Marvel With The Best Of The Rocky Mountains In Canada

The recommended season for this adventure is during summer, from June to September, when days are not too cold.

The climate during the experience has temperatures from: 9 to 22 °C.

The experience starts in Vancouver. The transportation to the hotel or point of meeting (Canada Place) is on your own.

There are currently no mandatory vaccinations to visit Canada, besides the routine vaccinations (viral tripe, measles, mumps and rubella). However, it is recommended that you get vaccinated against Hepatitis A and B. It is also recommended that you consult your local doctor and get official information before you travel.

It is always important to have travel insurance. Any situation first is to warn your guide, depending on the case the necessary assistance will be given and even if it is required to finish the experience.

The currency used in Canada is the Canadian Dollar ($,CAD) We recommend you to change to the local currency before arriving in the country. It is also possible to change at some exchange offices and ATMs upon arrival in the country. Not all stores accept international credit and debit cards, so it is recommended to have some cash on hand. ###MX In the following link you can find an estimate of the current exchange rate in Mexican Pesos: https://www.xe.com/es/currencyconverter/convert/?Amount=1&From=CAD&To=MXN ###CO In the following link you can find an estimate of the current exchange rate in Colombian Pesos: https://www.xe.com/es/currencyconverter/convert/?Amount=1&From=CAD&To=COP Note: The exchange rate may vary depending on the bank or exchange house where it is processed.

Does not include international flights, travel insurance, meals, drinks, tips, optional winter tours, other personal expenses. We recommend that you bring about $80 USD per day for general expenses.

The groups are between 10 to 20 people approximately.

Depending on the day, once the scheduled activities are over, you will generally be able to enjoy free time to relax and take pictures. This time will be announced by the guide at the beginning of your experience.

After the scheduled activities you can optionally take different activities, like shopping, going to a pub or rest. In Vancouver you can visit the Stanley Park, the Police Museum, the Granville Island, the Capilano hanging bridge, and more. Consult your guide for more information on the sites you can visit. Activities and visits during free time are not included.

This experience does not include meals.

Meal options can vary from $8 to $25 USD. We recommend bringing a daily total of approximately $60 USD.

This experience includes planned accommodation in Kelowna: Hostel Kelowna or similar - Shared room. Banff: Hostel Banff or similar - Shared room. Jasper: Hostel Jasper or similar - Shared room. Kamloops: Hostel Kamloops or similar - Shared room. Rooms are based on single dorm beds and shared with 7 fellow travellers of the same gender. NOTE: The hotels and hostels are subject to change without previous notice at your arrival to the destination, you can ask for more information or confirmation through the Chat directly to your guide 1 week before your arrival.

Of course you can travel alone. Rooms are shared with 7 fellow travellers of the same gender.

The minimum recommended age for this adventure is 19 years old.

For this experience, the departure and return are in Vancouver. If you wish to take additional nights in these cities, check with your guide through the traveler chat within your session, which are the best options.

Wifi is available in the hostels. For Internet and Phone coverage, please check with your local company. If you wish you can purchase a local SIM card to keep in touch.

Yes, it is possible to charge your electronics devices in the planned hotels.

The common voltage during the experience is 120V with frequency of 60 Hz. The outlets have two holes, while the plugs have two flat pins type A. Mexicans and colombian travelers do not need an adapter.

The experience begins at 08:00 hrs in Vancouver at Canada Place, where you have to get on your own.

The last day of your experience ends with the return to Vancouver at 19:00 hrs.

No specific physical condition is required, there are no physical demands for this experience.

In order to visit Canada as a tourist, it is not necessary to have travel insurance, however, it is highly recommended to have a complete medical insurance to cover major medical expenses for any type of emergency, also that covers any eventuality such as delay or cancellation of flights.

You need comfortable clothes, walking shoes, sweater, hat, swimsuit, towel, sunscreen, and sunglasses.

It is recommended to take a small size suitcase and a handbag per person to carry during the day.

It is necessary to check directly with your country's embassy to confirm if there are any visa requirements to visit Canada. This will depend on your nationality. It is also important that the passport has at least six months validity from the return of the trip. In the following link you can find information about the countries that require a visa to visit Canada: https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/visit-canada/entry-requirements-country.html ###MX Travelers with Mexican passports do not need a visa but MUST process an Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA). If you have already processed visa and it is still valid, you can use it until it expires. It is very easy to process your eTA, to do so we recommend you read the following article of our blog. It will help you do it in a safe and reliable way. http://blog.localadventures.mx/2018/05/que-necesito-para-viajar-a-canada/ ###CO Travelers with Colombian passports DO need a visa to visit Canada. The procedure can be done at the Canadian Embassy and costs approximately 90 dollars. Visit the following link to find more information: https://www.vfsglobal.ca/canada/colombia/how_to_apply.html#:~:text=Pres%C3%A9ntese%20en%20el%20Centro%20de,en%20la%20lista%20de%20verificaci%C3%B3n. Note: It is the traveler's responsibility to have the corresponding requirements to leave the country and to access the destination; in case of denial, LocalAdventures is not responsible for the charges derived from such a situation.

No, this experience does not include international and/or local flights. ###MX The approximate rate leaving Mexico is between $16,800.00 MXN. ###CO The approximate rate leaving the city of Bogota is between $533 USD. NOTE: The rates presented above are merely indicative, the price may vary according to the time.