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Itinerary summary: 6 nights at the Rafters Six Guest Ranch in the Bow Valley (or similar guest ranch)
Save your time on a western guest ranch while you take leisurely day trips to enjoy a rodeo, the Icefields Parkway, Lake Louise and Banff plus a visit to Calgary. Enjoy the scenery while taking horseback trail rides and white water rafting, as well as multiple other activities included along the way.
The day by day itinerary is set as below. Travel at your leisure from one town to the next.
Day 1
Arrive in Calgary. Pick up rental vehicle. Drive to Rafters Six Guest Ranch in the Kananaskis Valley – 80 km, approximately 1 hour
Day 2
Guest Ranch to Rodeo. Off to a Traditional Rodeo (must include a Friday, Saturday or Sunday to see the rodeo) or perhaps a Native American Pow Wow and Rodeo.
Day 3
Depart guest ranch drive to Banff – 50 km, approximately 30 minutes each way. Enjoy an eight minute ride on the Banff Gondola, stop at the Upper Hot Springs and enjoy the Banff town site.
Day 4
Depart guest ranch drive to Calgary–100 km, approximately 1 hour each way. First stop is the Calgary Zoo. Lunchtime dining will be experienced at the Calgary Tower’s famous revolving dining room. Last stop is dinner at the Ranchman’s restaurant, referred to as Canada’s greatest Honky Tonk and Country Night Club.
Day 5
Enjoy area around the ranch. Choice of a guided hike on the Sunshine Meadows, whitewater rafting on the Kananaskis River or just a day to relax.
Day 6
Depart ranch drive to Columbia Icefields & Lake Louise – 240 km, approximately 2.5 hours each way. Enjoy the Columbia Icefields Visitors Centre and ride onto the Athabasca Glacier via the Ice Explorer. View Victoria Glacier nestled behind Lake Louise.
Day 7
Depart Guest Ranch for Calgary– 80 km, approximately 1 hour. Depending on flight departure time, enjoy a leisurely drive through the Kananaskis Valley. Drop off rental car. Check-in for return flight.
Package Includes:
- 6 nights accommodation
- 6 breakfasts
- Travel Guide Package (directions, maps, brochures, driving instructions, helpful tips)
- One or more activities in each location:
- Heritage Park – Calgary
- Banff Gondola
- Athabasca Ice Explorer Experience
- 1-2 hour trail ride


