Canadian Rockies Heli Hiking and Bike Tour
- Region: North America
- Destination: Canada
- Duration: 6 Days / 5 Nights
- Level: Occasional Rider
- Price From: $5695
- Single Supplement: $ 650
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Soar into the clouds on an exhilarating flight to the Bugaboo Mountain Range for a heli-hiking adventure. Cycle along the scenic Bow Valley Parkway, keeping your eyes open for local wildlife sightings. Stroll through the relaxed mountain town of Banff, known for its hot springs and good shopping. Marvel at the vibrant turquoise color of Lake Louise in Banff National Park. You’ll be treated to some of the most majestic mountain vistas and adrenaline-inducing adventures on this cycling trip in the Canadian Rockies.
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Tour by Day
Day One: Welcome to Banff National Park!
Your guides will greet you at The Fairmont Château Lake Louise, and we’ll start our alpine adventure. Hike along historic Lake Louise, known worldwide for its vibrant turquoise color and glacier at the far end. Enjoy a toast while we cover the basics: safety talk and bike fitting. Then ride off toward Moraine Lake, situated in the Valley of Ten Peaks. We’ll cycle back to Moraine Lake Lodge and enjoy some free time to hike, canoe or climb to the top of The Rockpile for a stunning vista. Tonight we’ll be treated to dinner at the hotel.
Meals: Light Lunch / Dinner
Destinations: Lake Louise, Moraine Lake
Accomplished: 6 miles / 11 km
Day Two: Bow Valley Parkway Ride
Today, we’ll cycle down into the Village of Lake Louise and along the scenic Bow Valley Parkway. Stop for coffee before our picnic lunch on the Parkway. After a short hike, opt to continue riding into Banff or transfer back into town. Banff is known not only for its hot springs but also for its relaxed culture, good shopping, and great golfing. This evening, you are free to explore the town’s many great restaurants on your own before an indulgent overnight at the Castle in the Sky, the Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel.
Meal: Breakfast / Picnic Lunch
Destinations: Moraine Lake, Bow Valley Parkway, Banff
Accomplished: 28 miles / 46 km
Day Three: Heli-hiking Adventure
A morning transfer will take us into British Columbia through the Kootenay National Park and Radium Hot Springs. Stop along the way to peek at the trails in this area before arriving at the private heli-pad to begin our heli-hiking adventure. Enjoy an exhilarating flight to the Bugaboo Lodge and get outfitted with the necessary hiking gear. Here, we’ll have lunch and meet our experienced mountain guides. Following a helicopter safety talk, we’ll soar off into the majestic Rockies for an afternoon of hiking. Later we’ll fly back to the lodge to indulge in a traditional feast served family style.
Meals: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
Destination: Kootenay National Park, Radium Hot Springs, Bugaboo Lodge
Accomplished: All hikes will be tailored to suit your ability level
Day Four and Five: Hiking Galore
Two full days of heli-hiking await you. After breakfast, choose from a variety of sandwiches and snacks for your own picnic lunch in the mountains. At 9:00 am, the first helicopter leaves the lodge with a group of hikers, accompanied by their guide. Spend the day exploring the immense variety of landscapes in the Bugaboos. Each day, choose your group: hike as a family, hike as a couple, or conquer the via ferrata. After a memorable day, fly back to the lodge for time to relax at the sauna or outdoor whirlpool. We’ll enjoy a delicious alpine dinner each evening.
Meal: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
Destinations: Bugaboo Mountain Range
Accomplished: All hikes will be tailored to suit your ability level
Day Six : Goodbye to the Rockies
This morning, we’ll fly back to the helipad and say our goodbyes. From here, your guides will transfer you back to Banff to either travel Calgary for your flight home or spend extra time in the Banff National Park.
Meals: Breakfast
