For those whose stories are written on the roads beneath their wheels,
On the trails beneath their boots,
And on the torrents beneath their paddles.

For those who were born with a desire to wander as much as they wonder,
To roam wherever there’s room,
And to leave behind the familiar in search of the unfamiliar.

For those who choose to live a life of their own invention over convention,
Who prefer free time to screen time,
And who see vast landscapes as ultimate escapes.

Get back to wild.

Minimal. Modular. Unlike Anything We've Built Before: Meet the Gear Bus™.
Get Back to Wild

Custom Adventure Vans, Crafted to Order

Basecamp reimagined

What drives us

We finely tune our vans for year-round, off-grid travel throughout the Canadian Rockies and beyond. From designing the van together to when our clients get behind the wheel, we ensure a smooth, informative, and exciting ride. 

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“Hands down the best van conversion company in Canada if not North America”

Scott Z, Manitoba, CAN

Explore our builds

Get a better look at some of our favourite builds to-date.

Build Spotlight

From our clients

"If you want the best, talk to Yama...Originally intended as a weekend adventure vehicle built around our mountain bikes, it’s quickly become our second home.”
Peter, Ontario, CAN
"If you want the best, talk to Yama...Originally intended as a weekend adventure vehicle built around our mountain bikes, it’s quickly become our second home.”
Peter, Ontario, CAN
Yama Vans is an amazing local company. Getting into an adventure van is a serious financial commitment that comes with moments of anxiety and doubt. Yama is a consummately professional company you can trust with this level of decision. Pat, Alex, Rochelle, Jeff and the entire Yama team are seriously into delivering their customers an exceptional product - that is, your dream van.
Grant S, Alberta, CAN
When I was looking for a company to trust my adventure van dream with Yama was the clear standout. Their quality, attention to detail, frequent communication and passion made the entire process a true pleasure. The final product exceeded my expectations and is even more beautiful than I could have dreamed!!! There are so many amazing things to say but what I truly appreciate is how seamless and easy the process was.
Julie B, Alberta, CAN
We can’t praise the team at Yama enough! At every stage of the process, our expectations were met and exceeded. So knowledgeable and thorough! From design to delivery, each step was very professionally conducted. Our van is a dream come true! The perfect combination of esthetic, durability, and function. The team went the extra mile to ensure our build reflected our personality, our wants, and our needs to successfully take us on any adventure. It’s worth the investment.
Kristen H, Alaska, USA
I am extremely happy I chose Yama to build out my dream van! Hands down the best van conversion company in Canada if not North America. Not only is the final product incredible, but the entire process from beginning to end is seamless. With expert design processes, predictable communication, frequent updates, and tons of resources to help get you on the road with your custom van, I would highly recommend anyone to choose Yama for their dream van build! I have literally been turning heads everywhere I go in my new Yama Van!
Scott Z, Manitoba, CAN
"Hands down the best van conversion company in Canada if not North America. Not only is the final product incredible, but the entire process from beginning to end is seamless. "
Scott Z, Manitoba, CAN
“The care and details shown did not stop when the build was complete and delivered. The after purchase, post build care and attention has been top notch. The level of customer service is nothing less than what you would expect from true customer first focused company.”
Tim, Texas, USA
“If you want the best, talk to Yama...Originally intended as a weekend adventure vehicle built around our mountain bikes, it’s quickly become our second home.”
Peter F, Ontario, CAN

About Us

Invention > convention

Yama Vans is the manifestation of our desire to defy convention and live lives of our own invention. And we knew we weren’t alone. Now we make vans for people like us. People who want to write their stories on the roads beneath their wheels, the trails beneath their boots, the waves beneath their boards, and the powder beneath their skis.

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