Canadian Rockies Tours | Western Canada Tours

Tour Overview

Explore the pristine wilderness of British Columbia and Alberta... Camp in the high Rockies, soak in hot springs, hike across an ice glacier and canoe on a crystal clear mountain lake. The Mountie will take you into the heart of Canada's wilderness - the perfect outdoor adventure!

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Included Highlights

Mountie Map

> Overnight wilderness canoe trip - (experience not necessary)
> Sulphur Mountain hot springs
> Wildlife viewing
> Scenic walks and hikes
> Sightseeing in Vancouver
> Provincial Parks - Yoho, Banff/Lake Louise, Jasper and Wells Gray
> Services of a TrekAmerica tour leader
> All transportation by private adventure vehicle
> 12 nights camping & equipment (except sleeping bag)

Optional Activities (paid locally)

> Canoeing US$35-US$75
> Great National Park hikes US$FREE
> Mountain biking US$45-$95
> Horseback riding US$55-$115
> Aerial tramway ride US$10-US$30
> Guided glacier walk US$35-$175
> Scenic glacier flight US$225-$400
> Cycling in Stanley Park US$20
> Whitewater rafting (in season) US$100-$200

Trek Notes

This tour may operate in either direction.

Special Departures

If you want to make sure you're right in the heart of the action at the absolute best time to be there, then why not book one of our Special Departures.

See the Calgary stampede in Canada

Canada's rugged Western spirit comes alive during the world famous Calgary Stampede, celebrating its 100th anniversary in 2012; it's sure to be the best yet.

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Mini Adventures

Our range of 3 - 4 day Mini Adventures are just the ticket for extending your tour and experiencing North America's most incredible 'must see' highlights. Check out the following adventures relevant to this tour.

VANCOUVER ISLAND WILDLIFE MINI

> Vancouver sightseeing tour
> Bear viewing cruise
> Explore stunning Tofino
> Wildlife viewing opportunities
> Return ferry to Vancouver Island
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Private Departures

Why not arrange your own TrekAmerica departure? For groups of 8 or more, we can offer private departures on any of our published itineraries enabling friends, families or organizations to enjoy our classic "Trek" style of travel at special rates. Although tours will run as per our standard itinerary shown here, slight modifications may be considered and dates can be chosen to suit your needs. (Subject to seasonal/operational restrictions). So contact us today and start planning your own adventure.

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Flexible Itinerary

Our routes have been carefully chosen to include the best night stops and highlights. However, as local conditions and passenger requests vary, no two trips will ever be the same. With the guidance of your Trek Leader you may modify certain night stops and highlights to give a truly unique experience!

As this tour departs at 0730 we recommend that you book pre-tour accommodation. Please request hotel details at the time of booking.

Local Payments - Food Kitty: CA$10 per day

Important: You will need adequate travel insurance to join this trip. Download our insurance tips pdf for more information.

Day 1: Vancouver & British Columbia

From Vancouver, we cross the up-and-down landscape of grey, snow-dusted mountains and dark conifers. At our first stop, we set up camp beside a pristine glinting lake, far removed from the city you started in. You can talk around the flickering campfire and getting to know your fellow travelling companions.
Accommodation: Camping included

Day 2-3: Yoho National Park

View the alpine meadows of Mount Revelstoke National Park en route to Yoho National Park. Hike or negotiate the rapids of the well-named Kicking Horse River. In any case, the tumbling cascades, glassy lakes and glinting peaks are drop-dead gorgeous... not to mention the glaciers.
Accommodation: Camping included

Day 4-5: Banff National Park

Boot up, saddle up and breathe in the crisp alpine air where nature's bonanza includes beavers, bears, porcupines and elk. Ride the Banff Gondola to Sulphur Mountain's peak and recharge your batteries in the heavenly hot springs.
Accommodation: Camping included

Day 6: Lake Louise

A nickname like the "gem of the Rockies" is a lot to live up to, but it's no sweat for Lake Louise. The imposing chateau looks on as mountains cluster round the turquoise surface. As for you, well, you could always hike out to the Plain-of-Six-Glaciers or inspect the scene by paddle power on an optional canoe trip.
Accommodation: Camping included

Day 7-8: Jasper National Park

The widescreen scenery keeps on coming. The breathtaking Icefields Parkway provides a peach of a drive with panoramic views of endless valleys, sheer ridges, glaciers and spruce forests - truly one of the world's ultimate drives. Jasper's wildlife puts up a fight for your attention too; the sharp-eyed may glimpse grizzlies, wolves or caribou. This sprawling natural expanse offers bike trails, helicopter flights and ice-walks through the most spectacular scenery that the Canadian Rockies offers.
Accommodation: Camping included

Day 9-10: Wells Grey Provincial Park

The stillness, silence and isolation go up another notch. Drive through secluded Wells Gray to the end of the road and our awaiting canoes and overnight on the shores of Clearwater Lake. Nature surely never felt closer than on your included outback canoe trip. A unique and unforgettable experience!
Accommodation: Camping included

Day 11-12: Whistler

Travel the old Gold Rush trail through Cache Creek and on to the adventure capital of Western Canada! Perhaps better known as a winter resort, Whistler has plenty of heart-pumping action and well as being an area of stunning beauty all year round.
Accommodation: Camping included

Day 13: Vancouver

Travel onto Vancouver where your tour finishes at approximately 17:00. Vancouver is a vibrant metropolis and there is plenty to occupy your time, we recommend you extend your stay to enjoy this buzzing city. With its stunning combination of mountains and coastline, the city boasts outstanding views. Stride, rollerblade or pedal your way round Stanley Park, or relax and let the free shuttle take the strain. Walk the Capilano Suspension Bridge, 230 head-spinning feet above the river before checking out the city nightlife in Gas Town or the eclectic "Robsonstrasse".

This tour ends at our gateway hotel at approximately 17:00 hrs. We can book you post-tour accommodation at our gateway hotel if required. If you are planning to fly tonight, please do not book a flight that departs before 21:00 hrs.

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You can easily book your trek online using our secure booking engine. You only need to pay a 10% deposit or (whichever is greatest) with full payment due 8 weeks before departure. We are members of ABTA (Association of British Travel Agents) and are fully financially bonded so your money is 100% safe and protected at all times whether you pay by debit, bank or credit card. If you prefer to book by telephone, please contact our sales office and speak to one our friendly travel consultants.

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