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Meals

12 breakfasts, 11 lunches, 9 dinners

Accommodation

Hotel (1 nt), participation camping (12 nts)

Guide

CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout

Transport

Air-conditioned private vehicle, hiking, ferry, canoe, Zodiac

Others

Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group Your First Night Out Moment: Connect With New Friends Your Discover Moment: Banff Your Big Night Out Moment: Wells Gray Park. Entrance fees to all national and provincial parks with walking and hiking excursions. Stop at Columbia Icefield. Half-day canoeing excursion in Wells Gray PP. Half-day whale watching tour by Zodiac. Self-inflating mattresses and dome tents while camping. All transport between destinations and to/from included activities.

Not included:

Others

1. PARTICIPATION An essential part of your trip is participation - from putting up your tent (while camping) or packing it away in the morning, to helping with meal preparation and cleaning up - it is all part of your adventure and when everyone puts in a little effort the trip will run smoothly. Your CEO will do all the meal planning, but we do ask the clients to help with the preparation and washing up. Team spirit is part of the fun! All camping equipment (with the exception of your sleeping bag and pillow) is supplied. We supply dome tents and assembly/disassembly takes only 5 minutes. All tents have built-in insect nets. Comfortable, self-inflating mattresses are also provided, which are approximately 4cm thick. 2. SLEEPING BAGS Proper sleeping bags are necessary for this tour. Evening temperatures can reach -9°C - 0°C. Please ensure that your sleeping bag is rated to (-17°C for spring and fall trips and 0°C for trips June - Sept). If you prefer you can purchase a proper sleeping bag on the first day of the trip. Prices range from $60-$150USD. 3. TRANSPORTATION In order to cover the vast distance in Noth America to be able to visit several different parks and cities along our trip, we will have a couple of long driving days. 4. HIKING All walks and hikes proposed by our CEO will be easy to moderate level. You may choose to participate or not, but exploring our national parks on foot is part of our way of travelling. It’s a healthy way to discover North America’s beauty and landscape. 5. COMBO TRIP Please note that some trips could be a combination of multiple G Adventure tours. You should expect some group members to join or leave the tour between tour segments. 6. LEGAL DRINKING AGE Please note that the legal drinking age in the United States is 21 and in Canada, 19 (with Alberta and Quebec at 18). Many bars and clubs will ask for ID at the door, therefore listening to live music in certain bars or spending a night out in Las Vegas or New Orleans is not possible when you are under the legal age, even if you don’t plan on consuming alcohol. Drinking laws in both countries are strictly enforced and our CEOs are unable to help those under age obtain alcohol of any kind. While this should not stop those under legal drinking age from booking a tour, it is important to note that if a traveller is under-age there are certain optional nighttime activities that they may not legally be able to participate in. When trying to book the right trip, we recommend that travellers under legal drinking age take this into consideration when booking a tour that visits several big cities. 7. Please be aware that Parks Canada doesn’t allow campers to consume alcohol on long weekends. This effects certain departures throughout the summer between June and September.Calgary - Welcome Dinner Tunnel Mountain - Tunnel Mountain Hike (Free) Banff National Park of Canada - Banff Gondola Ride to Sulphur Mountain (57.75-68.25CAD per person) Johnston Canyon - Johnston Canyon Hike (Free) Banff - Cycling (36.75-93.45CAD per person) - Canoeing (57.75CAD per person) - Hot Springs Soak (17.32CAD per person) Lake Louise - Plain of Six Glacier Hike (Free) - The Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise Visit (Free) Kicking Horse River - Kicking Horse River White Water Rafting (110-135CAD per person) Golden - Grizzly Bear Refuge Visit (40CAD per person) Athabasca Glacier - Athabasca Glacier Ice Walk (112CAD per person) Columbia Icefield - Glacier Adventure (99CAD per person) Jasper National Park - Whitewater Rafting on Athabasca River (65-110CAD per person) - Bald Hills Hike (Free) Maligne Lake - Canoe Ride (84-215.25CAD per person) - Boat Cruise to Spirit Island & Maligne Lake (75.60-109.20CAD per person) Wells Gray Park - Spahats Creek Falls Visit (Free) Whistler - Squamish Lil’wat Cultural Centre Visit (22.40CAD per person) - Whistler Hike (Free) - Rafting (145.60-196.00CAD per person) - Peak 2 Peak Gondola Ride (95.20CAD per person) - Ziplining and Treetop Adventures (155.68CAD per person) Victoria - Butchart Gardens Visit (44.24CAD per person) - Royal British Columbia Museum Visit (20.16CAD per person)

Flights

International flights are not included.

Insurance

Insurance is not included. Travel insurance is required for this tour. Please make sure you are adequately covered. If you require travel insurance, TourRadar has partnered up with World Nomads to provide a hassle-free experience. More information can be found here ( https://www.tourradar.com/travel-insurance ).

Optional

Calgary- Welcome Dinner- Canada Olympic Park Visit (65CAD per person)Tunnel Mountain- Tunnel Mountain Hike (Free)Banff National Park of Canada- Banff Gondola Ride to Sulphur Mountain (42CAD per person)Banff- Canoeing (18-36CAD per person)- Hot Springs Soak (7.30CAD per person)- Cycling (10-30CAD per person)Johnston Canyon- Johnston Canyon Hike (Free)Lake Louise- Plain of Six Glacier Hike (Free)- The Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise Visit (Free)Kicking Horse River- Kicking Horse River White Water Rafting (110-135CAD per person)Golden- Grizzly Bear Refuge Visit (40CAD per person)Athabasca Glacier- Athabasca Glacier Ice Walk (100CAD per person)Columbia Icefield- Glacier Adventure (99CAD per person)Maligne Lake- Boat Cruise to Spirit Island (65CAD per person)- Canoe Ride (30-90CAD per person)Jasper National Park- Whitewater Rafting on Athabasca River (65-110CAD per person)- Bald Hills Hike (Free)Wells Gray Park- Spahats Creek Falls Visit (Free)Whistler- Hiking (Free)- Rafting (150CAD per person)- Ziplining and Treetop Adventures (129CAD per person)- Peak 2 Peak Gondola Ride (53CAD per person)- Squamish Lil’wat Cultural Centre Visit (18CAD per person)Victoria- Butchart Gardens Visit (32CAD per person)- Royal British Columbia Museum Visit (16-26CAD per person)

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Day 1 Day 1: Calgary
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 1: Calgary

Arrive at any time.

What better way to kick off your travels than by getting to know your CEO and group over a few drinks? Hit up one of the local pubs in downtown Calgary where you’ll enjoy live music, great entertainment, local ales, and some pretty tasty grub. So grab a beer, sit on the patio or at the bar, admire this mountain town, and swap travel stories with your group as the night unfolds.

Included Activities:
- Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group
- Connect With New Friends
Day 2 Day 2: Calgary/Banff (1L)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 2: Calgary/Banff (1L)

As the day begins spend some of your time discovering the quiet beauty of Banff, a resort town located within Banff National Park. Take some pictures of the wildlife, stroll the shop-lined streets, or hike up a mountain for some spectacular views of the town below. Finish the day off with a dip into a natural hot spring or treat yourself to some pampering at one of the many spas in town.

Meals Included:
- Lunch

Transport:
- Private Vehicle 01:30 - 02:00 Hr(s)

Included Activities:
- Orientation With CEO
- Banff National Park Visit
Day 3 Day 3: Banff/Lake Louise (1B, 1L, 1D)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 3: Banff/Lake Louise (1B, 1L, 1D)

Grab a fellow tour mates’ hand and gaze in wonder at the beauty of Lake Louise. Hike with a group to the Agnes Lake Tea House, or lose your sense of time along the Plain of Six Glaciers Trail.

Meals Included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner

Transport:
- Private Vehicle 01:30 Hr(s)

Included Activities:
- Banff National Park Visit
- Lake Agnes Tea House Hike
Day 4 Day 4: Lake Louise (1B, 1L, 1D)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 4: Lake Louise (1B, 1L, 1D)

You’ll be skipping with joy into the beauty that is Yoho NP. Visit Emerald Lake, whose vibrant waters rival those of famed Lake Louise and Takkakaw Falls – the second highest waterfall in Canada. Opt to go whitewater rafting in the afternoon along the Kicking Horse River. Skip the crowds, sip a cold beer by the aquamarine waters, and simply enjoy the untamed beauty of this lesser-known Canadian park.

Meals Included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner

Transport:
- Private Vehicle 01:00 Hr(s)

Included Activities:
- Takkakaw Falls Visit
- Emerald Lake Hike
Day 5 Day 5: Lake Louise/Jasper (1B, 1L, 1D)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 5: Lake Louise/Jasper (1B, 1L, 1D)

Make your way to stunning Jasper via the Icefield Parkway. The beauty is so spectacular you may find yourself holding your breath as you drive one of the most scenic mountain landscapes on Earth. The parkway offers an unforgettable journey through a vast wilderness of magnificent peaks, pristine mountain lakes, and broad sweeping valleys. Along the way you will stop at Bow Lake and the Columbia Icefield Centre, where you can choose to walk with an expert guide atop the still active Athabasca Glacier. Tonight, kick back and relax near a campfire in Jasper.
To travel the icefield parkway is to experience one of Canada’s national treasures and most rewarding destinations. Stretching 230km (155 mi) between Lake Louise and the town of Jasper, the parkway offers easy access to one of the most spectacular mountain landscapes on Earth. This is a wonderful journey through the heart of the Canadian Rockies, a vast wilderness of magnificent peaks, pristine mountain lakes, and broad sweeping valleys. Stop at Columbia Icefield for an unforgettable experience. Continue on to Jasper. In the evening, set up your camp and enjoy a nice warm campfire.

Meals Included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner

Transport:
- Private Vehicle 09:00 - 10:00 Hr(s)

Included Activities:
- Bow Lake Visit
- Columbia Icefields Center Visit
- Icefields Parkway Drive
- Jasper National Park Visit
Day 6 Day 6: Jasper (1B, 1L, 1D)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 6: Jasper (1B, 1L, 1D)

Wake up in the alpine town of Jasper amid snow-capped mountains and glacier lakes. Stroll through Maligne Canyon, the deepest gorge in the Canadian Rockies. The trail is an easy loop that is full of waterfalls, bridges, dense pine forests, and streams that seem to pop out of nowhere. Take the rest of the morning to explore Jasper NP. Rent a canoe and get out on Maligne Lake with your friends, seek some thrills whitewater rafting on the Athabasca River, or simply take it all in. Then spend the afternoon losing yourself in the lively mountain town.

Meals Included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner

Included Activities:
- Maligne Canyon Hike
- Jasper National Park Visit
Day 7 Day 7: Jasper/Wells Gray Park (1B, 1L, 1D)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 7: Jasper/Wells Gray Park (1B, 1L, 1D)

Get an early start today as you and the group head further west towards British Columbia. Pass the majestic peak of Mount Robson, the tallest mountain in the Canadian Rockies. Stop at the visitor centre and grab your next “Insta” photo on the large viewing deck before jumping back in the van to continue on to Wells Gray PP.

Meals Included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner

Transport:
- Private Vehicle 10:00 Hr(s)

Included Activities:
- Mount Robson Visit
- Big Night Out
Day 8 Day 8: Wells Gray Park (1B, 1L, 1D)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 8: Wells Gray Park (1B, 1L, 1D)

Head out for an exciting adventure canoeing in the Canadian wilderness. Take this time to laugh and be silly with your friends or paddle off to quieter coves for some peace and reflection. After a lunch on the shore overlooking Clearwater Lake you will stop at some of the most fascinating waterfalls in the park, including Helmcken Falls — world famous for being three times taller than Niagara Falls.

Meals Included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner

Included Activities:
- Canoeing in Wells Gray
- Dawson Falls Visit
- Helmcken Falls Visit
Day 9 Day 9: Wells Gray Park/Whistler (1B, 1L, 1D)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 9: Wells Gray Park/Whistler (1B, 1L, 1D)

Today is a travel day, but never fear you’ll have no time to be bored. There will be plenty of opportunities for conversation, reflection, and taking photos as you drive from the densely wooded forests of Wells Gray PP through the Canadian desert and into the coastal mountains of BC. Remember, it’s often the longer days that create the best bonding experiences for you and your new mates.

Meals Included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner

Transport:
- Private Vehicle 07:30 - 08:00 Hr(s)

Included Activities:
- Seton Lake Visit
- Orientation With CEO
Day 10 Day 10: Whistler (1B, 1L)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 10: Whistler (1B, 1L)

Good morning from one of Canada’s greatest natural playgrounds. Right when you thought you couldn’t fall more in love with Canada you most certainly will. The scenery here is almost dreamlike and one of the best ways to immerse yourself in it all is with a morning hike. Take in a waterfall, witness incredible views of Daisy Lake, or try your hand at other outdoor adventures like ziplining, rafting, or mountain biking. In the afternoon explore more of Whistler, grab some food, play some frisbee, or just sit and talk outside.

Meals Included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch

Included Activities:
- Whistler Hike

Additional Notes: You can opt out of today’s hike if you’d prefer to spend the whole day exploring other parts of Whistler.
Day 11 Day 11: Whistler/Tofino (1B, 1D)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 11: Whistler/Tofino (1B, 1D)

The outdoor adventures are far from over. Take a ferry across to Vancouver Island and dance beneath ancient Douglas firs. You’ll arrive in time to witness a gorgeous west coast sunset. In the morning take a short drive to the ferry terminal before embarking to Nanaimo, also on Vancouver Island. Continue driving to Tofino on the far west of the island and experience stunning scenery, wildlife, and some pretty awesome photo ops along the way.
In the morning, drive a short distance to the ferry terminal. Taking a ferry to Nanaimo on Vancouver Island is an exciting part of the adventure of getting here. BC Ferries offers an outstanding service that travels through some of the most beautiful scenery in the world. In the afternoon, continue to drive to Tofino, just in time for sunset.

Meals Included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner

Transport:
- Private Vehicle
- Ferry 01:30 - 02:00 Hr(s)

Included Activities:
- The Old Country Market
- MacMillan Provincial Park Visit
Day 12 Day 12: Tofino (1B, 1L, 1D)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 12: Tofino (1B, 1L, 1D)

Get up close and personal with mother nature today on a half-day whale watching tour by Zodiac. Make a bet with your group and see who can spot the most orcas and other wildlife off of Tofino’s coast. In the afternoon soak in views of this rugged and untamed landscape and spend time exploring endless stretches of beach. From hikes through rainforests to catching waves out in the Pacific Ocean Tofino is an outdoor adventurers’ paradise. Whatever you decide the time is yours just make sure to grab your fill of this unique surfer town before it’s time to move further south.

Meals Included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner

Included Activities:
- Whale Watching Zodiac Tour

Optional Extras to chose from:
- Whale Watching Zodiac Tour Clayoquot Sound
Day 13 Day 13: Tofino/Victoria (1B, 1L)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 13: Tofino/Victoria (1B, 1L)

It’s off to Victoria today! Breathe in the lush smell of old growth forests and daydream as the island scenery passes you by. Stop at the Old Country Market in Coombs where you can buy souvenirs, grab a bite to eat, or simply sit and watch goats amble by on the roof above. Arrive in Victoria just in time to watch the sunset over the water. Then take the rest of the evening to relax in the city or hangout with your group and tell stories because there’s no doubt you have some by now!

Meals Included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch

Transport:
- Private Vehicle 06:00 Hr(s)

Included Activities:
- The Old Country Market
- Orientation With CEO
Day 14 Day 14: Victoria/Vancouver (1B)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 14: Victoria/Vancouver (1B)

Hop on a ferry back to the mainland. The trip ends upon arrival in Vancouver, but we recommend taking some time to discover this beautiful, moody, and invigorating city before you head home. Visit top sights like Stanley Park, Gastown, and the Vancouver Lookout as the day carries on. Not ready to say good-bye yet? Book some additional post-trip accommodation nights to keep your adventure going... because let’s face it, taking one more day off is always worth it before heading back to reality.
Please note this trip ends on arrival to Vancouver. If you are interested in exploring Vancouver and its nearby attractions, it is recommended you book additional post-trip accommodation nights.

Meals Included:
- Breakfast

Transport:
- Private Vehicle 01:00 Hr(s)
- Ferry 02:00 Hr(s)

Included Activities:
- Departure Day

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Canadian Rockies: National Parks Westbound

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Itinerary of your trip Canadian Rockies: National Parks Westbound

Day 1: Calgary

Day 2: Calgary/Banff (1L)

Day 3: Banff/Lake Louise (1B, 1L, 1D)

Day 4: Lake Louise (1B, 1L, 1D)

Day 5: Lake Louise/Jasper (1B, 1L, 1D)

Day 6: Jasper (1B, 1L, 1D)

Day 7: Jasper/Wells Gray Park (1B, 1L, 1D)

Day 8: Wells Gray Park (1B, 1L, 1D)

Day 9: Wells Gray Park/Whistler (1B, 1L, 1D)

Day 10: Whistler (1B, 1L)

Day 11: Whistler/Tofino (1B, 1D)

Day 12: Tofino (1B, 1L, 1D)

Day 13: Tofino/Victoria (1B, 1L)

Day 14: Victoria/Vancouver (1B)

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