How many miles of hiking each day?

Day 1: 11 km return Day 2: Hiking 1 of either Crypt Lake (20km) or Carthew Summit Trail (20km) Day 3: 3.5 km Day 4: 16 km Day 5: No included hike scheduled - choose your own adventure Day 6: 9 km Day 7: 20 km Day 8: No hiking

How hard is hike of scale from 1-10? do you have picture of campground?

The difficulty we rate this tour is a 4/5. In your case an 8/10. Some examples of campsites are: Waterton Townsite Campground, Boulton Creek Campground, Lake Louise Campground. We do not have any photos to provide but these campsites have many online.

I'm considering joining this tour for the 28 July group. I'll know exact dates I'm in the region. How soon do you expect this group to be full? I'm an avid hammock camper. I'm wondering if it is possible (trees available) during this tour.

The July 28 departure still has 9 spaces available. You can place a 48hr hold on the tour. Hammock camping is possible at Boulton Creek Campground and Lake Louise Campground, though Waterton Townsite Campground is less forested.

I am interested in this trip to join with my son, he is 20 years old. My son wants to know if there are bookings with people from his age. And I have a bit fear of heights, do you think this might give some troubles?

This tour is ideal for travellers of all ages, although he may be the youngest. On this specific departure, only one other traveller is confirmed so far, and they are born in the 1990s. Regarding heights, this shouldn't be too much of an issue - if you want to opt out of any activities you are able to do that locally if needed.

I want visit to canada for tourism purpose. I will apply visit visa as soon but i need tourism pakage booking Documents apply for visa.

We can only provide documents that show you are doing a tour with ourselves once you have paid for and confirmed you space on a specific tour.

In sep there seems to be only 1 date will there be more tours later? If we book only 2 people tour but later 3rd person wants to join - can you accomodate us in same room or should that person choose twin-sharing? How active is this adventure as we are not too sure about hiking trekking - is it extensive? Walking is not an issue at all.

We only plan on running one tour in the month of September, and currently have four spaces remaining. The tour would be twin share so if a third traveller did wish to join, they would be required to twin share with another traveller or add a single supplement to ensure they have their own room. It is an active tour, category 4 out of 5, meaning that it is demanding but suitable for most fitness levels.

how long are the hikes each day; do you have another tour that provides non-camping lodging?

we got the Canadian Rockies Tour, which would be with Hotel accommodation.

how strenuous are the hikes

This tour has a physical rating of 4/5, so it is demanding. There are some high-altitude hikes or more strenuous activities, but accessible to most healthy travellers. The most difficult being the Bertha Lake Trail hike on day 1 due to the switchbacks. It is a total of 11km and has a steep climb.

Please provide how many miles hiking per day during the tour

Day 1: 11km return Day 2: Hiking 1 of either Crypt Lake (20km) or Carthew Summit Trail (20km) Day 3: 3.5km Day 4: 16km Day 5: No included hike scheduled - choose your own adventure Day 6: 9km Day 7: 20km Day 8: No hiking

How many hours of hiking are expected on each day? a group hike together at about the same speed? when it say hike full day, does that mean to hike about 8 hours? on Day 8, at what time people can return to Calgary? why it says private transportation 8 hours?

Thank you for your inquiry. Please find attached a copy of the full itinerary with detailed tour notes, which reflects in-depth information relating to the hikes and transportation that can be expected on tour.

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Itinerary

Day 1
Calgary to Waterton Lakes
Calgary to Waterton Lakes
Meals
Lunch (Picnic lunch), Dinner (Dinner around the campfire)
Accommodation
Camping (Waterton Townsite Campground)
Included Activities
- Meet Your CEO and Group
- Bertha Lake Trail Hike
- Red Rock Canyon Visit
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Bertha Lake
Red Rock Canyon
Waterton Lakes National Park
Day 2
Waterton Lakes
Waterton Lakes
Meals
Breakfast (Breakfast at camp), Lunch (Picnic lunch)
Accommodation
Camping (Waterton Townsite Campground)
Included Activities
- Carthew Summit Trail Hike
- Crypt Lake Trail Hike
Landmarks
Crypt Lake
Carthew Summit
Day 3
Waterton Lakes to Kananaskis
Waterton Lakes to Kananaskis
Meals
Breakfast (Breakfast at camp), Lunch (Picnic lunch), Dinner (Dinner around the campfire)
Accommodation
Camping (Boulton Creek Campground)
Included Activities
- Ptarmigan Cirque Trail Hike
Landmarks
Ptarmigan Cirque
Day 4
Kananaskis
Kananaskis
Meals
Breakfast (Breakfast at camp), Lunch (Picnic lunch), Dinner (Dinner around the campfire)
Accommodation
Camping (Boulton Creek Campground)
Included Activities
- Burstall Pass Trail Hike
Landmarks
Burstall Pass
Day 5
Kananaskis to Lake Louise
Kananaskis to Lake Louise
Meals
Breakfast (Breakfast at camp), Dinner (Dinner at camp)
Accommodation
Camping (Lake Louise Campground)
Included Activities
- Bike Ride in Banff
Landmarks
Banff National Park
Day 6
Lake Louise to Yoho National Park and back
Lake Louise to Yoho National Park and back
Meals
Breakfast (Breakfast), Lunch (Picnic lunch overlooking the landscape), Dinner (Dinner as a group at camp)
Accommodation
Camping (Lake Louise Campground)
Included Activities
- Iceline Trail Hike
Landmarks
Iceline Trail
Yoho National Park
Day 7
Lake Louise to Banff
Lake Louise to Banff
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation
Camping (Lake Louise Campground)
Included Activities
- Fairview Mountain Hike
- Banff National Park Visit
Optional Activities
- Canoeing in Banff (18-36CAD per person)
- Cycling in Banff (10-30CAD per person)
- Banff Gondola Ride to Sulphur Mountain (42CAD per person)
- Scenic raft tours
- Hiking
Landmarks
Mount Fairview
Banff National Park
Sulphur Mountain
Day 8
Lake Louise to Calgary
Lake Louise to Calgary
Meals
Breakfast

Landmarks
Bertha Lake
Red Rock Canyon
Waterton Lakes National Park

Landmarks
Crypt Lake
Carthew Summit

Landmarks
Ptarmigan Cirque

Landmarks
Burstall Pass

Landmarks
Banff National Park

Landmarks
Iceline Trail
Yoho National Park

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Mount Fairview
Banff National Park
Sulphur Mountain

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October 3rd, 2022
It was a fantastic trip that does what it says on the tin. The hikes were great we saw some incredible views that...
It was a fantastic trip that does what it says on the tin. The hikes were great we saw some incredible views that were worth the effort to get there. I really enjoyed the participation aspect of camping and we had a lovely group where everyone equally put in effort to make it work. Food was surprisingly great! Perfect for hiking fuel and we even had cause for a birthday cake. Our tour leader Fred was great, he kept the vibe going, had a lot of knowledge of the hikes and area. I would definitely recommend this tour.Show more
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Ayla
September 6th, 2022
Amazing people, amazing adventure off the beaten track.
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Rumandeep
September 5th, 2022
This was my first time camping and hiking in North America. The G Adventures tour was a great experience which I will...
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Forrest
September 15th, 2022
it was a great taste of the Canadian Rockies with a good level of hiking. Frederick was great as our guide and cook....
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August 16th, 2022
Highly recommended!!
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July 20th, 2022
Most amazing views! Spectacular sites, wonderful hikes and hitting so many beautiful locations in one trip. Food,...
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Bianca
Asked on May 1st, 2026
How many miles of hiking each day?
Tour Details
- G AdventuresOperator•Written May 2026
  Day 1: 11 km return
  Day 2: Hiking 1 of either Crypt Lake (20km) or Carthew Summit Trail (20km)
  Day 3: 3.5 km
  Day 4: 16 km
  Day 5: No included hike scheduled - choose your own adventure
  Day 6: 9 km
  Day 7: 20 km
  Day 8: No hiking
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Adrian
Asked on July 13th, 2024
How hard is hike of scale from 1-10? do you have picture of campground?
Tour Details
- G AdventuresOperator•Written July 2024
  The difficulty we rate this tour is a 4/5. In your case an 8/10. Some examples of campsites are: Waterton Townsite Campground, Boulton Creek Campground, Lake Louise Campground. We do not have any photos to provide but these campsites have many online.
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Barry
Asked on June 12th, 2024
I'm considering joining this tour for the 28 July group. I'll know exact dates I'm in the region. How soon do you expect this group to be full? I'm an avid hammock camper. I'm wondering if it is possible (trees available) during this tour.
Group size
Tour Details
- G AdventuresOperator•Written June 2024
  The July 28 departure still has 9 spaces available. You can place a 48hr hold on the tour. Hammock camping is possible at Boulton Creek Campground and Lake Louise Campground, though Waterton Townsite Campground is less forested.
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  Barry
  Traveler•Written June 2024
  I noticed all dates are sold out on the website but still see availability. Is this just an error on tourradar's site?
- G AdventuresOperator•Written June 2024
  The best way to ensure your space is to create a hold on your spots. It's complimentary and valid for 48 hours. The July 28th departure is available but will likely go on request soon.
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  Barry
  Traveler•Written June 2024
  What does 'this will likely go on request soon and it will be a different process to book' mean?
- G AdventuresOperator•Written June 2024
  Tours go on request around 1 month in advance. Our local office must check availability on components like accommodation, internal flights, day trips. This can take 3-5 days to confirm, so we recommend booking as far in advance as possible.
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Daniela
Asked on February 5th, 2024
I am interested in this trip to join with my son, he is 20 years old. My son wants to know if there are bookings with people from his age. And I have a bit fear of heights, do you think this might give some troubles?
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Tour Details
- G AdventuresOperator•Written February 2024
  This tour is ideal for travellers of all ages, although he may be the youngest. On this specific departure, only one other traveller is confirmed so far, and they are born in the 1990s. Regarding heights, this shouldn't be too much of an issue - if you want to opt out of any activities you are able to do that locally if needed.
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  Daniela
  Traveler•Written February 2024
  Can you tell me if there booked more younger travellers on the trip starting on Sunday 28th of Juli? Or on Friday the 2nd of August? Can you tell me if there is a minimum group size?
- G AdventuresOperator•Written February 2024
  The other two departure dates mentioned only have one or two travellers confirmed so far as well, and these are born in the 1950s-70s. We would generally advise not to worry too much about the other travellers, as this is an active tour it does often attract travellers of all ages. The maximum is 12 people per group on this trip.
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Caitlin
Asked on November 3rd, 2023
I want visit to canada for tourism purpose. I will apply visit visa as soon but i need tourism pakage booking Documents apply for visa.
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Visa
- G AdventuresOperator•Written November 2023
  We can only provide documents that show you are doing a tour with ourselves once you have paid for and confirmed you space on a specific tour.
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Carlos
Asked on May 5th, 2023
In sep there seems to be only 1 date will there be more tours later? If we book only 2 people tour but later 3rd person wants to join - can you accomodate us in same room or should that person choose twin-sharing? How active is this adventure as we are not too sure about hiking trekking - is it extensive? Walking is not an issue at all.
Group size
Tour Details
- G AdventuresOperator•Written May 2023
  We only plan on running one tour in the month of September, and currently have four spaces remaining. The tour would be twin share so if a third traveller did wish to join, they would be required to twin share with another traveller or add a single supplement to ensure they have their own room. It is an active tour, category 4 out of 5, meaning that it is demanding but suitable for most fitness levels.
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  Carlos
  Traveler•Written May 2023
  So for booking do we have to take twin sharing or triple sharing as we are a group of 3. Alternatively can 2 people book first. When the 3rd person decides he will select twin sharing(cannot pay single price) - will that be allowed?
- G AdventuresOperator•Written May 2023
  Our tours are based on twin share rooming. If you have an odd number of travellers in your party, let us know if you/someone would be happy sharing with another solo traveller of the same gender on the tour free of charge or If you would prefer to add a single supplement, we can do so for an additional $359 USD. The single supplement can be added after booking but is subject to availability and can sell out.
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Amber
Asked on October 10th, 2022
how long are the hikes each day; do you have another tour that provides non-camping lodging?
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- G AdventuresOperator•Written October 2022
  we got the Canadian Rockies Tour, which would be with Hotel accommodation.
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Daniela
Asked on September 6th, 2022
how strenuous are the hikes
Tour Details
- G AdventuresOperator•Written September 2022
  This tour has a physical rating of 4/5, so it is demanding. There are some high-altitude hikes or more strenuous activities, but accessible to most healthy travellers. The most difficult being the Bertha Lake Trail hike on day 1 due to the switchbacks. It is a total of 11km and has a steep climb.
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Janet
Asked on August 10th, 2022
Please provide how many miles hiking per day during the tour
Tour Details
- G AdventuresOperator•Written August 2022
  Day 1: 11km return
  Day 2: Hiking 1 of either Crypt Lake (20km) or Carthew Summit Trail (20km)
  Day 3: 3.5km
  Day 4: 16km
  Day 5: No included hike scheduled - choose your own adventure
  Day 6: 9km
  Day 7: 20km
  Day 8: No hiking
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Katie
Asked on June 8th, 2022
How many hours of hiking are expected on each day? a group hike together at about the same speed? when it say hike full day, does that mean to hike about 8 hours? on Day 8, at what time people can return to Calgary? why it says private transportation 8 hours?
Tour Details
- G AdventuresOperator•Written June 2022
  Thank you for your inquiry. Please find attached a copy of the full itinerary with detailed tour notes, which reflects in-depth information relating to the hikes and transportation that can be expected on tour.

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