Highlights
Explore Columbia Icefield Adventure, learn to play hockey like a pro with a professional hockey coach in Canmore
Visit Waterton Lakes National Park, Glacier National Park, Banff National Park, Jasper National Park, Lake Louise
See Sinclair Canyon & Kootenay Canyon National Park
Scenic Drive along Going-to-the-Sun Road aboard iconic Red Jammers & Icefields Parkway
Deluxe coach travel
Selected hotel dinners plus a locally hosted meal
Calgary: Join a Be My Guest experience with one of the Painted Warriors Tracey Klettl, owner of Painted Warriors ranch -- an indigenous owned and operated tourism company. Born and raised hiking and horseback riding, Tracey’s ancestors were the indigenous guides and scouts that originally inhabited the mountains and valleys of Jasper National Park. Tracey will escort you on a Gathering Walk along an easy path leading to Mother Earth’s “grocery store” sharing information on plants used for foraging and to add an earthy and spicy flavour to your meal with your hosts.
Glacier National Park: Join Mariah Gladstone of the Blackfeet and Cherokee nations as she welcomes you onto traditional Blackfeet territory. Learn about Blackfeet history, culture and the connection Mariah and her ancestors have had to this land -- that is now part of Glacier National Park -- for thousands of years. You’ll also discover contemporary Indigenous life including Mariah’s work within food advocacy re-imagining Native foods and her connection to the youth and their native culture and teachings. This experience directly supports United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 10: Reduced Inequalities.
Banff: Stay at The Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel, located in the heart of Banff National Park. Modeled after a Scottish baronial castle, it is known as the 'Castle in the Rockies'.
Banff: Dive Into Culture and embrace Canada's national sport, learning the secrets and superstitions of hockey players as a team member walks you through a day in the life of a player. Go inside the players' dressing room and put on the full hockey gear. Grab your stick and it's onto the ice where you'll soon find out whether you are a lefty or righty and learn how to score the big goal.
Banff: Uncover how Banff is in a league of its own. Stroll through the downtown lined with historic buildings as majestic mountains stand tall in the distance. This is your chance to visit the iconic sites and the local spots on a guided tour around town. Stop at Bow Falls for great sightseeing opportunities of the river and the falls. At Surprise Corner, named for its spectacular, surprising views from Buffalo Street, capture a photo of another unique vantage point.
Columbia Icefield: Gear up for a Columbia Icefield Adventure. Board a massive, specially designed ‘Ice Explorer’ to view one of the largest non-polar ice fields in the world, the Athabasca Glacier. Stop at the best spot to walk on, feel and drink from the Glacier. What better way to appreciate this natural wonder? You’ll even enhance your visit learning about the Columbia Icefield, how the glacier has changed and the thrill of driving up the moraine deposits to reach the glacier.
Icefields Parkway: Unlock the Canadian Rockies' pristine wilderness on one of the most scenic drives in North America – the Icefield Parkway. This stretch of double-lane highway from Jasper to Lake Louise winds along the Continental Divide through rocky mountain peaks, rock spires, waterfalls, icefields, valleys and more than 100 ancient glaciers. Snap a pic at a viewpoint to capture the beauty.
Selected hotel dinners plus a locally hosted meal
Calgary: Join a Be My Guest experience with one of the Painted Warriors Tracey Klettl, owner of Painted Warriors ranch -- an indigenous owned and operated tourism company. Born and raised hiking and horseback riding, Tracey’s ancestors were the indigenous guides and scouts that originally inhabited the mountains and valleys of Jasper National Park. Tracey will escort you on a Gathering Walk along an easy path leading to Mother Earth’s “grocery store” sharing information on plants used for foraging and to add an earthy and spicy flavour to your meal with your hosts.
Glacier National Park: Join Mariah Gladstone of the Blackfeet and Cherokee nations as she welcomes you onto traditional Blackfeet territory. Learn about Blackfeet history, culture and the connection Mariah and her ancestors have had to this land -- that is now part of Glacier National Park -- for thousands of years. You’ll also discover contemporary Indigenous life including Mariah’s work within food advocacy re-imagining Native foods and her connection to the youth and their native culture and teachings. This experience directly supports United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 10: Reduced Inequalities.
Banff: Stay at The Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel, located in the heart of Banff National Park. Modeled after a Scottish baronial castle, it is known as the 'Castle in the Rockies'.
Banff: Dive Into Culture and embrace Canada's national sport, learning the secrets and superstitions of hockey players as a team member walks you through a day in the life of a player. Go inside the players' dressing room and put on the full hockey gear. Grab your stick and it's onto the ice where you'll soon find out whether you are a lefty or righty and learn how to score the big goal.
Banff: Uncover how Banff is in a league of its own. Stroll through the downtown lined with historic buildings as majestic mountains stand tall in the distance. This is your chance to visit the iconic sites and the local spots on a guided tour around town. Stop at Bow Falls for great sightseeing opportunities of the river and the falls. At Surprise Corner, named for its spectacular, surprising views from Buffalo Street, capture a photo of another unique vantage point.
Columbia Icefield: Gear up for a Columbia Icefield Adventure. Board a massive, specially designed ‘Ice Explorer’ to view one of the largest non-polar ice fields in the world, the Athabasca Glacier. Stop at the best spot to walk on, feel and drink from the Glacier. What better way to appreciate this natural wonder? You’ll even enhance your visit learning about the Columbia Icefield, how the glacier has changed and the thrill of driving up the moraine deposits to reach the glacier.
Icefields Parkway: Unlock the Canadian Rockies' pristine wilderness on one of the most scenic drives in North America – the Icefield Parkway. This stretch of double-lane highway from Jasper to Lake Louise winds along the Continental Divide through rocky mountain peaks, rock spires, waterfalls, icefields, valleys and more than 100 ancient glaciers. Snap a pic at a viewpoint to capture the beauty.
Itinerary
Experience the majesty of Western Canada’s national parks on a nine-day tour that delves into both natural wonders and rich Indigenous heritage. Beginning and ending in Calgary, this adventure takes you through the legendary Glacier National Park, Waterton Lakes, and Banff, with stops at cultural, religious, and historic sites.
A highlight of the journey is walking on the Athabasca Glacier, a thrilling encounter with the forces of nature. Travel the iconic Going-to-the-Sun Road in a vintage Red Jammer vehicle, guided by a Blackfeet and Cherokee expert who reveals the lands’ deep-rooted stories. The Be My Guest cultural experience offers rare authenticity, making this trip stand out for its blend of breathtaking landscapes and meaningful local interaction.
With moderate physical activity, comfortable accommodations, and included meals, this tour package is a perfect fit for experienced travelers eager for both adventure and cultural immersion in the Rockies and beyond.
day 1Hello Calgary
Tip your Stetson to Canada's Cowboy Country', kick-starting your adventure through the inimitable Rockies in Calgary. This evening, join your Travel Director and fellow travellers for dinner.
day 2Unmask Painted Warriors
day 3Take a Vintage Voyage Along St. Mary Lake
day 4Travel Through Kootenay National Park
day 5Explore Picturesque Banff
day 6Traverse Across Athabasca Glacier
day 7The Joys Of Jasper
day 8Take In The Tranquility Of Lake Louise
day 9Depart Calgary
What's Included
Customer Reviews
We loved the beauty of our journey and we were very pleased with our guide and our driver. However, dining was average. The first night could have been a better send off. One of our midday stops left us in an area where we had to search for a place to grab lunch. We walked to several stores and ended up hurrying to a Wendy’s to grab something. We were disappointed in that. I loved the Banff area and the beauty of the Fairmont Banff Springs, but our room there was the worst of all our nights. The bathroom was so very small. There was no counter space and only room for one person. However, the breakfast there—not only the food but the atmosphere and the views—were outstanding. Another frustration we had was that one of our special requests was to be given a room close to our traveling partners. That did not happen. I also felt we would have loved wearing name tags so we could better remember names of fellow travelers. In addition, offering the opportunity to provide contact info to fellow travelers would have been appreciated. We absolutely loved the times we spent with the indigenous people! Learning more of their history and culture was so interesting and enjoyable. The lunch served to us at the Painted Warriors stop was lovely. We loved our gondola ride and the views. We were disappointed we could not enjoy a drink because the bar was closed for a wedding. We loved the ride on the Ice Explorer and walking on the glacier. The guide and all of the workers were very helpful and willing and eager to share information.
This was one of the most beautiful and amazing Traflagar Tours I have taken. The entire tour was filled with amazing sights and experiences. The tour director was exceptionally knowledgeable and helpful. The itinerary was as perfect as it can be.
This was one of the most scenic trips I have ever experienced. There were more mountain peaks, trees, lakes and streams in one place than I have ever seen. Not to mention the wildlife where we saw mule deer, elk, bears and moose. It was an unbelievable trip.
Great itinerary, visiting many spots on our travel wish list. We had a great group of people on the bus tour. Everyone respected the times on the schedule and was very enjoyable to travel with. We had a great bus driver and a good tour director. The Canadian Rockies are absolutely beautiful!
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