Activity Snapshot
Activity description
Join a certified guide on one of the most beautiful hikes in Banff National Park: the Plain of Six Glaciers hike from Lake Louise!
The Plain of Six Glaciers hike in Banff National Park is a not-to-be-missed 14 km round trip near Calgary. You will spend a day with an ACMG (Association of Canadian Mountain Guides) certified guide, who will introduce you to the region and its flora and fauna, making it one of the most beautiful trails in the park!
After meeting the guide in Banff, you will drive to the edge of Lake Louise, the starting point for the Plain of Six Glaciers hike. You will walk to the teahouse on the way where you will take a short break, then set off again to climb to high meadows at an altitude of around 2,400 metres and enjoy breathtaking views of the surrounding area, including Mount Victoria. Once you have rested up a bit and taken plenty of photos, you will turn around and head back to Lake Louise to finish the day.
An itinerary for intermediate and experienced hikers in good physical condition, the Plain of Six Glaciers hike near Banff offers you an exceptional walking experience in the impressive setting of the Canadian Rockies!
- Meeting with the instructor at the Alpine Air Adventures base in Banff
- Administrative formalities
- Departure by car to the starting point of the hike on the banks of Lake Louise
- Briefing on the tour and safety instructions
- Start of the day's hike at the Plain of Six Glaciers (5 to 7 hours hiking)
- Return to the starting point and end of the activity
Activity requirements
Please read and review this waiver of liability prior to booking.
Minors under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult.
Special terms
If needed, there may be the opportunity to carpool with the guide for a base fee of $75.00 round trip: please contact the guide directly for details.
For transportation needs from Calgary to Banff, visit Mountain Park Transportation website.
Entrance to Banff National Park is not included in the price: please obtain the necessary pass directly on site or on this website.
Lunch is not included, but can be catered on request for $17 per person: please contact the guide directly once your booking has been confirmed for further details.
- Certified guide
- Taxes
- Lunch
- Transfer
- Banff National Park entrance fee
- Warm clothes adapted to the weather
- Raincoat
- Hiking shoes
- Hiking poles
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses
- Backpack
- Bottle of water
- Picnic lunch
- Snacks
