Banff Trip Overview
Heading west? Take in some amazing experiences along the way with our 2 day Chinook tour, which travels one-way from Banff to Vancouver through the diverse and stunning landscapes of British Columbia. Explore Western Canada from the tall peaks of the Canadian Rockies, through the vast desert lowlands in the Okanagan, and finish by the lush coastal rainforests in Vancouver. We stop at scenic viewpoints en route for great photo opportunities, hiking and swimming, and we take a guided tour of an Indigenous heritage site. Now that’s how you head west!
Note: the Chinook is the final 2 days of the 8 day Caribou tour. Some of your fellow travellers will have been travelling together before you join them.
Moose tours are designed for 18 to 39 year olds, but we welcome all adventurous travellers that are 18+.
Additional Info
Duration: 2 days
Starts: Banff, Canada
Trip Category: Outdoor Activities >> 4WD, ATV & Off-Road Tours
Explore Banff Promoted Experiences
What to Expect When Visiting Banff, Alberta, Canada
Heading west? Take in some amazing experiences along the way with our 2 day Chinook tour, which travels one-way from Banff to Vancouver through the diverse and stunning landscapes of British Columbia. Explore Western Canada from the tall peaks of the Canadian Rockies, through the vast desert lowlands in the Okanagan, and finish by the lush coastal rainforests in Vancouver. We stop at scenic viewpoints en route for great photo opportunities, hiking and swimming, and we take a guided tour of an Indigenous heritage site. Now that’s how you head west!
Note: the Chinook is the final 2 days of the 8 day Caribou tour. Some of your fellow travellers will have been travelling together before you join them.
Moose tours are designed for 18 to 39 year olds, but we welcome all adventurous travellers that are 18+.
Itinerary
Day 1: Banff – Kelowna
Stop At: Takakkaw Falls, Yoho National Park, British Columbia Canada
These magnificent falls in Yoho National Park are some of the highest in Canada at 381m! Note: this is a seasonal stop.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Emerald Lake Road, Yoho National Park, British Columbia Canada
We’ll stop for photos at the pristine Emerald Lake, also in Yoho NP. Note: this is a seasonal stop.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Yoho National Park Of Canada, Field, BC V0A 1G0, Canada
Not 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 minutes
Stop At: Kalamalka Lake Lookout, Vernon, British Columbia Canada
We’ll also stop for a photo at the stunning Kalamalka Lake viewpoint after reaching the Okanagan Valley.
Duration: 15 minutes
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Samesun Kelowna – mixed gender, dormitory-style rooms
Day 2: Kelowna – Vancouver
Pass By: Lake Okanagan, Kelowna, British Columbia Canada
Today 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, Canada
Our 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 minutes
Stop At: Othello Tunnels, Othello Road Coquihalla Canyon Provincial Park, Hope, British Columbia V0X 1L1 Canada
We’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 minutes
Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.
