Luxury Lodges & Resorts of the Canadian Rockies Road Trip

Day 1 Calgary to Banff | 115 km/72 mi Leave the Stampede City of Calgary for the short drive to Banff, a resort town renowned for its scenic natural beauty and stunning wildlife.

Day 2 Banff | Freedom of Choice - Choose 1 of 4 Excursions Today you can personalize your day by choosing one of four excursions Option 1. Banff Gondola Maximize your views of Banff National Park with minimal exertion on a round-trip gondola ride to the top of Sulphur Mountain. Option 2. Lake Minnewanka Cruise Admire views of the Canadian Rockies by boat as you cruise across the turquoise-hued Lake Minnewanka and over to Devil’s Gap. Option 3. River Explorer Canoe Tour Enjoy the serenity of the Bow River and marvel at the surroundings. A fun & interactive way with your guide to explore the waterways of Banff National Park. Perfect for families. No paddling experience necessary. Option 4. Bow River Horseback Adventure Saddle up for a journey through the celebrated landscape of Banff National Park on this guided horseback riding adventure.

Day 3 Banff to Moraine Lake | 78 km/49 mi Today we suggest taking the leisurely drive from Banff along the Bow Valley Parkway, this quieter road follows the Bow River, with an option for you to take a stop at Johnston Canyon and walk along the paved footpath to either the lower or upper waterfalls. Your destination tonight is at Moraine Lake Lodge. Located in the Valley of the Ten Peaks in Banff National Park, Moraine Lake is crowned by ten notable peaks. A truly bucket list item to see. The lake is stunning in colour which is created from glacial silt and is one of the most photographed lakes in the Canadian Rockies. The area offers an array of activities; you can rent a canoe, take a stroll along the shoreline, or simply relax at the lodge and take in the views of what is considered one of the most beautiful lakes in the world.

Day 4 Moraine Lake to Jasper | Ice Explorer + Skywalk | 237 km/148 mi Today, travel through the spine of the Canadian Rockies along the amazing Icefields Parkway and encompass the ultimate glacier exploration. From walking on ancient ice with the Ice Explorer ride, to standing on a glass platform almost one thousand feet in the air at the Glacier Skywalk (included), today’s experiences will leave you with a special appreciation for this treasured region of the Rockies (Breakfast Included)

Day 5 Jasper | Freedom of Choice - Choose 1 of 3 Excursions Today you can personalize your day by choosing one of three excursions Option 1. Maligne Lake Cruise Cruise Maligne Lake, where you can marvel at the magnificent shoreline and Spirit Island. Option 2. Jasper River Float Enjoy a gentle rafting tour on the Athabasca River for a unique perspective of Jasper National Park. Option 3. Jasper Nature Walk A guided nature walk featuring a spectacular array of rolling hills, jagged peaks, forests, meadows, marshes, streams, and stunning glacial lakes.

Day 6 Jasper to Lake Louise | Columbia Icefields Heli-Tour | 208 km/1129 mi Depart Jasper today and travel once more along the scenic Icefields Parkway, today you will see the Rockies from a different prospective with the most awe-inspiring 55 minutes of your life! Deep in the heart of the Canadian Rockies, you’ll lift off to an incredible view of the Columbia Icefields and soar at a cool 100mph, 9000 ft (2900m) over Cline Pass. Then continue on to the “Jewel of the Rockies,” Lake Louise. Lake Louise is the most famous glacial lake in the Canadian Rockies, and one of the most beautiful in the Western Hemisphere. The lake, named for Princess Louise Caroline Alberta, daughter of Queen Victoria, is 1730 metres above sea level. You may wish to enjoy a hike on one of the numerous trails or paddle a canoe on the lake.

Day 7 Lake Louise to Calgary | 177 km/110 mi Departing Lake Louise, travel through the foothills of the Rockies to the city of Calgary. Your tour concludes with the return of your rental vehicle, either to Calgary International Airport or a downtown location.