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Walking in the Canadian Rockies

Canada - Trip code WRK Walking and Trekking
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Hike through Canada's Rocky Mountains on this two-week tour that ticks off bucket-list trails. Discover unspoilt wilderness, rugged mountain peaks and majestic glaciers as you traverse the National Parks and lakes of this iconic landscape. Get a step closer to nature, unwinding in hot springs and camping under the stars.

Why we love this trip
  • Jasper National Park - Trek the Edith Cavell and Bald Hill trails, spotting wildlife and even wilder scenery along the way.
  • Banff National Park - Enjoy picturesque trails in Canada's oldest National Park.
  • Kootenay National Park - Take on the scenic Stanley Glacier trail and hike to the Kindersley-Sinclair summit.
  • Included meals

    Breakfast: 10

    Lunch: 10

    Dinner: 7

  • Trip staff

    Explore Tour Leader

  • Transport

    Maxiwagon

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    Accommodation

    5 nights simple camping

    2 nights simple hostel

    2 nights comfortable hotel

    3 nights lodge

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    Walking grade:

    Moderate

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    Group Size:

    Trip maximum 12

Itinerary

Day 1 - Join trip in Calgary

Our tour of the Rockies and Pacific Coast starts in Calgary. This dynamic city is a rich fusion of modern architecture and traditional heritage, where the pioneering history of the Canadian West is woven into everyday life.

Due to the number of flights arriving into Calgary late, our tour leader - who for the duration of the tour will also be our driver - will meet you in the hotel reception on the morning of day two. A message will be left at reception with details of timings as well as anything else you'll need for the day. There are no activities planned today, so you're free to arrive at any time. If you'd like an airport transfer, you'll need to arrive into Calgary International Airport (YYC), which is a 20-minute drive from the hostel.

If your flight arrives earlier in the day, you might like to explore the city and soak up the friendly ambience. Filled with museums, shops and cafes, the centre of the city is a great place to meander and take in Calgary's culture, as well as the ever-present mountains that provide an awe-inspiring backdrop.

Accommodation:

Grade: Comfortable Hotel

Single room available

Swimming pool available

Meals Provided: None

Day 2 - Drive to Banff, hike Kananaskis Lookout Trail

To the west of Calgary lie the stunning landscapes of Kananaskis Country, Alberta's breathtaking mountain playground. Driving out of the city, we'll head along the Trans-Canada Highway (Highway 1) towards the Peter Lougheed Provincial Park. This landscape is home to bears, elk, moose, and mountain lions.

We'll hike out along the Kananaskis Lookout Trail later this morning, taking us through the forest and up to a fire lookout point. This offers some spectacular panoramas across the park to a sea of trees, barren peaks, wide valleys, and large lakes.

Please note, during this trip, we'll stay at some beautiful campsites. Everybody is expected to help set up and break camp, as well as loading and unloading the trailer. Each camp has toilets and showers, and some have laundrette and kitchen areas. In the evenings, our tour leader will cook up a tasty meal to share.

Today's 12 kilometre/7.5 mile hike is expected to take around four hours with 530 metres/1,739 feet of ascent.

Accommodation:

Grade: Simple Camping

Single room available

Meals Provided: Lunch & Dinner

Day 3 - Hike in the Kananaskis Valley

Today we'll continue our exploration of the mountain landscapes in the beautiful Kananaskis Valley, making our way through the forests and willow flats of the Burstall Pass Trail. The wide trail climbs steeply, heading towards a patchwork of alpine meadows, passing Burstall Lakes. Crossing Burstall Creek we'll continue through a wildflower alpine meadow ascending to the viewpoint. On a clear day, we'll be rewarded with views out towards Mount Sir Douglas to the south, Mount Birdwood to the north and the peaks of Mount Galatea, The Fortress and Mount Chester.

Today's 16 kilometre/9.9 mile hike is expected to take around 5.5 hours with 675 metres/2,214 feet of ascent.

Accommodation:

Grade: Simple Camping

Single room available

Meals Provided: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 4 - Hiking on the Edith and Cory Pass Trail

We'll begin hiking in the Banff region today.

Set in the heart of the Canadian Rockies, and the site of the country's oldest national park, Banff is an expansive wilderness, taking up 6641 square kilometres and comprising mountain vistas, alpine meadows, and crystal lakes. One of the country's most spectacular wilderness areas, it's home to nearly 60 species of mammals, including grizzlies, black bears, wolverines, marmots, and moose. It also boasts around 280 species of birds including golden eagles, ospreys, and white-tailed ptarmigan.

Today's walking route takes us on the Cory and Edith passes. An often-overlooked gem in the area, just a short drive from Banff's town centre. This route offers heart-pounding ascents (with around a 900 metre/2,953 feet gain), well-worn switchbacks, dense forest, and stunning alpine views. The loop trail takes us up to the Cory Pass - considered by many to be the most spectacular hike along the Bow Valley Parkway - around Mount Edith and past Mount Louis.

Today's 13 kilometre/8 mile hike is expected to take around six-and-a-half hours with 1,135 metres/3,724 feet of ascent

Accommodation:

Grade: Simple Camping

Single room available

Meals Provided: Breakfast & Lunch

Day 5 - Morning drive to Kootenay National Park and hike the Stanley Glacier Trail

Our next destination is Kootenay National Park, one of four protected reserves that form the Canadian Rocky Mountain Parks. On arrival, we'll take a hike along the scenic Stanley Glacier Trail, a moderate trail that follows a series of switchbacks through a huge burn area that is covered in wildflowers and lodgepole pine, before crossing the creek and meandering our way towards the open expanse of the Stanley Basin. After our hike, we'll make our way to our campsite for a two-night stay.

Today's 11 kilometre/6.8 mile hike is expected to take around 3 hours with 610 metres/2,000 feet of ascent.

Accommodation:

Grade: Simple Camping

Single room available

Meals Provided: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 6 - Hike the Kindersley Pass-Sinclair Creek Trail, option Radium Hot Spring visit

Continuing our exploration of Kootenay National Park this morning, we'll begin our hike on the Kindersley Pass Trail, heading up towards the Kindersley-Sinclair Summit, where we'll join the Sinclair Creek Trail. Passing through alpine meadows and forests of Douglas Fir, the trail is dappled with wild roses, blue clematis, and yellow columbine. As we reach the 2,395 metre/7,858 feet Kindersley-Sinclair Pass, we'll hopefully be rewarded with spectacular views of Mounts Sinclair and Kindersley, as well as the Devil's Tooth. Later, we'll have the option to pay a visit to the Radium Hot Spring, where we can relax in the warm waters.

Today's 18 kilometre/11.2 mile hike is expected to take around 6.5 hours with 1,304 metres/4,277 of ascent.

Accommodation:

Grade: Simple Camping

Single room available

Meals Provided: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 7 - Optional rafting on the Kicking Horse River or Takkakaw Falls visit

This morning, we'll drive to Golden, where we'll have an opportunity to take a rafting trip down the Kicking Horse River. Running through iconic British Columbian scenery of pine forests and jagged mountains, the Kicking Horse River showcases Canada's landscapes at their finest. Class II-IV rapids are on the menu, and there's the option to have a BBQ lunch after the trip.

For those who aren't keen on rafting, there's the option to visit the Takkakaw Falls, in Yoho National Park. Taken from the Cree word for 'magnificent', the falls are fed by the Daly Glacier and, at 373 metres, are the second-highest falls in Canada. Winding up a stunning switchback road, the falls can be seen from the nearby parking lot, but there is a 1.4 kilometre/0.9 mile walk that will take you closer to the drop.

Please note, if no one decides to book the rafting, there may be the possibility for the whole group to do a more challenging hike from the Takkakaw Falls, along the Iceline Trail - a dramatic alpine track that traverses a landscape of rock and ice up to the spectacular falls. This is a 15 kilometre/9.3 mile moderate-to-challenging trek that is expected to take around 6.5 hours, with 875 metres/2,870 feet of ascent.

From here, we'll continue to Lake Louise, home to one of the most photographed glacial lakes in Canada.

During your two nights at the Lake Louise Alpine Centre, the hostel rooms are multi-share, with shared bathroom facilities. You'll be in four-bed dorms, which we'll endeavour to keep private and same-sex where possible, although there may be other travellers outside of the group. The hostel is simple, but sociable and facilities include a living room and kitchen where meals will be cooked for the group.

Accommodation:

Grade: Simple Hostel

Single Room Unavailable

Meals Provided: Breakfast & Dinner

Day 8 - Hike on the Plain of Six Glaciers trail in Banff National Park

Today we'll undertake a classic hike in Banff National Park, following a section of the Plain of Six Glaciers Trail, that gives us spectacular views of the Lake Louise area. Walking around the lake in summer, we'll most likely be met by crowds of people that quickly start thinning out as we get further away from the entrance. This lakeside section of the hike is completely flat, before as we veer off the lake, we'll start to slowly climb past tall cliffs and continue through forest and onto open, rocky mountain paths. The hike climbs steeply up to a traditional Canadian teahouse and offers stunning glacier views and a look back across Lake Louise and the iconic Chateau. From the teahouse, views of some of the tallest mountains in the Canadian Rockies are plentiful.

Today's 15 kilometre/9.3 mile trek on the Plain of Six Glaciers trail is expected to take around 5 hours with 590 metres/1,936 feet of ascent and descent.

Accommodation:

Grade: Simple Hostel

Single Room Unavailable

Meals Provided: Breakfast & Lunch

Day 9 - Drive along the Icefield Parkway and hike the Wilcox Pass

This morning, we'll drive along the Icefields Parkway, a breathtaking spectacle of lush coniferous forests, immense mountains, turquoise lakes, and humbling glaciers. Our journey takes us into the landscapes of Jasper National Park and up to the Columbia Icefield, the site of the most accessible glacier in North America. From here we'll hike up to Wilcox Pass, named for Walter Wilcox who was in the party that made the first recorded trip into the area in 1896. The trail is blanketed in wildflowers and anemones during the summer season and offers some outstanding views of the Columbia Icefields and Athabasca Glacier.

Today's 12 kilometre/7.5 mile hike is expected to take around 3 hours with 417 metres/1,368 feet of ascent.

Accommodation:

Grade: Lodge

Single room available

Meals Provided: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 10 - Day in Jasper National Park and hike the Bald Hills Trail

Today, we'll continue our exploration of Jasper National Park as we head out to hike the Bald Hills Trail. The start of the trailhead is situated at Maligne Lake and, once on the trail, you'll be offered some of the finest views of the lake in the region as well as the glaciated peaks to the east. The trail meanders through a protected caribou range and is around a 12 kilometre/7.5 mile round trip.

Today's 15 kilometre/7.5 mile hike is expected to take around 5 hours with 780 metres/2,558 feet of ascent.

Accommodation:

Grade: Lodge

Single room available

Meals Provided: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 11 - Day in Jasper National Park and hike the Edith Cavell Trail

Our last hike in Jasper National Park today takes us onto the Edith Cavell Trail. Mount Edith Cavell was named after an English nurse who was executed by the Germans in World War I for helping Allied soldiers escape from occupied Belgium.

We'll be able to see the mountain just a short way into our hike, as we reach Cavell Meadows. From here, we'll also be able to spot the Angel Glacier which flows down the north face of Mount Edith Cavell and is so named thanks to its likeness to an angel with spread wings. It was given the moniker in the 19th century when it was much larger but, sadly, the glacier is slowly melting and will soon lose its distinctive appearance.

Today's 8 kilometre/5 mile hike is expected to take around 3 hours with 573 metres/1,879 feet of ascent.

Accommodation:

Grade: Lodge

Single room available

Meals Provided: Breakfast & Lunch

Day 12 - Drive to Banff and hike Parker Ridge. Visit Banff and optional hot springs visit

This morning, we'll travel back to Banff along the last of the Icefield Parkway. Our final day in the Rockies takes us on a shorter, but no less spectacular, trail - Parker Ridge. The trail takes a steady upwards direction (around 250 metres/820 feet of ascent) to get to the top of the ridge and above the tree line. From the top of the ridge, we'll have views of the Saskatchewan Glacier, stretching up the valley that it's carved out over thousands of years.

Leaving behind this beautiful region, we'll return to Banff to explore the town where there'll also be the option to visit the hot spring before we journey on to Canmore for our final night.

Today's 6.5 kilometre/4 mile hike is expected to take around 2 hours with 338 metres/1,109 feet of ascent.

Accommodation:

Grade: Comfortable Hotel

Single room available

Swimming pool available

Meals Provided: Breakfast & Lunch

Day 13 - Trip ends in Calgary

This morning, we'll leave our hotel in Canmore after breakfast and drive to Calgary, where our trip ends. We'll arrive at the Ramada Downtown Hotel in Calgary at around 10am, from where you'll be transferred to the airport according to your departure time. If you'd like an airport transfer, you'll need to depart from Calgary International Airport (YYC). The earliest your flight can depart is 1pm.

If your flight departs later in the day, luggage storage facilities are available at the Ramada Downtown Hotel.

Meals Provided: None

Trip information

Climate and country information

Canada

Climate

May-Sep is the best time to visit, when the weather is usually warm, dry and pleasant. Temperatures can be a little cooler on the coast and in the mountains; rain can be expected at any time. Early in the season, there can be snow in some areas which may limit walking possibilities.

Time difference to GMT

-7

Plugs

2 Pin Flat

Religion

Roman Catholic, Protestant

Language

English and French

Budgeting and packing

Optional activities

The following excursions and/or activities are usually available and may be arranged locally. Estimated costs are provided below for guidance only, are on a per person basis unless shown otherwise, and may depend on the number of participants. Prices quoted are correct as of the date these tour notes were originally issued but may change at any time due to currency fluctuations. Please note: These activities are booked and paid for locally and do not form part of your Explore holiday contract.


There are a number of exciting optional excursions you can do on your trip:

Banff - Gondola CAD$ 65; Hot Springs CAD$ 9.50; Canoeing on the Bow River CAD$50 (1hr) CAD$80 (2 hrs)
Kootenay - Radium Hot Springs CAD$9.25; Rafting CAD$92 for a half day, or CAD$128 for a full day (class 1 to 3 rapids)
Kicking Horse - Rafting CAD$128 (without barbecue) CAD$179 (with barbecue) (option of class 2&3; class 2 to 4+; or class 4 rapids)
Lake Louise - Canoe rental CAD$135 per half hour, CAD$145 per hour
Jasper - Skytram CAD$ 69; Maligne Lake boat tour CAD$ 72; Rafting trip CAD$ 69-102 (option of class 2 or class 3 rapids); Miette Hot Spring CAD$ 7.50

All optional excursion costs are subject to change at the discretion of the local supplier.


Clothing

Bring light and comfortable clothing that can be layered according to the temperature. The weather conditions in the mountains can be changeable, and it can become cool, especially at night, so bring warmer layers. Tops made from wicking materials which keep you drier and warmer are recommended as a base layer, and walking trousers are preferable to trousers of heavier material such as jeans. A waterproof jacket is essential at all times in case of rain and wind.

-Breathable wind and waterproof jacket (you may also wish to bring waterproof trousers)
-T-shirts
-Long sleeved tops
-Sunhat
-Long trousers
-Shorts (if you prefer to walk in them)
-Swimwear and towel
-Midlayer Fleece/pullover
-Socks (liner and thicker pair)

Footwear

We recommend you bring walking boots with ankle support- leather or fabric are both fine. Make sure that your boots are worn-in and comfortable before the start of the trip. Also trainers or sandals for relaxing and general wear. Some footwear that you don't mind getting wet is essential for whitewater rafting or canoeing.

We suggest that on international flights you either carry your walking boots in your hand luggage or wear them - should your luggage be lost or delayed, your own boots are the one thing that will be irreplaceable.

Luggage

15Kg

Luggage: On tour

Bring one main piece of luggage and a 20-30 litre day sack is recommended. You will need to carry what you need for the day which may include a raincoat, jumper, camera, sun-cream, water and picnic lunch. On hot days you will carry fewer clothes but more drinking water.

Equipment

-Sunglasses
-Sun cream
-Small Torch (with spare batteries and bulb)
-Camera
-Walking poles (if you usually use them)
-Personal toiletries
-Personal first aid kit - On each walk a first aid kit is carried but you should have your own blister kit, supply of plasters, aspirin and other essentials.
-Small waterproof dry bag (for items such as your mobile phone)
-Reusable water bottle (minimum 1 litre) - Get 15% discount on a Water-to-Go bottle www.explore.co.uk/about-us/responsible-travel/water-to-go-discount-with-explore
-Lunch bag/Tupperware (for packed lunches)
-Sleeping mats are provided
- Bring a sleeping bag (3 season, up to -7C). Sleeping bags can be hired in Canada for $50CAD. Please request them when you book, or no later than 5 weeks prior to travelling. The $50CAD can be paid to your Tour Leader upon arrival.

Tipping

Explore leader
Tipping isn't compulsory, and we work hard to ensure that our leaders all receive a fair wage. However, you might want to recognise a leader that's done a great job or really added to your trip by giving them a tip. We're often asked about the recommended amount. It's a tricky one, and down to personal preference, but we'd recommend between CAD$7 to CAD$14 per person per day as a guideline.
Local crew
In North America tipping 15%-20% is a recognised part of life across the service industry, including restaurants, activity suppliers, taxis and guides. Local staff will look to you for personal recognition of particular services provided.

Unlike other Explore trips, during our trips in North America our Explore leaders will not operate a tips kitty. However, they will be more than happy to provide guidance throughout the trip on who to tip when and to suggest appropriate amounts.

Canada

Food and drink

The costs for meals may vary depending upon location, type of restaurant and number of courses eaten and so the prices given are an average guide. Local restaurants located off the beaten track may be less expensive, whereas an upmarket restaurant located in the centre of a major city may charge more.


Lunch price
£13.00
Dinner price
£20.00
Beer price
£3.00
Water price
£1.10
Foreign Exchange
Local currency
Canadian Dollars.
Recommended Currency For Exchange
Bring your money in Canadian Dollars or US Dollars cash which can be used almost everywhere, although local stores are not keen to change anything over $50.
Where To Exchange
Banks or 'Forex' offices in main towns/cities. Your tour leader will advise you on arrival.
ATM Availability
There are ATMs in the towns.
Credit Card Acceptance
Widely accepted just about everywhere.
Transport, Accommodation, Food & Drink

Transport Information

Maxiwagon

Accommodation notes

During our tour of the Rockies, we'll stay at a selection of hotels, hostels, and camps. All our accommodation is chosen based on comfort, location and authenticity.

We'll get closer to nature, with eight nights of camping. All camping equipment is provided, except for a sleeping bag. Everybody is expected to help out with basic camp duties, including setting up and breaking camp, as well as loading and unloading the trailer, meal prep and washing up. Each camp has toilets and showers, and some have laundrette and kitchen areas.

During our two nights at the Lake Louise Alpine Centre, the hostel rooms will be multi-share, with shared bathroom facilities. We'll be staying in four-bed dorms, and we'll endeavour to keep these private to our group, and same-sex shared, however, at times, they might be shared with other visitors.

Canada

Food and drink

Can you drink the water? 
It is generally possible to drink the local tap water, therefore to reduce the need for single-use plastic bottles we recommend you bring a refillable water bottle with you. Your leader will advise you on refill points each day. 

Essential Information

Government Travel Safety Advice

We strongly recommend that you check your government's travel advisory for up-to-date information and advice about your destination's safety and security, entry requirements, health, local laws and customs. Relevant government website links for UK, US, Canadian, Australian and New Zealand citizens are available on our Travel Safety page.

If you'd like some inital information on country-specific entry requirements, such as visas or any health declaration forms, please refer to our Entry Requirements page.  The services and information on this page are provided by a third party, and so we will still recommend that you cross check this against your government website for the latest advice.
 

Under 18 immigration guidance

Please note that some countries require proof of parental consent when travelling overseas with under 18s. Please check requirements with the relevant embassy or consular office well in advance of travel if this applies to your party.

Price Guarantee

Once your booking has been confirmed we guarantee the price will not increase, whatever the circumstances. However, please note that if you voluntarily make any changes to your booking including changing your trip or departure date, any additional costs or charges incurred will not be covered. Before booking please ensure you have read our important tour pricing information.Booking Conditions
 

Visa and Passport Information


When travelling to Canada, you will need the following:

ETA - Citizens of the UK, New Zealand, Australia and passport holders from several EU countries can apply for an ETA here - http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/visit/eta.asp - other nationalities should consult their local embassy or consular office.

When travelling to Canada, you will need the following:

ETA - Citizens of the UK, New Zealand, Australia and passport holders from several EU countries can apply for an ETA here - http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/visit/eta.asp - other nationalities should consult their local embassy or consular office.

USA: If transiting via the US you will require either a visa or an ESTA (an evisa). Please read on for more information.

Citizens of the UK, New Zealand, Australia, Canada and passport holders from several EU countries can apply for an ESTA under certain conditions. This applies if you enter the country by sea or by air, and this must be done online via https://esta.cbp.dhs.gov, no later than 72 hours prior to travel. Travellers who have not registered before their trip are likely be refused boarding.

You must have a biometric passport to apply for an ESTA. UK passports which are biometric feature a small gold symbol (camera) at the bottom of the front cover.

If you have visited Iran, Iraq, Libya, North Korea, Somalia, Sudan, Syria and Yemen since 2011 or are dual nationals of these countries, you cannot travel with an ESTA and instead you will need to apply for a visa from the nearest US Embassy or Consulate. If you are unable to provide a valid visa before boarding flights to the US, or entering via another method, you may not be permitted to travel. You should also be aware that if you have travelled to or have been in Cuba since the 12th of January 2021, you will not be eligible for an ESTA visa waiver and will need to apply for a US visa. You should consult the US State Department website to determine which you will need.

Your ESTA application will ask for Point of Contact information. Please note that if you're only transiting through the USA then this is not required. If you're visiting or staying in the USA on an Explore trip, then our USA contact information will be listed on your final documentation which you will receive approximately 3-4 weeks before departure.
Entry requirements for the USA can change regularly, therefore, please ensure you have the most up to date information before you travel by checking the US embassy website. Visa applications - http://london.usembassy.gov/niv/apply.html


If you do require assistance in obtaining a visa then you may be able to apply through Explore's recommended visa service in the UK, Travcour. See www.travcour.com to download the relevant visa application for your trip, if applicable (UK citizens only), along with details of how to apply for your visa through Travcour. The Team at Travcour will be happy to answer specific questions relating to visa applications, please call them directly on 0208 5431846.

It is your responsibility to ensure that you are in possession of a full passport, with the correct validity for your chosen destination.
 

Booking conditions

Before booking your Explore trip, please ensure that you read both our Essential Information and Booking Conditions.
 

Minimum age restrictions

For our group tours, the minimum age is 16. The minimum age on Family trips varies between 7 and 11 - please check the 'Family information' section of the trip page for more information. 


Your safety and enjoyment on tour

We want everyone to have a safe and enjoyable holiday, so we ask you to confirm when booking this trip that you are fit and able to fully participate in all elements of the itinerary. If you have any concerns about your fitness or ability to complete any of the activities, please get in touch with our Customer Relations team at cr@explore.co.uk as soon as possible. Our tour leaders are trained and experienced in managing differing abilities within a group, but if they have concerns about a group member’s ability to safely participate in any element of the itinerary or believe someone’s presence could affect the safety or enjoyment of the holiday for others, in accordance with our Booking Conditions our tour leaders have the authority to ask an individual to miss an activity or activities. This decision would never be taken lightly, but on the rare occasions our tour leaders ask someone to sit out part of the tour, refunds will not be offered and individuals may be liable for additional costs incurred. 
 

Your Tour Leader

All tours aside from extensions, Galapagos cruises and polar expeditions will be led by one of our experienced Tour Leaders. We believe that our Tour Leaders are the key to the success of our tours; they are local experts who are bursting with first-hand knowledge which they love to share, and their unique insights will bring the destination to life. Your Tour Leader will be on hand throughout your tour to make sure arrangements run smoothly, to organise all the local logistics and to keep you safe. Your Tour Leader should be your first point of contact if you encounter any difficulties or disappointments in country – please raise any concerns, however small, with your Tour Leader as they are best placed to assist you.

Transfers

Find out more about Trip Transfer Terms and Conditions before you book.

Booking a land only package with Explore

Customers who have chosen to book on the ‘Land Only’ arrangements of our tour, please ensure that you have checked your tour specific ‘Joining Instructions’ prior to booking your own travel arrangements. Your joining instructions can be found below in the dates and prices information. 

You may also be eligible for the Free Explore Transfer.


Joining Tour Abroad

Customers booked on the ‘Land Only’ arrangements will receive a Free Transfer, provided you arrive and depart on the tour only itinerary start and end dates. The complimentary transfers will be arranged from the Explore designated airport or train station to your trips joining point, and then back from the ending point to the designated airport or train station. Generally the airport or station that Explore have selected will be the one that is closest to the town or city where the trip starts, or the one nearest to the joining point. It will be either an airport or train station but not both.

The exception to this rule is customers who are booked on a tour where the joining and ending point is at the designated airport or train station.  

Free transfers are not available for Polar customers.

If you are not eligible for the Free Transfer then you will need to make your own way through to the joining and ending point. On a majority of our tours Explore will be able to provide a private transfer at an additional cost. Please ask for a quote at the time of booking.  

For more information regarding the Explore Free Transfer click here

Insurance

It is a condition of booking with Explore that you have adequate valid travel insurance. It is your responsibility to arrange appropriate travel insurance and ensure you have read and understood the full terms and conditions of your travel insurance policy to ensure that you are covered for all activities you intend to undertake whilst on the tour, including all optional activities. Your Insurance Policy must fully cover you for medical expenses and emergency repatriation to your home country. Please ensure your policy includes medical emergency helicopter evacuation in the event of illness or injury and covers the entire duration of your holiday. If you are trekking at altitude please ensure that there is no upper altitude limit which may limit or exclude cover for your trip. The cost of many of our Polar Voyages will exceed the capped amount covered by standard insurance premiums and you will be required to pay an additional premium to cover the full value of your trip. Please ensure that you are covered for the full amount of your holiday cost, as insufficient cover could invalidate a claim under the policy. Medical and repatriation insurance cover is not mandatory for UK residents who are travelling on trips within the United Kingdom.
Read more information about what travel insurance is required.

Flight information

Explore can arrange your flights for you, to make joining and leaving our trips easy. Read more about them here.


Flight Information

You are able to book this tour on a 'land only' basis or as a ‘flight inclusive’ package. Your flight inclusive package will be fully protected by the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) ATOL protection scheme.

 

Booking a flight inclusive package with Explore

We have a good selection of flights not only from London but from many regional airports around the UK allowing us to compare fares between scheduled carriers as well as low cost and charter airlines. Our dedicated flights team will match the best flight options to your arrival and departure airport.

On our website we display the price of the tour only. Please call us or select the flight option during the online checkout to receive a quote for a flight inclusive package. To avoid paying supplements or to secure your preferred flight option, we recommend booking as early as possible, especially for peak travel dates.

Maximum altitude (m)

2650

Canada

Vaccinations

Nothing compulsory, but we recommend protection against tetanus, typhoid, infectious hepatitis and polio. Please check the latest requirements with your travel clinic or doctor prior to departure. The above is not an exhaustive list. Information regarding vaccinations and travel health advice can be found by on the NaTHNaC website and from your local healthcare provider. Visa and vaccination requirements are subject to change and should be confirmed by you before travelling.

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