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We believe single travellers should not have to pay more to travel so our group trips are designed for shared accommodation and do not involve a single supplement. Single travellers joining group trips are paired in twin or multi-share accommodation with someone of the same sex for the duration of the trip. Some of our Independent trips are designed differently and single travellers on these itineraries must pay the single trip price.

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.

You must be 18 to travel unaccompanied on a G Adventures tour. For minors travelling with a guardian over 21 years old, the minimum age is 12. You must be 18 to travel unaccompanied on a G Adventures tour. For minors travelling with a guardian over 21 years old, the minimum age is 12.

1. TRAVEL DAYS

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.

2. HIKES AND WALKS

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.

3. 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.

4. 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 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.

5. ACCOMMODATION NOTE:

Please be aware that properties we stay in with only two stories may not have elevators installed and climbing the stairs with your luggage will be necessary.

This G Adventures group trip is accompanied by one of our group leaders, otherwise known as a Chief Experience Officer (CEO). The CEO will be the group manager, leader and driver – this person is experienced in the routes travelled and will organize and lead the meal preparations and has experience in cooking a variety of local and international dishes for large groups.

As the group coordinator and manager, the aim of the CEO is to take the hassle out of your travels and to help you have the best trip possible. While not being guides in the traditional sense, you can expect them to have a broad general knowledge of the countries visited on the trip, including historical, cultural, religious and social aspects. They will also offer suggestions for things to do and to see, recommend great local eating venues and introduce you to our local friends.

We also use local guides where we think more specific knowledge will add to the enjoyment of the places we are visiting – we think it’s the best of both worlds.

This trip uses comfortable 3 star hotels, lodges and inns, well located in cities or near park entrances. Our chosen hotels vary in size, character, and amenities, but are of a very good standard, and the rooms are double occupancy with a private bathroom.

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!

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.

Cruise the Inside Passage through a labyrinth of glacial fjords and forested islets, tracing a storied marine corridor used by Indigenous mariners, prospectors, and coastal freighters. Watch for orcas and porpoises slicing the water beside the ferry and bald eagles riding thermals above spruce-clad slopes.

Between open decks and warm lounges, settle into a seafarer’s rhythm: tide lines scribbling the inlets, waterfalls thundering down granite walls, and snow-streaked Coast Mountains revealing themselves bend by bend. A contemplative, camera-ready day afloat.

Journey into the Skeena heartlands to stand atop Gitwangak Battle Hill, a National Historic Site linked to the warrior Nekt. Continue among one of the world’s greatest concentrations of poles to see towering totem poles at the Hazeltons and nearby Gitanyow.

Conclude at tour the ’Ksan Historical Village, a riverside complex of longhouses at the confluence of the Skeena and Bulkley. Interpretive displays reveal clan crests, carving traditions, and stories of warrior Nekt that bind landscape, lineage, and river to living culture.

Walk to Twin Falls at the base of Hudson Bay Mountain, where glacier-fed torrents plunge side by side through a rocky cleft. Follow forest paths and boardwalks to misty viewpoints, feeling the cool spray and hearing the roaring cascades pulse through the valley.

Interpretive signs highlight alpine geology and watersheds that shape the Bulkley Valley. Take time to frame the scene, breathe the cedar-scented air, and pause for photos and reflection beneath serrated peaks and silvered water.

Stop at the visitor centre beneath Mount Robson, the 3,954m monarch of the Canadian Rockies. If clouds lift, its blocky summit towers above meadows and the Robson River’s milky channels. Stroll an easy path to pause for photos and reflection along turquoise eddies.

Exhibits explain geology, wildlife corridors, and historic mountaineering on this sky-piercing massif. A short riverside walk reveals glacial silt tinting the water, with swallows flashing low over gravel bars and spruce forests scenting the air.

Wind into Fiddle Valley to soak in steaming mineral pools framed by serrated ridgelines and larch forests. Canada’s hottest natural springs are cooled to welcoming temperatures, inviting an unhurried immersion with mountain air on your skin and soaring peaks on the horizon.

Interpretive displays trace the springs’ geology and their role in park lore. Ease tired muscles from active days and step out restored, cheeks warm, senses reset, and the valley quiet settling in around you.

Drive the Icefields Parkway, a celebrated alpine route threading between serrated peaks, hanging glaciers, and jade lakes. Stop at the Columbia Icefield to view the Athabasca Glacier, a living river of ice that has retreated markedly in recent decades, revealing polished rock and moraine.

Between wildlife lookout stops and turquoise pullouts—think Bow and Peyto country—your CEO crafts time to pause for photos and reflection. At the Icefield centre, learn how ancient ice carves valleys and feeds brilliant blue lakes downstream.

Cruise Maligne Lake across ultramarine water ringed by the Queen Elizabeth Ranges, landing near photograph Spirit Island, a sacred place and one of Canada’s most iconic vistas. Guides share geology and Indigenous perspectives as glaciers glint above quiet coves.

The open-deck journey frames alpine light and reflections perfect for photographers. This experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour, subject to weather and seasonal schedules.

Hike the rim and bridges of Maligne Canyon, a narrow limestone gorge where glacial waters roar through sculpted chasms and mossy karst. Peer into potholes and over swirling pools, feeling spray rise from hidden falls below.

Naturalist commentary unpacks underground rivers and the valley’s ice-carved history while you navigate well-maintained paths and viewpoints. This guided experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour.

Float the Athabasca River on a gentle, guide-steered raft, watching glacial-blue water braid around gravel bars and spruce islets. Keep eyes open to spot elk and osprey, and listen for stories of fur traders and voyageurs who once plied this waterway.

With minimal splash and big-mountain backdrops, this relaxed outing suits most fitness levels and photography lovers alike. Offered at additional cost and bookable on tour, weather and river conditions permitting.

Choose a forested trail in the Bulkley Valley for alpine meadows, subalpine spruce, and wide-valley vistas, or head to visit Witset (Moricetown) Canyon where the Bulkley River surges through a rocky narrows long used for traditional salmon fishing.

Expect cool canyon breezes, thundering water, and interpretive insights into Wet’suwet’en territory. This flexible outing is tailored to conditions and interests, available at additional cost and bookable on tour.

Visit the Museum at Campbell River to explore exhibits that honour the First Nations of North Vancouver Island. Visit the Museum at Campbell River to see carved masks, bentwood boxes, and archival film that illuminate Kwakwa_ka_’wakw and Ligwilda’xw heritage and coastal lifeways shaped by cedar, salmon, and tide.

Guided interpretation links ancestral territories with contemporary culture, adding depth to what you’ll encounter across the coast. Expect evocative displays, personal stories, and the chance to pause amid carved cedar masks that embody lineage, ceremony, and resilience.

Ferry to Cormorant Island to visit Alert Bay’s World’s Tallest Totem and wander its shoreline community. Continue to explore the U’mista Cultural Centre, where repatriated potlatch regalia, button blankets, and headdresses tell powerful stories of the Kwakwa_ka_’wakw people.

Engaging exhibits trace the suppression and revival of the potlatch, revealing a culture’s continuity against the odds. Step outside to coastal trails scented with cedar and salt air and walk forested paths that echo with village history and sea-bird calls.

Meet your fellow travellers and meet your CEO and group in central Vancouver for a relaxed introduction to the journey ahead. Get a clear overview of daily logistics, safety, and local etiquette, and learn how we travel as a small group throughout Western Canada.

Swap first impressions and travel tips as your CEO shares neighbourhood suggestions for dining and evening strolls. This friendly kickoff sets the tone for a collaborative adventure and the freedom to enjoy a free evening exploring Vancouver’s coastal vibe at your own pace.