Banff to Yoho Hiking & Walking Tour
Canada’s National Parks from Banff to Emerald Lake
Walk to turquoise lakes, thundering waterfalls and icy glaciers on an unforgettable adventure in Banff, Yoho and Kootenay National Parks.
We rate our trips based on a range of activity levels from 1-5.
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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
- 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
- Stay in cozy mountain lodges with rustic charm and epic views
Sample itinerary. Trip details may vary by departure.
Start Banff Airport & Travel Details
- 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
- 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
Deluxe Hotel
Hotels may vary on select departures. Click View Dates and choose a departure to see any variations.
- 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
Casual Hotel
A secluded turn-of-the-century lodge, built of timber and featuring simple cabins nestled in the woods above a spectacular tree-rimmed glacial lake.
Hotels may vary on select departures. Click View Dates and choose a departure to see any variations.
End Banff Airport & Travel Details
This trip has an activity level range of 2-4
All breakfasts, 6 lunches, 4 dinners
All accommodations on your Backroads trip
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Expertise and services of Backroads Trip Leaders
Lightweight carbon hiking poles
Backroads On Trip App with route maps, elevation profiles, daily snapshots and more
Additional local guides and experts, plus equipment for included activities as detailed in your itinerary
Exclusive activities, tours and cultural experiences, as detailed in your itinerary
All luggage transfers and porterage during your trip
Snacks and beverages between meals
Private cocktail and wine receptions on the first and last nights of your trip
Choice of Backroads t-shirt or hat, plus water bottle and luggage tag
Detailed Travel Planner with destination tips and pre-trip information
