6 Day Canadian Rocky Mountains Explorer Private Tour

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6 days (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

You will visit the wonders and beauty of the most spectacular sights in Jasper National Park, Banff National Park, Yoho National Park, Mt Revelstoke National Park, Glacier National Park in the Canadian Rockies, and Wells Gray Provincial Park.

You will be awed by the size of the mountain ranges and peaks; the sheer beauty of its canyons, waterfalls, turquoise lakes; its mighty glaciers; and unique flora and fauna. You will visit Banff, Jasper, Athabasca Glacier, Lake Louise, Lake Moraine, Lake Peyto, Emerald Lake, Helmcken Falls, Takakkaw Falls, Natural Bridge, and Johnston Canyon. Enjoy wine tasting at Kamloops. Visit a dam in Revelstoke. From Kamloops to Merritt, enjoy 7 scenic lakes, desert physical landscape, and see unique flora and fauna.

NOTE: The Columbia Icefield Adventure (May-September), Maligne Lake Cruise (June - September), Revelstoke Dam (May-September)

You arrange your accommodation in Clearwater, Jasper, Banff, and Revelstoke. We can assist you with hotel guidance.

What's Included

Bottled water
Entrance fees to the Yoho, Banff, Jasper, Glacier, and Mount Revelstoke National Parks
Private tour, just you and your group
Insightful live commentary in English on board, tailored to your group's interest
Parks Canada shuttle between Lake Louise and Moraine Lake
Private transport by air-conditioned luxurious Mercedes Benz Sprinter van
Hotel/port pickup and drop-off
Gratuities
Hotel accommodation (you book your accommodation, we assist with hotel guidance). Variable pricing
Gondola rides, lake cruises, icefield adventure, other attraction tickets. Price subject to change
Wine tasting. Price subject to change
All other out of pocket expenses, food, drinks

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

Complimentary pick ups from any hotels in Downtown Vancouver and cruise ship terminal Canada Place

Itinerary

Duration: 6 days (approximately)
    Day 1

    Depart for Canadian Rockies. Scenic drive to Wells Gray Provincial Park. Arrive at Clearwater

    3 stops
  • 1

    A waterfall formed from layers of volcanic lava flow and ice melt floods that occurred during the last ice age 10,000 years ago.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 2

    A waterfall formed from deposits of volcanic rock in the Wells Gray-Clearwater volcanic field.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 3

    A 300 feet wide waterfall, over glassy volcanic rocks

    15 minutes • Admission ticket free
    • Day 2

    Explore Jasper. Visit Mt Robson Welcome Centre, Maligne Lake, Maligne Canyon and Pyramid Lake

    4 stops
  • 4
    Maligne Lake

    Enjoy the beauty of Maligne Lake, and experience the lake cruise to Spirit Island, a sacred and enchanted island in the lake.

    2 hours • Admission ticket included
  • 5
    Maligne Canyon

    Hike the canyon, and deep ravines. Temporarily closed until further notice.

    2 hours • Admission ticket included
  • 6

    Visit the visitor centre, view Mt Robson, the highest mountain in the Candian Rockies.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 7
    Pyramid and Patricia Lakes

    Patricia Lake, named after Princess Patricia of Connaught, granddaughter of Queen Victoria, and Pyramid Lake are perfect for kayaking, canoeing, and paddleboarding.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket included
    • Day 3

    Depart for Banff (Banff National Park). Enjoy scenic drive along the Columbia Icefield Parkway, and Bow Valley Parkway.

    6 stops
  • 8
    Athabasca Glacier

    Take the Athabasca Adventure on a monstrous vehicle to the glacier, learn about glaciers and the great river systems of North America.

    3 hours • Admission ticket not included
  • 9
    Peyto Lake

    The most beautiful lake in all of the Canadian Rockies. Enjoy a short trek to the viewpoint and you will be rewarded with a stunning view of the opaque turquoise coloured lake.

    45 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 10

    View the glacier from the fringe of Bow Lake. You will see spectacular views of the lake, mountains, and the glacier.

    15 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 11
    Johnston Canyon

    Hike up the canyon, see waterfalls, and steep cliffs.

    2 hours • Admission ticket included
  • 12

    See the deep canyon and gushing currents of the falls.

    45 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 13
    Athabasca Falls

    A powerful, picturesque waterfall, Athabasca Falls has a total drop height of 24 m (79 ft) and a width of 46 m (151 ft).

    30 minutes • Admission ticket included
    • Day 4

    Explore Banff (Banff National Park)

    6 stops
  • 14
    Cave and Basin National Historic Site

    Learn about the history of the Canadian National Parks, a hot spring, and the therapeutic value of the hot spring.

    1 hour • Admission ticket not included
  • 15
    Sulphur Mountain

    Experience a ride up the famous Sulphur Mountain Gondola, and enjoy panoramic view of the mountains in the Banff area, see wildlife.

    3 hours • Admission ticket not included
  • 16
    Bow Falls

    See this beautiful waterfall in the edge of the town.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 17

    Enjoy a scenic drive to the Hoodoos, and a panoramic view of Banff and the Bow River Valley

    45 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 18
    Lake Minnewanka

    Enjoy a scenic drive to the lake, with a stop over at Two Jacks Lake. Take a cruise on Lake Minnewanka if you wish.

    45 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 19
    Vermilion Lakes

    See the beautiful mountains of Banff, and its lakes.

    45 minutes • Admission ticket included
    • Day 5

    Explore Banff and depart for Golden (Yoho, Glacier, and Mt. Revelstoke National Park)

    6 stops
  • 20
    Lake Louise

    Visit the most famous lake in the Canadian Rockies, take lots of photos, and have tea at the Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise.

    45 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 21
    Valley of the Ten Peaks

    Visit this beautiful turquoise coloured Morain Lake in the Valley of the Ten Peaks

    2 hours • Admission ticket included
  • 22
    Natural Bridge

    A natural land formation formed by the erosion of the limestone rock by the rushing waters of the Kicking Horse River behind what was once a more standard waterfall.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 23

    A beautiful glacial lake, with turquoise blue waters.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 24

    The falls, with a total height of 373 metres (1,224 ft), making it the second tallest waterfall in Canada.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 25

    See an engineering marvel, tunnel through the Rockies at Kicking Horse Pass.

    10 minutes • Admission ticket included
    • Day 6

    Explore Golden. enjoy wine tasting, and a scenic ride of lakes, and semi-arid desert landscape. Arrive at Vancouver

    1 stop
  • 26

    Visit the winery and taste locally produced BC wine, harvested from grapes grown in their very own vineyards.

    1 hour • Admission ticket not included

Additional info

  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Specialized infant seats are available
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Multi-day Tours
Bus Tours
Private and Luxury
Private Sightseeing Tours
Ports of Call Tours
Shore Excursions
Worry-Free Shore Excursion
Additional fees
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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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