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Explore the Rockies Oak Tour: Vancouver's Natural Beauty - Vancouver

Explore the Rockies Oak Tour: Vancouver's Natural Beauty

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Difficulty

moderate

Duration

3–4 hours

Fitness Level

Participants should have a moderate fitness level to comfortably navigate some gentle elevation changes and uneven terrain.

Overview

Experience the Rockies Oak Tour, a guided sightseeing adventure in Vancouver’s unique oak forests. Learn local ecology, spot wildlife, and enjoy stunning views with Discover Canada Tours.

Guided Tour
Sightseeing Tour
Vancouver, British Columbia

Rockies Oak Tour (UBC-VSP)

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About This Adventure

TOUR PRICE

  • Discount Price: $710 (booked by June 24, 2019)
  • Regular Price: $745

INCLUSIONS

  • 3 nights hotel accommodation including 2 nights in the town of Banff!
  • Meals: 3 breakfasts and 1 dinner
  • Deluxe bus transportation
  • Experienced, friendly and fun tour guide
  • Enroute entertainment, games and prizes
  • Discounts on optional activities
  • All taxes & tips

ITINERARY

Day 1: Vancouver to Banff

  • Depart UBC from the Gage Tower Residence at 7:00am. Please arrive by 6:45am
  • Stop at Roger’s Pass interpretive centre
  • Check into your hotel in Banff
  • Free time for dinner and to enjoy the lively nightlife in the town of Banff

Day 2: The Icefields Parkway or Full day in Banff

  • Breakfast (included)
  • Sightseeing tour in the town of Banff including Bow Falls, Banff Springs Hotel, Hoodoos and more
  • Option to spend the whole day in Canmore OR Banff with many activities to choose from OR join the Icefields Parkway Tour
  • Icefields Parkway Tour:
    • Enjoy sightseeing at Peyto Lake
    • Travel the Icefields Parkway with a stop at the Columbia Icefields
    • Option to join the world-famous Icefields Explorer Tour for an additional $70
  • Return to your hotel in Banff and option to join your guide for a night of dancing with VIP nightclub entrance

Day 3: Scenic Lakes & Mountain Peaks: Lake Louise, Banff

  • Breakfast (included)
  • Option to take the sightseeing Sulphur Mountain Gondola to see magnificent views of the Rockies for an additional $60
  • Explore beautiful Lake Louise _ Enjoy a group dinner (included)
  • Check into your hotel in Revelstoke

Day 4: Revelstoke to Vancouver

  • Breakfast (included)
  • Stop at the Last Spike
  • Sightseeing through the Okanagan Valley
  • Return to UBC at approximately 7:30

OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES

ICEFIELD EXPLORER GLACIER TOUR: $70

  • Discover the power of nature on the Glacier Adventure - the must-do experience in the Canadian Rockies at one of the largest non-polar ice fields in the world

SULPHUR MOUNTAIN GONDOLA: $60

  • Ride to the top of Sulphur Mountain in Banff, Canada to experience a bird's eye view of six mountain ranges and the amazing Bow Valley

COMBO: Glacier Tour + Gondola: $125

  • The 2 best attractions in the Canadian Rockies, the Banff Gondola and the Ice Explorer are the must-see experiences
  • Book together for a $5 discount

ACCOMMODATION NOTES

There will be 4-8 people per room and 2 people per bed. The rooms are male-only and female-only. This tour stays in Banff for 2-nights and 1-night in Revelstoke. Revelstoke accommodation is standard hotel rooms with 2 queen/double beds. Banff accommodation is a chalet style property with kitchenette units and a variety of room types including studios, 1-bedroom and 2-bedroom units, Bed configurations is also a mix of regular queen/double beds, twin beds, pull-out couches; murphy beds. This property features a large indoor waterpark that is included for hotel guests.

Adventure Tips

Wear Comfortable Walking Shoes

The tour includes uneven paths, so sturdy footwear helps ensure safety and comfort.

Bring a Reusable Water Bottle

Staying hydrated is key during your outdoor exploration, especially during warmer months.

Prepare for Changing Weather

Layered clothing allows you to adapt quickly to Vancouver’s variable spring and fall conditions.

Use Bug Repellent

Protect yourself from insects, especially in summer when mosquitoes are more active.

Local Insights

Wildlife

  • Black-tailed deer
  • Great horned owl

History

This region’s oak forests have been vital to Indigenous communities for centuries, providing resources and habitat.

Conservation

Ongoing efforts protect the rare oak ecosystems against urban development and invasive species to preserve biodiversity.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Recommended Gear

Hiking shoes

Essential

Provides support and grip for walking on uneven and sometimes slippery trails.

Layered clothing

Essential

Allows you to adjust to fluctuating temperatures and weather conditions.

spring specific

Insect repellent

Essential

Protects against mosquitoes and other bugs during peak activity.

summer specific

Reusable water bottle

Essential

Keeps you hydrated throughout the tour.