7-Day Canadian Rockies Summer Camping Tour from Seattle: Yoho, Banff, Jasper National Parks, Lake Louise, Whistler and Vancouver | Max 13 Small Group

What you'll experience

Highlights

7 days

Day-by-day itinerary

1. 1

   Day 1 — Seattle - Kamloops

   Today takes us through Kamloops British Columbia where the North and South Thompson rivers meet. Kamloops is abundant with stunning scenery and great wildlife viewing. Cougars, bears elk and more inhabit the Thomson River Valley. En route stop for a short walk and picnic at Bridal Veil Falls Provincial Park. The landscape encompassing the park is characterized by low elevation valleys and lush, rounded mountains. Bridal Veil Falls, which tumbles 197 ft. over a smooth rock face, creating a "veil-like" effect.

   

   Bridal Veil Falls

   Meals: B: Excluded, L: Excluded, D: ExcludedStay: Camping
2. 2

   Day 2 — Yoho National Park

   The word Yoho comes from the Cree word for awe and wonder, and it soon becomes apparent why. Explore trials around the magnificent Emerald Lake where you can take a walk around the lake or simply relax in the lake shore café and enjoy the views. This afternoon we drive the Kicking Horse Pass across the Continental Divide into Alberta. Enjoy panoramic vistas of peaks exceeding 10,000 feet on Rogers Pass at the summit in Canada's Glacier National Park en route to Banff, our night stop.
   Banff is a fun mountain town, offering some alpine nightlife and numerous cafes and restaurants.

   

   Yoho National Park

   

   Emerald Lake

   

   Rogers Pass

   

   Glacier National Park

   Meals: B: Excluded, L: Excluded, D: ExcludedStay: Camping
3. 3

   Day 3 — Banff National Park - Lake Louise

   Lake Louise is an alpine lake known for its stunning turquoise glacier fed waters ringed by high peaks and overlooked by a stately chateau. Multiple hiking trails lead up to the Lake Agnes Tea House for bird's-eye views of the lake. Take a hike to the Plain-of-Six-Glaciers, take is easy exploring the lake shore or choose to canoe on these pristine waters. This afternoon visit Moraine Lake in the Valley of the Ten Peaks, at an elevation of approximately 6,183 feet for some epic photos.

   

   Lake Louise

   

   Moraine Lake

   

   Valley of the Ten Peaks

   Meals: B: Excluded, L: Excluded, D: ExcludedStay: Camping
4. 4

   Day 4 — Icefields Parkway & Jasper National Park

   You are in for a real treat today. Spend the day driving and exploring the Icefields Parkway. This drive offers endless vistas, jagged mountains, glaciers and wildlife viewing opportunities- truly one of the world's most spectacular drives. Enjoy short walks, views of Bow Glacier and Peyto lake, take an optional helicopter flight over the Columbia Icefield or strap on some crampons and step out on the Athabasca glacier - this day just keeps on giving.

   

   Icefields Parkway

   

   Peyto Lake

   

   Columbia Icefield

   Meals: B: Excluded, L: Excluded, D: ExcludedStay: Camping
5. 5

   Day 5 — Jasper National Park

   This morning is yours to enjoy Jasper - the largest national park in Canada. Marvel at the snow capped summits and beautiful lakes in this true wild mountain wilderness. Jasper offers an abundance of wildlife sightings, jagged mountain peaks, alpine lakes and numerous hiking/biking opportunities. Hike/bike the famous trails around stunning Jasper lake shores. After a full day of activities we follow the Yellowhead Highway, hugging the mighty North Thompson River to our night stop of Clearwater BC. See the base of 12,972-foot Mount Robson (the highest point in the Canadian Rockies) and maybe catch a glimpse of the infamous peak enroute.

   

   Jasper National Park

   

   Yellowhead Highway

   

   Clearwater, BC

   

   Mount Robson

   Meals: B: Excluded, L: Excluded, D: ExcludedStay: Camping
6. 6

   Day 6 — Whistler & Vancouver

   On to the alpine resort of Whistler, nestled at the base of Whistler and Blackcomb Mountains. Today is free to explore all that Whistler has to offer. Enjoy spectacular scenery and incredible photo opportunities as you explore this cute ski town and home of the 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympics.

   Meals: B: Excluded, L: Excluded, D: ExcludedStay: Camping
7. 7

   Day 7 — Vancouver - Seattle

   This morning, drive the spectacular Sea to Sky highway for your morning in Vancouver. Tour this great city including the waterfront, Gas lamp district, Chinatown, and Stanley Park. Head to Seattle for your evening downtown or drop off at the departure hotel.
   Guests may depart in Vancouver at noon or Seattle when the tour ends.
   This epic Western Canada tour ends at approx. 8pm. We advise you not to book any flights before midnight if you intend to fly out that night.
   
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   [Max 13 Pax Small Group] 7-Day Canadian Rockies Summer Lodging Tour from Seattle: Yoho, Banff, Jasper National Parks, Lake Louise, Whistler and Vancouver

   

   Chinatown Vancouver

   

   Stanley Park

   Meals: B: Excluded, L: Excluded, D: Excluded

What's included

Meeting & drop-off

Cancellation policy

Important info

Special notes

• All passengers must be 18 years of age or older to travel with us unless they are accompanied by an adult.
• It is not recommended for guests using wheelchairs to join this tour.
• Please ensure that you have breakfast before you join the tour.
• You have booked a camping tour. (Yes, this means tents!) With the help of your tour guide, you will put them up and take them down.
• Please have your local payment of $140.00 per guest in cash to cover:
  - 6 breakfasts – they are lite breakfasts, muffin, fruit or cereal with tea or coffee
  - 7 sandwich style lunches – (you make your own from our pre-shopped fresh ingredients and vegetarians are catered for)
  - 5 evening meals – your tour guide will suggest menus and help shop for food items. Meals are cooked in camp as a communal effort. You will be expected to help.
• This tour has a free downloadable App with full tour commentary in French, German, Spanish and Italian.
• Live commentary is provided in English.
• There are many opportunities for walks and hikes on this tour. Not all walks are guided. Your tour guide will advise and make recommendations for walks to suit your ability and interest.
• We do not provide water on this tour. We encourage our guests to bring a refillable container. This may be as simple as a plastic 1 liter bottle purchased from any convenience store. You may refill this every time we make a comfort stop, and we will happily recycle it for you at the end of your tour if you wish.
• You are fully responsible for necessary visas for this tour to allow you to enter the USA and Canada.
• We highly recommend travel/medical insurance, please have your insurance details and your passport/photo ID ready for inspection at departure. You may also choose to travel without insurance, although we highly recommend that you have medical coverage in place.
• The luggage allowance for this tour is up to 20kgs per person either a hard case or a backpack plus a small day bag for your camera, sunscreen etc. You will not be permitted to join this tour with more than your permitted luggage weight.
• Remember, there is no Wi-Fi on the bus and some locations do not have service.
• It is customary to tip your guide. $175 per person is the recommended amount for this tour.
• We recommend bringing the following items: We provide all necessary camping equipment, including tents and 1 inch thick foam sleeping mat. Tents are twin share and solo travelers will be paired with another client of the same sex. We suggest you bring the following items:
  - 3 season sleeping bag
  - Warm, layered clothing (You may experience both warm and cool temperatures. It is recommended that you pack warm socks, a sweater or hooded jacket)
  - Rainproof jacket (just in case)
  - Sun hat
  - Day bag to bring on your walks
  - Refillable water bottle
  - Toiletries for camping (including sunscreen and hand soap)
  - Camp towels and flip-flops (for showering)
  - Small camp pillow
  - Flashlight/ Headlamp
  - Comfortable walking shoes
  - Hiking poles if you'd like to use them
  - A few snacks for hiking that you know you'll enjoy (there will be stops for snacks on tour as well)

Pricing notes (children, single supplement)

* All participants must be 7+ years of age.
* The same rates apply to children and adults.
* Prices for Single Occupancy/Shared Room are based on a twin share basis. You will be paired with another passenger of the same sex.
* Price for Double Occupancy applies when two people stay in one tent respectively.
* Maximum tent capacity: 2 people including adult and child/infant.

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