A family self-drive holiday through the incredible Canadian Rockies. Stand upon a huge glacier, stay in a Teepee and embrace your inner cowgirl or cowboy, take an exhilarating white water rafting trip and hike or bike through the beauty of the region.
- Step right into Jurassic Park on a dinosaur dig
- Watch black bears grazing in alpine meadows
- Explore Whistler by mountain bike
- Stand upon a glacier in the Rockies largest ice field
- Take an exhilarating white-water rafting trip
- Stay in a Teepee and take a trail ride
Starting in Calgary, step back in time on your very own dinosaur dig. Then head into Banff National Park to take in panoramic views at the top of Sulphur Mountain, hike or bike around the area and relax in mineral-rich hot springs.
Drive the Icefields Parkway up to Jasper - ranked as one of the world’s top road trips - where you can hike and witness emerald green lakes, cascading waterfalls and towering mountain scenery. Embark on an adventure on an icon in the Canadian Rockies, the Colombia Icefield where you can step foot on the Athabasca Glacier.
Journey to the Wild West and stay at one of the oldest operated guest ranches in Wells Gray Provincial Park, where you can saddle up and take a Tipi Trail Ride. Spend a couple of days on the beaches of Okanagan Lake where there are plenty of water-based activities to keep the whole family busy, before heading for a stay in a Teepee and an exhilarating white water rafting trip!
Complete the trip with a stay in Whistler, ziplining between mountains looking out for bears below you.
Typical Itinerary
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Day 1: Fly to Calgary
Arriving the same day, the rest of the afternoon is at leisure. -
Day 2: Drumheller Royal Tyrell Museum and Heritage Park Historical Village
Journey 3.9 billion years back through time and step into Jurassic Park for your very own dinosaur dig. Visit Canada’s largest living history museum, hop aboard a steam train, pan for gold and take a wagon ride as you learn about the country's Indigenous culture. -
Days 3-4 : Banff National Park
Drive to Banff, stopping for a hike along the way and then ride the Gondola up Sulphur Mountain for panoramic views.
Hire eBikes to explore the surrounding area or saddle up and choose a trail ride looking for wildlife hidden amongst the grassy meadows, before a relaxing and mineral-rich dip in Banff Upper Hot Springs.
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Day 5: Jasper National Park and the Athabasca Glacier
Drive the Icefields Parkway up to Jasper, passing mountains, glaciers, waterfalls and turquoise lakes. This road is often known as ‘bear jam’ as bears and wildlife will have you slowing at the roadside.
Embark on an adventure at the largest ice field in the Rockies – the Colombia Icefield where you can choose to discover the deep crevasses and depths of ice with a professional guide on a half day tour. Or for a shorter option, ride the Ice Explorer or Ice Odyssey out onto the glacier before you disembark and fill your water bottles up with ice cold, refreshing glacier water. You can also visit the Skywalk – a glass-bottom walkway, 305 metres high that can make your stomach drop as you look out to the stunning valley!
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Days 6-7 : Waterfalls, Bears and Trail Rides in Wells Gray Provincial Park
Driving west via the highest peak in the Canadian Rockies, Mount Robson, stopping at various waterfalls en route and looking for bears as they emerge from the forest to graze on the grasses and berries on the roadside.
Saddle up and experience your very own western adventure, whether you are a beginner or experienced rider and spend the evening stargazing at the ranch.
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Days 8-9 : Lake Okanagan
With numerous beaches and parks in the Okanagan Valley, choose from a variety of watersports, biking, hiking and a zip line adventure park to keep your family busy. -
Days 10-11 : Teepee stay and White Water Rafting
Embark on a ‘no frills and all thrills’ adventure on the Thompson River as you jump onto your raft for a fun-filled white water rafting trip through 18 roaring rapids.
There are a variety of tamer activities on offer in the area, such as hiking or lake fishing and then stay in an authentically decorated Teepee.
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Days 12-13 : Bear viewing, Bikes and Ziplines in Whistler
With multiple activities on offer in and around Whistler, as well as magnificent vistas on all sides, Whistler is regarded as one of the top year-round destinations in Canada. Head out on 4x4 vehicles for an outdoor learning experience with specialist guides, searching for bears and other wildlife, paddle down the river, zipline through the valley or rent bikes to explore the area on your own. -
Day 14: Drive to Vancouver and Return Home
Drive down to Vancouver International Airport for your overnight flight back to the UK. -
Day 15: Arrive UK
Please note: Please kindly note that due to the FIFA World Cup taking place in Canada from 10 June –10 July, additional supplementary charges are likely for travel quotations during this period.
Duration and Guide Prices
- Age Guide: 10+
- Itinerary Type: Tailor-made Holiday
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Dates & Prices
Our trip ideas are flexible and can be offered during the date ranges below, on a date of your choice. To book, make a no obligation booking request with your preferred departure date or enquire to find out more.
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| Year | From | To | Duration | Adult price, excluding flights, from | Child price, excluding flights, from | Duration | Adult price, including flights, from | Child price, including flights, from | Options |
| 2026 | 14 Jun | 22 Jun | 14 days | £1,995 | £795 | 15 days | £3,195 | £1,795 | Book or Enquire |
| 2026 | 23 Jun | 31 Aug | 14 days | £2,045 | £845 | 15 days | £3,245 | £1,845 | Book or Enquire |
| 2027 | 1 Jun | 31 Aug | 14 days | £1,875 | £795 | 15 days | £3,195 | £1,795 | Book or Enquire |
For alternative dates, please contact us. We may be in the process of finalising further departures and are often able to tailor a holiday for you according to your own requirements.
Kindly note that we prepare our prices several months ahead of travel dates, and our flight-inclusive prices are provided as a general indication, based upon flight costs at the time of publication. Your quotation may vary, based upon the prices of flights (and the availability) at the time of your enquiry.
