12 days tour

Hiking In The Canadian Rockies And Canoe Tour

This tour includes:

Guide

Our friendly, qualified guides are familiar with the areas, know the ideal hiking trails for each season, the local history, the best swimming holes, the nicest restaurants and most interesting shops. The Canadian west has so many enchanting and unspoiled regions to offer, our guides show you the hidden natural treasures away from the much visited attractions. They are not merely drivers but accompany you on all hikes, and just like their guests they are looking forward to relax by the evening campfires.

Others

Welcome gift Admission to the National Parks 2-person canoes with paddles, life vests and safety equipment Canoe training Canoe bags in various sizes

Transport

You travel in a comfortable, air conditioned 15-seater minibus in small groups of up to twelve passengers plus your guide who is also the driver. Luggage, trekking and group equipment is transported in a trailer. Airport transfers are included.

Accommodation

For the first and last night of this tour we use good middle class hotels with private bathrooms and usually two beds per room. Breakfasts are included with the hotels. For the other nights we supply one tent per two persons. The tents are rated as 4-person tents. With only two persons there is plenty of room for luggage and some privacy. The ground sheet and one hard-foam mattress per person is included.

Hygieneprotocol

While travelling in your Timberwolf Tours group, handwashing, sanitizing and masks will be used as per the current local Covid -19 standard. Regular hygiene, washing hands and equipment while cooking, cleaning high touch surfaces daily and maintaining distance, continue as part of our regular practice.

Not included:

Meals

Meals are not included during the HIKING PART of the tour. Everybody pays into a "food kitty" at the start of the tour. The group decides the meal plan. The guide has suggestions and recipes and will gladly look after the grocery shopping. You need about $15.00 per day for the three camping meals. The guides are perfectly able to do the kitchen chores alone, but will certainly accept your help. They also appreciate your suggestions for new dishes. You will be amazed what a variety of delights can be prepared on the camp fire, fresh, healthy, balanced and abundant. Special dietary requirements can be accommodated. During the CANOE TRIP all meals are provided, from lunch on day 9 to lunch on day 13.

Others

Personal equipment Sleeping bag and self inflating mattress can be supplied upon request and if available.

Optional

Optional activities are not included Whitewater rafting in Banff Trail riding in Jasper Bike rental in Jasper Fishing license and gear

Insurance

Travel insurance is not included but strongly recommended.

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Itinerary of your trip Hiking In The Canadian Rockies And Canoe Tour

  • Day 1 Day 1: Meet Your Guide And Fellow Adventurers
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 1: Meet Your Guide And Fellow Adventurers

      Transfer from the Calgary airport to your hotel. You meet your guide and fellow travellers for the pre-trip information with the guide in the hotel.

  • Day 2 Day 2: The Town Of Banff And First East Hike
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 2: The Town Of Banff And First East Hike

      Through ranch country in the foothills you reach Banff National Park. In the generously laid out, forested campground (showers) you pitch your tent for the next two nights. Lunch on the campground and then you go for the first hike, perhaps following the shore of Lake Minnewanka or one if the many mountain trails around Banff. Dinner on the campground by the fire. Walking time 2 โ€“ 3 hours.

  • Day 3 Day 3: A Choice Of Amazing Trails In Banff National Park
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 3: A Choice Of Amazing Trails In Banff National Park

      Full day hike A full day hike into the mountains. Your guide knows the best destinations for the time of the year, even the lesser known. For example 7.5 km with 725 m gain (4.7 mi, 2415 ft) to a hidden lake and perhaps another 2 km into the pass at 2470 m (8225 ft). After the workout you might want to relax in the warm sulphur pool or browse through the stores and boutiques in the little town of Banff. Walking time 5 โ€“ 7 hours

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Tour leaving from Calgary

Calgary is a cosmopolitan city in the beautiful province of Alberta in Canada. It is a city that has grown in the last years and has a lot of sites of interest. From Calgary you can visit the surrounding areas to go on outdoor activities that are related to ecotourism and winter sports.

Experience Style

Experience Style

Mixed

There will be challenging activities such as hiking, biking, canyoning and trekking, but youโ€™re also going to have other means of transportation and relaxed moments to just chill.

Accomodation level

Accomodation level

Medium

This accommodation includes essential services like a hot shower, electricity, and a nice and comfy bed.

Experience Type

Experience Type

Small Group

Youโ€™ll be accompanied by a small group of travelers just like you.

Physical Rating

Physical Rating

Average

There are several physical activities that last from 2 to 6 hours in easy terrains, low altitude flats, or water experiences. Please ask if youโ€™re not sure this applies to you.

Age range

Age range

Min: 12 / Max: 85

Age range allowed for this experience.

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