All-Women Hiking Tour in the Canadian Rockies: Banff to the Icefields

Things to know

• What’s included?

  Included:

  • • An experienced, local hiking guide with extensive knowledge of the area
    • 6-day all-women Banff hiking tour (4 days of hiking)
    • Accommodation for 5 nights in 3-star hotels (double occupancy)
    • Most meals: 5 breakfasts, 3 packed lunches, 2 dinners
    • Gondola tickets
    • Transportation (high roof passenger van)

  Add-ons (available to add at checkout):

  • • Single supplement
    • Airport transfers — please leave a note at checkout if interested
    • Extra night(s) in Banff or Calgary — please leave a note at checkout if interested

  Not included:

  • • Flights 
    • Airport transfers
    • Beverages
    • Anything not mentioned in the “Included” section above
    • Insurance — recommended, available to add at checkout
    • Guide gratuities — optional
• How fit do I need to be?

  Good fitness is required for this women-only Banff hiking tour. The hiking is varied rather than extreme, but you should feel comfortable being active every day and hiking up to 10 km (6 mi) on moderate terrain, with up to 600 m (2,000 ft) of elevation gain.

• What do I need to bring?

  Clothing:

  • • Hiking boots, well broken in
    • Socks
    • Breathable shirts, short and/or long sleeve
    • Pants and shorts
    • Warm mid-layer, fleece or merino
    • Insulating jacket, light down or synthetic
    • Waterproof rain jacket and rain pants
    • Sun hat or cap
    • Casual evening clothing and comfortable shoes

  Gear:

  • • 25-40L daypack
    • Water bottle or hydration bladder, 2L minimum
    • Trekking poles, optional but recommended
    • Sunglasses, sunscreen, and SPF lip balm
    • Personal toiletries
    • Personal first aid kit and any prescription medication
    • Phone, charger, and power bank

  Optional:

  • • Camera
    • Bug repellent
    • Quick-dry towel
    • Electrolyte drink mix

  Dress comfortably and for the weather in clothes you can move in. We suggest bringing clothing appropriate for the season. Layers are best and don’t wear jeans.

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• Group sizes and age requirements

  Group sizes and pricing

  • • For this all-women Banff hiking tour, the usual client-to-guide ratio is 6:1. 
    • It takes a minimum of 6 people for this tour to operate. The maximum group size is set at 12 participants.

  A Banff hiking tour can be arranged for larger groups. Contact us to make arrangements.

  Min. age requirements

  • • If you are older than 18, you’re good to go.
    • Minors younger than 18 may be permitted to join the Banff hiking tour on a case-by-case basis, but must be in the presence of a parent or legal guardian.

  If your group has participants under the age of 18, contact us prior to booking to make arrangements.

• Is a single occupancy room available?

  The price for this all-women Banff hiking tour is based on twin-share rooms, but a single occupancy room can be arranged at an additional fee. You can add it to your booking at checkout.

• Getting there and meeting location

  The starting point of your Banff hiking tour is Banff. To get there, most people fly into Calgary Airport (YYC). From there, you can take a shuttle service, public transport, or rent a car to reach Banff.

  You will meet your guide at the hotel in Banff on Day 1.

• Safety measures and insurance

  We highly recommend that you cover all your bases with insurance. To make your booking and traveling experience as carefree as possible, you’ll be offered to simply insure your trip with Redpoint at checkout.

  Redpoint—the official 57hours insurance partner—tailors protection packages for adventure travel, offering a comprehensive travel program, even in remote locations! Trip cancellation, natural disasters, pandemic coverage, medical evacuation, primary medical expenses—regardless of the travel interruption that may happen, Redpoint will have you covered.

• Deposits and cancellation policy

  Deposits

  Secure your spot with a 30% deposit upon booking! The remaining 70% of the trip price must be paid 90 days prior to departure at the latest. If booking within 90 days of departure, the full amount is required at the time of booking.

  Cancellations

  Booking fees are non-refundable after a 48-hour grace period. During checkout, however, you can choose one of 57hours’ flexibility options—Basic, Flexible, or Super Flexible. Depending on which one you choose, a different cancellation policy will apply to your booking.

  Basic

  • • If cancelled within 48 hours of booking, a full refund will be issued.
    • If cancelled 90 or more days before departure, a 70% refund of the total trip price will be issued.
    • If cancelled within 89 days of departure, no refund will be issued.

  Flexible

  • • If cancelled within 48 hours of booking, a full refund will be issued.
    • If cancelled 90 or more days before departure, a full refund of the total trip price will be issued.
    • If cancelled 60-89 days before departure, a 50% refund of the total trip price will be issued.
    • If cancelled within 59 days of departure, no refund will be issued.

  Super Flexible

  • • If cancelled within 48 hours of booking, a full refund will be issued.
    • If cancelled 60 or more days before departure, a full refund of the total trip price will be issued.
    • If cancelled within 59 days of departure, a 50% refund of the total trip price will be issued.