8 Days Luxury Hiking Tour in Banff Kootenay and Yoho

Overview

Day by day itinerary

1. 1Arrival 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

   Meals: Dinner: A hosted fine-dining experience featuring hyper-local, seasonal ingredients sourced from the surrounding landscape.

   Overnight: Overnight at Everwild 4* Hotel, Canmore

2. 2Ha 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)

   Meals: Breakfast: A high-protein mountain breakfast at the lodge featuring locally roasted coffee and fresh regional staples. · Lunch: A gourmet "Guide’s Pack" trail lunch with artisan local meats and fresh-brewed summit espresso.

   Overnight: Overnight at Everwild 4* Hotel, Canmore

3. 3Lake 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

   Meals: Breakfast: A hearty lodge breakfast designed to provide sustained energy for a full day in the high alpine. · Lunch: Nutrient-dense trailside fare including handmade energy bars and local Alberta cheeses.

   Overnight: Overnight at Everwild 4* Hotel, Canmore

4. 4Lake 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)

   Meals: Breakfast: Freshly prepared regional breakfast favorites to fuel your exploration of the Lake Louise corridor. · Lunch: A signature gourmet wrap and artisan snacks paired with panoramic glacial views.

   Overnight: Overnight at Everwild 4* Hotel, Canmore

5. 5Iceline 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)

   Meals: Breakfast: A robust meal of eggs, high-quality meats, and grains to prepare for the strenuous Iceline ascent. · Lunch: Fresh, locally sourced trekking lunch served alongside the active glaciers of the President Range.

   Overnight: Overnight at Everwild 4* Hotel, Canmore

6. 6Paget 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)

   Meals: Breakfast: A balanced mountain breakfast served with fresh fruit and locally roasted Kicking Horse coffee. · Lunch: A curated selection of high-energy trail snacks and a savory artisan sandwich.

   Overnight: Overnight at Everwild 4* Hotel, Canmore

7. 7Stanley 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)

   Meals: Breakfast: A final full-service lodge breakfast to fuel the journey into the Kootenay peaks. · Lunch: A celebratory trailside lunch featuring premium Alberta beef and specialized recovery snacks.

   Overnight: Overnight at Everwild 4* Hotel, Canmore

8. 8Departure⌄

   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

   Meals: Breakfast: A relaxed, high-end farewell breakfast to conclude your luxury Rockies experience.