CANADIAN BLT

14 days from

Banff National Park
DEPARTS SEATTLE to SEATTLE
Trek Code:
CNB
Destination:
Canada
Departs:
Jun-Sep
Accommodation:
Budget Lodging
Age Range:
18-38
Best of Trek:
  • > See the sights of Vancouver, Whistler and Seattle
  • > Hike or bike the National Parks of Jasper and Banff
  • > Chill out at Lake Louise
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Tour Overview

A fully accommodated two week tour taking you to the best of Western Canada. With a great mix of cities and adventure, discover the wonders of Banff, Jasper and Glacier National Parks alongside Wells Gray Provincial Park. All sandwiched between Vancouver, Whistler and Seattle, this tour will certainly fulfill your need for adventure and outdoor activities!

Included Highlights
  • > Scenic walks and hikes
  • > Sightseeing in Vancouver, Whistler and Seattle
  • > Jasper, Banff/Lake Louise and Glacier National Parks
  • > Wells Grey Provincial Park
  • > Services of a TrekAmerica tour leader
  • > All transportation by private adventure vehicle
  • > 13 hostel nights on a multi-share basis
Optional Activities (paid locally)
  • > Canoeing US$35-US$75
  • > Great National Park hikes US$FREE
  • > Mountain biking US$45-$95
  • > Horseback riding US$45-$115
  • > Mountain hot springs US$5-$15
  • > Western saloon evening US$10
  • > Aerial tramway ride US$10-US$30
  • > Guided glacier walk US$35-$175
  • > Scenic glacier flight US$225-$400
  • > Rollerblading US$10-$20
  • > Seattle Space Needle US$18
  • > Capilano Suspension Bridge Park US$30
  • > Cycling in Stanley Park US$20
  • > Whitewater rafting (in season) US$100-$200
  • > Ziplining in Whistler US$99
BLT Accommodation

We use hostel style accommodation on the Canadian BLT. Hostel nights are generally arranged on a single sex, multi-share basis sleeping 4 to 6 people per room but occassionally the group will share one large room or cabin. Where possible we will keep the group together and try to accommodate couples; however twin rooms cannot be guaranteed. A sleeping bag is not required on this trip.

City Tours

If you are spending extra time in our gateway cities, you can now plan in advance by pre-booking unique city sightseeing day tours in addition to your TrekAmerica trip.

Seattle Music Tour
  • SEATTLE
  • All city day tours are operated by local experts who are dedicated to take you behind the scenes so you know it like a local! When booking your TrekAmerica trip, simply select your chosen city tour from the Tour Extras section on the online booking form.

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Private Departures

Why not arrange your own TrekAmerica departure? For groups of 8 or more, we can offer private departures on any of our published itineraries enabling friends, families or organizations to enjoy our classic "Trek" style of travel at special rates. Although tours will run as per our standard itinerary shown here, slight modifications may be considered and dates can be chosen to suit your needs. (Subject to seasonal/operational restrictions). So contact us today and start planning your own adventure.

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Flexible Itinerary

Our routes have been carefully chosen to include the best night stops and highlights. However, as local conditions and passenger requests vary, no two trips will ever be the same. With the guidance of your Trek Leader you may modify certain night stops and highlights to give a truly unique experience!

As this tour departs at 0730 in the morning we recommend that you book pre-tour accommodation at our gateway hotel. Please request at the time of booking.

Local Payments - All meals paid individually in local restaurants

  • Day: 1-2 Seattle & Vancouver

    Join the sun-seeking, rollerblading Vancouverites in historic Stanley Park or share their shopping tastes along trendy Robson Street. The head-spinning 230 foot Capilano Suspension Bridge is an optional highlight not to be missed.
    Accommodation: Budget lodging included

  • Day: 3-4 Whistler

    Western Canada's Mecca for thrill-seekers - get on your bike, zipline through the trees or even take a scenic glacier flight! You will see why Whistler's way, way more than just snow!
    Accommodation: Budget lodging included

  • Day: 5 Well Grey Provincial Park

    The silence is almost deafening! Hike to the stunning Helmcken Falls or horseback ride the beautiful trails.
    Accommodation: Budget lodging included

  • Day: 6-7 Jasper National Park

    Lose yourself in one of Canada's largest national parks, Jasper, where wildlife literally fights for your attention. The sharp-eyed may glimpse grizzlies, wolves or caribou. This sprawling natural expanse offers mountain bike trails, helicopter flights and ice-walks through some of the most spectacular scenery that the Canadian Rockies has to offer.
    Accommodation: Budget lodging included

  • Day: 8-10 Banff National Park

    The widescreen scenery keeps on coming. The Icefields Parkway provides panoramic views of endless valleys, sheer ridges, glaciers and spruce forests - truly one of the world's ultimate drives. In Banff, scale Sulphur Mountain by scenic tramway, pound some wildlife loaded landscapes by foot or by bike and saddle-up for a trail horseback ride you will never forget. Soothing hot springs are the perfect way to top an action packed day.
    Accommodation: Budget lodging included

  • Day: 11-12 Lake Louise

    Its nickname, the "gem of the Rockies" is a lot to live up to, but it's no sweat for Lake Louise. With the hulking chateau and a fang-like peak on either side, this turquoise lake looks like it's straight off a postcard. Why not take a hike out to the Plain-of-Six-Glaciers or inspect the scene by paddle power on an optional canoe trip.
    Accommodation: Budget lodging included

  • Day: 13 Glacier National Park & Penticton

    Return to British Columbia, via Glacier National Park, where you can dip your toes and sample some of the regions local wines.
    Accommodation: Budget lodging included

  • Day: 14 Seattle

    Back in the Emerald City you'll have time to juice up on some high octane Seattle brew, then blast off up the Space Needle for a cracking end to a top-notch tour!

    This tour ends at our gateway hotel at approximately 17:00 hrs. We can book you post-tour accommodation at our gateway hotel if required. If you are planning to fly tonight, please do not book a flight that departs before 21:00 hrs.

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