Canadian Rockies & Glacier

Dear Traveler, Welcome to a great vacation at an affordable price. Canadian Rockies tour is fully guided and includes all hotels, activities, and some meals. Happy Travels! Caravan
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20262027

Canadian Rockies Guided Tours

Experience breathtaking beauty like never before on our Canadian Rockies guided tours. With Caravan, you can bask in the majesty of the lofty peaks, crystal clear lakes, and vibrant wildlife that the Canadian Rockies offer.

Our affordable tours include lodging, activities, food, and transportation for a seamless and worry-free travel experience. Explore a variety of charming destinations on our guided tours of the Canadian Rockies. Join us at Caravan for an enriching and exhilarating journey you won’t want to miss!

An Overview of Caravan’s Guided Tours of the Canadian Rockies

Caravan’s guided Canadian Rockies tours offer a wonderful opportunity to explore this region without breaking the bank. Let’s explore the day-to-day details of this incredible journey!

  • Day 1: The tour starts in Calgary, a vibrant city in Alberta adorned with towering skyscrapers. It serves as the primary entry point to the majestic Canadian Rockies, welcoming visitors from around the globe.

  • Day 2: Explore Alberta’s cowboy country, where you’ll find the incredible Waterton Lakes National Park. Then, hop on a cruise and enjoy the serene waters of Waterton Lake while soaking in the awe-inspiring mountain views. Dive into the fascinating history of Pincher Creek’s famous Kootenai Brown Pioneer Village. You’re in for a treat!

  • Day 3: Pay a visit to Glacier National Park and revel in its pristine beauty. Tour the untouched wilderness, which includes ancient glaciers, rugged peaks, and thick evergreen forests. Check out the beauty of St. Mary’s Lake. Then, enjoy the tranquility of Many Glacier and relax along the spectacular shores of Swiftcurrent Lake.

  • Day 4: Experience the charm of Banff, a lively mountain town. Take a thrilling ride on the Banff Gondola to reach the top of Sulphur Mountain and enjoy breathtaking views of six majestic mountain ranges.

  • Day 5: Take a scenic drive along the picturesque shores of Lake Minnewanka and Two Jack Lake, and make sure to make a stop at the captivating Bow River Falls. Return to Banff and enjoy a leisurely afternoon exploring all that this beautiful town has to offer.

  • Day 6: Spend the morning in Moraine Lake and Lake Louise, two of the Canadian Rockies’ most iconic and popular locations. In the afternoon, immerse yourself in the wonders of Jasper Park, renowned for its thriving wildlife and vast network of scenic trails.

  • Day 7: Head to Maligne Lake, fed by glaciers. The route to Maligne Lake offers excellent opportunities for wildlife spotting in the Canadian Rockies. Afterward, take some time to tour Jasper, a delightful small town with a variety of shops.

  • Day 8: Take an exciting journey across the Columbia Icefield’s Athabasca Glacier with an all-terrain Ice Explorer. You’ll even get the chance to walk on the magnificent Athabasca Glacier! After that, descend to the beautiful Great Plains of Canada.

  • Day 9: Last day of the tour! Once you’re done with breakfast, we’ll ensure you get to the airport immediately.

At Caravan, we understand that the best memories come from shared experiences. That’s why our Canadian Rockies guided tours are designed for maximum enjoyment, to help you make lifelong memories.

Experience Comfort and Convenience with Caravan’s Selected Hotels

You will stay at four hotels during your guided Canadian Rockies tour with Caravan. Each one has been carefully selected for its facilities, location, service, and overall value.

Here are the four hotels you will stay in during the tour:

  • Hilton Garden Inn Airport: Situated just a short 10-minute drive south of the Calgary International Airport, this hotel is an ideal choice for travelers arriving late or departing early by plane. The hotel offers convenient amenities such as a complimentary airport shuttle, a refreshing pool, and a well-equipped fitness center.

  • Heritage Inn: Just a 30-minute drive from Waterton Lakes National Park, the Heritage Inn Hotel offers modern decor and top-notch amenities. Enjoy perks like free WiFi, 24/7 front desk assistance, an indoor pool, and a restaurant and lounge.

  • Banff Park Lodge: Located in the charming Town of Banff, with the picturesque Bow River just moments away, the renowned lodge stands as a distinguished resort hotel and conference center. The hotel provides various amenities for your enjoyment, such as an indoor pool with a Jacuzzi, laundry facilities, and hotel-wide Wi-Fi.

  • Jasper House: Located at the foot of the majestic Rocky Mountains, Jasper House features beautiful views and many recreational activities. The Elk Village Restaurant at this hotel serves various mouth-watering dishes influenced by cuisines from around the world, along with classic Canadian favorites that never disappoint.

You will be staying at the Hilton Garden Inn Airport for the first and last day of your trip. These accommodations ensure your Canadian Rockies tour is comfortable and convenient.

What You Can Anticipate on a Guided Tour with Caravan

When you embark on a guided Canadian Rockies tour with Caravan, expect a stress-free and fully immersive experience. You can look forward to a wide array of activities, such as cruising Waterton Lake, exploring the trails around Glacier National Park or Jasper Park, and more.

Our professional guides will make sure your journey is educational and enjoyable. Our knowledgeable and friendly guides will share fascinating insights and stories about the region while also ensuring that your safety is a priority.

Our guided tours of the Canadian Rockies also offer opportunities to sample regional delicacies, including delectable dishes from local eateries and unique experiences. You’ll have plenty of time to explore and take in the magnificent views at your own pace.

Caravan tours of the Canadian Rockies are designed to be both fun and affordable. We are certain that you’ll come away with a lifetime of wonderful memories.

Book Your Canadian Rockies Guided Tour Today

Isn’t it time you treated yourself to the adventure of a lifetime? Our Canadian Rockies guided tours are brimming with breathtaking vistas, engaging activities, and unforgettable experiences.

At Caravan, we believe in creating cherished memories. Our all-inclusive tours ensure you can enjoy every moment without worrying about details such as accommodations, meals, or travel.

Don’t wait! Embrace the spirit of adventure and embark on a journey that will leave you with a newfound appreciation for the great outdoors. Call us at 1-800-CARAVAN or +1-312-321-9800 to book your guided tour of the Canadian Rockies today. Your adventure awaits!

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2026 Hotels

Accommodations in the hotels and lodges are usually rooms with two beds and private bath or shower. A limited number of single rooms are available. Triple rooms are usually two beds.

Hilton Garden Inn Airport

Days 1, 8 • Calgary

Hilton Garden Inn Airport

Hilton Garden Inn Airport

Calgary is the gateway to the Canadian Rockies. The Hilton Garden Inn Airport is a five floor mid-rise hotel located in northeast Calgary near the airport. Each of the rooms has all the modern amenities – high speed internet, two phone lines, television, iron & ironing board and hairdryer. The Hilton Garden Inn Airport has room service, a fitness center, a self-service laundry, a restaurant and the Pavilion Lounge.

Please note: The tour that starts on May 30th will stay at the Courtyard Calgary Airport, for both May 30th and the ending night on June 6th.

For the night of May 30th, only rooms with one King bed are available at this hotel. If you need an additional bed, please note that it will be a pullout couch.

Heritage Inn

Days 2, 3 • Pincher Creek

Heritage Inn

Heritage Inn

Formerly an outpost for the Canadian Mounted Police and their horses, the town of Pincher Creek is nestled in the foothills of the Canadian Rockies. The Heritage Inn provides complimentary wi-fi access in your room and throughout the property. Enjoy the indoor pool, in-room coffee and tea, hair dryer, iron & ironing board, tv, microwave & mini-fridge, and onsite restaurant and lounge. 100% smoke-free property.

Coast Canmore Hotel

Days 4, 5 • Canmore

Coast Canmore Hotel

Coast Canmore Hotel

The Coast Canmore Hotel is located in downtown Canmore by the pedestrian walking street lined with cafes and art galleries. Nature hikes and bike rides are accessible from your hotel. This popular mountain town overlooks the Three Sisters mountain peaks, with the Bow River and wildlife corridors running through the town. Hotel amenities include an indoor pool, hot tub and fitness center. Room amenities include free wi-fi, mini-fridge, iron & ironing board, in-room coffee and tea, air conditioning and a flat-screen TV.

Please note: The tour starting on September 7 will stay at the Canmore Inn & Suites.

Banff Park Lodge

Days 6, 7 • Banff

Banff Park Lodge

Banff Park Lodge

Banff is surrounded by the spectacular grandeur of the Canadian Rockies. The Banff Park Lodge is a full service hotel ideally located in the heart of Banff. You are one block from the Bow River and just two blocks from Banff Avenue shopping, dining and museums. The hotel has two restaurants, a bar, indoor swimming pool and hot tub, fitness room, hot plunge pool and eucalyptus steam room. Walking trails along the Bow River are a short stroll from your hotel. All guest rooms have balconies or patios. Internet access is available for a fee.

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Airport Transfers

Arrival Transfers

Caravan’s hotel in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, the Hilton Garden Inn Calgary Airport, provides arrival transfers from the Calgary Airport (YYC). Upon arrival, please collect your luggage and then call the hotel directly at 1-403-717-1999 to request a pick-up. If you do not have a working phone, please go to one of the Information Desks located at the airport. You can ask them to make the call for you. Please allow 30-60 minutes for the shuttle to arrive. The drive to your hotel takes 20 minutes. For International Arrivals, pick-up is located at Bus Bay #37, outside of door #16. For Domestic Arrivals, please go to Bus Bay #17, outside of door #4. Taxis cost approximately $30-35 (Canadian Dollars).

The May 30th tour only will stay at the Courtyard Calgary Airport. Upon arrival, please collect your luggage and then call the hotel at 403-238-1000 (press “0” for the Operator) to request a pick-up. The hotel will instruct you on your pick-up location. Please allow 30-60 minutes for your shuttle to arrive. The drive to your hotel takes 15 minutes.

Departure Transfers

Caravan's hotel in Calgary, Canada, the Hilton Garden Inn Calgary Airport, provides departure transfers to the Calgary Airport (YYC) every hour. Please allow up to 20 minutes for the drive. Taxis cost approximately $30-$35 (Canadian Dollars).

Airfare is not included or sold by Caravan.

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Passports & Visas

U.S. citizens traveling between the United States and Canada must carry a passport, valid for at least six months past your entry date into Canada. Non-U.S. citizens, please check your passport and visa requirements. Canada requires non-US citizens and Visa exempt foreign visitors to obtain an Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) prior to travel to Canada. The most up-to-date information can be found at www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/visit-canada/eta.html. Children under 18 years old, traveling internationally without both parents or legal guardians, should carry a notarized letter of authorization signed by the missing parent(s) or guardian(s) See Travel Tips for more details.

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Weather & Clothing

Temperature °F (high/low) Rainfall (inches)

CalgaryBanffPincher CreekJasper ParkColumbia Icefields
TempRainTempRainTempRainTempRainTempRain
Jan27/160.522/141.231/160.228/175.414/-100.0
Feb32/210.632/220.935/180.235/223.621/-80.0
Mar39/290.838/280.941/240.349/292.629/00.0
Apr52/401.048/381.352/320.759/351.637/130.1
May62/502.157/462.361/391.968/411.447/210.3
Jun68/573.265/542.468/462.874/481.353/282.3
Jul73/612.671/592.076/501.480/501.059/311.9
Aug73/602.270/582.075/491.277/481.358/292.2
Sep64/511.661/491.766/421.268/432.449/221.5
Oct54/420.750/401.253/340.754/385.137/140.7
Nov37/260.632/251.239/240.439/315.421/00.0
Dec30/190.622/151.430/160.330/236.612/-100.1

Temperature °F (high/low) Rainfall (inches)

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Calgary
temp27/1632/2139/2952/4062/5068/5773/6173/6064/5154/4237/2630/19
rainfall0.50.60.81.02.13.22.62.21.60.70.60.6
Banff
temp22/1432/2238/2848/3857/4665/5471/5970/5861/4950/4032/2522/15
rainfall1.20.90.91.32.32.42.02.01.71.21.21.4
Pincher Creek
temp31/1635/1841/2452/3261/3968/4676/5075/4966/4253/3439/2430/16
rainfall0.20.20.30.71.92.81.41.21.20.70.40.3
Jasper Park
temp28/1735/2249/2959/3568/4174/4880/5077/4868/4354/3839/3130/23
rainfall5.43.62.61.61.41.31.01.32.45.15.46.6
Columbia Icefields
temp14/-1021/-829/037/1347/2153/2859/3158/2949/2237/1421/012/-10
rainfall0.00.00.00.10.32.31.92.21.50.70.00.1

Clothing Tips

This is a casual tour. Casual wear is suggested for sightseeing and daytime travelling. Dress code for evenings is casual. Suit jackets for men and dresses for women are never required. See Travel Tips for more details.

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Travel Tips & FAQs

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Meals

Meals included in the land price are indicated at the beginning of each day by B (Breakfast), L (Lunch), D (Dinner). Dinner, when included, is served at your hotel except when, as indicated in the itinerary, it is at a special restaurant outside the hotel. Coffee or tea is provided at all included meals.

Are meals included?

Included meals for each tour are listed at the end of each day. Meals are shown by B (breakfast), L (lunch) and D (dinner). Full, buffet, or deluxe continental breakfasts are included everywhere. Free bottled water is provided on the motorcoach. Alcoholic beverages are not included unless specified.

My Tour Price Includes

Virtually everything! Hotels, many meals, all of the activities described in the itinerary pages, airport transfers in select cities, gratuities to hotel porters, restaurant staff and local guides. Caravan’s professional Tour Directors and local guides will be with you every step of the way, ensuring a worry free vacation.

My Tour Price Does Not Include

Prices do not include air travel, country entry or departure fees, airport porters, visas, phone calls, valet, laundry, all items of a personal nature, extra food and beverages not on the regular menu, and tips to the Caravan Tour Director, driver, and local guides.

Age of Travelers on a Caravan Tour

Usually, you find a mix of different age adult travelers on a Caravan Tour. Children age five (5) and older are welcome, and children usually join tours offered during Christmas holidays, summer vacation and spring break vacation.

A Well-Paced Itinerary

A well-paced and unhurried itinerary is our goal, after all, you are on vacation! Touring days begin and end at reasonable hours and include frequent stops. While the occasional early morning departure is necessary, we do our best to ensure a leisurely vacation.

Size of Tour Group

Group sizes will vary depending on the reserved rooms at the hotels and the capacity of the boats and motorcoaches used. Usually, group sizes range from 30 to 44 passengers.

Fully Guided Tours Since 1952

Caravan has been offering fully guided tours worldwide under the same family ownership and management since 1952. Caravan understands and truly cares about your great expectations.

Many Tours Sell Out Each Year

The farther in advance that you book, the more likely it is that your preferred tour will be open. Late bookings are welcome if the space is still available.

Family Trips

Families are always welcome on any of our tours, but we do not have any programs specifically for or limited to families. Families can make specific requests for connecting, adjacent, triple or quad rooms, when available. Children must be at least 5 years old.

Forms of Payment

Caravan accepts payment (in U.S. funds only) via MasterCard, Visa, or Discover.

Caravan’s $129 Travel Protection

Caravan Travel Protection offers peace of mind if you cancel for any reason whatsoever prior to the departure of the tour. The travel protection plan also includes air, baggage, evacuation, medical, and quarantine coverage. The cost is $129.

Children on Tour

Children age five (5) and older are welcome on tour when accompanied by an adult. Usually, children travel during the school vacation months of June, July and August, and also during spring and winter school breaks.

Canada’s National Holidays

Christmas Day, Boxing Day, New Year's Day, Good Friday, Easter Monday, Victoria Day (3rd Monday in May), Canada Day (July 1), Labour Day (1st Monday in September), and Thanksgiving (2nd Monday in October). Most provinces celebrate a civic holiday on the first Monday in August.

International Travel with Minors

If you are travelling with children under 18 years old without both parents or legal guardians, carry a notarized letter of authorization signed by the missing parent(s) or guardian(s). A notarized birth certificate showing only one parent, a parent’s death certificate, or a court order of child custody may also be permissible. Failure to have proper documentation could result in denial of boarding by the airline, due to international child protection laws.

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Customer Reviews

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"The Caravan tour to Banff exceeded my expectations! Not having to worry about getting tickets into the parks, getting decent hotels and meals, and driving to Banff was great, stress free!"

R. M. G., Hugo, Minnesota

"The Gondola ride was amazing!"

L. O., Pittsfield, Massachusetts

"Walking on the Columbia Icefields was a once in a lifetime experience."

A. C., Snellville, Georgia

"It was hard to imagine Lake Louise being even more spectacular in person, yet it truly exceeded expectations."

Client, Hayward, California

"The variety of activities on the tour was excellent."

L. D., Jacksonville, Florida

"The scenery was stunning throughout."

Y. L. T., Vero Beach, Florida

"There is absolutely nothing that I didn’t like about this tour! The scenery was stunning!"

B. L., Downingtown, Pennsylvania

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Why Travel with Caravan?

Excellence Since 1952

You can trust our years of experience with tours of superb quality and excellent value. Caravan has enjoyed the same family management and ownership since 1952.

PanAm Jet
In 1959, Pan Am invited Caravan to be the very first tour company to fly their clients on its new line of Clipper Jets.
Vintage Motorcoach
In 1964, Caravan introduced the very first fleet of air conditioned motorcoaches in all of Europe.
Leather Back Turtle Park
Caravan is a proud supporter of the Leatherback Turtle National Park and Costa Rica's efforts to protect this endangered giant.
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Caravan Care

For your safety, Caravan cancelled most 2020 and all 2021 tour departures and refunded 100% of all payments received. See Caravan’s Covid-19 Terms of Travel.

Caravan's Proud History

In 1965, Roger Mudd hosted a two-hour CBS TV special on Caravan Tours. This TV production took about one month to make and was so successful it inspired the 1968 romantic comedy movie “If it’s Tuesday this must be Belgium.” In the early 50’s the Mayor of Dublin presented Caravan with the Key to Dublin for bringing the first American tour to the city after WWII. Since then, Caravan has been recognized as a pioneer in travel. You can trust in our stability, experience and dedication to quality.

Great Hotels

Stay at park lodges, scenic resorts, and excellent hotels in great locations. See hotel descriptions on each tour page.

Meals

Most meals included within Latin America. For USA and Canada tours, included meals are listed on each itinerary page. Bottled water is provided on motorcoaches in Latin America.

Complete Sightseeing

Enjoy complete sightseeing with more visits, extra features, and local guides.

Fully Guided by Tour Directors

All tours conducted from start to finish by professional tour directors, who are fluent in English, experienced, and fun.

All-inclusive

Caravan includes all activities listed in the tour itinerary page. Caravan does not sell any optional activities which can add hundreds of dollars to your tour price. Your free time is scheduled in great settings where there is no need to buy additional expensive activities.

Shopping Freedom

Caravan will not bring you to overpriced shops in exchange for payments. Caravan gives you ample opportunity and time for great shopping, and the freedom to choose where and when to shop.

Great Value, Book Early

Caravan’s strong buying power gives you great vacations at prices much lower than you can find anywhere. Most of our tours sell out quickly. Book early for the date you prefer and the best airfare.

How does Caravan Tours sell these tours for such a low cost?

Caravan delivers volume to our suppliers, who in turn reward us with their very best prices. We in turn pass these savings on to you, and you reward us by buying our tours. As volume continues to rise, we then receive even better prices from our suppliers, and we pass even greater savings on to you. This year our tours are better than ever.

Trade Association Memberships

Caravan is a member of NTA (National Tour Association), ABA (American Bus Association), CLIA (Cruise Lines International Association), and ACMA (American Commerce Marketing Association).

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