Experience the best of the Canadian Rockies with a 7-day tour of the region, which includes round-trip transportation from Seattle. You'll visit Kamloops, Yoho, Jasper and Banff National Parks, Whistler, and Vancouver, all in less than a week. You'll have the option to either camp for six nights or choose a lodging option, which includes accommodation in a 3-star hotel.
- Travel in a specially designed touring vehicle with extra-large windows
- All national park fees are included in the price of the tour
- Both camping and hotel accommodation packages are available
- Small group sizes ensure personal attention from your guide
What To Expect
Day 1 – Seattle to Kamloops
BC Wildlife Park
Your first day begins from Seattle going to Kamloops British Columbia. Kamloops is abundant with stunning scenery and great wildlife viewing. Cougars, bears elk and more inhabit the area. En route stop for a short walk and picnic at Bridal Veil Falls Provincial Park. Bridal Veil Falls, which tumbles 197 ft. over a smooth rock face, creating a veil-like effect.
3 hours • Admission Ticket Included
Day 2 – Yoho National Park
Emerald Lake
Explore trials around the magnificent Emerald Lake where you can take a walk around the lake or simply relax in the lakeshore cafe and enjoy the views.
2 hours • Admission Ticket Included
Trans-Canada Highway
This afternoon you’ll 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 for an overnight stay. Banff is a fun mountain town offering some alpine nightlife and numerous cafes and restaurants.
• Admission Ticket Free
Day 3 – Banff National Park to Lake Louise
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.
2 hours • Admission Ticket Included
Plain of Six Glaciers
Take a hike to the Plain-of-Six-Glaciers or 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.
2 hours • Admission Ticket Included
Day 4 – Icefields Parkway Jasper National Park
Icefields Parkway
Spend the day driving and exploring the Icefields Parkway offerng endless vistas, jagged mountains, glaciers and wildlife viewing opportunities. These are truly one of the world’s most spectacular drives.
• Admission Ticket Free
Bow Glacier Falls Trail
Enjoy short walks, views of Bow Glacier and Peyto Lake, take an optional helicopter flight over the Icefields or a glacier walk.
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
Day 5 – Jasper National Park
Jasper National Park Of Canada
With snowcapped summits and beautiful lakes, Jasper offers an abundance of wildlife, alpine lakes and numerous hiking and biking opportunities.
2 hours • Admission Ticket Included
Mt. Robson
Sit back as your driver follows the Yellowhead Highway to Cleawater via Mount Robson (the highest point in the Canadian Rockies).
• Admission Ticket Free
Day 6 – Whistler
Whistler Blackcomb
Nestled at the base of Whistler and Blackcomb Mountains you will have the day 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.
6 hours • Admission Ticket Free
Day 7 – Vancouver and Seattle
Vancouver Downtown
Drive the spectacular Sea to Sky highway for your tour of Vancouver. This morning you’ll get to tour Vancouver, including the waterfront, Gaslamp District, Chinatown and Stanley Park.
4 hours • Admission Ticket Free
Seattle Waterfront
Then head to Seattle for a your evening downtown or drop off at the departure hotel.
• Admission Ticket Free
Highlight
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Children under 17 years must be accompanied by an adult
The minimum age for this tour is 7 years old.
This tour is not wheelchair accessible
Camping accommodation are a solo or 2-person tent. If you are traveling as a couple or as a group of four or more, please advise this at the time of booking in the Special Requirements box so accommodations can be made to keep your party together
Near public transportation
Sleeping bags and pillows are not provided; you must bring your own, and if you don’t own a sleeping bag or travel pillow, your guide will make a stop at a store where you can purchase one
You may experience both warm and cool temperatures. It is recommended that you dress in layers, pack warm socks, a sweater or hooded jacket (water proof), hiking shoes, plenty of sunscreen, closed-toe shoes and a hat
Infant seats available
Vegetarian meals are available upon request
Dinners are prepared at the campsite in a communal effort; participation is required
Please note: Bottled water is not provided on this tour. It is advised that you bring a refillable container. You will be able to refill at comfort stops made throughout your trip
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Most travelers can participate
All camping equipment-fully sanitized between tours
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 14 travelers
Include
6-nights camping trip (if camping option selected)
All necessary equipment (except sleeping bag)
6-nights 3-star hotel accommodation (if lodging option selected)
National Park fees for Jasper, Yoho and Banff
Attractions per itinerary
Private transportation in a modern small group touring vehicle- fully customized with enlarged viewing windows
All taxes and handling charges
Exclude
Gratuities
Camping Option: Meal Charge
Lodging Option: Meal Charge
Camping Option: Sleeping bag and travel pillow
Optional Excursion: Canoeing on Lake Louise
Optional Excursion: Helicopter Flight over Helicopter over the Columbia Icefield
Optional Excursion: Biking in Jasper National Park
Max group – 14
