Best of Banff: Our Mountain Heritage

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- I like to spend much of the day exploring
- Whether walking through historic neighborhoods at a moderate pace or out and about on a coach, I prefer to keep my days full
- Stairs don’t bother me, and I love to keep up with the group
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Road Scholar shuttle from Calgary International Airport at 3:00 p.m; Hotel check-in from 4:00 p.m.
Our Group will transfer from the airport to the hotel. We’ll arrive around 5:00 p.m. En route, our Group Leader will conduct Program Registration. If you arrive la...
Walking about 1 mile throughout the day; some stairs at historic site (can be avoided). Elevation of 2451 meters (8041 feet). Note: cameras are permitted on gondola ride.
We will board our motorcoach and ride to the Cave and Basin National Historic Site. In a pr...
Getting on/off motorcoach; traveling about 120 miles, approximately 2.5 hours. Walking 1 mile over the course of the day; flat, groomed trails.
We’ll ride via motorcoach to Lake Louise. En route, a local expert will point out highlights and teach us about the hi...
Getting on/off motorcoach; traveling about 150 miles, approximately 4 hours throughout the day. Getting on/off Ice Explorer; driving about 3 miles roundtrip, approximately 1.5 hours. Elective stepping off of Ice Explorer; icy conditions.
We’ll travel via motorco...
Walking up to 1 miles with stops; pavement. Extent and duration of walking and other activities during free time according to personal choice.
At the hotel, we will attend a presentation by a local historian on the Women of the Rockies. We’ll learn about the leg...
Hotel check-out 11:00 a.m.
We’ll then check out of the hotel and transfer to Calgary International Airport (YYC); approximate arrival at the airport is 10:30 a.m. This concludes our program. If you are staying on independently, have a wonderful time. If you are ...
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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.
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