Exclusive Skoki Backcountry Guided Hiking in Lake Louise with Van Shuttle
Overview
Everything you want in a Canadian Rockies hiking experience, without the crowds. Hidden behind the Lake Louise Ski Resort, the Skoki Backcountry is normally only accessible by first hiking a 9km return fire road. Skip the fire road with our exclusive van shuttle to the edge of the ski area boundary, to start our hike in the pristine wilderness of the Skoki backcountry.
Hike with us as we travel through pristine forests, along clear mountain creeks and fields of mountain wildflowers to reach turquoise high alpine lakes nestled among the towering glacier-clad peaks of the Canadian Rockies
We’ll provide transportation, a professional driver and interpretive guide with commentary and local stories as they whisk you away to your hiking adventure. We’ll bring everything you need, including lunch.
What's Included
- Lunch
- Bottled water
- Cookie
- Turkey Sandwich (or reach out to us for available options)
- Fruit
- Bottled water, soft drink or juice.
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only)
- Professional guide
- Gratuities
Meeting and Pickup
Meet in bus parking lot behind Mount Royal Hotel (corner of Caribou and Beaver Street). Meeting time is 8:20am. Look for white high roof van.
What To Expect
Start your day deep in the Lake Louise backcountry with our exclusive van shuttle up Lake Louise Fire Road
Access unparalleled hiking without the crowds
Wildflowers, forests, lakes, streams and incredible mountain views
Great opportunities to view wildlife
Hike with a professional interpretive hiking guide
Includes lunch with turkey sandwich, granola bar, fruit and water
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
- Dress code is according to the weather; please check the current reports, dress in layers, and bring a rain jacket.
- Hiking shoes or boots are required.
- Please confirm hotel pick up time and location
- Please advise us your choice of sandwich for the day (roast beef, ham & cheese, turkey or veggie)
- Minimum age to participate is 12 years old
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Exclusive Skoki Backcountry Guided Hiking in Lake Louise with Van Shuttle?
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Activity code: C-45607P27
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CST).
- Lunch.
- Bottled water.
- Cookie.
- Turkey Sandwich (or reach out to us for available options).
- Fruit.
- Bottled water, soft drink or juice.
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only).
- Professional guide.
- Gratuities.
The minimum age to participate is 12..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Exclusive Skoki Backcountry Guided Hiking in Lake Louise with Van Shuttle is as follows:
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Exclusive Skoki Backcountry Guided Hiking in Lake Louise with Van Shuttle will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Lunch
- Bottled water
- Cookie
- Turkey Sandwich (or reach out to us for available options)
- Fruit
- Bottled water, soft drink or juice.
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only)
- Professional guide
- Gratuities
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
- Dress code is according to the weather; please check the current reports, dress in layers, and bring a rain jacket.
- Hiking shoes or boots are required.
- Please confirm hotel pick up time and location
- Please advise us your choice of sandwich for the day (roast beef, ham & cheese, turkey or veggie)
- Minimum age to participate is 12 years old
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
