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Glacier National Park & the Canadian Rockies with the Calgary Stampede 2026
11 Day Tour from Calgary to Calgary
Tour Description:
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 11-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. It’s only fitting to add the “Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth” to your great outdoors Canadian Rockies tour. Break in your boots and break out your 10-gallon hat for the Calgary Stampede, a “Wild West” festival that tips its Stetson to more than a century of cowboy culture and heritage. From bucking broncos to daring dishes, the world’s largest rodeo – and one of Canada’s largest music festivals – promises a delicious feast for your eyes, ears, and taste buds. PLUS, your tour includes your choice of excursions in Banff so you can plan your day your way.
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Dates & Pricing
Start Dates Listed Below are US departure dates, please verify specific dates with your Pavlus Travel Planner
| Sunday 28 Jun 26 — Wednesday 08 Jul 26 | Starting at $5,469 |  SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Monday 29 Jun 26 — Thursday 09 Jul 26 | Starting at $5,469 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
Disclaimer: Prices listed are per person, based on double occupancy, and in USD. All promotions are valid for new bookings only, capacity controlled and valid on select dates and departures. Individual Terms and Conditions will apply to all promotions. Any promotion can be withdrawn at any time without notice. Please speak with your Pavlus Travel Planner for complete vendor terms and conditions, including eligible tour and cruise dates.
Destination & Sightseeing
Destination & SightseeingSpecial features included in this tour: • Guided sightseeing in Calgary• Tour Head-Smashed-in-Buffalo Jump with local First Nation’s 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• Tour Banff National Park• 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• Explore Jasper National Park and the Canadian Rockies• Visit Columbia Icefield and ride the Ice Explorer on Athabasca Glacier• Discover the First Nations village at the Calgary Stampede grounds and stage shows• Attend the Calgary Rodeo
Notes:
• Available only on the CSE June 28 & 29 departures. • The Calgary Stampede grounds area is large, and guests should be prepared for easy yet sustained walking and independent exploration. For grandstand events, there is limited elevator access and limited wheelchair assistance.• 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.
• Available only on the CSE June 28 & 29 departures. • The Calgary Stampede grounds area is large, and guests should be prepared for easy yet sustained walking and independent exploration. For grandstand events, there is limited elevator access and limited wheelchair assistance.• 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
ITINERARYDay 1 ARRIVE IN CALGARY, ALBERTA
Welcome to Calgary! At 6 pm, meet your Tour Director and travel companions for a welcome drink
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 Nation’s guide. Then on to scenic Waterton Lakes National Park with a photo stop at Cameron Falls. (B,D)
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
Breakfast Dinner
Breakfast
DinnerDay 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 [LF] huckleberry pie with ice cream. Take a scenic ride on the Red Jammer Bus on spectacular Going-to-the-Sun Road. (B,L)
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
BreakfastLunch
BreakfastLunchDay 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. (B)
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!
Breakfast
BreakfastDay 5 BANFF NATIONAL PARK
Breathtaking Banff This morning, sightseeing includes a stop at beautiful Bow Falls. The balance of the day is at leisure. You may choose to join an optional helicopter flightseeing trip for unsurpassed views of the Rockies. (B)
ENHANCED FREE TIME
EXPLORE MORE in Banff with a visit to the Whyte Museum of the Rockies or a 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
Breakfast
BreakfastDay 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. (B)
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!
Breakfast
BreakfastDay 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 [LF] narrated cruise of the glacial lake and Spirit Island. Afterward, enjoy a lakeside dinner with incredible views and local fare including famous Alberta beef. (B,D)
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
Breakfast Dinner
Breakfast DinnerDay 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. (B,D)
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
Breakfast Dinner
Breakfast DinnerDay 9 CALGARY
The Wild Frontier Free time this morning to explore the Calgary Stampede grounds at your leisure with your included admission, including the First Nations village of [LF] Elbow River Camp. Free time this afternoon before Chuckwagon Races and stage show this evening. (B)
LOCAL FAVORITE
ANCIENT TRADITIONS Immerse yourself in the local First Nations culture with a visit to Elbow River Camp. Learn more about the history with traditional Powwows, flag-raising ceremonies and cultural demonstrations of artisanal work and hand games, utilizing skills and traditions passed down through generations.
TOUR HIGHLIGHT
CULTURE & TRADITION Step through the gates of Stampede Park into a world of wonder, fun, and “Wild West” excitement. Stroll the streets of a recreated frontier town and enjoy a wide variety of exciting talent at the many entertainment stages. This evening, watch the heart-stopping chuckwagon races in an all-out dash for the finish line, an amazing contest of nerves and horsepower. Afterward, get ready for an outdoor stage show featuring hundreds of singers, dancers, and musicians in a lavishly produced and choreographed musical variety spectacular
Breakfast
BreakfastDay 10 CALGARY
Ropin’ & Ridin’ Free time this morning. Watch the Calgary Rodeo this afternoon and receive the souvenir program. Remainder of the day is free at the Calgary Stampede grounds. (B)
TOUR HIGHLIGHT
Spend another day exploring the traditions of the Wild West on the Calgary Stampede grounds. Visit Rope Square with its variety of Western entertainment and fun. This afternoon, see the best of the best as they saddle up for world-class rodeo action. Top professionals take on the West’s wildest horses. You’ll also enjoy the rodeo’s most famed event—bull riding! Take home a souvenir program to remind you of your time in Calgary
Breakfast
BreakfastDay 11 CALGARY
Happy trails until we meet again! Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. (B)
Accommodations
Accommodations| Calgary | Waterton Lakes Park | Whitefish | Banff | Jasper |
Delta Calgary Downtown
Superior First-Class
209-4th Avenue S.E. Calgary AB 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.
Superior First-Class
209-4th Avenue S.E. Calgary AB 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.
Disclaimer: Prices listed are per person, based on double occupancy, and in USD. All promotions are valid for new bookings only, capacity controlled and valid on select dates and departures. Individual Terms and Conditions will apply to all promotions. Any promotion can be withdrawn at any time without notice. Please speak with your Pavlus Travel Planner for complete vendor terms and conditions, including eligible tour and cruise dates.
