Best of the Canadian Rockies

We truly enjoyed the spectacular scenery of the Canadian Rockies. Tauck certainly made the trip comfortable, as we had expected-- from pickup at Calgary airport, until we departed for home. I always like to chat with the local folks, and did plenty of that! The mountains were great, but so were the folks we met along the way. Thanks again, Tauck!
Most Memorable Moment: Coming back to Banff, Alberta, after nearly fifty years, and remembering how I had climbed to the summit of Mount Norquay back then. We also enjoyed the tour giving the history of the Banff Springs Hotel, and the building of the Canadian Pacific Railway's "spiral tunnels". We did observe several CP intermodal freights on their way. P Birnbaum

Best of the Canadian Rockies

7 night tour - starting in Calgary Alberta - ending in Calgary, Alberta.

2016 Early Booking Offer - Book before the 28th February 2016 and enjoy a free pre or post nights stay on us! making this an 8 night tour.

A Tauck World Discovery Tour.

Celebrating 90 years in the travel touring business, Tauck offer the ultimate in luxury touring. Throughout the years, ingenuity and innovation, plus a focus on customer servce and authentic experiences, have grown Tauck into one of the world's leading travel touring companies. On your tour you can expect an itinerary carefully designed to create an unforgetable experience, ensuring the finest hotels, luxury motorcoaches and highly experienced tour directors.

Tauck's Canadian Rockies / Alberta vacation is packed with breathtaking scenery, adventure and natural history as you explore Banff, Jasper and Yoho national parks. Go flightseeing by helicopter over the Three Sisters Peaks... climb up the surface of a glacier on an Ice Explorer... learn park history, legends and folklore at a presentation by a Parks Canada official... keep an eye out for elk, bighorn sheep, moose and grizzlies... discover the Icefields Parkway... explore Jasper National Park "your way" with a choice of wilderness adventures... attend an educational wine tasting... learn about aboriginal cultural at a national parks presentation... and stay in the Canadian Rockies' best resorts – at The Fairmont Banff Springs and The Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge, in Signature Club rooms at the Delta Lodge in Kananaskis, and in lake-view rooms at The Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise.

2016 Guaranteed departure dates:
May 20th & 27th

June 3rd, 10th & 24th

July 1st, 10th*, 15th, 29th & 31st*

August 7th, 12th, 19th & 26th

September 2nd*, 9th, 16th*, 23rd & 30th

* Small Group Departures – Select small group departures averaging just 24 guests.

TO BOOK THIS TOUR: CALL US ON FREEPHONE 0800 0336 335 OR EMAIL US RESERVATIONS@PURELYTRAVELGROUP.CO.UK

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Day 1: Head out to Kananaskis country

Tauck's Alberta vacation experience in the Canadian Rockies departs at 3:00 PM from Calgary International Airport. For guests who are spending the previous night in Calgary, an airport transfer from Calgary International Airport to The Westin Calgary is included; pick-up time today will be 1:00 PM at The Westin Calgary. Your trip begins with a journey from Calgary that takes you across the last few miles of Canadian prairie to Kananaskis country, the foothills of Canada's Rocky Mountains. As a Tauck guest, your Signature Club room at the Delta Lodge at Kananaskis offers you exclusive concierge services and access to the Signature Club Lounge. Please join us this evening for a welcome reception and dinner.

Lodging: Delta Lodge at Kananaskis

Dinner

Day 2: Flightseeing and spectacular glacial lakes in Yoho and Banff national parks

Weather permitting, start the day with a morning helicopter excursion* that showcases the stunning Three Sisters Peaks. Then head high up into the Canadian Rockies and cross the Continental Divide through Kicking Horse Pass on a day of Alberta travel on which you'll see some of the most beautiful lakes in North America, including Lake Louise, where you'll have lunch. Later, enter Yoho National Park, where Emerald Lake sparkles with the surrounding peaks reflected in the green waters; see the Spiral Tunnels, a century-old engineering feat created for the Canadian Pacific Railway, and Natural Bridge, a rock formation over the Kicking Horse River. Arrive at your historic château-style resort hotel on the edge of Lake Louise overlooking Victoria Glacier in Banff National Park, where you'll enjoy lake-view accommodations during your two-night stay; have dinner at the hotel tonight.

Lodging: The Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 3: A Moraine Lake excursion and lakeside resort leisure

Come along with our naturalist guide today for an excursion (weather permitting) to lovely Moraine Lake, one of the most photographed spots in all of Canada, located in the Valley of the Ten Peaks. This glacially fed lake reflects the awe-inspiring beauty that prompted explorer Walter Wilcox, who named it Moraine Lake after the moraine, or rock pile, deposited by the Wenkchemna Glacier, to write “no scene had ever given me an equal impression of inspiring solitude and rugged grandeur,” adding that his time spent contemplating the view was the happiest half-hour of his life. In the event of adverse weather conditions, join Tauck's naturalist guide for a tour of Lake Louise. Return to The Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise to spend the rest of the day as you wish.

Lodging: The Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise

Breakfast, Dinner

Day 4: Along the Icefields Parkway

After breakfast, set off along the Icefields Parkway, an Alberta vacation highlight whose 143-mile length past more than 600 glaciers, six icefields and a cornucopia of mountains features jaw-dropping views of spectacular rocky peaks, waterfalls and snowfields around every turn. Enjoy a barbecue lunch, and watch for bears, moose, elk, bighorn sheep, and mountain goats – especially in the spring and fall – en route to your lodge in the heart of Jasper National Park. During your two-night stay, you'll have an opportunity to attend a presentation by a Parks Canada official to hear the history, legends and folklore that are the very essence of Canada's magnificent national parks.

Lodging: The Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 5: Explore Jasper National Park your way

Continue your Alberta vacation with a day spent exploring magnificent Jasper National Park with your choice of an included "Jasper Your Way" discovery tour. You may choose from among an Athabasca River whitewater rafting adventure* led by Rocky Mountain River Guides; a "Wildlife Discovery Tour," joining a wildlife interpreter to search for bear, elk and more; or a trip on the Jasper Tramway through alpine tundra, leading to the interesting alpine town of Jasper. Or you may want to engage in some of the optional activities at your lodge (available at an additional cost) including horseback riding, biking, tennis, golf, fishing or boating. A park official shares insights on aboriginal culture during a presentation late this afternoon.

Lodging: The Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge

Breakfast, Dinner

Day 6: Climb along Athabasca Glacier on an Ice Explorer

Retracing your route along the Icefields Parkway back to Banff National Park today, you'll appreciate the region's spectacular scenery from several perspectives. Take a memorable ride across the surface of Athabasca Glacier on an Ice Explorer, a specially designed glacial vehicle, for a close look at the glacier's geological features – another highlight of your Alberta vacation adventure. Arrive in Banff National Park, the first national park in Canada; your grand hotel, one of the Rockies' finest resorts, was built more than a century ago to resemble a Scottish baronial castle.

Lodging: The Fairmont Banff Springs

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 7: The incredible bounty of Banff as you please

Today is yours to explore Banff National Park and environs as you please. You may wish to check out the village of Banff, which, with its spectacular scenery and trendy shops and boutiques, has grown over the decades to rival the chic alpine villages of the American Rockies. There are also many optional activities to choose from (available at an additional cost) in Banff National Park itself. You can ride the Banff gondola, take a guided nature walk, go horseback riding, mountain biking, or canoeing on the Bow River. Play a round of golf at your world-famous resort, or perhaps book an alpine aromatherapy massage at the Willow Stream Spa, ranked among the top spas in Canada. The week comes to a conclusion tonight at a special farewell reception at The Banff Centre, a world-renowned cultural center where creativity in the performing arts is fostered and new works are created. Your evening includes a special musical performance and dinner overlooking the gorgeous Bow Valley, where the views are a feast for the heart and a great finale to your Alberta vacation.

Lodging: The Fairmont Banff Springs

Breakfast, Dinner

Day 8: Journey home or extend your stay in Calgary

Travel back to Calgary, approximately 80 miles. Tauck's spectacular Alberta vacation experience ends at 10:00 AM at Calgary International Airport. Guests spending additional nights in Calgary will be transferred to The Westin Calgary upon arrival; a transfer from The Westin Calgary to Calgary International Airport is included. Allow a minimum of three hours for check-in.

Breakfast

Your Tauck Tour Highlights

A helicopter flightseeing adventure over the Three Sisters Peaks in the Canadian wilderness
A guided naturalist hike at glacially fed Moraine Lake in the Valley of the Ten Peaks
Lake-view guest rooms at The Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise, during your two-night stay
Signature Rooms at the Delta Lodge at Kananaskis
“Jasper Your Way,” offering a choice of included guided adventures in Jasper National Park
A ride aboard the Ice Explorer atop prehistoric Athabasca Glacier along Icefields Parkway
Airport transfers upon arrival and departure as detailed
17 meals (7 breakfasts, 3 lunches & 7 dinners), service charges, gratuities to local guides, admission fees, taxes and porterage

Your Hotels....

Night 1 : Delta Lodge at Kananaskis - Alberta, Canada Tauck Guests enjoy complimentary Internet access in guest rooms!

Your hotel is located in the midst of the charming village of Kananaskis, surrounded by some of the most beautiful scenery on Earth. Originally built for the 1988 Winter Olympics, this wonderful resort offers many recreational activities including two Robert Trent Jones golf courses, tennis courts, horseback riding and mountain biking. Summit Spa and Fitness facilities include an indoor saltwater swimming pool, a fully equipped weight and cardio room and a full range of spa treatments. Guest rooms feature duvets, a small fridge, coffee maker, iron and ironing board, bathrobes, hair dryer and windows that open to let in the fresh mountain air. Guests can gather in the friendly Bighorn Lounge for a game of pool or just relaxing after an exciting day in the “Valley of Adventure.” For this journey, Tauck has secured Signature Club rooms for Tauck guests, offering exclusive concierge services and access to the Signature Club Lounge.

Nights 2 - 3 : The Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise - Lake Louise, Alberta, Canada Tauck Guests enjoy complimentary Internet access in guest rooms!

The Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise is one of the world’s most-often photographed hotels and is one of Canada’s most renowned resorts. Built in 1890, this elegant hotel is set in the midst of extraordinary Banff National Park. Exuding old-world charm, this fine hotel is known to many as “the diamond in the wilderness.” Welcoming guest rooms, with their alpine decor, offer all the modern amenities that today’s sophisticated travelers expect. The well-equipped Health Club facilities include an indoor swimming pool and state-of-the-art exercise equipment. With its signature Palladian window offering stunning views of Victoria Glacier and rugged mountain peaks, the Lakeview Lounge is the perfect place for a pre-dinner cocktail. The Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise richly deserves its five-star rating.

Nights 4 - 5 : The Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge - Jasper, Alberta, Canada Tauck Guests enjoy complimentary Internet access in guest rooms!

Nestled in the midst of majestic Jasper National Park, The Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge is the epitome of rustic elegance. Once the world’s largest single-story log structure, today the hotel delights sophisticated travelers seeking top-drawer accommodations, amenities and hospitality in combination with countless opportunities for adventurous activities in a pristine wilderness location. Cozy guest rooms feature cable TV, coffee maker, hair dryer, iron and ironing board and windows that open for fresh air. The Health Club facilities include an outdoor heated swimming pool, an indoor whirlpool, an exercise room, and sauna, while the brand-new luxury Fairmont Spa waits with pampering treatments.

Nights 6 - 7 : The Fairmont Banff Springs - Banff, Alberta, Canada Tauck Guests enjoy complimentary Internet access in guest rooms!

Built in the style of a Scottish baronial castle, The Fairmont Banff Springs lies within the heart of Banff National Park. Well-appointed, cozy guest rooms feature cable TV, coffee maker, iron and ironing board and windows that open. Guests may take advantage of the hotel’s numerous facilities, which include a championship Stanley Thompson-designed golf course (available at additional cost), tennis courts, heated indoor and outdoor swimming pools, a bowling center, beautifully landscaped grounds to explore and the acclaimed Willow Stream Spa. The Waldhaus Pub, one of Banff’s best-kept secrets, offers a wide selection of locally brewed beers while wine lovers can sample Canada’s extraordinary wines at the Grapes Wine Bar.

Tour Only Cost: All prices quoted below are per adult person, per tour in British Pounds (GBP)

Departure Dates	Single	Twin/Double	Triple	Quad
All Small Group departures in 2016 - see above dates *	£3842	£2990	£2755	Please call
May 2016 departures	£2809	£2216	£2097	Please call
June 2016 departures	£3151	£2410	£2236	Please call
23rd & 30th September 2016	£3014	£2371	£2196	Please call
All other departures in 2016	£3509	£2600	£2365	Please call

2016 Early Booking Offer - Tauck's most popular tours fill very quickly. Don't be disappointed, book before the 28th February 2016 and enjoy a free pre or post nights stay on us!.

Special Solo Traveller Savings – save up to £130 off the single room price on select departure dates – Please call us for more details.

Children - may qualify for a discount when sharing a room with 2 adults - Please call us for details.

Not included in your tour cost:
Flights – we can package your tour with flights at very competitive airfares using our airline partners. Please call us to discuss the best airline for your itinerary.
Pre or post accommodation - If you want to extend your stay at the start or the end of your escorted tour or add another destination to your booking please call us and we will be happy to provide a quote.
Meals, other than those listed in the itinerary.
The customary gratuities for the Tour Director and local drivers are not included.

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