Hiking & Trekking
Explore mountain trails, glacier viewpoints, waterfalls and some of Western Canada's most dramatic landscapes.
Hiking & Trekking · Operated by Moose Travel Network
Discover the Best of the Rockies
Vancouver · Penticton · Banff · Icefields Parkway · Jasper · Revelstoke · Whistler · Vancouver
Trip overview
Eight days across the Rockies and southern British Columbia
The Caribou Rocky Mountains itinerary combines the best-known landscapes of Banff, Jasper and Yoho National Parks with southern British Columbia, Revelstoke and Whistler. The route includes the Icefields Parkway, glacier-fed lakes, waterfalls, mountain viewpoints and opportunities to learn about Indigenous cultures.
The trip has a social small-group format with hostel-based accommodation, a driver-guide and a maximum published group size of 23. Seasonal experiences include Moraine Lake access and kayaking on Lake Revelstoke, while Banff provides a free day for optional hiking, rafting, canoeing or biking.
8days
10–23group size
19–50age range
Route map
Tour route at a glance
Vancouver → Hope → Manning Park → Penticton → Banff → Lake Louise → Icefields Parkway → Revelstoke → Whistler → Vancouver.
Travel style
What to expect on this tour
A fully guided group journey combining scenic touring, light physical activity, hostel stays and outdoor experiences.
Group tour
Join a shared departure and travel with a social group throughout the itinerary.
Fully guided
An experienced driver-guide accompanies the group throughout the tour.
Low intensity
Travellers can expect light physical activities, scenic walks and optional more-active experiences.
Guided in English
The published tour is guided in English.
Group size
10–23 travellers.
Age policy
Ages 19–50.
Day by day
Detailed 8-day itinerary
Seasonal access, accommodation substitutions and exact timing are reconfirmed for each departure.
DAY
1
Vancouver → Hope → Manning Park → Penticton
Depart downtown Vancouver and travel east through the Fraser Valley. Walk through West Coast rainforest to Bridal Veil Falls, stop in Hope, then continue into the Cascade Mountains to Lightning Lake in E.C. Manning Provincial Park. Arrive in Penticton with the evening free for dinner, a brewery visit or a swim in Okanagan Lake when conditions are suitable.
Included activities
- Walk to Bridal Veil Falls
- Stop in Hope
- Visit Lightning Lake in E.C. Manning Provincial Park
Optional / free time
- Dinner in Penticton
- Visit a local brewery
- Evening swim in Okanagan Lake
DAY
2
Penticton → Craigellachie → Banff
Cross multiple mountain ranges and national-park landscapes on the journey toward Banff. Stop at Craigellachie to see the site of the Last Spike of the Canadian Pacific Railway, continue through Rogers Pass and cross Kicking Horse Pass before arriving in Banff. The evening is free to socialise at the hostel or explore Banff Avenue.
Included activities
- Craigellachie / Last Spike stop
- Drive through Rogers Pass
- Cross Kicking Horse Pass
Optional / free time
- Explore Banff Avenue restaurants
- Experience Banff nightlife
DAY
3
Banff → Lake Louise → Icefields Parkway
Visit Lake Louise and, when seasonal access permits, Moraine Lake. Continue north along the Icefields Parkway through a landscape of peaks, glaciers and turquoise lakes. The night is spent at a rustic wilderness hostel, with a sauna, cold-plunge option and campfire atmosphere described in the published itinerary.
Included activities
- Visit Lake Louise
- Visit Moraine Lake when seasonal access permits
- Scenic drive along the Icefields Parkway
DAY
4
Icefields Parkway → Jasper National Park → Banff
Continue along the Icefields Parkway with stops at Big Bend Lookout and Peyto Lake. Visit the Columbia Icefield in Jasper National Park, and, when conditions permit, hike toward the toe of the Athabasca Glacier before returning to Banff for the night.
Included activities
- Big Bend Lookout
- Peyto Lake
- Columbia Icefield
- Hike to the toe of Athabasca Glacier when conditions permit
Optional / opportunistic
- Wildlife viewing, including possible bear, moose or elk sightings
DAY
5
Banff free day
A free day in Banff allows you to set your own pace. Hike local trails, explore the town, visit breweries and restaurants, or ask the guide about optional adventure activities.
Optional activities
- Hiking
- Local breweries and restaurants
- Whitewater rafting at additional cost
- Canoeing at additional cost
- Biking at additional cost
DAY
6
Banff → Yoho highlights → Revelstoke
Leave Banff and head west, stopping at seasonal Takakkaw Falls, Emerald Lake and Natural Bridge. Later, enjoy a kayaking session on Lake Revelstoke when conditions and season permit, then continue into Revelstoke for the evening.
Included activities
- Takakkaw Falls, seasonal
- Emerald Lake
- Natural Bridge
- Lake Revelstoke kayaking, seasonal
DAY
7
Revelstoke → Whistler
Travel from Revelstoke toward Whistler through forests, mountains and lake country. Whistler, host to events during the 2010 Winter Olympics, provides an energetic final-night setting with time to explore the resort and its nightlife.
Optional activities
- Explore Whistler bars
- Explore Whistler clubs and nightlife
DAY
8
Whistler → Sea to Sky Highway → Vancouver
Return to Vancouver along the Sea to Sky Highway. Visit the Squamish Lil'wat Cultural Centre, stop at Brandywine Falls, see the Stawamus Chief near Squamish and visit Shannon Falls before continuing beside Burrard Inlet into Vancouver.
Included activities
- Squamish Lil'wat Cultural Centre
- Brandywine Falls
- Stawamus Chief viewpoint
- Shannon Falls
Tour package
What's included
Accommodation
- 6 nights hostel accommodation with a private bed in a shared dorm of 4–6 beds.
- 1 night hotel accommodation with a private bed in a shared room of 2 beds.
Accommodation before and after the tour is the traveller's responsibility.
Requests for female-only or male-only rooms can be made but are not guaranteed.
Guide
An experienced, friendly driver-guide accompanies the tour.
Meals
- 1 group lunch is included.
- Additional meals are not listed as included unless specified for the selected departure.
Activities & admissions
- Seasonal kayak tour on Lake Revelstoke; an alternate activity is provided for late-season dates.
- Admission to the Squamish Lil'wat Cultural Centre.
- Seasonal Moraine Lake access.
Transport
Transport is by comfortable mini-coach with a published maximum capacity of 23 passengers, large viewing windows, air-conditioning, heating and a sound system.
Plan ahead
What's not included
Flights
Flights to and from the tour's starting and finishing points are not included and must be arranged separately.
Travel insurance
Travel insurance is not included. The published operator strongly recommends comprehensive cover for emergency medical costs, cancellation, interruption or delay, baggage and any adventure activities you plan to take part in.
The operator's cancellation terms remain applicable even when a traveller
chooses not to purchase insurance.
Other activities and services
Activities and services not specifically identified as included are paid separately. Banff options such as rafting, canoeing and biking are examples of additional-cost experiences.
Pre- and post-tour accommodation
Accommodation for nights before the tour starts and after it finishes is not included and must be arranged separately.
Photo gallery
Across the Rockies, Revelstoke and Whistler
Trip questions
Before you go
Use the enquiry form for departure-specific questions or requests.
The published basis is six nights in hostels with a private bed in a shared 4–6-bed dorm and one hotel night with a private bed in a shared two-bed room. Requests for female-only or male-only rooms are not guaranteed.
The tour is listed as low intensity, but it includes outdoor walking and optional adventure activities. The Athabasca Glacier approach and some park stops remain dependent on conditions.
The supplied package lists one group lunch. Other meals should be treated as separate unless they are specifically reconfirmed for your departure.
No. The operator recommends comprehensive travel insurance covering medical expenses, cancellation or interruption, baggage and any adventure activities you plan to undertake.
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