What To Expect

Day 1: Arrival in Canmore

• Your journey begins with a private transfer from Calgary International Airport to Canmore. After settling into your accommodations, we’ll gather for a welcome dinner at Sauvage—renowned for its intimate atmosphere and hyper-local, "forest-to-table" tasting menus. This evening is the perfect opportunity to connect over an exceptional meal and review the week’s itinerary. -Driving time: 1 hr 30 min

  Duration: 2 hours

  Admission Included: YES

Day 2: Ha Ling Hike

• You begin the week by exploring Canmore’s iconic Ha Ling Peak. The steady effort of the ascent is rewarded with sweeping views of the Bow Valley, Mount Rundle, and surrounding peaks. This hike is a powerful introduction to the terrain and scale of the Canadian Rockies. -Driving time: 15 min -Duration: 7.6 km (4.7 mi), 3-5 hours -Elevation: +/- 800 m (2,625 ft)

  Duration: 5 hours

  Admission Included: YES

Day 3: Lake O'Hara

• Today you enter the most exclusive alpine area in the Canadian Rockies. With private permits secured, we bypass the public lottery for a day of unparalleled hiking. You’ll choose from the area’s legendary routes: the serene shores of Lake O’Hara, the heights of Lake Oesa, or the world-renowned Alpine Circuit. -Driving time: 1 hr -Duration: 9-12 km (5.6-7.5 mi), 4-6 hours -Elevation: +150 m / -200 m

  Duration: 6 hours

  Admission Included: YES

Day 4: Lake Louise Hike

• Choose between two classic Lake Louise hikes offering unique perspectives on this breathtaking hamlet. Options include the Plain of Six Glaciers or the Lake Agnes and Beehive routes. Both include incredible glacier views and a stop at the historic Lake Agnes Teahouse. -Driving time: 1 hr -Duration: 13.8 km (8.6 mi), 4-6 hours -Elevation: +/- 600 m (1,970 ft)

  Duration: 6 hours

  Admission Included: NOT_APPLICABLE

Day 5: Iceline Trail Hike

• You head west into Yoho National Park for one of the most dramatic days of the trip. Starting near Takakkaw Falls, the trail climbs steadily alongside waterfalls and icefields before opening onto a high alpine bench with expansive glacier views. -Driving time: 1 hr -Duration: 10-20 km (6.2-12.4 mi), 5-7 hours -Elevation: +/- 700 m (2,300 ft)

  Duration: 7 hours

  Admission Included: YES

Day 6: Paget Lookout & Sherbrooke Lake Hike

• A steady climb leads to the historic Paget Lookout for a bird’s-eye view of Kicking Horse Valley. From there, we continue to Sherbrooke Lake, a quiet, forest-framed alternative to the region’s busier glacial lakes. -Driving time: 1 hr -Duration: 10 km (6.2 mi), 4-5 hours -Elevation: +/- 550 m (1,800 ft)

  Duration: 5 hours

  Admission Included: YES

Day 7: Stanley Glacier Hike

• Your final full hiking day explores a landscape shaped by both destruction and renewal. After making our way through forests regrowing after wildfires, the trail opens into cliffs, waterfalls, and views of the Stanley Glacier. It’s a powerful closing chapter to the week. -Driving time: 45 min -Duration: 11 km (6.8 mi), 4-6 hours -Elevation: +/- 600 m (1,970 ft)

  Duration: 6 hours

  Admission Included: YES

Day 8: Departure

• Enjoy a delicious, leisurely breakfast before taking a private transfer back to Calgary International Airport with your luggage and memories in tow. -Driving time: 1 hr 30 min

  Duration: 2 hours

  Admission Included: YES