HIGHLIGHTS:

- Miette Hot Springs entrance and visit- Icefields Parkway tour and Snow-Coach Ride- Visit to Athabasca Falls - Banff Gondola Ride up Sulphur Mountain- Hiking in Kootenay National Park- Wolf Wildlife Conservation Project visit- Kayak lesson in Revelstoke- Ranch stay and horseback riding- Capilano Suspension Bridge tour

Itinerary:

Day 1 Arrive Calgary Arrive in Calgary at any time.
Day 2-3 Banff Cross into Banff National Park. Explore the city of Banff, go hiking on the many local trails or visit the hot springs. Reach the summit of Sulphur Mountain with an included gondola ride to an elevation of 2281 metres.
Day 4-5 Jasper Depart Banff early for a breathtaking trip up the Icefields Parkway. Stop at Lake Louise, Peyto Lake and Athabasca Glacier along the way. From Jasper National Park, explore the many optional activities including tramways, hikes, trail rides and biking. Soak up soothing mineral-rich waters with an included visit to Miette Hot Springs.
Day 6-7 Kootenay Mountains (1B, 2L, 2D) Descending through the mountains to Kootenay National Park, arrive at our secluded mountain lodge in time to soak in a wood-fired hot tub. Nights are spent sleeping in a traditional, comfortable Teepee. Days are yours to plan with unlimited hiking and certified mountain guides included in your stay. Possible First Nation activities such as a traditional ?sweat lodge? or ?drumming circle? may be available.
Day 8-9 Revelstoke (B) We head over the stunning Roger?s Pass in the Selkirk Mountains of Glacier National Park, stopping for an included visit to the exciting Wolf Wildlife Conservation Project where you can take an optional walk with the wolves. Arrive in the afternoon in the historic and friendly town of Revelstoke, nestled in Mt. Revelstoke National Park. Learn how to Eskimo roll in an included kayak lesson, and enjoy the hospitality of this quintessential Rockies town.
Day 10-11 Ranch Fraser / Thompson Region (1B, 2L, 2D) Saddle up for an included horseback ride along scenic natural trails from our dude ranch in the Thomspon region. Enjoy optional activities such as incredible hiking, canoeing or fishing. Spend nights sitting by the campfire.
Day 12 Whistler (1B) Depart the ranch early in the morning and travel to world-famous Whistler Mountain for some optional mountain biking and incredible food.
Day 13 Vancouver Enjoy the spectacular scenery as we drive along the "Sea to Sky" highway from Whistler down to coastal Vancouver. Stop for an included visit to the famous Capilano Suspension Bridge. Spend the rest of the day day exploring the laid-back city of Vancouver.
Day 14 Depart Vancouver

Accommodation: Participatory camping (9 nts), teepee (2 nts), comfortable hotels (2 nts).
Group Size: Max 15, Avg 8
Local Payment: CAD250
Meals Included: All meals included while in the Fraser Valley and Kootenay Mountains.
Reverse Itinerary: This trip also runs in reverse - trip code NCVGG.
Transport: Bus, van, horse and kayak.
Trip Reference: NCGVG