Canada | Banff & Jasper | Adult Only

Early morning pick-ups in Calgary. After a short welcome meeting, loosen up with your first bike ride. The Legacy Trail offers some of the most breathtaking panoramas in all of Banff National Park. Fuel up with a trailside picnic before taking a scenic walk to Marble Canyon’s impressive waterfall. Dinner tonight will be served at the Baker Creek Bistro. Relax for the rest of the night at the Baker Creek Chalet, your home for the next three nights.

About Baker Creek Chalets

Nestled in a peaceful wooded setting, beside Baker Creek, this lodge and cabins blend magically into their surroundings, far from the bustle of Lake Louise. Baker Creek is an intimate casual mountain resort consisting of log chalets, lodge suites, a Bistro restaurant, and a Heritage Executive Conference Centre. It is family-owned and operated year round. Baker Creek is the perfect central location to explore mountain lakes, drive, hike, bike, snowshoe, cross-country ski, downhill ski, or just relax surrounded by some of the most famous scenery in the world.

Embark on a full-day hike over Sentinel Pass, rated one of the top hikes in Banff. Ascend from turquoise Moraine Lake past larch trees and alpine meadows to a delicious lunch. Take in spectacular vistas of Paradise Valley from nearly 8,900 feet atop the pass. Enjoy an amazing meal at The Station tonight, a guide favorite!

Wake up early today for a scenic morning drive along the Icefield Parkway past numerous ice fields and glaciers. Arrive at Athabasca Glacier on the edge of Jasper National Park, where you’re outfitted in crampons and walking sticks. Spend the day hiking the glacier alongside a mountain guide, learning about its formation and the powerful way it shapes the land. Shuttle back to the Baker Creek Chalets for some R&R before tonight’s dinner.

After a hearty breakfast, gear up for a new and exciting adventure as we shuttle to our put-in before tackling the rapids of the Kicking Horse River. After working up your appetite, indulge in a freshly prepared meal along the riverside. Spend the afternoon enjoying the splendor of Lake Louise. Learn about the lakeside hotel’s colorful history as you explore the inside of Chateau Lake Louise. Hike the lakeshore trail and learn why the colors are so vibrantly turquoise. After your spectacular day, enjoy dinner at a local’s favorite as you explore Banff on your own tonight. Your home for the next two nights will be the beautiful Banff Royal Canadian Lodge.

About the Royal Canadian Lodge

Located in the heart of the mountain town, Royal Canadian Lodge is the quintessential Canadian lodge, with a distinctive Rundle Rock fireplace and walls covered in Canadian artwork.

The rooms are elegantly appointed with custom-made Canadian furnishings and Canadian artwork. The oversized bathrooms have an Alberta granite-topped vanity and a full bathtub and shower. Considered one of Canada’s premier national parks, Banff National Park has been designated a World Heritage Site, renowned for its majestic mountain ranges and pristine mountain lakes and forests.

Bike to Cascade Ponds on the golf course nestled at the foot of the Canadian Rockies. An amazing picnic made by your guides will fuel you up for another spectacular bike. Pedal to Lake Minnewanka, Banff’s largest lake, and Two Jack Lake and take advantage of the awe-inspiring views as the mountains reflect off of the turquoise lake waters. Tick off a bucket list item and plunge into the glacial waters of Two Jack Lake! Our farewell dinner will be served at the Evergreen Restaurant at the lodge tonight.

A short shuttle will bring us to our trailhead where we will have time for one more hike around Johnson Lake. Shuttle back to Calgary to be dropped off at the airport or your hotel for your departure home.

*Trip itineraries are subject to change without notice due to road, weather, and other factors outside of our control, for the safety and enjoyment of our guests, as deemed necessary and appropriate by Austin Adventures