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The 12 day trip will start from Alberta’s capital city of Edmonton. From Edmonton, you travel west to the pristine Rocky Mountains arriving in Jasper National Park (4 Hr with stops). You will spend two and a half days at a fully serviced campground (Showers) just out side the town of Jasper. From Jasper, you travel south (1 3/4 Hr) to the David Thompson/Nordegg area for a 2-day stay at a local area wilderness campground. From David Thompson you travel south again (1 3/4 Hr) to Banff/ Lake Louise. Again, you stay two and a half days at a fully serviced campground (with showers) just outside of Banff town site. From Banff, you travel east leaving the Rocky Mountains and travel 3 hours to the Bad Lands of Alberta for a two-day stay in the prairie town Drumheller. From Drumheller you will travel back towards Calgary (1 1/2 Hr) to drop off those guest who wish this drop off location before heading north back to Edmonton (3 1/2 Hr with stops). The 9 day tour is the same itinerary but it omits the trip to Drumheller.
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| Season: May to September |
| Suggested Items: Camera, daypack, sunglasses, sunscreen, water bottle, pocketknife, flashlight, alcoholic beverages, fishing gear. |
| Suggested Clothing: Warm clothes for a variety of weather conditions. Rain gear, warm jacket, long pants, shorts, t-shirts, hiking boots, wool socks, hat. |
| Difficulty: Easy/Intermediate |
| Restrictions: Minimum group size of 5 required. Smaller groups can be combined to meet the minimum. |
| Maximum Number of People: 12 |
| Equipment Provided: Camping gear, sleeping gear, 12-15 passenger van or minivan, all tours listed in the itinerary, campsite and park fees. You will be provided with clean, modern, top of the line, camping equipment. Your camping equipment consists of a nylon dome tent that accommodates 4-8 persons. A single travelling person will receive a 4 person tent, approximately 9’X9’, foot print, with about 6’ interior height. Family and multiple (2+) person bookings will determine tent size-dynamics. Each person receives a sleeping bag manufacture rated to 0° Celsius. One-person air mattress and a pillow. For out side the tent, (while your enjoying a roaring camp fire or sipping on your morning coffee while watching the glow of the sun rise above the mountain peaks and prairie fields) you have one camp chair per person also. |
| Transportation: Trips begin in Edmonton, Alberta and end in either Calgary or Edmonton, Alberta. |
| Accommodations: Tent campsites along the route. Some campsites will offer shower and indoor washroom facilities. |
| Meal Information: All meals included during the camping trip. All non-alcoholic beverages (canned pop, bottled water, juices, coffee, tea and milk) are included. We want to make this the most memorable camping trip you will ever taste. "In a good way that is". On staff during the tour will be a full time cook/chef. The mornings will be started with a breakfast menu that will vary during the tour from the traditional hearty bacon/sausage and egg fare to Belgian waffles with whip cream and sweet berries, crepes, croissant to a RET Tours exclusive of beer batter pancakes served with Quebec maple syrup or if you wish, good old cereal available every morning. Bottomless coffee and tea will flow to warm your bones after a sleep in the crisp mountain air. Lunches each day will feature freshly prepared sandwiches, deli style. Fresh Fruit and vegetables will be available at all times. Just let the chef know what you like. Lunch kits can be prepared by the chef for those who will be enjoying a local activity away from camp or off on there own exploring the local towns and its shops. At suppertime, we are planning a sample of Canadian delicacies. So, be prepared for your taste buds to enjoy a decadent holiday also. During the tour the dinner menu will consist of Alberta ranched Elk steaks, wild Bison steaks, Fresh pacific salmon, gourmet Alberta sirloin beef burgers (10oz minimum) a roasted chicken evening and an Italian pasta night. Supper meals include fresh salad, roasted and baked potatoes, rice a variety of vegetable dishes and fresh baked breads, each specifically arraigned to the main course. After dinner, desert. From cheesecake smothered in sweet berries, apple crumble pies, and assortments of pastries to a Canadian tradition of fresh maple donuts will have you wondering how to say no. Towards the end of the tour an evening of port wines, fruity Zinfandels and tongue tingling liqueurs served with an array of cheeses will be the fair while you and the other camping adventurers (you now call friends) reminisce of the lazy times and the adventures you all enjoyed during the last eleven days |
| Guide Information: Professional and knowledgeable guides and support staff (1 tour staff member per 4 guests on most tours). |
| Weather Information: Summer temperatures will range from 15 to 25 degrees celsius. |
| Comments: Optional tours can be added for an additional cost. |
| Trip Duration |
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9 days
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$1990.00* per person
July 1-9, July 21-29, August 5-13, August 19-27, 2008 |
11 days
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$2350.00* per person
July 1-11, July 21-31, Aug 5-11, Aug 21-31, 2008 |
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*Please add 5% Goods and Services Tax
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