Holloway Tours

Day 1: Saturday, August 27, 2011
Calgary, Alberta - Tour Begins
Beginning in the Canadian province of Alberta, your tour combines the best of the prairies, the majesty of the Canadian Rockies, and the beauty of Montana’s Glacier National Park, giving you a superb overview of these U.S. and Canadian wonderlands.

Day 2: Sunday, August 28, 2011
Calgary - Waterton Lakes National Park
This morning, journey south to the prairie lands while enjoying the distant views of the spectacular Rockies. Visit Head-Smashed-In Buffalo Jump, one of the world’s oldest and best preserved buffalo jumps, and a UNESCO World Heritage site. Head-Smashed-In, in the foothills of the Rockies, has been used continuously by Aboriginal people for over 5,500 years. Continue traveling south to Waterton Lakes National Park. En route, pass through quaint villages and travel along roads sometimes traversed by grizzly bears, black bears, mountain goats, cougars, wolves, moose and elk. Enjoy some leisure time to explore the grounds and take some photographs.
Today Breakfast and Dinner are included.

Day 3: Monday, August 29, 2011
Waterton Lakes National Park - Glacier National Park - Waterton Lakes
Today you’ll explore Glacier National Park. A naturalist's paradise, Glacier preserves over one million acres of forests, Alpine meadows and lakes, and is home to over 70 species of mammals and 270 species of birds. Enjoy a drive aboard one of the famous Jammer cars, built in the 1930s, over one of the most breathtaking roads in North America. “Going to the Sun Road”* stretches for 52 miles across the Continental Divide and offers incredible views of the valley and Glacier National Park.
Today Breakfast is included.

Day 4: Tuesday, August 30, 2011
Waterton Lakes National Park - Banff, Alberta
This morning, relax during your journey to Banff and soak in a backdrop of wonderful wildlife and the majestic Canadian Rockies. Arrive at the grand Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel, known as the “Castle in the Mountains,” for a luxurious two night stay. Enjoy leisure time to explore its charm, grace and beauty before enjoying an elegant dinner in downtown Banff.
Today Breakfast and Dinner are included.

Day 5: Wednesday, August 31, 2011
Banff
Begin the day with a sightseeing tour of the Banff area including stops at the lovely Bow Falls and at the fascinating Hoodoos, also known as the “Land of Sleeping Giants.” Later, enjoy a visit to a local ammonite specialist where you will learn about this rare gemstone that is found only in Alberta. The afternoon is at leisure. You may choose to browse through the shops and museums, or just take in the natural beauty of the area.
Today Breakfast is included.

Day 6: Thursday, September 01, 2011
Banff - Jasper
A wonderful day of sightseeing is in store for you while en route to Jasper. Journey along the unforgettable Icefields Parkway and behold lofty waterfalls, rushing rivers, glacial peaks, imposing cliffs and snowcapped mountain ranges. Stop at the Columbia Icefields for a ride (weather permitting) across this mass of glacial ice which is over 1,000 feet thick, representing the largest accumulation of ice south of the Arctic Circle. Continuing up the parkway, you may see bears and stately elk. Stop at powerful Athabasca Falls, which has carved intricate features into stone, before arriving in Jasper.
Today Breakfast is included.

Day 7: Friday, September 02, 2011
Jasper - Calgary
Leaving the wonder of the Rockies for the prairies of Alberta, you'll enjoy a trip to the extraordinary Maligne Canyon before you return to the vibrant city of Calgary. Tonight, enjoy a farewell dinner at a popular local restaurant.
Today Breakfast and Dinner are included.

Day 8: Saturday, September 03, 2011
Calgary - Tour Ends
Your tour ends, leaving you with many pleasant memories of your outstanding vacation to two of the world’s most beautiful areas, the incomparable Canadian Rockies and Glacier National Park.