We include optional use of hiking poles, binoculars, day packs and rain ponchos on day trips.
Weather in the mountains is very unpredictable. Always carry a sweater or jacket, plus sunhat and rain gear. Sunscreen is advisable and good sturdy hiking/trekking shoes are required.
- Fully custom and private
- Go at your own pace
- Choose any activity or tour you like
- All age groups
- Personal planning assistance to help you pick the right activity
- Multi-lingual guides for English, French and German
For any number of reasons, the trips we feature may not fit what you are looking for. It may be that the dates don't fit, the itinerary is not what you are looking for, or perhaps you want to book your own special group. Whatever the case, we can help you build your own program. Our guides are all experts at leading you on activities that meet your abilities and your interests. Every activity can be modified to suit your needs. Custom private programs are the best way to fit in everything on your list of things to do Banff.
BOOK YOUR TRIP
Your customized program can include any of the following activities either on their own or in combination:
- Exclusive Hiking locations
- Heli Hiking
- ATV-Assisted Hiking
- eBike Guided Programs
- Touring the best of Banff, Yoho and Kananaskis by private van/SUV with professional interpretive guide
Our area of expertise includes:
National Parks and Provincial Parks of Alberta and British Columbia including:
Banff National Park, Jasper National Park, Yoho National Park, Kootenay National Park, Kananaskis Country, Waterton National Park, Mt. Assiniboine Prov. Park. Glacier/Revelstoke National Parks, Manning Prov. Park, Kokanee Glacier Prov. Park
Calgary, Vancouver, Victoria, Edmonton, and the Badlands of Alberta.
Plus... a variety of tour routes and hiking routes across southern Alberta and British Columbia
Cancellation Policy
Your credit card will be charged the full amount upon purchase. We accept VISA, Mastercard and AMEX. You may cancel your day trip booking at any time up to 48 hours prior to the trip by phoning or emailing your request to us (info@whitemountainadventures.com). You will receive a full refund less a $5 non-refundable booking fee per cancelled person. Cancellations less than 48 hours prior will be charged the full amount. Multi-day trip bookings are subject to 30 day cancellation requirements
MULTI-DAY TRIPS
Do you have a special summer program you are trying to organize such as a Rockies hiking trip, or camping trip, or a hotel based tour between Calgary and Vancouver? If so, call us and we'll be happy to help you with you plans. We have 30 years of experience and knowledge designing unique adventures. We can include any or all of the following:
- Hotel and camping reservations
- Transportation services
- Meals
- Guides
- Local Activities and Tours
Call or email us today for more information
SAMPLE ITINERARIES
Your customized program can include any of the following activities either on their own or in combination:
- 1/2 day or full day hike or walk in Banff, Canmore, Lake Louise or Kananaskis Country
- Interpretive nature tours throughout the Rockies
- Single day and Multi-day sightseeing/nature Tours
- Customized Camping and Hiking Trips
We can accommodate anywhere from 1 - 100+ people at a time, depending on the activity. Please inquire.
Looking for trip planning advice? Contact us for planning, logistics and advice. We can tailor your itinerary to make the most of your time in the Canadian Rockies. Below are a few suggestions for our favorite places to go:
Kananaskis Wilderness & Nature Tour
Glaciers, Lakes & Peaks of Lake Louise
Lake Louise, Emerald Lake and Takkakaw Falls
WINTER ITINERARY 1: Private Guided 1/2 Day Kananaskis Touring Experience
Driving tour with brief stops along the way to explore, play and take in the unspoiled mountain views Travel through a remote rugged winter wilderness featuring snowcapped peaks, endless pine forests and frozen lakes
Potential activities include:
- Experience snowshoeing right from your vehicle
- ‘Wild Ice’: Skate on a remote mountain lake (conditional on snow/ice conditions)
- Nature photography: stunning up-close mountain views in all directions, spot wildlife including big horn sheep and mountain goats
- Enjoy hot chocolate and cookies fireside
- Finish your day with a charcuterie experience at a back country lodge
- Enjoy the neighbouring mountain town of Canmore’s picturesque downtown for shopping, restaurants, microbreweries/distillery
- Winter sleigh rides (additional cost applies)
Tour includes private interpretive guide, return transportation from Banff/Canmore, snowshoe rental, hot chocolate & cookies
Ice skate rental, sleigh ride, charcuterie available for additional fee, please ask at time of booking
Total time from Banff: 5 hours
Total driving time: 2.5 hours return approx.
WINTER ITINERARY 2: Private Guided 1/2 Day Lake Louise Experience
Enjoy a tour to Lake Louise with ample time to partake in some truly Canadian winter experiences. At Lake Louise you can walk along the frozen lakeshore, join your guide for a bit of snowshoeing, rent some ice skates and skate on the lake, or take a horse drawn sleigh ride across the lake and back. If you prefer to look at the incredible mountain scenery from the comfort of a warm chair, why not enjoy some lunch or tea inside the Chateau Lake Louise.
Potential activities include:
- Experience snowshoeing at Lake Louise (snowshoes included)
- Ice skating on Lake Louise (rentals available in advance or at Chateau Sports in Lake Louise)
- Try a guided icewalk in a frozen canyon enroute
- Enjoy hot chocolate and cookies fireside
- Enjoy lunch or afternoon tea at Chateau Lake Louise (ask us for reservations and pricing options)
- Drive along the Bow Valley Parkway
- Winter sleigh rides at Lake Louise (additional cost applies)
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Tour includes private interpretive guide, return transportation from Banff/Canmore, snowshoe rental, hot chocolate & cookies Ice skate rental, sleigh ride, charcuterie available for additional fee, please ask at time of booking
Price: Starting at $720 per group (max 8 pax)
Total time from Banff: 5 hours
Total driving time (from Banff): 2 hours return approx.
WINTER ITINERARY 3: Private Guided 1/2 Day Kootenay Park Explorer
A short drive from Banff into neighbouring Kootenay National Park in British Columbia. Here take in the stunning mountain scenery, with options for a canyon icewalk or a snowshoeing through peaceful pine forests to reach a secluded frozen lake. Options for lunch at a remote backcountry lodge or finish your day with a soak in the hot springs also available.
