The Powder Rush

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Love the mountain life, but love exploring too? This small group adventure is a holiday plus ski or boarding trip all rolled into one epic trip - the perfect winter experience at some of the Canada’s best winter destinations. Carve it up!

Overview

Trip type
Group Tour
Lodging level
Basic - 2 star
Physical level
Strenuous
Trip pace
Full schedule

What's this trip about?

    Love the mountain life, but love exploring too? This small group adventure is a holiday plus ski or boarding trip all rolled into one epic trip - the perfect winter experience at some of the Canada’s best winter destinations. Carve it up!

Details

Itinerary focusActive and Outdoor Sports
Group sizeSmall Group - 24 max
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportRound trip airfare and all internal transport included
Start CityAmerica/Vancouver
End CityAmerica/Edmonton

Travel Themes

  • High Adventure
  • Skiing / Snowboarding

Destinations

  • North America
  • Canada

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Day 1 Vancouver

Welcome to Canada! Feel the young vibe of Vancouver with its cool cafés – the shopaholics amongst us will love hitting the endless stores along Robson St. Explorers will love Gastown, Chinatown & the famous totem poles of the First Nations in Stanley Park – there’s no shortage of things to do.

Hotel

Dinner

Day 2 Vancouver to Whistler

Welcome to Canada! We make our way to the legendary outdoor haven, Whistler Blackcomb resort which by many measures it is the largest ski resort in North America. With the greatest uphill lift capacity & featuring their Peak 2 Peak Gondola for moving between the W...

Day 4 Whistler

The hills are calling! Get up on a board or skis & experience for yourself why Whistler Blackcomb is renowned for its runs & relaxed mountain life. With mild easy going slopes & wild terrain it doesn’t matter what your experience is, there’s something for ...

Day 5 Whistler to Banff

Say farewell to the fun times in Whistler, before it’s onto the next phase of adventure! We fly to Calgary before transferring to legendary Banff National Park where we spend the next 4 nights.

Contiki Special Stopover

Breakfast and Dinner

Day 8 Banff

The next three days are yours to treat the snow hound within or go exploring, as there is so much to do. Banff offers an irresistible combination of perfect powder, great food, lively nightlife & a thriving arts culture add to its allure. With 3 resorts to choos...

Day 9 Banff to Calgary

This morning we take an 8min gondola ride, take in breath taking views of Lake Louise and the surrounding rocky mountains. You may even spot an active glacier! You’ll witness some spectacular views & opportunities to get your goodbye shots with the crew. Later, its back on the road before the tour ends in Calgary this afternoon.

Hotel

Breakfast

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Price From $1,019
Price per day$113
Last Updated: 0/18/2022

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Accommodation

6 nights accommodation: 4 nights in a Rocky Mountain chalet & 4 nights in twin-share hotels An experienced & professional Trip Manager & Driver team Modern, air-conditioned coach with powerpoints for charging,
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Meals Included
  • 8 meals: 5 breakfasts & 3 dinners
Age Requirements
No age restrictions
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