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- Vancouver, Canada
6 Day Canadian Rocky Mountains Explorer Private Tour
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6 days (approx.)
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Pickup offered
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Mobile ticket
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Offered in: English
What to Expect
Depart for Canadian Rockies. Scenic drive to Wells Gray Provincial Park. Arrive at Clearwater
Stop at: Helmcken Falls
A waterfall formed from layers of volcanic lava flow and ice melt floods that occurred during the last ice age 10,000 years ago.
Stop at: Spahat Falls
A waterfall formed from deposits of volcanic rock in the Wells Gray-Clearwater volcanic field.
Stop at: Dawson Falls
A 300 feet wide waterfall, over glassy volcanic rocks
Explore Jasper. Visit Mt Robson Welcome Centre, Maligne Lake, Maligne Canyon and Pyramid Lake
Stop at: Maligne Lake
Enjoy the beauty of Maligne Lake, and experience the lake cruise to Spirit Island, a sacred and enchanted island in the lake.
Stop at: Maligne Canyon
Hike the canyon, and deep ravines. Temporarily closed until further notice.
Stop at: Mount Robson Welcome Centre
Visit the visitor centre, view Mt Robson, the highest mountain in the Candian Rockies.
Stop at: Pyramid and Patricia Lakes
Patricia Lake, named after Princess Patricia of Connaught, granddaughter of Queen Victoria, and Pyramid Lake are perfect for kayaking, canoeing, and paddleboarding.
Depart for Banff (Banff National Park). Enjoy scenic drive along the Columbia Icefield Parkway, and Bow Valley Parkway.
Stop at: Athabasca Glacier
Take the Athabasca Adventure on a monstrous vehicle to the glacier, learn about glaciers and the great river systems of North America.
Stop at: Peyto Lake
The most beautiful lake in all of the Canadian Rockies. Enjoy a short trek to the viewpoint and you will be rewarded with a stunning view of the opaque turquoise coloured lake.
Stop at: Crowfoot Glacier
View the glacier from the fringe of Bow Lake. You will see spectacular views of the lake, mountains, and the glacier.
Stop at: Johnston Canyon
Hike up the canyon, see waterfalls, and steep cliffs.
Stop at: Sunwapta Falls and Canyon
See the deep canyon and gushing currents of the falls.
Stop at: Athabasca Falls
A powerful, picturesque waterfall, Athabasca Falls has a total drop height of 24 m (79 ft) and a width of 46 m (151 ft).
Explore Banff (Banff National Park)
Stop at: Cave and Basin National Historic Site
Learn about the history of the Canadian National Parks, a hot spring, and the therapeutic value of the hot spring.
Stop at: Sulphur Mountain
Experience a ride up the famous Sulphur Mountain Gondola, and enjoy panoramic view of the mountains in the Banff area, see wildlife.
Stop at: Bow Falls
See this beautiful waterfall in the edge of the town.
Stop at: Tunnel Mountain Drive
Enjoy a scenic drive to the Hoodoos, and a panoramic view of Banff and the Bow River Valley
Stop at: Lake Minnewanka
Enjoy a scenic drive to the lake, with a stop over at Two Jacks Lake. Take a cruise on Lake Minnewanka if you wish.
Stop at: Vermilion Lakes
See the beautiful mountains of Banff, and its lakes.
Explore Banff and depart for Golden (Yoho, Glacier, and Mt. Revelstoke National Park)
Stop at: Lake Louise
Visit the most famous lake in the Canadian Rockies, take lots of photos, and have tea at the Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise.
Stop at: Valley of the Ten Peaks
Visit this beautiful turquoise coloured Morain Lake in the Valley of the Ten Peaks
Stop at: Natural Bridge
A natural land formation formed by the erosion of the limestone rock by the rushing waters of the Kicking Horse River behind what was once a more standard waterfall.
Stop at: Emerald Lake Lodge
A beautiful glacial lake, with turquoise blue waters.
Stop at: Takakkaw Falls
The falls, with a total height of 373 metres (1,224 ft), making it the second tallest waterfall in Canada.
Stop at: Lower Spiral Tunnels Viewpoint
See an engineering marvel, tunnel through the Rockies at Kicking Horse Pass.
Explore Golden. enjoy wine tasting, and a scenic ride of lakes, and semi-arid desert landscape. Arrive at Vancouver
Stop at: Monte Creek Winery
Visit the winery and taste locally produced BC wine, harvested from grapes grown in their very own vineyards.
What's Included
- Bottled water
- Entrance fees to the Yoho, Banff, Jasper, Glacier, and Mount Revelstoke National Parks
- Private tour, just you and your group
- Insightful live commentary in English on board, tailored to your group's interest
- Parks Canada shuttle between Lake Louise and Moraine Lake
- Private transport by air-conditioned luxurious Mercedes Benz Sprinter van
- Hotel/port pickup and drop-off
- Gratuities
- Hotel accommodation (you book your accommodation, we assist with hotel guidance). Variable pricing
- Gondola rides, lake cruises, icefield adventure, other attraction tickets. Price subject to change
- Wine tasting. Price subject to change
- All other out of pocket expenses, food, drinks
Meeting And Pickup
Pickup Point
Select a pickup point
Complimentary pick ups from any hotels in Downtown Vancouver and cruise ship terminal Canada Place
Start time:
8:00 AM
What To Expect
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Day 1: Depart for Canadian Rockies. Scenic drive to Wells Gray Provincial Park. Arrive at Clearwater
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A waterfall formed from layers of volcanic lava flow and ice melt floods that occurred during the last ice age 10,000 years ago.
Duration: 30 minutes
Admission Included: NOT_APPLICABLE
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A waterfall formed from deposits of volcanic rock in the Wells Gray-Clearwater volcanic field.
Duration: 30 minutes
Admission Included: NOT_APPLICABLE
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A 300 feet wide waterfall, over glassy volcanic rocks
Duration: 15 minutes
Admission Included: NOT_APPLICABLE
Day 2: Explore Jasper. Visit Mt Robson Welcome Centre, Maligne Lake, Maligne Canyon and Pyramid Lake
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Enjoy the beauty of Maligne Lake, and experience the lake cruise to Spirit Island, a sacred and enchanted island in the lake.
Duration: 2 hours
Admission Included: YES
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Hike the canyon, and deep ravines. Temporarily closed until further notice.
Duration: 2 hours
Admission Included: YES
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Visit the visitor centre, view Mt Robson, the highest mountain in the Candian Rockies.
Duration: 30 minutes
Admission Included: YES
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Patricia Lake, named after Princess Patricia of Connaught, granddaughter of Queen Victoria, and Pyramid Lake are perfect for kayaking, canoeing, and paddleboarding.
Duration: 30 minutes
Admission Included: YES
Day 3: Depart for Banff (Banff National Park). Enjoy scenic drive along the Columbia Icefield Parkway, and Bow Valley Parkway.
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Take the Athabasca Adventure on a monstrous vehicle to the glacier, learn about glaciers and the great river systems of North America.
Duration: 3 hours
Admission Included: NO
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The most beautiful lake in all of the Canadian Rockies. Enjoy a short trek to the viewpoint and you will be rewarded with a stunning view of the opaque turquoise coloured lake.
Duration: 45 minutes
Admission Included: YES
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View the glacier from the fringe of Bow Lake. You will see spectacular views of the lake, mountains, and the glacier.
Duration: 15 minutes
Admission Included: NOT_APPLICABLE
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Hike up the canyon, see waterfalls, and steep cliffs.
Duration: 2 hours
Admission Included: YES
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See the deep canyon and gushing currents of the falls.
Duration: 45 minutes
Admission Included: YES
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A powerful, picturesque waterfall, Athabasca Falls has a total drop height of 24 m (79 ft) and a width of 46 m (151 ft).
Duration: 30 minutes
Admission Included: YES
Day 4: Explore Banff (Banff National Park)
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Learn about the history of the Canadian National Parks, a hot spring, and the therapeutic value of the hot spring.
Duration: 1 hour
Admission Included: NO
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Experience a ride up the famous Sulphur Mountain Gondola, and enjoy panoramic view of the mountains in the Banff area, see wildlife.
Duration: 3 hours
Admission Included: NO
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See this beautiful waterfall in the edge of the town.
Duration: 30 minutes
Admission Included: YES
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Enjoy a scenic drive to the Hoodoos, and a panoramic view of Banff and the Bow River Valley
Duration: 45 minutes
Admission Included: YES
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Enjoy a scenic drive to the lake, with a stop over at Two Jacks Lake. Take a cruise on Lake Minnewanka if you wish.
Duration: 45 minutes
Admission Included: YES
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See the beautiful mountains of Banff, and its lakes.
Duration: 45 minutes
Admission Included: YES
Day 5: Explore Banff and depart for Golden (Yoho, Glacier, and Mt. Revelstoke National Park)
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Visit the most famous lake in the Canadian Rockies, take lots of photos, and have tea at the Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise.
Duration: 45 minutes
Admission Included: NOT_APPLICABLE
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Visit this beautiful turquoise coloured Morain Lake in the Valley of the Ten Peaks
Duration: 2 hours
Admission Included: YES
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A natural land formation formed by the erosion of the limestone rock by the rushing waters of the Kicking Horse River behind what was once a more standard waterfall.
Duration: 30 minutes
Admission Included: YES
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A beautiful glacial lake, with turquoise blue waters.
Duration: 30 minutes
Admission Included: YES
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The falls, with a total height of 373 metres (1,224 ft), making it the second tallest waterfall in Canada.
Duration: 30 minutes
Admission Included: YES
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See an engineering marvel, tunnel through the Rockies at Kicking Horse Pass.
Duration: 10 minutes
Admission Included: YES
Day 6: Explore Golden. enjoy wine tasting, and a scenic ride of lakes, and semi-arid desert landscape. Arrive at Vancouver
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Visit the winery and taste locally produced BC wine, harvested from grapes grown in their very own vineyards.
Duration: 1 hour
Admission Included: NO
Additional Info
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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