12 Day Guided Hiking Trip in the Canadian Rockies
Rockies Hiking and Camping Adventure- 12 days
The ultimate guided hiking tour in the Canadian Rockies! This guided tour for small groups is ideal for you if you want the full Canadian mountain experience, leaving no sight unseen and no trail undiscovered. One of the best things about your hiking adventure with us is that you don’t need to carry everything on your back and you can explore several amazing trails instead of just one! Over the course of 12 days you will immerse yourself in true Canadian mountain wilderness, camping below towering mountains, picnicking on panoramic ridges during guided hikes, standing next to ten thousand year old glaciers, and staring up at the tallest waterfalls in Canada- so close the spray soaks your face!
Join award winning local hiking guides on your signature tour of the Rockies!
This Canadian Rockies guided hiking tour allows 10 days of guided hiking and features 10 of the best hiking trails in the Rockies. As a small group, we explore 9 different sub-regions in the Canadian Rockies, each with their own amazing landscapes. Explore the wide valley and moraine ecosystem of Banff, the glaciated ledges and milky waters of Lake Louise, the most iconic mountains in the morning light of the Icefields Parkway in Jasper National Park, towering cliffs and waterfalls of Yoho, swirling canyons and knife ridges of Glacier National Park and escape the crowds in a secret mountain range that is too secret to even mention on the internet. This guided hiking tour is your chance to experience the best hikes of the Rockies with expert local guides to make sure you get the full experience!
This hiking tour is perfect for you if you crave an active adventure
Your guided hiking tour in the Rockies is perfect for you if you are reasonably active (don’t mind walking for 4-6 hours a day) and want to get away from the crowded coach bus areas to explore the real wilderness Canada has to offer. This hiking tour is perfect for travelers who desire an active adventures instead of coach buses and photo stops. You can be a veteran camper and hiker or first timer, as long as you have the desire to be active! We welcome you and stop at nothing to make sure this is the best adventure of your life.
Welcome aboard the ultimate guided hiking tour in the Canadian Rockies! We are looking forward to exploring our backyard together!
Guided hiking | Camping | Hot Springs | Rafting | Horseback riding | hot showers | Gourmet Food | Epic Views | Local Guides
Hiking Tour Quick Details
Tour Length:
12 Days/ 11 Nights
Tour start/ end:
Pickup: 2 pm in Calgary @ Marriott Downtown Hotel
Drop off: 2 pm Calgary Downtown Hotels & Airport
Fitness/ Skill:
Active- 3-5 hour hikes
10-18 km
400-1000m elevation
See our activity levels
Food:
All Meals Included. Gourmet Food To Suit All Diets. (GF, Lactose, Vegan)
Accommodation:
Comfort camping w/ hot showers and toilets/ outhouses
equipment:
Walking shoes, bathing suit, sleeping bag (or rent), rain jacket, day pack
Activities:
Guided Day Hikes, Hot Springs, Horseback Ride, Rafting, Bike, Glacier Walk
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12 day hiking tour Dates
✔ ALL DEPARTURES ARE GUARANTEED.
June 30- July 11, 2024- Sold Out
July 14-25, 2024- Filling Fast!
July 28- August 8, 2024- Sold Out
August 11-22, 2024- Sold Out
August 25- September 5, 2024- Sold Out
Rockies Hiking Tour Details
See more detailed packing lists/ logistics here
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Please note: our itineraries are subject to change in order to provide the best and safest experience possible. This is a rough idea of what to expect.
Day 1- To The Mountains!
Pickup from the Calgary Marriott Downtown Hotel at 2 pm. Transfer to the Rockies where we set up camp, feast and talk about the days ahead.Day 2- Land Of Rock & Ice!
Start your Rockies hiking tour off with a bang, getting the ultimate bird’s eye view on the largest icefield in the Rockies! Learn about the constant battle between rock and ice that shapes this land.Typical hike: Wilcox Pass (10 km, 400 m elevation)
Day 3- Hidden Paradise!
Explore one of the most picturesque highways in the world (The Icefields Parkway), stopping to hike along a lake to a distant waterfall. Picnic below the falls with the water thundering down the cliff and the spray lightly misting you. Get the perfect selfie at Peyto Lake to top it all off!Typical hike: Bow Glacier Falls (9 km, 240 m elevation)
Day 4- In Awe In Yoho!
Yoho is a Cree word meaning “Awe”. Discover why as we get up close and personal with a glacier and stand below one of the largest waterfalls in Canada on your Banff hiking tour!Typical hike: Iceline Trail (12 km, 500 m elevation) or Eiffel Lake Trail (12 km, 600 m)
Day 5- Kicked By The Horse!
Will you kick the horse or get kicked by it?! Find out on an adrenaline filled raft down the Kicking Horse River (or opt for another guided hike in Yoho).Optional rafting on Kicking Horse River or guided hike in Yoho to Paget Lookout
Day 6- Pioneers & Swiss Mountaineers!
Retrace the footsteps of the original Swiss mountaineers in the Rockies as we hike to a remote alpine teahouse with turquoise lake and glacier views all around!Typical hike: Plain of Six Glaciers (14 km, 500 m elevation)
Day 7- As Wild As It Gets!
Most people never get to explore Glacier National Park, but you’re not most people, are you?! Immerse yourself in some of Canada’s most pure mountain wilderness during your Banff guided camping trip!Typical hike: Great Glacier Trail (10 km, 400 m elevation)
Day 8- Mountains of Mountains!
Getting bored of mountains yet?… Didn’t think so! Spend the day exploring the rugged wildlands of Kootenay National Park, or go deeper into Yoho! Reward your tired legs with a soak in the healing waters of Banff’s natural hot springs tonight.Typical Hike: Stanley Glacier (11 km, 600 m) or Iceline Trail (12 km, 500 m)
Day 9- Banff and Beyond!
Go further than most on your quest to uncover the best hikes around Banff! Today we head out for one of the best hikes in the area and if you succeed you’ll be rewarded with views that will make your legs go numb (or was that the elevation?!)Picklejar Lakes (11..5 km, 700 m)
Day 10- Into The Wild!
Escape the crowds (as if there are any) on an excursion into the untamed wilderness of Kananaskis Country. Meander through rolling alpine meadows, littered with wildflowers and impressive mountain views in all directions!Typical hike: Buller Pass (14 km, 400 m elevation)
Day 11- Bird’s Eye View
One last guided hike in Banff to make it count! Today we head up to Bourgeau Lake and Harvey Pass for some views that you won’t soon forget.Typical hike: Bourgeau Lake (13 km, 600 m elevation)
Day 12- Last But Not Least!
We squeeze in a guided hike through Grotto Canyon on our way to Calgary. Discover ancient pictographs that leave clues to the rich history of the land we’ve been exploring.Drop off at Calgary Airport or hotels @ 2 pm
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12 days guiding and transportation in 15 passenger van
11 nights (double occupancy) camping accommodations
Daily guided hikes with expert local guides
Park passes
Hot spring entry fees
All meals & snacks from pickup to drop off
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Optional activities:
Rafting- $160
Horseback riding- $125
Travel insurance
Personal alcohol
Guide gratuities (optional)
$10 per person, per guide, per day is typical
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This is an idea of what to pack on your hiking trip in Banff National Park. This is just a guide and may not be comprehensive.
Day pack for personal items during day hikes
Suitcase or duffel
You won’t need to carry this on your back. Any size is fine. Stored in our trailer.
Comfortable walking shoes
Running shoes or hiking boots. (expect to hike on well developed trails with loose rocks and occasional patches of snow)
Rain jacket
At least 2 warm outfits
Non-cotton is best. Think fleece, polyester, wool etc)
Pants, shorts, shirts, socks
Bathing suit & towel
Sun hat, sunglasses, sunscreen
Water bottle (1+ Liter)
Flashlight or headlamp
Pillow (Or bunch up a sweater)
Any necessary medications
Puffer, Epi-pen, any other medications that you may need while exerting yourself.
12 DAY HIKING tour PRICES
✔ no mandatory single supplements
(All prices are subject to a 5 percent local tax and are subject to change).
HIKING TOUR BASE PRICE: $3495
SLEEPING BAG RENTAL: $50
SINGLE TENT UPGRADE: $400
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More Info on our guided hiking tour in the rockies
Find out more information on your hiking tour in the Canadian Rockies. Below we have included further details on our Banff hiking tour activity levels, fitness information, weather, packing and what to expect on a typical tour. Please check out the sections below to find out more about our Banff hiking tour package.
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Level 3- Active
Hiking on established trails with a light daypack. Covering 10-18 km (6-12 miles) with elevation gain up to 1000 meters. Typically hiking for 3-5 hours per day.
You should be prepared to spend extended periods walking, on inclined trails with uneven and loose surfaces. It is not uncommon to be out of breath and to sweat, but that’s what makes the views that much more rewarding, right?!
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Despite Canada’s reputation for ice and polar bears, the Rockies are actually a summery slice of heaven between the months of June- September.
You can expect sunny skies and very little rain during your tour. Typical temperatures are 25 degrees Celcius (82 f) during the day, and 15 degrees Celcius (60 f) at night.
Rain is rare, but be prepared for it anyway.
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You won’t have to carry your luggage while hiking, so you can pack however you like. A suitcase is fine, and there is lots of room in the trailer.
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2 complete warm layering systems that are not cotton (think fleece, polyester, merino wool etc, for top and bottom) It is best to dress in layers so you can adapt to changing weather. A light base layer, with a warmer layer on top and rain jacket will help you stay warm.
Rain jacket (anything wind and waterproof will work) Rain pants are helpful too.
Comfortable hiking boots (Anything comfy, stable & blister free & don't mind getting dirty/ wet)
Bathing suit and towel (for swimming, hot springs and showers along the way)
Socks and underwear (you knew that though I hope)
Small day pack to carry your personal items on hikes
Any medications you need (like epi pens, asthma or heart meds, insulin) Very important!
Suitcase/ duffel bag or back pack for your luggage (we have lots of room, bring whatever works- you won't have to carry it)
Hiking poles if you feel you might need them to protect your knees on rocky paths
Sunscreen, bug spray, sun glasses, lip chap all help
At least one 1 liter water bottle (two is ideal)
Travel pillow (or bunch up your sweater) & Sleeping bag rated to 0 degrees C (unless renting ours) This is for camping tours only.
Headlamp or flashlight (helps during the midnight dash to the toilet)
Camera for the epic views
Roughly $4 per day in loonies and quarters to use any showers which are coin operated
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Hiking
Our Rockies camping tour is beginner friendly, though you should have a reasonable level of fitness.
Expect to be walking 4-6 hours per day at a moderate pace on an incline or decline. Trails are well maintained, though you should expect uneven surfaces.
We always have a guide in front of the group and one behind the group, to ensure that everyone is well looked after. We do our best to ensure that everyone is able to hike at a comfortable pace and have time to enjoy the scenery.
Camping
Camping is beginner friendly and your guides are there to help every step of the way.
That being said, guests are expected to set up and take down their tents, with some helpful tips from your guides. Our tents are easy to set up, usually within 5 minutes.
Our sleeping pads are second to none. Your pad is an inflatable pad, 3.5 inches thick, which you can make hard or soft to suit your comfort level.
Campgrounds have hot showers and flush toilets, along with some cell service at most campgrounds.
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Unlike most tour companies, we don’t like to cater to a specific age group and we find in common a sense of adventure and passion for life, rather than just a common age.
Typically our guests are between 30 and 75, with an average age of 50.
There are roughly an even split between travelers aged 30-50 and 50-75.
Our groups are usually 40% male and 60% female and typically 50-70% of our guests are traveling solo.
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