8-day Caribou - Best of the Rockies Tour from Vancouver

Embark on an 8-day adventure through the Rocky Mountains on our Caribou tour. Explore national parks, encounter wildlife, and immerse yourself in Indigenous cultures.

Duration: 8 days
Cancellation: 6 days learn more
Highlights

Vancouver - Revelstoke

Bridal Veil Falls Provincial Park - At our first stop, we’ll take a short walk in a west coast rainforest to check out Bridal Veil Falls.

Hope - We’ll stop to pickup lunch supplies in the self-proclaimed “Chainsaw Carving Capital of Canada”, the town of Hope, BC.

Kekuli Café Coffee- Merritt - Here we will stop to have an indigenous Lunch

Last Spike - See this historic site where the last railroad spike on the Canadian Pacific Railway was driven in November 1885, connecting Canada from West to East.

Revelstoke - We will spend the night in the stunning mountain town of Revelstoke.

Revelstoke - Banff

Natural Escapes Kayaking, Canoeing and SUP - In Revelstoke, you’ll have the option to go kayaking on a lake, in beautiful, hand crafted wooden kayaks, surrounded by beautiful mountain scenery!

Golden Skybridge - Walk along some of Canadas tallest suspension bridges for some epic views!

Banff - Continuing onwards, we’ll finally enter the Rocky Mountains and cross over the Kicking Horse Pass into Alberta and Banff National Park. Our day finishes in the historic town of Banff, in the heart of the mountains.

Banff - Wilderness Stay

Moraine Lake - Our day begins at the stunning Moraine Lake, in the Valley of the Ten Peaks. Please note that this is a seasonal stop.

Lake Louise - We’ll see one of the most famous and photographed lakes in the world, Lake Louise!

Crowfoot Glacier - See for yourself (sort of!) why it’s called the Crowfoot Glacier.

Mistaya Canyon - Tonight we stay in a rustic, wilderness hostel alongside Rampart Creek, Mosquito Creek or the Athabasca River. Why not take a dip in the creek, then relax in the wood-burning sauna, before enjoying a campfire under the stars tonight?

Icefields Parkway - Nordegg

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

Nordegg - With the remainder of our day, we set up in the incredible Wilderness Hostel for a homecooked meal, some stargazing and optional sauna.

Nordegg - Banff

Banff National Park - As we continue down the Icefields Parkway we will make another stop at the gorgeous Hector Lake viewpoint.

Waterfowl Lakes - Then on to Waterfowl Lakes to soak in the backdrop of Mount Chephren, which was named after the 4th Dynasty Egyptian Pharaoh.

Hector Lake - As we continue down the Icefields Parkway we will make another stop at the gorgeous Hector Lake viewpoint.

Banff - After this, we’ll return to Banff for a group dinner, and once our bellies are full, the night is yours! See what Banff nightlife has to offer 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! Hiking, exploring the town, or for an additional cost rafting the Kicking Horse River, taking the Sulphur Mountain gondola, relaxing in the Upper Hot Springs…you decide!

Banff - Kelowna

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

Emerald Lake - We’ll stop 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 check out this natural wonder, which spans the Kicking Horse River. Note: this is a seasonal stop.

Kelowna - Vancouver

Okanagan Lake - Today we cross the beautiful Okanagan Lake and climb over high mountain passes as we make our way to the west coast.

Skaha Lake Park - Our included activity is stand up paddleboarding on Skaha Lake in Penticton

What's Included
  • 7 nights accommodation in mixed gender, hostel dorm-style rooms
  • National Park fees
  • Entrance to Golden Skybridge
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Moose Bus transportation
  • Breakfast
  • Services of a professional & fun tour guide/driver
  • Paddleboarding on Skaha Lake
What's Not Included
  • Meals except as indicated under Inclusions
  • Optional activities
Additional Information

The 8 day Caribou tour is a great way to see the Canadian Rocky Mountains and the highlights of southern British Columbia. Travel the world famous Icefields Parkway and visit Banff, Nordegg and Yoho National Parks on our most popular tour. Hiking in the mountains, swimming in stunning lakes, chasing waterfalls, spotting wildlife, and exploring Indigenous cultures await. And get your thrill (or chill) on by trying some of the optional activities!

Note: some of your fellow travellers will have already travelled together on one of our longer combination tours.

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

  • Minimum age is 18 years
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
  • Luggage Restrictions: Each passenger is restricted to one reasonably sized main backpack, bag, or suitcase to be stored in the bus luggage compartment, with a maximum allowable weight of 23kg (50lbs) and maximum linear dimensions (Height + Width + Depth) of 158cm (62in). In addition, each passenger may bring one small daypack that will be carried in the passenger compartment of the bus. Moose reserves the right to refuse to accept luggage that exceeds our weight and/or size restrictions. Moose will not cover any storage costs incurred by the client as a result. If Moose chooses to accept overweight or oversize luggage, we will charge a fee of $50 per bag for overweight/oversize pieces. Note that the decision to accept an overweight/oversize piece can only be made at departure.
Location
Hotel Belmont Vancouver
Nelson Street
Cancellation Policy

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.

Customer Ratings
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Hanasg8290ng
Jun 21, 2024
Amazing adventure - I had the best time on this tour. Our guide, Jeremy, lived a long time in this area, so he knew his way around and was very knowledgeable. We saw so many beautiful lakes, waterfalls and so much wildlife, including bears, elks and marmites. I would recommend this tour to anyone who is after some adventure and does not mind sleeping in hostels and sharing the room with other people.
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Alka0111
Aug 19, 2023
My best week - Moose tour was incredible as much as possible in a short space of time. My trip was unforgettable. There are lots of stops to see the Canadian scenery. It is such excellent value for money when you take into meals, accommodation and activities. Our tour guide Bruno who himself loves nature was amazing, chill, flexible, always helpful and constantly positive. I would definitely recommend traveling with Moose Travel Network
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Ethanj575
Jun 6, 2023
Do it!! - Honestly didn’t know what to expect but I created some of my best memories on this tour. Everyone was great and we all went out, ate and drank as one. Terrance, our guide, was amazing. He’s super chilled but also professional and constantly positive. He came out for the drinks and food and I felt like he was one of the gang after a couple days 🍻 Highly recommend and big up Terrance ❤️
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Charles_l
Oct 7, 2021
Caribou Tour: an enjoyable and unforgettable life experience - We have explored the most beautiful sceneries on earth, guided by an energetic, cheerful and helpful tour guide (Mike) who himself loves nature. People joining this tour came from different countries who are much younger than us; but quickly all of us enjoyed the tour together as a team. There were long bus journeys each day, short sleeps each night and lots of trail walks and photo-taking opportunities. All in all, it was an enjoyable and unforgettable life experience.
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Thomas
Sep 28, 2019
Best week of my life - No doubt the Caribou was the best week of travelling I've ever had. Pretty much everyone on our tour was travelling solo, and by the end we were all best friends! Keira our tour guide / driver / fount of all knowledge was amazing, anyone who gets her as a guide is really lucky. I'd do it all again tomorrow.
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Gems
Sep 4, 2019
Second tour with this amazing company - This was my second tour with the Moose bus, my 1st was with a friend 5 years ago. I loved every minute of it, met loads of amazing people and took part in many activities. It is such excellent value for money when you take into account travel, activities, some meals and the high standard of the accommodation. Would highly recommend the optional kayaking and horse riding, Both were really amazing. Well done moose bus!
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816martijnp
Aug 26, 2019
Great experience on the Caribou tour, definately recommended - Had a great experience on the 8 day Caribou tour. Also the quality of hostels were good if you buy the accommodation package.
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Charlottekh88
Jul 1, 2019
Excellent tour from Canadian Rockies from Vancouver - Sights: Our tour to the Canadian Rockies took us through the major highlights such as 5 national parks: banff, yoho, jasper, glacier and Revelstoke. Major sights include lake Louise, glacier parkway and Columbia Icefield. “Minor” sights that rival the major ones include peto lake, bow lake, pyramid mountain and many others that our trusty and knowledgeable guide Keira took us through. We did short hikes and walks so this would be suitable for people who are somewhat active/fit/mobile. Also, Keira knows the best spots for photos and helps us get them taken efficiently and safely. Optional tours: I did and recommend the kayaking in Revelstoke (mainly because there is not much else to do, whereas the lake is quite beautiful it cannot be hiked on foot as alternate) and white water rafting with hydra at kicking horse river. A bit more neutral about the glacier walk as the “walk” is not really a walk but like a scenic viewpoint stop for taking photos. Pro: unique opportunity to walk on a glacier and drink melting glacier water. Con: the high cost. Also there is a wonderful free hike that the rest did which they raved about. Note that booking these optional activities through moose is cheaper than booking directly yourself as an independent traveler at the ticket booths; I verified! Also bring cash for the optional tours for banff free day as the booking center charged 3.5% fee for credit card payment. Accommodations: all in bunk beds at mixed dorms with shared bathrooms in hostels. One night in a rural one with a camping feel and no showers. Room assignment by hostel. Need to make own bed/strip linen at each stop. Towels provided, toiletries not included. The Samesun chain was overall more comfy with breakfast, compared to the hosteling international chain. Took the prepackaged accommodation deal which was very convenient and appear good value. Food: lunch and some breakfast are mostly self catered with daily stops at grocery stores. Some dining out opportunities in banff and jasper at own cost. guide Keira made an effort to stop at scenic areas for our picnic lunches, which I really enjoyed. Included meals were pretty good and had choices (meat, vegetarian etc). Transportation: comfortable van with air on/heater. Keira was both guide and driver and she did an excellent job. We happened to be a small group of ~10 So had plenty of room to spread out and get a window seat each. There is no porterage so we have to bring our luggage and load/unload it from the bus at each stop.
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Cmblanca
Jul 28, 2023
Mixed feelings - My experience was good overall. We saw beautiful places and the people I toured with and the guide made it enjoyable. However, there were some discrepancies in what I paid for and what I got that left me feeling scammed. Firstly, the tour was supposed to include 4 breakfasts, but we only received two. The reason provided for this shortfall was the change in accommodation from Samesun to Hi Banff. Interestingly, I actually welcomed this change, as I had an unpleasant experience during our stay at Samesun Kelowna, finding it understaffed and dirty. The most disheartening aspect was the lack of activities on the last day. I was genuinely excited about the Tuckkwiowhum Village, but we didn't do anything on the last day due to a flooding that happened a year ago. There was plenty of time to make alternative arrangements instead of adding fake inclusions to the itinerary. Attempting to reach the tour organizer was frustrating. He was hard to reach and he ignored my concerns regarding the discrepancies in the itinerary. This left me with a bitter aftertaste. You have to sign a waiver on day one that basically says if anything goes wrong, it's all on you. And they also seem to evade accountability for providing what was promised in the tour package.
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