8-day Rocky Mountains Caribou Tour from Vancouver
8-day Rocky Mountains Caribou Tour from Vancouver
The 8 day Caribou tour is a great way to see the Canadian Rocky Mountains and the highlights of southern British Columbia. Travel the world famous Icefields Parkway and visit Banff, Jasper and Yoho National Parks on our most popular tour. Hiking in the mountains, swimming in stunning lakes, chasing waterfalls, spotting wildlife, and exploring Indigenous cultures await.
And get your thrill (or chill) on by trying some of the optional activities!Note: some of your fellow travellers will have already travelled together on one of our longer combination tours. Moose tours are designed for 18 to 39 year olds, but we welcome all adventurous travellers that are 18+.
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Your Itinerary
A curated journey through the experience
Bridal Veil Falls Provincial Park
At our first stop, we’ll take a short walk in a west coast rainforest to check out Bridal Veil Falls.
30 minutesHope
We'll stop to pickup lunch supplies in the self-proclaimed "Chainsaw Carving Capital of Canada", the town of Hope, BC.
30 minutesSudbury Beach
After crossing through the Coastal Mountains, we arrive in the semi-arid grasslands of the Okanagan where we’ll go for a paddleboard on Skaha Lake in Penticton.
1 hourKelowna
Day 2: Kelowna - Banff
5 hoursLast Spike
See this historic site where the last railroad spike on the Canadian Pacific Railway was driven in November 1885, connecting Canada from West to East.
15 minutesRevelstoke
In Revelstoke, you'll have the option to go kayaking on a lake, in beautiful, hand crafted wooden kayaks, surrounded by beautiful mountain scenery!
2 hoursBanff
Day 3: Banff - Rampart Creek
1 hourMoraine Lake Rd off Great Divide Hwy
Our day begins at the stunning Moraine Lake, in the Valley of the Ten Peaks. Please note that this is a seasonal stop.
30 minutesLake Louise
We'll see one of the most famous and photographed lakes in the world, Lake Louise!
1 hourCrowfoot Glacier
See for yourself (sort of!) why it's called the Crowfoot Glacier.
15 minutesMistaya Canyon
We'll take an easy walk down to the impressive Mistaya Canyon.
30 minutesHI Rampart Creek Wilderness Hostel
Day 4: Rampart Creek - Jasper
8 hoursColumbia Icefield Discovery Centre
Our main attraction today is the Columbia Icefield, the largest icefield in the Rocky Mountains at 325 square kilometres.
2 hoursMaligne Canyon
Then it’s on to Maligne Canyon, the deepest canyon in Jasper, for a scenic hike that crosses several bridges with amazing views into the canyon.
1 hourJasper
Day 5: Jasper - Banff
7 hoursAthabasca Falls
Our first stop is at Athabasca Falls, one of the most powerful and picturesque waterfalls in the Rockies.
30 minutesGoats & Glacier Lookout
This is followed by a bit of mountain goat spotting (we’re still amazed at how they hold on) at the Goats and Glaciers viewpoint.
30 minutesWaterfowl Lakes
Day 6: Banff free day
15 minutesBanff
Day 7: Banff - Kelowna
10 hoursTakakkaw Falls
These magnificent falls in Yoho National Park are some of the highest in Canada at 381m! Note: this is a seasonal stop.
30 minutesEmerald Lake Road
We'll stop for photos at the pristine Emerald Lake, also in Yoho NP. Note: this is a seasonal stop.
30 minutesNatural Bridge
Not far from Emerald Lake, we'll check out this natural wonder, which spans the Kicking Horse River. Note: this is a seasonal stop.
15 minutesKalamalka Lake Lookout
Day 8: Kelowna - Vancouver
15 minutesOkanagan Lake
Today we cross the beautiful Okanagan Lake and climb over high mountain passes as we make our way to the west coast.
Tuckkwiowhum Heritage Village
Our main destination of the day is Tuckkwiowhum Village, an Indigenous heritage site, where we’ll enjoy a guided tour and interact with a Traditional Knowledge Keeper.
1 hour 30 minutesOthello Tunnels
No accommodation included on this day.
45 minutesIncluded
- 7 nights accommodation in mixed gender, hostel dorm-style rooms
- Moose Bus transportation
- Services of a professional & fun tour guide/driver
- Paddleboarding on Skaha Lake
- National Park fees
- Guided tour of Tuckkwiowhum Village Indigenous heritage site
- 4x Breakfast
- 2x Dinner
- Accommodation included: 7 nights
- Entry/Admission - Tuckkwiowhum Heritage Village
Not Included
- Meals except as indicated under Inclusions
- Optional activities
Good to Know
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Minimum age is 18 years
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Luggage Restrictions: Each passenger is restricted to one reasonably sized main backpack, bag, or suitcase to be stored in the bus luggage compartment, with a maximum allowable weight of 23kg (50lbs) and maximum linear dimensions (Height + Width + Depth) of 158cm (62in). In addition, each passenger may bring one small daypack that will be carried in the passenger compartment of the bus. Moose reserves the right to refuse to accept luggage that exceeds our weight and/or size restrictions. Moose will not cover any storage costs incurred by the client as a result. If Moose chooses to accept overweight or oversize luggage, we will charge a fee of $50 per bag for overweight/oversize pieces. Note that the decision to accept an overweight/oversize piece can only be made at departure.
- Near public transportation
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- Face masks required for travelers in public areas
- Face masks required for guides in public areas
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Gear/equipment sanitized between use
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- Regular temperature checks for staff
- Temperature checks for travelers upon arrival
- Proof of COVID-19 vaccination required for travelers
- COVID-19 vaccination required for guides
- 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
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 24 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Tickets & Cancellation
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
If you cancel at least 7 day(s) in advance of the scheduled departure, there is no cancellation fee.If you cancel between 3 and 6 day(s) in advance of the scheduled departure, there is a 50 percent cancellation fee.If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, there is a 100 percent cancellation fee.