Day 1: Arrive Calgary               
Welcome to Calgary, gateway to the Canadian Rockies! A complimentary transfer is provided to the Travellers World Hotel. Your Tour Director is at the hotel this afternoon to greet you and answer your questions. Join us at 6:00pm for a Welcome Reception at the hotel. (Welcome Reception)

Day 2: Calgary - Lake Louise               
We journey north to Banff National Park, in the heart of the Canadian Rockies, and explore three of North America's most beautiful lakes. We start with Lake Louise, one of the most breathtaking settings in the world, where dark green forests frame the lake's azure waters against a backdrop of dramatic snow-capped peaks. Enjoy a narrated promenade along the lakeshore and learn about the wildlife, nature and history of Lake Louise. Next is Moraine Lake, nestled in the dramatic Valley of the Ten Peaks. Marvel at the stunning scenery with jagged peaks reflecting on the tranquil waters of the lake. We then cross the Continental Divide through Kicking Horse Pass and enter Yoho National Park. See Natural Bridge, Spiral Tunnels and Emerald Lake, a jewel sparkling with the blue-green hue of an emerald. We end the day at our hotel in the nearby hamlet of Lake Louise. Dinner tonight is served at the Lake Louise Railway Station & Restaurant, a carefully restored historic train station offering a classic Canadian dining experience.
Meals: Breakfast and Dinner

Day 3: Lake Louise - Columbia Icefield - Jasper (2 nights)               
Today our Tour Director will reveal a Hidden Treasure! We travel along the world-famous Icefields Parkway, one of the world's most spectacular mountain drives. Marvel at the unsurpassed scenery including sub-alpine forests, meadows, massive glaciers and remarkable lakes. Keep an eye out for grizzly, black bear, moose, elk and other wildlife. At the Columbia Icefield, we board an Ice Explorer for the trip of a lifetime as we drive onto the massive Athabasca Glacier. We then drive to the quaint township of Jasper, where we spend the next two nights. After dinner, we enjoy a fun and informative lecture on the area's abundant wildlife.
Meals: Breakfast and Dinner

Day 4: Jasper National Park sightseeing & at leisure               
We start with a narrated walk along Maligne Canyon, one of the most beautiful gorges in the Canadian Rockies. Marvel at the spectacular rock formations and waterfalls and learn about one of Canada's longest underground river systems. The rest of the day is at leisure. Activities abound in Jasper National Park and your Tour Director will provide you with suggestions.
Meals: Breakfast

Day 5: Jasper - Icefields Parkway - Banff (2 nights)               
Snow-capped peaks, hanging glaciers, pounding waterfalls and surging rivers dominate the landscape as Snow-capped peaks, hanging glaciers, pounding waterfalls and surging rivers dominate the landscape as we head back toward Banff. After lunch at the beautiful Lodge of the Ten Peaks, we ride the Lake Louise Sightseeing Gondola to the top; here enjoy award-winning Interpretive Programs including indoor presentations on grizzly bears and themed guided walks. We arrive at the quintessential alpine village of Banff and enjoy an orientation tour. See Bow Falls, the classic viewpoint of Surprise Corner along Tunnel Mountain Drive and the wind-shaped "hoodoos" overlooking Bow Valley.
Meals: Breakfast and Lunch

Day 6: Banff at leisure               
Today is at leisure in Banff for you to pursue your own interests. Why not take an optional helicopter flight over Mount Assiniboine, a Banff Gondola ride, or a relaxing float trip down the Bow River? This evening join us for a Farewell Dinner at the hotel.
Meals: Breakfast and Dinner

Day 7: Banff - Depart Calgary               
This morning we descend from the Canadian Rockies on our way back to Calgary. A complimentary transfer is provided to Calgary International Airport and the Travellers World hotel in Calgary for passengers extending their stay.
Meals: Breakfast

Note: Please do not schedule any flights before 2:00pm