DAY 1

Arrive Calgary
Don your Stetson and buckle up those cowboy boots. You’ve arrived in Stampede country. Get settled into the ways of the Wild West before meeting your Travel Director and fellow explorers for a Welcome Reception.
Hotel: The Westin Calgary
Meal: Welcome Reception

DAY 2

Calgary – Fort MacLeod – Waterton Lakes National Park
This morning, travel to the UNESCO-listed Head-Smashed-In-Buffalo Jump, where a Local Specialist explains how buffalo were driven off a cliff by buffalo runners centuries ago. Travel on to meet the majestic Rockies at the tranquil Waterton Lakes National Park. Beneath ice-capped peaks, indulge in a memorable dinner.
Hotel: Waterton Lakes Lodge
Meal: Breakfast,Dinner

DAY 3

Waterton Lakes National Park – Glacier National Park
The Big Skies of Montana beckon this morning as you cross the international border into Montana’s UNESCO-listed Glacier National Park touted as the Crown of the Continent. Skirt the slopes and cross the Continental Divide over Logan Pass in a restored 1930s vintage touring “jammer” along the Going-to-the-Sun Road. Later, we pass the tranquil blue waters of St. Mary’s Lake en route to Lake McDonald.
Hotel: Lake McDonald Lodge
Meal: Breakfast,Dinner

DAY 4

Glacier National Park – Banff (2 Nights)
Continue through Glacier National Park heading back into Canada through the sheer red walls of Sinclair Canyon and scenic Kootenay National Park. The glacial peaks and turquoise waters of Banff National Park offer an ethereal backdrop as we stop to admire Athabasca Falls. Stepping out at Bow Summit, enjoy the views over glacier-fed Peyto Lake. Tonight our ‘Stay with a Story’ is the proud “Castle in the Rockies” located within Banff National Park.
Hotel: Fairmont Banff Springs
Meal: Breakfast

DAY 5

Banff Sightseeing
After a free morning, spend the afternoon exploring the rugged beauty of Banff, from its postcard viewpoint of Surprise Corner to Bow Falls.
Meal: Breakfast,Dinner

DAY 6

Banff – Lake Louise
This morning, travel to glacial Moraine Lake, one of the most photographed sites in all of Canada. Embark on a guided group stroll along its shoreline, as you ramble toward Rock Pile for inspiring views of the Valley of Ten Peaks. In the afternoon continue to Lake Louise and enjoy the lake’s tranquil waters. You have the choice to either join your Travel Director for a walk along the Lakeshore Trail or take a piece of Lake Louise home with you-put paint brush to canvas and create your very own artistic masterpiece.
Hotel: Lake Louise Inn
Meal: Breakfast

DAY 7

Lake Louise – Athabasca Glacier – Jasper (2 Nights)
Blaze a trail through the heart of the Canadian Rockies-a journey through stunning wilderness, passing sparkling mountain lakes, tumbling glaciers and sweeping valleys en route to the Athabasca Glacier. Board a specially designed Ice Explorer, crunching over the white wonderland of the glacier’s surface. Later, head to your home in the heart of Jasper National Park.
Hotel: Chateau Jasper
Meal: Breakfast

DAY 8

Jasper Sightseeing
Embark on a leisurely walk admiring the sheer limestone cliffs of Maligne Canyon and learning about the underground river system that flows out to Medicine Lake. Surrounded by a ring of mountains, we cruise the waters of Maligne Lake to Spirit Island (seasonal), the heart and soul of Jasper National Park. Tonight’s Regional Meal delights with views of the lake.
Meal: Breakfast,Regional Dinner

DAY 9

Jasper – Icefields Parkway – Kananaskis
Journey south towards the wild lands of Jasper and Banff National Park. Arrive at your resort. This evening, the aroma of sizzling Alberta beef awaits as we Connect with Locals and join the Guinn family on their ranch for a special Be My Guest Farewell Dinner, horse-drawn wagon ride and private dance lesson.
Hotel: Crosswaters Resort
Meal: Breakfast,Be My Guest

DAY 10

Kananaskis – Calgary (2 Nights)
Descend from the Canadian Rockies to the festive pavilions and parades of the ‘Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth’. Check into your downtown hotel before joining your travel companions for the Calgary Stampede’s exhilarating Chuckwagon Races.
Hotel: Westin Calgary
Meal: Breakfast

DAY 11

Calgary Stampede
Immerse yourself in the Spirit of the Stampede – your all-inclusive pass is the gateway to a day of effortless fun as you witness the world’s largest rodeo first-hand and visit Stampede Park, tapping your Cowboy boots to the jaunty tunes of the Stampede Showband. End the day with a bang at the Grandstand Show, a singing and dancing musical extravaganza with a fireworks display.
Meal: Breakfast

DAY 12

Depart Calgary
This morning, a transfer is provided to Calgary International Airport or you may choose to extend your stay at the Westin Calgary hotel.
Meal: Breakfast

Sightseeing Highlights

• CITY TOUR in Calgary
• CRUISE upon Maligne Lake
• SCENIC DRIVE along the Icefields Parkway, Red Jammers excursion along the Going-to-the-Sun Road
• VISIT Waterton Lakes, Lake Louise, Moraine Lake, Athabasca Glacier

Dining Highlights

• 12 breakfasts
• 6 dinners (including Be My Guest)

First class travel Highlights

• Audio Headsets for flexible sightseeing
• Daily breakfast and an average of 50% of evening meals
• Luxury air-conditioned coach with WiFi in most countries or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys)
• Cherry-picked hotels all tried and trusted
• Handcrafted Highlights
• Optional Experiences and free time
• All porterage and local charges included
• Must-see sightseeing and surprise extras
• An expert Travel Director and separate Driver
• All hotel tips, charges and local taxes
• Airport transfers on the first and last day of your guided holiday
• VIP entry to many sights