9 days Glacier National Park & The Canadian Rockies
What do you get when you combine ancient glaciers, a legendary icefield, and all the wonders beneath the snow-capped Canadian peaks? One of the coolest vacations there is! This nine-day tour through the Canadian Rockies and Montana’s Glacier National Park is an adventure filled with wild history, wild scenery, wildlife, and wild rides. Aboard a famous vintage Red Jammer, a massive ice explorer, a glass-walled boat (and even a flightseeing helicopter should you choose) you’ll relish the best views of big skies, bighorn sheep, and even bigger bears. From rugged gold rush territory to the sparkling turquoise waters of Banff and Jasper National Parks, there are so many gems to sink your teeth into on this Canadian Rockies vacation. We suggest starting with a tender filet of Alberta beef and a heavenly slice of homemade huckleberry pie.
| Day | Location | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | ARRIVE IN CALGARY | Welcome to Calgary! At 6 pm, meet your Tour Director and traveling companions for a welcome drink. |
| 2 | CALGARY–HEAD-SMASHED-IN BUFFALO JUMP–WATERTON LAKES NATIONAL PARK | CALGARY Orientation drive. HEAD-SMASHED-IN BUFFALO JUMP (a UNESCO World Heritage Site) Tour with a local First Nation’s guide includes the museum and grounds. WATERTON LAKES NATIONAL PARK Scenic drive with a photo stop at Cameron Falls. Free time this evening. (B,D) |
| 3 | WATERTON LAKES NATIONAL PARK–GLACIER NATIONAL PARK–GOING TO THE SUN ROAD–WHITEFISH, MONTANA | GLACIER NATIONAL PARK (a UNESCO World Heritage Site) Scenic drive via Red Jammer bus on Going-to-the-Sun Road and over Logan Pass en route to Whitefish. WHITEFISH [LF] Huckleberry pie or ice cream tasting. Free time this evening. (B) |
| 4 | WHITEFISH–FORT STEELE–KOOTENAY NATIONAL PARK–BANFF, ALBERTA | FORT STEELE Visit the Historic Park. Scenic drive through Sinclair Canyon en route to Kootenay National Park. KOOTENAY NATIONAL PARK Scenic drive. BANFF NATIONAL PARK Free time this evening. (B) |
| 5 | BANFF NATIONAL PARK | Guided sightseeing includes Bow Falls. Free time the remainder of the day. (B) |
| 6 | BANFF–LAKE LOUISE–JASPER | BANFF NATIONAL PARK Scenic drive on Icefields Parkway en route to Jasper National Park. LAKE LOUISE Free time to explore. JASPER NATIONAL PARK Orientation drive. Free time this evening. (B) |
| 7 | JASPER. EXCURSION TO MALIGNE LAKE | JASPER NATIONAL PARK Free time this morning. MALIGNE LAKE [LF] Scenic cruise to Spirit Island followed by a lakeside dinner. (B,D) ENHANCE YOUR FREE TIME in Jasper with a guided walk at Maligne Canyon. This and more options throughout your tour are available for purchase with MyGlobus. Get local maps and tips for free time on your GlobusGO mobile app. |
| 8 | JASPER–COLUMBIA ICEFIELD–CALGARY | JASPER NATIONAL PARK Scenic drive on Icefields Parkway en route to Columbia Icefield. COLUMBIA ICEFIELD Scenic Ice Explorer ride on Athabasca Glacier. CALGARY Farewell dinner with [LF] cowboy poet. (B,D) |
| 9 | CALGARY | Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. (B) |