Secrets of the Rockies and Glacier National Park with Rocky Mountaineer Silverleaf
Secrets of the Rockies and Glacier National Park with Rocky Mountaineer Silverleaf
Secrets of the Rockies and Glacier National Park with Rocky Mountaineer Silverleaf
11 Days Starting in Calgary and ending in Vancouver (BC)
Visiting: Calgary, Head-Smashed-In Buffalo Jump World Heritage Site, Glacier National Park, Logan Pass, Lake McDonald, Banff, Kootenay National Park, Lake Louise, Athabasca Glacier, Jasper National Park Of Canada, Kananaskis, Kamloops, Vancouver
Tour operator:
Tour code:
DRGPSM18
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
15 - 52
Physical rating:
Low
Age range:
5-99
Tour operated in:
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Activities:
Tour Overview
Your effortlessly delivered journey traverses undulating, unforgiving fields of ice, crosses the Continental Divide in vintage style and follows in the footsteps of brave buffalo runners centuries ago. Relax onboard the Rocky Mountaineer for two days of all-daylight rail travel through Canada's West and the Canadian Rockies.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Hello Calgary
Location: Calgary
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Hilton Garden Inn
Meals Included: No Meals
Don your Stetson and buckle up those cowboy boots. You've arrived in Stampede country. Get settled into the ways of the Wild West before meeting your Travel Director and fellow explorers for a Welcome Reception.
Day 2 : Unmask The Legacy Of Head-Smashed-In-Buffalo-Jump
Location: Head-Smashed-In Buffalo Jump World Heritage Site
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Waterton Lakes Lodge
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Travel to the UNESCO-listed Head-Smashed-In-Buffalo Jump, where a Local Specialist explains how buffalo were once driven off a cliff by buffalo runners for this insightful MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience. Next, journey toward Waterton Lakes National Park.
Day 3 : Take A Vintage Voyage Along St. Mary Lake
Location: Glacier National Park, Logan Pass, Lake McDonald
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Lake McDonald Lodge
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
The Big Skies of Montana beckon this morning as you cross the international border and travel along the shore of Lower St. Mary Lake and enter Glacier National Park, touted as the Crown of the Continent. Then, continue in a restored 1930s vintage touring red “jammer”. You will head up into the cirques of the St. Mary Valley along the Going-to-the-Sun Road, and stop at the Continental Divide continuing over Logan Pass. Traverse one of the few remaining rainforests in Montana as you drive alongside the glacially carved valley. Finally, you will arrive at the Lake McDonald Lodge, situated on the shore of Lake McDonald.
Day 4 : Travel Through Kootenay National Park
Location: Banff, Kootenay National Park
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Fairmont Banff Springs
Meals Included: Breakfast
Today, you will exit Glacier National Park through West Glacier and head north, back into Canada. Travel along the Banff-Windermere Highway, one of the most scenic drives in British Columbia. Then, enter Kootenay National Park and drive through Sinclair Canyon. Make the climb up to Vermilion Pass at the Continental Divide, reaching an elevation of 1,680 m (5,510 ft) and enter Alberta and Banff National Park. Descending into the Bow River Valley, you will arrive in Banff where you check in at your Stays With Stories, the iconic Fairmont Banff Springs, the 'Castle in the Rockies'.
Day 5 : Explore Picturesque Banff
Location: Banff
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Our day begins with a morning at leisure, choose to take this time to relax or join one of our optional experiences. Choose to view the alpine forest from above during an optional helicopter ride or explore from the ground with a guided hike. Later, spend the afternoon exploring the rugged beauty of Banff, from its postcard viewpoint of Surprise Corner to Bow Falls, with an optional gondola ride.
Day 6 : Take In The Tranquility Of Lake Louise
Location: Lake Louise
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Lake Louise Inn
Meals Included: Breakfast
An early rise today as we head for Moraine Lake. Take a walk on the Lakeshore Trail, or the Rockpile Trail for the best views of the Canadian Rockies with stunning Moraine Lake nestled in the Valley of the Ten Peaks. This afternoon we arrive at Lake Louise where your have Your Choice of activities: a stroll into the picture perfect image of Lake Louise, keeping an eye out for rock climbers, ground squirrels, marmots or even a mountain goat. Or perhaps the picture-perfect setting of Lake Louise will awaken the artist within you as you try your hand at plein air painting.
Day 7 : Traverse Across Athabasca Glacier
Location: Athabasca Glacier, Jasper National Park Of Canada
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Chateau Jasper
Meals Included: Breakfast
Your adventure begins with a ride onto the Athabasca Glacier in an all-terrain Ice Explorer—a massive vehicle specially designed for glacier travel. On this thrilling trip, an experienced driver-guide will share a wealth of fascinating information about glaciers and their impact on our environment. Take a sip of ice-cold glacier water and admire the surrounding snowcapped panorama before continuing your journey and heading to Jasper National Park.
Day 8 : The Joys Of Jasper
Location: Jasper National Park Of Canada
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
Embark on a leisurely walk admiring the sheer limestone cliffs of Maligne Canyon and learning about the underground river system that flows out to Medicine Lake. Surrounded by a ring of mountains, we will indulge in a delicious regional lunch with wine at the Lake Maligne Chalet with views of the lake, followed by a cruise of Maligne Lake to Spirit Island (seasonal).
Day 9 : Explore Kananaskis
Location: Banff, Kananaskis
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Crosswaters Resort
Meals Included: Breakfast
Journey through the National Parks by way of the Icefields Parkway through Jasper and Banff to arrive in the small resort town of Kananaskis. Connect With Locals and enjoy a Be My Guest experience with a short walk around the village rim trail. Followed by a Farewell Dinner hosted by a backcountry guide that will share wild stories about life in the Rockies, their expertise, passions and an insightful peak into mountain life.
Day 10 : Calgary - Banff - Kamloops
Location: Calgary, Banff, Kamloops
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
Your are transferred back to Banff, where your train journey starts as you travel through the Rockies on your way to Vancouver, stopping overnight in Kamloops.
Day 11 : Depart Vancouver
Location: Vancouver
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
Continue your journey by rail through British Columbia to Vancouver. Upon arrival into Vancouver, your included transfer will take you to the Vancouver Airport or your post night hotel. Airport arrival will be between 6:30 p.m. and 8:30 p.m., depending on rail traffic, please be aware when booking your flights.
What's Included
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An expert Travel Director and professional Driver
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1 Be My Guest
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Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted
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All porterage and restaurant gratuities
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All hotel tips, charges and local taxes
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Breakfast daily and up to half of your evening meals
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Must-see sightseeing and surprise extras
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Audio headsets for flexible sightseeing
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All transport and transfers shown
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Luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi in most countries or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys)
What's Not Included
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International Travel
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Tipping and Gratuities
Check out our Q&As
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Are flights included in this tour?
No
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Are children permitted to take part in the tour?
Yes
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Are airport transfers included in this tour?
Guests make their own arrangements for arrival transfers, and for departure transfers unless the last day is a travel day ending with an airport drop (see itinerary for airport arrival times). Trafalgar offers the option to purchase private transfers for selected cities. Guests may check at time of booking if those are offered for the selected itinerary.
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Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?
Yes
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Are all the relevant entry visa’s included in the price of the tour?
No
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Who will be my travelling companions on the tour?
The beauty of taking a guided holiday with us is that you’ll have the opportunity to meet and travel with people from all over the globe.
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What policies are in place for Covid-19?
Vaccination against Covid-19 is not mandatory to travel with Trafalgar. However, we strongly recommend that guests are vaccinated before travelling. Please note that airlines and/or other authorities may have different requirements. It is the guest's responsibility to comply with these requirements at all times.
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How long has the tour company been trading?
Since 1947
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What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?
Trafalgar is a founding partner of the TreadRight Foundation, a not-for-profit organisation established in 2008. So far, the charity has donated more than US$2 million to help underprivileged communities and support sustainable tourism around the world.
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Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?
Yes
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