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North American Glaciers & National Parks | 2025

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$5,985

12 days

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Overview

You’ve seen mountains. You’ve seen lakes. But never like this. On this 12-day adventure across the USA and Canada, you'll see the best of both – plus fantastic forests and gorgeous glaciers too. From hiking through the scenery to seeing it all from above on a helicopter ride, we’ll leave nothing unexplored. With a winery visit, the chance to play hockey with the pros, and so much more!

Locations Visited

Calgary, Whitefish, Glacier National Park, Spokane, Kelowna, Hinton, Jasper National Park of Canada, Banff National Park of Canada, Canmore, Banff

Countries Visited

Canada, United States

Travel Style

For 18 - 35 year olds

Accommodations

11 nights included

Age Requirements

Travel for 18-35 year olds

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Itinerary

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Day 1

Calgary

Hey there! Welcome to this epic, nature-studded adventure. This evening, you’ll meet your Trip Manager and Contiki fam before we grab a delicious welcome dinner at a local restaurant.

  • Accommodation

    Days Inn by Wyndham Calgary South (or similar)


  • Meals

    Dinner

Wakey wakey, it’s our first full day of exploration. And we’ll begin by ticking off Calgary’s awesome city sights. Then, you’ll head off into the forest to meet Indigenous locals and learn all about their traditions (and even precious forest-survival skills!). Then, you’ve got the rest of the evening to spend just the way you like.

  • Accommodation

    Days Inn by Wyndham Calgary South (or similar)


  • Meals

    Breakfast

Highlights

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Learn Indigenous Stories & Traditions MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience

Wanna know more about the Indigenous people and their traditions? This is your chance. You'll learn all about their herbal medicines, hunting techniques and even fire lighting skills. Plus, they'll show you how to detect navigational cues in the forest.

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Check out Calgary's Highlights with a Guided Tour

We’ll check out Calgary’s bustling streets from the Calgary Tower, visit Fort Calgary, Glenbow Arts and History Museum and get a view of the Peace Bridge and the Wonderland Sculpture. Calgary really does pack a punch.

Goodbye, Canada (just for a lil’ while). After breakfast, we’ll hop South of the border into Montana.

Goodnight, sleeping beauties. Get some rest for tomorrow. Not before you help yourself to a delicious included dinner, though.

  • Accommodation

    Holiday Inn Express Kalispell (or similar)


  • Meals

    Breakfast

    Dinner

Aaaand, this is what you’ve been waiting for. Our vehicle for the day? A classic Jammer bus!

Lace up your boots. Stretch your legs. Grab your water bottle. And get exploring! You’ll hike the trail across Red Eagle Lake - passing by pristine meadows, rocky mountains and forests along the way. Mother Nature really understood the assignment with this one…

Tonight, we’ll walk around town and grab dinner at a local spot. Then, it’s time to get some well-deserved rest for the adventures that await us tomorrow.

  • Accommodation

    Holiday Inn Express Kalispell (or similar)


  • Meals

    Breakfast

Highlights

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Visit Glacier National Park

Packed with jaw-dropping scenery, ancient forests, and gentle meadows, this national park is year-round paradise.

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Hike along Red Eagle Lake

Hike to Red Eagle Lake, one of the park’s most popular trails. Think scenic meadows, hauntingly beautiful burnt forests, and panoramic views of Curly Bear Mountain, Norris Mountain, Red Eagle Peak, and Red Eagle Mountain. Keep your camera at the ready.

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Ride a Jammer bus through Glacier National Park

There's only right one way to explore this national park - and that's on a classic red jammer bus. We don't make the rules!

Morning, travellers. With no time to waste, we’ll make our way straight to our next stop - Washington.

You’ve got an afternoon to yourself in the wonderful Lilac City - You can spend it exploring the city!

  • Accommodation

    Hotel Indigo (or similar)


  • Meals

    Breakfast

Spokane, our fate has spoken (soz). It’s time to say goodbye, because we're heading back to Canada today!

Welcome back to the Land of Maple Leaf! We'll stop to check out the sprawling fields of Similkameen Valley before a quick city orientation tour led by your Trip Manager with a chance to grab lunch. Then, we’ll wind down with wine. Yep, you’ll visit a local winery for a tour and tasting. What next? Well it’s all up to you and your crew to do whatever you please.

  • Accommodation

    Accent Inns Kelowna (or similar)


  • Meals

    Breakfast

Highlights

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Check out Similkameen Valley

Discover the lush farms and fields in Similkameen Valley - a hidden gem set against the backdrop of dramatic mountains. 

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Discover Kelowna on Foot

Wineries, craft breweries, distillers, beautiful landscapes, and the wonderful Lake Okanagan - we'll check out Kelowna on a city orientation tour.

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Tour a Winery in the Okanagan Valley

Take a guided tour of a sprawling winery in the Okanagan Valley. Plus, you'll have the chance to taste some of the finest wines that they produce too!

Rise and shine, you’ve got the ENTIRE day to explore Kelowna however you like. There are so many ways to explore the scenery here. You can choose to take a food tour with a local guide, and if you’re feeling a bit adventurous, you can also ride an ATV through Okanagan Valley. It's views on views on views.

  • Accommodation

    Accent Inns Kelowna (or similar)


  • Meals

    Breakfast

Buckle up, folks. We’re heading further up Northeast, driving through the swoops and slopes and curves of the Rockies. Keep your cameras at the ready, we’ve got some stunning stops on the way. You’ll be able to catch epic panoramas of Okanagan Corridor and the very handsome Mount Robson.

The quaint little town of Hinton’s our stop for the night today. Why? Glad you asked. Well, it’s just a small hop away from Jasper National Park, and that’s where we'll be heading tomorrow!

  • Accommodation

    Best Western Plus Hinton Inn and Suites (or similar)


  • Meals

    Breakfast

Highlights

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See the Okanagan Corridor

Drive along this scenic corridor that's world-famous for it's wineries and orchards. 

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See Mount Robson

Check out this epic mountain that's the poster child of the Rockies and the highest point on the Canadian side too!

Another day, another national park. After breakfast, we’ll head out to immerse ourselves in the wild wonders of Jasper.

Take a deep breath. Because these gorgeous views of towering cliffs. serene lakes and majestic peaks are going to leave you breathless. We’ll stroll along the scenic trails and visit the amazingly azure Maligne Lake too.

What a long and satisfying day it has been. Tonight’s your final chance to explore Hinton’s local eats before tucking into your cosy, cosy beds.

  • Accommodation

    Best Western Plus Hinton Inn and Suites (or similar)


  • Meals

    Breakfast

Highlights

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Switch off at Jasper National Park

Snow-capped peaks and turquoise lakes guaranteed. And you might even spot a grizzly bear or coyote.

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Visit Maligne Lake

Marvel at the azure waters and enjoy Insta-perfect views of the Rocky Mountains. This is why we travel. 

Hinton, you were wonderful. But Banff’s calling our name!

Today you'll see the iconic Lake Louise and even check out the oh-so-pretty Peyto Lake. Wanna see a glacier from up close? Now’s your chance, with the option to travel on an all-terrain Ice Explorer to the Athabasca Glacier (a 10,000-year-old sheet of ice). 

We’ll step right outside Banff tonight to get some sleep at our hotel in Canmore. Today’s already been epic. But my oh my, we just can’t wait for tomorrow.

  • Accommodation

    Canmore Inn and Suites (or similar)


  • Meals

    Breakfast

Highlights

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Visit Banff National Park

Cameras at the ready, folks! On our first day, we’ll visit Canada’s first ever National Park – known for its colourful lakes and beautiful mountains. 

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See Peaceful Lake Louise

All year round you’re guaranteed epic views and soul-cleansing mountain air.

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Chill at Peyto Lake

Can anything make you feel more alive than turquoise lakes and snow-topped mountains? We think not. 

The sun's out! And, you guessed it. We’re heading back into Banff today.

We can’t leave Canada without trying our hand at ice hockey, can we? Today’s your chance to do just that (and with pro hockey players, ofc!) Then, we’ll make our way to admire the mighty Mt Norquay and even check out the Iron Path AKA Via Ferrata!

With our souls satisfied, it’s time to satisfy our hungry tummies with an included dinner. Then, it’s back to your beds for the night.

  • Accommodation

    Canmore Inn and Suites (or similar)


  • Meals

    Breakfast

    Dinner

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Play Ice Hockey with the Pros

Want a quintessential Canadian experience? Come learn how to play ice hockey and learn all about it's history, secrets and superstitions before heading to the rink in full gear to play with professionals.

What? It’s the last day? Already? Oh, we better make it epic then. This morning, you'll have the chance to catch a birds-eye view of all the jaw-dropping beauty at Banff on an unforgettable helicopter ride (!). Then, we'll make our way back to Calgary.

And we’re back to where it all began. It’s time to exchange socials, contacts, and (sadly) goodbyes. Not for too long though - there are so many more peaks in the world to explore!

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