Canadian Rockies, Canada

This self-guided version of Intrepid's iconic Canadian Rockies loop covers the same breathtaking highlights — Vancouver, Whistler, Kamloops, Golden, Banff, Jasper, Wells Gray — at a fraction of the cost. Swap the group van for rental car freedom, hostel dorms and campgrounds for budget-friendly sleeps, and a tour leader for your own sense of adventure. You'll still hike Tunnel Mountain, marvel at Lake Louise and Moraine Lake, drive the legendary Icefields Parkway and explore Whistler's trails. All costs are approximate estimates per person, assuming two people sharing a rental car and splitting fuel costs.

Travel Crew

~£985

This self-launched version of Intrepid's iconic Canadian Rockies loop covers the same breathtaking highlights — Vancouver, Whistler, Kamloops, Golden, Banff, Jasper, Wells Gray — at a fraction of the cost. Swap the group van for rental car freedom, hostel dorms and campgrounds for budget-friendly sleeps, and a tour leader for your own sense of adventure. You'll still hike Tunnel Mountain, marvel at Lake Louise and Moraine Lake, drive the legendary Icefields Parkway and explore Whistler's trails. All costs are approximate estimates per person, assuming two people sharing a rental car and splitting fuel costs.

Travel Crew

~£985

The Canadian Rockies are one of the world's great hiking destinations — and you don't need a guided group tour to experience them. This self-launched 10-day itinerary mirrors the Much Better Adventures route through Banff, Jasper, Yoho, Glacier and Revelstoke National Parks, swapping the guided group van for a rental car and campsite bookings you sort yourself. All the trails are well-marked, National Park permit systems are straightforward, and budget camping throughout makes this dramatically more affordable. Expect big mountain scenery, turquoise glacial lakes, alpine meadows, and the very real chance of spotting bears and elk — all on your own terms.

Travel Crew

~£655

Experience the jaw-dropping Canadian Rockies independently — from the Icefields Parkway to Moraine Lake — at a fraction of the guided tour price. This self-launched itinerary mirrors the Exodus "Discover the Canadian Rockies" route through Calgary, Jasper, Golden, Yoho and Banff, swapping group coaches and hotel packages for public shuttles, budget lodges and self-booked activities. Stunning glaciers, turquoise lakes and world-class hikes are all still on the menu — you just won't be paying the group-tour premium to enjoy them. All costs are approximate estimates.

Travel Crew

~£1,050