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- Platinum Operator
- Contiki
- Explorer
- Curated to ignite your sense of adventure
- Group Tour
- Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
- Fully Guided
- An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
- Medium Intensity
- Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
- Guided in English
- Group Size 8 - 50
- Age range 18 to 35
Places You’ll See
Highlights
- Visit the Totem Poles of Canada's First Nations People in Stanley Park
- Explore the hundering waterfalls, imposing cliffs and ice tenticles of Banff
- Get nose-deep in fresh-powdered snow on the slopes of Banff and Whistler
Itinerary
- Introduction
- Day 1 Start Vancouver
- Day 2 Vancouver to Whistler
- Day 3 Whistler
- Day 4 Whistler
- Day 5 Whistler to Banff
- Day 6 Banff
- Day 7 Banff
- Day 8 Banff
- Day 9 Banff to Calgary
What's Included
- Accommodation
- Guide
- Meals
- Additional Services
- Transport
- Free eSIMTourRadar offers the lead traveler (the person who booked) a free 1GB eSIM for the trip. The eSIM is redeemable only through the TourRadar app 72 hours before departure.
What's Not Included
- Flights
- Insurance
- Optional
- Additional Services
Where You'll Stay
YWCA Hotel Vancouver
Hotelday 1Pangea Pod Hotel (Multi-Share)
HotelDays 2, 3, 4Tunnel Mountain Resort (multi-share)
HotelDays 5, 6, 7, 8
Operated by
Contiki
Number of tours
596
Age Range
18 to 35 years old
Response time
6 hours
Response rate
88%
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Customer Reviews
- Overall RatingExcellent
- ItineraryExcellent
- GuideExcellent
- TransportExcellent
- AccommodationExcellent
- FoodGood
- SKSheridan· December 14th, 2023It’s the best way to see the mountains, hit the slopes and see all the magic and beauty of Whistler and BanffShow moreTrip date: November 2023
- ASArsenii· December 12th, 2023A very packed tour with an incredible guide (you might be run by a different one).Show more
Contiki commented on this reviewThank you for reviewing your adventure with us. We're delighted you appreciated this dynamic itinerary and trust that the busy days were worth the experiences and memories of this whirlwind tour.Trip date: November 2023 - VJVictoria· March 21st, 2023When I booked this tour with TourRadar, it said...Show moreTrip date: February 2023
- MMelissa· March 2nd, 2019This trip was amazing!!!! Alex was excellent at...Show moreContiki commented on this reviewHey Melissa, Thank you for taking the time to review your Contiki trip. We are so pleased to know you had an incredible experience with us. Looking forward to seeing you on a Contiki again soon.Trip date: February 2019
- BHBenjamin· March 14th, 2017So much epicness packed into 9 days. Tour...Show moreContiki commented on this reviewHey Benjamin, Thank you for taking the time to review your Contiki trip. We are so pleased to know you had an amazing time with us. Looking forward to seeing you on a Contiki again soon.Trip date: March 2017
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- Instant Confirmation-10%From Saturday6 Dec, 2025To Sunday14 Dec, 2025EnglishThis departure date is available and will 100% departGuaranteed departureMultiple Room TypesFrom:$4,248$3,823Additional Upfront$397
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- Instant ConfirmationFrom Saturday14 Mar, 2026To Sunday22 Mar, 2026EnglishMultiple Room TypesFrom:$4,248Additional Upfront$397
- Instant ConfirmationFrom Saturday28 Mar, 2026To Sunday5 Apr, 2026EnglishMultiple Room TypesFrom:$4,248Additional Upfront$397
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What our customers ask about this tour
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Brian
Asked on March 1st, 2023Do you need to know how to ski and snowboard to go on this contiki tour. I know that's a stupid question but just wondering
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Brian
Traveler•Written March 2023I'm interested in booking the powder rush 9 day contiki tour from the 6th of January 2024 - 14th January's 2024. I would like to arrive a day earlier and leave a day later. Do you pick up from my accomodation and on return do you drop me at my accomodation? Also, could you recommend accomodation for the early arrival and late departure? As I'm travelling from Australia I'd appreciate you're advice and suggestions on above with flights and accomodation before and after the tour.
ContikiOperator•Written March 2023You can book a night of accommodation before and after your tour with us when you make a booking. The tour will usually start at these hotels and drop you back there. We also provide the option of booking flights through us. If you would like a flight quote you will need to give us a call when you are ready to book!
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Benjamin
Asked on February 14th, 2023Is there a strict age restriction for travellers on this tour? My partner and I are in our 40's and interested in this tour. Also is there only shared room options or is there possibility to have our own room at the accommodations?
- ContikiOperator•Written February 2023
We have an age restriction as we only accept 18–35-year-olds. We offer reunion tours for 35–45-year-olds for alternative options.
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Shannon
Asked on January 22nd, 2023I came across this offer and it sounds really nice! I just have a couple of questions that you might be able to answer. On day 5 it says that there has to be taken a flight. From where to where is it, how much is it roughly and would it be booked in the group or separately? Also I would not have any skiing equipment (also no trouser, jacket, helmet…). Is it possible to rent all of that as well - and how much would it be?
- ContikiOperator•Written January 2023
On day 5 of this trip, there is a flight from Vancouver to Calgary which is included in the cost of the trip! As for when you hit the slopes, you will need to pack and dress accordingly so you will have to bring your own winter attire including jacket, snowpants, hat gloves, etc. But any ski/snowboard equipment such as helmet, skis, snowboard, etc can be rented. For skiing in Banff, a 1-day lift pass is approximately $109 CAD and 1 day rental for skis/poles, helmet and boots is approximately $49 CAD. And for Whistler, a 1-day lift pass is approximately $145 CAD or 1 day ski school which includes full day of ski lessons, lift pass, rentals for $304 CAD.
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Shannon
Traveler•Written January 2023So I looked a bit online and it seems like there are shops where it is possible to rent clothes as well. Is that true? Also can you give any information how full the March tour is already and how fast I have to book?
- ContikiOperator•Written January 2023
Our March tour is over half booked at this time, we are unsure how many people exactly but its best to book as soon as possible! If you've found some sources online that show you can rent winter clothes from thats great! We do not provide this option through Contiki.
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Graham
Asked on January 16th, 2023Are the ski lift tickets included or do we have to pay extra for that?
- ContikiOperator•Written January 2023
Ski lift tickets and the equipment has to be paid for whilst on trip.
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Lee
Asked on August 1st, 2022Please advise what these extra charges are: Intra Tour Air Tax The Powder Rush, Intra Tour Air The Powder Rush
- ContikiOperator•Written August 2022
There is an included flight from Vancouver to Calgary as part of this itinerary. That is the Intra Tour Air and the Intra Tour Air Tax.
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Sonia
Asked on December 1st, 2016Does this include the cost of airfare from Vancouver to Calgary within the tour?
- ContikiOperator•Written December 2016
There is an internal air price included which covers the cost of your internal flights on The Powder Rush and needs to be paid upfront before the tour departs. This covers the flight from Whistler on Day 5.
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Ali
Asked on December 1st, 2016Are lift tickets for whistler and Banff included in the price?
- ContikiOperator•Written December 2016
The lift tickets for whistler and Banff are not included in the price.
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Luke
Asked on May 1st, 2016What are the chances of the tour not pushing through?
- ContikiOperator•Written May 2016
It is not very common but sometimes in rare circumstances tours do get cancelled due to low numbers. This is quite a popular tour and therefore, again, it is unlikely but possible. If Contiki did have to cancel it they would know well in advance- usually 6 months out so if you need to change your plans you would have sufficient time to do so.
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Hannah
Asked on January 1st, 2016What if i'm not interested in skiing? Are there other things to do?
- ContikiOperator•Written January 2016
The Ski locations, Whistler and Banff, both have plenty of great things to do other than Ski and are wonderful destinations in their own right. The itinerary also mentions a host of other activities that you'll be doing on the tour, so while the trip goes to Ski locations, it looks like it would be up to you as to how you spend your time.
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Patrick
Asked on April 23rd, 2015What is intra tour air tax?
- ContikiOperator•Written April 2015
The intra tour air tax covers the air taxes for the flights included on this tour. It's imposed by the airlines and therefore needs to be paid before the tour departs to secure your flight as a part of this tour.
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