Canadian Rockies: Heli-Hike & Wilderness
Canadian Rockies: Heli-Hike & Wilderness
12 Days Starting and ending in Calgary
Visiting: Canada
Tour operator:
Tour code:
TRW
Group size:
4 - 12
Age range:
16-99
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Interests:
Tour Overview
Few places on Earth offer such pristine and diverse walking options as the Canadian Rockies. Virgin forests, shimmering blue lakes, ancient glaciers, deep canyons and rushing rivers weave across the landscape while wildlife abounds. It’s a paradise for photographers, wildlife and outdoors enthusiasts but, most of all, it’s a haven for walkers. Hike along an extensive network of trails in some of the best national parks in the world as you keep your eyes peeled for bears, eagles, deer and moose. Nothing will inspire you more than a walking trip deep into the Canadian Rockies.
Aldo Kane Collection: A hand-selected range of adventures by our Brand Ambassador:
“This adventure offers some of the most remote locations of the lot – think milky-blue lakes, silent virgin forests and ancient glaciers. If you’re looking to explore Canada’s best national parks then the extensive network of trails you’ll discover on this trip won’t disappoint. Aside from exploring Jasper and Banff national parks, the three-night heli-hike excursion near Landslide Lake drops you in the thick of it – so you walk away with an incredible experience in the wild.”
We take a short helicopter flight to the Landslide Lake area, where we are placed far from other hikers for a wilderness trek like no other! We set up camp here for the next three nights in an area devoid of other travellers and distractions of everyday modern life.
Please note: While at Landslide Lake, you are not staying in a campsite. This is the Canadian wilderness, and your guide will set up tents where it’s best - there is no predetermined camping spot. You will not have access to showers or modern toilets during your three-night stay, and each day your guide will hoist food into the trees and away from bears. After arrival, and having set up camp, your guide takes you on a hike around the Landslide Lake area.
We ask that you take no more cargo than 20lb (9kg) each including carry-on for these three nights and that it is packed in a soft, small kitbag. If you wish to leave luggage behind, store it inside the trailer, which is left at the helicopter company.
Landslide Lake elevation gain/loss: 985ft-2,625ft (300m-800m) per day
Highlights
Itinerary
What's Included
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All accommodation
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10 breakfasts, 11 lunches and seven dinners
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All transport and listed activities
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Group arrival and departure transfers available
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Tour leader throughout
What's Not Included
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Travel insurance
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Single accommodation (available on request)
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Optional activities
Food
There are 10 breakfasts, 11 lunches and seven dinners included.
Most of your meals are included while camping. Tour guides co-ordinate shopping and assist the group in preparing healthy, hearty breakfasts, picnic lunches and delicious dinners.
Occasionally, you eat out in local restaurants. To help you budget, meals cost on average:
Hotel breakfasts: 15-20 Canadian dollars (US$11-US$15)
Lunches: 20-25 dollars (US$15-US$19)
Dinners: 30-50 dollars (US$23-US$38), this does not include alcoholic beverages
Drinks cost on average:
Wine: 15-20 dollars (US$11-15) per glass
Beer: 8-12 dollars (US$6-US$9) per bottle
A tip of approximately 17%-20% is added to group meals in Canadian restaurants. Applicable taxes are also added to all listed menu prices.
Please make sure we are aware of any special meal requirements before travelling. We do all we can to accommodate various dietary requirements but in certain parts of Canada certain food types can be limited.
Accommodation
This camping tour uses national and state park campsites and a wide assortment of private campgrounds. These are not always within the national park boundaries, but we select the best from what is available in each area. Most have flush toilets and hot showers; however, some may charge an additional fee of 1-3 dollars (US$0.75-US$2.25) for use of the showers. The ground for camping is usually a mix of hard dirt and gravel.
You sleep in high-quality tents, which single travellers share with one other passenger of the same sex. Camping equipment also includes field kitchens, inflatable sleeping pads, food storage and camp lanterns and chairs. Most campsites have a quiet time from 10pm to 7am. Please respect your fellow campers who are there to enjoy the peace and tranquillity of camping.
Accommodation on our tours is based on twin-share, so if you’re travelling on your own, you share with a fellow passenger of the same sex. However, if you would prefer your own space, we offer a single supplement where you can have your own tent for an additional fee.
Check out our Q&As
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What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?
If you wish to make any changes to your booking, particularly if you need to alter any flights booked through us, please let us know as soon as possible. There is a booking or flight amendment fee of £40 per change and flight amendments often incur extra airline costs depending on the changes to be made and if the ticket has been issued or not.
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How long has the tour company been trading?
Exodus has been trading since 1974
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What documents will I receive before I travel?
Your final joining instructions and flight details, if booked with us, will then be sent out 2 to 3 weeks before departure. If you would like a hard copy posted, or if you require these any earlier, please contact the customer operations team. We advise that if you are booking connecting travel before receiving these, please ensure you leave plenty of time.
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Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?
Travellers are welcome to opt to share a room with a tour member of the same gender for no additional charge. If you'd like your own room, we can request a single supplement so that you will have your own room throughout.
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Can I join the tour once it has departed?
You are welcome to meet the group after the tour has departed however there is no reduction in rate for joining a tour after the departure date.
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Exodus Adventure Travels requires a minimum deposit of 25% or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 90 days before departure.
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Cancellation Policy
We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of exodus adventure travels charges.
Up to 70 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.