Rate per person: CAD $5,590 based on double occupancy, peak season departure
This 8-day/ 7-night trip is perfect for those seeking a grand Canadian lodge experience in some of the country’s most beautiful wilderness scenery. With two nights at Cathedral Mountain Lodge, three nights at the Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge, and a final two nights at Moraine Lake Lodge, you will be based out of luxury log cabins and other authentic-feeling accommodations that feature wood-burning fireplaces, top-quality regional cuisine, and access to the great national parks. Among the trip highlights is the drive from Jasper to Lake Louise along the famous Icefields Parkway. If you love the great outdoors, this trip is for you.
Road Trip to Chalets in the Rocky Mountains
Day 1
Upon your arrival at Calgary International Airport, you will pick up your full-sized rental vehicle and drive approximately 2.5 hours to Field and your hotel for two nights, located in Yoho National Park. Accommodations are at the Cathedral Mountain Lodge in a Riverside Premiere Cabin.
Day 2
From your base, close to the attractions of Yoho, Banff, Jasper and Kootenay National Parks, any number of outdoor activities are at your fingertips. Consider hiking, climbing, rafting, canoeing, mountain biking, golf, fishing and horseback riding. Accommodations are at the Cathedral Mountain Lodge in a Riverside Premiere Cabin.
Day 3
Today’s 3.5-hour drive from Field to Jasper and your hotel just out of town is a beauty. Make any number of stops along the way, or head straight to spectacular Jasper National Park, internationally renowned for wildlife viewing, and home to some of North America’s rarest animals, including healthy populations of grizzly bears, moose, caribou and wolves. Accommodations are at the Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge in a Whistler Cabin.
Day 4
On a private half-day Wildlife Eco Tour through the park—in a custom photo vehicle—you’ll have the opportunity to photograph some of the most scenic spots in Jasper National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. In the afternoon, consider a walk to shimmering lakes, dramatic canyons and waterfalls. Accommodations are at the Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge in a Whistler Cabin.
Day 5
Enjoy a day at leisure in Jasper: wander through the town site—just 15 minutes away—or engage in a number of optional activities such as golf, heli-hiking, guided fishing, and river rafting. A boat cruise on Maligne Lake is always a favourite. Accommodations are at the Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge in a Whistler Cabin.
Day 6
Another 3.5-hour drive will see you traveling from Jasper to Moraine Lake today. Close to Lake Louise, Canada’s “Diamond in the Wilderness,” your hotel is in a pristine natural setting perfect for canoeing, nature watching, climbing and photography. Hiking features wild animals and the tranquillity of high alpine meadows filled with wildflowers. Accommodations are at Moraine Lake Lodge in a Deluxe Cabin.
Day 7
From your base near Lake Louise, the most famous glacial lake in the Canadian Rockies and one of the most beautiful in the Western hemisphere, engage in any number of optional activities: canoeing, horseback riding, river rafting, interpretive hikes, and more. Accommodations are at the Moraine Lake Lodge in a Deluxe Cabin.
Day 8
Drive from your hotel to the Calgary International Airport in time for your scheduled departure. Safe travels!
To learn more about this experience please contact one of our travel planners.
