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Overview
Welcome to the ultimate hiking tour for anyone looking to get off the beaten path and explore the Rockies with real local guides. This small group adventure is the perfect way for you to experience many of the best hikes in Canada, along with the chance to see virtually every lake, waterfall, view point and glacier in the Rockies in one go.
During your nine day tour you will be immersed in endless wilderness, while exploring four of Canada's most iconic national parks. Hike among majestic peaks in Banff, get up close and personal with glaciers in Jasper, feel the power of water and ice in Yoho and search for wildlife in Kootenay while learning about the natural processes that shape this land. During your tour you can opt to try some extra activities, including rafting, horseback riding, mountain biking and much more. Stand directly under one of the tallest waterfalls in Canada, walk behind another, see glaciers from up close, search for wildlife, swim in a glacial lake, soak in hot springs, count shooting stars, raft down a mighty river, hike through the wilderness, feast on gourmet food and best of all, spend every moment outside in the freshest air on earth. Live the adventure!
Detailed Itinerary
Pickup from the Calgary Marriott Downtown Hotel at 2 pm. Transfer to the Rockies where we set up camp, feast and talk about the days ahead.
Start your Rockies hiking tour off with a bang, getting the ultimate bird’s eye view on the largest icefield in the Rockies! Learn about the constant battle between rock and ice that shapes this land.
Typical hike: Wilcox Pass (10 km, 400 m elevation)
Explore our backyard as we stay in a hidden nook of the Rockies, so secret we can’t even name it online. Expect epic views, and a truly off the beaten path guided hike! (That’s all we can tell you for now).
Typical hike: Secret hike (14 km, 700 m elevation) Option to Horseback Ride
Yoho is a Cree word meaning “Awe”. Discover why as we get up close and personal with a glacier and stand below one of the largest waterfalls in Canada on your Banff hiking tour!
Typical hike: Iceline Trail (12 km, 500 m elevation) or Eiffel Lake Trail (12 km, 600 m)
Will you kick the horse or get kicked by it?! Find out on an adrenaline filled raft down the Kicking Horse River (or opt for another guided hike in Yoho).
Optional rafting on Kicking Horse River or guided hike in Yoho to Paget Lookout
Retrace the footsteps of the original Swiss mountaineers in the Rockies as we hike to a remote alpine teahouse with turquoise lake and glacier views all around!
Typical hike: Plain of Six Glaciers (14 km, 500 m elevation)
Most people never get to explore Glacier National Park, but you’re not most people, are you?! Immerse yourself in some of Canada’s most pure mountain wilderness during your Banff guided camping trip!
Typical hike: Great Glacier Trail (10 km, 400 m elevation)
Getting bored of mountains yet?… Didn’t think so! Spend the day exploring the rugged wildlands of Kootenay National Park, or go deeper into Yoho! Reward your tired legs with a soak in the healing waters of Banff’s natural hot springs tonight.
Typical Hike: Floe Lake (19 km, 400 m elevation) or Iceline Trail (12 km, 500 m)
Go further than most on your quest to uncover the best hikes around Banff! Today we head out for one of the best hikes in the area and if you succeed you’ll be rewarded with views that will make your legs go numb (or was that the elevation?!)
Picklejar Lakes (11..5 km, 700 m)
Drop off in Banff @ 5 pm
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Inclusions
-9 days guiding and transportation in 15 passenger van
-8 nights (double occupancy) camping accommodations
-Daily guided hikes with expert local guides
-Park passes
-Hot spring entry fees
-All meals & snacks from pickup to drop off
-Camping gear (tent, sleeping pad, sleeping bag rental (if selected)
Exclusions
-Optional activities:
-Travel insurance
-Personal alcohol
-Guide gratuities (optional), per guide, per day is typical
-Travel to and from tour start/ end locations
- Sleeping Bag Rental.
Notes
Please note: our itineraries are subject to change in order to provide the best and safest experience possible. This is a rough idea of what to expect.
Fitness level: Moderate Fitness Beginner Friendly Hikes: 6-12 km w/ Moderate Elevation.
Food: All Meals Included. Gourmet Food To Suit All Diets. (GF, Lactose, Vegan).
Accommodation: Comfort camping w/ hot showers and toilets/ outhouses.
Required Equipment: Walking shoes, bathing suit, sleeping bag (or rent), rain jacket, day pack.
Activities: Guided Day Hikes, Hot Springs, Horseback Ride, Rafting.
Sleeping Bag Rental AUD 80
Optional Activities - Rafting- AUD 257, Horseback riding- AUD 201.
(All prices are subject to a 5 percent local tax and are subject to change).