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From Price: 1,413.00EUR / GBP1,181.00
Awe-inspiring landscapes embrace the stunning Canadian Rockies, pristine wilderness lakes, and the rugged coastal beauty of Vancouver Island. This tour highlights Canada's most vibrant cities, mountain biking, river rafting, whale watching, wilderness canoeing, and of course, spectacular hiking!
Western Canada National Parks Tour, Essential Info
20 exiting days and nights in Western Canada. With exclusive tours b canoe and by food, camping in the wilderness and admiring beautiful Canada in a comfortable way. All is included.
Accommodation
All Accommodation is included on a shared camping or hostel basis.
Getting There
The programme begins in Seattle. If you would like assistance with your flights, we can assist with sourcing the best value flight options, just indicate on your booking form.
When To Go
The tour runs from May to August.
Why Xtreme Gap?
If you thinking of waiting to book until you get out to the country you planning on travelling to think again. This is why you should book with us. Booking with Xtreme Gap ensures you will do it!
Price and Dates
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Our routes have been carefully chosen to include the best night stops and highlights. However, as local conditions and passenger requests vary, no two trips will ever be the same. With the guidance of your Trek Leader you may modify certain nightstops and highlights to give a truly unique experience!
Days: 1-3 Seattle, Okanagan & Yoho National Park
Discover the North Cascades and the old-fashioned town of Winthrop. View the alpine meadows of Mt. Revelstoke en route to the wonder of Yoho National Park and the Canadian Rockies. For the adventurous, consider white water rafting on the Kicking Horse River or enjoy the many breath taking hiking trails that has made Yoho famous.
Accommodation: Camping included
Days: 4-7 Banff National Park & Calgary
While experiencing Banff National Park, hike, mountain bike, soak in hot springs, enjoy excellent nightlife in town, and take a breath-taking mountain helicopter flight, before heading to the gleaming boomtown of Calgary.
Accommodation: Camping included
Days: 8-10 Lake Louise & Jasper National Park
Back to the Rockies to hike the panoramic trails at Lake Louise, the "gem of the Rockies". Visit the chateau or hike up to the tea house for incredible vistas. Another visually stunning day awaits on the journey over the Icefields Parkway and through the heart of the Rockies - truly one of the world's ultimate drives. Photographers will marvel at the turquoise hue of alpine lakes, countless peaks, forests and abundant wildlife. This superb route commands panoramic views of glaciers, forests and a chance to view wildlife before arriving at Jasper National Park. You have a chance to mountain bike here through some of the most spectacular scenery that the Canadian Rockies offers.
Accommodation: Camping included
Days: 11-13 Wells Grey Provincial Park & British Columbia
Our secluded campsite on the shores of Clearwater Lake is the perfect place to explore this pristine wilderness on an included overnight outback canoe trip.
Accommodation: Camping included
Days: 14-16 Whistler & Vancouver
The adventure continues with a rafting trip on the Thompson River, and the year-round resort of Whistler offers mountain biking and a multitude of other attractions. The beautiful "Sea to Sky" highway leads to the spectacularly situated city of Vancouver. Sample museums, take a leisurely bike ride in Stanley Park, visit the lively Granville Market and enjoy the exciting nightlife.
Accommodation: Camping included
Days: 17-19 Pacific Rim National Park
A scenic ferry ride to Vancouver Island, and a special visit to the wild Pacific Rim National Park for a true wilderness experience. Whale watching, natural hot springs, hiking, amazing scenery and perhaps paddling a sea kayak in the abundant sheltered coves are all available.
Accommodation: Camping included
Days: 20-21 Victoria & Seattle
Last stop - the stately city of Victoria offers the impressive Royal British Columbia Museum, beautiful gardens and much more. Another ferry trip, then back to Seattle for a visit to Pike Place Market, or browse fine bookstores, explore the waterfront, indulge in America's best micro-brews and coffee - an impressive end to a truly active tour!
