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Rocky Mountain Explorer
Rocky Mountain Explorer
From £3,339 pp
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15 nights
Rocky Mountaineer
Fly Drive-
Economy Flights
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Available April - October
See the Canadian Rocky Mountains in all their splendour and take the time to explore the lesser visited gems of this spectacular region. This self-drive holiday includes time to explore the mountain towns of Banff and Jasper as well as the world-famous Lake Louise and Icefields Parkway. The views are no-less spectacular but the crowds thin as you visit the waterfalls of Wells Gray Provincial Park, relax in the hot springs in Kootenay National Park and cruise the waters in Waterton Lakes National Park. On this comprehensive self-drive, breath-taking mountain views and cool turquoise lakes await on every corner, each seemingly becoming more spectacular than the last!
What's Included
- International flights from the UK based on economy class.
- 15 nights accommodation
- Admission to Banff Gondola and Golden Skybridge
- 1 night at Glacier View Lodge including:
- Dinner and Breakfast at Altitude Restaurant
- Exclusive evening Ice Explorer tour
- Exclusive morning Glacier Skywalk tour
- 15 days Intermediate car hire with Fully Inclusive insurance
- Parks Canada Discovery Pass
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Day 1-2
Banff
Arrive at Calgary International Airport, pick up your hire car and head straight for the mountains! Your destination is the charming mountain town of Banff which is just 90-minutes away. Stroll the riverside path to the beautiful Bow Falls before heading down Banff Avenue to take your pick from the wide array of restaurants. The next day starts with a ride on the Banff Gondola to enjoy spectacular views over the mountain ranges that surround the town after which you are free to explore, there are many attractions in easy access of the town centre such as Lake Minnewanka and the historic hot springs.
Day 3
Yoho National Park
Drive up the Bow Valley Parkway, stopping at viewpoints over Morant’s Curve and Castle Mountain and talking a walk at Johnstone Canyon. Continue to Yoho National Park, making a stop at the spectacular Natural Bridge on the way to your accommodation situated on the edge of the sparkling Emerald Lake. Go for a hike on the path that encircles the lake, or simply sit back and relax on the patio and admire the views.
Day 4
Lake Louise
Head back up Rogers Pass to spend the day at Lake Louise, one of the most photographed lakes in the world. There is plenty to see and do here so take a canoe out on the lake, hike up to the Lake Agnes Tea House, have lunch at the iconic Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise and visit the nearby Moraine Lake for breath-taking views down the Valley of the Ten Peaks.
Day 5
Icefields Parkway
Join the Icefields Parkway, one of the most scenic highways in the world. Take your time driving this parkway, stopping at the many spectacular viewpoints at Bow Lake, Peyto Lake, The Big Bend and Panther Falls. Arrive in the afternoon at the Columbia Icefield, one of the largest accumulations of ice south of the Arctic Circle where you will spend the night at the Glacier View Lodge. This evening you will have an exclusive Ice Explorer tour, stepping out onto the Athabasca Glacier, before enjoying dinner at the Altitude Restaurant.
Day 6
Icefields Parkway
After breakfast, join an exclusive tour to the Glacier Skywalk for unobstructed views of the Sunwapta Valley. Continue north on the Icefields Parkway, making a stop at the Athabasca Falls and at Mt Edith Cavell for a hike on the Path of the Glacier trail to see new growth alpine forest and spectacular views of Mt. Edith Cavell and the Angel Glacier. Take a ride on the Jasper Skytram and enjoy the views from the top of Whistler's Peak before finishing your adventure on the Icefields Parkway in the town of Jasper.
Day 7
Jasper
You have a free day to explore Jasper and the surrounding national park. We recommend you drive to the famous Maligne Lake and cruise to Spirit Island, an iconic vista of the Canadian Rockies with distant jagged mountains providing the perfect backdrop. Along the way stop at the dramatic Maligne Canyon and viewpoint over Medicine Lake and be on the lookout for wildlife, Jasper is known for the herd of Elk that graze on the outskirts of town.
Day 8-9
Clearwater
Follow the Yellowhead Highway as it takes you through the mountains, past Mt. Robson, the tallest peak in the Canadian Rockies and make a stop in Blue River to join a River Safari in search of resident black bears. You will stay the next 2 nights in Alpine Meadows Resort, in an authentic log cabin set amongst splendid forest around a lake. Spend the next the day exploring the stunning Wells Gray Provincial Park, famous for wildlife, waterfalls, and wilderness. There are many lakes and waterfalls to see but don’t miss Helmcken Falls, which plunges 141m down into a mist-filled gorge.
Day 10-11
Revelstoke
Head south on the Yellowhead Highway and then join Highway 1 as it enters the Columbia Mountains and winds past spectacular waterfalls, towering peaks, and beautiful lakes enroute to Revelstoke. Enjoy a free day in Revelstoke a historic mountain town that perfectly blends small-town charm with world-class adventure. Head to Revelstoke Mountain Resort and ride the gondola up Mt Mackenzie to enjoy hiking through the high-alpine terrain and ride the thrilling Pipe Mountain Coaster. Back in town visit the Revelstoke Railway Museum, stroll the historic downtown, or join a white-water rafting tour on the crystal-clear waters of the Illecillewaet River.
Day 12
Radium Hot Springs
Back on Highway 1 you will soon enter Glacier National Park, an area of jagged mountain peaks and roaring glacier-fed rivers. Take in the scenery at the many trails and make a stop at the Rogers Pass Discovery Centre, designated as a national historic site in 1971 due to its pivotal role in the construction and development of the main line of the Canadian Pacific Railway and Trans-Canada Highway. Step out onto the Golden Skybridge, home to Canada’s highest suspension bridges, before ending the day relaxing at Radium Hot Springs, the pools are filled with naturally heated water containing a unique blend of scentless minerals that relax the mind and rejuvenate the body!
Day 13
Fernie
Start early and explore Kootenay National Park, keeping your eyes peeled for the myriad of wildlife that live here. Be sure to stop and marvel as Mother Nature puts on her best face at the Kootenay Valley Viewpoint and at the confluence of the Kootenay and Simpson Rivers. Marble Canyon is an ideal place to stretch your legs and explore the trails that criss-cross over the deep canyon. Then head down the Columbia Valley before joining the Crowsnest Highway and weave your way back through the Rocky Mountains to the mountain town of Fernie. Spend the afternoon strolling the historic downtown, home to artisan bagel shops and craft breweries and the riverside Annex Park where yet more spectacular views await.
Day 14-15
Waterton Lakes National Park
In the morning, head to the Fernie Alpine Resort and ride a chairlift up the mountain to enjoy breath-taking views from the Lizard Bowl Observation Deck and a leisurely hike amongst native trees and alpine wildflowers. Back on the Crowsnest Highway, make a stop at the thundering Lundbreck Falls before arriving at Waterton Lakes National Park. In this stunning National Park expect to find clear lakes, thundering waterfalls, and mountain vistas. Spend a full day in the park, exploring the many hiking trails, taking a canoe out onto Cameron Lake or joining a lake cruise on Waterton Lake.
Day 16
Fly Home
Your adventures in the Canadian Rocky Mountains have come to an end. Drive back to Calgary International Airport in time to drop off your rental car before catching your flight home
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Hotel 1 of 2
Glacier View Lodge
3 star
Nestled alongside the iconic Columbia Icefield, offering unrivalled views of neighbouring glaciers and snowy peaks, the Glacier View Lodge is an experience like no other.
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Emerald Lake Lodge
4 star
With a stunning location on the edge of one of Canada's most spectacular lakes, Emerald Lake Lodge, is sure to be a highlight of any holiday in the Rockies.
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