Wander Far, Wander Free with No Crowds
55 plus Travel's partnership focuses on developing personalized Exclusive Canadian Rockies experiences for budget-conscious travelers couples over 55.
Our carefully designed itineraries are intimate, inclusive and aiming for enriching, meaningful, and responsible travel beyond typical sightseeing. We offer and emphasis on what makes travel special, including “must-see” destinations, off the beaten path hidden gems, cultural travel encounters, accommodations and the peace of mind that comes with knowing all the details of your trip have been designed by someone who has the expert knowledge of the cultural landscape of the Canadian Rockies and their Eastern Slopes.
We are collaborating with those who offer a more genuine and immersive look into the local way of life. Small providers often offer more personalized, intimate, and human-centered services than larger chains. Our approach helps to create deeper connections with the destination and its people.
We act as cultural ambassadors who are sharing local traditions, history, and values with travelers. Responsible tourism is the core element of our offer and serves as a strong value proposition for travelers who want to make a positive impact when travelling to Canadian Rockies and their Eastern Slopes.
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3 Days Canadian Rockies Winter Weekend Escape
Duration: 3 days | 3 nights | Flexible Dates Lodging: Upper North Saskatchewan River Valley | Banff National Park
Where time slows down and hot cocoa flows
Brighten up your winter with last-minute winter escape. Enjoy peace of mind and unbeatable value on your perfect winter escape to Canadian Rockies Upper North Saskatchewan River Valley, the hidden secret of Banff and Jasper National Parks.
No drive is ever the same on the Columbia Icefields Parkway. The scenic drives turn into a winter wonderland. A compelling stillness settles that transforms everything around into a beautiful world of solitude and wonder. Ancient glaciers shifting and growling, and cascading waterfalls become icefalls.
Fireside Chats and Flannel Pajamas
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Up to 5 Days Canadian Rockies & Eastern Slopes Adventure
Every day is a weekend
Duration: 3-5 days | Flexible Dates Lodging: Upper North Saskatchewan River Valley | Banff National Park
While Banff and Lake Louise offer iconic scenery and draw many visitors to Canada's Rocky Mountains, Alberta holds many other remote wilderness destinations with unique landscapes, wildlife, and true isolation.
Locations, like sacred Upper North Saskatchewan River Valley, require more effort to access and offer untouched natural beauty, but it promises a different, deeper connection for those willing to explore beyond Banff and Lake Louise region that infuses and offers rather a commercialized, Disney-like experience blended into the natural beauty.
As Canada's 4th largest province, Alberta entices travelers with over 600 lakes, 75 provincial parks, 5 national parks. We are one of the most scenic provinces in all of Canada.
Alberta is stunning!
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Low Impact 1 Day Tours
Your iPhone, Our Wild Tour
Savor the season's first flavor in every shot
Waterton Glacier International Peace Park is renowned for its wildflowers and is known as the "wildflower capital of Canada,". The peak time for viewing the widest variety of wildflowers in the park is generally from end-June to early August, with the absolute pinnacle often cited as the beginning of third week of June until middle of July.
June 23 - July 23, 2026, Flexible Dates
1 Day | Pick-up/Drop-off: Calgary
Location: Waterton Glacier International Peace Park
Golden and Blue Hour Tour
Where the Sun kisses Canadian Rockies
It is absolutely possible for the sun to "Kiss the Canadian Rockies” in the morning. The morning sun casts a warm glow of gold and pink onto the snow-capped mountains, creating a breathtaking contrast against the deep blue sky. The light is often mirrored in the calm, turquoise waters of lakes and amplifying the beauty of the scene.
July, August, September, 2026, Flexible Dates
1 Day | Pickup/Dropoff: Calgary, Banff or Lake Louise
Location: Banf & Jasper National Parks
Forgotten Frontier Tour
The place where the old bighorns go to hang out
For early pioneers to the Rockies, facing winter was a true battle for survival, with no room for error many describe it as a "frozen hell". Settler and iconic Guide like Jimmy Simpson had to insulate his cabins using a mixture of mud, moss, straw, and horsehair. The gaps in the logs allowed cold wind to whistle through, proper insulation was a matter of life or death.
Now 15 - March 15, 2026, Flexible Dates
1 Day | Pickup/Dropoff: Calgary, Banff or Lake Louise
Location: Banff National Park | Upper North Saskatchewan Valley
[ TESTIMONIALS ]Jerzy Maslanka is a fantastic tour guide for Banff, Yoho and Jasper National Parks. For one week with my wife we had Jerzy as our private tour guide. We do not have enough words to thank him for the unforgettable tour. He picked us up at Calgary airport and took us to our hotel. The next day we went to the dinosaur museum at Drumheller, one of the best I saw in my life, the badlands, native reservations, etc. all done at our pace, we are 73 and 83, full with descriptions and histories of each place. Besides, he is a great photographer that took the infinite photos my wife asked. We went to multiple sites in Banff, Yoho and Jasper National parks, spent time at lakes such as Emerald, Peyto and many more, and walked to spectacular waterfalls. Went to the Columbia glaze, Tango falls between others, Kootenay Plains and Rocky Mountain House National Historic Site, etc. Finally, he drove us to Edmonton to visit our friends where we stayed the rest of our trip.
Saul Oseroof, San Diego, California
Jerzy Maslanka
Alberta, Canada
Responsible Tourism is the mindset that guides me to offer these tours and workshops, and I believe in promoting sustainable practices to reduce environmental impact for the benefits of tourism with the imperative to protect the park's natural resources and character. I prioritize conservation over commercial interests.
All tours are designed in ways which reflect the natural, cultural and the geological character of a place – its environment, culture, aesthetics, heritage and people who live there. I am hoping that while I can offer these exclusive private tours, true passions and purpose will be presented to those who decided to support mine and these hospitality providers that are collaborating with 55plusTravel and Elite Brands Culture Discovery Tours.
As a small tour operator, I face genuine challenges due to Parks Canada's restrictions (access to Moraine Lake and Lake Louise), which favor larger-capacity commercial vehicles. This situation can disadvantage smaller businesses and affect the visitor experience, even if the regulations are intended to manage overcrowding and protect the environment.
Travelers often feel gratitude and satisfaction after a Canadian Rockies tour with a knowledgeable and thoughtful guide and for many, booking a tour creates a mix of excitement, anticipation, and occasional anxiety. Reading the reviews below, it may help you when thinking of booking, going for a tour and support me.
Jerzy Founder 55plusTravel
