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

• 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

• Optional activities:

  • Rafting- $160

  • Horseback riding- $125

• Travel insurance

• Personal alcohol

• Guide gratuities (optional)

  • $10 per person, per guide, per day is typical

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.