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Alberta Dinosaurs, Lakes & Glaciers

  • Calgary
  • Banff
  • Lake Louise
  • Jasper
  • Edmonton
  • Drumheller
  • 10 nights from
  • £2,719 per person
  • Trip Code: 613

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Holiday Overview

A stunning Canada fly drive holiday!

 

Explore the Rockies and discover the Dinosaurs of Canada on this superb 11-day Canadian road trip.

Immerse yourself in the Rockies with a stay in Banff and Lake Louise. Travel along the sensational Icefields Parkway, stopping off at Peyto Lake and the Athabasca Glacier, where you will take a ride on the Ice Explorer and take in captivating views from the Glacier Skywalk.

Enjoy the mountain village of Jasper before travelling on to the urban city of Edmonton, home of the largest shopping mall in North America and stunning walking trails of the River Valley. Head south to Drumheller in the "badlands" where you can walk amongst an impressive array of dinosaur fossils at the Royal Tyrell Museum.

Alberta Dinosaurs, Lakes & Glaciers includes:

  • Return flights from the UK
  • Car Hire
  • All accommodation
  • Choose 1 of 4 Excursions/Admission in Banff 1. Banff Gondola 2. Lake Minnewanka Cruise 3. River Explorer Canoe Tour 4. Bow River Horseback Adventure
  • Ice Explorer ride onto the Athabasca Glacier
  • Glacier Skywalk
  • Choose 1 of 3 Excursions/Admission in Jasper 1. Maligne Lake Cruise 2. Jasper River Float 3. Jasper Nature Walk
  • Royal Tyrrell Museum admission
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Day 1 - UK to Calgary to Banff (115 km/72 mi)

Today arrive into Calgary, collect your car hire and make your way to your Banff Hotel. 

Featured accommodation

Elk+ Avenue Hotel

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Banff Caribou Lodge & Spa

The Fairmont Banff Springs

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Day 2 - Banff Sightseeing

A full day to explore Banff and area. In town you’ll find lots of excitement - shopping, cafés, nightlife, museums. Today we have a choice of 4 excursions/admission in the Banff area (pre-book at the time of booking), you can choose from the Banff Gondola, Lake Minnewanka Cruise, River Explorer Canoe Tour or Bow River Horseback Adventure.

Featured accommodation

Elk+ Avenue Hotel

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Banff Caribou Lodge & Spa

The Fairmont Banff Springs

Unmissable Experiences

Banff Gondola

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Day 3 - Explore Banff

Day at leisure to explore and enjoy Banff

Featured accommodation

Elk+ Avenue Hotel

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Banff Caribou Lodge & Spa

The Fairmont Banff Springs

Unmissable Experiences

Banff Experiences

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Day 4 - Banff to Lake Louise (62 km/38 mi)

Depart Banff today and travel along the lovely Bow Valley Parkway for a casual drive. The Bow Valley Parkway between Banff and Lake Louise is a low-speed, two-lane undivided roadway with numerous scenic outlooks and pullouts. Be sure to stop for a quick nature walk at Johnston Canyon, where you can stand in the spray of a roaring mountain waterfall. Continue on to the “Jewel of the Rockies,” Lake Louise. Lake Louise is the most famous glacial lake in the Canadian Rockies, and one of the most beautiful in the Western Hemisphere.

Featured accommodation

Lake Louise Inn

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Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise

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Day 5 - Lake Louise to Jasper (208 km/129 mi)

Today, travel through the spine of the Canadian Rockies along the amazing Icefield Parkway. You’re sure to be enthralled by the scenery, wildlife, incredible blue lakes and sparkling waterfalls en route (Please note: Mountain lakes in this region will be frozen through to mid-June). A stop at Peyto Lake along the way is a must. Don’t miss the Columbia Icefield for a ride onto the Athabasca Glacier on board an Ice Explorer (included) before continuing your journey to Jasper.

Featured accommodation

Chateau Jasper

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Forest Park Hotel

Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge

Unmissable Experiences

Glacier Skywalk

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Day 6 - Jasper Sightseeing

Explore this charming mountain village close to many terrific scenic highlights. Today we have a choice of 3 excursions/admission for you (pre-book at the time of booking) - Maligne Lake Cruise, Jasper River Float or Jasper Nature Walk.

Featured accommodation

Chateau Jasper

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Forest Park Hotel

Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge

Unmissable Experiences

Jasper Experiences

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Day 7 - Jasper to Edmonton (365 km/226 mi)

Journey through the beautiful landscapes of Jasper National Park, and into the golden prairies of Alberta. Arrive in the city of Edmonton, and spend the remainder of your day exploring. Don’t miss the walking trails and parks of the downtown River Valley, and the eclectic shops and cafes of Whyte Avenue.

Featured accommodation

Fantasyland Hotel

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Fairmont Hotel Macdonald

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Day 8 - Explore Edmonton

Spend a day exploring West Edmonton Mall, the largest shopping centre in North America. Complete with an expansive water park, amusement park, indoor skating rink, and mini golf park, and over 800 stores. For those looking to get outside, Elk Island National Park is less than an hour’s drive from the city, and offers great wildlife watching and hiking trails.

Featured accommodation

Fantasyland Hotel

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Fairmont Hotel Macdonald

Unmissable Experiences

Edmonton Experiences

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Day 9 - Edmonton to Drumheller (280 km/173 mi)

Depart Edmonton and head south towards the badlands of Alberta and the city of Drumheller. This fascinating destination is home to a unique landscape shaped by sandstone pillar hoodoos. Many dinosaur fossils have been excavated from this area, drawing palaeontologists from around the world. Visit the Royal Tyrrell Museum (included) and walk amongst the impressive array of dinosaur fossils.

Featured accommodation

Canalta Jurassic Hotel

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Day 10 - Drumheller

Explore Drumheller and surrounding area

Featured accommodation

Canalta Jurassic Hotel

Unmissable Experiences

Drumheller Experiences

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Day 11 - Drumheller to Calgary - Fly to UK

Conclude this memorable holiday with a quick drive from Drumheller to Calgary and check-in for your return flight to the UK

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