airport transfers on arrival to your first hotel are not included, but it is a short taxi ride for approximately CAD $40

Tours can be booked from May - mid Oct due to transfer schedules

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  • Accommodation
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  • In resort assistance & 24 hour contact centre
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Day 1

Fly to Calgary

Fly to Calgary and transfer independently to your hotel (approx. CAD $40)

Two nights Calgary: Classic Hotel – Ramada Hotel Downtown Calgary; Deluxe Hotel - Fairmont Palliser Calgary

Day 2

Calgary

Enjoy a full day to acclimatise to Canada, in the city of Calgary. Explore the city at a relaxed place and perhaps ascend the Calgary Tower where you will see the Rockies soaring in the distance. Stroll the pedestrianised Stephen Avenue Walk where you will also discover great shopping opportunities and a lovely range of restaurants and cafes. You could also visit Studio Bell, home of the National Music Centre and enjoy some live music over lunch in the atmospheric King Eddy pub.

Day 3

Calgary – Lake Louise

A scheduled coach transfer will pick you up from your hotel for your two hour journey into the Rockies. Enjoy a stroll to admire the beautiful views of this famous lake and enjoy the amenities of the Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise.
Two nights Lake Louise: Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise in a standard room (upgrades available for a supplement)

Day 4

Lake Louise

Enjoy a relaxed day at this beautiful lake. In the summer months Lake Louise is understandably popular for day trippers and at peak times parts can become crowded, but staying at the Fairmont allows you to enjoy this gorgeous location at your own pace. You can talk a walk along one of the well-marked trails or we can book you onto the Lake Louise Sightseeing Lift (see the “Optional Excursions” tab for details).

Day 5

Lake Louise to Jasper via the Icefields Parkway

You’ll be picked up from your hotel for a beautiful journey by coach along the Icefields Parkway into the Jasper National Park. Following the spine of the Canadian Rockies, enjoy a never-ending procession of mammoth mountains, jagged snowy peaks, and numerous glaciers. The entire day is spent in the majesty of Canada’s two most famous National Parks, Banff and Jasper, and a picnic lunch is included. Along the way you will have sightseeing stops including Crowfoot Glacier, Bow Lake, the Columbia Ice fields, the Weeping Wall and Athabasca Falls. Your stop at the Columbia Ice field will include admission to the Glacier Explorer and Glacier SkyWalk.

Check in to your Jasper hotel and then explore this charming mountain town. During your time in Jasper, you may have the chance to see the glorious Northern Lights. It’s always dependent on how clear the skies are, but between February and April the Aurora Borealis make an appearance at least once a week.

Three nights Jasper: Classic Hotel – Lobstick Lodge; Deluxe Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge

Days 6 & 7

Jasper National Park

You have two full days to enjoy Jasper National Park and there is lots to see and do. To make the most of your time here, we suggest that you choose a couple of activities that we can book for you before you go. Here are a few of our favourites and you can find approximate prices in the “Optional Excursions” tab.

Jasper Wildlife Discovery Tour - A morning tour of this beautiful area with a friendly local driver guide who will reveal some of Jasper’s hidden gems and share their knowledge of the history, geology, and ecology of the area. You will be driven through the Athabasca Valley to spot elk, deer, coyotes, wolves and moose.

Sidecar Motorcycle Tour of Jasper - Enjoy a personalised sightseeing tour unlike any other, for one or two passengers. You can view the beautiful lakes, historical sites, view points, and attractions of the Jasper area from the freedom of the sidecar or riding pillion on a Harley-Davidson or touring motorcycle driven by a professional rider. One, two or three hour tours are available, and full leather gear including a heated vest is provided.

Nature Tour to Maligne Lake with Cruise - Embark on a tour of one of the most spectacular areas of Jasper National Park. The first stop is at Maligne Canyon where 10,000 years of erosion have created a 49-metre deep gorge. Set off on a short walk to marvel at the Maligne River as it thunders through the canyon in a series of waterfalls. From the canyon continue to the “mysteriously” disappearing Medicine Lake and then to Maligne Lake for a 90-minute interpretative boat cruise bound for the world-renowned -Spirit Island.

Jasper Skytram - The longest and highest guided aerial tramway in Canada providing visitors with unprecedented views of six mountain ranges, glacial fed lakes, the Athabasca River and the scenic mountain town-site of Jasper. Enjoy the views from the boardwalks or venture out onto the Summit Trail to explore the unique alpine plants and wildlife.

Jasper Downtown Foodie Tour - Beginning at 2pm, you will have a guided walk over three hours (but covering only a mile in distance!) visiting four restaurants and tasting four carefully handpicked dishes, each paired with an alcoholic beverage. Along the way you will learn about Jasper’s history and taking in some of the town’s best tales.

Day 8

Jasper – Banff

This morning you will be picked up from your hotel to return south to the Banff National Park, this time for a three night stay in the charming mountain town of Banff. Explore Banff Avenue and the neighbouring streets, where you will find quirky boutiques, characterful cafes and lively restaurants, all with the magnificent back drop of the mountains.

Three nights Banff: Classic Hotel – Elk + Avenue; Deluxe Hotel - Fairmont Banff Springs

Days 9 & 10

Banff National Park

You have two full days to enjoy the oldest national park in Canada, established in 1885 when the hot springs were “discovered” and tourism began. The hot springs were already well known to the First Nations peoples who had lived here for many many years – Banff is located on the traditional territories of the Iyarhe Nakoda Nations (Bearspaw, Wesley, Chiniki), the Blackfoot Confederacy (Siksika, Kainai, Piikani), the Tsuut'ina – part of the Dene people, Ktunaxa, Secwepemc, Mountain Cree, and Metis. We can book you tickets for admission into the Hot Springs, or several other activities such as these:

Banff Gondola – Ascend Sulphur Mountain for awe-inspiring 360-degree panoramic views of six mountain ranges.  At the visit centre there is an interesting exhibition where you can learn all about the local geography, geology and history, and there is a lovely café for drinks and snacks, and a very good restaurant (you can book a table online)

Helicopter Tours of the Rockies: Take a spectacular flight-seeing tour of the Rockies. We have three options to choose from – see the “Optional Excursions” tab for details and approximate prices.

Banff Cowboy Cookout – Either ride on horseback travelling along the trail at the base of Sulphur Mountain, and or enjoy a scenic covered-wagon ride along the Bow River. Everyone meets up for a BBQ steak cookout at 3 Mile Cabin by the Sundance Canyon Trail. After lunch, return to Banff.

Lake Minnewanka Cruise - This boat tour will immerse you in a rugged wilderness steeped in history, Aboriginal folklore and geology. Nestled in the heart of Banff National Park, Lake Minnewanka offers some of the most interesting and spectacular scenery found anywhere in the Canadian Rockies.

Day 11

Depart Banff - Fly home

After a leisurely start, a coach will pick you up from your hotel to take you to Calgary airport and catch your flight home.

 

  • International flights to Calgary
  • 10 nights accommodation as detailed above on a room only basis (or similar)
  • Scheduled coach transfers: From Calgary to Lake Louise, from Lake Louise to Jasper, from Jasper to Banff, from Banff to Calgary airport
  • Tour along the Icefields Parkway and visit to the Athabasca Glacier


What’s not included

  • Meals
  • Activities and excursions – we can book these for you - please see the "optional Excursions" tab for details
  • Entrance fees for national parks
  • Transfer from Calgary airport to downtown Calgary on arrival

Approximate prices per person:

  • Calgary Tower £20
  • Calgary Downtown Walking Tour (2 hours) £20
  • Banff Gondola Ride (return) £50
  • Banff Lake Minnewanka Cruise (1 hour) £50
  • Helicopter Three Sisters Peak Tour with transfers from Banff - 25 minutes £190
  • Helicopter Mount Assiniboine Tour with transfers from Banff - 35 minutes £250
  • Helicopter Continental Divide Tour with transfers from Banff - 45 minutesBanff area helicopter excursions: £310
  • Banff Cowboy Cookout - covered wagon ride £80
  • Banff Cowboy Cookout - horseback ride £120
  • Admission to the Jasper SkyTram £40
  • Jasper Downtown Foodie Tour (3 hours) £90
  • Nature Tour to Maligne Lake with Cruise (incl. transportation from Jasper - 5 hours £110
  • Jasper Wildlife Discovery Tour (3.5 hours) £50
  • Sidecar Motorcycle Tour of Jasper 1 hour £100, 2 hours £150, 3 hours £170

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