Canadian Rockies Autumn Walking & Hiking Tour

Couples, Friends & Solos

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 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 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 - 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.

Canadian Rockies Autumn Walking & Hiking Tour

Couples, Friends & Solos

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 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 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 - 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: Sep-Oct

From $4,499 - $4,699 /person

Banff & Lake Louise in the Golden Season

Fall welcomes you in the Canadian Rockies, where the sun still warms inviting trails and craggy rockfaces, where forests turn to vibrant hues of red, orange and gold and where the pace of life slows down. Connect to nature as you ramble through wooded trails and find your rhythm amid old-growth forests. This Rocky Mountain playground is perfect for an active autumn adventure.

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Highlights

  • Be dazzled by the fall colors of the Canadian Rockies, seen from such iconic sites as Lake Louise, Banff and Kananaskis Country
  • Experience the Rockies during the quieter months of the year and watch for the local wildlife—bighorn sheep, mule deer and perhaps a grizzly bear—to come out and play
  • Hike through majestic larch forests, breathe in fresh pine scents and wonder at dramatic glaciers
  • Rejuvenate at some of Canada’s top mountain resorts, where spas and fantastic local cuisine await
Canada Rockies Autumn Walking and Hiking Tour map

Alberta

Start/EndBanff

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Itinerary

Days 1-2

Description

Admire the jewel-like colors of Lake Louise, Bow Lake and the Bow River • 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 • Pause in the shadow of towering peaks and wonder at the stunning Bow Glacier Falls • Rest your head at our elegant Relais & Châteaux retreat.

Accommodations

Nights 1-2

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.

Day 3

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 stunning Stanley Glacier • Discover the charming mountain town of Banff, the birthplace of Canada’s national park system, and explore its shops and eateries • Unwind at our majestic hotel—a landmark in the town of Banff.

Accommodations

Night 3

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.

Days 4-6

Description

Make your way into beautiful Kananaskis Country and follow a meandering trail along Ribbon Creek • Take in views of Mount Kidd, Mount Bogart and Ribbon Peak • Find yourself surrounded by spruce, wildflowers, small waterfalls and mountains • Up a forested hiking path, encounter crystal-clear lakes and drink in vistas of the valley and peaks • Walk on a lovely and well-maintained trail to visit Troll Head rock and falls • At our mountain lodge, cool off in the pool or treat yourself at the 50,000-square-foot Nordic spa.

Accommodations

Nights 4-5

Pomeroy Kananaskis Mountain Lodge
Kananaskis Village
Premiere Hotel

Set in the heart of Kananaskis Country, this luxurious mountain lodge nestled in the Rockies was originally built in 1986 for the Winter Olympics and at the end of 2017 completed a full renovation including the addition of a 50,000-square-foot Nordic spa. (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

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)

Night 3

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)

Nights 4-5

Pomeroy Kananaskis Mountain Lodge
Kananaskis Village

Premiere Hotel

Set in the heart of Kananaskis Country, this luxurious mountain lodge nestled in the Rockies was originally built in 1986 for the Winter Olympics and at the end of 2017 completed a full renovation including the addition of a 50,000-square-foot Nordic spa. (pool, spa)

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