Day 1 - Arrival Calgary / Dinner at the Calgary Tower
Upon arrival at Calgary Airport, you will transfer by private sedan to your downtown hotel. The remainder of the day is at leisure to explore the city. This evening enjoy dinner at the Calgary Tower, the fourth tallest structure and most famous landmark of the city. You will dine in the revolving Panorama Dining Room, located one flight below the Observation Terrace. Motion is barely perceptible on this revolving turn-table floor as you admire every angle of the city, mountains and the surrounding areas without leaving our chair.
Moderate: Overnight Sandman Inn Downtown Calgary
Superior: Overnight Delta Bow Valley
Deluxe: Overnight Fairmont Palliser Hotel - Fairmont Gold (includes deluxe continental breakfast and afternoon hors d'oeuvres)
Day 2 - Drumheller Badlands Dinosaur Adventure Tour
This morning depart on a scenic informative tour through Alberta's Prairies. A stop will be made at the spectacular Horseshoe Canyon for an interpretive talk and photo opportunity. Discover adventure in the past at the world renowned Royal Tyrrell Museum of Paleontology. Swing on the suspension bridge and view the old mining site and a 20-30 minute hike. Other highlights included The Dino 2000 - world's largest dinosaur, geological wonders - Hoodoos, and finish off with a refreshing stop at the Last Chance Saloon for beverages or ice-cream.
Moderate: Overnight Sandman Inn Downtown Calgary
Superior: Overnight Delta Bow Valley
Deluxe: Overnight Fairmont Palliser Hotel - Fairmont Gold (includes deluxe continental breakfast and afternoon hors d'oeuvres)
Day 3 - Calgary to Banff / Evening Trail Ride & Steak Fry
Today you will depart Calgary and transfer by regular scheduled motor coach to the Canadian Rockies. You will depart the Stampede City of Calgary and travel through the rolling foothills and through the Rocky Mountains to the mountain resort town of Banff.
Evening Trail Ride & Steak Fry
In the late afternoon, you will make your way to Warner's Stable, which is a short taxi ride (on own). Enjoy a leisurely one-hour trail ride, or wagon ride for those that do not want to ride horseback, to the BBQ site located near the Sundance Canyon trail. Try your hand at roping, challenge friends to a game of horseshoes or relax in the picnic area, while your cook prepares your steak to order. After a hearty meal you will ride back to Warner Stables for an hour along the banks of the Bow River.
Moderate: Overnight Charlton Cedar Court
Superior: Overnight Rimrock Resort - Deluxe room
Deluxe: Overnight Rimrock Resort – Grand view Room
Day 4 - Kananaskis River Family Whitewater Fun
The morning is at leisure to explore Banff. This afternoon you will be picked up at your hotel for the start of an exciting whitewater paddle raft adventure on the Scenic Kananaskis River. Enjoy a beautiful mountain river located along the front ranges of the majestic Canadian Rocky Mountains. The river tour is rated as Grade 2 to 3 and is an excellent experience for adventurous families and friends. The Kananaskis River offers wonderful mountain scenery, excitement and natural history. This half day tour is very popular for people looking for an introduction to whitewater or river experience the whole family can enjoy. (not recommended for children under 5 years)
Moderate: Overnight Charlton Cedar Court
Superior: Overnight Rimrock Resort - Deluxe room
Deluxe: Overnight Rimrock Resort – Grand view Room
Day 5 - Discover the Grizzly Bears Tour
Today you will visit the orphaned grizzly bear Boo as he romps and plays in natural bear habitat. Your guided sightseeing tour to the Grizzly Bear Refuge also includes Lake Louise, Takakkaw Falls, and Kicking Horse Canyon. Ride the gondola at Kicking Horse Mountain for an eagle's eye view of grizzly country, walk the summit trails, and dine on a gourmet lunch buffet at Canada's highest restaurant. Finally experience an up-close visit with Boo, the resident bear of the refuge.
Moderate: Overnight Charlton Cedar Court
Superior: Overnight Rimrock Resort - Deluxe room
Deluxe: Overnight Rimrock Resort – Grand view Room
Day 6 - Transfer Banff to Calgary Airport
Today you will depart Banff and transfer by regular scheduled airporter to the Calgary International Airport in time for your flight departure home.
PACKAGE INCLUDES:
- 5 nights accommodation, room tax, & any mandatory service charges
- Dinner at the Calgary Tower including elevation ride & gratuities
- Drumheller Badlands Dinosaur Adventure Tour including Royal Tyrell Museum of Paleontology admission
- Evening Trail Ride & Steak Fry
- Half day Kananaskis River Whitewater Trip including transportation to/from Banff
- Discover the Grizzly Bears tour including gondola ride and lunch
- Private sedan transfers between Calgary Airport & hotel including gratuities
- Round-trip scheduled motor coach transfer between Calgary & Banff
- National Park Entrance Fee
- Personalized documentation package
PACKAGE DOES NOT INCLUDE:
- Meals not listed as included
- Activities not listed as included
- Gratuities not listed as included
- Transfers not listed as included
- Trip Cancellation Insurance (Insurance can be purchased from your Vacation Specialist, ask for more details)