Above the Clouds: Your Ultimate Canadian Rockies Hiking Holiday
Embarking on a hiking adventure in the Canadian Rockies is like stepping into a postcard-perfect wilderness—towering peaks, turquoise lakes, and breathtaking trails await. Our Canadian Rockies Hiking Holiday combines the region’s most iconic trails, glacier hikes, and scenic viewpoints into one unforgettable experience.
As a Level 4 hiking trip, this adventure is designed to challenge and inspire. With a carefully crafted itinerary that builds endurance throughout the week, we’re confident you’ll be up for the journey!
5 Incredible Highlights of This Canadian Rockies Hiking Adventure
1. Banff National Park: A Gateway to Natural Splendor
Your journey begins in Banff National Park, Canada’s first national park and a UNESCO World Heritage site. Here, you’ll explore turquoise glacial lakes, hike through ancient forests, and witness dramatic mountain peaks.
Top highlights in Banff include:
✔ Moraine Lake & Lake Louise – Iconic, glacier-fed lakes with stunning reflections of the surrounding peaks.
✔ Scenic trails through alpine meadows – Encounter breathtaking landscapes, waterfalls, and abundant wildlife.
2. Iconic Hikes: Exploring the Best of the Rockies
The Canadian Rockies Hiking Holiday features a lineup of bucket-list hikes, including:
✔ Plain of Six Glaciers Trail (Day 3) – A breathtaking hike revealing towering glaciers, alpine scenery, and an optional stop at the historic tea house.
✔ Larch Valley Trail (Late-Season Bonus!) – If you’re joining us in September, the golden larch trees transform the valley into a photographer’s dream.
✔ Lake O’Hara’s Alpine Circuit – One of Canada’s most scenic hikes, offering jaw-dropping views of the Rockies.
Whether you prefer lush valleys, glacial views, or high alpine ridges, this trip delivers diverse landscapes at every turn.
3. Iceline Trail & Takakkaw Falls: Hiking in Yoho National Park
Among the most stunning waterfalls in the Canadian Rockies, Takakkaw Falls plunges 850 feet into the Yoho Valley. Its name comes from a Cree expression meaning “it is magnificent”—and it truly is!
✔ The Iceline Trail follows the edge of the Emerald Glacier, offering panoramic views of Yoho Valley, glacial moraines, and rocky ridgelines.
✔ Hike through dramatic high-alpine terrain, with stunning overlooks of rushing rivers, glaciers, and rugged peaks.
4. A Rustic Yet Cozy Hostel Experience
Ever dreamed of a summer camp for adventurous adults? That’s exactly what you’ll get on this trip!
✔ We have a whole hostel to ourselves, complete with a cozy wood-burning stove, communal kitchen, and riverside seating.
✔ Unlike hotel stays where everyone retreats to their rooms, our group bonds over home-cooked meals prepared by your guides.
✔ Located in the heart of the Canadian Rockies, this stay offers easy access to our daily hikes.
For the first and last nights, we’ll stay in a comfortable hotel near Calgary Airport for convenience.
5. Athabasca Glacier Trek: A Once-in-a-Lifetime Icefield Experience
On Day 5, we’ll explore the Athabasca Glacier, part of the Columbia Icefield, where you’ll get an up-close look at an ancient glacier that is actively receding.
✔ Hike on the glacier itself, with a guided experience walking among crevasses, ice formations, and breathtaking alpine scenery.
✔ Drink fresh glacial water and learn about the fast-changing environment of this icy wonderland.
✔ Witness history in the making – the glacier recedes by approximately 5 meters per year, meaning this landscape is constantly evolving.
What to Pack for This Trip
We offer two departures for this adventure—one in July and one in September.
✔ July: Expect longer daylight hours, vibrant wildflowers, and warm daytime temperatures.
✔ September: Cooler temps, fewer mosquitoes, and golden larch trees in peak autumn color.
Pack accordingly! You’ll find a detailed packing list on the trip page here.
Join Us in the Canadian Rockies!
From Banff’s legendary trails to the remote beauty of Yoho and the Columbia Icefield, this women’s hiking trip offers an unparalleled adventure through one of the world’s most spectacular mountain ranges.
✔ Hike iconic trails and hidden gems
✔ Experience a once-in-a-lifetime glacier trek
✔ Stay in a private hostel with a fun, social atmosphere
✔ Witness incredible alpine scenery at every turn
Spots are limited—join us now for an unforgettable Canadian Rockies adventure!
