Athabasca Accommodated Tour

Today, you make your own way to your accommodation in Lake Louise.

Accommodation: HI Lake Louise Alpine Centre

It’s time to visit those iconic blue lakes you’ve seen on postcards! Lake Louise is calling, along with Moraine Lake (seasonal), before we journey along the Icefields Parkway, offering breathtaking views of jagged peaks, glaciers, raging rivers, and more turquoise lakes. Keep an eye out for Canadian wildlife like bears, moose, and elk as we stop at the stunning Crowfoot Glacier, Peyto Lake (a favorite of ours), and Mistaya Canyon. Finally, we’ll arrive at our rustic wilderness hostel, where you can relax with a dip and sauna, enjoy a campfire under the stars, and share a home-cooked potluck dinner with fellow travelers.

Optional meal (not included) Home-style group dinner
Accommodation: HI Wilderness Hostel

Please note: There are no alternative accommodation options at this location, but we’re confident you’ll enjoy the authentic Canadian experience of staying at our wilderness hostel.

Today, we explore Jasper National Park! First, we’ll stop at Big Bend Lookout for a breathtaking view of the North Saskatchewan River Valley. Then, we’ll head to the Columbia Icefield, the largest icefield in the Rocky Mountains at 325 square kilometres, where we’ll hike to the toe of the Athabasca Glacier (conditions permitting). Afterward, we’ll stop at Sunwapta Falls (parking permitting), a stunning pair of waterfalls surrounded by rugged wilderness. Next, we’ll visit Athabasca Falls, a powerful waterfall known for its dramatic beauty. Our journey concludes in Banff, where you’ll enjoy dinner and say goodbye to your new lifelong friends.

Meal inclusions: Dinner at Cougar Pete’s Restaurant and Lookout
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.

- 2 nights accommodation in a mixed-gender, hostel-style dormitories
- Moose Bus transportation, for an unforgettable road trip experience
- Services of a professional, fun, and knowledgeable local tour guide/driver
- 1 dinner, 1 optional group dinner
- National Park fees are included, granting entry to Canada’s iconic landscapes - including exclusive access to Moraine Lake