Rainforest to Rockies: Vancouver to Banff

A very important feature of this adventure is the limited group size. Our two Expedition Leaders (for groups of 11 guests or more) provide ample opportunity for the group to split into smaller groups throughout the adventure. While in the Bugaboos, our group is split into even smaller groups for heli-hiking outings, further enhancing our low-key presence and allowing ample opportunities for intimate experiences in nature.

Accommodations, services of Nat Hab's professional Expedition Leader(s), local guides and lodge staff, transportation, two days onboard the luxury Rocky Mountaineer train in GoldLeaf service, all helicopter transfers while at Bugaboo Lodge, all meals from dinner on Day 1 through breakfast on final day, some gratuities, airport transfers for those arriving by air on Day 1 and final day, all activities and entrance fees, all taxes, permits and service fees.

Travel to and from the start and end point of your trip, most alcoholic beverages, gratuities for Expedition Leaders, passport and visa fees (if any), optional activities, items of a personal nature (phone calls, laundry and internet, etc.), international airline baggage fees, airport and departure taxes (if any), required medical evacuation insurance, optional travel protection insurance.

We recommend that you arrive in Vancouver by 4:30 pm on Day 1 in order to join your group orientation at the hotel at 6:30 pm. The arrival transfer from the airport to downtown Vancouver is usually around 45 minutes. You are free to depart Calgary after 9:30 am on the final day of the trip, though keep in mind that your transfer from the group hotel in Banff to the Calgary airport will take about 2-2.5 hours, depending on traffic. Early morning departure flights out of Calgary will therefore require a very early wakeup.