13 Days | Take an adventure of a lifetime through the Canadian Rockies
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Ready to take a hike? You’ve come to the right place. Canada is home to some of the finest trails in North America. This 13-day adventure will have you tackling paths that coil around mountains and snake through inland rainforests, plus enjoying views of massive glaciers and snow-covered peaks in the Canadian Rockies. Combine active adventures with spotting wildlife, munching maple-flavoured everything (cookies, donuts, bacon – you name it) and stargazing with your new friends. This is the perfect introduction to Canada’s iconic mountain range.
Trip overview
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- Start
- Vancouver, Canada
- Finish
- Vancouver, Canada
- Theme
- 18 to 35s
- Destinations
- Canada
- Physical rating
- Indicates how physically exerting a trip is, and how fit you will need to be to enjoy it. More info on physical ratings
- Style
- Basix
- Ages
- Min 18 - Max 35
- Group size
- Min 1 - Max 12
- Trip code
- SSYA
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- Spend three nights camping in Banff National Park, where you'll explore glacial lakes and scenic mountain paths, with the village of Banff nearby.
- Road trip the world-famous Icefields Parkway between Jasper and Banff National Parks, with many scenic stops at Athabasca Glacier and Athabasca Falls
- See North American bison at a mountain-fringed working buffalo ranch and learn about First Nations peoples’ history of living with this hardy species.
- The spectacular scenery of the Canadian Rockies makes for the perfect opportunity to unleash your inner Nat Geo photographer. It’s really hard to take a bad picture here.
- Explore the outdoor adventure hotspot of Whistler, where you can mix gorgeous trails and picturesque villages with hikes out to an old graffitied train wreck and a ghost town.
- This trip covers a lot of ground so please be prepared for some long days of driving. You'll be travelling in a van with a group, so conditions may feel a little cramped. We think this is all part of the adventure of road travel, and friendships form fast in tight quarters.
- This is a participatory trip. That’s a fancy way of saying you’re not just along for the ride – you are part of a team! Be prepared to roll up your sleeves and help with camp activities like food prep and washing up.
- That teamwork also extends to our optional food kitty of approximately CAD$20 per day to cover the cost of meals. This kitty saves you worrying about where to get food or sales taxes and helps keep your costs down by bulk purchasing items together to cook (though there’s always the chance to use it for the occasional dinner out!). The kitty is optional and for your convenience, so if you've got specific dietary requirements you can opt out and purchase (and cook) your own food.
- Snow may remain on the ground in higher elevations until the end of May. This may impact certain activities such as scenic gondolas, boat trips or mountain hikes, however crowds are much thinner during this time. Your 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 in all seasons in case conditions change during the day. Even in the warmer months the temperature can be very low in the mountains.
- To ensure you to get the most out of the included and optional activities we recommend you are moderately fit. The hikes are a real highlight of this trip and give you access to some fantastic scenery.
Itinerary
View the itinerary for departures between 01 January 2024 - 31 December 2024
Inclusions
1 dinner
Private Vehicle
Hostel (multishare) (1 night), Camping (with facilities) (11 nights)
- Mt. Revelstoke National Park
- Glacier National Park
- Rogers Pass Discovery Centre
- Golden - Rocky Mountain Buffalo Ranch
- Yoho National Park
- Banff National Park
- Tunnel Mountain Hike
- Banff - Vermilion Lakes
- Banff - Camp Barbecue Dinner
- Banff - Tunnel Mountain Trail
- Visit to Lake Louise
- Visit to Moraine Lake (seasonal)
- Jasper - Path of the Glacier hike (seasonal)
- Jasper National Park - Entrance Fee
- Visit to Maligne Lake
- Jasper - Sunrise at Pyramid Lake
- Wells Gray Provincial Park
- Lillooet - Lillooet Brewing Company Visit
- Lillooet - Old Suspension Bridge
- Whistler - Ghost town visit
- Whistler - Train Wreck trail
- Vancouver orientation tour
- Yoho National Park - Kicking Horse rafting (half day) - CAD109
- Yoho National Park - Kicking Horse rafting (full day) - CAD159
- Golden - Golden Skybridge - CAD45
- Yoho National Park - Canoe Hire - CAD75
- Banff - Cable Car up Sulphur Mountain - CAD60
- Banff - Hot springs - CAD18
- Banff - Horse Riding (1 hour) - CAD60
- Banff - Mountain bike hire (full day) - CAD45
- Banff - Cruiser bike hire (full day) - CAD38
- Icefields Parkway - Athabasca Glacier Hike with Guide - CAD115
- Jasper - Lake Swim (seasonal) - Free
- Jasper - SkyTram - CAD60
- Jasper - Mountain bike rental (non-electric) From - CAD30
- Jasper - Cruise on Maligne Lake - CAD79
- Wells Gray Provincial Park - hiking - Free
- Whistler - PEAK2PEAK Gondola - CAD82
- Whistler - Zip Trek Tour (1.5 hrs) - CAD129
- Whistler – Standard Mountain Bike Rental (full day) - CAD90
Dates and availability
Important notes
1. Your adventure begins with a welcome meeting at 6pm on day 1. This trip finishes on arrival into Vancouver around 3pm on Day 13.
2. A Single Supplement to have your own room is available on this trip however excludes night 1 where you will be in shared accommodation. Single tents are limited due to group camping accommodations. Therefore, all single supplements are on request only.
3. A sleeping bag is required for this trip. If you would like to rent a sleeping bag locally, the cost is $50 CAD, payable in cash to your guide on Day 1 of the trip. Please advise your booking agent prior to departure if you require a sleeping bag rental.
4. Please note that in Canada the legal drinking age is 18 in Alberta, Manitoba and Quebec, and 19 in the remaining provinces and territories.
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