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Take in the natural beauty of Banff National Park, and spend two nights at the famous Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel, a symbol of the Canadian Rockies with its championship golf course, world-class spa, and luxurious comfort in a pristine wilderness. In Banff, Globus has arranged another special experience for you… meet a Canadian Mountie and learn about their important role in Canada’s history. With photo opportunities, of course!
A highlight of this Canadian Rockies tour is a journey on Icefields Parkway to savor stunning views of alpine meadows, waterfalls, and glacier masses followed by a thrilling ride aboard an Ice Explorer on the Columbia Icefield, the largest expanse of ice in the Canadian Rockies. Another highlight is your journey on the Rocky Mountaineer train from Banff to Vancouver. From your dome coach with panoramic views and oversized windows, see wild rivers, majestic mountain ranges, and beautiful lakes.
Throughout this tour, you’ll witness stunning scenery and enjoy the serenity that only these majestic lodges and settings can offer. It’s a dream vacation!
Highlights
Orientation tour
LAKE LOUISE[LF] Guided walk with a local expert
JASPER NATIONAL PARKCruise Maligne Lake
COLUMBIA ICEFIELDIce Explorer ride on the Columbia Icefield
BANFF NATIONAL PARKSightseeing; [LF] meet a Canadian Mountie; farewell dinner
BANFF–VANCOUVERRocky Mountaineer
2020 Tour itinerary
Inside visits and special features are shown in UPPERCASE in the tour description, including admission charges where applicable.
Total meals included:
- 9 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 3 dinners
ARRIVE IN CALGARY
Day1
Welcome to Calgary! At 6 pm, meet your traveling companions for a welcome drink. Your Tour Director will prepare you for your upcoming Canadian Rockies adventure.
CALGARY–LAKE LOUISE
Day2
This morning, enjoy an orientation tour of Calgary before heading to Lake Louise. Take a leisurely LF GUIDED WALK along the lake and hear about the area’s first settlers, some of the unique characters, and the history of this incredible setting. The rest of the day is at leisure. Enjoy a canoe excursion, stroll along the lake, or just relax at this historic Canadian resort.
SPECIAL FEATURE: Your hotel tonight is the famous Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise. Situated in one of the world’s most breathtaking settings, it evokes a sense of timeless beauty, warmth, intimacy, comfort, and old-world charm. The resort affords incredible opportunities for sightseeing, recreation, photography, shopping, and dining.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
LAKE LOUISE–JASPER
Day3
Head north on Icefields Parkway to savor stunning vistas of alpine meadows, waterfalls, and glaciers. Then, on to JASPER NATIONAL PARK, the largest national park in the Canadian Rockies, with the remainder of your day at leisure.
SPECIAL FEATURE: Your hotel for the next two nights is Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge. Set deep in the Canadian Rockies, the lodge’s rugged elegance makes it the embodiment of peace, tranquility, and natural beauty. With one of the world’s finest golf courses, spectacular outdoor opportunities, gracious hospitality, and fine cuisine, Jasper Park Lodge is the ideal vacation spot.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
JASPER. EXCURSION TO MALIGNE LAKE
Day4
This morning, CRUISE on Maligne Lake. The balance of the day is at leisure to enjoy your resort. Hollywood greats such as Marilyn Monroe, Robert Mitchum, and Bing Crosby were known to play a round of golf on this scenic course—and you can, too. Pamper yourself with a spa treatment or stroll the streets of Jasper with its array of specialty stores.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
JASPER–COLUMBIA ICEFIELD–BANFF NATIONAL PARK
Day5
After breakfast, we stop at thundering Athabasca Falls before continuing onto the Columbia Icefield, a trip highlight, for a memorable ride on an ICE EXPLORER. Stand on 750 feet of ice and come face to face with the glaciers that feed into a Triple Continental Divide. Then, continue our sightseeing with visits to BANFF NATIONAL PARK. Arrive in Banff, with the balance of the day at leisure.
SPECIAL FEATURE: Your hotel for the next two nights is the Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel. Few hotels in the world rival its majesty, hospitality, and scenery—a symbol of the Canadian Rockies for more than a century. The hotel offers stunning vistas, championship golf courses, a world-class, European-style spa, and luxurious comfort in a pristine wilderness.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
BANFF
Day6
Enjoy sightseeing including a scenic drive around Tunnel Mountain – watch for animals like elk and deer and unique landscape features like the Bow River and Falls. Later, take advantage of an optional helicopter flightseeing trip with dramatic aerial views of the Rocky Mountains and Banff or stroll the town’s colorful streets. This evening, meet a LF CANADIAN MOUNTIE who will share stories and the history of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP). There will be time for questions and answers before a chance at some great photo ops! Then, your Tour director hosts a special farewell dinner.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
BANFF–ROCKY MOUNTAINEER–KAMLOOPS
Day7
This morning, board the ROCKY MOUNTAINEER and travel over the Continental Divide and along the Kicking Horse River. Westward to Shushwap Lake, then overnight in Kamloops. Tonight, enjoy free time in Kamloops.
NOTE:Kamloops properties are considered moderate 2- or 3-star hotels or motor inns. Your chosen hotel is determined by Rocky Mountaineer; however, you can rest assured that it satisfies our high standards of cleanliness and comfort.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
KAMLOOPS–ROCKY MOUNTAINEER–VANCOUVER
Day8
Back aboard the Rocky Mountaineer, your journey passes through the fertile Thompson Valley and the Fraser Canyon. This afternoon, arrive in Vancouver, where you’ll be transferred to your hotel for a 2-night stay.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
VANCOUVER
Day9
A full day at leisure to explore this vibrant city. Consider an optional excursion to Vancouver Island and charming Victoria, or explore Gastown. Your Globus Host will have suggestions.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
VANCOUVER
Day10
Your vacation ends this morning with guests departing on individual schedules.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
Things to note
- The Rocky Mountaineer travels through spectacular Canadian scenery. SilverLeaf Service features a single-level dome coach offering panoramic views from oversized windows and meals served at your seat. An upgrade to GoldLeaf Dome Service offers luxury reminiscent of a bygone era, including extra attendants, an elegant bi-level dome car, and regional cuisine in an exclusive dining room.
- Not available on the June 30 or July 2 departures.
Extend your stay
Hotels
It may occasionally be necessary to use alternative hotels of a similar standard to those shown.
Westin Calgary
Moderate Deluxe
The Westin Calgary Hotel has just completed a 4 year $35 million renovation. This gorgeous updated Westin is steps from first-class dining and arts, and offers several restaurants, cafes, and lounges to relax in.
Location
320 4 Ave SW, Calgary, Canada
Hotel Facilities
- Business Center
- Restaurant On-Site
- Pool
- Concierge desk
- Spa Services
- Ice Machine
- Luggage Storage
- Parking/Valet
- Shoe Shine
- Currency Exchange
- Fitness Room
- Dry Cleaning
- ATM
- Elevator
- Bar/Lounge
- Gift Shop
Room Facilities
- In-Room Safe
- Hair Dryer
- Voicemail
- Coffee Maker
- Pay Movies
- Cable/Satellite
- Complimentary Toiletries
- Daily Housekeeping
- Desk
- Air Conditioning
- Wake-Up Calls
- Internet Access
- Television
- Window Opens
- Room Service
- Alarm Clock
- Climate Control
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Phone
Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise
Deluxe
The Chateau has an indoor pool, hot tub, fitness center, spa, game room, horseback riding stables, concierge service, gift shops, business center, several restaurants, lounge, room service, and Afternoon Tea.
Location
111 Lake Louise Drive, Lake Louise, Canada
Hotel Facilities
- Spa Services
- Luggage Storage
- Elevator
- Fitness Room
- Beauty Salon
- Bar/Lounge
- Parking/Valet
- Concierge desk
- Dry Cleaning
- Ice Machine
- ATM
- Currency Exchange
- Restaurant On-Site
- Business Center
- Gift Shop
- Pool
Room Facilities
- Daily Housekeeping
- Voicemail
- Mini-bar
- Climate Control
- Smoking Rooms
- Cable/Satellite
- Coffee Maker
- Hair Dryer
- In-Room Safe
- Internet Access
- Room Service
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Television
- Window Opens
- Phone
- Desk
- Alarm Clock
- Pay Movies
- Wake-Up Calls
- Complimentary Toiletries
Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge
Moderate Deluxe
The Lodge has an outdoor pool, hot tub, tennis courts, fitness center, spa, golf course, fishing, bicycling, jogging trails, game room, concierge service, business center, gift shops, several restaurants, lounges, and room service.
Location
Old Lodge Road, Jasper, Canada
Hotel Facilities
- Restaurant On-Site
- Parking/Valet
- Business Center
- Concierge desk
- Dry Cleaning
- Beauty Salon
- Elevator
- ATM
- Fitness Room
- Gift Shop
- Spa Services
- Bar/Lounge
- Pool
- Ice Machine
- Luggage Storage
Room Facilities
- Alarm Clock
- Daily Housekeeping
- Smoking Rooms
- Wake-Up Calls
- Climate Control
- Hair Dryer
- Television
- Complimentary Toiletries
- Room Service
- Desk
- Cable/Satellite
- Mini-bar
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Coffee Maker
- Internet Access
- In-Room Safe
- Pay Movies
- Phone
- Voicemail
Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel
Moderate Deluxe
For over a century, "The Castle in the Rockies" has been providing luxury in the heart of the Canadian Rockies. This historic hotel is located in Banff National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The hotel offers several restaurant choices as well as relaxing lounges, Afternoon Tea, and room service. The property has a 27-hole golf course, spa, tennis courts, indoor and outdoor pool, hot tub, horseback riding, business center, gift shops, convenience store, and concierge service.
Location
405 Spray Avenue, Banff, Canada
Hotel Facilities
- Fitness Room
- Beauty Salon
- Business Center
- Concierge desk
- ATM
- Parking/Valet
- Ice Machine
- Elevator
- Bar/Lounge
- Gift Shop
- Dry Cleaning
- Restaurant On-Site
- Pool
- Spa Services
- Currency Exchange
Room Facilities
- Climate Control
- Room Service
- Mini-bar
- Smoking Rooms
- Television
- Alarm Clock
- Pay Movies
- Complimentary Toiletries
- Desk
- Cable/Satellite
- Internet Access
- Voicemail
- Daily Housekeeping
- In-Room Safe
- Wake-Up Calls
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Coffee Maker
- Phone
Fairmont Hotel Vancouver
Moderate Deluxe
Known as the "Castle in the City," Fairmont Hotel Vancouver reflects timeless luxury and history of Vancouver. Holding a prime downtown location, the hotel is minutes away from some of Vancouver's biggest attractions including Granville Island, Robson Street shopping, Gastown, and Canada Place.
Location
900 W. Georgia St., Vancouver, Canada
Hotel Facilities
- Bar/Lounge
- Concierge desk
- Pool
- Hot Tub
- ATM
- Dry Cleaning
- Restaurant On-Site
- Business Center
- Spa Services
- Parking/Valet
- Fitness Room
- Luggage Storage
- Elevator
Room Facilities
- Disabled Access / Rooms
- Room Service
- Air Conditioning
- Wake-Up Calls
- Complimentary Toiletries
- Voicemail
- Complimentary Newspaper
- Pay Movies
- Television
- Phone
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Cable/Satellite
- Internet Access
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Mini-bar
- In-Room Safe
- Desk
- Hair Dryer
- Alarm Clock
- Climate Control
- Coffee Maker
