Banff to Yoho Women's Walking & Hiking Tour

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6 days

5 nights

Activity Levels 2-4

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

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Banff to Yoho Women's Walking & Hiking Tour

Women
Women
ALSO AVAILABLE FOR:
Couples, Friends & Solos

Small Group Adventures for:

Couples, Friends & Solos Adults 18+

Women's Adventures Women 18+

30s & 40s Adults 30-49

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

Families with Teens & 20s Best for ages 16-23 (min. age 14)

Families with Kids & Teens Best for ages 7-17 (min. age 4)

6 days

5 nights

Activity Levels 2-4

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 - Experience the world’s best, from lavish luxury to chic retreats with prestigious alliances.

Deluxe Hotels - Find modern comforts in extraordinary settings, with great ambience and ample amenities.

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.

2025: Jun-Sep2026: Jun-Sep

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Soaring Peaks & Emerald Lakes of Banff, Lake Louise & Yoho National Park

Think back to the staggering sight of Plain of Six Glaciers. The thunder of Takakkaw Falls in Yoho National Park. Remember the meadows alive with wildflowers. The iridescent blue-green hues of Banff National Park's Lake Louise and Moraine Lake. In those brief seconds before you go back to real life, you'll realize your Canadian Rockies hiking tour experience never really ends.

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Highlights

  • Journey through three of Canada’s national parks, renowned for their pristine environments and dramatic landscapes
  • Walk along alpine trails, flanked by evergreen forests, flowering meadows and towering peaks
  • Admire mountain reflections on the aquamarine Moraine Lake and Lake Louise, then hike to famous Plain of Six Glaciers Teahouse
  • Look for mountain goats, pikas and marmots among the diverse mountain wildlife—perhaps come face-to-face with one of them!
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Canadian Rockies Women Walking & Hiking Tour map

Alberta

Start/End Banff

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Days 1-2

Description

Travel from Banff to Kootenay National Park, crossing a vast wildfire burn area where hardy pink fireweed and yellow columbine herald signs of new growth • Hike into a hanging valley for a view of Stanley Glacier • A forest trail carpeted with buttercups and bunchberry takes you to milky blue Sherbrooke Lake, the largest backcountry glacial lake in Yoho National Park • Hike to Paget Lookout for sublime vistas of pristine glaciers and soaring peaks.

Accommodations

Nights 1-2

Cathedral Mountain Lodge
Yoho National Park
Premiere Hotel

Experience warm hospitality in these rustic, yet refined, log cabins surrounded by stunning mountain scenery along the shore of glacier-fed Kicking Horse River.

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Day 3

Description

Walk through evergreen forests and blooming meadows to sensational views of the Daly Glacier and Yoho Valley • Standing in awe before Canada’s second-highest waterfall, it all makes sense—Takakkaw is Cree for "It is magnificent" • Walk along the shore of aptly named Emerald Lake.

Accommodations

Night 3

Emerald Lake Lodge
Yoho National Park
*Casual Hotel

A secluded turn-of-the-century lodge, built of 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.
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Days 4-6

Description

Hike to one of Banff National Park’s most stunning alpine pastures, alive with wildflowers and wildlife • Soak up views of the glistening Crowfoot Glacier and beautiful Helen Lake • Come evening, relax at our elegant hotel • Admire the jewel-like colors of Lake Louise and Moraine Lake • Switchbacks lead to breathtaking Larch Valley and vistas of the Ten Peaks • Commune with mountain goats, pikas and Clark’s nutcrackers • Hike the classic route from world-renowned Lake Louise to the historic Plain of Six Glaciers Teahouse.

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)

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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.

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Nights 1-2

Cathedral Mountain Lodge
Yoho National Park

Premiere Hotel

Experience warm hospitality in these rustic, yet refined, log cabins surrounded by stunning mountain scenery along the shore of glacier-fed Kicking Horse River.

Night 3

Emerald Lake Lodge
Yoho National Park

*Casual Hotel

A secluded turn-of-the-century lodge, built of 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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Reviewed by 5 customers

I was ready to book my next Backroads adventure by Day 2

Submitted September 2024

By Eileen

From Sacramento

This was my first trip and I loved it! I took my daughter for her college graduation. While she was by far the youngest of the 13 women, it was a very special experience for both of us. Loved that we could choose our own adventure - the longer, more difficult routes or the shorter routes - with no pressure and support no matter which we chose. The leaders were exceptional - personable, flexible, competent, knowledgeable, and fun. Met some great women from across the U.S. Backroads has the secret sauce - from hiring talented people, to finding exceptional accommodations and stunning hikes, to figuring out all of the mechanics (moving people, vans, and supplies, coordinating with hotels, etc.) to make it all work seamlessly.

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Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend to a friend

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The Best Active Trip Ever

Submitted August 2024

By Diane Hatcher

From Chadds Ford, Pa

I was thrilled to have the option of an all women's trip—and this exceeded ALL my expectations. The guides were superlative and handled every detail perfectly from logistics, to providing great lunches, snacks and post hike treats, to knowing exactly when each hiker needed some encouragement and enthusiasm. The scenery was beyond beautiful, and it was wonderful to be able to choose hike duration and hike your own pace. I had the best hike of my life doing the Iceline and Highline Hike—and just knowing I hiked a mountain pass makes me smile. Backroads is truly an exceptional company, and the process was seamless start to finish. Bravo!

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My first Backroads trip. Loved it!! Won't be my last!

Submitted August 2024

By cheryl

From Kennewick WA

Fun and knowledgeable leaders, wonderful accommodations and meals, and beautiful hikes.

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend to a friend

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Backroads Rocks it

Submitted August 2024

By Tracy

From Seattle, WA

Four of us had never travelled together and thought that Backroads might take some of the stress out of planning and executing a week hiking in Canada. Talk about exceeding expectations! The hikes were lovely and we saw many of the Canadian Rockies most beautiful mountains, glaciers, lakes and vistas. Our guides were experienced, knowledgeable, fun and personable - we felt safe and in such good hands the entire week. Lodging was comfortable and we ate well everywhere we stayed. Our goals were exceeded at every turn. After 6 days, we were not only still speaking ~ but already planning our 2025 Backroads adventure.

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Apparently I'm a Hiker Now!!!!

Submitted August 2024

By Beth

From Nashville, TN

Loved this trip! Started out as a novice hiker and over the course of the week became an actual outdoors person. Loved our guides—the perfect combo of competence, knowledge, enthusiasm & fun. Really enjoyed our entire tour group. Logistically it was a dream…everything went smoothly like a well oiled machine. The food was excellent & plentiful. Really enjoyed our accommodations as well—a good mix of luxury & rustic. The hiking was wonderful—every trail was unique & spectacular. I appreciated the different trail options every day (to include not hiking at all, which we chose one day, opting for some spa treatments at The Post Hotel, which was lovely).

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Helen Lake trailhead
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Learning about moss & lichens on the Lake Sherbrooke trail
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Emerald Lake trail
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A little rain never stopped our fun
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Coffee with the moose at Post Hotel
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Emerald Kake trail
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