Travel 4
“I know the Canadian Tourism Commission is pushing adventure holidays, and we, too, think there is the opportunity to develop
this market,” he said.
Travel 4 has added ranch breaks in
Also new next year are pack trips to the Chilcotin region in central
Heli-hiking product is also being extended with the addition of Purcell Lodge, near
“We are trialling pack tours to see what the market reaction is,” said Burns. “We are also looking to grow the skiing element of our programme. We don’t aim to be ski specialists, but to offer three or four days for people who don’t want a full week on the slopes.”
The resort of Tremblant in
Meanwhile, Exodus is looking to add a polar bear-watching trip to Churchill,
Programme manager James Sertin said the relatively undiscovered Yucon offers fabulous opportunities for thrill seekers, with canoeing among the principal activities. However, Sertin admitted
“In terms of wilderness, the country is not considered to be on a par with
All
The operator also has a six-day Canadian Rockies multi-sports adventure break in Canmore, including canoeing, rock climbing and mountain biking.
Product manager Allyson Harmer said: “The bulk of our sales are self-drive, or independent modular trips with many people bolting-on three or four-night excursions. However, the product is not directed at real extremists. White-water rafting, for example, is not as extreme as it might be elsewhere.
“Our most extreme activity is heli-hiking, some of which can be tough, although all ages are catered for.”
The operator has four heli-hiking tours to the
Walks Worldwide head of sales Helene Cooper said
“It has amazing snowy peaks and fabulous glaciers and wildlife, yet tends to get bypassed by people,” she said.
The park is featured in the operator’s Great Trails of the
