Banff to Yoho Walking & Hiking Tour
6 days
5 nights
Activity Levels 2-4
Deluxe & Casual Hotels
Banff to Yoho Walking & Hiking Tour
6 days
5 nights
Activity Levels 2-4
Deluxe & Casual Hotels
2025: Jun-Sep
Canada’s National Parks from Banff to Emerald Lake
The scale of nature's beauty here is beyond imagination. It's a place where you come face to face with a glacier, witness thundering waterfalls and walk to the turquoise waters of Lake Annette and Sherbrooke Lake. Where you encounter dazzling snowcapped peaks and abundant wildlife. Find yourself in the middle of it all on this Canadian Rockies journey in Banff, Kootenay and Yoho National Parks.
Highlights
- Hike through three Canadian national parks packed with lush landscapes, magnificent vistas and stunning lakes
- Walk through alpine trails and wildflower-laden meadows to witness towering peaks and sparkling glaciers and waterfalls
- Amble the trails of Kootenay National Park and take in waterfalls, sheer limestone cliffs and the magnificent Stanley Glacier
- Journey by foot from cascading Takakkaw Falls in Yoho National Park to the aptly named Emerald Lake
Start/EndBanff
* Start/End locations may vary. Do not book flights until your trip details are confirmed.
Itinerary
Days 1-3
Travel from Banff through the Bow Valley to Kootenay National Park • View a vast wildfire burn area where hardy pink fireweed and yellow columbine herald signs of new growth • Venture into a hanging valley to see stunning Stanley Glacier, waterfalls and sheer limestone cliffs • Follow a high alpine trail into flower-filled meadows • Trek into Mount Assiniboine Provincial Park, named for its towering pyramid-shaped peak • Panoramic vistas of towering mountains, turquoise lakes and picturesque islets await on our climb to Monarch Viewpoint • Keep an eye out for the mountain goats, pikas and hoary marmots that make their homes in the boulder fields as you hike through Paradise Valley • Put up your feet at our rustic mountain lodge.
Nights 1-3
A timbered lodge on the gentle slopes of Tunnel Mountain with fieldstone fireplaces in each cozy guest room.
Days 4-6
Walk through blooming meadows and evergreen forests to stunning views of Daly Glacier and Yoho Valley • Stand in awe before Canada's second-highest waterfall, Takakkaw Falls • Hike through subalpine forests carpeted with buttercups to Sherbrooke Lake, the largest backcountry glacial lake in Yoho National Park • Stroll along the shore of pristine Emerald Lake • Crossing through forest and shrubbery, discover beautiful Emerald Basin—a natural amphitheater set within the rugged cliffs of the President Range.
Nights 4-5
A secluded turn-of-the-century lodge, built of hand-hewn timber and featuring simple cabins nestled in the woods above a spectacular tree-rimmed glacial lake.
What's Included
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We want to make sure you're on the trip that's right for you. Every Backroads trip is unique and this one is no exception.
This trip includes the historic Emerald Lake Lodge, where guest rooms are clean and comfortable, but simpler than the typical Backroads standard. We've chosen this property because of its proximity to our favorite routes and the fantastic views. This hotel has limited Wi-Fi and is outside of cell phone range and the guest rooms are not typically equipped with televisions, hair dryers or air-conditioning.
Hotels
Adventure-Ready Hotels
Ideally located with ready access to trip activities, our Casual hotels are also known for their character and charm.
Hotels may vary based on departure. Any variations will be displayed when selecting a departure under Dates & Prices.
Nights 1-3
*Deluxe Hotel
A timbered lodge on the gentle slopes of Tunnel Mountain with fieldstone fireplaces in each cozy guest room.
Nights 4-5
Casual Hotel
A secluded turn-of-the-century lodge, built of hand-hewn timber and featuring simple cabins nestled in the woods above a spectacular tree-rimmed glacial lake.
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Dates & Prices
Dates & Prices
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