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Discover Banff! This world famous mountain station is located in the heart of the legendary Banff National Park and is a true paradise for the nature and adventure enthusiasts. One week of various activities for all tastes and all ages. From alpine fauna watching to snowshoeing and from dog sledding to a hike in the Johnston Canyon. You’ll also take advantage of some free time to visit these fabulous territories at your own pace.

Day 1 – Calgary
Arrival in Calgary, an exciting Olympic city.

Day 2 – Calgary / Banff
The time has come to leave the big city and to continue on towards the city of Banff which is located in the heart of the Canadian Rockies and the legendary Banff National Park. Founded in 1883, this National Park features countless valleys, mountains, glaciers, forests, meadows, lakes and rivers which cover a 6 641 km2 area. No wonder Banff is one of the most looked after destinations in the world.

Day 3 – Banff
To start your visit the right way, you are invited today for a fascinating guided tour (3h) of Banff and its surroundings. You’ll then have the opportunity to observe the abundant and varied wildlife of this world heritage site. The highlights of this tour will certainly be the Bow Falls, the spectacular Bow Valley and Hoodoos view points, the famous Banff Spring Hotel, Surprise Corner, the Minnewanka Lake as well as the Cave and Basin National Historical Site (entrance fees included). In the afternoon, we’ll head towards Johnston Canyon that you will visit during a fantastic guided icewalk (4h). Equipped with ice cleats and hiking poles, you’ll travel through prime wildlife habitat on your way to the trail head and learn the clues to how the canyon was formed. This walk will lead you past the lower falls and to the breathtaking upper icefalls. (Breakfast included)

Day 4 – Banff
Today you’ll live the exhilarating experience of dog sledding (4h with transfer)! Friendly Alaskan Huskies are eager to pull you through the mountains on this amazing adventure! Participate at your own confidence level. Help hook the dogs up to the team, be a passenger or drive the dogsled under the careful attention of your guide. The huskies will pull you beneath the peaks of the Front Range Rocky Mountains as you sled along the Spray Lakes. To crown it all, you’ll take advantage of a gourmet snack. (Breakfast included)

Day 5 – Banff
Our destination this morning: the fabulous kootenay National Park. You will then discover this outstanding environment during a guided snowshoeing excursion (4h). We’ll then snowshoe up Ochre Creek Valley to the bubbling natural pools of the paint pots, a cultural treasure in the heart of the park. The natural source of ochre was mined by indigenous people and later by European settlers as a pigment. This is an excellent trip for beginners and those wanting a pleasant activity outdoors in the majesty of Kootenay National Park. We’ll also make a pause during which you’ll have the opportunity to heat yourself while drinking a good hot chocolate and enjoying a maple taffy treat. (Breakfast included)

Day 6 – Banff
Take advantage of a free day to discover Banff and its surroundings at your own pace. Among other things, you could then stroll freely in the animated city center and take the gondola to the summit of Sulphur Mountain (2285 m) where you would have a breathtaking view over the spectacular Bow Valley. Finally, you could also relax in the hot springs of the Rockies. For more than a century, travelers have been visiting this site to take advantage of the healing power of the thermal water. The station also features a spa which offers a wide selection of body treatments. (Breakfast included)

Day 7 – Banff / Calgary
Transfer to the Calgary airport for your return flight. (Breakfast included)

The table below features a list of short packages which you can easily add to the original package. If you want to add one of these packages, please make your choice using the appropriate field of the quotation request form. We'd like to bring your attention to the fact that adding one or several of these short packages will of course increase the length of your trip.

DRIVING VACATIONS AND OTHER WINTER EXPERIENCES
	The Rockies Epic Duration: 7 days / 6 nights Activity: 3 days of Heli-skiing Accommodation: Mountain lodge Region: Rocky Mountains, British Columbia and Alberta For more information

Departure dates
Daily departures according to availabilities from January 2 to March 28, 2010
Please note that other departure dates could be scheduled with a minimum of 6 travelers.

Price per person
Occupancy	Standard accommodation
Period	January 2 to 25	January 26 to March 28
double (1 bed)	822 $ CAD- Tx. Incl.	953 $ CAD- Tx. Incl.
double (2 beds)	1179 $ CAD- Tx. Incl.	1441 $ CAD- Tx. Incl.
single	742 $ CAD- Tx. Incl.	829 $ CAD- Tx. Incl.
triple	719 $ CAD- Tx. Incl.	768 $ CAD- Tx. Incl.
quadruple	334 $ CAD- Tx. Incl.	334 $ CAD- Tx. Incl.
child (8 to 12)
child (8 to 12)	Children under 8 are accepted but cannot take part to the guided snowshoeing and the Icewalk excursions

Day	Standard accommodation
Day 1	Sandman Downtown, Calgary
Days 2 to 6	High Country Inn, Banff

As you probably have been in position to appreciate, this package features standard accommodation. However, please note that, upon request, we can also offer most of our itineraries with high-end and Distinctive accommodation. Please feel free to contact us if you want to change the type of accommodation.

The cost includes

The cost does not include

· R/T transfer between Calgary and Banff as well as between activity sites

· Services of guides for the included activities

· Guided Tour (3h00) of Banff region

· Guided icewalk (4h00) (equipment included : ice cleats and hiking poles)

· 1 dog-sled for 2 people for 2 hours

· Snowshoes guided hike (4h00) in the Kootnay National Park (equipment included : snowshoes and hiking poles)

· Snack (day 4)

· Hot chocolate and maple Taffy treat (days 3 and 5)

· 6 nights accommodation

· 5 meals per person for the duration of the stay (see the itinerary for more details)

· The applicable taxes and the contribution to the compensation Fund

· Air travel (available for this program, please see the quote request form or purchase your airline tickets our website)

· The travel insurance

· Personal expenses

· Drinks (other than coffee or tea with meals included)

· Tips for guides

One of our agents will get back to you within 24h following the reception of your request. In the meantime, please feel free to contact us if you have questions or if you want to add anything to your package. Our agents are treating your request from Monday to Friday, between 9am and 5 pm.

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You can easily add one of our exciting short stays (see the selection below) to your original package. Please refer to the length of the selected short stay (s) to determine how many nights should be add to the original route. If you want to add more than one short stay, please mention it in the “Comments” field below.

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	Si vous avez sélectionné un court séjour comportant une activité de motoneige, veuillez nous indiquer si vous souhaitez être une ou deux personnes par motoneige.

Please write your questions and commentary. If needed, let us also know which are the optional excursions and short packages that you would like to add to your trip.