We would like to travel when we are most likely to see the Northern Lights. What do you suggest is the best time to travel?

The Northern Lights are usually most frequent during November to March, however, it is impossible to predict with certainty. For more on the best time to visit Iceland, please see our related article.

Canadian Rockies & Northern Lights

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Booking Type Instant booking
duration 11 days
tour type Small group Request as private
age requirement 15-99 yrs
max group size 12
guiding method Fully guided
Tour Code BM-10176
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Operated in English

Starts Edmonton, Canada
Ends Calgary, Canada

HIGHLIGHTS Download trip notes

Spend time exploring Edmonton, Slave Lake and Banff at your own pace, stopping to admire the surrounding mountain ranges.
Navigate the frozen waterfalls, ice caves and ice formations of Maligne Canyon on a guided exploration of the deepest accessible canyon in Jasper National Park.
Gaze at the clear night skies of Slave Lake and witness the natural phenomenon of Aurora when conditions are right, often referred to as the northern lights.
Cruise from Jasper to Banff driving on the Icefields Parkway and enjoy the roadside views – made even more scenic when you’re not the one driving.
Discover the natural beauty of renowned Lake Louise, and perhaps join an optional sleigh ride around its snow-covered banks.

The tour "Canadian Rockies & Northern Lights" starts in Edmonton and ends in Calgary. It is a natural landmarks sightseeing trip that takes 11 days taking you through Lake Louise, Edmonton, Banff National Park and 5 other destinations in Canada. "Canadian Rockies & Northern Lights" is a guided small group tour that includes accommodation, transport, meals and others.

Experience the rugged mountains of Canada and go in search of the northern lights in the night skies of Alberta. Watch for moose, white-tailed deer and elk as you drive through pristine Canadian wilderness. Admire curtains of ice along a steel catwalk built into the rock walls of Johnston Canyon. Meet and greet a team of canines before ticking dogsledding off your bucket list – one of the many optional activities on offer. Otherwise, just wrap your hands around a mug of hot chocolate and lose yourself in the beauty of the Rockies. Packed with eye-popping views of snow-capped mountain ranges and frozen wonderlands, this 11-day adventure is the ultimate great white north escape.

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Day 1: Edmonton
Day 2: Slave Lake
Day 3: Slave Lake
Day 4: Jasper
Day 5: Jasper
Day 6: Lake Louise
Day 7: Lake Louise
Day 8: Banff
Day 9: Banff National Park
Day 10: Banff/Canmore
Day 11: Calgary

WHAT'S INCLUDED

Accommodation

Hotel (10 nights)

Meals

10 Breakfasts, 2 Lunches

Transport

Private vehicle

Guide

An expert tour leader

Included Activities

Slave Lake - Bonfire and Smore's
Edmonton - Telus Science Centre
Slave Lake - Snowshoeing
Boreal Centre For Bird Conservation - Wilderness Survival Course
Jasper National Park - Entrance Fee
Jasper - Maligne Canyon Icewalk
Jasper - Lunch at a National Park Brewery
Icefields Parkway - Hike to toe of Athabasca Glacier
Lake Louise - Snowshoeing
Lake Louise - All Canadian Lunch
Banff National Park
Banff - Johnston Canyon Icewalk
Banff - Guided snowshoe hike on Top of the World
Canmore - Grotto Canyon Guided Icewalk

WHAT'S EXCLUDED

Any international flights to Edmonton and from Calgary are not included in this price. We always recommend that you arrive 1 day prior to your tour starting date.
Travel insurance is not included in this Canadian Rockies & Northern Lights tour. Travel insurance is mandatory to buy. World Nomads' travel insurance has been designed by travelers for travelers.

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REQUEST A PRIVATE, CUSTOMIZABLE DEPARTURE By design, this is a group tour. You can however request a private, customized version of this tour for yourself or your private group of people. Private departures are usually more expensive, but come with these benefits:

Personal Itinerary can be tweaked and customized.
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Professional Access our Travel Specialists' insider knowledge.
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CANCELLATION

No additional cancellation fees apply for this Canadian Rockies & Northern Lights tour. You can cancel the tour up to 58 days prior departure and avoid paying the full amount, but your deposit paid is non-refundable. No refund applies for cancellations within 57 days of departure.

Payment

For any tour departures within 15 June 2024, full payment is required. For tours that depart later than 15 June 2024, a deposit is required to confirm this tour, and the remaining balance will be charged 57 days before trip departure.

Travel Insurance

Canadian Rockies & Northern Lights tour requires that you have adequate and valid travel insurance covering medical and personal accidents, including repatriation costs and emergency evacuation. World Nomads offers travel insurance for independent travelers and intrepid families.

Visa

For this Canadian Rockies & Northern Lights tour getting the required visa(s) is the responsibility for each individual traveller, as visa requirements vary depending on your nationality. We recommend to check with your local embassies representing the countries that you are traveling to, as part of this itinerary.

Is this trip right for you

Less time spent in a vehicle; more time to explore each destination. This trip has been carefully designed to give you the best experience of a region by reducing the number of one-night-only stops, giving you extra time in the places that matter.
This trip includes time spent travelling in a private vehicle with your group. Extra space can be tight, and conditions may feel a little cramped. It’s all part of the adventure and a great way to get to know your fellow travellers. Please read the itinerary carefully for travel time estimates.
The diversity of the seasons here makes for incredible scenery, but the weather in this region can be unpredictable. It’s best to wear layers at all times of the year in case conditions change during the day. At night the temperature can really drop, so bring your warm clothes. Camping can be especially cold at the start and end of the season. Even in the warmer months the temperature can be low in the mountains.
Winter weather can be unreliable. Roads in these areas are well-maintained and regularly ploughed, but in the event of unusually heavy snowfall there may still be delays and closures. The weather may also mean that some events are cancelled or scheduled activities become unsafe. We will attempt to rearrange the itinerary or schedule replacement activities if this is the case.
Please be aware that this itinerary does not allow time for skiing and snowboarding, and due to the safety risks inherent in these activities, we are unable to offer them as optional activities. If you wish to ski or snowboard while in Canada we suggest you arrive early in Whistler or stay in Banff after the trip. If you wish to ski or snowboard during free time during the trip, that's up to you, but please note that our leaders are unable to help you book these activities as per Intrepid's safety policy.

COVID VACCINATION POLICY

Proof of vaccination against COVID-19 is no longer mandatory on departures after 1st January 2023. Nonetheless, all travellers are strongly advised to be vaccinated as a safety measure to protect themselves and others on the tour. This policy excludes all Polar trips and select adventure cruises, where testing and vaccination are required.

Also, proof of vaccination may still be required at specific entry points or by the airlines. Therefore, please make sure to check all the travel requirements carefully before travelling.

COVID-19 Safety Measures

This trip incorporates the following COVID-19 measures:

This tour has received the World Travel and Tourism Council’s Safe Travels stamp, which provides travellers with assurance that COVID-19 health and hygiene global standardised protocols have been adopted.
Hygiene and safety guidelines will be followed to ensure your well being is looked after during travels.

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We would like to travel when we are most likely to see the Northern Lights. What do you suggest is the best time to travel?

The Northern Lights are usually most frequent during November to March, however, it is impossible to predict with certainty. For more on the best time to visit Iceland, please see our related article.

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