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Small Group Tour
This jam-packed nine day tour takes you to the best of Western Canada. Discover the wonders of Banff and Jasper National Parks, not forgetting the equally stunning Wells Gray Provincial Park and beautiful Whistler. This is the perfect mix of picture postcard scenery and action-packed adventure in the great Canadian outdoors.
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Overview

Trip type
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

    • Canadian canoeing on beautiful Maligne Lake in Jasper National Park
    • Amazing views from Canada's longest & highest aerial tramway in Jasper
    • Hike to incredible waterfalls in Wells Gray Provincial Park
    • Wildlife spotting opportunities - Grizzly Bear, wolves & caribou
    • Experience the beautiful Icefields Parkway scenic drive
    • Visit beautiful Lake Louise, the 'Gem of the Rockies'
    • Incredible hiking trails and picture postcard views
    • Admission to amazing national & provincial parks - Wells Gray, Jasper & Banff/Lake Louise

What's this trip about?

    This jam-packed nine day tour takes you to the best of Western Canada. Discover the wonders of Banff and Jasper National Parks, not forgetting the equally stunning Wells Gray Provincial Park and beautiful Whistler. This is the perfect mix of picture postcard scenery and action-packed adventure in the great Canadian outdoors.

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Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeSmall Group - max of 13 people
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CityVancouver
End CityCalgary

Travel Themes

  • Hiking & Walking
  • National Parks
  • Nature & Wildlife

Destinations

  • North America
  • Canada

Attractions

  • Alberta
  • Banff National Park
  • Canadian Rockies
  • Jasper
  • Jasper National Park
  • Lake Louise
  • Vancouver

Activities

  • Bird watching
  • Canoeing
  • Culture
  • Cycling
  • Hiking
  • Hot Springs
  • Nature
  • Trekking
  • Wildlife viewing

Trip includes

    • Services of a TrekAmerica tour leader
    • Private transportation
    • All accommodation
    • Two dinners included. All other meals paid locally

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Itinerary

Travel Map

Day 1-2: Vancouver - Whistler

Depart Vancouver and head to Whistler, Western Canada's mecca for thrill-seekers, where you can hit the trails, get on your bike or even zip line through the trees. This truly is a beautiful place to start your Canadian adventure. The main draw to Whistler is the epic...

Optional Activities

Mountain bike rentals CA$20-60

Extreme zip lining course CA$119-199

Gondola ride CA$57

Day 3-4: Wells Gray Provincial Park

Accommodation: Rustic bunkhouse included (multi-share)

Wells Gray has something to offer every lover of the outdoors, from lush alpine meadows to excellent bird and wildlife watching opportunities. If it's waterfalls you're after then you've come to the right p...

Day 5-6: Jasper National Park

Meals: 2 Dinners

Lose yourself in one of Canada's largest national parks, Jasper, where wildlife such as Grizzly Bear, wolves and caribou roam, making it the perfect place to be at one with nature. Savour the incredible views on an included trip on Canada’s lon...

Optional Activities

Mountain biking CA$15-$75

Day 7-8: Icefields Parkway - Banff National Park

The epic widescreen scenery keeps on coming your way! The Icefields Parkway provides panoramic views of endless valleys, sheer ridges, glaciers and spruce forests - it truly is one of the world's ultimate drives and there are opportunities for glacier walking too. Arr...

Optional Activities

Guided glacier walk CA$110

Sulphur Mountain hot springs  CA$8

Aerial gondola/tramway CA$60

Banff National Park - Horseback riding CA$65

Scenic glacier flight CA$210-$345

Day 9: Lake Louise - Calgary

As soon as you lay eyes on Lake Louise you'll have no problem understanding why it was given its nickname as the ‘Gem of the Rockies’. The turquoise lake will have you pinching yourself in disbelief that somewhere could be this picture-perfect! Once you've stopped gaw...

Optional Activities

Canoeing (rental) CA$85 per hour

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Dates & Availability

Price From $1,999
Price per day$222
Last Updated: 7/16/2018

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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.

Prices may vary due to local taxes and trip seasonality. Click "Request Info" to inquire directly with the tour operator for the final trip price.

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Born in 1972, TrekAmerica was the brain-child of Jeremy James; and was started out based on the idea of cross-country American road trips with friends. The very first treks were 21 days, starting in New York and ending in Santa Monica, Los Angeles, the very same route that is still our most popular trip today - the Southern Sun!

The concept was simple, get together a group of free-wheeling, independent types, pack up a van with tents, camping gear, and a trek leader and follow the road, hitting all the key places along the way. Labelled 'Tours for Non-Tourists' trips were aimed at 18-35's and offered a fun, flexible and cheap way to travel

Fast forward 40 years and whilst a few things have changed along the way our spirit remains the same, we love bringing together small groups of young, international travellers to experience the best of USA, Canada, Alaska and Central America. Taking in the incredible national parks, small towns, amazing cities and fantastic activities, TrekAmerica gives you the ultimate American adventure.

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Logistics

What's excluded

    • International Flights
    • Passport and Visa Charges
    • Personal Expenses
Cancellation policy

cancellation is made by the lead name in writing. Notice of cancellation will be effective upon receipt by us of your written communication. As we start to incur costs from the time the contract is confirmed we will retain your deposit and in addition will apply other cancellation charges as shown below. These charges are based on how many days before your booked departure we received your cancellation notice. These charges are a percentage of the total cost of your booking, not including your insurance premium. If you want to cancel one or more passengers on the booking you will have to pay a proportion of the applicable cancellation charge based on the number of passengers you wish to cancel from the booking:

  • Tours 42 days or longer in duration, cancelled 85 days before departure: Loss of deposit
  • Tours 42 days or longer in duration, cancelled between 84 to 57 days before departure: 25% of the holiday cost
  • Tours 41 days or under in duration, cancelled more than 56 days before departure: Loss of deposit
  • All tours cancelled between 56 and 43 days before departure (inclusive): 50% of the holiday cost.
  • All tours cancelled between 42 and 31 days before departure (inclusive): 75% of the holiday cost.
  • All tours cancelled 30 days or less before departure (or failure to join the holiday or failure to pay any local payment due) (inclusive): 100% of the holiday cost.
Travel Insurance
We strongly recommend purchasing travel insurance alongside your travel package to safeguard against unforeseen circumstances such as medical expenses, trip cancellations, and other contingencies. It offers you peace of mind and ensures you are prepared for unexpected events that may occur before or during your journey
Visa requirements
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Meals Included

2 Dinners

Age Requirements
No age restrictions
Optional Activities

There are loads of exciting optional activities available for you to choose from during your trip giving you the flexibility to do the things you want to and leave out the things you don't. A list of optional activities and approximate costs are shown at the end of each day by day itinerary descriptions above.

Your tour leader will arrange your chosen activities during the tour so no need to pre-book. You'll also pay for these locally so ensure you budget for the bucket list items!

As local weather conditions and seasonality can change not all optional activities may be available on your trip and prices can be subject to change.

Additional Information

Book Extra Nights In Vancouver:-

Vancouver - Hampton Inn Vancouver Airport

8811 Bridgeport Road, Vancouver, BC V6X 1R9

This ideally located hotel includes a complimentary airport shuttle, free breakfast bar and is conveniently located on the train line to downtown Vancouver.

Twin share (With a trekker of the same sex)

  • From US$113
  • Price per person per night

Full room (Your own single or double room)

  • From US$197
  • Price per room per night

Airport Transfer Information

The hotel offers a free shuttle from Vancouver Airport and picks up every 15 and 45 minutes past the hour from 4:15am to 12:45am. For international arrivals the pick-up area is located between the arrivals gate and the parking entrance. Follow the "Ground Transportation" sign and look for the yellow "Hotel Courtesy Shuttle" sign on your right. For domestic arrivals the pick-up area is located on the ground floor next to the Gateway Valet & Concierge. After passing by the 7-11 and the liquor store on your left, keep going straight until you see the "Ground Transportation" and "Hotel Courtesy Shuttle" signs.

 

Book Extra Nights In Calgary:-

Calgary - Ramada Downtown

708 8 Ave SW, Calgary, AB T2P 1H2

The hotel is an easy walking distance to local attractions and entertainment and complete with a fitness center and an outdoor heated pool.

Twin share (With a trekker of the same sex)

  • From US$112-247
  • Price per person per night

Full room (Your own single or double room)

  • From US$195-431
  • Price per room per night

Airport Transfer Information

To transfer to the hotel visit the Allied Shuttle airport service before exiting the airport terminal, which drops at multiple hotels and costs CAD$15 plus tax per person, a CAD$1-2 tip is also expected. Alternatively, take a taxi which costs approximately CAD$35-30 and takes between 35 to 40 minutes depending on traffic.

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