Explore the national parks of the Northern Rockies, including Glacier National Park in northern Montana and Jasper and Banff National Parks in the heart of Canada.
The Northern Rockies
Featuring Glacier, Banff, and Jasper National Parks
11 days from $5,891 | includes airfare, taxes and all fees
Explore the national parks of the Northern Rockies, including Glacier National Park in northern Montana and Jasper and Banff National Parks in the heart of Canada.
Tour Details
TOUR BROCHURE

WHAT OUR TRAVELERS SAY
- Susane and Paul, N.“Great division of time spent between Montana and Canada. Spectacular, jaw-dropping scenery and overall one of our best trips ever!”
JOURNEYS DISPATCHES
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Hyatt Regency Calgary
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Well-located near the heart of downtown Calgary, the Hyatt Regency Calgary offers a restaurant and bar, fitness center, hot tub, steam room, spa, and indoor pool. Each of the air-conditioned guest rooms offers private bath with hairdryer, in-room safe, tea- and coffee-making facilities, WiFi internet access, TV, and phone.
Number of nights: 1
St. Mary Lodge
St. Mary, United States
St. Mary Lodge is an upscale full-service lodge located just outside Glacier National Park's east entrance in St. Mary, Montana.
Number of nights: 2
Grouse Mountain Lodge
Whitefish, MT, United States
Set along the 18th fairway of Whitefish Lake Golf Course, Grouse Mountain Lodge offers a rustic, yet contemporary retreat just a short drive from downtown Whitefish, Montana. The lodge includes a restaurant and bar with fireside seating, indoor swimming pool, outdoor hot tub, fitness center, sauna, gift shop, coin-operated laundry, and complimentary Wi-Fi internet access (please note that service may be intermittent). The lodge also offers a complimentary shuttle to downtown Whitefish. Each air-conditioned guest room has private bath with hair dryer, tea- and coffee-making facilities, TV, and phone.
Number of nights: 2
Lake Louise Inn
Alberta, Canada
The Lake Louise Inn sits in Lake Louise village, amidst the stunning Canadian Rockies and just a short drive from its famed namesake lake. Amenities of this authentic lodge retreat include three restaurants, fitness center, heated indoor pool and whirlpools, coin-operated laundry, and complimentary Wi-Fi internet access (which may be limited). Our guest rooms feature private bath with hairdryer, TV, and phone.
Number of nights: 1
Whistler’s Inn
Jasper, Alberta, Canada
Whistler’s Inn is located in the specialized municipality of Jasper, Alberta – a town that sits in the very center of Canada’s Jasper National Park. With stunning natural scenery on all sides, Whistler’s Inn offers a restaurant and pub, steam room, two rooftop hot tubs, three gift shops, laundry service, and complimentary Wi-Fi internet access. Air-conditioned guest rooms feature private bath with hairdryer, tea- and coffee-making facilities, TV, and phone.
Number of nights: 2
Rimrock Resort
Banff, Alberta, Canada
Seemingly dropped into the middle of the mountains and soaring pines of Banff National Park, Rimrock Resort offers unmatched views of the Canadian Rockies. The hotel’s amenities include two restaurants, two lounges, a café, fitness center, indoor pool, spa, sauna, laundry service, and complimentary WiFi internet access. Air-conditioned guest rooms have private bath with hairdryer, tea- and coffee-making facilities, in-room safe, TV, and phone.
Number of nights: 2
Activity Level 3: Moderate / Active
Expectations: Most trips will feature long touring days, many full-day excursions, and a full and active itinerary with a faster pace and longer distances. Some tours may have activities with higher intensity and more active choices/options. Excursions require standing and walking for extended periods of time over more difficult terrain (cobblestones, city hills, stairs without handrails, limited or no access to elevators, muddy/slippery walking/hiking trails), and walking to city centers where coaches are prohibited. Specific itineraries may feature hiking, use of local transportation, extended overnight train travel, extensive use of Zodiac crafts or other smaller ship conveyances, or multiple internal plane rides. Some itineraries may require early morning departures and later evening returns. Travelers may be in remote and/or rugged regions, and may be touring at higher altitudes with steep ascents/descents. Leisure time may be limited (sometimes only in the later evenings). Certain tours feature more active excursions (such as moderate hiking, swimming, snorkeling, canoeing, bicycling, rafting, or kayaking), though another choice may be offered for an alternate skill level. Walking/hiking tours may feature up to six-mile walks/hikes.
Appropriate for: Travelers who are physically fit, lead active lives, are comfortable participating in long days of activities, and expect some physical exertion.
WHAT OUR TRAVELERS SAY
- Susane and Paul, N.“Great division of time spent between Montana and Canada. Spectacular, jaw-dropping scenery and overall one of our best trips ever!”
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