6-Day Summer Tour of Western Canada's Rockies [No Backtracking]

You will be met at the airport and transferred to your hotel. (Pickups are every 2 hours from 9AM - 9PM) You can visit your friends and family on your own or choose to participate in a variety of optional activities (choose one).

Hotel: Coast Calgary Downtown Hotel & Suites by APA / Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Calgary Downtown / Aloft Calgary University / Four Points by Sheraton Calgary Airport or equivalent

Meals: ★Breakfast: Self-catering ★Lunch: Self-catered ★Dinner: Self-catering

• **Exciting Optional Activities (To participate in the following activities, you must catch the Pickup before 13:00PM or arrive at the hotel before 13:30PM on your own).
• Optional Activity - Calgary City tour - 3 hours] $$$.
• Explore the city of Calgary with a guided tour, stroll through the Old Town area and enjoy different perspectives of the cityscape and famous landmarks (Inclusive of: guided tour, transportation and entrance fee to the Calgary Tower) - New Central Library / City Hall / Stephen Avenue / Calgary Tower / Peace Bridge Peace Bridge / Prince Island Park / Skyline of Calgary panoramic view of downtown.

Icefields Drive & Colombia Icefields - Glaciers, Lakes & Wonders In the morning, we will take a shuttle bus from the meeting point and travel along the world's most beautiful highway, the Icefields Highway (Highway 93), deep into the Canadian Rockies to the Columbia Icefields. Then you can choose to join the optional Icefields Adventure tour to the 10,000 year old Athabasca Glacier.

Hotel: Whistlers Inn Hotel / Lobstick Lodge / Jasper Inn & Suite or comparable hotels

Meals: ★ Breakfast: Included in the mandatory program ★ Lunch: Self-catering (optional) ★ Dinner: Self-catering

• Featured Attractions Jasper National Park Jasper National Park is the largest national park in the Canadian Rockies.
• Because of the relatively low development, it retains more natural scenery and is famous for its abundant wildlife.
• Icefield Parkway The Icefield Parkway is one of the most beautiful highways in the world, with spectacular glaciers, beautiful lakes, and treacherous mountains along its 235 kilometers.

Continue exploring Jasper National Park, a destination known for its breathtaking landscapes, abundant wildlife and stunning beauty. The park's spectacular mountains, crystal clear lakes and serene natural surroundings offer a unique nature experience for every traveler.

Hotel: Banff Aspen Lodge / Banff Mount Royal / Elk + Avenue Hotel / Banff Inn / Banff Park Lodge / Banff Caribou Lodge & Spa / Irwin's Mountain Inn or same class

Meals: ★Breakfast: Included in the mandatory program ★Lunch: Self-catering (optional) ★Dinner: Self-catering

• Featured Attractions Maligne Lake / Optional Activity $$: Maligne Lake Cruise] (Duration: approx.
• 100 minutes) Maligne Lake is the jewel of Jasper National Park and one of the most photographed lakes in the world.
• Its water is an incredible turquoise blue color under the sun due to rock dust from glacial meltwater.

Banff Highlights: 360° Panoramic Views of Brimstone Mountain, Canyon Trail and European Style Townships Today you'll be in Banff National Park, Canada's first national park. Ride the famous Sulphur Mountain Gondola, which takes you to the top of the mountain in 8 minutes for unparalleled 360-degree panoramic views of the Rocky Mountains.

Hotel: Banff Aspen Lodge / Banff Mount Royal / Elk + Avenue Hotel / Banff Inn / Banff Park Lodge / Banff Caribou Lodge & Spa / Irwin's Mountain Inn or same class

Meals: ★Breakfast: Included in the mandatory program ★Lunch: Self-catering (optional) ★Dinner: Self-catering

• Then, hike the popular Jonestown Gorge, admire the majestic waters of Bow River Falls, and capture a classic angle of the Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel at Point Surprise.
• Finally, enjoy plenty of free time to shop and dine in the charming town of Banff.
• Featured Attractions [Banff National Park Banff National Park is Canada's first national park, which was established because of the hot springs discovered during the construction of the railroad.

Lake Louise, Lake Monroe (Seasonal): Transitioning between the Highlights of the Rocky Mountain Glacial Lakes and the History of the Okanagan Depart by shuttle bus from the meeting point in the morning. Today's tour will take you deep into the heart of the Canadian Rockies to visit the legendary Lake Louise and the summer-only Lake Monroe.

Hotel: Holiday Inn Express Vernon or Comfort Suites Kelowna or same class

Meals: ★Breakfast: Included in mandatory program ★Lunch: Self-catered (optional group meal - deluxe lunch at Fairmont Lakeside) ★Dinner: Self-catering

• This is a transition tour from the "Glacial Lakes of the Rockies" to the "Sunny Lakes of the Okanagan".
• On this day, you'll enjoy some of Canada's most compelling scenery, including the turquoise Lake Louise with its backdrop of Victoria Glacier and the emerald green Lake Monroe set in the Ten Peaks Valley, as well as learning about the history of Canada's founding and being in the land of the famous fruits.
• Featured Attractions Moraine Lake/Ten Peaks Valley Moraine Lake is one of Canada's most iconic natural landscapes, and was once featured on Canada's old twenty-dollar bill.

Essence of the Okanagan: Tasting Canadian VQA Ice Wine and Discovering the Ogopogo Monster Story This morning, we'll take a drive through the picturesque Okanagan Valley from Vernon City or Kelowna. This region, known for its warm climate and vineyards, will bring a final touch of uniqueness to your journey.

Meals: ★Breakfast: Included in the mandatory program ★Lunch: Self-catering (optional) ★Dinner: Self-catering

• Featured Sights Okanagan Lake Afterwards, you will pass by Okanagan Lake, which is one of the most beautiful lakes in Kelowna.
• The lake is so deep that it is said to be inhabited by the lake monster, "Ogopogo" in the original Indian language.
• According to an ancient Indian legend, a man was possessed by a ghost and killed the respected chief of his clan, so the gods sentenced him to become a giant snake in the lake, the Ogopogo.