Glacier National Park & The Canadian Rockies
10 DAYS FROM £2265
Discover four magnificent national parks, cascading waterfalls, chilling icefields and mountainous panoramas. Experience historic gold rush towns set amongst the jagged mountain peaks and pristine lakes of Canada.
Included highlights
Calgary Orientation tour
Head-Smashed-In Buffalo Jump UNESCO World Heritage Site
Waterton Lake National Park
Glacier National Park Going to the Sun Road
Fort Steele Radium Hot Springs
Banff National Park Gondola ride up Sulphur Mountain
Kootenay National Park
Columbia Icefield Snowcoach ride
Jasper National Park Sunwapta Pass
Maligne Lake Cruise
Lake Louise
Flights UK - Calgary - UK
Accommodation on tour in a twin room with private facilities
Meals on tour 8 breakfasts (B), 3 dinners (D)
Services of a tour director on tour and local representative at other times
Porterage at hotels during tour (for one suitcase per person)
Transfers between overseas airport and hotels
All local and airport taxes/service charges
Door to door local pick up service to and from the airport (within 75 miles of the airport)
Farewell dinner
Holiday Itinerary
DAY 1: UK - Calgary.
Fly to Calgary where you will be met by our representative and transferred to your hotel for a welcome drink with your tour director, and an overnight stay.
DAY 2: Calgary - Head-Smashed-In-Buffalo-Jump - Waterton Lakes National Park.
Today it's on to the Macleod Trail just outside the town of Fort Macleod to visit Head-Smashed-In Buffalo Jump, a native Indian hunting site, designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Travel to the scenic Waterton Lakes National Park with a photo stop at Cameron Falls, a serene cascade made from some of the oldest rock in the Rockies. (B)
DAY 3: Waterton Lakes National Park - Glacier National Park - Going-to-the-Sun-Road - Whitefish.
Today enter Montana through Glacier National Park which covers over one million acres of forests, alpine meadows and lakes. Board one of the famous vintage red Jammer Buses and travel along the 'Going to the Sun Road', one of America's most spectacular highways. Built in the 1930's, it is the only road through the national park. After crossing the 6,664 feet high Logan Pass, enter the alpine scenery of jagged mountain peaks, deep green forests, pristine lakes and meadows. Overnight in Whitefish. (B, D)
DAY 4: Whitefish - Banff.
Today cross back into British Colombia and visit the restored town of Fort Steele, founded in 1864 and a booming town where fortunes were made during the Kootenay Gold Rush. Afterwards, stop at the Radium Hot Springs, an area renowned for its health spa. Next, drive through the red cliffs of Sinclair Canyon and Kootenay National Park before entering Banff National Park, the heart of the Canadian Rockies. (B)
DAY 5: Banff.
Banff is one of Canada's favourite year-round resorts with many summer activities including hiking and horseback riding. You are invited to take a thrilling gondola ride to the summit of Sulphur Mountain to experience some of the best panoramic views over Banff and the surrounding countryside. The rest of your day is free to explore or take one of our optional helicopter rides. (B)
DAY 6: Banff - Columbia Icefield - Jasper.
Today follow the breathtaking Icefields Parkway into Jasper National Park. Scale Bow Pass with its splendid views of Bow Falls and Peyto Lake before climbing the Sunwapta Pass to savour the stunning vistas of alpine meadows, waterfalls and glaciers. Next stop at the Columbia Icefield for an amazing snowcoach ride over the 1,000-feet-thick Athabasca Glacier. Admire the Athabasca Falls before reaching Jasper National Park with free time in the afternoon for a scenic walk, or visit to places of interest such as the Jasper Wildlife Museum or the Jasper-Yellowhead Museum and Archives. (B)
DAY 7: Jasper - Maligne Lake - Jasper.
The morning is at leisure. So why not take a hike along the trails and look for majestic elk or stroll the streets of Jasper. This afternoon journey to Maligne Lake and Spirit Island, with a narrated cruise on the glacial lake. (B, D)
DAY 8: Jasper - Lake Louise - Calgary.
Retrace your route through the Icefields Parkway, to visit famous Lake Louise and its cold turquoise waters, which act as a perfect mirror reflecting the surrounding mountains and glaciers. Afterwards continue to Calgary where your tour director hosts a special farewell dinner. (B, D)
DAY 9: Calgary - UK.
Transfer to the airport for your flight to the UK. (B)
DAY 10: Home landing in the UK.
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Accommodation on Tour
Calgary: Delta Bow Valley; Waterton: Bayshore Inn; Whitefish: Grouse Mountain Lodge; Banff: Banff Park Lodge; Jasper: Sawridge Hotel.
More with Select (NA)
With careful planning, first-class hotels right where you want to be, more sightseeing and inclusive meals, 'Select by Globus' offers you so much. Each tour includes:
* Door-to-door home pick-up service
* Minimum 4 diamond luxury city hotels
* Welcome drink
* Farewell dinner
* More meals on tour
* Ticket wallet
Holiday Extensions
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Glacier National Park & The Canadian Rockies + Calgary - 2 Extra nights from £164
There is plenty more to do with Calgary's excellent restaurants, theaters, shopping and parks. On day 9 remain at your hotel, the Delta Bow Valley for the next two nights. On day 11 transfer to the airport for your overnight flight to the UK.
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Glacier National Park & The Canadian Rockies + Calgary Stampede - 2 Extra nights from £430
If you're going to experience Calgary and its Wild West culture then don't miss the excitement of the Calgary Stampede 'The Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth'. Explore the thrilling Wild West atmosphere that the Calgary Stampede Grounds have to offer, step through the gates of Stampede Park, walk back in time through an authentic Indian Village or stroll the streets of a recreated frontier town. See a wide variety of exciting spectacles at the many entertainment stages or head into the dazzling array of international exhibits and displays of Western art. Watch the heart-stopping Chuck Wagon Races in an exhilarating show of nerves and horsepower before watching an outdoor stage show featuring hundreds of singers, dancers, and musicians in a lavishly produced and choreographed musical variety spectacular. Take some time to visit Rope Square with its variety of Western entertainment or see some of the best professional riders perform a world-class rodeo display. You'll also enjoy a bull riding show, one of rodeo's most famed events.
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Glacier National Park & The Canadian Rockies + Toronto - 3 Extra nights from £360
Why not extend your stay and enjoy Canada's largest cityand one of the worlds culturally diverse hubs. On day 9 of your tour fly to Toronto for the next three nights before transfering to the airport on day 12 for your overnight flight to the UK.
Accommodation on Extensions
Glacier National Park & The Canadian Rockies + Calgary - 2 Extra nights from £164
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Delta Bow Valley




In the heart of Calgary's city centre, the Delta Bow Valley is a sophisticated hotel with a contemporary design offering luxurious accommodation with all the comforts from home. The hotel's popular restaurant 'Elements' offers fine dining and friendly service. Guests can choose from a wonderful range of authentic regional cuisine matched with a tempting selection of fine Canadian wines. Ideally situated, close to the scenic Bow River trail system, guests can enjoy some fresh air with an early morning walk or jog.
Location: On the edge of Calgary's financial district and just minutes away from the cultural area, famous Stampede grounds, Stephen Avenue shops and restaurants. This excellent hotel offers easy access to public transportation so you can explore all that Calgary has to offer.
Facilities: Restaurant; indoor pool and fitness centre; spa; laundry service; cashpoint and currency exchange; room service.
Price includes: Room with private facilities; air-conditioning; satellite TV with LCD screen; coffee/tea-maker; small fridge; hairdryer; alarm clock/radio; iron and ironing board.
Glacier National Park & The Canadian Rockies + Calgary Stampede - 2 Extra nights from £430
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Delta Bow Valley




In the heart of Calgary's city centre, the Delta Bow Valley is a sophisticated hotel with a contemporary design offering luxurious accommodation with all the comforts from home. The hotel's popular restaurant 'Elements' offers fine dining and friendly service. Guests can choose from a wonderful range of authentic regional cuisine matched with a tempting selection of fine Canadian wines. Ideally situated, close to the scenic Bow River trail system, guests can enjoy some fresh air with an early morning walk or jog.
Location: On the edge of Calgary's financial district and just minutes away from the cultural area, famous Stampede grounds, Stephen Avenue shops and restaurants. This excellent hotel offers easy access to public transportation so you can explore all that Calgary has to offer.
Facilities: Restaurant; indoor pool and fitness centre; spa; laundry service; cashpoint and currency exchange; room service.
Price includes: Room with private facilities; air-conditioning; satellite TV with LCD screen; coffee/tea-maker; small fridge; hairdryer; alarm clock/radio; iron and ironing board.
Glacier National Park & The Canadian Rockies + Toronto - 3 Extra nights from £360
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Delta Chelsea




Situated in the heart of downtown Toronto, the Delta Chelsea Hotel offers luxurious and spacious accommodation in beautifully appointed guestrooms with a wide range of modern amenities. Guests can keep fit at the well-equipped health club and indoor swimming pool with spectacular views of downtown Toronto before relaxing in the hotel's jacuzzi, or enjoying gourmet dining in one of its restaurants.
Location: Situated within minutes of the city's popular theatre district, finest shopping and attractions. Guests can easily visit the famous Art Gallery of Ontario, shop in the sleek boutiques of Yorkville or visit Toronto's landmark attraction - the CN Tower.
Facilities: Indoor swimming pool; adults only Deck 27 health club; jacuzzi; three restaurants; pub; lounge bar; complimentary Wi-Fi connection in selected public areas; laundry service and room service.
Price includes: Room with private facilities; 'Sanctuary' beds; 27 inch flatscreen TV; voicemail; bathrobe; hairdryer; alarm clock; air-conditioning; coffee/tea-maker; writing desk and chair; iron and ironing board.
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