Tour	Days	Full Itinerary
Discover the Rockies - 4 day mini package	4
Calgary Stampede - The Greatest Show on Earth	7
Alberta Self Drive - Rockies at your leisure	7
Edmonton & The Rockies - By Rail & Coach	8

CALGARY STAMPEDE - 03 to 12 July 2009

 

 

 

 

 

 

Often acclaimed as "The Greatest Show on Earth!" A unique event that takes palce every year in Mid July. Each Afternoon for three action packed hours, the rough and rugged skills of the world's top professional cowboys present a world a world class showcase of riding and cattle skills. The fantastic rodeo is a never-to-be-forgotten thrill of a lifetime. But perhaps its best known attraction is World Championship of Chuckwagon Racing., an amazing contest of nerves and horsepower. Calgary and its surrounding areas sells out fast during this event, and early booking is recommended

Day 1 Calgary
Arrive in Calgary transfer independently to your hotel and spend the day exploring this bustling city Overnight in Calgary

Day 2 Afternoon Rodeo Show - Calgary Stampede
Reserved seating for the Afternoon Rodeo Show with admission to the Stampede park. Overnight in Calgary

Day 3 Evening Chuckwagon Races - Calgary Stampede
Another days admission to the Stampede park and the evening Chuckwagon Races.
Overnight in Calgary .

Day 4 Calgary Departure
Your package ends with check out from your Calgary hotel.

 

 

Included in the Cost:

• Transatlantic Flights between London Gatwick & Calgary (return)
• 3 nights accommodation
• Afternoon Rodeo Performace
• Evening Show Tickets

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ALBERTA SELF DRIVE

 

 

 

 

 

 

See the Majestic beauty of the Canadian Rockies at your leisure. A pre planned itinerary but the freedom to stop enroute wherever or whenever you choose.

Day 1 Calgary
Arrival into Calgary for a two night stay in this Cowboy Town. Your car hire will be available from Calgary Airport upon arrival.
Overnight in Calgary

Day 2 - Explore Calgary
A chance to explore the city at your leisure, why not visit the Calgary Tower, which has an observation deck which gives spectacular views of City below Or optional excursions can be pre-booked as detailed below;

Wild West Experience - Head-Smashed-In Buffalo Jump Tour (10 Hours)
Operates 01 June - 30 September. Adult £75 / Child £53
Taking the cowboy trail out of Calgary, through the Diamond Valley to discover the Wild West as well as Native history and traditions. This tour offers a remarkable view of the ecology, mythology, lifestyle and technology of the Blackfoot people.

Dinosaur Badlands Tour (9 Hours)
Operates 15 May - 15 October. Adult £68 / Child £47
Enter the Alberta Badlands at Horseshoe Canyon, and begin an exciting search for Dinosaur remains at the Royal Tyrrell Museum of Paleaontology. Continuing across the Red Deer River via the Bleriot Ferry and highlights include exploring the Hoodoo geological formations and the historic Rosedale Suspension Bridge coal mining operation.

Day 3 Calgary to Banff
Departing early this morning you will travel through the foothills of the Rockies to the resort town of Banff. Historic Highway 1 is the most scenic route to Banff and was once the only route to the Rocky Mountains. On arrival in Banff - proceed to your hotel.
Overnight in Banff

Day 4 Banff
A full day at leisure to explore the many sights of Banff and the area.
Admission to the Sulphur Mountain Gondola Ride is included, and many more tours can be arranged if desired. A visit to enchanting Lake Louise is a must-see too! Overnight in Banff

Day 5 - Banff to Jasper
Today's journey takes you north along the famous Icefields Parkway, one of the most spectacular highways in North America. Your destination is the Columbia Icefield, located in Jasper National Park, one of the largest accumulations of ice south of the Arctic Circle. A ride on a specially constructed "Ice Explorer snocoach" is a must (not included - pay locally). This will take you to the middle of the glacier whilst your driver/guide explains how the glaciers are formed and points out interesting geological features.
Upon arrival in Jasper check into your hotel
Overnight in Jasper

Day 6 Jasper
Today's Highlight will be a cruise on Maligne Lake (included) and the remainder of the day free to explore this area. A combination of wildlife, startling blue-green mountain lakes, soaring peaks and broad forested valleys rank Jasper as one of the World's premier national parks.
Overnight in Jasper

Day 7 - Jasper to Calgary
Time to leave Jasper behind and travel back south to Calgary International Airport to leave your car and return home, or continue with your onward travel arrangements.

 

 

Included in the Cost:

• Transatlantic Flights between London Gatwick & Calgary (return)
• 7 nights accommodation (Calgary, Banff & Jasper)
• Sulphur Mountain Gondola & Maligne Lake Cruise

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EDMONTON & THE ROCKIES BY RAIL & COACH

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

As Canada's Festival City, Edmonton hosts over thirty annual festivals throughout the year-no matter when you visit, you'll be sure to catch something special. But even if you're not going to festivals, you'll find much to take in from Edmonton's bustling arts and culture scene. Its also home to the more theatres per capita than anywhere else in Canada, Not forgetting a shoppers paradise at the World's Largest Shopping Mall - West Edmonton Mall too. Then leaving the city behind, board VIA Rail service - The Canadian to Jasper, then onward by coach to Banff and end your independent journey in Calgary

Day 1 Arrive Edmonton
Arrive at Edmonton International Airport and make your own way to your centrally located hotel. After checking in the remainder of the day is free. Overnight in Edmonton.

Day 2 & 3 Edmonton
Two full days to explore this vibrant city. A shoppers paradise, arts & cultural centre. Edmonton really something to suit everyone.
Overnight in Edmonton

Day 4 Edmonton to Jasper / Via Rail
Leaving the city behind, a morning departure, sit back and enjoy the scenery as you enter the Canadian Rockies and Jasper National Park. Arriving just after lunch, make your way to your hotel and the remainder of the day is at leisure.
Overnight in Jasper

Day 5 Jasper
A full day at leisure today, we can arrange a Maligne Valley Wildlife tour for £34 Adult / £21 Child or Jasper & Maligne Lake Cruise for £56 Adult / £28 Child if desired, or many more options available, please ask for more details.

Day 6 Jasper to Banff Scenic Transfer
Following the spine of the Canadian Rockies, view a never ending procession of mamouth mountains, jagged snowy peaks, and over 100 glaciers. As you leave Jasper, a stop will be made at the the breathtaking Columbia Icefields and Athabasca Glacier, where a ride on the Ice Explorer is included. A brief stop is made at Lake Louise amongst other beautiful locations, before arriving at your next destination in Banff National Park.
Overnight in Banff

Day 7 Banff
A full day to explore, sightsee or simply relax. We can arrange a number of tours from Banff, including Horseback Riding, Grizzly Bear tours, Evening Wildlife Safari, Hiking, plus many more. Please ask for details of these or any other suggestions.

Day 8 Banff to Calgary
A coach transfer is included today back to Calgary airport, in time for your departure flight, or onward travel arrangements.

 

Included in the Cost:

• Transatlantic Flights between London Gatwick & Calgary (return)
• 3 nights accommodation in Edmonton
• VIA Rail train journey to Jasper
• 2 nights accommodation in Jasper
• Ice Explorer Transfer to Banff
• 2 nights in Banff
• Coach transfer to Calgary Airport

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