Banff, Jasper, and Yoho National Parks
Credit: R. Classen
Credit: Robert Bohrer
Credit: Robert Bohrer
Trip Type: Small Group Adventure
Territory: North America
Region: Rocky Mountains
Trip Price: From $4,395
Single Supplement: $1,300
On-Trip Airfare:
Duration: 7 days/6 nights
Trip Begins/Ends: Calgary, Alberta / Calgary, Alberta
Minimum Travelers: 2 travelers
Maximum Travelers: 16 travelers
Pricing detailed for this Small Group Adventure is based upon double occupancy. Additional charges for single travelers and any on-trip airfare required for the trip apply. A booking deposit is required to reserve your space. Small Group Adventure pricing includes all lodging, meals (unless otherwise noted), activities, baggage handling, transportation, and guide service. Not included are travel costs to/from gateway cities, guide gratuities, and personal incidentals including, but not limited to, trip cancellation/interruption insurance, alcoholic beverages, and laundry service. Travel with Off the Beaten Path requires agreement to our standard Terms & Conditions.
No Sweat - 1-2 miles of walking or hiking per day, plus easy activities
Nice & Active – 3-6 miles of hiking or walking per day, plus physically active exploration
High Five! – 5-12 miles of hiking per day, plus possible peak bagging or other action-oriented fun
This trip takes place at elevations of about 5,000+ feet, with 6-8 hours each day spent outside in potentially inclement weather. Activities include a guided glacier trek and hikes ranging from 1 to 5 miles in length.
Most all of our Small Group Adventures can be made private to just your traveling troupe. Just give us a call at (800) 445-2995 and tell us that you would like to “make it private”!
Generally, there are two ways to make a small group adventure private. First, you could capture one of our published departure dates for just your group. In order to achieve this, we have to have sufficient space available to create a separate private trip. Second, we could take the details of this itinerary and fashion it for just your group on dates of your choosing. For this, too, we just need to review your interest, group size, and preferred timing in order to create the trip.
In all cases, the process begins with a phone call so give us a ring at (800) 445-2995 and after just a few minutes gathering information, we can set to the task of making your trip a reality!
The first day of our journey begins with a drive from Calgary to Emerald Lake Lodge, located in Yoho National Park. Along the way we'll take in the breathtaking views at Lake Louise and the crystal-clear waters of Moraine Lake, even take a relaxing picnic lunch by the waterfront. After arriving at the Lodge, we'll have some free time to explore and get to know your fellow travelers and guides before dinner.
Today you'll have the chance to visit one of Canada's highest waterfalls, glacier-fed Takakkaw Falls. Loosely translated from the Cree language, Takakkaw means something like "it is magnificent." You'll understand why, standing at the base of the falls looking up at 991 feet of rushing water above you. We'll have a few options for hikes today, including a UNESCO world heritage site and Natural Bridge.
While making our way to Jasper, we'll have the chance to experience how a stroll on a glacier feels.We'll don outfitter-provided crampons and trekking poles and embark on a 2 to 3 hour hike across the Athabasca Glacier on the Columbia Icefield.
The highlight of the day leads you to explore Edith Cavell Meadows in Jasper National Park. Wild-flowers abound and stand out in stark contrast to the hanging glacier. We'll continue our exploration of Jasper National Park and eventually make our way back to town for dinner.
This morning we'll travel back down the Icefields Parkway, and wind our way along the Continental Divide. Stops along the way include Pyramid Lake, Patricia Lake, and Athabasca Falls. Later in the day we'll arrive at our accommodations in Banff, the cozy, rustic Buffalo Mountain Lodge
Today brings a full day in the Banff area with guides choice of hiking locations throughout the day, with a stop at Johnston Falls. After a lunch stop at the eminent Banff Springs Hotel, enjoy a leisurely afternoon with time to check out the historic town of Banff.
After breakfast, we'll return to Calgary for flights home, with a head full of memories and a camera full of stunning photos
The exquisite Emerald Lake Lodge sits on the shores of Emerald Lake in the heart of Yoho National Park. Built of hand-hewn timber and featuring massive stone fireplaces, the lodge includes an elegant dining room, quite reading and sitting rooms. The Lodge features a dry sauna, state of the art outdoor hot tub, and fitness room.
After a full day of adventuring, enjoy a glass of wine and take in the beautiful views of Pyramid Mountain and Lake. About 3.5 miles outside of Jasper, this alpine-style resortprovides great access for exploring Jasper National Park.
Located on Tunnel Mountain, Buffalo Mountain Lodge is a peaceful mountain retreat just 15 minutes from downtown Banff. Surrounded by fir, pine and spruce trees the lodge is a tranquil get away yet just steps from shopping, restaurants, galleries and the endless array of outdoor recreation in Banff National Park. Beautifully decorated each room features wood-burning fireplaces cozy duvets and many feature private balconies or patios where guests can sit and enjoy the nature that surrounds them.
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