Soaring Alpine peaks,tranquil mountain lakes,cascading waterfalls,fast flowing rivers, pristine valleys, wildlife encounters,endless forests - A Mountain picnic lunch in the midst of postcard perfect landscapes are just some of the incredible highlights you can expect to experience in a friendly and relaxing ambiance on this unique interpretive day tour.
Every mountain, lake and valley has a story to tell. This UNIQUE interpretive tour will unravel the mystique and mysteries of the mountains and glacial lakes. This tour experience will ALSO take you through fascinating journeys to immerse you in to the in world of Native heroes and intrepid explorers which will leave you in AWE and make it a truly unforgettable experience …
DAILY DEPARTURES from Calgary: 7.45 am / Canmore: 9:00 am / Banff: 9:30 am
We intentionally limit the tour to small groups to give you a better experience
We have handcrafted an itinerary which has a mix of world famous- must do land marks and also the road less traveled you will be glad you did not miss.
Your Full day tour experience begins with pickup at Calgary with a drive through Alberta foothills in to the heart of Canadian Rocky mountains. We drive through the Historic Town of Banff and proceed to the Scenic Lake Minnewanka Loop – see the splendor of the largest glacial lake in the Canadian rockies, we continue to scenic Tunnel Mountain drive, surprise corner, the hoodoos, bow river falls, and banff springs hotel. Relax and enjoy a delicious mountain picnic lunch with spectacular views. We continue through the historic Bowvalley parkway to reach the iconic lake Louise, Victoria Glacier ( valley of 10 peaks, moraine lake * not accessible at certain times of year )
Unique Experiences:
• Majestic Mountains and Glacial lakes - Explore the sheer beauty,the mystique, romance and legends of these natural wonders
• Mountain Picnic Lunch – Enjoy a delicious picnic lunch at this special spot, surrounded by breathtaking mountain views all around you
• Early explorers and Fur traders trail –- Explore the historic and scenic Bow valley Parkway - Understand why the early fur traders choose this route, the trials and fascinating lives of early explorers.
• Original Inhabitants – Discover the rich culture, the relationships and spiritual connection of the original inhabitants to their lands, what the flora and fauna meant to them. connect the past to the present and be a part of their story
• Short Nature Walks - See nature’s work of art in full display- wild flowers, forests, streams and their eco systems- the walks are very easy and safe for all levels and ages.
• Panoramic Views - Throughout the journey you will come across visually stunning views with plenty of time to relax and soak in the experience the pristine beauty - Make sure to get your cameras out and capture fantastic memories that will last a lifetime.
• Wild Life Encounters - It is common to see wildlife on our trips including, bears, elk, wolves, big horn sheep . Binoculars will be provided.
• Confirmation will be received at time of booking
• Visa and Master Credit card accepted, payment can be made online
• Cash can be accepted for last minute bookings only
• Cancellation policy: 48 hours or less to departure 100% non- refundable
• It is highly recommended to book in advance since we intentionally operate small group tours to provide high quality of tour experiences
• Children age 6 to 12 – 30% discount
• Due to unforeseen circumstances we reserve the right to alter or cancel tours.
