14 day / 13 night fly drive

2010 departures: daily, May through September

DAY 1 – Depart the UK

Depart the UK on your chosen scheduled flight to Calgary. Upon arrival, collect your AlamoGold rental car and proceed to your hotel. This evening explore the many attractions of this vibrant cowboy city.

OVERNIGHT: Delta Bow Valley

DAYS 2 & 3 – Waterton Lakes National Park

Driving distance: 174 miles/280 km

Your journey begins by heading south across rolling ranchland. We suggest a stop at ’Head-Smashed-In Buffalo Jump’ and the intriguing Hoodoo rock formations. Keep an eye open for deer, antelopes, coyotes and eagles along the way! Waterton Lakes National Park is a natural haven for wildlife and varied flora. You can hike the trails with stunning views of waterfalls and towering cliffs, go fishing, or take a cruise out onto the lake.

OVERNIGHT: Bayshore Inn

DAY 4 – Medicine Hat

Driving distance: 187 miles/300 km

A visit to Saamis Archaelogical Site is a must, where towering 22 storeys high is the world’s tallest teepee! Medicine Hat is a town rich in folklore and offers a warm welcome to all its visitors.

OVERNIGHT: BW Inn Medicine Hat

DAY 5 – Moose Jaw

Driving distance: 246 miles/396 km

Moose Jaw is a vibrant destination with historic charm. The town’s fascinating history comes to life beneath its city streets in the company of character tour guides.

OVERNIGHT: Temple Gardens Mineral Spa Resort

DAY 6 – Regina

Driving distance: 45 miles/72 km

Travelling east today brings you to Regina, Saskatchewan’s capital city and home to the Royal Canadian Mounted Police. Wascana Park and Wascana Lake in the heart of the city offer great recreational choices.

OVERNIGHT: Delta Regina

DAYS 7 & 8 – Saskatoon

Driving distance: 162 miles/260 km

Take a scenic drive north through prairie to Saskatoon, Saskatchewan’s largest city. Today we suggest you enjoy a visit to the Western Development Museum with its full scale replica of Main Street in 1910. Alternatively take a boat trip along the river. On your second day why not take a trip to Wanuskewin Heritage Park, a Canadian national heritage site where on-going excavations have unearthed signs of more than 6,000 years of habitation.

OVERNIGHT: Delta Bessborough

DAY 9 – Drumheller

Driving distance: 295 miles/475 km

Explore dinosaur fossil digs in the Drumheller region, and discover life 65 million years ago when they roamed the Badlands of Alberta. Marked trails will guide you on your expedition!

OVERNIGHT: BW Jurassic Inn

DAY 10 – Edmonton

Driving distance: 172 miles/277 km

Today take a drive to Edmonton. This provincial capital has many attractions and is home to West Edmonton Mall, the largest combined shopping and entertainment centre in the world.

OVERNIGHT: Delta Edmonton Centre Suites

DAY 11 – Jasper

Driving distance: 225 miles/362 km

Keep your camera handy as Jasper offers limitless photo opportunities. Stunning scenery invites you to take a bike excursion, hike the trails or just stroll this beautiful area.

OVERNIGHT: The Sawridge Inn

DAYS 12 & 13 – Banff

Driving distance: 177 miles/285 km Today we suggest a snocoach to Athabasca Glacier in the Columbia Icefield. Covering 325 sq km with depths of up to 320m, this Icefield forms one of the largest ice masses south of the Arctic Circle. We have included a second day for you to explore Banff. Browse the shops in town, visit Bow Falls and perhaps take a four hour whitewater raft excursion down the Kananaskis River.

OVERNIGHT: Delta Banff Royal Canadian

DAY 14 – Return to the UK

Today you head back to Calgary Airport where you will return your rental car and check in for your flight back to the UK.

Prices from £1445

per person, inclusive of scheduled flights, airport taxes, AlamoGold compact 4 door car rental and accommodation in a standard room.

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