4 DAY JASPER DARK SKIES
TRIP DESCRIPTION
On this short self-drive getaway in Jasper you'll enjoy an experience at the Jasper Planetarium, and mountains and wildlife. You will also visit the world-famous Spirit Island at the end of Maligne Lake and get a birds-eye-view of the Jasper areas from atop of Whistlers Mountain after a ride up on the Jasper Tramway.
This package is based on October dates occurring during the Jasper Dark Sky Festival - tickets to festival events are not included, but there are many free offerings during this time frame to enhance your visit, and it is the perfect time of year for the included Jasper Planetarium experience.
This sample package is fully customizable - add a rental car if you need one, change the dates/duration/excursions, or even add a train journey from/to Edmonton and skip the driving altogether.
This package is based on October dates occurring during the Jasper Dark Sky Festival - tickets to festival events are not included, but there are many free offerings during this time frame to enhance your visit, and it is the perfect time of year for the included Jasper Planetarium experience.
This sample package is fully customizable - add a rental car if you need one, change the dates/duration/excursions, or even add a train journey from/to Edmonton and skip the driving altogether.
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Start Location: Jasper
End Location: Jasper
SAMPLE ITINERARY (CUSTOMIZABLE)
Day 1 – Arrive in Jasper
Drive to Jasper Alberta, which was originally a tiny railway town in the Canadian Rockies. Jasper's small-town charm is very different from the alpine resort style glamour of Banff. Surrounded by towering mountains, crystal clear lakes, and abundant wildlife, Jasper town is located within the Jasper National Park, which is a designated UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is also the world's largest accessible Dark Sky Preserve.
Overnight: Jasper
Day 2 – Jasper Sightseeing
You start the day with a ride up Whistler's Mountain on the Jasper SkyTram. Then, discover the Maligne Valley, a drive abundant in wildlife viewing opportunities and history of the surrounding natural landscapes. A short walk into Maligne Canyon allows for fantastic views of ancient limestone carved by waterfalls. Next is Medicine Lake, a disappearing lake whose waters change seasonally as flow rates from surrounding glaciers fill the empty lake basin. A further scenic drive will take you to Maligne Lake (the largest natural lake in the Canadian Rocky Mountains) for an amazing lake cruise on Maligne Lake to wrap up a day in a place of stunning natural beauty.
Overnight: Jasper
Day 3 – Jasper Sightseeing
Renowned for its breathtaking dark sky, Jasper is the perfect place to embrace the night and whether you want to stare into the Milky Way or watch an awe-inspiring aurora. Tonight you will experience Jasper’s dark sky with the Jasper Planetarium and Telescope Experience. The Planetariums’ experienced astronomy guides will guide you on a tour of the cosmos. Specializing in the night sky above Jasper, visitors have the chance to see the stars above Jasper regardless of the weather. This is a great opportunity to take in a closer look at the heavens over the lakes, canyons, glaciers, and mountain tops of the second largest Dark Sky Preserve in the world.
Overnight: Jasper
Day 4 – Depart Jasper
Have an easy morning in Jasper exploring the town centre, and then head home on a leisurely drive through the towns of Hinton and Edson, to Edmonton or directly south on the Icefields Parkway towards Banff.
DATES & PRICES
Availability:
Oct
ACCOMMODATION
START PLACE
END PLACE
PRICE FROM
All prices are per person based on double occupancy and subject to local taxes - GST, PST or HST.
Price is based on dates occurring during the Jasper Dark Sky Festival in October, and is subject to availability at the time of booking.
Price is based on dates occurring during the Jasper Dark Sky Festival in October, and is subject to availability at the time of booking.
Applicable taxes vary depending on travel destination and are not included. Please ask your sales agent what extra taxes will be payable for your tour.
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WHAT'S INCLUDED
- 3 nights hotel accommodation
- Sightseeing and activities as indicated
EXCLUSIONS
- Airfare unless specified as included within the itinerary
- Taxes as applicable
- Travel Insurance and Cancellation Protection (strongly recommended, ask us for a quote!)
- Gratuities for Local Guides, Tour Managers, and/or Bus Drivers
- Meals not specifically mentioned as included in the itinerary
- Items (attractions and sightseeing & entrance fees) not listed as included in the itinerary
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Booking & Flight Questions
Do you arrange airport transfers?
Yes! We can certainly assist with booking airport transfers for you! Some tours have airport transfers included already. Please inquire for further information and pricing.
Can you assist with booking additional accommodation?
Yes! We can certainly assist with booking additional nights of accommodation for you before and/or after your fully escorted tour! Please inquire for further information and pricing.
Can you assist with booking flights?
Yes! We can certainly assist with booking your flights for you! We do not recommend you book any flights until you receive your booking confirmation directly from Anderson Vacations Tours, as some tours are not pre-guaranteed. Please inquire for further information and pricing.
Is it possible to book a triple share accommodation?
Yes, it is possible to book triple share accommodations on select trips. Please inquire about this option, as pricing may also vary and it will be subject to availability.
Can we book this tour with our exclusive group?
Anderson Vacations Tours can work with private groups to customize a tour to your needs. Please inquire for further information and pricing.
Tour Questions
What is the average age of passengers for this tour?
Our tours are suitable for all age demographics. The average age of travelers is typically 45+
I am a solo traveler. Is there a single surcharge?
There are options for single travelers to join most tours. Solo Travelers can choose to pay the single supplement and have their own room throughout the tour. For those willing to share, we also have a Twin Share option that is offered for the majority of our tours. This means you will be sharing the hotel rooms with another single, same gender traveller who also books the Twin Share option. If this is the case, there will be no single supplement charged to either of you. If we are unable to match you with another Twin Share traveler, there may be a single surcharge applied to cover the full cost of the rooms on some of our longer tours. Please enquire before finalizing your booking for full details.
How physically demanding is this tour? Are you able to accommodate people with mobility restrictions/limitations?
This tour has a low level of physical demand, although there may be some activities or sightseeing tours that require walking short distances. Please inquire if you have any mobility restrictions before completing your booking to ensure this tour is right for you.
How much luggage should I bring?
Each passenger may bring one large suitcase and one carry-on bag. The weight limit for this suitcase is 32 kilograms/60 pounds. Baggage handling is provided at the hotels in our tour packages. Please advise our reservations staff if you will be bringing additional items such as a cane, walker or wheelchair. You may also bring one small soft-sided carry-on bag, which should easily fit into the overhead shelf of the coach. Each person is responsible for his/her own carryon luggage. Remember to check your airline baggage restrictions if you are flying, as they may differ from Anderson Vacations Tours guidelines.
What is your recommended spending amount for non-included meals?
The suggested allowance for non-included meals is $40.00 — $60.00 CAD per day (includes tipping).
Can you accommodate passengers with dietary restrictions (food allergies, vegan, vegetarian etc.)?
Yes! There are many meals included on our fully escorted tours. Please inform us of any dietary restrictions at the time of booking so we can ensure there are alternative meal choices and arrangements made for you.
Are gratuities included in the tour cost?
For your convenience, gratuities for local guides and meals stated on the itinerary are included in the price of the tour. For meals not included in your tour package please remember that it is customary to tip your server 15-20% in North America. Gratuities for your Motorcoach Driver and Tour Director are left to your discretion. We recommend $4.00 - $5.00 CAD per person, per day for your Motorcoach Driver and $6.00 - $7.00 CAD per person, per day for your Tour Director. if you can't find your
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4JDS
4 Day Jasper Dark Skies
4 days
Created On: 21 Dec 2024
Highlights
- Jasper SkyTram Experience
- Maligne Lake Cruise
- Jasper Planetarium
Inclusions
- 3 nights hotel accommodation
- Sightseeing and activities as indicated
Exclusions
- Airfare unless specified as included within the itinerary
- Taxes as applicable
- Travel Insurance and Cancellation Protection (strongly recommended, ask us for a quote!)
- Gratuities for Local Guides, Tour Managers, and/or Bus Drivers
- Meals not specifically mentioned as included in the itinerary
- Items (attractions and sightseeing & entrance fees) not listed as included in the itinerary
Dates & Prices
ACCOMODATION
START PLACE
END PLACE
PRICE FROM
Moderate
Jasper
Jasper
$730 USD
All prices are per person based on double occupancy and subject to local taxes - GST, PST or HST.
* Price is based on dates occurring during the Jasper Dark Sky Festival in October, and is subject to availability at the time of booking.
* Price is based on dates occurring during the Jasper Dark Sky Festival in October, and is subject to availability at the time of booking.
Itinerary
Day 1 – Arrive in Jasper
Drive to Jasper Alberta, which was originally a tiny railway town in the Canadian Rockies. Jasper's small-town charm is very different from the alpine resort style glamour of Banff. Surrounded by towering mountains, crystal clear lakes, and abundant wildlife, Jasper town is located within the Jasper National Park, which is a designated UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is also the world's largest accessible Dark Sky Preserve.
Overnight: Jasper
Day 2 – Jasper Sightseeing
You start the day with a ride up Whistler's Mountain on the Jasper SkyTram. Then, discover the Maligne Valley, a drive abundant in wildlife viewing opportunities and history of the surrounding natural landscapes. A short walk into Maligne Canyon allows for fantastic views of ancient limestone carved by waterfalls. Next is Medicine Lake, a disappearing lake whose waters change seasonally as flow rates from surrounding glaciers fill the empty lake basin. A further scenic drive will take you to Maligne Lake (the largest natural lake in the Canadian Rocky Mountains) for an amazing lake cruise on Maligne Lake to wrap up a day in a place of stunning natural beauty.
Overnight: Jasper
Day 3 – Jasper Sightseeing
Renowned for its breathtaking dark sky, Jasper is the perfect place to embrace the night and whether you want to stare into the Milky Way or watch an awe-inspiring aurora. Tonight you will experience Jasper’s dark sky with the Jasper Planetarium and Telescope Experience. The Planetariums’ experienced astronomy guides will guide you on a tour of the cosmos. Specializing in the night sky above Jasper, visitors have the chance to see the stars above Jasper regardless of the weather. This is a great opportunity to take in a closer look at the heavens over the lakes, canyons, glaciers, and mountain tops of the second largest Dark Sky Preserve in the world.
Overnight: Jasper
Day 4 – Depart Jasper
Have an easy morning in Jasper exploring the town centre, and then head home on a leisurely drive through the towns of Hinton and Edson, to Edmonton or directly south on the Icefields Parkway towards Banff.
