12 days

Ride Canada’s Rockies and Best of BC


Start Location Calgary
End Location Calgary
Code
12BOB
Starting From
$7,850 USD
Places Visited

Banff, Calgary, Jasper, Kelowna, Penticton

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Tour Overview

Rev up your engines and embark on a thrilling 12-day journey through some of Canada's most scenic landscapes. This motorbike tour takes you from the heart of Calgary to the rugged beauty of the Rocky Mountains, the serenity of the Okanagan Valley, and the twisty roads of the Kootenays. Along the way, enjoy breathtaking views, wildlife encounters, and stops at iconic sites like Banff, Jasper, Wells Gray Provincial Park, and more. Whether you're conquering the Highwood Pass, gliding along the Icefields Parkway, or taking a break to enjoy local wine, this ride is packed with adventure, camaraderie, and unforgettable experiences. Prices include Motorbike rental and are based on 2 people sharing a room and a Motorbike. Prices without Motorbike rental are available if you wish to bring your own bike.

Start Location Calgary
End Location Calgary

Top Highlights

  • The opportunity to ride in two Canadian Provinces: Alberta & British Columbia
  • Riding the Cowboy Trail
  • Visit the biker-friendly Twin Cities Saloon
  • Ride the Highwood Pass, the highest paved road in Canada
  • Venturing west and north into the Majestic Rocky Mountains
  • Enjoy 2-nights in the World Famous Resort Town of Banff
  • Experience the Banff Gondola
  • Riding the Bow Valley Parkway
  • Riding the Ice Fields Parkway
  • Experiencing the Columbia Icefields
  • Walking on the Athabasca Glacier
  • Enjoy World Famous Jasper
  • Visiting Banff National Park, Jasper National Park, and Wells Gray Provincial Park
  • Witnessing the Majestic Helmcken Falls, the 4th tallest waterfall in North America
  • Enjoying Mountains, Forests, Lakes, and Spectacular Views
  • Experiencing the Thompson River Region
  • Experiencing the Okanagan Valley
  • Enjoying an afternoon Wine Tour in Okanagan Wine Country
  • Riding the Popular Rock Creek Loop
  • Experiencing the World Renowned Kootenays
  • Enjoying 2 Lake Ferry Crossings
  • Riding through The Crowsnest Pass
  • Experiencing the awesome power of nature at the Frank Slide

An unforgettable journey awaits you

Embark on a travel experience that will stay with you forever. We offer a blend of culture, adventure, and tranquility, ensuring every moment is filled with wonder. Whether you’re seeking thrill or relaxation, we create journeys that are truly unforgettable.

The journey Begins

  • Day 1: Arrive in Calgary, AB

    If you fly to Calgary, take the complimentary shuttle from the airport to our hotel and check-in. We will walk over together as a group and pick-up bike rentals at Calgary Harley-Davidson located across the street from hotel. Connect with Freedom Biker Tours. This evening, we will have a meet-and-greet at the hotel including a Welcome Dinner, Orientation and Briefing hosted by Freedom Biker Tours.

    Overnight: Calgary


    Meals: Dinner

  • Day 2: Cowboy Trail, Longview, Highwood Pass & Banff

    Kickstands up 09:30. Full tank and empty bladder. It’s time to get outta’ Dodge and hit the road. We’ll mount up and head southwest on the Cowboy Trail eventually cruising south to Longview where we will fuel up and stop for a visit and a snack at the biker-friendly Twin Cities Saloon. It gets really interesting from here as we ride northwest into the Rocky Mountains and Kananaskis Country. We’ll cruise the Highwood Pass, the highest paved road in Canada which is closed half the year. We’ll enjoy the majestic mountain scenery and likely some wildlife. We’ll eventually pop-out onto the Trans-Canada Highway as we ride a short distance into world famous Banff where we rest for two nights. Dinner tonight is on our own, b ut we recommend the ‘Fat Ox of Banff’ restaurant located in our hotel.

    Overnight: Banff


    Meals: Breakfast

  • Day 3: Banff Gondola & A Day In Banff

    Breakfast is on your own this morning. We’ll meet in the hotel’s lobby at a designated time and head over to the boarding station of the Banff Gondola. We’ll board the Gondola cars and ride high up to the summit of Sulphur Mountain where we’ll be amazed at the views of six surrounding mountain ranges, the Bow Valley, and the Town of Banff. Enjoy the Banff Interpretive Centre and learn about the history and other interesting facts of Canada’s first National Park. There is a Starbucks at the Gondola base.After our mountain top experience, we’ll head back down to the Gondola base and back to the Town of Banff. The rest of the day is yours to wander the Town of Banff and relax. We recommend visiting the Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel, the ‘Castle in the Rockies’. Dinner is on your own tonight, and Freedom Biker Tours can recommend some fun places to eat.

    Overnight: Banff


  • Day 4: Bow Valley Parkway, Ice Fields Parkway & Jasper

    Kickstands up 08:30. Full tank and empty bladder. Today we ride along the scenic Bow Valley Parkway enjoying the majestic scenery as we eventually connect with the Ice Fields Parkway heading north towards Jasper. Along the way, we’ll stop for a photo op at Bow Lake and then continue riding north along the parkway. We’ll stop and enjoy the Columbia Icefields Adventure; a unique and iconic experience as we step out onto the Athabasca Glacier. Our ride then takes us further north along the Parkway and into the world famous town of Jasper where we’ll stop for the night. Dinner is on our own tonight with plenty of options to choose from.

    Overnight: Jasper


    Meals: Breakfast

  • Day 6: Kamloops, Thompson River Valley & Kelowna

    Kickstands up 09:00. Full tank and empty bladder. Today we ride south to the Thompson River Valley and through the outskirts of the City of Kamloops at the forks of the mighty Thompson River. From there we ride southeast through the rich farmlands of the North Okanagan Valley to the Town of Falkland for a snack and refreshments at the biker-friendly Falkland Pub. We then continue riding east a short way and then turn south cruising along the fun, twisty and motorcycle popular Westside Road with spectacular lake and mountain views as we cruise into West Kelowna along the west shore of Okanagan Lake. Finally, we’ll cross the floating bridge into the City of Kelowna, where we will rest for the night. Dinner tonight is on your own, and we recommend Mic kie’s Pub in our hotel.

    Overnight: Kelowna


    Meals: Breakfast

  • Day 7: Rock Creek Loop

    Kickstands up 08:30. Full tank and empty bladder. This morning we ride southeast from Kelowna on Highway 33 passing near Big White ski resort and continuing south to Beaverdell and Rock Creek in the Boundary Region. In Beaverdell we’ll take a stop n’ stretch and then continue on to Rock Creek and stop for a snack along the river at the biker-friendly Prospector Pub. From there we ride west on Highway 3 over the Anarchist Summit and down into Osoyoos stopping to marvel at the amazing views along the way. Osoyoos is desert landscape at the southern end of the Canadian portion of the Okanagan Valley and is located on the border with Washington State. Lake Osoyoos is the warmest body of fresh water in Canada. It sits half in Canada and half in the USA.From Osoyoos we’ll ride north on Highway 97 and cruise through vineyard-rich wine country and along the shores of Skaha Lake emerging into the City of Penticton which sits at the southern end of Okanagan Lake. We rest in Penticton for two nights in rooms with beautiful lake views. Dinner tonight is on our own and we recommend sitting lakeside at the Barking Parrot Bar at our hotel.

    Overnight: Penticton


    Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

  • Day 8: A Day off the Bikes and Afternoon Wine Tour

    We can sleep in a little bit, and breakfast is on our own this morning. A day off the bikes today to enjoy summertime in the South Okanagan. Across the street from the hotel is the Penticton Open-Air Community Market and Farmer’s Marke t open 08:30 – 1:00. The largest community market in the Okanagan. We encourage you to stroll through the market, engage the vendors, and enjoy some free time. We’ll reconvene in the hotel’s lobby at 12:30 and this afternoon, we’ll participate in an Okanagan favourite, a Wine Tour with Grape Savvy Wine Tours that includes a charcuterie lunch. Dinner is on our own tonight with plenty of walking distance options to choose from.

    Overnight: Penticton


    Meals: Lunch

  • Day 9: From the Okanagan to the Kootenays

    Kickstands up 08:30. Full tank and empty bladder. Today we ride north up Highway 97, the spine of the Okanagan Valley, along the shores of Okanagan Lake to Kelowna and Vernon where we turn right and ride scenic Highway 6 east through the Monashee Mountains into the Kootenay Region. We’ll traverse rich farmlands and scenic mountains, and cross Lower Arrow Lake on a cable ferry from Needles to Fauquier. We’ll eventually ride into the Town of Nakusp and our stop for the night is at Rider’s Retreat , an exclusive Biker campground that is more like ‘Glamping’ for Bikers. We’ll enjoy a cookout dinner and some relaxing time around the campfire.


    Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

  • Day 10: The Kootenays

    Kickstands up 08:30. Full tank and empty bladder. Today we ride south to New Denver enjoying the scenic mountain and lake views as we traverse some of the best motorcycling roads in Canada. Our ride takes us along the twists and turns of Highway 31A to the lakeside Town of Kaslo. From there, we cruise south along Kootenay Lake passing through Ainsworth Hot Springs and enjoying the twists and turns of the road as we experience spectacular lake and mountain vistas along the way. We’ll enjoy a 35 minute Kootenay Bay ferry ride from Balfour to Crawford Bay and then continue riding south along the lake to the Town of Creston home of the Columbia Brewing Company, makers of the popular Kokanee Beer. From there, we ride east to the City of Cranbrook where we’ll rest for the night. Dinner tonight is on your own. We recommend the Firehall Kitchen & Tap, walking distance from our hotel.


    Meals: Breakfast

  • Day 11: Crowsnest Pass, Frank Slide & Calgary

    Kickstands up 08:30. Full tank and empty bladder. Today we ride east along the Crowsnest Highway through the Crowsnest Pass with a stop at the Crowsnest Pass sign for a photo op, and also at the Frank Slide lookout. Continuing on, we’ll leave British Columbia and cruise back into the foothills of the Rocky Mountains and into the Province of Alberta. We’ll ride north through the foothills to the Town of Longview and back into the City of Calgary from the south. Tonight, you’re invited to a farewell dinner at Moxie’s Restaurant & Bar where we can laugh, relax, reminisce, and enjoy fond memories of our experiences from the past week’s ride.

    Overnight: Calgary


    Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

  • Day 12: Depart Calgary

    After an unforgettable 12 days, it's time to say goodbye. Whether you’re heading home or onto your next adventure, Freedom Biker Tours will be there to help with any final arrangements.


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What’s Included

  • Airport Transfers
  • Motorcycle Fuel Included
  • Motorcycle Rental of Harley-Davidson
  • Support vehicle with water, snacks, first aid kit and luggage
  • Ferry crossing
  • 11 nights accommodation
  • 13 Meals (8 breakfasts, 1 lunch and 4 dinners)
  • Attractions as mentioned
  • Helmets and Rain Gear

What’s Not Included

  • Airfare to/from Calgary
  • A Valid Motorcycle Rider’s License is required to participate in this Tour.
  • A minimum of 1-Year riding a cruiser style or adventure style motorcycle is required.
  • Travel insurance… ask us for a quote!

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Tour Questions

Anderson Vacations specializes in Small Group Fully Escorted tours. If the tour is classified as a ‘Classic Tour’ up to 24 persons may join the tour although tours commonly travel with anywhere between 18 to 24 travellers. If the tour is classified as a 'Tour of Distinction’ only up to 18 persons may join the tour and many 'Tours of Distinction' travel with 12 to 18 travellers.

After dreaming about travel to an exciting destination, arranging for time off work, booking your flights the last thing you need is for your trip to be cancelled. Anderson vacation's pre-Guaranteed tours take the uncertainty away from planning your travel and give you peace of mind to book our tours. Pre-Guaranteed Tours are group tours that we have already confirmed as certain to travel on the specified date. All 'Guaranteed Tours' will travel except in the event of a natural disaster or a catastrophic event that is beyond our control. They may already have the minimum number of people booked or else are tours that are known to be popular. Only select departures of tours are 'pre-Guaranteed'.

We pride ourselves on providing “a small shared group experience.” In the event that we have fewer than ten participants on a tour we will offer a “small-group surcharge” to ensure that the tour runs as scheduled. This fee, which is up to 15% of the “land” portion of the tour, will be offered to you as an option to continue with the trip. This fee will cover the costs associated with handling a smaller group.

Our tours are suitable for all age demographics. The average age of travelers is typically 45+.

Some tours are mainly coach based and may not be physically demanding while others may require walking inclines or on rough surfaces to access interesting locations. Please check with us and your booking agent carefully and discuss your mobility restrictions before completing any tour booking to ensure this style of travel is right for you.

Yes, we do accommodate dietary restrictions (within reason) such as, food allergies, vegan, vegetarian, etc. There are many meals included on our fully escorted tours. Please inform us of any dietary restrictions at the time of booking so we can ensure there are alternative meal choices.

Booking & Flight Questions

Yes, we can assist you with airport transfers for you in most locations at a reasonable extra cost. Several tours have airport transfers already included. Please contact us for more details.

Yes, we can certainly assist with booking additional nights of hotel accommodation for you before and after your fully escorted tour. This is available upon request and subject to availability. Please inquire for further information and prices.

Each passenger may bring one large suitcase and one carry-on bag. The weight limit for baggage is 20 kilograms or about 40 pounds. Baggage handling is provided at the hotels in our tour packages but there may be places where you will be required to wheel in your bags for quicker access. Be sure to advise our reservations staff if you will be bringing additional items such as a cane, walker, or wheelchair. You may also bring one small soft-sided carry-on bag, which should easily fit into the overhead shelf of a coach. Each person is responsible for his/her own carryon luggage. Remember to check your airline baggage restrictions if you are flying, as they may differ from Anderson Vacations guidelines.

There are options for single travelers to join most tours. Solo travellers can choose to pay a Single Supplement and have their own room throughout the tour. For those willing to share with a co-traveller of the same gender, we have a Twin Share option that is offered for most tours where you share a hotel room with another same gender traveller. In this case, you will not be charged for Single Supplement.

Yes, it is possible to book triple share accommodations on select trips. Please inquire or contact us regarding this option, as prices and availability vary from tour to tour.

Yes, you can! Anderson Vacations works with many private groups and helps to customize a tour to traveller’s needs. Please contact us for more details.

For convenience, gratuities for local guides and meals that are specified in the itinerary are included in the tour price. For meals not included in your tour package please remember that it is customary to tip your server 10-20% in North America. Gratuities for your Coach Driver (where appropriate) and Tour Director are entirely at your discretion. We recommend about CDN $5.00 per person, per day, for your Driver and CDN$7.00 per person, per day for your Tour Leader.
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An unforgettable journey awaits you

Embark on a travel experience that will stay with you forever. We offer a blend of culture, adventure, and tranquility, ensuring every moment is filled with wonder. Whether you’re seeking thrill or relaxation, we create journeys that are truly unforgettable.

The journey Begins

  • Day 1: Arrive in Calgary, AB

    If you fly to Calgary, take the complimentary shuttle from the airport to our hotel and check-in. We will walk over together as a group and pick-up bike rentals at Calgary Harley-Davidson located across the street from hotel. Connect with Freedom Biker Tours. This evening, we will have a meet-and-greet at the hotel including a Welcome Dinner, Orientation and Briefing hosted by Freedom Biker Tours.

    Overnight: Calgary


    Meals: Dinner

  • Day 2: Cowboy Trail, Longview, Highwood Pass & Banff

    Kickstands up 09:30. Full tank and empty bladder. It’s time to get outta’ Dodge and hit the road. We’ll mount up and head southwest on the Cowboy Trail eventually cruising south to Longview where we will fuel up and stop for a visit and a snack at the biker-friendly Twin Cities Saloon. It gets really interesting from here as we ride northwest into the Rocky Mountains and Kananaskis Country. We’ll cruise the Highwood Pass, the highest paved road in Canada which is closed half the year. We’ll enjoy the majestic mountain scenery and likely some wildlife. We’ll eventually pop-out onto the Trans-Canada Highway as we ride a short distance into world famous Banff where we rest for two nights. Dinner tonight is on our own, b ut we recommend the ‘Fat Ox of Banff’ restaurant located in our hotel.

    Overnight: Banff


    Meals: Breakfast

  • Day 3: Banff Gondola & A Day In Banff

    Breakfast is on your own this morning. We’ll meet in the hotel’s lobby at a designated time and head over to the boarding station of the Banff Gondola. We’ll board the Gondola cars and ride high up to the summit of Sulphur Mountain where we’ll be amazed at the views of six surrounding mountain ranges, the Bow Valley, and the Town of Banff. Enjoy the Banff Interpretive Centre and learn about the history and other interesting facts of Canada’s first National Park. There is a Starbucks at the Gondola base.After our mountain top experience, we’ll head back down to the Gondola base and back to the Town of Banff. The rest of the day is yours to wander the Town of Banff and relax. We recommend visiting the Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel, the ‘Castle in the Rockies’. Dinner is on your own tonight, and Freedom Biker Tours can recommend some fun places to eat.

    Overnight: Banff


  • Day 4: Bow Valley Parkway, Ice Fields Parkway & Jasper

    Kickstands up 08:30. Full tank and empty bladder. Today we ride along the scenic Bow Valley Parkway enjoying the majestic scenery as we eventually connect with the Ice Fields Parkway heading north towards Jasper. Along the way, we’ll stop for a photo op at Bow Lake and then continue riding north along the parkway. We’ll stop and enjoy the Columbia Icefields Adventure; a unique and iconic experience as we step out onto the Athabasca Glacier. Our ride then takes us further north along the Parkway and into the world famous town of Jasper where we’ll stop for the night. Dinner is on our own tonight with plenty of options to choose from.

    Overnight: Jasper


    Meals: Breakfast

  • Day 6: Kamloops, Thompson River Valley & Kelowna

    Kickstands up 09:00. Full tank and empty bladder. Today we ride south to the Thompson River Valley and through the outskirts of the City of Kamloops at the forks of the mighty Thompson River. From there we ride southeast through the rich farmlands of the North Okanagan Valley to the Town of Falkland for a snack and refreshments at the biker-friendly Falkland Pub. We then continue riding east a short way and then turn south cruising along the fun, twisty and motorcycle popular Westside Road with spectacular lake and mountain views as we cruise into West Kelowna along the west shore of Okanagan Lake. Finally, we’ll cross the floating bridge into the City of Kelowna, where we will rest for the night. Dinner tonight is on your own, and we recommend Mic kie’s Pub in our hotel.

    Overnight: Kelowna


    Meals: Breakfast

  • Day 7: Rock Creek Loop

    Kickstands up 08:30. Full tank and empty bladder. This morning we ride southeast from Kelowna on Highway 33 passing near Big White ski resort and continuing south to Beaverdell and Rock Creek in the Boundary Region. In Beaverdell we’ll take a stop n’ stretch and then continue on to Rock Creek and stop for a snack along the river at the biker-friendly Prospector Pub. From there we ride west on Highway 3 over the Anarchist Summit and down into Osoyoos stopping to marvel at the amazing views along the way. Osoyoos is desert landscape at the southern end of the Canadian portion of the Okanagan Valley and is located on the border with Washington State. Lake Osoyoos is the warmest body of fresh water in Canada. It sits half in Canada and half in the USA.From Osoyoos we’ll ride north on Highway 97 and cruise through vineyard-rich wine country and along the shores of Skaha Lake emerging into the City of Penticton which sits at the southern end of Okanagan Lake. We rest in Penticton for two nights in rooms with beautiful lake views. Dinner tonight is on our own and we recommend sitting lakeside at the Barking Parrot Bar at our hotel.

    Overnight: Penticton


    Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

  • Day 8: A Day off the Bikes and Afternoon Wine Tour

    We can sleep in a little bit, and breakfast is on our own this morning. A day off the bikes today to enjoy summertime in the South Okanagan. Across the street from the hotel is the Penticton Open-Air Community Market and Farmer’s Marke t open 08:30 – 1:00. The largest community market in the Okanagan. We encourage you to stroll through the market, engage the vendors, and enjoy some free time. We’ll reconvene in the hotel’s lobby at 12:30 and this afternoon, we’ll participate in an Okanagan favourite, a Wine Tour with Grape Savvy Wine Tours that includes a charcuterie lunch. Dinner is on our own tonight with plenty of walking distance options to choose from.

    Overnight: Penticton


    Meals: Lunch

  • Day 9: From the Okanagan to the Kootenays

    Kickstands up 08:30. Full tank and empty bladder. Today we ride north up Highway 97, the spine of the Okanagan Valley, along the shores of Okanagan Lake to Kelowna and Vernon where we turn right and ride scenic Highway 6 east through the Monashee Mountains into the Kootenay Region. We’ll traverse rich farmlands and scenic mountains, and cross Lower Arrow Lake on a cable ferry from Needles to Fauquier. We’ll eventually ride into the Town of Nakusp and our stop for the night is at Rider’s Retreat , an exclusive Biker campground that is more like ‘Glamping’ for Bikers. We’ll enjoy a cookout dinner and some relaxing time around the campfire.


    Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

  • Day 10: The Kootenays

    Kickstands up 08:30. Full tank and empty bladder. Today we ride south to New Denver enjoying the scenic mountain and lake views as we traverse some of the best motorcycling roads in Canada. Our ride takes us along the twists and turns of Highway 31A to the lakeside Town of Kaslo. From there, we cruise south along Kootenay Lake passing through Ainsworth Hot Springs and enjoying the twists and turns of the road as we experience spectacular lake and mountain vistas along the way. We’ll enjoy a 35 minute Kootenay Bay ferry ride from Balfour to Crawford Bay and then continue riding south along the lake to the Town of Creston home of the Columbia Brewing Company, makers of the popular Kokanee Beer. From there, we ride east to the City of Cranbrook where we’ll rest for the night. Dinner tonight is on your own. We recommend the Firehall Kitchen & Tap, walking distance from our hotel.


    Meals: Breakfast

  • Day 11: Crowsnest Pass, Frank Slide & Calgary

    Kickstands up 08:30. Full tank and empty bladder. Today we ride east along the Crowsnest Highway through the Crowsnest Pass with a stop at the Crowsnest Pass sign for a photo op, and also at the Frank Slide lookout. Continuing on, we’ll leave British Columbia and cruise back into the foothills of the Rocky Mountains and into the Province of Alberta. We’ll ride north through the foothills to the Town of Longview and back into the City of Calgary from the south. Tonight, you’re invited to a farewell dinner at Moxie’s Restaurant & Bar where we can laugh, relax, reminisce, and enjoy fond memories of our experiences from the past week’s ride.

    Overnight: Calgary


    Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

  • Day 12: Depart Calgary

    After an unforgettable 12 days, it's time to say goodbye. Whether you’re heading home or onto your next adventure, Freedom Biker Tours will be there to help with any final arrangements.


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Status Trip start Trip End price single supplement Book
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Sat, 27 Jun 2026
Wed, 08 Jul 2026
$7,850 USD
N/A
We accept:
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Applicable taxes vary depending on travel destination and are not included. Please ask your sales agent what extra taxes will be payable for your tour.

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OUR KEY TO EARNING TRUST IS

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What’s Included

  • Airport Transfers
  • Motorcycle Fuel Included
  • Motorcycle Rental of Harley-Davidson
  • Support vehicle with water, snacks, first aid kit and luggage
  • Ferry crossing
  • 11 nights accommodation
  • 13 Meals (8 breakfasts, 1 lunch and 4 dinners)
  • Attractions as mentioned
  • Helmets and Rain Gear

What’s Not Included

  • Airfare to/from Calgary
  • A Valid Motorcycle Rider’s License is required to participate in this Tour.
  • A minimum of 1-Year riding a cruiser style or adventure style motorcycle is required.
  • Travel insurance… ask us for a quote!
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Tour Questions

Anderson Vacations specializes in Small Group Fully Escorted tours. If the tour is classified as a ‘Classic Tour’ up to 24 persons may join the tour although tours commonly travel with anywhere between 18 to 24 travellers. If the tour is classified as a 'Tour of Distinction’ only up to 18 persons may join the tour and many 'Tours of Distinction' travel with 12 to 18 travellers.

After dreaming about travel to an exciting destination, arranging for time off work, booking your flights the last thing you need is for your trip to be cancelled. Anderson vacation's pre-Guaranteed tours take the uncertainty away from planning your travel and give you peace of mind to book our tours. Pre-Guaranteed Tours are group tours that we have already confirmed as certain to travel on the specified date. All 'Guaranteed Tours' will travel except in the event of a natural disaster or a catastrophic event that is beyond our control. They may already have the minimum number of people booked or else are tours that are known to be popular. Only select departures of tours are 'pre-Guaranteed'.

We pride ourselves on providing “a small shared group experience.” In the event that we have fewer than ten participants on a tour we will offer a “small-group surcharge” to ensure that the tour runs as scheduled. This fee, which is up to 15% of the “land” portion of the tour, will be offered to you as an option to continue with the trip. This fee will cover the costs associated with handling a smaller group.

Our tours are suitable for all age demographics. The average age of travelers is typically 45+.

Some tours are mainly coach based and may not be physically demanding while others may require walking inclines or on rough surfaces to access interesting locations. Please check with us and your booking agent carefully and discuss your mobility restrictions before completing any tour booking to ensure this style of travel is right for you.

Yes, we do accommodate dietary restrictions (within reason) such as, food allergies, vegan, vegetarian, etc. There are many meals included on our fully escorted tours. Please inform us of any dietary restrictions at the time of booking so we can ensure there are alternative meal choices.

Booking & Flight Questions

Yes, we can assist you with airport transfers for you in most locations at a reasonable extra cost. Several tours have airport transfers already included. Please contact us for more details.

Yes, we can certainly assist with booking additional nights of hotel accommodation for you before and after your fully escorted tour. This is available upon request and subject to availability. Please inquire for further information and prices.

Each passenger may bring one large suitcase and one carry-on bag. The weight limit for baggage is 20 kilograms or about 40 pounds. Baggage handling is provided at the hotels in our tour packages but there may be places where you will be required to wheel in your bags for quicker access. Be sure to advise our reservations staff if you will be bringing additional items such as a cane, walker, or wheelchair. You may also bring one small soft-sided carry-on bag, which should easily fit into the overhead shelf of a coach. Each person is responsible for his/her own carryon luggage. Remember to check your airline baggage restrictions if you are flying, as they may differ from Anderson Vacations guidelines.

There are options for single travelers to join most tours. Solo travellers can choose to pay a Single Supplement and have their own room throughout the tour. For those willing to share with a co-traveller of the same gender, we have a Twin Share option that is offered for most tours where you share a hotel room with another same gender traveller. In this case, you will not be charged for Single Supplement.

Yes, it is possible to book triple share accommodations on select trips. Please inquire or contact us regarding this option, as prices and availability vary from tour to tour.

Yes, you can! Anderson Vacations works with many private groups and helps to customize a tour to traveller’s needs. Please contact us for more details.

For convenience, gratuities for local guides and meals that are specified in the itinerary are included in the tour price. For meals not included in your tour package please remember that it is customary to tip your server 10-20% in North America. Gratuities for your Coach Driver (where appropriate) and Tour Director are entirely at your discretion. We recommend about CDN $5.00 per person, per day, for your Driver and CDN$7.00 per person, per day for your Tour Leader.
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As a responsible tour operator, we believe in creating experiences that not only enrich your life but also contribute to the well-being of our planet and its communities. That’s why we will be planting one tree for every passenger that travels with us. 

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