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Classic Canadian Rockies
Operated by Intrepid Travel
Tripcode: SEKW
Overview
Destination:
Canada,
Duration:7 days
Type:Group tour (max 12)
Travel Period
June 2026 - September 2027
Join a seven-day adventure where you’ll travel up and down the Icefields Parkway and see all the natural highlights the Rockies have to offer – strikingly blue lakes, rushing glacial waterfalls and maybe even a Canadian critter or two. Take in views of Lake Louise, Moraine Lake and Peyto Lake, cruise along Maligne Lake for a view of Spirit Island, walk along Athabasca Glacier and get a bird’s-eye view of Banff from the top of Sulphur Mountain. If those peaks weren’t enough, there’s also the chance to pique your curiosity during a guided Indigenous Medicine walk of Banff National Park. Why wait to see it any longer?
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
1. Your adventure begins with a welcome meeting at 6pm on Day 1 in Calgary.
2. On the final day, this trip finishes at approximately 12 pm on arrival in Calgary. You will be dropped at the same location as the joining point. If departing this day, please do not book any flights before 3 pm.
3. A single supplement is available on this trip.
4. Please note that the legal drinking age in the US is 21 and in some parts of Canada it's 19.
5. May Departures: The Maligne Lake Cruise may not be available during May departures. The cruise operator typically decides on their season opening dates in April. If the cruise is not available during your departure, you will join a local expert for a wildlife tour in Jasper National Park. You will still be able to visit Maligne Lake for a walk and photos.
6. We are not able to book airport shuttle service for North America trips. North America has convenient taxi and rideshare options from all airports, as well as public transport systems in major hub cities. Please check the joining and finishing point instructions listed in the Essential Trip Information.
2. On the final day, this trip finishes at approximately 12 pm on arrival in Calgary. You will be dropped at the same location as the joining point. If departing this day, please do not book any flights before 3 pm.
3. A single supplement is available on this trip.
4. Please note that the legal drinking age in the US is 21 and in some parts of Canada it's 19.
5. May Departures: The Maligne Lake Cruise may not be available during May departures. The cruise operator typically decides on their season opening dates in April. If the cruise is not available during your departure, you will join a local expert for a wildlife tour in Jasper National Park. You will still be able to visit Maligne Lake for a walk and photos.
6. We are not able to book airport shuttle service for North America trips. North America has convenient taxi and rideshare options from all airports, as well as public transport systems in major hub cities. Please check the joining and finishing point instructions listed in the Essential Trip Information.
Highlights:
- 1. Your adventure begins with a welcome meeting at 6pm on Day 1 in Calgary. 2. On the final day, this trip finishes at approximately 12 pm on arrival in Calgary. You will be dropped at the same location as the joining point. If departing this day, please do not book any flights before 3 pm. 3. A single supplement is available on this trip. 4. Please note that the legal drinking age in the US is 21 and in some parts of Canada it's 19. 5. May Departures: The Maligne Lake Cruise may not be available during May departures. The cruise operator typically decides on their season opening dates in April. If the cruise is not available during your departure, you will join a local expert for a wildlife tour in Jasper National Park. You will still be able to visit Maligne Lake for a walk and photos. 6. We are not able to book airport shuttle service for North America trips. North America has convenient taxi and rideshare options from all airports, as well as public transport systems in major hub cities. Please check the joining and finishing point instructions listed in the Essential Trip Information.
Standard inclusions
- Meals: Meals: 6 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 2 dinners.
- Transport: Private Vehicle.
- Accommodation: Hotels (6 nights).
- Visit to Moraine Lake (seasonal).
- Jasper National Park.
- Jasper - Maligne Lake cruise.
- Banff National Park.
- Columbia Icefield Adventure - Athabasca Glacier Explorer.
- Banff - Indigenous Medicine Walk.
- Banff - Cable Car up Sulphur Mountain.
Itinerary
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Collapse allDay 1: Calgary
Welcome to Canada! Your adventure begins in Calgary with a welcome meeting at 6 pm, where you’ll meet your local leader and fellow travellers. If you arrive in the city with time to spare, you might like to experience some renowned Canadian hospitality at Calgary’s budding dining scene. If you’d prefer to get out and about for some sightseeing, you could check out Prince’s Island Park, see the skyline from the top of Calgary Tower or work up a sweat at Canada Olympic Park.
Day 2: Lake Louise
Leave the city and venture into the mountains this morning, with your sights set on a pair of astonishingly blue glacier-fed lakes. Witness the splendour of Moraine Lake, backed by ten snow-dusted peaks, and see the world-famous Lake Louise. After you’ve had a chance to soak up the spectacular scenery, you’ll have ample time to explore the lakes and their surrounding areas.
Day 3: Jasper
Rise early to head up the Icefields Parkway into Jasper National Park. On this drive, the journey really is the destination. The Parkway runs between towering glacier-capped peaks and past pristine lakes, offering plenty of opportunities to break for a short hike (which you’ll do). Before arriving in the town of Jasper, you’ll make a stop at the fox-shaped Peyto Lake and the powerful Sunwapta Falls – ‘Sunwapta’ means ‘turbulent water’ in the language of the Stoney Nakoda First Nations people. Throughout the day, keep your eyes peeled for quintessential Rockies wildlife like elk, moose, deer, bears and bighorn sheep. In the afternoon, you’ll have some time to explore the park at your own pace. To see the scenery from a different perspective, consider renting a bike from one of the shops in town and exploring some of the local trails.
Day 4: Jasper
Today, you’ll witness firsthand why Maligne Lake is featured on so many jigsaw puzzles. Make sure your phone or camera is fully charged, ready to capture shots of the jagged mountains and bright green pine forests that surround the lake’s glacial waters. Take to the water on a panoramic cruise down the lake, sailing in a glass-enclosed and heated boat while a guide shares their insights about the area’s geology, ecology and history. Then, stop for a nature walk to seek out views of the iconic Spirit Island, which is only accessible by boat, where you’ll learn about its significance to the Stoney Nakoda First Nation. This evening, join your group for an included dinner at a local restaurant.
Day 5: Banff
After gazing at glaciers from a distance, today you’ll get the chance to step foot on one! Board a custom-built all-terrain vehicle and head out on an ice explorer tour of the Athabasca Glacier. You’ll be able to walk on the glacier and even take a drink from its icy meltwater. Have a picnic lunch and take a moment to soak in the natural surroundings before continuing to the town of Banff. Tonight, you’re free to rest or explore at your own pace.
Day 6: Banff
Buckle up for the beauty of Banff National Park. Today’s all about seeing as much of the park as you can, weaving your way through history as you see the Rockies’ valleys and mountain chains which began forming around 75 million years ago. You’ll connect with the land further on an Indigenous Medicine walk, where your guide will share traditional Cree knowledge of the area’s plants, trees and bushes. Then, end the day on a high when you take a gondola up to the top of Sulphur Mountain. Named for the two sulphurous hot springs found on its lower slopes, the peak offers breathtaking, panoramic views of the Rockies – which you’ll be able to bask in during a farewell dinner with your group on the mountaintop.
Day 7: Calgary
Today, your adventure through the Rockies comes to an end and you’ll drive back to Calgary. There are no further activities or accommodation planned for today.
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Operator
Intrepid Travel
Intrepid is a small group tour travel company with humble beginnings that now sends over 100,000 travellers a year on grassroots and responsible travel tours.
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