Description
Embark on the ultimate Canadian adventure! Explore 5 breathtaking National Parks. See iconic Lake Louise and stunning Peyto Lake. Visit Jasper and Banff. Experience the beauty of nature with an overnight stay in a rustic wilderness cabin as well as modern accommodation at Lake Louise.
Walk along glacial lakes and rivers. Discover waterfalls and glaciers, see the Natural Bridge and Emerald Lake.
Unforgettable moments and unforgettable sights on this epic road trip. Create memories that will last a lifetime!
This tour will be especially tailored for our group departing Kamloops. The custom itinerary allows participants to visit some of the most beautiful locations in the Rockies and experience the outdoor wilderness at an affordable price.
Note: We need a minimum of 5 people to run the trip.
Itinerary
Friday, May 29 – Overnight Train Journey
11:15pm Meet at TRU
11:30pm Depart TRU
12:00am Arrive at Via Rail Station
12:35-12:50am Board the train (Note: Significant delays are common).
(Note: you will change time zones from Pacific to Mountain time between BC and Alberta)
Saturday, May 30 – Sunrise on the Railway
Watch the sun rise over the Rocky Mountains
11:00am Arrive in Jasper (Mountain Time)
1:30pm Depart Jasper
2:00pm Athabasca Falls
3:00pm Sunwapta Falls
4:30pm Arrive at Beauty Creek Wilderness Hostel
(Group BBQ dinner included.)
Sunday, May 31 – Jasper, Banff, and Lake Louise
(Breakfast included: Pancakes with real Maple Syrup)
8:00am Depart Beauty Creek Wilderness Hostel
Visit the Icefields Centre, Peyto Lake,, Bow Lake, and Johnston Canyon
(picnic lunch included – build your own wraps/sandwiches)
4pm Banff – Free time to explore, shop and eat dinner
(Dinner is not included)
7:30pm Depart Banff
8:30pm Arrive at Lake Louise Hostel
Monday, June 1
9am Lake Louise free time to walk along the lake and take photos
12pm Emerald Lake & Natural Bridge
(picnic lunch included – build your own wraps/sandwiches)
3pm Rogers Pass
See rugged mountain landscapes in Glacier National Park.
Drive through Field, Golden Revelstoke, and the Shuswap region,
7pm Kamloops
SPECIAL NOTICE
At many wilderness locations there are no flush toilets and no running water. Outhouses (pit toilets) are common in remote locations. The first night will be in a rustic wilderness location so be prepared for limited facilities. The second night is at a modern facility in Lake Louise and has running water, showers, and flush toilets.
Accommodation is dormitory style. At Beauty creek, the group will share one large dorm with multiple bunkbeds. Consider bringing earplugs and eye mask. Accommodation in Lake Louise is more comfortable with 4-6 beds per with indoor flush toilets.
NATIONAL PARK PASSES $11/day
Special passes are required for National Parks. Fees of $11 per person per day will be added to your order. This includes access to 5 National Parks: Jasper National Park, Mount Revelstoke National Park, Glacier National Park, Yoho National Park, and Banff National Park.
Via Rail Photos: TripAdvisor
