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Signature: Canada's Rocky Mountains, Banff & Indigenous Traditions

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9 daysDuration
Small Group TourUsually 8-12 participants
1 peopleMaximum group size
12 - 100 yearsAge range for participants
EnglishGuide language
Moderate
Involves sustained activity requiring a reasonable level of fitness and endurance.
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Highlights

Witness the restoration of the prairies through Indigenous-led bison reintroductions.

Step on the ancient.

Shimmering surface of the Athabasca Glacier.

Capture the raw spirit of the Rockies during a wildlife photography session with an award-winning professional.

Uncover the mysteries of prehistoric life with an exclusive presentation on the secrets of the Burgess Shale.

Soak in the spectacular Rocky Mountain scenery along the Icefields Parkway en route to Lake Louise.

Itinerary

Few landscapes on earth carry as many layers as the Canadian Rockies — from the rolling prairie lands of the Métis to the ancient blue ice of the Columbia Icefield. Connect with this extraordinary landscape through the stories of its original stewards and the lens of world-renowned naturalists, on an expedition where geology, wildlife, and living Indigenous culture converge.

day 1Edmonton

Touch down in Alberta's capital, where the vast prairie sky meets an urban heartbeat. After settling into your hotel, meet your National Geographic Expedition Leader and Expedition Expert for a warm welcome reception — an introduction to the wonders that await in the days ahead. As the sun sets over the plains, enjoy a welcome dinner celebrating the start of an immersive exploration into the history, geology, and vibrant cultures of the Canadian West.

Meal
Dinner
Accomodation
Fairmont Hotel Macdonald (or similar)
Transport
Arrival Transfer Duration : 0.5 hr - 0.5 hr Distance : 35 km
Included Activity
Welcome Moment - Meet Your Expedition Leader and Group

day 2Edmonton to Métis Crossing

day 3Métis Crossing

day 4Métis Crossing to Jasper

day 5Jasper

day 6Lake Louise

day 7Lake Louise/Banff

day 8Banff

day 9Banff/Calgary

What's Included

Accommodation
Hotel (8 nights)
Meals
8 breakfasts, 5 lunches, 6 dinners
Note: Allow USD140-185 for meals not included.
Transport
Private vehicle, boat, walking.All transport between destinations and to/from included activities
Guide
National Geographic Expedition Leader and National Geographic Expedition Expert throughout.
Included activities
Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your Expedition Leader and Group, EdmontonSignature Moment: Bison Wisdom Park Tour and Meet the Métis, Smoky LakeSignature Moment: Meet Jo-Anne Oucharek & Banff Wildlife Tour, BanffArrival and departure transfersFort Edmonton Historical Park TourBison Backstage TourBison Wisdom on the Land and Métis Wildlife Crossing TourBison Stew Lunch & Buffalo TalkMaligne Lake CruiseColumbia Icefield Visit and Athabasca Glacier Ice WalkFairview Lookout trail Walking TourBurgess Shale Geoscience Foundation PresentationEmerald Lake HikeMedicine Walk & Cascade Pond Tour with Indigenous guideBanff Wildlife Tour with Jo-Anne OucharekEngaging Discussions with the National Geographic Expedition Expert throughoutPorterage at hotels and when getting on and off of vehiclesTips are included for all activities, meals and porterage, except for your Expedition Leader

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