Banff & Rocky Mountains Tour
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We specialize in small group adventures. No one travels through the  Rocky Mountains without a sense of wonder. Waterfalls, glaciers, wild animals, sky blue lakes and lofty peaks. All done at a leisurely pace. The accommodations have all been chosen for their unique qualities and locations. Come and explore on this fully guided
motor coach to adventure in
Canada's Rocky Mountains.
This tour is an excellent supplement to your Alaska Cruise or Rocky Mountaineer train adventure. Small groups only 2 to 20 passengers per trip. |
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Days/3 nights: from $899 ( based on double occupancy) |
Day One: Vancouver to the Rocky Mountains. Our tour starts with a pickup service anywhere in the Vancouver area, and follows the old rush gold trail route up the Fraser canyon with stops at historic, and naturally beautiful sites along the way. The joy of small group travel is being able to make impromptu stops along the way; which we do often. (Note: This tour runs in reverse from Calgary see below for dates.)
Our route takes us up the narrow Fraser Canyon with a stop at Hells' Gate Rapids on the Fraser river for lunch (included) and a ride on the air tram across the river. By nightfall we a
re in the Rockies at the Three Valley Lake Chateau.
Three Valley Gap is tucked into the mountains on a clear lake where three valleys connect(hence the name), and is a perfect introduction to the Rockies A steak barbeque (included) welcomes you in the ghost town. The evening will be free to explore the Three Valley Gap Heritage Ghost Town , a unique collection of heritage pioneer buildings, which transports visitors back to the 1800s.
Also included is the Antique Auto Museum features 
automobiles from 1902 through 1929, and guests can also explore the vast Railway Roundhouse, the largest covered Turntable and Roundhouse complex in Canada.
(Or perhaps even take in a performance at the Walter Moberly Theater.)
Overnight at Three Valley Lake Chateau.
Hells Gate Air Tram
Day Two: Three Valley Gap to Saskatchewan Crossing. Breakfast (included) The second day will be spent traveling the high mountain passes; first the notorious Rogers Pass to Yoho 
National Park, then on to the Kicking Horse pass with stops at the Spiral Tunnels, and Takakkaw Falls - one of Canada's highest. Picnic lunch in the mountains is included. Finally up the Jasper Parkway, often referred to as the most scenic highway in the world to Saskatchewan Crossing. High in the mountains, halfway between Banff and Jasper this wonderfully isolated outpost boasts 66 Motel rooms along with a 250 s
eat Dining Room, 125 seat Cafeteria, 70 seat Pub and a 3000 square foot Gift Shop. At the peak season, it takes about 80 staff members to operate the resort. It is named for the Saskatchewan River which travels from this point eastward across the continent. Overnight at Saskatchewan Crossing .
Mount Stevens on the Rogers Pass
Day Three: Saskatchewan Crossing to Banff. Breakfast included. Early mo
rning departure for on the most scenic highway in world, the Jasper Parkway, to the Columbia Ice Fields where we will ride the famous glacier buses across the permanent ice fields of the continental divide.
During the afternoon we travel along the Parkway past amazing mountain peaks, glaciers, and lakes like Peyto (pea-toe) named for Ebenezer William Peyto, an early trail guide and trapper in the Banff area. Wildlife is common along with the spectacular mountain scenery; these shots were taken on just one trip along the parkway.
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Mid afternoon arrival at world renowned Lake Louise for a stroll along the famous lakeside. Dinner at Lake Louise. (Not included) Late afternoon, we depart Lake Louise and continue along the parkway to Johnston Canyon Resort just outside the town of Banff.
Situated on the banks of the impressive Johnston Canyon creek, we find quaint mountain cabins tastefully decorated with wooden / leather Mission-style furniture and heritage colors. These comfortable cabins, in a remote tranquil setting, provide immediate access to the Johnston Canyon Falls and hiking trails. Overnight in the mountain cabins.
Peyto Lake
Lake Louise
Day Four: Banff to Calgary. At an elevation of 4710 feet above sea-level, Johnston Canyon Resort i
s literally one of the top resorts of the Rockies in Canada. If you have ever experienced the magic and tranquility of a Rocky Mountain vacation, you know that nothing beckons like a morning bird chorus of sweet songs… Then you step onto a front porch that is surrounded by towering pines and aspen… The air smells crisp and pure… In the distance and all around you are confronted and overwhelmed by the power of ice-capped jagged peaks.
After breakfast, (included), we have a late morning departure to give you a chance to see the falls at Johnson Canyon. A tour of Banff including a visit to Cave and Basin National Historic Site and a gondola ride to the top of Sulfur Mountain for a million dollar view of the valley and peaks in the Banff area.
Banff is one of only two municipalities within a national park and UNESCO World Heritage Site. Home to 8,721 residents, it hosts approximately 3 million guests each year. The community has embraced an aggressive growth management plan as a means to preserve this unique small town. The footprint of the Town of Banff is just 3.93 km2 and will never be bigger. This means: Everything is just 10 minutes away -- maximum. And you can walk anywhere. All residents must meet the federal regulation of ‘need to reside’, which means individuals must be employed in the town in order to live here.
The rest of the day is free in Banff with a late afternoon departure to Calgary. Lunch and dinner this day are not included. Drop off at Downtown hotels or Calgary Airport. End of Tour.
Banff
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