Globus Great Resorts of the Canadian Rockies with the Rocky Mountaineer(CDE)
10 Day Tour from Calgary to Vancouver
Just because the Canadian Rockies is home to some of the most rugged terrain in North America doesn’t mean you have to rough it! Under brilliantly lit skies, you’ll relish three of the region’s most coveted five-star resorts on this pampering tour of the Canadian Rockies. With overnight stays at the renowned Fairmont
Jasper Park Lodge, the Fairmont Chateau
Lake Louise, and the Fairmont
Banff Springs Hotel, also known as the “Castle of the Rockies,” you can expect nothing less than the royal treatment. Majestic views await as you enjoy a guided walk along the turquoise waters of Lake Louise, a peaceful cruise on the gleaming Maligne Lake, and a thrilling Ice Explorer ride through the vast Columbia Icefield – while exceptional creature comforts welcome you back from the wilderness. Balancing the great outdoors with the grand indoors, this Canadian Rockies vacation is the perfect marriage of peaks and pools, conifers and concierge, and sparkling lakes and spas. More scenery, cities, and savory cuisine are served aboard the Rocky Mountaineer as you travel in comfort from Alberta to British Columbia. A thrilling addition to your Canadian Rockies tour, the Rocky Mountaineer transports you from beautiful Banff to vibrant
Vancouver with a midway overnight stay in the welcoming town of Kamloops.
Itinerary (2023)
| Day 1 | ARRIVE IN CALGARY |
| | Welcome to Calgary! At 6 pm, meet your Tour Director and traveling companions for a welcome drink. |
| Day 2 | CALGARY–LAKE LOUISE |
| | CALGARY Orientation drive. LAKE LOUISE [LF] Guided walk along the lake to hear about the area’s first settlers, some unique characters, and the history of this incredible setting. Free time this afternoon and evening at the exclusive Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise. (B,D) |
| Day 3 | LAKE LOUISE–JASPER |
| | LAKE LOUISE Scenic drive via Icefields Parkway with a stop at Peyto Lake en route to Jasper National Park. JASPER NATIONAL PARK Free time this afternoon. Spend the next two nights at the luxurious base camp, the Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge. (B,D) |
| Day 4 | JASPER. EXCURSION TO MALIGNE LAKE |
| | JASPER NATIONAL PARK Scenic drive to Maligne Lake. Free time this afternoon and evening. MALIGNE LAKE Scenic cruise on the lake includes narration on the area’s history, geology, wildlife, and glaciology as well as time at the famed Spirit Island. (B) ENHANCE YOUR FREE TIME in Jasper with a guided walk in Maligne Canyon. This and more options throughout your tour are available for purchase with MyGlobus. Get local maps and tips for free time on your GlobusGO mobile app. |
| Day 5 | JASPER–COLUMBIA ICEFIELD–BANFF |
| | JASPER NATIONAL PARK Scenic drive on Icefields Parkway en route to Columbia Icefield. COLUMBIA ICEFIELD Scenic Ice Explorer ride with a Glaciologist Guide on the Athabasca Glacier. BANFF NATIONAL PARK Scenic drive includes Natural Bridge over Kicking Horse River and Emerald Lake. Free time this evening. Enjoy two nights at the Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel. Built in 1888, the hotel was the largest hotel in the world, marking the beginning of tourism in the Canadian Rockies. Styled after a Scottish Baronial castle, the hotel is called the “Castle of the Rockies.” (B) |
| Day 6 | BANFF |
| | BANFF NATIONAL PARK Scenic drive around Tunnel Mountain features Bow River and Falls. Free time this afternoon. This evening [LF] meet an officer of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, better known as the Canadian Mounties, to learn the history and the traditions that continue today. Farewell dinner this evening. (B,D) |
| Day 7 | BANFF–ROCKY MOUNTAINEER–KAMLOOPS |
| | ROCKY MOUNTAINEER Scenic train ride over the Continental Divide and along Kicking Horse River and Shuswap Lake shoreline en route to Kamloops.KAMLOOPS Free time this evening. (B,L) |
| Day 8 | KAMLOOPS–ROCKY MOUNTAINEER–VANCOUVER |
| | ROCKY MOUNTAINEER Scenic train ride along the Thompson River and Fraser Canyon en route to Vancouver. VANCOUVER Free time this evening. Your Globus Local Host will be available to provide suggestions on how to spend your free time. (B,L) |
| Day 9 | VANCOUVER |
| | VANCOUVER Free day. (B) |
| Day 10 | VANCOUVER |
| | Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. (B) |
Included Globus Meals
Breakfast daily, 2 lunches, 3 dinners
Related Globus Tours
CD - Great Resorts of the Canadian Rockies
CDE - With the Rocky Mountaineer®
CDX - With the Calgary Stampede
Globus Pricing Details
Gratuities for Tour Director and driver are available for pre-purchase. Any applicable Goods and Service Tax (GST) and/or Harmonized Sales Tax (HST) for Canada are additional. Taxes will be calculated and listed at the time of booking, prior to payment being collected.
Globus Notes
NOTE—Kamloops properties are considered moderate 2 or 3-star hotels or motor inns. Rocky Mountaineer determines hotels that also meet our high standards of cleanliness and comfort.The Rocky Mountaineer extension is not available on the July 4 or 6 departures.