Banff National Park Hike: Guided Trek in Canadian Rockies with Lunch

Embark on a guided trek in Banff National Park, exploring iconic hiking trails in the Canadian Rockies. Experience spectacular views and share your passion for the mountains with local guides.

Duration: 7 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Banff - Enjoy a small group guided hike along your choice of 4 iconic trails in the Canadian Rockies. Experience the raw beauty of turquoise lakes, soaring mountain peaks, waterfalls, and glaciers as you admire the incredible scenery.

Stanley Glacier (Sunday & Thursday)

This moderate trail in Kootenay National Park follows the forest trail between sheer towering walls of Mount Stanley and Storm Mountain and then enjoy views of Stanley Glacier.

Larch Valley (Monday & Saturday)

Beginning from the Valley of the Ten Peaks at Moraine Lake, this moderate trail climbs up 10 switchbacks to Larch Valley. Amble through a larch forest and and then enjoy views of Sentinal Pass, Minestimma Lakes and Mt Temple.

Consolation Lakes (Tuesday)

This easy trail begins in the Valley of the Ten Peaks where you’ll leisurely hike to Consolation Lakes, and upon your return explore around Moraine Lake, including a trip to the top of the Rockpile.

The Plain of Six Glaciers (Wednesday & Friday)

This moderate hike starts at Lake Louise and ascends up an ancient glacial valley to the Plain of Six Glaciers Teahouse where you will be treated to views of the six glaciers feeding into the valley and Lake Louise.

What's Included
  • Certified hiking guide
  • Return transport from Banff
  • Pick up from Mount Royal Hotel
  • Use of hiking poles
  • Packed lunch
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Experience the fresh mountain breeze of Canada as you embark on one of these four renowned hikes in the Banff and Lake Louise regions of Alberta. The breathtaking Canadian Rockies present an impressive setting for you to experience some of the most incredible hikes in North America, catering to different skill levels. Adventure into well-known locales and witness stunning landscapes, alongside local guides who share your love for the mountains. These group hikes navigate famous trails like the Larch Valley at Moraine Lake or the Plain of Six Glaciers at Lake Louise.

  • Minimum age is 13 years and all children aged between 13 and 15 years of age must be accompanied by an adult and have a parent or guardian sign their waiver.
  • Children aged 16 to 17 years old may go on the hike without an adult, but a parent must meet the guide in the morning to sign a waiver.
  • Please be prepared for the mountain weather, it changes quickly. To ensure that you enjoy the day, please wear/bring: lightweight hiking pants, a breathable shirt (not cotton!), a warm layer (like a fleece jacket, a waterproof jacket, a hat and sunglasses, hiking shoes (sturdy, ideally waterproof or water resistant hiking boots or shoes - trainers or runners are okay, but boots are better), a small backpack, a water bottle, sunscreen, bug spray and your camera.
  • Child prices are not available, adult prices apply to all travelers
  • Early/late season itinerary changes may apply, please inquire at the time of booking
  • Please note: due to changing weather conditions throughout the year, your hiking route may be modified for safety or accessibility of trails
  • Included packed lunch; kindly make your meal selection by contacting our reservations team.
Location
Mount Royal Hotel
Banff Avenue
All guests must wait at the public bus parking located behind the Mount Royal Hotel at 138 Banff Ave. You must be ready 5 minutes prior to the 7:42am departure time.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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119yuxiw
Aug 16, 2024
Superb Hiking from Moraine lake - It was a small group of about 12 people. We hiked the trail starting from Moraine Lake to twin Eiffel mountains. We had 2 beautiful guides who provided a lot of information about the area. The lunch provided is also great! The distance of about 5KM one way is about right. Overall, it was a good hike and highly recommend to others.
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Deb_e
Aug 14, 2024
Hiking the Stanley Falls trail - Personable tour guide. Felt safety and comfort were addressed. Unfortunately did not find any of the fossils.
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Ralph_h
Aug 13, 2024
Memorable hike - Great hike, beautiful scenery and a very accommodating group given our age diversity. Excellent guide who balanced group and individual needs to insure we all had a great time.
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Joy_h
Aug 11, 2024
Stanley Glacier Hike - Great trip out to Stanley glacier. Fun hike, great guide- we got there early and beat the crowds. Would definitely recommend!
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Julie_h
Aug 7, 2024
Great guides - Really enjoyed our trip with our guides Ray and Cam. They looked after the whole group and were able to share interesting facts along the way.
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Lucybn3700lp
Jul 30, 2024
Fabulous Tour To the TOP!! - The Banff Guided Hike was absolutely FANTASTIC!! We loved the somewhat challenging trails, the breathtaking views, the delicious lunch, and our marvelous tour guide, Georgia, who guided our group at a perfect pace! We highly recommend this tour!
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M5566wdbobe
Jun 29, 2024
Exploring nature’s beauty - We had such a great time! Our tour guides were amazing! The views are incredible and would highly recommend this tour. You see beauty from every angle.
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Gisela_r
Jun 14, 2024
Superb! - Emma, our guide, was amazing! Due to snow we had to do an alternate hike, but it was spectacular. Lunch was good. This was my second hike with this team and I'd absolutely do another!
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Janl3847
Jun 12, 2024
Unforgettable Hiking Adventures with Outstanding Guides in Banff! - I recently took a solo trip to Banff and wanted to go hiking but was worried about encountering bears 🐻, so I signed up for a Hiking Tour for two consecutive days. Initially, the plan was to hike the Stanley Glacier ❄️ and Larch Valley 🍂 trails, but due to poor trail conditions and snow, we ended up going to the Yamnuska Shoulder Trail at Mount Yamnuska 🏔️ and the Castle Cliff Trail at Castle Mountain 🏞️. I am someone who rarely writes reviews online, but after this experience, I felt compelled to share my thoughts immediately. Day 1: Yamnuska Trail The weather was perfect ☀️, and we had two wonderful guides, Tina and Andy. They were incredibly nice and ensured we had frequent water breaks and rest stops 💧. They also reminded us to watch out for ticks 🐞 and kept the conversation going throughout the hike, sharing interesting knowledge about the local flora 🌿 and fauna 🦌. The elevation gain was 425 meters 🏃‍♀️, which was a bit challenging for a novice like me who doesn't exercise much, but the stunning valley views at the top made it all worthwhile 🌄. We had lunch in the beautiful valley at the summit 🍱, which was such a blissful experience. I give full marks ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ to Tina and Andy for making the tour so enjoyable and comfortable. Day 2: Castle Mountain Our guide for the day was Ross (I hope I spelled her name correctly). She was fantastic! The weather forecast predicted rain 🌧️, so she provided rain gear just in case. She explained what to do if we encountered a bear 🐻 and ensured we had air horns 📯 and bear spray 🧴. Throughout the hike, Ross shared a wealth of information about plants 🌳 and geological formations 🏔️. The views from the top were breathtaking 😍, and Ross was very proactive in helping me take photos 📸, which was great for a solo traveler like me. She also brought a high-quality telescope 🔭 and extra seat pads for us to sit comfortably during lunch at the summit 🍔. Since we finished the hike ahead of schedule, she took us on a short drive to Marble Canyon 🚗, about 10 minutes away, where we saw stunning ice-blue waters flowing directly from Stanley Glacier 💧. On the way through Kootenay National Park, we were treated to views of enormous snow-capped mountains that were simply awe-inspiring 🏔️. I give full marks ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ to Ross for being an amazing guide and taking such good care of us. Ross was an excellent guide who took great care of us, and I truly enjoyed her company. These two hiking tours left me with beautiful and happy memories that I will cherish forever 🌟. If I visit Banff again, I will definitely book another Hiking Tour with them. Thank you, Ross, Tina, and Andy, for such wonderful experiences! 💕🌲🗻
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Wendy_h
Jul 29, 2024
Pretty day in the Rockies. - The hike was good and can’t go wrong with views of the Rockies. Everybody was friendly and the guide was really nice. I was in the back so I really don’t know what the guide may have been saying about the surroundings. The only reason I didn’t give it five stars is I would have liked to learn more about the flora & fauna as we went.
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