"The trekking holiday in Canada through the beautiful scenery of the Rainbow Range, with its amazing colours and stunning views, is an experience that I will never forget.”
Jon Lugg, Mackenzie Trail, 2005
TREK AND WALK GALLERY
We have four original trekking and walking holidays each with their own unique blend of adventure.
WILD WEST MACKENZIE TRAIL
HIGHLIGHTS
TREKKING holiday with packhorses; REMOTE wilderness holiday; travelling with real COWBOYS; WILDLIFE viewing; NATIVE INDIAN cultural tour to 5000 year old native rock carvings; a visit to SALMON SPAWNING grounds; pristine temperate RAINFOREST
OUTLINE
This is a unique trekking holiday in Canada in remote wilderness. Trek with packhorses through a remote and seldom travelled wilderness. The journey takes you along the Mackenzie Trail, the route originally taken by the first European to reach the Pacific Ocean overland. Explore temperate rainforest where bald eagles circle over head in the shadow of snow-capped peaks. Visit the salmon spawning grounds, see grizzly bears fishing and take a cultural tour with a Native Indian guide.
There are additional trip highlights for those opting for the Ultimate or the Deluxe package. Please refer to the trip dossier 2010 or enquire for more details.
Trekking holiday quick facts
Holiday duration: 12 days+
Group Size: 4 - 10 people
Destination(s): Anahim Lake, British Columbia, Canada Specialty
Categories:Trekking and walking, Adventure Holiday, Wildlife viewing
Tour start dates: 10 July, 31 July, 14 August
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NOOTKA ISLAND PACIFIC ADVENTURE
HIGHLIGHTS
FLOATPLANE into a vast coastal wilderness of ISLANDS and LAGOONS. Trekking a RUGGED and remote PACIFIC coastline. Wildlife viewing including whales, black bears, seals, sea lions, sea otters, bald eagles. A unique visit to ANCIENT tribal village of Friendly Cove. A journey by boat through the PRISTINE marine ecosystem of Nootka Sound.
OUTLINE
Escape civilization on this trekking holiday in Canada to a hidden gem on the remote and undeveloped Pacific west coast of Nootka Island, off the west of Vancouver Island. We use a float plane to access the remote Nuchatlitz Inlet for the start of our journey. We will journey along the rugged, isolated and pristine beaches along the West Coast to Friendly Cove, the 4300-year-old tribal village.
Trekking holiday quick facts
Special note: this trip is only suitable for those in good physical condition as it is remote hiking, carrying all your equipment (backpacking) and will involve walking through a variety of terrain. Please contact us to discuss.
Holiday Duration: 7 days+
Group Size: 4 - 6 people
Destination(s): Gold River, British Columbia, Canada
Specialty Categories: Hiking, Adventure Holiday, Wildlife Viewing, Sightseeing
Tour start dates: 12 June, 26 June, 10 July, 31 July
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REMOTE ALPINE HIKING TOUR
HIGHLIGHTS
FLOATPLANE over a vast wilderness of mountains, rivers and forest. HIKE in spectacular alpine surroundings and enjoy REMOTE and UNSPOILED wilderness. Real off-the-beaten track hiking far away from the crowds. Enjoy the infamous Bella Coola Valley, gateway to the Great Bear Rainforest. Visit salmon spawning grounds and ancient rock carvings.
OUTLINE
FLOATPLANE into a vast coastal mountain wilderness surrounded by rugged snow-capped peaks as far as the eye can see. The Coast Mountains are some of the most inaccessible and unexplored mountains in North America. Explore the lakes, ridges and peaks from a basecamp before travelling by floatplane and vehicle into Bella Coola valley where you will base from a lodge to explore the stunning alpine trails and waterfalls of this wilderness frontier.
Trekking holiday quick facts
Special note: this trip is only suitable for those in good physical condition as it is remote hiking without trails and will involve walking on steep ground through a variety of terrain.
Holiday Duration: 10 days+
Group Size: 4 - 6 people
Destination(s): Nimpo Lake, British Columbia, Canada
Specialty Categories: Hiking, Adventure Holiday, Sightseeing
Tour start dates: 10 July and 31 July
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WADDINGTON RANGE TRAILS
HIGHLIGHTS
TREKKING holiday with packhorses in the REMOTE Waddington Range. PRISTINE mountain wilderness. RANCH STAY in spectacular pristine setting on working cattle ranch. Enjoy a professional horse RIDING CLINIC and COWBOY experience. ECO-TOUR of the Bella Coola Valley and gateway to the Great Bear Rainforest.
OUTLINE
Explore the mountains and valleys of this Hollywood setting. This was the backdrop for such movies as Seven Years in Tibet and Kundun, amongst others. This rugged mountain environment with craggy granite mountains is indicative of the Himalayas! The trails take you into pristine and seldom explored alpine meadows valleys and ridges. After enjoying the wilderness you will have the opportunity to experience a working cattle ranch in a spectacular setting and learn to ride like a cowboy and take a day ride.
There are additional trip highlights for those opting for the Ultimate or the Deluxe package. Please refer to the trip dossier 2010 or enquire for more details.
Trekking holiday quick facts
Holiday Duration: 12 days+
Group Size: 4 - 10 people
Destination(s): Tatla Lake, British Columbia, Canada Specialty
Categories:Trekking and walking, Adventure Holiday, Wildlife viewing
Tour start dates: 10 July, 31 July, 14 August
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