Travelling from Australia and need to be in Boston for a wedding on 19 September. Can travel either side, probably solo but not sure if my brother and his son will join us. I'm in my aged 67 and good at walking for a few klm a day but not so good climbing or rocky terrains. Is this trip suitable for us?

The Journeys: Discover the Canadian Rockies trip is designed with an Average activity level. This means it generally involves walking tours in towns and national parks, plus some optional hikes. For example, there is a guided walk on the Athabasca Glacier and opportunities for light hikes in Jasper and Banff National Parks. These can involve uneven terrain, but all the more challenging activities are optional—you could always choose gentler alternatives. Based on what you've shared (comfortable walking a few kilometres a day, but preferring to avoid climbing or rocky paths), this trip could still be a good fit, as long as you're happy to skip or take easier options when the terrain looks too demanding. The tour also includes plenty of scenic drives, lake visits, and cultural stops that don't require strenuous activity. One important consideration is timing. The trip is 12 days and ends in Vancouver, so you'd want to allow a couple of extra days to comfortably fly on to Boston for your wedding on 19 September. We can certainly look at departure dates that align with this schedule.

we are an active couple in our mid 60's looking for to exploring the Canadian Rockies, we have always travelled independently, so this would be our first tour of this kind. My question is what would be the average age of tourist travelling on this tour.

There are currently 5 people confirmed on the 4th August departure. Travellers were born in the 1970s, 1980s & 1990s (majority in the 1980s). Gender split is 60% male / 40% female and there are 3 solo travellers. Nationalities of all travellers is European and Asian.

Is this tour suitable for fit and active people about retirement age?

Tours in our 'National Geographic Journeys' travel style typically have travellers in their 50s - 80s, so this would be a perfect tour for someone around retirement age.

Hi I am from mauritius. We are a couple with a girl if 12 yrs old . We are interested with the canadian rookies tour for the month of October around 22 of October . We are muslim do you provide halal meat or should we go for vegetarian option for the food . We want to do a trip of about 10 days but not hiking .We want to explore the glacier lakes mountain etc....

Unfortunately we dont have any departures for Canada for around your dates, due to the start of the winter season. We are unable to provide suitable meals for Halal, but Vegetarian is perfectly fine.

Please confirm if there is availability on the 1st of September 2023 for 1 passenger?

Yes, we can confirm there is availability on that departure. Solo travellers are roomed with another solo traveller of the same gender in the group, or you can opt to upgrade to the single supplement if you would prefer not to share.

Is there a solo supplement for this tour?

Yes we can add the Single Supplement to your booking for an additional 3249.00 AUD.

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Day 1
Calgary
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- Welcome Meeting
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Calgary
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Calgary to Banff
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Breakfast
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- Banff Historical Walking Tour
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Banff
Whyte Museum
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- Lake Louise Visit
- Banff National Park Visit
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Victoria Glacier
Mirror Lake
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Banff National Park
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Lake Louise to Jasper National Park
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Hotel (Jasper Inn)
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- Icefields Parkway Drive
- Columbia Icefields Center Visit
- Athabasca Glacier Ice Walk
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Bow Lake
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Athabasca Glacier
Jasper National Park
Day 5
Jasper National Park
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Hotel (Jasper Inn)
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- Miette Hot Springs Visit
- Jasper National Park Visit
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- Hike to Maligne Canyon
- Maligne Lake Cruise
- Bike Rental
- Canoe Rental
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Jasper National Park
Maligne Canyon
Maligne Lake
Miette Hot Springs
Fiddle River Valley
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Jasper National Park to Blue River
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Resort (Mike Wiegele Heliskiing Resort)
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- Mount Robson Visit
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Athabasca River
Mount Robson
Blue River
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Blue River to Whistler
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Hotel (Aava Whistler Hotel)
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- Seton Lake Visit
- Kamloops Lake Visit
- Orientation Walk
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Caribou Mountains
Kamloops Lake
Seton Lake
Coast Mountains
Whistler
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Whistler
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Hotel (Aava Whistler Hotel)
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- Whistler Gondola Ride (Peak 2 Peak)
- Whistler Hike
- Whitewater Rafting
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Whistler
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Whistler to Victoria
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Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Huntingdon Manor Hotel)
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- Squamish Lil'wat Cultural Centre Visit
- Indigenous Cultural Experience
- Orientation Walk
Landmarks
Squamish Lil'wat Cultural Centre
Sea-to-Sky Highway
Vancouver Island
Nanaimo
Victoria
Day 10
Victoria
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Huntingdon Manor Hotel)
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- Butchart Gardens Visit
- Royal British Columbia Museum Visit
- High Tea at Historic Hotel
- Zodiac Whale Watching Cruise
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Victoria
Butchart Gardens
Royal British Columbia Museum
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Victoria to Vancouver
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Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Metropolitan Hotel Vancouver)
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- Stanley Park Visit
- Gastown Visit
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Stanley Park
Gastown
Vancouver
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Vancouver
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Vancouver

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Banff
Whyte Museum

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Lake Louise
Victoria Glacier
Mirror Lake
Lake Agnes Tea House
Banff National Park

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Icefields Parkway
Bow Lake
Columbia Icefields
Athabasca Glacier
Jasper National Park

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Jasper National Park
Maligne Canyon
Maligne Lake
Miette Hot Springs
Fiddle River Valley

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Athabasca River
Mount Robson
Blue River

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Caribou Mountains
Kamloops Lake
Seton Lake
Coast Mountains
Whistler

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Whistler
Peak 2 Peak Gondola

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Squamish Lil'wat Cultural Centre
Sea-to-Sky Highway
Vancouver Island
Nanaimo
Victoria

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Victoria
Butchart Gardens
Royal British Columbia Museum

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Stanley Park
Gastown
Vancouver

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Vancouver

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Jasper Inn
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Aava Whistler Hotel
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Lynette
July 15th, 2023
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Great guide, excellent accomodation and itinerary
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Kairen
August 19th, 2022
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Our Westbound tour of the Canadian Rockies with National Geographic/G Adventures was first class. It was made...
Our Westbound tour of the Canadian Rockies with National Geographic/G Adventures was first class. It was made memorable by the care our tour guide Joanne took of what we saw, the multiple stops for photos, her knowledge of the history and geography of where we were and endless recommendations of things to do and see and where to dine. The scenery in the Rockies is breathtaking, the towns of Banff, Jasper and Whistler a delight and Victoria is charming with lots to see. Our shared house experience at Blue River with the barbecue cooked by Joanne was also something to remember.Show more
Traveled in July 2022

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Asked on September 29th, 2025
Travelling from Australia and need to be in Boston for a wedding on 19 September. Can travel either side, probably solo but not sure if my brother and his son will join us. I'm in my aged 67 and good at walking for a few klm a day but not so good climbing or rocky terrains. Is this trip suitable for us?
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- National Geographic Expeditions with G AdventuresOperator•Written September 2025
  The Journeys: Discover the Canadian Rockies trip is designed with an Average activity level. This means it generally involves walking tours in towns and national parks, plus some optional hikes. For example, there is a guided walk on the Athabasca Glacier and opportunities for light hikes in Jasper and Banff National Parks. These can involve uneven terrain, but all the more challenging activities are optional—you could always choose gentler alternatives. Based on what you've shared (comfortable walking a few kilometres a day, but preferring to avoid climbing or rocky paths), this trip could still be a good fit, as long as you're happy to skip or take easier options when the terrain looks too demanding. The tour also includes plenty of scenic drives, lake visits, and cultural stops that don't require strenuous activity. One important consideration is timing. The trip is 12 days and ends in Vancouver, so you'd want to allow a couple of extra days to comfortably fly on to Boston for your wedding on 19 September. We can certainly look at departure dates that align with this schedule.
V
Valerie
Asked on March 6th, 2025
we are an active couple in our mid 60's looking for to exploring the Canadian Rockies, we have always travelled independently, so this would be our first tour of this kind. My question is what would be the average age of tourist travelling on this tour.
Age Range
Tour Details
- National Geographic Expeditions with G AdventuresOperator•Written March 2025
  There are currently 5 people confirmed on the 4th August departure. Travellers were born in the 1970s, 1980s & 1990s (majority in the 1980s). Gender split is 60% male / 40% female and there are 3 solo travellers. Nationalities of all travellers is European and Asian.
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Roger
Asked on May 23rd, 2024
Is this tour suitable for fit and active people about retirement age?
Age Range
Tour Details
- National Geographic Expeditions with G AdventuresOperator•Written May 2024
  Tours in our 'National Geographic Journeys' travel style typically have travellers in their 50s - 80s, so this would be a perfect tour for someone around retirement age.
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  Roger
  Traveler•Written May 2024
  Is there a waitlist for the July 2025 Heart of the Canadian Rockies and Alaska Cruise? What would be the cost for a solo traveller in a double room?
- National Geographic Expeditions with G AdventuresOperator•Written May 2024
  We do not book cruises, you will need to contact National Geographic Expeditions with Lindblad to speak about cruises. We only book National Geographic Journeys.
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Michele
Asked on April 18th, 2023
Hi I am from mauritius. We are a couple with a girl if 12 yrs old . We are interested with the canadian rookies tour for the month of October around 22 of October . We are muslim do you provide halal meat or should we go for vegetarian option for the food . We want to do a trip of about 10 days but not hiking .We want to explore the glacier lakes mountain etc....
Meals
Tour Details
- National Geographic Expeditions with G AdventuresOperator•Written April 2023
  Unfortunately we dont have any departures for Canada for around your dates, due to the start of the winter season. We are unable to provide suitable meals for Halal, but Vegetarian is perfectly fine.
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Pat
Asked on December 20th, 2022
Please confirm if there is availability on the 1st of September 2023 for 1 passenger?
Price / Availability
- National Geographic Expeditions with G AdventuresOperator•Written December 2022
  Yes, we can confirm there is availability on that departure. Solo travellers are roomed with another solo traveller of the same gender in the group, or you can opt to upgrade to the single supplement if you would prefer not to share.
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Lorraine
Asked on September 2nd, 2022
Is there a solo supplement for this tour?
Single supplement
- National Geographic Expeditions with G AdventuresOperator•Written September 2022
  Yes we can add the Single Supplement to your booking for an additional 3249.00 AUD.

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