Meet your new adventure buddies as we pick you up from the Marriott Downtown Hotel at 2 pm and head 2 hours west into the heart of the Rocky Mountains. As we leave the grasslands behind and enter a rugged world of mountains and glaciers, we immerse ourselves in a week of adventure and exploration during your hiking and camping tour. As a group we set up camp in Banff National Park, go over a detailed orientation and learn to use the camping gear like a pro. After a delicious meal prepared by your guide we head out for a small night walk to a nearby waterfall or lake. As the sun sinks below the mountains and the stars come out we settle down for a relaxing night, sleeping in some of the freshest air on earth.
Itinerary
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!
Your professional
local guide has taken care of everything on your guided hiking tour,
so all you need is to show up with a smile and a pair of shoes. We
provide the camping gear, reserve the campsites, take care of all the
driving, and have spent years crafting the ultimate tour itinerary to
make sure you see more and spend less time in a van. Time to escape
the crowds and see the same Rockies that the locals enjoy on your
active tour. Don't worry, we will still stop at all the famous
attractions so you can take a photo and then we ditch the coach buses
and go places much more amazing.
This adventure
tour is perfect for anyone travelling solo, with a friend, partner or
small group, and suitable for all skill levels. Most of the hikes
have smaller options so you can take it easy if you don't feel up for
the full guided hike.
Your expert local
guide will prepare a mouthwatering menu, rich in healthy, fresh
meals. We source our food from local farmers, most of whom are
within a day's drive of where your tour takes place. You can count
on a delicious variety of seafoods, quality meats, Canadian cheeses,
fresh fruit and produce from Western Canada. Oh yeah, there are also
hot showers and opportunities to charge your electronics along the
way, and you don't need to carry your luggage from place to place.
We are excited to
meet you and spend an amazing week together!
Program zájezdu
To The Mountains
Místo startu
Calgary Marriott Downtown Hotel, 110 9th Avenue SE, Calgary, Alberta T2G 0P3, Canada
14:00
Land of Rock and Ice
Wake up to the smell of coffee and a campfire before we enjoy a tasty breakfast and prepare for the first full day on your guided hiking tour. We head North to Jasper National Park and the Columbia Icefield, the largest sheet of ice in the Rockies! We hike up to a pass that has an incredible bird's eye view of Athabasca Glacier where you can take some epic selfies for the 'Gram!
Hidden Paradise
No need to drive far today! We stay close to camp a nd explore what we consider the ultimate gem of the Rockies. This area is missed by almost 100 percent of people that travel to Banff National Park. If only they knew what they were missing!
We hike up high, either under a big waterfall or above a shimmering lake. Enjoy the views and the peace and quiet of the secret area!
In Awe In Yoho
Today we pack up cmap bright and early and head through Lake Louise and Moraine Lake to Yoho National Park. Yoho is in a deep valley and it seems like the mountains are right on top of you! The views are so spectacular, you may just feel like you are in Awe.. which is what Yoho means in Cree!
Tonight we camp along the Kicking Horse River on the edge of Golden, a rustic mountain town in British Columbia.
Kicked by the Horse
Today you have the option to go rafting on the Kicking Horse River, or join your guide for a local hike in Yoho NP.
We highly recommend going rafting, since seeing the mountains from the deep gorge is really special. Fun fact.. you are rafing on the same exact water that you saw fall down the waterfall yesterday. It takes 16 hours to go from the falls to the place on the river where you are!
Pioneers and Swiss Mountaineers
We take a trip over the Lake Louise for a bucket list hike to the furthest alpine tea house. This area is rich in Swiss history and was pioneered by the Swiss mountain guides a century and a half ago. What could be more fitting than having a Swiss fondue lunch while learning about the Swiss history in the area?
You will have time to photograph Lake Louise and take those infamous photos of the lake and giant glacier behind it!
As Wild As It Gets!
We add in a day trip to Glacier National Park to ensure that you get to xperience truly the best areas of the Rockies. One little secret is that this is no longer the Rockies! We are now in the Columbia Mountains, which collided with North America two hundred million years ago. We hike deep into the alpine getting some incredible views. Fun fact.. you are on the edge of the world's only inland temperrate rainforest!
Mountains of Mountains
We pack up camp and head through Kootenay National Park to explore another region filled with jaw dropping mountains and some pretty incredible hikes. After our hike we head to Banff and set up camp on the edge of town with views of iconic Sulphur Mountain. After dinner we head for a soak in the local hot springs to rest our legs and pamper ourselves after all that hiking.
Banff and Beyond!
We head out bright and earrly to explore some of the many gems near Banff. Expect to hike through some incredible alpine speckled with wildflowers and with views of the most amazing mountains on the continental divide hogging all your attention.
If you are on the 9 day tour, this is where you depart with options to hop on a shuttle to Calgary, Calgary Airport, or be dropped off at any hotel in Banff. We aim to have you in Banff by 5 pm, so you can catch any bus after that and should be able to be at Calgary Airport by 7:30 pm.
Koncové místo
302 Banff Avenue, Banff, Alberta T1L 1E8, Canada
17:00
Podrobnosti o zájezdu
accommodation
8 nights camping accommodation (double occupancy)
flights
Flights are not included.
guide
Expert local guides
insurance
meals
3 gourmet meals per day from pick up to drop off
optional
Optional activities
others
- Park passses
- Hot pring entry fees
- Gondola Pass
- Use of our quality camping gear (Tent and sleeping pad. Sleeping bag is optional)
- Personal alcohol
- Optional personal transportation around town during free time
- Getting to and from the tour
- Trip cancellation/ travel medical insurance (highly recommended)
- Single tent upgrade, sleeping bag rental
transport
Transportation from pick up to drop off in van and trailer
Dobré vědět
Měna
Canadian Dollar
Kanada