Indians, Glaciers & Rockies
12 Days
You can...
- Savour the awesome Rockies
- Enjoy Canada's rich wildlife
- Meet First Nations' people
The natural splendour of the Rockies is unsurpassable. En route to Jasper you'll see snow-capped peaks, icefields, fast flowing rivers, glaciers, alpine pastures, remarkable coloured lakes and abundant wildlife. Varied activities - trail walks, horse-riding and wildlife spotting, plus river rafting and canoeing (both optional) ensure an exciting wilderness experience.
Finally, Elk Island NP is one of the best places to watch wildlife and provides a chance to sleep in a teepee and meet the people of Canada's First Nations.
- Day 1. Fly to Calgary
- Fly to Calgary; drive to Canmore in the Rockies.
- Day 2/3. Banff National Park
- Banff NP; walks, see moose & bear, horse-riding, cowboy dinner.
- Day 4. Lake Louise
- Lake Louise, walks to lake and glacier. Drive to Yoho NP.
- Day 5. Yoho National Park
- Yoho NP, walks & waterfalls.
- Day 6-8. Jasper National Park
- Jasper NP; wildlife walking safari, explore Maligne Canyon, optional rafting/canoeing.
- Day 9/10. Elk Island National Park
- Elk Island NP, see bison & moose, meet native Canadian Indians, sleep in a teepee.
- Day 11. Fly Edmonton to London
- Drive to Edmonton; fly to London.
- Day 12. Arrive London
- Is it right for your family?
- This tour will appeal to any active family with a love of the outdoors and camping. You'll sleep in 3-person tents (for two people) with inflatable mattresses, and stay at national park campsites that have flush toilets and showers (sometimes hot). You'll need sleeping bags.
- Accommodation and meals: Ski lodge (1nt), camping (8nts) in 3-person tents for two people, authentic teepee (1nt). 9 breakfasts, 9 lunches and 9 evening meals included.
- Flight details: Scheduled flights from Heathrow with Air Canada.
- Departures 2009: 23 May; 18 Jul; 01, 08 Aug.
- Departures 2010: 29 May; 17, 31 Jul; 14 Aug.
- Prices: Limited booking period only Land only from £1,399 child, £1,499 adult. Including flights from London from £2,249 adult, £1,949 child.
- Age Guideline: 7+
- Trip code: FCIG
