One of North America’s great unspoiled wildernesses, the Canadian Rockies richly reward outdoor-loving travelers, as this 11-day small group adventure reveals. In majestic Glacier National Park, ride a Red Jammer sightseeing bus along the fabled Going-to-the-Sun Road. Take a guided mansion tour. Highlights in Banff National Park include photogenic Lake Louise, the Columbia Icefields, and traversing Athabasca Glacier in a special vehicle. Jasper National Park follows, with dramatic Maligne Canyon and a cruise on cerulean Maligne Lake. An exhilarating Glacier Skywalk expedition affords spectacular views. Ride the Banff Gondola to Sulphur Mountain’s peak and see the Hoodoos and Bow Falls.
Trip highlights:
- Breathtaking Rocky Mountain scenery
- Stunning Glacier National Park
- Ride in “Red Jammers” along scenic Going-to-the-Sun Road
- Canada’s Banff and Jasper national parks
- Stunning Lake Louise
- Ice Explorer vehicle ride and walk on Athabasca Glacier
- Maligne Canyon and lake cruise
- Dramatic scenery from Glacier Skywalk
- Banff Gondola ride to top of Sulphur Mountain
- Stays at unique mountain lodges within national parks
PRICE: $7,591 Air Inclusive price from San Francisco
Francisco [including airline taxes/fees of $196, which are subject to change]; pricing is per person, based on double occupancy.
For more information or to reserve your place on tour, please call the tour operator ODYSSEYS UNLIMITED toll-free at 1-888-370-6765.
Physical Level:
A fair amount of walking most days, from 1-3 miles per day. Touring days may include full-day motorcoach excursions or extended periods of standing and walking during city tours, museum visits, and/or outdoor activities. Travelers should be able to board transportation, walk over sometimes-uneven terrain including cobblestones, and climb a few flights of stairs, occasionally without handrails or assistance. Elevators are not always available at sights or all hotels.
DISCLAIMER: On this trip, you will have the opportunity to adventure with both UC Davis alumni and alumni from other sponsoring institutions.
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