You will be taken from Calgary Airport to your hotel by the hotel's shuttle bus. There you will meet your guide and the other travelers for a short briefing about the upcoming tour.

We travel by bus through rolling hills and pastures to the eastern foothills of the Rocky Mountains. At the campground in Banff National Park, you'll pitch your tent under the trees for the next two nights. After lunch, we'll embark on our first hike: a loop trail that leads you through a forest of spruce, pine, and Douglas fir. Along the way, we'll reach the remains of an abandoned cabin and enjoy a magnificent view of the expansive Bow River Valley with its imposing mountain ranges in the background. In the evening, we'll have a communal dinner around a campfire.

Today we're embarking on a full-day hike, exploring passes above the tree line and alpine meadows. The tour takes us through a wide valley, which in spring bursts into a vibrant display of wildflowers. We'll then enjoy the panoramic views from a mountain pass at 2330 meters. After the hike, you can relax in the warm sulfur pools of Banff Hot Springs or stroll through the lively streets of Banff.

Our guide will lead us today on a short 400-meter climb to a historic teahouse by an alpine lake. A network of trails here invites you to explore further. Those who wish can continue hiking from here – for example, about 15 km through the Plain of Six Glaciers or to a nearby viewpoint. The campground for the next two nights is located in Yoho National Park, west of the Rocky Mountains. Famous attractions such as Emerald Lake, Natural Bridge, Takakkaw Falls, and Spiral Tunnel await you there.

Today you have the chance to really let loose with some exciting whitewater rafting on the Kicking Horse River. Alternatively, you can explore the Iceline Trail, a network of loops and trails around lakes and glaciers high above the tree line.

Traveling through the heart of the Rocky Mountains, you'll make many stops and short excursions along the Icefields Parkway. Famous places like Peyto Lake and Bow Summit are on the itinerary. At the Columbia Icefield, you'll see enormous glaciers feeding rivers that eventually flow into three different oceans. Trails here almost always begin at the tree line and offer spectacular views. The mighty Athabasca Falls are also among the park's attractions. Your camp for the next three nights is located near the small resort town of Jasper.

You have plenty of options: swimming and picnicking at Pyramid Lake, mountain biking, horseback riding, canoeing, and more. Or you can use the trail system at Maligne Lake and tackle a loop hike to the hills above the tree line at 2,150 m to enjoy the views from there. From there, the trail continues to a summit at 2,790 m overlooking the picturesque lake.

Today's highlight is the summit hike to Sulphur Skyline in the eastern foothills of the Rocky Mountains. You'll drive into a remote valley that leads to the parking area for the natural hot springs. From there, you'll hike to the 2,070-meter summit. The descent takes you along the ridge with spectacular panoramic views. Your reward is a relaxing soak in the Miette Hot Springs. In the evening, you'll stay overnight in a comfortable hotel in Hinton. How about a game of pool at the local pub, a favorite haunt of the miners and foresters?

At Mount Robson, the highest peak in the Canadian Rockies at 3,954 meters, we hike beneath giant cedar and hemlock trees to Kinney Lake. You leave the western foothills of the Rockies and cross the Columbia Mountains to reach Wells Gray Provincial Park in the Cariboo Mountains. You spend the night at a beautiful campground on the lake (with showers), where you can rent a boat and go fishing.

Relax by the lake or join your guide on a short hike to one of Wells Gray Park's spectacular waterfalls. You can also go on a Western-style horseback riding tour or rent a canoe on Clearwater Lake.

Follow the North Thompson River and you'll soon reach the warm, dry plateau of British Columbia, with Kamloops as its only major town. Here you'll have time to stroll around and shop. Your campground for the night is located at the historic Hat Creek Ranch, a former rest stop during the Gold Rush 150 years ago.

The Gold Rush Trail takes you through Salish First Nations land and originated during the Fraser River Gold Rush of the 1850s. You'll visit the small historic town of Lillooet, which celebrates these wild gold rush years. Afterward, the trail descends into the coastal mountains to Whistler, a world-famous resort town on the edge of Garibaldi National Park. You'll explore this vibrant town and enjoy an easy hike under ancient trees to a lake surrounded by towering mountains. Your camp for the next two nights will be in or near Whistler.

Mount Garibaldi, at 2,678 meters, is the park's highest peak. The park boasts a diverse array of flora and fauna, as well as 90 kilometers of hiking trails – from easy strolls to challenging treks. Black Tusk, in the heart of the park, offers spectacular natural features such as Panorama Ridge, Helm Glacier, and the Sphinx. A day hike leads to the shore of a lake, from where further trails beckon for exploration.

Individual transfer to the airport or continuation of your program. Return flight or onward program.

You will be taken to the airport or can continue your program independently. Return flight or onward program.