Calgary • Banff • Sundance Lodge • Lake Louise • Jasper
Embark on an unforgettable Canadian Rockies adventure, starting with a scenic flight from London to Calgary. Stay a night in downtown Calgary before heading into the heart of Banff for stargazing under dark skies and meeting a rescued grizzly bear. Experience horseback riding through pristine wilderness, unwind at charming lodges in Lake Louise and Jasper, and dive into thrilling white-water rafting and guided wildlife safaris. This journey blends nature, adventure, and authentic Canadian hospitality for a truly immersive escape
Day 1: Calgary
Car Hire for Full Duration - Tesla Model 3 Long Range or Similar
Stay at Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Calgary Downtown for 1 nights
Day 2: Banff
Stay at Mount Royal Hotel 3 nights
Banff Sunset and Stargazing Tour - 2hr Walking
Join us for an unforgettable sunset and stargazing tour in the breathtaking Banff National Park, where adventure meets natural beauty. This immersive experience takes you into one of Canada's most stunning landscapes, providing ample opportunity to capture the magic of twilight and the marvels of the night sky. into an incredible stargazing experience. Banff National Park is renowned for its commitment to preserving dark skies, making it an ideal location for night photography. You'll find yourself surrounded by an astonishing array of stars, including the mesmerizing Milky Way, which creates a canvas unlike any other. This breathtaking view offers a perfect opportunity for photography enthusiasts to practice their skills under the stars.
POINT: The Cave and Basin PARKING LOT/Welcome Building. tour departs just after sunset seasonally. We will contact you if we need to adjust the time for seasonal conditions.d *when required
- Headlamps and Lanterns Included
- Professional Certified Guide
Pass By Cave and Basin National Historic Site
Meet in the PARKING LOT/Welcome Building of the Cave and Basin National Historic Site. There is free parking at this location. Your guide will have a clipboard and smile. Please let them know you have arrived.
Admission Ticket Free
Pass By Banff
Join us for an unforgettable sunset and stargazing tour in the breathtaking Banff National Park, where adventure meets natural beauty . This immersive experience takes you into one of Canada's most stunning landscapes, providing ample opportunity to capture the magic of twilight and the marvels of the night sky. into an incredible stargazing experience. Banff National Park is renowned for its commitment to preserving dark skies, making it an ideal location for night photography. You'll find yourself surrounded by an astonishing array of stars, including the mesmerizing Milky Way, which creates a canvas unlike any other. This breathtaking view offers a perfect opportunity for photography enthusiasts to practice their skills under the stars. distance. Mostly flat.
Admission Ticket Free
Day 3: Discover Grizzly Bears from Banff
Discover a wilder side of the Rockies on this small-group adventure that connects you with some of the regions most awe-inspiring natural wonders. Visit Takakkaw Fallsone of Canadas highest waterfallsexplore the emerald waters of Emerald Lake, and view the historic Spiral Tunnels in Yoho National Park. Stop at the Golden Skybridge, Canadas highest suspension bridge, with stunning views and a relaxing lunch. Then continue to the Kicking Horse Grizzly Bear Refuge to meet Boo, a rescued grizzly bear living in a 20-acre sanctuary. Its not just where you gobut how you experience it.
Inclusions :
- Golden Skybridge A suspension bridge 130 metres (426 feet) high (Only available for 2025)
- Professional guide
- Return transport from Banff
- Visit to a grizzly bear refuge
- Chairlift ride
- Gondola ride at Kicking Horse Mountain Resort (Not available until 2026)
- Small group size (up to 24 guests per guide)
Takakkaw Falls
Visit Takakkaw Falls in Yoho National Park (when access permits), to see Canada's second highest waterfall tumbling 254m (830 feet) in one stretch and 384m (1,260 feet) in total. The falls can be admired from the parking area or from an optional short 0.5km ( mile) walk on a paved trail from the parking area to the base of the impressive falls.
30 mins - Admission Ticket Free
Kicking Horse Mountain Resort
Ride a four-person open-chairlift chairlift partway up the mountain to the Grizzly Bear Refuge, the largest enclosed grizzly bear habitat in the world. At the refuge you'll meet Boo, a bear with paws the size of hubcaps, a mouth full of sharp teeth and enormous muscles moving beneath his shaggy fur, in his 20-acre habitat in the Rocky Mountain bush. Youll hear his personal story and learn about grizzly bear behaviour from the knowledgeable guide while you watch him explore, hunt and forage just like his wild cousins. After the tour, you'll descend back down the open-air chairlift.
3 hours - Admission Ticket Included
Emerald Lake
There will be a brief stop at Emerald Lake, famous for its jade-coloured waters and surrounded by the breath taking Rocky Mountains.
20 mins - Admission Ticket Free
Day 5: BACKCOUNTRY LODGE AND RIDING ADVENTURE
BACKCOUNTRY LODGE AND RIDING ADVENTURE - 2 NIGHTS/3 DAYS
Day 1 - ARRIVE AT SUNDANCE LODGE
Meet the other members of your group at the Warner Stables at 100 Sundance Road in Banff. Check-in times at Boons Barn (the largest barn farthest left) are either 09:00 or 09:30 (May 16-Jun 6 & Sep 12-Oct 4 at 09:30 and Jun 7-Sep 11 at 09:00). For those guests with a vehicle, free parking is available at Warner stables for the duration of the trip - the office will provide directions to the stables. At the stables you are met by your guides and mount up on your horses for the 16 km ride to Banff Sundance Lodge via the glacier-fed waters of the Bow River, Healy and Brewster Creeks. Lunch and dinner included. Overnight at Sundance Lodge.
Day 2 - SUNDANCE LODGE
After a relaxing evening at Sundance Lodge you mount back up for a second full day in the saddle with a day ride up the Brewster Creek Trail. The group spends lunch on the banks of the Brewster Creek; the ride home may take guests through the weaving river trail or the historic Storm pack trail with the rugged Sundance Range dominating the eastern horizon. Returning to Sundance Lodge for the evening, relax or spend some time with your new found friends. Breakfast, lunch and dinner included. Overnight at Sundance Lodge.
Day 3 - END OF PACKAGE
Bid good-bye to your hosts at Sundance Lodge and mount up for a leisurely ride back to Warner Stables with a lunch stop on the banks of Healy Creek. Arrive at the stables at approximately 16:30.
Breakfast and lunch included.
INCLUDED
Accommodation for 2 night(s).
Provincial taxes and federal GST and/or HST.
Meals: full board starting with lunch on Day 1 and ending with lunch on the last day of the package.
Daily riding excursions of approximately 5.5 split between morning an afternoon (weather permitting).
Backcountry Park fees.
NOT INCLUDED
Gratuities.
Alcoholic beverages unless otherwise specified.
Meals, unless otherwise specified
Day 7: Lake Louise
Stay at Lake Louise Inn for 1 night
Day 8: Jasper
Stay at Marmot Lodge for 3 nights
Day 9: Athabasca Falls Run
Create lasting memories on the white water rivers of Jasper on this 3-hour Athabasca River Canyon Run. Your guides are trained and committed to sharing incredible white water rafting experiences with you and your family. The magnificent scenery of the Canadian Rockies and Jasper National Park surrounds you while you raft. Look for wildlife along the river banks or simply enjoy the lively white water rapids.
Inclusions :
- Professional guide
- GST (Goods and Services Tax)
- Pickup and drop-off from designated meeting points
- Live commentary on board
- All rafting gear
Starting at the base of the Athabasca Falls, you'll raft 15 km down the majestic Athabasca Valley. This 3-hour round trip provides spectacular canyon scenery that combined with moderate rapids, make this an adventure trip ideal for the whole family. After a 30-minute bus drive from town, you'll be suited up in your rafting gear and receive a safety talk. Then there is a 5-minute portage down a road (built for Marilyn Monroe!) to the river. The river trip starts with the first set of rapids only being seconds away. Once these rapids have soaked everyone in the raft, you'll find yourself in a spectacular canyon only seen from the river. For the next 30-minutes, a combination of rapids and flat sections you can enjoy the scenery and enjoy the natural surroundings. It is just you and the river. The Falls trip ends with another set of rapids and amazing views of the Athabasca River valley. Once back on the highway, it is about 20 minutes to the townsite.
Day 10: Discover Jasper and its Wildlife
A small, personalized group size makes this evening wildlife discovery tour in Jasper National Park an exciting visual and educational experience for everyone. Your guide is trained to seek out all of the parks most iconic creatures. Big or small, there are lots of animals to see in Jasper! Elk, deer, big-horned sheep, mountain goats, foxes, coyotes, wolves and moose are just a sample of Jaspers many wild mountain animals.
Inclusions :
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Professional guide
- Live commentary on board
SunDog Transportation and Tours
Join an experienced guide on this small group tourandmarvelat the beauty of the surroundinglandscape as you explore Jasper National Park for an evening wildlife tour. Traveling through the Athabasca Valley, your guide will show you some of the parks most beautiful scenery, so have your camera ready to capture some amazing photos! guide is trained to seek out the park's most fascinating wildlife, and is well-versed inthe history, geology and ecology of the area and is happy to answer any questions you may have.The selected route is at the discretion of your guide, so you'll have the best chances to spot elk, deer, big horned sheep, mountain goats, foxes, coyotes, wolves, and moose and more. Snap photos from your van or on the ground at a safe distance from the animals. Park is not a zoo but a wild, protected area. The types of animals seen on the tour depends on the season, the time of day, and the weather. You'll learnall about the ways the animals contribute to the rich diversity of the park.
3 hours - Admission Ticket Included
Day 11: Departure
Prices & Departures
Deposit: £125pp
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Terms & Conditions
Based on 2 adults
Offer Includes
- International flights with 23kg baggage
- Car hire for full duration - Tesla Model 3 Long Range or similar
- 1 night at Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Calgary Downtown in a Standard room on room only
- 3 nights at Mount Royal Hotel in a Standard room on room only
- Banff sunset and stargazing tour - 2hr walking tour
- Discover grizzly bears from Banff
- 2 nights at Sundance Lodge in a Standard room on full board with activities
- Backcountry lodge & riding adventure includes - accommodation, meals (full board starting with lunch on day 1 and ending with lunch on the last day), daily riding excursions of approximately 5.5 hrs (split between morning and afternoon, weather permitting), and backcountry park fees
- 1 night at Lake Louise Inn in a Standard room on room only
- 3 nights at Marmot Lodge in a Standard room on room only
- Discover Jasper and its wildlife
- Athabasca falls run
Meal Plans
- As per Itinerary
