Rocky Mountain Round-Up

Fly from the UK to Edmonton, Canada.

Your Rocky Mountain Round-Up begins in Edmonton with a one-night stay at the Fairmont Hotel Macdonald, a grand and elegant base to ease you into the adventure ahead. Sitting proudly above the North Saskatchewan River, it gives your first stop a sense of occasion before the open road starts calling. This is your chance to settle in, shake off the journey and enjoy a first taste of Alberta hospitality. Think of it as the calm before the cowboy boots, mountain views and wildlife sightings begin.

Next up is Jasper, where you’ll spend two nights surrounded by some of the most impressive scenery in the Canadian Rockies. This part of the trip is all about wild beauty, fresh mountain air and keeping your eyes peeled for the locals on the Jasper Wildlife Discovery Tour. Expect the kind of landscapes that make you stop mid-sentence and reach for your camera, along with a good chance of spotting elk, deer or maybe even something a little more elusive. Jasper really knows how to make an entrance.

From Jasper, your journey rolls onward to Emerald Lake Lodge, where the Rockies reveal one of their most spellbinding scenes. Set beside waters so vividly green they almost feel unreal, this is a place that invites you to pause, breathe deeply and simply take it all in. Towering peaks rise around you, the air feels crisper, and time seems to slow to the rhythm of nature. It’s a more secluded, soul-stirring chapter of your adventure — a chance to embrace the stillness of the wilderness before the vibrant energy of Banff calls you back to the trail.

Banff is your next stop, where three nights at Hidden Ridge Resort place you right in the heart of the Rockies’ most spirited mountain town. Framed by soaring peaks and buzzing with frontier energy, Banff blends rugged adventure with a warm, welcoming charm that feels unmistakably Western. One of the true highlights is the Banff Wagon Ride & Cowboy Cookout — a chance to step into the boots of the Old West, rumbling along scenic trails before settling in for a hearty feast beneath the open sky. Think crackling fires, wide-open views and that unmistakable sense of freedom. This is Banff at its boldest, most playful and most authentically Canadian.

Then it is time to swap mountain towns for ranch life at Thanksgiving Ranch in Pincher Creek. This is where the trip leans fully into its Wild West personality, with horse riding and ranch activities giving you a proper taste of the cowboy lifestyle. It is hands-on, down-to-earth and wonderfully different from a standard sightseeing stop. Whether you are in the saddle or simply enjoying the wide-open landscapes, this stretch of the holiday brings a rustic charm that feels straight out of the movies.

Your final stop is Calgary, where you’ll round off the journey with a lively taste of the city’s western roots. The Calgary Stampede & Wild West Walking Tour adds a fun and fitting finale, bringing local stories, cowboy culture and a touch of frontier swagger to your last days. After mountains, lakes and ranches, Calgary gives the trip an energetic send-off with a city twist. 

Fly from Calgary to the UK.