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Tour Itinerary Day 1 - Vancouver to Golden VANCOUVER HOSTEL PICKUPS Meet & Greet: @ Jericho Beach HWY 1: We head east through the spectacular Fraser Valley on the Trans Canada. Bridal Veil Falls: What a way to start the tour! These falls are straight out of a painting! Hope: Dubbed, “The Gateway to Holiday Land” we hit this mountain town for road-trip supplies. Coquihalla Hwy: We will ascend almost 1000m through the Coast Mountains into the interior plateau of BC. Kamloops: A lunch stop in the interior’s second largest city. HI Squilax (pick-up/drop-off) Shuswap Lake: Scenic Lake views from BC’s holiday region. “Hillbilly” Go-carting: Think you know carting?? See how the locals do it! Giant Cedars Boardwalk: Tramp through an old-growth cedar grove in Revelstoke National Park . Rogers Pass & Glacier National Park: Grizzly bears and Avalanches… need we say more? Golden: Welcome to Kicking Horse Country! Rest up in the Beautiful Kicking Horse Lodge…we’re only getting’ started! Day 2 - Golden to Banff Welcome to the Rocky Mountains !! Yoho National Park : A first nations (Cree) word for”In Awe”. Emerald Lake : Take a walk around our first glacier fed, glowing green lake. Natural Bridge : See what two thousand years and a raging river create! Takkawkaw Falls (seasonal): The second highest waterfall in Western Canada explodes from the mountain side. “It is wonderful!” Lake Louise: Take some time to explore the most popular spot in the Rockies . Banff : The Heart of the National Park, this is the hub for our Rockies adventure. Day 3 - Banff Area Tour Banff Hoodoos: See the legendary land formations overlooking the Bow Valley and magnificent Mount Rundle . Lake Minnewanka loop: Hike through alpine terrain with views of Cascade Mountain . Johnston Canyon : Traverse a suspended walkway along the walls of this ancient limestone canyon. Castle Mountain : This photo op is a crowd pleaser! Vermillion Lakes Viewpoint: The photo of Banff and Mt. Rundle everyone wants! Free time: Climb Sulphur Mountain for the panoramic view and soak in Banff ’s natural Hot Springs ! Nightlife: The hottest nightlife in the mountains! Day 4 - Free Day in Banff Hike, explore…it’s your day! Day 5 - Banff to Athabasca Falls The Icefield Parkway : The most beautiful stretch of road in the nation. See bears, wolves, elk, caribou, and cougars in their natural environment. Crowfoot Glacier: This hanging glacier is just a tease for what’s in store for you! Waterfowl Lake / Mt. Cephren : One word says it all….WOW! Mistaya Canyon : Watch the Mistaya River disappear into this limestone wonder. Big Bend Lookout: Overlooking the Highway, your jaw will drop! Parker Ridge (seasonal): A viewpoint like no other! Check out the Saskatchewan glacier from 2500m above sea level. Athabasca falls: Take a walk over to these rumbling falls from our hostel. Athabasca Falls Wilderness Hostel: Campfires, Starry skies, just us and the bears! Day 6 - Athabasca Falls to Lake Louise (via Jasper) Medicine Lake: Keep an eye out for Moose! Maligne Canyon: Take a stroll in this 8000 year old canyon. Jasper Town site: Explore Jasper for Lunch and see the town. Goat Viewpoint: Mountain goat spotting on the Athabasca River . Stutfield: Part of the Columbia Icefield, this glacier hangs almost 1100m Columbia Icefield: Explore the largest glacier region south of the Arctic Circle ! Ride the Snow coach or Hike the Athabasca glacier for spectacular sights! Saskatchewan River Viewpoint: Inspiring views in every direction. Peyto Lake: This just may be the best view in the Rockies ! Bow Lake: Stand on the waters edge and take a plunge if you dare! HI Lake Louise: Recover from visual overload in one of Canada ’s finest hostels. Day 7 - Lake Louise to Banff Lake Louise Area Hike: Take your time to walk around the brilliant blue lake or hike up to the Teahouse for stunning views and a hot chocolate. Moraine Lake: “The Valley of the Ten Peaks” and the rock pile viewpoint will overwhelm you. HI Banff: Unwind and let the last couple of days soak in. Hit the Storm Cellar before letting loose downtown! Day 8 - Banff to Vancouver Continental Divide and Yoho Park: Welcome back to beautiful BC! Enjoy the scenery! Rogers Pass: Experience the history of this spectacular area. The Last Spike: Learn about Canada ’s first trans-continental railway. Siccamous: Take a break! Have an ice cream. Kamloops and the Coquihalla: Breathtaking views and wildlife spotting! Fraser Valley: Almost there! Vancouver Drop offs: Welcome back to the best city in the west!

Canadian Rockies - Johnny Canuck Vancouver, Canada

Travel Details Pickup Points Need to Know Departs from:> Monday and Thursday departures out of Vancouver. Tour may also be joined anywhere along the route. Visits: Banff Jasper Golden Runs: Varied Run Times Duration: 8 Days Leaves: Vancouver Returns to: Vancouver Full Itinerary PICKUP POINTS 1. Banff Hostels Pick up at various hostels around the Banff area. 2. Banff Hostels @ 100am Pick up at various hostels around the Banff area. What to bring Warm Clothing Comfortable Footwear Hat Insect Repellant Rucksack Camera Binoculars Included in price Tour Guide Transportation Accommodation Provided: - Hostel - book your own hostel Category: Bus Tours Fitness Required Moderate

Canadian Rockies - Johnny Canuck Vancouver, Canada

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