Rocky Mountain Ranches Tour

When you arrive at the Calgary International Airport, you can collect your rental vehicle and drive to your Calgary accommodation. You have the evening free to explore Alberta’s urban centre, home to the famous Stampede Rodeo.

Today, you’ll start your road trip into the prairies and drive to Bindloss, where you’ll find your ranch home for the next two nights. You’ll already feel like a cowboy the moment you step into the heritage lodge and begin exploring the idyllic surroundings. Tonight, you’ll be treated to a spectacular night sky that is unpolluted by city lights, and if you’re lucky, you might see the northern lights.

Start your day with a hearty country breakfast, and then hit the trails with your wrangler guide. Enjoy horseback riding under the endless prairie sky, and then discover the relaxing effect of grooming your horse after your ride. Feel free to explore the ranch in the afternoon or relax on the porch and enjoy total serenity.

Enjoy your final perfectly peaceful morning at the ranch before you start your drive to Red Deer. Follow the Dinosaur Trail into the badlands, where you’ll find the world’s largest deposit of dinosaur fossils. You’ll also want to spend some time exploring the spectacular cliffs, canyons, hoodoos, and fairy chimney rock formations in Drumheller before you end your day in Red Deer.

As you begin your drive from Red Deer, you’ll start to see the prairies rise into the foothills and then grow into the Rocky Mountains. You’ll follow the route of historic explorers as they searched for a route through the mountains to the coast. Finish your drive at Saskatchewan Crossing, where you’ll spend the night by the rushing river surrounded by spectacular rocky peaks.

Today, you’ll travel along the famous Columbia Icefields Parkway. The options for how to spend your day are endless. Take your time exploring the stunning alpine lakes, glaciers, and waterfalls as you drive the Parkway’s scenic route.

The startling blue waters of Maligne Lake are a symbolic sight in the Rockies, and you have the entire day to spend enjoying the view and exploring Jasper. There are endless hiking, paddling, and wildlife viewing opportunities in this scenic alpine town. You can opt to book an hour-and-a-half Maligne Lake Boat Cruise.

Today, you’ll cross the border between Alberta and British Columbia. Take a break from your drive at the base of Mount Robson. The jagged peak above you is the highest in the Canadian Rockies and is a beautiful sight to behold. Your road ends for the day at your ranch in the heart of the mountains in Clearwater.

Wake up to the sounds of a working ranch in Clearwater. Watch the cows and horses graze in front of the spectacular mountain backdrop. Take a trip to Wells Gray Park for a beautiful hike to the waterfalls or take out a canoe or kayak for a quiet paddle on the lake.

Continue your drive into the mountains and discover the gorgeous Meadows in the Sky. Spend some time exploring the deep forests and alpine meadows in Mount Revelstoke National Park.

Today, you’ll drive Rogers Pass, where the up-close views of the snow-topped peaks reaching for the sky will take your breath away. Stop at Glacier National Park’s interpretive centre for help deciding how you want to enjoy the mountains today. Nearby, Kicking Horse River offers exciting rafting excursions or you can hike to beautiful Wapta Falls in Yoho National Park. Tonight, you’ll stay in the welcoming town of Golden.

Banff may be calling your name, but you don’t want to rush the drive there. Take in the spectacular scenery during your drive and stop to spend some time in Lake Louise and Moraine Lake. The beautiful waters of Moraine Lake reflecting the horizon of dramatic rocky peaks is a sight you’ll never forget (and one you’ve probably seen on a computer desktop). Take a stroll on the lakeshore, go for a quiet canoe ride, or take a scenic gondola ride for a panoramic perspective. Finish the day with a visit to the Banff hot springs or wander the famous Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel.

You have all day to explore the incredible resort town of Banff. The Banff National Park is full of hiking trails and beautiful places to discover. The gondola offers magnificent views from the top of Sulphur Mountain, where you can enjoy a mountain-top meal. You can also book one of the optional activities, a Banff Tour and Wildlife Discovery.

Sadly, today marks the end of your time in the mountains. Drive back to Calgary to return your rental vehicle at the airport, where your tour comes to a close.