Itinerary
- Day 1
Calgary
You'll arrive in Calgary and check into your hotel. This evening, your Travel Director will host a welcome dinner where you'll meet your fellow travelers and get oriented to the trip ahead.
- Meals
- Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (The Westin Calgary)
- Day 2
Lake Louise to Jasper
You'll start your day at Lake Louise, where you can walk along the shoreline and take in the views before grabbing lunch at one of the local spots. From there, you'll head north on the Icefields Parkway, stopping at Big Bend Viewpoint and Sunwapta Falls to break up the drive. Keep an eye out for bears, elk, and mountain goats as you make your way through Jasper National Park. Before settling into Jasper for the next two nights, you'll stop at Athabasca Falls to see the falls up close. The drive itself is the main focus of this day, so you'll want to pace it and take your time at each viewpoint.
- Meals
- Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Chateau Jasper), Hotel (Lobstick Lodge)
Included Activities
- Walk the shoreline of Lake Louise and learn about its turquoise waters, Victoria Glacier and scenic mountain backdrop
- Drive the Icefields Parkway through Canadian Rockies wilderness with viewpoints along the Continental Divide
- Stop at Big Bend Viewpoint
- Stop at Sunwapta Falls
- View Athabasca Falls and learn how it is fed by Columbia Icefield glaciers, snowmelt and rainwater
Optional Activities
- Lunch at Lake Louise (flexible timing and choice of venue)
- Columbia Icefield Adventure with Ice Explorer vehicle to view Athabasca Glacier and walk on the glacier
- Maligne Lake scenic cruise to Spirit Island
Landmarks Lake Louise Victoria Glacier Icefields Parkway Big Bend Viewpoint Sunwapta Falls Jasper National Park Athabasca Falls Athabasca Glacier Columbia Icefield Spirit Island Maligne Lake 
- Day 3
Jasper
Start with a leisurely morning in Jasper or join an optional float trip if you prefer something more active. At lunch, you'll have a Be My Guest meal at Maligne Lake Chalet where you'll meet locals and hear their stories about the region. The afternoon includes an entertaining session with Jasper Theater Productions, followed by a scenic cruise across Maligne Lake to see Spirit Island and three surrounding glaciers.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Be My Guest experience at Maligne Lake Chalet), Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Chateau Jasper), Hotel (Lobstick Lodge)
Included Activities
- Be My Guest experience and lunch at Maligne Lake Chalet
- Jasper Theater Productions entertainment and stories about Jasper
- Scenic cruise across Maligne Lake to Spirit Island
Optional Activities
- Jasper Float Trip (morning)
Landmarks Maligne Lake Spirit Island Jasper National Park - Day 4
Jasper to Banff
Climb aboard a massive Ice Explorer vehicle designed specifically for glacier travel on the Athabasca Glacier. Your driver-guide shares information about glaciers and their environmental impact while you'll walk on the ice, try fresh glacier water, and take in the snowcapped peaks around you. Later, you'll head toward Banff with a scenic stop at Bow Lake along the way.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Banff Park Lodge)
Included Activities
- Ride on Ice Explorer onto Athabasca Glacier
- Walk on glacier and drink glacier water
- Scenic stop at Bow Lake
Landmarks Athabasca Glacier Columbia Icefield Bow Lake Athabasca Falls 
- Day 5
Banff
In Canmore, a professional hockey coach will teach you about hockey secrets and superstitions. You'll suit up in full gear and get on the ice to learn scoring techniques. Afterward, choose between a helicopter tour of the Rockies or ride the Banff Gondola up Sulphur Mountain for panoramic views across six mountain ranges.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Banff Park Lodge)
Included Activities
- Learn to play hockey like a pro with professional coach in Canmore
- Hockey training session including gear fitting and ice skating
Optional Activities
- Helicopter tour of the Canadian Rockies
- Banff Gondola ride to top of Sulphur Mountain
Landmarks Sulphur Mountain Banff National Park 
- Day 6
Banff
You can start early with an optional trip out to Yoho National Park and Moraine Lake if you're interested, where you'll see the Valley of Ten Peaks and get some time to walk around the area. Later, back in Banff, you'll meet up with a Cree Guide for a cultural experience focused on the sacred teachings of the buffalo and what they meant for survival and relationships. The evening wraps up with dinner where you and other travelers can share stories from the day over a meal together.
- Meals
- Dinner (Toast to your travels and shared experiences with fellow travellers)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Banff Park Lodge)
Included Activities
- Meet Cree Guide for MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience - learn about buffalo teachings and sacred contract
- Dinner with fellow travellers
Optional Activities
- Morning excursion to Yoho National Park
- Visit Moraine Lake in the Valley of Ten Peaks (seasonal)
Landmarks Yoho National Park Moraine Lake Valley of Ten Peaks Banff National Park 
- Day 7
Banff to Kamloops
You'll board the Rocky Mountaineer train for the first day of a two-day rail journey through the Canadian wilderness. Settle into your seat and relax as the train travels toward Kamloops, where you'll spend the night before continuing the next day.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Assigned by Rocky Mountaineer)
Included Activities
- Two-day scenic rail journey aboard Rocky Mountaineer
- Day 8
Kamloops to Vancouver
The Rocky Mountaineer continues through British Columbia toward Vancouver, with expected arrival at 20:30 (though delays are possible due to shared freight tracks). Consider booking an extra night in Vancouver to rest without time pressure, or if you're flying home, schedule your flight after midnight to avoid rushing.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Scenic rail journey through British Columbia to Vancouver
