Canadian Rockies activity vacation

Embrace the great outdoors on this Canadian Rockies adventure packed with activities. Canoe, hike and cycle through remote wilderness, mucking in each night to make camp and prep dinner.
Vancouver Whistler Wells Gray Provincial Park Jasper National Park Banff National Park Golden Yoho National Park and the Kicking Horse River Glacier National Park Kamloops Mount Revelstoke National Park
Price
US $3245US $3083ToUS $3680excluding flights
Duration
15 Days
Type
Small group
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Single supplement $450.
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Description of Canadian Rockies activity vacation

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Price information

US $3245US $3083ToUS $3680excluding flights
Single supplement $450.
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Vacation information

Small group budget tour, ideal for solos or couples:
This is one of our budget trips, designed specifically for travelers who still want the security of group travel without lots of added inclusions. These trips don't have many included activities & meals are rarely included in the price, giving you the opportunity to search out local restaurants and sample regional specialities to your heart's content. The amount of free time in these itineraries means that these trips often appeal to younger travelers looking to explore independently and tailor the trip to your own interests. You often won't spend too many days in any one place and you'll pack lots of different locations into your vacation.

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2 Reviews of Canadian Rockies activity vacation

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Reviewed on 18 Aug 2022 by

1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your vacation?


Seeing so many great waterfalls and lakes, and being the backdrop of great mountains.

2. What tips would you give other travelers booking this vacation?


Make the most of it, be prepared to do every walk and activity. There is also a lot of moving between campsites, so get used to packing up quickly.

3. Did you feel that your vacation benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?


It benefited local people as we went to lots of independent places, but I would say the environmental impact was poor as recycling was limited and there was a lot of driving.

4. Finally, how would you rate your vacation overall?


It was amazing, in main because we had an amazing guide (Heather) who was enthusiastic, knowledgeable, and friendly.

Read the operator's response here:

Thank you for your review! Sustainable travel is incredibly important to us as a business, which is why we became a carbon-neutral company in 2010. As we work to become carbon positive we are constantly looking for ways to reduce our carbon footprint on our trips. Wherever possible on our trips, we will try to use public transportation, buses, and trains to avoid the carbon emissions of small vehicle travel. In areas where we can't do that we do work to run our
trips in the most sustainable way possible, including reducing the amount of single-use plastics and encouraging recycling as much as possible. We can assure you that as a registered B-Corp, this is of the utmost importance to us.

Reviewed on 19 Jun 2022 by

1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your vacation?


There were so many memorable and exciting parts to this trip it’s hard to choose. The absolute highlights were canoeing to a remote campsite, whitewater rafting and the guided tour of a glacier.

2. What tips would you give other travelers booking this vacation?


Be prepared to muck in and you’ll love it!

3. Did you feel that your vacation benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?


Yes in that we followed the local rules around the environment and conservation.

4. Finally, how would you rate your vacation overall?


Excellent.

Responsible Travel

As the pioneers of responsible tourism, we've screened this (and every) vacation so that you can travel knowing it will help support the places and people that you visit, and the planet. Read how below.

Planet

Environment:


This trip includes Mt Robson, Jasper, Banff, Yoho, Glacier and Mt Revelstoke National Parks where our travelers have the opportunity to experience these wilderness areas and appreciate the delicate natural environments that make them highlights of any trip to western Canada.

We start out by traveling to Wells Gray Park, 5500 sq. kilometres of protected wilderness in Central British Columbia. Bounded on the north and east by the Cariboo Mountains, and on the west by an upland plateau, the Wells Gray Park encompasses a broad spectrum of mountain scenery. The area is abundant in flora and fauna. Caribou, moose, black bear, beaver and wolf freely roam the park. The authentic Wells Gray Guest Ranch, where we set up camp, was built by settlers in the early 1820s and consists of log buildings and natural grounds. Nature walks, horseback riding, hiking, canoeing, fishing, mountain biking, river rafting and especially wildlife viewing are all part of the ranch's daily summer routine. This is the best chance to really get away from the beaten path. An optional overnight canoe trip on peaceful Clearwater Lake with a local naturalist guide is a great opportunity to learn about the area.

On our journey through the Canadian Rockies we stay in tents at locally owned and environmentally responsible campgrounds. We spend out days hiking, wildlife viewing, and discovering the natural beauty of famous Canadian National Parks by environmentally friendly means such as kayaking and mountain biking offered by small local adventure operators. We enjoy local foods and campfires.

As a company we aim to contribute to the environmental preservation of the destinations we visit and to reduce any negative impacts our operations may have. This translates to actions such as using local transport where safe to do so in order to reduce emissions, observing all national and marine park visitor rules and operating a ‘take in, take back out’ waste management system, to name but a few examples. Through our inhouse foundation we also invest money into environmental initiatives that benefit the planet, including restoring kelp forests to help reverse the effects of global warming and protecting endangered species such as sea turtles and elephants.

People

Community:
We travel in small groups of 13 people to minimise the effects that large groups have when visiting remote areas and small villages. It is easier to 'blend in' with a small group and it allows us to stay in smaller properties and eat in more local establishments - where a group of 40-50 would need to eat in more touristy places.

We have an expert Operations based in the USA so our team is fully aware of current affairs. We have found that local operations is a superior way to ensure the quality and safety of our travelers.

Each year we conduct extensive safety audits to ensure our properties comply with local regulations as well as our own safety requirements. We also conduct reviews of our itineraries to ensure they include as much local interaction opportunities as possible, where our travelers can engage with the locals and learn their way of life and the local cultures of the places we visit. These experiences often make our trips unique.

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