Vancouver Island and Northern Rockies

  • British Columbia + 1 more
  • Adventure Holidays, Canada, Canada Small Group Touring, Small Group Touring,
  • 11
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Introduction

Discover the many landscapes, animals, and ways of life in the Canadian Rockies through an engaging 11-day tour. Venture to Vancouver Island and embark on the Inside Passage ferry, which takes you through glacial fjords to spot orcas and porpoises. Visit a collection of totem poles and immerse yourself in First Nation cultures. After all of these incredible encounters, you’ll soon agree that the west coast is the best coast.

 

 

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Itinerary

Day 1: Vancouver

Arrive at any time. There are no activities planned until an evening welcome meeting.

Day 2: Vancouver to Victoria

Catch a ferry to Vancouver island, and travel to the city of Victoria. Opt to visit a museum, Butchart Gardens, or explore the city.

Meals included: Breakfast

Day 3: Victoria to Port Hardy

Enjoy free time in Victoria this morning. In the afternoon, take in the scenery while travelling to Port Hardy at the northern tip of Vancouver Island.

Meals included: Breakfast

Day 4: Port Hardy to Prince Rupert

Embark on a ferry through the famous Inside Passage. The glacial fjords provide spectacular scenery along the route and a safe haven for all types of wildlife, including orcas and porpoises.

Meals included: Breakfast

Day 5: Prince Rupert to Smithers

Discover the First Nations cultures of Northern BC on a day tour around Smithers. Stay overnight in a remote lodge surrounded by nature.

Meals included: Breakfast

Day 6: Smithers

Enjoy a free day to explore the wilderness around Smithers. Opt to visit Babine Mountains Provincial Park, Moricetown Canyon, Driftwood Canyon Provincial Park, or hike one of many trails in the area.

Meals included: Breakfast



Day 7: Smithers to Prince George

Enjoy a free morning for activities around Smithers before travelling to Prince George, the largest city in Northern British Columbia.

Meals included: Breakfast

Day 8: Prince George to Jasper

Travel to Jasper National Park. En route, stop at the tallest mountain in the Canadian Rockies, Mount Robson. Visit the Interpretation Centre, and go for a short hike to take in the views.

Meals included: Breakfast

Day 9: Jasper

Enjoy a free day to explore Jasper National Park. Opt to hike at Maligne Canyon, go for a boat cruise, or get the adrenaline pumping with whitewater rafting. In the evening, visit the Miette Hot Springs.

Meals included: Breakfast

Day 10: Jasper to Canmore

Travel to Canmore via one of the most scenic drives in the world, the Icefields Parkway. Stop at the Columbia Icefield en route.

Meals included: Breakfast

Day 11: Canmore to Calgary

Travel to Calgary, a modern city that honours its cowboy roots. Tour ends on arrival to Calgary.

Meals included: Breakfast