Majestic Rockies & the Calgary Stampede

An unforgettable journey awaits you

Embark on a travel experience that will stay with you forever. We offer a blend of culture, adventure, and tranquility, ensuring every moment is filled with wonder. Whether you’re seeking thrill or relaxation, we create journeys that are truly unforgettable.

The journey Begins

Day 1: Calgary, AB

Welcome to Calgary, the gateway to the Canadian Rockies and the home of the world-famous Calgary Stampede. Upon arrival, make your own way to the centrally located Downtown Hotel, where you will check in and settle into your accommodation. The hotel’s location provides easy access to Stephen Avenue, the Calgary Tower, shops, restaurants and the Bow River pathways. This evening, meet your tour leader and fellow travellers in the hotel lobby for a welcome orientation to the exciting days ahead, and the group will enjoy a welcome dinner at the 360 restaurants in the iconic Calgary Tower. **Please Note- must arrive in the Calgary prior to 4 PM to enjoy the welcome dinner. **

Overnight: Calgary

Meals: Dinner
Day 2: Calgary Stampede & Rodeo

After breakfast, enjoy a full day immersed in the excitement and traditions of the Calgary Stampede, one of Canada’s most celebrated western events. Known as the “Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth,” the Stampede brings together rodeo action, western entertainment, agricultural traditions, live music, food and a lively festival atmosphere. Today’s highlight is the Calgary Stampede Rodeo, where you will experience the energy of professional rodeo competition in one of the most famous rodeo arenas in the world. Between events, there will be time to explore Stampede Park, browse the western-themed attractions and enjoy the many food and entertainment options available throughout the grounds. Return to the hotel in the early evening.

Overnight: Calgary

Meals: Breakfast
Day 3: Calgary Stampede Grandstand Show & Evening Dinner

Enjoy a relaxed morning in Calgary with time at leisure to explore the city, visit local shops or simply enjoy the hotel and downtown surroundings. This afternoon and evening, return to Stampede Park for another memorable Stampede experience. The evening’s feature event is the spectacular Calgary Stampede Grandstand Show, a high-energy production combining music, entertainment, elaborate performances and the excitement of the Stampede atmosphere. Before the show, enjoy dinner at the Grandstand Clubhouse buffet, offering a selection of dishes in a comfortable setting before settling in for the evening’s entertainment. After the Grandstand Show, return to the hotel.

Overnight: Calgary

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 4: Calgary – Banff

This morning, leave Calgary behind and travel west toward the magnificent Canadian Rockies. This morning, we drive through the heart of the city and see some of the highlights including Princess Park area of the riverfront, before we make our way past Olympic Park and then through the foothills of the Rocky Mountains. We will drive through the scenic town of Canmore and then to Banff, at the centre of Canada’s very first National Park. Nestled high in the Canadian Rockies, the town of Banff is located within the Banff National Park. Once “Siding 29” on the Canadian Pacific Railway, the town of Banff was intended to be a tourist town from its very inception. The park’s first superintendent, George Stewart, even oriented the town’s first street so that it offered the best possible view of Cascade Mountain. With easy access to pristine wilderness, outdoor adventures, jaw-dropping landscape, and a vibrant history, there are many places to visit in Banff and Lake Louise. Upon arrival, we will explore Banff on a sightseeing tour with stops at Cascade Gardens, Hoodoos, beautiful Bow Falls, The Buffalo Museum, then visit the Cave & Basin National Historic Site, which tells the story of the hot springs that drew visitors to Banff and led to the creation of the National Park. Then we will take the gondola up Sulphur Mountain, here we will enjoy a group dinner at the top with an unparalleled view of the mountains and valley below.

Overnight: Banff

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 5: Icefield Parkway

Today is one of the great scenic journeys of the Canadian Rockies as you travel along the spectacular Icefields Parkway toward the Columbia Icefield. The highway winds between towering mountain peaks, turquoise lakes, glaciers and sweeping valleys, with numerous opportunities to stop and admire the scenery. One of the highlights of the day is Peyto Lake, one of the most photographed viewpoints in the Rockies. From the viewpoint, the lake’s vivid blue waters stretch below the surrounding peaks, creating one of the region’s most memorable panoramas. Continue toward the Columbia Icefield, one of the largest accumulations of ice south of the Arctic Circle. Here, board the specially designed Ice Explorer for an unforgettable journey onto the Athabasca Glacier. The massive vehicle travels directly across the ancient ice, allowing you to experience this remarkable glacial landscape up close. After the Ice Explorer experience, begin the scenic return journey to Banff, with additional photo stops along the Icefields Parkway as time and conditions permit.

Overnight: Banff

Meals: Breakfast
Day 6: Lake Louise & Johnston Canyon

After breakfast, travel to Lake Louise, one of the most iconic destinations in the Canadian Rockies. Surrounded by soaring mountain peaks and glaciers, the lake is renowned for its brilliant turquoise waters. Enjoy time at the lakeshore to take in the scenery, photograph the dramatic landscape and explore at a leisurely pace. Next, surrounded by dramatic, jagged mountain peaks, the brilliant turquoise waters of Moraine Lake create one of the most breathtaking vistas in the region. Enjoy time at the lakeshore to take in the scenery and capture photographs of this unforgettable Rocky Mountain setting. Continue through the Bow Valley to Johnston Canyon, where a gentle trail follows Johnston Creek through a spectacular limestone canyon. Walk along the well-maintained pathways and bridges to view the dramatic waterfalls and rushing waters that have carved their way through the canyon over thousands of years. Return to Banff in the late afternoon to enjoy one final evening in the Rockies, with a Farewell Group dinner.

Overnight: Banff

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 7: Day of Departure

Our epic Rocky Mountain journey comes to a close this morning as we head home with memories of the stunning landscapes that we have passed through and the hospitality of the people who call this home.

Meals: Breakfast

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Status	Trip start	Trip End	price	deposit	single supplement	Book
AVAILABLE	Fri, 16 Jul 2027	Thu, 22 Jul 2027	$4,723 USD	$500 USD	$2,230 USD

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What’s Included

6 nights of accomodation (4 star)
Professional Tour Leader
Transportation by comfortable coach
The Calgary Stampede Rodeo and Grandstand show
Extensive touring to experience the highlights of the Canadian Rockies
Breakfast daily and 4 Dinners

What’s Not Included

International or domestic flights
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Any meals not listed
Any attractions not listed

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Tour Questions

Anderson Vacations specializes in Small Group Fully Escorted tours. If the tour is classified as a ‘Classic Tour’ up to 24 persons may join the tour although tours commonly travel with anywhere between 18 to 24 travellers. If the tour is classified as a 'Tour of Distinction’ only up to 18 persons may join the tour and many 'Tours of Distinction' travel with 12 to 18 travellers.

After dreaming about travel to an exciting destination, arranging for time off work, booking your flights the last thing you need is for your trip to be cancelled. Anderson vacation's pre-Guaranteed tours take the uncertainty away from planning your travel and give you peace of mind to book our tours. 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. Only select departures of tours are 'pre-Guaranteed'.

We pride ourselves on providing “a small shared group experience.” In the event that we have fewer than ten participants on a tour we will offer a “small-group surcharge” to ensure that the tour runs as scheduled. This fee, which is up to 15% of the “land” portion of the tour, will be offered to you as an option to continue with the trip. This fee will cover the costs associated with handling a smaller group.

Our tours are suitable for all age demographics. The average age of travelers is typically 45+.

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.

Yes, we do accommodate dietary restrictions (within reason) such as, food allergies, vegan, vegetarian, etc. 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.

Booking & Flight Questions

Yes, we can assist you with airport transfers for you in most locations at a reasonable extra cost. Several tours have airport transfers already included. Please contact us for more details.

Yes, we can certainly assist with booking additional nights of hotel accommodation for you before and after your fully escorted tour. This is available upon request and subject to availability. Please inquire for further information and prices.

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.

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 room with another same gender traveller. In this case, you will not be charged for Single Supplement.

Yes, it is possible to book triple share accommodations on select trips. Please inquire or contact us regarding this option, as prices and availability vary from tour to tour.

Yes, you can! Anderson Vacations works with many private groups and helps to customize a tour to traveller’s needs. Please contact us for more details.

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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