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Calgary, Canada
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Calgary, Canada
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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.
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.
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.
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, Lake Louise
See Sinclair Canyon & Kootenay Canyon National Park
Scenic Drive along Going-to-the-Sun Road aboard iconic Red Jammers & Icefields Parkway
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'.
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.
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, Lake Louise
See Sinclair Canyon & Kootenay Canyon National Park
Scenic Drive along Going-to-the-Sun Road aboard iconic Red Jammers & Icefields Parkway
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'.
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9 days
What's Included
Accommodation
Cherrypicked hotels, all tried and trustedAll hotel tips, charges and local taxesOn occasion, hotels of similar standard and location may be utilised
Meals
Breakfast daily and up to half of your evening meals
Transport
All transport and transfers shownLuxury airconditioned coach with WiFi in most countries or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys)
Guide
An expert Travel Director and professional Driver
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All porterage and restaurant gratuitiesMustsee sightseeing and surprise extrasAudio headsets for flexible sightseeingOptional Experiences and free time
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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 1 - Hello 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.
Meals:Dinner
Location Visited:Calgary
Accommodation:Hilton Garden Inn Calgary Downtown
day 2 - Unmask Painted Warriors
Kick off your first full day with a Be My Guest Experience meeting Painted Warrior Tracey Klettl who'll share her love for horses, archery, being outdoors and connecting with nature through traditional skills learned through her indigenous cultures with you. Join Tracey for a gathering walk learning about plants used for foraging and that add an earthy and spicy flavour to your shared lunch. Next, journey toward Waterton Lakes National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Tucked into the southwestern corner of Alberta, this national park boasts majestic Rocky Mountains and lakes carved out of rock by ancient glaciers. Discover its blend of unusual geology, mild climate, rare wildflowers and abundant wildlife that has remained unchanged for centuries.
Meals:Breakfast, Lunch
Location Visited:Calgary, Waterton Park
Accommodation:Waterton Lakes Lodge Resort
day 3 - Take a Vintage Voyage Along St. Mary Lake
The Big Skies of Montana beckon this morning as you cross the international border and travel along the shore of Lower St. Mary Lake and enter Glacier National Park, touted as the Crown of the Continent. Join a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER Experience with Blackfeet and Cherokee member Mariah Gladstone as she welcomes you onto traditional Blackfeet territory for storytelling and history. After your visit, continue in a restored 1930s vintage touring red jammer up into the cirques of the St. Mary Valley along the Going-to-the-Sun Road and stop at the Continental Divide continuing over Logan Pass (seasonal).
Meals:Breakfast
Location Visited:Waterton Park, Glacier National Park, Whitefish
Accommodation:Grouse Mountain Lodge
day 4 - Travel Through Kootenay National Park Stays With Stories
Today, we leave Montana. Travel along the Banff-Windermere Highway, one of the most scenic drives in British Columbia. Then, enter Kootenay National Park and drive through Sinclair Canyon. Make the climb up to Vermilion Pass at the Continental Divide, reaching an elevation of 1,680 m (5,510 ft) and enter Alberta and Banff National Park, Canada's oldest National Park. Descending into the Bow River Valley, arrive in Banff where you check in at your Stays With Stories, the iconic Fairmont Banff Springs, the 'Castle in the Rockies'.
Meals:Breakfast
Location Visited:Whitefish, Banff
Accommodation:Fairmont Banff Springs
day 5 - Explore Picturesque Banff
Our day begins with a Dive Into Culture excursion experiencing the thrill and excitement of being a real Canadian hockey player. Learn the secrets and superstitions as a professional coach walks you through a day in the life of a player. Go inside the players' dressing room where you have the opportunity to try on full hockey gear before grabbing your stick and heading onto the ice. Then choose to take this time to relax or join one of our optional experiences. Choose to view the alpine forest from above during an optional helicopter ride or optional gondola ride. Later, spend the afternoon exploring the rugged beauty of Banff, from its postcard viewpoint of Surprise Corner to Bow Falls before dinner at a local restaurant.
Meals:Breakfast, Dinner
Location Visited:Banff, Canmore, Banff
Accommodation:Fairmont Banff Springs
day 6 - Traverse Across Athabasca Glacier
Take the Icefields Parkway, one of the most scenic drives in North America through Canada's breath-taking glaciers, sweeping valleys, cascading waterfalls and majestic mountain ranges along Continental Divide. Stop at glacier fed Peyto Lake, named for pioneer, mountain guide and early park warden Bill Peyto. Continue your adventure with a ride onto the Athabasca Glacier in an all-terrain Ice Explorera massive vehicle specially designed for glacier travel. On this thrilling trip, an experienced driver-guide will share fascinating information about glaciers and their impact on our environment. Take a sip of ice-cold glacier water and admire the surrounding snow-capped panorama before continuing your journey and heading to Jasper.
Meals:Breakfast
Location Visited:Banff, Jasper
Accommodation:Forest Park
day 7 - The Joys Of Jasper
Immerse yourself in natural beauty on an optional cruise of Maligne Lake (seasonal), the largest glacially fed lake in the Canadian Rockies. Cruising these brilliant blue waters, discover world-famous Spirit Island, the crown jewel of Jasper National Park and one of the most photographed locations in the Rockies, accessible only by boat. Head back into Jasper where the rest of the day is free to relax or join a scenic float trip down the Athabasca River on a route that was once used by fur traders.
Meals:Breakfast
Location Visited:Jasper
Accommodation:Forest Park
day 8 - Take In The Tranquility Of Lake Louise
Head to the glacier-fed waters of Lake Louise where you can join your Travel Director for a walk along the lakeshore with a photo-worthy setting of rugged mountain backdrop and turquoise waters or set out exploring on your own. Consider joining an Optional Experience this afternoon to visit nearby Moraine Lake on a gentle stroll with your Travel Director. Cap off your trip with a dinner reminiscing about the highlights of your trip with your fellow travellers.
Meals:Breakfast, Dinner
Location Visited:Jasper, Lake Louise
Accommodation:Lake Louise Inn
day 9 - Depart Calgary
This morning make your way to Calgary International Airport where you will be dropped off by 11:30am or choose to extend your stay at the Hilton Garden Inn Calgary.
Meals:Breakfast
Location Visited:Lake Louise, Calgary
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This was our third Trafalgar trip because our last 2 had been very good experiences. In fact based upon our previous trip experiences we convinced some very close friends to join us on this trip to the Canadian Rockies and Glacier NP. Unfortunately our anticipation of a third great Trafalgar experience did not happen as Trafalgar "overpromised and underdelivered" on this trip. Day 1 we had a "Be My Guest" experience (which we have always enjoyed in the past) that was an hour and half in the opposite direction of our first National Park experience in Waterton National Park. Consequently we spent the majority of the first day on the bus arriving in Waterton just in time for dinner. If the "Be My Guest" experience had been along the way toward Waterton NP we would have likely had several hours to actually explore Waterton instead of just in time for dinner and then off to bed. Disappointing. Oh well, Day 2 itinerary says we are off to Glacier National Park and an anticipated drive through the park on the Road to the Sun in the famously restored 1930 "red jammers" with the open roof giving us a stupendous view of Glacier National Park. Oops, Trafalgar screwed up and we couldn't get on to the red jammers as advertised when we booked the trip, so we got to go on a tour bus instead. Dang 2 days of pretty country, but not what we believed for. Our overall trip and experiences Trafalgar included was certainly beautiful, but we felt like there was more time on the bus then anything else. The rare opportunity we had time to actually explore, go on a hike, at any of the parks, Glacier, Banff, Jasper, etc, was less than an hour. I suppose since we had so many opportunities (hours of free time) to explore and hike on our previous Trafalgar trips to Utah's Mighty 5 and California's Yosemite/Sequoia/Kings Canyon NPs (many hikes recommended by our Travel Directors) we expected at least a few opportunities for the same on this trip. Oh yes Trafalgar has a referral program for travelers that you refer to them in which you are to receive a $100 credit towards your Trafalgar trip for both those you refer as well as yourself. We referred our 2 friends (husband & wife) who traveled with us on this trip and they both received the promised $100 credit, but my wife and I never did receive our promised credit. Again overpromised and undelivered.
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This was our 3rd trip with Trafalar. The other two Trafalgar trips were excellent and I thoroughly enjoyed them. This trip we invited close friends with us this time and it did not meet our expectations. I'm sorry our friends experienced this. They have said they will do their own planning of a trip next time. We expected much more hiking, and only 1 time was there the opportunity to hike and we only had 20 minutes to do so. I turned back so not to miss the bus, and my husband had to run back to make the bus. We were supposed to have the open air red jammer bus on the Road to the Sun (as advertised in the trip), but Trafalgar dropped the ball and we did not have an open air bus. Disappointing. Also, we drove 1.5 hours in the opposite direction for our 1st day to Painted Warriors. The meal was delicious, but we chose foraging and we foraged about 20 feet. Not what I would call foraging. Also, Painted Warriors was 1.5 hours in the opposite direction of our destination of Waterton Park. If we had not wasted the 3 hours for this side trip, we might have been able to go hiking in Waterton. We arrived too late to hike. Also, the room we stayed at was fine, but the place on the outside looked run down.
On prior Trafalgar trips, our bus driver would drop us off in the town and wait and drive us back. This trip we had to find our own way into several towns, except in Jasper, after everyone asked the driver if he would drop us off. We did enjoy the Glacier excursion and Fairmont was very nice as the sites were beautiful, but we disappointed on some of the activities. I would have much more enjoyed an extra day in Glacier National Park without the Painted Warrior stop.
I'm not sure I will use Trafalgar for my next trip.
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AnonymousVerified Traveler
4.0 out of 5
Could have gone without the Painted Warriors experience. We also skipped the hockey experience, not only because I played competitively, but also not a site seeing experience in my mind. Too many other things to see in the Canadian Rockies. We hiked near the hotel instead. That was a much better experience.
It would be good to clearly know before booking, how much hiking and free exploratory time would be available. We like to hike.
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AnonymousVerified Traveler
3.0 out of 5
The glacier national park in Montana while interesting was too long of a trip.
The scattered lunches especially the one in the shopping center was terrible.
The tour guide seemed ill informed at times. The knelling feature of the bus was out of order for two days a step stool should have been purchased.
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AnonymousVerified Traveler
1.0 out of 5
There was alot of time wasted, traveling far to see next to nothing.l
Day 2 saying at a hotel that had bugs, attached to a taco restaurant, so it smelled, could not open windows, blinds were all bent and badly needed to be replaced.
Being left in a parking lot for a scattered lunch, supermarket. Dollar store, somewhere a tim hortons... come on. No water on bus from tour director, but the bus driver was charging $1 a bottle for warm water.
Our group of 8 people were scattered all over the hotels. No consideration for our traveling companions.
No considerations for our age, 2ed floor with no elevator. Average age p this trip was 71.
And our tour director told us he was not a tour guide but a tour director. He got that right, His lack of knowledge about out tour was very limited. He would make stuff up. Or point out things after we passed them.
TRAFALGER SHOULD DO BETTER
WE SPOKE TO MANY DURING OUR TRAVELS, NO ONE HAD THESE ISSUES.
TARA & RICH DAILEY
