2 Weeks Road Trip CANADA 🍁 Epic road trip adventure in British Columbia and Alberta with UNESCO Jasper NP (CA July 2026)

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Please note that I had to postpone the trip again, because there are not enough people to come along and share the costs for the car and I would like to go on tour with someone and not alone :) ____________________________________________________________________________ Hello Adventure seekers and nature lovers! 🀩 My name is Maria (36) and I am looking for easy-going and adventurous TripMates to join me on this road trip to beautiful West Canada with a day in Alaska, USA🍁! Set off with me on an unforgettable exploration through cosmopolitan cities, lush rainforests, remote beaches, and towering mountains in British Columbia and Alberta. WHAT CAN YOU EXPECT We will have 14 full days to visit some of the most breath-taking national parks and landscapes in North America. The highlights of British Columbia and Alberta as well as some less-known hidden gems: UNESCO's Canadian Rocky Mountains in Jasper and Banff National Park🏞️, abundant wildlife such as salmon and bears 🐻! πŸš£β€β™€οΈ Kayak in crystal clear river gorges and last but not least, VancouverπŸŒ„. I am happy to drive the rental car and would need a second driver who likes to give me a hand sometimes. Also, I will have a handful of other paid and free-of-charge activities at hand, which we can join into on-site. These two weeks are packed with special activities and places that are simply too beautiful to be missed. For more information scroll down to see what's INCLUDED in my trip. And now, all you need to do is join me and enjoy the trip! WHAT MAKES THIS TRIP SO SPECIAL AND WHY JOIN ME πŸ‘‹πŸ‘©πŸ»β€πŸ¦° I have many years of experience as a travel specialist for China and travelled to more than 41 countries. As a person who loves to organize my personal holiday trips as well, I can assure you that everything is taken care of. I love going on extended road trips and would like to share my next big road adventure to Canada with guys like you! This will also be my first time in Canada and North America, and I am sure we won`t be disappointed! Please non-smoker tripmates only. You also have to be reasonably fit for the hikes and trips planned during that three weeks. Please give a short introduction of yourself when requesting to join this trip. This way I see that you have fully read and acknowledged my trip description. Because spots are limited (in the car and the rooms), it's quick and easy to take part: Click the green button on the right 🟩 and reserve your spot! 😍 Feel free to message, me if you have any questions. INCLUDED βœ… 13 nights in guesthouses, motels, hostels and some on campsites depending on availability and group size (some with breakfast, some without). Also I try to arrange twin bed rooms and same-sex tents wherever possible! βœ… All National Park fees βœ… Rental car: air-conditioned van incl. all insurance and a second driver as backup βœ… Hikes to untouched nature, stunning waterfalls, and lush rainforests βœ… Experience the annual salmon run in Alaska 🦈 (best time of the year, but as always with wildlife, we need to be lucky, too) βœ… Help with finding flights and packing list for our nature trip βœ… Personal contact with me and other trip mates in a private WhatsApp group where you can e-meet everyone before we travel (few months before departure) βœ… Pre-planned carefree itinerary - all you have to do is join and enjoyπŸ™‚ βœ… Motivated and great TripMates and TripLeader guaranteed! 😍 EXCLUDED ❌ Additional beverages and meals unless listed above (we will use Splitwise App for shared meals or shopping) ❌ Additional excursions and rentals (e.g. bear watching tour, whale watching tour, kayaking, bike rentals, etc.) ❌ Fuel for the rental car ❌ International flights ❌ Health and travel insurance ❌ Private expenses (souvenirs etc.) ❌ Visa for Canada (if required for your nationality) πŸ›οΈOCCUPANCY I try to plan separate female and male rooms / tents unless you are a couple or friends (but please keep in mind that we might have mixed rooms as well if an uneven number of males and females join). Please let me know if you would like to request a single room supplement or tent upfront so I can see what I can do. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ PLEASE NOTE: TRAVEL DATES ARE STILL MORE OR LESS FLEXIBLE and we might shift for few days. If you have any questions, please "save" the trip and message me in the Q&A section below. If everything is clear, enjoy reading my trip description! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Don`t miss out on this unique opportunity of exploring western Canada in a small group of six! Click the green button on the right 🟩 and reserve your spot soon! P.S. Remember: The earlier you book your spot, the more money you can save by booking early into your flight, too. πŸ™‚ I have found return flights for next year at around 700€! Flight connections for June 2026 will be available to book sometime in June next year.
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Trip Itinerary
1

Calgary

Day 1
Day 1: Arrival in Canada Welcome to beautiful Canada 🍁! You will land at Calgary International Airport (YYC)πŸ›¬. This is also our meeting point today (I will announce the meeting time closer to the trip), where we will meet our fellow TripMates in person and pick up our rental car to start off directly into the wild of the Canadian Rockies 🏞️! If you want to visit Calgary city, please plan to arrive a couple of days earlier in order to do some sightseeing on your own. INCLUDED βœ… Bus ticket from Calgary Airport to Banff (alternatively from Calgary City, if you stay in Calgary. Please just let me know in advance)
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Banff

Day 1-4
Day 1 - 4: Banff National Park & Lake Louise (driving distance ~ 200 km) We will spend our first four days in the historic Banff National Park, which is the oldest and among the most stunning in Alberta Province! We will have a sufficient amount of time to explore some of the pristine lakes and peaks during our stay here! I have planned multiple hiking routes in the park, such as a day hike to the turquoise Lake Luise and another day to the peaks of Banff NP with panoramic views! INCLUDED βœ… 1 night in Banff in hotel twin bed room βœ… 2 nights in Lake Louise in hostel dormitory (4 beds) βœ… National park fee βœ… Day hike to Lake Louise βœ… Day hike in the Banff area with spectacular views βœ… Bus ticket from Banff to Lake Louise OPTIONAL (additional fees) ❌ Canoeing, kayaking, white water rafting
3

Saskatchewan River Crossing

Day 4-6
Day 4 - 6: Saskatchewan River Crossing (driving distance ~ 130 km) We will depart after breakfast and drive on the Icefields Parkway to a little town called Saskatchewan River Crossing. From here, we can go on multiple amazing glaciers walks to see the surrounding glaciers. We will hike up to Saskatchewan as well as the Athabasca Glacier. It is also possible to join a guided glacier tour with a local guide for an additional fee. With the guide and crampons, we will be able to walk onto the glacier. INCLUDED βœ… 2 nights in Saskatchewan River Crossing βœ… National park fee βœ… Hike to see the Saskatchewan Glacier βœ… Hike to Athabasca Glacier (if you want to walk ON the glacier, a guided hike with local guide can be arranged) βœ… Driving on the magnificant Icefields Parkway
4

Jasper

Day 6-8
Day 6 - 8: Jasper National Park (driving distance ~ 130 km) The Jasper NP is part of UNESCO`s Rocky Mountains World Heritage. It offers plenty of wildlife and self-guided trails, so we can enjoy a full day outdoors in the wild. I will bring along some suggestions for the hikes and we`ll choose together which one we`ll walk during our stay here. Also, Jasper is the world's second-largest dark sky preserve. That means, if the night sky is clear we will see a spectacular milky way with our bare eyes! INCLUDED βœ… 2 nights in Jasper NP βœ… National park fee βœ… Beautiful day hike on one of the many hiking trails in the area βœ… See the world's second-largest dark sky preserve
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Clearwater

Day 8-10
Day 8 - 10: Clearwater in Wells Gray Provincial Park (driving distance ~ 320 km) Today, we leave the Rocky Mountains and head further into another stunning nature reserve, the Wells Gray Provincial Park. On the way to Clearwater, where we will spend the next to nights, we have the opportunity for multiple photo stops along the way! Our day in Clearwater can be planned individually. Those, who need a day break after hiking in the Rockies, can take some time off and just enjoy the beauty of the area. For adrenaline junkies, there are some more activities planned such as white water rafting and more extended hikes to waterfalls in the area! INCLUDED βœ… 2 nights in Clearwater βœ… National park fee βœ… Hike to the highest waterfall in Canada OPTIONAL (additional fees) ❌White water rafting on the Clearwater River
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Whistler

Day 10-11
Day 10 - 11: Whistler (driving distance ~ 450 km) We start our day early morning and hit the beautifully meandering road south towards Whistler. The town is one of the largest ski resorts in North America, and, besides skiing and snowboarding, the area offers multiple tours such as guided bear watching, hiking to the Whistler Blackcomb Mountain and more. Furthermore, it is the venue for the 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympics. Today we will drive approximately for 6 to 7 hours and make several stops along the picturesque route for food and photos. The next day we can then spend by exploring the Whistler area and town and will decide in the group what we feel like doing (as always, I will have hiking routes prepared for suggestion, if we want to go up the Whistler Blackcomb). INCLUDED βœ… 1 night in Whistler OPTIONAL (additional fees) ❌Guided Bear Watching Tour or other excursions
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Vancouver

Day 11-14
Day 11 - 14: Vancouver (driving distance ~ 125 km) After a day of sightseeing and exploration of Whistler, we depart in the late afternoon to Vancouver. We will arrive in Vancouver before dark and return our car to the airport. The next three night we`ll spend in Vancouver and enjoy the civilized city life again after days of road trip adventures! Vancouver has just so much to offer and is considered one of the most beautiful and interesting cities to explore in Canada! INCLUDED βœ… 3 nights in Vancouver
Trip Summary
Accommodation
Bed & Breakfast & Other & Apartments & Hostel & Camping
14 days trip
Calgary, Banff & 5 more
Transportation
Car
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