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Discover the Glacier Trails – from Banff (9 hrs)
A full day of viewing towering mountains, pristine lakes and timeless glaciers! The Icefields Parkway is one of the most spectacular stretches of road in the world and what better way to experience this than with one of our interpretive guides.
The menace of the mountains will be undeniable as you travel through history experiencing the brave tales of early explorers. Carved through time the summits and valleys tell the story of our glacial past and reveal their unmistakable power. Departs 09:00am (8.5 hrs).
2012 Prices: £96 per adult | £49 per child (6-15 yrs) | £Free per infant (0-5 yrs)
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Kananaskis River Whitewater Fun NEW!
This exciting whitewater paddle raft excursion on the Kananaskis River is a wonderful
introduction to rafting, and fun for the whole family. The Canadian Rockies provide a
dramatic backdrop as a professional river guide helps you navigate through wonderful
mountain scenery and the natural history of the area. Rated as Grade 2-3 level
whitewater. River gear, change tents, and beverages are provided.
2012 Prices: £48 per adult | £42 per child (5-15 yrs) | n/a
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Banff Mountain Lakes & Waterfalls – from Banff (9.5 hrs)
Departing from individual hotels, Banff - Discover the beauty of Banff and Yoho National Parks and other landmarks. Enjoy hiking or
simply appreciate spectacular mountain scenery.
Your first stop is at Johnston Canyon where
you have sufficient time to take a short nature walk to the lower falls. Continue to Moraine
Lake and Lake Louise, often known as the “Jewel of the Rockies”.
Cross the Great Divide,
enter Yoho National Park and visit Takakkaw Falls, Kicking Horse Pass, Emerald Lake and the
Natural Rock Bridge that spans across the Kicking Horse River. Tour includes lunch.
2012 Prices: £66 per adult | £33 per child (6-15 yrs) | £Free per infant (0-5 yrs)
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Explore Banff inc Banff Gondola – from Calgary NEW!
Learn about the geology, native history and wildlife while exploring Banff and its
surroundings. After departing the city of Calgary, travel west through the rolling foothills
with the Canadian Rocky Mountains in the horizon. The first stop will be at Stoney
Nakoda Resort where there will be time to visit the Native Heritage artifacts exhibit. Lunch
will be at leisure. The afternoon will take you into Banff National Park - only 15 minutes
from the town site of Banff. Enjoy a short tour visiting such points as Bow Falls, and
Surprise Corner, and then it is a stop at the Banff Gondola to ride up into the mountain
tops for spectacular views from a one kilometer boardwalk or 360 degree observation
deck.
2012 Prices: £104 per adult | £52 per child (6-15 yrs) | £Free per infant (0-5 yrs)
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Spirit Island Cruise on Maligne Lake, Jasper from Jasper (1.5 hrs)
Let Maligne Tours take you on a cruise on one of the Rockies most picturesque lakes. This tour is operated in a glass enclosed, heated cruise boat and is fully narrated by a coastguard licensed crew.
Midway through there is a photo stop at Spirit Island where passengers disembark for a short walk to the lookout point, a wonderful photo opportunity not to be missed!
2012 Prices: £39 per adult | £19 per child (5-14yrs) | £Free per infant (0-4 yrs)
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Explorer Jasper NEW!
Experience Jasper National Park by travelling the trails of the early explorers and view the park’s unspoiled grandeur. You will begin along the mighty Athabasca Canadian Heritage
River learning about David Thompson and the valley ecosystem. Hike above Maligne
Canyon, with its narrow gorge and limestone walls created by 10,000 years of water
erosion and visit a place of mystery and Native legend at Medicine Lake. On your
adventure to Maligne Lake, the largest natural lake in the Canadian Rockies, you are sure
to see a variety of mountain wildlife.
2012 Prices: £33 per adult | £16 per child (6-15yrs) | £Free per infant (0-5 yrs)
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Athabasca River Raft/Float Trip – Jasper (2.5 hrs)
Departing from Totem Pole at Train Station - Join the fun on this 16-kilometre raft/float trip while gaining a unique perspective of Jasper National Park from the Athabasca River.
A National Park licensed guide will provide
commentary on the human and natural history of Jasper while navigating you along the
same route used by the "fur traders" almost 2 centuries ago.
Enjoy incomparable views of Jasper National Pak on this designated "Canadian Heritage River", as you pass through calm stretches interspersed by small sets of rapids. Lifejackets and specially designed rafts offers a safe and comfortable trip. Fun for the whole family.
2012 Prices: £38 per adult | £16 per child (6-15 yrs) | £Free per infant (0-5 yrs)
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Banff to Jasper Scenic Tour NEW!
Travel the Icefields Parkway through the natural splendour of Banff and Jasper national parks. Spectacular glaciers, cascading waterfalls, turquoise lakes and colourful meadows
dot this awe-inspiring mountain wilderness. The snow-capped peaks and endless
mountain ridges are home to a wide variety of wildlife, including bears, wolves, deer and
eagles. The tour stops at the Columbia Icefield where you will venture by Ice Explorer
onto the massive Athabasca Glacier. Other brief sightseeing stops include an opportunity
to photograph the turquoise waters of picturesque Lake Louise are made throughout the
tour. Ice Explorer included.
2012 Prices: £111 per adult | £56 per child (6-15yrs) | £Free per infant (0-5 yrs)
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Discovery the Grizzly Bears, Banff NEW!
This guided sightseeing tour highlights some of the top attractions of the Canadian
Rockies, all within a short driving distance from Banff. Visit a grizzly bear refuge and
watch the delightful antics of ‘Boo’ the bear as he romps through this natural habitat.
Other stops along the tour route include Lake Louise, the Spiral Tunnels and Takakkaw
Falls, Canada’s second highest waterfall. At Kicking Horse Mountain or Lake Louise a
gondola ride takes you to the top of the Purcell Mountains where you’ll be treated to a
delicious mountain top lunch at Canada’s highest restaurant.
2012 Prices: £102 per adult | £57 per child (6-15yrs) | £Free per infant (0-5 yrs)
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Wildlife Discover Tour - Jasper NEW!
Explore the magnificent Maligne Valley and discover striking natural beauty, abundant
wildlife and a genuine geological mystery. While searching for osprey, bald eagles, big
horn sheep, elk, deer and bears, you’ll visit the longest natural lake in the Canadian
Rockies, view a spectacular 50-metre gorge created by 10,000 years of erosion and
travel to “disappearing” Medicine Lake, the source of what is believed to be the largest
underground river system in Canada. This tour delivers you to the heart of an unspoiled
natural playground.
2012 Prices: £42 per adult | £26 per child (2-12yrs) | £Free per infant (0-1 yrs)
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