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VACATION FEATURES:

Accommodations
- 7 nights hotel accommodation

Rental Vehicle
- 8 day mid-size car

Admissions
- Heritage Park
- Banff Gondola Ride *
- Banff Upper Hot Springs
- Columbia Icefield Glacier Experience
- Maligne Lake Cruise

Documentation
- Icefield Photograph
- Itinerary, brochures, maps and vouchers
- National Park entrance fees
- Hotel luggage handling

ITINERARY:

DAY 1 - Arrival in Calgary

Pick up your rental vehicle and spend the day exploring Calgary. Established by the North West Mounted Police in 1875, the city's population now numbers over 1,000,000. Visit the Zoo, take in a football game, stroll the riverside pathways, dine on the world's finest beef. Don't miss Heritage Park in the city's south side, a "living museum" reconstructed Alberta town with costumed interpreters, a steam train and scale-model sternwheeler, an old-fashioned candy store and much more.

DAY 2 - Calgary to Banff

Take the short (2-hour) drive from Calgary to Banff on either the Trans-Canada Highway or the more scenic 1A Highway. After departing the foothills, you will arrive in the majestic Rocky Mountains of Canada.

DAY 3 - Exploring Banff

A full day to explore Banff and area. In town you'll find lots of excitement - shopping, cafes, nightlife, and museums. Check out the Cave and Basin National Historic Site, birthplace of Banff and the Canadian national parks, Banff Gondola which will lift you high over Banff for an incredible panoramic view, then take a dip in the hot mineral pools at the newly-renovated Upper Hot Springs.

DAY 4 - Banff to the Columbia Icefield and Jasper

Another great day in the Rockies - travel from Banff to Jasper along the amazing Icefields Parkway. You're sure to be enthralled by the scenery, wildlife, incredible blue lakes and sparkling waterfalls en route. Stop for a self-guided interpretive walk at Peyto Lake. Don't miss the Columbia Icefield Visitor Centre and a ride onto the Athabasca Glacier via Brewster's Ice Explorer coach, before continuing your journey.

DAY 5 - Cruising in Jasper

Explore Jasper, a charming mountain village close to many terrific scenic highlights. Take a tram ride up Whistlers mountain, take a boat cruise on Maligne Lake, soak in the pools at Miette Hot Springs, watch the sunset over Pyramid and Patricia lakes.

DAY 6 - Jasper to Lake Louise Sightseeing

Return along the Icefield Parkway from Jasper to Lake Louise. There are plenty of outdoor activities available - rent a canoe, take a lakeside stroll or a longer hike, horseback riding - or simply relax and contemplate the lake's remarkable colour!

DAY 7 - Sightseeing in Lake Louise

A full day to explore Lake Louise and nearby Yoho National Park. Check out Moraine Lake, another mountain gem, then drive to Yoho where you'll see Takakkaw Falls, third-highest waterfall in Canada. Stop to watch a huge freight train snake its way through the Spiral Tunnels, and visit Emerald Lake where you can sip a glass of wine or enjoy a fabulous meal in this pristine alpine setting.

DAY 8 - Lake Louise to Calgary

Your car rental return in Calgary will complete your Canadian Rockies Circle vacation.


*When day tours or attractions are not operational in the off-season, the price will be adjusted or there will an alternative excursion/attraction made available.