Banff to Lake Louise Snow Adventure Tour

Small Group Adventures for:

Couples, Friends & Solos Adults 18+

Women's Adventures Women 18+

Families with Young Adults 20s & Beyond Best for ages 20+ (min. age 18)

Families with Older Teens & 20s Best for ages 17-23 (min. age 14)

Families with Teens & Kids Best for ages 9-17 (min. age 4)

From $4,599 - $4,999 /person

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6 days

5 nights

Activity Levels 1-3

We categorize our trips based on a range of activity levels from leisurely (1) to avid (5) with plenty of options in between.

Premiere Hotels

Premiere Hotels - From lavish luxury to on-trend boutique, offering experiences as unique as the regions we explore.

Casual Plus Hotels - A step above Casual but not quite Premiere.

Casual Hotels - Known for their character, charm and proximity to outdoor adventures and Backroads activities.

Small Luxury Ships - Unpack once and cover more distance on an intimate ship with spacious staterooms and superb amenities.

Banff to Lake Louise Snow Adventure Tour

Small Group Adventures for:

Couples, Friends & Solos Adults 18+

Women's Adventures Women 18+

Families with Young Adults 20s & Beyond Best for ages 20+ (min. age 18)

Families with Older Teens & 20s Best for ages 17-23 (min. age 14)

Families with Teens & Kids Best for ages 9-17 (min. age 4)

6 days

5 nights

Activity Levels 1-3

We categorize our trips based on a range of activity levels from leisurely (1) to avid (5) with plenty of options in between.

Premiere Hotels

Premiere Hotels - From lavish luxury to on-trend boutique, offering experiences as unique as the regions we explore.

Casual Plus Hotels - A step above Casual but not quite Premiere.

Casual Hotels - Known for their character, charm and proximity to outdoor adventures and Backroads activities.

Small Luxury Ships - Unpack once and cover more distance on an intimate ship with spacious staterooms and superb amenities.

2024: Dec 2025: Jan-Feb, Dec 2026: Jan-Feb

From $4,599 - $4,999 /person

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Winter Wonders in the Canadian Rockies' National Parks

Frozen turquoise lakes. Soaring snowcapped mountains. Vistas of quiet forests and meandering rivers that stretch for miles. The muted sound of your footstep on snow. Experience Western Canada's iconic landscapes, exploring icy waterfalls and sparkling glaciers by day, with evenings spent by a roaring fire in exquisite alpine hotels. An epic winter wonderland awaits in the Canadian Rockies. 

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Snowshoe
Ice Walk

Highlights

  • Discover a world of wintery marvels—the limestone walls of Marble Canyon and the stunning beauty of Lake Louise
  • Snowshoe around Emerald Lake, the jewel of Yoho National Park, then slip into a steaming outdoor hot tub
  • Marvel at remarkable scenery of Kootenay's pristine and remote Chickadee Valley, surrounded by imposing glaciers
  • Savor après-activity luxuries from Banff to Lake Louise in our elegant Rocky mountain retreats and luxuriate in sumptuous spas
Canadian Rockies Snow Adventure Tour

Alberta

Start/End Banff

Airports & Travel details*

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Itinerary

Days 1-2

Description

Journey to Kootenay National Park for a snowshoe jaunt through the dramatic beauty of Marble Canyon and the Paint Pots, admiring frozen waterfalls and limestone walls • Watch for moose tracks as you trek along Tokumm Creek • Travel the pathways along the Bow River and in the shadow of Mount Rundle • In the resort town of Banff, a gondola at the base of Sulphur Mountain whisks us to the summit for uninterrupted, 360-degree vistas of snowcapped peaks and valleys.

Accommodations

Nights 1-2

Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel
Banff
Premiere Hotel

Built in the style of a Scottish baronial castle, this exquisite hotel is set in the heart of Banff National Park and offers magnificent panoramic views, luxurious guest rooms and an award-winning 35,000-square-foot spa. Travel + Leisure World's Best. (pool, spa)

Hotels may vary based on departure. Any variations will be displayed when selecting a departure under Dates & Prices.

Day 3

Description

Wearing ice cleats, embark on a memorable trek through Johnston Canyon amid a surreal landscape of icy pillars, turquoise pools and snowy crags to the incredible Cathedral of Ice • Watch ice climbers as they make their way up the frozen falls • Enjoy a soak in the outdoor hot tub, taking in views of Mt. Burgess, Emerald Peak and the pristine alpine scenery • Curl up in front of a roaring fire at our secluded lodge.

Accommodations

Night 3

Emerald Lake Lodge
Yoho National Park
*Casual Hotel

A secluded turn-of-the-century lodge, built of hand-hewn timber and featuring simple cabins nestled in the woods above a spectacular tree-rimmed glacial lake.

Hotels may vary based on departure. Any variations will be displayed when selecting a departure under Dates & Prices.

Days 4-6

Description

Explore frozen Emerald Lake and its stunning alluvial fan on snowshoes • Pass through dense stands of Engelmann spruce and western red cedar until the trail opens up to marvelous views of Mount Goodsir, the highest in Yoho National Park • Snowshoe along the Continental Divide to Ross Lake • Cozy up with a cup of tea in a wingback chair at our elegant mountain retreat, admiring the view of glacier-clad Mount Temple • Ice-skate on the hotel's outdoor rink • Visit Kootenay's pristine and remote Chickadee Valley, surrounded by imposing peaks • A snowshoe trek at the World Heritage site of Lake Louise offers unforgettable views of Mount Victoria and its towering glaciers.

Accommodations

Nights 4-5

Post Hotel & Spa
Lake Louise
Premiere Hotel

This European-style mountain chalet, set on the Pipestone and Bow Rivers, is the epitome of old-world elegance. A Relais & Châteaux member. Travel + Leisure World's Best. (pool, spa)

Hotels may vary based on departure. Any variations will be displayed when selecting a departure under Dates & Prices.

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Hotels

World-Class Hotels

Our hand-selected Premiere hotels offer exceptional hospitality and experiences as special as the regions we explore.

Hotels may vary based on departure. Any variations will be displayed when selecting a departure under Dates & Prices.

Nights 1-2

Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel
Banff

Premiere Hotel

Built in the style of a Scottish baronial castle, this exquisite hotel is set in the heart of Banff National Park and offers magnificent panoramic views, luxurious guest rooms and an award-winning 35,000-square-foot spa. Travel + Leisure World's Best. (pool, spa)

Night 3

Emerald Lake Lodge
Yoho National Park

*Casual Hotel

A secluded turn-of-the-century lodge, built of hand-hewn timber and featuring simple cabins nestled in the woods above a spectacular tree-rimmed glacial lake.

Nights 4-5

Post Hotel & Spa
Lake Louise

Premiere Hotel

This European-style mountain chalet, set on the Pipestone and Bow Rivers, is the epitome of old-world elegance. A Relais & Châteaux member. Travel + Leisure World's Best. (pool, spa)

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