6 DAY CALGARY AND BUGABOOS HELICOPTER HIKING
6 DAY CALGARY AND BUGABOOS HELICOPTER HIKING
Set your basecamp at CMH Bugaboos, where the legacy of heli-skiing was born over 55 years ago. This spacious backcountry fly-in lodge seamlessly blends alpine history with modern comforts, offering the same iconic granite spires and breathtaking vistas that have captivated travelers since 1965. Suited for a diverse range of skiers and riders, including those new to heli-skiing, the vast and stunning terrain ensures an unforgettable experience. *There are options for a 3 night to 8 night hiking trips available*
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Start Location: Calgary
End Location: Calgary
TOP HIGHLIGHTS
- Helicopter ride into the Bugaboos
- 3 days of hiking through Glaciers, Canyon Waterfalls and Majestic Peaks
- Selection of Hikes to choose from
- Calgary Culinary and Brewery Scene
ITINERARY
Day 1: Arrive in Calgary
Welcome to Calgary, a vibrant city and centered around four UNESCO World Heritage Sites - Canadian Rocky Mountain Parks, Dinosaur Provincial Park, Head-Smashed-in Buffalo Jump and Waterton-Glacier International Peace Park making it the perfect basecamp for adventure. Begin your first day on a self guided Calgary Foodie Tour and taste your way through some of Calgary's delicious hidden gems.
Overnight: Calgary
Meals: Lunch
Day 2: Calgary to Bugaboos Lodge
Depart via the CMH coach from Calgary, and journey along the spectacular Icefields Parkway on your way to the helipad. Sit back and enjoy learning about this iconic Canadian route from an on-board interpretive guide, who will share with you the history and geography of this incredibly scenic drive. You will arrive at helipad for heli-transfer to CMH Cariboos Lodge and upon arrival, you’ll get acquainted with the lodge and be provided with any necessary gear. After a helicopter safety briefing enjoy your first hike exploring the mountains. Return back to the lodge where you can enjoy aprés-adventure refreshments, a soak in the hot tub or a massage. Enjoy your first CMH Cariboos gourmet family-style dinner – staff will join you for the meal each evening .
Overnight: Bugaboos
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 3: Hiking Day
Wake up with a dynamic warm-up class and fuel up with a hearty breakfast to start your day right. Pack your lunch for the day and get ready for your day of adventure through your choice of hiking or via ferrata. The first hiking group will fly up into the mountains. Enjoy lunch in the field alongside massive glaciers and some of the most incredible views in Alberta. Return back to the lodge where you can enjoy aprés-adventure refreshments, a soak in the hot tub or a massage. Swap stories of your incredible adventures in the mountains as you enjoy family-style dinner with your guides and lodge staff.
Overnight: Bugaboos
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 4: Hiking Day
Fuel up with another hearty breakfast to start your second day of adventure. Select from your choice of hiking or via ferrata through multiple trails. The first hiking group will fly up into the mountains. Return back to the lodge where you can enjoy aprés-adventure refreshments, a soak in the hot tub or a massage. Enjoy a family-style dinner with your guides and lodge staff.
Overnight: Bugaboos
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 5: Bugaboos Lodge to Calgary
Enjoy a hearty lodge breakfast before heading out for your final morning hike. As you get dropped off on your final journey via helicopter, take a deep breath and enjoy your final hours in the true wilderness. Once you get back to the lodge, pack your things and say goodbyes to your newly made lifelong friends. After lunch, groups will depart back via Helicopter to the Calgary International Airport. Once you arrive, check into your hotel. Calgary, known for its vibrant craft beer scene, boasts a diverse array of top-notch breweries that cater to every beer enthusiast's palate. We recommend heading out for a bite and beer. From the innovative offerings at Annex Ale Project, where experimental flavors and unique ingredients are embraced, to the community-driven spirit of Dandy Brewing Company, Calgary's breweries showcase a blend of creativity and tradition.
Overnight: Calgary
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Day 6: Depart Calgary
After the journey of a lifetime, today marks the end of your adventure. Check out of your Calgary hotel and catch your departing flight home.
DATES & PRICES
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WHY CHOOSE ANDERSON VACATIONS?
Anderson Vacations
Other Companies
Small Group Tours
Travel with a limited number of participants for a personalized journey with a tour leader.Experienced Tour Leaders
Who have gone through intensive vetting and training.(But most contract their tour leaders from Anderson Vacations.)
Canadian Travel Experts
With at least 30 years of experience.Min. 95% Satisfaction Rate
From past guests.Travel to unique places, visit more attractions each day.
Without the distractions of tipping.Activities and excursions included as part of the tour.
(Not as add-ons.)Sustainability
Planting one tree for every passenger that travels with us.
WHAT'S INCLUDED
- 5 Nights of Accomodation
- All meals and non-alcoholic beverags at Bugaboos Lodge
- Heli-assisted guiding adventure
- Ground transportation to and from Bugaboos Lodge Helicopter
- Hiking Equipment - including boots, rain jackets, wind pants, day packs and hiking poles
EXCLUSIONS
- Alcoholic beverages during Bugaboos Lodge Stay
- Massages during Bugaboos Lodge Stay
- Items (attractions and sightseeing & entrance fees) not listed as included in the itinerary
- Airfare unless specified as included within the itinerary
- Taxes as applicable
- Travel Insurance and Cancellation Protection (strongly recommended, ask us for a quote!)
- Gratuities for Local Guides, Tour Managers, and/or Bus Drivers
- Meals not specifically mentioned as included in the itinerary
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Tour Questions
What is the maximum number of travellers in a group?
Anderson Vacations specializes in Small Group Fully Escorted tours. If the tour is classified as a ‘Classic Tour’ up to 24 persons may join the tour although tours commonly travel with anywhere between 18 to 24 travellers. If the tour is classified as a 'Tour of Distinction’ only up to 18 persons may join the tour and many 'Tours of Distinction' travel with 12 to 18 travellers.
What are Guaranteed Departures?
After dreaming about travel to an exciting destination, arranging for time off work, booking your flights the last thing you need is for your trip to be cancelled. Anderson vacation's pre-Guaranteed tours take the uncertainty away from planning your travel and give you peace of mind to book our tours. Pre-Guaranteed Tours are group tours that we have already confirmed as certain to travel on the specified date. All 'Guaranteed Tours' will travel except in the event of a natural disaster or a catastrophic event that is beyond our control. They may already have the minimum number of people booked or else are tours that are known to be popular. Only select departures of tours are 'pre-Guaranteed'.
What happens if I book on a tour that is not Guaranteed?
We pride ourselves on providing “a small shared group experience.” In the event that we have fewer than ten participants on a tour we will offer a “small-group surcharge” to ensure that the tour runs as scheduled. This fee, which is up to 15% of the “land” portion of the tour, will be offered to you as an option to continue with the trip. This fee will cover the costs associated with handling a smaller group.
What is the average age of passengers for this tour?
Our tours are suitable for all age demographics. The average age of travelers is typically 45+.
How physically demanding is this tour? Are you able to accommodate people with mobility restrictions/limitations?
Some tours are mainly coach based and may not be physically demanding while others may require walking inclines or on rough surfaces to access interesting locations. Please check with us and your booking agent carefully and discuss your mobility restrictions before completing any tour booking to ensure this style of travel is right for you.
Can you accommodate passengers with dietary restrictions (food allergies, vegan, vegetarian etc.)?
Yes, we do accommodate dietary restrictions (within reason) such as, food allergies, vegan, vegetarian, etc. There are many meals included on our fully escorted tours. Please inform us of any dietary restrictions at the time of booking so we can ensure there are alternative meal choices.
Booking & Flight Questions
Do you arrange airport transfers?
Yes, we can assist you with airport transfers for you in most locations at a reasonable extra cost. Several tours have airport transfers already included. Please contact us for more details.
Can you assist with booking additional accommodation?
Yes, we can certainly assist with booking additional nights of hotel accommodation for you before and after your fully escorted tour. This is available upon request and subject to availability. Please inquire for further information and prices.
How much luggage should I bring?
Each passenger may bring one large suitcase and one carry-on bag. The weight limit for baggage is 20 kilograms or about 40 pounds. Baggage handling is provided at the hotels in our tour packages but there may be places where you will be required to wheel in your bags for quicker access. Be sure to advise our reservations staff if you will be bringing additional items such as a cane, walker, or wheelchair. You may also bring one small soft-sided carry-on bag, which should easily fit into the overhead shelf of a coach. Each person is responsible for his/her own carryon luggage. Remember to check your airline baggage restrictions if you are flying, as they may differ from Anderson Vacations guidelines.
I am a solo traveller. Is there a single surcharge?
There are options for single travelers to join most tours. Solo travellers can choose to pay a Single Supplement and have their own room throughout the tour. For those willing to share with a co-traveller of the same gender, we have a Twin Share option that is offered for most tours where you share a hotel room with another same gender traveller. In this case, you will not be charged for Single Supplement.
Is it possible to book a triple share accommodation?
Yes, it is possible to book triple share accommodations on select trips. Please inquire or contact us regarding this option, as prices and availability vary from tour to tour.
Can we book this tour with our exclusive group?
Yes, you can! Anderson Vacations works with many private groups and helps to customize a tour to traveller’s needs. Please contact us for more details.
Are gratuities included in the tour cost?
For convenience, gratuities for local guides and meals that are specified in the itinerary are included in the tour price. For meals not included in your tour package please remember that it is customary to tip your server 10-20% in North America. Gratuities for your Coach Driver (where appropriate) and Tour Director are entirely at your discretion. We recommend about CDN $5.00 per person, per day, for your Driver and CDN$7.00 per person, per day for your Tour Leader.
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6CBGB
6 Day Calgary and Bugaboos Helicopter Hiking
6 days
Created On: 21 Dec 2024
Highlights
- Helicopter ride into the Bugaboos
- 3 days of hiking through Glaciers, Canyon Waterfalls and Majestic Peaks
- Selection of Hikes to choose from
- Calgary Culinary and Brewery Scene
Inclusions
- 5 Nights of Accomodation
- All meals and non-alcoholic beverags at Bugaboos Lodge
- Heli-assisted guiding adventure
- Ground transportation to and from Bugaboos Lodge Helicopter
- Hiking Equipment - including boots, rain jackets, wind pants, day packs and hiking poles
Exclusions
- Alcoholic beverages during Bugaboos Lodge Stay
- Massages during Bugaboos Lodge Stay
- Items (attractions and sightseeing & entrance fees) not listed as included in the itinerary
- Airfare unless specified as included within the itinerary
- Taxes as applicable
- Travel Insurance and Cancellation Protection (strongly recommended, ask us for a quote!)
- Gratuities for Local Guides, Tour Managers, and/or Bus Drivers
- Meals not specifically mentioned as included in the itinerary
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrive in Calgary
Welcome to Calgary, a vibrant city and centered around four UNESCO World Heritage Sites - Canadian Rocky Mountain Parks, Dinosaur Provincial Park, Head-Smashed-in Buffalo Jump and Waterton-Glacier International Peace Park making it the perfect basecamp for adventure. Begin your first day on a self guided Calgary Foodie Tour and taste your way through some of Calgary's delicious hidden gems.
Overnight: Calgary
Meals: Lunch
Day 2: Calgary to Bugaboos Lodge
Depart via the CMH coach from Calgary, and journey along the spectacular Icefields Parkway on your way to the helipad. Sit back and enjoy learning about this iconic Canadian route from an on-board interpretive guide, who will share with you the history and geography of this incredibly scenic drive. You will arrive at helipad for heli-transfer to CMH Cariboos Lodge and upon arrival, you’ll get acquainted with the lodge and be provided with any necessary gear. After a helicopter safety briefing enjoy your first hike exploring the mountains. Return back to the lodge where you can enjoy aprés-adventure refreshments, a soak in the hot tub or a massage. Enjoy your first CMH Cariboos gourmet family-style dinner – staff will join you for the meal each evening .
Overnight: Bugaboos
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 3: Hiking Day
Wake up with a dynamic warm-up class and fuel up with a hearty breakfast to start your day right. Pack your lunch for the day and get ready for your day of adventure through your choice of hiking or via ferrata. The first hiking group will fly up into the mountains. Enjoy lunch in the field alongside massive glaciers and some of the most incredible views in Alberta. Return back to the lodge where you can enjoy aprés-adventure refreshments, a soak in the hot tub or a massage. Swap stories of your incredible adventures in the mountains as you enjoy family-style dinner with your guides and lodge staff.
Overnight: Bugaboos
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 4: Hiking Day
Fuel up with another hearty breakfast to start your second day of adventure. Select from your choice of hiking or via ferrata through multiple trails. The first hiking group will fly up into the mountains. Return back to the lodge where you can enjoy aprés-adventure refreshments, a soak in the hot tub or a massage. Enjoy a family-style dinner with your guides and lodge staff.
Overnight: Bugaboos
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 5: Bugaboos Lodge to Calgary
Enjoy a hearty lodge breakfast before heading out for your final morning hike. As you get dropped off on your final journey via helicopter, take a deep breath and enjoy your final hours in the true wilderness. Once you get back to the lodge, pack your things and say goodbyes to your newly made lifelong friends. After lunch, groups will depart back via Helicopter to the Calgary International Airport. Once you arrive, check into your hotel. Calgary, known for its vibrant craft beer scene, boasts a diverse array of top-notch breweries that cater to every beer enthusiast's palate. We recommend heading out for a bite and beer. From the innovative offerings at Annex Ale Project, where experimental flavors and unique ingredients are embraced, to the community-driven spirit of Dandy Brewing Company, Calgary's breweries showcase a blend of creativity and tradition.
Overnight: Calgary
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Day 6: Depart Calgary
After the journey of a lifetime, today marks the end of your adventure. Check out of your Calgary hotel and catch your departing flight home.
