7 Day Western Canada National Parks Tour - Camping
What your day looks like
Enjoy a fantastic 7-day tour of the Canadian Rocky Mountain national parks. Canoe Lake Louise, explore Banff, Jasper, Yoho national parks, and get a glimpse of Mt Robson. Visit Whistler, Vancouver, and Clearwater on this tour through Western Canada's awe-inspiring scenery. Marvel at the stunning scenery, including alpine lakes, waterfalls, giant glaciers, and the jagged Rocky Mountains towering above you at every turn. This tour offers fantastic wildlife spotting opportunities.
The experience, in brief
- Canoe on Lake Louise
- Explore the Icefield Parkway take an optional helicopter over the Columbia Icefield
- Hike or bike in Jasper national park
- View Mt Robson
- Visit Whistler
- Explore Vancouver
Your day, step by step
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Sightseeing. Today takes us to 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.
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Hiking at Bridal Veil Falls Provincial Park. 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.
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Overnight in camp.
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Hiking at 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 cafe and enjoy the views.
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Sightseeing. 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.
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Overnight at Banff is a fun mountain town offering some alpine nightlife and numerous cafes and restaurants.
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Hiking at Lake Louise (Alberta). 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'seye 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.
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Sightseeing at Moraine Lake. This afternoon visit Moraine Lake in the Valley of the Ten Peaks, at an elevation of approximately 6,183 feet for some epic photos.
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Overnight in Camp.
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Hiking at Peyto Lake. You are in for a real treat today. Spend the day driving and exploring the Ice fields 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.
Jasper
Helicopter Tours at Athabasca Glacier. 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.
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Overnight in camp.
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Hiking at 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.
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Hot Springs at Miette Hot Springs. Choose to visit Miette hot springs.
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Sightseeing. After a full day of activities we follow the Yellow head Highway, hugging the mighty North Thompson River to our night stop of Clea water 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 en route.
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Overnight in camp.
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Sightseeing. 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
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Later this afternoon drive the spectacular Sea to Sky highway for your evening in Vancouver. Overnight in camp.
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Sightseeing. This morning, tour Vancouver, including the waterfront, Gas lamp district, Chinatown, and Stanley Park.
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Head to Seattle for a your evening downtown or drop off at the departure hotel. 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.
What to know before booking
Included
Fabulous National Park Hikes Incredible wildlife viewing opportunities View Mt Robson Visit Whistler Explore Vancouver
Not Included
Local food kitty payment of $140 per person –covers 6 breakfasts, 7 picnic style lunches, 5 evening meals Tour guide gratuities
What to Bring
Three season sleeping bag, travel pillow, travel towel, flashlight, sunscreen, sunhat, rainproof jacket (just in case), walking shoes, warm clothes for the evenings, swimsuit, hiking boots We do not provide water on this tour, as a member of the International Eco-Tourism Society 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
Restrictions
This tour is not suitable for persons with physical disabilities. We advise you not to book any flights before midnight if you intend to fly out that night. Meals are cooked in camp as a communal effort. You will be expected to help.
Meeting & Pickup
Best Western Seattle Airport Hotel 20717 International Blvd Seattle, WA 98198 (206) 878-3300
Languages Offered
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Planning Notes
Minimum age: 7 Hotel pickup offered: No Confirmation: Automatic
What travelers are saying
We had a great time tenting across Canada with the tour. So many sights, animals and mini-adventures everyday! Our guide was knowledgeable, funny and safe. thank you!!!