Active exploration of the Canadian Rockies, Inside Passage and Vancouver Island

Beautiful British Columbia the number plates say, and not without good reason. The Rockies are stunning; rugged granite peaks, fir forests and sparkling glaciers interspersed with valleys rich with wildlife - Black and Grizzly Bear, elk, deer, moose and coyote. This trip takes in the celebrated attractions and also ventures off the beaten track to get closer to the wonderful nature for which this region is deservedly famous. Seldom visited Tweedsmuir and Bella Coola are particular highlights. The boat trip through the spectacular wilderness of the Inside Passage reveals one of the richest marine habitats in the world; grey, killer and occasionally, humpback whales can be seen.

Itinerary:

Day 1 Start Calgary. 2 Visit Calgary and transfer to Banff. Optional Sulphur Mountain gondola ride. 3 Banff N.P.; drive to Moraine Lake and walk at Lake Louise. 4 Drive along Icefields Parkway with optional walk on glacier. 5 Jasper N.P.; hike the meadows of Mt Edith Cavel. Optional tramride and hot springs. 6 To Mt Robson (highest peak in Canadian Rockies); on to Williams Lake. 7 Leave the tourist route and head to Tweedsmuir, stopping at Native Indian village. 8 Hike in pristine wilderness amongst fantastic wildlife. 9 To Bella Coola with optional grizzly watching. 10 Board ferry along Inside Passage to Vancouver Island. 11 Beautiful drive from northern Vancouver Island to Tofino; stop at Cathedral Cove. 12 Walking or optional whale watching, hot springs or sea kayaking. 13 To Victoria with city tour. 14 Ferry to Vancouver; explore city. 15 End Vancouver.

Mode of travel: A gently active adventure by minibus and boat. Some long drives.
Group size: Min. 7, max. 12, plus leader/driver.
Accommodation: 10 nights hotels/motels, 4 nights cabins.
Food: Room only throughout.
Optional Single Supplement: from $1134.00
Trip Reference: AFV
Reverse Itinerary: trips that run in reverse are specified with an "R" in the dates and prices table below.