The Powder Rush (Winter 2025-2026)
The Powder Rush (Winter 2025-2026)
The Powder Rush (Winter 2025-2026)
9 Days Starting in Vancouver (BC) and ending in Calgary
Visiting: Vancouver, Whistler, Calgary, Banff
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Tour code:
SKIR20
Age range:
18-35
Special diets catered:
Vegetarians
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Tour Overview
Love the mountain life, but love exploring too? This group adventure is a holiday plus ski or boarding trip all rolled into one epic trip - the perfect winter experience at some of Canada’s best winter destinations. Carve it up!
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1: Start Vancouver
Location: Vancouver
Accommodation: Hotel, Belmont (Twin-Share)
Meals Included: Dinner
We’ll start out with a guided tour of Vancouver (including visits to Stanley Park and the legendary Totem Poles.) You’ll then have free time to explore the city, plus the chance to experience FlyOver Canada, Canada’s ultimate flying ride. In the afternoon, we’ll visit the mighty Capilano Suspension Bridge (tickets included) and then take a walk amongst the treetops of a magical old-growth forest – soothing our minds and souls with that fresh Canadian mountain air. After that, Vancouver is yours to lap up as you please. Get to know the squad over dinner tonight, then if you're in town at the right time, we might head to the hockey rink to watch the Vancouver Canucks do their thing on the ice.
Day 2: Vancouver To Whistler
Location: Vancouver, Whistler
Accommodation: Pangea Pod Hotel (Multi-Share)
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Out of Vancouver, we journey north in search of the mecca of snowsports that is Whistler, via the stunning Sea to Sky Highway.
As gondolas float between snow-capped mountain peaks, this cozy village buzzes with life and powdery flakes coat everything in sight. If you want a great view and an adrenaline rush, then choose to fly through the skies on a zipline. We’ll also have the chance to explore these wondrous slopes by snowmobile too. Spend the afternoon getting acquainted with what is essentially North America’s largest ski resort, before tucking in to a scrumptious (if we do say so ourselves) dinner with the crew.
Day 3: Whistler
Location: Whistler
Accommodation: Pangea Pod Hotel (Multi-Share)
Meals Included: Breakfast
It's slopes o'clock! Whether you’re a beginner bound for the bunny hill or a blackcomb bandit who owns the terrain park, Whistler’s diverse grounds have you covered. Rent a board or a set of skis (or if you've brought your own then that's cool with us), then let us hook you up with a deal on a lesson and get ready to shred. Then if you’ve got the energy for après, there could even be a pub crawl on the cards tonight.
Day 4: Whistler
Location: Whistler
Accommodation: Pangea Pod Hotel (Multi-Share)
If you’re not keen to drag your aching body back up the mountain today, there’s plenty to do downtown. Take a stroll through the snow, pamper yourself at a day spa or just maintain a steady flow of hot chocolates and watch the world go by. For those back up the mountain, the same deal as yesterday applies, pow pow! Tonight, enjoy free time to find a spot for dinner and reflect on just how awesome this mountain playground is. Tomorrow, a new spot beckons...let's do this.
Day 5: Whistler To Banff
Location: Whistler, Vancouver, Calgary, Banff
Accommodation: Tunnel Mountain Resort (multi-share)
Meals Included: Dinner
It’s time to say goodbye to Whistler’s perfect powder and jump on a plane to Calgary so we can head to the other-worldly beauty of Banff National Park.
Flight time. With heads full of breathtaking British Columbian scenery, we'll board a quick flight to Calgary.
Almost there. Just a picturesque drive to go before we touch down in Banff.
You may have seen photos of Banff on your computer’s desktop background, but nothing can prepare you for how ridiculously good-looking it is in real life. It’s been a long day of travel, so dinner’s on us – eat up and get some rest so you can jump out of bed early tomorrow and explore.
Day 6: Banff
Location: Banff
Accommodation: Tunnel Mountain Resort (multi-share)
Meals Included: Breakfast
Banff is nestled in the Rocky Mountains, so if you feel like exploring, you have three resorts to choose from – Mt Norquay, Lake Louise and Sunshine Village. Don’t miss the opportunity to travel by dog sled today too. And if you’re keen to burn the candle at both ends, you can spend tonight exploring Banff’s epic range of bars.
Day 7: Banff
Location: Banff
Accommodation: Tunnel Mountain Resort (multi-share)
Meals Included: Breakfast
Soak up Banff’s beauty from another angle today – perhaps take a helicopter ride over the snow-laden mountains, or go for a hike on the Johnston Canyon Icewalk which can only be described as spectacular. With thundering waterfalls, imposing cliffs and ice tenticles everywhere, it's a perilous nature lovers paradise. Of course for some the mountain is always going to call, so try out a new resort or head back to one of your favorites. Come the evening, we could regroup and swap stories of our day.
Day 8: Banff
Location: Banff
Accommodation: Tunnel Mountain Resort (multi-share)
Meals Included: Breakfast
Those sick of riding downhill will be pleased to note they can give cross-country skiing a whirl at Sunshine. Get arty in the afternoon at one of the town's many galleries. Over a drink tonight we will contemplate some seriously epic days of wintery wonder.
Day 9: Banff To Calgary
Location: Banff, Calgary
Meals Included: Breakfast
What better way to bid Banff farewell than a group gondola ride up to Sulphur Mountain? This could possibly be one of the best views you'll ever see, and the highest views in the Rockies at 2281m overlooking the Bow Valley.
We'll stop for a visit to the Yamnuska Wolfdog Sanctuary – a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience designed to leave you feeling as wholesome as can be at the end of your Canadian adventure. Afterwards, we’ll hit the road again and head to Calgary where we'll say it's not farewell, it's just see you later.
Check out our Q&As
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How long has the tour company been trading?
In 1961, a guy called John Anderson founded Contiki in New Zealand. Whilst later bought by The Travel Corporation, the tour company had already been using the name ‘Contiki’ since its inception.
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Who will be my travelling companions on the tour?
Contiki trips are designed & operated exclusively for those aged 18-35 years. Your travelling companions will be like-minded adventurers within that age range. The age range is adhered to strictly.
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What policies are in place for Covid-19?
Please contact us for latest COVID-19 policies
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Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?
Yes
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What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?
MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® is our commitment to protect people, wildlife and the incredible planet we all share. Powered by The TreadRight Foundation, a non-profit organisation and Contiki’s guiding hand when it comes to making travel matter.
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What documents will I receive before I travel?
All documentation will be sent via email around 21 days prior to your trip departure. You can also access information on your trip by signing up to My Contiki via the top right icon of the homepage.
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Up to 61 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
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