Itinerary
- Day 1
Calgary to Banff
You'll arrive at Calgary Airport and head to your hotel in Banff, a historic Château-style property that's one of Canada's grand railway hotels. After checking in, you'll meet your Travel Director and the rest of the group for a Welcome Dinner this evening.
Included Activities
- Welcome Dinner at Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel
Optional Activities
- Airport transfer from Calgary Airport to Banff hotel
Landmarks Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel 
- Day 2
Banff
A Cree Iroquois Local Expert leads you through the Boreal Forest on a guided walk where you'll learn about plant medicines, animal significance, and First Nations heritage stories. Later, you can either relax at Banff Hot Springs or take a guided tour of the historic Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel with a knowledgeable ambassador.
Included Activities
- Guided walk in Boreal Forest with First Nations Cree Iroquois Local Expert
- Learn about Indigenous plant medicines and First Nations culture
- MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience supporting First Nations community sustainability
- Visit Banff Upper Hot Springs bathhouse (Registered Federal Historical Building) or Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel history tour with knowledgeable ambassador
Landmarks Banff Upper Hot Springs Banff National Park - Day 3
Lake Louise
You have the option of a helicopter flight over Three Sisters Peak or Mt Assiniboine (weather dependent), then drive to Moraine Lake for photos of Canada's largest glacially fed lake. Lunch happens at Louiza Restaurant at Chateau Lake Louise with views of soaring peaks and Victoria Glacier. After that, you'll photograph Lake Louise before heading back to Banff for a relaxed afternoon. In the evening, you can optionally ride the Banff Gondola for scenic views (75°F/24°C expected).
- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch with wine at Louiza Restaurant at Chateau Lake Louise featuring an exquisite Italian meal with views of soaring peaks and Victoria Glacier)
Included Activities
- Photo stop at Moraine Lake
- Lunch with wine at Louiza Restaurant at Chateau Lake Louise with views of Victoria Glacier
- Photo opportunity of Lake Louise and mountain backdrop
Optional Activities
- Helicopter flight over Three Sisters Peak or Mt Assiniboine (weather dependent)
- Banff Gondola ride in the evening
Landmarks Three Sisters Peak Mt Assiniboine Moraine Lake Lake Louise Victoria Glacier Chateau Lake Louise Banff Gondola 
- Day 4
Icefields Parkway - Jasper
You'll drive through Yoho National Park with photo stops at Emerald Lake and Takakkaw Falls, then travel the Icefields Parkway, considered one of the world's most beautiful drives. By evening, you'll arrive at a glacier-view resort for a Champagne reception. Before dinner, walk on the Columbia Icefield Skywalk, a glass-floored walkway at 918 feet above Sunwapta Valley. Dinner features Canadian-inspired, locally sourced food with cocktails and glacier views.
- Meals
- Dinner (Canadian-inspired, locally sourced dinner with cocktails and spectacular glacier views at Glacier View Lodge. After dinner, step out onto the viewing deck and stargaze as you marvel at the dark night sky, relax with a drink in the library or hang out inside the Moraine Lounge with games and live entertainment)
Included Activities
- Visit Yoho National Park
- Photo stop at Emerald Lake
- Photo stop at Takakkaw Falls
- Drive Icefields Parkway scenic route
- Champagne reception and nibbles at glacier-view resort
- After-hours visit to Columbia Icefield Skywalk glass-floored walkway above Sunwapta Valley
- Canadian-inspired locally sourced dinner with cocktails and glacier views
Landmarks Yoho National Park Emerald Lake Takakkaw Falls Icefields Parkway Columbia Icefield Skywalk Sunwapta Valley 
- Day 5
Jasper
An early morning visit onto the Athabasca Glacier happens before other travelers arrive, riding in a massive Ice Explorer vehicle. You'll walk on the frozen glacier flow with a Local Expert who explains the region's history and geology. From there, you'll continue along the Icefields Parkway to reach Jasper National Park, known for its mineral hot springs, colorful meadows, and mountain scenery.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Before-hours visit to Athabasca Glacier in Ice Explorer vehicle
- Walk on Athabasca Glacier with Local Expert
- Learn about glacier history and geology of the region
- Drive Icefields Parkway scenic route
- Arrive at Jasper National Park
Landmarks Athabasca Glacier Icefields Parkway Jasper National Park 
- Day 6
Jasper
Your morning includes an easy scenic float down the Athabasca River (a Canadian Heritage River) with a National Park licensed guide handling the rowing while you watch for wildlife like elk, deer, moose, coyotes, wolves, eagles, and bears. Later, your Travel Director leads an informative walk through Maligne Canyon, the deepest gorge in Jasper. You'll finish with a narrated cruise on Maligne Lake, gliding past jagged peaks to Spirit Island.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Walk through Maligne Canyon with Travel Director
- Narrated cruise on Maligne Lake with views of Spirit Island
Optional Activities
- Easy scenic rafting float trip down Athabasca River (designated Canadian Heritage River) with National Park-licensed guide providing commentary on human and natural history and wildlife viewing opportunities
Landmarks Athabasca River Maligne Canyon Maligne Lake Spirit Island - Day 7
Kananaskis
You'll drive to Kananaskis, a mountain area kept quieter than neighboring Banff National Park. The afternoon lets you explore local trails around your upscale hotel or visit the Nordic Spa just steps away. Tonight, you'll join the group for a Celebration Dinner at Kananaskis Mountain Lodge to toast the trip.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Festive Celebration Dinner at Kananaskis Mountain Lodge with fellow travelers)
Included Activities
- Scenic drive to Kananaskis
- Celebration Dinner at Kananaskis Mountain Lodge
Optional Activities
- Explore local trails surrounding the hotel
- Visit Nordic Spa located steps away from the lodge
Landmarks Kananaskis Nordic Spa - Day 8
Kananaskis to Calgary
After breakfast, you'll transfer to Calgary Airport where your Canadian Rockies journey ends. You should arrive at the airport around 12:00 PM.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Transfer to Calgary Airport
