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Canadian Rockies: National Parks Westbound
15 days, Calgary to Vancouver
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Trip Code: NCRU
Is this tour for me?
Travel Style: 18-to-Thirtysomethings
Fast, fresh, and fun adventures that never slow down, made for young, budget-minded travellers.
Service Level: Camping
Camping most nights with some hotel/hostel stays to start and throughout; affordable public and private transport.
Physical Rating: 3 - Average
Some tours may include light hiking, biking, rafting, or kayaking in addition to walking.
Trip Type: Small Group
Small group experience; Max 12, avg 11.
Age requirement: 18-39
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Itinerary
Day 2Calgary/Banff
Discover the beautiful town of Banff; view wildlife, take a gondola ride, or hike up a mountain for spectacular views.
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Your Discover MomentMeals included:
LunchDay 3Banff/Lake Louise
Gaze at the beauty of Lake Louise, and hike to the Agnes Lake Tea House or along the Six Glaciers Trail.
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Breakfast | Lunch | DinnerDay 4Lake Louise
Head into Yoho National Park and visit the mighty Tekakkaw Falls and Emerald Lake. Opt to go whitewater rafting in the afternoon.
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Breakfast | Lunch | DinnerDay 5Lake Louise/Jasper
Make the stunning drive to Jasper via the Icefield Parkway. Visit beautiful Bow Lake, and stop at Columbia Icefield Centre before arriving in Jasper in the evening.
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Breakfast | Lunch | DinnerDay 6Jasper
Stroll through Maligne Canyon and explore the surrounding area of Jasper. In the afternoon, head back to check out the lively mountain town.
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Breakfast | Lunch | DinnerDay 7Jasper/Wells Gray Park
Stop at Mount Robson, the tallest mountain in the Rockies, en route to Wells Gray PP.
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Breakfast | Lunch | DinnerDay 8Wells Gray Park
Head out for an exciting adventure canoeing in the Canadian wilderness. Stop at some of the most beautiful waterfalls in the park, including the world famous Helmcken Falls.
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Breakfast | Lunch | DinnerDay 9Wells Gray Park/Whistler
Drive through dense woods into the Canadian desert and finally to the beautiful coastal mountains.
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Breakfast | Lunch | DinnerDay 10Whistler
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Breakfast | LunchDay 11Whistler/Tofino
Take a ferry across to Vancouver Island. Stroll the trails beneath ancient Douglas firs in MacMillan Provincial Park. Arrive in time for a gorgeous sunset.
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Breakfast | DinnerDay 12Tofino
Search for orcas and other whales on a half-day whale watching tour by Zodiac. In the afternoon, enjoy free time and take in Tofino's unique blend of fisher-meets-surfer vibe.
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Breakfast | Lunch | DinnerDay 13Tofino/Victoria
Travel south down Vancouver Island to British Columbia's capital, Victoria. Take a stroll around the city and absorb the West Coast vibe.
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Breakfast | LunchDay 14Victoria/Vancouver
Take a ferry back onto the mainland. Spend the afternoon exploring beautiful, easy-going Vancouver.
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BreakfastDay 15Vancouver
Depart at any time.
Reverse Itinerary
This trip also runs in reverse from Vancouver to Calgary. See Canadian Rockies: National Parks Eastbound
What's Included
- Your Welcome Moment: Meet Your CEO and Group
- Your Discover Moment: Banff
- Entrance fees to all national and provincial parks with walking and hiking excursions
- Stop at Columbia Icefield
- Half-day canoeing excursion in Wells Gray PP
- Half-day Zodiac tour including whale watching
- Self-inflating mattresses and dome tents while camping
- All transport between destinations and to/from included activities
Accommodations
Hotels/hostels (2 nts, some multi-share), participation camping (12 nts)
Meals
12 breakfasts, 11 lunches, 9 dinners
Allow USD195-255 for meals not included.
Transportation
Air-conditioned private vehicle, hiking, ferry, canoe, Zodiac
Staff & experts
CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout
Available extras (Add these to your tour when you book)
My Own Room - From $759.00
If you're travelling solo and would prefer to have your own private room throughout your trip, select this option during the online booking process.
Make it a private tour
Book this tour as a private departure, with your own CEO and all the benefits of a G Adventures group tour.