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National Parks: Canadian Rockies, Glacier & Yellowstone

11 days
11 days
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Uncover the beauty and variety of North America’s national parks.

Take in the highlights of some of North America’s most alluring national parks on this immersive, multi-country journey. Discover breathtaking wildlife and geographic diversity as you make your way from the Canadian Rockies to the Grand Tetons. Scenic drives, jewel-colored lakes, geothermal marvels, snowy summits—this tour’s extraordinary landscapes and natural wonders are sure to leave you in awe.

Your tour package includes

  • 10 nights in handpicked hotels
  • 10 breakfasts
  • 1 lunch
  • 4 dinners with beer or wine
  • 8 sightseeing tours
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Included highlights

  • Banff National Park
  • Cave and Basin National Historic Site
  • Lake Louise
  • Head-Smashed-In Buffalo Jump
  • Glacier National Park
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Calgary, Alberta1 night
Day 1: Arrival in Calgary

Welcome to Canada! Transfer to your hotel and get settled in.

Banff Region3 nights
Day 2: Sightseeing tour of Calgary & Banff National Park
Included meals: Breakfast, Welcome dinner

With your Tour Director leading the way, head out on a guided sightseeing tour of Calgary, site of the 1988 Winter Olympics.

  • Drive by City Hall, Canada Olympic Park, and the winding Bow River
  • Pass by Fort Calgary and make a photo stop at the vast Calgary Stampede grounds, where an annual festival and tournament-style rodeo are hosted

Make your way to Banff, a glamorous resort town known for its mix of outdoor activities, art galleries, and vibrant culture. Join your Tour Director to explore the natural wonders in Banff National Park, Canada’s first national park, this afternoon.

  • Pass by Bow Falls, the Banff Springs Hotel, and Lake Minnewanka
  • Admire Banff’s beautiful landscapes, which are rich in history and home to a wide variety of wildlife
  • Enter the Cave and Basin National Historic Site, the birthplace of Canada’s first national park

Get to know your Tour Director and fellow travelers during tonight's welcome dinner.

Day 3: Sightseeing tour of Lake Louise
Included meal: Breakfast

Journey into Banff National Park to Lake Louise, a mirror-like glacial lake known as Canada’s diamond in the wilderness.

  • Discover a landscape rich in wildlife and history
  • Stroll along the glittering shores of Lake Louise and take in staggering vistas of the towering Victoria Glacier
  • Visit the grand Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise, an iconic hotel located on the lake’s eastern shore

Spend a free afternoon in Banff or add an excursion.

Sulphur Mountain Gondola Ride

From $85 per person

Day 4: Free day in the Banff Region
Included meal: Breakfast

Enjoy a free day in the Banff region or add an excursion.

Icefields Parkway & Glacier Experience

From $105 per person

Glacier Region, Montana1 night
Day 5: Glacier Regionvia Head-Smashed-In Buffalo Jump & Waterton Lakes National Park
Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Transfer into the United States to Montana today. Before crossing the border, stop to admire some of Alberta’s scenic gems.

  • Drive south to Head-Smashed-In Buffalo Jump, a UNESCO-listed site that serves as a telling remnant from the time of the First Nations people
  • Continue on to Waterton Lakes National Park, a picturesque area dotted with rugged mountains and dense wilderness
  • Enjoy an included lunch at a local restaurant before continuing on to your hotel in the Glacier region
Missoula, Montana1 night
Day 6: Missoula via Glacier National Park
Included meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Travel along Going-to-the-Sun Road, a national landmark considered to be one of the world’s most scenic drives. (Please note: Activities in Glacier National Park may vary depending on the season and weather conditions.)

  • Marvel at cedar forests, rocky cliffs, and glacial lakes as you wind your way through Glacier National Park, which makes up a portion of the UNESCO-listed International Peace Park
  • Appreciate the wilderness of the park and take in the sight of melting glaciers that experts estimate will be gone within the coming decades

Continue in to Kalispell to enjoy free time for lunch. Then, take in views of the changing landscape as you continue on to Missoula.

Later this evening, gather together with your group for an included dinner.

(Please note: Early June and September departures may overnight in Kalispell instead of Missoula.)

Yellowstone Region, Montana2 nights
Day 7: Yellowstone Region via Butte & Virginia City
Included meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Learn about the area's history and culture as you make your way to the Yellowstone region today.

  • Stop in Butte, which got its start as a gold and silver mining camp in the 1800s
  • Learn why the city was once referred to as “The Richest Hill on Earth” before enjoying free time to explore
  • Step back in time to the beautifully preserved Old West in Virginia City
  • Stroll the boardwalks, view antique automobiles, play the penny arcade games, and view the two-story outhouse

Continue on to the Yellowstone region and sit down for an included dinner this evening.

Day 8: Sightseeing tour of Yellowstone National Park
Included meal: Breakfast

Drive into Yellowstone National Park in Wyoming, designated the world’s first national park in 1872, to discover its unique landscape and vast array of animal life with your Tour Director leading the way.

  • Make a photo stop at the Fountain Paint Pot, a colorful, geothermal mudpot located in the Lower Geyser Basin
  • Stroll along the boardwalks around Old Faithful, a famous, frequently erupting cone-type geyser that reaches between 100 and 200 feet high
  • Head to the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone, which was created by the erosive forces of water thousands of years ago
  • Stop at the canyon’s Upper and Lower Falls for sweeping perspectives of the area at Inspiration Point and Artist Point
  • Drive further north to spend free time at the ethereal, terraced Mammoth Hot Springs before making your way back to West Yellowstone
Jackson, Wyoming2 nights
Day 9: Jackson via Grand Teton National Park
Included meal: Breakfast

Enjoy a scenic drive to Jackson, one of the West’s premier arts communities. Stop along the way for photo ops in Grand Teton National Park, an area that has a human history dating back over 10,000 years.

  • Explore the Grand Tetons, the youngest mountain range in the Rockies
  • Try to spot elk, coyotes, black bears, wolves, bison and the elusive mountain lion

Then, continue on to Jackson.

Day 10: Free day in Jackson
Included meals: Breakfast, Farewell dinner

Spend a free day in Jackson or add an excursion.

Then, celebrate your trip with your group at a farewell dinner this evening.

Snake River Float

From $129 per person

Flight Home
Day 11: Departure
Included meal: Breakfast (excluding early morning departures)

Transfer to the airport for your flight home.

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Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars

Overall rating 4.6 out of 5

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    5 out of 5 stars

    US and Canadian Parks
    9/14/23 by 2nd-time traveler Naomi

    The leader and bus driver were great. The scenery was great and so we're the other people. We saw Buffalo, Moose, some Big Horn Sheep and a bear. Wonderful trip. We saw geysers too.

    5 out of 5 stars

    Tour Director Andreanne is the Best!
    8/10/23 by 2nd-time traveler Keitha

    Have been on several tours and learned that the tour director has a huge impact on the satisfaction level. And our tour director, Andreanne, was fantastic! If you are lucky enough to have her as your guide, you will learn so much about each stop and you will see additional, beautiful sights that ar...

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    4 out of 5 stars

    Beautiful scenery but wish we had more free time
    9/7/23 by 5th-time traveler Anonymous

    Lovely scenery in each of the parks! Patrick was a very knowledgeable and fun tour director, and Jackie was an excellent driver. Good inclusion of native peoples' history in all of the areas. Smashed Head Buffalo Jump was a highlight. Wish we had at least 2 hours free time in all of the parks to...

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    Hotels, flights & FAQ

    Here's the nitty-gritty—where you’ll stay, how you’ll get there, and what to know about your destination before you go.

    Hotels

    We handpick every hotel to strike the balance of comfort, location, and local charm. Specific accommodations will vary based on your departure date, but these are frequently used hotels for this tour and we're confident you'll be satisfied.
    Fairfield Inn & Suites Calgary Downtown
    Fairfield Inn & Suites Calgary Downtown

    This comfortable hotel is located near the Victoria Park neighborhood. Guests enjoy a fitness center and on-site restaurants. Nearby you’ll find shops...

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    Banff Caribou Lodge and Spa
    Banff Caribou Lodge and Spa

    This mountain lodge is located in the heart of Banff. Guests enjoy the indoor pool, the Red Earth Spa, and free passes for local transit. Nearby you'l...

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    Holiday Inn Express & Suites Kalispell
    Holiday Inn Express & Suites Kalispell

    This comfortable hotel is located in Kalispell outside of Glacier National Park. Guests enjoy the indoor pool, sun deck, and fitness center. Nearby yo...

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    Courtyard by Marriott Missoula
    Courtyard by Marriott Missoula

    This relaxing hotel is located in Missoula. Guests enjoy the indoor pool, fitness center, and bistro. Nearby you'll find Glacier National Park, the Ae...

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    ClubHouse Inn West Yellowstone
    ClubHouse Inn West Yellowstone

    This charming hotel is located just outside of Yellowstone National Park. Guests enjoy the indoor pool, hot dub, and delicious breakfast. Nearby you’l...

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    Elk Country Inn
    Elk Country Inn

    This western hotel is located in the Historic neighborhood. Guests enjoy a fitness room, a free ski shuttle, and a picnic area. Nearby, you’ll find Gr...

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