10 Days | Explore the stunning scenery of the Canadian Rockies
Canada’s Rocky Mountains provide a stunning landscape of craggy, towering rock faces, snow-capped mountains, thick forests and picturesque lakes. Wander the streets of Vancouver and admire the views each direction you turn. Hike or bike the breathtaking trails of Whistler, Sun Peaks, Jasper, and Banff. Experience the renowned expanse of Lake Louise, or wrap your hands around a mug of hot chocolate while admiring the superb alpine scenery of the Rockies. Ready for a grand adventure? Jump aboard and witness the sheer beauty of this exceptional part of the world.
Trip overview
- Start
- Vancouver, Canada
- Finish
- Calgary, Canada
- Theme
- Explorer
- Destinations
- Canada
- Physical rating
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- Style
- Original
- Ages
- Min 15
- Group size
- Min 1 - Max 12
- Trip code
- SSKK
- Sit back and enjoy the Icefields Parkway between Jasper and Banff, one of the most scenic drives on earth, without the hassle of driving.
- Head to Whistler to learn more about First Nations history at the Squamish Lil'Wat Cultural Centre – the first of its kind in Canada.
- Experience the seasonal moods and beauty of Lake Louise for yourself and cross off one of those must-see bucket list experiences.
- Keep your eye on the roadside for extraordinary wildlife like elk, black bears, grizzly bears, eagles, Rocky Mountain goats, and – if you're lucky – beavers, wolves and moose.
- Head out on a walk and talk with a guide from Yellowstone to Yukon, an initiative to create wildlife corridors spanning from the US to Canada.
- This trip covers a lot of ground, as Canada is a huge country. Please be prepared for some long days of driving. The drive between Sun Peaks and Jasper, for example, takes around six hours.
- It is not uncommon for snow to remain on the ground in higher elevations until the end of May. The presence of snow may impact certain activities such as scenic gondolas, boat trips or mountain hikes in late spring. Your trip leader will have a range of suggestions for alternative activities to do in your free time no matter the season.
- As we're travelling through the mountains, the weather can be unpredictable. We advise wearing layers at all times of the year in case conditions change during the day. At night the temperature can really drop, so make sure you have warm clothing with you.
- In summer, especially in July and August, be prepared for insects. This is mosquito and black fly season so it's important to bring insect repellent, which will help prevent you from being bitten.
View the itinerary for departures between 01 January 2024 - 31 December 2024
Itinerary
Inclusions
3 lunches, 1 dinner
Private Vehicle
Hotel (4 nights), Lodge (3 nights), Inn (2 nights)
- Squamish Lil'wat Cultural Centre Visit
- Whistler - Leader-led orientation walk
- Jasper National Park - Entrance Fee
- Mt. Robson Provincial Park - Wildflower walk
- Visit to Maligne Lake
- Icefields Parkway - Sightseeing Stops including Athabasca Falls
- Banff Upper Hotsprings
- Visit to Lake Louise
- Banff - Walk and talk with Y2Y Wildlife Conservation guide
- Whistler - Zip Trek Tour (1.5 hrs) - CAD129
- Whistler – Standard Mountain Bike Rental (full day) - CAD90
- Whistler - PEAK2PEAK Gondola - CAD82
- Whistler - Audain Art Museum - CAD18
- Whistler - Regular Bike Rental (half day) - CAD40
- Whistler - Lost Lake Trail hike - Free
- Sun Peaks - Sunburst Loop Trail - Free
- Sun Peaks - Shuswap Medicine Trail - Free
- Jasper - SkyTram - CAD60
- Jasper - Mountain Bike Hire - CAD75
- Jasper - Cruise on Maligne Lake - CAD79
- Maligne Lake - Hiking - Free
- Jasper National Park - Hikes - Free
- Icefields Parkway - Athabasca Glacier Hike with Guide - CAD115
- Buffalo Nations Luxton Museum - CAD10
- Banff - Canoe Hire - CAD70
- Banff - Sulphur Mountain gondola - CAD60
- Banff - Horse Riding (1 hour) - CAD60
- Banff - Mountain bike hire (full day) - CAD45
- Banff - Cruiser bike hire (full day) - CAD38
- Lake Louise - Waterfront Trail - Free
- Lake Louise - Fairview Lookout hike - Free
- Calgary - Calgary Tower - CAD18
Dates and availability
Important notes
1. Your adventure begins with a welcome meeting at 6pm on Day 1 in Vancouver. This trip ends in Calgary on the morning of Day 10.
2. A single supplement is available if you’d prefer not to share a room on this trip. The single supplement applies to all nights on your trip and is subject to availability. Please speak to your booking agent for further information.
3. Please note that the legal drinking age in the US is 21 and in some parts of Canada it's 19.
4. We are not able to book airport shuttle service for North America trips. North America has convenient taxi and rideshare options from all airports, as well as public transport systems in major hub cities. Please check the joining and finishing point instructions listed in the Essential Trip Information.
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