Endless Mountain Ranges

ITINERARY

Day 1 Calgary to Canmore

Arrive in Calgary and collect your rental vehicle for your journey to Canmore. Journey time to Canmore is approximately one and one-half hours. If you are arriving from an international flight or in the late evening we suggest you overnight in Calgary prior to commencing your journey. In the heart of the spectacular Bow Valley and along the shores of the Bow River you will find Canmore, one of Alberta’s best-kept secrets. Check into your Private Luxury Chalet at the Mystic Springs Chalets & Hot Pools for your lodging. Here, at this intimate boutique resort you will receive genuine service surrounded by stunning mountain vistas. Overnight at Mystic Springs Chalet & Hot Pools.

Day 2 Canmore

Today you will have the opportunity to get off the beaten path and explore the Canmore Caves. Be treated to a four and a half-hour fully guided cave explorer tour and learn the natural history of the Canmore Cave formation, geology, plants and animals. Discover the caves undisturbed and in their natural state offering a true spelunking experience. Overnight at Mystic Springs Chalet & Hot Pools.

Day 3 Canmore to Moraine Lake

Your journey to Moraine Lake takes you through spectacular scenery with many recommended stopping places, including Lake Louise. Depending on where you stop your journey could take two hours or a whole day! Cradled by the majestic Rocky Mountains, Moraine Lake offers an astounding image of peace and tranquility in nature. Here you will be pampered during your stay at Moraine Lake Lodge. This post-and-beam structure graced with grand windows provides generous views of the lake, with its incomparable turquoise hue, and the surrounding Valley of the Ten Peaks. Overnight at Moraine Lake Lodge.

Day 4 Moraine Lake

Today you will have a great selection of activities that would thrill any outdoorsmen including canoeing, hiking, sightseeing and fishing. Fill your day with exciting activity and soak up the adventurous spirit of Moraine Lake. Overnight at Moraine Lake Lodge.

Day 5 Moraine Lake to Jasper

Travel to Jasper Lake via one of the most scenic highways in the world, the Icefields Parkway. Spend time at Peyto Lake, Bow Lake, Athabasca Falls and Sunwapta Falls. At the Columbia Icefields you will have the opportunity to ride on an Ice Explorer (not included) to the middle of Athabasca Glacier. With sightseeing stops, we recommend allowing 10 hours for today’s drive. Nestled on a terraced hillside, every room at Pyramid Lake Lodge offers a panorama of Pyramid Lake and the Canadian Rockies. Exceptional dining, well-appointed rooms, and numerous on-site amenities will make your stay a pleasurable one. Overnight Pyramid Lake Lodge.

Day 6 Jasper National Park

Today enjoy the thrills of a whitewater rafting tour on the Athabasca River, with trips available for all ages and abilities. All the necessary equipment is provided, including wet suits, booties, life jackets and paddles. The rest of the day is free to explore Jasper National Park with your rental car. Among the highlights are Pyramid and Patricia Lakes, Maligne Canyon, Miette Hot Springs, Maligne Lake and the Jasper Tramway. The excellent National Parks office in the centre of Jasper will be able to provide you with ideas and suggestions. Overnight at Pyramid Lake Lodge.

Day 7 Jasper to Blue River

Today’s journey is a short one, past Mt. Robson and along Highway 5 to Blue River where you will be staying in an exclusive and comfortable private chalet at Mike Wiegele’s Lodge. Combined with breathtaking views of Eleanor Lake and the surrounding Cariboo and Monashee Mountains you will wish you could stay forever. Overnight at Mike Wiegele’s Lodge.

Day 8 Blue River

Today you will be treated to a River Safari. Board your specially designed watercraft and prepare for an action packed one-hour narrated River Safari in the Canadian Wilderness. Travel 12 kilometres along the Grizzly Bear Valley where you will view wildlife in their natural habitat. Take a short walk to view a scenic waterfall and glacier fed lake. Overnight at Mike Wiegele’s Lodge.

Day 9 Blue River to Kamloops

Continue your journey south along the scenic Yellowhead Highway 5 to Kamloops and allow approximately three hours travel time. Arrive in Kamloops, the heart of British Columbia’s interior. Boasting the warmest weather in Canada, world-class sporting facilities and incredible recreational experiences, Kamloops has a great deal to offer. Check-in for your two-night stay at the South Thompson Inn Guest Ranch, a Kentucky-style inn offering western hospitality. To round out the country atmosphere you will find an equestrian centre on the property. In keeping with the equine theme, the rooms are named after racehorses, racetracks, and Kentucky cities. Overnight at the South Thompson Inn Guest Ranch.

Day 10 Kamloops

Today you will have a choice from a two-hour horseback ride or, alternatively, if you are just looking to relax you may choose the spa rejuvenation package. Overnight at the South Thompson Inn Guest Ranch.

Day 11 Kamloops to Golden

Join Highway 1 heading east to Golden. Drive the scenic Rogers Pass with spectacular views of the surrounding valleys. Gorgeous scenery, crisp, clear mountain air, and some of the most splendid and awe inspiring scenery in the world are at your doorstep in Golden. Arrive at your leisure and check-in to the Copper Horse Lodge. Let these lush mountain surroundings be your home base for relaxation and adventure. Overnight at Copper Horse Lodge.

Day 12 Golden

Today you will be treated to a full day of adventures. Join the Canyon jet Safari for an exhilarating jet boat adventure on the Columbia River to discover the wilderness and wildlife found in this region. Enjoy your pass on the Golden Eagle Express Gondola to the mountain summit where you will enjoy the "Sky Lunch" at the Eagle Eye Restaurant. Overnight at Copper Horse Lodge.

Day 13 Golden to Calgary

Travel by car West along Highway 1 to Calgary where your vacation ends with the return of your rental vehicle. Please allow a driving time of four and a half-hours.

Itinerary is also available in reverse.

Experience Includes:

• 12 nights accommodation
• 13 days full-size car rental, including one-way drop charges and unlimited kilometres
• One or more activities in each location: Cave Explorer Tour, whitewater rafting, river safari, guided horseback ride or spa massage, jet boating and gondola ride
• GPS, including audio commentary

Day	Location	Activities
1	Canmore	Travel day
2	Canmore	Cave Explorer Tour
3	Moraine Lake	Travel day
4	Moraine Lake	Canoe rental
5	Jasper	Travel day
6	Jasper	Multiple choices locally, including whitewater rafting
7	Blue River	Travel day
8	Blue River	River Safari
9	Kamloops	Travel day
10	Kamloops	Guided horseback ride OR spa massage
11	Golden	Travel day
12	Golden	Jet boating, gondola and lunch at the Summit
13		Travel day. Vacation Ends

Vacation starts daily Jun 2 – Sep 18

Jun 02-Jun 21	$2,799	$4,799
Jun 22-Sep 03	$3,299	$5,699
Sep 04 -Sep 18	$2,799	$4,799

Prices do not include GST and will vary depending on rental car selection, accommodation choices, travel dates and number of individuals travelling together. (All prices in Canadian Dollars)

Contact our knowledgeable staff today to discuss making your western experience holiday a reality.