Example of a tour (17 days) through Central-Alberta and the Rocky Mountains (Alberta and British Columbia).

Tours are customized to suit your preferences.

This particular tour was customized for a Yodel Group from Switzerland.

Day 1

Switzerland - Calgary - Red Deer

The guests are welcomed at the airport by tour coordinator and tour guide Fred Salvisberg. After a short coffee and refreshment break we board our luxury coach, driven by a certified professional driver, and head for Red Deer.

We will be staying in Red Deer for 3 nights.

Day 2

Rodeo

Following a brief orientation, we head for the Ponoka Stampede (Rodeo). Here we will see "cowboy action".

Day 3

Farms - Yodel Evening

In the morning we will visit a Swiss Dairy Farm, as well as a modern dairy farm with carousel. We then visit a bison ranch, where we will be served our lunch. After lunch it's time for a safari.

We will have a traditional Swiss evening. The Yodel Club and the Wildrose Yodel Club will provide entertainment.

Day 4

Sunday Brunch - Petroleum Industry - Devonian Gardens - Edmonton

Following the gourmet Sunday Brunch at the restaurant in our hotel, we head for Edmonton. In the Interpretive Centre in Devon, south of Edmonton, we will learn about the exploration and processing of petroleum. Alberta is a major petroleum producer.

We then continue our journey in the direction of Edmonton. Following a relaxing stop at the Devonian Gardens we will check in at the Hotel Crowne Plaza. From here we have an exceptional view of the North Saskatchewan River Valley and of the City of Edmonton and surroundings.

Day 5

Free

There are no guided tours today. Explore on your own. We will gladly provide suggestions.

Nearby are: City Hall with its unique architecture, the Shaw Conference Center, the Muttart Conservatory, the Canada Center and many more. This link provides a virtual tour of Edmonton (broadband internet connection is recommended).

Day 6

West Edmonton Mall - Hinton

In the morning we visit West Edmonton Mall, the largest shopping and amusement center in the world. Then we head West, in the direction of the Rocky Mountains. Our accommodation is in a beautiful lodge in Hinton.

Tag 7

Hinton - Jasper National Park - Banff National Park

Shortly after leaving Hinton we will arrive at the Jasper National Park. The trip through the National Park takes us past glaciers, mountains, crystal-clear lakes. Pure nature ……

Often one can see black bear, mule deer, moose, elk and bighorn sheep.

We stay at a hotel in the Banff-Canmore area.

Day 8

Buffalo Jump - Cranbrook

At the Head-Smashed-In Buffalo Jump we learn how the native people lived and how they hunted the buffalo.

And of course, we will stop for a photo at the world's largest truck in Sparwood, B.C.

Tonight we stay in Cranbrook.

Day 9

Osoyoos

From Cranbrook we head, along the Canada/US border, to Osoyoos. This is a fruit and wine growing area.

Our hotel is the Holiday Inn in Osoyoos.

Day 10

Plantations - Okanagan Valley

We head North, through the beautiful Okanagan Valley. This area is renowned for its fine wines (South-Okanagan, North-Okanagan, Central Okanagan).

Lunch is at a local vineyard - and of course there is ample opportunity for wine degustation!!

Day 11

Yodel Mass - Silver Star Mountain

The Yodel Club will sing a Yodel Mass for the local Swiss community and their friends.

We will spend a relaxing afternoon at the Silver Star Mountain.

Day 12

Free Morning (am) - Revelstoke

There is no organized visit in the morning. Relax or explore on your own. We will gladly provide suggestions.

In the afternoon we head for Revelstoke. At dinner we will be entertained by a local cowboy.

We stay overnight at the Three Valley Gap in Revelstoke.

Day 13

Lake Louise - Banff - Canmore

The Transcanada Highway Nr. 1 winds through a mountainous area and brings us back into Alberta and the Banff National Park. Lake Louise (webcam), the blue-green mountain lake with its glacier is a perfect spot for a picture.

The trip then continue in direction of Banff. We can stroll trough the town - a perfect opportunity to pick up more souvenirs.

Our accommodation for the last two nights is in nearby Canmore.

Day 14

Mount Engadine Lodge - Kananaskis

Our coach will take us into the scenic Kananaskis Valley. A short (1.5 hours) guided walk in this beautiful area is optional.

Lunch is at the Mount Engadine Lodge. The return trip goes through the Kananaskis Valley (Alpine sports, 1988 Winter Olympics).

Our farewell party, in CH-folklore style, is in a Swiss Restaurant. Here we will meet another Swiss Yodel Club.

Day 15

Free

There is no organized program today - explore Canmore or Calgary. We will gladly provide suggestions.

Day 16

Spruce Meadows - Calgary International Airport

On the way to the airport we will visit the renowned equestrian center Spruce Meadows, located in Calgary.

Departure: 6:00 p.m.

Day 17

Arrival in Switzerland