Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Calgary
Calgary- Start point
- Freeport Boulevard NE, Calgary, Alberta T3N 2A3, Canada (Lobby of the Acclaim Hotel Calgary Airport, 18:30 - 18:30)
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Calgary Acclaim Hotel Airport)
- Day 2
Banff National Park
Banff National Park- Accommodation
- Camping (Banff Tunnel Mountain Village 1)
Included Activities
- Hike to abandoned cabin and viewpoint in Banff National Park (8 km round trip, 550 m elevation gain, 3-4 hours)
- Camping in Banff National Park
Landmarks Banff National Park Bow River - Day 3
Banff National Park
Banff National Park- Accommodation
- Camping (Banff Tunnel Mountain Village 1)
Included Activities
- Full day alpine hike through passes and meadows (18.4 km round trip, 655 m elevation gain, 5-7 hours)
Optional Activities
- Warm sulphur pool relaxation in Banff
- Explore Banff town shops and attractions
Landmarks Banff National Park - Day 4
Yoho National Park
Yoho National Park- Accommodation
- Camping (Lake Louise Camping)
Included Activities
- Hike to historic tea house at Lake Louise (3.5 km path, 400 m elevation gain)
- Camping in Yoho National Park
Optional Activities
- Plain of Six Glaciers circuit hike (15 km)
- Summit hike with exceptional views (2.5 km, 515 m elevation gain)
- Explore Emerald Lake
- Visit Natural Bridge
- Visit Takakkaw Falls
- Explore Spiral Tunnel
Landmarks Lake Louise Plain of Six Glaciers Yoho National Park Emerald Lake Natural Bridge Takakkaw Falls Spiral Tunnel - Day 5
Yoho National Park
Yoho National Park- Accommodation
- Camping (Lake Louise Camping)
Optional Activities
- Whitewater rafting on Kicking Horse River with side trip to Golden, BC
- Iceline Trail exploration (up to 22 km, 585 m elevation gain, 6 hours)
Landmarks Kicking Horse River Golden Iceline Trail - Day 6
Jasper
Jasper- Accommodation
- Camping (Whistlers Campground, Jasper)
Included Activities
- Travel along Icefields Parkway with stops at key viewpoints
- Hike to alpine pass at Columbia Icefields (8 km, 335 m elevation gain, 2 hours)
- Visit Athabasca Falls
Optional Activities
- Visit Peyto Lake
- Visit Bow Summit
Landmarks Icefields Parkway Peyto Lake Bow Summit Columbia Icefields Athabasca Falls - Day 7
Jasper
Jasper- Accommodation
- Camping (Whistlers Campground, Jasper)
Optional Activities
- Swimming and picnic at Pyramid Lake
- Mountain biking
- Trail riding
- Canoeing
- Loop hike near Maligne Lake (8 km, 460 m elevation gain, 2-6 hours hiking)
Landmarks Pyramid Lake Maligne Lake - Day 8
Sulphur Skyline
Sulphur Skyline- Accommodation
- Hotel 4* (Hinton Lodge)
Included Activities
- Sulphur Skyline hike (4 km, 700 m elevation gain, 3-4 hours)
- Miette Hot Springs visit and soak (included)
Landmarks Sulphur Skyline Miette Hot Springs - Day 9
Wells Gray Provincial Park
Wells Gray Provincial Park- Accommodation
- Camping (Star Lake Fishing Resort)
Included Activities
- Hike to Kinney Lake at Mount Robson (4.5 km trail under cedar and hemlock trees)
- Camping in Wells Gray Provincial Park
Optional Activities
- Boat rental
- Fishing gear rental
Landmarks Mount Robson Kinney Lake Columbia Ranges Wells Gray Provincial Park - Day 10
Wells Gray Provincial Park
Wells Gray Provincial Park- Accommodation
- Camping (Star Lake Fishing Resort)
Included Activities
- Easy hike behind waterfall in Wells Gray Park (2 hours)
Optional Activities
- Trail ride western style
- Canoe rental on Clearwater Lake
- Relax by the lake
Landmarks Wells Gray Provincial Park Clearwater Lake - Day 11
Hat Creek Ranch
Hat Creek Ranch- Accommodation
- Camping (Historic Hat Creek Ranch)
Optional Activities
- Browse and shop in Kamloops
Landmarks North Thompson River Kamloops Hat Creek Ranch - Day 12
Whistler
Whistler- Accommodation
- Camping (Alice Lake Park Campground)
Included Activities
- Explore historic town of Lillooet
- Easy hike under ancient trees to mountain lake (1-2 hours)
Optional Activities
- Whistler town attractions
- Visit nearby Squamish
Landmarks Gold Rush Trail Lillooet Coast Mountains Whistler Garibaldi Park Squamish - Day 13
Mount Garibaldi Park
Mount Garibaldi Park- Accommodation
- Camping (Alice Lake Park Campground)
Included Activities
- Hike to mountain lake in Mount Garibaldi Park (4-6 hours)
Optional Activities
- Panorama Ridge hike
- Helm Glacier viewing
- Sphinx hiking trails
Landmarks Mount Garibaldi Park Black Tusk Panorama Ridge Helm Glacier The Sphinx - Day 14
Vancouver
Vancouver- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel 4* (Best Western Sands)
Included Activities
- Sea to Sky Highway scenic drive
- Vancouver city tour including Canada Place, Chinatown, Gastown, and Robson Street
Landmarks Sea to Sky Highway Howe Sound Canada Place Chinatown, Vancouver Gastown Robson Street - Day 15
Victoria
Victoria- Accommodation
- Camping (Sooke River Camp)
Included Activities
- Ferry crossing to Vancouver Island (90 minutes)
- Inner Harbour walk in Victoria
- Camping in Victoria area, southern Vancouver Island
Optional Activities
- Visit Sooke River preserve with pools and caves
- Hike to remote mountain lakes (13 km, 420 m elevation gain, up to 4 hours)
Landmarks Inner Harbour, Victoria Sooke River - Day 16
Coastal Hike
Coastal Hike- Accommodation
- Camping (Sooke River Camp)
Included Activities
- Coastal forest hike through cliffs and fjords (12 km, 3-4 hours)
Landmarks Juan de Fuca Strait Olympic Peninsula - Day 17
Parksville
Parksville- Accommodation
- Camping (Rathtrevor Beach)
Included Activities
- Descent to Botanical Beach and tidal exploration (2-4 hours)
- Camping in Parksville area near old growth forest and sandy beach
Landmarks Botanical Beach Parksville - Day 18
Forbidden Plateau
Forbidden Plateau- Accommodation
- Camping (Rathtrevor Beach)
Included Activities
- Forbidden Plateau loop hike (15 km, starting at 1100 m elevation, 5 hours)
Landmarks Strathcona Park Forbidden Plateau - Day 19
Ocean Kayaking - Vargas Island
Ocean Kayaking - Vargas Island- Accommodation
- Camping (Island Camping Near Tofino)
Included Activities
- Ocean kayaking in Clayoquot Sound (2-person kayaks, route varies)
- Short hike on Meares Island under giant cedars with cultural history introduction
- Camping on Vargas Island
Optional Activities
- Zodiac transfer alternative to kayaking
Landmarks Clayoquot Sound Tofino Meares Island Vargas Island - Day 20
Pacific Rim National Park - Ucluelet
Pacific Rim National Park - Ucluelet- Accommodation
- Camping (Pacific Rim Camping)
Included Activities
- Return kayak paddle past Stubbs Island to Tofino
- Pacific Rim National Park forest hike with boardwalks (1.5-4 hours)
Optional Activities
- Whale watching excursions
- Bear watching excursions
- Surfing lessons
- Browse Ucluelet village boutiques and galleries
- Browse Tofino village boutiques and galleries
Landmarks Stubbs Island Tofino Pacific Rim National Park Ucluelet - Day 21
Return to Vancouver
Return to Vancouver- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Sandman Vancouver Airport)
Included Activities
- Cathedral Grove rainforest walk through ancient trees
- Ferry to mainland
Landmarks Cathedral Grove - Day 22
Departure from Vancouver
Departure from Vancouver- End point
- 3233 Saint Edwards Drive, Richmond, British Columbia V6X 3K9, Canada (Sandman Hotel Vancouver Airport, 17:00 - 18:00)
