Canadian Rockies

Frequently Asked Questions

• I'm a solo traveller, is there a single supplement?

  A single supplement is, unfortunately not available for this tour as a private room cannot be guaranteed. However, if you are a solo traveller you will be roomed with a fellow traveller of the same gender at no additional cost.
• When and where does the tour end?

  On the last day of the tour, you'll make the journey back to Vancouver, where the arrival time should be around 3 pm at Hampton Inn Vancouver Airport depending on traffic. If you decide to fly out this day please don't book a flight before 8 pm, as this will give you enough time to catch a shuttle from the hotel to the airport and be there two hours before departure.
• When and where does the tour start?

  This tour starts at Hampton Inn Vancouver Airport with a Welcome Meeting at 6 pm on Day 1 of the tour.
  
  For selected departures, the joining point will be Accent Inn Vancouver Airport instead of Hampton Inn Vancouver Airport, however, this will be confirmed at time of booking.
• Do you arrange airport transfers?

  Airport shuttles are available to and from the hotel in Vancouver. At arrival, the airport shuttle picks up every 15 and 45 of the hour. Starting from 4:15 am until 12:45 am.
• What are the optional excursions?

  The optional excursions for this tour are:
  
  Whistler - PEAK2PEAK Gondola. Price: CAD50
  Whistler - Mountain Bike Rental. Price: CAD99
  Whistler - Zip Trek Tour. Price: CAD119
  Jasper - Bike rental. Price: CAD30
  Jasper - Jasper Tramway. Price: CAD40
  Icefields Parkway - Athabasca Glacier tour. Price: CAD52
  Banff - Cable Car up Sulphur Mountain. Price: CAD30
  Banff - Hot springs. Price: CAD8
  Banff - Canoe Hire. Price: CAD50
  Yoho National Park - Kicking Horse rafting (half day). Price: CAD84
  Yoho National Park - Kicking Horse rafting (full day). Price: CAD129
  
  Please be advised that this list is a guideline only and all prices are subject to change.
• Can you assist with booking additional accommodation?

  Of course, we can! Once you have a confirmed booking on this tour, we can request additional accommodation for you with the tour operator.
• Is there a hotel list available?

  The included accommodations on this tour are 1 nights camping with basic facilities, 12 nights camping with facilities and 1 night in a hotel.
  
  The campsites that are used are selected for either their scenic beauty, their convenient location to places of interest and/or the facilities available as Intrepid aims to offer you a selection of different types of campsites. If you've never camped before - no problem! You will be provided with a complete set of camping and cooking equipment. This includes roomy easy-to-pitch tents, which are shared by only two people and are equipped with thin foam rubber mattresses and vinyl floors. It is required that you bring your own sleeping bag and your leader will show you how to pitch a tent on the first day.
  
  For the group, Intrepid also provides two burner stoves, efficient camp kitchen equipment, dishes, coolers, food storage boxes, a water container, lamps and a sun and rain roof.
• Do I need a visa?

  As a tour booking website, TourRadar cannot organise visas for you on your behalf as the visa requirements are regularly being updated and vary for the nationality of one traveller to the next. It is for this reason that we recommend checking with your local embassy or consulate website for the latest up to date information.
• What is the Physical rating for this tour?

  The physical rating on this tour is 3 out of 5.
  While this trip doesn't require a high level of fitness, for you to partake in all of the activities Intrepid recommends that you are at least moderately fit. If you're not able to participate in all of the hikes, you'll miss out on some fantastic scenery, as well as the chance to see native flora and fauna.
• What is the age range?

  The minimum age requirement for this tour is 15 years old, which means that infants and children under 15 years of age are not able to join this tour. There is no maximum age limit on this tour.