7 Days | Adventure through the magnificence of the Canadian Rockies
Though they formed some 75 million years ago, there’s no time like the present to pay the Canadian Rockies a visit. Over the course of this seven-day adventure, you’ll travel up and down the Icefields Parkway and see all the natural highlights the Rockies have to offer: impossibly blue lakes, rushing glacial waterfalls and maybe even a classically Canadian critter or two. Breathe in views of Lake Louise, Moraine Lake and Peyto Lake, cruise along Maligne Lake for a view of enchanting Spirit Island, walk along Athabasca Glacier, and get a birds-eye view of Banff from the top of Sulphur Mountain. If those peaks weren’t enough, there’s also the chance to pique your curiosity during a guided Indigenous Medicine walk of Banff National Park. Why wait to see it any longer?
Trip overview
- Start
- Calgary, Canada
- Finish
- Calgary, Canada
- Theme
- Explorer
- Destinations
- Canada
- Physical rating
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- Style
- Comfort
- Ages
- Min 15
- Group size
- Min 1 - Max 12
- Trip code
- SEKW
- See the Athabasca Glacier up close and personal during a walk on an arm of the Columbia Icefield, an experience that will feel other-worldly.
- Cruise on the magical Maligne Lake, soaking up the mountain views as you navigate to the iconic – and culturally significant – Spirit Island.
- Soak up traditional knowledge about Banff’s flora and fauna on an Indigenous Medicine Walk around the national park.
- Find yourself in a fairytale at Moraine Lake, with its deep blue surface surrounded by towering mountain peaks.
- Finish your adventure at the top of Sulphur Mountain, having a restaurant dinner with an unbeatable and unforgettable view of the Rockies.
- By travelling on this trip, you’ll learn about our Intrepid Foundation partner, Water First. Donations support their work to provide critical clean, safe water for indigenous communities in Canada. Intrepid will double the impact by dollar-matching all post-trip donations made to The Intrepid Foundation.
- As we're travelling through the mountains, the weather can be unpredictable. We advise wearing layers at all times of the year in case conditions change during the day. At night the temperature can really drop, so make sure you have warm clothing with you.
- In summer, especially in July and August, be prepared for insects. This is mosquito and black fly season so it's important to bring insect repellent, which will help prevent you from being bitten.
View the itinerary for departures between 01 January 2024 - 31 December 2024
Itinerary
Inclusions
6 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 2 dinners
Private Vehicle
Hotels (6 nights)
- Visit to Moraine Lake (seasonal)
- Jasper National Park
- Jasper - Maligne Lake cruise
- Banff National Park
- Columbia Icefield Adventure - Athabasca Glacier Explorer
- Banff - Indigenous Medicine Walk
- Banff - Cable Car up Sulphur Mountain
Dates and availability
Important notes
1. Your adventure begins with a welcome meeting at 6pm on Day 1 in Calgary.
2. On the final day, this trip finishes at approximately 12 pm on arrival in Calgary. You will be dropped at the same location as the joining point. If departing this day, please do not book any flights before 3 pm.
3. A single supplement is available on this trip.
4. Please note that the legal drinking age in the US is 21 and in some parts of Canada it's 19.
5. MAY 24, 2025 DEPARTURE:
The Maligne Lake Cruise will not be available on this departure. Instead, you will join a local expert for a wildlife tour in Jasper National Park. You will still be able to visit Maligne Lake for a walk and photos.
6. We are not able to book airport shuttle service for North America trips. North America has convenient taxi and rideshare options from all airports, as well as public transport systems in major hub cities. Please check the joining and finishing point instructions listed in the Essential Trip Information.
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