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The Canadian Rockies and Vancouver Island |
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A Group tour of the mountains, coastline and wildlife of Western Canada |
Ref: EX-AFC
15 days
from £0 (minimum 1 passengers)
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Beautiful British Columbia" the number plates say, and not without good reason as this area is truly one of the most beautiful in the world. The Rockies are the most stunning of several ranges of mountains, with more than a hundred glaciers and countless lakes to complement the big peaks. The valleys are rich with wildlife, and we have a good chance of spotting black and grizzly bear, elk, deer, moose, coyote and mountain sheep. The coast is one of the richest marine habitats in the world, where grey, killer and, occasionally, humpback whales can be seen, as well as seals and some remarkable twenty-four-armed sunburst starfish. Bald eagles and humming birds are among the rich birdlife. For many people the highlight of the trip will be the overnight sea kayak expedition on Clayoquot Sound. We will also have time to walk the ancient rainforests of Vancouver Island. Optional activities are riding in cowboy country, white water rafting in the Rockies or mountain biking at Whistler. You really get the best of North America with amazing wildlife, stunning scenery and exciting activities on this holiday.
Trip Profile:
An active outdoor trip with lots of walking and an overnight sea kayak trip. Optional activities include rafting, cycling and riding. Travel by minibus; two long days. A busy itinerary, but generally undemanding. Mostly warm weather.
Group & Staff:
min. 6, max. 11; plus leader/driver.
Accommodation:
2 nights hotel, 11 nights camping mostly with some facilities.
Food:
Includes all camp meals. |
Day 1 | Fly to Vancouver. | Day 2 | To Kamloops via Fraser and Thompson canyons. Optional riding. | Day 3 | Via Glacier N.P. to Yoho N.P., Emerald Lake and Takakkawa Falls, British Columbia's highest. | Day 4 | As above | Day 5 | Banff N.P. and Lake Louise; drive to Lake Minnewanka and walk at Lake Louise. | Day 6 | As above | Day 7 | Jasper N.P. for hiking in the meadows of Mt. Edith Cavell; along the Icefields Parkway and an optional walk on the glacier. Optional Whistler tramride and Miette Hot Springs. | Day 8 | As above | Day 9 | Visit Mt. Robson (3,954 m), highest peak in Canadian Rockies; walk to Kinney Lake. | Day 10 | Visit year-round resort of Whistler; optional bike ride. | Day 11 | Cross Georgia Straight to Vancouver Island; through mountains and huge fir trees of 'Cathedral Grove'; salmon bake on the beach. | Day 12 | Start overnight sea kayak trip in Clayoquot Sound, camp on Vargas Island beach. | Day 13 | Paddle to Tofino and drive to Victoria to sample sights and nightlife. | Day 14 | Optional killer whale watching and visit to Butchart Gardens; scenic ferry ride through Gulf islands to mainland; depart Vancouver.
| Day 15 | Arrive London. |
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FLIGHT INCLUSIVE PRICE
Local payment Can$300 (approx. £140)
Optional single supplement (includes single tent) £105
Insurance £77
WHAT THE PRICE INCLUDES
In all the items below, “included” means either in the price or in a specified “local payment”.
Flights
The prices include flights from a UK airport to the destination airport and back, UK departure tax, all necessary domestic flights on the trip itinerary and all airport transfers. Where this is not the case it is specifically mentioned in the Dates & Prices box for the individual trip. If you book at the “land only” price, international flights and related airport transfers are not included, but domestic flights generally are, except where tickets for these have to be issued in conjunction with your international ticket. If you do not need our group flights, please ask for the “land only” price.
Accommodation
This is included in the price. If you’re camping, we provide sturdy two-person tents and all necessary communal camping and cooking gear, so you will just need to bring a sleeping bag and, on most trips, a sleeping mat.
Single rooms or tents
Our prices are based on twin share accommodation. If you book on your own (many people do), we arrange for you to share with a person of the same sex. We do not charge a single supplement except on extensions. Where it is operationally possible to do so, we offer an optional single supplement in the price list. On some trips it is not possible to do so, we offer an optional single supplement in the price list. On some trips it is not possible to guarantee single accommodation for the whole tour; where this is the case further information and prices can be found in the Trip Notes. If you would like a single room or tent on a particular holiday you should contact the office for details. Where we are unable to guarantee single accommodation you may be able to arrange and pay for it locally. If you are a smoker we ask you not to smoke in your room or tent if sharing. Please note on certain trips single accommodation is not available due to local operational conditions.
Food
Meal plans vary according to area and circumstances: for every trip, details of what is included are shown in the Food section of each trip, and in the Trip Notes.
Transport
All necessary transport during the trip is included, whether private or public.
Sightseeing
Included wherever it is part of the itinerary (as stated in the Trip Notes). There are usually optional trips too.
Staff
On all trips we provide a leader or local representative, assisted by local guides, drivers and any other staff as appropriate. Leaders usually meet the group locally.
Permits, taxes, and entrance fees
We include in the cost of the holiday or in the stated local payment all necessary local permits, taxes, and entrance fees to National Parks or sites that are part of the itinerary, except for the Kilimanjaro Government Tax, Gorilla Permits and certain Galapagos taxes.
NOT INCLUDED
Any meals and other food not included in the meal plan, visas, vaccinations, travel insurance, foreign airport taxes where not included in the price of the ticket, sleeping bags and other personal equipment, sleeping mats on most camping trips, entrance to historical sites if not specified in the Trip Notes, extra optional excursions and any personal expenditure such as laundry, drinks and tips.
This holiday is operated by Exodus Travels Ltd. ATOL 2582.
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The Canadian Rockies and Vancouver Island
A Group tour of the mountains, coastline and wildlife of Western Canada
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