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  • 7 days (approx.)

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  • Offered in: English

7-Day Small Group Tour: Canadian Rockies and National Parks

Set out from Seattle on a 7-day tour of the stunning Canadian Rocky Mountains. On your journey through Western Canada, you’ll visit the cities of Kamloops, Banff, Lake Louise, Jasper, Whistler, Jasper and Vancouver. The Insta-worthy scenery, including alpine lakes, waterfalls, giant glaciers and the jagged Rocky Mountains will leave you breathless! This small-group tour with no more than 14 passengers offers wildlife spotting opportunities, either camping or lodging accommodations and optional tour excursions such as canoeing on Lake Louise, a helicopter flight over the Icefields and biking in Jasper. Required Supplement Charges: Covers meals while on tour, payable on the first day of the tour: • Camping: USD140 includes six (6) light breakfasts, seven (7) picnic-style lunches and six (5) communal dinners • Lodging: USD85 includes seven (7) picnic-style lunches New Private Tour Option - Purchase 8 seats and have a fully private tour with selected Camping or Lodging option.

What's Included

  • All necessary equipment (except sleeping bag)
  • 6-nights camping trip (if camping option selected)
  • 6-nights 3-star hotel accommodation (if lodging option selected)
  • Private transportation in a modern small group touring vehicle- fully customized with enlarged viewing windows
  • All taxes and handling charges
  • National Park fees for Jasper, Yoho and Banff
  • Attractions per itinerary
  • Gratuities
  • Camping Option: Meal Charge
  • Lodging Option: Meal Charge
  • Camping Option: Sleeping bag and travel pillow
  • Optional Excursion: Canoeing on Lake Louise
  • Optional Excursion: Helicopter Flight over Helicopter over the Columbia Icefield
  • Optional Excursion: Biking in Jasper National Park
Start time:

7:00 AM

What To Expect

    Day 1: Seattle to Kamloops
  • BC Wildlife Park

    Your first day begins from Seattle going to Kamloops British Columbia. Kamloops is abundant with stunning scenery and great wildlife viewing. Cougars, bears elk and more inhabit the area. En route stop for a short walk and picnic at Bridal Veil Falls Provincial Park. Bridal Veil Falls, which tumbles 197 ft. over a smooth rock face, creating a veil-like effect.

    Duration: 3 hours

    Admission Included: YES

    • Day 2: Yoho National Park
  • Emerald Lake

    Explore trials around the magnificent Emerald Lake where you can take a walk around the lake or simply relax in the lakeshore cafe and enjoy the views.

    Duration: 2 hours

    Admission Included: YES

  • This afternoon you'll drive the Kicking Horse Pass across the Continental Divide into Alberta. Enjoy panoramic vistas of peaks exceeding 10,000 feet on Rogers Pass at the summit in Canada’s Glacier National Park en route to Banff for an overnight stay. Banff is a fun mountain town offering some alpine nightlife and numerous cafes and restaurants.

    Admission Included: NOT_APPLICABLE

    • Day 3: Banff National Park to Lake Louise
  • Lake Louise

    Lake Louise is an alpine lake known for its stunning turquoise glacier fed waters ringed by high peaks and overlooked by a stately chateau. Multiple hiking trails lead up to the Lake Agnes Tea House for bird's-eye views of the lake.

    Duration: 2 hours

    Admission Included: YES

  • Plain of Six Glaciers

    Take a hike to the Plain-of-Six-Glaciers or canoe on these pristine waters. This afternoon visit Moraine Lake in the Valley of the Ten Peaks, at an elevation of approximately 6,183 feet for some epic photos.

    Duration: 2 hours

    Admission Included: YES

    • Day 4: Icefields Parkway Jasper National Park
  • Icefields Parkway

    Spend the day driving and exploring the Icefields Parkway offerng endless vistas, jagged mountains, glaciers and wildlife viewing opportunities. These are truly one of the world's most spectacular drives.

    Admission Included: NOT_APPLICABLE

  • Bow Glacier Falls Trail

    Enjoy short walks, views of Bow Glacier and Peyto Lake, take an optional helicopter flight over the Icefields or a glacier walk.

    Duration: 30 minutes

    Admission Included: NO

    • Day 5: Jasper National Park

  • With snowcapped summits and beautiful lakes, Jasper offers an abundance of wildlife, alpine lakes and numerous hiking and biking opportunities.

    Duration: 2 hours

    Admission Included: YES

  • Mt. Robson

    Sit back as your driver follows the Yellowhead Highway to Cleawater via Mount Robson (the highest point in the Canadian Rockies).

    Admission Included: NOT_APPLICABLE

    • Day 6: Whistler
  • Whistler Blackcomb

    Nestled at the base of Whistler and Blackcomb Mountains you will have the day free to explore all that Whistler has to offer. Enjoy spectacular scenery and incredible photo opportunities as you explore this cute ski town and home of the 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympics.

    Duration: 6 hours

    Admission Included: NOT_APPLICABLE

    • Day 7: Vancouver and Seattle
  • Vancouver Downtown

    Drive the spectacular Sea to Sky highway for your tour of Vancouver. This morning you'll get to tour Vancouver, including the waterfront, Gaslamp District, Chinatown and Stanley Park.

    Duration: 4 hours

    Admission Included: NOT_APPLICABLE

Additional Info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Children under 17 years must be accompanied by an adult
  • The minimum age for this tour is 7 years old.
  • This tour is not wheelchair accessible
  • Camping accommodation are a solo or 2-person tent. If you are traveling as a couple or as a group of four or more, please advise this at the time of booking in the Special Requirements box so accommodations can be made to keep your party together
  • Sleeping bags and pillows are not provided; you must bring your own, and if you don’t own a sleeping bag or travel pillow, your guide will make a stop at a store where you can purchase one
  • You may experience both warm and cool temperatures. It is recommended that you dress in layers, pack warm socks, a sweater or hooded jacket (water proof), hiking shoes, plenty of sunscreen, closed-toe shoes and a hat
  • Vegetarian meals are available upon request
  • Dinners are prepared at the campsite in a communal effort; participation is required
  • Please note: Bottled water is not provided on this tour. It is advised that you bring a refillable container. You will be able to refill at comfort stops made throughout your trip
  • All camping equipment-fully sanitized between tours

Cancellation Policy

    You can cancel up to 2 days in advance of the experience for a full refund.

    • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 2 full days before the experience’s start time.
    • If you cancel less than 2 full days before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
    • Any changes made less than 2 full days before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
    • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
    • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

Starting from

$1,995.00

Price varies by group size

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