Canadian Rockies

Campfires, canoeing and hiking in the great outdoors

Explore Canada’s Rocky Mountains on a thrilling 15-day adventure. Walk the streets of Vancouver, hike the trails of Jasper and Banff to Maligne Lake and Lake Louise, canoe along Clearwater Lake in Wells Gray Provincial Park and soak up the superb alpine scenery. Spot native moose and bears and unleash your inner daredevil with a range of potential escapades – mountain biking or river rafting, anyone? With a mixture of included activities and optional extras, you get to decide just how active or relaxed you want this adventure to be. Jump in feet first and immerse yourself in the beauty of Canada in this outdoor experience.

Trip code: SSOR

Start: Vancouver, Canada

End: Vancouver, Canada


Duration
15 days
Group size
1 to 12
Minimum age
15 years old
Style

Basix: Simple accommodation, local transport and lots of free time

Original: Tourist-class hotels, some meals included and a great mix of included activities and free time

Comfort: Comfortable accommodation, with a relaxed pace of travel and many included meals and activities

Premium: Our best accommodation, exclusive inclusions and our most experienced leaders

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USD $3,820

Why you'll love this trip

  • Get wild in Jasper National Park, where it’s possible to spot moose, elk, deer, bears and coyotes among the sea of evergreen pine and spruce trees.
  • Take an included canoeing adventure and camp overnight on the remote shore of Clearwater Lake, where you can fall asleep under a blanket of stars.
  • See the Athabasca Glacier up close and personal during a walk to the toe of the glacier, an experience that will feel other-worldly.
  • Enjoy plenty of free time to explore Canada’s premier outdoor adventure hub, Whistler, at your own pace. Hike rugged trails or munch on ‘beaver tails’ – the choice is yours.
  • See the Rockies’ vast array of striking lakes, mountains and glaciers – no matter what time of year you visit – with a wilderness-loving local as your guide.
This itinerary is valid for departures from 01 January 2025 to 31 December 2025.

View the itinerary for departures between 01 January 2026 - 31 December 2026

Itinerary

Map of Canadian Rockies including Canada

Inclusions and activities

Destinations
Canada
Transport

Private Vehicle

Accommodation

Camping (with basic facilities) (2 nights), Camping (with facilities) (11 nights), Hotel (1 night)

Included activities
  • Whistler - Leader-led orientation walk
  • Wells Gray Provincial Park
  • Overnight Canoe Trip - 2 Nights
  • Jasper National Park - Entrance Fee
  • Wells Grey - Helmcken & Spahats Waterfalls walk
  • Mt Robson Provincial Park
  • Visit to Maligne Lake
  • Banff National Park
  • Icefields Parkway - Hike to toe of Athabasca Glacier
  • Visit to Lake Louise
  • Visit to Moraine Lake (seasonal)
  • Yoho National Park
  • Glacier National Park
  • Mt. Revelstoke National Park
  • Rogers Pass Discovery Centre

Optional activities
  • Whistler - PEAK2PEAK Gondola - CAD82
  • Whistler – Standard Mountain Bike Rental (full day) - CAD90
  • Whistler - Zip Trek Tour (1.5 hrs) - CAD129
  • Whistler - Regular Bike Rental (half day) - CAD40
  • Whistler - Lost Lake Trail hike - Free
  • Wells Grey Provincial Park - Eagles View Hike - Free
  • Jasper - Mountain bike rental (non-electric) From - CAD30
  • Jasper - Cruise on Maligne Lake - CAD79
  • Icefields Parkway - Athabasca Glacier Hike with Guide - CAD115
  • Banff - Cable Car up Sulphur Mountain - CAD60
  • Banff - Hot springs - CAD18
  • Banff - Canoe Hire - CAD70
  • Banff - Cruiser bike hire (full day) - CAD38
  • Banff - Mountain bike hire (full day) - CAD45
  • Banff - Horse Riding (1 hour) - CAD90
  • Lake Louise - Plain of 6 Glaciers Trail hike - Free
  • Yoho National Park - Kicking Horse rafting (half day) - CAD109
  • Yoho National Park - Kicking Horse rafting (full day) - CAD159
  • Yoho National Park - hiking - Free
  • Golden - Golden Skybridge - CAD45

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Important notes

1. There are no activities planned on Day 1 so you may arrive at any time. A welcome meeting will be held at 8 am on Day 2 in Vancouver. This trip ends on arrival into Vancouver on Day 15 in the afternoon. The arrival time depends on each group, but we generally aim for a 3 pm arrival. If you decide to fly out this day, please don't book a flight before 8 pm. This will give you enough time to catch a shuttle from the hotel to the airport and be there two hours before departure.
2. A single supplement to have your own room and tent is available on this trip, but single tents are limited due to group camping accommodations. Therefore, all single supplements are on request.
3. A sleeping bag is required for this trip. For 2025 departures if you would like to rent a sleeping bag locally, the cost is CAD 50, payable in cash to your guide on Day 1. Please advise your booking agent prior to departure if you require a sleeping bag rental. Sleeping bag rentals will NOT be available in 2026.
4. In Canada the legal drinking age is 18 in Alberta, Manitoba and Quebec, and 19 in the remaining provinces and territories.
5. Due to the remote nature of the backcountry canoe trip on Days 5 and 6, anyone who tests positive for Covid while on trip will not be able to join the group in the backcountry. This policy is in place to protect you and our backcountry guides. If you test positive for Covid during the trip but wish to continue with the group, your leader will assist you with making alternative arrangements (at your expense) for accommodation during the canoe trip and transportation to meet the group on Day 7. Please review your travel insurance policy to ensure you have trip interruption coverage included.
6. We are not able to book airport shuttle services for North America trips. North America has convenient taxi and rideshare options from all airports, as well as public transport systems in major hub cities. Please check the joining and finishing point instructions in the Essential Trip Information.

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