Hiking through Waterton-Glacier International Peace Park

Welcome to Canada! Please be prepared to meet in the lobby at 6:15 pm to depart for your welcome dinner. The dinner reservation time will be finalized closer to your trip date. If you plan on arriving today, we recommend flying into Calgary International Airport (YYC).

• Transfer · Calgary International Airport (YYC) → Element Calgary Airport Hotel

  TrovaTrip will provide one transfer from Calgary International Airport (YYC) between 1pm - 3pm. Please plan to arrive by 2pm. The exact transfer time within this window will be confirmed closer to your arrival, based on the flight information you provide. Travelers arriving outside of the recommended flight window can request a shuttle pick up from the hotel in advance and catch the shuttle at the arrivals level.

  other · 25 min

Wake up early today and enjoy breakfast at the hotel. Afterwards you’ll transfer to Waterton Lakes National Park! The first area of exploration in the park will be a short stop to stretch your legs at Red Rock Canyon and Blakiston Falls. Hike up to Blakiston Falls and take the opportunity to dip your toes in the water running between the red rocks. Here you’ll have an included picnic lunch before hopping back in the van and continuing onwards to hike to Wall Lake. Hike to the impressive headwalls that surround the lake for some impressive views before turning around and hiking back out. Finally you’ll transfer to the campground to set up camp and cook dinner. Today you’ll want to wear hiking boots, comfortable hiking clothes, a rain jacket, a day pack, water, sunglasses, and sunscreen.

• Red Rock Canyon Hike and Blakiston Falls

  Your first stop in Waterton Lakes National Park will be a short hike. Depending on where you start this loop trail, you’ll either hike through the forest to Blakiston Falls and then back to Red Rock Canyon, or, vice versa. Red Rock Canyon will treat you with spectacular layered, red canyon walls, flowing water, and surrounding mountain views. Explore the canyon, dip your feet in the water and take in the surrounding beauty. Distance: 1.7 miles / Elevation Gain: 66 feet / Duration: 45 mins / Difficulty: Easy

  12:00· 60 min· Waterton National Park
• Wall Lake Hike

  Travel another 45 minutes transfer to the trail head to begin your hike to Wall Lake. The initial half mile will gain elevation quickly, and then level out thereafter. You’ll cross a few creeks and bridges before another short incline and then you’ll hike through the forest before the trail opens up to the lake, surrounded by giant headwalls. This beautiful alpine lake has incredible towering headwalls. Then you’ll hike back out and transfer another 30 minutes to the campground. Distance: 7 miles / Elevation Gain: 400 feet / Duration: 3-4 hours / Difficulty: Moderately Challenging.

  14:00· 240 min· Waterton National Park
• Transfer · Calgary → Rock Canyon

  Depart Calgary and head south towards Waterton. Stop for bathrooms will be made along the way as needed.

  private · 240 min

After breakfast today, you’ll embark on a longer hike and one of the most iconic hikes in the park. From your campsite you’ll head out into the mountains to Bertha Falls, and then continue on to Bertha Lake. You’ll have lunch during this full day hike, and after finishing the hike, you’ll hop in the van to transfer south across the U.S/Canada border, to your campground outside of East Glacier National Park where you’ll set up camp and cook dinner. Today you’ll want to wear hiking boots, comfortable hiking clothes, a rain jacket, a day pack, water, sunglasses, and sunscreen.

• Bertha Lake and Bertha Falls Hike

  From the campsite you will begin your hike in the trees on a gradual and steady incline. Along the way you’ll see sweeping vistas of Upper Waterton Lake as well as surrounding peaks to the East. You’ll also be able to see the International Boundary Line with views into Glacier National Park in Montana on the U.S. side. Your first stop will be at Lower Bertha Falls, a beautiful spot to stop to catch your breath. Then you’ll continue on a more challenging climb on switchbacks upward to Bertha Lake, however, the views are well worth it! Once arriving at the lake, you’ll have an amazing view of the surrounding peaks. If you’re brave enough, you can take a quick dip into the icy cold waters of the lake! Stop to have lunch before heading back out. Distance: 7 miles / Elevation Gain: 1,545 feet / Duration: 4-5 hours / Difficulty: Moderately-Difficult.

  09:00· 300 min· Waterton National Park
• Transfer · Waterton Lakes National Park → St Mary

  After your hike, you’ll transfer to the campground located on the U.S. side. In about a half hour you reach the U.S.- Canada border. Please make sure you have your passport and necessary documentation readily available for the border crossing. After crossing, you’ll drive another 30-45 minutes to reach your campground outside of Glacier National Park.

  private · 120 min

Fill up on breakfast this morning and get ready for a full day in Glacier National Park! Meet your Glacier National Park guide and transfer into the park. Once you reach Logan Pass, you’ll start your hike north along the garden wall. This amazing hike will take you above the mountain valley with spectacular views. You’ll enjoy lunch on the hike before heading back out and transferring back to the campground to round out the day with dinner. Today you’ll want to wear hiking boots, comfortable hiking clothes, a rain jacket, a day pack, water, sunglasses, and sunscreen.

• Highline Trail from Logan Pass to Haystack Butte

  From the campground you will transfer 40 minutes along the Going-to-the-Sun road into Glacier National Park. After reaching Logan Pass, you’ll stop and start your hike from here. The Highline Trail takes you along the garden wall and is one of the best day hikes and must-sees in Glacier National Park. Beginning in the alpine meadow the trial follows and hugs the rocky cliff. Wire handrails are installed for extra safety and stability for hikers. Because the trail sits above timberline allowing for expansive views on every part of the hike. After a few miles you’ll begin your climb up to Haystack Pass. Enjoy uninterrupted views of the valley, glaciers, McDonald Lake, and Heavens Peak. You’ll then turn back and hike back out before transferring back to the campground. Distance: 6.5 miles / Elevation Gain: 600 feet / Duration: 4 hours / Difficulty: Challenging

  10:00· 240 min· Glacier National Park

Today will be a longer hike so make sure you get your fill at breakfast! After loading up on grub, you’ll re-meet your Glacier National Park Guide and transfer into Glacier National Park. Starting from Many Glacier, you’ll embark on an epic hike with hopefully some wildlife spotting along the way. Spend the whole day exploring these untouched mountains, stopping for lunch with a view. You’ll finish the hike in the afternoon, and then you’ll transfer back to camp to rest your legs and enjoy dinner. Today you’ll want to wear hiking boots, comfortable hiking clothes, a rain jacket, a day pack, water, sunglasses, and sunscreen.

• Grinnel Glacier hike

  Depart the campground and transfer 45 minutes to Many Glacier to begin your full day hike. Grinnell Glacier is a spectacular hike in Glacier National Park, which will take you past stunning lakes and across vertical rock faces. You’ll have plenty of opportunities for wildlife spotting all along the trail, which culminates in a spectacular lake and waterfall. All of these experiences combine to make the Grinnell Glacier hike one of the best hikes in the U.S. After hiking back out, you’ll transfer back to the campground. Distance: 10 miles / Elevation Gain: 2050 feet / Duration: 7-8 hours / Difficulty: Hard

  09:00· 480 min· Many Glacier

After breakfast, you’ll transfer around the mountains to West Glacier and set up camp for the last time, before heading to Apgar Village inside Glacier National Park to explore and relax and have lunch by Lake McDonald. After lunch, embark on a whitewater rafting adventure on the Middle Fork of the Flathead River. For rafting today you'll want to bring a water bottle, sunscreen, quick dry t-shirt and shorts, swimsuit, river sandals or sneakers, sun hat or ball cap (must fit under helmet), sunglasses (with sunglass strap) and dry change of clothes for after the trip.

• White Water Rafting on the Middle Fork of the Flathead River

  After being fitted with life jacket, helmet and other necessary equipment, you'll transfer 30 minutes to the river. Then you'll set off in your raft (9 people per boat) on this shared rafting trip which will take you across Class II & III rapids. Paddle and become part of the crew that maneuvers the raft through the 9 named rapids by following the simple commands of your guide. The trip winds about 8 miles through the John F. Stevens Canyon. The Rafting company provides all safety gear, such as life jackets, helmets, wet suits, water booties, and rain gear free of charge. After the trip you'll change into dry clothes and transfer back to the campground.

  13:30· 180 min· West Glacier
• Transfer · St. Mary / East Glacier → Lake MacDonald

  Today you will drive to West Glacier. Due to National Park Restrictions you will have to circle around the National Park to reach the west side.

  private · 120 min

The time has come to say goodbye—until next time! After breakfast, you'll be transferred to the airport, with our warmest wishes for safe and happy travels ahead. Please be sure to book your flight for after 1pm from Glacier Park International Airport (FCA).

• Transfer · West Glacier campground → Glacier Park International Airport (FCA)

  TrovaTrip will provide one transfer to Glacier Park International Airport (FCA) on the final day of your trip. Please ensure your flight is scheduled for after 1pm. The exact transfer time will be confirmed closer to departure, based on the flight information provided by travelers. Those departing outside of the recommended flight window will need to arrange their own transfer to the airport.

  private · 35 min