Dare to be adventurous. Experience the rugged wilderness of the Canadian Rocky Mountain Parks during the day while enjoying the warm, luxurious comfort of mountain lodges at night.
9/6/25
Arrive in Calgary, Alberta Canada
9/7/25
Town of Banff | Gondola & Hot Spring | Johnson Lake or Lake Minnewanka | Wine Reception
9/8/25
Hoodoos to Surprise Corner | Bow Falls | Johnston Canyon | Mountaineer Lodge in Lake Louise
9/9/25
Lake Louise | Mirror Lake | Lake Agnes Tea House | Plain of Six Glaciers | Victoria Glacier | Chateau Lake Louise
9/10/25
Takkakaw Falls | Ice-line Trail | Yoho Valley Road to Cathedral Mountain Lodge
9/11/25
Yoho Valley | Yoho Pass | Yoho Lake | Emerald Lake | President's Range
9/12/25
Emerald Lake | Emerald Basin | Hamilton Falls & Lake | Final Night Reception
9/13/25
Transfer to Calgary | Fly Home
September 6th to 13th, 2025
Women-Only, Ages 21+ - VALID PASSPORT REQUIRED!
What does Semi-Inclusive Mean?
On this women-only trip: 1) Your transportation is INCLUDED to the planned location and activities; 2) Most of your meals are INCLUDED throughout the 8 days; 3) No need to man-handle your luggage into the bus, that's INCLUDED; 4) Certain entrance fees are INCLUDED; 5) All lodging is INCLUDED.
When you are factoring the cost of this trip vs other trips you've been on, make sure you are taking ALL that you are getting into consideration. Not to mention, being a part of empowering and inspiring like-minded women and making new friends & memories! Don't forget all those Facebook worthy photos you will take!
What's Included:
< DAY 1 > September 6, 2025 - Saturday - Arrival Day/Calgary
You will drive to St. Louis early this morning for an afternoon flight to Calgary. After gathering your luggage, you will transfer to a Calgary hotel for the night. Appx arrival time is 8:45PM.
*International Airfare NOT included in quoted price.
< DAY 2 > September 7, 2025 - Sunday - Banff
This morning you will be picked up at your Calgary hotel and transferred to Banff, Alberta CA where you will drop your luggage at our Banff hotel by appx 10AM. You will have the option to head to the Banff Gondola & Hot Spring for quick soak before meeting your guide at 2pm and take a leisurely walk around Johnson Lake and or Lake Minnewanka. Our formal meeting time is 7pm for a welcome wine reception.
Hiking distance: 3km, 40m gain.* All hikes/walks are optional.
< DAY 3 > September 8, 2025 - Monday - Lake Louise
We’ll awake to the splendor of being surrounded by mountain peaks – Cascade, Rundle and others. We will walk a trail from the Hoodoos to Surprise Corner and then along a river-side trail to Bow Falls, followed by lunch at a charming café in Banff. Afterwards, we will transfer towards Lake Louise, first walking a trail to spectacular Johnston Canyon and waterfalls. We’ll stay at the Mountaineer Lodge, located in the village of Lake Louise.
Hike Distance: 10km, elevation gain 100m and 5km, gain 130m (afternoon option).* All hikes/walks are optional.
< DAY 4 > September 9, 2025 - Tuesday - Lake Louise
There are many options today, starting from stunning aqua-marine Lake Louise. For a moderate hike, climb up to Mirror Lake and Lake Agnes, where a charming tea-house has been a welcome mountain refuge, serving tea since 1905. There are add-on options to Little Beehive and Big Beehive (spur trails well worth the effort) and a longer, more challenging hike to another tea-house at the Plain of Six glacier, linking these two alpine tea-houses is known as ‘the tea-house challenge’ and the reward is an up-close view of Victoria Glacier. The walk back down the valley to Lake Louise is a stroll you will savor. Enjoy a refreshing drink in Chateau Lake Louise and then we head back to our hotel, enjoying dinner in an atmospheric local restaurant.
Hiking distance: 12.7km, 540m gain or 19.3KM, 900m gain.* All hikes/walks are optional.
< DAY 5 > September 10, 2025 - Wednesday - Yoho National Park
Start the day at Takkakaw Falls, the 3rd highest waterfalls in Canada. Embark on a thrilling hike rated one of the ‘5 best in the Rockies’. After viewing ‘Tak Falls’, choose between a moderate hike up valley to another set of falls, or a longer more challenging hike along the Ice-line trail to the alpine. Either way, you’ll marvel at the scenery in this valley with splendid views of high mountain peaks, lush forest and alpine scenery. Afterwards, we’ll transfer along Yoho Valley Road to Cathedral Mountain Lodge, a lovely lodge with private cabins and luxurious surroundings.
Hiking Distance: 9.8km, elevation gain 140m or 17.9km, gain 715m.* All hikes/walks are optional.
< DAY 6 > September 11, 2025 - Thursday - Yoho National Park
On this day, we will be hiking from Yoho Valley over Yoho Pass, stopping for lunch at secluded Yoho Lake before descending to Emerald Lake, glistening in the afternoon sun. The spectacular President’s Range, with waterfalls cascading down the rocks, merits a stop. Tonight we stay at Truffle Pigs Lodge in the village of Field. The bistro at the lodge is superb.
Hike Distance: 10.9km, elevation gain 350m or 12km, gain 100m.* All hikes/walks are optional.
< DAY 7 > September 12, 2025 - Friday - Emerald Lake
Explore the beautiful trails around Emerald Lake. Hike to Emerald Basin, in the President’s Range, which ends in a rocky amphitheater with hanging glaciers, or we may choose to hike to Hamilton Falls and Hamilton Lake, a classic alpine lake. There will be time to enjoy the surroundings of Emerald Lake; take a canoe out paddling or linger on the terrace at our luxurious hotel. We will have a final night reception and toast our week among these majestic peaks, and finish with another memorable meal together.
Hiking distance: 5.2km, 60m gain or 10.8km, 240m or 10.4km, 850m.* All hikes/walks are optional.
< DAY 8 > September 13, 2025 - Saturday - Calgary
This morning we will transfer to Lake Louise and connect with our transfer to the Calgary Airport. Departing flight will be at 2:50PM. We will arrive in St. Louis appx 9:30PM
*International Airfare NOT included in quoted price.
What's Not Included:
How to get to Calgary:
Calgary International Airport (YYC) is the largest airport in Calgary and where you will arrive. If you need assistance obtaining flights, I will be able to assist.
Everyone will need to be at the Calgary Airport by 1:00PM on Sept 6, 2025 for the ride to Banff.
Activity Level:
4 to 6 hours hiking each day. Options to shorten some day hikes. Some fitness and sure-footedness required. Please consider your ability to meet the physical demands. It is for the safety and enjoyment of both you and the group. All travelers will be required to sign an Acknowledgement of Physical Demands as part of their waiver upon booking.
GROUP TRIP PRICING:
$2,379.00* USD per person for EVERYTHING LISTED AS INCLUDED ABOVE!
Based on current exchange rate | Rate will be billed in USD *Price before tax. Alberta applies a 5% GST.
Deposit AFTER Dec 1, 2024: $500.00 USD per person based on current exchange rate | Deposit will be billed in USD.
Final payment due 90 days prior to departure.
Currency & Pricing Disclaimer:
Due to the nature of our business and exchange rates, prices are subject to change. All prices quoted are US dollars unless specified. All rates will be billed in US dollars.
Occupancy Policy:
Pricing is listed as Per Person Based on Double Occupancy (meaning 2 people per room - 2 Queen beds). Triple & Single Occupancy can be arranged if desired (if available).
*Single Supplement Add-On: $950CAD + 5% Alberta GST Tax.
Itinerary Disclaimer:
Final itinerary is subject to revision; any changes made are done so in an attempt to provide the best possible trip given route conditions and available services.
**Please Note: Late registrations will be accepted based on availability. **
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