The Powder Rush – Canada Tour for Young Adults & Young Solo Travellers

The Powder Rush Tours for Young Adults

The one that sees you carving up the slopes & still have time to explore

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!

“70 percent join our trips solo”

“70% of our travellers join our trips solo, so you’ll travel with like-minded young people who want to make friends, experience new things and create lifelong memories. This is the best way to turn solo travel into the most social travel imaginable.” (Cited from the very experienced and internationally popular operator of this tour for young adults. For the latest info and eventual changes see here)

“Most popular youth travel company in the world”

Info by the very experienced and internationally popular operator of this tour for young adults (“Most popular youth travel company in the world”, Wikipedia): “Our trips are exclusively for 18-35s, and whether you join us solo or in a group, our trips are designed so you can share incredible experiences with young travellers just like you.”

Reviews by tour participants:

4.8 out of 5 stars (47 Reviews)* (all reviews and the latest rating available on the details page

Target age group:

18 to 35 (35 to 45 at “Reunion Trips“)

Trip duration and price:

9 days, 1 country from about $ 2326* (final prices – also in other currencies like British £ or € – available on the booking page)

Destinations:

North America > Canada

You’ll find all details and eventual changes on the details page

Planned Itinerary:

Day 1: Vancouver

Day 2: Vancouver

Whistler

Day 3: Whistler

Day 4: Whistler

Day 5: Whistler

Vancouver

Calgary

Banff

Day 6: Banff

Day 7: Banff

Day 8: Banff

Day 9: Banff

Calgary

Day 1: Start Vancouver

Vancouver

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.

YWCA Hotel Vancouver

Included Meals:

DinnerIncluded ExperienceSee Totem Poles in Stanley ParkFill up your Insta feed with pics of this first nation’s art installation. We love it! Included ExperienceGet to know VancouverProbably one of the most naturally beautiful cities in the world. Vancouver’s got beaches, mountains and rainforest right on its doorstep.
Included ExperienceBrave Capilano Suspension BridgeGet your head in the clouds as you walk across this epic piece of engineering. Did we mention it’s also covered in fairy lights?

Day 2: Vancouver to Whistler

VancouverOut of Vancouver, we journey north in search of the mecca of snowsports that is Whistler, via the stunning Sea to Sky Highway.WhistlerAs gondolas float between snow-capped mountain peaks, this cosy village buzzes with life and powdery flakes coat everything in sight. We’ll have the chance to explore the 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.

Pangea Pod Hotel (Multi-Share)

Included Meals:

Breakfast

Dinner

Included Experience See the Whistler & Blackcomb MountainsSki, snowboard, walk, toboggan, or just party at the ‘apres-ski’ in this legendary winter resort. Experience FlyOver CanadaBuckle up. It’s time for Canada’s biggest and best flying ride. Scorching views incoming! All prices are in local currency.
Additional costs apply

Explore the Wilderness in an RZRThe adrenaline junky’s way to explore Canada’s gorgeous greenery. All prices are in local currency.Additional costs apply

Day 3: Whistler

Whistler

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 get ready to shred. If you’ve got the energy for après, there could even be a pub crawl on the cards tonight.

Pangea Pod Hotel (Multi-Share)

Included Meals:

Breakfast

Vallea Lumina Multimedia ExperienceTake a night walk through the Whistler forest on a multimedia exploration of the area’s myths & legends. Please note: set price does not include transfer. Transfers can be added at an additional $10.
Additional costs apply

Day 4: Whistler

Whistler

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! If you want a great view and an adrenaline rush, then choose to fly through the skies on a zipline. 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.

Pangea Pod Hotel (Multi-Share)Zipline Eagle TourFly through the skies and get the heart rate pumping on a zipline adventure in Whistler.
All prices are in local currency.
Additional costs apply

Day 5: Whistler to Banff

WhistlerIt’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.

VancouverFlight time. With heads full of breathtaking British Columbian scenery, we’ll board a quick flight to Calgary.

CalgaryAlmost there. Just a picturesque drive to go before we touch down in Banff. BanffYou 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.

Tunnel Mountain Resort (multi-share)

Included Meals:

DinnerIncluded ExperienceVisit Banff National Park Cameras at the ready, folks! On our first day, we’ll visit Canada’s first ever National Park – known for its colourful lakes and beautiful mountains.

Day 6: Banff

Banff

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.

Tunnel Mountain Resort (multi-share)

Included Meals:

Breakfast

1-day lift pass Ski or BoardingEnjoy access to the slopes with a 1-day lift pass. All prices are in local currency.Additional costs apply

2-day lift pass – Ski or boardingEnjoy access to the slopes with a 2-day lift pass. All prices are in local currency.Additional costs apply

Dog SleddingA truly unique experience here in Banff.
Additional costs apply

Day 7: Banff

Banff

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 favourites. Come the evening, we could regroup and swap stories of our day.

Tunnel Mountain Resort (multi-share)

Included Meals:

Breakfast

Johnston Canyon Night IcewalkExperience the beauty of Johnston Canyon on an Ice Walk. All prices are in local currency.
Additional costs apply

Ride in a Helicopter over Mt. AssiniboineAnd away we go again, this time to check out the snow-capped Mount Assiniboine on the British Columbia/Alberta border. All prices are in local currency.
Additional costs apply

Ride in a Helicopter through Royal CanadianTime to soar to new heights and check out some lovely mountain views on a helicopter ride with Royal Canadian. All prices are in local currency.
Additional costs apply

Day 8: Banff

Banff

Those sick of riding downhill will be pleased to note they can give ice skating a whirl in town. 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.

Tunnel Mountain Resort (multi-share)

Included Meals:

Breakfast

Day 9: Banff to CalgaryMake Travel Matter®

BanffWhat 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. CalgaryWe’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.

Included Meals:

Breakfast

Make Travel Matter®Hang with Wolfdogs at Yamnuska Sanctuary (MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience)Meet the newest additions to your Contiki wolf pack and support the sanctuary’s amazing work. (MAKE TRAVEL MATTER ® Experience)
Banff Gondola Take a gondola ride in Banff for spectacular views of the National Park. All prices are in local currency.
Additional costs apply

You’ll find all details and eventual changes on the details & booking page

Some of the Highlights:

Included Experience
See the Whistler & Blackcomb Mountains

Ski, snowboard, walk, toboggan, or just party at the ‘apres-ski’ in this legendary winter resort.

INCLUDED

Included Experience
Visit Banff National Park

Cameras at the ready, folks! On our first day, we’ll visit Canada’s first ever National Park – known for its colourful lakes and beautiful mountains.

INCLUDED

Make Travel Matter®
Hang with Wolfdogs at Yamnuska Sanctuary (MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience)

Meet the newest additions to your Contiki wolf pack and support the sanctuary’s amazing work. (MAKE TRAVEL MATTER ® Experience)

INCLUDED

Dog Sledding

A truly unique experience here in Banff.

ADDITIONAL COST APPLIED

Johnston Canyon Night Icewalk

Experience the beauty of Johnston Canyon on an Ice Walk. All prices are in local currency.

ADDITIONAL COST APPLIED

Trip Highlights

The must do experiences that you can cross off your bucket list

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FAQs:

You’ll find all FAQs and the latest info on the details page

Included Meals:

6 Breakfasts, 3 Dinners

You’ll find all details and eventual changes on the details page

Team:

Expert Trip Manager & Driver Team

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Group Size:

Maximum 52 people

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Transfers:

Coach

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More Details:

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(Partially) travel with a nice group or entirely travel solo?

By booking an organized Canada tour for young adults or other North America trips for young people you can not only reduce planning hassle, but often also save money, as tour operators can buy accommodations, transportation, etc. in larger contingents in advance and thus get special conditions. You will also benefit from the experience of the tour operator, professional tour guides (whose stories you can enjoy…) and have the easy opportunity to meet nice fellow travelers when traveling in a group. Anyone who has traveled before will know that travel companions or other traveling acquaintances are one of the most essential factors for unforgettable experiences. In addition, you usually have enough individual freedom even with organized tours and you can, if the arrival and departure is not included, additionally extend your stay individually before or after the group tour with young adults. If you still prefer to organize your trip completely on your own and travel independently, then you’ll find all the practical tools you need to plan and book quickly & cheaply on our individual travel page.