This morning you will be picked up from the hotel to enjoy a sightseeing tour of Calgary and hear about the history, art, and culture that defines the city. The Stampede Grounds, Stephen Ave, and the Downtown area will be seen. Enjoy a guided tour inside Studio Bell, the Calgary Tower, a photo stop at Calgary Public Library, and the Peace Bridge, before we drive west past Canada Olympic Park and head to the foothills to arrive at Banff National Park. The town of Banff is at the center of Canada’s very first National Park. Nestled high in the Canadian Rockies, the town is located within the Banff National Park. Once “Siding 29” on the Canadian Pacific Railway, the town was intended to be a tourist town from its inception. Upon arrival, there will be a tour of the town of Banff including Tunnel Mountain, Hoodoos, Bow Falls, Cascade Garden, and the famous Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel. Enjoy free time to explore on your own followed by a guided tour of the Buffalo Museum and the Cave and Basin. Next, you will experience the Banff Gondola as you sit back, relax, and marvel at the unsurpassed view of Banff, the Bow Valley, and a 360-degree view of six scenic mountain ranges from 2,281m (7,486 ft) above sea level. Dinner will be served at a mountain-top restaurant to enjoy overlooking Banff in the Canadian Rockies. Enjoy free time this evening to explore on your own.

This morning the group will arrive at Lake Louise, which is best known for its turquoise glacier-fed lake ringed by high peaks. See the famous and picturesque lake and the Chateau that overlooks it. Enjoy time for a walk by the lakeside before we head to Moraine Lake. Next, we drive along the famous Icefields Parkway, voted as one of the most spectacular drives in the world. See why this mountain road boasts a unique landscape rich in history and its natural beauty is so famous. Enjoy a picture stop at Peyto Lake before we arrive at the famous Columbia Icefields whose waters feed three oceans. Visit the Interpretive Centre where we will enjoy a buffet lunch and then have the experience of a lifetime - a ride on the Ice Explorer vehicle for a close-up look at the Athabasca Glacier. Next, we take a walk on the Skywalk, a suspended platform where glass is all that separates you from rugged wild terrain 918 feet (280 m) below. Finally, at the end of this exciting day, we see the powerful Athabasca Falls before arriving at the charming town of Jasper.

Originally a tiny railway town, Jasper's small-town charm is very different from the alpine resort glamour of Banff. Surrounded by towering mountains, clear lakes, and abundant wildlife, Jasper is located within Jasper National Park, a designated UNESCO World Heritage Site. We start the day with a walk down Maligne Canyon to see how the water has carved spectacular crevices out of the mountain. A scenic drive eventually takes you to Maligne Lake, the largest natural lake in the Canadian Rocky Mountains. As we continue deeper into the valley we drive into the sub-alpine forests and view the expanding ranges of limestone rising out of Medicine Lake. This mysterious disappearing lake changes seasonally as the flow rates of melt waters fill and empty this basin. A stop is made to photograph this natural wonder. From Medicine Lake, we continue through the forest which is a prime habitat for moose and bears. Sightings are common but not guaranteed as we try to see these animals in their natural habitat. Today’s journey takes us through 45 km of the most spectacular scenery anywhere in the Canadian Rockies. The scenic drive finally brings us to beautiful Maligne Lake, the largest natural lake in the Canadian Rocky Mountains. We will take a leisurely 90-minute cruise on the lake and a short walk on legendary Spirit Island. Dinner will be enjoyed lakeside before returning to the town of Jasper for time at leisure.

This morning, we return to Calgary. Dropping off at the Calgary International Airport.