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A totally private tour with just your group and your expert tour guide!
Private tours require the purchase of 5 seats. But we will be happy to accommodate any size group from 1+ guests.
Set out on a 7-day tour of the Canadian Rocky Mountain National Parks departing from Seattle. Take an optional canoe trip on Lake Louise, explore Banff, Jasper, and 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 small-group tour, max. 14 passengers, offers wildlife spotting opportunities and includes the option of camping or lodging accommodations and optional tour excursions. Includes National Park fees.
You will be required to pay a supplement charge to cover meals while on tour, payable on the first day of the tour:
• Camping: USD $100 covers six (6) light breakfasts, seven (7) picnic-style lunches, and six (6) communal dinners
• Lodging: USD $50 covers seven (7) picnic-style lunches
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.
Day 1 – Seattle To 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.
The word Yoho comes from the Cree word for awe and wonder and it soon becomes apparent why.
Explore trails 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. 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.
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.
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 step out on the Athabasca glacier- this day just keeps on giving.
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 around the famous trails and stunning 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 en route.
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.
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
Small Group Tour (maximum of 14 passengers), 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, Fantastic walking opportunities, All taxes and handling charges.
Gratuities (optional), Please note: You will be required to pay a USD $100 supplement charge, payable on the first day of the tour, to cover your meals per itinerary for the Camping option and USD $50 for the Lodging option, Camping Option: Sleeping bag and travel pillow (bring your own or purchase one at the beginning of the trip), Optional Excursion: Canoe of Lake Louise (approx CAD $110-120 per canoe), Optional Excursion: Helicopter Flight over Helicopter over the Columbia Icefield (approx CAD $200-350 per person), Biking in Jasper National Park (CAD $20-40)
You may experience both warm and cool temperatures. It is recommended that you pack warm socks, a sweater or hooded jacket (water proof), hiking shoes, plenty of sunscreen, closed-toe shoes and a hat
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
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
1 Week