Canadian Rockies

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15 days (ex Vancouver)

Destinations visited: Canada, Seattle, World

Physical rating:
Culture shock rating:

Physical Ratings

The physical rating gives you an idea of how much huffing and puffing you can expect on the trip. While generalisations are always tricky, a summary of our ratings follows:

Rating 1

These trips are a relaxing break. You don't have to worry about doing anything physically demanding unless you want to.

Rating 2

Some easy physical activities included in your trip. No physical preparation is required to make the most of the journey.

Rating 3

This trip will raise your heartbeat. Moderate physical activities are included and a good level of fitness is required.

Rating 4

Be prepared for some serious physical activity. The majority of activities included on this trip will be challenging. The fitter you are, the more you will enjoy your holiday.

Rating 5

Intrepid’s highest physical rating. Get ready for a heart-pumping adventure with plenty of challenges and some extreme conditions. You will be required to be seriously fit for this trip as difficult activities are included.

Culture Shock Ratings

The culture shock rating considers the level of development in the location, the area's infrastructure and how easy it is to access services. It also takes into consideration how different the food and customs are and whether English is widely spoken. While generalisations are always tricky, here’s a summary of the ratings:

Rating 1

This is the least confronting of Intrepid's product range. English is the native language and the food, customs and access to services will be familiar to you.

Rating 2

You will probably have experienced food like this in restaurants back home and English is commonly spoken. Services are available most of the time but there may be some cultural differences.

Rating 3

Expect some culture shock. You will be exposed to signs of poverty and access to services may be sporadic. The food will be quite different to home and English speakers harder to find. Respecting the local culture will make it easier to fit in and really experience the location.

Rating 4

The comforts of home are more of a rarity. English is not common and the food will be quite different to what you are used to. It is important to observe some of the local customs to not cause offence. Many of the locals' standard of living may be confronting.

Rating 5

You're really out there! You'll need to pay specific attention to health and hygiene. A large proportion of locals' living conditions are a world away from standards you are used to. You may have difficulty finding an English speaker and there is little or no access to services. Paying heed to local customs is essential.

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Description

The Rocky Mountains of Canada offer stunning landscapes of towering peaks, serene turquoise lakes, thick forests and gushing rivers. Walk the streets of Vancouver, hike the trails of Jasper and Banff, meander along the river in Yoho National Park and soak up the superb alpine scenery. Spot native moose and bears and unleash your inner daredevil with a bevy of adventure activities - mountain biking or river rafting, anyone? Jump in feet first and be completely immersed in this awesome outdoor Canadian experience.

Highlights

Discover the wild wonders of the Canadian Rockies.
Toast s'mores over a fire at a cowboy ranch in Wells Gray Provincial Park.
Spot the Rocky Mountains' Big Five - elk.
moose.
deer.
wolf and bear.
Be left breathless by the spectacular scenery in Banff and Jasper national parks.
Travel along the ancient Icefields Parkway.
Marvel at the beauty of stunning Lake Louise.
Visit the hulking Athabasca Glacier.
Walk down the eclectic streets of Vancouver.
See majestic Takakkaw Falls - the highest falls in Canada.

Itinerary

Day 1 Vancouver

Get a first glimpse of the Canadian Rockies from the laid back city of Vancouver.

Day 2 Whistler

Head to the outdoor playground of Whistler.

Days 3-5 Wells Gray Provincial Park

Journey through British Columbia to Wells Gray Provincial Park. At night, camp at a cowboy ranch and toast s'mores over a fire.

Day 6 Mt Robson Provincial Park

Drive through the stunning Cariboo Mountains and Mt Robson Provincial Park. At 3,954 m, Mt Robson is the tallest peak in the Canadian Rockies.

Days 7-8 Jasper National Park

Witness Jasper's palette of snow-white or summer-grey mountains and brilliant turquoise lakes, laced by dense pine forests and colossal glaciers. Spot the Canadian Rockies' 'Big Five' - elk, moose, deer, wolf and bears.

Days 9-11 Banff National Park

Traverse the Icefields Parkway through stunning Rocky Mountain scenery en route to Banff. Take a cable car to the top of Sulphur Mountain, hike to the teahouse at the Plain of Six Glaciers or simply gaze for hours at picture-perfect Lake Louise.

Days 12-13 Yoho National Park/Golden

Uncover one of the lesser-known spots in the Canadian Rockies and spot a wealth of unique plant and animal species. Explore unspoilt mountainous terrain and perhaps tackle white-water rapids in the Kicking Horse River.

Day 14 Glacier National Park/Kamloops

Make a stunning stop at Glacier National Park and pay a visit the world's only temperate inland rainforest on the way to Kamloops

Day 15 Vancouver

Discover why the harbourside city of Vancouver consistently rates as one of world's most liveable cities.

Group Size

Maximum of 13 travellers per group

Accommodation

Camping (with facilities) (12 nts)

Transport

Van

Budget

Allow CAD $300 for meals not included.

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