Waterton Hiking Trip – Hidden Gems of the Canadian Rockies (5 Days/4 Nights)

DAY 1: Arrive Calgary on your own and check in to the Hilton Garden Inn downtown Calgary.
DAY 2: Drive to Waterton, where a gorgeous hike to Summit Lake is waiting for us.
DAY 3: Wild flowers, breath taking scenery and possibly mountain goats are waiting for us on the Goat Lake Hike.
DAY 4: A ferry takes us across the lake to the Crypt Lake Trailhead.
DAY 5: Breakfast, followed by transfer to Calgary. Your flight must be after 2pm for domestic, and after 3pm for international.   

Cost Includes

• 4 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 1 dinner
• 4 nights hotels/lodges. 3 star category
• Private transport from Calgary beginning on Day 2 and ending in Calgary on Day 5
• Professional hiking/interpretive guide
• National park entry fees and sightseeing as indicated
• All permits, sightseeing and National Park entrance fees

Cost Does Not Include

• Personal expenses
• Air fares
• Travel insurance
• Meals not indicated
• Tips

How difficult is it? How fit and experienced need you be?

This program is designed for fit hikers as it is rated as moderate hiking. No previous hiking experience required.

This Waterton Adventure trip involves walking on average for 4 -8 hours per day. Distances are from 8 to 17 kilometers. You will need to carry a daypack large enough for spare clothing, your camera, lunch and something to drink each day.

Guides and Group Size

Your guides are experienced professional hiking guides with certification from the Association of Canadian Mountain Guides and/or from the Mountain Parks Heritage Interpretation Association. They are chosen for their enthusiasm and interest in sharing their knowledge of these mountains.

The minimum group size will be 4, maximum 8.

Accommodation and Meals

Price is based on double occupancy. Please refer to the single supplement extra cost for single occupancy. You will make your own way to the Calgary International Hotel where you can relax spend time exploring Calgary. Breakfast is included and your guide will meet you in the morning to go over the trip itinerary before heading out to Waterton. The International Hotel is centrally located in downtown Calgary close to Stephen Ave, Chinatown, and Prince’s Island Park.

All meals will be included beginning with breakfast in Calgary and finishing with breakfast in Waterton on the final morning. Lunches are self made each morning using fresh breads, meats, cheese, vegetables, fruit, spreads and snacks provided by your guide. Dinner is included each night and if you are travelling solo you are always welcome to join the guide at dinner. All dietary needs can be accommodated.

We will be happy to book rooms for you before and after the tour; please contact us for the most recent rates.

Transfers to and from Calgary

Calgary is the most convenient arrival city. Since guests arrive at a wide variety of different times we do not include transfers from Calgary Airport to your hotel. Taxi cost is around $40 and shuttle bus cost is approx. $15 per person. We do include transfers back to Calgary from Waterton at the end of your tour. Make sure your flight is after 2pm for National flights, and after 3pm for international flights. Otherwise we won’t be able to get you to Calgary on time and no other transportation is available from Waterton to Calgary.

Climate

This trip operates during the main months of summer, though snow can linger at high elevations until well into the season. Weather is unpredictable at any time of year, but is generally quite warm in July and August. Daytime highs range from 15-25 C and nighttime temperatures can drop to 5-10 C. Temperatures in June and September can be cooler with nighttime temperatures occasionally dropping below freezing. As with alpine environments throughout the globe, the higher you go, the lower the temperature becomes. Ensuring that you have the correct clothing for an alpine environment is crucial. Please see below for information on clothing and equipment requirements.

Insurance in the National Parks

We offer trip cancellation insurance that can be purchased at time of booking that covers trip cancellation due to illness before the start of the trip. Please ensure that your health plan will cover you in case of illness or accident while here. Obtain extra travel insurance if necessary.