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

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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: USD100 includes six (6) light breakfasts, seven (7) picnic-style lunches and six (6) communal dinners
• Lodging: USD50 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.

Description

Itinerary

Day 1: Seattle to Kamloops

Stop At: Kamloops Wildlife Park, 9077 East Trans Canada Hwy, Kamloops, British Columbia V2C 6V1 Canada
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

No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Campground or 3-star hotel if lodging option is selected

Day 2: Yoho National Park

Stop At: Emerald Lake Road, Yoho National Park, British Columbia Canada
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

Pass By: Trans-Canada Highway, Trans-Canada Hwy, Canada
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.

No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Campground or 3-star hotel if lodging option is selected

Day 3: Banff National Park to Lake Louise

Stop At: Lake Louise, Banff National Park, Alberta T0L 1E0 Canada
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

Stop At: Plain of Six Glaciers, Lake Louise, Banff National Park, Alberta Canada
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

No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Campground or 3-star hotel if lodging option is selected

Day 4: Icefields Parkway Jasper National Park

Pass By: Icefields Parkway, Banff National Park, Alberta Canada
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.

Stop At: Bow Glacier Falls Trail, Lake Louise, Banff National Park, Alberta Canada
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

No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Campground or 3-star hotel if lodging option is selected

Day 5: Jasper National Park

Stop At: Jasper National Park, Jasper, AB T0E 1E0, Canada
With snowcapped summits and beautiful lakes, Jasper offers an abundance of wildlife, alpine lakes and numerous hiking and biking opportunities.
Duration: 2 hours

Pass By: Mt. Robson, Mount Robson, British Columbia Canada
Sit back as your driver follows the Yellowhead Highway to Cleawater via Mount Robson (the highest point in the Canadian Rockies).

No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Campground or 3-star hotel if lodging option is selected

Day 6: Whistler

Stop At: Whistler Blackcomb, 4545 Blackcomb Way, Whistler, British Columbia V8E 0X9 Canada
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

No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: 1-night camping in Whistler if camping option selected or 3-star hotel if lodging option is selected

Day 7: Vancouver and Seattle

Stop At: Vancouver Downtown, Vancouver, British Columbia Canada
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

Pass By: Seattle Waterfront, Alaskan Way, Seattle, WA 98101
Then head to Seattle for a your evening downtown or drop off at the departure hotel.

No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.

Inclusions

  • 6-nights camping trip (if camping option selected)
  • All necessary equipment (except sleeping bag)
  • 6-nights 3-star hotel accommodation (if lodging option selected)
  • National Park fees for Jasper, Yoho and Banff
  • Attractions per itinerary
  • Private transportation in a modern small group touring vehicle- fully customized with enlarged viewing windows
  • All taxes and handling charges
  • Accommodation included: 6 nights
  • Entry/Admission - Kamloops Wildlife Park
  • Entry/Admission - Lake Louise
  • Entry/Admission - Plain of Six Glaciers
  • Entry/Admission - Jasper National Park
  • Entry/Admission - Emerald Lake

Exclusions

  • 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

Additional information

  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • 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
  • Near public transportation
  • Infant seats available
  • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
  • All camping equipment-fully sanitized between tours
  • Most travelers can participate
  • Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
  • Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
  • Gear/equipment sanitized between use
  • Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
  • Guides required to regularly wash hands
  • 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 14 travelers
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking

Ticket delivery

You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

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Cancellation

If you cancel at least 57 day(s) in advance of the scheduled departure, there is no cancellation fee.
If you cancel within 56 day(s) of the scheduled departure, there is a 100 percent cancellation fee.

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