WONDERS OF THE CANADIAN ROCKIES

Tour prices are per person in British pound sterling. All hotel accommodations, motor coach transportation, sightseeing, admissions, porterage, and the services of local guides, drivers and the Tauck Director are included. We will provide one group transfer from Calgary International Airport to The Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise in Alberta, Canada, which will leave the airport no later than 3:00 PM on the first day of the tour. If you do not join the tour in time for the group transfer, alternate public or private transportation service to the hotel must be arranged at your own expense and may be costly. On the last day of the tour, we will provide one group transfer at 8:00 AM from The Fairmont Banff Springs to Calgary International Airport. We will also provide transportation to the airport for those who choose to post-stay at Sheraton Suites Calgary Eau Claire Hotel when you check out of the hotel. Transportation to and from airports may be shared with other Tauck guests.

Day 1 - Arrive Calgary & head to Lake Louise
Tauck Bridges' Canadian Rockies holiday departs: 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 Sheraton Suites Calgary Eau Claire Hotel is included; pick-up time today is 1:00 PM at the Sheraton Suites Calgary Eau Claire Hotel. The ultimate of family Canadian Rockies tours begins as you head west through the part of Alberta called Kananaskis Country; it's famous for great scenery, a lot of parks and protected areas, and outdoor adventure opportunities. Prepare to be dazzled when you reach your home for tonight, The Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise, set on the banks of a sparkling lake deep in Banff National Park - when you look up, all you can see are the mountains that soar... and we mean really soar... above you! Meet your fellow Canadian Rockies explorers at a welcome reception and dinner tonight.
MEALS : D
LODGING : THE FAIRMONT CHATEAU LAKE LOUISE

Day 2 - Lake Louise & the Icefields Parkway.
An interpretive guided hike along the shores of shimmering Lake Louise is a wonderful way to get up-close-and-personal with Mother Nature as you begin your family's most excellent of Canadian Rockies tours. Neat wildlife, like bald eagles, moose and many other animals, make their homes here. How many different kinds of animals and birds will your family be able to count as you hike through this accessible wilderness in Banff National Park together? This afternoon, set off on a memorable ride along a world-famous stretch of highway – western Canada's Icefields Parkway - surrounded by mountains, glaciers and snowfields as far as the eye can see! And keep that eye peeled for glimpses of mountain goats, bighorn sheep, deer and other wildlife all the way to The Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge, your spectacular lakefront resort in the middle of Jasper National Park, for a three-night stay.
MEALS : B, D
LODGING : FAIRMONT JASPER PARK LODGE

Day 3 - A day of fun - your way - at Jasper Park Lodge.
Set off this morning on an interactive hike with a park official on the grounds of Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge. Then spend the rest of the day just as you please in the wilderness wonderland of Jasper National Park, at your inside-the-park resort set in the magnificent Rocky Mountains. Best of all, you'll receive a special Summer Resort Activities Card* to use for fun things like a free hour of bicycle rental, a boat for an hour, one hour of tennis court and racket rental, or a bucket of balls and club rental at the golf driving range; your card is good for the entire time you're staying at Jasper. Maybe you and your family will go off in search of the wildlife that calls the area home or play in the swimming pool... or perhaps engage in other optional activities (available at an additional charge) like golf or horseback riding. It's up to you! Join us tonight for a private lakeside barbecue at your lodge!
MEALS : B, D
LODGING : FAIRMONT JASPER PARK LODGE

Day 4 - Maligne Canyon & Athabasca River rafting.
This most inspiring of family Canadian Rockies tours continues with an exciting expedition to Maligne Canyon in Jasper National Park, created more than 150 million years ago! One of the most spectacular gorges in the Canadian Rockies, the views way down deep between its steep, smooth canyon walls are memorable. Each bridge you cross brings something new - from lush plant life and ancient fossils to mysterious potholes and cascading waterfalls. Then, board a rubber boat for a wet and wild rafting trip* down the mighty, glacier-fed Athabasca River, encountering both calm waters and "whitewater" along the way as you float through some amazing scenery.
MEALS : B, D
LODGING : FAIRMONT JASPER PARK LODGE

Day 5 - Ride across a glacier & on to Banff.
Get set for something really cool as you board a specially designed Ice Explorer for an unforgettable ride atop the Athabasca Glacier in the middle of the Columbia Icefields, among the largest accumulations of ice and snow south of the Arctic Circle... some of the glacier's ice began as snow more than 400 years ago! Before you set off, look up – the people and Ice Explorers you see in the distance look like ants and toy vehicles. Later... when you're on one... you get the picture of how incredible it is to be on the glacier! Then keep a lookout for moose, bighorn sheep, elk, eagles, hawks and other wildlife as you drive along the Icefields Parkway again this afternoon, through the kind of spectacular scenery you'd expect to see on the ultimate of Canadian Rockies tours. Arrive at your historic "castle in the mountains" – The Fairmont Banff Springs resort – for a two-night stay in the heart of Banff National Park.
MEALS : B, L
LODGING : FAIRMONT BANFF SPRINGS

Day 6 - Ride a gondola, meet a Mountie, scavenge, bowl and more in Banff.
Start the day with a ride up to the "top of the world" on the Banff Gondola; looking around you from your gondola car at the summit of Sulphur Mountain, you'll have a bird's-eye view of six mountain ranges! On your way back to Banff, you’re joined by a real “Mountie” who relates tales of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police. Check out this chic alpine resort town with a fun scavenger hunt through the heart of town, and an afternoon spent as you please. We've included a Banff Heritage Passport, good for admission to the Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies – featuring collections of local art, historic exhibits, and seven restored early Banff cabins and homes – and the Banff Park Museum National Historic Site of Canada. Or stay at your resort and swim, rent mountain bikes* or canoes*, pamper yourself at the Willow Stream Spa or get in a round of golf (both available at an additional charge), or just follow your nose to spot wildlife. Join us tonight for a special farewell bowling party – featuring Canadian-style five-pin bowling at the Banff Bowling Center – and dinner for a fun-filled close to a great family trip!
MEALS : B, D
LODGING : FAIRMONT BANFF SPRINGS

Day 7 - Journey home.
Your family's most memorable of Canadian Rockies tours ends this morning as you travel back to Calgary (approximately 80 miles) for your flight home. Tour ends: 10:00 AM at Calgary International Airport. Guests spending additional nights in Calgary will be transferred to the Sheraton Suites Calgary Eau Claire upon arrival; a transfer from Sheraton Suites Calgary Eau Claire to Calgary International Airport is included. Please allow 2 hours for airport check-in formalities.
MEALS : B

Night 1
The Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise - Lake Louise, Alberta, Canada.
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 travellers 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.
Tauck Guests enjoy complimentary Internet access in guest rooms!

Nights 2-4
Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge - Jasper, Alberta, Canada.
Nestled in the midst of majestic Jasper National Park, Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge is the epitome of rustic elegance. Once the world’s largest single-story log structure, today the hotel delights sophisticated travellers 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 welcoming Fairmont Spa waits with pampering treatments.
Tauck Guests enjoy complimentary Internet access in guest rooms!

Nights 5-6
Fairmont Banff Springs - Banff, Alberta, Canada.
Built in the style of a Scottish baronial castle, 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 and fabulous international dishes while wine lovers can sample Canada’s extraordinary wines at Grapes Wine Bar.

Tauck Guests enjoy complimentary Internet access in guest rooms!