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Rocky Mountain Splendor

 

7 Days/6 Nights

Free Breakfast for 2 at Fairmont's

May 01 to Oct. 31, 2008


Banff, Jasper, Lake Louise

The popularity of our Canadian "Self Drive" is easy to understand.  While many people were concerned that they would be driving in mountainous terrain, we were able to assure them that the roads were wide and straight, easing their way high into the Canadian Rockies.  The scenery is spectacular.  Your pre arranged accommodations are in some of Canada’s most famous hotels.  This year, count yourselves among the many travelers who have enjoyed the Canadian Rockies on our Rocky Mountain Splendor self drive program.

Cartan's Tour Highlights

  • 6 Nights Hotel Accommodations*

    • 2 Nights - Banff

    • 2 Nights - Jasper

    • 2 Nights - Lake Louise
      (*please see our itinerary and price charts for your hotel plan or ask to mix and match your choices)

  • Compact car with unlimited kilometers

    • Pick up and drop off at Calgary Airport

  • Alberta Travel Planner

  • Hotel, car taxes and GST on applicable items

    Add a scenic rail trip in the Rockies - Ask about our VIA Rail or Rocky Mountaineer Rail add ons

    May 1 - October 31, 2008
    Daily departures.
    Rates are in US Dollars, per person, double occupancy
     

    Departure dates on or within the seasons shown will determine the price per person based on double occupancy.

    Staying at - Fairmont Banff Springs, Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge, Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise
      Air inclusive price on Air Canada or United from your city:  
    Prices are per person in USD based on double occupancy Land Only ID MT ND OR SD WA AZ CA NV * CT CO DE MA ME NH NJ NM NY RI UT VT WY
    **
    AL AR DC GA IA IL IN KS KY LA MD MI MN MO MS NC NE OH OK PA SC TN TX VA WI WV FL
    (Air Canada flights only)
    Travel Dates:            
    May 1-22 $1,459 $1,719 $1,779 $1,859 $1,929 $1,989
    May 23-Jun 25 $2,149 $2,409 $2,469 $2,549 $2,619 $2,679
    Jun 26-Sep 9 $2,229 $2,489 $2,549 $2,629 $2,699 $2,759
    Sep 10-Oct 4 $2,149 $2,409 $2,469 $2,549 $2,619 $2,679
    Oct 5-31 $1,249 $1,509 $1,569 $1,649 $1,719 $1,779
    Air tax   $85 $95 $110 $115 $115
    Higher airfares may apply based on availability
    A Housekeeping and Baggage charge of $70 applies
    * Excludes Las Vegas
    ** Excludes Aspen, Durrango, Vail, Grand Junction, Gunnison, Hayden, Jackson, Montrose

     

    Staying at - Buffalo Mountain Lodge, Sawridge Inn, Deer Lodge (Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise after Oct 12) 
      Air inclusive price on Air Canada or United from your city:  
    Prices are per person in USD based on double occupancy Land Only ID MT ND OR SD WA AZ CA NV
    *
    CT CO DE MA ME NH NJ NM NY RI UT VT WY
    **
    AL AR DC GA IA IL IN KS KY LA MD MI MN MO MS NC NE OH OK PA SC TN TX VA WI WV FL
    (Air Canada flights only)
    Travel Dates:            
    May 1-26 &
    Oct 17-31
    $819 $1,079 $1,139 $1,219 $1,289 $1,349
    May 27-Jun 12 $1,019 $1,279 $1,339 $1,419 $1,489 $1,549
    Jun 13-21 $1,039 $1,299 $1,359 $1,439 $1,509 $1,569
    Jun 22-Sep 30 $1,139 $1,399 $1,459 $1,539 $1,609 $1,669
    Oct 1-16 $909 $1,169 $1,229 $1,309 $1,379 $1,439
    Air tax   $85 $95 $110 $115 $115
    Higher airfares may apply based on availability
    A Housekeeping and Baggage charge of $15 applies
    * Excludes Las Vegas
    ** Excludes Aspen, Durrango, Vail, Grand Junction, Gunnison, Hayden, Jackson, Montrose


Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel

Rocky Mountain Splendor
Itinerary


Golf Course
Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge

Day 1 - Calgary to Banff

Welcome to Calgary.  The Budget rental office is right on the airport.  Keep your luggage cart and walk over to collect your car.  Your destination is the historic Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel. The area is rich in the history of the Springs and the story of how Banff has developed from a railroad stop to one of the best known resorts in the world.

Overnight - Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel

 

Day 2 - Banff at Leisure

Be sure you see Bow Falls, the Cave and Basin, Tunnel Mountain and maybe a gondola ride up the side of Sulphur Mountain.  You could take a soak in the naturally heated Upper Hot Springs, or just take a leisurely cruise on Lake Minnewanka.
Overnight - Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel

 

Day 3 - Banff to Jasper  

Enroute to Jasper, you travel along the Icefields Parkway, named one of the most scenic highways in North America.  Your destination, the Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge, has been named one of the ten best resorts in the world.  An afternoon arrival will still leave time for a walk around the lake or a chance to explore the grounds before a leisurely dinner.

Overnight - Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge

 

Day 4 - Jasper at Leisure

The Lodge has one of the finest golf courses in Canada.  When the Lodge installed a sprinkler system, the local elk population thought it was done on their behalf.  Bring your camera, as munching elk are not unusual.  In addition to great golfing, you can bike, swim, hike, or go horse back riding.  Consider a visit to Mt. Edith Cavell, secluded Maligne Lake or rafting on the Athabasca River.
Overnight - Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge

 

Day 5 - Jasper to Lake Louise

Your reluctance to leave Jasper will pass, as you travel south through some of the most beautiful vistas found anyplace on the globe.  A stop at the awesome Athabasca Glacier for a Ice Explorer ride on this prehistoric river of endless ice is highly recommended. Your destination is the beautiful Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise.
Overnight - Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise

 

Day 6 - Lake Louise at Leisure

The breathtaking aura of the Rockies is yours to revel in today.  The Lake Louise ski area offers rides on their chair lifts that take you to lofty heights for spectacular views.  Visit the Valley of the Ten Peaks to view lovely Moraine Lake and be sure to leave time to enjoy the serenity of the turquoise waters of Lake Louise.
Overnight - Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise

 

Day 7 - Lake Louise/home

We thank you for choosing a Cartan Tour program, and hope this will be one of many visits to Canada.

 

This itinerary is also available with the alternate group of hotels shown on our price chart

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