Glacier National Park & the Canadian Rockies with the Calgary Stampede
About Calgary, Alberta
This Canadian Rockies & Glacier National Park tour delivers the pristine wilderness of several national parks and the soaring beauty of the Rockies on both sides of the Canada/U.S. border. In Canada, overnight in Waterton Lakes National Park, with its rugged mountains and beautiful water. Visit the historic mining town of Fort Steele, Kootenay National Park, and Head-Smashed-In Buffalo Jump. Also in Canada, stay two nights in both Banff and Jasper National Parks. In Banff, enjoy a ride on the Banff gondola up Sulphur Mountain and leisure time to explore on your own. As you head to Jasper National Park, stop for a memorable ride aboard an Ice Explorer at the 1,200-foot-thick Columbia Icefield. In Jasper National Park, journey to Maligne Lake, the largest glacially formed lake in the Canadian Rockies, and take a cruise to Spirit Island. Also visit gorgeous Lake Louise, another highlight of your vacation.In Montana, visit stunning Glacier National Park, where you’ll enjoy a thrilling drive on the spectacular Going-to-the-Sun Road aboard the famous, vintage red “Jammer" bus. The Going-to-the-Sun Road is one of North America’s most spectacular drives. It crosses 6,664-foot-high Logan Pass and offers alpine scenery where jagged mountain peaks, deep green forests, pristine lakes, and meadows dominate the landscape. A breathtaking experience indeed! On this Canadian Rockies and Glacier National Park tour, Globus has also arranged special experiences for you. In Glacier National Park, enjoy a made-from-scratch piece of huckleberry pie or ice cream. Or how about entertainment by a local cowboy poet in Calgary? The region’s Western heritage comes alive through the cowboy poet’s stories and songs. You’ll also have two days admission to the Calgary Stampede with its chuckwagon races, outdoor stage show, and rodeo. From the stunning scenery to the fun experiences, this Canadian Rockies vacation has it all!
City Highlights
CALGARY Orientation tour; [LF] farewell dinner with cowboy poetHEAD-SMASHED-IN BUFFALO JUMP Visit the UNESCO World Heritage SiteWATERTON LAKES NATIONAL PARKSightseeingGLACIER NATIONAL PARK Travel along Going-to-the-Sun Road in Red Jammers; [LF] sample made-from-scratch huckleberry pie or ice creamFORT STEELE Visit the restored town BANFF NATIONAL PARK Gondola ride to the top of Banff’s Sulphur Mountain COLUMBIA ICEFIELD Ice Explorer ride on the Columbia Icefield JASPER NATIONAL PARK Cruise Maligne Lake and [LF] enjoy a lakeside dinner with incredible viewsLAKE LOUISE Visit the lakeCALGARY STAMPEDE2 day Admission to Stampede grounds, reserved seats for Chuck Wagon Races, Outdoor Show, and Rodeo; Souvenir Program
Meals
Breakfast daily, 3 three-course dinners including a farewell dinner in Calgary
Notes
NOTE:•Available only on the July 2 departure date.
Transportation
Free Wi-Fi available on your motorcoach and in most hotels.
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