Rocky Mountain Splendor

7 Days/6 Nights
Banff, Jasper, Lake Louise

The popularity of our Canadian "Self Drive" is easy to understand.  While many people were concerned that they would be driving in mountainous terrain, we were able to assure them that the roads were wide and straight, easing their way high into the Canadian Rockies.  The scenery is spectacular.  Your pre arranged accommodations are in some of Canada’s most famous hotels.  This year, count yourselves among the many travelers who have enjoyed the Canadian Rockies on our Rocky Mountain Splendor self drive program.

• 6 Nights Hotel Accommodations 

  • 2 Nights - Fairmont Banff Springs

  • 2 Nights - Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge

  • 2 Nights - Fairmont Lake Louise

• Compact car with unlimited kilometres

  • Pick up and drop off at Calgary Airport

• Alberta Travel Planner

• Hotel, car taxes and GST on applicable items

  

  Day 1 – Calgary to Banff

  Welcome to Calgary.  The Budget rental office is right at the airport.  Keep your luggage cart and walk over to collect your car.  Your destination is either the historic Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel or the Buffalo Mountain Lodge.  The area is rich in the history of the “Springs” and the story of how Banff has developed from a railroad stop, to one of the best known resorts in the world.

  Overnight – Banff

  Day 2 – Banff at Leisure

  Be sure and you see Bow Falls, the Cave and Basin, Tunnel Mountain and if you wish; take a gondola ride up the side of Sulphur Mountain. You can take a soak in the naturally-heated Upper Hot Springs, or just take a leisurely cruise on Lake Minnewanka.

  Overnight – Banff

  Day 3 – Banff to Jasper

  Enroute to Jasper, you travel along the Icefields Parkway, named one of the most scenic highways in North America.  The Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge has been named one of the ten best resorts in the world.  The Sawridge Inn is centrally located in the town of Jasper, close to shops, restaurants and the rail station.

  Overnight – Jasper

  Day 4 – Jasper at Leisure

  You have the entire day to enjoy all that Jasper has to offer!  You can take a bike ride, swim, hike, golf and even go horseback riding.  Consider a visit to Mt. Edith Cavell, secluded Maligne Lake or rafting on the Athabasca River.

  Overnight – Jasper

  Day 5 – Jasper to Lake Louise

  Your reluctance to leave Jasper will pass, as you travel south through some of the most beautiful vistas found anyplace on the globe.  A stop at the awesome Athabasca Glacier for an Ice Explorer ride on this prehistoric river of endless ice is highly recommended.  Your destination is the beautiful Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise or the Deer Lodge, rustic by intent.

  Overnight – Lake Louise

  Day 6 – Lake Louise at Leisure

  The breathtaking aura of the Rockies is yours to revel in today. The Lake Louise ski area offers rides on their chair lifts that take you to lofty heights for spectacular views.  Visit the Valley of the Ten Peaks to view lovely Moraine Lake and be sure to leave time to enjoy the serenity of the turquoise waters of Lake Louise.

  Overnight – Lake Louise

  Day 7 – Lake Louise/Home

  You will return your car to the same location at the Calgary airport.  We hope you enjoyed your trip to Canada and we thank you for choosing Cartan Tours!

  

  • Package is offered daily
  • Rates are in US Dollars, per person, double occupancy
  • Airfare from most US cities is available, please ask our staff for assistance
  Staying at the Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel, Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge and the Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise

  Season	Land Only
  May 1 - 29, 2010	$1,459
  May 30 - June 29, 2010	$1,929
  June 30 - August 31, 2010	$1,999
  September 1 - 29, 2010	$1,929
  September 30 - October 31, 2010	$1,129

  A baggage & housekeeping charge of $70 per person must be added to the rates shown above.

   

  Staying at the Buffalo Mountain Lodge in Banff, Sawridge Inn in Jasper and Deer Lodge in Lake Louise

  Season	Land Only
  May 1 - 26, 2010	$799
  May 27 - June 12, 2010	$979
  June 13 - 19, 2010	$999
  June 20 - September 30, 2010	$1,109
  October 1 - 9, 2010	$879
  October 10 - 31, 2010	$969
  A baggage & housekeeping charge of $25 per person must be added to the rates shown above.