3 days tour

Athabasca - The Great Rockies Loop

Athabasca - The Great Rockies Loop

This tour includes:

Meals

1 breakfast 1 group dinner

Accommodation

This tour includes 2 nights accommodation in mixed gender, hostel dormitory-style rooms. You will need to book your own accommodation for your pre-tour and post-tour nights only. Please note that we can take requests for female or male only rooms, and can usually accommodate, but there are no guarantees.

Guide

Your Moose tour guide/driverโ€™s job is to help you have the best time EVER!

Others

National park fees

Transport

Our buses are safe and comfortable mini-coaches, seating anywhere from 11 to 24 people. They have extra large windows for catching all the great views, air-conditioning and heating to keep cool or warm, and a sound system to keep the tunes rolling!

Not included:

Flights

There are no included flights on this itinerary. Flights to/from the start/finish point of this tour are also not included. You must arrange this yourself.

Insurance

Travel Insurance is NOT included in your tour price. We strongly recommend that all Moose travellers purchase a comprehensive travel insurance policy that covers you for the entire duration of your trip. The policy should include emergency medical coverage, trip cancellation/interruption/delay, baggage and personal effects theft/damage, as well as coverage for any adventure sports that you may participate in. Travel insurance is very affordable, and most providers offer a variety of different packages depending on your needs. If you choose NOT to purchase travel insurance, please know that the financial consequences of that decision could be quite costly, whether thatโ€™s an excessive hospital bill due to an accident, or no refund for your Moose tour if you cancel last minute because a significant family member has fallen severely ill. NULL of these events can be predicted, but unfortunately we can assure you they have happened to other Moose travellers! Our Cancellation Terms & Conditions apply in full regardless of how terrible the circumstances that led to you having to cancel your trip. Travel insurance covers you when the unexpected occurs!

Optional

The following optional activities are available on or immediately after this tour. Note: these are all booked with your Moose guide during the tour. Mountain biking White water rafting Horseback riding Banff gondola ride Banff Upper Hot Springs Bike rentals Helicopter flight over the Rockies Big Canoe tour Via Ferrata

Others

Meals, except those indicated as included above. Optional extra activities.

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Itinerary of your trip Athabasca - The Great Rockies Loop

  • Day 1 Day 1: Banff To Wilderness Stay Via Lake Louise
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 1: Banff To Wilderness Stay Via Lake Louise

      IItโ€™s time to visit those famous blue lakes that youโ€™ve seen in postcards! Lake Louise is calling, as is Moraine Lake (seasonal) before heading along the Icefields Parkway for breathtaking views of jagged mountain peaks, glaciers, raging rivers and more turquoise lakes. Keep your eyes peeled for iconic Canadian wildlife such as bears, moose and elk as we make stops at the Crowfoot Glacier, Peyto Lake (our favourite) and Mistaya Canyon. We invite you to immerse yourself in your beautiful surroundings at our unique Wilderness Hostel stays with a dip and a sauna, and then spend time with your fellow travellers over a home cooked pot luck dinner.


      Moose Accommodation: HI Rampart Creek Wilderness Hostel, HI Nordegg Shunda Creek Wilderness Hostel or HI Banff Alpine Centre

      Optional Meal Inclusion: Home style group meal or dinner with your guide in Banff


      Note: There are no alternative accommodation options at our wilderness hostels, but we know youโ€™ll love having a true taste of Canada at one of our wilderness hostel stays.

  • Day 2 Rampart Creek To Nordegg
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Rampart Creek To Nordegg

      Depending on your tour itinerary (contact us for specific date changes), today we will start on the beautiful David Thompson highway! First stop is at the stunning the beautiful Siffleur Falls, where after short hike you can appreciate the beauty of the cascading water carving a dramatic path through the rock. Next, we will arrive at the stunning Abraham Lake, known for its rugged peaks and striking ice bubbles in winter. We will also have a brief stop at Crescent Falls at the edge of the incredible Bighorn River Canyon. We will finish the day with a relaxing walk around Fish Lake then head to the Wilderness Hostel for a homecooked meal, some stargazing and optional sauna.


      Included Activity: Short hike to Siffleur Falls and brief walk to the Cresent Falls lookout

      Optional Meal Inclusion: Home style group meal or dinner with your guide in Banff

      Moose Accommodation: HI Nordegg Shunda Creek Wilderness Hostel, HI Banff Alpine Centre or HI Rampart Creek Wilderness Hostel

  • Day 3 Nordegg To Banff
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Nordegg To Banff

      We sadly leave David Thompson Country and head towards Banff, back along the Icefields Parkway to Banff. We will stop at Waterfowl Lakes to soak in the backdrop of Mount Chephren, which was named after the 4th Dynasty Egyptian Pharaoh. As we continue down the Icefields Parkway we will make another stop at the gorgeous Hector Lake viewpoint. After this, weโ€™ll return to Banff for a group dinner, and once our bellies are full, the night is yours! See what Banff nightlife has to offer or take a relaxing dip in the Banff Upper Hot Springs.


      Morning Meal Inclusion: Breakfast at Minerโ€™s Cafรฉ Nordegg

      Evening Meal Inclusion: Dinner at Cougar Peteโ€™s Restaurant & Lookout

      Moose Accommodation: There is no accommodation included tonight. You will need to make your own arrangements. We recommend that you do not book onward travel on this day in case of traffic or weather delays.

Experience Style

Experience Style

Mixed

There will be challenging activities such as hiking, biking, canyoning and trekking, but youโ€™re also going to have other means of transportation and relaxed moments to just chill.

Accomodation level

Accomodation level

Medium

This accommodation includes essential services like a hot shower, electricity, and a nice and comfy bed.

Experience Type

Experience Type

Small Group

Youโ€™ll be accompanied by a small group of travelers just like you.

Physical Rating

Physical Rating

Basic

Almost everyone is fit for these activities. Every hike or physical exercise last less than 30 minutes, such as paragliding and horseback riding. Please ask about specific conditions.

Age range

Age range

Min: 18 / Max: 39

This experience is only available for adults within this age range.

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