Canadian Rockies

15 days
From $164/day
$2,457
From: 
$3,440
4.5/5 Excellent
20 reviews  
Trip last updated: 1/1/2020
Trip type
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Basic - 2 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule
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Overview

Highlights

    • Get wild in Jasper National Park, where it’s possible to spot moose, elk, deer, bears and coyotes among the sea of evergreen pine and spruce trees.
    • Take an included canoeing adventure and camp overnight on the remote shore of Clearwater Lake, where you can fall asleep under a blanket of stars.
    • Enjoy plenty of free time to explore Canada’s premier outdoor adventure hub, Whistler, at your own pace. Hike rugged trails or munch on ‘beaver tails’ – the choice is yours.
    • Lakes, mountains, glaciers: the Rockies feature an array of striking landscapes that are remarkable no matter what time of year you visit.
    • This tour gets you to the heart of the best destinations in the Canadian Rockies with a wilderness-loving local as your guide.
    • By travelling on this trip, you’ll learn about our Intrepid Foundation partner, Water First. Donations support their work to provide critical clean, safe water for indigenous communities in Canada. Intrepid will double the impact by dollar-matching all post-trip donations made to The Intrepid Foundation.

What's this trip about?

    Explore Canada’s Rocky Mountains on a thrilling 15-day adventure. Walk the streets of Vancouver, hike the trails of Jasper and Banff, meander along the river in Yoho National Park and soak up the superb alpine scenery. Spot native moose and bears and unleash your inner daredevil with a range of potential escapades – mountain biking or river rafting, anyone? With a mixture of included activities and optional extras, you get to decide just how active or relaxed you want this adventure to be. Jump in feet first and immerse yourself in the beauty of Canada in this outdoor experience.
Itinerary focusActive and Outdoor Sports
Group sizeSmall Group - 24 max
Age rangeOperator does not provide
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CityVancouver
End CityVancouver

Travel Themes

Activities

Trip includes

    • Wells Gray Provincial Park
    • Overnight Canoe Trip - 2 Nights
    • Jasper National Park - Entrance Fee
    • Visit to Maligne Lake
    • Banff National Park
    • Visit to Lake Louise
    • Visit to Moraine Lake (seasonal)
    • Yoho National Park
    • Glacier National Park
    • Mt. Revelstoke National Park
    • Rogers Pass Discovery Centre

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Itinerary

Travel Map

Day 1 Vancouver

Welcome to Vancouver, Canada. If you arrive early in Vancouver, why not take a walk around the Victorian buildings in the historic Gastown neighbourhood or wander through the behemoth urban forest that is Stanley Park. Captivated by Vancouver and worried you won’t hav...

Day 2 Whistler

This morning at 8 am sharp meet your fellow travellers and tour leader in the hotel lobby for a welcome meeting. Then, hit the road for the outdoor mecca that is Whistler. Drive along the Sea to Sky Highway, widely considered one of the most scenic routes in the world...

Day 3 Whistler

Rise and shine for a free day in this outdoor adventure hub. Remember that all activities in Whistler are optional and some may come at an additional cost. Zip-lining tours are an amazing way of getting an aerial view over Fitzsimmons Creek and, if you’re lucky, seein...

Day 4 Wells Gray Provincial Park

Make sure you’ve got a book, a podcast or some sparkling conversation ready as you settle in for a long drive to Wells Gray Provincial Park (approximately 6–7 hours). You’ll arrive in time to set up camp for the evening on a rustic cowboy ranch. Relax with dinner by t...

Day 5-6 Wells Gray Provincial Park

This morning you’ll travel deeper into Wells Gray Provincial Park, disembarking at Clearwater Lake. Pack your camping equipment into a canoe and cruise into the water. On a sunny day the name of the lake is particularly apt, and if you work up a thirst while paddling ...

Day 7 Jasper National Park

Wake up lakeside and pack up your gear to hit the water again. Back at the starting point, help unload and store the canoes and then hit the road bound for Jasper National Park, a journey which should take around 5.5 hours. Along the way you'll see views of Mt Robson,...

Day 8 Jasper National Park/Maligne Lake

Today you’ll make a visit to of Maligne Lake. Make sure you’ve got a charged phone or camera ready to capture shots of the jagged mountains and bright green pine forests that surround these glacial waters. Take a hike around the area and then choose whether you’d like...

Day 9 Banff National Park

Take a scenic morning drive through mountain scenery on the famous Icefields Parkway, which connects Jasper and Banff National Parks (approximately 4 hours). There will be numerous opportunities to stop at viewpoints and waterfalls along the way. This includes visits ...

Day 10-11 Banff National Park

Over the next two days you'll visit the pristine Lake Louise and stunning Moraine Lake with hiking opportunities at both locations. Banff is Canada's oldest national park, with valleys and mountain chains formed between 55 and 80 million years ago. You'll also have am...

Day 12-13 Yoho National Park/Golden

Today drive for around two and a half hours to a place so beautiful its name comes from a Cree word that means awe and wonder – Yoho National Park. On arrival, take a walk down the Kicking Horse River and visit Takakkaw Falls (the second-highest falls in Canada at 384...

Day 14 Glacier National Park/Revelstoke/Salmon Arm

This morning, travel through the high mountain clearing of Rogers Pass to reach Glacier National Park. Stop at Rogers Pass Discovery Centre for a look around and (depending on time and conditions) take a short hike through an old-growth area of cedar and hemlock. As o...

Day 15 Vancouver

Make the journey back to Vancouver (approximately 5 hours). The arrival time depends on a variety of factors such as weather, but you should expect to be back in the city before 3 pm. There are no activities scheduled upon arrival in Vancouver. If you are flying out o...

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Price from
$2,457
Price per day
$164

Canadian Rockies Reviews & Ratings

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Jasmin

Sep 2015

I got what I paid for. I

I got what I paid for. I wouldn't be able to organize a trip like that on my own. Hassle-free and convenient and I got very good suggestions as to where to go, what ...

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Rebecca

Sep 2015

It was just a great trip. I

It was just a great trip. I had never camped before, but that did not matter. I settled into camping quite easily, thanks to my group leader and the members of the g...

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Lea

Sep 2015

Great and professional organisation of the trip.

Great and professional organisation of the trip.

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Hannah

Sep 2015

The trip was very well organised and

The trip was very well organised and an all round excellent experience. My onl...

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margaret

Sep 2015

well balanced trip

well balanced trip

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Tour Operator

Intrepid Travel

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Details

Accommodation:

Camping (with basic facilities) (2 nights),Camping (with facilities) (11 nights),Hotel (1 night)

Flights & transport:

Private Vehicle

Group size:

Small Group - 24 max

Maximum number of people in group:

12

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