Vancouver to Banff Express

Vancouver - Kelowna. We begin our journey east through the Fraser Valley with a stop at Bridal Veil Falls, where a short forest walk leads to the impressive cascading waters. Continue through the historic town of Hope - filming location of the original Rambo - and cross the dramatic Coastal Mountains. Pause in Merritt, gateway to British Columbia’s Interior, for an Indigenous-inspired lunch at Kekuli Café. Later, enjoy seasonal paddleboarding on Lake Okanagan’s serene waters before checking into tonight's hostel and soaking up the relaxed vibe of Kelowna for the evening.

Pick Up Point: We will collect you at one of the below pick up points at the appropriate time. You must tell us where you would like to be collected from at least 7 days before your tour starts. Please make sure you are at your selected pick up point 15 minutes before your scheduled pick up time. Should you have any issues with collection, please call the Emergency Contact number on your tour voucher.

HI Vancouver - Jericho Beach (1515 Discovery St, Vancouver) at 7:30
HI Vancouver - Downtown (1114 Burnaby St, Vancouver) at 7:50
Hotel Belmont (Corner of Nelson and Granville Streets) at 8:10

Please note: This tour is designed for younger travellers looking for a backpacker-style experience and to meet like-minded people. If you're looking for something slower paced and more comfortable, then we have lots of group tours across North America that are suitable for travellers of all ages, browse our website or get in touch to find the perfect trip!

Kelowna - Lake Louise - Banff. Start the day with fresh pastries at Frind Estate Winery in Kelowna, where vineyard views stretch down to Okanagan Lake, said to be home to the legendary Ogopogo. Then journey east through three mountain ranges and four national parks - Mount Revelstoke, Glacier, Yoho, and Banff. Stop at Craigellachie, where the Last Spike of the Canadian Pacific Railway was driven. You'll have the opportunity to kayak on Lake Revelstoke (not included), before crossing the dramatic Kicking Horse Pass into Alberta. You can choose where to end the tour - at either Lake Louise or Banff. Drop off points in Banff are available at the following hostels at approximately 18:30:

HI Banff Alpine Centre
YWCA (Y Mountain Lodge)
Samesun Banff


Please note: No accommodation is included for this evening, and you will need to make your own arrangements. We recommend not booking any onward travel for this day to allow flexibility in case of traffic or weather delays.