12 days tour

Discover The Canadian Rockies - Eastbound National Geographi

Discover The Canadian Rockies - Eastbound National Geographi

This tour includes:

Accommodation

Hotels/lodges (11 nts).

Transport

Private vehicle, hiking, walking, ferry, boat.

Meals

11 breakfasts, 1 dinner

Guide

CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout, local guides.

Others

Your Journeys Highlight Moment: Indigenous Cultural Experience, Whistler Your Journeys Highlight Moment: Banff Historical Walking Tour, Banff Your G for Good Moment: Squamish Lilโ€™wat Cultural Centre Visit, Whistler Your Discover Moment: 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. Stops at Seton Lake and Kamloops Lake. Athabasca river wildlife float. 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.

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.

Not included:

Insurance

Others

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) Whistler - Whistler Hike (Free) - Rafting (145.60-196.00CAD per person) - Peak 2 Peak Gondola Ride (95.20CAD per person) - Ziplining and Treetop Adventures (155.68CAD per person) Maligne Lake - Canoe Ride (84-215.25CAD per person) - Boat Cruise to Spirit Island & Maligne Lake (75.60-109.20CAD per person) Maligne Canyon - Maligne Canyon Hike (Free) Jasper - Cavell Meadows Trail Lake Louise - Lake Agnes Tea House Hike Tunnel Mountain - Tunnel Mountain Hike (Free) Banff National Park of Canada - Banff Gondola Ride to Sulphur Mountain (57.75-68.25CAD per person) Banff - Canoeing (57.75CAD per person) - Hot Springs Soak (17.32CAD per person) Calgary - Canada Olympic Park Visit (78.80CAD per person)

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Itinerary of your trip Discover The Canadian Rockies - Eastbound National Geographi

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

      Day 1: Vancouver

      Arrive at any time.
      Please make your own way to the joining hotel.

      Accommodation:
      - Hotel Belmont Vancouver MGallery (or similar).

      Included Activities:
      - Arrival Day and Welcome Meeting

      Additional Notes: 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: Vancouver/Victoria (1B)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 2: Vancouver/Victoria (1B)

      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. Venture to historic Gastown, and stroll cobblestone streets past Victorian buildings that now house lively restaurants, galleries, and boutiques. Then board the scenic ferry to Victoria.
      Take a stroll around the city with your CEO to get familiar with your surroundings before you can enjoy the evening on your own.

      Accommodation:
      - Huntingdon Manor Hotel (or similar).

      Meals Included:
      - Breakfast

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

      Included Activities:
      - Gastown Visit
      - Stanley Park Visit
      - Orientation Walk
  • Day 3 Day 3: Victoria (1B)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 3: 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.


      Accommodation:
      - Huntingdon Manor Hotel (or similar).

      Meals Included:
      - Breakfast
  • Day 4 Day 4: Victoria/Whistler (1B)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 4: Victoria/Whistler (1B)

      Catch the ferry back to the mainland and drive the scenic Sea-to-Sky Highway to the village of Whistler, host of some of the events of the 2010 Winter Olympics. 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. Continue to the mountain resort of Whistler, co-host to the 2010 Winter Olympics.


      Accommodation:
      - Aava Whistler Hotel (or similar).

      Meals Included:
      - Breakfast

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

      Included Activities:
      - Orientation Walk
      - Squamish Lilโ€™wat Cultural Centre Visit
      - Indigenous Cultural Experience
  • Day 5 Day 5: Whistler (1B)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 5: 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. Or choose to hike one of the many beautiful trails in the area, go ziplining through the rain forest, 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.

      Accommodation:
      - Aava Whistler Hotel (or similar).

      Meals Included:
      - Breakfast
  • Day 6 Day 6: Whistler/Blue River (1B, 1D)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 6: Whistler/Blue River (1B, 1D)

      Pass through the Coastal Mountains into the Caribou Mountains on a route once marked by gold prospectors. Sit back and enjoy dramatic changes in your surroundings, the mountains to sweeping grasslands. 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 small community of Blue River.
      Following this extraordinary route, once marked by the gold prospectors, we leave the Coastal Mountain Range and set foot into the arid and dry land of the Thompson Okanagan region. 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.

      Accommodation:
      - Mike Wiegele Heliskiing Resort (or similar).

      Meals Included:
      - Breakfast
      - Dinner

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

      Included Activities:
      - Kamloops Lake Visit
      - Seton Lake Visit
  • Day 7 Day 7: Blue River/Jasper National Park (1B)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 7: Blue River/Jasper National Park (1B)

      Cross the Rockies into Jasper National Park and 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, Mount Robson, during a stop at the visitor centre.


      Accommodation:
      - Jasper Inn (or similar).

      Meals Included:
      - Breakfast

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

      Included Activities:
      - Natural History Wildlife Float
      - Mount Robson Visit
  • Day 8 Day 8: Jasper National Park (1B)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 8: 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.

      Accommodation:
      - Jasper Inn (or similar).

      Meals Included:
      - Breakfast

      Included Activities:
      - Jasper National Park Visit
      - Miette Hot Springs Visit
  • Day 9 Day 9: Jasper National Park/Lake Louise (1B)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 9: Jasper National Park/Lake Louise (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 to magnificent Lake Louise, an alpine lake legendary for its emerald-blue waters.
      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.

      Accommodation:
      - Lake Louise Inn (or similar).

      Meals Included:
      - Breakfast

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

      Included Activities:
      - Columbia Icefields Center Visit
      - Athabasca Glacier Ice Walk
      - Lake Louise Visit
      - Icefields Parkway Drive
      - Banff National Park Visit
  • Day 10 Day 10: Lake Louise/Banff (1B)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 10: Lake Louise/Banff (1B)

      Enjoy the morning at Lake Louise, taking in 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. Continue to 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.


      Accommodation:
      - Charltons Banff (or similar).

      Meals Included:
      - Breakfast

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

      Included Activities:
      - Banff Historical Walking Tour
      - Banff National Park Visit
  • Day 11 Day 11: Banff/Calgary (1B)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 11: Banff/Calgary (1B)

      Spend the morning in Banff, then drive to Calgary for a day at leisure. Experience the cityโ€™s Western spirit at lively honky-tonk bars, go museum-hopping, or opt to visit the Olympic Park, site of the 1988 Winter Olympics, where you can luge down the bobsledding track in a wheeled cart or soar through the sky on a zipline.
      Famed for its entrepreneurial spirit and youthful population, Calgary prides itself on being the heart of the new west while honouring its cowboy heritage.

      Meals Included:
      - Breakfast

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

      Included Activities:
      - Orientation Walk
  • Day 12 Day 12: Calgary (1B)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 12: Calgary (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
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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

Average

There are several physical activities that last from 2 to 6 hours in easy terrains, low altitude flats, or water experiences. Please ask if youโ€™re not sure this applies to you.

Age range

Age range

Min: 12 / Max: 99

Age range allowed for this experience.

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