Skoki Backcountry Hiking Tour

A guided hike from Banff or Lake Louise

Free cancellation available
Duration: 8 hours

This excursion will allow you to explore the Canadian Rockies with roundtrip transportation from Banff or Lake Louise.

Led by your guide, you’ll embark on a nature hike in Skoki Valley backcountry – a rarely-visited area treasured by locals. As you admire the pristine forests, creeks and mountain wildflower fields, you’ll understand why it was chosen as a travel destination by the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge in 2011.

As a highlight to your trek, you’ll have a chance to see the turquoise high alpine lakes nestled among glacier-clad peaks.

Why visit

  • Pristine forests, clear mountain creeks and wildflower fields
  • Turquoise high alpine lakes nestled on Canadian Rockies
  • Travel destination visited by royals and treasured by locals

What's included

  • Pickup and drop-off
  • Guide services
  • Lunch

Languages spoken by guide

English (UK)

Additional information

The minimum age for participating in this tour is 12 years.

This tour offers several hiking options: the picturesque Hidden Lake Route; the Ptarmigan Lake via Boulder Pass; or the challenging and rarely-visited Redoubt Lake.

Hikes range from 10 km to 14 km roundtrip, with a total hiking time of approximately six hours and an elevation gain of approximately 300 metres. The guide will determine a route based on hiking conditions and group ability.

Please bring your ticket with you to the attraction.

Be aware that operators may cancel for unforeseen reasons.

You need to be 18 years or older to book or be accompanied by an adult.

Operated by White Mountain Adventures

Location

Pick-up point
Banff
Please note that complimentary pickup and drop-off services are available from accommodations in Banff or Lake Louise. Please contact the tour provider to arrange pickup details.

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