10-day Rocky Mountains Whistler Big West Tour from Vancouver
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Hold onto your toques for the Big West tour, a 10 day journey into some of the most beautiful scenery in Western Canada! We’ll explore the stunning Canadian Rockies and the alpine beauty of Whistler, hiking and swimming at lakes, rivers, and waterfalls and much more! Of course, there’s plenty of wildlife around for animal lovers, some great activities for thrill seekers, and Indigenous cultures to learn about! Experience Banff and Jasper National Parks as we travel the Icefields Parkway, one of the most scenic roads in the world.Note: The Big West is a combination of our Sea to Sky and Caribou tours. 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+.
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ItineraryDay 1: Vancouver - Whistler Stop At: Cypress Mountain, 6000 Cypress Bowl Road, West Vancouver, British Columbia V7V 3N9 CanadaGet a unique view of Vancouver from above (weather permitting).Duration: 15 minutesStop At: Shannon Falls Provincial Park, Squamish, British Columbia V0N 1H0 CanadaSee the third highest waterfalls in BC, the 335 m Shannon Falls!Duration: 30 minutesStop At: Alice Lake Provincial Park, Highway 99 (13 kilometers north of Squamish), Squamish, British Columbia V0N 3G0 CanadaWe'll stop for a picnic lunch (not included) in this Provincial Park, where you can also go for a swim or walk the loop trail.Duration: 1 hourStop At: Brandywine Falls Provincial Park, Highway 99, Whistler, British Columbia V0N 1H0 CanadaTake a short walk through west coast rainforest to these picturesque falls and hear the story of how they were named.Duration: 30 minutesStop At: Squamish Lil'wat Cultural Centre, 4584 Blackcomb Way, Whistler, British Columbia V8E 0Y3 CanadaUpon our arrival in Whistler, we’ll take a guided tour of the Squamish Lil’wat Cultural Centre including a forest walk with a Cultural Ambassador, to learn about the Indigenous cultures of the Whistler Valley.Duration: 1 hour 30 minutesMeals included: • Accommodation included: HI Whistler - mixed gender, dormitory-style rooms (usually 4 beds per room)Day 2: Whistler - Vancouver Stop At: Whistler, Whistler, British ColumbiaWe don’t leave until the afternoon today, so you’ll have plenty of time to get your thrill on by ziplining, bungee jumping, downhill mountain biking, or hiking on either Whistler or Blackcomb Mountains. If you’re looking to relax, find a spot in one of the beautiful parks. The day is yours to enjoy as you please! Duration: 8 hoursStop At: Tantalus Lookout, BC-99, Squamish, BC V0N 1H0, CanadaEnjoy views of the glacier-capped Tantalus Range of the Coast Mountains!Duration: 15 minutesNo meals included on this day.Accommodation included: HI Vancouver Jericho Beach Hostel - mixed gender, dormitory-style rooms Day 3: Vancouver - Kelowna Stop At: Bridal Veil Falls Provincial Park, South side of the Fraser River, 16 km east of Chilliwack, Chilliwack, British Columbia V0X 1X1 CanadaAt our first stop, we’ll take a short walk in a west coast rainforest to check out Bridal Veil Falls.Duration: 30 minutesStop At: Hope, Hope, British ColumbiaWe'll stop to pickup lunch supplies in the self-proclaimed "Chainsaw Carving Capital of Canada", the town of Hope, BC. Duration: 30 minutesStop At: Sudbury Beach, Skaha Lake Road, Penticton, British Columbia V2A 6G8 CanadaAfter crossing through the Coastal Mountains, we arrive in the semi-arid grasslands of the Okanagan where we’ll go for a paddleboard on Skaha Lake in Penticton.Duration: 1 hourStop At: Kelowna, Kelowna, Okanagan Valley, British ColumbiaThen it’s onto Kelowna on Lake Okanagan, our destination for the night. We’ll be replenishing ourselves with a special dinner at Kekuli Café in Westbank, where you’ll get to try Indigenous cuisine.Duration: 5 hoursMeals included: • Accommodation included: Samesun Kelowna - mixed gender, dormitory-style roomsDay 4: Kelowna - BanffStop At: The Last Spike Gift Shoppe, Highway 1, Trans-Canada Highway 45km West of Revelstoke, Craigellachie, British Columbia V0E 2J0 CanadaSee this historic site where the last railroad spike on the Canadian Pacific Railway was driven in November 1885, connecting Canada from West to East.Duration: 15 minutesStop At: Revelstoke, Revelstoke, Kootenay Rockies, British ColumbiaIn Revelstoke, you'll have the option to go kayaking on a lake, in beautiful, hand crafted wooden kayaks, surrounded by beautiful mountain scenery!Duration: 2 hoursStop At: Banff, Banff, Banff National Park, AlbertaContinuing 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.Duration: 1 hourMeals included: • Accommodation included: HI Banff Alpine Centre - mixed gender, dormitory-style roomsDay 5: Banff - Rampart Creek Stop At: Moraine Lake Rd off Great Divide Hwy, Lake Louise, Banff National Park, Alberta CanadaOur day begins at the stunning Moraine Lake, in the Valley of the Ten Peaks. Please note that this is a seasonal stop.Duration: 30 minutesStop At: Lake Louise, Lake Louise, Banff National Park, AlbertaWe'll see one of the most famous and photographed lakes in the world, Lake Louise!Duration: 1 hourStop At: Crowfoot Glacier, Improvement District No. 9, Banff National Park, Alberta CanadaSee for yourself (sort of!) why it's called the Crowfoot Glacier.Duration: 15 minutesStop At: Mistaya Canyon, Banff National Park, Alberta CanadaWe'll take an easy walk down to the impressive Mistaya Canyon.Duration: 30 minutesStop At: HI Rampart Creek Wilderness Hostel, Banff National Park Of Canada, AB-93, Banff, AB T1L 1B3, CanadaTonight we stay in a rustic, wilderness hostel alongside Rampart Creek. Why not take a dip in the creek, then relax in the wood-burning sauna, before enjoying a campfire under the stars tonight?Duration: 8 hoursNo meals included on this day.Accommodation included: HI Rampart Creek Wilderness Hostel - mixed gender, dormitory-style rooms at a semi-rustic wilderness propertyDay 6: Rampart Creek - Jasper Stop At: Columbia Icefield Discovery Centre, Highway 93 Icefields Pkwy, Improvement District No. 12, Jasper National Park, Alberta T1L 1J3 CanadaOur main attraction today is the Columbia Icefield, the largest icefield in the Rocky Mountains at 325 square kilometres.Duration: 2 hoursStop At: Maligne Canyon, Maligne Lake Road, Jasper, Jasper National Park, Alberta T0E 1E0 CanadaThen it’s on to Maligne Canyon, the deepest canyon in Jasper, for a scenic hike that crosses several bridges with amazing views into the canyon.Duration: 1 hourStop At: Jasper, Jasper, Jasper National Park, AlbertaAfterwards, we’ll roll into the Jasper townsite where you’ll have the rest of the afternoon and evening free to explore on your own.Duration: 7 hoursNo meals included on this day.Accommodation included: New HI Jasper - mixed gender, dormitory-style roomsDay 7: Jasper - Banff Stop At: Athabasca Falls, Hwy 93, Jasper, Jasper National Park, Alberta T0E 1E0 CanadaOur first stop is at Athabasca Falls, one of the most powerful and picturesque waterfalls in the Rockies.Duration: 30 minutesStop At: Goats & Glacier Lookout, Improvement District No. 12, AB T0E 1E0, CanadaThis is followed by a bit of mountain goat spotting (we’re still amazed at how they hold on) at the Goats and Glaciers viewpoint.Duration: 30 minutesStop At: Waterfowl Lakes, Improvement District No. 9, AB T0L, CanadaThen on to Waterfowl Lakes to soak in the backdrop of Mount Chephren, which was named after the 4th Dynasty Egyptian Pharaoh.Duration: 15 minutesMeals included: • Accommodation included: Samesun Banff - mixed gender, dormitory-style roomsDay 8: Banff Free Day Stop At: Banff National Park, Banff National Park, AlbertaSpend 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!Duration: 10 hoursMeals included: • Accommodation included: Samesun Banff - mixed gender, dormitory-style roomsDay 9: Banff - Kelowna Stop At: Takakkaw Falls, Yoho National Park, British Columbia CanadaThese magnificent falls in Yoho National Park are some of the highest in Canada at 381m! Note: this is a seasonal stop.Duration: 30 minutesStop At: Emerald Lake Road, Yoho National Park, British Columbia CanadaWe'll stop for photos at the pristine Emerald Lake, also in Yoho NP. Note: this is a seasonal stop.Duration: 30 minutesStop At: Natural Bridge, Yoho National Park, British Columbia CanadaNot far from Emerald Lake, we'll check out this natural wonder, which spans the Kicking Horse River. Note: this is a seasonal stop.Duration: 15 minutesStop At: Kalamalka Lake Lookout, Vernon, British Columbia CanadaWe’ll also stop for a photo at the stunning Kalamalka Lake viewpoint after reaching the Okanagan Valley.Duration: 15 minutesMeals included: • Accommodation included: Samesun Kelowna - mixed gender, dormitory-style roomsDay 10: Kelowna - Vancouver Pass By: Okanagan Lake, Kelowna, British Columbia CanadaToday we cross the beautiful Okanagan Lake and climb over high mountain passes as we make our way to the west coast. Stop At: Tuckkwiowhum Heritage Village, 46292 Tuckkwiowhum Rd, Boston Bar, BC V0K 1C0, CanadaOur main destination of the day is Tuckkwiowhum Village, an Indigenous heritage site, where we’ll enjoy a guided tour and interact with a Traditional Knowledge Keeper.Duration: 1 hour 30 minutesStop At: Othello Tunnels, Othello Road Coquihalla Canyon Provincial Park, Hope, British Columbia V0X 1L1 CanadaWe'll explore the Othello Tunnels, named after the Shakespearean character, and part of the now defunct Kettle Valley Railway system, before finishing the tour in Vancouver.Duration: 45 minutesMeals included: • No accommodation included on this day.
Additional Information
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Not wheelchair accessible
- 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.
- Near public transportation
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 24 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- 9 nights accommodation in mixed gender, hostel dorm-style rooms
- Moose Bus transportation
- Services of a professional & fun tour guide/driver
- Paddleboarding on Skaha Lake
- National Park fees
- Guided tours of Squamish Lil’wat Cultural Centre and Tuckkwiowhum Village Indigenous heritage site
- 4x Breakfast
- 3x Dinner
- Accommodation included: 9 nights
- Entry/Admission - Squamish Lil'wat Cultural Centre
- Entry/Admission - Tuckkwiowhum Heritage Village
- Meals except as indicated under Inclusions
- Optional activities
Hold onto your toques for the Big West tour, a 10 day journey into some of the most beautiful scenery in Western Canada! We’ll explore the stunning Canadian Rockies and the alpine beauty of Whistler, hiking and swimming at lakes, rivers, and waterfalls and much more! Of course, there’s plenty of wildlife around for animal lovers, some great activities for thrill seekers, and Indigenous cultures to learn about! Experience Banff and Jasper National Parks as we travel the Icefields Parkway, one of the most scenic roads in the world.Note: The Big West is a combination of our Sea to Sky and Caribou tours. 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+.
DEAL FEATURED AND CHARGED IN US CURRENCY.
ItineraryDay 1: Vancouver - Whistler Stop At: Cypress Mountain, 6000 Cypress Bowl Road, West Vancouver, British Columbia V7V 3N9 CanadaGet a unique view of Vancouver from above (weather permitting).Duration: 15 minutesStop At: Shannon Falls Provincial Park, Squamish, British Columbia V0N 1H0 CanadaSee the third highest waterfalls in BC, the 335 m Shannon Falls!Duration: 30 minutesStop At: Alice Lake Provincial Park, Highway 99 (13 kilometers north of Squamish), Squamish, British Columbia V0N 3G0 CanadaWe'll stop for a picnic lunch (not included) in this Provincial Park, where you can also go for a swim or walk the loop trail.Duration: 1 hourStop At: Brandywine Falls Provincial Park, Highway 99, Whistler, British Columbia V0N 1H0 CanadaTake a short walk through west coast rainforest to these picturesque falls and hear the story of how they were named.Duration: 30 minutesStop At: Squamish Lil'wat Cultural Centre, 4584 Blackcomb Way, Whistler, British Columbia V8E 0Y3 CanadaUpon our arrival in Whistler, we’ll take a guided tour of the Squamish Lil’wat Cultural Centre including a forest walk with a Cultural Ambassador, to learn about the Indigenous cultures of the Whistler Valley.Duration: 1 hour 30 minutesMeals included: • Accommodation included: HI Whistler - mixed gender, dormitory-style rooms (usually 4 beds per room)Day 2: Whistler - Vancouver Stop At: Whistler, Whistler, British ColumbiaWe don’t leave until the afternoon today, so you’ll have plenty of time to get your thrill on by ziplining, bungee jumping, downhill mountain biking, or hiking on either Whistler or Blackcomb Mountains. If you’re looking to relax, find a spot in one of the beautiful parks. The day is yours to enjoy as you please! Duration: 8 hoursStop At: Tantalus Lookout, BC-99, Squamish, BC V0N 1H0, CanadaEnjoy views of the glacier-capped Tantalus Range of the Coast Mountains!Duration: 15 minutesNo meals included on this day.Accommodation included: HI Vancouver Jericho Beach Hostel - mixed gender, dormitory-style rooms Day 3: Vancouver - Kelowna Stop At: Bridal Veil Falls Provincial Park, South side of the Fraser River, 16 km east of Chilliwack, Chilliwack, British Columbia V0X 1X1 CanadaAt our first stop, we’ll take a short walk in a west coast rainforest to check out Bridal Veil Falls.Duration: 30 minutesStop At: Hope, Hope, British ColumbiaWe'll stop to pickup lunch supplies in the self-proclaimed "Chainsaw Carving Capital of Canada", the town of Hope, BC. Duration: 30 minutesStop At: Sudbury Beach, Skaha Lake Road, Penticton, British Columbia V2A 6G8 CanadaAfter crossing through the Coastal Mountains, we arrive in the semi-arid grasslands of the Okanagan where we’ll go for a paddleboard on Skaha Lake in Penticton.Duration: 1 hourStop At: Kelowna, Kelowna, Okanagan Valley, British ColumbiaThen it’s onto Kelowna on Lake Okanagan, our destination for the night. We’ll be replenishing ourselves with a special dinner at Kekuli Café in Westbank, where you’ll get to try Indigenous cuisine.Duration: 5 hoursMeals included: • Accommodation included: Samesun Kelowna - mixed gender, dormitory-style roomsDay 4: Kelowna - BanffStop At: The Last Spike Gift Shoppe, Highway 1, Trans-Canada Highway 45km West of Revelstoke, Craigellachie, British Columbia V0E 2J0 CanadaSee this historic site where the last railroad spike on the Canadian Pacific Railway was driven in November 1885, connecting Canada from West to East.Duration: 15 minutesStop At: Revelstoke, Revelstoke, Kootenay Rockies, British ColumbiaIn Revelstoke, you'll have the option to go kayaking on a lake, in beautiful, hand crafted wooden kayaks, surrounded by beautiful mountain scenery!Duration: 2 hoursStop At: Banff, Banff, Banff National Park, AlbertaContinuing 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.Duration: 1 hourMeals included: • Accommodation included: HI Banff Alpine Centre - mixed gender, dormitory-style roomsDay 5: Banff - Rampart Creek Stop At: Moraine Lake Rd off Great Divide Hwy, Lake Louise, Banff National Park, Alberta CanadaOur day begins at the stunning Moraine Lake, in the Valley of the Ten Peaks. Please note that this is a seasonal stop.Duration: 30 minutesStop At: Lake Louise, Lake Louise, Banff National Park, AlbertaWe'll see one of the most famous and photographed lakes in the world, Lake Louise!Duration: 1 hourStop At: Crowfoot Glacier, Improvement District No. 9, Banff National Park, Alberta CanadaSee for yourself (sort of!) why it's called the Crowfoot Glacier.Duration: 15 minutesStop At: Mistaya Canyon, Banff National Park, Alberta CanadaWe'll take an easy walk down to the impressive Mistaya Canyon.Duration: 30 minutesStop At: HI Rampart Creek Wilderness Hostel, Banff National Park Of Canada, AB-93, Banff, AB T1L 1B3, CanadaTonight we stay in a rustic, wilderness hostel alongside Rampart Creek. Why not take a dip in the creek, then relax in the wood-burning sauna, before enjoying a campfire under the stars tonight?Duration: 8 hoursNo meals included on this day.Accommodation included: HI Rampart Creek Wilderness Hostel - mixed gender, dormitory-style rooms at a semi-rustic wilderness propertyDay 6: Rampart Creek - Jasper Stop At: Columbia Icefield Discovery Centre, Highway 93 Icefields Pkwy, Improvement District No. 12, Jasper National Park, Alberta T1L 1J3 CanadaOur main attraction today is the Columbia Icefield, the largest icefield in the Rocky Mountains at 325 square kilometres.Duration: 2 hoursStop At: Maligne Canyon, Maligne Lake Road, Jasper, Jasper National Park, Alberta T0E 1E0 CanadaThen it’s on to Maligne Canyon, the deepest canyon in Jasper, for a scenic hike that crosses several bridges with amazing views into the canyon.Duration: 1 hourStop At: Jasper, Jasper, Jasper National Park, AlbertaAfterwards, we’ll roll into the Jasper townsite where you’ll have the rest of the afternoon and evening free to explore on your own.Duration: 7 hoursNo meals included on this day.Accommodation included: New HI Jasper - mixed gender, dormitory-style roomsDay 7: Jasper - Banff Stop At: Athabasca Falls, Hwy 93, Jasper, Jasper National Park, Alberta T0E 1E0 CanadaOur first stop is at Athabasca Falls, one of the most powerful and picturesque waterfalls in the Rockies.Duration: 30 minutesStop At: Goats & Glacier Lookout, Improvement District No. 12, AB T0E 1E0, CanadaThis is followed by a bit of mountain goat spotting (we’re still amazed at how they hold on) at the Goats and Glaciers viewpoint.Duration: 30 minutesStop At: Waterfowl Lakes, Improvement District No. 9, AB T0L, CanadaThen on to Waterfowl Lakes to soak in the backdrop of Mount Chephren, which was named after the 4th Dynasty Egyptian Pharaoh.Duration: 15 minutesMeals included: • Accommodation included: Samesun Banff - mixed gender, dormitory-style roomsDay 8: Banff Free Day Stop At: Banff National Park, Banff National Park, AlbertaSpend 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!Duration: 10 hoursMeals included: • Accommodation included: Samesun Banff - mixed gender, dormitory-style roomsDay 9: Banff - Kelowna Stop At: Takakkaw Falls, Yoho National Park, British Columbia CanadaThese magnificent falls in Yoho National Park are some of the highest in Canada at 381m! Note: this is a seasonal stop.Duration: 30 minutesStop At: Emerald Lake Road, Yoho National Park, British Columbia CanadaWe'll stop for photos at the pristine Emerald Lake, also in Yoho NP. Note: this is a seasonal stop.Duration: 30 minutesStop At: Natural Bridge, Yoho National Park, British Columbia CanadaNot far from Emerald Lake, we'll check out this natural wonder, which spans the Kicking Horse River. Note: this is a seasonal stop.Duration: 15 minutesStop At: Kalamalka Lake Lookout, Vernon, British Columbia CanadaWe’ll also stop for a photo at the stunning Kalamalka Lake viewpoint after reaching the Okanagan Valley.Duration: 15 minutesMeals included: • Accommodation included: Samesun Kelowna - mixed gender, dormitory-style roomsDay 10: Kelowna - Vancouver Pass By: Okanagan Lake, Kelowna, British Columbia CanadaToday we cross the beautiful Okanagan Lake and climb over high mountain passes as we make our way to the west coast. Stop At: Tuckkwiowhum Heritage Village, 46292 Tuckkwiowhum Rd, Boston Bar, BC V0K 1C0, CanadaOur main destination of the day is Tuckkwiowhum Village, an Indigenous heritage site, where we’ll enjoy a guided tour and interact with a Traditional Knowledge Keeper.Duration: 1 hour 30 minutesStop At: Othello Tunnels, Othello Road Coquihalla Canyon Provincial Park, Hope, British Columbia V0X 1L1 CanadaWe'll explore the Othello Tunnels, named after the Shakespearean character, and part of the now defunct Kettle Valley Railway system, before finishing the tour in Vancouver.Duration: 45 minutesMeals included: • No accommodation included on this day.
Additional Information
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Not wheelchair accessible
- 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.
- Near public transportation
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 24 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- 9 nights accommodation in mixed gender, hostel dorm-style rooms
- Moose Bus transportation
- Services of a professional & fun tour guide/driver
- Paddleboarding on Skaha Lake
- National Park fees
- Guided tours of Squamish Lil’wat Cultural Centre and Tuckkwiowhum Village Indigenous heritage site
- 4x Breakfast
- 3x Dinner
- Accommodation included: 9 nights
- Entry/Admission - Squamish Lil'wat Cultural Centre
- Entry/Admission - Tuckkwiowhum Heritage Village
- Meals except as indicated under Inclusions
- Optional activities
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