Banff to Wilderness Stay via Lake Louise

Moraine Lake - Our adventure kicks off at the breathtaking Moraine Lake, nestled in the Valley of the Ten Peaks. Please be aware that this is a seasonal stop.

Lake Louise - We’ll visit the iconic and highly photographed Lake Louise!

Crowfoot Glacier - Discover why it’s named Crowfoot Glacier (sort of!) for yourself.

Mistaya Canyon - We’ll enjoy a gentle walk down to the awe-inspiring Mistaya Canyon.

HI Rampart Creek Wilderness Hostel - Tonight, we stay at a rustic wilderness hostel. Consider taking a dip in the creek, then unwinding in the wood-burning sauna, before enjoying a campfire under the stars tonight.

Note this wilderness stay may be at HI Mosquito Creek or HI Athabasca.

Icefield Parkway to Nordegg

Abraham Lake - Next, we arrive at the stunning Abraham Lake, renowned for its rugged peaks and striking ice bubbles in winter.

Nordegg - We’ll spend the rest of our day setting up in the incredible Wilderness Hostel for a homecooked meal, some stargazing, and an optional sauna.

Nordegg to Banff

Waterfowl Lakes - Then, we head to Waterfowl Lakes to take in the backdrop of Mount Chephren, named after the 4th Dynasty Egyptian Pharaoh.

Hector Lake Viewpoint - Stop at a majestic glacier-fed lake on the Icefields Parkway.

Banff National Park - After this, we return to Banff for a group dinner. Once our bellies are full, the night is yours! Explore Banff’s nightlife or take a relaxing dip in the Banff Upper Hot Springs.

Banff Free Day

Banff - Spend the day as you wish in the heart of the Rocky Mountains! Whether it’s hiking, exploring the town, or for an additional cost, rafting the Kicking Horse River, taking the Sulphur Mountain gondola, or relaxing in the Upper Hot Springs…the choice is yours!

Banff to Kelowna

Takakkaw Falls - These magnificent falls in Yoho National Park are among the highest in Canada at 381m! Note: this is a seasonal stop.

Emerald Lake - We’ll pause for photos at the pristine Emerald Lake, also in Yoho NP. Note: this is a seasonal stop.

Natural Bridge - Not far from Emerald Lake, we’ll explore this natural wonder spanning the Kicking Horse River. Note: this is a seasonal stop.

Kelowna to Vancouver

Okanagan Lake - Today, we cross the beautiful Okanagan Lake and climb over high mountain passes as we journey to the west coast.

Othello Tunnels - We’ll explore the Othello Tunnels, named after the Shakespearean character, and part of the now-defunct Kettle Valley Railway system, before concluding the tour in Vancouver.

• National Park fees
• Dinner
• 5 nights mixed gender, hostel dormitory style accommodation
• Moose Bus transportation
• Breakfast
• Services of a professional & fun tour guide/driver
• Paddleboarding on Skaha Lake
• Breakfast x 3

• Meals except as indicated under Inclusions
• Optional activities

If exploring the Canadian Rocky Mountains is on your must-see [bucket?] list, then our 6 day Wapiti tour is for you! Starting in Banff, you will travel the world famous Icefields Parkway through Banff and Jasper National Parks, stopping at stunning lakes and raging waterfalls, while hiking, swimming and spotting wildlife as you go. You’ll also visit the Okanagan desert region and will travel the Fraser Canyon where you’ll learn about Nlaka’pamux Indigenous history and culture before finishing in Vancouver. Come ride the Moose!

Note: the Wapiti is the final 6 days of the 8 day Caribou tour. Some of your fellow travellers will have started together in Vancouver before you join them.

Moose tours are designed for 18 to 39 year olds, but we welcome all adventurous travellers that are 18+.

If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.