8 DAY EXPLORING WINTER WONDERLAND OF THE CANADIAN ROCKIES
CANADIAN ROCKIES WINTER TRIP
Wrap up warm and explore the magic of Alberta in winter. Discover deep canyons, wander through carved Ice Castles, enjoy a sleigh ride in the mountains and stargaze under the crisp clear winter night sky. You will finish this tour understanding why the Canadian Rockies can be so enchanting at this time of the year!
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Start Location: Edmonton
End Location: Calgary
TOP HIGHLIGHTS
- Lake Louise and sleigh ride in Banff
- The Icefields Parkway in winter glory
- Galaxy and night sky viewing in the world’s second largest Dark Sky Preserve
- Award-winning Ice Castles in Edmonton
- Winter wildlife and bison viewing in Elk Island National Park
- The biggest ice carving competition in Canada
- Guided walk to the Maligne Canyon Frozen Waterfalls
- Johnston Canyon Guided Winter walk
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WHAT'S INCLUDED
- Services of an experienced professional Tour Leader or Driver/Guide
- Intercity travel by minibus
- Winter activities, excursions and attractions as specified in the itinerary
- Meals a specified each day
- 7 nights of accommodation
EXCLUSIONS
- Tour Leader and Drive/Guide gratuities
- Applicable government taxes
- Meals not mentioned in the itinerary
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What is the maximum number of travellers in a group?
Anderson Vacations specializes in Small Group Fully Escorted tours. If the tour is classified as a 'Classic Tour', up to of 28 persons may join the tour although tours commonly travel with anywhere between 18 to 24 travellers.
However, if the tour is classified as a 'Tour of Distinction, only up to of 21 persons join the tour and many Tours of Distinction travel with 12 to 18 travellers.
However, if the tour is classified as a 'Tour of Distinction, only up to of 21 persons join the tour and many Tours of Distinction travel with 12 to 18 travellers.
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Pre-Guaranteed Tours are group tours that we have already confirmed as certain to travel on the specified date. All 'Guaranteed Tours' will travel except in the event of a natural disaster or a catastrophic event that is beyond our control. They may already have the minimum number of people booked or else are tours that are known to be popular. Select departures of many tours are 'Pre- Guaranteed'.
Pre-Guaranteed Tours are group tours that we have already confirmed as certain to travel on the specified date. All 'Guaranteed Tours' will travel except in the event of a natural disaster or a catastrophic event that is beyond our control. They may already have the minimum number of people booked or else are tours that are known to be popular. Select departures of many tours are 'Pre- Guaranteed'.
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Our tours are suitable for all age demographics. The average age of travelers is typically 45+
How physically demanding is this tour? Are you able to accommodate people with mobility restrictions/limitations?
Some tours are mainly coach based and may not be physically demanding while others may require walking inclines or on rough surfaces to access interesting locations. Please check with us and your booking agent carefully and discuss your mobility restrictions before completing any tour booking to ensure this style of travel is right for you.
How much luggage should I bring?
Each passenger may bring one large suitcase and one carry-on bag. The weight limit for baggage is 20 kilograms or about 40 pounds. Baggage handling is provided at the hotels in our tour packages but there may be places where you will be required to wheel in your bags for quicker access. Be sure to advise our reservations staff if you will be bringing additional items such as a cane, walker or wheelchair. You may also bring one small soft-sided carry-on bag, which should easily fit into the overhead shelf of a coach. Each person is responsible for his/her own carryon luggage. Remember to check your airline baggage restrictions if you are flying, as they may differ from Anderson Vacations guidelines.
What is your recommended spending amount for non-included meals?
The suggested allowance for non-included meals is $40.00 – $60.00 CAD per day (with tipping).
Can you accommodate passengers with dietary restrictions (food allergies, vegan, vegetarian etc.)?
Yes, but within reason. There are many meals included on our fully escorted tours. Please inform us of any dietary restrictions at the time of booking so we can ensure there are alternative meal choices.
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Do you arrange airport transfers?
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I am a solo traveler. Is there a single surcharge?
There are options for single travelers to join most tours. Solo travellers can choose to pay a Single Supplement and have their own room throughout the tour. For those willing to share with a co-traveller of the same gender, we have a Twin Share option that is offered for most tours where you share a hotel rooms with another same gender traveller. No Single Supplement payment is charged to you in this case.
Is it possible to book a triple share accommodation?
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Are gratuities included in the tour cost?
For convenience, gratuities for local guides and meals that are specified in the itinerary are included in the tour price. For meals not included in your tour package please remember that it is customary to tip your server 10-20% in North America. Gratuities for your Coach Driver (where appropriate)and Tour Director are entirely at your discretion. We recommend about CDN $5.00 per person, per day, for your Driver and CDN$7.00 per person, per day for your Tour Leader.
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8 Day Exploring Winter Wonderland of the Canadian Rockies
8 days
Created On: 27 May 2020
Arrive in Edmonton
Welcome to Edmonton, the capital of the Canadian province of Alberta, located on the North Saskatchewan River. Known as Canada’s festival city, with more than 30 festivals each year, from the popular Edmonton Folk Music Festival to the International Street Performers Festival, they bring the city to life no matter what the season.
Overnight: Edmonton
Edmonton
Winter is a fabulous time to enjoy the wilderness of Elk Island National Park. Wildlife viewing is at its best and the serenity of the winter landscape offers peace of mind and a quick getaway from city madness.The Canada Cup of Ice Carving will be held this year at the Boardwalk Ice on Whyte Festival. The Cup showcases the best of ice carving talent from the prestigious Winterlude in Ottawa, Ice Magic in Lake Louise and the Boardwalk Ice on Whyte Festival in Edmonton. Honouring the best of ice sculpting in Canada, artists from around the world travel to compete in the Canada Cup of Ice Carving, the only national competition of its kind in Canada.The top-scoring team from each of the 3 International Ice Carving Competitions will receive a guaranteed berth at the following year’s Canada Cup of Ice Carving.Ice Castles is an award-winning frozen attraction located in six cities across North America. The experience is built using hundreds of thousands of icicles hand-placed by professional ice artists. The castles include breathtaking LED-lit sculptures, frozen thrones, ice-carved tunnels, slides, fountains and much more.
Overnight: Edmonton
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Edmonton – Jasper
We depart Edmonton after breakfast and enjoy some beautiful views as you travel west towards the Jasper National Park. The frozen lakes and rivers provide a great backdrop for the elk, deer, moose, wolves, sheep and coyotes that are still very active in winter.There will be some time to spend time exploring attractive Jasper town centre before we gather at 2:30 pm for a 3-hour Downtown Foodie tour will take you to four local eating places, visiting points of interest and taking in some of Jasper’s tastiest tales along the way. At each restaurant, you will be able to try a top dish and a perfectly paired drink to get a real experience of Jasper’s food scene.Renowned for its breathtaking dark sky, Jasper is the perfect place to embrace the night – whether you want to stare into the Milky Way or watch an awe-inspiring aurora. Jasper’s dark sky is especially exceptional during the winter, so bundle up with some hot chocolate and watch it come alive!We gather under the dome of the Jasper Planetarium inside at the Jasper Park Lodge instead! Offering special events, digital planetarium tours, and guided telescope viewing opportunities, the Planetarium’s experienced astronomy guides will personally take you on a tour of the cosmos. Specializing in the night sky above Jasper, visitors have the chance to see the stars above Jasper regardless of the weather. This is a great opportunity to take in a closer look at the heavens over the lakes, canyons, glaciers and mountain tops of the second largest Dark Sky Preserve in the world.
Overnight: Jasper
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Maligne Canyon Ice Walk or Marmot Basin Ski Pass
The Maligne Canyon Icewalk Tour in Jasper, Alberta is one of Jasper’s most popular and impressive winter adventures. Our tour guide will take you to the bottom of the Maligne Canyon – the deepest accessible canyon in Jasper National Park – where you will explore frozen waterfalls, ice caves, and incredible ice formations. You will learn about Jasper’s Maligne Valley, Karst topography, and the mystery of the “disappearing†Medicine Lake.
Overnight: Jasper
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
The Icefields Parkway Drive from Jasper to Banff
This morning we embark on the most beautiful drive in North America made even more stunning in its start winter beauty. Considered one of the most spectacular drives in the world, the Icefields Parkway winter drive allows visitors to experience the awe-inspiring mountains, epic glaciers, frozen waterfalls and ice-covered lakes that define the beauty of the Canadian Rockies.On the way, we will visit the world-famous Lake Louise. Frozen solid in winter, the lake is set against the backdrop of the Rockies. If we are lucky, we will see the ice sculptures on display during mid-winter.
Overnight: Banff
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Banff National Park
This morning we experience a classic, traditional sleigh ride through awe-inspiring mountain scenery. Cuddle up under warm wool blankets as a team of horses pulls us through snow-covered meadows. Watch for grazing elk or coyotes prowling near the edge of the forest as our guides take you on quintessential winter experience.This afternoon, we will head out to the Johnston Canyon and do the famous ‘Ice Walk’. We hike on steel walkways built into the canyon walls that give an airy view of the canyon below. As we travel through prime wildlife habitat on our way to the trailhead and we will hear about how Johnston Canyon was formed. This popular walk will lead us past the lower falls and to the breathtaking upper icefalls.
Overnight: Banff
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Free day in Banff
Banff National Park is home to one of the longest ski seasons in North America and three world-class ski areas, which are all located within 45 minutes of the Town of Banff: Mount Norquay, Sunshine Village, and the Lake Louise Ski Resort. You can either enjoy a day skiing or snowboarding and experience the "champagne powder" Banff is known for. Else, your Tour Leader will be able to advise you on the many possibilities in town including an easy introductory snowshoeing excursion to dramatic colours of Marble Canyon where you can see how the pounding and frozen waters of Tokumn Creek have eroded a 40-meter deep limestone gorge. There are opportunities to experience dog sledding, winter walks or simply to enjoy a spa amidst stunning mountain scenery.
Overnight: Banff
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Banff - Calgary
Depart Banff and transfer to Calgary before heading home.
Meals: Breakfast
