Grand Tetons to Banff: Iconic National Parks of Canada and the U.S.
Program #20524
Prepare yourself for an adventure of monumental proportions — one encompassing six national parks in two American states and two Canadian provinces. The Rocky Mountain colossus must be seen to be appreciated, and your journey will take you to Yellowstone, Grand Teton, Glacier, Waterton, Banff and Jasper national parks. Experience famous waypoints like Jackson Hole, Old Faithful Geyser, Mammoth Hot Springs and Lake Louise as you learn about the geology, history, flora and fauna of the Rocky Mountains.
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$3195 + $1051 Single Supplement
Tour 1 7/10-7/21 Tour 2 7/24-8/04 | Tour 3 8/07-8/18 Tour 4 8/14-8/25 | Tour 5 8/21-9/01 |
Nestled at the base of Snow King Mountain, this is Jackson Hole's premier full-service property just moments from Jackson Town Square. This will be our base for the beginning of the program.
400 East Snow King Avenue
Jackson Hole, WY 83001
Dunraven Lodge and Cascade Lodge, sitting side by side, are part of the Canyon Village complex. Rooms at both of these attractive log and rock-trimmed structures are furnished with rustic lodgepole pieces.
Yellowstone National Park, WY 82190
From the moment you enter the hotel, the grand lobby and spiral staircase will take you back to the grandeur of Montana’s gold mining “glory days” on Last Chance Gulch.
2301 Colonial Drive
Helena, MT 59601
Many Glacier Hotel is located along the shores of Swiftcurrent Lake inside Glacier National Park. The great northern railroad built this historic hotel in 1915 to accommodate the many tourists passing through Glacier National Park. Many Glacier Hotel is built in the Swiss Chalet style and the Swiss theme is carried through the interior of the hotel as well.
Highway 8, Swiftcurrent Lake
Glacier National Park, MT 59434
In the heart of the Canadian Rockies a very special place exists……the Mount Royal Hotel. Set amongst the majestic mountains in a protected landscape of Banff National Park rests the world-class resort town of Banff. In the center of this breathtaking experience, the Mount Royal Hotel's heritage and charming accommodations will create a long lasting memory for you.
138 Banff Avenue
Banff, AB T1L1A7
The Calgary Sandman Hotel City Centre location is convenient to all things ‘Calgary’. The Calgary Tower, Stampede Grounds, Convention Centre, Museum and Zoo are minutes away on the Light Rail Transit system. As part of the Plus 15 Walkway system, the Hotel is only a short walk from nearby dining options, theatres, parks and the shopping district.
25 Hopewell Way NE
Calgary, AB T3J4V7
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Day 1
Orientation Opening Dinner Listening Device Orientation Day 2 Breakfast - Snow King Depart for Teton National Park Craig Thomas Discovery Center, Visitor Center Lunch – In the park National Museum of Wildlife Art Free time - downtown Jackson Hole Dinner – In Jackson Hole Presentation* Day 3 Breakfast - Snow King Depart for Yellowstone National Park with stops and walks along the way West Thumb Geyser Basin - 1/2 mile loop walk Lunch – In Yellowstone National Park Hayden Valley viewing Artist Point Check-in at Canyon Lodge Dinner - Canyon Village Restaurant Canyon Village Educational Center Day 4 Breakfast - Canyon Village Cafeteria Norris Geyser - Porcelain Trail Midway Geyser Basin - Grand Prismatic Spring Old Faithful Visitor Center Lunch – at Old Faithful Self-selected walks Free time at Canyon Village Dinner - Canyon Village Presentation* Day 5 Breakfast - Canyon Village Mammoth Hot Springs Lunch at Mammoth Depart for Helena Check-in at the Red Lion Dinner - Red Lion Presentation* Day 6 Breakfast - Red Lion Depart for Many Glacier with stops and walks along the way Lunch – in route Museum of the Plains Indian Check-in at Many Glacier Hotel Dinner - Many Glacier Free evening Day 7 Breakfast - Many Glacier Travel the Going-to-the-Sun Road Lunch - Lake McDonald Return trip to Many Glacier Dinner - Many Glacier Presentation* Day 8 Breakfast - Many Glacier Depart for Waterton Lakes National Park Border Crossing into Canada (Passports needed) Waterton Lakes National Park Lunch - Ft. McCleod Tour Ft. McCleod Depart for Banff National Park Check-in at Banff's Mount Royal Hotel Dinner - Mount Royal Hotel Day 9 Breakfast - Mount Royal Tour Banff (Bow Falls, Whyte Museum, Gardens) Gondola ride up to Sulphur Mountain Lunch – In Banff Boat cruise Dinner – In Banff Presentation* Day 10 Breakfast - Mount Royal Depart for Jasper National Park Snow Coach excursion on Athabasca Glacier Lunch - Columbia Icefield Depart for Banff with stops and walks along the way Dinner – (On your own tonight) Free evening Day 11 Breakfast - Mount Royal Depart for Lake Louise Visit the Historic Fairmont Chateau Lunch - Lake Louise Depart for Calgary Check-in at the Downtown Sandman Hotel Final Banquet Day 12 Breakfast – Downtown Sandman Hotel Independent departures *Presentation dates/times may very upon speaker availability ** Program schedule subject to change Click here to make a reservation! Photo credits: Montana Department of Tourism, Wyoming Department of Tourism, Banff National Park |
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