6 Day Banff Guided Hiking Tour
6 day rockies hiking and camping tour In Banff
Explore all the highlights of the Canadian Rockies in less than a week on this guided hiking adventure for small groups. With the help of a professional local guide, you will hike some of the best trails in Banff, Jasper and Yoho National Parks, getting an insider's perspective and escaping the crowds along the way. This tour itinerary is the perfect way for you to make the most of your time in the Rockies, covering more ground and spending less time in a bus, because who wants that!?
We take care of everything so all you have to do is bring a smile and a pair of shoes (and maybe some clothing). We provide all the camping gear, campsite reservations, park passes, plans, gourmet meals and a local guide to make sure this is a smooth, safe and memorable experience for you. During your six day guided hiking tour you will be exploring the best of Banff National Park, travelling along the infamous Icefields Parkway and stopping at Lake Louise.
Your expert local guides will prepare a mouthwatering menu, rich in healthy, fresh meals on your hiking tour in Banff. We source our food from local farmers and vendors, 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, plus fresh fruit and produce from Western Canada.
Although you will be exploring Canada's wilderness you don't need to live like a wild animal either. During your guided camping tour you will have access to flush toilet, warm showers, charging ports and even some cellphone reception/ wifi.
Picture yourself hiking near towering mountain peaks, walking directly below one of the tallest waterfalls in Canada, seeing glaciers from up close, swimming in glacial lakes, having picnics on mountain ridges, and spotting wildlife as we travel through some of the wildest places in North America.
This Banff hiking 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. We are excited to meet you and explore the mountains with you on this hiking tour in Banff National Park!
Banff Hiking Tour Highlights
See dazzling emerald water of Moraine Lake and Lake Louise up close
Hike near glaciers with epic glacial views and learn all about them
Discover the highlights of Banff, Yoho, Jasper and Glacier National Parks
Travel in a UNESCO World Heritage Site
Raft down a beautiful river and ride a horse through the mountains (optional)
Relax around nightly campfires making friends and S’mores
Banff Hiking Tour Quick Details
Tour Length
6 Days/ 5 Nights
Tour Start/ End
Pickup: 2 pm at Calgary Marriott Hotel Downtown
Drop off: 10 am Lake Louise w/ Shuttle to Calgary
Fitness/ Skill
Moderate Fitness
Beginner Friendly
Hikes: 6-12 km w/ Moderate Elevation
Food
All Meals Included. Gourmet Food To Suit All Diets. (GF, Lactose, Vegan)
ACCOMMODATION
Comfort camping w/ hot showers and toilets/ outhouses
EQUIPMENT
Hiking shoes, bathing suit, sleeping bag (or rent), rain jacket, day pack
ACTIVITIES
Guided Day Hikes, Horseback Ride, Rafting.
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Banff Hiking Tour Dates
✔ ALL DEPARTURES ARE GUARANTEED
This tour is not available in 2025, please try our longer trip options or our 7 day Rockies hiking and camping tour.
Rockies Hiking Tour Details
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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 Marriott Downtown Hotel Lobby 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 our backyard as we stay in a hidden nook of the Rockies, so secret we can’t even name it online. Expect epic views, and a truly off the beaten path guided hike! (That’s all we can tell you for now).
Typical hike: Secret hike (14 km, 700 m elevation) Option to Horseback Ride
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)
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
Day 6- Pioneers & Swiss Mountaineers!
Today you have the option to take a shuttle back to Calgary/ Banff @ either 12 pm or 5 pm from Lake Louise. Arrive @ Calgary/ Airport by either 4 pm or 10 pm. If you opt for the 5 pm shuttle you can join us for a guided hike at Lake Louise!
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)
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6 days guiding and transportation in 15 passenger van and trailer
5 nights camping accommodation (double occupancy)
Use of high quality camping gear (tent, sleeping pad)
Sleeping bag rental if selected
Park passes & entry fees
All meals & snacks from pick up to drop off
Daily guided hikes and sightseeing excursions
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Optional activities: (Rafting- $160, Horseback riding- $125)
Travel insurance
Personal alcohol
Shuttle from Lake Louise to Calgary/ Banff ($118)
Guide gratuities (optional) ($10 per person, per guide, per day is typical)
6 day Banff hiking Tour prices
✔ no mandatory single supplements
(All prices are subject to a 5 percent local tax and are subject to change. $CAD).
hiking tour base price: $2795
Sleeping Bag rental: $50
Single tent upgrade: $300
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