Moose Tours in Vancouver
- Many of Moose Travel Network's tours include trips through the Canadian Rocky Mountains.the canadian rockies image by Elmo Palmer from Fotolia.com
The Moose Travel Network conducts guided tours in western and eastern Canada, starting from Vancouver and Toronto, via 21-seat coach buses and 14-seat vans. Moose's Canada West tours might be as short as two days, or they might start at a 15-day minimum, allowing you to see places such as Vancouver Island or the peaks of the Canadian Rockies. - Moose Travel Network's Roadrunner tour starts in Vancouver and ends in Banff and is available from March to November. The tour takes a minimum of two days, during which time you'll stop in a rain forest and see Bridal Veil Falls and take in the majestic views of the Canadian Rocky Mountains. As of early October 2010, for 139 Canadian dollars (approximately US$136), plus a mandatory C$45 (US$44.01) local payment to cover tax, fuel surcharges, some meals and activities, you can take advantage of the Banff hot springs, whitewater rafting and go-karting. The first night is spent at Shuswap Lake, and the second night is in Banff. The fee includes transportation, tour guide and driver services, two dinners and taxes. Accommodation in hostels can be pre-booked upon request.
To book this and any Vancouver-based Moose Travel Network tour:
Moose Travel Network Vancouver
Box 7, 2350 Beta Ave.
Burnaby, BC
V5C 5M8, Canada
Phone: +1-604-297-0255
Toll-free in North America: 888-244-6673
Fax: +1-604-297-0228
moosenetwork.com - The Hoodapus tour is Moose Travel Network's top-selling tour, operating from March to November. The 2,300-kilometer (about 1,429-mile) route begins in Vancouver and allows you to take in the mountains, lakes, rivers and waterfalls throughout British Columbia. As of early October 2010, at a minimum of seven days, this tour costs C$439 (US$429.43), with a mandatory local payment of C$110 (US$97.82), which covers taxes, fuel surcharges and some meals and activities. Also included in the trip's fee are three dinners, a winery tasting fee, park entrance fees and a Moose T-shirt. Accommodation in hostels can be pre-booked upon request.
- The Pacific tour is Moose's most extensive tour in western Canada at 3,300 km (2,050 miles). You'll travel from Vancouver to Vancouver Island and then to Whistler. From there, you'll spend time touring and hiking the Canadian Rocky Mountains, including stops in Jasper and Banff, and end your adventure back in Vancouver. As of early October 2010, for C$839 (US$820.84) and a mandatory C$200 (US$195.67) local payment, which covers taxes, fuel surcharges and some meals and activities, you'll get the chance to watch bears or whales, go surfing or zip lining or relax in hot springs. Also included in the trip's price are five dinners, a winery tasting fee, park entrance fees and a Moose T-shirt. Accommodation in hostels can be pre-booked upon request.