Day 01: CALGARY

• Arrive in Calgary and make your own way to the joining hotel.

• Attend the important 06:00 p.m. welcome meeting to meet your leader and fellow travellers.

• Insurance details and next-of-kin information will be collected during the meeting.

• If arriving early, you may independently explore Prince’s Island Park, Calgary Tower or other city attractions.

• Highlight: Begin your Canadian Rockies journey in Alberta’s vibrant gateway city.

• Accommodation: Hotel. 

Day 02: CALGARY, MORAINE LAKE, LAKE LOUISE

• Leave Calgary and travel into the mountains towards two of the Canadian Rockies’ most celebrated glacier-fed lakes.

• Visit spectacular Moraine Lake, surrounded by the snow-dusted peaks of the Valley of the Ten Peaks.

• Continue to world-famous Lake Louise, known for its vivid turquoise water and dramatic mountain setting.

• Enjoy time to take in the scenery and explore the areas surrounding the lakes.

• Highlight: Experience two of the Rockies’ most iconic alpine landscapes in one day.

• The Moraine Lake visit is seasonal.

• Accommodation: Hotel | Meals: Breakfast | Travel: Approx. 2.5 hours.

Day 03: ICEFIELDS PARKWAY, JASPER NATIONAL PARK

• Travel north along the magnificent Icefields Parkway towards Jasper National Park.

• Journey between glacier-capped mountain peaks and pristine lakes, with opportunities for short walks along the route.

• Stop at distinctive Peyto Lake, known for its fox-shaped appearance when viewed from above.

• Continue to powerful Sunwapta Falls, whose name translates to “turbulent water” in the language of the Stoney Nakoda First Nations people.

• Watch for Rockies wildlife such as elk, moose, deer, bears and bighorn sheep along the journey.

• Highlight: Experience one of Canada’s great mountain drives before arriving in Jasper.

• Accommodation: Hotel | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch | Travel: Approx. 3 hours.

Day 04: MALIGNE LAKE, JASPER NATIONAL PARK

• Travel to beautiful Maligne Lake, surrounded by jagged peaks, pine forests and glacial waters.

• Board a panoramic cruise aboard a glass-enclosed and heated vessel.

• Learn about the area’s geology, ecology and history from the onboard guide.

• Stop for a nature walk with views towards iconic Spirit Island, accessible only by boat.

• Learn about Spirit Island’s cultural significance to the Stoney Nakoda First Nation.

• Highlight: Cruise through one of Jasper National Park’s most photographed mountain landscapes.

• Accommodation: Hotel | Meals: Breakfast, Dinner | Travel: Approx. 2 hours. Intrepid Travel

Seasonal Note: The Maligne Lake Cruise may not operate on May departures. When unavailable, a guided wildlife experience in Jasper National Park is provided instead, while the itinerary still includes a visit to Maligne Lake for walking and photography. 

Day 05: ATHABASCA GLACIER, BANFF

• Continue through the Rockies towards the Athabasca Glacier, part of the Columbia Icefield.

• Board a specially designed all-terrain vehicle for the included Athabasca Glacier Explorer experience.

• Step onto the glacier and experience the immense scale of this frozen landscape firsthand.

• Enjoy an included picnic lunch surrounded by the mountain scenery.

• Continue onwards to Banff after the glacier experience.

• Highlight: Walk on an arm of the Columbia Icefield during one of the journey’s most memorable natural experiences.

• Accommodation: Hotel | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch | Travel: Approx. 3.5 hours.

Day 06: BANFF NATIONAL PARK, SULPHUR MOUNTAIN

• Spend the day exploring the valleys and mountain landscapes of Banff National Park.

• Join an included Indigenous Medicine Walk focusing on traditional Cree knowledge of local plants, trees and bushes.

• Learn more about the relationship between Indigenous knowledge and the surrounding natural environment.

• Later, board the included gondola for the journey to the summit of Sulphur Mountain.

• Take in panoramic views across Banff and the surrounding Rocky Mountain ranges.

• Highlight: Enjoy an included farewell dinner on Sulphur Mountain surrounded by spectacular alpine scenery.

• Accommodation: Hotel | Meals: Breakfast, Dinner.

Day 07: BANFF, CALGARY

• Enjoy breakfast before leaving the Rockies and travelling back to Calgary.

• The journey finishes at approximately 12:00 p.m. at the original joining point.

• There are no further scheduled sightseeing activities or accommodation today.

• Travellers departing Calgary today should not book flights before 03:00 p.m.

• Highlight: Complete the journey after a final scenic drive from Banff back to Calgary.

• Meals: Breakfast | Travel: Approx. 1.5 hours.

IMPORTANT TRIP INFORMATION

• Group Size: 1 to 12 travellers.

• Minimum Age: 15 years.

• Solo Room Sharing: Accommodation is arranged on a twin-share basis, with solo travellers paired with another traveller of the same gender according to the gender marker on their passports. 

• Single Supplement: Available for travellers who prefer not to share a room.

• Airport Transfers: Airport shuttle transfers are not provided for this journey. Taxis, rideshare services and available public transportation are recommended for travel between Calgary International Airport and the joining or finishing point. 

• Luggage: Maximum luggage is one medium-sized bag, backpack or suitcase weighing up to 20 kg / 44 lb per person, plus a small daypack carried inside the vehicle

• Seasonal Activities: Mountain activities can have flexible operating dates depending on snowfall and other seasonal conditions, particularly during May, early June, September and October. 

• Maligne Lake Cruise: May departures may use a guided Jasper National Park wildlife experience instead of the cruise; Maligne Lake itself remains part of the itinerary. 

• Mountain Conditions: Changing mountain conditions can affect activities and schedules, so warm layers, waterproof clothing and suitable closed walking shoes are recommended.

• Travel Insurance: Insurance details and next-of-kin information are collected at the Day 01 welcome meeting. Travel insurance is compulsory for international travellers, with at least medical expenses and emergency repatriation cover required; specific waiver provisions apply to travellers residing in the EU, Switzerland or USA.