8 Days Luxury Hiking Tour in Banff Kootenay and Yoho

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

Day 1
Arrival in Canmore
1 stop
1
Calgary International Airport
Your journey begins with a private transfer from Calgary International Airport to Canmore. After settling into your accommodations, we’ll gather for a welcome dinner at Sauvage—renowned for its intimate atmosphere and hyper-local, "forest-to-table" tasting menus. This evening is the perfect opportunity to connect over an exceptional meal and review the week’s itinerary. -Driving time: 1 hr 30 min
2 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 2
Ha Ling Hike
1 stop
2
Ha Ling Peak
You begin the week by exploring Canmore’s iconic Ha Ling Peak. The steady effort of the ascent is rewarded with sweeping views of the Bow Valley, Mount Rundle, and surrounding peaks. This hike is a powerful introduction to the terrain and scale of the Canadian Rockies. -Driving time: 15 min -Duration: 7.6 km (4.7 mi), 3-5 hours -Elevation: +/- 800 m (2,625 ft)
5 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 3
Lake O'Hara
1 stop
3
Today you enter the most exclusive alpine area in the Canadian Rockies. With private permits secured, we bypass the public lottery for a day of unparalleled hiking. You’ll choose from the area’s legendary routes: the serene shores of Lake O’Hara, the heights of Lake Oesa, or the world-renowned Alpine Circuit. -Driving time: 1 hr -Duration: 9-12 km (5.6-7.5 mi), 4-6 hours -Elevation: +150 m / -200 m
6 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 4
Lake Louise Hike
1 stop
4
Lake Louise
Choose between two classic Lake Louise hikes offering unique perspectives on this breathtaking hamlet. Options include the Plain of Six Glaciers or the Lake Agnes and Beehive routes. Both include incredible glacier views and a stop at the historic Lake Agnes Teahouse. -Driving time: 1 hr -Duration: 13.8 km (8.6 mi), 4-6 hours -Elevation: +/- 600 m (1,970 ft)
6 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 5
Iceline Trail Hike
1 stop
5
You head west into Yoho National Park for one of the most dramatic days of the trip. Starting near Takakkaw Falls, the trail climbs steadily alongside waterfalls and icefields before opening onto a high alpine bench with expansive glacier views. -Driving time: 1 hr -Duration: 10-20 km (6.2-12.4 mi), 5-7 hours -Elevation: +/- 700 m (2,300 ft)
7 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 6
Paget Lookout & Sherbrooke Lake Hike
1 stop
6
A steady climb leads to the historic Paget Lookout for a bird’s-eye view of Kicking Horse Valley. From there, we continue to Sherbrooke Lake, a quiet, forest-framed alternative to the region’s busier glacial lakes. -Driving time: 1 hr -Duration: 10 km (6.2 mi), 4-5 hours -Elevation: +/- 550 m (1,800 ft)
5 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 7
Stanley Glacier Hike
1 stop
7
Your final full hiking day explores a landscape shaped by both destruction and renewal. After making our way through forests regrowing after wildfires, the trail opens into cliffs, waterfalls, and views of the Stanley Glacier. It’s a powerful closing chapter to the week. -Driving time: 45 min -Duration: 11 km (6.8 mi), 4-6 hours -Elevation: +/- 600 m (1,970 ft)
6 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 8
Departure
1 stop
8
Enjoy a delicious, leisurely breakfast before taking a private transfer back to Calgary International Airport with your luggage and memories in tow. -Driving time: 1 hr 30 min
2 hours • Admission ticket included

Additional info

• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

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