Jagged, snow-covered mountain peaks tower over clear glacial lakes in the stunning northern Rocky Mountains. As we cross between Canada and Montana, we’ll ride gondolas and 1930s touring cars to the best views, traverse the Icefields Parkway and venture onto a glacier, stay in Glacier Park Lodge and spend three nights in Banff, and experience the jaw-dropping beauty of Moraine Lake and Lake Louise.
June 13-19, 2027
Itinerary Highlights:
Three nights in Banff- Banff tour and gondola ride
- Louise, McDonald, and Peyto lakes
- Moraine Lake and Valley of the Ten Peaks
- Athabasca Glacier Ice Explorer
- Icefields Parkway
- Glacier National Park
- 1930s Red Jammer driving tour of Going-to-the-Sun Road
- Waterton Lakes National Park
- Visit to Prince of Wales Hotel
- Head-Smashed-In Buffalo Jump
Package Includes:
- Round-trip airfare from Raleigh-Durham International Airport or Charlotte Douglas International Airport
- Six nights’ hotel accommodations
- 10 meals: six breakfasts and four dinners
- All sightseeing and admissions per itinerary
- Deluxe motor coach transportation
- Professional tour guide and driver
- Our State host
- Wine and beer reception
- Hotel transfers
- Baggage handling at hotels
Accommodations:
- One night in Calgary: Residence Inn
- One night in Glacier National Park: Glacier Park Lodge
- One night in Kalispell/Whitefish area: Red Lion Hotel or Hilton Garden Inn
- Three nights in Banff: Caribou Lodge or Ptarmigan Inn
Note: Hotels are subject to change.
Detailed Itinerary:
Day 1: Arrive in Calgary
Sunday, June 13, 2027
Arrive in Calgary, meet your tour director, and transfer to your hotel. Enjoy a wine and beer reception followed by a welcome dinner with your fellow Our State travelers.
Meals: Dinner
Overnight: Residence Inn in Calgary
Day 2: Buffalo Jump • Glacier National Park
Monday, June 14, 2027
Travel south and visit Head-Smashed-In Buffalo Jump. This interpretive center is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and bears witness to a custom practiced by Native people of the North American plains for nearly 6,000 years. Later, enter Waterton Lakes National Park and see the historic and spectacularly situated Prince of Wales Hotel. Travel across the border into Montana and Glacier National Park. The isolated location of the park leads to fewer visitors during the summer season, making it a haven for some of the world’s endangered species, such as the gray wolf and grizzly bear. Stay in the park and enjoy dinner in the evening.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Overnight: Glacier Park Lodge
Day 3: Glacier National Park • Kalispell/Whitefish
Tuesday, June 15, 2027
This morning, our destination is the heart of Glacier National Park, the Crown of the Continent. The excitement begins as you board a 1930s Red Jammer touring car for a ride over the Going-to-the-Sun Road, acclaimed as one of the most beautiful roadways in the world. The 52-mile journey crosses the Continental Divide through Logan Pass at an elevation of 6,680 feet and includes the Weeping Wall and Birdwoman Falls, along with many spectacular mountain vistas. We’ll stop at Lake McDonald for lunch on your own. Continue to the Kalispell/Whitefish area of Montana for an overnight stay.
Meals: Breakfast
Overnight: Red Lion Hotel or Hilton Garden Inn in Kalispell/Whitefish area
Day 4: Kootenay National Park • Banff
Wednesday, June 16, 2027
Head north through British Columbia along the western slope of the Canadian Rockies, into the heart of Canada’s great timberlands and Kootenay National Park. See the bright red walls of Sinclair Canyon and travel through Radium Hot Springs. Arrive in Banff for a three-night stay in the heart of the Canadian Rockies. Banff is a resort town in the province of Alberta, located within Banff National Park. The peaks of Mount Rundle and Mount Cascade dominate its skyline. On Banff Avenue, the main thoroughfare, boutiques and restaurants mix with château-style hotels and shops. Enjoy dinner at a local restaurant with your fellow travelers.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Overnight: Caribou Lodge or Ptarmigan Inn in Banff
Day 5: Icefields Parkway • Banff
Thursday, June 17, 2027
This morning, travel north along much of the Icefields Parkway, which is situated between Lake Louise and Jasper, and is considered one of the most scenic highways in the world. See a panorama of snowcapped mountain peaks, hanging glaciers, waterfalls, canyons, and often wildlife like moose, bighorn sheep, and bear. Scale Bow Pass with a stop to see the turquoise Peyto Lake. Then ride in the specially designed Ice Explorer on the 1,000-foot-thick Athabasca Glacier, part of the Columbia Icefield. The experience features a guided tour of the glacier and commentary about glaciers, the local ecosystem, and environmental changes. Return to Banff for an evening on your own in the lively downtown area on Banff Avenue.
Meals: Breakfast
Overnight: Caribou Lodge or Ptarmigan Inn in Banff
Day 6: Lake Louise • Banff
Friday, June 18, 2027
Today, see two of the crown jewels of the Canadian Rockies: Moraine Lake and Lake Louise. Our first stop is to see the spectacular Moraine Lake and the Valley of the Ten Peaks, followed by Château Lake Louise to see the lake and Victoria Glacier. Then, enjoy a tour of the Banff area, including Bow Falls, the hoodoos, and views of Mount Rundle and Tunnel Mountain. Cap off another scenery-filled day with a ride to the summit of Sulphur Mountain via the Banff Gondola, where you’ll see six stunning mountain ranges and the sweeping Bow Valley. In the evening, enjoy a memorable farewell dinner with your fellow travelers at a local restaurant in the Banff area.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Overnight: Caribou Lodge or Ptarmigan Inn in Banff
Day 7: Departure
Saturday, June 19, 2027
Transfer to Calgary and fly home filled with wonderful memories of the Canadian Rockies and Glacier National Park. Want to share your memories with other travelers? Post your favorite pictures in the Our State Travel Club Facebook group!
Meals: Breakfast
Tour Rates:
Discounted rate*: $4,899 per person (based on double occupancy)
Regular rate: $4,999 per person (based on double occupancy)
Single rate: $6,374 ($6,474 with booking discount*)
Make your final payment by check and receive a booking discount of $100 per person.
For Reservations & More Information:
Premier World Discovery
Melissa Grant
(877) 953-8687, ext. 238 (Pacific Time)
mgrant@premierworlddiscovery.com
Online booking option: Click here and use booking number 217280 to make your deposit online.
Trip brochure: Click here for information on payment schedule, cancellation policy, and trip insurance.
This tour is rated Activity Level 3 of 4 — Active. For more information on physical requirements and what to expect on an Our State trip, click here.
