- Experience a full day of Stampede at one of the largest Rodeos with platinum seating
- See the Chuckwagon races with gold level seating following the Grandstand show
- Full day tour of Bar U Ranch, the only National Historic Site to commeorate the history and importance of ranching in Canada
- Four nights hotel accommodations
- Breakfast daily, three lunches, one dinner
- Transportation via luxury motor coach with professional guide and driver
- Souvenir programs for Rodeo and Chuckwagon races
*Price is per person, land only, based on double occupancy and availability. Please do not purchase airfare to Calgary until this departure is a guarantee. AAA Sojourns will protect airfare once the tour is guaranteed. A $250 per person deposit required at time of booking. Final payment due April 27, 2012. Cancellation penalties will apply. This departure requires a valid passport for travel. Gratuities are not included. Some taxes/fees may be additional. Restrictions apply.
Day 1 - Arrive Calgary
Welcome to Calgary! Upon arrival in Calgary, you will be transferred to your centrally located hotel, the Sandman City Centre. Enjoy a welcome dinner of cowboy cuisine tonight at Buzzards Restaurant.
Sandman City Centre (D)
Days 2 - Rodeo
Following breakfast at your hotel this morning, make your way to the Stampede grounds for a full day of Stampede fun. You will have Platinum seating at one of the largest Rodeo’s this afternoon. Spend time exploring the midway, art exhibits or other fascinating sites at the world’s largest outdoor show.
Sandman City Centre (B)
Transportation today will be on Calgary Transit’s LRT – this is the most efficient way to get to the grounds today.
Day 3 - Chuckwagon
Today you will enjoy a traditional Stampede Pancake breakfast! Afterwards, take a city tour of Calgary including a stop at the Calgary Tower. Spend some more time at the Stampede Grounds this afternoon before enjoying gold level seating at tonight’s Chuck wagon races. Following the “chuck” enjoy the evening Grandstand show.
Sandman City Centre (B)
Day 4 - Bar U Ranch
Following breakfast today explore the history of Alberta’s ranch and cowboy community with a full day tour of Bar U Ranch. Only 1 hour south of Calgary on the Cowboy Trail, Bar U Ranch is the only National Historic Site to commemorate the history and importance of ranching in Canada. Enjoy a guided wagon tour of the Park as well as a traditional “cowboy style” lunch. Return to Calgary for the evening.
Sandman City Centre (B, L)
Day 5 - Depart Calgary
Following breakfast, transfer to the airport for your flight home from Banff. Travel time is approximately 1 ½ hours, please schedule flight to depart after 2:00pm. (B)
Optionals:
• On this full-day guided excursion explore all of the natural attractions of Banff, Lake Louise and Yoho National Park. With our experienced driver guide journey along the Bow Valley Parkway to Johnston Canyon where time is provided for a short walk along the canyon. Learn about Castle Mountain while on your way to Moraine Lake where you can enjoy the changing colours of a mountain lake. At Lake Louise, the "Jewel of the Canadian Rockies" you'll have time to stroll the shores and photograph the famous Victoria Glacier. Lunch is included. In the afternoon cross the Great Divide to the Spiral Railway Tunnels where three lines of railway are laid at different elevations to cross the Kicking Horse River on four bridges. Relax and wonder around the paths at Takakkaw Falls, the highest waterfall in Canada. Free time is available in Banff prior to your journey to Calgary. (B, L) Cost: $156 per person
• 2 night’s hotel accommodations at Banff Ptramigan Inn are available for an additional cost. Please inquire rates.
• Pre/post-nights in Calgary can be added, subject to availability. Inquire at time of booking.
