Canadian Rockies Heli-Hiking Tour
Couples, Friends & Solos
5 days
4 nights
Activity Levels 2-4
Premiere Hotels
Canadian Rockies Heli-Hiking Tour
Couples, Friends & Solos
5 days
4 nights
Activity Levels 2-4
Premiere Hotels
2025: Jun-Aug
From Banff to Lake Louise & the Glacial Majesty of the Bugaboos
Journey by helicopter to areas so remote it would be an epic challenge to get there on your own—if you could get there at all. Find dramatic solitude. Cherish it on memorable hikes amid jagged peaks, translucent lakes and glaciated terrain. Known by some as "The Bugs," stand in awe amid the wondrous granite spires of the Bugaboos. They're as wild as they are off the beaten track, and we're ready to take you there.
Highlights
- Explore Canada's flagship national park and the Purcell mountains of British Columbia
- Hike from the shore of impossibly blue Lake Louise to a historic teahouse
- Unleash your sense of adventure amid undiscovered alpine sites—lush meadows, hanging valleys, pristine lakes, glistening glaciers and tumbling waterfalls
- Reach otherwise inaccessible terrain by helicopter to gaze at surreal granite spires and unique rock formations bursting out of glacial ice and snow
Start/End Banff
* Start/End locations may vary. Do not book flights until your trip details are confirmed.
Itinerary
Day 1
Marvel at Mount Victoria and the Victoria Glacier on a hike to the Plain of Six Glaciers Teahouse, a great start to our Canadian Rockies journey • The rustic teahouse was built by Swiss guides in 1924 with the help of the Canadian Pacific Railway • Forge ahead to Lake Agnes along the Highline Trail and pass Mirror Lake • Enjoy jaw-dropping glimpses of exquisitely blue glacier-fed Lake Louise, one of the most photographed areas in the Rockies • Keep an eye out for mountain goats, pikas and hoary marmots that make their homes in the boulder fields.
Night 1
This luxurious hotel in Banff National Park is surrounded by the dramatic Victoria Glacier, mountains and a glacial blue lake and offers easy access to scenic hiking trails and canoeing adventures. Travel + Leisure World's Best. (pool, spa)
Days 2-5
Embark on an exhilarating helicopter flight to our lodge • Soar to access some of the world's most picturesque mountains—unspoiled spectacular landscapes of jewel-colored lakes, wildflower-strewn meadows and glistening glaciers • As you hike, cross ridgelines weaving up and down through cirques and hanging valleys • Relish endless views of the surrounding peaks and glaciers • Perhaps trek on a glacier or climb a via ferrata near the towering granite cathedrals of the Bugaboo spires • Get cozy in the lodge and step out for unforgettable stargazing • Listen to the roar of Tokumm Creek crashing below • Explore the geological wonder of Marble Canyon • Enjoy a quiet hike along the Kootenay River, taking in the sweeping vistas of Kootenay National Park • Savor fresh flavors from around the world at our charming alpine retreat.
Nights 2-4
The great spires of the Bugaboos tower above this remote wilderness lodge which features a wood-and-stone bar, sauna and rooftop hot tub with staggering views. Rooms are simple with alpine charm.
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Hotels
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Night 1
Premiere Hotel
This luxurious hotel in Banff National Park is surrounded by the dramatic Victoria Glacier, mountains and a glacial blue lake and offers easy access to scenic hiking trails and canoeing adventures. Travel + Leisure World's Best. (pool, spa)
Nights 2-4
Premiere Hotel
The great spires of the Bugaboos tower above this remote wilderness lodge which features a wood-and-stone bar, sauna and rooftop hot tub with staggering views. Rooms are simple with alpine charm.
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