7-Day Rocky Mountain Adventure Tour Itinerary

Day 1 Check-In Day

You will enjoy a warm welcome from your lovely local guides as they pick you up from Marriott Downtown Hotel (gathering spot) and set off west to the mountains. After watching the view change from gentle hills to craggy mountain peaks, you will set up your camp in the gorgeous Kananaskis highlands. You will enjoy a delicious home-cooked meal with your fellow group members and guides before setting off on foot to explore the local surroundings.
Overnight Location: Camp in Kananaskis Country
Distance: None
Meals: Dinner

Day 2 Lake Louise & Moraine Lake

You will wake up to the wonderful smell of a freshly cooked breakfast floating through the alpine air. Setting off in the van, you will enjoy the beautiful views of Spray Lakes and Canmore on the scenic journey to Lake Louise and Moraine Lake. After stopping to explore, you will be driven along the Icefields Parkway, a road that passes countless ancient glaciers, stunning waterfalls, and turquoise lakes. Later you will check out Mistaya Canyon with its rushing waters before making camp at Abraham Lake. You can take a wild swim in the water or just relax beneath the countless stars with a hearty evening meal.
Overnight Location: Camp near Abraham Lake
Distance: 4-16 km
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 3 The Icefields Parkway to Jasper National Park

As you continue to follow the impressive Icefields Parkway, you will relish the panoramic views of countless waterfalls and craggy mountain ridges. You are heading North to the south part of Jasper National Park today. Enjoy another delicious camp meal as you watch an unbelievable orange sunset descend over the Jasper mountains.
Overnight Location: Camp near Jasper
Distance: 4-16 km
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 4 Horseback Riding in Jasper National Park

There is no better way to explore the stunning Jasper National Park than on horseback. Riding through the rugged ancient landscape, you will enjoy the scenery in a way that most tourists sadly miss. Afterwards, you can explore the streets of Jasper town centre and take the tram high up to the mountain ridge. Photography lovers will be totally spoiled as the setting sun illuminates the timeless beauty of the mountains.
Overnight Location: Camp near Jasper
Distance: 4-16 km
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 5 Yoho National Park

Waking up peacefully in your cozy sleeping bag, you will not ever want to say goodbye to your tent in the mountains. After an alfresco breakfast, you will head South West to Yoho National Park where the Takakkaw Falls and Spiral Tunnels of the Canadian Railway are waiting to be explored. After visiting Emerald Lake and the extraordinary rock formation of Natural Bridge, you will make your camp on the edge of Kinbasket Lake.
Overnight Location: Camp near Kinbasket Lake
Distance: 4-16 km
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 6 Rafting on the Kicking Horse River

Get ready to feel your adrenaline pumping as you prepare for a day of rafting down the wild waters of Kicking Horse River. This rafting trip is optional, so don’t worry if it sounds a little too exciting for your taste. Later you can hike through the spectacular Yoho mountains and explore the shores of Emerald Lake before settling down for a well-earned meal and rest at your campsite for the evening.
Overnight Location: Camp in Yoho
Distance: 4-16 km
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 7 Soaking in the Hot Springs

Today your 7-day mountain adventure has sadly come to an end. Before bidding farewell to your wonderful guides and fellow group members, you will enjoy a final breakfast together and unwind in the Sulphur Mountain Hot Springs of Banff. After relaxing in the hot springs, you will head back to Calgary for the afternoon. You can be dropped off somewhere in Banff or anywhere you need to go in Calgary, including the airport.
Overnight Location: None
Distance: None
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch