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Enjoy the perfect introduction to the Canadian Rocky Mountains
Ride cowboy-style on horseback through the beautiful mountain brush.
Sip tea overlooking the serene shores of Lake Agnes and the valley below.
Gaze up at the Takakkaw Falls, the second-tallest waterfalls in Canada.
Touch the Athabasca Glacier, the most-visited glacier in all North America.
For the best of the Canadian Rockies, look no further than this fantastic guided journey! This 8-day hiking tour introduces you to the highlights of the Banff, Yoho, Jasper, and Kootenay National Parks. Enjoy an endlessly scenic region over a week of adventure!
Begin by exploring Banff National Park – first on foot, then on horseback! Stopping at the Upper Hot Springs is a real treat after an active day. Then it’s a journey to three of Canada’s most spectacular lakes, with stops at Lake Louise, Lake Agnes, and Moraine Lake. Transfer to Golden, your home for the second half of the trip, and visit B.C.’s Yoho National Park. The Takakkaw Waterfalls and nearby Emerald Lake are just two of the magnificent sights to be enjoyed. Spend a day driving with your guide along the Icefields Parkway, where enormous glaciers can be examined up close. Finish the tour with a visit to Kootenay National Park, with hot springs, whitewater rivers, and so much more to explore. A final transfer back to the Calgary Airport wraps up this unforgettable journey. Come hike the Rockies in style!
For the best of the Canadian Rockies, look no further than this fantastic guided journey! This 8-day hiking tour introduces you to the highlights of the Banff, Yoho, Jasper, and Kootenay National Parks. Enjoy an endlessly scenic region over a week of adventure!
Begin by exploring Banff National Park – first on foot, then on horseback! Stopping at the Upper Hot Springs is a real treat after an active day. Then it’s a journey to three of Canada’s most spectacular lakes, with stops at Lake Louise, Lake Agnes, and Moraine Lake. Transfer to Golden, your home for the second half of the trip, and visit B.C.’s Yoho National Park. The Takakkaw Waterfalls and nearby Emerald Lake are just two of the magnificent sights to be enjoyed. Spend a day driving with your guide along the Icefields Parkway, where enormous glaciers can be examined up close. Finish the tour with a visit to Kootenay National Park, with hot springs, whitewater rivers, and so much more to explore. A final transfer back to the Calgary Airport wraps up this unforgettable journey. Come hike the Rockies in style!
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Rockies in Style Hiking Tour Itinerary
Day 1 Arrival in Calgary
Meet your guide and group in the Calgary International Airport, then transfer to Brewster’s Mountain Lodge in Banff, roughly 90 minutes from the airport. Check into your accommodations, then reconvene for a dinner in a local restaurant. Your guide will review the trip ahead and answer any questions.
Overnight Location: Lodge in Banff
Distance: None
Meals: Lunch
Day 2 Exploring Banff
It’s an early start to begin the adventure! After breakfast, drive deep into the heart of Banff National Park for your first hike. The guide will select the best route based on the day’s conditions.
A lovely picnic lunch is included on the hike, which shows off the beauty of the Canadian Rockies. Return to Banff at the end of the route. You’ll have the option to stop at the Upper Hot Springs just a few minutes outside town.
Overnight Location: Lodge in Banff
Distance: Flexible
Meals: Breakfast, lunch
Day 3 Horseback Riding Expedition
Enjoy a morning at leisure to explore the town. In the afternoon, meet up with your cowboy guide to embark on a delightful horseback expedition!
Follow routes used by the early settlers who needed their horses to make any progress through the brush. The surrounding wilderness is nothing short of spectacular. Return to Banff on horseback for your final evening in town.
Overnight Location: Lodge in Banff
Distance: 3-3.5 hours
Meals: Breakfast, lunch
Day 4 The Colours of Lake Louise
After an early breakfast, transfer from Banff to Lake Louise. One of Canada’s most famous natural attractions, the blue-green waters of the lake are simply captivating – a must-see!
Hike up to Lake Agnes and visit the beloved teahouse that sits on its shores. After lunch, if timing permits, visit nearby Lake Moraine with an array of short hikes available. Wrap up the day with a transfer to Golden for your overnight stay.
Overnight Location: Lodge in Golden
Distance: Flexible
Meals: Breakfast, lunch
Day 5 Yoho Adventures
Today’s hike explores Yoho National Park, home to some of Canada’s best waterfalls. Perhaps none are as majestic as the Takakkaw (Cree for “magnificent”) Waterfalls, your first stop on the route. At over 1,000 feet, these are the second-highest falls in all of Canada!
Emerald Lake is another of today’s destinations. This is the largest lake in the park, and its name tells the whole story. Unforgettable vistas accompany your every step as you return to Golden for the night.
Overnight Location: Lodge in Golden
Distance: Flexible
Meals: Breakfast, lunch
Day 6 Roam the Icefields Parkway
A stunning stretch of wilderness awaits today along the Icefields Parkway. This stretch of road connecting Jasper with Lake Louise is one of Canada’s most scenic drives, with innumerable highlights to enjoy. Your guide will provide details on hiking opportunities along the way.
Stop at the Columbia Icefields, the largest of its kind in the Rockies. The mammoth Athabasca Glacier is North America’s most-visited glacier, its edge within easy walking distance. After a day of sightseeing, return to Golden for an evening at leisure.
Overnight Location: Lodge in Golden
Distance: Flexible
Meals: Breakfast, lunch
Day 7 A Day in Kootenay
Your final day of adventure takes place in Kootenay National Park. Your guide will lead you on an outstanding hike through the mountains, with plenty of options to make the most of the day. Bathe in the Radium Hot Springs (safer than it sounds) or even join a thrilling whitewater rafting trip on the Kicking Horse River! Return to Golden for your final evening.
Overnight Location: Lodge in Golden
Distance: Flexible
Meals: Breakfast, lunch
Day 8 Departure from Golden
Time permitting, enjoy a short final hike in the morning before the drive back to the Calgary International Airport. Depart via your own arrangements.
Overnight Location: None
Distance: None
Meals: Breakfast, lunch
Rockies in Style Hiking Tour Price and Dates
This guided hiking tour of the Canadian Rockies is run as a custom tour for your group and the price depends on the number of participants. The prices below are per person sharing a double or a triple room.Important: This tour is not available for the 2024 summer season. Please contact us for 2025 availability.
- Guided solo travellers: CAD12550
- Guided groups of 2: CAD7395 per person
- Guided groups of 3: CAD5675 per person
- Guided groups of 4: CAD4695 per person
- Guided groups of 5: CAD4050 per person
- Guided groups of 6: CAD3575 per person
- Guided groups of 7: CAD3425 per person
- Guided groups of 8: CAD3225 per person
- Guided groups of 9: CAD3175 per person
- Guided groups of 10: CAD3025 per person
- Guided groups of 11: CAD2950 per person
- Guided groups of 12: CAD2895 per person
Accommodation on the Rockies in Style Hiking Tour
This tour is based in comfortable lodges. Each property offers warm rooms with an ensuite washroom and daily breakfast.
Single Rooms and Solo Travellers
Rooms are double occupancy. If you would prefer a single room, the supplement is CAD1483.
What’s Included on the Rockies in Style Hiking Tour?
Meals
7 breakfasts and 8 lunches are included.
Accommodations
Accommodations for 7 nights are included.
Transportation during the Tour
Transportation to and from every hike is included on the tour. Transport from your accommodations in Banff to those in Golden is included. Round-trip transportation to and from the Calgary International Airport is also included. A minibus with a luggage trailer is used for transport.
Also Included
- Expert driver/guide throughout the trip
- All national park entrance fees
- Horseback riding on Day 3
- Lake Louise shuttle service
Not included
- Flights
- Travel insurance
- Visas if required
- Fees for any activities not listed above
- Meals, drinks, or snacks not previously mentioned
Optional Extras
- Additional nights before or after the tour
- Single room upgrades
- How hard is the Rockies in Style Hiking Tour?
- Do I need a visa to travel to Canada?
- Are meals included on the Rockies in Style Hiking Tour?
- Do I need insurance?
- How do I get to Calgary to start this tour?
- Is the Rockies in Style Hiking Tour in English?
- Where does the Rockies in Style Hiking Tour end?
- Do I need special vaccines to travel to Canada?
- Are there any travel restrictions for Canada?
- When is the best time to travel to Rockies for this tour?
We rate this tour as a 2/5. This tour is suitable for beginner hikers with relatively short distances and well-established routes. Good boots are essential, and previous hiking experience will be helpful.
Check with your local country about visa requirements. You could also try this website, though you should verify with your government.
7 breakfasts and 8 lunches are included.
Yes, it is mandatory to have health and medical insurance to join this trip, and your insurance should cover hiking. Get your Travel Insurance.
Fly into the Calgary International Airport (YYC). You will meet your guide and group here.
Yes, your guide and all support staff speak English.
The tour ends in Golden, with a return transfer to the Calgary International Airport included.
Check with your family doctor.
Please check with your local government about travel restrictions before you book your tour. This map from the US Department of State provides an overview of the current status in countries around the globe. The UK‘s Foreign Office and Government of Canada also provide advice on foreign travel. Note that the travel advice may change depending on your nationality.
The best time to travel to the Rockies for this tour is between June and September when the weather is the warmest and the snow is (mostly) melted on the trails.
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