You will usually eat out in local restaurants recommended by the tour leader. To help you budget, meals cost on average:

Hotel breakfasts: 15-20 Canadian dollars (US$11-US$15)

Lunches: 20-25 dollars (US$15-US$19)

Dinners: 30-50 dollars (US$23-US$38), this does not include alcoholic beverages

Drinks cost on average:

Wine: 15-20 dollars (US$11-15) per glass

Beer: 8-12 dollars (US$6-US$9) per bottle

A tip of approximately 17%-20% is added to group meals in Canadian restaurants. Applicable taxes will also be added to all listed menu prices.

Your tour leader may offer your group the option to operate a lunch-only food kitty, this has proven to be a popular alternative to three daily restaurant meals. Leaders will explain this option while on tour, and the whole group will have to agree for this system to run.

Please make sure we are aware of any special meal requirements before travelling. We will do all we can to accommodate various dietary requirements but certain food types can be limited in certain parts of North America.

Discover Yoho National Park, a quieter corner of the Rockies where mountains crowd the sky. Feel the spray at Takakkaw Falls, among Canada’s tallest cascades, then follow lakeside paths around Emerald Lake, its vivid hue created by fine glacial silt suspended in the water.

Walk through subalpine forest scented with spruce and fir while peaks reflect off glassy shallows. Your leader highlights the park’s geology and wildlife corridors along the Kicking Horse River, with time to pause for photos and immerse yourself in this serene alpine amphitheatre.

Glide above the treeline on the Jasper SkyTram to the high alpine of Whistlers Mountain. Step out into cool mountain air for short summit paths and panoramic views across the Athabasca Valley, with peaks like Edith Cavell and Pyramid Mountain on the horizon.

Interpretive displays explain the fragile tundra ecosystem and how weather shapes life at elevation. This aerial ascent is at additional cost and bookable on tour, offering a spectacular perspective over Jasper National Park’s lakes, rivers, and ranges.

Glide across turquoise water in a classic cedar canoe, canoeing on Lake Louise or the jewel-toned Moraine Lake. Watch peaks ripple in reflection and hear the soft dip of paddles echo against surrounding cliffs.

This serene perspective reveals subtle color shifts and the scale of cirque walls towering above. Rentals are at additional cost and bookable on tour, with staff providing life jackets and basic instruction before you set out across these iconic glacial lakes.

Ascend high above the Bow Valley on the Banff Gondola to the summit of Sulphur Mountain. Follow the ridge boardwalk to sweeping lookouts where the townsite, Cascade Mountain, and distant peaks align in a grand mountain panorama.

Exhibits explore alpine weather and wildlife, while open-air decks are perfect for photography. This uplifting ride is at additional cost and bookable on tour, ideal for capturing golden-hour light over Canada’s first national park.

Stand on the shores of Lake Louise and gaze toward Victoria Glacier, then continue to Moraine Lake in the storied Valley of the Ten Peaks. Join your leader for a tailored hike that frames these turquoise lakes against cliff bands, larch forests, and high summits.

Learn why rock flour creates such intense color and how glaciers carved these classic U-shaped valleys. From the famous rockpile viewpoint to quieter forest tracks, every angle delivers a new composition—iconic scenery that defines the spirit of the Canadian Rockies.

Join your leader for a guided hike in Banff National Park, choosing a route that matches the group’s interests—from riverside paths to panoramic viewpoints over the Bow Valley. Breathe crisp alpine air as you move through conifer forest into open meadows and rocky overlooks.

Founded in 1885, Banff is Canada’s oldest national park, known for wildlife corridors and protected landscapes shaped by ice and fire. Expect sweeping vistas, storytelling on geology and ecology, and time to absorb the Rockies’ scale from carefully chosen vantage points.

Step onto ancient ice during a guided walk on the Athabasca Glacier, part of the vast Columbia Icefield. Follow expert guides across wind-scoured surfaces, peer into blue crevasses, and feel the chill radiating from centuries-old ice underfoot.

Hear how snowfall compacts into glacial ice and slowly flows like a frozen river, shaping the valleys below. This add-on is at additional cost and bookable on tour; all safety equipment and instruction are provided by specialist glacier guides, with routes adapted to conditions.

Saddle up for mountain biking on forested singletrack and lakeside loops around Jasper National Park. Pedal beneath spruce and fir, skirting mirror-calm waters and glacial moraines while the scent of pine and earth fills the air.

Routes can include gentle circuits by Pyramid Lake and Lac Beauvert or more technical trails, depending on experience. Bike hire and optional guiding are at additional cost and bookable on tour; your leader can point you toward terrain that matches your comfort level.

Unwind in the steaming pools of Miette Hot Springs, the hottest mineral springs in the Canadian Rockies, cooled to a soothing 40°C mineral pools. Soak muscles after hiking as mountain ridgelines frame the valley beyond.

Mineral-rich waters have drawn visitors here for a century, pairing alpine views with deep relaxation. This restorative interlude is at additional cost and bookable on tour, with optional cold-plunge pools to invigorate circulation between blissfully warm immersions.

Charge through glacier-fed waves on the Kicking Horse River during a guided white-water rafting adventure. Paddle as a team through frothing rapids, drift past canyon walls, and feel the spray as the Rockies’ cold waters surge beneath your raft.

Professional river guides provide gear, safety briefings, and route choices matched to conditions. This adrenaline-rich outing is at additional cost and bookable on tour, delivering a fresh, river-level view of Yoho’s dramatic valley landscape.

Clip into a steel cable and scale airy ridgelines on a guided via ferrata at Kicking Horse Mountain Resort. Traverse ladders and iron rungs on exposed rock faces while secured to the route, with sweeping views over the Dogtooth Range.

Guides outfit you with harness and helmet, coaching steady footwork and confident movement at elevation. This cliff-side challenge is at additional cost and bookable on tour, with route options designed for first-timers and adventurous climbers alike.

Learn about Rockies wildlife conservation at the Kicking Horse Grizzly Bear Refuge, home to resident bear “Boo.” Observe from safe viewing areas while naturalists explain behavior, habitat needs, and the rescue story behind this protected sanctuary.

Interpretive talks deepen understanding of human-wildlife coexistence and seasonal habits. This educational visit is at additional cost and bookable on tour, offering a respectful, close-up perspective on one of North America’s most emblematic animals.

Lift off for helicopter flightseeing above serrated ridges, braided rivers, and shimmering icefields. Hover near hanging glaciers and trace the curvature of U-shaped valleys far below for a photographer’s-eye view of the peaks.

Pilots share commentary on geology, glaciers, and wildlife corridors as the landscape unfolds beneath your skids. This thrilling aerial perspective is at additional cost and bookable on tour; flights typically depart from the Bow Valley area and are weather-dependent.

Saddle up for a classic Rockies experience on a guided horseback ride along riverside paths and forest trails near Banff. Clip-clop beneath towering peaks as wranglers share stories of park history and backcountry traditions.

Routes are chosen for scenery and comfort, with gentle terrain and steady mounts suited to beginners. This Western-flavored outing is at additional cost and bookable on tour, connecting Banff’s ranching heritage with today’s protected landscapes.

Explore at your own pace with a bike rental, pedaling Banff’s riverside pathways or Golden’s forested trails. Coast beside the Bow River or follow valley routes framed by peaks and wildflower meadows.

Your leader can point out scenic circuits and photo stops that fit your time and energy. Rentals are at additional cost and bookable on tour, with options ranging from casual cruisers to full-suspension mountain bikes for rougher terrain.

Slip into a canoe and trace the tranquil channels of the Bow River or the marshy edges of Vermilion Lakes, with mountain reflections flickering beside your bow. Enjoy gentle canoeing close to town as osprey and waterfowl patrol the shallows.

Staff provide equipment and basic pointers before you push off. This calm-water outing is at additional cost and bookable on tour, offering a peaceful counterpoint to high-alpine hiking days.

Explore the Rockies’ most dramatic slot canyon on a guided walk along Maligne Canyon, where a rushing karst river has carved water-sculpted limestone into narrow chasms more than 50m deep. Cross a series of bridges for changing angles on waterfalls, frothing pools, and echoing rock walls.

Your leader unpacks the canyon’s story in the Palliser Formation, a limestone laid down in a tropical sea and re-shaped by ice and time. Look for ravens wheeling overhead and rare black swifts nesting on moist cliff faces as spray cools the forested trail.

Travel one of the world’s great mountain roads on the Icefields Parkway, tracing jade rivers, hanging glaciers, and serrated peaks of the Columbia Icefield. Pause to take in the color-shifting blues of Peyto Lake from Bow Summit, where glacial silt paints the water an otherworldly turquoise.

Built to reveal the Rockies’ raw drama, this highway threads through high passes and deep valleys. Keep watch for bighorn sheep and mountain goats along road cuts, and pause for photos and reflection at viewpoints that showcase the sheer scale of Canada’s premier alpine corridor.

Meet the group for a relaxed evening in downtown Calgary and meet your tour leader over a convivial group welcome dinner. Share first impressions, pick up local tips, and toast the journey ahead as the city’s Bow River skyline glows at dusk.

Discover how Calgary blends ranching roots with modern energy, where menus celebrate Alberta beef and prairie produce. This friendly introduction sets the tone for the days to come, with ample time to ask questions and settle into the rhythm of travel across the Canadian Rockies.