Outstanding Canadian drive & rail vacations

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NATURE'S ROMANCE PACKAGELet yourself be seduced by the sights, sounds and scents of the Rockies as you immerse yourself fully and completely into this marvellous adventure. With almost humanlike qualities, Nature can appear seductively calm and serene during her quietest moments, or wild and uncontrollable in her most magnificent hour. Anyone who's experienced either side understands the life-long love affair that can develop and at Good Earth Travel Adventures we'd like to make the introductions!Nature's Romance allows you to experience this passion through the perfect blend of secluded, rustic comfort and modern, tasteful luxury. Kananaskis Country, named after the great Cree Indian Koominakoos who miraculously recovered from a battle-axe wound which cost an eye and part of his scalp, serves up dramatic wilderness for the true mountain lover. Tantalize your soul with fantastically shaped sawtooth mountains, quiet valleys and a wonderful network of hiking trails. The seduction continues through Banff, past Lake Louise and into Yoho National Park. Native for "awe and wonder" Yoho's pleasures include brilliant green lakes, a valley of waterfalls and a variety of refreshing experiences. Finally, the Willmore Wilderness and Jasper National Park court your senses with serene beauty and a glacier-filled journey that won't soon be forgotten. Nature's Romance offers a premier wilderness vacation that will entwine you in a lusty spell of comfortable adventure and life-enriching experiences.

Typical Day

DAYS 1 TO 3 KANANASKIS Travel through the Spray Valley and settle into Mount Engadine Lodge, a Swiss-style backcountry chalet. Spend a day touring at leisure or walking nearby trails before returning to European influenced meals and a scenic outdoor hottub. The next day immerse yourself into the Kananaskis with a pre-selected choice of interpretive hiking, beginner rockclimbing instruction or combination raft and trailride adventure.DAYS 4 TO 6 YOHO & LAKE LOUISEEnjoy a visit to Banff before winding your way through the Bow Valley to the shores of the pristine lake for which Emerald Lake Lodge was named. Excellent Rocky Mountain cuisine greets you and a walk along the shoreline is a must before retiring to a cozy room complete with woodburning fireplace. Awake to the knowledge that you will be joining one of Lake Louise's most knowlegeable and entertaining guides on a day hike perfectly suited to your ambition and ability. Afterward, there's plenty of time to take in the beauty and cuisine of Lake Louise for which we will offer helpful recommendations. Sleep in the next day or explore at leisure before being whisked away on a spectacular flight over mountain tops and icefields to a gourmet wilderness dinner at a remote alpine lake. DAYS 7 & 8 WILLMOREThe journey north takes you along the glacier-lined Icefields Parkway and includes an exciting walk on the Columbia Icefields. Arrive at Rocky Mountain Escape to check into your private and secluded log cabin complete with full bathroom and woodburning stove. Enjoy the ambience of meals and stories shared in a cooktent before retiring to the campfire or the privacy of your cabin. Awake to an alarm clock of mountain songbirds to a day of nature hikes, cave exploring or scenic trailriding. You are certain to see signs of the abundant wildlife that calls the Willmore area home.DAYS 9 & 10 JASPERIt may be hard to imagine relaxing any more, but the legendary service of Jasper Park Lodge certainly makes this possible. Stroll the peaceful shores of Lac Beauvert and Maligne Lake at leisure today before exploring a gastronomical delight in one of the Lodge's fine restaurants. Depart the Rockies taking with you a lifetime of memories and new appreciation for Nature's charm.

Age range, type of group

Best for adults and children aged 8 and up.

Sleeping and meals

High quality lodges and cabins. Includes all breakfasts, 5 lunches and 8 dinners.

Restrictions

No pets.

Rates

$2355 US per person including all taxes.Airfare not included.Car rental can be arranged upon request.

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Other Information

Option to add on luxury railtour or Calgary Stampede.