Itinerary

Day 1 Calgary

Arrive to our joining hotel at any time. Welcome meeting in the evening.
Day 2 Calgary/Yoho NP (1L,1D)

Begin your adventure with a short city tour of Calgary. Calgary is bustling with museums, theatres, art galleries, fine restaurants and superlative shops. Famed for its entrepreneurial spirit and youthful population, the city prides itself on being the heart of the new west while honoring its cowboy heritage. In the early afternoon leave for Yoho National Park. Towering walls of rock, spectacular waterfalls and soaring peaks earn the park its name; Yoho is a Cree expression of awe and wonder. Here in the shadow of the Great Divide are the secrets of ancient ocean life, the power of ice and water, and the stories of plants and animals that continue to evolve today. Visit the famous Emerald Lake, popular for sightseeing, canoeing and hiking. Then be in awe as you witness Takakkaw Falls, one of the highest waterfalls in Canada with a free-fall of 254 metres! Then it is time to set up camp in the Canadian Rockies!
Day 3 Yoho NP (1B,1L,1D)

Today is a free day for optional activities. Raft on one of the most famous rivers in Canada. The Kicking Horse River is the ultimate whitewater rafting destination in the Rocky Mountains guaranteed to provide the thrill of a lifetime. Not your thing? Visit the Kicking Horse Mountain Resort, home to the world’s largest enclosed and protected grizzly bear habitat. Visitors are given the opportunity, as part of a one-of-a-kind interpretive tour, to view a grizzly bear interacting much as they do in the wild; foraging, hunting, playing, swimming, snoozing and exploring. Or visit the Northern Lights Wildlife Wolf Centre. It promotes wolf and bear conservation throughout the natural environment. This is a one of a kind opportunity to see these fascinating animals right in front of you! In the evening return back to camp!
Day 4 Yoho NP/Jasper NP (1B,1L,1D)

To travel the icefields parkway is to experience one of Canada's national treasure and most rewarding destinations. Stretching 230 km between Lake Louise and the town of Jasper, the parkway offers easy access to one of the most spectacular mountain landscape on Earth! This is a world-class journey through the hearts of the Canadian Rockies, a vast wilderness of magnificent peaks, pristine mountain lakes, and broad sweeping valleys. Visit breathtaking Peyto Lake, a highlight of the Canadian Rockies! Stop at Columbia Icefield for an unforgettable experience! Sign up for the Ice Age adventure and take the snow coach up the Icefield or take an amazing flight over this spectacular area! Continue your journey to Jasper. In the evening set up your camp and enjoy a nice campfire!
Day 5 Jasper NP (1B,1L,1D)

Today visit Maligne Canyon, one of Jasper's most spectacular landmarks. Eroded by the fast-flowing Maligne River for thousands of years, it is only one meter (three feet) across in some places, but over 60 meters (200 feet) deep. Take a self-guided interpretive trail with several bridges, which follows the canyon as it courses towards the Athabasca River. Enjoy a picnic lunch at the canyon and with a little luck Maligne Canyon can tun into a Wildlife Wonderland! In the afternoon hike Bald Hills! Then in the evening relax in the Miette Hot Springs!
Day 6 Jasper NP/Banff NP (1B,1L,1D)

Transfer back over the Icefield Parkway to lake Louise, Canada's "Diamond in the Wilderness," and the "Hiking Capital of Canada". Hike to the Agnes lake Tea House. This is, without a doubt, one of the most iconic hikes in the Rockies. For its relatively short distance the terrain and views seen from this hike are amazing. Follow the shore line of Lake Louise to the trail head below the cliffs at the end of the Lake (look up for climbers). Views of Victoria Glacier, moraine fields and the lake itself are stunning. The teahouse is an extra bonus, built in 1924 this lovely rustic log building serves a great cup of tea and finger food. Continue hiking the six Glacier Trail. In the evening continue to Banff.
Day 7 Banff NP (1B,1L)

Full day to discover the town of Banff and the surrounding area. 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. Johnston Canyon is one of the most popular hikes in Banff National Park. Then on the way back to the town of Banff we take our time to spot some Wildlife. Wildlife viewing is one of the most popular activities for visitors to Banff National Park. With a little luck you will see elk, deer, bighorn sheep, bears, coyotes, marmots, ground squirrels, ravens. They are surprisingly accessible, both within the townsite of Banff, and throughout the surrounding park. Balancing wildlife conservation and the protection of habitat against the natural curiosity of visitors who want to get close to the wildlife is a real challenge. Some of the best places to observe wildlife and birds within their native habitat, safely and unobtrusively, include: Vermilion Lakes Drive, Minnewanka Loop, Norquay Road, Bow Valley Parkway, Icefield Parkway and of course hiking anywhere in Banff National Park! In the afternoon enjoy a ride with the gondola to the famous Sulphur Mountain and soak in the spectacular view from the top of the world! Free evening to explore the town on your own.
Day 8 Banff NP/Calgary (1B)

Transfer to Calgary for departure in the evening.

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