Alberta is home to the mighty Rockies, one of the most photographed areas of the world. The Icefields Parkway, which links Banff and Jasper National Parks has to be one of the roads to drive in a lifetime; wildlife abounds from Grizzly and Black Bears to elk and wolves and at every turn a stunning vista. This region has something for everyone; from bathing in natural springs at Upper Banff Hot Springs or for the more active kayaking on the majestic Lake Louise or simply to marvel at the thunderous Maligne Canyon and Athabasca Falls and Glacier. A huge choice of accommodation and mode of transport is on offer from the beautiful Rocky Mountaineer train to first class accommodation at the original castle at Fairmont Banff Springs.
Experiences
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The Rockies
Canada’s first national park, Banff encompasses hundreds of glaciers, amazingly coloured lakes, alpine meadows and rugged mountain passes. The park is also the home to world renowned Lake Louise.
Sample Alberta itinerary
DAY 1 - 2 Vancouver
Arrive Vancouver. Take two days to enjoy this vibrant city which is bordered by the Pacific Ocean on one side & the Coastal Mountains on the other. Enjoy a private six hour city & nature tour with a guide & gourmet picnic, spend two nights in a deluxe room at the Pan Pacific Hotel
DAY 3 Whistler
Private car transfer to Whistler along the Sea to Sky Highway. Spend two nights in the beautiful, pedestrianised town of Whistler. Take time to enjoy thrilling activities such as zip trek rides through the forest, quad & mountain biking or just simply taking in the stunning flora & fauna. Accommodation is in a deluxe room at Fairmont Chateau Whistler
DAY 4 - 6 Rocky Mountaineer Whistler - Jasper
Take the Rocky Mountaineer Gold Leaf service to Jasper.
Enjoy breathtaking & varied scenery including lakes, the desertlike conditions of Fraser Canyon & ranch lands of the Cariboo Plateau. Overnight at Quesnel before boarding for the second full day on the train. Pass Mount Robson, the highest peak in the Canadian Rockies arriving into Jasper in the early evening. Overnight at Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge
DAY 7 - 9 Jasper & Lake Louise
Enjoy a private, full day sightseeing tour of Jasper National Park including a Maligne Lake Boat Cruise. Overnight at Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge. The following day collect an SUV & spend a leisurely day driving through the Icefields Parkway to Lake Louise. Overnight at Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise in a Fairmont Gold Room
DAY 10 - 12 Banff & Calgary
Leave Lake Louise in the afternoon & enjoy a leisurely drive to Banff. Check in at the magnificent Fairmont Banff Springs hotel & spend two days enjoying this historic town & surrounding national park. Drive back to Calgary, drop off the car & fly home
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