About this experience
7 days of guided hiking & Walking In The Mountain Parks Of The Canadian Rockies
Explore the best of the Canadian Rockies on our Banff and Beyond hotel based hiking package.
During this seven day adventure, you will discover the best of the western Canada mountain parks in an experience elevated by our professional guides and an award winning itinerary.
What makes our Banff hiking tours truly special is how deeply we immerse ourself in the Rockies on guided backcountry hikes, while still capturing the iconic attractions and sights. While most tours proudly bring you to the main tourist hot spots of the Rockies, we know that the work hasn’t even begun yet, and the real magic lies around the next corner, where few travel and the mountains remain wild and unspoiled. After ten years of perfecting this tour, we have the perfect blend of mainstream sights and time spent exploring the pristine beauty of the mountains. This is our backyard and nobody can do this better than we can. The question is, are you ready to see the real Canadian Rockies?
During your Banff hiking tour, we stay for two nights each in three different locations, which allows us to see the most diverse landscapes, while reducing time in the van— meaning more hiking for you! We spend two nights on the world famous Icefields Parkway, where we are right at the doorstep of Jasper National Park and the Columbia Icefields. This is one of the most photographed roads in the world and you will soon see why! From here we visit Athabasca Glacier for an up close and personal glacier experience, and check some of the famous alpine lakes of the Rockies off our list. We spend two nights in the small and rustic town of Golden, which lies right between Glacier and Yoho National Parks. From here we hike some truly off the beaten path trails, that bring you far from the crowds of Banff and Lake Louise, and into lands completely untamed and as wild as they ever were. Our final stop is the iconic town of Banff, which you must visit at least once in your life. From Banff, we head south and hike in a place most don’t know exists, and where no tour bus would ever venture.
Each night we dine socially as a group, comparing our best photos and tales of the day, growing bolder with each glass of wine. Was it a squirrel you saw, or could it have been a bear?! You’ll have the chance to explore two of these towns, including the famous strip of Banff Avenue. We soak in hot springs, and head out for spontaneous jaunts to capture sunset from a nearby lake, or to try and see the Aurora Borealis. This week isn’t just a hiking vacation— it’s a part of your story, with connections and memories you will cherish for the rest of your life.
7 days/ 6 nights
Group Size:
12 guests: 2 guides
8:1 guest/ guide ratio
Accommodation:
Handpicked Lodges & Inns
3-Star Range
Meals:
Local cafes and restaurants
6 lunches
Activities:
Guided hikes, hot springs, breweries and rafting!
Start/ End:
Pickup: 2 pm Marriott Downtown Hotel Calgary
Drop off: 2 pm Calgary Downtown & Airport
What's Included
7 days guiding and transportation in 15 passenger van
6 nights (double occupancy) in 3 star hotels/ lodges
Daily guided hikes
Park passes
Hot spring entry fees
6 Lunches
What's Not Included
Personal meals (not listed) & alcohol
Optional activities:
Rafting- $160
Travel insurance
Travel to and from the tour
Guide gratuities (optional)
$10 per person, per guide, per day is typical
Please message for availability!