Four National Parks Of Western… (trip)
Four National Parks Of Western Canada
- Calgary International Airport, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
- Family & Friends
| from $5,000* per person | 15 Days | June-September |
| Comfort accommodations | Exertion level: 4 | |
| Operator: Tracks & Trails | 12 people max | |
Watch the cowboys, horses and bulls at the Calgary Stampede, held during the first 2 weeks of July.
Feel the spray on your face from Takakkaw Falls, one of the highest waterfalls in Canada.
Rent a canoe and get out on the brilliant blue waters of Lake Louise or the emerald green waters of Emerald Lake.
View 515 million year-old remains of marine animals through the telescopes, or get up close on a strenuous, guided hike to the fossil beds.
Hike onto the Plain of Six Glaciers for tea in the 1927 Teahouse at the edge of the glacier.
Ride in a giant snocoach onto Athabasca Glacier.
Watch for moose, bears, elk and deer on an early morning drive.
Soak in the hottest hot springs in Jasper National Park.
Get a little wet and have a lot of fun on a mild whitewater raft trip.
Fly above the huge glacial icecaps or get up close with a guided hike over the crevasses.
Pull some icebergs out of Angel Lake after your walk through the wildflowers.
Find out what a "whistle pig" really sounds like.
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3 testimonials about the provider, Tracks & Trails:
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Reviewer: The Glavin Family
located in
Massachusetts
USA
We just had an absolutely wonderful time! This was a vacation of a lifetime. The kids loved the RV, and the scenery was breathtakingly beautiful. Tracks and Trails made this overwhelming western road trip easy. I just couldn't have done it without all of your help!
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Reviewer: The Sondergaards
located in
United Kingdom
I usually plan all our vacations using the internet and was skeptical that your planning would trump what I could do on my own. But I was wrong. The value of your insights, tips and advice far exceeded all of our expectations and made this trip very memorable.
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Reviewer: The Vaughan Family
located in
New York
USA
Everything you arranged for us -- the itinerary, our personal guide in Yellowstone, our jeep rental in Ouray, whitewater rafting the Snake River, the RV rental, etc. -- was first class all the way. It made for memories that will last a lifetime.
Special information
- This is a custom departure, meaning this trip is offered on dates that you arrange privately with the provider. Additionally, you need to form your own private group for this trip. The itinerary and price here is just a sample. Contact the provider for detailed pricing, minimum group size, and scheduling information. For most providers, the larger the group you are traveling with, the lower the per-person cost will be.
- May accommodate certain types of disabilities. Contact the operator for more information.
- Family oriented trip.
- This trip is an independent tour: you choose the features you want included (hotels, excursions, flights, cars, etc…)
- Self-guided (includes hotels, maps, luggage transfer, etc but no guide).
Itinerary
Calgary - 1 night: The largest city in the Province of Alberta, Calgary is your gateway city to Banff and Jasper National Parks.Banff National Park - 1-3 nights: Banff National Park was created in 1885 after the now-famous natural hot springs were discovered. Take an icefield tour, raft, hike, or climb.
Kootenay National Park - 1-3 nights: Kootenay National Park is home to abundant wildlife, Columbia Wetlands, a birder's paradise, as well as biking, hiking, rafting and fishing opportunities.
Yoho National Park - 1-3 nights: Yoho is a park of rock walls, waterfalls and glacial lakes. See how water has formed a rock bridge over Kicking Horse River, and don't miss the Hoodoos, also formed by water erosion.
Jasper National Park - 1-3 nights: The largest national park in the Canadian Rockies, Jasper offers Snocoach tours of the Athabasca Glacier, abundant recreational opportunities, and Miette hot springs.
Lake Louise - 1-3 nights: The grand Chateau Lake Louise sits on the shores of the amazingly turquoise waters of Lake Louise. Canoe, hike, or take a horseback ride at this pristine locale.
Calgary: Return to Calgary to complete your Canadian adventure and return home.
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