12 days tour

Journeys: Discover The Canadian Rockies - Westbound National

Journeys: Discover The Canadian Rockies - Westbound National

This tour includes:

Transport

Private vehicle, hiking, walking, ferry, boat.

Guide

CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout, local guides.

Hygieneprotocol

As of October 1, 2021 G Adventuresโ€™ Vaccinated Tours Policy applies:  All travelers must meet the G Adventures requirements for joining their tours. The majority of tours require travelers to be fully vaccinated and the full/final COVID-19 vaccination must be at least 14 days before the first day of the tour. There are some tours and departures that are only โ€˜Travel-Readyโ€™ which means all travelers must be fully vaccinated or have a negative COVID-19 test within 96 hours before the first day of the tour. Please, double check with the G Adventures Support Team about the requirements of your tour and departure date.

Others

Your Journeys Highlight Moment: Banff Historical Walking Tour, Banff Your Journeys Highlight Moment: Indigenous Cultural Experience, Whistler Your G for Good Moment: Squamish Lilโ€™wat Cultural Centre Visit, Whistler Your Wellness Moment: Miette Hot Springs Visit, Jasper National Park. All park fees in Jasper and Banff National Parks. Scenic ferry to Vancouver Island. Vancouver, Calgary, Victoria, Whistler, and Banff orientation walks. River float tour. Stops at Kamloops Lake and Seton Lake. Mount Robson Visitor Centre stop. Excursion to the Columbia Icefields and ice walk on the Athabasca Glacier. All transport between destinations and to/from included activities.

Accommodation

Hotels/lodges (11 nts).

Meals

11 breakfasts, 1 dinner

Not included:

Insurance

Insurance is not included.

Flights

Flights are not included.

Others

1. TRAVEL DAYS In order to cover the vast distance in North America to be able to visit several different parks and cities along our trip, we will have a couple of long driving days. 2. HIKES AND WALKS All walks and hikes proposed by our CEO will be easy to moderate level. You may choose to participate or not, but exploring our national parks on foot is part of our way of travelling. Itโ€™s a healthy way to discover North Americaโ€™s beauty and landscape. 3. LEGAL DRINKING AGE Please note that the legal drinking age in the United States is 21 and in Canada, 19 (with Alberta and Quebec at 18). Many bars and clubs will ask for ID at the door, therefore listening to live music in certain bars or spending a night out in Las Vegas or New Orleans is not possible when you are under the legal age, even if you donโ€™t plan on consuming alcohol. Drinking laws in both countries are strictly enforced and our CEOs are unable to help those under age obtain alcohol of any kind. While this should not stop those under legal drinking age from booking a tour, it is important to note that if a traveller is under-age there are certain optional nighttime activities that they may not legally be able to participate in. When trying to book the right trip, we recommend that travellers under legal drinking age take this into consideration when booking a tour that visits several big cities. 4. ACCOMMODATION NOTE: Please be aware that properties we stay in with only two stories may not have elevators installed and climbing the stairs with your luggage will be necessary.Banff - Canoeing (57.75CAD per person) - Hot Springs Soak (17.32CAD per person) Tunnel Mountain - Tunnel Mountain Hike (Free) Banff National Park of Canada - Banff Gondola Ride to Sulphur Mountain (57.75-68.25CAD per person) Lake Louise - Lake Agnes Tea House Hike Maligne Lake - Canoe Ride (84-215.25CAD per person) - Boat Cruise to Spirit Island & Maligne Lake (75.60-109.20CAD per person) Jasper - Cavell Meadows Trail Maligne Canyon - Maligne Canyon Hike (Free) Whistler - Whistler Hike (Free) - Rafting (145.60-196.00CAD per person) - Peak 2 Peak Gondola Ride (95.20CAD per person) Victoria - Butchart Gardens Visit (44.24CAD per person) - Royal British Columbia Museum Visit (20.16CAD per person) - Zodiac Whale Watching Cruise (173.60CAD per person)

Optional

Other activities and services are not included.

Start planning your experience

Itinerary of your trip Journeys: Discover The Canadian Rockies - Westbound National

  • Day 1 Day 1: Calgary
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 1: Calgary

      Arrive at any time.
      Famed for its entrepreneurial spirit and youthful population, Calgary prides itself on being the heart of the new west while honouring its cowboy heritage.

      Included Activities:
      - Arrival Day and Welcome Meeting

      Additional Notes: Please make your own way to the joining hotel. If you are interested in exploring the city and its nearby attractions, it is recommended you book additional pre-trip accommodation nights.
  • Day 2 Day 2: Calgary/Banff (1B)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 2: Calgary/Banff (1B)

      Drive west towards the jagged peaks of the Rocky Mountains. Upon arrival in Banff, go on a walk back in time through this historic resort town alongside an expert from the Whyte Museum, dedicated to the history and culture of the Canadian Rockies. As you explore local landmarks on foot, discover how the construction of the Canadian Pacific railroad served as a stepping stone towards opening up western Canada.


      Meals Included:
      - Breakfast

      Transport:
      - Private Vehicle 01:30 - 02:00 Hr(s)

      Included Activities:
      - Banff Historical Walking Tour
  • Day 3 Day 3: Banff/Lake Louise (1B)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 3: Banff/Lake Louise (1B)

      Continue to magnificent Lake Louise, with its legendary emerald-blue waters. Take time to soak up the world-famous beauty of this alpine lake and the scenery of the Victoria Glacier. Opt to join a hike to the historic Lake Agnes Tea House, following a forested trail past Mirror Lake and cascading waterfalls to the shores of Lake Agnes, where a remote tea house built in 1901 serves loose-leaf teas and other refreshments.


      Meals Included:
      - Breakfast

      Transport:
      - Private Vehicle 01:30 Hr(s)

      Included Activities:
      - Lake Louise Visit
      - Banff National Park Visit
  • Day 4 Day 4: Lake Louise/Jasper National Park (1B)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 4: Lake Louise/Jasper National Park (1B)

      Pass lush coniferous forests, soaring mountains, turquoise lakes, and epic glaciers as we travel the winding Icefields Parkwayโ€”considered one of the worldโ€™s most scenic drivesโ€”to Bow Lake, stopping along the way to enjoy photo opportunities and wildlife encounters. At the Columbia Icefield, step foot on the lower Athabasca Glacier with an expert guide for a firsthand experience of this active glacial landscape. Continue on to Jasper National Park.
      Along the 300km (186.4 mi) ride, a spectacle unfolds before our eyes: lush coniferous forests, immense mountains, turquoise lakes, high-falling cascades, and humbling glaciers. Numerous stops will be planned along the way for photos, observation, and wildlife encounters.

      Meals Included:
      - Breakfast

      Transport:
      - Private Vehicle 10:00 Hr(s)

      Included Activities:
      - Icefields Parkway Drive
      - Athabasca Glacier Ice Walk
      - Columbia Icefields Center Visit
  • Day 5 Day 5: Jasper National Park (1B)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 5: Jasper National Park (1B)

      Spend the day at leisure enjoying Jasperโ€™s friendly mountain hospitality. Choose your own adventure among an array of optional activities: Hike to Maligne Canyon, cruise glacially fed Maligne Lake, or rent a bike or canoe to explore on your own. This evening, rejoin your fellow travelers for an unforgettable soak in Miette Hot Springs, where spacious pools of hot mineral springs offer panoramic views of the spectacular Fiddle River Valley.
      Jasperโ€™s friendly mountain hospitality, peaceful atmosphere, and the promise of real adventure make any visit unforgettable.

      Meals Included:
      - Breakfast

      Included Activities:
      - Miette Hot Springs Visit
      - Jasper National Park Visit
  • Day 6 Day 6: Jasper National Park/Blue River (1B, 1D)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 6: Jasper National Park/Blue River (1B, 1D)

      Follow in the historic path of fur traders on a scenic float trip down the tranquil Athabasca River, encountering a few gentle rapids along the way. Look out for wildlife, which can include bears, moose, eagles, ospreys, and mountain sheep. Later, gaze up at the highest peak in the Rocky Mountains, Mount Robson, during a stop at the visitor centre. Then cross the Rockies and arrive in the small community of Blue River.


      Meals Included:
      - Breakfast
      - Dinner

      Transport:
      - Private Vehicle 07:00 Hr(s)

      Included Activities:
      - Mount Robson Visit
      - Natural History Wildlife Float
  • Day 7 Day 7: Blue River/Whistler (1B)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 7: Blue River/Whistler (1B)

      Pass through the Caribou Mountains on a route once marked by gold prospectors. Sit back and enjoy dramatic changes in your surroundings, from sweeping grasslands to the Coast Mountains. Enjoy stops at Kamloops Lake, an oasis amid an arid landscape, and the turquoise Seton Lake, a freshwater fjord ringed by towering peaks. Arrive in the mountain resort of Whistler, co-host to the 2010 Winter Olympics.
      Following this extraordinary route, once marked by the gold prospectors, we leave the arid and dry land of the Thompson Okanagan region into the Coastal Mountain Range. We drive through the region where aboriginal peoples led a semi-nomadic life moving between hunting and fishing grounds in the summer and settling into pit houses for the winter. Europeans came at first for fur trading and later on to establish cattle ranches, farms, and mining operations. The scenery changes dramatically and could even make you feel as if you were in a western movie.

      Meals Included:
      - Breakfast

      Transport:
      - Private Vehicle 07:30 - 08:00 Hr(s)

      Included Activities:
      - Seton Lake Visit
      - Kamloops Lake Visit
      - Orientation With CEO
  • Day 8 Day 8: Whistler (1B)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 8: Whistler (1B)

      Spend today exploring Whistler and the surrounding parks on your own. Stroll through the village, and opt to ride the gondola up the mountain for 360-degree views, choose to hike one of the many beautiful trails in the area, or set out on an exhilarating whitewater rafting trip.
      Whistler and its surrounding provincial parks are places you must discover. It is also a great place to try one of the many optional mountain activities.

      Meals Included:
      - Breakfast
  • Day 9 Day 9: Whistler/Victoria (1B)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 9: Whistler/Victoria (1B)

      Enjoy a G for Good experience at the Squamish Lilโ€™wat Cultural Centre, a showcase for First Nations customs, art, and music. Join an indigenous guide on an interpretive walk through the forest, hear how First Nations people lived off this land, and learn about local flora used for food and medicine. Then take part in a traditional tea ceremony to sample teas and bannock while listening to ancestral stories and legends. Later, drive the scenic Sea-to-Sky Highway and catch the ferry to Vancouver Island. Get off the boat in Nanaimo and drive to Victoria, then set out on an orientation walk.


      Meals Included:
      - Breakfast

      Transport:
      - Private Vehicle 01:30 - 01:45 Hr(s)
      - Ferry 01:30 - 02:00 Hr(s)

      Included Activities:
      - Squamish Lilโ€™wat Cultural Centre Visit
      - Indigenous Cultural Experience
      - Orientation Walk
  • Day 10 Day 10: Victoria (1B)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 10: Victoria (1B)

      Today is free to explore the charming city of Victoria. Wander along the waterfront and choose among an array of optional activities. Discover the stunning floral displays at the famous Butchart Gardens, peruse the Royal British Columbia Museum, or enjoy high tea at a historic hotel. Or opt to cruise the sea in a Zodiac boat in search of gray whales, sea lions, seals, orcas, and other marine creatures.


      Meals Included:
      - Breakfast
  • Day 11 Day 11: Victoria/Vancouver (1B)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 11: Victoria/Vancouver (1B)

      Board the scenic ferry to Vancouver. Head downtown to explore the lush gardens, beaches, woodlands, and miles of trails around Stanley Park, considered one of the worldโ€™s greatest city parks. Then venture to historic Gastown, and stroll cobblestone streets past Victorian buildings that now house lively restaurants, galleries, and boutiques.


      Meals Included:
      - Breakfast

      Transport:
      - Private Vehicle 01:00 Hr(s)
      - Ferry 02:00 Hr(s)

      Included Activities:
      - Stanley Park Visit
      - Gastown Visit
  • Day 12 Day 12: Vancouver (1B)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 12: Vancouver (1B)

      Depart at any time.
      If you are interested in exploring the city and its nearby attractions, it is recommended you book additional pre-trip accommodation nights.

      Meals Included:
      - Breakfast

      Included Activities:
      - Departure Day
+9
Experience Style

Experience Style

Mixed

There will be challenging activities such as hiking, biking, canyoning and trekking, but youโ€™re also going to have other means of transportation and relaxed moments to just chill.

Accomodation level

Accomodation level

Medium

This accommodation includes essential services like a hot shower, electricity, and a nice and comfy bed.

Experience Type

Experience Type

Small Group

Youโ€™ll be accompanied by a small group of travelers just like you.

Physical Rating

Physical Rating

Basic

Almost everyone is fit for these activities. Every hike or physical exercise last less than 30 minutes, such as paragliding and horseback riding. Please ask about specific conditions.

Age range

Age range

Min: 12 / Max: 99

Age range allowed for this experience.

Select a country to define if the visa is required

Who talk about us:

Best cities to travel to