2021 & 2022 Globus Guided Tours - Globus® Vacation Packages

Glacier National Park & the Canadian Rockies (CS)

9 Day Tour from Calgary to Calgary

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What do you get when you combine ancient glaciers, a legendary icefield, and all the wonders beneath the snow-capped Canadian peaks? One of the coolest vacations there is! This nine-day tour through the Canadian Rockies and Montana’s Glacier National Park is an adventure filled with wild history, wild scenery, wildlife, and wild rides. Aboard a famous vintage Red Jammer, a massive ice explorer, a glass-walled boat (and even a flightseeing helicopter should you choose) you’ll relish the best views of big skies, bighorn sheep, and even bigger bears. From rugged gold rush territory to the sparkling turquoise waters of Banff and Jasper National Parks, there are so many gems to sink your teeth into on this Canadian Rockies vacation. We suggest starting with a tender filet of Alberta beef and a heavenly slice of homemade huckleberry pie. PLUS, your tour includes your choice of excursions in Banff so you can plan your day your way.

Small-Group Discovery Dates Available

Select Globus 2021 North America tours are limited to an average of just 24 guests per tour. There’s always room to roam with extra space between you and other travelers—while still getting up close and personal to the experiences you’ve been dreaming of. Small-Group Discoveries include all the features of a traditional Globus North America tour, complete with expert Tour Director, Driver, and Local Guides who ensure that your health and safety is our top priority. A Small-Group Discovery Europe vacation is the perfectly sized tour—without the crowds.

Special features included in this tour:
• Guided sightseeing in Calgary
• Tour Head-Smashed-in-Buffalo Jump with local First Nations guide
• Visit Waterton Lakes National Park
• Scenic ride on Red Jammer Bus on Going-to-the-Sun Road
• Visit Glacier National Park
• Visit Ktunaxa Nation Interpretive Centre
• Explore Banff National Park and the Canadian Rockies
• Globus Choice excursions in Banff – included in your tour with your choice of a guided horseback riding tour or a docent-led visit to the Whyte Museum
• Visit Lake Louise
• Maligne Lake cruise
• Visit Jasper National Park and Athabasca Falls
• Visit Columbia Icefield and ride the Ice Explorer on Athabasca Glacier

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Glacier National Park & the Canadian Rockies map

 Photo Highlights

 Meals

 Meals & Itinerary

Breakfast daily, 1 Lunch, 3 Dinner


Notes:

• Enjoy more time in Calgary to see the Calgary Rodeo, the “Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth” with exciting rodeo action, chuckwagon races, stage shows, First Nations village, and more. Available on the CSE June 28 & 29 departures.
• Visiting and participating in activities in this region may be subject to favorable weather conditions.
• The visit to Logan Pass, in Glacier National Park, is normally possible from mid-June to mid- September. If unable to travel to Logan Pass, alternative sightseeing by Red Jammer bus will be done.

 Itinerary

Day 1 ARRIVE IN CALGARY, ALBERTA

Welcome to Calgary! At 6 pm, meet your Tour Director and travel companions for a welcome drink.

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Day 2 CALGARY–HEAD-SMASHED-IN BUFFALO JUMP–WATERTON LAKES NATIONAL PARK

Native Traditions Before departing Calgary, enjoy an orientation tour of the city’s highlights. Travel south along the Macleod Trail. Tour Head-Smashed-In Buffalo Jump, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, with a local First Nations guide. Then on to scenic Waterton Lakes National Park with a photo stop at Cameron Falls.

TOUR HIGHLIGHT
CULTURE & TRADITION Discover the longtime relationship between the First Nations culture and the vast herds of American bison that roamed the plains of southwest Alberta. See the remains of marked trails and an ancient burial mound where vast quantities of buffalo (American Bison) skeletons can still be found at Head-Smashed-In Buffalo Jump - evidence of a custom used by the Plains People. Using their excellent knowledge of the topography and of buffalo behavior, they skillfully chased the bison over a precipice to quickly kill their main source of sustenance, clothing, and products.


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Breakfast Breakfast
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Day 3 WATERTON LAKES NATIONAL PARK–GLACIER NATIONAL PARK, MONTANA–GOING-TO-THE-SUN ROAD–WHITEFISH, MONTANA

Peak Perfection Enter Montana through Waterton-Glacier International Peace Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and behold the awesome snow-capped peaks of Glacier National Park. Next, enjoy lunch at a local restaurant featuring a made-from-scratch piece of Globus Local FavoriteGlobus Local Favorite huckleberry pie. Take a scenic ride on the Red Jammer Bus on spectacular Going-to-the-Sun Road.

LOCAL FAVORITE
THE SWEET LIFE Each summer and fall, the aptly named Huckleberry Mountain bursts forth with a purple bounty of berries for which it is named. These Huckleberries are a favorite of bears who live in Glacier National Park, but you can enjoy the sweet rewards of summer with a homemade piece of traditional huckleberry pie with lunch at a local restaurant—our treat!

TOUR HIGHLIGHT
EPIC RIDE A highlight of your visit to Glacier National Park awaits you as you board the famous vintage Red Jammer bus that will take you along one of North America’s most spectacular highways: Going-to-the-Sun Road. After crossing the 6,664-foot-high Logan Pass, you’ll enter a geographical wonderland of alpine scenery where jagged mountain peaks dominate the landscape.


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Day 4 WHITEFISH–CRANBROOK, BRITISH COLUMBIA–KOOTENAY NATIONAL PARK–BANFF, ALBERTA

Life in the Wild West Re-enter Canada this morning, with a stop at the Ktunaxa Interpretive Centre in British Columbia to learn of the history and culture of the Ktunaxa Nation of British Columbia, before crossing into Alberta. Drive through the steep red cliffs of Sinclair Canyon and Kootenay National Park before entering Banff National Park, the heart of the Canadian Rockies. The evening is free to enjoy the village’s shops, galleries, and restaurants.

TOUR HIGHLIGHT
PICTURE PERFECT Get ready for a spectacular adventure to explore the beauty of Rocky Mountain peaks, turquoise glacial lakes in Banff National Park - Canada’s first national park. This awe-inspiring natural wonder, where soaring peaks and sapphire lakes meet the heavens for a breathtaking experience like no other on Earth!

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Day 5 BANFF NATIONAL PARK

Spend your day your way in Banff This morning, sightseeing includes a stop at beautiful Bow Falls.

Explore more of Banff with your choice of included Globus Choice excursions.


The balance of the day is at leisure. Consider an optional helicopter flightseeing trip for unsurpassed views of the Rockies or a ride on the Banff Gondola to Sulphur Mountain.

ENHANCED FREE TIME
EXPLORE MORE in Banff with a visit to the Cave and Basin National Historic Site, or walk through downtown Banff, an idyllic mountain ski town. Your Tour Director has suggestions for your free time, and your GlobusGO mobile app puts all the possibilities right at your fingertips.


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Breakfast Breakfast

Day 6 BANFF–LAKE LOUISE–JASPER

Rocky Mountain Majesty Follow breathtaking Icefields Parkway today and head for Jasper National Park. One highlight of your vacation: a visit to famous Lake Louise. Then, climb to Sunwapta Pass to savor stunning vistas of alpine meadows, waterfalls, and glacier masses. There’s time this afternoon for an optional float trip down the historic Athabasca River.

TOUR HIGHLIGHT
NATURAL WONDER Lake Louise is world famous for its turquoise lake in the setting of Victoria Glacier, with a soaring mountain backdrop, palatial Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise hotel, and jaw-dropping sights in the Canadian Rockies. The spectacular beauty of Lake Louise is a rare treasure and bucket list experience!

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Breakfast Breakfast

Day 7 JASPER. EXCURSION TO MALIGNE LAKE

Spectacular Jasper The morning is at leisure. Nearby activities include hiking, canoeing, and strolling the streets of Jasper. Later, journey to Maligne Lake for a Globus Local FavoriteGlobus Local Favorite narrated cruise of the glacial lake and Spirit Island. Afterward, enjoy a lakeside dinner with incredible views and local fare including famous Alberta beef.

LOCAL FAVORITE
SPIRIT IN THE SKY A cruise to Spirit Island on the turquoise waters of Maligne Lake is a spectacular sight to behold as one of the most photographed locations in the world for its jaw-dropping beauty.

TOUR HIGHLIGHT
NATURAL WONDERS Spanning nearly 4,250 square miles of spectacular natural beauty, Jasper is the largest national park in the Canadian Rockies. Its vast wilderness, majestic peaks, abundant wildlife, and breathtaking panoramic sights lie below an incredible Dark Sky to thrill stargazers as well.

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Day 8 JASPER–COLUMBIA ICEFIELD–CALGARY

Geologic Gems This morning, visit Athabasca Falls and then retrace the route south along Icefields Parkway. Stop at the Columbia Icefield for a memorable ride aboard an Ice Explorer. Continue to Calgary, where your Tour Director hosts a special farewell dinner—a perfect ending to your vacation.

TOUR HIGHLIGHT
EPIC RIDE Be moved across the Athabasca Glacier aboard the all-terrain Ice Explorer and walk on the surface where the Earth’s geology is changing beneath your feet. Visit the Glacier Discovery Centre and feel the force of nature’s strength on an ancient glacier that still carves the face of the Rocky Mountains today.

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Day 9 CALGARY

Happy trails until we meet again! Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning.

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Breakfast Breakfast

 Tour Director

With GLOBUS, there’s no better way to get to know your destination than through the eyes of a Tour Director. We’d like you to meet one of our Tour Directors, who average over a decade of experience and are representative of the type of expert that will be with you on your vacation.

MARK LOVE

Escorting tours for more than 10 years

“Travel has always been my passion. After completing my degree in Tourism, I lived overseas and had the opportunity to visit numerous countries and experience different cultures. My background in the travel industry has enabled me to realize how invaluable a respected and experienced tour operator is. I have 5 years of experience as a Tour Director with Globus family of brands and am proud every time I represent the company and travel with my guests. The Canadian Rockies are my home and I can not imagine a better office space in the world. Regardless if I am viewing wildlife with my group, telling a story of historical significance, or just standing close by as guests enjoy the beautiful scenery of Western Canada, I love my role as a Tour Director. Being a part of a guests travel experience is the best reward that I can ask for!”

Tour Director - MARK LOVE

 Accommodations

Calgary
Waterton Lakes Park
Whitefish
Banff
Jasper

Calgary

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Delta Calgary Downtown

Superior First-Class

Delta Calgary Downtown 209-4th Avenue S.E., Calgary, AB Canada

209-4th Avenue S.E.
Calgary, Canada

This elegant hotel is ideally located in beautiful Calgary and is minutes away from the Convention Center and entertainment. The hotel features an ATM, currency exchange, room service, indoor pool, fitness center, the popular Elements Bistro restaurant, and 398 well-appointed guestrooms.

Hotel Amenities

  • Currency Exchange
  • Gift Shop
  • Bar/Lounge
  • ATM
  • Business Center
  • Ice Machine
  • Fitness Room
  • Restaurant On-Site
  • Concierge desk
  • Pool
  • Luggage Storage
  • Shoe Shine
  • Laundry Available
  • Beauty Salon
  • Elevator
  • Parking/Valet

Room Amenities

  • Television
  • Iron/Ironing Board
  • Phone
  • Window Opens
  • Air Conditioning
  • Wake-Up Calls
  • Complimentary Newspaper
  • Pay Movies
  • Hair Dryer
  • Room Service
  • Cable/Satellite
  • Complimentary Toiletries
  • Climate Control
  • Coffee Maker
  • Desk
  • Daily Housekeeping
  • Internet Access
  • Voicemail
  • Alarm Clock

 Optional Excursions

No matter what you’re into: food, wine, history, art, music or anything else, we give you the freedom to personalize your vacation with optional excursions that speak to your interests.

When you book your excursions with us, you can be assured that every optional excursion that we offer coordinates with the free time that you'll have in your destination, so you'll never have conflicts between included and optional activities. Our team of travel experts carefully selects each optional excursion that we offer to ensure that you receive the highest quality at a great value. Our tried-and-true partners have a finger on the pulse of the city in which they operate so they deliver the very best experiences. We offer experiences you cannot create on your own and because you’re booking with us, we coordinate all your transportation and timing needs.

The following optional excursions are examples only for this vacation. These may or may not be offered, and availability is subject to days of operation and seasonality. Please select a departure date to view optional excursions and pricing for a specific date (due to currency fluctuation, pricing shown is subject to change until purchased). Optional excursions are available for purchase on our MyGlobus site 90 days prior to the tour start date.

Price Ranges

$ ($50 CAD and under)
$$ ($51 - $100 CAD)
$$$ ($101 - $150 CAD)
$$$$ (Over $150)


Banff
Jasper

Banff

PEAKS & VALLEYS

PEAKS & VALLEYS

Take your experience higher on a docent-led tour at Whyte Museum to explore the history, culture, and environment of Banff and the Bow Valley area. Learn about the influence of the mountains and landscape, plus view collections illustrating life in the Canadian Rockies, Indigenous people, and early settlers.

Price Range: $

A NATURAL HIGH

A NATURAL HIGH

Discover Banff National Park on foot with a guided hike on Tunnel Mountain Summit Trail. Enjoy an immersive nature experience and watch for wildlife, natural wonders and wildflowers on the gentle hike. Explore panoramic views of the valley and Sulphur Mountain and pause at rocky outcrops for photo stops.

Price Range: $

Jasper

Athabasca River Float Trip

Athabasca River Float Trip

Enjoy some of Jasper National Park's very best scenery from water level on this exciting rafting float trip along the Athabasca River!

Price Range: $$$



The “Starting at” or listed price is based on the lowest price available to book. Price is per person based on twin occupancy and any applicable port charges, non-commissionable taxes and fees and intra-vacation flight are included in the price shown. Any included overnight stay in Canada, applicable GST/HST is also included in the price shown. International airfare, however, is not included. If price is crossed out, the new price shown includes a limited time promotional offer(s). Please review current promotions or deals for additional information.