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56 11 or 13 Days Day 1. Arrive Calgary Your journey begins today as you fly into the city of Calgary. Upon your arrival, you'll be met at the airport and transferred to your hotel. This evening after settling in to your accommodation, meet and get to know your fellow guests and friendly Travelmarvel Tour Director at a Welcome Reception at Calgary Tower which boasts amazing views. Stay: Calgary, Marriott Downtown Hotel. Day 2. Calgary, Banff Departing Calgary, begin the scenic journey through the Rocky Mountains to Banff National Park. Upon arriving in Banff, the rest of the day is yours to spend at leisure. This provides a fantastic opportunity to explore the town. There are many select experiences available to you today which offer unique and varied ways to take in the sights. Perhaps take an ice walk in Johnston Canyon admiring incredible waterfalls and icefalls, enjoy an exciting dog sled ride, or head out on a Banff Experience to discover the local township and explore Johnston Canyon. Tonight, perhaps curl up by the fire with a hot chocolate in anticipation of Christmas Day tomorrow. Three Nights: Banff, Banff Park Lodge. B CHRISTMAS DAY Day 3. Banff This is the real highlight of your journey as you wake today to a picture-perfect White Christmas in the heart of the Canadian Rockies. Enjoy free time in the morning to mark the occasion as you wish, before gathering with your fellow guests for a celebratory Christmas Lunch. You'll be transported to a fairytale as you take in the breathtaking views and sparkling winter air of the Canadian Rocky Mountains on a sleigh ride for a truly memorable Christmas Day. BL Day 4. Banff It's one glorious scene after the next during this Christmas journey. This morning you will enjoy a picturesque gondola ride to the summit of Sulphur Mountain for breathtaking views of the Rocky Mountains. Afterwards. The rest of the day is at your leisure to continue exploring the incredible scenery of your surrounds. B Day 5. Banff, Lake Louise, Jasper Depart Banff this morning and journey along the spectacular Icefields Parkway to Jasper. On the way, stop at stunning Lake Louise, known as the 'Jewel of the Rockies'. Throughout today, revel in the splendour that is the Canadian Rockies during this special time of year before continuing to Jasper. Two Nights: Jasper, The Crimson. BD Day 6. Jasper Take time out today to relax in the fairytale setting of Jasper. The village will still have an array of Christmas decorations on display, and there should be some post- Christmas bargains to take advantage of while you are here. Perhaps you might like to don some snowshoes for an inspiring trek through stunning Canadian Rockies scenery. Alternatively, you may like to visit the deep Maligne Canyon to view the sight of its incredible icefalls. B Day 7. Jasper, Quaaout Lodge This morning, descend the Rockies, passing through magnificent scenery and continue to Little Shuswap Lake. Over the next two days, you'll enjoy the chance to relax and unwind at WHITE CHRISTMAS WONDERS Calgary n Banff n Jasper Quaaout Lodge n Vancouver n Victoria YOUR HOLIDAY PRICE INCLUDES ✓ 12 nights premium accommodation ✓ Services of a Canadian Travelmarvel Tour Director and Driver ✓ 18 meals – 12 breakfasts (B), 1 lunch (L) and 5 dinners (D) ✓ Enjoy a Welcome Reception and a special Farewell Dinner ✓ Tipping for all staff, port charges and airport transfers INSIDER EXPERIENCES Enjoy a Welcome Reception at Calgary Tower Take in the sparkling winter scenes of the Rockies during a Christmas Day sleigh ride Savour an indigenous-inspired dinner at Quaaout Lodge Enjoy a delicious Farewell Dinner at The Butchart Gardens, dining in the original Butchart family home