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NEW - Wild Canadian Rockies: Fossils, Ghost Towns & National Parks

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Overview

NEW - Wild Canadian Rockies: Fossils, Ghost Towns & National Parks

Continent

North America

Days

10 days

Nights

9 nights

Group Size

12 people

Activity

Moderate

Interest

Wildlife & Nature

Highlights

  • Experience the beauty of Banff National park, home to some of the world's most spectacular lake-side scenery.
  • Walk across ancient glaciers at the Columbia Icefield.
  • Hunt for dinosaur fossils in the prehistoric Badlands.
  • Spend a night at an indigenous camp on 80 acres of untamed wilderness.
  • Have lunch at the Last Chance Saloon, an antique-filled, bullet-ridden bar in a ghost town. 
  • Visit the majestic residents of a Wolf-Dog Sanctuary dedicated to rehabilitation and education.
Canada 10 days 9 nights

Fossils, Ghost Towns and National Parks

Day 1

Welcome to Canada

Welcome to Calgary!
Welcome to Calgary!

Day 2

Chasing Waterfalls

Takakkaw Falls.
Takakkaw Falls.

Day 3

Fossils & Footprints

Dinosaur Provincial Park fossils.
Dinosaur Provincial Park fossils.

Day 4

Cowboy Country

Yamnuska Wolfdog Sanctuary.
Yamnuska Wolfdog Sanctuary.

Day 5

Ice Fields & Glacial Treasures

Columbia Icefield's glacial waters.
Columbia Icefield's glacial waters.

Day 6

Lakeside Vistas

Lake Agnes Teahouse trek.
Lake Agnes Teahouse trek.

Day 7

Jasper Lake Cruise

Jasper Lake cruise.
Jasper Lake cruise.

Day 8

Ghost Towns & Curios

Banff's quaint downtown.
Banff's quaint downtown.

Day 9

Banff’s Mountain Top Grand Finale

Sulphur Mountain.
Sulphur Mountain.

Day 10

Farewell

Onward to more adventures!
Onward to more adventures!

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Upcoming departures

3 available dates
  • Jun 22 - Jul 1, 2025
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Additional info

Pricing & Trip Deposit

Deposit to book your trip: $250 USD.

Balance due 90 days prior to departure.

The listed price of the trip is per person based on double occupancy.

Traveling Solo?

You’re in good company.

Opt for a Private Room to yourself, subject to availability, for a supplemental cost of $1,470 USD.

Solo travelers typically make up about half of our small groups. With curiosity at the center of our experiences, there’s a natural camaraderie that develops over the course of a trip. 

If you don’t opt for a Private Room, you'll be matched with another solo traveler of the same gender.

Activity level

This tour has a moderate activity level. Consider four to six miles of walking each day, with lots of time spent moving around and on your feet. You should be comfortable walking on both flat and uneven ground, as well as stairs.

Arrival & Departure

Calgary International Airport (YYC) connects to a range of flight hubs.  The best flight connections are offered by Air Canada and WestJet Airlines.

*Airport transfers are only provided if arriving & departing on the trip dates, or if pre/post arrangements have been made through Atlas Obscura. 

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