7-Day Small Group Tour: Canadian Rockies and National Parks
Overview
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168 hours
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Set out from Seattle on a 7-day tour of the stunning Canadian Rocky Mountains. On your journey through Western Canada, you’ll visit the cities of Kamloops, Banff, Lake Louise, Jasper, Whistler, Jasper and Vancouver. The Insta-worthy scenery, including alpine lakes, waterfalls, giant glaciers and the jagged Rocky Mountains will leave you breathless! This small-group tour with no more than 14 passengers offers wildlife spotting opportunities, either camping or lodging accommodations and optional tour excursions such as canoeing on Lake Louise, a helicopter flight over the Icefields and biking in Jasper.
Required Supplement Charges: Covers meals while on tour, payable on the first day of the tour:
• Camping: USD140 includes six (6) light breakfasts, seven (7) picnic-style lunches and six (5) communal dinners
• Lodging: USD85 includes seven (7) picnic-style lunches
New Private Tour Option - Purchase 8 seats and have a fully private tour with selected Camping or Lodging option.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children under 17 years must be accompanied by an adult
The minimum age for this tour is 7 years old.
This tour is not wheelchair accessible
Camping accommodation are a solo or 2-person tent. If you are traveling as a couple or as a group of four or more, please advise this at the time of booking in the Special Requirements box so accommodations can be made to keep your party together
Sleeping bags and pillows are not provided; you must bring your own, and if you don’t own a sleeping bag or travel pillow, your guide will make a stop at a store where you can purchase one
You may experience both warm and cool temperatures. It is recommended that you dress in layers, pack warm socks, a sweater or hooded jacket (water proof), hiking shoes, plenty of sunscreen, closed-toe shoes and a hat
Vegetarian meals are available upon request
Dinners are prepared at the campsite in a communal effort; participation is required
Please note: Bottled water is not provided on this tour. It is advised that you bring a refillable container. You will be able to refill at comfort stops made throughout your trip
All camping equipment-fully sanitized between tours
Cancellation Policy
If you cancel at least 56 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel within 56 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
What‘s Included
All necessary equipment (except sleeping bag)
6-nights camping trip (if camping option selected)
6-nights 3-star hotel accommodation (if lodging option selected)
Private transportation in a modern small group touring vehicle- fully customized with enlarged viewing windows
All taxes and handling charges
National Park fees for Jasper, Yoho and Banff
Attractions per itinerary
Gratuities
Camping Option: Meal Charge
Lodging Option: Meal Charge
Camping Option: Sleeping bag and travel pillow
Optional Excursion: Canoeing on Lake Louise
Optional Excursion: Helicopter Flight over Helicopter over the Columbia Icefield
Optional Excursion: Biking in Jasper National Park
What To Expect
Seattle to Kamloops
Accommodations
Campground or 3-star hotel if lodging option is selected
BC Wildlife Park
Your first day begins from Seattle going to Kamloops British Columbia. Kamloops is abundant with stunning scenery and great wildlife viewing. Cougars, bears elk and more inhabit the area. En route stop for a short walk and picnic at Bridal Veil Falls Provincial Park. Bridal Veil Falls, which tumbles 197 ft. over a smooth rock face, creating a veil-like effect.
Yoho National Park
Accommodations
Campground or 3-star hotel if lodging option is selected
Emerald Lake
Explore trials around the magnificent Emerald Lake where you can take a walk around the lake or simply relax in the lakeshore cafe and enjoy the views.
This afternoon you'll drive the Kicking Horse Pass across the Continental Divide into Alberta. Enjoy panoramic vistas of peaks exceeding 10,000 feet on Rogers Pass at the summit in Canada’s Glacier National Park en route to Banff for an overnight stay. Banff is a fun mountain town offering some alpine nightlife and numerous cafes and restaurants.
Banff National Park to Lake Louise
Accommodations
Campground or 3-star hotel if lodging option is selected
Lake Louise
Lake Louise is an alpine lake known for its stunning turquoise glacier fed waters ringed by high peaks and overlooked by a stately chateau. Multiple hiking trails lead up to the Lake Agnes Tea House for bird's-eye views of the lake.
Plain of Six Glaciers
Take a hike to the Plain-of-Six-Glaciers or canoe on these pristine waters. This afternoon visit Moraine Lake in the Valley of the Ten Peaks, at an elevation of approximately 6,183 feet for some epic photos.
Icefields Parkway Jasper National Park
Accommodations
Campground or 3-star hotel if lodging option is selected
Icefields Parkway
Spend the day driving and exploring the Icefields Parkway offerng endless vistas, jagged mountains, glaciers and wildlife viewing opportunities. These are truly one of the world's most spectacular drives.
Bow Glacier Falls Trail
Enjoy short walks, views of Bow Glacier and Peyto Lake, take an optional helicopter flight over the Icefields or a glacier walk.
Jasper National Park
Accommodations
Campground or 3-star hotel if lodging option is selected
With snowcapped summits and beautiful lakes, Jasper offers an abundance of wildlife, alpine lakes and numerous hiking and biking opportunities.
Mt. Robson
Sit back as your driver follows the Yellowhead Highway to Cleawater via Mount Robson (the highest point in the Canadian Rockies).
Whistler
Accommodations
1-night camping in Whistler if camping option selected or 3-star hotel if lodging option is selected
Whistler Blackcomb
Nestled at the base of Whistler and Blackcomb Mountains you will have the day free to explore all that Whistler has to offer. Enjoy spectacular scenery and incredible photo opportunities as you explore this cute ski town and home of the 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympics.
Vancouver and Seattle
Vancouver Downtown
Drive the spectacular Sea to Sky highway for your tour of Vancouver. This morning you'll get to tour Vancouver, including the waterfront, Gaslamp District, Chinatown and Stanley Park.
Seattle Waterfront
Then head to Seattle for a your evening downtown or drop off at the departure hotel.
Options
Small Group w/Camping
Camping Accommodations: Camping accommodations are solo or 2 person tents. Available seasonally.
Small Group w/Lodging
Lodging Accommodations: Accommodations are 3 Star or higher. Twin share or private solo rooms. Solo guests will be roomed in a solo private room.
Reviews
8 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Canadian Rockies August 2025
65dwightb,
Sep 4, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had such a wonderful time. Our guide Adriann was great. Our small group tour allowed us to spend more time with each other and plenty of time at each of our stops. Beautiful waterfalls and stunning lakes. The Icefields and Glacier walk was my favorite. A once in a lifetime. Adriann spent lots of time at each stop and even helped take photos of us. Thank you Bindlestiff Tours and special thanks to Adriann.
Love the Southwest tour, not so much the Canadian Rockies
lovetotravel787878,
Aug 8, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00I loved my Southwest tour with Bindlestiff so I booked the Canadian Rockies tour with them. Not great. While the Southwest tours are run like a well-oiled machine, and filled with many highlights, I can't say the same for the Canadian Rockies tour. It was a lot of driving with too few stops. If you want to watch Canada fly by your window, this is the tour for you. Plus, the guide kinda killed it for me. He was mostly into talking about his own adventures; didn't get much on Canada, wildlife, etc. And, while he said the tour was all about us, and what we wanted to do, I found he was always steered us into doing what was easiest for him, and would act a little pouty, if we wanted something different, from food to activities. I get it, he was driving a lot, but would have loved to spend more than just 1 hour in Banff town. The brochure talked about "cafes, restaurants and alpine nightlife," but we didn't get that. Instead, we spent 1 hour in town and drove back to camp for an awful meal of bargain pasta. Our guide wasn't into cooking, so we made do with a bunch of cheapie food options. Every meal was like that: bagel for breakfast, peanut butter or 1 slice lunch meat sandwich for lunch, and pasta or rice for dinner. I felt like the guide was doing the bare bones minimum and didn't care. Barely saw much of Vancouver, even tho I asked if we could see 1 other thing. The answer was there's a schedule to keep. We actually got into Seattle quite early, and he was so happy to collect his tip, drop us off, and vanish. Not a great tour. Would recommend doing a rental car option out of Calgary instead. You'll get so much more out of it. Just an fyi.
Excellent Tour
jt733,
Jul 21, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We just returned from the 7-day Canadian Rockies tour with Bindlestiff. We had a great time, This was our 2nd Bindlestiff tour. We love it. Excellent tour guide.
Outstanding tour of the Western Canadian Rockies!
Clairestrave,
Sep 21, 2019
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Can’t say enough good things about this tour. From start to finish Bindlestiff Tours was professional, friendly, knowledgeable and shared in the excitement of our upcoming tour. The tour itself was outstanding. A small groups tour that is perfectly designed to showcase the highlights of the Canadian Rockies. Our guide was so much fun, giving a ton of interesting commentary and local stories making sure we had plenty of time to enjoy the parks. The scenery was amazing and the hotels of a very high quality. We really enjoyed our tour with Bindlestiff and will certainly be returning for more tours in the future!
An absolute must do!!
Martine L,
Jul 21, 2019
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I just finished this amazing adventure with Bindlestiff tours and am so grateful I had the opportunity to do it! The incredible scenery combined with the small close knit group and the outstanding guide Chris Patrick made this trip one to remember :) A tour guide can either make or break a group and Chris certainly made it! He was an excellent driver and always made sure everyone was ok :) Thank you for making my first time to Canada amazing!
Best Canadian Rockies tour with Bindlestiff!
jenkinsrachel612,
Jun 30, 2018
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Can't say enough enough about this company. This was the second tour I have done with Bindlestiff and I will be back to do their Yellowstone tour next year. Both times the guides have been phenomenal, entertaining, friendly, professional and helpful with outstanding area knowledge, stories and history. I camped but there was a lodging option. The camping gear was new and the tents easy to put up. We had many great nights around the campfire! And then there is the Canadian Rocky Mountain scenery- WOW. The tour is extremely well paced with activities sand highlights every day. We hiked, glacier walked, helicoptered over the Rockies and had the option to mountain bike in either Whistler or Jasper. Vancouver was also great and the guides gave us a comprehensive tour of Stanley park, Granville market and Gas town. Great city and fantastic tour all around.
Well organised trip
aquarius1950,
Jun 30, 2018
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Well organised by Chris and Rachel, we were fortunate with the weather seeing this wonderful part of the world. Chris was very informative, and looked after us. Good company from my fellow travellers from America, Finland and UK, I was more than happy. This was my second Bindlestiff tour, so I knew what to expect. Considering what you could spend on seeing this part of the world, this tour was value for money.
This trip is excellent if you like nature and walking
Niina V,
Jun 29, 2018
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Well organized small group tour works fine and its easy to move from place to place. We had a new minibus and trailer for luggage and for other equipment. We had picnic style lunches and dinners at campsites. Flexibility and teamwork needed with travel mates and the campsite facilities. Canada is beautiful and tour guides made this trip GREAT!
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