Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Calgary
Calgary- Start point
- 708 8 Ave SW, Calgary, AB T2P 1H2, Canada (Ramada Downtown Calgary, Hotel reception, 18:00)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Ramada Plaza Calgary Downtown)
Optional Activities
- Explore Calgary city centre - museums, shops and cafes
- Walk around the city to soak up the friendly ambience and views of the Rocky Mountains
Landmarks Calgary - Day 2
Calgary to Lake Louise
Calgary to Lake Louise- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Lake Louise Inn)
Included Activities
- Hike around Boom Lake - 10 kilometre/6 mile trail, mostly flat with 175 metres/574 feet of ascent (approximately 3 hours)
Landmarks Boom Lake Lake Louise Trans-Canada Highway - Day 3
Lake Louise - Moraine Lake
Lake Louise - Moraine Lake- Meals
- Lunch (Packed lunch at Lake Agnes teahouse)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Lake Louise Inn)
Included Activities
- Hike to Lake Agnes from Lake Louise - 8 kilometre/5 mile trail with 495 metres/1,624 feet of ascent (approximately 3 hours)
- Visit historic teahouse at Lake Agnes (over 100 years old)
- Hike to Consolation Lakes from Moraine Lake - 6 kilometre/3.7 mile trail with 135 metres/442 feet of ascent (approximately 2 hours)
Landmarks Lake Louise Lake Agnes Mirror Lake Moraine Lake Consolation Lakes Victoria Glacier Valley of the Ten Peaks Quadra Mountain Rockpile viewpoint - Day 4
Lake Louise to Jasper
Lake Louise to Jasper- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Jasper Inn and Suites)
Included Activities
- Drive and scenic stops along the Icefields Parkway
- Visit Bow Lake
- Visit Columbia Icefield
- Visit Athabasca Glacier
Optional Activities
- Wildlife spotting - opportunity to see elk, black bears, mule deer or bighorn sheep
Landmarks Icefields Parkway Bow Lake Columbia Icefield Athabasca Glacier Jasper - Day 5
Jasper
Jasper- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Jasper Inn and Suites)
Included Activities
- Hike to Bald Hills ridge from Maligne Lake - 11 kilometre/6.8 mile trail with 700 metres/2,296 feet of ascent (approximately 5-6 hours)
Landmarks Maligne Lake Bald Hills - Day 6
Jasper to Banff
Jasper to Banff- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Royal Canadian Lodge)
Included Activities
- Hike Parker Ridge - 6 kilometre/3.7 mile trail with 495 metres/1,624 feet of elevation gain (approximately 3 hours)
- Downtown orientation in Banff
- Visit scenic viewpoints - Hoodoos or Surprise Corner
Landmarks Parker Ridge Saskatchewan Glacier Banff Hoodoos Surprise Corner Banff National Park - Day 7
Banff
Banff- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Royal Canadian Lodge)
Included Activities
- Hike through Marble Canyon in Kootenay National Park - 1.9 kilometre/1 mile predominantly flat trail (approximately 45 minutes)
- Hike to Consolation Lake - 5.8 kilometre/3.6 mile trail with 135 metres/440 feet of elevation gain (approximately 2 hours)
- Gondola ride up Sulphur Mountain
- Guided hike with Y2Y (Yellowstone to Yukon) initiative representative
- Donation to Y2Y conservation project
Landmarks Kootenay National Park Marble Canyon Tokkum Creek Lake Louise Moraine Lake Consolation Lake Sulphur Mountain Mount Rundle Three Sisters Sundance Peak - Day 8
Kananaskis Country to Calgary
Kananaskis Country to Calgary- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Ramada Plaza Calgary Downtown)
Included Activities
- Hike Chester Lake trail in Kananaskis Country - 9 kilometre/5.5 mile trail with 530 metres/1,738 feet of ascent (approximately 3 hours)
Landmarks Kananaskis Country Chester Lake Mount Chester - Day 9
Calgary
Calgary- End point
- 2000 Airport Rd NE, Calgary, AB T2E 6W5, Canada (Calgary Airport, Departures Hall, 17:00)
- Meals
- Breakfast
Landmarks Calgary International Airport (YYC)
