Jasper Self Drive Vacations
VACATION FEATURES: 5 nights hotel accommodation, 6 days mid-size car rental, Columbia Icefield Glacier Experience, Admission to: Cave and Basin, Banff Gondola, Banff Upper Hot Springs, and National Park vehicle entrance fee, hotel luggage handling and Brewster Documentation Package.
DAY 1 Jasper
Pick up your rental vehicle and explore Jasper, a charming mountain village close to many terrific scenic highlights. Take a tram ride up Whistlers mountain (not included), take a boat cruise on Maligne Lake (not included), soak in the pools at Miette Hot Springs, watch the sunset over Pyramid and Patricia lakes.
DAY 2 Lake Louise
Journey from Jasper to Lake Louise via the stunning Icefields Parkway. You're sure to be enthralled by the scenery, the wildlife, the incredible blue lakes and sparkling waterfalls en route. Enjoy the spray and thunder of Athabasca Falls. Don't miss the Columbia Icefield Visitor Centre and a ride onto the Athabasca Glacier on board a Brewster Ice Explorer (included), then stop for a self-guided interpretive walk at Peyto Lake.
DAY 3 Lake Louise
A full day to explore Lake Louise and nearby Yoho National Park. Check out Moraine Lake, another mountain gem, then drive to Yoho where you'll see Takakkaw Falls, third-highest waterfall in Canada. Stop to watch a huge freight train snake its way through the Spiral Tunnels, and visit Emerald Lake where you can sip a glass of wine or enjoy a fabulous meal in this pristine alpine setting.
DAY 4 Banff
Take the short trip from Lake Louise to Banff. The Bow Valley Parkway is a scenic secondary highway that follows the route of the Bow River - be sure to stop at Johnston Canyon and walk along the paved footway to either the lower or upper waterfalls before continuing to Banff.
DAY 5 Banff
A full day to explore Banff and area. In town you'll find lots of excitement - shopping, cafes, nightlife and museums. Check out the Cave and Basin National Historic Site (included), birthplace of Banff and the Canadian national parks, Banff Gondola will lift you high over Banff for an incredible panoramic view, then take a dip in the hot mineral pools at the newly-renovated Upper Hot Springs.
DAY 6 Calgary
Return to Jasper or continue to Calgary to complete your vacation.
An additional rental car fee will apply with a Calgary drop-off.
| Seasons | |
| 2008 Summer | June 27 - October 3, 2008 Daily |
| 2008 Fall | October 4 - October 14, 2008 Daily |
| 2008 Spring | May 1 - May 16, 2008 Daily |
| 2008 Late Spring | May 17 - June 26, 2008 Daily |
Call 1-877-482-6555 to book or email your request to info@lakelouise.com