Around the Rugged Rockies

Days 1 – 2: UK – Calgary

A vibrant city in Southern Alberta, Calgary is a modern metropolis boasting a skyscraper-filled skyline that highlights its status as the heart of Canada's oil industry. The city’s famous ‘Cowtown’ nickname comes alive every July during the massive Calgary Stampede festival and rodeo.

Radium Hot Springs has it all: unlimited outdoor activities, fine dining, golfing, skiing and natural hot springs. Located on the 'warm' side of the Canadian Rockies, Radium Hot Springs offers mineral pools. These odourless pools are surrounded by natural rock walls and are guaranteed to help you relax and unwind.

Days 3 – 4: Kananaskis

Distance: 120 km / 75 miles

Kananaskis is the ultimate launchpad for outdoor adventure, offering a mix of breathtaking hikes and extensive mountain biking trails for all skill levels. To truly experience the region like a local, saddle up for a quintessential Albertan horseback ride, where half-day excursions perfectly wrap up with a classic BBQ lunch.

Day 5: Radium Hot Springs

Distance: 177 km / 111 miles

Nestled among the majestic Rocky Mountains, Radium Hot Springs is a picturesque retreat surrounded by spectacular peaks. Spend the day exploring scenic hiking and biking trails before unwinding in the soothing mineral hot pools, the perfect way to relax and recharge.

Days 6 – 7: Revelstoke

Distance: 252km / 158 miles

Journey into the spectacular Kootenay Rockies and discover the mountain town of Revelstoke, gateway to Mount Revelstoke National Park. Take the shuttle along the scenic Meadows in the Sky Parkway to Balsam Lake, where marked trails lead towards the summit. Soak up breath-taking mountain views and enjoy the perfect spot for a scenic picnic.

Days 8 – 9: Clearwater

Distance: 275 km / 172 miles

Wells Gray Provincial Park is a true wilderness where you can immerse yourself in natural surroundings, with pounding waterfalls, guided walks, hiking trails, white water rafting and kayaking.

The wildlife is exceptional: black bears, grizzlies, moose, mountain goats, caribou, wolves and cougars. Don’t miss Dawson, Spahats Creek Falls, and especially Helmcken Falls which is three times higher than Niagara Falls, plunging 140 metres down into a mist-filled abyss.

Days 10 - 12: Jasper

Distance: 318 km / 199 miles

Set amidst the spectacular scenery of Jasper National Park, Jasper is the perfect base for exploring the Canadian Rockies. Just a 45-minute drive away, the clear waters of glacier-fed Maligne Lake can be explored on a scenic cruise or by kayak or canoe.

For more adventure, experience the rapids of the Sunwapta River on a white-water rafting excursion, explore the many hiking trails, or take the Jasper SkyTram to an altitude of 2,263 metres for panoramic views across the Rockies.

Days 13 – 15: Banff

Distance: 288 km / 180 miles

Today, travel along the spectacular Icefields Parkway (Highway 93), renowned as one of the world’s great scenic drives. Winding through the heart of the Canadian Rockies, the route is framed by turquoise lakes, cascading waterfalls, towering peaks and ancient glaciers. Keep your eyes peeled for wildlife along the way, with bighorn sheep, deer, black bears and coyotes all calling this spectacular landscape home.

On day 14, join an included two-hour Wildlife Safari in Banff National Park. As the sun sets behind the rugged mountain peaks, wildlife becomes increasingly active, offering a wonderful opportunity to spot some of Banff’s wild residents in their natural surroundings.

Day 16: Calgary

Distance: 127 km / 80 miles

Today marks the end of your motorhome adventure. Return your motorhome to the depot before transferring to your Calgary hotel for your final night in Canada. With the rest of the day at leisure, why not head up the Calgary Tower for panoramic views across the city.

Days 17 - 18: Calgary - UK

Time for some last-minute sightseeing or shopping before returning to Calgary airport for your overnight flight back to the UK.