Tour Type
Canadian Tours
DEPARTURE INFORMATION
Vancouver Island
June 5, 2026 – 5 Days
BC Interior
June 6, 2026 – 4 Days
Activity Level 3
GROUP SIZE
TOUR SUMMARY
Explore Canada’s Waterfalls Park with the expert and author, Roland Neave.
Come and see the birthplace of Wells Gray Tours! Nicknamed ‘Canada’s Waterfalls Park’ and ‘Volcanoes Park,’ Wells Gray is a wonderland of natural sights including Canada’s 4th highest waterfall, Helmcken Falls. June is an excellent time to visit as the waterfalls are in full spring runoff. The tour is directed by Roland Neave, owner of Wells Gray Tours and Wells Gray Gateway Guesthouse, and author of the popular guidebook, Exploring Wells Gray Park. Other highlights are Helmcken Canyon, Dawson Falls, Bailey’s Chute, Ray Farm & Mineral Springs, Trophies Lodge, Spahats Falls, and an all-day boat tour on Clearwater and Azure Lakes to Rainbow Falls.
WHAT’S INCLUDED
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Meals
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8 meals
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Transportation
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Accommodation
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Gratuities
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Knowledgeable Wells Gray tour director
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Tour Highlights (Included)
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TOUR FARES
| Departure Point | Fares per Person |
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$1,690$1,915$1,620 |
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$2,575$2,920$2,505 |
- Please add 5% GST.
- Earn 42 Experience Points
Early Booking Bonus!
$100 discount on first 6 seats; $50 on next 4.
DEPARTURE POINTS & DATES
ACTIVITY LEVEL
Level
High Activity: You are an active traveller who wants to explore wherever you go. You don’t mind a mix of full days, early morning starts, and some late nights. You can walk longer distances on trails, up to 4 km without difficulty which may be over uneven ground; climb in and out of small boats without assistance; stand for prolonged periods, and handle your own luggage at the hotel.
This tour is not appropriate for people with canes, walkers, wheelchairs, or other mobility assistance devices. Walking poles are recommended. Additionally, this tour is not appropriate for those who have cognitive impairments such as memory loss or confusion, difficulty expressing thoughts, repeating questions, or getting lost. The tour director and driver have many responsibilities, so please do not expect them, or your fellow travellers, to provide ongoing assistance. If you are not capable of keeping up with the group or require frequent assistance, the tour director may stop you from participating in some activities or some days of the tour.
The longer walks are:
• Murtle & Clearwater Rivers overlook – 1 hour or 2.2 km return; 50 metres descent outbound
• Ray Farm & Mineral Springs – 30 mins or 1.1 km return; 20 metres descent outbound
• Bailey’s Chute & Marcus Falls – 1¼ hours or 3.2 km return; minor elevation change
These times are at a leisurely pace including viewpoint stops. These 3 walks are all on June 7. A day pack, water bottle, and hiking boots or sturdy walking shoes are essential. There are no bathrooms on the boats and the trip
to Rainbow Falls is about 2 hours each way.
Please note: Prior to accepting your booking, you will be required to sign a declaration that you are capable of travelling on an Activity Level 3 tour.
Tour Size
This tour is limited to 21 travellers which is the capacity of the two boats. Please book early! A small group like this provides a more intimate travel experience.
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THE “WATERFALLS PARK” OF CANADA: Wells Gray Park is a vast wilderness area of 1.3 million acres, nicknamed Canada's "Waterfalls Park" for its 42 named falls and "Volcanoes Park" for its six old volcanoes and vast lava flows. June is an excellent time to visit Wells Gray Park since the waterfalls are at peak runoff volumes. The tour is directed by Roland Neave, owner of Wells Gray Tours and Wells Gray Gateway Guesthouse. Roland is also the author of the popular guidebook Exploring Wells Gray Park (7th Edition published in 2023), and a complimentary autographed copy of this 416-page all-colour book is your souvenir from this tour. With a small group like this, the boats can take us up Clearwater Lake, through the Clearwater River into Azure Lake, then to the beach at the east end of Azure Lake to view Rainbow Falls. Come and see the birthplace of Wells Gray Tours! There is a connection to the Park’s name, dating back 54 years. An environmental organization offered tours of Wells Gray Park in 1972 as a means of protesting BC Hydro’s plans to build seven dams on the Clearwater River. Roland and some university friends were volunteer guides. From this modest beginning with a single tour route, Wells Gray Tours has evolved to offer travel to all seven continents.
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Payments: A deposit of $150 per person is requested at the time of booking and the balance is due April 21, 2026. By paying the deposit, you agree to the Terms & Conditions, Activity Level 3 Declaration, and Cancellation Policy outlined. Payments can be made by online banking or cheque (3% discount on tour fare), or by Visa or Mastercard.
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Early Booking Bonus: Receive a $100 discount on the first 6 seats and $50 on the next 4 seats for booking early with deposit. The discount is not offered after April 21, 2026.
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Flight delays or cancellations: Vancouver Island customers are flying to Kelowna on June 5 to meet the tour the next day, and flying home on June 9. In the event flights are delayed or cancelled by airlines due to weather or other reasons, there may be additional costs to you. Wells Gray Tours will not pay for hotel rooms and meals during the delay. Most travel insurance policies cover expenses incurred for flight delays.
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Cancellation Policy: Up to March 5, 2026, the cancellation charge is $50 per person. From March 6 to April 21, the cancellation charge is $150 per person (your deposit). From April 22 to May 4, the cancellation charge is 50% of the tour fare. After May 4, there is no refund.
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Itinerary and Fare Changes: Our many suppliers may notify us about changes to the itinerary prior to departure and sometimes during the tour. We do our best to substitute a similar service if something cancels, but occasionally the only alternative is to provide a refund for the missed activity. Please note that if we are forced to cancel a tour component due to an issue beyond our control, the current penalties still apply if you choose to cancel the entire tour. Fuel surcharges and changes to taxes or other tour costs can occur at any time, therefore Wells Gray Tours reserves the right to increase fares due to such changes up to departure.
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Food Allergies: You must notify us no later than at final payment if you have a food allergy. This tour goes to some remote places where restaurants may not be able to satisfy all food allergies. An allergy causes medical distress, a preference does not. For some allergies, please consider bringing your own snacks or food items so you are not dependent on what restaurants are able to serve.
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Travel Insurance: A Comprehensive Insurance policy is available through Wells Gray Tours and coverage is provided by Travel Guard. Policies purchased at deposit include a waiver of the pre-existing condition clause for medical and cancellation claims, otherwise policies can be purchased no later than at final payment. This tour stays in British Columbia. While your BC Services Card may cover you for a medical issue that arises during the tour, you will probably benefit from trip cancellation and trip interruption coverage in case of illness or a mishap before or during the tour. Many other benefits such as luggage insurance are included. Medical questionnaire is not needed. Please contact us for details. If you have your own travel insurance, please read the policy carefully to be sure that you are adequately covered for cancellation, interruption, and luggage.
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Photo Credits: Adobe Stock (Dawson Falls cover photo) and Roland Neave.
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Experience Points or E-points: This tour earns 42 e-points. Each time you travel on a Wells Gray tour, you earn epoints that are added to your account after the tour returns. One e-point equals $1. Redeem your earned points on select tours or accumulate enough points to earn a free tour! Redemptions offered until April 21, 2026.
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Consumer Protection BC Licences: Kamloops 178, Vernon 655, Kelowna 588, Penticton 924, Victoria 65842