CANADIAN HEARTROCK 15 Tage Kanada

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2 KANADA CANADIAN HEARTROCK Wir könnten mit Superlativen nur so um uns werfen, trotzdem würde keine Fantasie reichen, sich diese andauernde Flut atemberaubender Bilder vorzustellen, die die Natur hier hingezaubert hat. Noch schöner ist nur der Gedanke, in diesem Märchengarten die aktivste Zeit deines Sommers zu verbringen. 2 / 12

3 LEISTUNGEN» Abenteuerreise mit maximal 13 Teilnehmern» Durchführungsgarantie» Englisch sprechende Reiseleitung in internationaler Reisegruppe» Unterkunft: 13 x Camp, 1x Hotel» Transport: privater Reiseminibus mit Gepäck-Anhänger, Boot» Mahlzeiten: keine» Aktivitäten laut Tagesprogramm» Nationalparkgebühren und Eintrittsgelder» 100 m² Regenwald 4 you (Jedem Gast schenken wir im Regenwald von Ecuador ein Grundstück, das Jahr für Jahr den CO2-Ausstoß seiner Reise kompensiert. Eingetragen auf seinen Namen und auf ewig seins.)» Ursprüngliche Natur in den kanadischen Rockies, Besuch der Nationalparks Banff und Jasper, Icefields Parkway, eine der schönsten Panoramastraßen der Welt, Campen in der rauen kanadischen Wildnis, lass dich von Vancouver erobern» Campingausrüstung (exklusive Schlafsack) TAGESPROGRAMM Day 1 Vancouver Welcome to Vancouver, Canada. Your adventure begins with a welcome meeting at 6 pm. Please ask the hotel reception where it will take place. Your leader will be collecting your insurance details, food kitty contribution and next of kin information at this meeting, so please ensure you have all these details ready to provide. If you arrive early into Vancouver, take a walk around the city's historic Gastown site or wander through Stanley Park. The Welcome Meeting will take place at 6 pm. If you can't arrange a flight that will arrive in time for the welcome meeting, you may wish to arrive a day early so you're able to attend. We'll be happy to book additional accommodation for you (subject to availability). If you're going to be late, please inform the hotel reception. Accommodation: Hotel / Hampton Inn Vancouver Airport / 8811 Bridgeport Road /Richmond, Vancouver, British Columbia Vancouver International Airport - International: The pick-up area for the International arrivals is located between the arrivals gate and parking entrance. Simply follow the "Ground Transportation" sign, and look for a yellow "Hotel Courtesy Shuttle" sign on your right-hand side. Vancouver International Airport - Domestic: The pick up area for the Domestic arrivals is located on the ground floor next to the Gateway Valet & Concierge. After passing by 7-11 and the liquor store on your left, keep on going straight until you see the "Ground Transportation " and "Hotel Courtesy Shuttle" signs. 3 / 12

4 Shuttle Schedule from the Airport to the Hotel: The airport shuttle picks up every 15 and 45 of the hour. Starting from 4:15 am until 12:45 am. Day 2 Whistler Today, leave Vancouver behind and drive to the ski-resort area of Whistler. Once there, Whistler is a fantastic place to explore on foot with stunning mountain terrain. There are plenty of activities to take part in during your two days here, so if your trip falls in the summer months then try a spot of kayaking. After getting to know the area on your first day here, settle down in the campgrounds for the night. Travel time: approximately three and a half hours Day 3 Whistler oday is free to explore and take part in optional activities. Zip lining tours are an amazing way of getting an aerial view over Fitzsimmons Creek - hopefully seeing some bears along the way. Spot wildlife on summer hikes or just relax in your surroundings. There are also some great cycle networks in Whistler, so perhaps hire a bike, ride around area and head to one of the nearby lakes. Optional Activities = PEAK2PEAK Gondola - CAD50 = Mountain bike rental - CAD99 = Zip Trek Tour - USD119 4 / 12

5 Day 4 Wells Gray Provincial Park Today take the long drive to Wells Gray Provincial Park, arriving in time to set up camp for the evening at a cowboy ranch. Relax with dinner by the campfire, roast marshmallows and assemble delicious s'mores. Included Activities = Wells Gray Provincial Park Travel Time: approximately 6-7 hours Day 5 Wells Gray Provincial Park This morning we'll travel by road as far as we can into Wells Gray Provincial Park, ending at Clearwater Lake. Here we will pack our camping equipment into canoes and launch them into the aptly-named lake. On a sunny day you can see how clear the water is, and also drink the water straight out of the lake! After some instruction from our canoeing guides, we will paddle about 2.5 to 4 hours to our beach campsite. Here we will set up camp for the night and spend some time swimming or exploring before cooking dinner. Included Activities = Overnight Canoe Trip Travel Time: approximately 6-7 hours Accommodation: Camping (with basic facilities) Our campsite tonight is a little more basic, with tables, fire-pits and tent sites, but only pit toilets and no showers. The stunning location more than makes up for the lack of facilities. Please note: No canoeing experience is needed as the canoe guides are also instructors and will help you to perfect the Canadian canoeing technique, but you will need a basic level of fitness. 5 / 12

6 Day 6 Wells Gray Provincial Park This morning you will wake up lakeside and perhaps do a short hike from the campsite or chill by the lake while you eat breakfast. We will then paddle back to the starting point together stopping at another beach along the way to have a picnic lunch. Once you arrive back you will help unload and store the canoes and head back to the Ranch, checking out some amazing waterfalls along the way. Day 7 Jasper National Park Drive to Jasper National Park today. As you'll arrive in the early/late afternoon, maybe go for a walk to spot the area's wildlife such as moose, elk, deer, bears and coyotes. If you have time in the afternoon, take the Jasper SkyTram that elevates 2,300 metres to a great vantage point in the Rocky Mountains. In the evening head out for dinner, as there are a variety of restaurants to choose from. Included Activities = Jasper National Park Travel Time: approximately five and a half hours Optional Activities = Jasper - Bike rental - CAD30 6 / 12

7 Day 8 Jasper National Park Today is free to do as you wish. This area provides you with the option of hiking up Whistlers Mountain, biking in the Valley of Five Lakes or taking a cruise on Maligne Lake. If you're looking to take it a bit easier, head down to relax in the Miette Hot Springs and soak in the views of Fiddle River Valley. This will be your last night in Jasper National Park. Optional Activities = Jasper Tramway - CAD40 Day 9 Banff National Park This morning, take a scenic drive through mountain scenery on the famous Icefields Parkway, which connects Jasper and Banff National Parks. As the journey is so picturesque, there will numerous opportunities to stop at viewpoints and waterfalls along the way. This includes visits to the ice fields of Athabasca Glacier and the emerald waters of Lake Louise. On arrival to your campgrounds in Banff, get your bearings with a brief walk as you'll be spending the next three nights here. Included Activities = Banff National Park Travel Time: approximately four hours Accommondation: Camping (with facilities) Optional Activities = Icefields Parkway - Athabasca Glacier tour - CAD90 7 / 12

8 Day Banff National Park The next two days are free to explore Banff. Banff is Canada's oldest national park, with its valleys and mountain chains being formed 75 million years ago. Today its a veritable playground for outdoor enthusiasts. Take a gondola ride up Sulphur Mountain for a dip in its natural hot springs or explore the hoodoos and falls of Bow River valley by foot. There are many trails of different lengths, allowing you to hike for as long as you wish. Optional Activities = Banff - Cable Car up Sulphur Mountain - CAD30 = Banff - Hot springs - CAD8 = Banff - Canoe Hire - USD50 Day 12 Yoho National Park/ Golden Today take a drive through unspoiled mountainous terrain, to the town of Golden and finally to Yoho National Park. On arrival into the park, take a walk down the Kicking Horse River and maybe visit Takakkaw Falls (the second highest falls in Canada at 384 metres high). Yoho National Park and the Kicking Horse River are a lesser-known paradise in the Canadian Rockies, so use your time wisely and really get to know the area. You'll spend two nights here, which is a good amount of time to explore and take part in optional activities. Take to the river for some of the best whitewater rafting in Canada. The combination of wild whitewater, spectacular scenery and abundant wildlife makes rafting the Kicking Horse River a thrilling adventure. There's a range of rafting activities on offer including a full day, half day and a full river challenge. There's also an option to relax by the shore of this beautiful river setting. Included Activities = Yoho National Park Travel time: approximately two and a half hours 8 / 12

9 Day 13 Yoho National Park/Golden Today, perhaps take to the river for some of the best whitewater rafting in Canada. The combination of wild whitewater, spectacular scenery and abundant wildlife makes rafting the Kicking Horse River thrilling for its adventure and views. There's a range of rafting activities on offer, including a full day, half day and a full river challenge. If rafting isn't your thing, there's also the option of relaxing by the river with the ideal viewpoint. Maybe spend your last night in Yoho National Park by having dinner with the group. Optional Activities = Yoho National Park - Kicking Horse rafting (half day) - CAD84 = Yoho National Park - Kicking Horse rafting (full day) - CAD129 Day 14 Glacier National Park/Kamloops This morning, travel through the high mountain clearing of Rogers Pass to reach Glacier National Park. Stop at Rogers Pass Discovery Centre for a look around and possibly take a short hike through a old-growth area of cedar and hemlock. As one of the world's most active avalanche areas, most of the rugged, mountainous area of Glacier National Park is inaccessible for day hikes. Drive onto Mount Revelstoke National, which contains part of the world's only temperate inland rainforest. You'll drive straight through the rainforest and, if time allows, you'll also go for a short hike. The final destination of this drive is the town of Kamloops. Meaning 'meeting of the waters', the town is situated at the junction of the two branches of the Thompson River. Included Activities = Glacier National Park = Mt. Revelstoke National Park Travel time: Today's total driving time will take around 6-7 hours. 9 / 12

10 Day 15 This morning, you'll make the journey back to Vancouver. The arrival time depends on each group, but you should expect a 3 pm arrival. Your canadian adventure comes to an end, as there are no more activities planned for today. Travel time: approximately four to five hours back to Vanouver Finishing point Hampton Inn Vancouver Airport / 8811 Bridgeport Road Richmond/ Vancouver If you decide to fly out this day please don't book a flight before 8 pm, which will give you enough time to catch a shuttle from the hotel to the airport and be there two hours before departure. IMPORTANT NOTES = This is a participatory trip. That's a fancy way of saying you're not just along for the ride you're part of a team! You know the phrase the more you put in, the more you get out'. Well that's extra true on this trip. Be prepared to roll up your sleeves and help out with camp activities like food prep and washing up. It's all about giving your new travel mates a hand everyone knows there's nothing worse than trying to put up a tent on your own! = That teamwork also extends to our optional food kitty of approximately CAD 100 per week, run to cover the cost of meals. This kitty saves you worrying about stuff like where to get food or what exactly sales tax is, and actually helps keep your costs down. Instead of paying individually as you go, it means we can bulk purchase items and cook our own food though there's always the chance to use it for the occasional pizza night! The kitty is optional and for your convenience, so if you've got specific dietary requirements you can opt out and purchase (and cook) your own food. = This trip covers a lot of ground, as Canada is a huge country. Please be prepared for some long days of driving. You'll be spending a lot of time in a van with other travellers. Free space is limited, especially if the group is full, so conditions can feel a little cramped. This is all part of the adventure though, and you might even make some long-term friends. = As we're travelling through the mountains, the weather can be unpredictable. We advise wearing layers at all times of the year in case conditions change during the day. At night the temperature can really drop, so make sure you have warm clothing with you. Camping can be especially cold at the start and end of the season. Even in the warmer months the temperature can be low in the mountains. = While this trip doesn't require a high level of fitness, for you to partake in all of the activities we recommend you are at least moderately fit. If you're not able to participate in all of the hikes, you'll miss out on some fantastic scenery, as well as the chance to see native flora and fauna. = We recommend CAD 150 per week for meals not included during the trip. = Our group trips are designed for shared accommodation and don't involve a compulsory single supplement. Single travellers share with people of the same gender in accommodation. = Visas are the responsibility of the individual traveller. Entry requirements can change at any time, so it's 10 / 12

11 important that you check for the latest information. Please visit the relevant consular website of the country or countries you're visiting for detailed and up-to-date visa information specific to your nationality. Visas can take several weeks to process, so familiarise yourself with any requirements as soon as you have booked your trip to allow for processing time and costs. PREISHINWEISE = Einzelzimmerzuschlag: auf dieser Reise nicht möglich = Langstreckenflug Frankfurt - Vancouver und zurück z.b. mit Lufthansa, Air Canada oder Air France ab 699 = Rail & Fly innerhalb Deutschlands (2. Klasse): 89, auf Anfrage = Vor- bzw. Anschlussübernachtung im Tourhotel (exkl. Frühstück): Vor- und Anschlussübernachtung 185 im EZ, 93 p.p. pro Nacht 11 / 12

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