GLACIER NATIONAL PARK and THE CANADIAN ROCKIES
A 9-Day tour starting from $2,089
Length: 9 Days
Type: Other Tours
Category: Other Tours
Operator: Globus
Tour Code: CS-2008
   
About This Tour
Visit three national parks and experience the natural wonders of the Rockies on both sides of the Canada/U.S. border on this compact nine-day vacation. From Calgary, travel south along the Macleod Trail to Waterton Lakes National Park, then on to Glacier National Park in Montana for a trip aboard the famous Red Jammer bus. Take in the magnificent scenery as you cross the Continental Divide to the town of Whitefish. Upon re-entering Canada, enjoy visits to the gold rush town of Fort Steele, the famous health spa at Radium Hot Springs, and Kootenay National Park in British Columbia. On to Alberta for two-night stays in both Banff and Jasper National Parks. Enjoy a thrilling ride aboard a snocoach at Columbia Icefield, a cruise to Spirit Island, and a visit to famous Lake Louise before returning to Calgary.
  • What's Included
  • Itinerary
  • Dates & Prices
  • Sightseeing
  • SPECIALS

City Highlights
CALGARY:
Welcome reception; Globus Farewell Celebration Dinner

HEAD-SMASHED-IN BUFFALO JUMP:
Visit World Heritage Site

WATERTON LAKES NATIONAL PARK:
Sightseeing

GLACIER NATIONAL PARK:
Travel along Going-to-the-Sun Road in Red Jammers

FORT STEELE:
Visit restored town and Radium Hot Springs

BANFF NATIONAL PARK:
Gondola ride up Banff’s Sulphur Mountain

BANFF–JASPER:
Ice Explorer ride on the Columbia Icefield

JASPER NATIONAL PARK:
Cruise Maligne Lake

LAKE LOUISE:
Visit the lake

Meals
Welcome reception (WR); American breakfast daily (B); 3 three-course dinners with choice of entrees (D), including a Globus Farewell Celebration Dinner in Calgary.

Hotels:
CALGARY Delta Bow Valley (SF), WATERTON Waterton Lakes Lodge (BA), WHITEFISH Grouse Mountain Lodge (SF), BANFF Banff Park Lodge (F), JASPER Sawridge Hotel (F)
Day 1:
Calgary. Welcome to Calgary! This evening, mix and mingle with your traveling companions at the 6 p.m. WELCOME RECEPTION. Your Tour Director will prepare you for your upcoming adventure. (WR)

Day 2:
Calgary–Waterton Lakes National Park. Travel south along the Macleod Trail. Just outside the town of Fort Macleod, visit HEAD-SMASHED-IN BUFFALO JUMP, designated a World Heritage Site. Then on to scenic WATERTON LAKES NATIONAL PARK with a photo stop at Cameron Falls. (B)

Day 3:
Waterton Lakes National Park–Glacier National Park–Going-to-the-Sun Road–Whitefish. Enter Montana through Waterton-Glacier International Peace Park and behold the awesome snow-capped peaks of GLACIER NATIONAL PARK. Get ready today for a trip aboard the famous vintage red “JAMMER BUSES” along one of North America’s most spectacular highways: Going-to-the-Sun Road. After crossing 6,664-foot-high Logan Pass, enter a geographical wonderland of alpine scenery where jagged mountain peaks, deep green forests, pristine lakes, and meadows dominate the landscape. Arrive later this afternoon at your resort, nestled in the heart of a mountain valley. (B)

Day 4:
Whitefish–Banff. Re-enter Canada today with two stops in British Columbia before crossing into Alberta. First, visit the restored town of FORT STEE LE, where fortunes were made during the Kootenay Gold Rush; then stop at RADIUM HOT SPRINGS, a famous health spa. Drive through the steep red cliffs of Sinclair Canyon and KOTENAY NATIONAL PARK before entering BANFF NATIONAL PARK, the heart of the Canadian Rockies. (B,D)

Day 5:
Banff National Park. Morning sightseeing includes stops at Bow Falls and the Hoodoos. Also enjoy a ride on BANFF GONDOLA up Sulphur Mountain. The balance of the day is at leisure, or join one of the optional helicopter flightseeing trips offering unsurpassed views of the Rockies. This evening, a funfilled musical about Canada awaits you at the optional dinner theater, Oh Canada Eh? (B)

Day 6:
Banff–Columbia Icefield–Jasper. Follow the Icefields Parkway today and head for JASPER NATIONAL PARK. Scale Bow Pass, with splendid views of Peyto Lake. Then climb to Sunwapta Pass to savor stunning vistas of alpine meadows, waterfalls, and glacier masses. Next is the highlight of the day: stop at the 1,000-foot-thick Columbia Icefield for a memorable ride aboard an ICE EXPLORER. See Athabasca Falls before reaching Jasper. Still time this afternoon for an optional float trip down the historic Athabasca River. (B)

Day 7:
Jasper National Park. Excursion to Maligne Lake. The morning is at leisure. Optional activities include hiking, canoeing, and strolling the streets of Jasper. Maybe take an optional Miette Hot Springs and wildlife excursion. This afternoon, journey to Maligne Lake for a fully narrated cruise of the glacial lake and Spirit Island. Afterward, you are treated to dinner. (B,D)

Day 8:
Jasper–Lake Louise–Calgary. This morning, retrace the route south along the Icefields Parkway. One more highlight saved for the last day of your vacation: a visit to famous LAKE LOUISE. Continue to Calgary where this evening your Tour Director hosts a special GLOBUS FAREWELL CELEBRATION DINNER. Wonderful conversation and cuisine make the perfect finale for your vacation. (B,D)

Day 9:
Calgary. The vacation ends after breakfast this morning with guests departing on individual schedules. Transfers are provided to Calgary International Airport. (B)


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Airfare Disclaimer
A NOTE ABOUT AIRFARE: We encourage you to buy your airfare from the tour operator, because if your tour cancels then your airlines tickets will be covered. Purchasing flights separately at a lesser rate and incorporating it with a Non-Guaranteed Departure Date can result in loss of total cost of your flight investment. Depending on the fare rules, flights may be Non-Refundable and/or Non-Transferable. Neither the tour operator and/or Atlas Cruises & Tours will be held responsible for loss if a tour is cancelled for Lack of Participation. If you would like to check for discounted fares on Guaranteed Departures or for competitive pricing on air and hotel packages, we invite you to follow this link.

Documents
TRAVEL DOCUMENTS: Necessary Travel Documents such as Passports and Visas is the responsibility of the traveler. Passports must be valid six months from your return travel date.

         
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CALGARY:
Welcome reception; Globus Farewell Celebration Dinner

HEAD-SMASHED-IN BUFFALO JUMP:
Visit World Heritage Site

WATERTON LAKES NATIONAL PARK:
Sightseeing

GLACIER NATIONAL PARK:
Travel along Going-to-the-Sun Road in Red Jammers

FORT STEELE:
Visit restored town and Radium Hot Springs

BANFF NATIONAL PARK:
Gondola ride up Banff’s Sulphur Mountain

BANFF–JASPER:
Ice Explorer ride on the Columbia Icefield

JASPER NATIONAL PARK:
Cruise Maligne Lake

LAKE LOUISE:
Visit the lake

CURRENT SPECIALS:

Book now and take $200 off per couple on any air-inclusive European Low Season Vacations.*

* Book a 2008/2009 Globus Europe Winter air-inclusive vacation on select carriers to receive the $100 per person discount. Booking must be made, under deposit, and discount applied between June 4 and August 31, 2008 for travel commencing between October 1, 2008 and April 30, 2009. To secure the air booking, an additional deposit of $250 is required, which is refundable until the time that the flight information is confirmed. Offers not valid with one another or any offer and applies to new 2009 bookings only. Offer reliant on space availability. Full cancellation penalties will apply. Additional restrictions may apply.


Save up to $600 per stateroom on 2009 Globus River and Small Ship Cruises

Discover an entirely new way to uncover the wonders of the world with river and small ship cruises. From a wine tasting adventure through the vineyards of France to island hopping in the Galapagos Islands, you’re sure to find a Globus river or small ship cruise that speaks to your heart. There’s simply no more peaceful way to sample the charming cities and awe-inspiring sights of Europe, China, Egypt and the Galápagos Islands.

*Book a 2009 Globus River Cruise air-inclusive vacation to receive the $300 off per person offer. Cruise-only bookings are eligible for the $125 off per person offer. Booking must be made, under deposit, and discount applied between May 14 and August 31, 2008 for travel through December 31, 2009. To secure the air booking, an additional deposit of $250 is required, which is refundable until the time that the flight information is confirmed. Offers not valid with one-another or any other offer and applies to new 2009 bookings only. Offer reliant on space availability. Full cancellation penalties will apply. Additional restrictions may apply.


Standard Offers and Specials provided by Globus

Discount for young travelers

Share the pleasure of a Globus vacation with your children and grandchildren and take advantage of a 10-percent discount on the land-only price. For eligibility, children must be under 18 years of age on the departure date and must be accompanied by an adult. On escorted vacations we don’t accept children under eight years old because we have found that they are too young to enjoy these vacations.

Pay less for your second vacation

We charge you vacation price for your first vacation in 2008, but for every additional Globus vacation you take in the same year, you pay US$35 under list. Our vacations are designed and scheduled so you can combine them almost any way you want. It’s fun to play the add-a-vacation game yourself or talk to your travel agent.

Triple room reduction

On most Globus vacations you receive a reduction when three people travel together and share the same accommodations. Triple room reductions, when available, are listed on the itinerary pages. A word of caution: Triple rooms usually are no larger than twin rooms and the third bed, if there is one, is often a rollaway put in a twin-bedded room.

Avoid the single room supplement

We do not take reservations on a “share” basis because we have found that strangers rarely enjoy sharing a room for the duration of their vacation. Avoid the single room supplement by traveling with a friend. It’s less expensive and much more fun!


Do you have a large party of friends or family that wants to travel?

Right now when you book between 5 and 7 people before December 31, 2008, each passenger will save $75.* For example, book 5 passengers and receive a $375 discount, 6 passengers equals a $450 discount and 7 passengers will receive a $525 discount. With an offer like this, the world’s greatest destinations are now closer than ever!

*Book a 2009 Globus vacation for five, six or seven travelers to receive the $75 off per person offer. Booking must be made, under deposit, and discount applied between Jun 4 and Dec 31, 2008 for travel through December 31, 2009. Individuals must be traveling together from the same origination point to receive the discount. Not valid with any other offer and applies to new 2009 bookings only. Offer reliant on space availability. Full cancellation penalties will apply. Additional restrictions may apply.


Note: All prices are per person, double occupancy, subject to availability. These pages are not endorsed or supported by the tour operator in any way. All information presented is based on promotional material provided by the tour operator. All prices, itineraries, accommodations and dates are subject to change without notice and at any time by the tour operators. Availability is limited and must be reconfirmed at time of booking. The prices on this website are not guaranteed. We are not responsible for errors, omissions, or changes in pricing. Please call us toll free at 1-800-942-3301 to confirm availability and pricing.
 
 
   
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