12 breakfasts, 11 lunches, 9 dinners

All included meals will be prepared from goods bought en route from supermarkets, local shops and markets. Breakfasts will generally consist of breads and cereals, if time allows a warm breakfast may be prepared. Many lunches will be provided en-route and will be light meals such as sandwiches and/or salads. All evening meals will be freshly-prepared hot meals, and will consist of a variety of continental and local dishes.

Minimum age of 18 years for this trip.

1. PARTICIPATION

An essential part of your trip is participation – from putting up your tent (while camping) or packing it away in the morning, to helping with meal preparation and cleaning up – it is all part of your adventure and when everyone puts in a little effort the trip will run smoothly. Your CEO will do all the meal planning, but we do ask the clients to help with the preparation and washing up. Team spirit is part of the fun! All camping equipment (with the exception of your sleeping bag and pillow) is supplied. We supply dome tents and assembly/disassembly takes only 5 minutes. All tents have built-in insect nets. Comfortable, self-inflating mattresses are also provided, which are approximately 4cm thick.

2. SLEEPING BAGS

Proper sleeping bags are necessary for this tour. Evening temperatures can reach -9°C – 0°C. Please ensure that your sleeping bag is rated to (-17°C for spring and fall trips and 0°C for trips June – Sept). If you prefer you can purchase a proper sleeping bag on the first day of the trip. Prices range from $60-$150USD. Please note that rental sleeping bags are not available.

3. TRANSPORTATION

In order to cover the vast distance in Noth America to be able to visit several different parks and cities along our trip, we will have a couple of long driving days.

4. HIKING

All walks and hikes proposed by our CEO will be easy to moderate level. You may choose to participate or not, but exploring our national parks on foot is part of our way of travelling. It’s a healthy way to discover North America’s beauty and landscape.

5. COMBO TRIP

Please note that some trips could be a combination of multiple G Adventure tours. You should expect some group members to join or leave the tour between tour segments.

6. LEGAL DRINKING AGE

Please note that the legal drinking age in the United States is 21 and in Canada, 19 (with Alberta and Quebec at 18). Many bars and clubs will ask for ID at the door, therefore listening to live music in certain bars or spending a night out in Las Vegas or New Orleans is not possible when you are under the legal age, even if you don’t plan on consuming alcohol. Drinking laws in both countries are strictly enforced and our CEOs are unable to help those under age obtain alcohol of any kind.

While this should not stop those under legal drinking age from booking a tour, it is important to note that if a traveller is under-age there are certain optional nighttime activities that they may not legally be able to participate in. When trying to book the right trip, we recommend that travellers under legal drinking age take this into consideration when booking a tour that visits several big cities.

7. Please be aware that Parks Canada doesn’t allow campers to consume alcohol on long weekends. This effects certain departures throughout the summer between June and September.

CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout

Accommodation will be varied throughout your adventure. We use a combination of hotels and hostels, but most of the nights on tour are spent camping in tents in public and private campgrounds.

Please note that where we use multi-share hostels, rooming requests of any kind cannot be taken.

All camping equipment (with the exception of your sleeping bag and pillow) is supplied, including comfortable camp mattresses. We supply dome tents that take only 5 minutes to assemble/disassemble. They are good quality, durable, industry-standard, oversized 2-person tents, each with 2 separate and convenient zip-up doors, so that each person has his/her own entrance.

We use 2 types of campgrounds in North America:

1. Private campgrounds: These are privately run sites, usually with all services such as fire pits, picnic tables, drinking water, toilets & shower buildings. Some have small outdoor swimming pools and laundry facilities. These campgrounds are typically located near national park entrances or towns.

2. Public campgrounds: These are park-run sites, usually with basic facilities such as fire pits, picnic tables, and drinking water. In some cases, this type of campground doesn’t have showers, only pit toilets and a lake! In other locations, toilet and shower facilities may be located outside the campground, or at times in another location a drive away. Some may have shower fees for onsite facilities ($2-6/shower).

For our nights camping in Banff there may not be a shower at the campground. If this is the case the CEO will arrange for a trip to town for showers.

You will be on the move a lot, so our advice is to pack as lightly as possible.

For days in the outdoors, we recommend the use of lightweight, breathable, moisture-wicking fabrics made of wool or synthetic fibers. Cotton is not recommended for days spent hiking as it does not allow for heat or moisture to enter or escape, and it will not dry easily once wet.

We recommend using a backpack for your convenience, or a medium-sized suitcase if you prefer. Heavy luggage is not recommended for the health of the CEO, who will take a lead in loading the storage trailer. Due to space in the trailer, we will not be able to accommodate more than one piece of main luggage per person. A good size day-pack (20-35L) is also essential to carry your personal gear for the day, as access to luggage between destinations will be limited. This daypack will be used to carry your personal gear for the day, your lunch and a water bottle.

It is important to pack clothes for warm days and cool evenings, as well as a light jacket. A set of smart casual clothes is also advisable.

NOTE: Mountains in the Canadian Rockies can have unpredictable weather with snow and heavy rain even in Summer time. Spring time could be snowy (until end of June) and fall season could start as soon as mid-August. Make sure you have equipment and clothing for all conditions, including a sleeping bag and warmer clothes.

Every traveller is different and therefore spending money requirements will vary. Some travellers may drink more than others while other travellers like to purchase more souvenirs than most. Please consider your own spending habits when it comes to allowing for drinks, shopping and tipping. Please also remember the following specific recommendations when planning your trip.

Stop at Dawson Falls for the wide, curtain-style pour of the Murtle River before continuing to see Helmcken Falls, one of British Columbia’s tallest and most dramatic cataracts.

From rim viewpoints, watch mist billow from a lava-walled canyon and feel the spray on the breeze. These contrasting falls reveal Wells Gray’s volcanic past and its reputation as the province’s celebrated “Waterfall Park.”

Ease into mineral-rich waters at Banff Upper Hot Springs, a century-old bathhouse tradition with mountain views and soothing warmth after a day on the trails.

Entry is at additional cost and bookable on tour. Slip into steaming pools as cool alpine air brushes your shoulders—a classic Rockies ritual.

Tackle class III–IV rapids on the glacier-fed Kicking Horse River with professional river guides and full safety gear. Cold spray, fast drops, and canyon walls amplify the thrill.

This adventure is offered at additional cost and is bookable on tour. Expect powerful hydraulics, calmer stretches for scenery, and a riverside base that makes getting on the water seamless.

Glide across Maligne Lake in a rented canoe to see hanging glaciers and deep-green forests mirrored in ultra-clear water. Set your pace and drift into quiet coves where mountains tower above.

This independent outing is at additional cost and bookable on tour. Expect calm sections, light breezes, and endless photo angles on one of Jasper’s signature lakes.

Skim the Pacific on a Zodiac in search of gray whales, humpbacks, sea lions, and bald eagles along kelp-lined shores and rocky islets.

This wildlife expedition is at additional cost and bookable on tour. Naturalist guides share ecology and migration stories while you scan the horizon with binoculars amid salt spray and ocean light.

Learn to surf gentle rollers on sandy west-coast beaches with wetsuit, soft-top board, and friendly instruction that sets you standing and smiling.

Lessons are at additional cost and bookable on tour. Expect cool water, steady breaks, and an infectious surf culture that pairs perfectly with beach bonfires and sea-salt air.

Walk Maligne Canyon on a well-marked path that crosses narrow bridges above a 60m-deep limestone gorge. Watch water vanish into karst fissures, then roar back as thundering waterfalls below.

Interpretive signs explain the canyon’s geology and wildlife corridors. Spruce and fir shade the trail while swifts skim the torrent—an easy, photogenic outing that showcases Jasper’s sculpted wilderness.

View Mount Robson, at 3,954m the highest peak in the Canadian Rockies, from the spacious deck of the provincial Visitor Centre. On clear days its banded cliffs and cloud-catching summit dominate the horizon.

Inside, displays outline mountaineering lore, geology, and Indigenous connections to the Yellowhead Pass. Pause for photos and reflection before the road unwinds toward British Columbia’s inland rainforests.

Paddle Clearwater Lake on a guided, half-day canoe excursion that glides past granite headlands and quiet coves where loons call. Learn basic strokes, share a rhythm, and watch mountains ripple in the mirror-calm water.

Pull up for an included shore lunch with panoramic views of this glacier-fed lake. The pace is mellow, the scenery outsized—classic Wells Gray wilderness in every direction.

Explore the shores of Seton Lake, a fjord-like lake ringed by steep, sun-baked slopes and turquoise water. Short paths lead to viewpoints ideal for pause for photos and reflection.

The dry interior landscape contrasts strikingly with coastal ranges on the horizon—an ever-changing B.C. panorama that unfolds between forested plateaus and glaciated peaks.

Hike Whistler’s alpine trails at your own pace, from waterfall strolls to ridge-line lookouts above Daisy Lake. Your CEO offers route ideas, while you decide the distance and challenge.

West Coast cedar and hemlock shade the paths; granite slabs warm in the sun; marmots whistle from talus. Soak in the coastal mountain scenery that made Whistler an outdoor capital in every season.

Sail with BC Ferries across island-studded straits, threading between forested shores and snow-tipped ranges that drop to the sea. Open decks invite sea air and wide-angle photos of coastal mountain and island views.

Watch for gulls and cormorants skimming the wake while the ferry glides past lighthouses and sheltered coves. It’s a relaxed maritime interlude that links mainland peaks with Vancouver Island’s wild Pacific edge.

Walk among ancient Douglas firs and redcedars in MacMillan Provincial Park’s Cathedral Grove, where moss-draped branches filter emerald light and trunks span generations.

Easy boardwalks and forest paths reveal 800-year-old giants and nurse logs teeming with new life. Interpretive signs deepen the sense of time in this rare remnant of coastal temperate rainforest.

Visit the Old Country Market, a quirky island favourite where turf-topped roofs host grazing goats. Browse artisan snacks and souvenirs, or simply watch the goats on the roof from the courtyard.

Stalls overflow with local produce and baked treats—an easy stop that mixes roadside whimsy with a taste of Vancouver Island’s playful character. Sample local flavours before the Pacific beckons you onward.

Stroll Pacific Rim’s wild beaches, where surf rolls against arcades of driftwood and mist hangs over headlands. Follow rainforest boardwalks through salal and cedar to pocket coves and tide-line treasures.

Listen for ravens and the boom of ocean swells as you trace the edge of a UNESCO-recognized biosphere. This is the West Coast at its rawest—sand, spray, and old-growth forest in close embrace.

Join a short orientation walk around Victoria’s Inner Harbour, a graceful waterfront framed by floatplanes, heritage shopfronts, and gardens.

Admire Parliament Buildings and the Fairmont Empress as your CEO points out eateries, green spaces, and sunset viewpoints. With bearings set, enjoy a relaxed evening in B.C.’s historic capital.

Gather for a Big Night Out at camp beneath a velvet sky. Music, games, and stories spark easy laughter as embers glow and constellations sharpen overhead.

It’s pure backcountry camaraderie—simple, spirited, and shared. Laugh under the stars, trade trip highlights, and enjoy the kind of campfire camaraderie that turns a group into friends.

Step onto ancient ice with a certified guide to explore crevasses, millwells, and blue-toned seracs on the Athabasca Glacier. Learn how the Columbia Icefield feeds rivers bound for three oceans.

This specialized outing is at additional cost and bookable on tour. Crampons and instruction are provided; the experience rewards with close-up glacier geology and crisp alpine air.

Ride rolling rapids on the Athabasca River, a scenic run framed by spruce forests and broad gravel bars where elk often graze. Guides handle the logistics so you can paddle, grin, and take it in.

Available at additional cost and bookable on tour, this half-day adventure blends splashy fun with panorama-filled floats through Jasper’s wild corridor.

Fly by zipline between old-growth platforms with views into a deep coastal valley. Guides handle rigging and safety while you take that leap and feel pure, fast glide.

This adrenaline hit is at additional cost and bookable on tour. Forest scents, rushing creek below, and big-mountain skylines deliver a memorable rush.

Ride signature singletrack or the famed bike park with rental gear and trail passes sized to your comfort level. Banked turns, flow trails, and spruce-lined descents define the scene.

At additional cost and bookable on tour, options range from guided beginner laps to advanced gravity runs—always with that unmistakable Whistler buzz.

Glide on the Peak 2 Peak Gondola between Whistler and Blackcomb for huge views over glaciers, lakes, and subalpine meadows. Step off to walk airy ridge paths and short viewpoint loops.

Tickets are at additional cost and bookable on tour. Clear days deliver cinematic horizons; even moody weather has drama in these high, wind-scoured basins.

Hike to the Lake Agnes Tea House along a forested path past Mirror Lake and tumbling cascades to a high-alpine bowl. Views of turquoise Lake Louise and serrated peaks accompany every switchback.

At the historic tea house (serving hikers since 1901), sip a warm drink if you wish and admire the still waters of Lake Agnes. The trail blends steady effort with rich payoff—glacial geology, larch and fir, and a timeless mountain hut culture.

Explore Emerald Lake, where jade-green water mirrors cathedral peaks and cliff bands dusted with spruce. Follow the easy shoreline to hear loons and watch silt-blue streams feed the basin.

Continue to see Takakkaw Falls, a 254m free-fall that thunders from the Daly Glacier into the Kicking Horse River valley. Mist on your face, roar in your ears—this is Yoho at its most dramatic, carved by ice and time.

Travel the Icefields Parkway, a legendary ribbon of highway linking glacier-capped summits with broad U-shaped valleys. Pull over at Bow Lake for photographs of cobalt waters beneath the Wapta Icefield.

Continue to pause at the Columbia Icefield, where ancient ice spills toward the road in sweeping tongues. Interpretive exhibits, wind-scoured moraines, and icy views reveal how glaciers shape the Rockies’ stark, beautiful architecture.

Join an orientation walk through the compact centre of Banff to get practical tips, scenic bearings, and local suggestions. Framed by Cascade Mountain and the Bow River, this alpine town is your springboard to lakes, canyons, and wildlife-rich valleys.

Use your park access to wander forested trails and viewpoints across Banff National Park. Breathe the spruce-scented air, watch for elk on meadows, and soak in the alpine atmosphere that made Canada’s first national park a global icon.

Meet your fellow travellers and meet your CEO and group in downtown Calgary, a lively gateway to the Rockies. Ease into the adventure with the Calgary pub scene—craft ales, casual bites, and a friendly mountain-city vibe that makes introductions effortless.

Swap stories, compare bucket lists, and enjoy a free evening to settle into the rhythm of small-group travel. This relaxed start sets the tone for the days ahead, blending camaraderie with the energy of Alberta’s biggest city.