July 28, 2023 - August 12, 2023
The Great Canadian Rockies
Yellowstone/Glacier/Jasper & Banff National Parks
Passport Required
3% Cash Discount
Early Booking Discount $100 per person
with paid deposit before January 31, 2023
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Tour Description
Your package includes deluxe transportation and accommodations, all listed tour fees, and 22 meals.
If you are looking to make “Memories,” then this next venture is one you will not want to miss. Towering Mountains, crystal lakes and bubbling hot springs, all interspersed throughout vast panoramic mountain vistas. From the Great Plains to Glaciers, this journey takes us to some of the most stunning National Parks on the continent.Day 1:
On Day 1, you will have time to get acquainted with
your new friends as we travel to Lincoln, NE.
Day 2:
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Our travels continue west on Day 2 as we start making our way across the Cornhusker state. We will be stopping for the night just over the state line in Torrington, W
Day 3:
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
To reach our first National Park, we must cross the vast state of Wyoming. We will be making a quick stop in the town of Thermopolis, a fascinating town in central Wyoming famous for its hot springs. This evening, we arrive in Cody, WY. Here we will enjoy dinner and a show at the Cody Cattle Company before we head over to watch the famous Cody Rodeo tonight.
Day 4:
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Today, we reach Yellowstone National Park. As this is the first National Park on our adventure, it is fitting that we will be stopping at the first National Park ever founded in America. Yellowstone is a wonder, featuring dramatic canyons, alpine rivers, lush forests, hot springs, and gushing geysers. It is filled with dramatic geologic marvels and teeming with wildlife, wolves, bears, bison, and elk. We will spend the day exploring the park with our knowledgeable Step-On Guide, who will take us through the park to see some of her most spectacular sights. We will be returning to Cody, WY, to stay overnight.
Day 5:
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
One thing about Yellowstone is that it takes more than one day to see it all, so this morning, we will head back into the park to see the sights we missed yesterday. We will leave the park this afternoon and head north to Butte, MT. We will stay the night and enjoy an included dinner at the Rib and Chop House
Day 6:
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Our travels take us deep into Big Sky Country. This morning, our first activity in Montana awaits us. Here we will experience a boat cruise on the Missouri River. On both sides of the river, limestone cliffs soar to heights of over 1200 feet. Meriweather Lewis first described this stretch of the river, dubbing it the Gate of the Mountains. We continue north to our hotel for the night in East Glacier Park Village.
Day 7:
Meals: Breakfast
We wake up today to the glacier-carved peaks and valleys of Glacier National Park, noted to be one of America’s most beautiful national parks! Take some time to appreciate this dynamic landscape and diverse wildlife as we travel up the Going to the Sun Road while riding in the famous Red Jammer buses. After departing Glacier National Park, we will continue north until we say goodbye to the U.S. and cross into Canada. Our hotel tonight will be in Cranbrook, British Columbia.
Day 8:
Meals: Breakfast
Be sure to have your cameras ready! Today we see the crystal blue waters of Lake Louise before traveling through the jaw-dropping mountain scenery of Icefields Parkway. Continuing northward, we stop in Jasper, AB, where we will spend the next two nights.
Day 9:
Meals: Breakfast
The adventure this morning begins in Jasper with a stop at Maligne Canyon to take in some beautiful scenery. Prepare for more spectacular views on a cruise of Lake Maligne. This ride takes us over the sparkling Maligne Lake to the panoramic views of Spirit Island. After that, you’ll have some free time to check out the other activities Jasper offers.
Day 10:
Meals: Breakfast
As we make our way down the Icefields Parkway to Banff, we have a special event planned for everybody. We will be stopping at the Columbia Icefields Parkway Discovery Center. Here, you’ll travel on a massive Ice Explorer to a place where you can walk on, feel and even drink from the Athabasca Glacier. Following this fantastic experience, we’ll continue back south until we land in Banff, AB, where you will have some free time to explore this stunning mountain town
Day 11:
Meals: Breakfast
Our day begins with some more free time in Banff, after which we will drive to Heritage Park Historical Village, the largest living history museum in Canada. This Historical Village is full of re-creations and actors ready to show you the history of how the first settlers lived here. We will be staying here in Calgary tonight.
Day 12:
Meals: Breakfast
Our journey continues as we begin heading east and homeward and spend the afternoon crossing over to Saskatchewan to our hotel tonight in Moose Jaw.
Day 13:
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
This morning, we start south and soon find ourselves crossing back into the U.S. This afternoon has us traveling through North Dakota to the quaint, colorful frontier town of Medora, where we will be overnighting. Before getting some rest, enjoy the delightful Pitchfork Fondue and the Medora Musical!
Day 14:
Meals: Breakfast
We leave Medora and will make a scenic picture stop at the painted canyon visitor center, which gives a stunning view of the Roosevelt Badlands. Our travels continue across North Dakota to the Jamestown Frontier Village, an open-air, living history museum. Afterward, we’ll head toward Fargo, ND for tonight’s lodgings.
Day 15:
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Our travels continue into Sioux Falls, SD, where we take a short break to visit the roaring Triple Water Falls on the Big Sioux River. After lunch, we continue to Council Bluffs, IA, for our last night together.
Day 16:
Meals: Breakfast
We end our tour with the awe-inspiring grandeur of the National Forests etched into our memories.