Canada Self-guided / Independent Tours & Trips

226 Canada trips. Tours from 26 tour companies. 570 reviews. 4.6/5 avg rating.

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Coastal Canada: Discovering Nova Scotia
4.1/5 Great
100+ reviews
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy

Highlights

  • Want to stay longer? You can extend this trip up to a total of 10 days!
8 days$200 / day
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Calgary & Banff Summer Experience
4.1/5 Great
100+ reviews
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star

Highlights

  • Calgary Downtown Intro Walking Tour
  • Explore Banff Tour including gondola and cruise
  • Full-day Mountain, Lakes & Waterfalls Tour including lunch
7 days$349 / day
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Canada's Far East: Newfoundland Summer Escape
4.1/5 Great
100+ reviews
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy

Highlights

Welcome to your new favorite getaway! Your trip to Newfoundland is sure to be filled with excitement, tasty seafood, indulgent relaxation, and maybe even a hidden gem or two! Begin your stay with a night in St. John's, a vibrant 500-year-old city situated at the beginning of the Trans-Canada Highway. Move on to the beautiful Bayside city of Trinity, where you'll be struck by the dramatic coastlines and picturesque views. After, you'll spend a night in Grand Falls before heading to Rocky Harbour. Located in the heart of Gros Morne National Park, Rocky Harbour is sure to charm with its intimate coves and romantic sunsets.  Your trip continues with a stay in the scenic outport of Twillingate. Explore lighthouses, take a boat expedition, or go for a joyride along the lush countryside. Your last stop before returning to St. John's will be an overnight stay in Gander. While you're there, take in the Kittiwake Coast or Terra Nova National Park. 

10 days$244 / day
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Jewels of Western Canada Self-Drive
4.8/5 Excellent
100+ reviews
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Easy

Highlights

Spend two full days exploring cosmopolitan Vancouver, visiting Stanley Park, Chinatown and its many shops and museums. Drive through some of North America’s most spectacular landscapes, passing snow-covered mountains and glittering lakes. Immerse yourself in the great outdoors, whether on foot, mountain bike or kayak. Admire the frothing waterfalls of Wells Gray Provincial Park. Spot wildlife such as black and grizzly bears, moose, bald eagles, deer and elk.

16 days$238 / day
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Walking Canada’s Sunshine Coast
By Exodus Adventure Travels
premier
Why we love them
With a wide range of trip styles, Exodus caters to every type of traveler out there- even those with specific interests from cycling to winter hiking.
4.7/5 Excellent
100+ reviews

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Lodging level
Standard - 3 star

Highlights

  • Reconnect with nature as you explore this captivating coastline at your own pace
  • Sweeping ocean vistas and woodland creeks with rare flora and fauna
  • Stay in remarkable waterfront retreats, surrounded by beauty and tranquillity
9 days$491 / day

Generous cancellation

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Canada's Far East: Newfoundland Summer Escape
4.1/5 Great
100+ reviews
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy

Highlights

Welcome to your new favorite getaway! Your trip to Newfoundland is sure to be filled with excitement, tasty seafood, indulgent relaxation, and maybe even a hidden gem or two! Begin your stay with a night in St. John's, a vibrant 500-year-old city situated at the beginning of the Trans-Canada Highway. Move on to the beautiful Bayside city of Trinity, where you'll be struck by the dramatic coastlines and picturesque views. After, you'll spend a night in Grand Falls before heading to Rocky Harbour. Located in the heart of Gros Morne National Park, Rocky Harbour is sure to charm with its intimate coves and romantic sunsets.  Your trip continues with a stay in the scenic outport of Twillingate. Explore lighthouses, take a boat expedition, or go for a joyride along the lush countryside. Your last stop before returning to St. John's will be an overnight stay in Gander. While you're there, take in the Kittiwake Coast or Terra Nova National Park. 

10 days$294 / day
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High Arctic Explorer - Canada to Greenland (Ocean Endeavour)
By Intrepid Travel
premier
Why we love them
They're highly committed to sustainable tourism and contribute to crucial initiatives like climate action, focusing on local cultures and more.
4.5/5 Excellent
100+ reviews

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Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Easy

Highlights

  • On board the Ocean Endeavour, your adventures will be guided by a team of experts, with in-depth workshops and presentations to enrich your understanding of this complex corner of the world.
  • Prepare for a day to remember in Greenland’s Ilulissat, where colourful rows of houses are dwarfed by an awe-inspiring icefjord of towering icebergs.
  • Experience the culture of Canada’s Inuit people in the stunning Arctic community of Mittimatalik, where you’ll watch a traditional performance including drum dancing, throat singing and storytelling.
13 days$2,288 / day
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Real Canadian Rockies
By Intrepid Travel
premier
Why we love them
They're highly committed to sustainable tourism and contribute to crucial initiatives like climate action, focusing on local cultures and more.
4.5/5 Excellent
100+ reviews

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Lodging level
Basic - 2 star
Physical level
Easy

Highlights

  • 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.
13 days$198 / day
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Small Group Tour
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Best of the Canadian Maritimes
By Intrepid Travel
premier
Why we love them
They're highly committed to sustainable tourism and contribute to crucial initiatives like climate action, focusing on local cultures and more.
4.5/5 Excellent
100+ reviews

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Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy

Highlights

  • Walk the stunning coastal trails of Cape Breton Highlands National Park and follow the Skyline Trail mountain pass out to sweeping sea views.
  • Meet a Prince Edward Island fisherman and enjoy a traditional lobster and mussel dinner on his private property along the shore.
  • Meet with a Mi'kmaq guide at Lennox Island to learn how to make bannock (quick bread) and listen to traditional stories.
12 days$401 / day
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Whales & Bears of British Columbia
By Exodus Adventure Travels
premier
Why we love them
With a wide range of trip styles, Exodus caters to every type of traveler out there- even those with specific interests from cycling to winter hiking.
4.7/5 Excellent
100+ reviews

Health Safety +

Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate

Highlights

  • Visit Vancouver Island, the largest island on the North American Pacific Coast
  • Join experienced naturalist guides for two whale watching excursions
  • Search for black bears on the rocky shoreline of Clayoquot Sound
9 days$900 / day

Generous cancellation

Trip details
Small Group Tour
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Spectacular Rockies and Glaciers of Alberta (Classic)
By Insight Vacations
premier
Why we love them
They really care about everyone's individual needs on each tour and they have an incredible attention to detail.
4.6/5 Excellent
100+ reviews
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Easy

Highlights

  • Moraine Lake: Enjoy a beautiful stop at glacier-fed Moraine Lake, a vibrant turquoise lake set in the rugged Valley of the Ten Peaks.
  • Icefields Parkway: Travel along the Icefields Parkway Drive, one of the most scenic drives in North America. Made up of breathtaking glaciers, soaring mountain peaks and dramatic valleys.
  • Maligne Lake: Relax on board a narrated cruise on the serene waters of Maligne Lake. Glide past jagged mountain peaks to Spirit Island, a world-famous destination accessible only by boat.
8 days$562 / day
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Canada Reviews & Ratings

4.6/5  Excellent
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Lizette

Oct 2022

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Loved visiting Morain Lake

This tour made me fall in love with Canada! I especially loved visiting Morain Lake (which is totally underrated compared to Lake Louise). The country has beautiful ...

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Terri

Oct 2022

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well explore Western Canada

If you’re looking for a tour company to go to Canada with, CharlieTheTraveler might just be what you’re looking for. They have a great itinerary planned out that all...

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Mickey

Oct 2022

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Amazing

CharlieTheTraveler is the best tour company I have dealt with. Their tours are well organized, the guides are great, and you feel safe the entire time. It’s my secon...

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Xavier

Oct 2022

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This Canada trip was amazing

Charlie, THANK YOU. This Canada trip was amazing. The itinerary was well thought out, the hotels were welcoming and cozy, the views were beautiful. Charlie and his t...

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Trisha

Oct 2022

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This tour is amazing

This tour is amazing and hits all the must-see spots in Western Canada, whether it’s Banff, Vancouver, Whistler, Jasper… I just loved how complete the itinerary is. ...

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