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

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7 days (approximately)
Offered in: English

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: USD140 includes six (6) light breakfasts, seven (7) picnic-style lunches and six (5) communal dinners
• Lodging: USD85 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.

What's Included

All necessary equipment (except sleeping bag)
6-nights camping trip (if camping option selected)
6-nights 3-star hotel accommodation (if lodging option selected)
Private transportation in a modern small group touring vehicle- fully customized with enlarged viewing windows
All taxes and handling charges
National Park fees for Jasper, Yoho and Banff
Attractions per itinerary
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

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

You will meet your guide in the hotel lobby

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 7 days (approximately)
    Day 1

    Seattle to Kamloops

    1 stop
  • 1

    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.

    3 hours • Admission ticket included
    • Day 2

    Yoho National Park

    2 stops
  • 2
    Emerald Lake

    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.

    2 hours • Admission ticket included
  • 3

    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.

    Admission ticket free
    • Day 3

    Banff National Park to Lake Louise

    2 stops
  • 4
    Lake Louise

    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.

    2 hours • Admission ticket included
  • 5

    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.

    2 hours • Admission ticket included
    • Day 4

    Icefields Parkway Jasper National Park

    2 stops
  • 6
    Icefields Parkway

    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.

    Admission ticket free
  • 7

    Enjoy short walks, views of Bow Glacier and Peyto Lake, take an optional helicopter flight over the Icefields or a glacier walk.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket not included
    • Day 5

    Jasper National Park

    2 stops
  • 8

    With snowcapped summits and beautiful lakes, Jasper offers an abundance of wildlife, alpine lakes and numerous hiking and biking opportunities.

    2 hours • Admission ticket included
  • 9

    Sit back as your driver follows the Yellowhead Highway to Cleawater via Mount Robson (the highest point in the Canadian Rockies).

    Admission ticket free
    • Day 6

    Whistler

    1 stop
  • 10
    Whistler Blackcomb

    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.

    6 hours • Admission ticket free
    • Day 7

    Vancouver and Seattle

    2 stops
  • 11
    Vancouver Downtown

    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.

    4 hours • Admission ticket free
  • 12

    Then head to Seattle for a your evening downtown or drop off at the departure hotel.

    Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Children under 17 years must be accompanied by an adult
  • The minimum age for this tour is 7 years old.
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Cancellation Policy

If you cancel at least 56 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel within 56 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.

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