Epic landscapes, legendary mountain towns, and unforgettable group vibes. This is the ultimate Rockies road trip for young explorers.
Day 1 – Vancouver to Valemount
Kick things off early as you meet your crew at Canada Place and hit the road by 7:15am. Cruise through the dramatic Coquihalla Corridor with a quick stop in Hope for coffee and snacks. After lunch in Kamloops (own expense), stretch your legs at Spahats Falls in Wells Gray Provincial Park.
Arrive in Valemount in the evening with free time to grab dinner, chill with the group, or enjoy the hotel amenities.
Day 2 – Valemount via Jasper to Golden
Fuel up with breakfast at Café Mt. Robson (included) and soak in views of the tallest peak in the Canadian Rockies (weather permitting). Roll into Jasper for free time to explore shops and cafés before tackling one of the most scenic drives on Earth, the Icefields Parkway.
Stop at the Columbia Icefield Discovery Centre with time for lunch and an option to book the Ice Explorer Glacier Adventure (additional cost). Visit either Peyto Lake or Bow Lake before arriving in Golden.
Evening free time: hotel hangouts or optional pub night at Rockwater Grill & Bar or Whitetooth Brewing Co.
Day 3 – Golden to Banff back to Golden
After breakfast, head to Emerald Lake in Yoho National Park, then on to Lake Louise for a lakeside walk and picnic lunch (own expense). Visit Moraine Lake (seasonal) before exploring Banff highlights including Bow Falls, Banff Avenue, and the Banff Springs Hotel.
Optional Banff Gondola ride up Sulphur Mountain. Return to Golden for group games, laughs, and a relaxed mountain night.
Day 4 – Golden to Vancouver
Breakfast, then get ready for thrills at the Golden Skybridge (included!) walk Canada’s highest suspension bridges high above the canyon with insane mountain views.
Begin the journey back west with stops at Craigellachie (Last Spike of the Canadian Pacific Railway), lunch in Kamloops (own expense), and a final break in Hope.
Arrive back in Vancouver around 8:00pm.
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