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Canadian Rockies Active Escape
6 days, Calgary to Calgary
Itinerary
Day 1Calgary
Arrive before 8am to meet the group and enjoy a quick tour of Calgary before heading out to Kananaskis Provincial Park with outstanding scenery of snow-capped mountains, abundant wildlife, and a distinctly cowboy feel. Head to Chester Lake Trail in Peter Lougheed Provincial Park for an introductory hike in the Canadian Rockies. Arrive in Banff around dinner time.
Push onto the Kananaskis country to Kananaskis Provincial Park. Kananaskis Country is a 4,000sq km (2,485.5 sq mi) multiple use area located in the foothills and mountains of the Canadian Rockies, west of Calgary. It is a diverse landscape including outstanding scenery, snow-caped mountains, abundant wildlife, and a distinctly cowboy feel. Make it into Banff at the end of the day.
Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group
Your opportunity to meet your CEO and fellow travellers, and learn more about your tour. Opt to join the group for a local meal afterwards. Don't forget to see the notice in the lobby (or ask reception) for the official time and place to meet up with the group.
Orientation With CEO
Enjoy a brief walk with your CEO. He/she will give you some tips on finding things like supermarkets, main squares, and ATMs. For more specific or in-depth information, an official guided tour is recommended.
Private Vehicle
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
Chester Lake Hike
This popular hike follows a fire road before branching into a wooded trail and out into an alpine meadow. We follow it to Chester Lake, which is nestled among towering peaks on the secluded side of Kananaskis.
Free Time
Wander around the town, stop for a drink in one of the cafes or bars, or just relax and soak up the scenery.
Meals included:
Lunch | DinnerDay 2Banff/Jasper
Enjoy views from Icefields Parkway en route to Jasper. Stop to enjoy the scenery of forests, mountains, turquoise lakes, waterfalls, and glaciers. Hike on Parker Ridge and Bow Falls. Enjoy lunch in the Canadian Rockies.
Transfer onto the celebrated Icefield Parkway to Jasper. Along the 300km (186.4 mi) ride, a spectacle unfolds before our eyes: lush coniferous forests, immense mountains, turquoise lakes, high-falling cascades, and humbling glaciers. Numerous stops will be planned along the way for photos, observation, and wildlife encounters. We reach our destination later in the day. Welcome to Jasper! Enjoy free time in the village and group dinner in a local restaurant or pub (dinner not included).
Private Vehicle
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
Parker Ridge Hike
This busy trail traverses over mostly barren land. You will be rewarded with incredible views of the Saskatchewan Glacier and the ravine below.
Free Time
Relax and marvel at the wilderness and jagged peaks of the Rockies all around.
Meals included:
Breakfast | LunchDay 3Jasper
Enjoy a morning cycle, then on to Maligne Lake for a picnic lunch. Hike the Bald Hills Trail or opt for a canoe ride on the lake. Observe wildlife in Maligne Valley – keep an eye out for elk, moose, bears, and the elusive wolf.
In the morning, pick up our bikes for a morning ride to Maligne Canyon. Head back to Jasper at end of day. On good days we can observe elk, moose, bears, and even the elusive wolf!
Private Vehicle
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
Cycling Jasper to Maligne Canyon
Jasper is famous for its well groomed biking trails. Cycle through the town and onto paths that pass glassy lakes and rivers.
Optional Activities - Day 3 HideShow
Bald Hills Hike
FreeThe Bald Hills hike has a fairly steep incline. The 10km (6.2 mi) round trip will showcase the best panoramas of Maligne Lake and numerous mountains surrounding the lake.
Boat Cruise to Spirit Island & Maligne Lake
75.60-109.20CAD per personGlide across the beautiful blue waters of Maligne Lake, the Canadian Rockies' largest glacial fed lake, on your way to the famous Spirit Island.
Canoe Ride
84-215.25CAD per personRent a canoe from the longstanding Boathouse on Maligne Lake.
Meals included:
Breakfast | LunchDay 4Jasper/Lake Louise
Stop at Athabasca Glacier and Columbia Icefield en route to Lake Louise. Opt for an ice walk or snow coach tour. Hike to Lake Agnes Tea House or walk down the easy trail to the waterfront to rent a canoe or relax on Chateau Lake Louise’s terrace.
Back on the Icefield parkway we stop at Athabaska Glacier and Columbia Icefield. In Lake Louise, take time to savour the emerald blue waters and breathtaking scenery. Tea anyone? Let’s walk to the Lake Agnès tea house. Others can walk down the easy trail to the lake's waterfront and opt to rent a canoe or relax on Chateau Lake Louise’s terrace.
Private Vehicle
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
Lake Agnes Tea House Hike
Originally built in 1901 by the Canadian Pacific Railway, the Lake Agnes Tea House has been serving fine loose-leaf teas to visitors for over one hundred years. Hike along a forested trail as you make your way past Mirror Lake and cascading waterfalls, to the shores of Lake Agnes. This lovely log building serves up a great cup (over 100 loose-leaf teas!) as well as finger food. The hike to the Tea House is free, but it costs between 5-10 CAD if visitors wish to buy loose-leaf tea while there.
Optional Activities - Day 4 HideShow
Athabasca Glacier Ice Walk
112CAD per personAt the Columbia Icefields, enjoy a glacier walk with an expert guide on the lower Athabasca Glacier to explore and understand the life of this active glacier. Walking on this glacially carved landscape is an experience you won’t soon forget.
Glacier Adventure
99CAD per personTravel onto the glacier in an oversized ice rover. Get out and experience the stunning alpine glacial vistas at the mid-point of your journey. Afterwards, bask in the view of a lifetime on the epic Glacier Skywalk, a glass bottom viewing platform stretching out into the Rockies.
Canoe Rental
45-55CAD per personRent a classic red canoe and paddle through the turquoise waters of Lake Louise.
Meals included:
Breakfast | LunchDay 5Lake Louise
Enjoy a day of hiking and adventure in the spectacular Yoho National Park. Visit Takakkaw Falls before heading to Emerald Lake.
Visit and hike in Yoho National Park. It's a day of adventure, hiking, and fun! In the evening, head back to the lodge.
Private Vehicle
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
Yoho National Park Hike
Hike one of the many fascinating nature trails in the national park. Your CEO will know best which once to choose depending on weather and time of year.
Takkakaw Falls Visit
Get ready for an awesome sight: Takkakaw Falls is one of the highest waterfalls in Canada, with a free fall of 254m (833 ft)!
Emerald Lake Hike
Discover the beautiful wilderness setting of Emerald Lake and its surroundings, popular for sightseeing, canoeing, and hiking. Skirt around the lake and enjoy the incredible scenery.
Meals included:
Breakfast | Lunch | DinnerDay 6Lake Louise/Calgary
Enjoy a short walk at Moraine Lake, then a hike in Johnston Canyon before lunch in Banff. Free time for biking, canoeing, or rafting. Transfer back to Calgary where the adventure ends at approx 5pm.
It's our last day in the Canadian Rockies. Have a delicious lunch in Banff. Enjoy free time in Banff for some optional activities, such as biking, canoeing, rafting, and more. Drive back to Calgary where our adventure ends at approx 5pm.
Private Vehicle
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
Moraine Lake Walk
Breathe in the fresh air at the Valley of Ten Peaks as you take a short stroll along the tranquil path of Moraine Lake.
Johnston Canyon Hike
Johnston Canyon is certainly an area that shows the power of nature and time; rushing water carves a path through the limestone canyon and potholes form over the years from plunging waterfalls.
Free Time
Relax in the final afternoon in Banff, or head out for another exciting activity.
Departure Day
Not ready to leave? Your CEO can help with any onward travel arrangements you require.
Optional Activities - Day 6 HideShow
Canoeing
57.75CAD per personRent a canoe and leisurely enjoy the scenery on Vermillion Lakes.
Cycling
36.75-93.45CAD per personRent a bicycle to see a bit more of Banff. Be sure to be on the lookout for elk and deer on the trails.