Itinerary
- Day 1
Calgary
You'll arrive at Calgary airport and head to the Acclaim Hotel Calgary Airport using the free shuttle bus or your own transport. Once settled, you'll meet your tour guide and the other travelers in a group briefing where they'll walk you through what's coming up over the next week.
- Accommodation
- Hotel
- Day 2
Calgary to Banff
After breakfast, you'll drive through ranching country heading toward Banff National Park, covering about 130 km. The drive takes you through working ranch land before you get an orientation tour of the area, then you'll hit one of the short trails along Lake Minnewanka or explore other nearby paths. Plan on about 2 to 3 hours of hiking depending on which route you choose.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel
Included Activities
- Orientation drive through Banff National Park area
- Short hike along Lake Minnewanka shores or surrounding trails
Landmarks Lake Minnewanka Banff National Park 
- Day 3
Banff
This is a full hiking day in Banff with two options available. You can do an easier route to a small lake, or push yourself with a harder trail that goes up to a pass at 2,470 m with alpine meadows, views above the trees, and clear mountain lakes. After you're done hiking, relax in Banff's hot springs or walk around town checking out shops and local attractions.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Full-day hike in Banff National Park (choice of easy or challenging route)
Optional Activities
- Relax in Banff hot springs
- Explore Banff town shops and attractions
Landmarks Banff National Park 
- Day 4
Banff to Lake Louise
You'll drive about 115 km to Lake Louise, which has one of those classic mountain landscape views. Pick your hiking route once you arrive since options range from moderate trails to longer ones, all with great mountain vistas. You'll head back to Lake Louise for a 2-night stay in the area.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel
Included Activities
- Hike around Lake Louise (choice of trails with varying difficulty)
Landmarks Lake Louise 
- Day 5
Yoho National Park
Today you choose what sounds better: either head out for optional white water rafting on the Kicking Horse River around Golden (about 180 km each way), or tackle a challenging hike to two passes filled with wildflowers where you'll see Emerald Lake from above. Yoho National Park also has the Natural Bridge, Takakkaw Falls, and the historic Spiral Tunnels to explore.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Rafting tour on Kicking Horse River (from/to Golden)
- Challenging hike to two flower-filled passes with views of Emerald Lake
Landmarks Emerald Lake Natural Bridge Takakkaw Falls Spiral Tunnels Yoho National Park - Day 6
Lake Louise to Jasper
You'll drive one of the most beautiful roads through the Canadian Rockies, the Icefields Parkway, stopping for photos at places like Bow Summit and Peyto Lake. Then there's a short but steep hike up Parker Ridge where you get views of Saskatchewan Glacier and the valley below. The drive to Jasper covers approximately 230 km total.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Drive along Icefields Parkway
- Hike up Parker Ridge
Optional Activities
- Photo stops at Bow Summit
- Photo stops at Peyto Lake
Landmarks Icefields Parkway Bow Summit Peyto Lake Parker Ridge Saskatchewan Glacier 
- Day 7
Jasper
You can either take it easy and relax around Jasper, or join a hiking excursion at Maligne Lake where you'll pick a trail on the day itself. Hike options include a circular route to Bald Hills or steeper climbs up to 2,789 m. Keep your eyes open for moose, reindeer, and bald eagles along the trails.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Leisure activities in Jasper area
- Hike at Maligne Lake (Bald Hills or higher peaks)
Landmarks Maligne Lake Bald Hills - Day 8
Jasper to Calgary
The drive back to Calgary on the Icefields Parkway is roughly 430 km, and you'll make stops along the way. You'll hike to 23 m high Athabasca Falls and walk paths above tree line with glacier and mountain views. Then it's back to Calgary for one final night at your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel
Included Activities
- Hike to Athabasca Falls
- Views of glacier mountain world on paths above tree line
Landmarks Athabasca Falls Icefields Parkway - Day 9
Calgary Departure
Your hiking tour wraps up today. Head to Calgary airport using the free hotel shuttle whenever works for your flight. If you want to extend your stay, individual extensions can be arranged.
Optional Activities
- Individual tour extension
