Day 1 - Arrive in Calgary / Transfer to Lake Louise
Upon arrival at the Calgary International Airport, you will transfer by scheduled motor coach to Lake Louise. Surrounded with snow-frosted Rocky Mountain peaks, Lake Louise awaits your arrival.
Moderate: Overnight Lake Louise Inn - Pinnacle Queen Room
Superior: Overnight Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise - Fairmont Lake view
Deluxe: Overnight Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise – Fairmont Gold Lake view (includes deluxe continental breakfast and afternoon hors d'oeuvres)
Day 2 - Lake Louise at leisure / Evening Sleigh Ride
Spend the day experiencing the magic of this spectacular winter wonderland setting. The day is your to explore spend the day skiing, ice skating, or a relaxing day at the spa.
'Sleigh bells ring, are you listening?' This evening you will experience an old-fashioned sleigh rides along the shores of Lake Louise (Transfer on own to the depart location in front of the Chateau Lake Louise). An authentic Belgian sleigh glides behind massive, but gentle horses, arrives to greet you. Cozy blankets are handed out as your new friends whinny softly. Then you're off on a magical ride. This is a great way to get close to each other and live the traditions of the Old West. And there are plenty of opportunities to snap great photos before you jingle your way back to the Chateau.
Note: The sleigh ride operates from Mid December to Early April, weather permitting. If the sleigh ride is not operating, we will remove it from your package.
Moderate: Overnight Lake Louise Inn - Pinnacle Queen Room
Superior: Overnight Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise - Fairmont Lake view
Deluxe: Overnight Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise – Fairmont Gold Lake view (includes deluxe continental breakfast and afternoon hors d'oeuvres)
Day 3 - Lake Louise to Jasper Winter Tour
The tour from Lake Louise will take you through some of the most spectacular mountain landscapes in North America. Following the spine of the Canadian Rockies, view a never-ending procession of mammoth mountains, jagged snow covered peaks and over 100 glaciers. The entire day is spent in the majesty of Canada's two most famous National Parks, Banff and Jasper. Departing Lake Louise you will head northwards on the Icefields Parkway, one of the most scenic stretches of highway in North America. Stop for the photos at the Weeping Wall, Peyto Lake, Bow Lake and the Crowfoot Glacier. Travel along the Icefield Parkway to Tangle Ridge and a stop is made at the Columbia Icefields to view the Athabasca Glacier. From here, follow the Athabasca River to the frozen Athabasca Falls, where the waters of the river cascade to the valley floor. Upon arrival in Jasper, you will check into your hotel. Experience the magic of this spectacular winter wonderland setting.
Moderate: Overnight Amethyst Lodge
Superior: Overnight Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge - Fairmont room
Deluxe: Overnight Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge - Junior Suite Fireplace room
Day 4 - Maligne Valley Wildlife Tour
Come and enjoy the beauty of the striking Maligne Valley in winter. Travel through the Maligne Valley for scenic drive past the mysterious disappearing Medicine Lake to Maligne Lake, in search of winter wildlife including moose, caribou, bull elk, big horn sheep, wolves, coyotes and more. Stop at Maligne Canyon where 10,000 years of erosion have created a 165-foot deep gorge. Here you set off on a short walk to marvel at the frozen Maligne River and several awe-inspiring frozen waterfalls. Have your cameras ready as both areas are rich in wildlife and scenery. The afternoon is at leisure to explore the town.
Moderate: Overnight Amethyst Lodge
Superior: Overnight Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge - Fairmont room
Deluxe: Overnight Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge - Junior Suite Fireplace room
Day 5 - Jasper to Banff
This morning travel southward along the famed Icefields Parkway to the town of Banff on an express coach transfer. This spectacular drive through glacier country will be highlighted by massive snow covered mountain ranges and frozen waterfalls. Upon arrival, you will check-in at your hotel.
Moderate: Overnight Charlton Cedar Court - Deluxe room
Superior: Overnight Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel - Fairmont View room
Deluxe: Overnight Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel - Fairmont Gold View (includes deluxe continental breakfast and afternoon hors d'oeuvres)
Day 6 - Johnson Canyon Ice walk
Today you will trek through Johnston Canyon to a world of frozen waterfalls and pillars of blue ice. This Interpretive guided walk along the canyon bottom and over suspended catwalks leads you past waterfalls frozen in mid-stream, and through a short tunnel for a close up view of the Lower Falls! The grand finale is the incredible "Cathedral of Ice" at the Upper Falls. It's the perfect destination for a hot chocolate break and a chance to see ice climbers in action.
Moderate: Overnight Charlton Cedar Court - Deluxe room
Superior: Overnight Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel - Fairmont View room
Deluxe: Overnight Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel - Fairmont Gold View (includes deluxe continental breakfast and afternoon hors d'oeuvres)
Day 7 - Dog Sledding & Après Dinner Tour
Late this afternoon experience the thrill of dog mushing hands-on. Learn to harness and handle the dogs relax as a passenger or drive your dog sled team with the help of a guide. Enjoy many photo opportunities and the only traditional Canadian way to see the Rocky Mountains in the winter. Immerse yourself totally and become a dog musher! Spend time on a spectacular mountain trail and build a unique bond with your team of Alaskan Huskies. A delicious meal will follow at a local restaurant in Canmore or Banff Canadian menu items such as Buffalo, Rainbow Trout, Prime Rib, and more.
Note: This tour runs from January to March, but is dependant upon snow/trail conditions. This tour does not accommodate single travelers. If you are a single traveler, you Après Ski Dinner Tour will be substituted with a 2 hr Unleash the Musher Dogsled Tour and you will have a sled to yourself.
Moderate: Overnight Charlton Cedar Court - Deluxe room
Superior: Overnight Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel - Fairmont View room
Deluxe: Overnight Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel - Fairmont Gold View (includes deluxe continental breakfast and afternoon hors d'oeuvres)
Day 8 - Depart Banff
Today you will transfer by scheduled motor coach to the Calgary International Airport, on an morning or early afternoon departure, in time for your flight departure home
PACKAGE INCLUDES:
- 7 nights accommodation, room tax & any mandatory service charges
- Horse-drawn Sleigh Ride for 2 on Private Cutter sleigh (NOTE: The sleigh ride operates from Mid December to Early April, weather permitting. If the sleigh ride is not operating, we will remove it from your package)
- Lake Louise to Jasper Winter Tour
- Maligne Valley Wildlife Tour
- Johnson Canyon Ice walk
- Dog Sledding & Dinner Tour (SUBSTITUTION:This tour does not accommodate single travelers. If you are a single traveler, you Après Ski Dinner Tour will be substituted with a 2 hr Unleash the Musher Dogsled Tour and you will have a sled to yourself. NOTE: This tour runs from January to March, but is dependant upon snow/trail conditions - if not operating it will be removed from your package)
- Bus Transfers: Calgary to Lake Louise, Jasper to Banff & Banff to Calgary Airport
- National Park Entrance Fee
- Personalized documentation package
PACKAGE DOES NOT INCLUDE:
- Meals not listed as included
- Optional activities
- Gratuities
- Trip Cancellation Insurance (Insurance can be purchased from your Vacation Specialist, ask for more details)