Alberta Badlands Trip (Explore The Rockies & The Badlands)

An unforgettable journey awaits you

Embark on a travel experience that will stay with you forever. We offer a blend of culture, adventure, and tranquility, ensuring every moment is filled with wonder. Whether you’re seeking thrill or relaxation, we create journeys that are truly unforgettable.

THE JOURNEY BEGINS

Customizable Itinerary

Day 1: Calgary

On arrival into Calgary we have included a Calgary Tower elevation pass.

Overnight: Calgary
Day 2: Calgary - Kananaskis - Banff (1½ hours)

Follow Highway 1 to Kananaskis where you will explore the mountain ranges on a horseback ride, enjoy a delicious BBQ lunch and join a professional guide for a raft down the Kananaskis River before continuing on to the township of Banff.

Overnight: Banff
Day 3: Banff Sightseeing

Explore many places of interest including the Cave and Basin National Historic site and the Banff Gondola, where you will see a panoramic view of the Bow Valley. This evening join a guided wildlife safari.

Overnight: Banff
Day 4: Banff -Lake Louise - Jasper (4 hours)

Drive along one of the world's greatest mountain highways. The Columbia Icefield Parkway offers outstanding view points and wildlife observation. At the mighty Columbia Icefield we have included an Ice Explorer ride onto the Athabasca Glacier and a Glacier Sky Walk pass.

Overnight: Jasper
Day 5: Jasper Sightseeing

Visit Maligne Canyon and glacier-fed Maligne Lake, here you will take a cruise to Spirit Island. In the afternoon enjoy a leisurely float trip down the Athabasca River.

Overnight: Jasper
Day 6: Jasper - Edmonton (4 hours)

Leave the Rockies behind and travel to the capital of Alberta, experience first hand North America's largest urban parkland and the continent's largest shopping and entertainment centre, West Edmonton Mall.

Overnight: Edmonton
Day 7: Edmonton

Join a guided 1 hour segway tour along the scenic River Valley, before heading out to West Edmonton Mall for exclusive shopping and entertainment. We have included an activity pass allowing entrance to the Water Park or Galaxyland and other attractions.

Overnight: Edmonton
Day 8: Edmonton - Drumheller - Calgary (4½ hours)

Travel south to Drumheller, located in the Alberta Badlands, with a surreal landscape of sunbaked hills, lunar flats dotted with sagebrush and deep canyons. Visit the Royal Tyrell Museum of Paleontology, one of North America's great natural museums before returning to Calgary.

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Trip start	Trip End	Accommodation	Price
Calgary	Calgary	Moderate	$1,720 USD
Calgary	Calgary	Superior	$1,790 USD
Calgary	Calgary	Deluxe	$2,490 USD

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All prices are per person based on double occupancy and subject to local taxes - GST, PST or HST.

(does not include applicable taxes)

This itinerary is a self-drive package, it can be adjusted to suit your travel interests, time frame and budget. Please do not hesitate to call one of our travel specialists for a customized package.

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

7 nights of accommodation
8 day mid-size car rental including unlimited kilometres (special conditions apply)
Sightseeing and attractions as listed

What’s Not Included

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

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Booking & Flight Questions

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.

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.

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.

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.

Anderson Vacations Tours can work with private groups to customize a tour to your needs. Please inquire for further information and pricing.

Tour Questions

Our tours are suitable for all age demographics. The average age of travelers is typically 45+

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.

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.

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.

The suggested allowance for non-included meals is $40.00 — $60.00 CAD per day (includes tipping).

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.

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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