Canadian Rockies Luxury Hiking Week: Off the Beaten Path

Things to know

• What’s included?

  Included:

  • • An experienced, ACMG-certified hiking guide with extensive knowledge of the area
    • 8-day luxury hiking holidays in the Canadian Rockies
    • 7 nights at luxury lodgings (Everwild Canmore with Everwild Spa access), double occupancy
    • 3 days of hydrotherapy access at the Everwild Spa
    • 7 breakfasts at Rhythm & Howl Restaurant (tax & 20% service included)
    • 6 trail lunches featuring fresh, locally sourced ingredients
    • 1 welcome dinner at the Ankor Canmore (restaurant + bar) — featured as one of Canada’s 100 Best Restaurants
    • Unlimited drinking water and trail snacks provided during hikes
    • Daily guided hikes in Banff, Yoho, and Kootenay National Parks as in the itinerary (permits included)
    • Private vehicle transportation for all scheduled activities
    • Airport transfers (Day 1 & Day 8)
    • Daily transfers to trailheads
    • All park entry fees and guiding permits
    • Emergency and communication equipment (radio, GPS, SPOT/InReach)
    • First-aid supplies carried by the guide
    • Group gear (trekking poles, micro spikes as needed)
    • Business licenses and operating permits for all regions visited
    • All applicable GST, DMF, and resort fees

  Add-ons (possible to arrange, let us know if interested at checkout)

  • • Single occupancy room (available to add at checkout)
    • Optional spa treatments or massages beyond included hydrotherapy access
    • Gear rentals (backpacks, rain covers, etc.)
    • Additional pre- or post-tour hotel nights in Canmore

  Not included:

  • • Transportation to Canmore
    • Alcoholic beverages or any personal drinks not listed above
    • Optional spa treatments or massages beyond hydrotherapy access
    • Personal gear and clothing
    • Meals not listed above
    • Insurance — highly recommended, available to add at checkout
    • Guide gratuities — optional
• How fit do I need to be?

  These luxury holidays in the Canadian Rockies are designed for active hikers with a good general fitness level. Expect moderate to challenging day hikes averaging 8-14 km (5-9 miles) per day with 500-800 m (1,600-2,600 ft) of elevation gain. Check out the itinerary for day-by-day distances and elevation changes.

  Trails include well-maintained routes with some steep sections, rocky footing, and sustained climbs. You’ll hike for 4–6 hours a day at a relaxed, guided pace, with breaks for photos, snacks, and scenic lunches. Prior hiking experience—especially in mountain terrain like the Canadian Rockies, Alps, or Pacific Northwest—is recommended but not required.  Your ACMG-certified guide can always adjust the pace or route difficulty to match the group’s comfort and conditions.

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• What do I need to bring?

  Here’s a list of personal items you need to bring:

  • • Day pack large enough to carry all the items listed (around a 20-30L bag)
    • Backpack rain cover — optional
    • Hiking poles — optional
    • Water bottle or hydration bladder (2L capacity)
    • Sunhat
    • Toiletries (sunscreen, SPF lip balm, hand sanitizer, bug spray, toilet paper or wet wipes, etc.)
    • Headlamp or flashlight
    • Sunglasses
    • Camera — optional (but recommended)
    • First aid kit

  Here’s a list of clothing we suggest you bring:

  • • Lightweight hiking boots or shoes
    • Hiking socks
    • Week’s worth hiking clothing
    • Hiking pants or shorts
    • Hiking shirt or baselayer
    • Down or synthetic jacket
    • Rain jacket / windbreaker
    • Extra dry shirt
    • Poncho
    • Leisure clothing if you’d like
    • Spare clothes for layering
    • Spa clothing (swimsuits)

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• Waiver and release of liability

  Liability waivers are a standard part of all guided outdoor adventures. Recently, the requirements have become a bit more rigorous for ACMG guides—meaning that you’ll need to agree to the signing of the waiver at the time of booking.

  Prior to booking, we ask you to review the waiver. During the checkout process, you’ll have to acknowledge the risks and agree to the signing of the waiver. You are required to bring a printed copy on the trip.

  Please note that signing and agreeing to the terms of the waiver is required in order to join this adventure. If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to us prior to booking.

• Group sizes and age requirements

  Group sizes and pricing

  • • For these luxury holidays in the Canadian Rockies, the usual client-to-guide ratio is 10:1. 
    • It takes a minimum of 2 people for this tour to operate. The maximum group size is set at 8 participants.

  Luxury holidays in the Canadian Rockies 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.
• Is a single occupancy room available?

  The price for these luxury holidays in the Canadian Rockies is based on twin-share rooms, but a single occupancy room can be arranged at an additional fee. Let us know at checkout if you’re interested.

• Getting there and meeting location

  The starting point of your luxury holidays in the Canadian Rockies is Canmore, Alberta—but airport transfers from Calgary International Airport (YYC) to Canmore—are included in the price! So if you’re flying in, you’ll meet your guide at the airport, who will drive you to your accommodation—about a 1 hour and 30 minute journey—where you’ll stay for the duration of the tour. 

  Make sure to land in time for the group airport transfer departing at 2 pm 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.

• Deposit 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 60 or more days before departure, a 70% refund of the total trip price will be issued.
    • If cancelled within 59 days of departure, no refund will be issued.

  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 30-59 days before departure, a 50% refund of the total trip price will be issued.
    • If cancelled within 29 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 30 or more days before departure, a full refund of the total trip price will be issued.
    • If cancelled within 29 days of departure, a 50% refund of the total trip price will be issued.